New York, NY (February 4, 2004) � Central Park Media burns up the tracks in April with its next wave of Anime Test Drive DVDs. Fans can watch the first episode or two of a series � The World of Narue, The Slayers, Descendants of Darkness and Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Rose Collection � plus 45 minutes of cool trailers, buy the corresponding DVD box set at a great low price and get $10.00 back!

Among the sleek new features of this test drive is the inclusion of The World of Narue Anime Test Drive DVD and the Collector's Series Box Set. For the first time ever, fans will be able to drive off with both on the very same day. Another highlight of this Test Drive is the newly created DVD Box Set for Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Rose Collection ($79.99 SRP). This set contains The Rose Collection 1, The Rose Collection 2, and the full length Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie. Rounding out the highlights of this Test Drive is the re-pricing of The Slayers DVD Box Set to $89.99 SRP effective April 1, 2004.

"This is a win-win situation for consumers. In addition to providing an introduction to a new and exciting anime series at a minimal price, consumers can then buy the corresponding DVD box sets at a great low price and take advantage of the rebate offer," stated Peter Castro, Director of Sales.

The World of Narue
Narue is an adorable schoolgirl with a secret. She's really an alien with powers right out of a sci-fi comic book. Join our spunky heroine as she faces androids, alien invaders, and her first date with the boy next door.
"Sci-fi love comedy for the masses" - Newtype USA Magazine

DVD features:

• Director's Commentary (disc 1)
• Art & Sketch Galleries
• Japanese Commercials
• Japanese Voice Actor Interviews
• Japanese Voice Actors' Commentary
• Character Introductions by the Voice Actors
• Anime Idol Featurette
• Storyboards

All other Anime Test Drive DVDs will have a pre-order date of March 15, 2004, and a street date of April 27, 2004.

The Slayers
Meet Lina Inverse, a cute fireball- throwing sorceress who steals from the wicked and gives to herself, along with Gourry, a handsome but dumb-as-a-rock swordsman.
"Magical fireworks" - Pick of the Month, Wizard Guide to Comics

Running Time: 600 minutes / 4 Disc Box Set
50 minutes (2 eps) /Anime Test Drive
Genre: Adventure/Comedy
Rating: 3UP
Catalog #: SSDVD-6198
SSDVD-6226/ Anime Test Drive
SRP: $89.99 (New Low Price!)
$7.99/ Anime Test Drive
Language: English and Japanese with English subtitles

Descendants of Darkness
Dashing supernatural detective Tsuzuki must stop a vampire with the help of his new partner, a hotheaded young man with a mysterious past.
"A stylish gothic romp" - Animerica

Running Time: 325 minutes/ 4 Disc Box Set
50 minutes (2 eps) / Anime Test Drive
Genre: Supernatural Action/Adventure
Rating: 13UP
Catalog #: USMD 2220
USMD 2443/ Anime Test Drive
SRP: $99.99
$7.99/ Anime Test Drive
Language: English and Japanese with English subtitles

Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Rose Collection
From the director of Sailor Moon. When Utena befriended a shy girl named Anthy, she unlocked a hidden world of swordfights, enchantment and peril.
"Four Stars" - AnimeJump.com

Running Time: 400 minutes / 3 Disc Box Set
50 minutes (2 eps) /Anime Test Drive
Genre: Action/Adventure
Rating: 13UP
Catalog #: SSDVD-6228
SSDVD-6227/ Anime Test Drive
SRP: $79.99
$7.99/ Anime Test Drive
Language: English and Japanese with English subtitles

Central Park Media has been a leading supplier of anime in the United States since 1990. The company currently manufactures and distributes three home entertainment lines, each offering anime product for a distinct and discriminating audience: U. S. Manga Corps, Central Park Media and Software Sculptors. With exclusive rights to hundreds of book, video and music products, the company has become a leader in integrated media, as well as a leading publisher of graphic novels under its CPM Press label. In addition, the company also distributes a broad array of live action Japanese feature films under its Asia Pulp Cinema label.