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R2-D2 Unit From Original Films Sells for $2.76 Million
An R2-D2 unit made from original parts used while filming the original Star Wars trilogy (and the first two prequels) has sold for $2.76 million.
EW confirmed the sale via the California-based auction house Profiles in History. The 'ultimate' R2 is made out of aluminum, steel, and fiberglass elements, measures 43 x 29.5 x 20 inches, and was assembled from R2s featured in A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. Information on the buyer of the droid has not been released.
In other Star Wars news, Ron Howard has already begun work on the Han Solo Anthology movie after original directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were fired, but Disney seemingly already had plans to alter what had been filmed.
Disney is Making a Major Alteration to Pirates of The Caribbean Ride
Disneyland is changing up a major scene in it Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
According to a disneyparks blog post, the scene that once saw women being auctioned off (next to the “Auction, Take a wench for a bride” sign ) will be replaced with a scene of villagers lining up to surrender their valuables. The sign will be replaced to read "Auction, surrender yer loot", and the red-headed woman that was once a prize in the original scene will now be among the pirate ranks as an overseer complete with rifle and feathered cap.
In a statement to The Orange County Register spokeswoman for the Disneyland Resort Suzi Brown said “we believe the time is right to turn the page to a new story in this scene, consistent with the humorous, adventurous spirit of the attraction.” The new scene will roll out at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World in 2018.
FLCL 2 and 3 First Look, Release Window Announced
Anime studio Production I.G. and Adult Swim announced the first information for the upcoming FLCL 2 and 3 at Anime Expo 2017, including the anime's first trailer.
Production I.G's Maki Terashima-Furuta led the panel with Toonami's Jason DeMarco, and they revealed that the sequel seasons (each spanning six episodes) will begin airing in 2018. DeMarco also confirmed that Japanese rock band The Pillows is back for both FLCL 2 and 3 with all new music. The trailer below features one of those songs.
Adult Swim and Production I.G. first announced FLCL 2 and 3 last year. FLCL originally aired in 2000, and later aired on Toonami in 2003. The original starred Naoto Nandaba, a young boy whose life is turned upside down when Haruko Haruhara hits him with her iconic yellow Vespa.
Crunchyroll Announces New Anime and Manga Additions
During its panel today at Anime Expo, Crunchyroll announced several new titles that are coming to the anime streaming service this summer and fall.
Crunchyroll's summer anime lineup includes Restaurant to Another World, Saiyuki Reload Blast, A Centaur's Life, Classroom of the Elite, and Knights & Magic. The first episode of Knights & Magic is available for premium subscribers right now.
The company also announced that PARK: Harajuku Crisis Team! and the new anime adaptation of Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- will debut on the service this fall.
Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- anime coming this fall, via Crunchyroll on Twitter
Huge Nier Automata Cosplay Gallery
Anime Expo is in full effect, and that means cosplay... Tons and tons of cosplay. Nier Automata caught the hearts and minds of many cosplayers attending this year, and we grab plenty of photos.
We put together a gallery of some of the best Nier Automata cosplay we found. Check it out below:
There's more than just cosplay coming out of the Expo, including news. We learned of a possible 2018 Attack on Titan Season 3 premiere, as well as the announcement of a hardcover, special edition Fullmetal Alchemy manga.
Funimation Announces Its Summer Simuldub Lineup
During its panel at Anime Expo 2017, Funimation announced its lineup of simuldub titles for the summer season.
In a pair of posts on Twitter, Funimation relayed its simuldub lineup, which includes 18if, A Centaur's Life, Classroom of the Elite, Restaurant to Another World, Hina Logic: From Luck & Logic, Knight's & Magic and Saiyuki Reload Blast.
Additionally, the company will stream the dub of Lupin III: Part IV on FunimationNow starting today, July 2 at 1pm PT/4pm ET. New episodes will follow on the same day and time each week thereafter.
Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry Coming to Theaters in North America
A-1 Pictures' anime movie Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry will be released in North American theaters this summer.
Funimation shared the news on Saturday during its panel at Anime Expo 2017, Anime News Network reports.
Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry
Following its release in Japan on May 12, Funimation debuted the English subtitled version of the film at Anime Central on May 20.
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Your Name Coming to Blu-ray and DVD This Year
Your Name will release on home video later this year, Funimation announced today an Anime Expo.
The popular anime film from director Makoto Shinkai will be released by Funimation on home video just a few months after it launches in Japan, and will include the "final" version of the movie, which has edits to the theatrical release that were made under the director's guidance.
Standard Editions, including a DVD-only option and a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, will be available, as well as a Special Edition that includes the Blu-ray and DVD, as well as exclusive artwork and materials from the Japanese release. Funimation will provide further details about the home release of Your Name at a later date.