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American Anime Localization Company Tries Torrents

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the hypercustom dept.

zalas writes "AnimeOnDVD reports that David Williams of ADV Films is testing out using BitTorrent as a distribution method. Currently, he has a promotional video of Madlax, one of their titles, up for download via a torrent and has "much larger plans in mind." He is looking for feedback regarding this and can be left on the AnimeOnDVD Forums. ADV Films licenses Japanese animation from Japanese studios for distribution in North America and the UK."

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  1. What about oher territories? by glowworm · · Score: 5, Insightful

    for distribution in North America and the UK.,

    I am left wondering how they are going to police people from other countries downloading these shows illegally?

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  2. Re:Slight typographical error. by Microlith · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Distribution? I believe the word you're looking for is 'butchering'.
    Butchering? You're looking for 4Kids. ADV hasn't butchered anything in YEARS, and they've never once done anything like what 4Kids has done.

    Feel free to mod me into oblivion, it felt good and was worth it.
    Seems more like a waste, and a lashing out in ignorance...