Jun 25 2006

Are you a Fullmetal Alchemist fan? Then this little scoop is for you. In addition to FUNimation's recent announcement of a new line of FMA video games, the English dub of the FMA movie is on its way too.

The Games
In a recent press release, FUNimation announced that it has etched a deal with Destineer to create an entirely new line of video games based on Fullmetal Alchemist. While the details are still under wraps, FUNimation did say that the first game is expected to be released later this year.

?This is a great opportunity for us and for the Fullmetal Alchemist brand,? explained Gen Fukunaga, president and CEO of FUNimation Entertainment. ?Destineer brings an incredible level of industry insight and experience to the table and we look forward to the development of exciting Fullmetal Alchemist games.?

Destineer is best know for its collection of video games for Mac and PC, including Red Orchestra, Starship Troopers, Zoo Tycoon 2 and Age of Mythology but according to the press release, the FMA games will be released on several different playing platforms.

The Movie
Also from the FUNimation press people, the English dub of the Fullmetal Alchemist movie "Conqueror of Shamballa" will premiere at the Anime Expo in the Anahiem Convention Center on Monday, July 3rd from 12 to 2pm. The event will be hosted by several Anime Expo 2006 Guests of Honor including Romi Paku, the Japanese voice actor for Edward Elric.

"The Fullmetal Alchemist series has transformed the way anime is viewed in the United States and the Fullmetal Alchemist movie will do the same for anime features and movies," said Gen Fukunaga, president and CEO of FUNimation Entertainment.

"We knew when we acquired the series that it had tremendous potential, and we are just getting started."

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie - Conqueror of Shamballa is due to hit the big screen nationwide on September 8, 2006. For more information, visit FUNimation Films.