Los Angeles, CA (October 30, 2002) � TOKYOPOP® is thrilled to announce the screening of Spring and Chaos at the 12th Annual "Pour éveiller les regards", one of France's premiere film festivals dedicated to kids. Held in Aubervilliers from November 12-21, 2002, the festival will reach more than 10,000 children, with the goal of enriching the youth movie market by providing high quality programs. Its diversified fare includes fiction, anime, documentaries and shorts from both past and present, each chosen for its positive educational impact on children.

From renowned Director Shoji Kawamori (Visions of Escaflowne, Macross), Spring and Chaos is the animated biography of Kenji Miyazawa, one of Japan's greatest modern poets and a man who has inspired generations with his illustrious imagination. Using both traditional and computer animation, Spring and Chaos takes viewers on a magical journey into the life and times of this remarkable man.

"We are delighted to have Spring and Chaos included in this festival's interesting programming," said Sae Cibot, coordinator for Akata, a company instrumental in bridging the gap between Asian (mostly Japanese at the moment) and Western cultures (www.akata.fr). "This film captures Kenji Miyazawa's life and imagination. As he has been a teacher and used to write stories mostly for children, I think kids will be touched by this animation and feel what kind of a person he was. The festival aims to give people new points of view. Spring and Chaos will bring out Kenji Miyazawa's perspective through his particular sensitivity to nature."

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TOKYOPOP® is the leading North American publisher of manga, the fastest growing category in the publishing business. With exclusive rights to hundreds of book, video and music products, the company has become a media convergence leader. TOKYOPOP® has millions of books in print and publishes several hit properties based on popular Cartoon Network and Kids! WB programs. TOKYOPOP® titles include Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing, Initial D, Real Bout High School, Stray Sheep, Spring and Chaos and Cowboy Bebop, among others. With rapidly growing U.S. demand for its properties, TOKYOPOP® is actively expanding into television, film and licensed goods. For more information, visit www.TOKYOPOP.com.