Otakon News Summary

This weekend the US anime convention Otakon took place, and while there wasn’t as much big news (several key anime companies cancelled their panels), a few announcements were made. AnimeNation recently gave reports on the news from Otakon. Updates will be made as more information comes to light.ADV Films News
ADV Films announced that their dubbing of kids TV series Ghost Stories will completely re-write the dialogue. The dialogue is meant to be “Americanised” and almost entirely improvised, as well as being “raunchier and hipper than the original.”

Right Stuf News
Right Stuf announced its acquisition of translation rights to both the 1963 edition of classic anime series Astro Boy as well as the 1965 title Kimba The White Lion. Both titles are due to be released uncut and with a Japanese language track.
Right Stuf also stated that any fans of the series 2×2=Shinobuden who knew about the obscure Japanese pop culture references and jokes contained in it are welcome to send them explanations.

Central Park Media News
CPM announced its acquisition of three titles. OVA series Munto 2, comedy OVA series Animation Runner Kuromi 2 and a re-release of the science-fiction Outlanders OVA.