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    After stomping Japan, Toho`s SHIN GODZILLA is coming to the Americas. Photo courtesy of Funimation Films. © 2016 TOHO CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

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    Toho Produced Film to Screen on October 11 – 18 in More Than 440 Theaters Source: Funimation Films press release Official Site: shin-godzilla.jp (Japan), funimationfilms.com/shingodzilla (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Following weeks of rumors, fan speculation, a "leaked" poster design and a listing on Fandango, official word on the American theatrical release of SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira, 2016) has been provided by Funimation Films. After finalizing details with Toho, Funimation has issued a press release with theatrical release information, a link to the film`s new official website, and word on two theatrical premiere events. And, in an exclusive to SciFi Japan, the company offers a first look at the American poster art and logo which will replace the temp image as seen on Fandango. From the press release... “SHIN GODZILLA” STOMPS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

    Five graduates begin the hunt for the careers they believe will define their lives in SOMEONE, Toho`s adaptation of the award-winning novel by Ryo Asai. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2016 “SOMEONE” Film Partners

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: nanimono-movie.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Can I become a ‘somebody’ if I join a good company? Who do I want to become? Toho has provided press notes and high-res images from their upcoming film, SOMEONE (??, Nanimono). The movie opens in Japan on October 15th. INTRODUCTION Someone (a.k.a. Nanimono), an original novel by Ryo Asai, won the 148th Naoki Prize, making Asai the first author born in the Heisei era to win the award. Asai is talented in creating a modern atmosphere, and has contemporary sensibilities, but is also capable of cutting deep into the universal theme of good and evil, depicted through his human dramas, solidifying his position as a new talent that represents the new generation. The story shows psychological descriptions that penetrate the duality of human nature, represented by the dual personalities

    Is SHIN GODZILLA coming to your city? Photo courtesy of Funimation Films. © 2016 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Toho Produced Film to Screen on October 11–18 in More Than 440 Theaters Source: Funimation Films Official Site: shin-godzilla.jp (Japan), funimationfilms.com/shingodzilla (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Funimation Films has provided SciFi Japan with a list of theaters screening SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016) in the United States, October 11–18. Don`t see a cinema near you? Be sure to check your local listings and find theater locations on the official film website. Updates will be made in the coming weeks. Corrections and additions are appreciated; please contact SciFi Japan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. ALABAMA WYNNSONG 14 -- 2111 E. UNIVERSITY AVE., AUBURN AL 36830-3334 CARMIKE 12 -- 4883 MONTGOMERY HIGHWAY, DOTHAN AL 36303 PATTON CREEK 15 -- 4450 CREEKSIDE AVE., HOOVER AL 35244 CINEMARK MONACO PICTURES 14 -- 370

    The Carmike Cinemas chain has announced SHIN GODZILLA screening details at their theaters nationwide. © 2016 TOHO CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

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    Written and Directed by Anime Superstar Hideaki Anno Source: Carmike Cinemas press release Official Site: shin-godzilla.jp (Japan), funimationfilms.com/shingodzilla (US) Special Thanks to Gina McKenzie The creators of Godzilla are unleashing their newest monster SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016) on 60 Carmike Cinemas locations next month. The Japanese sci-fi flick is co-directed by anime superstar Hideaki Anno (EVANGELION) and Shinji Higuchi (ATTACK ON TITAN) and it is set for a limited release for one week starting on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. with encores set for Wednesday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 15 at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available via carmike.com. While there have been a few U.S. based Godzilla films, the real classic series has come from Toho, a Japanese based media company. Toho produced the first Godzilla movie in 1954; the first of what has

    Image courtesy of Aniplex of America. © NISIOISIN/ KODANSHA, ANIPLEX, SHAFT

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    Part 2 of Highly Anticipated Trilogy to Hit Theaters Across the U.S. Starting on October 22 Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: kizumonogatari-movie.com (Japan), Kizumonogatari-USA.com (US) Special Thanks to Alex Crum Aniplex of America has confirmed their plans to release the theatrical feature -KIZUMONOGATARI- PART 2: NEKKETSU (?????????, Kizumonogatari ?? nekketsu-hen?, 2016) in 33 U.S. theaters starting on October 22. This is the highly anticipated second installment of the -KIZUMONOGATARI- film trilogy. Aniplex of America premiered the first film, -KIZUMONOGATARI- PART 1: TEKKETSU this past February across the U.S. and also in Canada last month. Fans can now visit the official U.S. website to get details on participating theaters, their respective showtimes, and how to purchase tickets. Aniplex of America has also confirmed that patrons will receive a special giveaway item with each purchased ticket at the theater while supplies last. -KIZUMONOGATARI- PART 2:

    A rookie reporter is paired with a shifty paparazzo in Toho`s SCOOP! Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2016 “SCOOP!” Film Partners

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: scoop-movie.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Paparazzi photographer and novice reporter. A scandalous new buddy movie is born. Toho has provided press notes and high-res images from their film, SCOOP! (????!, Sukuupu!). The movie is based on the 1985 motion picture OUT OF FOCUS (?? 1?250?? OUT OF FOCUS, Tosha 250 Bunno 1 Byo/Out of Focus) written and directed by Masato Harada. INTRODUCTION SCOOP! will be actor Masaharu Fukuyama’s first foray into movies since the 2013 Cannes award-winning release, LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON (???????, Soshite Chichi ni Naru). In SCOOP! he plays Shizuka Miyakonojo, a gifted paparazzi photographer whose love of gambling has got him deep in debt. He`s supported by a notable and truly "cinematic" cast including Fumi Nikaido (WHY DON’T YOU PLAY IN HELL?, HIBI ROCK: PUKE AFRO AND THE POP STAR, WOLF GIRL

    Academy Award nominee Ken Watanabe heads a high profile cast in RAGE, the latest collaboration from the creators of the award-winning VILLAIN. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2016

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: ikari-movie.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE How well must you know someone to have trust? Three couples touched by a horrible murder learn that beyond trust, there lies anger. Toho has provided press notes and high-res images from their new crime drama, RAGE (??, Ikari). The movie will have its world premiere this week at the Toronto International Film Festival. INTRODUCTION Director San-il Lee (VILLAIN, UNFORGIVEN) and the prize winning novelist Shuichi Yoshida (Villain) reunite with renewed passion for RAGE and aim for another landmark in Japanese cinema. RAGE promises to showcase Lee’s pluckiness and talent for distilling great realism from characters in emotionally-heightened circumstances. The treatment of three different relationships and multiple protagonists all struggling for a place to direct their emotions is quite fluent but unpredictable. A master at telling moving stories that penetrate

    Direct from Toho, SciFi Japan has high-res images from GODZILLA RESURGENCE. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2016 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Press Notes and Images from Toho< Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: shin-godzilla.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Summer 2016: Godzilla is "born"... Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with press notes and high-res photos from their upcoming film, GODZILLA RESURGENCE (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira). We are pleased to share a mix of images -- some new, some previously released -- in larger sizes and higher quality than has been seen before. Since the release of the original GODZILLA  in 1954, nearly 100 million people have bought tickets to see Godzilla in Japanese cinemas. The monster`s popularity has spread far beyond Japan, resulting in the 2014 Hollywood version of GODZILLA which grossed approximately ¥57 billion ($529 million) worldwide, making him the international "King of the Monsters". The Japanese government`s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has even presented Godzilla as

    Ryoma Takeuchi and Tao Tsuchiya star in the manga adaptation YELL FOR THE BLUE SKY. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2016

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: aozorayell-movie.jp (Japan) Toho has provided promotional materials for YELL FOR THE BLUE SKY (?????, Aozora Eeru), the new live-action adaptation of the manga of the same name. The movie was directed by Takahiro Miki (WE WERE THERE, HOT ROAD) and stars Tao Tsuchiya (ULTRAMAN ZERO: THE REVENGE OF BELIAL, RUROUNI KENSHIN series), Ryoma Takeuchi (KAMEN RIDER DRIVE), Mirai Shida (ARRIETTY, THE WIND RISES), Fujiko Kojima (LESSON OF THE EVIL) and Yuki Yamada (GOKAIGER). YELL FOR THE BLUE SKY opened in Japan on August 20th. Toho is now offering the film for international distribution. INTRODUCTION A gem of a story about adolescence, featuring two young people who support each other and mature together. The live-action film adaptation of long-running hit comic! Not a "couple," but "partners." Yell for the Blue Sky is a long-running comic serialized in the

    Click on the image for a look at the completed Retailer Incentive cover for issue #2 of Godzilla: Rage Across Time. Image courtesy of Aaron John Gregory. © 2016 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Author/Source: Aaron John GregoryOfficial Site: IDW PublishingSpecial Thanks to Bobby Curnow A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Artist Aaron John Gregory has offered SciFi Japan readers an exclusive step-by-step look at the making of his cover illustration for Godzilla: Rage Across Time. Godzilla: Rage Across Time is a five part comic book mini-series debuting this week from IDW Publishing that features Godzilla and other Toho monsters during different eras of Earth’s history. Each issue is produced by a different creative team and comes with multiple cover variants. Aaron has created artwork for the Retailer Incentive cover of the second issue, which will be available from comic book shops and retailers on September 21st. While Godzilla: Rage Across Time is Aaron`s first comic book assignment, he is no newcomer to the art world. Class valedictorian from the Academy of Art, University in San

    Akira Takarada (foreground) with Toshiaki Suzuki, Momoko Koichi and Takashi Shimura in the classic GODZILLA. Photo courtesy of Rialto Pictures. © 1954 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Interviewer/Translator: Kim Song-ho Special Thanks to Akira Takarada, Cho Young-ho (The Japan Foundation Seoul), Yeon Ji-mi (simultaneous interpreter), Hiroaki Iwasaki (Takarada Planning) and Hong Gi-hun (Big Monster Club) Editor`s Apology: Reporter Kim Song-ho submitted this interview to SciFi Japan months ago. It should have run at that time, and the reasons it didn`t are completely my fault. There are no excuses. I apologize to Song-ho, Akira Takarada, and everyone who contributed to this wonderful article. -- Keith Aiken From December 20, 2015 to March 6, 2016, The Japan Foundation Seoul, The Korean Association of Cinematheques, Busan Cinema Center and Korean Film Archive jointly organized a massive retrospective of Mikio Naruse, one of the most prolific and respected directors of the Japanese cinema. As a special event for the retrospective, actor Akira Takarada, who starred in several of Naruse`s works, visited Korea and showed three films of his

    Taki Tachibana (Ryunosuke Kamiki) and Mitsuha Miyamizu (Mone Kamishiraishi) in your name., the new anime film from acclaimed director Makoto Shinkai. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2016 “your name.” Film Partners. All Rights Reserved

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: kiminona.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho has provided additional high-res images from your name. (?????, Kimi no Na wa.), the upcoming anime film from director Makoto Shinkai (THE PLACE PROMISED IN OUR EARLY DAYS, THE GARDEN OF WORDS). The movie opens in Japan on August 26th. About Toho Company. Ltd. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Tokyo, Toho Company, Ltd. is one of the leading entertainment conglomerates in Japan. Toho is best known worldwide as the producer of twenty-nine Godzilla motion pictures, based upon a character the company unleashed on the world back in 1954, and masterpiece films directed by Akira Kurosawa. Toho has been the number

    City boy Taki Tachibana and country girl Mitsuha Miyamizu keep switching bodies in your name., the new anime film from acclaimed director Makoto Shinkai. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2016 “your name.” Film Partners. All Rights Reserved

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: kiminona.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Kazuki Sunami A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Anime director Makoto Shinkai (THE PLACE PROMISED IN OUR EARLY DAYS, THE GARDEN OF WORDS) returns with his latest film, your name. (?????, Kimi no Na wa.). Toho will release the movie in Japan August 26th, while Funimation Entertainment will distribute it in North America (dates tba). INTRODUCTION The best and brightest of the animation world assemble! Moving to the next level of feature film animation in quality and scale! Up-and-coming animation director Makoto Shinkai -- hailed as the next Mamoru Hosoda (award-winning director of THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME, SUMMER WARS, WOLF CHILDREN) -- teams up with Masayoshi Tanaka, character designer for ANOHANA -THE FLOWER WE SAW THAT DAY- (box office gross over $10 million US) and THE ANTHEM OF THE HEART –BEAUTIFUL

    Godzilla devastates Japan once again in the new movie, SHIN GODZILLA. © 2016 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: shin-godzilla.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE With the Japanese theatrical release of SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, aka GODZILLA RESURGENCE) only a few days away, we thought we would share the English sales materials Toho has prepared for the international marketing of their latest Godzilla movie. The following text is courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd... ? Distributed by Toho Co., Ltd. (Major Release, 446 screens) ? Produced by Toho Pictures Inc. Fueled by Godzilla`s recent global success freshly ingrained in their minds, Japanese creators now brings this iconic monster back to its birthplace and its origins to yield yet another fear of Godzilla. Godzilla, originally conceived in 1954 as a destructive force that is unfathomable by man, resurrects to modern-day Tokyo to haunt civilization. A country that is still tormented by the aftermath of a

    Toho`s GODZILLA RESURGENCE will be released in America by Funimation Entertainment. © 2016 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    US Theatrical Release Planned for Late 2016 Author: Keith Aiken Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Funimation Entertainment Official Site: shin-godzilla.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho Co., Ltd. has revealed to SciFi Japan that they have licensed GODZILLA RESURGENCE (Shin Gojira) to Funimation Entertainment, with the American distributor gaining the theatrical, home entertainment, video on demand and broadcast rights for North America, Central America and South America. Funimation has confirmed, and added that they are making a public announcement about the acquisition this evening during their Industry Panel at San Diego Comic-Con International. An official press release with additional details will go out to media outlets tomorrow. Co-directed by Hideaki Anno (EVANGELION) and Shinji Higuchi (Gamera Trilogy, ATTACK ON TITAN), GODZILLA RESURGENCE is the twenty-ninth Japanese Godzilla produced by Toho, and the first since the 50th anniversary production GODZILLA:

    Funimation Films will release Toho`s SHIN GODZILLA (aka GODZILLA RESURGENCE) in the Americas. Photo courtesy of Funimation Films. © 2016 Toho Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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    Toho Produced Film of Iconic Science Fiction Monster Slated for Release in Late 2016 Source: Funimation Entertainment press release Official Site: shin-godzilla.jp (Japan), funimationfilms.com (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto As SciFi Japan reported last night, Funimation Entertainment has licensed GODZILLA RESURGENCE (??????, Shin Gojira) from Toho. The distributor will release the movie through their theatrical division, Funimation Films, and has issued a press release with further details. In an additional note, Toho -- despite promoting the new Godzilla at last year`s American Film Market and elsewhere as GODZILLA RESURGENCE -- has insisted that Funimation use the English title SHIN GODZILLA (a direct translation of the film`s Japanese name). From the press release... Funimation Films Secures Rights to SHIN GODZILLA Movie Throughout the Americas SAN DIEGO, CA – July 22, 2016. Last night in a surprise announcement to fans at San Diego Comic Con 2016, Funimation® Films

    Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2016 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Press Notes and Images from Toho Source:Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: shin-godzilla.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE SciFi Japan is pleased to present additional photos from GODZILLA RESURGENCE (Shin Gojira), courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. As with our first RESURGENCE report, the images -- some new, some previously released -- are now shown in larger sizes and higher quality than previously available. Directors Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi have assembled a team of top actors to deal with Godzilla`s attack on Japan. The film`s lead role of Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Rando Yaguchi is played by Hiroki Hasegawa from Higuchi`s live-action ATTACK ON TITAN (2015) movies. His credits include Sion Sono`s WHY DON’T YOU PLAY IN HELL? (2013) and LOVE & PEACE (2015), PRINCESS JELLYFISH (2014), MOZU (2015) and SAILOR SUIT AND MACHINE GUN -GRADUATION- (2016). Hasegawa is highly regarded

    Takumi Saito and Haruka Ayase star in the manga adaptation THE KODAI FAMILY. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2016 FUJI TELEVISION, TOHO, SHUEISHA © KOZUEKO MORIMOTO / SHUEISHA

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Pony Canyon Official Site: koudaike-movie.jp (Japan) Haruka Ayase (CYBORG SHE, ICHI) and Takumi Saito (GODZILLA RESURGENCE) star in the romantic comedy THE KODAI FAMILY (??????, Kodai-ka no Hitobito), the live-action film adaptation of the bestselling manga by Kozueko Morimoto. The series was recently named #1 on the “50 Top Manga Poised to Make a Big Break!” list, voted on by booksellers representing 3,000 bookstores across Japan. The movie was released last month in Japan by Toho and is now being offered to foreign distributors by Pony Canyon. STORY Kie Hirano (Haruka Ayase) is an awkward, inarticulate secretary who escapes from reality by retreating into her own cartoon-like fantasy world. One day, Mitsumasa Kodai (Takumi Saito), a handsome businessman from the elite Kodai family, transfers to Kie’s office. The two are worlds apart, yet Mitsumasa finds himself drawn to Kie

    The beloved Japanese children`s books are brought to the big screen in the new computer animated feature film, RUDOLPH AND IPPAIATTENA. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2016

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: rudolf-ippaiattena.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho has provided additional high-res images from RUDOLPH AND IPPAIATTENA (?????????????, Rudorufu to Ippaiattena), the new 3D CG anime movie based on the award-winning children`s books by Hiroshi Saito. Toho will release the film in theaters across Japan on August 6th. About Toho Company. Ltd. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Tokyo, Toho Company, Ltd. is one of the leading entertainment conglomerates in Japan. Toho is best known worldwide as the producer of twenty-eight Godzilla motion pictures, based upon a character the company unleashed on the world back in 1954, and masterpiece films directed by Akira Kurosawa. Toho has been the number

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