Bringin' Bakugan Back...Among Others? ~Sangome12

Cartoon Network has listed an episode of Bakugan Battle Brawlers for this Saturday at 7 p.m., and new episode on November 14. What makes this noteworthy at all is this is the first anime to be shown on a Saturday evening on CN since Toonami's cancellation last September. Could this possibly bring anime back to the network? We'll just have to see...

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Shoji Mori Dies at Age 70 ~Hisaishi1

According to a report, Shoji Mori, lead vocalist of Los Primos, died of heart failure Sunday in a Tokyo hospital. Los Primos, founded in 1961, was one of J-pop's first acts. Their hit song, "Love You Tokyo", was the first #1 single on the Oricon charts when the listing was created.

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Bruckheimer, Mechner talk Prince of Persia Movie ~SomeGuy3

Prince of Persia movie producer Jerry Bruckheimer and original 1980s Prince of Persia game creator Jordan Mechner have an interview with website Latino Review. They talk about, among other things, Jake Gyllenhaal's awesomeness, a ten year old parkour expert, and - most interestingly - how test audiences have been over the moon about this apparently good video game movie. Nifty...

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Pretty, Pretty Lights Could Save Lives ~Hisaishi3

Well, at least the system cares. According to reports, "soothing blue lights" have been installed along the Yamanote subway line in Tokyo with the hopes of calming people intent on harming themselves by jumping on the tracks. There's no proven science behind the idea, but it's the thought that counts, right?

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Patent Spies Spy Sony Satellite... Of Love? ~SomeGuy12

I can imagine a few people who might enjoy this one... SCEA has recently filed a patent for a program/application that would allow PS3 users to... yeah, I'll just say it bluntly... to turn movies into MST3K recreations with avatar-overlays. Aside from watching and riffing, the patent also suggests games like throwing tomatoes at actors, shooting spiders, and other insanity. It'll be most interesting if they can fully develop this presently-only-a-patent idea...

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But Will There Be A Little Jacob Doll, Too? ~SunfallE33

Mattel has teamed up with the creator of Twilight to bring you their newest creation, Barbies of Edward and Bella. Both dolls are patterned after their respective actors, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. Just in time for Christmas giving.

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Now We Know What Snake Reads On Vacation ~Kei6

Metal Gear series creator Hideo Kojima and Evangelion character designer Yoshiyuki Sadamoto are apparently huge Twilight fans. So much so that they're judging a New Moon illustration contest over in Japan. Word is the winner gets autographed swag from all the judges, including MGS4. Luck be a sniper round?

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Peacemaker Kurogane Gets Live-Action Drama ~The Mask4

A live-action drama adaptation of the anime and manga series "Peacemaker Kurogane" is set to premiere on January 2010 in the TBS/MBS television network in Japan. The television drama will then pave the way for a stage adaptation of the said series. Auditions are now being held in Japan for the cast of both the drama and stage adaptation.

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Hello Kitty Turns 35 Today ~The Mask6

Hello Kitty, the white cartoon cat from Japan that has become an international icon of cuteness, celebrates its 35th year of existence today. Happy birthday, Hello Kitty!

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Robot Jumps High To The Future ~The Mask8

In Japan, Robo Garage unveiled its newest humanoid robot: "Ropid". What makes this 3.5-pound robot unique is that it does not only walk or run, but can also jump up to 3 inches. I guess that's one small step for man and one giant leap for humanoid robot-kind.

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Radio Station Pays For "Wee for Wii" Death ~The Mask5

A Sacramento court has awarded approximately $16.5 million to the family of Jennifer Strange, the mother of three who died of water intoxication in 2007 shortly after participating in a "Hold Your Wee For A Wii" water-drinking contest at a local radio station wherein the winner gets a Nintendo Wii.

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Gamers Not Always Best Soldiers; None Surprised ~SomeGuy3

Suburban gamers are quick to pick up on the newest technologies of war after they enlist. They are, however, not quite as good at spotting roadside IEDs compared to troops with rural/hunting backgrounds or inner city upbringings. Interesting gamer/military study in the link.

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Get Your Domo-kun Answers Right Here! ~Adam0

TokyoPop will be hosting a live video interview of Domo-kun creator Goda at 4:30 p.m. EDT today on their web site. Fans will be able to ask the creator of the NHK mascot-cum-phenomenon questions and may even get to find out what it is, exactly. Thrilling.

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Interview With the Men Behind "Gundam 00" ~The Mask0

Anime News Network has posted an interview with director Seiji Mizushima and scenario writer Yousuke Kuroda from the "Gundam 00" series. Topics discussed include how the anime was produced and how current world events influenced the series.

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Astro Boy Falls in Japan, Rises in China ~The Mask0

The new "Astro Boy" film did not do well in its birthplace, Japan, after it only achieved an equivalent of $328,457 (USD) in its first week before being ousted from the top 10. On the other hand, the film set a box-office record in China with 40 million yuan ($5.9 million, USD) in its opening weekend.

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