 Cove, Pirate Mercenary Updates
Reported by Craig Johnson 07-04-2006
TenBu Productions to Release Bilingual Manga – Thriller
Upstart production studio goes to press on its first title, “Cove, Pirate Mercenary”; Pre-release scheduled in conjunction with 2006 Anime Mid-Atlantic conference
Springfield, VA – May 30, 2006 -TenBu Productions, a new independent production studio and Asian entertainment licensing company, today announced that the long-awaited title, “Cove, Pirate Mercenary” is scheduled to be pre-released on June 16, 2006 at the Anime Mid-Atlantic conference in Richmond Virginia. The bi-lingual comic is 3 years in the making by author and illustrator, Austell Callwood who will unveil a 7th character to round out his cast of dark heroes for the title.
The story is set in a futuristic yet fallen age after a heavenly war between the “Seven gods of luck and fortune” and their power hungry disciples. The triumphant gods banish the disciples to a chaotic and now faithless earth ─ only to be vexed by the disciples’ conquest of earth as their own. A heavenly army is formed on earth to protect the gates to heaven, but is soon scattered by the death of its leader. These skilled fighters flee to the island of “Cove”.
Callwood’s story revolves around these former fighters who organize and become “pirate mercenaries for hire” in order to survive. The pirates consist of the book’s seven main characters, all specially skilled and equally engaging. Such are the times and the reputation of the pirates that all who know of them believe the mantra: If you want it, take it. If you can’t, hire someone who can!
An original manga-style graphic novel, Cove, Pirate Mercenary, will be pre-released on June 16, 2006. The pre-release version of the title is written in both English and Japanese. This limited edition package will feature 96 black & white pages of the manga, an ashcan (pre-story), production notes and posters. The title, classified as fantasy adventure, is appropriate for readers 16 years old and older.
The Cove, Pirate Mercenary package will be available for sale at the Anime Mid-Atlantic conference June 16-18, 2006 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center located in Richmond Virginia. The title will also be available for sale at the company’s retail store, Anime FX, beginning June 19, 2006. The full release is scheduled for December 2006.
Yasahiro Koshi Teams with TenBu Productions for Cove, Pirate Mercenary Release
Live action fans mark their calendars for an appearance by Battle Royale actor and renowned cinema military advisor; Koshi to help with launch of Austell Callwood’s new manga and production company
Springfield, VA – June 2, 2006 -TenBu Productions, a new independent production studio and Asian entertainment licensing company, confirmed today that Yasahiro Koshi (Japan), actor and military advisor, will make an extended appearance in the United States for the pre-release of Cove, Pirate Mercenary. The new manga and production company will be launched in conjunction with the Anime Mid-Atlantic conference June 16 -18, 2006 in Richmond Virginia.
Yasahiro Koshi is a well-known advisor for action movies in Japan and the U.S. including Battle Royal, Last Samurai, Godzilla Final Wars, and Saikano: the Final Weapon. In recent years Koshi has founded Big Fighter Project (B.F.P.) an entertainment and management company based in Japan which specializes in talent building, management, set advisory and casting.
Koshi will make appearances as special guest of TenBu Productions and featured guest of the Anime Mid-Atlantic conference. He will present alongside TenBu Productions owner Austell Callwood in the following panels:
Live Action & Stunt Demonstration – [Saturday May 17, 2006 at 3pm -5pm]
Participants can experience a 2-hour “behind-the-scenes” demonstration of live action stunts and fight sequences that appear in movies including Samurai techniques.
Akihabara, Japan: Home of Anime [Saturday, May 17, 2006 at 10 P.M.]
Take a virtual tour through “Electronic City”, the Akihabara district in Tokyo where every conceivable electronic devise and interpretation of Anime & J-Pop culture can be found- it’s known as “the true Otaku.”
Koshi will also be on hand at the TenBu Productions booth to help promote the launch of “Cove, Pirate Mercenary” - an original manga-style graphic novel by author and illustrator Austell Callwood. The title is written in both English and Japanese. The limited edition package will feature 96 black & white pages of the manga, an ashcan (pre-story), production notes and posters. The title, classified as fantasy adventure, is appropriate for readers 16 years old and older.
The Cove, Pirate Mercenary package will be available for sale at the Anime Mid-Atlantic conference June 16-18, 2006 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center located in Richmond Virginia. The title will also be available for sale at the company’s retail store, Anime FX, beginning June 19, 2006. The full release is scheduled for December 2006.
Yunmao Ayakawa, Cosplay ‘Top Model’, to Debut Cove Pirate Mercenary Character
Japanese celebrity cosplay model to appear as Tenbu Production’s undisclosed manga character, Toki Takahasu; Posh Japanese-designed costume to be an attraction at Anime Mid-Atlantic
Springfield, VA – June 7, 2006 -TenBu Productions, a new independent production studio and Asian entertainment licensing company, announced today that Yunmao Ayakawa (Japan), top Japanese cosplay model, will make her American debut as Cove, Pirate Mercenary’s 7th character Toki Takahasu. Ayakawa’s appearance is one of several special highlights planned to promote the new title during this year’s Anime Mid-Atlantic conference in Richmond Virginia.
Yunmao Ayakawa is well-known in Japan as a top “cosplay idol”. Hailing from the Akihabara region of Tokyo Japan, Ayakawa has earned international bragging rights making appearances on TV Tokyo’s “Moete Mucho”, serving as a spokesperson on BBC’s “Japanorama”, and appearing in “Otaku” in Spain. In addition to her modeling credentials, she is a costume designer and illustrator.
Ayakawa will debut in the United States as the eccentric female mercenary, Toki Takahasu, courtesy of TenBu Productions and Big Fighter Project for the Cove, Pirate Mercenary release. The lavish costume to be worn by the model was specially designed by a Japanese firm, “All Japan Team”, for the launch of the title. Anime Mid-Atlantic attendees will have an opportunity to be photographed with the model and costume at scheduled times during the event.
Ayakawa will be featured in several panels during the event including:
- TenBu Productions Project [Friday, May 16, 2006 at 4:00 PM]
- Cosplay from Japan [Saturday, May 17, 2006 at 3:00 PM]
- Akihabara, Japan: Home of Anime [Sunday, May 18, 2006 at 1 PM]
She will also be on hand at the TenBu Productions booth autographing copies of “Cove, Pirate Mercenary”. The new graphic novel, written and illustrated by Austell Callwood, is written in both English and Japanese. The limited edition package will feature 96 black & white pages of the manga, an ashcan (pre-story), production notes and posters. The title, classified as fantasy adventure, is appropriate for readers 16 years old and older.
The Cove, Pirate Mercenary package will be available for sale at the Anime Mid-Atlantic conference June 16-18, 2006 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center located in Richmond Virginia. The title will also be available for sale at the company’s retail store, Anime FX and online at www.tenbuproductions.com, beginning June 19, 2006. The full release is scheduled for December 2006.
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