>first got the masters, their own reaction was one of disbelief.  Utena
>will be released in November, and Ping Pong Club sometime before
>Christmas.  One more bit of news: CPM has been adamant at getting DVD
>rights for all of their titles (except Slayers.) and have slated ten DVD
>titles for release this year.

my gosh Ping Pong Club being released?  That's borderline 18+ only.  it's
not explicit sex, but boys who aren't afraid to brandish their dongs and do
stupid things.

>Pioneer:  Fushigi Yuugi will only be released in three to four episode
>blocks.  That means there will be a minimum of 16 to 17 tapes in the
>series (ungh!).  They also have the option of picking up the OVA's if
>the series does well.  Shin Tenchi and Pretty Sammy TV have been vaguely
>scheduled for sometime next year, which means that they're vapor for the
>time being.  One tantalizing bit of information: Pioneer USA will try
>their damndest to have El Hazard TV 2 in production by the beginning of
>'99, with a summertime release in time for next years AX!  Alas, I have
>no Tenchi OVA news, and all indications are that, while AIC has not said
>no for future OVA's, they are saying "we'd rather do other things."
>Some bad news though.  After the release of the Bastard music CD,
>Pioneer is unlikely to pursue future domestic music releases for future
>titles for various reasons.

After Kevin Chu of Pioneer gave his comments of PSTV and STM, it seems we
have dim hopes of it coming anytime soon if not coming at all.   Aside,
from that seems they ahve their hands full iwth Battle Athletes, Eh Hazard,
Bastard, Fushigi Lugi, etc etc.

I too was very surprised to find Pioneer releasing Fushigi Lugi or anybody
releasing that long of a series.  With bi-monthly releases over 17 tapes,
that's nearly 3 years.  Ppl just lose the intense interest and espcially on
a series that takes a while to build.

not Pioneer related (didn't go to ADV panel), but looking at hte back cover
of the AX Guide... whatever it is, The picture of Yurika and Ruri are
courtesy of "ADV films"....  so I guess Nadesico is coming over here soon.
Every darn Japanese magazine has Ruri-chan's face on it, getting ready for
the Nadesico movie this summer.
Andy....