CPM May Releases

New York, NY (February 26, 2004) – Central Park Media announced the release of Birdy: the Mighty: Final Force and Cyber City: The Decoy from acclaimed director, Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Ninja Scroll and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust). May also brings the conclusion to the Legend of the Dragon Kings series with the release of Legend of the Dragon Kings: Blue Dragon. The complete series will be available in the Legend of the Dragon Kings DVD Collection. And wrapping up May's DVD releases is, the fantasy action/adventure Mask of Zeguy. All DVDs will include audio tracks in English and Japanese with English subtitles, a pre-order date of April 12, 2004 and a street date of May 11, 2004.

Birdy the Mighty: Final Force
From the director of Ninja Scroll, The Animatrix episode Program, X: The TV Series, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, and Cyber City. Tsutomu's girlfriend begins to suspect his secret identity, but he and Birdy are about to unmask a mad scientist and can't risk telling the truth. "Terrific" – AnimeJump.com

Running time:
60 minutes

Genre:
Science Fiction

Rating:
13UP

Catalog#:
USMD 2385

SRP:
$19.99


Cyber City: The Decoy
From the director of Ninja Scroll, The Animatrix episode Program, X: The TV Series, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, and Birdy the Mighty. Goggles is a convict turned cop working off several life sentences. Obedience is ensured by a time bomb collared around his neck, but no one is sure of his loyalties. DVD includes director's commentary by Yoshiaki Kawajiri.

Running time:
57 minutes

Genre:
Science Fiction

Rating:
16UP

Catalog#:
USMD 2394

SRP:
$19.99


Legend of the Dragon Kings: Blue Dragon
From the screenwriter of Inuyasha: The TV Series. Throughout his family's adventures, Hajime has always been the leader, the strong older brother, and the dragon with the greatest superpowers. Now he is the prisoner of a secret agent known as Lady L, as his younger brothers scramble to outwit her army, they are shaken by premonitions. DVD contains the explosive conclusion to the series.

Running time:
94 minutes

Genre:
Supernatural Action/Adventure

Rating:
13UP

Catalog#:
USMD 2390

SRP:
$19.99


Legend of the Dragon Kings DVD Collection
What if dragons existed, hidden in plain sight, magically disguised as the boys next door? The Ryudo brothers seem like typical neighbors, but they hide a mystical secret. They are ancient dragons pledged to protect humanity from evil. Now, as mankind drives itself to extinction, the brothers answer the call of their destiny. "Everything you want in an anime: action, adventure, an intriguing story and cool fight scenes” - YBFree.com

Running time:
569 minutes/ 6 Disc Box Set

Genre:
Supernatural Action/Adventure

Rating:
13UP

Catalog#:
USMD 2412

SRP:
$89.99


Mask of Zeguy
Mysterious warriors appear to blast Miki into another dimension! She flees her captors only to find herself trapped in a world of monsters and madmen who plot the downfall of Earth. The only power that can possibly save her (and the world) is that of the mysterious Mask of Zeguy.

Running time:
79 minutes

Genre:
Fantasy Action/Adventure

Rating:
13UP

Catalog#:
USMD 2410

SRP:
$19.99


Central Park Media has been a leading supplier of anime in the United States since 1990. The company currently manufactures and distributes three home entertainment lines, each offering anime product for a distinct and discriminating audience: U.S. Manga Corps, Central Park Media and Software Sculptors. With exclusive rights to hundreds of book, video and music products, the company has become a leader in integrated media, as well as a leading publisher of graphic novels under its CPM Press label. In addition, the company also distributes a broad array of live action Japanese feature films under its Asia Pulp Cinema label.