From a quick chat, well, not so quick chat,
with someone from the #anime-cel room on newnet,
the questions have been answered (Someone who
knows the inside workings of Anime-Link/Film-
Link).
1) Anime Link has been working with Film Link for
many years on Vampire Hunter D : Bloodlust, which
is why they have the rights to the cels.
2) Most, if not all, of the VHD:B cels have been
cataloged, and the ones that have been sold to
dealers/people have been noted, which is why they
can know if a cel has been stolen.
3) Resale from authorized sources is allowed
(anime link, taro (I think)). It would be nice if
the cels had a stamp, or a symbol or something to
be able to tell if they are authorized cels.
4) Aloha isn't being singled out, any
dealer/auction with stolen cels will be asked for
the cels to be removed. (Not so sure on the
removed part...)
Thanks to the unamned individual for clearing
this up.
---Fireye
(btw, if I've missed anything, please followup) |