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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Solo Leveling Animation Partners Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment bring the momentous theatrical fan experience to North American theaters on December 6Source: Crunchyroll press release Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced today that it has acquired North American and select international theatrical rights for SOLO LEVELING -REAWAKENING- (俺だけレベルアップな件 -ReAwakening-, Ore Dake Level-Up na Ken -ReAwakening- ), a cinematic fan experience that brings together a recap of the first season of the anime sensation SOLO LEVELING (나 혼자만 레벨업; Na Honjaman Rebeleop, 2024), adapted from the best-selling Korean webtoon, with a special sneak peek of the first two episodes of the highly anticipated second season. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring SOLO LEVELING -REAWAKENING- to theaters in the United States and Canada on December 6, 2024. The anime series SOLO LEVELING is adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel written by

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    Photo courtesy of Eureka Entertainment and MVD Entertainment. Source: MVD Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of Eureka Entertainment and MVD Entertainment. Eureka Entertainment announces the release of THE SWORD (名劍, Míng Jiàn, 1980), Patrick Tam’s dazzling take on the classic wuxia adventure. Presented on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration. Available as part of the Eureka Classics range, coming Nov 19 in North America. The Limited edition release of 2000 copies (per territory) will exclusively feature an O-card slipcase, and a collector’s booklet.     Best known as a key contributor to the Hong Kong New Wave as the director of MY HEART IS THAT ETERNAL ROSE and the editor of Wong Kar-wai’s DAYS OF BEING WILD and ASHES OF TIME, Patrick Tam began his filmmaking career with THE SWORD: a love letter to the wuxia genre starring

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    Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. Additional Blu-ray Releases from Crunchyroll this December Include DR. STONE NEW WORLD and SteelBook Debuts of ATTACK ON TITAN, Among Others!Source: Crunchyroll press release Anime fans will want to pour a tall cup of coffee heading into the New Year to celebrate in the most ghoulish way possible when the TOKYO GHOUL 10th Anniversary Complete Series Blu-ray Box Set releases on December 31, 2024 from Crunchyroll.  For the first time ever, this anniversary collection will contain all seasons of the popular TOKYO GHOUL series in one complete box set, including every episode of TOKYO GHOUL, TOKYO GHOUL √A, and TOKYO GHOUL:re. The art outside the box is newly commissioned artwork from the animation studio Pierrot that features the main character Kaneki and visual references to the fan-favorite opening song “Unravel” by TK from Ling Toshite Sigure. Special features will include select

    Celebrate Godzilla's 70th Anniversary this November with a Godzilla Pop-Up Shop and movie screenings in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo! Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Celebrate Godzilla's 70th Anniversary this November with a Godzilla Pop-Up Shop and movie screenings in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo! Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE Special Thanks to Yoichi Kakuma and Tetsu Shiota   Event exclusive editions of classic movie posters will be available for purchase at the Godzilla 70th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop. Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo! Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle in Los Angeles (aka Anime Jungle) will be celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Godzilla with a Godzilla 70th Anniversary pop-up shop and special screening of the 1954 GODZILLA and GODZILLA MINUS ONE. The movies will be screening only on Saturday, November 2nd at the historic Aratani Theatre. GODZILLA (1954) is in black and white and shown in the original Japanese with English subtitles. GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023)

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    © Full Moon Features Source: MVD EntertainmentSpecial Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of MVD Entertainment. © Full Moon Features MVD Entertainment is offering our readers a chance to win their new Full Moon Blu-ray of THE PRIMEVALS (2023), the long-delayed film by the late stop motion genius David Allen (THE HOWLING, WILLOW, GHOSTBUSTERS 2, PUPPET MASTER, EQUINOX, FLESH GORDON Stop motion FX wizard David Allen's long-planned passion project was shelved in the 1990's after Allen passed away from cancer. Finally completed in 2023 by Full Moon and former Allen associate Chris Endicott (AVENGERS: ENDGAME), THE PRIMEVALS is the ultimate retro-fantasy adventure, employing a wild array of arresting, 100% hand-rendered, stop-motion special effects in the vein of THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD, VALLEY OF GWANGI, CLASH OF THE TITANS and EQUINOX, and a rich orchestral score from composer Richard Band. THE PRIMEVALS lives!

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    Source: VIZ Media, LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Chantelle Sturt Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. OK/STDP VIZ Media, in collaboration with JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and Japan Society in New York, is excited to announce bicoastal events celebrating the voice acting talents from BLEACH: THOUSAND-YEAR BLOOD WAR, the latest installment of the acclaimed series by legendary mangaka Tite Kubo. Join renowned voice actors Masakazu Morita (Ichigo Kurosaki) and Noriaki Sugiyama (Uryu Ishida) for an exclusive screening, live voice acting demonstration, and autograph session. WHAT:  VIZ Media, in partnership with JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and Japan Society in New York, is hosting a special bicoastal event featuring two of the most iconic voice actors from the anime BLEACH: THOUSAND-YEAR BLOOD WAR: Masakazu Morita (voice of Ichigo Kurosaki) and Noriaki Sugiyama (voice of Uryu Ishida).  This limited-seating event begins with a screening of BLEACH: THOUSAND-YEAR

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION Based on a New Story and Characters Designs from Creator Akira Toriyama, This Original Anime Series from the Dragon Ball Franchise Commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the Manga’s SerializationSource: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Akira Toriyama’s original manga, which launched the Dragon Ball anime franchise, legendary studio Toei Animation brings fans a brand new adventure. DRAGON BALL DAIMA, the upcoming original anime series based on a new Dragon Ball story and characters from creator Akira Toriyama, will be available to stream with subtitles on Crunchyroll starting October 11 in the United States, Canada, Latin America including Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, followed by new weekly subtitled episodes simulcast with the Japanese TV broadcast. DRAGON BALL DAIMA: Due

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    Photo courtesy of Toei. ©2024 Wonderful Precure! The Movie! Production Committee Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: http://2024.precure-movie.com/ (Japan) Special Thanks to Nagisa Yamagiwa and Aoi Yamamoto   A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Photo courtesy of Toei. ©2024 Wonderful Precure! The Movie! Production Committee Toei has provided information and pics for WONDERFUL PRECURE! THE MOVIE! (わんだふるぷりきゅあ！ざ・むーびー！ドキドキ♡ゲームの世界で大冒険!, Wandafuru Purikyua! za Mubi! Dokidoki ♡ Gēmu no Sekai de Daibōken!), the 33rd PreCure (aka Pretty Cure) feature film. The movie opens in Japanese cinemas this Friday, September 13th.   INTRODUCTION Since the television anime PRETTY CURE (ふたりはプリキュア, Futari wa Purikyua) began airing on February 1, 2004, the PreCure series has continued to depict the story of girls who never give up and work hard, even when they face difficulties. Dreaming, forgiving others, believing in your friends, working hard and being positive... the series continues to

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    Source: Iconic Events Releasing press release Official Site: https://www.iconicreleasing.com/ax-cinema-nights/ Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab Public Relations) Iconic Events Releasing, a company specializing in distributing limited engagement theatrical events to movie theatres, has partnered with Bandai/Namco to announce the addition of several new titles to its previously announced 2024/2025 AX Cinema Nights lineup including MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM II: SOLDIERS OF SORROW, MOBILE SUITE GUNDAM III: ENCOUNTERS IN SPACE, and MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: CHAR'S COUNTERATTACK.  These immersive, experiential community screenings commence in October and will continue into April of 2025. The Mobile Suit Gundam films will be presented with English subtitles and original Japanese dialogue tracks. The latest AX Cinema Nights series will be shown in more than 500 theatres across North America. Tickets, participating theatres, and more information are available at: https://www.ax-cinemanights.com/   Photo courtesy of Iconic Events

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. Bandai's soft vinyl figure of Godzilla 2023 from the movie GODZILLA MINUS ONE will be released next month in the United States by Bandai Naco America. The figure is articulated and durable, allowing for all types of play and display. Godzilla 2023 can now be preordered from Toho's official Godzilla Store, Amazon and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty stores.   Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. 5" Godzilla Soft Vinyl Figure Series: Godzilla 2023 The soft vinyl

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Photos: Kohl Murdock Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (Publicity Partners) Steve Aoki returned to New York Fashion Week this season with DIM MAK x ONE PIECE in partnership with Toei Animation to present a groundbreaking immersive runway experience on September 9th, 2024, at Artechhouse. The DIM MAK x ONE PIECE: Spring/Summer 2025 Collection was unveiled as part of Toei Animation’s year-long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic anime series. This collaboration, proudly presented by Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Collection and Toei Animation, represents a transformative moment for anime in the fashion world, where the bold and adventurous spirit of One Piece meets the cutting-edge designs of Dim Mak. The DIM MAK x ONE PIECE:

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    Photo courtesy of the Dryden Theatre. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Author: John YearaSource: George Eastman House It is truly a good time to be a Godzilla fan. The historic Dryden Theater will once again, for the first time in almost two decades, host 4 of Toho Studios films featuring everyone's favorite radioactive Kaiju and King of the Monsters, GODZILLA. This time, the films will be introduced by the University of Rochester's professor of Japanese Visual and Cultural studies, Joanne Bernardi Ph.D. The series is a tie-in with a course she is teaching this semester at the University of Rochester, “Atomic Creatures: Godzilla.” Dr Bernardi expresses gratitude to Curator of Exhibitions Jared Case, who went above and beyond to identify and secure rights to show the titles in the upcoming series. The showings begin on September 11th, with the original Japanese GOJIRA. This will be followed

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    Photo courtesy of Fanhome. ©2024 SCG Power Rangers LLC and Hasbro Photo courtesy of Fanhome. ©2024 SCG Power Rangers LLC and Hasbro Source: Fanhome press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Fanhome, the leader in subscription-based collections and models, delights fans of POWER RANGERS as it announces the launch of the Megazord build-up model subscription, under license by leading toy and game company Hasbro. Assemble an incredible replica of the POWER RANGERS Megazord that stands more than 60cm (nearly 2 feet) tall when built. The model is constructed from precision metal and ABS components and fully articulated with LED effects that are activated by remote control. More information Fanhome POWER RANGERS Megazord subscription and sign-up details are available now at: https://shorturl.at/TpTUF. Pre-orders are open now! Photo courtesy of Fanhome. ©2024 SCG Power

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    Photo courtesy of Funko. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: FunkoSpecial Thanks to Matthew Saribut and Jonah Keel Funko has provided product specs and pics of their new Godzilla 70th Anniversary figures and collectibles. These items can be purchased directly from Funko plus stores, comic book shops, and online retailers including Toho's Godzilla Store, Amazon, Target, Walmart, Entertainment Earth, Hot Topic, FYE and Books-a-Million. Photo courtesy of Funko. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Pop! Mechagodzilla (Classic) Item Number: 76737 Material: Vinyl Release Date: Available Now MSRP: $15.00 Look out for this classic kaiju! The exclusive Pop! Mechagodzilla is an unavoidable necessity to any Godzilla collection. Fans will recognize this extraterrestrial from its debut in the 1974 film, GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA. It may have tried to pose as Godzilla, but once the outer skin was removed, there was no mistaking

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Toei Animation Joins Dim Mak to Present One Piece Spring Summer 2025 Collection Based on the Globally Beloved Anime Series  Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (Publicity Partners) LOS ANGELES – September 4, 2024. Anime’s favorite pirates The Straw Hats will make fashion history this September when they trade the plank to walk the runway in New York City. Legendary studio Toei Animation revealed today that the ONE PIECE Spring Summer 2025 Collection will debut at New York Fashion Week as part of its yearlong “One Piece” 25th anniversary celebration. Created by Steve Aoki’s fashion and record label Dim Mak and based on the episodic series cherished by fans around the world, this exciting collaboration represents the future of anime in the fashion world. The ONE PIECE Spring Summer 2025 Collection pays

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. © 2023 SPY x FAMILY The Movie Project © Tatsuya Endo/Shueisha The First Film From the Fan-Favorite SPY x FAMILY Franchise Will Be Available to Stream Subtitled and Dubbed Around the WorldSource: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. © 2023 SPY x FAMILY The Movie Project © Tatsuya Endo/Shueisha The Forger family comes home for a new mission when SPY x FAMILY CODE: WHITE (劇場版 SPY×FAMILY CODE: White, Gekijō-ban Supai Famirī Kōdo: Howaito, 2023) arrives on Crunchyroll starting tomorrow, Thursday, September 5 at 5:00 PM PT. The film will be available to stream in select territories around the world in both Japanese with subtitles and dubbed in English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, and Castilian Spanish. Premiering outside of Japan in North America and select territories earlier this year from Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures

    The team behind the CG shorts GODZILLA VS. GIGAN REX and GODZILLA VS. MEGALON have reunited for the new kaiju movie AYURA. Photo courtesy of Tokai Production. TM & ⒸAyura

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    The team behind the CG shorts GODZILLA VS. GIGAN REX and GODZILLA VS. MEGALON have reunited for the new kaiju movie AYURA. Photo courtesy of Tokai Production. TM & ⒸAyura Source: Tokai Production Co., Ltd. Official X (formerly Twitter): AYURA_gifu Special Thanks to Avery Guerra   Photo courtesy of Tokai Production. TM & ⒸAyura At "Godzilla Fest 2022", Toho premiered the computer animated short film, GODZILLA VS. GIGAN REX (ゴジラ VS ガイガンレクス, Gojira VS Gaigan Rekusu), from the studio's digital production brand GEMSTONE Creative Label. The film was written and directed by Takuya Kaminishi, who had worked for the VFX studio Shirogumi on the movies SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira, 2016), SHIN ULTRAMAN (シン・ウルトラマン, Shin Urutoraman, 2022) and GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0, ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023). Kaminishi's film was produced by Shirogumi and Tokai Production, a video production company founded by Akihiro

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys &Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys &Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc., Bandai Godzilla 2023 from the movie GODZILLA MINUS ONE will be the next release in Bandai's new line of 6” scaled action figures that are fully poseable and feature beam effect parts. The figure will be released in both Japan and the United States this October. It can be ordered from Amazon and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty stores.   Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys &Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys &Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. 6"

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    Source: MVD Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Image courtesy of MVD Entertainment. ©2021 The Great Yokai Wars Film Partners Following the recent Blu-ray release, THE GREAT YOKAI WAR: GUARDIANS (妖怪大戦争 ガーディアンズ, Yōkai Daisensō Gādianzu, 2021) comes to DVD this October 8th from SRS Cinema. The film is the second entry in the popular Great Yokai War series from legendary director Takashi Miike (AUDITION, ICHI THE KILLER). In the year 20xx, cities located along the Fossa Magna, a fault that runs from north to south across the Japan island, are destroyed by what appears to be a storm or an earthquake. The route of the destruction points towards Tokyo. Meanwhile, in Beijing, Yokai from around the world come together for an international conference known as the "Yummit". They discover that monsters formed from ancient underwater fossils have combined into one giant Yokai and

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    Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary Source: Diamond Select Toys press release Special Thanks to Zach Oat Diamond Select Toys will release Deluxe Gallery Dioramas of Godzilla and Kong from the movie  GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE in mid-2025. To purchase the dioramas, find a store at comicshoplocator.com or pre-order from Diamond Select Toys. The Godzilla diorama is also available from Toho's Godzilla Store.   Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE - Godzilla Deluxe Gallery Diorama A Diamond Select Toys release! The King of the Monsters is here, and he’s incredible! Standing approximately 11 inches tall, Godzilla joins

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