"Van Helsing" animated prequel & "Vampire Hunter D"

I was just wandering around AICN and I spotted this report of apparently an animated prequel based on "Van Helsing". AICN also posted pictures to contrast and compare.

( VAN HELSING prequel DVD box cover )

( VAMPIRE HUNTER D dvd cover )

Those who are making the "Van Helsing" and VHD comparisons... I'm thinking that is more warranted then ever.

Universal seems to be throwing a lot of weight behind VH. This animated prequel, I also heard rumors about an animated series as well as a theme park ride. They better hope VH doesn't totally bomb.