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CONTACT: Ryoko Maebayashi
Liaison Manager Big Apple Anime Fest PHONE: (212) 977-5430 FAX: (212) 977-2078 EMAIL: [email protected] Press Release Leading Director & Producer, Mr. Ren Usami, Appears as Guest of Honor at Big Apple Anime Fest 2003 Multi-Talented director/producer Mr.Usami will introduce his artwork and share behind-the-scene stories with fans. New York, New York - April 21, 2003: The Big Apple Anime Fest (BAAF), the world's largest anime film festival, proudly announces that famed anime director & producer Mr. Ren Usami will appear as a Guest of Honor at the Big Apple Anime Fest 2003, taking place this Labor Day Weekend in Times Square, New York City (August 29 to 31, 2003). His latest work, Initial D: The Third Stage, is one of the best hits in the U.S. Mr. Usami will be appearing at the Initial D World Premiere on Friday, August 29th, to introduce the movie, and answer questions from the audience after the premiere. Mr. Usami, President at OB Kikaku as well as at Pastel, is a talented director and producer who is behind numerous popular animes, such as Area 88, Touch, The Sensualist, Ushiototora, Initial D, Fire Tripper, etc. Before being involved in film production, Mr. Usami was an art director and an editor-in-chief for magazines. These experiences helped him to develop the artistic sense which he has displayed in producing top quality animes. Some other works include Nine (1983: Producer), Justy (1985: Producer), Area 88 (1985: Producer), Hono Tripper (1986: Music Producer), Kenritsu Chikyu Boeigun (1986: Producer), Touch 2 (1986: Producer), Touch 3(1987: Producer), and Ushiototora (1993: Producer). Festival Director & COO Mr. David Watson says, "It is such an honor to be hosting Mr. Usami as one of our Guests of Honor, and to premiere his newest work, Initial D: The Movie, at BAAF 2003. Mr. Usami has told me how excited he is to meet his fans in the U.S., and to share his inside stories of Initial D productions." For further information on BAAF, contact: [email protected] About Ren Usami Multi-talented executive Mr. Ren Usami runs OB Kikaku, a visual creative and producing company; Pastel, a 3DCG creative company; and REN, a music publishing and producing company. As a producer and director, Mr. Usami has been producing top, quality animes in Japan for almost twenty years. His skills and abilities are showcased in many animated features, such as Area 88, Justy, Kenritsu Chikyu Boeigun, Touch, Miyuki, Hiatari Ryoukou, The Sensualist, Rumic World, Hoshikuzu Paradise, Ushiototora, Yaiba, Weather Woman, Sanctuary, Kogyo Aika Volley Boys, Initial D, and Shin, Hokuto no Ken. www.obkikaku.co.jp His latest work, Initial D: The Movie, has become one of his biggest hits. Its English subtitled version will have its world premiere at the Big Apple Anime Fest in Times Square, New York, during the Labor Day Weekend (Aug. 29 ~ 31, 2003). About Big Apple Anime Fest (BAAF) The annual Big Apple Anime Fest is often referred to by participants in the anime world as the "Cannes Film Festival of Anime Manga Culture." BAAF is supported by a consortium of companies involved in the anime and manga industry, and is open to all participants. Both the trade and the public are welcome. BAAF's goal is to promote Anime and Manga Culture to the general population, and to provide an exciting event to those who already enjoy it. Big Apple Anime Fest, and BAAF 2003 are trademarks of Big Apple Anime Fest Corp. World Anime Party is a registered service mark of Big Apple Anime Fest Corp.http://www.bigappleanimefest.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Infodisc Embraces World Anime Party® World's leading DVD and CD replicator expands into hot new genre: Anime New York, New York - April 21, 2003: The Big Apple Anime Fest (BAAF) announced today that Infodisc, a global DVD and CD replicator, will be the Exclusive DVD Program Guide Sponsor of BAAF 2003, which will take place in Times Square, New York, during the Labor Day weekend, August 29 through 31, 2003. Through direct relationships with clients and efficient distribution networks in North America, Canada, Germany, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea, Infodisc, formerly known as Mediacopy, has secured its position as the world's leading replicator. Now Infodisc has found an alternative target industry at the World Anime Party of the Big Apple Anime Fest. As an open industry consortium, BAAF is open to any organization which is interested in supporting and promoting anime and manga culture not only among the existing fans but also among audiences who are beginning to discover the expanding anime phenomenon through television and mainstream releases. BAAF Since its founding in 2001, BAAF has worked to support the anime industry with dozens of consortium members, including Mitsubishi Motors, Japan Airlines, Korean IT Industry Promotion Agency, etc. Mr. Ron Robins, Senior Vice President of North America Sales at Infodisc, commented, "We acknowledge BAAF's effort in promoting anime and manga culture in the U.S. The effect of an open industry consortium like BAAF is to give everyone an equal opportunity to increase business opportunities through professional networking. We are happy to support BAAF as the DVD Program Guide Sponsor this year, and looking forward to creating the highest quality of BAAF DVD program guides for BAAF fans and attendees." Mr. David Watson, Festival Director & COO, responded, "It is our pleasure to support all industry players who understand and love the art form of anime and manga. Infodisc is one of the best examples of finding a way to increase business opportunities through BAAF, and this is their third year as a sponsor. While we are thankful for Infodisc's continual support, it is also exciting to see how BAAF has truly become a platform for interested industry groups to grow their assets and networks in a long term." For further information on BAAF, contact: [email protected] About Big Apple Anime Fest (BAAF) The annual Big Apple Anime Fest is often referred to by participants in the anime world as the "Cannes Film Festival of Anime Manga Culture." BAAF is supported by a consortium of companies involved in the anime and manga industry, and is open to all participants. Both the trade and the public are welcome. BAAF's goal is to promote Anime and Manga Culture to the general population, and to provide an exciting event to those who already enjoy it. Big Apple Anime Fest, and BAAF 2003 are trademarks of Big Apple Anime Fest Corp. World Anime Party is a registered service mark of Big Apple Anime Fest Corp. http://www.bigappleanimefest.com About Infodisc Infodisc is a global corporation specializing in DVD and CD replication, offering full-solution support with a full range of packaging, distribution, warehousing, and fulfillment services. Infodisc is constantly at work to develop and incorporate leading edge technology, ensuring that they anticipate and meet their customers' needs. Infodisc's success is not gauged only by corporate achievements: the industry awards gained by their customers are the true benchmarks for the strength and competitive advantage they offer to all their clientele. Infodisc continues to focus on what they know to be the essentials: flexibility, efficiency, and swift and appropriate responses to changing market trends and customer needs. http://www.infodisc.com |
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