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Last volume of Gurren Lagann in 2013

Frederick Linsmeyer • January 5, 2013 • Manga

As the end of one year passes, so does another manga series. Kotaro Mori posted a message via Twitter on December 31^st, 2012 announcing the completion of the Gurren Lagann manga in 2013.

The final volume of Gurren Lagann will appear in Japan just as the series is set to re-run over the island nation’s television networks on January 5^th, 2013. Mori goes on to add that there will be a reading of the series over the radio on the 15^th of each month beginning this January before wishing his followers a Happy New Year’s.

Six volumes of Gurren Lagann were published in North America before Bandai Entertainment ceased publication in early 2012.

Source: Anime News Network

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Toonami launch line-up

Frederick Linsmeyer • May 22, 2012 • Anime

If you haven’t already heard, Toonami is making its long awaited return on Cartoon Network beginning Saturday, May 26^th, 2012. There had been plenty of feedback from fans pining Toonami’s departure when the programming block went off air in 2008.

According to the Anime News Network, Cartoon Network’s new vice president, Jason DeMarco, confirmed the line-up of shows for Toonami (which actually start on the morning of Sunday, May 27^th, 2012).

12:00 am – Bleach
12:30 am – Deadman Wonderland
1:00 am – Casshern Sins
1:30 am – Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
2:00 am – Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG
2:30 am – Cowboy Bebop

DeMarco went on further to say Toonami will not be broadcasting certain series such as Naruto and Dragon Ball Z due to financial limitations and competition from other stations and media companies.

Toonami is also looking to acquire the broadcasting rights for other popular series like One Piece, Gundam Wing, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Fairy Tail, and InuYasha: The Final Act.

Cartoon Network will be examining the ratings to see if Toonami will be a success – a lack of viewers will hamper the programming block’s ability to obtain new shows.

Source: Anime News Network

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YTV drops Naruto and Bleach/Adult Swim takes on FMA: Brotherhood

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 8, 2010 • Anime

YTV, the Canadian youth-aimed channel, has removed Naruto and Bleach from its schedule, after running repeats for the past year. The two series used to air at midnight and 1:00 am respectively.

Source: Anime News Network

The Caroon Network’s Adult Swim will be airing the first 26 episodes of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood in the United States. The series will start on February 14^th, 2010, however, check local listings for show times. A list of the English voice cast can be found here.

Source: Anime News Network

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Top Five Favourite Simpsons Episodes

Frederick Linsmeyer • January 14, 2010 • Television

The Simpsons are celebrating 20 years of animated hilarity on television. The series is part of our culture, where we quote it or use examples of it in our daily lives. I’m a bit of a Simpsons nut, often quoting chunks of episodes, getting into (and winning) trivia contests with my friends and sometimes using its values at work (“It’s my first day!). So, here are my top five, favourite episodes of the popular yellow-skinned family.
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Naruto Shippuden on Disney XD

Frederick Linsmeyer • September 10, 2009 • Anime, Television

The Walt Disney Company and Viz Media have worked out a deal to broadcast Naruto Shippuden on the Disney XD channel this October.

Disney XD is a channel aimed at boys aged 6 to 10, and Disney believes that this will be a draw as Naruto Shippuden proved popular once Viz started streaming subtitled episodes earlier this year. Naruto Shippuden follows the original Naruto series, with the titular character as a teenager. The first four episodes of Naruto Shippuden are currently available on iTunes.

Disney recently purchased Marvel Entertainment back on August 31st, 2009.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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Conan does anime

Frederick Linsmeyer • July 26, 2009 • Anime, Television

Conan O’Brien of the Tonight Show stopped by Bang Zoom! Entertainment to try his hand at some voice acting.

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Get the pan on the stove!

Frederick Linsmeyer • June 18, 2009 • Television

Gordon Ramsay and his vulgar culinary style are back for another season of Hell’s Kitchen on FOX (or Global if you’re in Canada). The hit reality TV series features a group of chefs, under the watchful eye of the foul-mouthed Ramsay, vying for a top kitchen position in an upscale restaurant is now in its sixth season. The new season starts on Tuesday, July 21^st and has been moved to a new time slot of 8:00 PM PT/7:00 PM CT on Tuesday instead of Thursday.

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