ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR SAKURA WARS TV: STAGE FRIGHT

FIFTH VOLUME OF THE HIT ANIME TV SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE NOV. 11, 2003; TIES IN TO POPULAR SAKURA WARS OVA, VIDEO GAMES

HOUSTON, September 9, 2003 — ADV Films today announced a November 11, 2003 release date for Sakura Wars TV: Stage Fright, fifth 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:
Sakura finally realizes her dream of starring in the Imperial Flower Combat Troop's new show, but the devious Satani has more than a bouquet of roses with which to reward our star. What will the team do when their key player is running plays for the other side? And how can they win if their coach is missing in action? Will the old traditions prove to be the way to a new victory?

Based on the video game that took the world by storm, Sakura Wars TV brings you even more of the beautiful warriors made popular in Sakura Wars. This volume takes you four episodes closer to the exciting conclusion of the epic battle between our high-strung heroes and the tireless shadow dwellers. Things will get a lot worse before they get any better.

Sakura Wars TV: Stage Fright ($29.98 SRP) is a DVD-only release containing four complete episodes. It includes both English 5.1- and Japanese 2.0-language versions, and English subtitles. DVD extras include: an 8-page printed booklet including production sketches; production notes; clean opening and closing animation; character bios; and ADV previews.

SAKURA WARS TV: STAGE FRIGHT
Running Time: 100 minutes; Age Rating: 12+
Pre-Book Date: 10/14/03
Street Date: 11/11/03
Format: DVD
SRP: $29.98