Read the texts below. For questions (34–39) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Big Changes in the Anime & Manga World

Monday September 7, 2009

Whether it’s because of the economic recession or something more specific to the industry, the players in the anime and manga world (34) ______ some big changes.

Most notably, ADV Films recently announced it (35) ______ its company and sold off key assets to four of its companies. In addition, Tokyopop will (36) ______ distribute Kodansha manga as of August 31, 2009. Instead, those rights have been given to Random House.

And of course, we all (37) ______ about Disney’s acquisition of Marvel Comics... granted, these aren’t anime/manga companies per se, but it is indicative of the trend toward Hollywood’s infatuation with comics and cartoons, anime and manga (38) ______ .

After all, we’ve already seen Fox’s live-action version of Dragonball and the live-action version of Cowboy Bebop (starring Keanu Reeves) is definitely in the works... so what’s next?

One thing’s for sure... there’s a lot of changes still (39) ______ .

And of course, we all (37) ______ about Disney’s acquisition of Marvel Comics... granted, these aren’t anime/manga companies per se, but it is indicative of the trend toward Hollywood’s infatuation with comics and cartoons...