Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
#DetectivePikachuMovie

Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first trailer and poster for the live-action Pokémon adventure, POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU.
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Godzilla in a scene from GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019

Director Adam Wingard takes the helm to bring the long-awaited face-off between these two iconic titans to the big screen.
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures press release

Following the global success of 2014’s GODZILLA and 2017’s KONG: SKULL ISLAND, and in the lead-up to the 2019 release of the highly anticipated GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s cinematic Monsterverse: GODZILLA VS. KONG. Beginning production today, the epic action adventure will pit two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another — the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong — with humanity caught in the balance.
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Official Site: kaijuphile.com
Special Thanks to Todd Tennant

In 1994, Sony Pictures hired Jan De Bont (SPEED, TWISTER) to direct an American Godzilla movie written by screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio (SHREK, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN series). The project was canceled later that year.

Working with Rossio, artist Todd Tennant has completed a graphic novel adaptation of the unmade GODZILLA (1994). which will be available free online starting this Thanksgiving. Watch the video above for more details.
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Source: Shout! Factory
Official Site: uchiagehanabi.jp (Japan), FireworksMovie.com (US)
Special Thanks to Shannon Meehan

Image courtesy of Shout! Factory. © 2017 TOHO / Aniplex
/ SHAFT / KADOKAWA / TOY’S FACTORY / JR Kikaku / Lawson
HMV Entertainment / LINE

Shout! Factory is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a GKIDS Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack of the Toho anime film FIREWORKS (打ち上げ花火、下から見るか？横から見るか？, Uchiage Hanabi, Shita Kara Miru ka? Yoko Kara Miru ka?, 2017). This tale of star-crossed teenage lovers with a sci-fi fantasy twist was produced by Genki Kawamura (YOUR NAME).

Shy Norimichi and fast-talking Yusuke are both enraptured by the same elusive classmate, Nazuna. But Nazuna, unhappy over her mother’s decision to remarry and leave their countryside town, plans to run away and has secretly chosen Norimichi to accompany her. When things don’t go as planned, Norimichi discovers that a glowing multi-colored ball found in the sea has the power to reset the clock and give them a second chance to be together. But each reset adds new complications and takes them farther and farther away from the real world — until they risk losing sight of reality altogether.
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Source: GKIDS Inc. press release
Official Site: mirai-no-mirai.jp (Japan), MiraiMovie.com (US)

GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of multiple Academy Award-nominated animated features, has revealed a new trailer for the U.S. release of MIRAI (未来のミライ, Mirai no Mirai) featuring the voices of John Cho (STAR TREK, HAROLD AND KUMAR, SEARCHING), Rebecca Hall (THE TOWN, IRON MAN 3, CHRISTINE) and Daniel Dae Kim (LOST, HAWAII FIVE-O).
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Godzilla rises! From GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2018 TOHO CO., LTD. © 2018 “GODZILLA” Film Partners. All Rights Reserved

Author: Andrew Nguyen

Ever since Godzilla first appeared in theaters in 1954, there have been over 30 plus films produced by Toho or under Toho’s auspices. Nearly all the films were produced in the live action format with special effects that have mostly remained unchanged since the beginning of the series.

However, 2016’s SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira) was produced with the latest advancement of Japanese special effects including a Godzilla portrayed via CGI. That and other factors helped with the blockbuster success that SHIN GODZILLA had at the Japanese box office and gave Toho confidence to try new filming methods. In the aftermath of SHIN GODZILLA’s release, Toho announced plans for a trio of new Godzilla movies coming out in 2017 and 2018, but in part due to contractual conditions relating to Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ American Godzilla films, the movies would be produced as Japanese animation.
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Source: GKIDS Inc., Fathom Events, Scoop Marketing press release
Official Site: ghiblifest.com
Special Thanks to Jessica Nelson, Katherine Schwappach, Erik Stein and Lucy Rubin

Image courtesy of GKIDS and Fathom Events. © 1986
Nibariki • G

Throughout 2018, GKIDS and Fathom Events continue their collaboration to bring a new line-up of treasured animated features to U.S. cinemas. STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018 gives fans an opportunity to see nine of Studio Ghibli’s celebrated animated masterpieces on cinema screens nationwide, along with some very special surprises.

The final feature for STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018 is CASTLE IN THE SKY (天空の城ラピュタ Tenkuu no Shiro Rapyuta, 1986). With stunning animation from acclaimed Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki and a star-studded English-dubbed cast including the vocal talents of Anna Paquin, James Van Der Beek, Cloris Leachman, Mark Hamill, Mandy Patinkin, and more, the stunningly animated CASTLE IN THE SKY is a timeless story of courage and friendship.

The high-flying adventure of CASTLE IN THE SKY begins when Pazu, an engineer’s apprentice, spies a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky, held aloft by a glowing pendant. Both Sheeta and Pazu are searching for the legendary floating castle, Laputa, and they vow to travel there together to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal. But their quest won’t be easy, as soon they are being pursued by greedy air pirates, the military, and secret government agents, who all seek the power Sheeta alone can control.
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Legendary Pictures is developing a live-action movie based on Kohei Horikoshi’s hot manga and anime franchise, MY HERO ACADEMIA.
Image courtesy of Toho. © 2018 “My Hero Accademia THE MOVIE” Production Committee © Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha

Source: Source: Legendary Entertainment press release
Special Thanks to Sheana Knighton

Legendary announced today plans to produce a live-action feature film version of MY HERO ACADEMIA (僕のヒーローアカデミア, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia), based on Shueisha’s globally popular manga franchise created by Kohei Horikoshi. With more than 17 million copies in circulation and nine spots in PD BookScan’s Top 20 U.S. adult graphic novels list for August 2018, the 2017 winner of the Sugoi Japan Award for Best Manga, My Hero Academia continues to grow into a global print powerhouse across both print and television.
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Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and Minilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Gorbagos, Ultraman Jack, Mururoa and Ultraman Taro © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS.
Kong and Skullcrawler © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. Gamera © 1999 KADOKAWA TNHN

Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus!
Author: Keith Aiken
Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd.
Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and more than 200 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in December 2018.
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Win the new Shin Godzilla (Atomic Blast) 12” Head-to-Tail Figure from NECA! Photo courtesy of NECA. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © 2018 NECA, Inc.

Source: NECA
Special Thanks to Summer Mullins

NECA is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their new Shin Godzilla (Atomic Blast) 12” Head-to-Tail Figure!

From the hit SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira, 2016), this version of the most famous kaiju in the world is based on Godzilla’s “Atomic Blast” attack in the movie. The figure measures 6″ tall and 12″ long from head to tail. It features Atomic Blast effects that attach to both mouth and tail, all new paint deco, new head sculpt, and over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail!
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Logo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. © 2018 Pokémon. © 1997-2018 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK, TV Tokyo, ShoPro, JR Kikaku. TM, ® Nintendo.

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
#DetectivePikachuMovie

The world of Pokémon comes to life!

The first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure, POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU stars Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu, the iconic face of the global Pokémon phenomenon — one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and the most successful media franchise of all time.
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Tickets Now Available for New Animated Pokémon Movie, Shown in U.S. Cinemas on November 24, 26, 28, and December 1
Source: Fathom Events press release
Official Site: pokemon-movie.jp (Japan), fathomevents.com/events/pokemon-the-movie (US)
Special Thanks to Katherine Schwappach, Julie Safer and Shirley Kim
#PokemonThePowerOfUs

Image courtesy of Fathom Events. © 2018 Pokémon.
© 1998-2018 PIKACHU PROJECT. TM, ®, and character
names are trademarks of Nintendo.

This fall, Fathom Events and The Pokémon Company International invite Pokémon fans to experience the highly anticipated POKÉMON THE MOVIE: THE POWER OF US (劇場版ポケットモンスター みんなの物語, Gekijoo-ban Poketto Monsutaa Kimi ni Kimeta, 2018) on the big screen, with U.S. screenings on November 24, 26, 28 and December 1, plus additional events in select territories.

Tickets for U.S. screenings of POKÉMON THE MOVIE: THE POWER OF US are now available for purchase at FathomEvents.com and participating theater box offices.

POKÉMON THE MOVIE: THE POWER OF US will be shown in more than 800 movie theaters in the US on November 24 and December 1 at 12:55 p.m. (local time), as well as November 26 and 28 at 7:00 p.m. (local time) through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN).
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Enter Bluefin Online Contest To Win A Prize Basket Packed With Fun Officially Licensed Totoro Premiums
Source: Bluefin Corp., MediaLab press release
Special Thanks to Erik Jansen

Totoro Anniversary Plush. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 1988 Nibariki • G

Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, invites anime fans, collectors, and pop culture aficionados to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the pivotal Studio Ghibli anime classic, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (となりのトトロ, Tonari no Totoro, 1988), with an officially licensed plush doll that is available from Barnes & Noble.

The 9-inch tall plush doll of the beloved Totoro character by Japanese manufacturer, Sun Arrow, is now available for purchase at participating Barnes & Noble locations nationwide for $30.00.

Bluefin is further supporting the anniversary with a special online giveaway contest. 10 Totoro themed gift baskets will be awarded. Each contains a whimsical collection of Studio Ghibli officially licensed Totoro products valued at over $100.00.
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Fan Reaction Drives Extended Run and Earns Film the #10 Spot on List of Highest Grossing Anime
Source: Funimation Films press release
Official Movie Site: heroaca-movie.com (Japan), funimationfilms.com/myheroacademia (US)
Special Thanks to Scott Barretto

Theatrical poster. Image courtesy of Funimation.
© 2018 “My Hero Accademia THE MOVIE” Production
Committee © Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha

On October 11th in Canada, MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES (僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～２人の英雄～, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia THE MOVIE ～２-ri no Hīroo～, 2018) closed out the final day of its North American theatrical run. Buoyed by demand from audiences and exhibitors alike, the film screened for a total of 17 days — more than three times longer than its original five-day limited release. This first ever, feature film from the global hit anime franchise MY HERO ACADEMIA grossed an astounding $5,768,366 at the box office. In total, the movie’s extended run encompassed 556 theaters across the U.S. and Canada and offered moviegoers both the Japanese language (English subtitles) and English Dub versions of the film. Since debuting at #23 on opening night, MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES has catapulted up the list to end its theatrical run as #10 on the Top 10 list of highest grossing domestic anime films of all time — surpassing THE WIND RISES ($5.2M) by legendary director Hayao Miyazaki.

“It’s truly heartwarming to see how much MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES resonated with audiences across the U.S. and Canada,” said Gen Fukunaga, CEO and President of Funimation. “I’m so thankful to the millions of loyal fans who embraced this incredible franchise from day one, when we first introduced MY HERO ACADEMIA to North America just three years ago. I am excited to see what the future holds for anime’s hottest superheroes.”
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Direct from Toho — SciFi Japan has information and giant, high-res images from the upcoming anime film, GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER.
Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2018 TOHO CO., LTD. © 2018 “GODZILLA” Film Partners. All Rights Reserved

Godzilla Anime Information and BIG Images — Direct from Toho!
Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Polygon Pictures
Official Site: godzilla-anime.com (Japan)
Twitter: @GODZILLA_ANIME

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

The King of Destruction, Godzilla, against the God of the Void, Ghidorah!

Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with press notes and high-res images from GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER (GODZILLA 星を喰う者, Gojira Hoshi wo Kuu Mono), the final chapter of the landmark animated GODZILLA trilogy. Featuring animation produced by Polygon Pictures, the movie will have its world premiere November 3, 2018 — the 64th anniversary of the original GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira, 1954) — as the Closing Film of the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). It will then open nationwide in Japan on November 9 through Toho Visual Entertainment and Toho’s ODS (Other Digital Stuff) distribution division, followed by a worldwide release on Netflix in early 2019.
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Source: Shout! Factory press release
Official Site: kurokaminootome.com (Japan), NightIsShort.com (US)
Special Thanks to Shannon Meehan

Blu-ray + DVD cover art, courtesy of Shout! Factory.
© Tomihiko Morimi, KADOKAWA NAKAME COMMITTEE

The inventive new feature THE NIGHT IS SHORT, WALK ON GIRL (夜は短し歩けよ乙女, Yoru wa Mijikashi Aruke yo Otome, 2017) from anime auteur Masaaki Yuasa (Mind Game, Lu Over the Wall) will be released on Blu-ray + DVD combo pack on January 29, 2019 from GKIDS and Shout! Factory. Winner of the 2018 Japan Academy Prize for Best Animated Feature, the film comes to home video following its nationwide theatrical release in August. Bonus features include interview with Yuasa, trailers and TV spots.
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Source: GKIDS Inc., Fathom Events press release
Official Site: ghiblifest.com
Special Thanks to Jessica Nelson, Katherine Schwappach, Erik Stein and Lucy Rubin

Image courtesy of GKIDS and Fathom Events. © 2001
NIBARIKI • GNDDTM

Throughout 2018, GKIDS and Fathom Events continue their collaboration to bring a new line-up of treasured animated features to U.S. cinemas. STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018 gives fans an opportunity to see nine of Studio Ghibli’s celebrated animated masterpieces on cinema screens nationwide, along with some very special surprises.

On the horizon for Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 is the acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning SPIRITED AWAY (千と千尋の神隠し, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 2001). Miyazaki’s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animation.

SPIRITED AWAY follows Chihiro, whose family is moving to a new house, but when they stop on the way to explore an abandoned village, her parents undergo a mysterious transformation and Chihiro is whisked into a world of fantastical spirits ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba. Put to work in a magical bathhouse for spirits and demons, Chihiro must use all her wits to survive in this strange new place, find a way to free her parents and return to the normal world. Overflowing with imaginative creatures and thrilling storytelling, SPIRITED AWAY became a worldwide smash hit, and is one the most critically-acclaimed films of all time.
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New Showtimes Now Available on October 4 & 6 in U.S. and on October 5-11 in Canada
Source: Funimation Films press release
Official Movie Site: heroaca-movie.com (Japan), funimationfilms.com/myheroacademia (US)
Special Thanks to Scott Barretto

Image courtesy of Funimation. © 2018 “My Hero
Accademia THE MOVIE” Production Committee
© Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha

MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES (僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～２人の英雄～, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia THE MOVIE ～２-ri no Hīroo～, 2018) has wowed audiences across the U.S. and Canada and had moviegoers flocking to theaters to watch the first ever feature film from the global hit anime franchise MY HERO ACADEMIA. To meet the ongoing demand from audiences, Funimation Films is extending the movie’s run, which was originally set to end last night. MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES will now be available on additional dates of October 4 & 6 in the U.S. and October 5-11 in Canada. Virtually all 500+ U.S. and Canadian theaters from the original release are participating in the extended run, which will include showtimes for both the Japanese language (English subtitles) and English dub versions depending on exhibitor and location.

As of last night, MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES’ cumulative box office is now $5,117,633 — making it the 11th highest grossing anime film of all time domestically. It was #4 at the box office with $1,004.659 at 503 locations for a per screen average of $1.997, which was $1,000 higher than every other film in the Top 10. With less than $100,000 between the #10 & #11 spots on the all time charts, it will likely unseat Hayao Miyazaki’s THE WIND RISES after tomorrow, the first day of its extended run.
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Source: GKIDS Inc., Carnegie Hall press release

Image courtesy of GKIDS.

Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki celebrates the partnership between composer Joe Hisaishi and filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki (Academy Award Winner, Best Animated Feature Film 2002, SPIRITED AWAY). In this new Carnegie Hall concert production, Joe Hisaishi’s scores — including those from PRINCESS MONONOKE, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, and SPIRITED AWAY — are performed with full orchestra and choir and conducted by Hisaishi himself. The music accompanies montages from Miyazaki’s films, bringing the timeless work of Hisaishi and Miyazaki to vivid new life.

Program
NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND (風の谷のナウシカ, Kaze no Tani no Naushika, 1984)
KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (魔女の宅急便, Majo no Takkyuubin, 1989)
PRINCESS MONONOKE (もののけ姫, Mononoke Hime, 1997)
THE WIND RISES (風立ちぬ, Kaze Tachinu, 2013)
PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA (崖の上のポニョ, Gake no Ue no Ponyo, 2008)
CASTLE IN THE SKY (天空の城ラピュタ Tenkuu no Shiro Rapyuta, 1986)
PORCO ROSSO (紅の豚, Kurenai no Buta, 1992)
HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE (ハウルの動く城, Hauru no Ugoku Shiro, 2004)
SPIRITED AWAY (千と千尋の神隠し, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 2001)
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (となりのトトロ, Tonari no Totoro, 1988)
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Source: GKIDS Inc., Fathom Events press release
Official Site: ghiblifest.com
Special Thanks to Katherine Schwappach and Erik Stein

Image courtesy of GKIDS and Fathom Events. © 1988
Nibariki • G

GKIDS and Fathom Events added a 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30 showtime for MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (となりのトトロ, Tonari no Totoro, 1988) at select theaters! Screenings are now scheduled for…

Sunday, September 30 at 12:55 p.m. local time (English-language dubbed), 4:00 p.m. local time (English-language dubbed)
Monday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. local time (English-language subtitled)
Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. local time (English-language dubbed)

Tickets for MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO can be purchased online by visiting fathomevents.com or ghiblifest.com and at participating theater box offices. Moviegoers throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy these events in over 700 select movie theaters. A complete list of theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
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Image courtesy of Funimation. © 2018 “My Hero Accademia THE MOVIE” Production Committee © Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha

First Feature Film of the Global Hit Anime Franchise Brings in Nearly $2 Million at the Box Office, Out-Earning the Competition by $1400/Per Screen
Source: Funimation Films press release
Official Movie Site: heroaca-movie.com (Japan), funimationfilms.com/myheroacademia (US)
Special Thanks to Scott Barretto

The theatrical release of Funimation Films’ highly anticipated MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES (僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～２人の英雄～, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia THE MOVIE ～２-ri no Hīroo～, 2018) is producing heroic box office returns, outpacing any other top 10 film in per screen revenue totals by almost $1200 for the first day and by over $1,400 on the second day in its five-day run in over 500 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. The first ever feature film based on the hit global franchise MY HERO ACADEMIA from Toho Co. Ltd., is on track to earn well over $2 million dollars by this afternoon. In addition, it garnered two of the top engagements in North American last night, and ranked as the #3 film over all despite its limited release. On its first night the film had three of the top engagements and ranked 5th overall.
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Image courtesy of Funimation. © 2018 “My Hero Accademia THE MOVIE” Production Committee © Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha

Source: Funimation Films press release
Official Movie Site: heroaca-movie.com (Japan), funimationfilms.com/myheroacademia (US)
Special Thanks to Scott Barretto

MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES (僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～２人の英雄～, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia THE MOVIE ～２-ri no Hīroo～, 2018) opens in theaters today for its five-day theatrical run – September 25 – October 2, 2018. Moviegoers everywhere can now enjoy this highly-anticipated animated film in both Japanese with English subtitles and English dub in more than 500 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES is first feature film from the award-winning MY HERO ACADEMIA franchise — the most awarded anime series of 2017 by both critics and fans alike.
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The 30th anniversary collector’s edition Blu-day of MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO will be released this December. Photo courtesy of Shout! Factory.
© 1988 Nibariki • G

Source: Shout! Factory press release
Special Thanks to Shannon Meehan

Studio Ghibli and GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Factory, will issue MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (となりのトトロ, Tonari no Totoro, 1988) in a beautiful 30th anniversary collector’s edition release on December 11, 2018. The limited-edition set comes housed in an elegant hard slipcase and includes a new 40-page book with stunning art and essays. Featured in a deluxe disc portfolio will be a Blu-ray of the film paired with hours of special features, and the film’s soundtrack made available on CD for the first time in North America.
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Image courtesy of HIDIVE.

Source: HIDIVE press release

HIDIVE announced today that it acquired the exclusive streaming rights to the English dub of TADA NEVER FALLS IN LOVE (多田くんは恋をしない; Tada-kun wa Koi wo Shinai, 2018) for subscribers in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other select territories. HIDIVE members can watch the first English-language dub on September 30, 2018 at 17:00 UTC with subsequent episodes released every Sunday.
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Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus!
Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd.
Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and giant, high-res photos of their DESTROY ALL MONSTERS 50th anniversary figure set, the most expensive release in the history of the company’s official Shonen-Ric website!
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Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus!
Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd.
Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and giant, high-res photos of their DefoReal Series figure of Godzilla (1964) from MOTHRA VS GODZILLA (モスラ対ゴジラ, Mosura Tai Gojira, 1964), based on the classic scene where a Mothra larva latches onto Godzilla’s tail.
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The Premium soft vinyl figures of Frankenstein, Sanda and Gaira are now available in limited quantities in the United States
from Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE. Photos courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

Premium Bandai Mail Order Limited Collectibles on Sale in America!
Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE (Anime Jungle)
Special Thanks to Tetsu Shiota

Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE in Los Angeles has received permission to sell figures based on the Toho classics FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD (フランケンシュタイン対地底怪獣バラゴン, Furankenshutain Tai Chitei Kaijuu Baragon, 1965) and WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (フランケンシュタインの怪獣 サンダ対ガイラ, Furankenshutain no Kaiju: Sanda Tai Gaira, 1966). These figures of Frankenstein and the Gargantua brothers Sanda and Gaira were sold exclusively online in Japan, and quickly sold out. JUNGLE now has limited quantities of each figure available for purchase in the United States.
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A young boy and his sister have a great adventure in director Mamoru Hosoda’s MIRAI, coming to U.S. theaters this November.
Image courtesy of GKIDS and Fathom Events. © 2018 STUDIO CHIZU

Featuring an Exclusive Interview With Director Mamoru Hosoda
Source: GKIDS Inc., Fathom Events press release
Official Site: mirai-no-mirai.jp (Japan), MiraiMovie.com (US)

GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of multiple Academy Award-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events are proud to announce the U.S. debut of MIRAI (未来のミライ, Mirai no Mirai). The Japanese animated film from Mamoru Hosoda, the celebrated director behind THE BOY AND THE BEAST, WOLF CHILDREN, SUMMER WARS, and THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME, and Japan’s Studio Chizu, premiered at Cannes in the “Directors’ Fortnight” section. MIRAI will be released in both its original Japanese language and a new English dubbed version. In addition to enjoying the full animated feature, attendees will view an exclusive interview with director Mamoru Hosoda.
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Source: GKIDS Inc., Fathom Events press release
Official Site: ghiblifest.com
Special Thanks to Katherine Schwappach and Erik Stein

Image courtesy of GKIDS and Fathom Events. © 1988
Nibariki • G

Throughout 2018, GKIDS and Fathom Events continue their collaboration to bring a new line-up of treasured animated features to U.S. cinemas. STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018 gives fans an opportunity to see nine of the legendary Studio Ghibli’s celebrated animated masterpieces on cinema screens nationwide, along with some very special surprises. Up next, celebrate the 30th anniversary of MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (となりのトトロ, Tonari no Totoro, 1988) from Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki.

MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO is the story of Satsuki and her sister Mei who move with their father to a new home in the countryside where they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children.
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The live-action manga adaptation KASANE -BEAUTY AND FATE- opens this week in Japan. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd.
© 2018 “Kasane” Film Partners © Daruma Matsuura / Kodansha

Source: Toho Co., Ltd.. Pony Canyon Inc.
Official Site: kasane-movie.jp (Japan)

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

Toho Co., Ltd. and Pony Canyon Inc. have provided information and high-res photos from their new thriller, KASANE -BEAUTY AND FATE- (累 ―かさね―, Rui -Kasane-). Described as “a shocking dark-Cinderella story”, the movie opens in Japan on September 7, 2018.
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