ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR SAKURA WARS TV: INTERMISSION

FOURTH VOLUME OF THE HIT ANIME TV SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30, 2003; TIES IN TO POPULAR SAKURA WARS OVA, VIDEO GAMES

HOUSTON, July 18, 2003—ADV Films today announced a September 30, 2003 release date for Sakura Wars TV: Intermission, fourth volume of ADV’s DVD release of the title.

Well known for its enthusiastic genre hopping, including robot combat, musical theatre, romance, a dose of history lesson and more, the Sakura Wars franchise—including video games, OVAs and this television series—has proven an enduring fan favorite.

The Story:
The nefarious Satani is up to his tricks again—and the only thing more horrifying than the wickedness of his actions is the revelation of his true identity! Meanwhile, Sakura must face the Spirit World in order to make peace with the troubled soul of her father; Iris finally gets her hands on her own Koubu; and the Crimson Lady is back for another death match. Just your average day on the job for the Imperial Flower Combat Troop!

The adventure continues as the girls of the Koubu face off against the lords of destruction in a tag-team, steam-punk fight to the finish!

Sakura Wars TV: Intermission ($29.98 SRP) is a DVD-only release containing four complete episodes. It includes both English- and Japanese-language versions, and English subtitles. DVD extras include: a 16-page printed booklet including production sketches; production notes; clean opening and closing animation; character bios; and ADV previews.

SAKURA WARS TV: INTERMISSION
Running Time: 100 minutes; Age Rating: 12+
Pre-Book Date: 9/2/03
Street Date: 9/30/03
Format: DVD
SRP: $29.98