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    Atsuko Maeda stars in the J-horror film THE COMPLEX, premiering July 9th at the New York Asian Film Festival. Photo courtesy of Nikkatsu. © 2013 The Complex Film Partners

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    New J-Horror Film Screens July 9th in New York City Source: Nikkatsu Corporation, Subway Cinema Official Movie Site: kuroyuri-danchi.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Emico Kawai THE COMPLEX (??????, Kuroyuri Danchi, 2013) -- the new J-horror film from Hideo Nakata, director of THE RING (???, Ringu, 1998) -- will have its North American Premiere during the New York Asian Film Festival. The screening will take place Tuesday July 9th at the Film Society of Lincoln Center`s Walter Reade Theater in New York City. Tickets can be purchased from filmlinc.com/tickets. THE COMPLEX was produced as part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Japanese studio, Nikkatsu Corporation. Nikkatsu has provided SciFi Japan with a selection of high-res images from the film, which we`ve paired with NYAFF`s announcement for the premiere... THE COMPLEX North American Premiere Tuesday July 9, 9:45PM Walter Reade Theater (165 West 65th

    Kamen Rider Wizard battles the sinister Kamen Rider Sorcerer in KAMEN RIDER WIZARD IN MAGIC LAND. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © Ishimori Pro TV Asahi · ADK · Toei

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    Double Feature Opens in Japan on August 3rd Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: wizard-kyoryu.jp (Japan) Translations: Elliot Gay Additional Material: Alicia Ashby SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details and images from an upcoming movie. MAGIC MUSIC MOVIE: KAMEN RIDER WIZARD X ZYUDEN SENTAI KYORYUGER Japanese Title: ??????? ??????????? x ????????????? (Majikku Myuujikku Muubii Kamen Raidaa Uizaado x Juu-den Sentai Kyouryuujaa) Movie: Saturday, August 3, 2013 (Roadshow) Production: The Movie "Wizard ? Kyoryuger" Production Committee Distributor: Toei International Sales: Toei Every fall for thirteen consecutive years, Toei has released a theatrical double feature starring the current incarnations of their top henshin hero franchises; the Super Sentai and the Kamen Riders. The 2013 entry pairs a musical featuring the heroes of the new Super Sentai television series KYORYUGER (?????????????, Juuden Sentai Kyooryuujaa, 2013-2014) with a magic-themed adventure for the characters of KAMEN RIDER

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    Huge Festivals Return to New York City with Screenings of More than 70 Asian Films Source: Subway Cinema, Japan Society Special Thanks to Ted Geoghegan, Grady Hendrix and Shannon Jowett Beginning Friday, June 28th, New York City once again will host a month-long festival of popular Asian cinema. Subway Cinema`s New York Asian Film Festival (June 28-July 15) and Japan Society`s Japan Cuts: Festival of Contemporary Japanese Cinema (July 11-21) combined will feature nearly 80 different movies, world and US premieres, exclusive Q&A’s with filmmakers, and other special events. This year also marks the seventh annual collaboration between Japan Cuts and NYAFF, who will co-present several films at the Japan Society. Festival Venues Film Society of Lincoln Center`s Walter Reade Theater: June 28- July 11 165 West 65th Street, Upper Level (between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue) Box office: (212) 875-5601 America`s pre-eminent film presentation organization,

    China`s Crimson Typhoon faces off against a Kaiju, code name Otachi in Warner Bros. Pictures` and Legendary Pictures` sci-fi action adventure PACIFIC RIM, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. © 2013 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND LEGENDARY PICTURES FUNDING, LLC

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    Photos and Information for Upcoming Giant Monster Movie Source: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Official Site: pacificrimmovie.warnerbros.com SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details and images from an upcoming movie. From acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes the sci-fi action adventure “Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Pacific Rim.” When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are synched via a neural bridge, called “The Drift.” But as the enemy grows more powerful with each attack, even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the

    Two Daimajin statues guard the entrance of Kadokawa Daiei studios. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. © Kadokawa Pictures, Inc. NHFN/1966

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    Daimajin and Gamera on Display at Their Home Studio Author: Daisuke Ishizuka It is well known among tokusatsu fans that there is a 2m tall bronze statue of Godzilla at the entrance of Toho studios. But there is one more famous daikaiju spot in Tokyo... Kadokawa Daiei studios. While the general public cannot enter the studio grounds, there are two Daimajin statues to welcome visitors at the entrance. The "Great Angry God" Daimajin was a character created by Daiei and featured in three movies in 1966. Both Daimajins are impressive works of art standing 4.5m tall. Last December, one Majin wore a Santa Claus costume while the other had reindeer horns on its head. That was very bad idea because the Daimajins did not look cool. I hope that they never do costume play again. There is also the SHOP MAJIN at the

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    Bandai Figures to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.Figuarts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shfiguarts (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in October. All items will be released both in Japan and North America. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Toy Freakz. S.H.Figuarts - Red Wind Ranger/ S.H.Figuarts ??????? Continuing with the S.H.Figuarts Power Rangers line-up will be the Red Wind Ranger from POWER RANGERS NINJA STORM (aka HurricaneRed from HURRICANEGER). As with previous Power Ranger S.H.Figuarts releases, this item will feature special POWER RANGERS packaging for fans in North America. Wind Ranger`s suit is recreated in meticulous detail and figure features advanced S.H.Figuarts articulation to

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Toei

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    Articulated Bandai Figure to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.Figuarts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shfiguarts (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim A Bluefin Exclusive! Mighty Morphin White Pink Ranger packaging is printed in English and exclusively available from Bluefin Distribution! The S.H. Figuarts MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS lineup continues with the original Pink Ranger. An exclusive item only available in Asia via the Tamashii Web Shop, she has been made specially available as a standard release for North American Power Rangers fans via Bluefin affiliated retailers, and will feature special POWER RANGERS 20th anniversary packaging. The Pink Ranger has been reproduced in elegant proportion and features dynamic S.H.Figuarts articulation for recreating acrobatic action scenes. This set also includes a full arsenal of accessories, including her signature Power Bow, Blade Blaster and Thunder Slinger. Three sets of interchangeable hands are also provided to

    The S.H.Figuarts Toei hero lineup for October 2013. Photos courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei/ © Toei

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    Articulated Bandai Figures to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.Figuarts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shfiguarts (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for four S.H.Figuarts releases coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in October 2013. Fans of Toei`s Kamen Rider franchise will soon be able to purchase Kamen Rider Wizard Infinity Style, Kamen Rider Abyss, Punch Hopper and Kick Hopper, while Super Sentai fans can look forward to a Power Rangers Red Wind Ranger figure. All three items will be released both in Japan and North America. Fans and collectors can purchase S.H.Figuarts figures from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Toy Freakz. S.H.Figuarts - Red Wind Ranger/ S.H.Figuarts ??????? Continuing with the S.H.Figuarts Power Rangers line-up will be the Red Wind Ranger from POWER RANGERS

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    Bandai Figures to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.Figuarts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shfiguarts (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in September. All items will be released both in Japan and North America. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Toy Freakz. S.H.Figuarts - Sailor Moon/ S.H.Figuarts ??????? Appropriately timed with the 20th anniversary of the insanely popular SAILORMOON anime, everyone’s favorite princess joins the S.H.Figuarts series in beautiful fighting form with a full array of option parts. Sculpted with elegant proportion S.H.Figuarts Sailor Moon stands on its own as a gorgeous display piece. Meticulous attention to detail has enabled a faithful portrayal, and

    Iku Kasahara (Nana Eikura, right) joins the Library Force in LIBRARY WARS, making its U.S. premiere this August at the Japan Film Festival of San Francisco. Photo courtesy of TBS. ©

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    Director Of GANTZ and GANTZ II to Attend U.S. Premiere of His Latest Film, LIBRARY WARS Source: MediaLab press release Official Site: jffsf.org Special Thanks to Erik Jansen The 2013 J-POP Summit Festival, the popular yearly San Francisco summertime Japanese Pop Culture celebration, has announced director Shinsuke Sato as the first Guest of Honor for its inaugural Japan Film Festival of San Francisco (JFFSF), the first fully-dedicated annual Japanese film event for the S.F. Bay Area, taking place at the NEW PEOPLE Cinema beginning Saturday, July 27th through Sunday August 4th. Director Shinsuke Sato will appear for the very special U.S. premiere of his latest film, LIBRARY WARS (?????, Toshokan Senso, 2013), on Friday, August 2nd at 7:00pm, and Saturday, August 3rd at 1:10pm. The film is a new live-action sci-fi adventure adapted from the bestselling novel and anime series originally written by

    PACIFIC RIM Japanese poster. Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. © 2013 WARNER BROS.ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND LEGENDARY PICTURES FUNDING

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: pacificrimmovie.warnerbros.com (US), warnerbros.co.jp/pacificrim (Japan) Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has released a theatrical trailer and images for PACIFIC RIM, the upcoming giant monster movie from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film stars Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Ron Perlman, Robert Kazinsky, Max Martini, Clifton Collins, Jr., Burn Gorman, Larry Joe Campbell, Brad William Henke and Diego Klattenhoff. Story: When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity`s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless

    Logo for the Japan Film Festival of San Francisco. Image courtesy of NEW PEOPLE.

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    14 Live-Action and Anime Films at NEW PEOPLE Cinema from July 27-August 4 Source: MediaLab press release Official Site: jffsf.org Special Thanks to Erik Jansen The 2013 J-POP Summit Festival, the popular yearly San Francisco summertime Japanese Pop Culture celebration, has announced the launch of the Japan Film Festival of San Francisco, the first fully-dedicated annual Japanese film event for Northern California and the S.F. Bay Area. The week-long Japan Film Festival of San Francisco will take place at the NEW PEOPLE Cinema beginning Saturday, July 27th through Sunday August 4th. The festival will also be a prominent feature of the 2013 J-POP Summit Festival, taking place across Japantown on Saturday and Sunday, July 27th and 28th. A complete schedule and advance ticket information is available on jffsf.org. Tickets are $13.00 per film unless otherwise indicated. NEW PEOPLE Cinema is located at 1746

    The S.H.Figuarts Toei hero lineup for September/October 2013. Photos courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei/ © Toei

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    Articulated Bandai Figures to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.Figuarts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shfiguarts (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for three S.H.Figuarts releases coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in September and October 2013. Fans of Toei`s Kamen Rider franchise will soon be able to purchase Masked Rider Blade and Masked Rider No. 1`s Cyclone motorcycle, while Super Sentai fans can look forward to an exclusive Mighty Morphin White Ranger figure. All three items will be released both in Japan and North America. Fans and collectors can purchase S.H.Figuarts figures from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Toy Freakz. S.H.Figuarts - Masked Rider Blade/ S.H.Figuarts ?????????? This latest S.H.Figuarts title commemorates the 5th anniversary of the S.H.Figuarts line with an all newly evolved, enhanced action figure

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla 1975 TM&© 1975,2013 TOHO CO.,LTD. © PLEX 2013. Spectreman © P-Production. Ambassador Magma © Tezuka Production / Tokyo Agency / P-Production

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    Final Version of Godzilla 75 and New Figures of Classic P-Production Heroes Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Last week, SciFi Japan posted information and photos of the giant monster figures scheduled for release by X-Plus Co., Ltd. in late June 2013. X-Plus was still waiting on final approvals for several of the figures so SFJ ran photos of the unpainted prototypes. Toho has now approved the final Godzilla (1975 Version), so X-Plus has provided photos of the fully painted figure. X-Plus has also sent images for two additional figures; the monster-fighting heroes Spectreman and Ambassador Magma. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard figures are also sold by stores

    The Cinefamily presents a retrospective of director Nobuhiko Obayashi`s cult classics, including over-the-top SCHOOL IN THE CROSSHAIRS. © 1981 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Rarely Screened Movies by Nobuhiko Obayashi Source: The Cinefamily press release Event Site: cinefamily.org/nobuhiko-obayashi-schoolgirls-in-the-crosshairs Special Thanks to Brendt Rioux, Marc Walkow and Miho Shimizu The Cinefamily has partnered with The Japan Foundation and the Japan Film Festival Los Angeles to bring the director of psychedelic kids’ horror mind-melter HOUSE (Hausu) to Los Angeles for the first major U.S. retrospective of his singular works -- NOBUHIKO OBAYASHI: SCHOOLGIRLS IN THE CROSSHAIRS. Throughout the month of May, The Cinefamily will show 35mm prints of several of Obayashi distinct genre of “supernatural schoolgirl” movies, most of which have never screened in the U.S. before, with themed parties, and Q&As with the director. On May 9th the Cinefamily will welcome the director for "An Evening with Nobuhiko Obayashi" -- a long-form discussion covering his early career as an experimental filmmaker, his work in the fast-paced world of

    51 years after its Japanese release, the action series THE SAMURAI comes to the US and Canada as SHINTARO THE SAMURAI. © Senkosha Productions

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    1960s Japanese Hit Begins Streaming on GooHead Channel Source: Golden Media Group Official Site: GooHead Channel Special Thanks to Roy McAree In 1962, Senkosha Productions launched the black & white television series, THE SAMURAI (????, Onmitsu Kenshi). The show starred Koichi Ose (MOONLIGHT MASK) as Akikusa Shintaro, a noble wandering samurai in the service of the Tokugawa shogun. 128 half hour episodes of the series were produced through 1965. In December 1964, channel TCN-9 in Sydney, Australia began broadcasting Senkosha`s English dubbed version of THE SAMURAI. The show became a phenomenon in Australia, leading star Koichi Ose to do a promotional tour and live action shows based on the series. 6,000 fans welcomed the astonished actor when his plane landed at Mascot Airport. In 2010, THE SAMURAI`s impact in Australia was detailed in the feature length documentary SHINTARO! THE SAMURAI SENSATION THAT SWEPT

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    Source: GKIDS Inc. press release Official Site: gkids.tv/losangeles The American Cinematheque and NY Int`l Children`s Film Festival present LOS ANGELES CHILDREN`S FILM FESTIVAL, the best new films from around the world for ages 3-18. The festival runs April 26-May 5, 2013 at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA. The series is programmed by Gwen Deglise and Grant Moninger, and co-produced by Ashley Drysdale. For additional information and to purchase tickets, go to gkids.tv/losangeles or americancinematheque/los-angeles-international-childrens-film-festival. A LETTER TO MOMO (??????, Momo e no Tegami) Japan, Hiroyuki Okiura, 2011, 120 min Recommended Ages: 8 to Adult (Subtitled) Friday April 26, 7:30pm The last time Momo saw her father they had a fight, and all she has left to remember him by is a letter he had begun that says only “Dear Momo.” Moving with her mom to the remote Japanese island

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    Source: Hobby Search Megahouse Official Site: megahobby.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Ryo Negishi Chess Pieces Collection R Kamen Rider Vol.1/ ????????????R ?????? Vol.1 The Chess Piece Collection R Series from MegaHouse will introduce its first Kamen Rider set, featuring five Kamen Riders plus a Ghoul from KAMEN RIDER WIZARD (???????????, Kamen Raidaa Uizaado, 2012-13). The PVC pieces faithfully replicates the characters with realistic designs and colors, and the display stands come in both black and white. The complete six piece set is now available for preorder from Hobby Search. Manufacturer: MegaHouse Product Size: Height Approximately 90mm (Approximately 3.54 Inches) Material: PVC Shipping: Late August 2013 Price (Individual Figure): ¥950 (Approximately $9.75 US) Price (Set): ¥5,700 (Approximately $57.25 US) ? Set Contents ?Kamen Rider Wizard - Flame Style (King)/ ????????????????????????? ?Kamen Rider Fourze - Base States (Queen)/ ???????????????????????? ?Kamen Rider 000 - Tatoba Combo

    The S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider lineup for August 2013. Photos courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei

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    Articulated Bandai Figures to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.Figuarts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shfiguarts (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for three S.H.Figuarts figures coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in August. Fans of Toei`s Kamen Rider franchise will soon be able to purchase new Masked Rider No. 1 and Shocker Combatman figures, while Masked Rider V3 will be reissued. All three items will be released both in Japan and North America. Fans and collectors can purchase S.H.Figuarts figures from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Toy Freakz. S.H.Figuarts - Masked Rider No. 1/ S.H.Figuarts ???????1? At last the timeless classic, the original Kamen Rider from MASKED RIDER (?????? Kamen Raidaa, 1971-73), joins the advanced S.H.Figuarts action figure line-up. Special rider kick effect parts are included along

    Photos courtesy of Bluefin. Super Saiyan Goku © BIRD STUDIO / Shueisha ? Fuji Television ? Toei Animation. Blue & Black Overdrive Rangers © Toei

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    Source: Bluefin Corp. Official Site: Bluefin Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has previewed two exclusive items coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in August. The FiguartsZERO - Super Saiyan Goku statue and the S.H.Figuarts - Blue & Black Overdrive Rangers set will be released both in Japan and North America. FiguartsZERO - Super Saiyan Goku/ ???????ZERO ??????????? At last, your favorite DRAGON BALL characters will join the high-detail FiguartsZERO statue line-up! The first title will be Super Saiyan Son Goku from DRAGON BALL Z KAI (????????????, Doragon Boru Kai). This meticulously crafted sculpt faithfully captures details such as Goku’s battle damage, and depicts brilliant battle effects and Saiyan hair with translucent parts. The set also includes a special display stand. Made especially for the Western markets, this item will be available as a Web Shop Exclusive in Asia. Height: Approximately 160mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping:

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