VIZ MEDIA’S LICENSING NEWS FLASH!!!

THE “SCOOP”:  VIZ MEDIA LICENSES RECENTLY GRANTED

THE “PROPERTY”:  BLEACH™

BLEACH™, based on the best selling manga series from VIZ Media with over 1.4 million copies in print, is now seen on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block.  BLEACH is the story of 15-year-old Ichigo who has the ability to see ghosts.  When he encounters Rukia, a soul reaper, and absorbs her powers, his world is changed forever. Website: http://www.viz.com/bleach

THE “PLAYERS: LICENSOR: VIZ Media
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd. (ShoPro Japan), VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America and a global licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including, magazines such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, graphic novels, videos, DVDs, audio soundtracks and develops and markets animated entertainment from initial production, television placement and distribution, to merchandise licensing and promotions for audiences and consumers of all ages.

Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.com.
Contact Information: 
Evelyn Dubocq      
Senior Director, Public Relations       
VIZ Media        
(415) 644-9238/ This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

THE “LICENSEE”:  SEGA of America Inc.
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home.  The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com.

Licensee Contact Information:
Jennie Sue              
SEGA of America, Inc.             
(415) 701-3675 / This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

THE “PRODUCTS”:  The following products have been licensed: VIDEO GAMES
on the Nintendo Video Game Platform including Wii and DS.

THE “TERRITORY”: The following territory/territories include:
U.S.

THE “CATEGORIES”
The following category/categories pertain to the license that has been recently granted:
Video Games / Nintendo platform