Tag "Neon Alley"

VIZ Nabs ‘Accel World’ License for N. America

May 3, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

North American manga and anime publisher, distributor and licensor VIZ Media has been named master licensee for sci-fi series Accel World. The English dubbed version of the show is currently available on VIZ’s Neon Alley channel for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, while a subtitled version can be streamed on [...]

VIZ Launches Neon Alley Spring Lineup

April 17, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

North American anime/manga house VIZ Media has revealed the new spring programming lineup for its 24-hour, console-based anime channel Neon Alley. The schedule features seven premieres to the channel, which is available for the Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE as well as PlayStation 3 system and the PlayStation Network. Premiering [...]

Brian Ige Chats About Neon Alley’s Programming

February 25, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Earler this month, San Francisco anime powerhouse VIZ Media expanded its 24/7 content platform Neon Alley by making it available through Xbox 360 as well as PlayStation. Neon Alley features some of the world’s best titles (dubbed in English and uncut) and presented in HD for a monthly subscription rate [...]

‘One Piece Film Z’ Breaks More Records

December 30, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 2 Comments divider image

Toei Animation’s hit feature One Piece Film Z has earned 3.1 billion yen (about $36 million) during its first 10 days at the Japan box office since it opened on December 15. The 2D animated pic has sold selling a total of 2.6 million tickets, according to Nikkan Sports. During [...]

‘One Piece Film Z’ Rises to the Top in Japan

December 21, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Toei Animation’s 11th One Piece animated feature tilted subtitled Film Z, landed at the No. 1 spot at the Japanese box office with a 1.3 billion yen (approximately $16.2 million) during its opening weekend (Dec. 15, 16). The 11th film of the long-running hit anime series opened on 300 screens [...]

VIZ Premieres ‘Bleach: Hell Verse’ on Neon Alley

November 21, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

North American anime and manga giant VIZ Media will be premiering the latest feature from the Bleach canon—Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse—exclusively on its 24-hour subscription channel Neon Alley on Sunday, November 25 at 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST. The film will repeat at 9 p.m. PST / [...]

VIZ to Launch Console Channel

June 28, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

VIZ Media, the anime and manga giant, has announced plans to launch Neon Alley, a 24-hour anime channel featuring the world’s most popular titles set to debut on game consoles this fall. The service will be available in the United States and Canada. Neon Alley will present a mix of [...]