All-New, CG-Animated Sci-Fi Action Adventure Based on the Popular APPLESEED Franchise Source: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Official Site: wmg.jp/appleseed (Japan), AppleseedAlphaMovie.com (US) The popular franchise Appleseed comes to new life in the CG-animated prequel APPLESEED ALPHA (??????? Alpha, Appurushiido Alpha), available July 22 on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. World-renowned anime filmmaker Shinji Aramaki (STARSHIP TROOPERS: INVASION) directs the latest installment in the sci-fi adventure franchise based on the original comic books by Shirow Masamune (Ghost in the Shell) published by Seishinsha with a screenplay by Marianne Krawczyk (GOD OF WAR game series, STAR TREK game and BAFTA Award winner for character and story on GOD OF WAR 2 game). APPLESEED ALPHA depicts the early days of female soldier Deunan and her cyborg partner, Briareos, as they embark on an action-packed journey in search of the legendary utopian city of Olympus.
Left to survive in a post-World War society, Deunan and Briareos are sent on a mission on the outskirts of their war-torn city. During the operation, they run into Iris and Olson, two citizens from Olympus, who might have a way to save the world... but the ruthless Talos and the scheming warlord Two Horns have their own plans. It’s up to Deunan and Briareos to safeguard their newfound contacts and help save humanity’s last hope. APPLESEED ALPHA is a Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions and Lucent Pictures Entertainment co-production by Sola Digital Arts. It was produced by Joseph Chou (HALO LEGENDS). It has a run time of approximately 93 minutes and has been rated PG-13. The APPLESEED ALPHA Blu-ray and DVD feature filmmaker commentary with director Shinji Aramaki and 11 making-of featurettes that track the film’s exciting journey from script to screen. In addition to showcasing the latest in state-of-the-art CGI technology, this animated film also features a killer soundtrack with 12 songs from today’s top international music artists, including Yasutaka Nakata (CAPSULE), Skrillex & Alvin Risk, androp, CAPSULE, DJ FUMIYA (RIP SLYME), PASSEPIED, Q;indivi+, tofubeats, AKLO, 80KIDZ, nishi-ken, and RAM RIDER. The original soundtrack will be released by unBORDE / WARNER MUSIC JAPAN Inc., Square Enix Co. Ltd will release Play Arts Kai figurines of Deunan and Briareos this summer, and Hot Toys is developing high-end one-sixth scale articulated figures for a future release.
Credits Cast Deunan Knute: Luci Christian Briareos Hecatonchires: David Matranga Iris: Brina Palencia Two Horns: Wendel Calvert Olson: Adam Gibbs Nyx: Elizabeth Bunch Matthews: Chris Hutchinson Talos: Josh Sheltz Andrew Love Jovan Jackson Anthony Hunter Crew Director: Shinji Aramaki Story by: Shirow Masamune Screenplay: Marianne Krawczyk Producer: Joseph Chou Executive Producers: Takashi Oya, John Ledford, Hidetoshi Yamamoto Co-Producers: Max Nishi, Makiko Nagano CGI Producer: Shigehito Kawada Music: Tetsuya Takahashi
APPLESEED ALPHA Blu-ray + Digital HD Ultraviolet Cat.#: 44006 UPC: 043396440067 Initial Street Date: Jul 22, 2014 SRP: $30.99 Discs: 1 Running Time: 93 Minutes Aspect Ratio: 1.78 Anamorphic Languages: English 5.1, English (UK) 5.1, German (Germany) 5.1, French (Parisian) 5.1, Spanish (Latin Am) 5.1 Subtitles: English (UK), English (US), German, French (Parisian), Spanish (Latin Am), Dutch, Arabic, Turkish, Korean CC: Y Special Features • Filmmakers’ Commentary • 11-Part Making-of Documentary
APPLESEED ALPHA DVD + Digital HD Ultraviolet Cat.#: 44009 UPC: 043396440098 Initial Street Date: July 22, 2014 SRP: $ 26.99 Discs: 1 Running Time: 93 Minutes Aspect Ratio: 1.78 Anamorphic Languages: English 5.1, French (Parisian) 5.1, Spanish (Latin Am) 5.1, Portuguese (Brazil) 5.1 Subtitles: English (US), French (Parisian), Spanish (Latin Am), Portuguese (Brazil), Korean CC: Y Special Features • Filmmakers’ Commentary • 11-Part Making-of Documentary
About Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE`s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies.
About Lucent Pictures Entertainment
Lucent Pictures Entertainment (LPE) is Tokyo-based and founded as an animation cinematography creation and production company in 2007. Responsible for producing and creation of Anime, game, and music promotional video footage. Lucent Pictures Entertainment is devoted to create world-class quality animation and other forms of visual contents, which will provide state-of-the-art movie experiences and appeal to audiences of all ages.
About unBORDE / Warner Music Japan
unBORDE is a record label founded under WARNER MUSIC JAPAN in December 2010. It celebrated its 3rd year since the foundation in December 2013. The label’s concept at the foundation is “trendy” yet “edgy”, and the label is determined to raise artists who will be well-acknowledged worldwide. Being in a drastically changing Japanese music industry, its target is not limited to Japanese market but also international markets. Currently it has very characteristic 12 artists (in alphabetical order): androp, CAPSULE, Gesuno Kiwami Otome, indigo la End, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Passepied, Q;indivi+, RIP SLYME, Shinsei Kamattechan, Team Syachihoko, tofubeats, and Yu Takahashi.
About Square Enix Co., Ltd
Square Enix Co., Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS and TAITO branded entertainment content around the world. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST which has sold over 62 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix is a Japan-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
About Hot Toys
Hot Toys is a Hong Kong and Japan based high-end toy manufacturer. Specialized in licensed collectibles, most notably one-sixth scale articulated figures; the Hot Toys group has been earning numerous industry awards since its creation in 2000.