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    Source: BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin) S.H.MonsterArts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shma (Japan) Special Thanks to Chuan Lu, Justin Cavender, Daiki Fukaura, Adam Newman and Kenji Washida The decisive battle of the century! GODZILLA VS. KONG finally opens! Scheduled to be released in North America in March 2021! Bluefin, a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Collectibles, has provided SciFi Japan with product specs and GIANT high-res photos of their S.H.MonsterArts figures from Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming movie, GODZILLA VS. KONG. The figures feature an articulation system designed by Mitsuhiko Hosokawa, which allows for a wide range of motion and posability. The S.H.MonsterArts GODZILLA VS. KONG figures can now be preordered from Bandai’s Tamashii Nations Store on Amazon and other retailers. S.H.MonsterArts: Godzilla from Movie GODZILLA VS. KONG (2021)/ S.H.MonsterArts 映画のゴジラ 『ゴジラvsコング』(2021) Godzilla, as seen in the upcoming 2021

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    Source: Netflix Official Site: netflix.com/pacificrim Official Twitter: @PacificRim Official Instagram: @PacificRimMovie Official Facebook: @PacificRimMovie Special Thanks to Shigeko Watanabe Netflix has provided SciFi Japan with English and Japanese promotional artwork for the new Netflix Original Anime Series PACIFIC RIM: THE BLACK. Based on the 2013 live-action film PACIFIC RIM, directed by Guillermo Del Toro, and its 2018 sequel PACIFIC RIM UPRISING, the series is produced by Legendary Television with animation by Polygon Pictures, the Japanese studio behind the 2017-18 Anime Godzilla Trilogy. Netflix will release the seven episode first season worldwide on March 4. In Japan, the show will have the title PACIFIC RIM: THE DARK CONTINENT (パシフィック・リム: 暗黒の大陸, Pashifikku Rimu: Ankoku no Airstrike). STORY There was a time when Kaiju rose from the Pacific Rim only to encounter gigantic robots, Jaegers, built to fight them back. That time has

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    Source: Sentai press release Official Site: karakuri-anime.com (Japan) Sentai announced today that it will release KARAKURI CIRCUS (からくりサーカス, Karakuri Sākasu, 2018-19), adapted from Kazuhiro Fujita’s manga of the same name, for home video this spring. Hailed as one of the best series from the Fall 2018 season, the 36-episode series blends unique artwork, characters and storytelling with gripping action all set within a complex, enigmatic world. Following his father’s untimely demise, Masaru Saiga inherits the family fortune as well as his father’s company. Too bad he also inherited a target on his back since his unscrupulous relatives want to murder Masaru and take what’s rightfully his! The only thing standing between Masaru and assassination is a sickly clown named Narumi Kato, a white-haired girl name Shirogane who claims she’s Masaru’s guardian, and the mysterious puppet left to Masaru by his father upon his

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release Official Site: godzilla.com Toho has launched a new Godzilla channel on YouTube to celebrate the King of the Monsters and its nearly seven decades of entertainment with the world. It’s just starting out, but expect to see a number of classic and exclusive content coming soon! Be sure to subscribe! Visit the Godzilla channel on YouTube at youtube.com/c/GodzillaToho. About Toho International Inc. Toho International Inc (Toho Int.)., is the U.S. established incorporated company, and is the subsidiary of Toho Co., Ltd. that manages and commercializes Toho’s intellectual property portfolio through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across multitudes of categories, from toys, apparels, food & beverages, app games, and VR games. Toho Int. comprises two main lines of business; International Licensing and Motion Picture Productions. With new forces from licensing/sales/marketing on board, Toho Int.’s current

    NECA has released a new King Kong variant action figure. Photo courtesy of NECA.

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    Source: NECA Special Thanks to Peter de Leon First released as a standard figure last September, NECA’s King Kong returns with a new color variant. The new King Kong (Illustrated) 8″ Scale Action Figure is inspired by classic poster artwork for the 1933 film, with paints apps that reflect the torchlight colors of Kong’s nighttime appearances at the Skull Islanders’ wall and village. NECA’s King Kong is an original take on the classic gorilla, with super detailed hair and battle wounds across the body and head sculpts. This massive figure stands at 8″ tall with over 30 points of articulation. The figure includes two heads with varied expressions, a pair of open hands, and closed fist hands. Kong is presented in illustrated window box packaging with an opening 5th panel front cover. King Kong (Illustrated) will be coming

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    Source: Avery Guerra and Minoru Kawasaki Official Twitter: @yousayouji2021 @yousayouji2021 Translation: Benjamin Chaffins A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The classic special effects TV series PLANET PRINCE (遊星王子, Yūsei Ōji) aired on the NTV (Nippon Television) network from November 4, 1958 to October 6, 1959. Now, a remake of PLANET PRINCE is being developed. The original PLANET PRINCE was produced by Nippon Gendai and Senkosha, and distributed by Toei. It became popular as Japan`s first alien super hero TV program, and had a lot of influence on many subsequent special effects works. In 1959, Toei also released two theatrical movies -- PLANET PRINCE and PLANET PRINCE: THE TERRIFYING SPACESHIP (遊星王子 – 恐怖の宇宙船, Yūsei Ōji - Kyōfu no Uchūsen) -- which were edited together into the 1962 English dubbed feature, PRINCE OF SPACE. In the new reboot, tentatively titled PLANET PRINCE 2021 (遊星王子２０２１, Yūsei Ōji

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    Source: Well Go USA, ddPR Official Site: wellgousa.com/films/ne-zha (US) Special Thanks to Leif Helland Well Go USA Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a Blu-ray of the animated-feature JIANG ZIYA (姜子牙, 2019), the acclaimed follow-up to the international blockbuster NE ZHA (哪吒之魔童降世, Nézhā zhī Mótóng Jiàngshì, 2019).Produced by Beijing Enlight Pictures and written and directed by Yang Yu (aka Jiao Zi), JIANG ZIYA is the second chapter in the magical Fengshen Cinematic Universe, a fate-defying, action-packed legendary tale retold through vibrant Chinese animation. To earn his place with the gods, commander Jiang Ziya must vanquish the fox demon behind a brutal clan war. Upon learning the creature’s fate is tied to that of a young girl, he faces an impossible choice: can he sacrifice one to save many? JIANG ZIYA debuts on Blu-ray (SLP: $29.98),

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    Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Official Site: toy.bandai.co.jp/series/ultraman (Japan) Official Movie Site: shin-ultraman.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Benjamin Chaffins The Japanese toy company Bandai has revealed their soft vinyl and Ultra Action figures from the upcoming movie SHIN ULTRAMAN (シン・ウルトラマン, Shin Urutoraman). The film is a modern take on the original ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン　空想特撮シリーズ, Urutoraman Kūsō Tokusatsu Shirīzu, 1966-67) television series from writer/producer Hideaki Anno (NEON GENESIS EVANGELION) and director Shinji Higuchi (Gamera Trilogy, ATTACK ON TITAN), the co-directors of the award-winning box office smash SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira, 2016). Movie Monster Series: Ultraman (Shin Ultraman)/ ムービーモンスターシリーズ ウルトラマン（シン・ウルトラマン) The soft vinyl figure that reproduces Ultraman appearance in the movie, which was inspired by the concept artwork by ULTRA Q (ウルトラＱ, Urutora Q, 1966), ULTRAMAN and ULTRASEVEN (ウルトラセブン, Urutora Sebun, 1967-68) character designer Toru ‘Tohl’ Narita. This design does not include a dorsal fin

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    Source: Funko Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Jessica Piha-Grafstein Funko has provided product specs and pics of their new figures and keychains based on Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS. KONG. The movie will be released in theaters and on HBO Max on March 26, 2021. Funko’s GODZILLA VS. KONG collectibles can be purchased from stores and online retailers including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Entertainment Earth, Hot Topic, Box Lunch, FYE and Books-a-Million. POP Movies: GODZILLA VS. KONG- 10″ Kong Item Number: 50853 Product Size: Height Approximately 10 Inches Material: Vinyl Release Date: April 28, 2021 Price: $30.00 2021 brings the anticipated released and ultimate showdown of GODZILLA VS. KONG. Jumbo Pop! Kong is ready to take the fight to the next level. Which colossal creature will win

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions, PGA Co., Ltd. press release Yokohama-based PGA (Perfect Gear Agency) Co., Ltd., manufacturer of cellphone and digital audio accessories, has released new acrylic iPhone cases featuring designs from Tsuburaya Productions’ Ultraman franchise. The Ultraman Series Design iPhone Case (ウルトラマンシリーズデザインiPhoneケース, Urutoraman Shirīzu Dezain iPhone Kēsu) feature popular characters such as Dada, Eleking, Pigmon, Booska, Sevenger and Windom on cases for a variety of iPhone formats, including SE, XS/X, 11 Pro, 11/X, 11/XR, 12 Mini and 12 Pro. The Ultraman iPhone cases are now available from Japanese electronics retailers like the Yodobashi Camera and Village Vanguard store chains, Rakuten Ichiba, Yahoo! Shopping and Amazon. About Tsuburaya Productions Tsuburaya Productions, creator and copyrights owner of the superhero ULTRAMAN series was founded in 1963 by Eiji Tsuburaya, world-renowned special effects wizard also known for his special effects

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    Bluefin announces import and distribution of extensive product line in popular construction block category Source: BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin) press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Bandai Namco Collectibles dba Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, has announced a new exclusive partnership with Japan based company, Kawada Co., Ltd., makers of the popular micro construction brick product line, Nanoblock. Bluefin will become the official, exclusive distributor in the U.S. and Canada on April 1st, 2021. At that time, Bluefin will fully support the brand with various marketing and sales initiatives as well as offer all new and existing Nanoblock items to its customers. Nanoblock is the original micro-sized building block. It offers a greater challenge, sophistication, and detail than any other building block system by way of its 4mmx4mmx5mm brick.

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: shin-ultraman.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Avery Guerra Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has released the first trailer for their upcoming movie SHIN ULTRAMAN (シン・ウルトラマン, Shin Urutoraman). SHIN ULTRAMAN is an adaption of the original ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン　空想特撮シリーズ, Urutoraman Kūsō Tokusatsu Shirīzu, 1966-67) television series. Heading the creative team are writer/producer Hideaki Anno (NEON GENESIS EVANGELION) and director Shinji Higuchi (Gamera Trilogy, ATTACK ON TITAN), the co-directors of the award-winning box office smash SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira, 2016). About Tsuburaya Productions Tsuburaya Productions, creator and copyrights owner of the superhero ULTRAMAN series was founded in 1963 by Eiji Tsuburaya, world-renowned special effects wizard also known for his special effects work on the Godzilla series. With more than fifty years` experience, it is one of Japan`s oldest and most respected independent film and television production houses. Its popular Ultraman TV and

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    HERO MASK Available April 27th Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films has announced its April slate of releases which includes Sentai Filmworks’ action packed series, HERO MASK, available on Blu-ray April 27th. Product details follow, in order of release… ELFEN LIED Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 350 min. Street Date: 4/6/2021 Format: BD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $49.98 Critics have described ELFEN LIED as “weird,” (Anime Planet), “surprisingly sadistic,” (Gamers Edge), and “addictive”(Animesou). No wonder, when you consider what makes this series hum! Lucy, a beautiful young mutant, is bred by the military to be the ultimate weapon. Now, with government killers on her trail, the disposition of a five year old, and a hair trigger for ultraviolence, Lucy and her young

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    Hit the books with your favorite anime franchises and characters! Source: The Loot Company press release Special Thanks to George Roush Mobile Suit Gundam is one of the most popular anime franchises ever created and Loot Crate is honoring this groundbreaking anime with the release of the limited-edition Mobile Suit Gundam Life Crate Series. This collection takes the global Gundam fandom to the next level by delivering officially licensed exclusive lifestyle goods and gear that haven’t been available in this or any other universe! Loot Crate’s focus with this series is to give fans products that allow them to live their passion. This collection will be a bi-monthly 4-crate curation with each crate focusing on a different popular Gundam series that have inspired legions of fans. The first crate titled “Wing,” will contain 4-6 epic items from the legendary series, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release Official Site: godzilla.com Special Thanks to Jennifer Cruz Super7 is excited to collaborate with Toho International, Inc. to bring the King of the Monsters into its world of ReAction figures and more. The debut 3.75″ articulated Godzilla ReAction figure is scheduled to arrive this summer, along with a capsule collection, offering various products, including apparel and accessories. More Godzilla product will follow later in the year, escalating in 2022 with ULTIMATES! figures. “It is not a stretch to say that Godzilla may be the most important license to Super7’s history, and one we hold with possibly too much reverence,” said Super7 Founder & Owner, Brian Flynn. “The genesis of Super7 started with Godzilla, and we can’t wait to add that same Super7 love and affection to Godzilla’s future.” Super7 launched in 2001 as a magazine

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    From Legendary Television & Inspired By Legendary’s SKULL ISLAND and Square Enix’s Iconic Video Game Franchise Source: Netflix press release, Legendary Special Thanks to Sarah Jarvis Netflix and Legendary Television announce two new anime series, the first based on Legendary’s SKULL ISLAND and the second on Square Enix’s Tomb Raider global franchise. Netflix and Legendary Television are also currently in production on the previously announced anime series PACIFIC RIM: THE BLACK. SKULL ISLAND

    Tsuburaya Productions’ ULTRAMAN LEO is coming to North American home video for the first time in new Blu-ray sets from Mill Creek. Photos courtesy of Mill Creek. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    The seventh classic ULTRAMAN series gets its North American, high-definition debut! Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Barrett Evans, Jeff Hayne and J.W. Starrett Minneapolis, MN (January 26, 2021) Mill Creek Entertainment is pleased to announce the next release from the Ultraman superhero library! ULTRAMAN LEO (ウルトラマンレオ Urutoraman Reo) will arrive on Blu-ray as both a special edition SteelBook for $55.99 and in standard packaging for $45.99 on April 13, 2021. This exciting debut comes off the back of Mill Creek Entertainment’s license of the entire available Ultraman back-catalogue via international distribution company Indigo Entertainment, from the revolutionary team at Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. ULTRAMAN LEO is the seventh and final entry in the first wave of the Ultraman Series, premiering in Japan in April 1974. The mighty hero Ultraseven is crippled while defending the Earth from an

    Goro Miyazaki’s EARWIG AND THE WITCH is coming to home video from GKIDS and Shout! Factory. Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 2020 NHK, NEP, Studio Ghibli

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    Source: Shout! Factory press release Official Site: gkids.com/films/earwig-and-the-witch (US) Special Thanks to Shannon Meehan EARWIG AND THE WITCH (アーヤと魔女, Āya to Majo, 2020), the first new release in four years from the legendary Studio Ghibli, will be released on digital platforms on March 23, as well as in both a Limited Edition Steelbook and a Blu-ray + DVD combo on April 6 from GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Factory. Directed by Goro Miyazaki (TALES FROM EARTHSEA, FROM UP ON POPPY HILL) and produced by studio co-founder Toshio Suzuki, with planning from Academy Award-winner Hayao Miyazaki, the feature is based on the children’s novel Earwig and the Witch by Diana Wynne Jones (Howl’s Moving Castle), and marks Studio Ghibli’s first entirely 3DCG animated feature. The all-star voice cast for the English dub features the voices of Richard E. Grant (CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?,

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    Source: Bandai America Incorporated Official Preorder Site: p-bandai.com/us Bandai America has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos of their new ULTIMATE LUMINOUS PREMIUM ULTRAMAN 6 Ultraman Ribut and Ultraman Z Alpha Edge figure set. Both figures include light up gimmicks for the Ultramen’s eyes and color timers. Ultraman Z debuted in last year’s television series ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) 『ウルトラマンＺ(ゼット), Urutoraman Z (Zetto)』. Z has the ability to take on different forms utilizing the powers and abilities of past Ultra Heroes. His Alpha Edge form specializes in the martial arts techniques of his mentors Ultraseven, Ultraman Leo, and Ultraman Zero. Ultraman Ribut was introduced by Tsuburaya Productions in 2014 to promote the Ultraman brand in Malaysia. He made his first live-action appearance in the 2019 streaming 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

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Liza Nedelman, Chrtis Mowry, Sarah Jarvis and Melanie Klein With Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG now set for a March 26, 2021 release in theaters and on HBO Max, the long-awaited theatrical trailer has finally been unveiled. Recent days have also seen a new press release, TV spots and poster artwork, all of which can be seen here. Press Release From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited face-off between two icons in the epic adventure GODZILLA VS KONG, directed by Adam Wingard. The film stars Alexander Skarsgård (BIG LITTLE LIES, THE LITTLE DRUMMER GIRL), Millie Bobby Brown (STRANGER THINGS, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS), Rebecca Hall (CHRISTINE, PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN), Brian Tyree Henry (JOKER, SPIDER-MAN:

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