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    Source: Madman Entertainment Official Movie Site: kazetachinu.jp (Japan), thewindrises.com.au (Aus) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock THE WIND RISES (????, Kaze Tachinu, 2013), the latest feature from Oscar-winning Japanese filmmaker, Hayao Miyazaki, and the renowned Studio Ghibli, will begin its theatrical run in Australian and New Zealand cinemas on February 27, 2014, courtesy of distributor Madman Entertainment. Miyazaki brings together the engineer Jiro Horikoshi and the author Tatsuo Hori (The Wind Has Risen, Naoko), who lived during the time of the story of THE WIND RISES, to create Jiro, a fictional character (voiced by famed EVANGELION director Hideaki Anno) at the center of an epic tale of love, perseverance, and the challenges of living and making choices in a turbulent world. Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni (Mansai Nomura). Nearsighted from a young age

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    The Butler from Hell Hits the Big Screen Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: kuroshitsuji-movie.jp (Japan) Translations: Elliot Gay A butler named Sebastian. Possessing a wealth of knowledge, unbelievable skills, perfect looks and grace, he is a butler without flaws. If one were to pinpoint any negative thing about him, it would be his troubling personality. --Warner Bros. Pictures Japan publicity materials for KUROSHITSUJI Yana Toboso`s ongoing manga Black Butler (???, Kuroshitsuji) debuted in the September 16, 2006 issue of Monthly GFantasy (??G??????, Gekkan Jii Fantajii) and was quickly adapted as a pair of anime television series, BLACK BUTLER (2008 – 2009) and BLACK BUTLER II (2010 – 2011). Both the manga and anime are set in Victorian Era London and tell the story of 12 year-old Earl Ciel Phantomhive, Queen Victoria’s faithful servant and the most powerful boy in all

    Textless art for the GODZILLA one-sheet teaser poster. Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. © 2013 LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC & WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT INC. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Now in French! Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: Godzillamovie.com Warner Bros. has released the French dub of the GODZILLA trailer for the film`s Canadian theatrical release. A presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, GODZILLA will be screened in 3D, 2D and IMAX across North America starting May 16th. For more information on Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures` GODZILLA, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: GODZILLA RETURNS! Legendary Pictures Previews GODZILLA and PACIFIC RIM at Comic-Con Legendary Pictures Sets GODZILLA Release Date Warner Bros and Legendary Announce Cast and Start of Production for GODZILLA GODZILLA (2014) Press Release Warner Bros Releases Trailer and Poster for GODZILLA Warner Bros Releases High-Res Photos from GODZILLA

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: buddha-anime.com (Japan) Toei has provided a theatrical trailer and additional images from OSAMU TEZUKA`S BUDDHA 2 (BUDDHA 2 ????????????????, BUDDHA 2 Tezuka Osamu no Budda ~ Owarinakitabi ~). Produced by Toei Animation in association with Tezuka Productions, the film opens nationwide in Japan on February 8, 2014. About Toei Company, Ltd. Established in 1951, Toei Company is not only producing and distributing films, but it is also one of the major exhibitors in Japan. The company owns two film studios located in Tokyo and Kyoto. The films produced cover wide range of genres, exceeding 20,000 titles. ? For more information on OSAMU TEZUKA`S BUDDHA 2 please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan: OSAMU TEZUKA`S BUDDHA 2 Opens in February 2014

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    Source: Madman Entertainment Official Movie Site: kazetachinu.jp (Japan), thewindrises.com.au (Aus) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock Madman Wntertainment will be releasing Hayao Miyazaki’s THE WIND RISES (????, Kaze Tachinu, 2013) in Australian cinemas on February 27th. To celebrate the release of the film, and the majesty of his four decade contribution to filmmaking and animation, Madman has created this short video entitled ‘The Genius and Wonder of Hayao Miyazaki’. About Madman Entertainment Madman is a leading independent film and television distribution and rights management company, with offices in Australia and New Zealand. Madman is renowned for its commitment to quality Australian and foreign film, factual content, as well as highly collectable categories such as Japanese anime, genre film, animation and cult television. Madman`s capabilities encompass end to end acquisition, marketing, creative, sales and distribution in all mediums and formats, from the silver screen to

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan, Production I.G Official Site: warnerbros.co.jp/giovanni (Japan) Warner Bros. Pictures Japan and Production I.G have released a new trailer and images from GIOVANNI`S ISLAND (???????, Giovanni no Shima), a new hand-drawn animated feature film directed by Mizuho Nishikubo (animation director on GHOST IN THE SHELL and GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE). Written by Shigemichi Sugita (FROM THE NORTHERN LANDS) and Yoshiki Sakurai (GHOST IN THE SHELL: S.A.C.), the film is based on true events, detailing the friendship between Japanese and Russian children on the island of Shikotan, occupied by the Soviet Union following Japan`s defeat in World War II. GIOVANNI`S ISLAND is presented by the Japan Association of Music Enterprises (JAME) to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and will be theatrically released by Warner Bros. Pictures Japan on February 22nd. CAST Junpei: Kota Yokoyama Tanya: Polina Ilyushenko Kanta: Junya

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    Source: Nikkatsu Corporation Official Site: killers-movie.com (Japan) As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, the Japanese studio Nikkatsu has partnered with the Indonesian studio Guerilla Merah Films to co-produce KILLERS (KILLERS ????, Kirazu). The second feature film from Indonesian directors The Mo Brothers, KILLERS stars Kazuki Kitamura (GODZILLA: FINAL WARS, SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO) as a serial killer in Tokyo who is posting his violent crimes online, inspiring a rogue vigilante (played by Oka Antara) in Jakarta to do the same. A psychotic game of cat and mouse ensues as the two men battle for notoriety. KILLERS is executive produced by Gareth Evans, director of the international hit THE RAID (2011). The supporting cast includes Rin Takanashi (SHINKENGER, NEO ULTRA Q), Ray Sahetapy (NOESA PENIDA), Mei Kurokawa (YAKUZA WEAPON, A STORY OF YONOSUKE) and Denden (COLD FISH, THE LAND OF HOPE). The movie will

    One-sheet teaser poster for GODZILLA. Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. © 2013 LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC & WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT INC. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: Godzillamovie.com NOW UPDATED WITH HIGH-RES PHOTOS! Today, Warner Bros. released the teaser trailer and theatrical one-sheet for GODZILLA. A presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, GODZILLA will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd. Legendary Pictures is a division of Legendary Entertainment. GODZILLA In 3D and 2D in select theaters and IMAX on May 16 (Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures) Director: Gareth Edwards Writers: Screenplay by Max Borenstein Story by David Callaham Based on the character “Godzilla” owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD. Producers: Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Brian Rogers Executive Producers: Patricia Whitcher, Alex Garcia, Yoshimitsu Banno, Kenji Okuhira Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins, David Strathairn, Bryan

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    Source: Jonathan Shyman Trendmasters prototype figure collector Jonathan Shyman -- co-author of the popular GODZILLA: THE SERIES toy article -- has shared ten Godzilla television commercials transferred directly from Trendmasters` press materials and master tapes. The TV spots cover multiple Godzilla toy lines and figures from both the classic Toho series and the 1998 American remake from TriStar. As an added bonus, Jonathan has included an unreleased commercial for GODZILLA: THE SERIES. Enjoy! For more information on Trendmasters` Godzilla toy lines, please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan: GODZILLA: THE SERIES- The Lost Trendmasters Toy Line

    The anime film EVANGELION: 3.0 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO will receive a theatrical release in the U.S. and Canada early next year. Image courtesy of Eleven Arts. © khara. Licensed by FUNimation Productions, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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    Source: Eleven Arts Entertainment press release Official Movie Site: evangelion.co.jp (Japan), elevenarts.net/evangelion3 (US) Special Thanks to Erika T. Wright ELEVEN ARTS and FUNimation announced that on January 10, 2014, they will be releasing EVANGELION: 3.0 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO (?????????????Q, Evangerion Shin Gekijooban: Kyuu, 2012), the latest installment in the "Rebuild of Evangelion" movie series in the United States. The film will be also shown in participating Cineplex theaters throughout Canada on the 11th and 16th of January 2014. A list of theaters and dates for the U.S. is available on ELEVEN ARTS’ Evangelion 3.0 site along with the theatrical teaser trailer. The theater listing for Canada will be announced shortly. U.S. Release Date: January 10, 2014 Canada Show Dates: January 11 and 16, 2014 EVANGELION: 3.0 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO is an all new story, following the events of EVANGELION: 2.0 YOU

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    Source: Kadokawa Pictures Official Site: bairoke.jp (Japan) Kadokawa has released photos and a new trailer for BILOCATION (????????, Bairokeeshon, 2013), the 20th anniversary film from the company`s Horror Bunko imprint. The movie will be released in Japanese cinemas on January 18, 2014. “Bilocation” is a supernatural phenomenon in which an individual appears in two different places at the same time, which has been reported historically worldwide. What if your alter ego exceeds your experience and ability? And what if he/she tries to prevent you from standing in the way of him/her? Can you accept it, or will you kill the other “you”? BILOCATION depicts the nightmare of an alter ego that endangers not only your identity but also your very existence. It is an imaginative psychological thriller unlike anything you`ve ever seen.

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    Source: Shochiku, GAGA Corporation Official Site: bushikon.jp (Japan) Shochiku has released a trailer and new images for A TALE OF SAMURAI COOKING - A TRUE LOVE STORY (?????, Bushi no Kondate), the upcoming historical drama starring Aya Ueto (AZUMI and THERMAE ROMAE) and Kengo Kora (FISH STORY, A STORY OF YONOSUKE). The story is based on a real-life family in Kaga that has survived countless upheavals with its cuisine. Haru (Ueto) has an excellent sense of taste and surpassing skill in the kitchen, but she has been divorced from her first husband after only a year of marriage because of her impetuous character. One day, Haru is proposed by Dennai Funaki (Toshiyuki Nishida, SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO, OUTRAGE BEYOND), samurai chef from Kaga, to marry his succeeding son. The Funaki family who has served the Lord of Kaga not with the “sword” but with the “kitchen-knife” is well

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    American Remake of Korean Hit Opens November 27th Source: FilmDistrict, Strategy PR press release Official Movie Site: OldboyFilm.com Special Thanks to Ana Pineda FilmDistrict has released two new clips highlighting Michael Imperioli and Pom Klementieff from OLDBOY, Spike Lee`s (DO THE RIGHT THING, INSIDE MAN) reinterpretation of the acclaimed 2003 Korean film. Written by Mark Protosevich (I AM LEGEND, THE CELL, THOR), the movie stars Josh Brolin (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, TRUE GRIT), Elizabeth Olsen (GODZILLA) and Sharlto Copley (DISTRICT 9, ELYSIUM). OLDBOY is a provocative, visceral thriller that follows the story of an advertising executive (Josh Brolin) who is abruptly kidnapped and held hostage for 20 years in solitary confinement. When he is inexplicably released, he embarks on an obsessive mission to discover who orchestrated his bizarre and torturous punishment only to find he is still trapped in a web of conspiracy and torment. OLDBOY

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    Source: Kadokawa Pictures Official Site: bairoke.jp (Japan) Kadokawa has released a trailer and new images for BILOCATION (????????, Bairokeeshon, 2013), the 20th anniversary film from the company`s Horror Bunko imprint. The movie will be released in Japanese cinemas on January 18, 2014. “Bilocation” is a supernatural phenomenon in which an individual appears in two different places at the same time, which has been reported historically worldwide. What if your alter ego exceeds your experience and ability? And what if he/she tries to prevent you from standing in the way of him/her? Can you accept it, or will you kill the other “you”? BILOCATION depicts the nightmare of an alter ego that endangers not only your identity but also your very existence. It is an imaginative psychological thriller unlike anything you`ve ever seen.

    Joe Doucett (Josh Brolin) has a chat with Chaney (Samuel L Jackson) in Spike Lee’s OLDBOY. Photo courtesy of FilmDistrict. © 2013 FilmDistrict Distribution LLC

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    American Remake of Korean Hit Opens November 27th Source: FilmDistrict, Strategy PR press release Official Movie Site: OldboyFilm.com Special Thanks to Jonathan Epstein FilmDistrict has stepped up their promotional campaign for OLDBOY, Spike Lee`s (DO THE RIGHT THING, INSIDE MAN) reinterpretation of the acclaimed 2003 Korean film. Written by Mark Protosevich (I AM LEGEND, THE CELL, THOR), the movie stars Josh Brolin (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, TRUE GRIT), Elizabeth Olsen (GODZILLA) and Sharlto Copley (DISTRICT 9, ELYSIUM). OLDBOY will open November 27, 2013 in theaters. Recent updates include new photos and clips from the movie, a website detailing Joe Doucett`s (Josh Brolin) 20 years in captivity, and an online contest to win a key prop from the film. OLDBOY- FIND THE DUMPLING, EAT THE CLUES Contest After being kidnapped and held hostage for 20 years, Joe has finally been released inexplicably and is ready to figure

    Monsters battle outcast samurai in Universal Pictures` 47 RONIN. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures. © 2013 Universal Studios

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    Source: Universal Pictures press release, Toho Towa Official Site: 47roninmovie.com (US), 47ronin.jp (Japan) Keanu Reeves (THE MATRIX trilogy, SPEED) makes an explosive return to action-adventure in 47 RONIN, Universal Pictures` epic 3D fantasy-adventure. Reeves leads the cast as Kai, an outcast who joins Kuranosuke Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), the leader of the 47 outcast samurai. To restore honor to their homeland, the warriors embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors. While based on the Japanese story Chushingura, the film crosses the theme of Japanese history with that of modern Hollywood cinema to expand the original story into something completely new. 47 RONIN will be released in Japan by Toho Towa on December 6, and in the United States by Universal on December 25, 2013. After the treacherous warlord Kira (Tadanobu Asano) kills their master

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    Source: Nikkatsu Corporation Official Site: 009-1.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Emico Kawai Shotaro Ishinomori’s 009-1 (??????????, Zero Zero Nain Wan) was first serialized in Weekly Manga Action magazine from 1967-1970. The manga has been adapted for both live action and anime television series and now comes to theaters with the live action feature film 009?1: THE END OF THE BEGINNING (009?1 ???????? THE END OF THE BEGINNING, 009?1 Zero Zero Kunoichi THE END OF THE BEGINNING). The movie is now playing in Japan, and will have its North American premiere on September 19th at the Arizona Underground Film Festival. The following 009?1: THE END OF THE BEGINNING press notes are courtesy of Nikkatsu... INTRODUCTION Marking the 75th anniversary of his birth, Shotaro Ishinomori’s classic spy heroine manga 009-1 has been adapted into a live-action motion picture for the first time ever! STORY In 20xx, the world

    English promotional art for YURUSAREZARUMONO. Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. © 2013 Warner Entertainment Japan Inc.

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan, Venice International Film Festival Official Site: yurusarezaru.com (Japan) There is strength, and there is also weakness. There is the beauty and the ugliness of mankind. And in the end, there is the final prayer of a beating heart... In 1964 Clint Eastwood starred in the acclaimed spaghetti western A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS (Per un Pugno di Dollar), a remake of Akira Kurosawa`s samurai classic YOJIMBO (???, Yoojinboo, 1961). A half century later, the tables have turned as Eastwood`s Oscar winning western UNFORGIVEN (1992) has been remade -- with Eastwood`s blessing -- in Japan as YURUSAREZARUMONO (??????, 2013). Directed by Lee Sang-il (HULA GIRLS, VILLAIN) and starring Ken Watanabe (THE LAST SAMURAI, INCEPTION, GODZILLA) in the Eastwood role, YURUSAREZARUMONO will open in Japanese cinemas this Friday, September 13. That same day, the film will have its North American premiere

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    Source: FilmPressPlus Official Site: harlock-movie.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Richard Lormand FilmPressPlus, the press office for Toei Animation`s new CG anime feature HARLOCK: SPACE PIRATE (??????????, Kyaputen Haarokku, 2013), has provided three clips from the film. The movie is now playing in Japanese cinemas, and is being offered for worldwide distribution by international sales agent, GFM Films. For more information on HARLOCK: SPACE PIRATE please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan: SPACE PIRATE CAPTAIN HARLOCK Press Notes HARLOCK: SPACE PIRATE Production Notes SPACE PIRATE CAPTAIN HARLOCK Heads Spectacular Animation Selection at Sitges 2013

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    English Notes for New Studio Ghibli Film Source: Studio Ghibli, Wild Bunch Official Movie Site: kazetachinu.jp (Japan) Studio Ghibli`s THE WIND RISES (????, Kaze Tachinu, 2013) will have its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. The studio recently announced this will be the final movie from internationally renowned filmmaker, Hayao Miyazaki, who is now retired from directing. The following production notes are courtesy of Studio Ghibli and international sales agent, Wild Bunch... THE WIND RISES A film by Hayao Miyazaki A tribute to Jiro Horikoshi and Tatsuo Hori Synopsis Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted from a young age and thus unable to become a pilot, he joins the aircraft division of a major Japanese engineering company in 1927. His genius

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