Synch-Point have updated their production blog, stating that they intend to start recording their dub for the original Di Gi Charat TV series in mid-March with Fusako Shiotani directing.

Bandai Entertainment has opened up a website to show off their new series Overman King Gainer. On the website you will find images, a trailer, and bios of the main characters for the show dubbed by Bang Zoom! Entertainment.

Gainer “King Gainer” Sanga - Darrel Guilbeau
Gain “Black Southern Cross” Bijou - Ron Allen
Sara Kodama - Olivia O’Connor
Princess Ana Medaiyu - Michelle Ruff
Adette Kistler - Wendee Lee
Meeya Laujin - Kate Davis

With Bandai Entertainment recently soliciting the first volume of the 104 episode Di Gi Charat Nyo TV series for May release, CrystalAcids.com has gotten ahold of the some preliminary details about their English cast for the show:

Dejiko - Chris Simms
Puchiko - Mariette Sluyter
Rabi~En~Rose - Carol-Anne Day
Gema - Lucas Gilbertson

Produced by The Ocean Group
Recorded at Blue Water Studios

AnimeOnDVD.com have posted an interview with ADV voice actress Tiffany Grant.

SquidBilly of the AoD forums reports that the March issue of Newtype USA has a 4 page feature on the dubbing of Scrapped Princess, featuring a partial cast list:

Pacifica - Kari Wahlgren
Shannon - Crispin Freeman
Raquel - Bridget Hoffman
Leo - Yuri Lowenthal

Directed by Crispin Freeman
Produced by Bang Zoom! Entertainment

Wally Wingert writes on his website that he’s playing “a boatload of characters, including a baddie named Brago” in action anime Zatch Bell, which will be premiering on Cartoon Network on March 5th. Thanks to forum member Sol for the tip.

We’ve for some time now noticed exact copies of our entries showing up on a few more well known sites without any attribution. We consider this wholescale copying rather rude, and appreciate it that you’re coming to the original source of the information, compiled by countless hours of listening to the dubs and researching the voices, rather than those gathered through 5 minute copy and paste sessions.

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Stellvia
Lunar Legend Tsukihime
Submarine 707R
3X3 Eyes
Dragon Ball: Tournament Saga
The Wanderers: El-Hazard
El-Hazard: The Alternative World
El-Hazard: The Magnificent World
Shootfighter Tekken
Rumiko Takahashi Anthology
Gantz

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Gungrave
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Giant Robo
Gad Guard
Gregory Horror Show: The Bloody Karate
Texhnolyze

According to AnimeOnDVD forum member Advent_Nebula, a recent Geneon Entertainment anime club newsletter named The Ocean Group as dubbing studio for Melody of Oblivion.

EDIT: Geneon’s Kevin Chu has stated this information is false, indicating the show instead went to New Generation Pictures.

New Generation Pictures have revealed that they are working on the English dub for Geneon Entertainment’s release of DearS. Liam O’Brien will be directing.

Having finished their contest, ADV Films have announced the English cast for their release of Maburaho:

Kazuki Shikimori - Blake Shepherd
Yuna Miyama - Jessica Boone
Kuriko Kazetsubaki - Tiffany Grant
Rin Kamishiro - Kim Prause
Haruaki Akai - Jason Douglas
Kaori Iba - Christine Auten
Karei Hirosaki - Kelly Manison
Yukihiko Nakamaru - Chris Ayres
Kazumi Matsuda - Kira Vincent Davis
Raika Nario - Nancy Novotny
Principal Mori - George Manley
Mr. Miura - Rob Mungle
Matsuba Yuki - Luci Christian
Makoto Kudo - Cynthia Martinez
Takashi Yamaguchi - John Swasey
Elizabeth - Sasha Paysinger
Mitsuhiro Uki - Rick Piersall

Directed by Sandra Krasa

Right Stuf International have launched the website for their newest anime title Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars. In addition to episode write ups, character bios, a trailer, and various downloads, it features the following information on the English cast:

Muryou Subaru - Daniel Kevin Harrison
Hajime Murata - Billy Regan
Nayuta Moriyama / Futaba Murata - Angora Deb
Setsuna Subaru - Megan Hollingshead
Hachiyou Tsumori - Brian Maillard
Kyoichi Moriguchi - Dan Green
Shun Morihata - Tara Jayne
Jirou Narita - Pete Zarustica
Kyoko Murata - Lisa Ortiz

Directed by Joe DiGiorgi
Adapted by Sam Regal

Anime Overdose have announced that they will be premiering the English dub of A Tree of Palme on Friday, March 5. Afterwards, there will be a Q&A session with producer Janice Williams and actress Kira Vincent-Davis (voice of the title character). (Source: Anime-Cons.com)

With Mew Mew Power’s first episode premiering on 4Kids TV this Saturday, CrystalAcids.com has obtained a partial list of the English cast for the show:

Amanda Brown - Zoey (Pink Mew Mew)
Andi Whaley - Corina (Blue Mew Mew)
Mollie Weaver - Renee (Purple Mew Mew)
Scottie Ray - Mark (Zoey’s love interest)
Sean Schemmel - Elliot
Tom Wayland - Minimew

Produced by 4Kids Entertainment
Directed by Tom Wayland

A Faery Hunt - www.afaeryhunt.com

“World-renowned faery experts and cousins, Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths, are seeking children and the young-at-heart to aid in the search for faeries and other mysterious creatures spotted around Heavenly Pond.”

Those in the Beverly Hills area may want to set aside a Saturday morning. Faery experts Frances Griffiths (Debbie Rothstein) and Elsie Wright will guide you to meet the local faeries in the area including Pilliwiggin (Bethany Rhoades) and Belfiana (Sandy Fox). The children’s show runs weekly and is available for private bookings. (more…)

Press Release: TOKYOPOP - Bumper King

TOKYOPOP Crowns Bumper King
Manga giant acquires worldwide media rights to hit Korean CGI animated series

Los Angeles, CA (February 13, 2005) - TOKYOPOP Inc. is proud to announce the acquisition of Bumper King, a stunning new 26-episode CGI animated action-adventure-comedy series for 6 to 12 year olds produced by FXDigital/DiFarm, a Korean and Los Angeles based digital studio specializing in 3-D animation production. Bumper King is a high-octane actioner set in a futuristic “super-cross” world of remote control bumper cars all competing to become the best of the best. In brilliant 3D animation, Bumper King represents a far out spin on the traditional tale of “the boy who would be king.” (more…)

CrystalAcids.com has learned that Geneon Entertainment has licensed another 52 episodes of the Lupin the 3rd 2nd TV series. The LA cast has returned to dub the newly acquired episodes. RightStuf currently lists the 11th DVD as coming out July 12th with 150mins (6 episodes).

Joshua Seth’s comedy hypnosis show is coming to Santa Monica, CA on Feb. 12th.

Press Release: Joshua Seth

Live TV taping and theatrical special event:

“The Joshua Seth Comedy Hypnosis Show” is a fast paced, high energy production that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish… It’s like having a dozen comedians on stage at once! (more…)

Having finished their guessing game contest, ADV Films have announced the English cast for their release of MADLAX:

Madlax - Nancy Novotny
Margaret Burton - Luci Christian
Laetitia - Cynthia Martinez
Elenore Baker - Kira Vincent Davis
Vanessa Rene - Kelly Manison
Friday Monday - Mike Kleinhenz
SSS/Three-Speed - Jay Hickman
Limelda Jorg - Christine Auten
Quanzitta Marison - Allison Sumrall
Carrossea Doon - Vic Mignogna
Charlie - John Gremillion

Directed by Kyle Jones
Adapted by Monica Rial

According to their Prime Animation Report newsletter, FUNimation have started production on Galaxy Railways and Kodacha, with Laura Bailey playing the lead character and working as voice director on the latter. Meanwhile, they are finishing up Yu Yu Hakusho, recording a commentary track with the cast and crew for the final 3 episodes, and holding a contest where you can win a copy of the episode 49 script signed by Justin Cook and Christopher Bevins.

iFilm have made available the first 8 minutes of the big budget Korean animated feature Sky Blue, also known as Wonderful Days, featuring its English dub. According to Hollywood.com, the cast includes Catherine Cavadini, Marc Worden, Kirk Thornton, David Naughton, Karl Wiedergott and Rebecca Wink. The movie has been showing in select theaters since late December, and will receive a more general release later this month.