Win PLANZET on Blu-ray

Source: Section23 Films Official Movie Site: planzet.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

On May 22nd, the computer animated sci-fi film PLANZET (??????, Puranzetto, 2010) will be released on DVD and Blu-ray in North America by Section23 Films and Sentai Filmworks. To celebrate the new release, Section23 is giving SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a free copy of the Blu-ray. The creation of writer, director and character designer Jun Awazu (NEGADON: THE MONSTER FROM MARS), PLANZET is presented by industry innovator CoMix Wave (5 CENTIMETERS PER SECOND, Hoshizora Kiseki). In 2047, an unknown, alien life-form descends upon the Earth, destroying all the major cities in one fell swoop. The survivors unite and build a Diffusor to stop the Februus -- the invaders the military would later codename the FOS -- and a temporary peace is achieved. Jump forward to 2053, the present. PLANZET: The final plan, Plan Zed, to retake Planet Earth. A last, desperate counterattack against the enemy. Hiroshi Akishima, soldier in the Planetary Defense Forces Alliance, would like nothing better than a shot at the aliens responsible for his father’s death six years ago. However, the new offensive requires the Diffusor to be dropped, leaving the entire planet terribly vulnerable once more. Will humanity regain the stars or lose everything in the final, ultimate gamble? The PLANZET Blu-ray features the film (running time: 53 minutes) in 1080p HD, 16:9 anamorphic widescreen. Language options are English and Japanese DTS-HD 2.0 audio tracks as well as English Subtitles. Extras include interviews with Jun Awazu and voice actors Mamoru Miyano and Kaori Ishihara, animatic comparison, audio commentary with Awazu and voice actor Takeshi Maeda, Japanese trailers, and trailers for other Sentai Filmworks releases. The SRP is $39.98, but here is your chance to win this Blu-ray for free!

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION

Prize: A. There are five (5) prizes in total. Each prize consists of one (1) PLANZET Blu-ray. B. Prizes will be mailed 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 contests: A. The "PLANZET Blu-ray" contest runs from May 21st until 11:59pm on May 31st, 2012. How to enter: A. Submit your name, email address, and mailing address for the random drawing. Determination of winners: A. Only contestants who have submitted the requested information will be entered in the final drawing. The first five 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 Section23 Films 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 "PLANZET Blu-ray" CONTEST

Just email the following info to "PLANZET" at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and you`re in the contest. Good luck! Name: Email address: Mailing Address:

About Section23 Films

Section23 Films provides home video marketing and distribution services for a variety of companies, including Sentai Filmworks, Switchblade Pictures, and AEsir Holdings. With its special focus on genre entertainment, Section23 Films distributes some of the very best anime, martial arts, and horror titles on the market today.

About Sentai Filmworks

Sentai Filmworks is one of the fastest-growing anime companies in North America, producing hit series like HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD, TOWANOQUON, SAMURAI GIRLS, GUIN SAGA, NEEDLESS and ANGEL BEATS as well as high profile theatrical films such as GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES and APPLESEED. Sentai Filmworks’ programs can be found on home video distributed by Ingram Entertainment, Baker & Taylor, Section23 Films, The Right Stuf and other good and fine distributors. Digital product offerings may be found at iTunes, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Zune Marketplace, Anime Network, Playstation Network, Android Market and YouTube.

For more information on PLANZET, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: