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    Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Jeff Stembel
   I just thought you all might be interested in some recent tidbits of Anime news. First, Gundam Wing started airing on Cartoon Network yesterday, during their Toonami block, at 5:30. In addition, they are showing the *UNCUT* episode at midnight! (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Dan Boger
     On Tue, 7 Mar 2000 22:01:14 GMT "Jeff Stembel" <aulddragon@wamalug.org> wrote concerning 'Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie': (...) I couldn't find the trailers (but didn't have time to look through much) - but doesn't the bottom say it's a (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Jeff Stembel
     (...) Nope, it is official. :) It is hosted on www.spe.sony.com, and there are a couple copyright notices and stuff. :) The "trailers" can be found here: (URL) "Thallid Lord" ICQ #66153738 (URL) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Scott Edward Sanburn
     I can't wait to see this one. I have always enjoyed the Final Fantasy series, and can't wait to see the movie of CG. Yes! :) Scott S. (Yes, I still need to play FF8, I am still on Metal Gear Solid!!!!) P.S. There would be a cool mech to build, Metal (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Jeff Stembel
     (...) Especially with CG that pretty! Did you see the blinking eye? That is just amazing! (...) *gasp!* I put all other games aside to beat FFVIII. :) Of course I wasn't really playing any other games at the time. ;) Right now, I need to set aside (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Scott Edward Sanburn
     Jeff, (...) Not yet. My computer is going through security mode craziness right now, I need to find my Quicktime exe again. I have seen the stills, though. Simply awesome! I heard it takes like a week or two for one second or some ridiculous time to (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Jeff Stembel
      (...) I have a scanned want ad for 3d modelers that includes that eye. The image is over a meg! :) Dunno when they started working on it, but two years sounds good. :) (...) :) I especially love (besides that FMV. I'd tell ya which was my fav, but (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          RPG Discussion [WAS:Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie] —Scott Edward Sanburn
      Jeff, (...) From what I have seen of the FMV, it is awesome. I can't wait until the games look like that. The PS2 will be awesome! (...) Yes, I seen the article in one of the gaming magazines I get. They all look great. I wonder what that FFXI (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: RPG Discussion —Jeff Stembel
      (...) Yes! I also can't wait to see the FMV in FFIX. I want to see the shots of the airships! They're gonna be classic FFIV type airships (from what I've heard)! Woohoo!! :) (...) I'm kinda nervous about that, as I have yet to see a good story line (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Kya Morden
     (...) *laughs* I know that feeling. I'm working on Alundra (again, I swear, I'll finish it!), and now, Pokemon Stadium (don't hurt me!) I'm actually not going to work on Stadium cause there's not much to it, it's just going to act as a nice emulator (...) (25 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         RPG Discussion (Was: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie) —Jeff Stembel
      (...) Aaaahhhh!!! Pokemon!! Keep it away from me!! :) (...) I'm at the end of 5, but I need to leave the end are and try to get the rest of the Blue spells. Stupid Stingray won't show up!! I want Big Guard... :( I have a game in six thats close to (...) (25 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: RPG Discussion (Was: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie) —Kya Morden
      (...) Oh come on, you've got to love obnoxiously cute anime animals. (okay, well, I do anyway). =P I really freak out kids at TRU when I sit there and use all the Pokemon's names without having to look at the box or anything. (...) Ugh, blue spells. (...) (25 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: RPG Discussion (Was: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie) —Jeff Stembel
      (...) Aaahhh! What is scary is that I know the names of some, and I've only seen a couple episodes! (...) Actually, they are great spells, and pretty easy to aquire, with the right ability combinations. (...) Well, don't forget that being classless (...) (25 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Fred M. Sloniker
     (...) (snip) (...) If you need advice on him, let me know; I worked out a pattern that works pretty well. (:3 (25 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Kya Morden
     (...) um...using the causing (sp?) grenade that makes him stop and thing hitting him for his stupid grunting sound then having him run around invisible with a sword 'n' stuff and well, yeah, i think i need a dex drive or something. (25 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Fred M. Sloniker
     (...) Heh. It's not so bad. First thing you do is you put away your weapons; a couple of punches, and he'll put his away too. Then it's stick and move. Run away from him, and find a range where when he tries to attack you he'll fall short, then run (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        More FF Movie news! (Was: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie) —Jeff Stembel
     (...) Big News! Rumor has it that the movie is *90%* completed. If this is, in fact, true, the movie could be released as early as this christmas! Also, Sony screened some of footage at their "ShoWest 2000" yesterday, and it aparently created (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Kya Morden
     (...) Knew about that... (...) O_o Will we..will we...get MAGICAL PROJECT S?! (Sorry, Sasami-chan and Ryo-ohki-chan are my absolute favourite characters in the Tenchi universe and Magical Project S (the four eps i have anyway) exude (new word) cute! (...) (25 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Jeff Stembel
     (...) I doubt it. Has it even been released here? (...) lol! (...) Who cares how much it is like the old FF's? It will be completely CGI!! :) Go look at the clips, too. They are really cool. :) (...) lol! Tell me about it... :) Jeff, "Thallid Lord" (...) (25 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Kya Morden
     (...) Yeah, I have atleast the first volume of it (eps 1-4 duh). I can't seem to find any more tapes though, but that's no suprise. For a community as horribly multiethnic as Houston, you'd think I'd be able to find tons more anime stuff than in (...) (25 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Jeff Stembel
     (...) Look here: (URL) Jeff, "Thallid Lord" Save the Whales! I may get hungry later... ICQ #66153738 (URL) (25 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Kya Morden
      (...) Na, that's the Pretty Sammy OAV, which I have the second and third ones. (Still haven't stumbled across the first). Anyway, what Magical Project S is is the Pretty Sammy tv series. (25 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Kya Morden
     (...) Figures, just after I send the message I check one level up on animenation and find that gee, they not only have the first volume of MPS but all eight of them, those those....humans! I guess I'll have to buy the seven of vols of that and the (...) (25 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Jeff Stembel
     (...) I guess I didn't look far enough down the list, huh? ;) Slayers Next was great. I enjoyed it a lot, especially the episodes with Martina. ;) Jeff, "Thallid Lord" Save the Whales! I may get hungry later... :) ICQ #66153738 (URL) (25 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Kya Morden
     (...) I haven't gotten that far yet. I've only seen the first six episodes. I really enjoyed Slayers though, Rezo has to be one of the coolest bad guys ever. (25 years ago, 12-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Jeff Stembel
     (...) Yeah, I know, but the first episode had her. :) Personally, I liked *CENSORED SO AS NOT TO SPOIL* a lot better. ;) Jeff "This is definitely not a common spell!" (25 years ago, 12-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Anime News, and Final Fantasy: The Movie —Kya Morden
     (...) *laughs* The evil person of the series? ^_- Oh well. Maybe I'll get bored and see if I can find the Slayers Next vol 3 tape. *nods* Unfortunately I'm trying to not only get the rest of Slayers Next, but I'm also trying to get all of Magical (...) (25 years ago, 12-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Yet more Anime News —Jeff Stembel
     Well, I got some more Anime News for ya! First, Fox Kids is getting The Vision of Escaflowne!! It will be added to their Saturday Morning Lineup, most likely this fall. Second, Anchor Bay Entertainment has aquired two high profile anime titles for (...) (25 years ago, 17-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Yet more Anime News —Kya Morden
     (...) They're getting Escaflowne?!?! *total shocked and boggled look* (...) Um, are you sure about Anchor Bay, I thought Buena Vista had the distribution rights for most if not all of Miyazaki's films. (25 years ago, 17-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Yet more Anime News —Jeff Stembel
     (...) Yup... Pretty cool, huh? (...) That's what the news article said. I don't remember Nausicaa being on the list of films Buena Vista got. It was already liscensed here, like Totoro, so maybe they couldn't liscense it. Hmmm... Actually, now that (...) (25 years ago, 17-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Yet more Anime News —Kya Morden
     (...) Quite. I'm still amazed too. Never thought that would make it on a kids cartoon block. (...) Well, I remember Totoro being on the list of new stuff (in hopes that I might one day see it in the theater and that it's my favourite Miyazaki film). (25 years ago, 18-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Yet more Anime News —Jeff Stembel
      (...) I'm hoping Laputa makes it to the big screen (there have been some indicatons it might), as that is my favorite Miyazaki film. I hope the liscense is extended to other Ghibli films such as Whisper of the Heart. *That* is an *excellent* film. (...) (25 years ago, 18-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: Yet more Anime News —Kya Morden
      (...) Both of those would be very cool. When I found out that Mononoke was playing here I managed to see it twice in one week. I would of seen it more (probably around 10+) but that was the last week they were showing it. *sighs* And that was such (...) (25 years ago, 19-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: Yet more Anime News —Jeff Stembel
      (...) I saw it three times, at three different theatres. :) The first time was a week before the premier at a special screening at the Freer Gallery here in DC. I was the first person in line. :) Then I saw it next two theatres that got it in the (...) (25 years ago, 19-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: Yet more Anime News —Kya Morden
      (...) Lucky. I was waiting to see ads for it on tv (yeah, I know, silly me, an ad for a REAL movie, in america, yeah, right). Anyway, I got bored and checked nausicaa.net just out of curiosity and said "oh no!" and went and saw it asap. Kinda how I (...) (25 years ago, 19-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Yet more Anime News —Jeff Stembel
     (...) *sigh...* Someone apparently misinterpreted a Fox representative. He just mentioned Escaflowne, and that got out as an official statement... However, the press confrence this was at was about Fox Family getting Detective Conan. I saw the movie (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Yet more Anime News —Kya Morden
     On Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:41:56 GMT, "Jeff Stembel" <aulddragon@wamalug.org> wrote: cartoon block. (...) Aaah, I thought it sounded too good to be true. Esca is a bit violent for "kids" programming anyway. I'd more expect it to be on Cartoon Network if (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Yet more Anime News —Jeff Stembel
     (...) Oh, I just remembered something... Otakon and Anime Expo will be premiering the Escaflowne Movie! :) I can't wait! (I'll be at Otakon) Jeff (25 years ago, 10-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Yet more Anime News —Kya Morden
     (...) And I refuse to go to cons, so nyah. =P Hope you have fun. No spoilers on the movie please. ^_^ (25 years ago, 19-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Final Fantasy: The Movie website updated! —Jeff Stembel
     Just to let you all know, Trailer B has been updated on the FF: the Movie Website. If you're a fan of space stuff, check it out! You'll like it! :) Other stuff may've been updated, but I can't check right now, as I have to go to bed. ;) Jeff P.S. I (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Final Fantasy: The Movie website updated again! —Jeff Stembel
     The website for Final Fantasy: the Movie has been updated again, this time with *two* video clips! The first one is really cool, and space fans would probably be interested in seing it. I'm not entirely sure what the point of the second one is, (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Final Fantasy: The Movie website updated again! —Scott Edward Sanburn
     Jeff, Did you happen to Get Front Mission 3 yet? I got it last week, it looks pretty neat, I played a little! Scott S. Scott E. Sanburn Systems Administrator-Affiliated Engineers -> (URL) Page -> (URL) Soon: The Sanburn Systems Company (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Videogames (Was: Final Fantasy: The Movie website updated again!) —Jeff Stembel
     (...) Unfortunately, no. :( I decided to spring for Xenogears instead, since it has been out two years now... :) It is an awesome game!! Have you played it yet? It has a great story, and the combat system is a lot of fun! :) Jeff (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Videogames (Was: Final Fantasy: The Movie website updated again!) —Scott Edward Sanburn
     Jeff, (...) it has (...) yet? (...) I have not, it is next on the list (Or maybe FF8 and Xenogears!) . I just had to see Front Mission 3 a little since I bought it. I have not played many games lately, but I will have more time soon! Yeah! I saw the (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Videogames (Was: Final Fantasy: The Movie website updated again!) —Jeff Stembel
     (...) Cool! I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to pick up FM3, though... :( (...) Yeah, that is an awesome intro sequence; I'm still trying to figure how everything relates to the game... :) (...) Yup, but the wind allows for some nice rear shots. (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Videogames (Was: Final Fantasy: The Movie website updated again!) —Scott Edward Sanburn
     (...) I am sure it will be around for a while, though. I saw Square is really downloading the games this year, and others, I think Sony endeavor looks really good as well. (Legend of Dragoon) (...) explosions, (...) It eventually does, somehow. (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jan-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Videogames (Was: Final Fantasy: The Movie website updated again!) —Jeff Stembel
     (...) Yes, Dragoon has some amazing FMV... I knew there was a game I forgot to pre-order... :) (...) Well, um, I hate to give away plot ('specially when I haven't gotten to that part yet...), so I'll put it at the bottom of the message. Also, did (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Videogames (Was: Final Fantasy: The Movie website updated again!) —Scott Edward Sanburn
      Jeff, (...) :( (...) I am looking forward to this one, just have to convince Dave he wants it too! (...) that (...) That's alright, I saw the ending already. : ) (...) Xenogears (...) Yes, sir! Dave got the soundtrack, it is really nice. The OST, (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jan-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: Videogames (Was: Final Fantasy: The Movie website updated again!) —Jeff Stembel
      (...) Just show him some of the FMV... ;) (...) I haven't. :) I'm purposefully waiting til I beat the game. :) (...) Yeah, I've heard parts of it, but I've also heard all of Creid, which is *very* beautiful. :) I was especially impressed with (...) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Videogames (Was: Final Fantasy: The Movie website updated again!) —Jeff Stembel
     (...) Oh, I forgot to mention that I got to the "Soylent System" of one particular town this morning, too... :) Jeff (25 years ago, 6-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Videogames (Was: Final Fantasy: The Movie website updated again!) —Scott Edward Sanburn
     Jeff, (...) one, (...) the (...) still on (...) I'll (...) having (...) particular (...) Hmm, is that the floating elitest city? Scott (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jan-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Videogames (Was: Final Fantasy: The Movie website updated again!) —Jeff Stembel
     (...) Well, I don't think it floats, but it is elitist. The one that floats is Shevat, the one I'm in is Solaris. :) Jeff (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Final Fantasy: The Movie and Lord of the Rings —Jeff Stembel
     Woohoo!! I'm happy to say the Official Page for Final Fantasy: The Movie was updated again! :) It has a new teaser, new "Props" images, and a very cool look at how they are making the characters "photo realistic". :) Also, has anyone downloaded the (...) (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Final Fantasy Movie website updated! —Jeff Stembel
   Just to let you all know, the page for the Final; Fantasy Movie has been updated again. This time, bothe the A & B trailers have been updated, and both are really cool. For those of you interested in flying machines, check out the B Trailer, it is (...) (25 years ago, 3-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
 

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