"Bakugan" Heads to Big Screen
December 16, 2008 by Jane Boursaw
“Bakugan Battle Brawlers” is one of the latest Japanese anime shows to hit the airwaves, currently running on the Cartoon Network six days a week (and doing well there, from what I hear). I asked my 14-year-old son about it, but he looked at me weirdly, so I guess he’s grown past it.
Anyway, “Bakugan” is headed to theaters now, with Universal and Stuber Prods. entering into a deal with toy company Spin Master. Like other anime shows, “Bakugan” is paired with a strategic game that uses metal cards and magnetic, spring-loaded miniature figures that transform from marble-like balls into … [Read More]
"Dragonball: Evolution" - Trailer
December 10, 2008 by Jane Boursaw
Check out the trailer for “Dragonball Evolution.” It’s adapted from the manga created by Akira Toriyama, and was also turned into a Japanese anime series. The story follows an alien sent to destroy Earth, but whom has a change of heart and decides to join the humans in their fight against various aliens and bad guys. Looks like lots of high-action and cool special effects, and Justin Chatwin makes a great Goku. Also stars Emmy Rossum, James Marsters, and Ernie Hudson.
I wonder if this movie will have a big enough following to attract audiences. It seems like the folks … [Read More]
