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Magical Girl Defined

There is some disagreement about the exact definition, but this term is generally used to refer to the genre of stories, geared toward younger (preteen) female viewers, involving a normal schoolgirl who is given magical powers (inevitably involving transformation of some sort) and expected to save the world. Some definitions focus more on the magical superhero-style powers, while others assume that being thrown into an alternate world as a savior is more important. Sailor Moon is the classic example, though the genre has been around since the 70s. The Japanese language version, mahou shoujo, is also occasionally used.

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DISPATCH FROM COLORADO | Denver Fest Keeps Eyes On The Prize

Published November 20, 2008, 1:27 pm, indieWIRE

A refreshing sense of artistic drive and egalitarianism pervades the Starz Denver Film Festival . The 31st edition of this well-respected regional fest doesn't publish (or even collect) information on film premieres; while glitzier entities such as Cannes, Sundance, or the Toronto Film Festival struggle mightily to secure rights to national or world premieres, Denver happily escapes the frenzy.

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Viz Media Announces Diverse Array of Exciting Animated DVD Releases for Fourth Quarter 2008

Published November 20, 2008, 12:22 pm, Anime News Network

San Francisco, CA, NOVEMBER 20, 2008 – Viz Media , LLC ( Viz Media ), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced a dynamic array of new animated titles scheduled for release throughout the Fourth Quarter.

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Staff Blogs - Latest Blogs - 1

Published November 20, 2008, 9:24 am, New York Press

- When the Alvin Ailey American Dance Company performs at City Center for five weeks beginning Dec. 4, you will have ample opportunities to witness the wonders of these magnificent performers in motion.

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Reviewer's Bias* Loves:

Published November 18, 2008, 4:07 am, DVD Talk

The Movie I'm pretty sure Pixar is tired of their unprecedented success, and is trying to make it hard on themselves, with a movie set in the world of French cuisine starring a rat, and an upcoming film about a crotchety old man who doesn't want to leave his house. 2012 seems to be the real test, when they put out Joe & the Jihad , the heartwarming tale of a pedophile terrorist and his singing ...

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Crunchyroll Launches Major New Digital Distribution Partnership

Published November 17, 2008, 7:37 am, Anime News Network

San Francisco, California and Tokyo, Japan (November 17, 2008) – Crunchyroll has announced a major step toward creating a new distribution channel for anime content by entering into a strategic initiative with Japanese Anime industry leaders, TV TOKYO Corporation (“ TV TOKYO ”), SHUEISHA Inc.

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Crunchyroll Launches Major New Digital Distribution Partnership

Published November 17, 2008, 6:00 am, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance

Crunchyroll has announced a major step toward creating a new distribution channel for anime content by entering into a strategic initiative with Japanese Anime industry leaders, TV TOKYO Corporation , SHUEISHA Inc. and Pierrot Co., Ltd. -- collectively producers of many of the most popular anime titles of all time.

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Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-Chan

Published November 15, 2008, 9:07 pm, Anime News Network

The premise alone should be a clear indication of what to expect: a ridiculous silly, ridiculously bloody, and generally fun little series which acts like a cross between Excel Saga and an ecchi harem romantic comedy, with a bit of Monty Python -like sensibility thrown in for good measure.

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Precure All Stars Movie to Open in Japan Next Spring

Published November 13, 2008, 10:37 pm, Anime News Network

The official Japanese website for the Precure anime movies has announced that a special fifth-anniversary feature film will open in Japan next spring.

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Japanese Animation DVD Ranking, November 5-11

Published November 13, 2008, 9:52 pm, Anime News Network

The standard edition for the live-action version of Hinako Ashihara 's Sunadokei ( Sand Chronicles ) manga sold 3,519 copies to become the #15 bestselling DVD in Japan for the week of November 5-11, while the limitied initial twin edition sold 2,956 copies to reach #22. The complete edition for Document of Rookies ~11-nin ga Tatakatta 141-hiai no Kiseki , which is based on Masanori Morita 's ...

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