Who founded A.D. Vision and when did they open their first office?
A.D. Vision was founded by John Ledford, Matt Greenfield, and David Williams, who opened their first office in Houston, Texas, in 1992.
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What was the first title released by A.D. Vision and when did it launch?
Devil Hunter Yohko became the first title released by A.D. Vision in December 1992 after the founders secured a license from Toho.
When did A.D. Vision officially announce its closure and cease operations?
A.D. Vision announced its closure on the 1st of September 2009 and was forced to cease all operations and sell its assets by 2009.
Which companies acquired the assets of A.D. Vision after its collapse?
The assets of A.D. Vision were transferred to four new companies registered by Griffin D. Vance IV: Seraphim Studios, AEsir Holdings LLC, Valkyrie Media Partners LLC, and SXION 23 LLC.
What legal dispute occurred between A.D. Vision and Gainax in 2011?
In August 2011, A.D. Vision sued Gainax over their refusal to accept an option payment for the perpetual live-action rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Which successor company became the primary licensor for A.D. Vision's anime library?
Sentai Filmworks became the primary licensor for acquiring Japanese anime into the North American market following the restructuring of A.D. Vision.