GDH to distribute cartoons via P2P

Offerings include 'SpeedGrapher,' 'Druaga'

By MARK SCHILLING

TOKYO -- Media content company GDH started Wednesday a yearlong trial in which it will distribute toons from its Gonzo and Gonzo Rosso subsids via a P2P network.  The offerings include Gonzo's "SpeedGrapher" series and the free trailer to "The Tower of Druaga -- the Aegis of Uruk," which is skedded for a spring release, as well as Gonzo Rosso's "Project Papo." GDH will provide the toons on the Gonzo Rosso website.

 For example, users will be able to download 24 half-hour episodes of "Speedgrapher" for ¥1,000 ($8.77), or half price, until Jan. 31. The episodes are copy protected and available in standard to ultra-high def.