Source: Madman Entertainment The Australian distributor Madman Entertainment is releasing the following anime and Asian live action titles this month on Region 4 DVD...
MOTHER A girl found murdered. A mother`s handicapped son stands accused, but she will stop at nothing to prove his innocence. From Bong Joon-ho, director of THE HOST comes MOTHER, which stars Kim Hye-ja in the role which won her the Best Actress award at last year`s Asia-Pacific Screen Awards. Hye-ja is a single mum to 27-year-old Do-joon. Though an adult in years, Do-joon is like a child and dependent on his mother, sometimes behaving in ways that are stupid or simply dangerous. One day a young girl is found dead in an abandoned building and Do-joon is accused of her murder. An inefficient lawyer and the apathetic police force that close Do-joon`s case too quickly inspire his mother to act on her own - to act as Mother in its purest form. Summoning all her maternal instincts and trusting no one, she sets out to find a killer and prove her son`s innocence; mo matter what the cost. Release Date: 19/05/2010 Audio tracks: Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0 Languages: Korean Genre: Crime, Drama Director: Joon-Ho Bong Subtitles: English subtitles Runtime: 123.0 mins Format: DVD, Region 4 (PAL) Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Widescreen SRP: $29.95
IKKI TOUSEN DRAGON DESTINY SEASON 2 VOL 2 A new destiny for ancient heroes! The Romance of the Three Kingdoms continues on in modern Japan, as the rival high schools involved in the retelling of the epic saga struggle to achieve dominance. The focus begins to shift to other high schools and the interaction of their front runners. In the backdrop, the dragons of the remaining two great leaders are awakening, leading to growing mayhem. As ancient artifacts are acquired and events unfold, the battles keep raging on with enough intensity to rend flesh and clothing. Volume 1 of 3 (contains 4 episodes) Release Date: 19/05/2010 Languages: English and Japanese Genre: Action / Adventure, Anime, Martial Arts Subtitles: English subtitles Runtime: 100.0 mins Format: DVD (PAL) SRP: $29.95 Special Features: Textless opening and closing Promotional video OVA Episodes 1-2 IKKI TOUSEN DRAGON DESTINY S2 VOL 1 will also be available packaged with a Limited Collector`s Box.
STREET OF SHAME Kenji Mizoguchi is often referred to as a director of "women`s pictures", thanks to his sympathetic female characters and the passionate way in which he told women`s stories. Never has this been more clear than in STREET OF SHAME, his hymn to the economic uncertainty of post-war Japan and the silent victims of the war`s barbarism: the women who have been left behind. In post-war Japan, the government has waged an annual campaign to ban prostitution, but due to the uncertainty and devastation of the new economic climate, it is a tragic and ignoble reality that women have turned to the streets for financial survival. At an establishment called Dreamland the joyless lives and faded dreams of five women intersect. But as the momentum of the anti-prostitution bill starts to build up speed, the women find their allegiances tested by economic necessity and personal conscience. Release Date: 19/05/2010 Languages: Japanese Genre: Drama Director: Kenji Mizoguchi Subtitles: English subtitles Runtime: 87.0 mins Format: DVD, Region 4 (PAL) Special Features: Audio commentary by Ross Gibson, Professor of Contemporary Arts, Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney Insert article by Dr Barbara Hartley, Head of School, Senior Lecturer in Japanese Studies, University of Tasmania
SLAYERS REVOLUTION Series 4 The Slayers are back! Lina`s on the run from a government inspector who`s ready to put her away for good. Her crime? Just being herself! The guy`s hot on her tail, but a tiny creature that actually has a tail might be Lina`s biggest problem. Pokota`s a powerful little furball, and his path of destruction is getting pinned on Lina. With so much explosive magic between them, you know things will go boom when they face off. But there`s more to Pokota than anyone knows, and if Lina`s gang can get to the bottom of his habit of blowing stuff up, they could end up with an awesome new ally. Contains episodes 1-13 Release Date: 19/05/2010 Languages: English, Japanese Genre: Action / Adventure, Anime, Fantasy Subtitles: English subtitles Number of Discs: 2 Runtime: 325.0 mins Format: DVD, Region 4 (PAL) Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen Full Height Anamorphic Special Features: Textless songs PARADISE KISS COLLECTION Follow your dreams in style. Yukari lives the typical high school life, continually stressed by her mother`s desperate desire for her to succeed as a student. One day, she meets a group of fashion design students who go by the name of Paradise Kiss and is scouted to be a model for their Yazawa School of Design fashion show. Yukari is emotionally lost at first, but as time goes by she becomes influenced by their determination to pursue their dreams. Yukari agrees to join the fashion show to explore her true potential and her growing attraction to George, the outrageous leader of Paradise Kiss. Contains 12 episodes Release Date: 19/05/2010 Languages: English and Japanese Genre: Anime, Drama, Romance Subtitles: English subtitles Number of Discs: 2 Runtime: 300.0 mins Format: DVD, Region 2 & 4 (PAL) SRP: $59.95 Special Features: Photo shoot with Yu Yamada (Yukari) Press conference and TV commercials Character concept art Voice actors` round-table discussion THE BABYS concert and promotional video Musical staff round-table discussion Textless opening and closing Designs by fashion contest winners Manga preview
NABARI COLLECTION 2 (Slimpack) Is the key to the ninja war a former foe? In the shadows of this modern age, ninjas fight to control an ancient technique strong enough to rule the world. This coveted secret dwells within Miharu, who only wants to use his power to end the suffering of dying Yoite - a former foe who might be the only friend Miharu really has. As he struggles to understand the mystery buried in his soul, Miharu unites with Yoite to survive the escalating conflict. The ninja clans who hunt them are growing more desperate - but Miharu has finally found the motivation he needs to confront his destiny. Volume 2 of 2 Release Date: 19/05/2010 Audio tracks: ENGLISH & JAPANESE Languages: ENGLISH & JAPANESE Genre: Action / Adventure, Anime, Fantasy, Horror Subtitles: ENGLISH subtitles Number of Discs: 2 Runtime: 325.0 mins Format: DVD, Region 4 (PAL) Special Features: Episode 25 commentary (Brina Palencia, Joel McDonald) Textless songs
HER MOTHER`S PROFESSION Master filmmaker Kenji Mizoguchi continues his scathing indictment of the sex industry with Her Mother`s Profession, which stars Mizoguchi`s muse Kinuyo Tanaka and one of Japan`s finest acting talents Yoshiko Kuga (OHAYO, EQINOX FLOWER, THE IDIOT). Hatsuko is a widow who runs a properous geisha house in post-war Kyoto. A firm but fair madam, Hatsuko enjoys a good professional relationship with her "girls" and a healthy flirtation with the brothel`s much younger doctor, Kenji. But Hatsuko`s world starts to crumble when her daughter, Yukiko, returns home after living in Tokyo. Deeply ashamed of her mother`s undignified occupation and wracked with depression, Yukiko slowly begins to regain her spirit after meeting the handsome Kenji. But when Hatsuko finds out about the love affair, the shocking consequences will shape the rest of their lives. Release Date: 19/05/2010 Languages: Japanese Genre: Drama Director: Kenji Mizoguchi Subtitles: English subtitles Runtime: 83.0 mins Format: DVD, Region 4 (PAL) Special Features: Original theatrical trailer Audio commentary by Dr Barbara Hartley, Head of School, Senior Lecturer in Japanese Studies, University of Tasmania
DARKER THAN BLACK COLLECTION Everyone Wears A Mask... A new and deadly breed of covert agent walks the streets. Known as Contractors, these assassins and spies wield bizarre supernatural powers to carry out the dirty work of others. They thrive in the underworld, between rumor and reality, their loyalties always in question. One among these operatives is more mysterious than the rest; the masked killer BK201, the Black Reaper. His true identity and intentions remain unknown, but as his path weaves through the shadows and alleys of Tokyo, blood is spilled on both sides of the law. It`s a new age of confusion, and the rules of engagement have changed. Contains 26 episodes Release Date: 19/05/2010 Languages: English, Japanese Genre: Action / Adventure, Anime, Mystery / Thriller, Science Fiction Subtitles: English subtitles Number of Discs: 6 Runtime: 650.0 mins Format: DVD, Region 4 (PAL) Special Features: Episode commentaries Art and settings galleries Cast auditions Character bios Production artwork Textless opening and closing
CODE GEASS: LELOUCH OF THE REBELLION R2 VOLUME 5 The final battle of Tokyo II! Schneizel has found out Zero`s identity, which puts Nunnally in danger. With the United Federation of Nations behind them, the Black Knights launch a new attack in the Tokyo Settlements!! But once again, Suzaku stands between them and Britannia! The Guren S.E.I.T.E.N. Eight Elements rides once again onto the battlefield of destiny!! Volume 5 of 6 (contains 4 episodes) Release Date: 19/05/2010 Languages: English, Japanese Genre: Anime, Mecha, Science Fiction Subtitles: English subtitles Runtime: 100.0 mins Format: DVD, Region 2 & 4 (PAL) Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen Full Height Anamorphic Special Features: Baba Theatre Redux Episodes 8-9 Textless opening, "World End" Version A and Version B Commentary Episode 21 BLEACH VOLUME 22 Annihilation of the Lieutenants!? Rangiku Matsumoto and several other Soul Reapers arrive to help in the battle against the evil Bounts. Entering the cave hideout, they soon discover they`ve stumbled into a trap! Just in time to back up their comrades, Ichigo faces the Bount leader Kariya and must summon his bankai if he is to survive, while Uryu must rediscover his lost powers as well. Contains episodes 88-91 Release Date: 19/05/2010 Languages: ENGLISH, JAPANESE Genre: Action / Adventure, Anime Subtitles: ENGLISH subtitles Runtime: 100.0 mins Format: DVD, Region 4 (PAL) Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Original Aspect Ratio
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