GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE and ATTACK OF THE LEGION Double Feature Blu-ray
Critically Acclaimed Films Available for the First Time in America in High Definition
Source: Mill Creek Entertainment, Tower PR
Special Thanks to Chris Sanchez and Amy Gorton
On October 12th the award-winning films GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE (Gamera Daikaiju Kuchu Kessen, 1995) and GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION (Gamera 2: Region Shurai, 1996)— promoted here as GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF THE LEGION— will be released as a Blu-ray Double Feature by the Minneapolis, MN home video label Mill Creek Entertainment. Both movies were directed by Shusuke Kaneko (GMK, DEATH NOTE), written by Kazunori Ito (GHOST IN THE SHELL), and feature visual effects directed by Shinji Higuchi (SINKING OF JAPAN, HIDDEN FORTRESS: THE LAST PRINCESS).
Previously released on Region 1 DVD by the now-defunct ADV Films, GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE and ATTACK OF LEGION were recently newly licensed by Mill Creek from Joyplex, Inc., the US sales agent for Kadokawa Pictures, owners of the Gamera franchise. The new Gamera Blu-ray boasts brand-new high-def transfers from Kadokawa’s original film elements. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $14.98.
Mill Creek has also acquired the rights to GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS (Gamera 3: Iris Kakusei, 1999), and plans to release a Blu-ray edition sometime in 2011.
The following movie descriptions and Blu-ray specs are courtesy of Mill Creek Entertainment…
GAMERA DOUBLE FEATURE
Format: 50GB Blu-ray
Run Time: 3 Hours 37 Minutes
Rating: NR – Not Rated
Region Code: 1
Street Date: October 12, 2010
MSRP: $14.98
UPC Code: 683904630179
GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE
A Daiei Co., Ltd Production
Starring: Tsuyoshi Ihara, Akira Onodera, Shinobu Nakayama, Ayako Fujitani, Yukijiro Hotaru, Hatsunori Hasegawa, Hirotaro Honda
General Producer: Yasuyoshi Tokuma
Executive Producers: Hiroyuki Kato, Seiji Urushido, Tsutomu Tsuchikawa
Screenplay: Kazunori Ito
Special Effects Director: Shinji Higuchi
Director: Shusuke Kaneko
1995 – Color – 103 min
That giant fire-breathing turtle you loved as a kid is back with a vengeance in GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE; a science fiction spectacular hailed by critic and fans alike as one of the best monster movies ever! The super turtle combats both a misguided military and the Gyaos, a hideous race of man-eating flying reptiles. Aiding Gamera in his fight are a courageous naval officer (Tsuyoshi Ihara), an intrepid ornithologist (Shinobu Nakayama) and a beautiful young psychic (Ayako Fujitani). Don’t miss the most incredible slam-bang, knockdown monster slugfest ever filmed as Gamera turtle-waxes the evil Gyaos through downtown Tokyo in GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE!
MPEG-4 AVC
1080p High Definition
Anamorphic Widescreen: 1.85:1
Language: Japanese in 5.1 DTS HD, English dubbed in 5.1 Dolby Digital
Subtitles: English
GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF THE LEGION
A Daiei Co., Ltd Production
Starring: Toshiyuki Nagashima, Miki Mizuno, Tamotsu Ishibashi, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Ayako Fujitani, Yukijiro Hotaru, Akiji Kobayashi
General Producer: Yasuyoshi Tokuma
Executive Producers: Hiroyuki Kato, Yasuiharu Urushido, Shigeru Ohno, Kazuto Kojima, Kazuhiro Igarasi
Screenplay: Kazunori Ito
Special Effects Director: Shinji Higuchi
Director: Shusuke Kaneko
1996 – Color – 114 min – Not Rated
He’s tough, he’s tall and he’s still a 200ft. flying turtle! From the same crew who brought us the effect-juiced GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE now comes an even more CGI-enhanced adventure for our tortugan hero. A freak meteor shower near Sapporo, Japan brings with it more than just a killer light how. Electrical problems, over-grown plant life and a whole slew of rather irritable critters also drop in to threaten the human race. Local science instructor Midori Honami (Miki Mizuno) is called to assist the brave Colonel Watarase (Toshiyuki Nagashima) in the military’s oft-confused attempts to save mankind. They must find a way to successfully combine efforts with their reptilian protector, or both will face ultimate destruction from the Earth’s bugged-out invaders. Join the battle as Gamera and his bipedal pals work to repel the attack of Legion!
MPEG-4 AVC
1080p High Definition
Anamorphic Widescreen: 1.85:1
Language: Japanese in 5.1 DTS HD, English dubbed in 5.1 Dolby Digital
Subtitles: English
About Mill Creek Entertainment
Mill Creek Entertainment is a source of value home video entertainment. Helmed by a management team with over eighty years of experience in the consumer home entertainment marketplace, the company produces entertainment products that typically sell in quantity, at impulse price-points, while adhering to high standards of quality unsurpassed in the industry. The Mill Creek product line encompasses many genres, speaks to broad consumer tastes and has found favor with both North American and emerging Latin markets. The company’s DVD product line consists of classic movies, television episodes, historical documentaries and feature films.
