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Mill Creek Entertainment’s transaction-based streaming service movieSPREE is pleased to announce the availability of the ULTRAMAN GINGA + ULTRAMAN GINGA S set to purchase and stream exclusively in high-definition on movieSPREE’s website and apps, ahead of the release on Blu-ray! This Ultra collection contains the complete series of ULTRAMAN GINGA (ウルトラマンギンガ, Urutoraman Ginga, 2013) and ULTRAMAN GINGA S (ウルトラマンギンガＳ, Urutoraman Ginga S, 2014) along with the theatrical feature ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE: SHOWDOWN! THE 10 ULTRA WARRIORS! (劇場版 ウルトラマンギンガＳ 決戦! ウルトラ10勇士!!, Gekijō-ban Urutoraman Ginga S Kessen! Urutora 10 Yuushi!!, 2015) as well as the bonus miniseries ULTRA FIGHT VICTORY (ウルトラファイトオーブ 親子の力、おかりします！, Urutorafaito Ōbu Oyako no Chikara, Okari Shimasu!, 2015) in one Ultra-impressive collection for only $39.99! Continued…
Elevated Games is now taking orders for their limited edition Ultraman Watch. Created in partnership with Zinvo Watches — who previously released their own Kamen Rider Watch with Bandai — this sophisticated, self-winding timepiece comes with exclusive Ultraman color scheme and components including Ultraman’s Color Timer and chest pattern on the base and Ultraseven’s Eyeslugger on the face. There is also a glow in the dark feature based on Ultraman’s iconic Spacium Beam attack. A patented tech layer pairs to a digital art asset by Matt Frank (Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, The Gamera Collection) for Elevated’s upcoming KAIJU COMBAT game.
Only 1000 watches will be manufactured, with the production run divided between white, black, red and blue thick leather bands. Each Ultraman Watch is uniquely serialized, with the first two digits being 78 to represent Nebula M78, the Land of Light. The serial number is also paired to the watch’s warranty and digital asset in the blockchain. Continued…
Marvel Comics’ new mini-series The Rise of Ultraman premieres today, Following are the first issue details and press release, courtesy of Marvel Entertainment and Ultraman Galaxy…
The Rise of Ultraman #1
Published: September 9, 2020
Writers: Kyle Higgins, Mathew Groom
Artists: Francesco Manna, Michael Cho, G Gurihiru, Ed McGuinness
Price: $5.99
In darkness there lurks Kaiju – terrifying and unfathomable monsters. Between Kaiju and the rest of us stands the United Science Patrol! But who are these enigmatic defenders, and how do they perform their miracles? Shin Hayata and Kiki Fuji have spent half a lifetime trying to find out – and their quest is about to drive them toward a decades-old dark secret and put them on a collision course with a mysterious warrior from beyond the stars! Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Mat Groom (Self/Made) and Francesco Manna (Avengers) reimagine the classic origin of a pop culture icon as The Rise of Ultraman Continued…
Author: Keith Aiken
Source: Ultraman Galaxy
Special Thanks to Steele Filipek
Writers Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom and artist Francesco Manna — the creative team behind Marvel’s upcoming comic book miniseries The Rise of Ultraman — answer fan questions in an exclusive for Ultraman Galaxy, the official official website for the Ultraman franchise for North America. Check out the 2-part article at the following links…
Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with large photos plus English and Japanese press information for ULTRA GALAXY FIGHT: THE ABSOLUTE CONSPIRACY (ウルトラギャラクシーファイト 大いなる陰謀, Urutora Gyarakushī Faito Ōinaru Inbō), their new online series which will premiere worldwide on the ULTRAMAN Official YouTube Channel in winter 2020.
The ULTRA GALAXY FIGHT YouTube line is the first all-new series designed to be released online and distributed simultaneously worldwide in the 50+ year history of the Ultraman series. The first show in the series, ULTRA GALAXY FIGHT: NEW GENERATION HEROES (ウルトラギャラクシーファイト ニュージェネレーションヒーローズ, Urutora Gyarakushī Faito Nyū Jenerēshon Hīrōzu), started on YouTube on September 29, 2019. In the 10 months since its premiere, the series has gained more than 40 million views plus an additional 100 million views in China. Fans all over the world continue to enjoy the series, and thanks to their energetic support, the ULTRAMAN Official YouTube Channel has reached over 1 million subscribers. Continued…
Mill Creek Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their new Blu-ray + Digital set of Tsuburaya Productions’ NEO ULTRA Q (ネオ・ウルトラQ, Neo Urutora Kyū, 2013). The set contains stunning high definition video for all 12 half-hour episodes with the original Japanese soundtrack with English subtitles.
In this continuation of the 1966 sci-fi drama ULTRA Q (ウルトラQ, Urutora Kyū), three people from completely different walks of life: Jin Haibara (Seiichi Tanabe), a psychologist doing research on the supernatural, Emiko Watarase (Rin Takanashi), a young beautiful journalist with an inquisitive mind and Shohei Shiroyama (Hiroyuki Onoe), a bartender sympathetic towards other forms of life, set out to investigate the bizarre monster appearances, futuristic phenomena, strange ecological catastrophes and paranormal events that confront our world. Continued…
Mill Creek Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a free digital redemption code for NEO ULTRA Q (ネオ・ウルトラQ, Neo Urutora Kyū, 2013) on Mill Creek’s transaction-based streaming service movieSPREE. Winners will be able to own and stream the complete 12 episode series in high-definition on movieSPREE’s website and apps, now available on Roku, Apple TV / iOS, Amazon Fire TV, and Android devices. Continued…
SciFi Japan contributor Benjamin Chaffins’ first book, Discovering Tokusatsu: Interviews With The Makers of Godzilla, Gamera, Ultraman, And Other Kaiju Eiga is now available for preorder at amazon.com.
The book contains interviews with Yoko Higuchi on SHIN GODZILLA; Xavier Frazier, Alan Maxson, TJ Storm, Jason Liles and Richard Dorton on GODZILLA KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019); Norman England on GAMERA 3: THE REVENGE OF IRIS and the Millennium Godzilla series; Shinpei Hayashiya on the fan film GAMERA 4: TRUTH; Peter Hayes Brothers on his books; Daisuke Sato on HOWL FROM BEYOND THE FOG, Hiroto Yokokawa on NEZURA 1964; Akira Ohashi on GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION and GAMERA 3; John LeMay on his books; Yuichi Kikuchi on ULTRAMAN: THE NEXT and ULTRAMAN NEXUS (an exclusive to the book); Shizuo Nakajima on THE LEGENDARY WOLFMAN VS. GODZILLA; Minoru Kawasaki on THREE GIANT MONSTERS GOURMET: MONSTER SEAFOOD WARS; and Yoshikazu Ishii on ATTACK OF THE GIANT TEACHER, ULTRAMAN MAX, ULTRAMAN SAGA, ULTRAMAN MEBIUS, ULTRAMAN GINGA/GINGA S, ULTRA ZERO FIGHT and more. 128 pages total, Ben’s book covers details about each film and television show and explains how these interviews came to be. Continued…
Mill Creek Entertainment’s transaction-based streaming service movieSPREE is pleased to announce the availability of NEO ULTRA Q (ネオ・ウルトラQ, Neo Urutora Kyū, 2013) to purchase and stream exclusively in high-definition on movieSPREE’s website and apps, ahead of the release on Blu-ray! The complete 12 episode series is now available to purchase and add to your movieSPREE library for only $19.99. Continued…
Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information, updated poster art, large photos andvideos for ULTRAMAN TAIGA THE MOVIE: NEW GENERATION CLIMAX (劇場版ウルトラマンタイガ ニュージェネクライマックス, Gekijō-ban Urutoraman Taiga Nyū Jene Kuraimakkusu). The latest Ultraman theatrical feature film was originally planned to open in Japanese cinemas on Friday, March 6, 2020, but was postponed until Friday, August 7, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tsuburaya has also released a revised theatrical trailer and a special message video from Ultraman Taiga, guiding fans on how to prevent the spread of coronavirus during screenings of the film.
ULTRAMAN TAIGA THE MOVIE continues from the ULTRAMAN TAIGA (ウルトラマンタイガ, Urutoraman Taiga) television series that aired from July 6-December 28, 2019. The son of the legendary Ultra Brother, Ultraman Taro., Taiga formed a team called the Tri-Squad with two other Ultramen, Titus and Fuma. The three heroes have integrated with Hiroyuki Kudo (Yuki Inoue), allowing the earthling to transform into multiple Ultramen. Continued…
SciFi Japan contributor Benjamin Chaffins is preparing to release his first book, Discovering Tokusatsu: Interviews With The Makers of Godzilla, Gamera, Ultraman, And Other Kaiju Eiga. The PDF will be submitted to Amazon self-publishing (KDP) on July 27th for an August 2020 release. Continued…
SciFi Japan’s Keith Aiken interviews Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom — the writers of Marvel’s upcoming comic book miniseries The Rise of Ultraman — in an exclusive for Ultraman Galaxy, the official official website for the Ultraman franchise for North America. Check out the 2-part interview at the following links…
The Loot Company is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win July’s ‘Red, White and Blue!’ themed Anime Crate. Show off your Ultraman love, display your Mobile Suit Gundam pride and get cute with a Sailor Moon capsule containing a random collectible.
The July crate includes colorful items and gear from some of your favorite anime properties. Fans won’t want to miss out on getting an awesome Ultraman XL T-shirt, Mobile Suit Gundam figure, Sailor Moon capsule and more.
The Anime Loot Crate will ship in early August and retails for $28.95. Continued…
The movie is set one year after the end of the ULTRAMAN R/B series. While visiting an old friend, Katsumi Minato (aka Ultraman Rosso) encounters a monstrous evil being called “Tregear.” As the threat escalates, Rosso and his brother Ultraman Blu are assisted by the returning Ultraman Geed, and their younger sister… who becomes a new hero, Ultrawoman Grigio! Continued…
In conjunction with the debut of Tsuburaya Productions’ new series, ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) 『ウルトラマンＺ(ゼット), Urutoraman Z (Zetto)』, the Japanese toy company Bandai has introduced their line of figures based on the show. The ULTRAMAN Z characters are the latest additions to Bandai’s Ultra Hero and Ultraman Monster Series of 5 inch scale soft vinyl figures. Continued…
The North American debut for the series and movie in stunning high-definition!
Source: Mill Creek Entertainment
Special Thanks to Barrett Evans, Jeff Hayne and J.W. Starrett
Mill Creek Entertainment is pleased to announce the next release from the Ultraman superhero library! The ULTRAMAN R/B Complete Series and Movie Blu-ray + Digital set will be released on October 13, 2020 for $49.99 SRP. This marks the North American debut for both the television series and subsequent feature film.
Originally released in 2018, the 25-episode ULTRAMAN R/B (RUEBE) [ウルトラマンＲ／Ｂ(ルーブ), Urutoraman R/B (Ruubu)] series revolves around the main theme of familial “Bonds” and “Love”. When Katsumi and Isami Minato, two brothers with clashing personalities, obtain incredible powers, they focus on overcoming their differences to defend Earth from giant monsters as the superhero team of Ultraman Rosso and Ultraman Blu!
The 2019 theatrical feature film, ULTRAMAN R/B THE MOVIE: SELECT! THE CRYSTAL OF BOND (劇場版ウルトラマンＲ／Ｂ セレクト！絆のクリスタル, Gekijō-ban Urutoraman R/B Serekuto! Kizuna no Kurisutaru), is set one year after the series end. While visiting an old friend, Katsumi encounters a monstrous evil being called “Tregear.” As the threat escalates, Rosso and Blu are assisted by the returning Ultraman Geed, and their younger sister… who becomes a new hero, Ultrawoman Grigio! Continued…
In celebration of Ultraman Day (the anniversary of Ultraman’s first appearance on Japanese television on July 10, 1966), Tsuburaya Productions has released a new short film in which the new hero Ultraman Zett pays his respects to the original Ultraman. In the ULTRAMAN DAY SPECIAL MOVIE video, the nervous young Ultraman pays a visit to five of the original Ultra Brothers and also learns the “Cross Touch,” a symbol of the connection between Ultramen. Continued…
Multi-Year Agreement Grants Shout! Factory TV Streaming Rights to Renowned Live-Action Pop Culture Library
Source: Shout! Factory press release
Special Thanks to Shannon Meehan
Shout! Factory, a multi-platform media company, and Mill Creek Entertainment announced a landmark distribution alliance to bring Tsuburaya Productions’ iconic ULTRAMAN superhero library to streaming entertainment platforms in North America. The announcement was made today by Shout! Factory’s founders and CEOs Bob Emmer and Garson Foos; Jeff Hayne, SVP of Mill Creek Entertainment; Shout’s Senior Vice President of Digital Enterprises and Shout! Factory TV, Gene Pao; and Jordan Fields, Shout’s Vice President of Acquisitions. Continued…
The Iconic Japanese Superhero Will Be Celebrated With Live Streamed Events on Shu.Watch and Launch of The Official Ultraman Galaxy Online Store
Source: Alta Global Media press release
Official Site: Shu.Watch
Special Thanks to Theo Dumont
ULTRAMAN DAY has arrived. The iconic and celebrated classic Japanese superhero ULTRAMAN will be celebrated today, Friday, July 10 with a series of major virtual activations and talks with the leaders behind the Ultraman revival live on Shu.Watch. Ultraman Day will also feature the launch of the official online Ultraman Galaxy Store, which will display exclusive collectible Ultraman merchandise featuring the poster artwork of Marvel’s Alex Ross cover created for The Rise Of Ultraman issue #1, on sale this September. Continued…
Kaiju Con-line press release
Source: Special Thanks to Kyle Yount
Mark your calendars, Monster Kids! Due to the cancellation of conventions and festivals around the globe, several dedicated daikaiju fans have joined forces to create a new event for the monster masses.
Kaiju Con-Line is a free “virtual” event being held on July 11th and 12th, the same weekend that would have hosted the annual gathering of Godzilla fanatics in Chicago; once that cancellation was announced, a clawful of motivated monster fiends converged to form this online convention that kaiju enthusiasts from around the world can enjoy from the comfort of their own home. Continued…
In celebration of Ultraman Day (the anniversary of Ultraman’s first appearance on Japanese television), Mill Creek Entertainment’s transaction-based streaming service movieSPREE is pleased to announce the availability of classic and new Ultraman complete series to purchase and stream exclusively in high-definition on movieSPREE’s website and apps, for only a special limited time price of only $7.10 each! Continued…
This Friday, July 10, Tsuburaya Productions, Elevated Games, Mill Creek Entertainment, The Licensing Group Ltd and Starlight Runner Entertainment present a special FOUR HOUR live multicast with interactive sessions and content, plus special guests. Read on for the complete schedule… Continued…
Author: Benjamin Chaffins*
Special thanks to Edward L. Holland
#KAIJUDEFEAT COVID
#Capsulemonster
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the entire world to its core and the spread of the nasty virus has only gotten worse after countless cases have been confirmed across the globe. In order to address this pandemic, directors Shinji Higuchi, Katsuro Onoue, and many others participated in KAIJU DEFEAT COVID!, a project to help inspire kaiju and anime fans worldwide to be safe and get through this pandemic together. Continued…
ULTRAMAN DAY Live Streaming Event Shu.Watch
July 10, 2020
10am PDT to 2pm PDT
The Giant of Light arrived to save Earth 54 years ago and his name is ULTRAMAN. Raging monsters (Kaiju) and aliens roamed Earth, bound and determined to destroy everything in their path. It was up to the shining superhero to save everyone and everything.
To mark this occasion, Tsuburaya Productions, Elevated Games, Mill Creek Entertainment, The Licensing Group Ltd and Starlight Runner Entertainment will bring you a special FOUR HOUR live multicast at Shu.Watch with interactive sessions and content, and a special guest appearance by none other than ULTRAMAN himself. Continued…
Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with multiple updates containing more information and images for their ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン, Urutoraman) anime series. A new promotional video has been released for Season 2, introducing the series’ newest cast member, Tatsuhisa Suzuki. In the video, after a scene where Ultraman, Seven and Ace continue their fierce battles from Season 1, a mysterious horned silhouette wreathed in flames appears with the lines, “I am Taro — Ultraman Taro!” delivered by Suzuki. Continued…
Source: The Loot Company press release
Special Thanks to George Roush
Loot Crate is shooting off its own colorful fireworks display with July’s ‘Red, White and Blue!’ themed Anime Crate. Show off your Ultraman love, display your Mobile Suit Gundam pride and get cute with a Sailor Moon capsule containing a random collectible. Continued…
Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has announced a year-long Ultraman-themed co-promotion with Fuji Baking Co., Ltd., which will kick off July 1, 2020. The first wave will be four special packages for Fuji’s Gin-Choco W, matching the pastry’s traditional silver packaging with the classic silver Ultraman body design. Continued…
Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with their complete press kit for ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) 『ウルトラマンＺ(ゼット), Urutoraman Z (Zetto)』. While much of this material was previously revealed in earlier press releases, we are pleased to share the full contents in one comprehensive article. Continued…
Exclusive Release For Ultraman Day Featuring Cover Art By Alex Ross!
Source: Mill Creek Entertainment
Special Thanks to Barrett Evans and J.W. Starrett
Minneapolis, MN (June 17, 2020) Mill Creek Entertainment is pleased to announce “The Birth of Ultraman Collection”, a Blu-ray set containing some of the best episodes of the original ULTRAMAN series with both the original Japanese language and the classic English dub audio tracks plus THE BIRTH OF ULTRAMAN – ULTRAMAN Pre-Premiere Special, the very first appearance of the hero that would become famous across the world as Ultraman.
This exclusive Blu-ray release also features art created by Alex Ross which is also featured on The Rise of Ultraman cover for Marvel Comics and Tsuburaya Production’s recent collaboration with the debut issue releasing September 2020.
This exciting, special-edition comes off the back of Mill Creek Entertainment’s license of the entire available Ultraman back-catalog via international distribution company Indigo Entertainment, from the revolutionary team at Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. Continued…
The ULTRAMAN X and ULTRAMAN GINGA S feature films have been released in a Walmart exclusive “Movies-Only” Double Feature Blu-ray from Mill Creek Entertainment. Both movies are presented with DTS-HD Master Audio of the original Japanese soundtrack with English subtitles plus the English dubs heard during their 2016 U.S. theatrical run. The Blu-ray can now be purchased in-store or ordered from Walmart.com.
In ULTRAMAN X: THE MOVIE: HERE HE COMES! OUR ULTRAMAN (2016), X is joined by his longtime ally Cyber Gomora and a team of Ultra Heroes (Ultraman, Ultraman Zero, Ultraman Max, Ultraman Victory, Ultraman Ginga, Ultraman Nexus and Ultraman Tiga) to stop the evil beast Zaigorg and a “powered up” army of classic monsters.
ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE: SHOWDOWN! THE 10 ULTRA WARRIORS! (2015) makes its North American home video debut in this set. The sinister alien warlord Etelgar forces a beautiful magical princess to entrap Ultramen all across the galaxy! In order to stop Etelgar and save their fellow Ultra Heroes, Ultraman Ginga and Ultraman Victory must combine into a new, more powerful, form! Continued…
