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ADV Films Announces HD Titles

posted on 2004-12-30 12:45 EST by Christopher Macdonald

ADV Films has sent out a press release announcing the upcoming released of High Definition versions of Noir, RahXephon, and Full Metal Panic! These titles will be released in 2005 in Windows Media High Definition Video format with 5.1 DTS audio.

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