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    Win the Blu-ray edition of FLOATING CITY or THE GUILLOTINES from Well Go USA. Photos courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2012 Mandarin Films Distribution Co. © 2012 We Pictures, Ltd., Stellar Mega Films, Ltd., Media Asia Film International, Ltd., Polycoce Film Company, Ltd.

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    Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Special Thanks to Leif Helland A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Well Go USA Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their choice of the Hong Kong drama drama FLOATING CITY (????, 2012) or the martial arts action film THE GUILLOTINES (???, Xue Di Zi, 2012) on Blu-ray. In FLOATING CITY, pioneering Hong Kong New Wave auteur Yim Ho (HOMECOMING, RED DESERT) returns to filmmaking with a sweeping social-historical drama set against the backdrop of the British-colonized harbor that is still known today as “the Floating Village.” The film stars Aaron Kwok (THE STORM RIDERS), Charlie Yeung (BANGKOK DANGEROUS, SLEEPWALKER), Nina Paw (REIGN OF ASSASSINS, FEARLESS), Josie Ho (CONTAGION, THE COURIER), and Annie Liu (NATURAL BORN LOVERS). Director Andrew Lau (INFERNAL AFFAIRS) tells the story of THE GUILLOTINES (???, Xue Di Zi, 2012), a secret brotherhood of assassins

    DVD and Blu-ray cover art for NURA: RISE OF THE YOKAI CLAN SET 2. Images courtesy of VIZ Media. © Hiroshi Shiibashi/Shueisha, Nurari Project

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    A Middle School Student With a Secret Life Faces Down the 88 Demons of Shikoku Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: nuramago.jp (Japan), viz.com/nura-rise-of-the-yokai-clan-video (US) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, delivers the latest supernatural action and adventure of NURA: RISE OF THE YOKAI CLAN (????????, Nurarihyon no Mago) as it announces the release of Set 2 of the popular anime series on DVD and Blu-ray on August 20th. NURA: RISE OF THE YOKAI CLAN SET 2 is rated ‘TV-14’ and will carry a DVD MSRP of $44.82 U.S. / $43.24 CAN and a Blu-ray MSRP of $54.97 / $66.15 CAN. The 2-disc set features Episodes 14-26 as well as bonus material including production art and an official trailer. Rikuo Nura is an average middle school student by

    The anime film BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC II - THE BATTLE FOR DOLDREY is now available on Blu-ray and DVD in North America. Images courtesy of VIZ Media. © Kentaro Miura (Studio Gaga), Hakuensha/Berserk Film Partners

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    Lone Mercenary Guts Rethinks His Future as the Band of the Hawk Faces an Army of 30,000 Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: berserkfilm.com (Japan), facebook.com/BerserkFilm (US) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, beckons anime fans to join the battle-hardened mercenary, Guts, for a new action-packed anime feature film epic as it announces the debut of BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC II- THE BATTLE FOR DOLDREY (????? ?????? ???????, Berserk Oogon Jidai-Hen II: Doldrey Kooryaku, 2012) on DVD and Blu-ray. The new release, which is available now, is rated ‘M’ for Mature Audiences and carries a DVD MSRP of $19.98 U.S. / $24.98 CAN and a Blu-ray MSRP of $24.98 U.S. / $27.50 CAN. Bonus features include a production art gallery, theatrical trailers, an

    Osamu Tezuka`s 1967 anime series PRINCESS KNIGHT is coming to DVD in North America from Right Stuf, Inc. Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © Mushi Production Co., Ltd

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    Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press releases Official Site: rightstuf.com/princessKnight (US) Discover one of anime`s original sword-wielding heroines this summer! Right Stuf`s Nozomi Entertainment division will releases the classic PRINCESS KNIGHT anime as two limited-edition DVD box sets. The 52-episode anime adaptation is based upon the best-selling manga by legendary creator Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy, Kimba The White Lion) and features animation from Tezuka`s own Mushi Productions. This will be the first time the series will be available to North American audiences on licensed DVD. In both anime and manga forms, PRINCESS KNIGHT (??????, Ribon no Kishi) was among the first titles geared specifically toward a young female (shojo) audience. The original comic was serialized in Kodansha`s Shojo Club anthology magazine from January 1953 through January 1956, and its sequel series, Twin Knight (?????, Futago no Kishi), was serialized in Kodansha`s Nakayoshi anthology from

    BLUE SUBMARINE NO. 6 cover art. Image courtesy of Discotek Media. © 1998 Satoru Ozawa/ Bandai Visual • Toshiba EMI • GONZO

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    Source: Discotek Media On September 24th, the OVA series BLUE SUBMARINE NO. 6 (??6?, Ao no Rokugo, 1998-2000) will be released on Region 1 DVD by Discotek Media. The DVD will feature upgraded video quality from the previous US release by Bandai Entertainment, Bandai`s English dub, the original Japanese audio and English subs. In the future, the rising temperature of the Earth has melted the polar ice caps. As a result, the planet`s last remaining land masses are in danger of sinking into the ocean. As if humanity didn`t have enough problems, an army of ocean-dwelling creatures led by the scientist Zorndyke have seemingly declared war on mankind! Humanity`s last hopes rest with the state-of-the-art vessel, Blue Sub 6 and her crew! Can Tetsu and Mayumi stop Zorndyke`s mutant army and save what remains of humanity? BLUE SUBMARINE NO. 6: COMPLETE COLLECTION contains episodes 1-4. DVD:

    The DVD and Blu-ray releases of MEDAKA BOX COMPLETE and NYAN KOI! COMPLETE have been delayed. Artwork not final – mock-up. Images courtesy of Section23 Films.

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    Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films has announced that two of their upcoming anime titles will be postponed. The MEDAKA BOX COMPLETE DVD and Blu-ray, originally scheduled for release this month, has been delayed to a September 24 street date. And the NYAN KOI! COMPLETE DVD and Blu-ray, originally scheduled for September, has been pushed back to December 31. 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.

    Teenager Suni (Park Bo-young) attempts to teach the feral orphan Cheol-su (Song Joong-ki) about modern society in the Korean romantic fantasy A WEREWOLF BOY, now on Region 1 DVD. Photo courtesy of CJ Entertainment America. © 2012 CJ E&M CORPORATION

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    Source: CJ Entertainment America Official Movie Site: AWerewolfBoy.com Special Thanks to Hoon Bae and Kelly Williams The South Korean box office smash A WEREWOLF BOY (????, Neuk-dae so-nyun, 2012), is released today on Region 1 DVD by CJ Entertainment America. The following production notes are courtesy of CJ Entertainment... Preface A WEREWOLF BOY is a fantasy of the emotions. It is a fantasy because it shows a kind of ‘love’ that many don’t believe can exist in this kind of world. When someone owns a dog, they often experience many touching moments. They do not care what we look like or whether or not we succeed, but look only at us forever. What do they see in us? Could it be that they are the ones that can see through our souls? Even though humans have the ability to see through the soul,

    Cover art for POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: A CHRISTMAS WISH. Image courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. © 2013 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    Holiday Adventures on DVD and Digital Download this October Source: Lionsgate, Bender/Helper Impact Official Site: powerrangers.com Special Thanks to Geovani Rocha Morph into the holiday season with POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: A CHRISTMAS WISH, arriving on DVD and Digital Download October 8 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The all-new holiday release features a collection of festive Ranger adventures including STUCK ON CHRISTMAS and fan-favorite classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS episodes FOREVER FIENDS and ALPHA`S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS. Filled with classic holiday songs, the POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: A CHRISTMAS WISH DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98. The Samurai Rangers are stuck in Megazord`s cockpit when it breaks down after battling a Nighlok on Christmas Eve. By using their smarts, determination and teamwork, will the Rangers make it out in time to celebrate Christmas? EPISODES • POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI Episode 22: STUCK ON

    The third DVD volume of the OVA series MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UC (UNICORN) will be released November 5th by Sunrise and Right Stuf. Image courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © SOTSU • SUNRISE

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    Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Official Site: gundam-unicorn.net (Japan), gundamuc.rightstuf.com (US) Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Sunrise Inc. are pleased to announce MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UC (UNICORN), Part 3 will be available on November 5, 2013. This DVD set will include episodes 5-6 of the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UC (UNICORN) (????????UC(?????), Kidoo Senshi Gandamu Yunikon) series. It features both English and Japanese audio, plus English and Spanish subtitles. On-disc extras will include episode 4 trailer, episode 5 ending with lyrics, promotional videos, TV commercials and MS & character highlights. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UC is based upon the best-selling novel by Harutoshi Fukui (Aegis). These seven OVAs were originally released on Blu-Ray in Japan beginning in 2010 with the final release of the series scheduled for Spring of 2014. Featuring theatrical quality animation, the entire series is directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi who is known

    Packaging for the Blu-ray and DVD editions of Chow Yun-Fat`s THE LAST TYCOON. Photos courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2012 Bona Film Group

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    Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications press release Special Thanks to Leif Helland From Hong Kong action superstar Chow Yun-Fat (CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON, THE ASSASSINS) and powerhouse director Wong Jing (LEGEND OF THE RED DRAGON, CITY HUNTER) comes the bloody, adrenaline-fueled THE LAST TYCOON (???, Da Shanghai, 2012), debuting on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD September 17th from Well Go USA Entertainment. Spanning 30 tumultuous years in Shanghai beginning at the turn of the twentieth century, the film tells the story of the rise and fall of real-life gangster Cheng Daqi (Yun-Fat) and his violent swath through the criminal underworld. The film also stars martial arts icon Sammo Hung (IP MAN 2: LEGEND OF THE GRANDMASTER), Francis Ng (INFERNAL AFFAIRS II), Huang Xiaoming (THE GUILLOTINES, THE BANQUET), Yolanda Yuan (ONCE UPON A TIME IN SHANGHAI), Yuan Li (EMPIRE OF ASSASSINS) and Monica Mok

    Artwork not final – mock-up. Photo courtesy of Section23 Films.

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    HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD ~ DRIFTERS OF THE DEAD OVA Available on November 26th Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its November slate of releases; including the OVA release from the bloodthirsty mega-hit zombies series HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD. DRIFTERS OF THE DEAD OVA will be released on both DVD & BD. Product details follow, in order of release... HIIRO NO KAKERA ~ THE TAMAYORI PRINCESS SAGA SEASON 2 Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 325 min. Street Date: 11/5/2013 Format: DVD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $59.98 HIIRO NO KAKERA ~ THE TAMAYORI PRINCESS SAGA SEASON 2 BLU-RAY Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 325 min. Street Date: 11/5/2013 Format: Blu-ray Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $69.98 After

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    Brand New Original Series from the Director of SEKIREI Coming this Summer Source: AniplexUSA Official Site: geneitaiyo.com (Japan), AniplexUSA.com/daybreakillusion (US) Special Thanks to Emmanuel Rivera Following their recent acquisitions of MONOGATARI SERIES Series 2nd Season, SILVER SPOON and SERVANT x SERVICE, Aniplex of America Inc. has announced the acquisition of the new animation series il sole penetra le illusioni ~ DAY BREAK ILLUSION (????????, 2013). This brand new series will be directed by Keizou Kusakawa, whose previous works include popular titles such as SEKIREI and MAGICAL GIRL LYRICAL NANOHA. DAY BREAK ILLUSION will be streaming online starting this summer, just hours after its initial airing in Japan. Aniplex of America is also planning on a home release version on disc. Details about the physical release will be announced at a later date. Since ancient times long past, this world has been ruled by two types of

    Japanese DVD cover art for the Women In Prison movie HELLHOLE: INMATE 611. © 2007 GP Museum Soft K.K.

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    Source: Section23 Films Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Switchblade Pictures returns to the wild world of Japanese Women In Prison films with the girls in chains sagas HELLHOLE: INMATE 611 (??611??????, Joshuu 611: Onna-Tachi no Yakata, 2007) and HELLCAGE: INMATE 611 Pt. 2 (??611???????, Joshuu 611: Onna-Tachi no Gyakushuu, 2007). A pair of twisted morality plays with the moral “crime does not pay... unless you’re a lecherous prison guard,” both films were directed by Toshikazu Katsu, from screenplays by Takeshi Kunimi. Of more interest to genre fans, however, is the “Most Wanted” list of AV actresses and models who go directly to jail to brave the brutal gauntlet of bondage in the Big House, with both films sharing the lithesome lineup of cellblock sisters Kiuchi Akira, Nemoto Harumi , Kamon Youko, Asada Yoshimi and Mizutani Kei. It’s called the House of Evils, where beasts in human

    Cover art for NINJA NONSENSE. Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © 2004 Ryoichi Koga / MediaWorks / Ninin ga Shinobuden Production Committee.

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    Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Official Site: ninja.rightstuf.com Special Thanks to Jessica Heemsbergen Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce the NINJA NONSENSE: THE LEGEND OF SHINOBU (Ninin ga Shinobuden, 2004) DVD Collection will be released on November 5, 2013. This new, value-priced DVD set will include the complete 12-episode anime adaption of Ryoichi Koga’s Ninin ga Shinobuden (2 x 2 = Shinobuden) manga -- plus video extras! Animated by ufotable (COYOTE RAGTIME SHOW, TALES OF SYMPHONIA OAV), the NINJA NONSENSE series was recognized as a “top 10 anime DVD” of 2006 (DVD Talk’s Anime Talk), and actor Sean Schemmel’s comedic performance as over-the-top, ninja master “Onsokumaru” has been praised as deserving “to be considered among the all-time great anime performances.” (Anime News Network). Take one totally cute (and naive) ninja-girl trainee, add a ninja horde under the

    Key art for DIVERGENCE EVE. © Tokyo Metropolitan Television Broadcasting Corp.

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: .mxtv.co.jp/d_eve (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks is pleased to announce its newest acquisition: DIVERGENCE EVE (???????????, Daibaajensu Ivu, 2003)! This 26 episode sci-fi epic is overseen by chief director Hiroshi Negishi (SONIC SOLDIER BORGMAN TV, TENCHI MUYO UNIVERSE TV) and features character designs by Toshinari Yamashita (BURN UP W) with sound direction by Kouji Tsujitani (FATE/STAY NIGHT TV) and music by Yousuke Houga. In the early 21st century, the discovery of the first wormhole made faster than light travel possible. However, what promised to be a gateway to the stars also proved to be a Pandora’s Box, and the process of jumping through space via parallel universes unleashed terrifying consequences. Now, a quarter millennia later, the deep space outpost Watcher’s Nest must stand on guard, defending the vanguard of humanity against attacks by the monstrous Ghoul,

    Teenager Suni (Park Bo-young) attempts to teach the feral orphan Cheol-su (Song Joong-ki) about modern society in the Korean romantic fantasy A WEREWOLF BOY. Photo courtesy of CJ Entertainment America. © 2012 CJ E&M CORPORATION

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    Some Instincts Can Never Be Tamed... Korean Romantic Fantasy Comes to Life Source: CJ Entertainment America, Greenleaf & Associates press release Special Thanks to Hoon Bae and Kelly Williams Sometimes love can wait a lifetime in the captivating romantic fantasy A WEREWOLF BOY (????, Neukdae Sonyeon, 2012), coming to DVD August 13th from CJ Entertainment America. An unexpected phone call summons an elderly woman, who has lost interest in life, back to Korea and the remote cottage in the countryside where she spent a tumultuous time in her youth. Memories overwhelm Suni (Park Bo-young) of a feral and mute orphan (Song Joong-ki) who the family took in... only to discover that he was a creature never meant to exist. But damaged by life’s struggles herself, the beautiful, young Suni is patiently determined to tame the “wolf boy” and teach him to live among

    Key art for SUNDAY WITHOUT GOD. © KIMIHITO IRIE ? SHINO/ FUJIMISHOBO/ KAMINAI PRODUCT COMMITTEE

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: kami-nai.com (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its newest acquisition: SUNDAY WITHOUT GOD (??????????, Kami-sama no Inai Nichiyoobi, 2013). This provocative 12 episode series is directed by Yuji Kumasawa (THE AMBITION OF ODA NOBUNA) and features character designs by Shinichi Miyamae with series composition by Tomoko Konparu (NANA), sound direction by Satoshi Motoyama (FROM THE NEW WORLD) and music by Hiromi Mizutani (HELL GIRL). 15 years ago, the stories say, God abandoned the World, leaving the souls of the human race in limbo. No new lives are born, and no one can die. Yet people still age, while their bodies whither with the years. Into this strange new landscape come the Gravekeepers, charged with the task of bringing peace to those who cannot otherwise die. This is what Ai has always believed to

    Blu-ray and DVD cover art for TRANSFORMERS PRIME: BEAST HUNTERS - PREDACONS RISING. Photos courtesy of Shout! Factory. © 2013 Hasbro, Inc.

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    Special Original CG Animated Action Adventure Produced by Hasbro Studios Source: Shout! Factory, Click Communications press releases Special Thanks to Tom Chen and Collin Yarusso This Fall, the eagerly anticipated conclusion of Hasbro Studios’ Emmy Award-winning series will finally unleash in a special TRANSFORMERS PRIME original feature presentation for home entertainment. On October 8, 2013, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, invite kids, families and loyal fans to further venture into the awe-inspiring world of TRANSFORMERS PRIME when TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS – PREDACONS RISING debuts as a special original feature on Blu-ray + DVD combo pack and on DVD. Brimming with spectacular CG animation, a captivating storyline and unforgettable characters from the TRANSFORMERS PRIME lore, this 90-min epilogue to the final season delivers entertaining cinematic adventure the whole family will enjoy. Wrapping up the series that chronicled the epic battle between the DECEPTICONS and the

    Key art for WATAMOTE. © Nico Tanigawa / Square Enix ?

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: watamote.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams It’s grand delusions, desperate measures and more than a few dates with destiny in Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: WATAMOTE ~ NO MATTER HOW I LOOK AT IT, IT’S YOU GUYS’ FAULT I’M NOT POPULAR! (????????????????????!, Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaete mo Omaera ga Warui!, 2013). This 12 episode series is directed by Shin Oonuma (KOKURO CONNECT) and features character designs by Hideki Furukawa with series composition by Takao Yoshioka (DEMON KING DAIMAO) and sound direction by Saotshi Motoyama (FROM THE NEW WORLD). At the tender age of 15, Kuroki Tomoko has already dated dozens and dozens of boys and she’s easily the most popular girl around! The only problem is that absolutely none of that is real, and her perfect world exists only via dating games and romance shows. In

    The POWER RANGERS LEGACY: THE FIRST 20 YEARS set contains 98 DVDs packaged inside a Red Ranger helmet. Photo courtesy of Shout! Factory. © Power Rangers LLC.

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    Celebrate the Multi-Generational Global Pop Culture Phenomenon with 270+ Hours of Entertainment on 98 DVDs Source: Shout! Factory, Click Communications press releases Special Thanks to Tom Chen and Tyler Gagnon Following its debut in 1993, Saban’s iconic live-action pop culture franchise POWER RANGERS quickly became the most watched children’s television program in North America. Emphasizing the importance of teamwork, responsibility and helping others by following the adventures of a group of ordinary young people who “morphed” into superheroes, this long-running series has been seen in more than 150 countries, translated into numerous languages, and remains a mainstay in children’s programming blocks. For 20 years, the highly entertaining saga and fan favorite characters from POWER RANGERS have captivated children and adults alike and are beloved by legions of fans worldwide. In celebration of this multi-generational pop culture phenomenon, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Saban Brands, is proud

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