<i>Tokyo Godfathers</i> premieres on DVD April 13 (12030)

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12030Entertainment News2004-04-13 Tokyo Godfathers premieres on DVD April 13     
 
 
       Satoshi Kon's Tokyo Godfathers, about a homeless trio--including a drag queen--who become the unlikely protectors of a foundling, makes its U.S. DVD debut on Tuesday, April 13, from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment. For more information, visit www.TLAVideo.com.     
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<i>Tokyo Godfathers</i> premieres on DVD April 13 (12030)