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December 31, 2002
Anime Convention Schedule for the Month of January, 2003:
Jan 10 - 12 = Ohayocon in Columbus Ohio, USA
Jan 17 - 19 = Anime Festival in São Paolo, Brazil
Jan 25 - 26 = Cosplay Festival in Tokyo, Japan
Jan 31 - Feb 2 = Ushicon in Austin, Texas, USA
December 30, 2002 -- Source: Pioneer Animation
Updated release dates from Pioneer:
Cardcaptor Sakura: Star Cards - release date = 01/07/2003
Cardcaptor Sakura: Powers Awry - release date = 03/11/2003
Cardcaptor Sakura: Realizations - release date = 05/20/2003
December 29, 2002 -- Source: Anime on DVD
Anime on DVD has finalized their Anime 2K2 Checklist of all anime released this year. For those that collect Cardcaptor Sakura and other anime on DVD, the complete checklist of what was released in 2002 can be seen here.
December 24, 2002
This is cool. I just stumbled across this and its really neat. Clow Connection has created a CCS Search.
You can add your site to it and search for other CCS sites as well! Cool huh?
December 23, 2002
You may know this, but Animenation is offering Web-Based Anime Email!
$4.95 a month gives you:
"POP access from any email client.
10 megs of storage space.
Auto-forwarding to any other account.
Popup-free service, no annoying popup ads!
Privacy guarantee. We do not share or sell your email address like other large services."
I checked and they don't seem to have anything CCS/CC related, but fans of many other Animes including Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing, and others have something to choose from. Click here for more details and a list of the domains they have to offer. Could be a cool Christmas present for someone.
December 20, 2002
Anime on DVD finally got some information on the DVD for Cardcaptor Sakura #15, which is to be released on May 13, 2003. To read about which episodes will be on this DVD, see their prepared Review Page by clicking here.
December 19, 2002
Thanks to an email from my friend Anna in Ireland, I just found out that Cardcaptors the Movie will be shown on Irish TV New Year's Day!!!!
This is the first movie. There is still no data about any company having the rights to dub the second movie in English, so right now the 2nd movie is only available in Japanese with subtitles. I bought my copy on ebay.
December 18, 2002
On Yahoo (auctions) Japan, the most expensive anime cel I've ever seen was sold for 276,500 yen! Converted to US Dollars, that's $2,282.40!!!! The cel was Sakura in the pink dress from the original 1st season opening. It was a close-up of Sakura from the shoulders up and covered most of the cel. Kero was there too. WOW!
December 16, 2002
Animenation: TODAY ONLY! Deal of the Day is Cardcaptor Sakura Kero-chan Plush, List Price of $10.99 on sale for $6.99!
December 11, 2002
akadotretail is having a Holiday Sale, so those who don't like ebay and want to purchase from online stores instead, this may be a place for you. A search on sakura returned 3 pages worth or merchandise.
December 2, 2002
Anime Convention Schedule for the Month of December, 2002:
Dec 7 - 8 = Cosplay Festival in Tokyo, Japan
Dec 7 - 8 = Expo Anime Brasil in São Paulo, Brazil
Dec 15 = Anime in Valley in Taubaté, Brazil
Dec 28 - 30 = Comic Market in Tokyo Japan
November 12, 2002 -- Source: Anime on TV
This may be old news to you, but ADV Films announced the creation of The Anime Network™, the first television channel in North America dedicated to anime (Japanese animation) and anime-related content. Could Cardcaptor Sakura appear on a new Anime Network? Well the problem may lie in that Pioneer has the rights to the subtitled version of the series, and not ADV Films. It's a wait and see period now. See the Press Release. You can email ADV Films by clicking here and ask them to add Cardcaptor Sakura to the lineup for their new Anime Network.
November 11, 2002 -- Source: Pioneer Animation
DVD: Cardcaptor Sakura: Final Judgment will be released tomorrow.
In related news,
Cardcaptor Sakura: Star Cards release date = 01/07/2003
Cardcaptor Sakura: Powers Awry release date = 03/11/2003
November 8, 2002
I got this email yesterday, probably because someone did a search on CCS International and came across my CC International page or something. I don't want it, but if anybody wants does, go for it!
Dear Sir/Madam:
CCSINTERNATIONAL.COM - US$ 570
Please note that after years, the registration on the domain name CCSINTERNATIONAL.COM was not renewed and this domain had become available to register.
Consequently, we have been approached to market this domain name that has been tracked and registered by a client. As a result, CCSINTERNATIONAL.COM now available from us for IMMEDIATE transfer.
With so many companies using these initials along with what many would consider to be a genuine investment, we expect to find an interested party for this excellent .com.
This is a VALUABLE and HIGH PROFILE domain and we believe that this development could be of genuine interest and benefit to your operation. Please note that the domain name market is extremely solid at the moment and similar domains are currently selling on afternic.com, greatdomains.com (domain auction sites) and by domain name brokers, in some cases, for many thousands of US dollars.
Please note that transfers take just 15 minutes and are extremely straightforward - absolutely NO technical knowledge required!
For our client's peace of mind, we use an escrow service for all transactions and domains are ALWAYS secured by the buyer prior to us receiving any funds. We pay all fees connected with the escrow process.
If you would like to use WWW.CCSINTERNATIONAL.COM for your online business, please contact us at your earliest convenience. We will be on hand should you require any further assistance or information.
We thank you for your attention and sincerely apologise if this e-mail has not been of interest to you.
Yours sincerely,
Jenny. Marketing, The Portal
jenny@theportal.net
November 6, 2002 (from http://www.icv2.com)
Top 300 Comics--Nov 2002
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
Quantity Rank = 218 out of the top 300
Guide = 3.95
Description = CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #34
Price = $2.99
Publisher = TokyoPop
Estimated Quantity = 3,755 pieces
Top 50 Graphic Novels--Nov 2002
Estimated Quantities Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
Quantity Rank = 30 out of the top 50
Guide = 2.11
Description = CARDCAPTOR SAKURA MASTER O/T CLOW VOL 2
Price = $9.99
Publisher = TokyoPop
Estimated Quantity = 2,006
November 4, 2002
Cardcaptors Anime Book Volume 9 will be released next Tuesday, November 12, 2002.
October 31, 2002
Anime Convention Schedule for the Month of November, 2002:
Nov 1 - 3 = AyaCon in Northampton, U.K.
Nov 1 - 3 = Cartoonist PAris 2002 in Paris, France (site in French)
Nov 8 - 10 = NeoCon V in Virginia Beach, VA USA
Nov 16 - 17 = Anime Sul 2002 in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (site in Portugese)
Nov 16 - 17 = Rune Con 2002 in Norman, OK USA
Nov 16 - 17 = C-Kon 2002 in Indianapolis, IN USA
October 29, 2002
The Cardcaptor Sakura 2003 Calendar has been spotted on eBay. Made in and imported from Japan.
October 22, 2002
For those that check eBay will know you have to do several searches to find everything, since some people don't know how to spell the shows correctly. AAAHHH!!! Anyway this little guide may help some. When searching eBay, you have to do searches on the following to see all there is on eBay int he CCS/CC world:
cardcaptors
card captors
cardcaptor
card captor
sakura ccs
sakura cc
October 16, 2002
The Rights to Cardcaptors?
Very interesting, this post is from Sakura Heart by reporter Storm2004:
"As of the current time WB and Cartoon Network has no more rights to Cardcaptor Sakura. It has been said that CLAMP has taken away any and all rights to the show because of how much it changed from the original story."
This is untrue. First of all she says, "It has been said..." Who said that? First clue of a rumor and not a fact. Second, no sources were quoted from her post, so there is no way anyone can take the above statement as true. Third, where's the press release from CLAMP, WB, Nelvana, or Cartoon Network about this? Anyone? Here's the facts: KidsWB, part of the WB, still has the rights to air Cardcaptors in the USA. They just choose not to air it. Until the contract expires which gives them exclusive rights to do so, then another network can the series. KidsWB could choose to sell the rights to another network, but that hasn't happened either. At this time, I do not know when the contract expires as those details are always a secret and pretty much never shared with the public.
October 7, 2002 (from http://www.icv2.com)
Top 300 Comics--Sept 2002
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
Quantity Rank = 200 out of the top 300, up 16 slots from last month!
Guide = 3.51
Description = CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #33
Price = $2.99
Publisher = TokyoPop
Estimated Quantity = 3,968 pieces
September 30, 2002
Anime Convention Schedule for the Month of September, 2002:
Oct 4 - 6 = Ani-Magic in Lancaster, USA, USA
Oct 11 - 13 = Anime USA in McLean (Tyson's Corner), VA, USA
Oct 11 - 13 = Anime Next in Secaucus, NJ, USA
Oct 12 - 13 = F.A.C.T.S. in Gent, Belgium
Oct 18 - 20 = Yaoi-Con in San Francisco, CA, USA
Oct 18 - 20 = Sugio Con in Erlanger, KY, USA
September 19, 2002
You can order lots of CCS and CC merchandise at RightStuf.com. Many items are on sale too.
Click the banner below to go directly to the CCS/CC list of goodies:
September 16, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura RULES at the Singapore Cosfest 2002! Click HERE to see all the cool photos from the event. Be sure to click the Next button at the bottom to see more pics of previous Cosfests. I think ccsgroup.jpg is my favorite image as it's got all the characters together in one shot.
September 12, 2002
In Singapore this Sunday, September 15, 2002, there will be a Cosplay Event at NTUC Downtown East.
Pre-registration for the event can be found at this link.
September 9, 2002
Upcoming Releases and Street Dates:
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 10 VHS/DVD "School Daze" = Available Now
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 11 VHS/DVD "Trust" = 09/10/02
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 12 VHS/DVD "Final Judgment" = 11/12/02
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 13 VHS/DVD "Star Cards" = 01/07/03
Cardcaptor Sakura Art Book #2 = 09/17/02
Cardcaptor Sakura Art Book #3 = 11/12/02
Cardcaptors Anime Book #7 = 09/17/02
Cardcaptors Anime Book #8 = 10/15/02
Cardcaptors Anime Book #9 = 11/12/02
Cardcaptors Anime Book #10 = 12/10/02
August 30, 2002
Anime Convention Schedule for the Month of September, 2002:
Aug 30 - Sept 2 = AnimeFEST in Dallas, TX, USA
Aug 30 - Sept 2 = Big Apple Anime Fest in New York, NY, USA
Aug 31 - Sept 2 = Anime Expo New York in New York, NY, USA
Sept 6 - 8 = Numa Rei-No Con in Kenner, LA, USA
Sept 20 - 22 = Nan Desu Kan in Denver, CO, USA
Sept 27 - 29 = Anime Weekend Atlanta in College Park, GA, USA
August 27, 2002 from RightStuf.com
VHS going away? First Pioneer with Cardcaptors VHS, now TokoyoPOP and BanDai with their titles as well:
Last January, Tokyopop announced they were going DVD only and dropped all VHS production on titles except for their Vampire Princess Miyu and GTO series (GTO was actually brought back after multitudes of fan requests). Now the company has officially announced that they are calling it quits with VHS and has stated that they have canceled all GTO volumes after VHS Volume 5: Betrayal (ironic isn't it?).
Bandai kills Gundam VHS
Bandai has announced that they are discontinuing their VHS releases of most of their Gundam titles including Gundam Wing, Gundam 0083, Gundam 0080, Gundam MS 08th, the Gundam Movies, and First Gundam.
August 23, 2002: courtesy of Princess of the Forest
Another Anime convention this weekend:
Aug 23 - 25 = CNAnime Metro Toronto Convention Center, Canada
CNAnime Last Minute Guests Reminder
CNAnime Japanese Guests of Honor:
Kia Asamiya *Updated* CNAnime will be giving away a very limited "Kia Asamiya Print" to only the first 1000 anime attendees!!!
Kia Asamiya is a Japanese manga artist famous for his creation 'Dark Angel'. He also produced the works 'Silent Mobius', 'Steam Detectives' and 'Nadesico'. Kia Asamiya is also known as Kikuchi Michitaka, a well-known animator and character designer whose works include “Detonator Orgun” and “Hades Project Zeorymer”.
Tommy Ohtsuka Among Otsuka's many hit series are “Saber Marionette”, “Orphen”, and “Slayers Special”, which has been appearing in “Dragon Jr.” magazine since 1999. Collaborating with Komada, he has also worked on the manga version of the film “Slayers Premium”, and together they are working on the new “Slayers” project, “Sui-Ryu-Oh no Kishi”. Tommy Ohtsuka appears courtesy of Central Park Media.
Yoshihiro Komada Komada quit his desk job and became the team's full-time writer. Among Komada's many works is the manga version of “Slayers Premiere”. Lately, he's been working on a new “Slayers” series called “Sui Ryu-Oh no Kishi”, featuring new characters and twists in the expanding “Slayers” universe! Yoshihiro Komada appears courtesy of Central Park Media.
CNAnime American Guests of Honor Kirby Morrow Kirby Morrow is multi-talented actor who has lent his voice to beloved characters in many animated series including; "X-Men: Evolution" as Scott Summers / Cyclops, “Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: The Movie” and "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing" as Trowa Barton, "Escaflowne" as Van Farnel, and “Ranma ½”.
Josh Martin Voice actor Josh Martin is best known for his work on Dragonball Z as the character of Majin Buu.
Kyle Hebert Voice actor Kyle Hebert is best known for his work on Dragonball Z as the character of Teenage Gohan and the Ox King.
The Sailor Moon Voice Stars Stephanie Morgenstern (Sailor Venus), Susan Roman (Sailor Jupiter), Roland Parliament (Director and Voice of Melvin)
Feature: Hollywood Anime CNAnime is also host to the Official Canadian Premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack on 35 mm film! (Japanese with English Subtitles) Part of a double bill with Jin-Roh.
August 22, 2002
Anime convention this weekend:
Aug 23 - 25 = AnimeIowa 2002 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
August 22, 2002: from AnimeNation
Results of the Latest Newtype Fan Poll
Favorite Male Character
01. Spike Spiegel (Cowboy Bebop)
02. Tsukasa (.hack//SIGN)
03. Inuyasha (Inuyasha)
04. Kamina Ayato (RahXephon)
05. Motosuwa Hideki (Chobits)
06. Sagara Sousuke (Full Metal Panic)
07. Monkey D. Lufy (One Piece)
08. Jing (Bandit King Jing)
09. Haru Glory (Groove Adventure Rave)
10. Kazuma (Scryed)
Favorite Female Character
01. Chii (Chobits)
02. Sakuraba Aoi (Ai Yori Aoshi)
03. Kinomoto Sakura (Card Captor Sakura)
04. Belldandy (Ah! Megami-sama)
05. Misha (PitaTen)
06. Kasuga "Osaka" Ayumu (Azumanga Daioh)
07. Chise (Saishuuheiki Kanojo)
08. Onigawara Mao (Rikujyou Bouei Tai Mao-chan)
09. Mihama Chiyo (Azumanga Daioh)
10. Hoshino Ruri (Martian Successor Nadesico)
Favorite Show
01. Chobits
02. .hack//SIGN
03. RahXephon
04. Cowboy Bebop
05. Azumanga Daioh
06. Mobile Suit Gundam
07. Ai Yori Aoshi
08. Rikujyou Bouei Tai Mao-chan
09. PitaTen
10. Cardcaptor Sakura
11. One Piece
12. Saishuuheiki Kanojo
13. Rave
14. Shin Seiki Evangelion
15. Martian Successor Nadesico
16. Inuyasha
17. Kanon
18. Meitantei Conan
19. Gatekeepers 21
20. Full Metal Panic
August 20, 2002: from AnimeNation
Deal of the Day! TODAY ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cardcaptor Sakura Movie DVD
At 30% savings, you can catch Sakura and Kero-chan in their first feature length movie!
August 16, 2002: from Pioneer Animation and AnimeOnDVD.com
Upcoming Video/DVD Releases:
Cardcaptor Sakura: Trust (Release Date = Sept 10, 2002)
Cardcaptor Sakura: Final Judgment (Release Date = Nov 12, 2002)
Cardcaptor Sakura: Star Cards (Release Date = Jan 7, 2003)
August 13, 2002 (from http://www.icv2.com)
Top 300 Comics--Aug 2002
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
Quantity Rank = 216 out of the top 300
Guide = 9.26
Description = CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #31
Price = $2.99
Publisher = TokyoPop
Estimated Quantity = 4,095 pieces
August 9, 2002
I just got the Art of Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 1, made by TOKOYOPOP, from Amazon.com yesterday, so those that pre-ordered the book should be getting it soon. Also, I had the chance to meet Joel Baral recently. Joel is the Brand Manager and Executive Producer in Los Angeles, CA for TOKOYOPOP. He informed me that he wants to hear from the fans of CCS and CC, especially whether we like the new Art of Cardcaptor Sakura book that was just released. The book is fairly large and full of color manga images. Those that can't afford to buy the expensive Japanese versions will really enjoy this book as it's seems to be pretty similar. To tell Joel how much you love Cardcaptor Sakura, Cardcaptors, and especially the new art book, you can contact him at joelb@usa.tokoyopop.com. This is a courtesy from Joel so please be professional and send friendly emails. If you are not a fan of Cardcaptors, then don't tell him you hate the show, instead tell him how much you love Cardcaptor Sakura and to produce more CCS products. He doesn't want any negative emails, none of us do, so please keep everything positive. Thanks.
So do I like the new art book? I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are many images in there I've never seen before!
August 6, 2002
Checking up on Pioneer Animation's "Coming Attractions" page, there are no Cardcaptors videos scheduled for the rest of the year, but two Cardcaptor Sakura ones called "Trust" (release date Sept 10, 2002) and "Final Judgement" (release date Nov 12, 2002) are coming. Yes I know Judgement should be Judgment but that's how Pioneer spelled it.
Please remember to email Pioneer Animation and ask them not to cancel Cardcaptors videos. The following is from the July 1, 2002 posting on this page:
****************************************************************
*** NOTE: Message Received from animemaster@pioneer-usa.com
on Mon, 1 Jul 2002 09:42 AM ***
The decision to cancel Cardcaptors will stand for now, however it is not impossible that it may continue in the future. That is up to our producers to decide. An official statement about the Cardcaptors future will probably be made at this week's Anime Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Animemaster
Actually, no OFFICIAL word was ever released about Pioneer canceling Cardcaptors videos so we can only pray, and email them a lot showing our support!!
August 6, 2002: from Anime News Service
Possible New Anime Con In Maryland, USA
Organizer Jonathan Pollock has released some information put together by a local group of devoted anime fans in Southern Maryland, who have decided to try their skill at hosting an anime convention. According to preliminary data the group has decent funding (quite a bit more than Otakcon's first year budget), a few possible locations within budget and a lot of hope.They have put out an open request to see fans and convention goers, want to see in a potential con.
If interested, please copy and fill out the bottom portion and email it to: anime@darkaxis.com
Begin Questions
1.) How much are you willing to pay to pre-register for a first year convention?
_ $25 _ $30 _ $50 _ $100
2.) How much are you willing to pay at the door for a first year convention?
_ $35 _ $50 _ $75 _ $100
3.) How many people do you know who would be interested in attending a new convention this year or early next year?
_ 1 _ 5 _ 10 _ 15+
4.) Which of the following activities do you enjoy at other conventions (check all that apply)?
_ Live Action Role Playing (LARP)
_ Dealers Room selling anime/japanese
related products
_ A cosplay competition
_ A dance/rave
_ Karaoke
_ Guest speakers from
US
_ Guest speakers from Japan
_ Room parties
_ Video game competitions
(Capcom vs. SNK / Guilty Gear X / etc / etc)
_ Food provided by the convention itself
5.) Which of the following names do you like best for the new convention?
_ chiyocon (Forever Con)
_ gettoocon (Ghetto Con)
_ umidasucon (Birth (of a) Con)
August 1, 2002
Checking Cartoon Network's TV Schedule (USA), Sailor Moon does not appear to be returning on August 5th like originally scheduled. It's not known now when the show will return.
August 1, 2002: from Anime News Service
@anime has returned. After nearly a year out of the scenes, @anime! has returned! We've gone back to our issue-based format and redesigned the site to help make it easier for everyone to navigate and use. The NEW issue is up, so go check out the changes!
August 1, 2002: from Anime News Network
According to a press release Tokyopop has selected Client Distribution Services (CDS) as their exclusive distributor to the American book trade (Independant and chain bookstores, not comic stores). So what does this mean for comic shops? Well most order from Diamond Comics anyway so it depends on whether they continue to get TokyoPop merchandise or not. It's a wait and see game now.
July 31, 2002
Anime Convention Schedule for the Month of August, 2002:
Aug 9 - 11 = Comic Market in Tokoyo, Japan (site in Japanese)
Aug 9 - 11 = Middle Tennessee Anime Convention (MTAC) in Nashville, TN, USA
Aug 10 - 11 = Melbourne Anime Festival in Melbourne, Australia
Aug 16 - 18 = Anime Festival Orlando in Kissimmee, FL, USA
Aug 23 - 25 = AnimeIowa 2002 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Aug 30 - Sept 2 = AnimeFEST in Dallas, TX, USA
Aug 30 - Sept 2 = Big Apple Anime Fest in New York, NY, USA
Aug 31 - Sept 2 = Anime Expo New York in New York, NY, USA
2 conventions in New York at the same time? Go figure.
July 30, 2002: AniWay Magazine from The Netherlands [Dutch]
The Yorin television station announced the acquisition of both Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura. Sailor Moon will be a Dutch dubbed version of the German version, which was very little altered from the original. Cardcaptor Sakura will actually be a Dutch dub of Cardcaptors. These two shows are planned to start airing this September, along with Yu-Gi-Oh.
July 30, 2002: TokyoPop News Blasy August 2002 Edition
SEND US YOUR MANGA!!!
We are proud to announce the first ever TOKYOPOP Rising Stars of Manga™ Talent Competition! This is your chance to show us your manga. Our challenge calls upon aspiring U.S. manga artists working in English to take a shot at the big time by submitting their stories to TOKYOPOP®.
The top ten submissions, as selected by our editorial staff, will not only receive monetary prizes, but will also be published by TOKYOPOP® in a compilation manga anthology to be distributed next year worldwide. The grand prize winner will even be invited to pitch a full-length manga story idea to TOKYOPOP® executives!
The competition runs from August 15th through December 16th; click here for all the details.
July 30, 2002: TokyoPop News Blast August 2002 Edition
Brace For CLAMP - Two exciting CLAMP titles debut this month from TOKYOPOP - Wish and Cardcaptor Sakura: Master of the Clow. Do not miss out, ‘cause as we all know, CLAMP is where it’s at!
July 26, 2002
Pioneer at Otakon 2002 (ME TOO!)
Yoko Ishida & the Para-Para Girls will help represent Pioneer this weekend. Check out their schedule.
FRIDAY:
1pm-2pm: Opening Ceremonies and Yoko Ishida Mini-Concert (Main Events Ballroom)
9pm-10pm: Yoko Ishida & Para-Para Girls performance at Dance (Camdem Lobby)
SATURDAY:
11am-12pm: Otakon Autograph Session (Hall F)
1pm-2pm: Pioneer Autograph Session (Pioneer Booth #1018)
5:30pm-7pm: Pioneer Music w/Yoko Ishida Panel (Room 318)
7pm-8pm: How to Para Para Panel (Room 318)
SUNDAY:
12pm-1pm: Yoko Ishida Concert (Main Events Ballroom)
1:30pm-2:30pm: Pioneer Autograph Session (Pioneer Booth #1018)
Be sure to show your support for Cardcaptors videos and tell them NOT to discontinue making them!
July 25, 2002
(Refer to the July 23 Report below) I emailed TokyoPop on July 23 after I got the email from Amazon.com saying some of their products were delayed. I got a response back from Mike Kiley indicating the following:
Hi, Michael -
Thanks for your inquiry ... and for your support of our CCS products! Neither of the books you are asking about below has been delayed. The Art of Cardcaptor Sakura Vol 1 should be showing up in stores in the next few days, in fact - hope you dig it!
Best,
Mike
July 24, 2002 - Source: Animenation
Results of Latest Newtype Fan Poll
Newtype Magazine has published the results of its current fan polls in the new August issue of the magazine. Japanese names are spelled in Japanese order. OUR FAVORITE WAS #10! YEAH!!!
Favorite Show
01. Chobits
02. Full Metal Panic
03. RahXephon
04. Azumanga Daioh
05. .hack//SIGN
06. Mobile Suit Gundam
07. Ai Yori Aoshi
08. Cowboy Bebop
09. PitaTen
10. Cardcaptor Sakura
11. Inuyasha
12. Scryed
13. Happy Lesson
14. Onegai Teacher
15. One Piece
16. Bandit King Jing
17. Tokyo Mew Mew
18. Hikaru no Go
19. Rave
20. Mahoromatic
July 23, 2002
According to TokyoPop's web site, one of the new art books was suppose to be released today. However, if you pre-ordered them through Amazon.com like I did, then you got an email saying these items would be delayed.
Items Delayed according to Amazon.com include:
The Art of Cardcaptor Sakura Vol. 1: Original Street Date 07/23/02
The Art of Cardcaptor Sakura Vol. 2: Original Street Date 09/17/02
Email from Amazon.com:
We are sorry to report that the official release date has been postponed. Because a new release date has not yet been scheduled, we cannot provide more precise information about the fulfillment of the order.....
July 22, 2002
TokyoPop's new manga book called Cardcaptor Sakura - Master of the Clow Volume 1 will be released on August 20, 2002. According to their web site, this book will contain a special Sakura Card. They also say to collect all 6. At this time it is not know if all 6 will be available at once, or if a different one is included with each new volume, as there are 6 volumes scheduled.
July 17, 2002
The latest Cardcaptors VHS/DVD Star Power and Cardcaptor Sakura VHS/DVD School Daze are now available on many online stores. I got mine at Suncoast Motion Picture Company (Suncoast Video) in my local mall.
July 16, 2002
Today's "Deal of the Day" at AnimeNation is the Kero-chan Sitting Plush, sale price $7.99.
July 11, 2002
eBay buys PayPal.com for $1.5 billion. Read the article here. Say good-bye to Billpoint.
July 11, 2002
In Canada, Teletoon's web site has some free Cardcaptors prints with free activities to do on those long road trips this summer. Check out this link for more details.
July 8, 2002
I checked every Anime News Source on the internet. Lots of them have many details on reports from the Anime Expo 2002 convention held this past weekend. However, none of them mentioned anything about the fate of Cardcaptors videos. I emailed Pioneer Animation and am waiting for a reply. (Refer to the July 1, 2002 Press Release posting)
July 3, 2002 - Courtesy of Kevin from Sakura Forever!!!
cToons (on Cartoon Network's Cartoon Orbit) are virtual trading cards that you can collect, display, and trade online. Best of all, they show some of your favorite Kids WB cartoons, like some of these.
Sakura Avalon - Sold Out
Li Showron - Sold Out
Meilin Rae - 63
Kero - Sold Out
Kooky Kero- Sold Out
Clow Book- 41
Schoolgirl Sakura - 32
High-Kicking Meilin - 30
Academic Li - 30
To the right, you'll see the status of the cToon. The numbers represent the amount of points needed to purchase the cToons. Also, there are pictures attached to this e-mail. Now you may update your cToons page, if you want.
Ok for those wondering, my Cartoon Orbit name is Hokey Draw Diddly and my cZone is in NETWORLD. It's nothing fancy though as I haven't had time to do anything with it in months. I have 50 cToons not included on the already filled up page. Take a look and tell me what you think.
July 2, 2002
I emailed my local WB station many times about wanting Cardcaptors to return.
Here's an email I received today from WBDC 50 out of Washington DC:
Hi Michael,
Thanks for your feedback and as of right now we will not be airing Cardcaptors. Pending on the network, we maybe airing it as a special.
Thanks for watching WBkids
Hope Cheney, Programming
WBDC-TV, WB50
2121 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 350
Washington, DC 20007
202.298.7618
hcheney@tribune.com
See, I told you. Every little bit helps. Email your local WB stations as well!
I sent a response thanking her for the information and responding to my email. Here's the reply I got (Tue, 2 Jul 2002 14:48:04):
Anytime Michael,
Please don't hesitate to email/phone me for future update or to just check in if we are going to be airing the Cardcaptors. The network does change their schedule around to reach all of their fans of different cartoons.
Have a fun/safe Fourth of July
July 2, 2002
I sent the data collected (emails I received) on the cancellation of Cardcaptors videos by Pioneer to several online anime news sites. It's important data that the fans should know. Here's what has happened:
Anime News Service posted my reports at http://www.animenewsservice.com/archives/june27.htm
RightStuf.com responded with the following email:
Hello!
Thank you for your email.
Your notices have been noted!
Please feel free to contact our customer service department for any
other questions or concerns, at 1-800-338-6827 (internationally:
515-252-6116) Monday through Friday, 8am till 5pm CST.
Tim
Right Stuf International www.rightstuf.com
800-338-6827 or info@rightstuf.com
July 1, 2002
I sent another email to Pioneer Animation this morning asking to not cancel the Cardcaptors Videos. Here's the response I got:
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*** NOTE: Message Received from animemaster@pioneer-usa.com
on Mon, 1 Jul 2002 09:42 AM ***
The decision to cancel Cardcaptors will stand for now, however it is not impossible that it may continue in the future. That is up to our producers to decide. An official statement about the Cardcaptors future will probably be made at this week's Anime Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Animemaster
If anyone will be at the Anime Expo convention held at Long Beach Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Westin Hotel, and Renaissance Hotel, Long Beach, California, July 4th-7th, 2002, please find the Pioneer Animation Booth and ask about the future of Cardcaptors Videos/DVDs. If Pioneer holds a press conference, please attend and document what they say. If they distributes flyers, please pick one up. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
July 1, 2002
Anime Convention Schedule for the Month of July, 2002:
July 4 - 7 = Anime Expo in Long Beach, California, USA
July 5 - 7 = Japan Expo in Paris, France (web site in French)
July 13 - 14 = Animethon in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
July 18 - 21 = AnimeCon 2002 in São Paulo, Brazil (web site in Portuguese)
July 19 - 21 = Shoujocon 2002 in East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
July 20 - 21 = AV Connection in Adelaide, Australia
June 26 - 28 = Otakon in Baltimore, Maryland, USA (I'LL BE THERE!!!!!!)
June 28, 2002 (Source Anime on DVD)
"According to information direct from Pioneer, Cardcaptors Vol. #10: Toying Around for VHS and DVD has been canceled. This is the dub-only version of the series as broadcast on US and Canadian TV. No information on whether it will be re-solicited later or if this is the end of that particular version of the series."
Send emails to feedback@pioneeranimation.com and animemaster@pioneer-usa.com asking them to continue to produce Cardcaptors videos. Since KidsWB isn't showing the series anymore, all we have is the videos! I ask you to please email them now!!! I have done so already and will continue to do so until I hear any other news.
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*** NOTE: Message Received from animemaster@pioneer-usa.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2002 10:06:23 AM ***
Thank you for your interest in Cardcaptors. Our producers have chosen not to disclose the details of the cancelation at this time. Perhaps at next week's Anime Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center they will enlighten the public. Future continuation of the series is always a possibility.
Animemaster
June 27, 2002 (from http://www.icv2.com)
Top 300 Comics--July 2002
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
Quantity Rank = 207 out of the top 300
Guide = 7.77
Description = CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #30
Price = $2.99
Publisher = TokyoPop
Estimated Quantity = 4,090
Top 50 Graphic Novels--July 2002
Estimated Quantities Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
Quantity Rank = 41 out of the top 50
Guide = 3.28
Description = CARDCAPTOR SAKURA VOL 1 PASSAGES GN
Price = $9.99
Publisher = TokyoPop
Estimated Quantity = 1,729
The quantities listed above are ICv2 estimates of initial raw orders to Diamond North America on titles scheduled for shipment in June 2002.
June 25, 2002
Based on research conducted for the last 5 months, Cardcaptors merchandise did not appear at Toy Fair 2002 in New York. Furthermore, since Trendmasters has cancelled making Cardcaptors, no other company has picked up the line to make products for US distribution. The only products that make their way to US sellers now, in limited supply, is from SandyLion based in Canada, which are mainly stickers.
June 19, 2002 - Partial Source UK Cardcaptors
Cardcaptors is shifting in the United Kingdom (UK). Apparently CITV has picked up Cardcaptors.
Further investigation has turned up the following information:
Cardcaptors on Nickelodeon UK
Saturday, June 22 at 7:00am - Episode title not known
Cardcaptors on CITV Europe
Sunday, June 23 at 9:25am Cardcaptors [Group 2] Sakura's Strange Fortune.
UK Cardcaptors also reports CITV will have a special back-to-back Cardcaptors day soon. Stay tuned...
June 14, 2002
Cardcaptorz.com is considering closing the site down due to lack of funds. This site turned me down several times to be an affiliate, but I think it's important to help out other fan sites whenever possible, except for sending money. The question I have is, with all the free web space service providers out there, such as Geocities, Fortune City, Anglefire, Tripod, Crosswinds, and Dreamwater to name a few, why does she feel she has to "pay money" to have a web site? Why put yourself into a situation where you are forced to ask the fans to "pay up or the site goes away?" It's just my opinion, but that doesn't make too much sense to me. Here's a link to the 100 Best Free Web Space Service Providers. You can check out how much space each one provides, strengths, weaknesses, what type of advertising they do (they have to pay for the service somehow), etc.
May 28 - June 11, 2002 = Emails between myself and Nelvana
May 28th Email from Michael:
KidsWB has refused to air Cardcaptors from now on. Who should I contact about Cardcaptors airing in the United States? Cardcaptors is my all-time favorite show ever. They have completely changed their web site and removed all Cardcaptors sites and references. I am so mad and very upset with them. Who should I get a hold of about another network, such as Cartoon Network, picking up my favorite show? I may be a 26-year-old male, but I love the show and I want to see it again on television. KidsWB never "officially" cancelled the Cardcaptors. I've read every Press Release they ever put out. Does KidsWB/WB still have the rights to Cardcaptors? If yes and they refuse to show Cardcaptors again, can you force them to sell those rights so another network can pick up my favorite show? I miss Cardcaptors very much down here in the USA. I have many friends who cannot afford to buy Cardcaptors tapes from the video stores so all they have is television. Is there anything you can do? Please send me a list of contacts and I'll email them personally. Please forward this email to the proper hands so we can have Cardcaptors on TV in the US again. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
June 6th reply from Nelvana Webmaster:
WBKids has a contract for exclusive rights to air Cardcaptors in the US. We can not dictate if and when they air it. You need to take this issue up with WB. We have no say and can be of no help in your crusade. Good Luck!!
Monday June 10th email from Michael:
Hello. By any chance do you happen to know and can tell me how long the contract is with KidsWB to have exclusive rights to Cardcaptors in the US? Since KidsWB isn't showing Cardcaptors anymore, and has removed all characters, references, and pages from their web site, can another network buy those rights or are we stuck with KidsWB and have to wait on them? Based on KidsWB web site changes, many fans feel they have totally cancelled the series, but according to your last email, they have exclusive rights to air Cardcaptors. I've constantly emailed them everyday for the past 6 months and will continue to do so. I know Nelvana owns 20% of Teletoon and Canadian Cardcaptorsans are so lucky to see Cardcaptors everyday, but do you have any influence to push Cardcaptors in America? There are so many episodes we've never seen and I loved how you dubbed the show. Can you please help me? Thank you for your time and efforts.
Monday June 10th Reply from Nelvana Webmaster:
I'm unable to divulge any contract information. Nor do I have any pull as to airing Cardcaptors in the US. And just so you have accurate information - Nelvana doesn't own 20% of Teletoon. We are both owned by the same company Corus Entertainment http://www.corusent.com. Corus also owns a number of other television station and radio stations. However, we all operate as separate companies and Nelvana can not tell Teletoon if and when to air Cardcaptors. They have the same contract guidelines as any other company.
June 11th email from Michael:
Thank you for the clarification. The only reason I mentioned Nelvana owning 20% of Teletoon is because I got my information from Teletoon's web site at: http://www.teletoon.com/Interactive/FAQ/FAQ_En.shtml#1.1 where it says this. My apologies as I was unaware this information was not correct. I understand about not being able to divulge contract information. Please forgive me for asking about that. I'm just a huge fan of Cardcaptors and am trying all I can to get the show back on US television. I don't think at this point it matters what station carries Cardcaptors, I just want to see it again. But if KidsWB has exclusive rights to the series, then we can only deal with them I suppose. I'll keep emailing them. Many of my friends cannot afford to buy VHS tapes so all they have its what's on TV. If I'm not trying to get Cardcaptors back on US television for myself, then I'm doing it for them. Thank you for all your help and support.
May 31, 2002
Anime Convention Schedule for the Month of June, 2002:
May 31- June 02 = A-Kon in Dallas, Texas USA
May 31- June 02 = Jacon 2002 in Orlando, Florida USA
June 8-9 = RECCACon in Pittsburg, California USA
June 13-16 = TNT Mexico City, Mexico (Web Site in Spanish)
June 14-16 = Anime Mid-Atlantic 2 in Richmond, Virginia USA
June 14-16 = Animagic in Koblenz, Germany (Web Site in German)
June 21-23 = Bakuretsu Con in Burlington, Vermont USA
June 22-23 = JAFAX in Allendale, Michigan USA
May 31, 2002 (from ICV2)
Top 300 Comics -- June 2002
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
Quantity Rank = 199 out of the top 300
Guide = 9.37
Description = CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #29
Price = $2.99
Publisher = TokyoPop
Estimated Quantity = 4,258
May 30, 2002
Answer from Project Neko for May 28 question posting:
As far as I know, WB does still gave the rights to Cardcaptors and is still showing it. They also still on the distribution to the dubbed Cardcaptors DVDs and videos. I heard that Cartoon Network was going to pick it up sometime this summer along with Sailor Moon. Thanx. http://www.projectneko.com
Wouldn't that be cool if Cartoon Network picked Cardcaptors up. Based on the research I've done up to today, there has been no other information about Cartoon Network picking up the series. So right now, what's posted above from Project Neko is only a rumor and should not be spread as such. We can only pray and email!
May 28, 2002
This is a copy of the email I sent to various web sites that specialize in Anime News: Kids WB has completely "re-vamped" their web site, added new shows and deleted others, particularly Cardcaptors. Kids WB never "officially" canceled Cardcaptors in any press release they put out, yet looking at their web site, it appears they canceled the show after all. Do you have any news about Cardcaptors? Does Kids WB still have the rights to the show? Can another network pick up Cardcaptors? Any help would be greatly appreciated. (As you can see, they aren't much help at all.)
Answer from Anime on DVD:
Hi! Sorry, I don't have any information on it. I haven't followed its TV run at all.
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Chris Beveridge
Webmaster, Anime on DVD (http://www.animeondvd.com)
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Answer from RightStuf.com:
Hello. Thank you for your e-mail.
I am sorry but I have no information as to who has the rights to air this show on TV. You will need to contact them.
If you have any further questions, comments, or concerns please call us
at 1-800-338-6827/515-252-6116 or e-mail us at info@rightstuf.com.
Thank you,
MLG/TRSI customer service
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No answer yet from Anime on TV, AnimeNation, Anime News Service, Animerica Magazine, Anime Substation, Project Neko
May 27, 2002
Kids WB has completely "re-vamped" their web site. They have removed all characters, sites, and references to Cardcaptors completely. What a sad day this is. The new email link on their page in on the bottom left. I guess it's time now to start emailing Kids WB, local WB stations, Cartoon Network, Nelvana, Fox Kids, Fox Family Channel, ABC Family Channel, etc.. Someone has to pick up the show in the United States if Kids WB has dropped it totally. There was never a Press Release or an "official word" that Cardcaptors has been canceled. The only thing I ever read was that Cardcaptors was on hiatus and was being saved as a mid-season replacement if another show failed in the ratings, but that was from an unofficial source.
May 12, 2002 (from RightStuf.com)
Looks like Tokyopop is running to catch up with their enthusiastic production schedule for the year. They've pushed back a number of their graphic novels and announced that the newest saga of the Cardcaptor manga has been renamed to Cardcaptor Sakura: Master of the Clow. This graphic novel will be available August 13 2002.
May 10, 2002 (from ICV2)
Top 300 Comics--May 2002
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
Quantity Rank = 196 out of the top 300
Guide = 8.57
Description = CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #28
Price = $2.99
Publisher = TokyoPop
Estimated Quantity = 4,448
Top 50 Graphic Novels--March 2002
Estimated Quantities Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
Quantity Rank = 38 out of the top 50
Guide = 3.68
Description = CARDCAPTOR SAKURA Volume 6
Price = $9.99
Publisher = TokyoPop
Estimated Quantity = 1,769
May 9, 2002
Nelvana, the Toronto-based animation house, which recently acquired rights to the Japanese toy and anime sensation Beyblades, has just signed a three-year deal to develop children's programming with Kodansha, one of Japan's most important publishers. Under the deal Nelvana will get a "first look" at all Kodansha projects for either co-production or distribution outside Asia. Nelvana will also co-produce at least one Kodansha property during the term of the agreement and receives the rights to distribute Kodansha's "Naughty Monty" series in English language territories.
This agreement basically cements a relationship that already has deep roots. Kodansha and Nelvana have co-produced the Babar's Adventures cartoon series, while Nelvana has previously acquired the rights to key Kodansha properties such as Cardcaptors (Cardcaptor Sakura) and Medabots. Since Kodansha is such a key manga publisher in Japan, the agreement makes perfect sense for Nelvana. Kodansha has a huge range of manga titles that run the gamut of genres and demographics from Cardcaptor Sakura to Blade of the Immortal. Nelvana's previous projects have been confined to children's programming. As the anime audience grows and skews older will Nelvana consider series that play to anything other than a kiddie audience?
May 1, 2002
Please read the May 1, 2002 posting on the Ask Michael/FAQ page.
April 30, 2002
Anime Convention Schedule for the Month of May:
May 24-26 = Anime North in Toronto, Ontario Canada
May 24-26 = Animazement in Durham, North Carolina USA
May 25-26 = Otafest in Calgary, Alberta Canada
May 31-02 = A-Kon in Dallas, Texas USA
May 31-02 = Jacon 2002 in Orlando, Florida USA
April 25, 2002
In the United Kingdom, there is a Cardcaptors box set available containing the first 6 episodes. The release date is May 29, 2002 and can be purchases online at Contender Entertainment Group.
In Australia, the following DVD's are available and can be purchased online from Australia's Largest Online DVD Store.
Cardcaptors - One Fateful Day Vol. 1
Cardcaptors - An Unexpected Find Vol. 2
Cardcaptors - Sakura's Rival Vol. 3
Cardcaptors - An Unexpected Reunion Vol. 4
Cardcaptors - Kero And Sakura's Big Fight Vol. 5
April 19, 2002
The email from the official site is old.
A friend signed up for an account on the official Cardcaptors web site. Here's what the email said:
Hello _____, Welcome to Nelvana's Cardcaptors! Now that you're a member, have some fun exploring the site and discover all the latest features and activities. You can: **Collect Cards** **See Clips of Upcoming Episodes** **Download Cool Images** with More to Come!! P.S. Remember, the screen name you picked is _____. Always sign in with your screen name. Write it down (and your password too), in case you forget. P.S. Watch Cardcaptors on Kids WB! every Saturday beginning June 17th. Check your local listings for exact times.
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This is the standard response email sent to everyone who signs up for an account,
and it's almost two years old. Here, I'll explain:
June 17, 2000 was a Saturday
June 17, 2001 was a Sunday
June 17, 2002 is going to be a Monday
Now if the email said June 15th, then there would be something to talk about.
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April 16, 2002
The Cardcaptors Official Web Site at http://www.clowbook.com has been updated with links to Hardee's, Carl Jr, and Pioneer's official Cardcaptors Movie web sites.
April 15, 2002
The first Hardee's Cardcaptors toy has been seen on eBay. See it here. Notice the Carl's Jr and Hardee's logos on the bottom of the plastic. Don't forget to ask for the children 3 and under toy too!
April 12, 2002
Brought to my attention by Kyle from Kyle's Cardcaptors
It looks like Hardee's web site has done a round-about. Cardcaptors has been added again, this time with lots of pictures, games, and other printable items as well! Go to this link to see all the upcoming Cardcaptors toys for Hardee's Kids Meals! YEAH!!!!
Image ©2002 Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
All web site activities based on U.S. promotion dates; international promotion dates may vary.
™Kodansha and ©CLAMP/Kodansha/NEP21. All rights reserved.
Image shown only for promotional purposes. No infringement is intended.
April 11, 2002
Upcoming Releases:
The Ultimate Cardcaptors Coloring and Activity Book: Available Now
Cardcaptors Anime Book 1 - 148 Page Graphic Novel: Available Now
Cardcaptors Anime Book 2 - 148 Page Graphic Novel: Available April 30, 2002
Cardcaptors Anime Book 3 - 148 Page Graphic Novel: Available April 30, 2002
Cardcaptors Super Sticker Book: Available Now
Cardcaptors Punch Out Activity Book: Available Now
Cardcaptors Sandylion Sticker Sheets: Available Now at Dollar Tree Stores
Cardcaptor Sakura Graphic Novel 6 - 184 Pages: Available Now
The Art of Cardcaptor Sakura - 120 Page Art Book: Available April 30, 2002
(Amazon.com reports the above won't be published until June 18 so we'll see)
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 8 Sweet Trouble VHS: Available Now
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 8 Sweet Trouble DVD: Available Now
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 9 Winter Wonderland VHS: Available May 14, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 9 Winter Wonderland DVD: Available May 14, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 10 School Daze VHS: Available July 9, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 10 School Daze DVD: Available July 9, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 8 Times of Need VHS: Available Now
Cardcaptors Volume 8 Times of Need DVD: Available Now
Cardcaptors Volume 9 Star Power VHS: Available July 9, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 9 Star Power DVD: Available July 9, 2002
April 5, 2002
Brought to my attention by Kyle from Kyle's Cardcaptors
Hardee's web site has removed Cardcaptors from the Coming Soon Kids Meals toys web page. It's possible the toys wouldn't be ready in time and they substituted Magic School Bus toys instead. There is no press release to explain the change.
April 4, 2002
According to Anime on TV, Teletoon will be airing Cardcaptors the Movie on April 6th. Check your local listings.
April 2, 2002
Teletoon removed the information about The Cardcaptors Movie airing in April. Further checking of the web site did not reveal any details about the movie's air time in April or May. Other fan sites have mentioned many different air dates including April 6th, 7th, 16th, and 17th. Right now it's a wait and see. I checked Teletoon's Monthly Listing for April and the Cardcaptors Movie wasn't listed. Is it possible it will air in April or May and the web site is just not up-to-date? Yes it's possible but not definite.
April 2, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 8 Times of Need VHS: Available Apr 2, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 8 Times of Need DVD: Available Apr 2, 2002
March 27, 2002
Cardcaptors The Movie will appear in Canada on Teletoon on April 6th, check local listings for time.
March 20, 2002
Hardee's has updated their web site and added an approximate release date.
See the latest news about the upcoming Cardcaptors Kids Meal toys by clicking here.
March 18, 2002
From MSNBC, a quote from a news article states the following, "Microsoft submitted information on an encryption language called Kerberos to an industry standards body two weeks ago, he said. The network authentication protocol is designed to prevent unauthorized users from tapping into client-server applications." The name of the encryption language is very similar to a character from Cardcaptors, don't you think?
March 16, 2002
I just got off the phone from the owners of the web site "All That Stuff" who carry a large supply of party supplies. As my site reported back in December, they were suppose to get Cardcaptors party supplies in March. However they told me that they won't be coming in. Here's the information I received about why:
Hallmark has or had the rights to make Cardcaptors Party supplies. They did a test market in Kansas and the products didn't sell well, so Hallmark cancelled them. So what does this mean? "All That Stuff" did say that sometimes other manufactures have the rights to make wrapping paper, greeting cards, and other items. There is hope, but it's a slim one.
March 15, 2002 - source ToonZone
KIDS’ WB! ANNOUNCES “YEAR-ROUND” PROGRAMMING STRATEGY
2002-2003 SEASON INCLUDES “WHAT’S NEW SCOOBY-DOO?” ALL-NEW ANIMATED SERIES AND ORIGINAL BUDDY-COP COMEDY “OZZY & DRIX” ON SATURDAY MORNINGS
All-New Episodes Of Returning Hits “POKÉMON: MASTER QUEST,” “JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES,” “X-MEN: EVOLUTION,” “THE MUMMY: SECRETS OF THE MEDJAI” And “CUBIX” Highlight Saturday Slate
“X-MEN: EVOLUTION” Joins “JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES,” “POKÉMON,” “RESCUE HEROES: GLOBAL RESPONSE TEAM” And Classic “SCOOBY-DOO” Series On Weekday Line-Up
NETWORK ROLLS OUT 12-MONTH PROGRAMMING CAMPAIGN BEGINNING SUMMER 2002
New Summer Schedule Sizzles With Original “¡MUCHA LUCHA!,” “THE POWERPUFF GIRLS” And “PHANTOM INVESTIGATORS”
NEW YORK, NY (March 13, 2002) — Kids' WB!, the #1 broadcast network for kids, will add five new animated series to its top-rated Saturday morning and weekday slates and introduce a “year-round” schedule that will offer fresh new programming, beginning this Summer and leading into the 2002-2003 television season. The schedule was announced today by Donna Friedman, Executive Vice President, Kids' WB!, speaking to advertisers and media at the first joint Kids’ WB! and Cartoon Network annual upfront sales presentations in New York.
“As the dominant broadcaster in kids’ television for the past three seasons, Kids’ WB! has clearly connected with kids in a powerful way,” said Ms. Friedman. “While most of the other networks are getting out of the kids’ business, we are committed to continuing to deliver what kids have come to want and expect from Kids’ WB! – the highest quality hit shows — six days a week.”
Hot off its 8th consecutive sweeps victory as the #1 Saturday morning broadcast network, Kids' WB! has maintained its leadership position this season by delivering quality programs to its core target demographic of Kids 6-11. The network has strengthened and solidified its creative position and dominance in the industry with the network’s branded key elements: high-adventure, humor and heart; compelling storylines; and kid-relatable characters.
In 4th Quarter 2001, Kids’ WB! dominated as the #1 broadcast and cable network in the key demographic of Boys 6-11 and finished #1 among the broadcast competition in Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Boys 2-11 for the third consecutive year. For the quarter, Pokémon: Johto League Champions captured the #1 Saturday morning program spot among all competition, including cable, in Boys 2-11 and Boys 6-11. The network led the broadcast and cable competition with six of the top 10 programs in Boys 6-11 and six of the top 10 broadcast programs in Kids 2-11, including Pokémon: Johto League Champions, X-Men: Evolution, Jackie Chan Adventures, The Mummy, The Nightmare Room and Yu-Gi-Oh!
Season-to-date, Kids' WB! captures all broadcast and cable competition in Boys 6-11 with the top three programs and leads as the #1 broadcast network among Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Boys 2-11. Pokémon: Johto League Champions ranks as the #1 program among all Saturday morning competition, including cable, in Boys 6-11 and Boys 2-11 (tied with Nickelodeon) and ranks as the #1 broadcast program among Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11. Among Kids 2-11, Kids' WB! takes seven out of the top 10 programs among the broadcast competition, including X-Men: Evolution (#2), Jackie Chan Adventures (#3), The Mummy (#4), The Nightmare Room (#5), Static Shock (#7) and Yu-Gi-Oh! (#10). The network also dominates in the key demographics of Kids 6-11, Boys 2-11 and Boys 6-11 with seven of the top 10 broadcast programs.
As the #1 choice for kids, Kids’ WB! continues to reinvent itself and will build upon its powerful 14-hour Monday-Saturday slate by rolling out an “all-new all-year” 12-month schedule. The aggressive campaign will include more than 150 original half-hours with more to be picked up later this year.
In Fall 2002, Kids’ WB!’s Saturday morning schedule welcomes the world’s most famous cowardly canine and his mystery-solving gang with the original What’s New Scooby-Doo? animated series and the comedy caper Ozzy & Drix, featuring the hilarious bod squad duo who give kids – literally – a microscopic view inside adolescence. The new Saturday line-up also will be highlighted by 52 episodes of the next evolution of the top-rated franchise, Pokémon: Master Quest, and more adventures of the returning hits: Jackie Chan Adventures; X-Men: Evolution and The Mummy: Secrets of the Medjai.
In addition to these recently-announced new season pick-ups, the network has ordered 13 episodes of the stunning 3D-CGI animated series Cubix. The second season of Cubix will introduce new robots and adventures as Connor, Cubix and the gang team up to be the best Botties in Bubble Town – and to take on a new mission: to stop the evil Dr. K from overthrowing the city with his nefarious plans…and most powerful creation. The series is a futuristic story of action, adventure and uncommon friendship.
Building on its #1 weekday line-up, Kids’ WB!’s Monday-Friday slate will be highlighted by the high-adventure hit series X-Men: Evolution as the teen mutants struggle to understand their place in the world. The line-up also will include more action-comedy and adventure with Jackie Chan Adventures, Pokémon, Rescue Heroes: Global Response Team and the classic Scooby-Doo series.
The new Fall series joining the 2002-2003 schedule include:
WHAT’S NEW SCOOBY-DOO? will bring the meddling kids to the 21st Century as everyone’s favorite Great Dane and his intrepid cohorts – Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred – continue to stumble upon creature-related comedy mysteries. The series will stay true to the classic elements that have made Scooby one of the most beloved shows for more than 30 years, while amping up the suspense, comedy and quality of animation. This comedy from Warner Bros. Animation will feature the timeless and loveable Scooby gang in 13 adventures set in a contemporary world. Kids’ WB! is proud to announce the return of original cast members Casey Kasem and Frank Welker as their alter egos, Shaggy and Fred.
OZZY & DRIX,based on the breakout characters from the feature film “Osmosis Jones,” is an animated inner-body buddy-cop comedy which follows the adventures of white blood cell cop Ozzy and his partner, over-the-counter cold pill Drix, as they defend the City of Hector – the body of a 13-year-old boy. In 13 grossly-funny episodes, Ozzy and Drix will investigate and combat – from the inside – the adolescent viruses of zits, body odor, allergies…and the melodrama that unfolds when a simple soar throat causes a “phlegm”-alanche in the City of Hector.
In the network’s most powerful Summer slate to-date, Kids’ WB! will sizzle with the original Latin-flavored irreverent comedy ¡Mucha Lucha!, which follows three determined kids as they wrestle through their bizarre world – where Mexican masked wrestling is a way of life. The network’s Saturday morning and weekday schedules will “feel the girl-power” when the Emmy Award-winning feisty Powerpuff Girls make their broadcast television debut with all-new episodes and more high-adventure comedy – six days a week – on Kids’ WB! Also joining the line-up is the groundbreaking stop-motion animated series Phantom Investigators, featuring the coolest kid private investigators of paranormal phenomena in town. In addition, the Summer schedule will include second season adventures of the returning favorites Static Shock and The Zeta Project.
Kids’ WB! also announced today the popular animé series Yu-Gi-Oh! will go to strip, airing six days a week Monday-Saturday, beginning April 1, 2002. The program, based on the Japanese hit comic book series, will continue to bring to life awesome monsters, fantastical settings and ancient Egyptian legends…the game is on!
The new series to debut in the Summer 2002 schedule is:
¡MUCHA LUCHA! is an over-the-top comedy-adventure about honor, family, tradition…and donuts. The series explores the Latino cultural phenomenon known as “Lucha Libre.” In a world where no one removes their colorful mask ever and success depends on having a “signature move,” three mascaritas — Rikochet, Buena Girl and The Flea — study and live the “Code of Masked Wrestling.” This bold comedy combines irreverent humor and visually dynamic fantasy-action in two fast-paced 11-minute episodes and is the first-ever all-flash animated series on broadcast television.
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KIDS' WB! 2002-2003 SEASON FALL SCHEDULE
SATURDAY:
8:00 a.m. CUBIX
8:30 a.m. WHAT'S NEW SCOOBY-DOO? *
9:00 a.m. JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES
9:30 a.m. ¡MUCHA LUCHA! *
10:00 a.m. POKÉMON: MASTER QUEST
10:30 a.m. OZZY & DRIX *
11:00 a.m. X-MEN: EVOLUTION
11:30 a.m. THE MUMMY: SECRETS OF THE MEDJAI
MONDAY-FRIDAY:
3:00 p.m. SCOOBY-DOO
RESCUE HEROES: GLOBAL RESPONSE TEAM — (Bonus Episodes Wednesday)
3:30 p.m. POKEMON
4:00 p.m. JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES
4:30 p.m. X-MEN: EVOLUTION
* NEW SERIES
Now is the time to contact Kids WB if we want
Cardcaptors back.
****************************************************************
February 28, 2002
Upcoming Releases:
The Ultimate Cardcaptors Coloring and Activity Book: Available Now
Cardcaptors Anime Book 1 - 148 Page Graphic Novel: Available March 26, 2002
Cardcaptors Anime Book 2 - 148 Page Graphic Novel: Available April 30, 2002
Cardcaptors Anime Book 3 - 148 Page Graphic Novel: Available April 30, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Graphic Novel 6 - 184 Pages: Available March 26, 2002
The Art of Cardcaptor Sakura - 120 Page Art Book: Available April 30, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 8 Sweet Trouble VHS: Available March 12, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 8 Sweet Trouble DVD: Available March 12, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 9 Winter Wonderland VHS: Available May 14, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 9 Winter Wonderland DVD: Available May 14, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 10 School Daze VHS: Available July 9, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 10 School Daze DVD: Available July 9, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie DVD: Available March 26, 2002
Cardcaptors The Movie VHS: Available March 26, 2002
Cardcaptors The Movie DVD: Available March 26, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 8 Times of Need VHS: Available Apr 2, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 8 Times of Need DVD: Available Apr 2, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 9 Star Power VHS: Available July 9, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 9 Star Power DVD: Available July 9, 2002
February 20, 2002
Part of an Email I sent to Trendmasters on 02/15/02:
I'm having difficulty finding some of your Cardcaptors products. I hope
they weren't discontinued or anything. I went to your web site, but I
couldn't find anything helpful on Cardcaptors merchandise so I'm
emailing you. I've heard of several items but never saw them so I'm
interested in what's available now and for the following year.
Do you have a list of what's available so I know what to look for, and a
list of who's selling your Cardcaptors products?
Also can we buy from you in bulk? Do you have an order catalog? I'm
interesting in ordering many Cardcaptors items in cases if available.
Response from Trendmasters:
Because our minimum order is $10,000, small retail stores prefer to purchase product
from a distributor. Below are distributors that carry our products:
Midwest - MW Kasch - 262-242-5000
New York - Shepher - 718-649-2525
However, if you are planning to order over the amount listed, please call
1-800-648-2250 and ask for our sales department.
If your order will be over this amount, then we can put you in touch with our Sales
Department.
As far as where to buy Cardcaptors items via retailer, you may want to try close-out
stores in your area, since these are discontinued.
Sincerely,
Vikki @Trendmasters (Vdavis@trendmasters.com)
February 19, 2002
Report from AnimeNation
TOKYOPOP Licensing Correction - Last week the AnimeNation News
reported that TOKYOPOP would be translating the Japanese Card Captor Sakura Cheerio!
illustration book as the domestic "Art of Card Captor Sakura." AnimeNation was informed
by a TOKYOPOP spokesperson that this is incorrect. TOKYOPOP will be reprinting
the first volume of the Japanese Card Captor Sakura Illustration Collections
full of original illustration art by CLAMP as the American Art of Card Captor
Sakura.
February 19, 2002
Report sent in by Ramachandran (Revathy)
I stay in Bangalore, India and I only get Cartoon Network here. I don't think I
get Kids WB or Teletoon here. Cartoon Network started airing Cardcaptors from the
beginning of the series and not from Sakura's Rival. It came every Sunday night
from 9:00 to 10:00 at nights and at 6:30 which was the repeat till the end of
season 1 which was the third element. After which it came only at 6:30. I guess
after the repeats [6:30] are over on April 27 the new season might
start. Cardcaptors has been coming in the original order
with no cuts here in English. Cardcaptors
is coming on the Toonami section at present. --Thank you for your most
valuable information, Michael
February 13, 2002
Report from toonzone.net:
KIDS' WB! ANNOUNCES EARLY SEASON PICK-UPS FOR FALL 2002 ALL-NEW EPISODES OF"POKÉMON: MASTER QUEST," PLUS"JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES,"
"X-MEN: EVOLUTION," "THE MUMMY: SECRETS OF THE MEDJAI" AND"RESCUE HEROES: GLOBAL RESPONSE TEAM" BRING MORE ADVENTURES NEXT SEASON
BURBANK, CA (February 11, 2002) -- Kids' WB! has committed to new season pick-ups for the next installment of POKÉMON: MASTER
QUEST and the hit series JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES, X-MEN: EVOLUTION, THE MUMMY: SECRETS OF THE MEDJAI and RESCUE HEROES: GLOBAL
RESPONSE TEAM for the 2002-2003 season. This announcement was made today by Donna Friedman, Executive Vice President, Kids' WB!
"Kids' WB! is proud to be partnered with the best talent in the kids' business to produce the highest quality hit shows for
kids," said Ms. Friedman. "I'm thrilled to announce the pick-up of five series which have become the cornerstones of Kids' WB!
#1 line-up."
The network continues to dominate as a market leader in kids' television and has maintained its top-rated position this
season as the #1 broadcast network in key demographics and #1 overall in Boys 6-11. Season-to-date, Pokémon: Johto League
Champions, Jackie Chan Adventures, X-Men: Evolution and The Mummy have consistently dominated their Saturday morning time
periods, ranking among the top 10 broadcast and cable programs. Leading all competition in the key demographic of Boys 6-11,
these programs outperform the broadcast competition among Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Boys 2-11.
In the highly-competitive 4th Quarter of 2001, when most of the kids' advertising revenue is spent, Kids' WB! dominated
the broadcast competition in every half-hour it programmed with eight time period wins among Kids 6-11, Boys 2-11 and Boys
6-11, and won seven of eight half-hours among Kids 2-11. In addition, the network led the Saturday morning broadcast
competition with seven of the top 10 programs in Kids 6-11, Boys 2-11 and Boys 6-11, and took six of the top 10 broadcast
program spots in Kids 2-11.
With a highly successful original programming line-up, strategic scheduling and aggressive research, Kids' WB! has
set precedent with its diverse and innovative schedule, featuring the network's hallmark ingredients: high-adventure,
humor and heart; compelling storylines; and kid relatable characters for boys and girls. The series picked up for new
seasons for the 2002-2003 schedule include:
Beginning its fifth season, 52 all-new episodes of Pokémon: Master Quest will highlight Kids' WB!, airing six days
a week. From 4Kids Productions, Inc., the next installment of the top-rated franchise follows Ash and the gang as
they continue their adventures through different, exotic lands as they strive to be the ultimate trainers ñ meeting
new friends, facing peril and danger along the way...and always, looking to catch more Pokémon.
Jackie Chan and the smash-hit series Jackie Chan Adventures return for a third season of 13 exciting episodes and a
new mission as Jackie and his feisty 11-year-old niece, Jade, must locate the immortal animals from the Chinese zodiac
that now possess the mystical powers of the magical talismans from first season -- before the dark chi wizard upsets
the balance of good and evil in the world. The series, from Sony Pictures Family Entertainment, will bring more
comedy-action-adventures six days a week.
X-Men: Evolution introduces new characters and explores new relationships as they enter into a third season
with 13 all-original episodes. As the teenage mutants use their powers to protect the world from evil, they
also try to maintain some normalcy in their lives...discovering first loves, forbidden friendships and a
struggle to control the legacy of the X-Men. The series, produced by Marvel Studios in association with Film
Roman, delves deep into the rich, intriguing mythology of the X-Men world.
Based on the blockbuster-hit feature film franchise, the legend continues in The Mummy: Secrets of the Medjai
as 11-year-old Alex O'Connell, and his parents Rick and Evy, embark on a new quest this season ñ to return the
Mummy to the underworld, while uncovering the truth about their past, facing treacherous new villains and
learning Alex's destiny... Produced by Universal Home Entertainment Productions, the series is set in the
1930s and combines exotic locations with a contemporary attitude in 13 new high-adventure, comedy-filled episodes.
The all-original animated series Rescue Heroes: Global Response Team brings 13 new adrenaline-pumping episodes.
Produced by Nelvana, the series follows the ultimate emergency team around the globe to save anyone in
life-threatening situations, with many stories drawn from actual headlines. Each half-hour will include
two 11-minute character driven rescues with safety tips featured at the end of each mission.
Kids' WB!, a leader in kids' television, is the children's programming service of The WB Network.
The network has maintained its position as the #1 broadcast network since Spring of 1999 and continues
to set precedent with its powerhouse 2001-2002 programming schedule. Kids can find more on Kids' WB!'s
web site at www.KidsWB.com.
The renewel of other hit shows such as The Nightmare Room, Yu-Gi-Oh, Static Shock, The Zeta Project,
Cubix, and Cardcaptors currently remains in the air. Stay tuned for more updates on these repsective series.
February 7, 2001
Report from rightstuf.com:
Pioneer Launches Cardcaptors Toys!
Pioneer is cashing in on their WB and Cartoon Network exposure of Cardcaptors to launch their upcoming release of Cardcaptors: The Movie. An
article in Video Business Magazine is reporting that Pioneer has signed a deal with Carl Karcher Restaurants (Hardee's and Carl's Jr) to put special
Cardcaptors toys in their kid’s meals nationwide. Each week from April 10th to May 14th a new toy will be released along with an entry form for a special
sweepstakes.
January 31, 2001
Sakura's Cardcaptor World is reporting that on April 6th, 2002,
Teletoon will air the 1st Cardcaptors movie at 5:00 PM.
This still has yet to be confirmed, but it's a strong possibility this will happen.
January 16, 2001
Updated Video Release Schedule
Video Release Schedule:
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 4 Sakura Fight VHS: Available NOW!
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 4 Sakura Fight DVD: Available NOW!
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 7 Magincal Mystery VHS: Available NOW!
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 7 Magincal Mystery DVD: Available NOW!
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 8 Sweet Trouble VHS: Available March 12, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 8 Sweet Trouble DVD: Available March 12, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 9 Winter Wonderland VHS: Available May 14, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 9 Winter Wonderland DVD: Available May 14, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie DVD: Available March 26, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 7 End of Days VHS: Available NOW!
Cardcaptors Volume 7 End of Days DVD: Available NOW!
Cardcaptors The Movie VHS: Available March 26, 2002
Cardcaptors The Movie DVD: Available March 26, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 8 Times of Need VHS: Available Apr 2, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 8 Times of Need DVD: Available Apr 2, 2002
December 28, 2001
Information was provided by **Dondon Pikachu**
Taco Bell has Cardcaptors Kids Meal Toys!!!
Go to http://www.tacobell.com right now and see images!
December 21, 2001
From Pioneer Animation
For all you Cardcaptor Sakura fans, here's a little gift:
The first 10,000 units produced for Cardcaptor Sakura -
Sakura Fight! (V.4) will contain a bonus insert!
The limited edition mini-pencil board,
included in addition to the limited edition postcard,
is only a small token of our appreciation for everyone's patience and
understanding regarding the delay of Cardcaptor Sakura's 4th volume,
but we hope everyone will enjoy it.
Front and Back images of the promo Pencil Board:
December 19, 2001
Information is from http://www.allthatstuff.net/
ALL THAT STUFF Party Supplies is reporting that there will be
Cardcaptors Party Supplies available March 2002!
December 6, 2001
Information is from Anime on DVD and Right Stuf
(This information was not taken from any other CCS/CC fan site)
Video Release Schedule:
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 4 Sakura Fight VHS: Available Jan 15, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 4 Sakura Fight DVD: Available Jan 15, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 7 Magincal Mystery VHS: Available Jan 15, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 7 Magincal Mystery DVD: Available Jan 15, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 8 Sweet Trouble VHS: Available March 12, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura Volume 8 Sweet Trouble DVD: Available March 12, 2002
Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie DVD: Available March 26, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 7 End of Days VHS: Available Jan 15, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 7 End of Days DVD: Available Jan 15, 2002
Cardcaptors The Movie VHS: Available March 26, 2002
Cardcaptors The Movie DVD: Available March 26, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 8 Times of Need VHS: Available Apr 2, 2002
Cardcaptors Volume 8 Times of Need DVD: Available Apr 2, 2002
November 28, 2001
Information is from Anime on DVD and Right Stuf
Cardcaptors The Movie
Date Available - Mar 26 2002
Format - Dubbed in English
86 Minutes
Publisher - PIONEER
Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie
Date Available - Mar 26 2002
DVD Features: 5.1 & 2.0 Audio for English & Japanese audio, English /
Japanese Trailers and Commercials, alternate angle footage and more.
Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, English subtitles.
86 Minutes
Publisher - PIONEER
While a good amount of information has come out regarding the two upcoming versions of the first Cardcaptor Sakura movie, we got a bit
more clarification on the uncut version that I had been looking for. So let's run down the two:
| Cardcaptors The Movie | Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie |
| 4:3 Pan & Scan | 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen |
| English 2.0 Soundtrack | English 2.0 Soundtrack, English 5.1 Soundtrack, Japanese 2.0 Soundtrack, Japanese 5.1 Soundtrack |
| Extras: Froggy Mix Music Video, and Theatrical Trailer | Extras: English / Japanese Trailers and Commercials, alternate angle footage and more |
To make things even more interesting, there is no cuts being made to the Cardcaptors dub-only movie. Well, beyond the image being cropped and panned and
scanned. The dub on the dub-only disc is the same as the widescreen movie edition. The footage is exactly the same across the two. My guess is that this
allows those who don't want to touch the Japanese version can do so by getting what the TV discs are like. But for those who have wanted an uncut dub, this is
where you make out the best. The widescreen bilingual disc looks to be the clear winner here.
TokyoPOP reports that in November 2001 Walden Books will have CLAMP displays which will include Clover,
Cardcaptor Sakura, and Magic Knight Rayearth. Borders will be having a Sailor Moon display in November and December 2001.
DATE: AUGUST 20, 2001
KID RHINO PAIRS UP WITH CARDCAPTOR SAKURA TO CAPTURE THE MAGIC!
Cardcaptors: Music From The Hit TV Series Due September 18
LOS ANGELES - Kid Rhino unleashes the magic with the release of CARDCAPTORS: MUSIC FROM THE HIT TV SERIES. What happens when high fashion, action, romance, and adventure are combined with poppy and trendy new music from a widely popular anime style cartoon?
Kid Rhino has the answer in CARDCAPTORS: MUSIC FROM THE HIT TV SERIES. Available on CD with 13 different tracks written specifically for the show, Cardcaptors features pop music for ‘tweens like “Guardian Of The Cards” by Tempest, “Invisible Me” by Pure West, “Ordinary Girl” by Superhum and “I Can Make It” by Magic Carpet.
The album will also include France’s mega-hit song "No Nagging" by singing sensation Froggy Mix, which has sold more than 700,000 copies in France. This song also has a music video, which features clips from Cardcaptors and will air on Kids’ WB! in August/September.
Strong, feisty, and smart, Sakura Avalon begins to show the world just how much girl power she really has when she embarks on the magical and mysterious journey that is the Cardcaptors’ mission. Sakura begins her trek when she finds a book of “Clow Cards” (magical cards with legendary powers). After accidentally letting the cards loose, Sakura must re-capture them to save the world from imminent destruction. Sakura must prove that she can take care of the job by teaming up with fellow Cardcaptor Li Showron and her fuzzy friend Kero, who, together as a team, vie to capture the cards.
Throughout the show, the friends face action-filled adventures based on themes of honor, dedication, friendship, and loyalty--all of which are presented in songs written and produced especially for the series. The popular show appeals to girls and boys alike, with its merchandise quickly becoming a hot commodity for teens and ’tweens.
In addition to great music, the album also contains an exclusive Cardcaptors collectible game card from Upper Deck. The recent release of Upper Deck’s Cardcaptors Collectible card game has generated a huge interest among kids. Tournaments in mall locations continue to attract new players, drawing record crowds.
Cardcaptors airs five times a week on Kids’ WB! and has expanded its coverage to The Cartoon Network’s Toonami block which reaches 73 million U.S. households.
DATE: Feburary 13, 2001
New Online Cardcaptors Game and Movie Announcement
From Anime News Service: From the official release:
New Online Cardcaptors Game At Clowbook.com The Power of the Clow Captures Kids' on the Web
NEW YORK- Today at Toy Fair in Trendmaster's showroom, Nelvana announced the launch of the Cardcaptors Challenge, the new online, interactive game where kids can surf the Web to collect and trade elusive Cardcaptors Clow Cards summoning the power of the Clow with the click of a mouse. The launch is being held at the Trendmasters Showroom located at The Toy Center South, 200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 259 at 5:30 PM.
The official Cardcaptors website at www.clowbook.com has been a hot destination for kids and anime fans as a place to find out all about lead character Sakura's adventures, view exclusive clips and enter contests. Now fans can become Cardcaptors themselves in this fun, interactive game.
An earlier version of the game was launched in partnership with AOL (U.S.) and Kids WB! as a contest over a three-week period during the holiday season. Available exclusively to AOL/Kids (U.S.) users in partnership with Kids' WB! The contest was enormously successful increasing page views to the site by over 250% and resulting in over 70,000 contest entries. The Grand Prize winner will be flown to Toronto for the opportunity to record a voice to a character in an upcoming Cardcaptors episode.
Nelvana's Jay Udow, Vice President Marketing says: ``Bringing Cardcaptors online through Clowbook.com has opened up a wealth of opportunity to bring the brands to a new and expanding marketplace. It brings Sakura into the homes of fans looking for an interactive Cardcaptors experience while at the same time acting as an ideal vehicle for cross-promotion and partnerships as was the case with the recent AOL/Kids WB! Contest.''
Today marks the launch of the full Cardcaptors Challenge. Fans can follow the clues taking them to selected sites throughout the Internet as they attempt to complete their very own Clow Book. Some cards are more elusive and sought after than others. To capture more crafty cards, fans will have to pull together and enter the different trading rooms where they can trade amongst themselves and finally complete their collection.
Since debuting on Kids' WB! this season, Cardcaptors has soared to the third highest rated anime series for kids 2-11 according to Nielsen Media Research (Source: Nielsen Media Research, Season-to-Date 9/1/00 - 12/31/00; Includes ABC, FOX, CBS and Kids' WB!). A North American Cardcaptors movie release is scheduled for Fall 2001, bringing this highly successful property to a larger audience.
DATE: July 19, 2000
TORONTO, July 19 /CNW/ - NELVANA Limited (TSE: NTV and NASDAQ: NELV)
today announced that its Japanese anime series, Cardcaptors, has garnered solid ratings and critical acclaim after just four weeks on Kids' WB! The
series has also captured the interest of North American merchandise licensing companies, including Trendmasters, which this month signed up as the
property's master toy licensee. Cardcaptors makes its Canadian television debut on Teletoon in late August.
Cardcaptors, produced for Nelvana by Japan's Kodansha, premiered on the Kids' WB! on Saturday, June 17 at 9:30 a.m. (ET) and has captivated young
viewers and delivered strong gains from its Pokemon lead-in at 9 a.m. After four weeks on the air, the show has averaged a 2.8 rating and 13 share among
Kids 2-11, according to the Nielsen Television Index (NTI). Among Boys 2-11, Cardcaptors has posted a four-week average 4.0 rating
and 17 share. Cardcaptors is also delivering increasingly strong performances in the all-important Girls 2-11 and Girls 6-11 demos.
Cardcaptors tells a colourful tale of a young girl named Sakura who, along with her friend Li, battles evil with the use of very special tarot-like
cards. Cardcaptors is also attracting North American merchandise licensing companies to the character brand. Nelvana has signed a significant master toy
and timepiece licensing agreement with Trendmasters to market plush toys, dolls, collectible figurines, dress-up and role play toys, as well as
novelties that include a magic wand and light-up key chains and the Clow Book, which holds the magical cards from which lead character Sakura derives her
powers.
Michael Hirsh, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Nelvana, says: "Cardcaptors is one of Nelvana's most promising new properties. Its increasingly strong
television performance is driving demand for merchandise and we are optimistic this brand will have substantial marketing legs. We are thrilled with the
response to Cardcaptors from potential licensees and promotional partners like Trendmasters."
To date, Nelvana has received a total of 21 commitments from licensees to the property, including Pioneer for home video and DVD, Scholastic for
publishing, Upper Deck for trading cards and Changes for t-shirts. Nelvana's dynamic new Cardcaptors web site can be accessed at
www.clowbook.com or from Nelvana's web site at www.nelvana.com. Fans of the show who register on the web site can watch two-minute sneak previews of
upcoming new episodes and learn more about the legendary mythology of the show and its characters.
DATE: June 17, 2000
On June 17, 2000 the WB's Cardcaptors posted a 3.1/14 rating, beating Digimon on Fox Kids, by 1 share.
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