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    VIZ Media has several new anime DVD and Blu-ray releases for this holiday season. Image courtesy of VIZ Media.

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    New BERSERK, BLEACH And NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Feature Films Debut on Home Video Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, invites fans everywhere to complete their holiday wish lists with a selection of new anime releases on DVD and Blu-ray that arrive just in time for the start of the 2012 shopping season. This year, holiday lists won’t be complete without the highly anticipated medieval action feature, BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC I – THE EGG OF THE KING (also available on Blu-ray), the supernatural drama of BLEACH THE MOVIE: HELL VERSE (also available on Blu-ray), the beginning of the finale for INUYASHA THE FINAL ACT SET 1 (also available on Blu-ray), and the non-stop ninja adventure in NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: THE WILL OF FIRE

    A sneak peek at the wraparound cover art for Echo Bridge`s GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE Collector’s Edition Blu-ray, coming to North American retailers next week. Image courtesy of Echo Bridge Entertainment. © 1989 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    The Super-Beast Battle of the Century Arrives December 4th Source: Echo Bridge Entertainment Special Thanks to Julie Haas On December 4, 2012, Toho`s GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira tai Biorante, 1989) will finally be available on Collector’s Edition Blu-ray and DVD editions in North America. The long-awaited title will be released by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment. GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE was the 17th entry in the Godzilla movie series. The story’s source was a script entered in an open contest held by Toho. The studio received more than 5000 submissions, with fan author Shinichiro Kobayashi’s entry chosen as the winner. To bring GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE to the screen, producer Tomoyuki Tanaka and associate producer Shogo Tomiyama chose a mostly-new creative team headed by writer-director Kazuki Omori and FX director Koichi Kawakita. The two directors would become the main architects of the second

    Cover art for the third POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI DVD volume, RISE OF THE BULLZOOKA, coming January 15th, 2013. Image courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. © 2012 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    Source: Lionsgate press release Official Site: powerrangers.com Experience full BullZooka power when Lionsgate Home Entertainment releases POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: RISE OF THE BULLZOOKA Volume 3. Watch as the Super Samurai face off against Serrator’s army in this all-new action-packed release debuting on DVD and Digital Download January 15. The SUPER-powered Power Rangers remain the #1 kids action series across all of TV with new SUPER SAMURAI episodes airing every week. Perfect for fans of all ages, POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: RISE OF THE BULLZOOKA Volume 3 will be available on DVD for the first time at the suggested retail price of $14.98. Join the Power Rangers as they go head-to-head against menacing Nighlok monsters, while also harnessing the mighty new BullZooka weapon in these four Super Samurai adventures bursting with supercharged action. When evil Lord Serrator unveils his mysterious master plan to

    Cover art for POWER RANGERS SAMURAI: A TEAM DIVIDED. Image courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. © 2012 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    Source: Lionsgate press release Official Site: powerrangers.com The #1 kids action series, Saban’s POWER RANGERS face their greatest challenge yet as Lionsgate Home Entertainment releases POWER RANGERS SAMURAI: A TEAM DIVIDED Volume 3 on DVD and Digital Download January 15. Join the team of Samurai Rangers as they battle Master Xandred and his evil Nighlok monsters to defend mankind. POWER RANGERS combines action-filled story lines with humor and heart while promoting strong values including teamwork, friendship, honor, fitness and loyalty. POWER RANGERS SAMURAI: A TEAM DIVIDED Volume 3 will be available for the first time on DVD for the suggested retail price of $14.98. Jayden, Kevin, Emily, Mia and Mike face their toughest challenges yet when the Power Rangers Samurai start turning against each other! Mind control, disobeyed orders and runaway Power Rangers shatter the team, giving Master Xandred and a new horde

    Key art for SAY, “I LOVE YOU”. © King Records Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: starchild.co.jp/sukinayo (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce their newest acquisition: SAY, “I LOVE YOU” (?????????, Suki-tte Ii na yo., 2012). The anime is directed by Takuya Sato (STEINS;GATE), featuring series direction by Toshimasa Kuroyanagi (INU X BOKU SS, BLUE EXCORCIST) character designs by Yoshiko Okuda, sound direction by Jin Aketagawa (BODACIOUS SPACE PIRATES, THE PET GIRL OF SAKURASOU) and music by Yuji Nomi (THE CAT RETURNS, WHISPER OF THE HEART). Friends suck, and trusting someone is just setting yourself up. That’s the lesson Mei Tachibana learned after her heart was ripped out and only a shell was left where a girl used to be. But unlike so many, she found an easy solution: she never made any more friends. Ever. Okay, maybe that’s not as easy as it sounds, but it’s worked for

    Key art for THE PET GIRL OF SAKURASOU. © ????/???? ?????????/?????????

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: sakurasou.tv (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce their newest acquisition: THE PET GIRL OF SAKURASOU (???????????, Sakura-soo no Petto na Kanojo, 2012). Atsuko Ishikuza directs this 12 episode series featuring series composition by Mari Okada (BOO OF BANTORRA, BLACK BUTLER), character designs by Masahiro Fuji (DREAM EATER MERRY, HAYATE THE COMBAT BUTLER), music by Yuzo Hayashi (TOKIMEKI MEMORIAL, HONEY AND CLOVER) and sound direction by Jin Aketagawa (BODACIOUS SPACE PIRATES, QWASER OF STIGMATA). Banished from normal housing for the crime of adopting stray cats, Sorata Kanda’s life has gone to the dogs and now he’s been impounded in Room 101 of Sakura Dormitory, a notorious den of troublemakers, geniuses and weirdos. Meanwhile, Mashiro Shiina in Room 202 is the cat’s meow of the art world. However, she’s so unfocused and dysfunctional that she

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    Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films has announced its February slate of releases; including the supernatural thriller KAMISAMA DOLLS, which will be available on both DVD and Blue-Ray. Product details follow, in order of release... LISTEN TO ME, GIRLS. I AM YOUR FATHER! COMPLETE COLLECTION Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 325 min. Street Date: 2/5/2013 Format: DVD Language: Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $49.98 Whoever said little girls grow up in the most delightful ways wasn`t Yuta Segawa! But since his sister Yuri raised Yuta by herself after their own parents` deaths, what kind of brother would Yuta be if he didn`t take in her THREE children when Yuri and her husband disappear? Of course, the fact that Yuta`s a nineteen year old college student, living in a tiny apartment, with three

    Key art for KAMISAMA DOLLS.

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: kamisama-anime.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce their newest acquisition: KAMISAMA DOLLS (??????, Kamisama Dooruzu, 2011). This 13 episode supernatural thriller features direction by Seiji Kishi (PERSONA 4 THE ANIMATION, ANGEL BEATS!) with series composition by Makoto Uezu (THE LEGEND OF HEROES: TRAILS IN TH SKY, THE QWASER OF STIGMATA), character designs by Kazuaki Morita (PERSONA 4 THE ANIMATION, NYAN KOI!), series animation direction by Hideyuki Motohashi (FUSHIGI YUGI, HIKARU NO GO), music by Chiaki Ishikawa and sound direction by Takeshi Takadera (PSYCHIC DETECTIVE YAKUMO, MM!). When Kyohei Kuga moves to Tokyo to escape the strictures of life in a small town, he thinks he’s left his old life behind. But when he discovers a bloody corpse, he also discovers that the past isn’t so easily left behind. Especially when the past is

    The new series K is one of several anime property recently acquired by the Australian label Madman Entertainment. © GoRA ? GoHands/ k-project

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    Source: Madman Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Ben Pollock In conjunction with Supanova Expo, the Australian label Madman Entertainment is proud to announce a range of exciting new anime title acquisitions. K (2012) From GoHands -- the studio responsible for the cyberpunk anime film series MARDOCK SCRAMBLE, and the enigmatic writers’ collective ‘GoRA Project’ -- comes K, a new and wholly original anime series set in a world where history has taken a slightly different course than our own. K follows the story of a young boy whose life is caught in a psychic war between seven kings. Yashiro Isana -- also known as Shiro -- is wanted for a crime he has no recollection of committing. He finds himself being hunted by two groups -- the Homura, led by the “Red King” Mikoto Suoh and Scepter 4, led by the “Blue King”, Reisi Munakata. Whilst

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    A Brief Look at the Bonus Material Included on the Inadvertently-Released DVD Author: Richard Pusateri Special Thanks to Steve Ryfle, Ryan Clark and Allen Perkins GODZILLA VS MEGALON has remained controversial since the 1970s. It is one of the most reviled Godzilla movies and at the same time, one of the most beloved because it was most accessible to many baby-boomers. GODZILLA VS MEGALON was one of the least expensive in the Toho series but also one of the most successful in the United States, due to wide exposure after an effective marketing campaign in 1976. After that, in 1977, another media blitz introduced GODZILLA VS MEGALON to NBC’s primetime network TV broadcast and it was thoroughly ingrained in the consciousness of a generation of young people. After its successful theatrical run, and network television premiere, GODZILLA VS MEGALON began to enter the

    Key art for BATTLE GIRLS: TIME PARADOX. Sengoku Otome Project © HEIWA / Sengoku Otome Project

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: sengokuotome.com (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce their newest acquisition: BATTLE GIRLS: TIME PARADOX (??????????????, Sengoku Otome - Momoiro Paradox, 2011). This 13 episode series features direction by Hideki Okamoto (EBITEN: KORITSU EBISUGAWA KOKO TENMONBU), series composition by Touko Machida (ALLISON & LILLIA, OKAMI KAKUSHI), character designs by Koji Yamakawa, music by Eishi Segawa and sound direction by Yuichi Imaizumi. Yoshino Hide (nickname Hideyoshi) is your average, everyday teenager -- interested only in fashion, snacks and her afterschool free time. And destined to fail her next history test without some sort of miraculous intervention. So, she stops by the local shrine to offer up a prayer or two to any deity that might be listening. But as everyone knows, you should be careful what you wish (or pray) for, and after she’s engulfed

    Packaging for the Blu-ray and DVD editions of the new Chow Yun-Fat action-adventure, THE ASSASSINS. Photos courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2012

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    Coming to Blu-ray and DVD January 8th, 2013 Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Special Thanks to Leif Helland Legendary action hero Chow Yun-Fat (CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON; THE KILLER) tackles his most demanding role yet in Director Linshan Zhao’s action-adventure film THE ASSASSINS (???, 2012), debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital January 8th from Well Go USA Entertainment. Also starring Yifei Liu (WHITE VENGEANCE) and Hiroshi Tamaki (HEAVENLY FOREST), the lavish historical action drama is set in the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history and focuses on Han Dynasty warlord Cao Cao (Chow Yun-Fat) in his latter years, as he explores the areas of military tactics, love, and the relationship between father and son. Bonus materials include a behind-the-scenes featurette. During the Three Kingdoms period, Cao Cao stands as the last pillar of power preventing the collapse of the Han throne. Emperor Xian, who sits on

    Wraparound Blu-ray cover art for GAMERA THE BRAVE. Photo courtesy of Media Blasters. © 2006 Chiisaki Yushatachi-GAMERA-Film Partners

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    Source: Media Blasters, Inc. Special Thanks to Carl Morano Media Blasters has provided an update on their upcoming North American Blu-ray release of GAMERA THE BRAVE (????????????, Chiisaki Yusha-tachi Gamera, 2006). Originally scheduled for May 22nd, GAMERA THE BRAVE was one of several Media Blasters` titles delayed this year while the company made some changes (including downsizing and a focus on original productions like SHINOBI GIRL) and moved to new offices. Online retailer Amazon.com recently updated their GAMERA THE BRAVE listing with a December 4th release, while RightStuf.com gives an on-sale date of January 22nd, 2013. Media Blasters has confirmed that the GAMERA THE BRAVE Blu-rays are now being pressed for shipping but a new release date has not been set. An announcement is expected next week once the Media Blasters offices reopen in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, currently ravaging much of the East Coast of

    Cover art for the UK DVD double feature of ARIRANG and CROCODILE. Image courtesy of Terracotta Distribution.

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    Double Bill from Award Winning, Controversial Director Kim Ki-duk Source: Terracotta Distribution Special Thanks to Claire Marty On DVD November 12, 2012, UK Terracotta Distribution will release a double bill from South Korean filmmaker Kim Ki-duk. This 2 disc DVD set will include CROCODILE -- Kim’s rarely seen 1996 directorial debut which has never been released in the UK; the grittiest of his early work which led the path to series of intense and highly acclaimed features -- and ARIRANG -- the director’s long anticipated documentary about his self-imposed exile, Winner of “Un Certain Regard” Award at Cannes Festival 2011. CROCODILE (??, Ag-O, 1996) Kim Ki-duk’s stunning debut CROCODILE is a study of violence in South Korean society and seemingly unlike any other Korean films made before it. It depicts the life of violent thug, Crocodile, who lives with a peddling boy and an old man

    Packaging for the Blu-ray and DVD editions of the martial arts adventure WU DANG. Photos courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2012 Mei Ah Entertainment

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    Director Patrick Leung’s Action-Packed Martial Arts Adventure Tale Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Special Thanks to Leif Helland Wenzhuo Zhao (SACRIFICE, TRUE LEGEND), Mi Yang (PAINTED SKIN: THE RESURRECTION) and Siu-Wong Fan (FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE) star in Director Patrick Leung’s (BLADE OF KINGS) thrilling action-adventure film WU DANG (????????, 2012), debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital December 4th from Well Go USA Entertainment. With action choreography by Corey Yuen (SHAOLIN), WU DANG is a high-flying, fresh look at the wire-fighting martial arts epics of the past, with a new twist: WU DANG is the first film to examine the art of Wu Dang Kung Fu, and the mysticism of Ying Yang. Bonus materials include a behind-the-scenes featurette and deleted/extended scenes. There is a rumor: secret treasures hide in Wu Dang mountain. In the early days of Republican China, an American

    Five SciFi Japan readers have won a BEDEVILLED Blu-ray. © 2010 Boston Investments Co., Ltd. and Filma Pictures

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    Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Special Thanks to Leif Helland A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Our thanks to everyone who entered Well Go USA and SciFi Japan`s contest for a free Blu-ray of the international hit revenge horror film BEDEVILLED. The randomly chosen winners are: Roy Cohen Katy Daniels Louis Kim Andy Frey David Shepard Congratulations to the winners! The prizes will ship soon. BEDEVILLED (??? ????? ??, Kim Bok-nam Salinsageonui Jeonmal, 2010) won the Audience Award for “Best Film” and Seo Yeong-hee was named “Best Actress” at Austin’s 2010 Fantastic Fest. In addition, the film was awarded the Grand Prize as Best Film at the 2011 Gérardmer Film Festival and Yeong-hie Seo won “Best Actress” at the 2011 Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Award. BEDEVILLED has a runtime of approximately 115 minutes and is unrated. Bonus features include a Behind the Scenes

    Blu-ray and DVD cover art for the Bruce Lee documentary I AM BRUCE LEE, coming January 15, 2013. Photos courtesy of Shout! Factory. © FremantleMedia

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    Acclaimed Film Celebrating the Life of the World’s Most Celebrated Martial Artist Source: Shout! Factory press release Special Thanks to Tom Chen Despite his sudden death in 1973 at the age of 32, legendary icon Bruce Lee continues to influence the world of martial arts, popular culture and entertainment to this day. On January 15, 2013, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the commercial and brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, will release the acclaimed documentary feature I AM BRUCE LEE on Blu-ray and DVD. Boasting a wide array of special bonus content, captivating interviews and archived materials, I AM BRUCE LEE is a must-have for Bruce Lee fans, collectors and pop culture enthusiasts. (SRP: Blu-ray $26.97; DVD $19.93). Fans and collectors can preorder now at ShoutFactory.com or Amazon.com. Amazon pre-order: Blu-ray DVD Order directly from ShoutFactory.com and receive a limited-edition exclusive 18”x24” I AM BRUCE

    Packaging for the Blu-ray and DVD editions of the Korean sci-fi anthology DOOMSDAY BOOK. Photos courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2012 ZIO Entertainment

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    Two Directors, Three Visions of the Future, One Earth Shattering Story Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Special Thanks to Leif Helland Internationally-renowned Directors Kim Ji-woon (I SAW THE DEVIL; THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD) and Yim Pil-sung (HANSEL & GRETEL) present three interpretations on an apocalyptic theme in the anthology film DOOMSDAY BOOK (???????, Inlyumyeolmangbogoseo, 2012), debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital December 11th from Well Go USA Entertainment. DOOMSDAY BOOK welcomes you to the future with three harrowing individual stories: BRAVE NEW WORLD, HEAVENLY CREATURE, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY. As one family, one lost billiard ball, and one misguided internet order take on the world, three stories collide to deliver a ground-breaking fearless film of man verses technology. DOOMSDAY BOOK was named “Best International Film” at the 2012 Fant-Asia Film Festival. In the first film, Director Yim Pil-Sung opens with BRAVE NEW WORLD, starring Ryoo

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    Special Edition DVDs Accidentally Released to Public Author: Keith Aiken Special Thanks to Timothy LaCroix The last few weeks saw a very interesting development with Media Blasters` DVD of the thirteenth Godzilla film, GODZILLA VS MEGALON (???????, Gojira tai Megaro, 1973). Media Blasters licensed both GODZILLA VS MEGALON and DESTROY ALL MONSTERS from Toho in 2011, with DAM released on DVD and Blu-ray that October 25th and MEGALON scheduled for that November 29th. But the DESTROY ALL MONSTERS discs included extra features that had not been approved by Toho, leading Toho to demand that GODZILLA VS MEGALON be put on hold until they could go over all of the bonus material Media Blasters intended to use. At that time, Media Blasters had already created the digital files for GODZILLA VS MEGALON and sent them to the duplicating facility that would manufacture the discs.

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    Source: FUNimation Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Scott Lonski FUNimation Entertainment has provided information for their anime Blu-ray and DVD releases for December 2012. Product details follow, in order of release... IS THIS A ZOMBIE? - Season One - LE Release Date: 12/4/2012 SRP: $64.98 Running Time: 325 Minutes Discs: 2 Rating: TVMA Languages: English Some guys have no luck; he’s got no pulse. That’s life for poor unfortunate, undead Ayumu. First, he was murdered by a serial killer. Total bummer. Then he was resurrected as a zombie by a cute little Necromancer. That seemed pretty cool until she moved into his house, refused to speak, and forced his rotting carcass to do all the cooking. After that, a magical girl in a pretty pink dress used her matching chainsaw to chop his corpse in half. Luckily, the Necromancer’s powers of resurrection trumped those of

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