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oDin01 · 2004-03-15, 13:42

ADV FILMS ACQUIRES CHRONO CRUSADE HOME VIDEO AND BROADCAST RIGHTS

HOUSTON, March 15, 2004—ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for Chrono Crusade, an action-adventure anime that follows an unlikely duo as they attempt to destroy supernatural evil through exorcisms in 1920’s New York City.

Chrono Crusade recently made its Japanese television debut to much fanfare. Renowned anime production company Gonzo Digimation, of Full Metal Panic!, Hellsing and Kaleido Star fame, managed animation production for the title, ensuring a spectacular visual experience for viewers.

ADV Manga already has the rights to the popular Chrono Crusade manga series by Daisuke Moriyama, which premiers with a May 25, 2004 street date.

The series will be featured on the Anime Network™, the first cable channel in North America dedicated to anime.

About Chrono Crusade
New York City, the 1920s: With the Great War firmly behind it, America enjoys a period of great peace and prosperity. Of course, history has proven that such times rarely last for long. Lurking in the shadows is a sinister force born of hellfire and evil, with the power and desire to feast upon the nation’s tranquility like a lion would its prey. Sister Rosette Christopher, a gun slinging nun, and her partner, Chrono, are exorcists with the Convent of Magdalene—NYC’s first line of defense against the demon hordes that plague the city. Unfortunately, the city might be better off in the hands of the demons, as the adventurous pair tend to cause more rampant collateral than their hellspawn foes.

“Since we already have the manga rights, this acquisition enables us to provide fans with even more exposure to the popular Chrono Crusade series through home video and television programming via The Anime Network,” said John Ledford, president, CEO and co-founder of ADV Films. “This is such a fun series! The characters are a delight to follow and the story is full of comic adventures and unique character developments. The manga has already been generating a lot of interested among fans, and we anticipate that the DVD release will be equally – if not more – anticipated.”

Release Plans
ADV Films has not yet announced specific release plans for the Chrono Crusade anime series, but Ledford expects the title to debut sometime later this year.

As with past Gonzo shows this was given it was licenced before it was even released. Can't wait to pick this one up and hear all the comlaints in this thread.

Crimson · 2004-03-15, 13:43

I posted this in the Chrno Crusade thread but i'll put it here also.

HOUSTON, March 15, 2004-ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for Chrono Crusade, an action-adventure anime that follows an unlikely duo as they attempt to destroy supernatural evil through exorcisms in 1920's New York City.

Chrono Crusade recently made its Japanese television debut to much fanfare. Renowned anime production company Gonzo Digimation, of Full Metal Panic!, Hellsing and Kaleido Star fame, managed animation production for the title, ensuring a spectacular visual experience for viewers.

ADV Manga already has the rights to the popular Chrono Crusade manga series by Daisuke Moriyama, which premiers with a May 25, 2004 street date.

The series will be featured on the Anime Network(tm), the first cable channel in North America dedicated to anime.

Who else saw this comming? I mean ADV did pick up the manga not long ago.

Princess_of_Hell · 2004-03-15, 14:03

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bayoab · 2004-03-15, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson

Who else saw this comming? I mean ADV did pick up the manga not long ago.

<Sarcasm> I never saw this coming, not a mile away. I didnt think there was a way that this series could ever get licensed...</sarcasm>

wow, this was an obvious one... just surprised it took them so long and they are actually using the name Chrono instead of Chrno....

TheMongoMania · 2004-03-15, 14:25

There is a good chance of this still getting subbed. It just won't be listed here. I mean <beep> subs <beep> and <beep> and <beep> still subs <beep>, so I bet we will see the end of <beep>, just not on animesuki.

BanditKing · 2004-03-15, 14:40

not really suprised.
since they got the manga most likely they co-funded the project.
hope it goes other 26 ep it really a good series.

plus it say it will debut later this year.

look at this ad when they talking about the manga.

Ara^-^ · 2004-03-15, 16:14

NOOOO!
I do not finish download it... i'm so sad...

anthonyxscotland · 2004-03-15, 16:16

So sad at the thought of getting it on dvd?

StarCreator · 2004-03-15, 16:30

Yay, Pretear~ ^^

Tellu54 · 2004-03-15, 17:03

Well, this show isn't like Maburaho where groups were looking for an excuse to get out of it and liscencing provided that. I doubt there will even be a blip in it's release schedule.

Tabiree · 2004-03-15, 17:19

Given that it's going to be a higher-end DVD release, expect a well-done DVD.

Looking forward to it

corp20 · 2004-03-15, 19:01

I wonder which groups will stop subbing this series?

Hellychan · 2004-03-15, 19:17

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Originally Posted by StarCreator

Yay, Pretear~ ^^

I second that ^^

Hmm...so Chrno is licensed...good for those who live in North America

Yebyosh · 2004-03-15, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellychan

Hmm...so Chrno is licensed...good for those who live in North America

Except to those who believe getting illegal goods is their 'right'

rdperalta · 2004-03-15, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by corp20

I wonder which groups will stop subbing this series?

Well.. A-keep just dropped the series so maybe the others will follow but i doubt *ahem* *ahem*

will drop it hehehehehehe

Kyuven · 2004-03-15, 22:30

my magic 9 ball of supreme prediction predicts ADV's next license acquisition:
Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU

bayoab · 2004-03-15, 23:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyuven

my magic 9 ball of supreme prediction predicts ADV's next license acquisition:
Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU

You mean formal announcement right? It is already known that ADV has FmpF.

Dark · 2004-03-15, 23:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdperalta

Well.. A-keep just dropped the series so maybe the others will follow but i doubt *ahem* *ahem*

will drop it hehehehehehe

I thought they dropped it a long time ago... lol

Kyuven · 2004-03-16, 01:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayoab

You mean formal announcement right? It is already known that ADV has FmpF.

blast!
well...
Full Metal Alchemist!

desheng · 2004-03-16, 01:10

where can i get those chinese fan subs? don't think the english groups will ever continue doing it

2004-03-15, 13:42	Link #1
oDin01 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004	Chrno Crusade Licenced by ADV ADV FILMS ACQUIRES CHRONO CRUSADE HOME VIDEO AND BROADCAST RIGHTS HOUSTON, March 15, 2004—ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for Chrono Crusade, an action-adventure anime that follows an unlikely duo as they attempt to destroy supernatural evil through exorcisms in 1920’s New York City. Chrono Crusade recently made its Japanese television debut to much fanfare. Renowned anime production company Gonzo Digimation, of Full Metal Panic!, Hellsing and Kaleido Star fame, managed animation production for the title, ensuring a spectacular visual experience for viewers. ADV Manga already has the rights to the popular Chrono Crusade manga series by Daisuke Moriyama, which premiers with a May 25, 2004 street date. The series will be featured on the Anime Network™, the first cable channel in North America dedicated to anime. About Chrono Crusade New York City, the 1920s: With the Great War firmly behind it, America enjoys a period of great peace and prosperity. Of course, history has proven that such times rarely last for long. Lurking in the shadows is a sinister force born of hellfire and evil, with the power and desire to feast upon the nation’s tranquility like a lion would its prey. Sister Rosette Christopher, a gun slinging nun, and her partner, Chrono, are exorcists with the Convent of Magdalene—NYC’s first line of defense against the demon hordes that plague the city. Unfortunately, the city might be better off in the hands of the demons, as the adventurous pair tend to cause more rampant collateral than their hellspawn foes. “Since we already have the manga rights, this acquisition enables us to provide fans with even more exposure to the popular Chrono Crusade series through home video and television programming via The Anime Network,” said John Ledford, president, CEO and co-founder of ADV Films. “This is such a fun series! The characters are a delight to follow and the story is full of comic adventures and unique character developments. The manga has already been generating a lot of interested among fans, and we anticipate that the DVD release will be equally – if not more – anticipated.” Release Plans ADV Films has not yet announced specific release plans for the Chrono Crusade anime series, but Ledford expects the title to debut sometime later this year. As with past Gonzo shows this was given it was licenced before it was even released. Can't wait to pick this one up and hear all the comlaints in this thread.

2004-03-15, 13:43	Link #2
Crimson Ecchi Nazi Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Long Island NY Age: 40	Chrono Crusade licensed by ADV I posted this in the Chrno Crusade thread but i'll put it here also. HOUSTON, March 15, 2004-ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced it has acquired exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for Chrono Crusade, an action-adventure anime that follows an unlikely duo as they attempt to destroy supernatural evil through exorcisms in 1920's New York City. Chrono Crusade recently made its Japanese television debut to much fanfare. Renowned anime production company Gonzo Digimation, of Full Metal Panic!, Hellsing and Kaleido Star fame, managed animation production for the title, ensuring a spectacular visual experience for viewers. ADV Manga already has the rights to the popular Chrono Crusade manga series by Daisuke Moriyama, which premiers with a May 25, 2004 street date. The series will be featured on the Anime Network(tm), the first cable channel in North America dedicated to anime. Who else saw this comming? I mean ADV did pick up the manga not long ago. Last edited by NightWish; 2004-03-15 at 13:58. Reason: Merged thread

2004-03-15, 14:25	Link #5
TheMongoMania Member Join Date: Jun 2003	There is a good chance of this still getting subbed. It just won't be listed here. I mean <beep> subs <beep> and <beep> and <beep> still subs <beep>, so I bet we will see the end of <beep>, just not on animesuki. Last edited by xris; 2004-03-15 at 18:36. Reason: Names edited to protect the innocent :)

2004-03-15, 14:40	Link #6
BanditKing Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004	not really suprised. since they got the manga most likely they co-funded the project. hope it goes other 26 ep it really a good series. plus it say it will debut later this year. look at this ad when they talking about the manga. Last edited by BanditKing; 2004-03-15 at 14:53.

2004-03-15, 16:30	Link #9
StarCreator HnK founding lunatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 41	Yay, Pretear~ ^^ __________________ * StarCreator * Hikari no Kiseki

2004-03-15, 14:03	Link #3
Princess_of_Hell Being Felt Up My Skirt Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: A Mystery Age: 39	NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2004-03-15, 16:14	Link #7
Ara^-^ Shikou Join Date: Jan 2004	NOOOO! I do not finish download it... i'm so sad...

2004-03-15, 16:16	Link #8
anthonyxscotland Highlander Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland	So sad at the thought of getting it on dvd?

2004-03-15, 17:03	Link #10
Tellu54 Banned Join Date: Dec 2003	Well, this show isn't like Maburaho where groups were looking for an excuse to get out of it and liscencing provided that. I doubt there will even be a blip in it's release schedule.

2004-03-15, 17:19	Link #11
Tabiree FUNimation's Gen Fukunaga Join Date: Nov 2003	Given that it's going to be a higher-end DVD release, expect a well-done DVD. Looking forward to it

2004-03-15, 19:01	Link #12
corp20 Internet God Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Stop spamming from my closet!!!!! Age: 37	I wonder which groups will stop subbing this series?

2004-03-15, 22:30	Link #16
Kyuven Bishoujo Goodness Galore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Stuck Between Reality and Fantasy	my magic 9 ball of supreme prediction predicts ADV's next license acquisition: Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU

2004-03-16, 01:10	Link #20
desheng Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004	er........... where can i get those chinese fan subs? don't think the english groups will ever continue doing it