Hey Ani-Gamers readers. It's Vampt Vo here to make a quick notice. (I don't do these very often) First off, I just want to let everybody know that our "This Week in Ani-Gamers" column will be back in action momentarily. There have just been some mixups (and a lot of forgetfulness) that have caused it to be out of action for a couple weeks.

Second is regarding the New York Anime Festival. I recently received confirmation from Bang Zoom Entertainment that I will be meeting with Tony Oliver (Voice Director), Kyle Hebert (Kamina), and Steve Blum (Leeron) from Gurren Lagann for an interview during the con. Anybody have any questions they want answered? I'll be sure to do my best to fit them in. Tony Oliver has worked on Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, Robotech, and Eureka Seven. Kyle Herbert was Kiba in Naruto, Aizen in Bleach, and teenage Gohan in Dragonball Z. Steve Blum has played Toonami's TOM, Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop, and Orochimaru in Naruto. Look these guys up, and give us question suggestions right here in the comments!

Maybe a couple of you were still eying up Gainax's newest hit series Gurren Lagann, unsure of if your money would be well-spent on the 27-episode mecha anime. Well, iTunes has got the deal for you! The first two episodes of Gurren Lagann are now available for free download on iTunes, and the next six currently available eps can be purchased for $1.99 each. (It's $50.99 for a season pass)

Gurren Lagann, now airing on the SCI FI Channel, is a fantastic show, so you have absolutely no reason not to buy it for the low, low price of FREE. Plus, if you do the math, getting these two free episodes and buying the rest individually saves you $1.24 off of the $50.99 season pass. If, y'know, you're really into deal-seeking... I guess.

[Thanks, Scott]

For those who don't know, two anime dubs had trailers released. The first is Gurren Lagaan, and the other is Lucky Star. They were given out to the general anime public about two weeks ago, and have been a hot topic for us crazy otakus.

First, the Gurren Lagaan trailer. It doesn't take itself seriously at all, which is actually fitting for the anime. It's quite funny actually, especially because they advertise the "Gainax Bounce." For any who don't know, you should, and it's the fact that girls in Gainax anime have extra bouncy chests. Sadly no actual voice-acting was shown, so it's just basically an announcement.

Next, it's the Lucky Star trailer, which actually has voice-acting. Wendee Lee takes up the voice of Konata, and Kari Walghren is the voice actress of Kagami. The dub is not looking to be as great as Bandai's previous dub, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, but hopes are not crushed just yet. Updates for these two shows will be posted probably 2 weeks later than they were announced.

[via ADV Films,Bandai Entertainment]