Author Archives: Alison L. Roberts

A List: Watching – Movies & TV (2010)

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: September 6, 2010
This represents titles I either watched for the first time ever or the first time in a long time. Titles with an asterisk(*) are ones that are in progress.
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A List: Reading – Manga & Comics (2010)

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: September 4, 2010
This represents titles I either read for the first time or the first time in a long time. Titles with an asterisk (*) are either in progress or ones I plan to finish at some point. Titles with an “X” (X) are ones that I don’t plan on completing or are a lower priority for [...]
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A List: Listening – Music (2010)

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: September 4, 2010
This represents the albums and singles that have been on heavy rotation. The most recent updates (and most current picks) are bolded.
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Review: Gasaraki, Vol. 1: The Summoning

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: August 11, 2010
Yushiro is not a normal 17-year-old. The youngest son of the powerful and influential Gowa family has special capabilities his relatives are determined to unleash — no matter what the sacrifice. This is something made very apparent in ADV Films’ first DVD installment of Gasaraki, a 26-episode television series, lushly animated and produced by Bandai [...]
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Preview: What Is the Animatrix?

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: August 11, 2010
One of the most interesting features on The Matrix Revisited was a jam-packed, five-minute segment on the upcoming Matrix anime project, dubbed “Animatrix.” Primarily narrated by Matrix producer Joel Silver and Animatrix producer Michael Arias, the piece adds details to what is already known about the project:
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A List: Watching – Anime (2010)

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: August 8, 2010
This list details the anime I’ve been watching for recreational purposes. Titles with an asterisk (*) are in either progress or ones I plan to finish at some point. Honey and Clover – Season 1 Honey and Clover – Season 2 Maria Watches Over Us 4th Season Ponyo Rental Magica The Wallflower (Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi [...]
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A List: Reading – Books/ Non-Work (2010)

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: August 8, 2010
This represents titles I either read for the first time or the first time in a long time (that aren’t marketing and/or PR books). Titles with an asterisk (*) are in progress or ones I plan to finish at some point.
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PR: DIRTY PAIR: TV Series Pt. 1 DVD Collection Announced for Nov. 2010

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: July 26, 2010
[July 21, 2010] RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces the DIRTY PAIR: The Original TV Series, Pt. 1 DVD Collection First 13 episodes of iconic sci-fi series available Nov. 2, 2010 GRIMES, IA, July 21, 2010 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division are pleased to announce the DIRTY PAIR: [...]
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PR: GRAVITATION Complete DVD Collection (TV + OVA) Announced for November 2010

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: July 26, 2010
[July 21, 2010] RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces the GRAVITATION Complete DVD Collection Entire TV series & OVA series collected together for the first time; available November 2, 2010 GRIMES, Iowa, July 21, 2010 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division are pleased to announce the GRAVITATION Complete DVD [...]
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PR: Right Stuf & Nozomi Ent. Announce Licenses for UTENA & SORA NO WOTO at Anime Expo 2010

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: July 25, 2010
[July 2, 2010] RIGHT STUF & NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announce REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA TV Series & SORA NO WOTO Anime Expo 2010: New license and project announcements GRIMES, Iowa, July 2, 2010 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division made several announcements during its July 2nd panel at Anime Expo [...]
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