Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures Official Site: Godzillamovie.com Warner Bros. Pictures has released an Electronic Press Kit for the new GODZILLA, featuring brief video interviews with the stars of the film. An epic rebirth to Toho’s iconic Godzilla, GODZILLA is a Legendary Pictures production directed by Gareth Edwards. Slated to open on May 16, 2014, the film will be presented in 3D, 2D and IMAX in select theatres and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd. 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
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Social Media Campaign Offer Fans a Chance to Win Exciting Prizes Source: Chrysler Group LLC press release Official Site: fiatusa.com Official Movie Site: Godzillamovie.com In our newest television commercial, the FIAT 500 experiences firsthand the power and size of Godzilla. Godzilla notices the FIAT 500L, but he`s eying a snack rather than the panoramic, floating roof. And while the 500L does a good job of overcoming the road-level obstacles of the escape, the clutches of Godzilla finally catch up to the speedy Italian. Watch to find out what happens next, and don`t miss Warner Bros. Pictures` and Legendary Pictures` epic action adventure GODZILLA in theaters May 16, 2014. Leading up to the May 16, 2014, release of Warner Bros. Pictures` and Legendary Pictures` hugely anticipated epic action adventure GODZILLA, FIAT Brand North America launched a new commercial across television on Monday, May 5.
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures Official Site: Godzillamovie.com Warner Bros. Pictures has released an Electronic Press Kit for the new GODZILLA, featuring five video clips from the film. An epic rebirth to Toho’s iconic Godzilla, GODZILLA is a Legendary Pictures production directed by Gareth Edwards. Slated to open on May 16, 2014, the film will be presented in 3D, 2D and IMAX in select theatres and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd. 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
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures Official Site: Godzillamovie.com Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have released a new GODZILLA trailer for Asian territories. An epic rebirth to Toho’s iconic Godzilla, GODZILLA is a Legendary Pictures production directed by Gareth Edwards. Slated to open on May 16, 2014, the film will be presented in 3D, 2D and IMAX in select theatres and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd. 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
A mysterious woman targets marathon runners in LIVE, Noboru Iguchi`s adaptation of the best-selling novel. Photo courtesy of Kadokawa Pictures. © 2014
Source: Kadokawa Pictures Official Site: live-movie.jp (Japan) Kadokawa Pictures has released high-res photos and a trailer for LIVE (???, Raivu), a new extreme suspense movie directed by Noboru Iguchi (MUTANT GIRLS SQUAD, KARATE-ROBO ZABORGAR, DEAD SUSHI). The film is based on the 2005 novel Live by Yusuke Yamada, best-selling author of The Chasing World and Puzzle. One day a man`s mother is abducted, and the kidnappers deliver a copy of the book Live along with instructions that the only way to save her is to run in a televised marathon. The man does as ordered only to discover the other runners were also forced into the race to save kidnapped loved ones... and all are carrying copies of the book. As they run the race, the competitors are killed one by one. Only clues hidden in Live can help them make it to the finish line... LIVE
Theatrical poster with Tenka Hashimoto as Mitsuki Kanzaki. Image courtesy of Kadokawa Pictures. © 2014
Source: Kadokawa Pictures Official Site: imocyo.jp (Japan) NOTE: This article contains adult content. A new sister with a chastity belt? Cranky baby sister, rookie big brother and a girl ghost take us to a fetish world we have never seen before... Kadokawa will bring their controversial but popular Recently, My Sister is Unusual. (?????????????????????, Saikin, Imooto no Yoosu ga Chotto Okashiin Da Ga.) manga and anime series to cinemas with a live-action feature film adaptation, opening May 17th in Japan. The movie is being marketed internationally by Kadokawa with the English title WHAT`S GOING ON WITH MY SISTER? Created by Mari Matsuzawa, Recently, My Sister is Unusual. -- also known by the nickname ImoCho -- debuted in the November 9, 2010 issue of Monthly Dragon Age (?????????, Gekkan Doragon Eiji) from Kadokawa`s Fujimi Shobo publishing division. The story is described as
The Saint Seiya saga continues in the new CG anime film, SAINT SEIYA: LEGEND OF SANCTUARY. Image courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 2014 Masami Kurumada/'Saint Seiya' Production Committee
New High-Res Images and Press Release from Toei Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: saintseiya2014.com (Japan) Toei has released new images and poster art for their upcoming computer animated theatrical feature SAINT SEIYA: LEGEND OF SANCTUARY (????? LEGEND of SANCTUARY, Seinto Seiya Legend of Sanctuary). The sixth movie -- but the first CG film -- based on Masami Kurumada`s manga Saint Seiya, LEGEND OF SANCTUARY will open in Japan on Saturday, June 21st. Toei has also issued the following press release regarding the film`s theme song... Global Artist Yoshiki Pens Theme Song for Globally Anticipated SAINT SEIYA Film We are pleased to announce that Yoshiki, leader of globally renowned band X Japan, has written the worldwide theme song for the new movie version of SAINT SEIYA: LEGEND OF SANCTUARY, brought to film to honor the 40th anniversary of Masami Kurumada’s passionate
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Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: tamakolovestory.com (Japan) Shochiku has released a new trailer and additional images from the anime feature film TAMAKO LOVE STORY (??????????, Tamako Rabusutoorii). The sequel to the TAMAKO MARKET (????????, Tamako Maaketto, 2013) television series will be released in Japanese cinemas on April 26, 2014. For more information on TAMAKO LOVE STORY, please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan: TAMAKO LOVE STORY Anime Film in April 2014 TAMAKO LOVE STORY Trailer and Images
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Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures Official Site: Godzillamovie.com Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have released an extended preview of the new GODZILLA. An epic rebirth to Toho’s iconic Godzilla, GODZILLA is a Legendary Pictures production directed by Gareth Edwards. Slated to open on May 16, 2014, the film will be presented in 3D, 2D and IMAX in select theatres and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd. 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
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Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures Official Site: Godzillamovie.com April 18, 2014 Update: Added GODZILLA "Nature Has An Order" TV spot. This week Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures began releasing the first television spots for the new GODZILLA. An epic rebirth to Toho’s iconic Godzilla, GODZILLA is a Legendary Pictures production directed by Gareth Edwards. Slated to open on May 16, 2014, the film will be presented in 3D, 2D and IMAX in select theatres and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd. For more information on Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures` GODZILLA, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: GODZILLA RETURNS! Legendary
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Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: tamakolovestory.com (Japan) Shochiku has provided the trailer and images from the anime feature film TAMAKO LOVE STORY (??????????, Tamako Rabusutoorii). The sequel to the TAMAKO MARKET (????????, Tamako Maaketto, 2013) television series will be released in Japanese cinemas on April 26, 2014. For more information on TAMAKO LOVE STORY, please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan: TAMAKO LOVE STORY Anime Film in April 2014
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Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures Official Site: Godzillamovie.com An epic rebirth to Toho’s iconic Godzilla, GODZILLA is a Legendary Pictures production directed by Gareth Edwards. Slated to open on May 16, 2014, the film will be presented in 3D, 2D and IMAX in select theatres and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd. 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
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Be Part of an Event Unlike Any Other Author: John DeSentis Official Site: kickstarter.com/ifukube-and-godzilla-a-musical-celebration "Ifukube and Godzilla: A Musical Celebration" is an effort to raise funds to put on a concert honoring the iconic musical connection between the man and the monster. The Kickstarter Campaign is now just about halfway over and to this point it has been hugely successful as fans and friends from all over have come together to help make this historic event a reality. But now the real push begins and the organizers of this concert need your support. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Godzilla. Additionally it is the centennial of the man who is known as being THE quintessential Godzilla music composer, Akira Ifukube. With the new interpretation of GODZILLA hitting theaters nationwide on May 16th this year courtesy of Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, Godzilla’s fans have a great
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Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: cho-sankin.jp (Japan) Shochiku has released a trailer and new images for their upcoming samurai comedy MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: SAMURAI (????????, Chokousoku! Sankin Kotai). The story involves the "sankin kotai" system, inaugurated in 1635 by the shogun Iemitsu Tokugawa. Under the shogun`s orders, the feudal lords had to reside in the capitol city of Edo for several months of each year while their wives and families had to stay there year-round. Masaatsu Naito (Kuranosuke Sasaki), a lesser and poor lord, receives an impossible order from the Tokugawa Shogunate to do sankin kotai. With no money, he must manage to get his clan to Edo in 4 days... a journey that normally takes 8 days. Adding to their woes, ninja, spies and even the checkpoint at Edo Castle block their way. How are they ever going to accomplish this super difficult mission!? MISSION IMPOSSIBLE:
Koki Tanaka, Tatsuya Fujiwara and Ryuichi Kosugi star in ONE THIRD. Photo courtesy of Kadokawa Pictures. © 2014
Source: Kadokawa Pictures Official Site: sanbunnoichi.jp (Japan) Kadokawa`s 65th anniversary celebration of their Kadokawa Bunko publishing imprint continues with the theatrical heist caper ONE THIRD (???????, Sanbunnoichi). Based on the 2012 novel Sanbunnoichi by Hanta Kinoshita, the film is the third feature directed by Hiroshi Shinagawa following his smash hits DROP (????, Doropu, 2009) and SLAPSTICK BROTHERS (??????, Manzai Gyangu, 2011). Shinagawa had written his previous films, but fell in love with Kinoshita`s novel and decided he had to adapt it for the big screen. Assisting Shinagawa is a star-studded cast headed by Tatsuya Fujiwara, internationally known for his performances in BATTLE ROYALE (?????????, Batoru Rowaiaru, 2000), the DEATH NOTE (?????, Desu Noto, 2006) series and SHIELD OF STRAW (???, Wara no Tate, 2013). Koki Tanaka is a member of the J-Pop group KAT-TUN who has acted in numerous television series. Ryuichi Kosugi
Source: Eleven Arts Entertainment Official Movie Site: shortpeace-movie.com (Japan), elevenarts.net/shortpeace (US) Special Thanks to Erika T. Wright ELEVEN ARTS and Sentai Filmworks have released a trailer for the North American theatrical release of SHORT PEACE (????????, Shooto Piisu, 2013). A new omnibus film from AKIRA`s director, Katsuhiro Otomo, SHORT PEACE consists of the animated shorts COMBUSTIBLE (???, Hi no Yoojin), GAMBO ?????, A FAREWELL TO ARMS (??????, Buki yo Saraba) and the Academy Award nominated POSSESSIONS (???, Tsukumo). Special screenings were held at thirteen locations across the US on March 3rd, with the majority of screenings in other cities scheduled for April 2014 (locations and dates tba). SHORT PEACE screening information is available at ELEVEN ARTS` website. About ELEVEN ARTS, INC. ELEVEN ARTS is the Los Angeles based film distribution company that has brought many acclaimed Japanese films, live-action and animation features, to
Source: Walt Disney Pictures Official Movie Site: kazetachinu.jp (Japan), thewindrisesmovie.tumblr.com (US) Walt Disney Pictures has released several video interviews with the American voice cast and director of THE WIND RISES (????, Kaze Tachinu, 2013), the latest feature from Oscar-winning Japanese filmmaker, Hayao Miyazaki, and the renowned Studio Ghibli. The film is now playing in North American theaters under the Touchstone Pictures banner. Jiro (voice of Joseph Gordon-Levitt) dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni (voice of Stanley Tucci). Nearsighted from a young age and unable to be a pilot, Jiro joins a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes one of the world’s most innovative and accomplished airplane designers, earning the respect of prominent industry greats, including Hattori (voice of Mandy Patinkin) and Kurokawa (voice of Martin Short). The
Theatrical poster for PUZZLE featuring the film`s stars, Kaho and Shuhei Nomura. Image courtesy of Kadokawa Pictures. © 2014 PUZZLE Production Committee
Source: Kadokawa Pictures Official Site: puzzle-movie.jp (Japan) A boy feels an intense connection to a girl holding a deep darkness within her heart. When the lives of these two people overlap, the last piece fits into place and reality becomes distorted... A new film adaptation of Yusuke Yamada`s runaway bestseller; a masterpiece of movie madness! PUZZLE (???, Pazuru), the new thriller from Kadokawa, will open at the Human Trust Cinema Shibuya, Cine Libre Umeda, 109 Cinemas Nagoya, and other theaters across Japan on Saturday, March 8th. The film is based on the 2004 novel of the same name by Yusuke Yamada, previously adapted as a four episode series that aired on TV Asahi in 2007. PUZZLE is directed by Eisuke Naito, whose short film LET`S MAKE THE TEACHER HAVE A MISCARRIAGE CLUB (?????????, Sensei o Ryuuzan sa Seru-Kai) played at international festivals in
Source: Walt Disney Pictures Official Movie Site: kazetachinu.jp (Japan), thewindrisesmovie.tumblr.com (US) Walt Disney Pictures has released several video interviews with the American voice cast and director of THE WIND RISES (????, Kaze Tachinu, 2013), the latest feature from Oscar-winning Japanese filmmaker, Hayao Miyazaki, and the renowned Studio Ghibli. The film is now playing in North American theaters under the Touchstone Pictures banner. Jiro (voice of Joseph Gordon-Levitt) dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni (voice of Stanley Tucci). Nearsighted from a young age and unable to be a pilot, Jiro joins a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes one of the world’s most innovative and accomplished airplane designers, earning the respect of prominent industry greats, including Hattori (voice of Mandy Patinkin) and Kurokawa (voice of Martin Short). The