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Saturday, January 24, 2015

More 'Naruto, The Stage Play' Cast Members in Costumes



Tatsunari Kimura, Hiro Yumi, and Yoshiaki Umegaki

I am so, so green with envy. Below is a slideshow of all the major characters in the musical production of Naruto. Unfortunately there is no news as to whether the musical will come to America.  

Summary:
 The musical will cover the manga's story from the first to 27th volume. The production will include drama, songs, dance, and acrobatics. Other characters who will appear in the musical include Ino, Shikamaru, Chōji, Kiba, Shino, and Hinata. 

The musical will run from March 21 to April 5 in the AiiA Theater Tokyo, followed by performances in Fukuoka (April 10-12), Osaka (April 17-19), Miyagi (April 23-25), and then Tokyo again (April 29-May 10). Dates for overseas shows were also revealed. The musical opens in Macau's Venetian Theatre from May 22 to 24, in Malaysia's Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre from May 30 to 31, and in Singapore's Resort World Theater from June 6 to 7. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at LAWSON Ticket, e+, Ticket Pia, and other play guide venues. 

The musical is part of the ongoing Naruto Shin Jidai Kaimaku Project" (Naruto's New Era Opening Project) that continues after the ending of the original manga in November. – Source Anime News Network


Friday, January 23, 2015

DC Comics' Vixen Comes to The CW Seed; Melissa Benoist lands role as Supergirl and Dark Horse Comics 'The Legend of Korra' Give Away






DC Universe has introduced a new character  that is going anime, and she is Vixen. Originally from Africa, she will make her new hunting grounds in Center and Starling cities, the homes of The Flash and Arrow.  Arrow executive producer Marc Guggenheim will oversea the series which is set to air in the fall on The CW Seed, the network's platform for original digital content.'

According to DC Comics, Vixen first appeared in the 1981's "Action Comics" #521, and she was created by Gerry Conway and Bob Oksner. Vixen is the alter-ego of Mari Jiwe McCabe.


DC’s History has it that Mari McCabe's parents were the fatal victims of the greed, corruption, and wanton violence perpetrated by local criminal lords. However, the orphaned Mari refused to succumb to the terrors surrounding her. Inheriting her family's Tantu, Mari can access the powers of such animals as the super-strength of a gorilla to the speed of a cheetah. As Vixen, she fights valiantly to protect the world from evil threats like those that claimed the lives of her family." 



BREAKING NEWS 01/23/2015: SUPERGIRL IS CAST!
Melissa Benoist has landed the title role in Supergirl, the new series in development by Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment. Telling the story of Kara Zor-el, who escaped the destruction of her home planet before arriving on Earth, the show will deal with the 24-year-old Supergirl as she begins to embrace the powers our yellow sun provides her and gradually becomes the hero she’s destined to be. 
Benoist is known for her role as Marley Rose on Glee. However, she can currently be seen in the acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film Whiplash, where she co-stars as Nicole, the would-be girlfriend to the movie’s young drum prodigy, Andrew.
Supergirl is Executive Produced by Greg Berlanti, who is also an Executive Producer of Arrow and The Flash, as well as Ali Adler and Sarah Schechter. The show has a series commitment at CBS. – DC Comics



From Dark Horse Comics


Dark Horse Comics is giving away a copy of this beautiful new book and a Legend of Korra lunchbox to one lucky winner! Check out the Dark Horse Twitter and RT to win this incredible prize! – Go to  Dark Horse Comics for more details.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Anime Links on Blogspot has a New Format


Hello Anime Fans,

I hope you like the new look. As with any new site this site is in its early phases. So visit offer for updates. I have some great ideas for this site and will be building it up like all the other sites belonging to Widescreen Online Review. In time, I hope to be able to offer some direct anime videos. Until then, I will soon add some links from the most popular anime videos online.

Back with you soon,

Evelyn Altheimer-Fain
Widescreen Online Review Creator

Due to the Coronavirus Crisis some of the New issues of Manga, Animes Series and Live-Action Films debut dates features on the Widescreen Online Review websites are either rescheduled or closed down until further notice.

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