Friday, 3rd April 2009
Acolytes
Change in Release Date
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the release of Acolytes will change Release Date from May 6th to May 20th.

Any orders already received will be moved, can you please update your systems to reflect this change.
Title Cat #
Acolytes PAL092

One of anime's most influential and enduring classics, Space Battleship Yamato, is to receive a sequel.

Known in the west as STAR BLAZERS, this series was instrumental in introducing anime to the west, not to mention making a big impression on writers and artists in both Japan and the West.

STAR BLAZERS showed many viewers for the first time that an animated series could have mature themes, developed and changeable characters, and longer story arcs that moved away from the episodic status quo

The original producer, Yoshinobu Nishizaki, is heading the new project, which is set in 2220, or 21 years after the first Yamato story.

An expanding black hole threatens Earth, so three hundred million people set forth into space to find a new home. The fleet is attacked, and the Yamato leads the counterstrike. Susumu Kodai, the hero of the first series, is now a space captain with a daughter named Miyuki with his wife Yuki (the heroine of the first series). (ANN)

For more on the original Star Blazers, check out our series page below (and sit tight for more exciting Star Blazers news mid year)

V: The Complete Mini Series: Special Edition
Delay in Release
Due to circumstances beyond our control the release of V: The Complete Mini Series will be delayed until further notice.
Can you please ensure that this title is deleted from any May listings you have on file.
Title Cat #
V: The Complete Mini Series: Special Edition VVE144
Any orders that are received will be cancelled.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES UPDATE

There is increased Fire activity around the Warburton region this morning.

Mountain Blue ? Hills Region

The threat of the Warburton and Belgrave fires has eased this morning. No Towns are under direct threat. Deliveries and Pick Ups will be attempted in all areas and we will let you know if any areas are not accessible through out the day.

Deliveries to the following towns may not be possible today and in some cases for an extended period of time because not much of the town exists.

Narbethong, Marysville, Strathewen, Toolangi, Steels Creek, Dixons Creek.

The towns of King Lake, King Lake West and Pheasants Creek have re-opened but it will be a case of delivering what we can, anything that can?t will be scanned accordingly and returned to freight solutions.

The Parks Victoria and the Melbourne Water bags are being delivered and picked up at the Healesville Post Office due to there being no access to their offices.



Seymour / Kilmore / Wallan / Broadford

The Seymour agent is advising that all deliveries will be attempted today. There may be some areas of Taggerty, Thornton and Buxton that are not accessible but we will try.

There is very little left of the Townships of Glenburn, Clonbinane and Flowerdale deliveries to these towns will be attempted but it will be a case of seeing what we have access to.



Ballarat

The new fire in the Daylesford area is not affecting the town and deliveries and pick ups in the town should be fine. However some of the out of town deliveries may be affected.

Please be advised that effective 31/03/09, Funtastic will be merging all bank accounts.

Please ensure you use the following account for all direct deposits, as all old bank accounts will be closed.

Account Name : Funtastic Ltd
Branch : NAB- 330 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
BSB : 083 091
Account No. : 452101865

Please email remittances: accounts@mad.man or
Fax: 03 9545 0602

Please note we also accept credit card.

If you have any queries, please contact Accounts Receivable on (03) 9535 5888

Update from Ipec in regards to Deliveries on North Coast NSW - 18.02.09

FLOOD DELAYS NORTH COAST NSW

There will be delays and some towns that we are unable to access due to flooding, they are as follows -

PORT MACQUARIE
Crescent Heads No Access
Wauchope Parts No Access
Kempsey Parts No Access
South West Rocks No Access

Possible delays to all area throughout the day

TAREE
Only remote areas affected

LISMORE
Coraki Parts No Access
Upper Coopers Creek No Access
Goonenberry No Access

BALLINA
Main Arm Limited Access
Wilsons Creek Limited Access
The Pocket Limited Access

COFFS HARBOUR
Dorrigo No Access
Belligen No Access
Grafton Parts No Access
Glen Reagh Parts No Access
Nana Glen Parts No Access

YAMBA
Only remote areas affected

February 12th, 2008
Tokyo Zombies, Ever Decreasing Circles
Delay in Release
Due to circumstances beyond our control the release of the following March 2009 titles will be delayed.
Tokyo Zombies due for Shipping on March 4th, will now be shipped with the March 18th Release Date.
Ever Decreasing Circles due for Shipping on March 18th has been moved to April, shipping April 1st.
Title Cat #
Tokyo Zombies EYE326
Ever Decreasing Circles Season 4 MMA2728
Rental Customers
Orders already received will be moved to the new release date.
Retail Customers
Orders already received will be moved to the new release date.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

February 10th, 2008
Bold & The Beautiful: Best of Weddings
Early Release Date - April 1, 2009

A nice one for a change. No delay in release but an early release.
Due to an overwhelming response, we have decided to move the release date of Bold & the Beautiful Weddings from 15th April to April 1st.
Can you please ensure that this date is updated in your systems.
Title Cat #
Bold & The Beautiful : Best of Weddings VVE141

Regards,

Belinda Williams
Senior National Account Manager

Good Evening,

This update is as of Saturday Afternoon 7th February. This is a general notice for your information, for more detail please contact me or the nearest local depot directly. Ingham remains isolated and is again flood bound. It remains unlikely to open over the weekend. Major interruptions to all services north of Townsville are continued and will be prolonged, only essential freight is travelling to Cairns and is arriving via sea or air at this point. The monsoonal low continues to travel south

Cairns and surrounding districts and Hinterland
Bruce Hwy is closed to all vehicles at Ingham and is expected to remain closed. Emergency services and emergency relief is still active in Ingham. No services have passed through Ingham since Sunday. The back route North of Charters Towers to the Lynd also remains closed at this stage, the road west of Townsville washed away and requiring extensive repairs.

Brisbane to Townsville (including Townsville local)
The Bruce Hwy between Ayr and Home Hill was closed yesterday until approximately 7am this morning. See attached for the crossing that was effected - the road plant was used to clear debris from the highway to keep it open, still reduced to one lane. Hervey's Range Rd west of Townsville is closed, this is the back road from Townsville to Cairns. Photos of this area are also provided for reference. (Source - Townsville Bulletin Website)

Mackay to Townsville and Coastal Districts
Bruce Hwy at Bowen is open with caution. Drivers travelling in this area should carry provisions including a change of clothes, bottled water and food. Bruce Hwy at Proserpine is also open with caution with water over the road in some areas south of Proserpine. Local rainfall was light yesterday and last night.

Townsville to Cloncurry and Mt Isa
Flinders Hwy opened this morning and services heading west from Townsville were sent Saturday afternoon. The Burdekin River has started to rise once again as flood waters from upstream run down. It is possible this road will suffer further road closures early next week.

Brisbane to Mt Isa and Cloncurry
Services are operating through Roma, Longreach and Winton at this stage. This service is being operated by Gavin Swan based on road conditions.

Brisbane to Darwin
Barkly Hwy is open. All heavy vehicles are restricted to 100% statutory axle mass, no mass concessions. Due to the extensive closure of this road, services will take some time to return to normal.

Southern States to Townsville
Due to road closures and services caught in transit, the decision was made this morning to cancel northbound services Saturday to Townsville and Cairns from Sydney and Melbourne. This should allow us to complete existing services, position equipment and provide all drivers with adequate rest prior to the start of the new week. Townsville received B-Doubles this morning from Sydney and Melbourne but Cairns remains closed. This situation in Ayr remains changeable and is being monitored by local emergency management groups.

Perth - Darwin Service
Road Closures in the Northern Territory on the Victoria Hwy and the Victoria Bridge remain, cutting the direct access between Perth and Darwin west of Katherine at Victoria River. Updates can also be obtained from http://www.dpi.nt.gov.au/

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The following information is as it stands in Country Victoria today with respect to the Bushfires.


Mountain Blue ? Hills Region

Deliveries to the following towns will not be possible today and in some cases for an extended period of time.

Narbethong, Buxton, King Lake, King Lake West, Marysville, Pheasants Creek, Toolangi, Steels Creek, Dixons Creek and Yarra Glen.

The deliveries to Yarra Glen will be attempted which includes the bank but they are only letting residents through here. The freight will be given to a driver who is a resident and they will see how we go. The banks have been delivered and will be picked up.

The freight for the towns in bold has been given back to the Dx Linehaul driver to return to Freight Solutions as these towns were completely decimated.


Seymour / Kilmore / Wallan / Broadford

The Seymour agent is advising that deliveries to Thornton, Taggerty and Eildon will not be able to be done today. There is very little left of the Townships of Glenburn and Flowerdale and this freight will be returned to Freight Solutions should it come through.

Deliveries and pick ups in the Kilmore / Wallan and Broadford areas should be ok but it is a case of seeing where we can get to.

The Pm Linehaul into Essendon this evening maybe delayed by 45mins due to the fact that the normal rendezvous location at Clonbinane is not accessible and they will have to meet in Seymour.

Pick ups in the Alexandra and Yea Townships will not be able to be done this afternoon due to these towns being under threat. The banks have been notified and the driver will do his pick ups in Mansfield now and head back to Seymour via the Hume Hwy.


Wangaratta

A major Fire is heading to the town of Beechworth. At this stage the agent believes all deliveries will be done, however things could change quickly. Depending on the situation some afternoon services may be affected.

Pick ups should be ok in Beechworth. However we have not been able to get to Mount Beauty and as a result no deliveries or pick ups have been done in and around this Township, including the banks.


Albury

This region is affected by some road closures only. They will attempt everything but there may be some towns on the Victorian side of the border that they might not be allowed to get to.

The situation here has got a worse since this morning with more fires breaking out. All pick ups will be fine in the major towns of Albury and Wodonga and no bank pick ups have been affected. However some of the outlying Townships we may not be able to get to.



Bendigo

The towns affected here are Maiden Gully, Long Gully and Kangaroo Flat. Private House Deliveries and Pick ups may not be able to be done in these locations.

There is a new fire in Redesdale which is heading towards Heathcote. Pick ups in Heathcote may be affected.


Warragul

The agent is advising that all deliveries and pick ups should be ok in this region. NO Change.


Morwell / Traralgon

The agent is advising that all deliveries and pick ups should be ok in this region. NO Change.


Sale

The agent is advising that they can not get into the town of Yarram.

At this stage we can not deliver the bank bags to the CBA, ANZ, Westpac, NAB and the Bendigo Bank. NO Change