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Ask Madman is BACK and yet again we've got some awesome questions answered by the Madman crew. One question in particular is quite a doozey and I've gotta say, Madman handle it really well.  Ask Madman answers the questions that you'd usually only get to ask at a convention and this volume is a cracker! With questions on anime, manga, J-Pop and cinema, this volume has got something for everyone! Got a question of your own? Make sure you head over to our Ask Madman form and submit your question for the next volume.  You've got a little something on your face... Adam: When do you plan to release The Raid 2 on Blu-ray? Also, if possible can you please release a version with a slipcover which matches the JB Hi-Fi exclusive version of the first film? As a major fan of both (loved the second in cinemas) this one deserves a special release! Cheers! Madman: We’ll be releasing it on August 6. There will be heaps of killer bonus content for both DVD ...

Welcome to the first installment in our all new column, "ASK MADMAN!". This column give YOU the opportunity to, well, ASK MADMAN the kind of things that you usually only get the chance to ask at conventions. Think of us as your proxy- Madman convention panel and ask away instead of waiting 12 months to get your question answered. In this volume YOU asked questions and Madman have responded. Follow on for news on Kill la Kill, J-Drama, Ghibli releases, merchandise and more! Madman's own Sylvester Ip, Daniel Chlebowczyk and Christian Were are on hand to answer your questions. Olly : Is there any chance of seeing a Madman Screening Room app for PS3, or something similar? Its great that Madman is streaming new shows, but it would be even better on a TV. Sly: We have considered apps for a number of platforms, but no plans currently to develop anything. You can actually already access the Screening Room via the PS3 browser, although we are aware that ...

Recently I had the absolute delight and pleasure in speaking with an incredibly prolific manga translator, William Flanagan. The translator of the Eisner nominated A Bride's Story , Clamp's  Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle , xxxHolic and my personal favourite series Fairy Tail among others. Without a doubt a prolific, if not legendary translator, Mr. Flanagan fills us in on what it takes to become a top quality translator and the step by step process of manga translation. So without further ado, follow on after the jump for what is without a doubt our most comprehensive interview to date!