Author: Keith Aiken
Source: Central Park Media, CoMix Wave
Official US Site: Negadon Attacks
Official Japanese Site (in English): Wakusei Daikaiju Negadon

Central Park Media has revealed additional info on their North American release of NEGADON: THE MONSTER FROM MARS. The film has already had a pair of theatrical screenings in the United States, and will be shown at other selected theaters beginning with the ImaginAsian Theater in New York City:

NEGADON will come to DVD on July 11. For complete details, including the cover art, suggested retail price and DVD specs, please see Central Park Media’s press release.

Poster art for TALES FROM EARTHSEA, the latest animated
feature film from Studio Ghibli. ©2006 GNDHDDT

The Classic Novels Become the Newest Film from Studio Ghibli
Author: Stan Hyde

Since the release of their first film in 1984, Studio Ghibli has become the preeminent animation company in Japan and one of the most acclaimed movie studios in the world. Managed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki, Ghibli has produced an incredible string of critical and commercial hits that include NAUSICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND (1984), MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988), GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (1988), KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (1989), PORCO ROSSO (1992), WHISPER OF THE HEART (1995), PRINCESS MONONOKE (1997), SPIRITED AWAY (2001), THE CAT RETURNS (2002), and HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE (2004). More than once, the studio’s films have become the top-grossing movie in Japan’s history.

This July brings the Japanese theatrical release of Studio Ghibli’s 15th feature film, TALES FROM EARTHSEA. Based on the long-running series of novels by popular author Ursula K. Le Guin, TALES FROM EARTHSEA is the directorial debut of Goro Miyazaki, son of Hayao Miyazaki.
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Author: James Ballard

Nexus was just one of several new Ultramen introduced as
part of Tsuburaya Pro’s big relaunch of the Ultraman
franchise. ©2004 Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd.

As Ultraman celebrates his 40th anniversary this year, James Ballard of Tokyo Monsters takes a look back at another recent milestone for Japan’s greatest hero. 2004 saw a major revamp and relaunch of the Ultraman franchise, resulting in a new approach, an acclaimed film, and a multitude of new Ultra heroes and villains.
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Akira Ifukube’s incredible score for KING KONG VS GODZILLA is
finally commercially available in the US. ©1962 Toho Co., Ltd./2006
La-La Land Records

La-La Land Records Hits Another One Out of the Park
Author: John “Dutch” DeSentis

Following up their incredible release of the musical score to GODZILLA in 2004, La-La Land Records has made available for the first time ever in North America the soundtrack to 1962’s KING KONG VS GODZILLA. As most of Akira Ifukube’s score was replaced with stock library music for the film’s 1963 American release, this CD is truly a first.

Just like the former release, this disc is a grand slam, perhaps even more so than the first one. To me, KING KONG VS GODZILLA represents the pinnacle era of not only Toho, but also Akira Ifukube’s magnificent scores. Between 1954 and 1964, the maestro produced what could arguably be his best scores to both Godzilla and non-Godzilla films alike. KING KONG VS GODZILLA is a non-stop tour de force of great thematic material, much of which would pop up in Ifukube’s later scores.
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A first look at the DVD cover art for NEGADON:THE MONSTER
FROM MARS. Photo courtesy of Central Park Media. © 2005
Jun Awazu/CoMix Wave

Following a pair of preview screenings, the highly-anticipated computer animated feature NEGADON: THE MONSTER FROM MARS launches its theatrical run next month in New York City. Additional screenings around the United States are in the planning stages, followed by a DVD release this summer.

US distributor Central Park Media has just issued a press release detailing their latest plans for the film, which can be found here on SciFi Japan.

Classic Media will release DVDs of the 1978
Hanna-Barbera GODZILLA cartoon show this June.
Photo courtesy of Classic Media. © 1978 Toho Co.,
Ltd./2006 Classic Media, Inc.

The Original Cartoon Show Goes on Sale This June
Author: Keith Aiken
Source: Classic Media

“Spine-tingling adventure and fun with an all-time monster favorite and his comical, cowardly cousin.”

In 1978, Hanna-Barbera Productions — the studio responsible for such hit television series as THE FLINTSTONES, SCOOBY DOO, THE JETSONS, YOGI BEAR, and JONNY QUEST — created GODZILLA, a Saturday morning cartoon show based on the famous Toho monster. On June 6, 2006 Classic Media will release two DVD volumes of the show as GODZILLA: THE ORIGINAL ANIMATED SERIES.

Classic Media has provided the latest information on GODZILLA: THE ORIGINAL ANIMATED SERIES, so check out the article for an early look at the cover art, a list of the disc contents, and the promotional flyer for the DVDs.
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