Malibu Skipper ([info]malibuskipper) wrote in [info]sailormoonfans,
2011-03-31 23:35:00

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FUNimation Entertainment Acquires Sailor Moon

FLOWER MOUND, Texas – North American anime distributor FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it has licensed the home entertainment rights for Sailor Moon from Toei Animation.

Brand new deluxe editions of the acclaimed series will be released under the FUNimation imprint starting in September 2011. In the wake of the announcement of the re-release of the manga of the same title by Kodansha USA, FUNimation is pleased and excited to have the opportunity to bring the anime back to the United States.

The Sailor Moon manga, which originated in Japan in 1992 and ran for five seasons, follows Usagi Tsukino, a young girl who transforms into super heroine Sailor Moon to combat evil and fight for love and justice in the name of the Moon and the mysterious Moon Princess against the Dark Kingdom. The dubbed anime aired on American syndicated television beginning in 1995, helping to usher in an era of anime popularity and bring new fans to the medium.
 
One of the most recognized manga and anime properties in the world, SAILOR MOON took American pop culture by storm, with mentions in music (“One Week” by Barenaked Ladies), bestselling books (The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot) and more. In Japan, over 15 million copies have been sold and the series has generated everything from animated features to live action musicals, a live action television series and countless merchandise.

FUNimation also would like to announce their partnership with the translation group Miss Dream.  This group is comprised of individuals who hold degrees and certifications in the Japanese language, and have already done translations within the Sailor Moon franchise for some time.  FUNimation strives to provide the best quality release for Sailor Moon, and is happy to work with a passionate and knowledgeable group in Miss Dream.

Funimation Entertainment is an American entertainment company. Originally founded in 1994 by Gen Fukunaga, the company became a subsidiary of Navarre Corporation on May 11, 2005. Funimation produces, markets, and distributes anime and other entertainment properties in the United States and international markets.
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[info]sailorangei

April 1 2011, 03:37:53 UTC 1 year ago

IS THIS APRIL FOOLS?! PLEASE TELL ME ITS TRUE

[info]the_mae_nymph

April 1 2011, 03:38:22 UTC 1 year ago

Omgomgomgomgomgomgomg DAY MADE!!!!

[info]kasumicc

April 1 2011, 03:39:42 UTC 1 year ago

I believed it for a single second. Gosh xD

Happy April Fools :D

[info]firemelon

April 1 2011, 04:32:02 UTC 1 year ago

Same.

[info]goddessastra

April 1 2011, 03:39:53 UTC 1 year ago

funimation aside.. O_O IS THIS LEGIT?! ARE THERE OTHER SOURCES TO CONFIRM THIS! O_O

[info]goddessastra

April 1 2011, 03:40:34 UTC 1 year ago

oh wait, it hasn't hit april 1st yet here...HAR HAR HAR....

[info]dark_puck

April 1 2011, 03:41:12 UTC 1 year ago

It's an April Fool's prank, guys.

:/

That's just mean.

[info]mariezombie

April 1 2011, 03:41:38 UTC 1 year ago

OIC

[info]lunayamaneko

April 1 2011, 03:41:49 UTC 1 year ago

The bit with Miss Dream, as awesome as it would be, has me thinking this is April Fool's...but hey, Anime Detour this weekend and they already announced ONE license for spring 2012 already...maybe this WILL be true! *wishful thinking*

[info]littleexplorer

April 1 2011, 03:46:21 UTC 1 year ago

rude

[info]shirono

April 1 2011, 03:46:22 UTC 1 year ago

THAT YOU'VE ALL ALREADY DECIDED THIS WAS AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE HAS MADE ME WEEP FOREVER AND EVER. MY HEART ALMOST STOPPED. SO MEAN. T_T

*BAWS FOR A MILLION YEARS*

[info]dark_puck

April 1 2011, 05:13:09 UTC 1 year ago

I didn't decide. I went to the Funi website and checked. Not a mention.

[info]shirono

1 year ago

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[info]pinkhairedcutie

April 1 2011, 03:46:58 UTC 1 year ago

Nope.

[info]ochibawolf

April 1 2011, 03:49:03 UTC 1 year ago

If this is a april fools joke, this is not funny. This is how rumors start. Please only post factual information regarding the anime license.

[info]cosmic_sonata

April 1 2011, 04:47:32 UTC 1 year ago

"This is how rumors start."
THIS. A million times, THIS. I'm usually not against pranks, I've got a good sense of humor. But... dunno, I have to agree with you on his one. Not that funny.

Not every country celebrates April Fool's, and not everyone is "quick" enough to realize that this can't be true. Now all we need is for a Moonie who can't understand English that well to read this, take it to heart, and repost it somewhere AFTER April Fool's (after tomorrow, no one would be the wiser.) Bam! -- rumor mill gets going.

I actually think a better joke would have been to announce something related to the community -- like, I dunno, that one of the admins was giving up their position to whomever wrote the best haiku extolling Zoisite's beauty. Something *silly* and *outlandish*, that has NO potential to spread beyond this comm and no one would believe. But this is actually TOO close to almost-credible, and has a large potential to turn into a fandom-wide rumor.

[info]lunapitty

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[info]mariezombie

April 1 2011, 03:51:37 UTC 1 year ago

Lol. I love how everyones getting so butthurt and upset over this..... like, really? it's a joke, simmer down. Sailor Moon is not that fucking serious, and neither is this community.... smfh

[info]ochibawolf

April 1 2011, 03:53:43 UTC 1 year ago

Because I got excited for nothing. I don't celebrate april fools, and didn't even THINK about it being an Aprils fools joke. I'm not upset, but I didn't find it funny, or in good taste.

[info]caloris

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[info]caloris

April 1 2011, 03:52:18 UTC 1 year ago

The timing of this in relation to the manga makes sense, but the mention of a fansubbing group and the time of posting suggests otherwise.
That, and there not being any other copies of this 'press release' anywhere.

[info]yen_sama

April 1 2011, 03:54:32 UTC 1 year ago

Its mostly lifted from the Kodansha press release about the manga, except the lol bit about teaming up with a fansub group.

[info]yen_sama

April 1 2011, 03:52:47 UTC 1 year ago

LOL Troll harder, Margi.

[info]malibuskipper

April 1 2011, 03:59:01 UTC 1 year ago

gimme ur adress you ponce i'll bring it to you like nonce

[info]yen_sama

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[info]schwarzekapelle

April 1 2011, 03:54:36 UTC 1 year ago

I lmao'd

[info]nitzcn

April 1 2011, 04:12:42 UTC 1 year ago

I totally knew this was an April fools joke.

Hate you. :-)

[info]mariezombie

April 1 2011, 04:20:54 UTC 1 year ago

I wish everyone elses' reaction was like yours..... some people just take this shit so serious.... it's pathetic.

[info]nitzcn

1 year ago

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[info]cosmic_sonata

1 year ago

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[info]lunapitty

1 year ago

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[info]elle_white

April 1 2011, 04:17:18 UTC 1 year ago

Not funny.

[info]rosetteroulette

April 1 2011, 04:26:23 UTC 1 year ago

I thought something was off when there's no link to verify it. XD; Ergh. I still kinda hope that Funimation does get it one day.

[info]starlightslk

April 1 2011, 04:51:23 UTC 1 year ago

Hehe, don't scare me like that XD lol but seriously I would love to see SM re-released but I really hope funi doesn't get the license they're always messing up or worse ruining my fave shows ;_; they also always use the same talent which is starting to make a ton of shows sound the same >< currently I'm rooting for Viz or Bandai ^^;

[info]uponadecember

April 1 2011, 04:54:07 UTC 1 year ago

Ugh, I believed it at first. This is ridiculous. Little jokes for the holiday are fine, but fake articles... no. :/

[info]jo_fitz

April 1 2011, 04:57:16 UTC 1 year ago

I almost believed it T_T I heart skipped a beat and then, I realized what time it was :(

[info]pagenfox

April 1 2011, 05:09:33 UTC 1 year ago Edited:  April 1 2011, 05:09:59 UTC

So not cool. :/

False things like this are mean, especially with how much hope it can give to some people. While I under your urge to prank this may have not been the wise way to do it. It's only going to possibly start rumors more so if someone just skims this "article".

[info]timemachineyeah

April 1 2011, 08:08:45 UTC 1 year ago

I was like



And then I was like





And now I just feel like



So in conclusion

[info]lunapitty

April 1 2011, 08:30:16 UTC 1 year ago

That's right, Jackie. SLAP THAT DOCTOR!

[info]jaebird

1 year ago

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[info]timemachineyeah

1 year ago

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[info]kyoko215

April 1 2011, 09:29:10 UTC 1 year ago

Knew this was an april fool's prank instantly, cuz Funi would wait until a big con to announce this, with a huge buildup beforehand so they could get a massive screamfest live.

They're rockstars like that.

Beautiful prank, though.

[info]rosetteroulette

April 1 2011, 14:42:22 UTC 1 year ago

Huh, you're right about that. XD

[info]cosmic_sonata

1 year ago

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[info]thane

April 1 2011, 09:39:05 UTC 1 year ago

i totally believed it.

[info]jonjonxd

April 1 2011, 11:33:23 UTC 1 year ago

Re: i totally believed it.

I love this pic. It made my morning haha

[info]bow_tied

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