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A SciFi JAPAN EXCLUSIVE
Today, VIZ Pictures is releasing the action film K-20: THE FIEND WITH TWENTY FACES (K-20: Kaijin Nijumenso Den, 2008) on Region 1 DVD. To celebrate the new release, VIZ Pictures is giving SciFi Japan readers in the United States and Canada a chance to win one of three Gift Packs, each with the K-20: THE FIEND WITH TWENTY FACES DVD and poster.
K-20: THE FIEND WITH TWENTY FACES Synopsis
1949. In the fictional capital city of "Teito" the aristocrats continue to thrive since the 19th Century, and there is a wide gap between rich and poor. In the city, there are rumors about a mysterious thief, who only steals from the rich in the most incredible ways. People call him K-20, short for "Kaijin Niju-Menso" (the Phantom Thief with 20 faces). One day, a circus acrobat Heikichi Endo (Kaneshiro Takeshi) is deceived by a mysterious old man and arrested as K-20. The old man turns out to be K-20 himself! Heikichi manages to escape from jail and decides to hunt down the real K-20 to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, K-20 sets his eyes on heiress Yoko Hashiba (Takako Matsu), who is the fiance of Kogoro Akechi (Toru Nakamura), the famous detective who arrested Heikichi. Heikichi happens to rescue Yoko from K-20 and convinces Yoko and Kogoro that he is not the real criminal. He joins them to fight against K-20, using his incredible physical ability. In the non-stop battle with K-20, the true identity of the thief is revealed!
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION
Prize: A. There are three (3) prizes in total. Each prize consists of one (1) Gift Pack containing the VIZ Pictures K-20: THE FIEND WITH TWENTY FACES DVD and poster. B. VIZ Pictures will mail the prize to contest winners so entrants must include a valid mailing address. This contest is only open to entrants in the United States and Canada. C. In the event that a winner chooses not to (or cannot) accept a prize, he or she forfeits all claim to that prize. D. One entry per person. Prizes are non-transferable. No substitution of prizes allowed. Duration of contest: A.The "K-20: THE FIEND WITH TWENTY FACES DVD Gift Pack" contest runs from April 20 until 12:00am on May 11, 2010. How to enter: A. Complete and submit the online questionnaire (see below). B. All entries must be complete, including entrant`s name, email address, completed questionnaire, and mailing address. Determination of winners: A. Only contestants who have submitted the requested information and questionnaire will be entered in the final drawing. The first three randomly drawn eligible entries will be judged the winners for this contest. B. SciFi Japan is not responsible for typographical, electronic or other errors in Internet operation affecting the offering, outcome, administration of the contest or the announcement of prizes. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. C. The decision of VIZ Pictures and SciFi Japan is final. Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of the SciFi Japan judges, which are final and binding in all respects.
THE "K-20: THE FIEND WITH TWENTY FACES DVD GIFT PACK" CONTEST
Just fill out the following questionnaire and email it to "K-20: THE FIEND WITH TWENTY FACES DVD Gift Pack" at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Good luck! Name: Email address: Mailing Address: Questionnaire: 1. K-20 actor Takeshi Kaneshiro co-starred with Jet Li in what historical epic? 2. Who created the characters of K-20 and detective Kogoro Akechi? 3. Who directed K-20: THE FIEND WITH TWENTY FACES?
About VIZ Pictures, Inc.
Based in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Pictures, Inc. distributes Japanese live-action films and DVDs, with particular focus on Japanese "kawaii (cute) and cool" pop culture. VIZ Pictures approaches each release from a J-pop fan`s point of view to serve manga and anime generation in North America . VIZ Pictures titles include DEATH NOTE, KAMIKAZE GIRLS, LINDA LINDA LINDA, PING PONG, THE TASTE OF TEA, TRAIN MAN: DENSHA OTOKO and others. The company will continue to offer the hottest visual entertainment straight from the "Kingdom of Pop" for audiences of all ages in North America . VIZ Pictures, Inc. is an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC, the San Francisco-based leading U.S. publisher of Japanese mangaand merchandise licensor of Japanese animation such as the popular NARUTO animated TV series. For more information please visit VIZ Pictures or www.viz.com.
For more information on K-20: THE FIEND WITH TWENTY FACES please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan:
- Japanese Movies at American Film Market 2008
- K-20: LEGEND OF THE MASK Production Notes
- New York Asian Film Festival 2009- Information and Schedule
- VIZ Pictures Acquires North American Rights to K-20: THE FIEND WITH TWENTY FACES
- K-20: THE FIEND WITH 20 FACES Begins Theatrical Run in San Francisco
- VIZ Pictures to Release K-20: THE FIEND WITH TWENTY FACES on DVD