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    Gamera Standard Edition Blu-ray and SteelBook Sets Coming From Arrow Video

    Arrow will be reissuing the Gamera Blu-rays in two box sets and a SteelBook. Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    Source: Arrow Films, MVD Entertainment Group Special Thanks to James Flower and Clint Weiler In August, Arrow Films released GAMERA: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, a deluxe Blu-ray box set of the entire Gamera movie series. The limited edition set quickly sold out so Arrow will be reissuing the discs in two standard box sets and a special edition SteelBook. While the new sets will not come with the printed bonus content (books, map, art cards) packaged with THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, the discs will have all of the extras from the limited edition. There will also be High Definition (1080p) versions of all twelve films, with lossless original Japanese audio and a complete collection of English dub tracks, including classic American International dubs on the Showa era films remastered from original MGM elements. The Showa box will include the first eight movies: GAMERA THE GIANT MONSTER (大怪獣ガメラ, Daikaijū Gamera, 1965), GAMERA VS. BARUGON (大怪獣決闘 ガメラ対バルゴン, Daikaijū Kettō: Gamera Tai Barugon 1966), GAMERA VS. GYAOS (大怪獣空中戦 ガメラ対ギャオス, Daikaijuu Kūchū-sen Gamera Tai Gyaosu, 1967), GAMERA VS. VIRAS (ガメラ対宇宙怪獣バイラス, Gamera Tai Uchū Kaijū Bairasu, 1968), GAMERA VS. GUIRON (ガメラ対大悪獣ギロン, Gamera Tai Daiwarujū Giron, 1969), GAMERA VS. JIGER (ガメラ対大魔獣ジャイガー, Gamera Tai Daimajū Jaigā, 1970), GAMERA VS. ZIGRA (ガメラ対深海怪獣ジグラ, Gamera Tai Shinkai Kaijū Jigura, 1971) and GAMERA SUPER MONSTER (宇宙怪獣ガメラ, Uchū Kaijū Gamera, 1980). The Heisei box presents the acclaimed 1990s trilogy of GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE (ガメラ 大怪獣空中決戦, Gamera Daijū Kūchū Kessen, 1995), GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION (ガメラ2 レギオン襲来 Gamera 2 Region Shūrai, 1996), GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS (ガメラ3 邪神〈イリス〉覚醒, Gamera 3: Jyashin Irisu Kakusei, 1999) plus the one-shot film GAMERA THE BRAVE (小さき勇者たち~ガメラ~, Chīsaki Yūsha-tachi Gamera, 2006). There will also be a SteelBook edition for the Heisei Trilogy of GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE, GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION and GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS. All three Gamera sets will be released in both the United States and United Kingdom in January 2021.

    Contents of the GAMERA: THE SHOWA ERA box set. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    GAMERA: THE SHOWA ERA

    Slipcase cover art by Matt Frank. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    As giant monsters rampaged the Japanese cinematic landscape during the “kaiju boom” of the mid-1960s, Daiei Studios introduced a new character to the screen that would be embraced for generations: Gamera, the giant, flying, fire-breathing turtle, and friend of all children! Buried under the Arctic ice for several millenia, the colossal chelonian is unleashed upon Japan, leaving havoc in his wake. After becoming an unexpected box office sensation, Gamera returned several more times, leaping to the world’s defence against a motley assortment of evil creatures, from the death-ray-shooting flying terror Gyaos, to the knife-headed alien menace Guiron, to the underwater invader Zigra! The disc cases come with reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank. Discs: 4 Duration: 690 Minutes Language: Japanese, English Subtitles: English Audio: Mono 1.0 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 / 2.35:1 US Release Date: January 26, 2021 SKU: AV330 UPC: 760137441083 Region Code: 0 SRP: $99.95 UK Release Date: January 25, 2021 BD Cat No: FCD2095 BD Barcode: 5027035022642 UK Rating: PG Region Code: B RRP: £59.99

    Reversible cover art for GAMERA THE GIANT MONSTER. Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC ONE – GAMERA THE GIANT MONSTER ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA THE GIANT MONSTER, with lossless original Japanese and dubbed English mono audio, and optional English subtitles ● Commentary and newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMMERA THE INVINCIBLE (Blu-ray premiere), the American theatrical version of the film, with lossless mono audio and optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing ● Remembering the Gamera Series, an archive featurette from 1991, including interviews with director Noriaki Yuasa, writer Nisan Takahashi and others ● Interview with Noriaki Yuasa, filmed by Jörg Buttgereit in 2002 ● Gamera Special, an hour-long best-of compilation supervised by Noriaki Yuasa in 1991 ● Alternate English credits ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC TWO – GAMERA VS. BARUGON / GAMERA VS. GYAOS ● High Definition (1080p) transfers of GAMERA VS. BARUGON and GAMERA VS. GYAOS, with lossless original Japanese and dubbed English mono audio, and optional English subtitles ● Commentary on GAMERA VS. BARUGON by August Ragone & Jason Varney ● Commentary on GAMERA VS. GYAOS by Stuart Galbraith IV ● Newly filmed introductions to both films by August Ragone ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of WAR OF THE MONSTERS, the shorter American edit of GAMERA VS. BARUGON, with lossless English audio ● Alternate English credits for both films ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC THREE – GAMERA VS. VIRAS / GAMERA VS. GUIRON ● High Definition (1080p) transfers of GAMERA VS. VIRAS and GAMERA VS. GUIRON, with lossless original Japanese and dubbed English mono audio, and optional English subtitles ● Choice of three different versions of GAMERA VS. VIRAS via seamless branching (72-minute Theatrical Version, 81-minute Director’s Version and 90-minute US Extended Version) ● Commentary on GAMERA VS. VIRAS by Carl Craig and Jim Cironella ● Commentary on GAMERA VS. GUIRON by David Kalat ● Newly filmed introductions to both films by August Ragone ● New featurette with actor Carl Craig showing his souvenirs and props from GAMERA VS. VIRAS ● Highlights from the G-FEST X convention in 2003, featuring Noriaki Yuasa and Carl Craig ● The 4th Nippon Jamboree, a promotional film for the Boy Scouts of Japan directed by Yuasa in 1966 ● Alternate English credits for both films ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC FOUR – GAMERA VS. JIGER / GAMERA VS. ZIGRA / GAMERA SUPER MONSTER ● High Definition (1080p) transfers of GAMERA VS. JIGER, GAMERA VS. ZIGRA and GAMERA SUPER MONSTER, with lossless original Japanese and dubbed English mono audio, and optional English subtitles ● Commentary on GAMERA VS. JIGER by Edward L. Holland ● Commentary on GAMERA VS. ZIGRA by Sean Rhoads & Brooke McCorkle ● Commentary on GAMERA SUPER MONSTER by Richard Pusateri ● Newly filmed introductions to all three films by August Ragone ● Alternate English credits for all three films ● Trailer and image galleries


    Contents of the GAMERA: THE HEISEI ERA box set. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    GAMERA: THE HEISEI ERA

    Slipcase cover art by Matt Frank. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    After laying dormant for fifteen years, Gamera was rebooted for the big screen in a smash hit trilogy masterminded by director Shusuke Kaneko (DEATH NOTE), writer Kazunori Ito (GHOST IN THE SHELL) and SFX director Shinji Higuchi (who went on to co-direct SHIN GODZILLA). Trading the campy kid-friendly surrealism of the earlier films for a darker, more realistic tone and jaw-droppingly innovative special effects, the Heisei Trilogy are still regarded today as among the best -- and by some, the very best -- kaiju films ever made. This unmissable trio is complimented by a bonus disc featuring GAMERA THE BRAVE, a heartwarming mix of family-friendly adventure and cutting-edge kaiju action that is the most recent Gamera film to date. The disc cases come with reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank. Discs: 4 Duration: 399 Minutes Language: Japanese, English Subtitles: English Audio: 2.0 / 5.1 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 / 2.35:1 US Release Date: January 26, 2021 Format: Blu-ray SKU: AV338 Region Code: 0 SRP: $99.95 UK Release Date: January 25, 2021 BD Cat No: FCD2096 BD Barcode: 5027035022659 UK Rating: 12 Region Code: B RRP: £59.99

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC ONE – GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE, from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Matt Frank ● Newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● A Testimony of 15 Years: Part 1, the first in an epic three-part documentary interviewing cast and crew of the Heisei Trilogy ● Interviews with director Shusuke Kaneko and SFX director Shinji Higuchi, filmed by Jörg Buttgereit in 2002 ● Extended 90-min interview with Shinji Higuchi from 2001, focusing on the trilogy’s special effects ● Behind the scenes featurettes tracing the film’s production from announcement to release ● Alternate English credits ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC TWO – GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION, from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Kyle Yount ● Newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● A Testimony of 15 Years: Part 2, the next part of the documentary interviewing cast and crew of the Heisei Trilogy ● On-set footage from the shooting of the film’s main unit and special effects filming ● Behind the scenes featurettes tracing the film’s production from announcement to release ● Alternate English credits ● “Lake Texarkana” comedic dub track ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC THREE – GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS, from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Steve Ryfle & Ed Godziszewski ● Newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● A Testimony of 15 Years: Part 3, the final part of the documentary interviewing cast and crew of the Heisei Trilogy ● Newly filmed interview with Kaho Tsutsumi about the DNA Tokasatsu exhibition in Tokyo, by kaiju historian Edward L. Holland ● Behind the scenes featurettes tracing the film’s production from announcement to release ● Deleted Scenes ● The Awakening of Irys (Remix), a montage of behind-the-scenes footage and work-in-progress special effects footage ● Alternate English credits ● Spoof commentary by “Gamera” & “Soldier No.6” ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC FOUR – GAMERA THE BRAVE ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA THE BRAVE ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Keith Aiken & Bob Johnson ● How to Make a Gamera Movie, a featurette hosted by director Ryuta Tasaki ● Behind The Scenes of GAMERA THE BRAVE, an all-access on-set documentary ● The Men That Made Gamera, a documentary looking back at the series from start to finish, featuring interviews with cast and crew ● Opening Day Premiere, a featurette showing the cast and crew presenting the film at its first showing ● Kaho’s Summer, an interview with the film’s young star ● Special Effects Supercut, a montage of effects shots overseen by FX supervisor Hajime Matsumoto ● Trailer and image galleries


    Contents of the GAMERA: THE HEISEI TRILOGY Limited Edition Steelbook. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    GAMERA: THE HEISEI TRILOGY Limited Edition Steelbook

    SteelBook cover art. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    Discs: 3 Duration: 303 Minutes Language: Japanese, English Subtitles: English Audio: 2.0 / 5.1 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 US Release Date: January 26, 2021 SKU: AV332 UPC: 760137441281 Region Code: 0 SRP: $69.95 UK Release Date: January 25, 2021 BD Cat No: FCD2097 BD Barcode: 5027035022666 UK Rating: 12 Region Code: B RRP: £44.99 DISC ONE – GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE, from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Matt Frank ● Newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● A Testimony of 15 Years: Part 1, the first in an epic three-part documentary interviewing cast and crew of the Heisei Trilogy ● Interviews with director Shusuke Kaneko and SFX director Shinji Higuchi, filmed by Jörg Buttgereit in 2002 ● Extended 90-min interview with Shinji Higuchi from 2001, focusing on the trilogy’s special effects ● Behind the scenes featurettes tracing the film’s production from announcement to release ● Alternate English credits ● Trailer and image galleries DISC TWO – GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION, from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Kyle Yount ● Newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● A Testimony of 15 Years: Part 2, the next part of the documentary interviewing cast and crew of the Heisei Trilogy ● On-set footage from the shooting of the film’s main unit and special effects filming ● Behind the scenes featurettes tracing the film’s production from announcement to release ● Alternate English credits ● “Lake Texarkana” comedic dub track ● Trailer and image galleries DISC THREE – GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS, from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Steve Ryfle & Ed Godziszewski ● Newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● A Testimony of 15 Years: Part 3, the final part of the documentary interviewing cast and crew of the Heisei Trilogy ● Newly filmed interview with Kaho Tsutsumi about the DNA Tokasatsu exhibition in Tokyo, by kaiju historian Edward L. Holland ● Behind the scenes featurettes tracing the film’s production from announcement to release ● Deleted Scenes ● The Awakening of Irys (Remix), a montage of behind-the-scenes footage and work-in-progress special effects footage ● Alternate English credits ● Spoof commentary by “Gamera” & “Soldier No.6” ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA
    Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    About Arrow Films

    Arrow Films is a leading independent entertainment distribution company, established in 1991. Operating in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, United States of America and Canada, Arrow Films is dedicated to supporting upcoming and established filmmakers of dynamic new cinema and developing an enviable slate of quality films that enjoy a lasting legacy across its award-winning branded labels, channels, and platforms.

    Arrow will be reissuing the Gamera Blu-rays in two box sets and a SteelBook. Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    Source: Arrow Films, MVD Entertainment Group Special Thanks to James Flower and Clint Weiler In August, Arrow Films released GAMERA: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, a deluxe Blu-ray box set of the entire Gamera movie series. The limited edition set quickly sold out so Arrow will be reissuing the discs in two standard box sets and a special edition SteelBook. While the new sets will not come with the printed bonus content (books, map, art cards) packaged with THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, the discs will have all of the extras from the limited edition. There will also be High Definition (1080p) versions of all twelve films, with lossless original Japanese audio and a complete collection of English dub tracks, including classic American International dubs on the Showa era films remastered from original MGM elements. The Showa box will include the first eight movies: GAMERA THE GIANT MONSTER (大怪獣ガメラ, Daikaijū Gamera, 1965), GAMERA VS. BARUGON (大怪獣決闘 ガメラ対バルゴン, Daikaijū Kettō: Gamera Tai Barugon 1966), GAMERA VS. GYAOS (大怪獣空中戦 ガメラ対ギャオス, Daikaijuu Kūchū-sen Gamera Tai Gyaosu, 1967), GAMERA VS. VIRAS (ガメラ対宇宙怪獣バイラス, Gamera Tai Uchū Kaijū Bairasu, 1968), GAMERA VS. GUIRON (ガメラ対大悪獣ギロン, Gamera Tai Daiwarujū Giron, 1969), GAMERA VS. JIGER (ガメラ対大魔獣ジャイガー, Gamera Tai Daimajū Jaigā, 1970), GAMERA VS. ZIGRA (ガメラ対深海怪獣ジグラ, Gamera Tai Shinkai Kaijū Jigura, 1971) and GAMERA SUPER MONSTER (宇宙怪獣ガメラ, Uchū Kaijū Gamera, 1980). The Heisei box presents the acclaimed 1990s trilogy of GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE (ガメラ 大怪獣空中決戦, Gamera Daijū Kūchū Kessen, 1995), GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION (ガメラ2 レギオン襲来 Gamera 2 Region Shūrai, 1996), GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS (ガメラ3 邪神〈イリス〉覚醒, Gamera 3: Jyashin Irisu Kakusei, 1999) plus the one-shot film GAMERA THE BRAVE (小さき勇者たち~ガメラ~, Chīsaki Yūsha-tachi Gamera, 2006). There will also be a SteelBook edition for the Heisei Trilogy of GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE, GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION and GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS. All three Gamera sets will be released in both the United States and United Kingdom in January 2021.

    Contents of the GAMERA: THE SHOWA ERA box set. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    GAMERA: THE SHOWA ERA

    Slipcase cover art by Matt Frank. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    As giant monsters rampaged the Japanese cinematic landscape during the “kaiju boom” of the mid-1960s, Daiei Studios introduced a new character to the screen that would be embraced for generations: Gamera, the giant, flying, fire-breathing turtle, and friend of all children! Buried under the Arctic ice for several millenia, the colossal chelonian is unleashed upon Japan, leaving havoc in his wake. After becoming an unexpected box office sensation, Gamera returned several more times, leaping to the world’s defence against a motley assortment of evil creatures, from the death-ray-shooting flying terror Gyaos, to the knife-headed alien menace Guiron, to the underwater invader Zigra! The disc cases come with reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank. Discs: 4 Duration: 690 Minutes Language: Japanese, English Subtitles: English Audio: Mono 1.0 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 / 2.35:1 US Release Date: January 26, 2021 SKU: AV330 UPC: 760137441083 Region Code: 0 SRP: $99.95 UK Release Date: January 25, 2021 BD Cat No: FCD2095 BD Barcode: 5027035022642 UK Rating: PG Region Code: B RRP: £59.99

    Reversible cover art for GAMERA THE GIANT MONSTER. Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC ONE – GAMERA THE GIANT MONSTER ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA THE GIANT MONSTER, with lossless original Japanese and dubbed English mono audio, and optional English subtitles ● Commentary and newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMMERA THE INVINCIBLE (Blu-ray premiere), the American theatrical version of the film, with lossless mono audio and optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing ● Remembering the Gamera Series, an archive featurette from 1991, including interviews with director Noriaki Yuasa, writer Nisan Takahashi and others ● Interview with Noriaki Yuasa, filmed by Jörg Buttgereit in 2002 ● Gamera Special, an hour-long best-of compilation supervised by Noriaki Yuasa in 1991 ● Alternate English credits ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC TWO – GAMERA VS. BARUGON / GAMERA VS. GYAOS ● High Definition (1080p) transfers of GAMERA VS. BARUGON and GAMERA VS. GYAOS, with lossless original Japanese and dubbed English mono audio, and optional English subtitles ● Commentary on GAMERA VS. BARUGON by August Ragone & Jason Varney ● Commentary on GAMERA VS. GYAOS by Stuart Galbraith IV ● Newly filmed introductions to both films by August Ragone ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of WAR OF THE MONSTERS, the shorter American edit of GAMERA VS. BARUGON, with lossless English audio ● Alternate English credits for both films ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC THREE – GAMERA VS. VIRAS / GAMERA VS. GUIRON ● High Definition (1080p) transfers of GAMERA VS. VIRAS and GAMERA VS. GUIRON, with lossless original Japanese and dubbed English mono audio, and optional English subtitles ● Choice of three different versions of GAMERA VS. VIRAS via seamless branching (72-minute Theatrical Version, 81-minute Director’s Version and 90-minute US Extended Version) ● Commentary on GAMERA VS. VIRAS by Carl Craig and Jim Cironella ● Commentary on GAMERA VS. GUIRON by David Kalat ● Newly filmed introductions to both films by August Ragone ● New featurette with actor Carl Craig showing his souvenirs and props from GAMERA VS. VIRAS ● Highlights from the G-FEST X convention in 2003, featuring Noriaki Yuasa and Carl Craig ● The 4th Nippon Jamboree, a promotional film for the Boy Scouts of Japan directed by Yuasa in 1966 ● Alternate English credits for both films ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC FOUR – GAMERA VS. JIGER / GAMERA VS. ZIGRA / GAMERA SUPER MONSTER ● High Definition (1080p) transfers of GAMERA VS. JIGER, GAMERA VS. ZIGRA and GAMERA SUPER MONSTER, with lossless original Japanese and dubbed English mono audio, and optional English subtitles ● Commentary on GAMERA VS. JIGER by Edward L. Holland ● Commentary on GAMERA VS. ZIGRA by Sean Rhoads & Brooke McCorkle ● Commentary on GAMERA SUPER MONSTER by Richard Pusateri ● Newly filmed introductions to all three films by August Ragone ● Alternate English credits for all three films ● Trailer and image galleries


    Contents of the GAMERA: THE HEISEI ERA box set. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    GAMERA: THE HEISEI ERA

    Slipcase cover art by Matt Frank. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    After laying dormant for fifteen years, Gamera was rebooted for the big screen in a smash hit trilogy masterminded by director Shusuke Kaneko (DEATH NOTE), writer Kazunori Ito (GHOST IN THE SHELL) and SFX director Shinji Higuchi (who went on to co-direct SHIN GODZILLA). Trading the campy kid-friendly surrealism of the earlier films for a darker, more realistic tone and jaw-droppingly innovative special effects, the Heisei Trilogy are still regarded today as among the best -- and by some, the very best -- kaiju films ever made. This unmissable trio is complimented by a bonus disc featuring GAMERA THE BRAVE, a heartwarming mix of family-friendly adventure and cutting-edge kaiju action that is the most recent Gamera film to date. The disc cases come with reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank. Discs: 4 Duration: 399 Minutes Language: Japanese, English Subtitles: English Audio: 2.0 / 5.1 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 / 2.35:1 US Release Date: January 26, 2021 Format: Blu-ray SKU: AV338 Region Code: 0 SRP: $99.95 UK Release Date: January 25, 2021 BD Cat No: FCD2096 BD Barcode: 5027035022659 UK Rating: 12 Region Code: B RRP: £59.99

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC ONE – GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE, from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Matt Frank ● Newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● A Testimony of 15 Years: Part 1, the first in an epic three-part documentary interviewing cast and crew of the Heisei Trilogy ● Interviews with director Shusuke Kaneko and SFX director Shinji Higuchi, filmed by Jörg Buttgereit in 2002 ● Extended 90-min interview with Shinji Higuchi from 2001, focusing on the trilogy’s special effects ● Behind the scenes featurettes tracing the film’s production from announcement to release ● Alternate English credits ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC TWO – GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION, from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Kyle Yount ● Newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● A Testimony of 15 Years: Part 2, the next part of the documentary interviewing cast and crew of the Heisei Trilogy ● On-set footage from the shooting of the film’s main unit and special effects filming ● Behind the scenes featurettes tracing the film’s production from announcement to release ● Alternate English credits ● “Lake Texarkana” comedic dub track ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC THREE – GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS, from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Steve Ryfle & Ed Godziszewski ● Newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● A Testimony of 15 Years: Part 3, the final part of the documentary interviewing cast and crew of the Heisei Trilogy ● Newly filmed interview with Kaho Tsutsumi about the DNA Tokasatsu exhibition in Tokyo, by kaiju historian Edward L. Holland ● Behind the scenes featurettes tracing the film’s production from announcement to release ● Deleted Scenes ● The Awakening of Irys (Remix), a montage of behind-the-scenes footage and work-in-progress special effects footage ● Alternate English credits ● Spoof commentary by “Gamera” & “Soldier No.6” ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photos courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    DISC FOUR – GAMERA THE BRAVE ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA THE BRAVE ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Keith Aiken & Bob Johnson ● How to Make a Gamera Movie, a featurette hosted by director Ryuta Tasaki ● Behind The Scenes of GAMERA THE BRAVE, an all-access on-set documentary ● The Men That Made Gamera, a documentary looking back at the series from start to finish, featuring interviews with cast and crew ● Opening Day Premiere, a featurette showing the cast and crew presenting the film at its first showing ● Kaho’s Summer, an interview with the film’s young star ● Special Effects Supercut, a montage of effects shots overseen by FX supervisor Hajime Matsumoto ● Trailer and image galleries


    Contents of the GAMERA: THE HEISEI TRILOGY Limited Edition Steelbook. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    GAMERA: THE HEISEI TRILOGY Limited Edition Steelbook

    SteelBook cover art. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

    Discs: 3 Duration: 303 Minutes Language: Japanese, English Subtitles: English Audio: 2.0 / 5.1 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 US Release Date: January 26, 2021 SKU: AV332 UPC: 760137441281 Region Code: 0 SRP: $69.95 UK Release Date: January 25, 2021 BD Cat No: FCD2097 BD Barcode: 5027035022666 UK Rating: 12 Region Code: B RRP: £44.99 DISC ONE – GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE, from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Matt Frank ● Newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● A Testimony of 15 Years: Part 1, the first in an epic three-part documentary interviewing cast and crew of the Heisei Trilogy ● Interviews with director Shusuke Kaneko and SFX director Shinji Higuchi, filmed by Jörg Buttgereit in 2002 ● Extended 90-min interview with Shinji Higuchi from 2001, focusing on the trilogy’s special effects ● Behind the scenes featurettes tracing the film’s production from announcement to release ● Alternate English credits ● Trailer and image galleries DISC TWO – GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION, from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Kyle Yount ● Newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● A Testimony of 15 Years: Part 2, the next part of the documentary interviewing cast and crew of the Heisei Trilogy ● On-set footage from the shooting of the film’s main unit and special effects filming ● Behind the scenes featurettes tracing the film’s production from announcement to release ● Alternate English credits ● “Lake Texarkana” comedic dub track ● Trailer and image galleries DISC THREE – GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS ● High Definition (1080p) transfer of GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS, from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures ● Original Japanese and dubbed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio, with optional English subtitles ● Commentary by Steve Ryfle & Ed Godziszewski ● Newly filmed introduction by August Ragone ● A Testimony of 15 Years: Part 3, the final part of the documentary interviewing cast and crew of the Heisei Trilogy ● Newly filmed interview with Kaho Tsutsumi about the DNA Tokasatsu exhibition in Tokyo, by kaiju historian Edward L. Holland ● Behind the scenes featurettes tracing the film’s production from announcement to release ● Deleted Scenes ● The Awakening of Irys (Remix), a montage of behind-the-scenes footage and work-in-progress special effects footage ● Alternate English credits ● Spoof commentary by “Gamera” & “Soldier No.6” ● Trailer and image galleries

    Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA
    Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA

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