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    CHIHAYAFURU SEASON 3 Available July 27th Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its July slate of releases which includes Sentai Filmworks’ third season of the CHIHAYAFURU franchise, available on English dubbed Blu-ray July 27th with a Limited Edition Premium Box Set to be released soon. Product details follow, in order of release…   KNIGHTS OF SIDONIA Published by:    Sentai Filmworks Distributed by:  Section23 Films Run Time:         742 min. Street Date:      7/6/2021 Format:             BD Language:         English, Spanish & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP:                $89.98 The alien Gauna may have destroyed Mankind's original home, but aboard the asteroid-based spaceship Sidonia, the human race has found ways to adapt, change and survive in the endless depths of space.  Now the former people of Earth can photosynthesize

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    Source: Sentai press release Sentai announced today that it acquired exclusive rights to SCHOOL LIVE! ~THE MOVIE (がっこうぐらし!, Gakkō Gurashi!, 2019), the live-action adaptation of the popular horror anime School-Live! that captivated audiences with its unique premise and chilling visuals. Sentai will distribute the film in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Nordic countries, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal. On any normal day, high school can be a terrifying place. But in an apocalyptic world overrun by murderous undead, this school is salvation. In it, Yuki and her friends take shelter and do their best to live and to keep their sanity as strong as their friendship. Sentai has also licensed GAKKO*** SCHOOL-LIVE! ANOTHER STORY, a four-episode prequel series to the live-action film that stars Hinako Sakurai as Yukari Sawatari, a character original to the miniseries. SCHOOL LIVE!

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      Logo for the new series, ULTRAMAN TRIGGER: NEW GENERATION TIGA. Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN TRIGGER PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO 25 Years After ULTRAMAN TIGA, the Legend of the Giant of Light is Revived in the World of Reiwa! Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: ani.tv/ultraman_trigger, m-78.jp/trigger (Japan) Official Twitter: twitter.com/ultraman_series ULTRAMAN TRIGGER key art, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS © ULTRAMAN TRIGGER PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO   Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with press notes and large high-res images from ULTRAMAN TRIGGER: NEW GENERATION TIGA (ウルトラマントリガー NEW GENERATION TIGA, Urutoraman Torigā Nyū Jenerēshon Tiga), their upcoming television series featuring a new Ultra Hero set in the ULTRAMAN TIGA (ウルトラマンティガ, Urutoramant Tiga, 1996-97) timeline. Introduction Tsuburaya Productions will begin broadcasting their latest TV series ULTRAMAN TRIGGER: NEW GENERATION TIGA on the TV Tokyo Network,

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      Photo courtesy of Aniplex of America. © Magica Quartet／Aniplex, Madoka Partners, MBS The renowned Magical Girl series celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special movie trilogy Blu-ray release! Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: anime.magireco.com (Japan), 10th.madokamagicausa.com (US) Special Thanks to Aiko Makino Photo courtesy of Aniplex of America. © Magica Quartet／Aniplex, Madoka Partners, MBS  Aniplex of America is thrilled to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the popular series PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA with the Blu-ray release of PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA: THE MOVIE TRILOGY on July 20, 2021! This special release includes the two theatrical adaptations of the hit TV series, PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA THE MOVIE PART 1: BEGINNINGS (劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ 始まりの物語, Gekijōban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika Hajimari no Monogatari, 2012) and PART 2: ETERNAL (劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ 永遠の物語, Gekijōban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika Eien no Monogatari, 2012), as well

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    Source: Comscore Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian   Comscore has announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of April 25, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore's suite of products. Comscore – Sunday Estimates – Global Weekend Box Office Roundup – April 25, 2021      A re-cap of this weekend’s notable performers as reported by their respective distributors ■ Notable Global Performers:  Warner Bros.’ MORTAL KOMBAT took in an estimated $28.8M from 38 global markets in bringing its worldwide cume to $50.115M. Please note, the film opened this weekend to $22.5M to lead the box

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    Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Bandai has released more "Movie Monster Series" soft vinyl figures from the Netflix original anime series GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT (ゴジラ S.P ＜シンギュラポイント＞, Gojira S.P < Shingyura Pointo >). The series debuted in Japan on March 25 with a worldwide release on Netflix scheduled for this June.   Movie Monster Series: Godzilla Aquatilis -GODZILLA S.P-/ ムービーモンスターシリーズ　ゴジラアクアティリス-ゴジラS.P- Standard Japanese soft vinyl figure of Godzilla Aquatilis from Bandai’s long-running “Movie Monster Series”. Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660477013000 Product Size: Length Approximately 34.5cm (13.6 Inches) Material: PVC Release Date: April 17, 2021 (Japan) Price: ¥ 2,200 (Approximately $ 20.22 US)   Movie Monster Series: Manda -GODZILLA S.P-/ ムービーモンスターシリーズ　マンダ-ゴジラS.P- Standard Japanese soft vinyl figure of Manda from Bandai’s long-running “Movie Monster Series”. Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660477051000 Product Size: Length Approximately 33cm (13 Inches) Material:

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        Source: Sentai press release   Sentai announced that it acquired distribution rights to MY LITTLE MONSTER (となりの怪物くん, Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, 2012), a romcom anime series based on the manga of the same name, for audiences in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Latin America, Spain, Portugal, Turkey plus all Nordic and Scandinavian countries. Standoffish, reclusive Shizuku Mizutani cares far more about earning stellar grades than cultivating friendships. But her opinions on friendship and relationships begin to change when she meets habitual truant Haru Yoshida, who happens to have a rather fearsome reputation. Like Shizuku, Haru’s reputation has made it difficult to make friends. And yet through their budding friendship and stirrings of attraction the unlikely pair learns to understand one another, the world around them, and the tenor of their own emotions. MY

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    Comics Publisher ABLAZE Reveals New Space Pirate Captain Harlock Variant Covers   Legendary creator Leiji Matsumoto teams with French artist Jerome Alquié for a new space adventure; 5 variant covers to mark Issue 2’s release on July 7th  Source:  ABLAZE, MediaLab press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen Comics publisher ABLAZE gives readers and fans another special sneak peek of its forthcoming series, Space Pirate Captain Harlock, with cover reveals for Issue 2. A total of 5 variant covers have been created for the sophomore release of the new sci-fi series by legendary creator, Leiji Matsumoto, and French artist, Jerome Alquié. Issue 1 launches in print and digitally on June 9th. Each installment of Space Pirate Captain Harlock is published as full-color, 32-page issue with special variant covers by renowned artists from the comics world. The variants for Issue 2 include artistic homages from

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    Source: Comscore Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian   Comscore has announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of April 18, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore's suite of products. Comscore – Sunday Estimates – Global Weekend Box Office Roundup – April 11, 2021      A re-cap of this weekend’s notable performers as reported by their respective distributors ■ Global Highlights: Warner Bros.’ GODZILLA VS. KONG has crossed the $300M international and $80M in North America. This weekend the film grossed $19.9M globally from 42 markets in release (including the U.S. and Canada), $12.2M internationally (for

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release Official Site: godzillagames.jp Special Thanks to Sarah Allen TOHO Games, the game label of Toho Co., Ltd. (Japan), today announced the upcoming release of mobile game “Godzilla Destruction” on Tuesday, April 27, revealing key art and a promo video as part of the announcement. “Godzilla Destruction” is an exciting and easy to play mobile game where players become the King of the Monsters himself and embark on a global rampage. Players control Godzilla with the tap of a finger to crush historical buildings in cities across the globe. In the new promotional video, Godzilla can be seen using his humongous body and devastating Heat Ray to topple major buildings around the world like toy blocks. This video gives fans a taste of the exhilarating action they can expect in “Godzilla Destruction”. Meanwhile, the

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    Author: Keith Aiken Source: Toho, Legendary, Warner Bros. Pictures, and more* Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan) Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Following our guides for GODZILLA (2014) and GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019), SciFi Japan is pleased to present a guide to officially licensed merchandise for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA VS. KONG, featuring products from the United States, Japan, China, Taiwan, Mexico and the United Kingdom. As was the case with GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, worldwide licensing for the new movie is being handled by Toho and Legendary. *The GODZILLA VS. KONG Licensed Product Guide was created with the cooperation of Toho, Legendary, Warner Bros. and many of the licensing companies. Special Thanks to Rui Machida and Chris Mowry (Toho), Sarah Jarvis, Tracy Brown and James Ngo (Legendary), Chuan Lu, Justin Cavender,

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    Source: Sentai press release Sentai announced today that it acquired distribution rights to EARL & FAIRY (伯爵と妖精, Hakushaku to Yōsei, 2008), based upon the light novel series of the same name by Mizue Tani, for audiences in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Latin America, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Nordic, Scandinavia. Lydia Carlton possesses the rare ability to interact and communicate with fairies, supernatural creatures invisible to most humans. Few believe her stories about her occupation as a doctor to these strange beings, but the mysterious and handsome Edgar is in need of her particular expertise. Edgar seeks to become the Blue Knight Earl, or the human ruler of the fairy realm, and he will need Lydia’s help to navigate the deceptively complex world of the fairies and claim the crown he craves. EARL & FAIRY

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    Source: Comscore Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Comscore has announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of April 11, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore’s suite of products. Comscore – Sunday Estimates – Global Weekend Box Office Roundup – April 11, 2021 A re-cap of this weekend’s notable performers as reported by their respective distributors. ■ International Openers: Warner Bros. announced a terrific start this weekend for MORTAL KOMBAT in 17 Middle East and Asian markets grossing an estimated $10.7M from 4,596 screens. The film is set to release in 12 additional markets next weekend

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    Source: Macross Portal press release Special Thanks to Avery Guerra Landmark agreement between the anime companies will allow immediate international distribution of most Macross television sequels and films, while affirming Harmony Gold’s rights to the Robotech franchise. Both companies will cooperate on the international distribution of future Macross and Robotech projects post 2021. Tokyo based BIGWEST CO.,LTD. and Los Angeles based Harmony Gold U.S.A. announced an agreement regarding the worldwide rights for the legendary Macross and Robotech franchises. This expansive agreement signed by both companies on March 1, 2021, ends two decades of disagreements and will allow Bigwest and Harmony Gold to chart a new path that will unlock the great potential of both the Macross and Robotech franchises worldwide. The landmark agreement immediately permits worldwide distribution of most of the Macross films and television sequels worldwide, and also confirms that Bigwest will

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    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © 2021 Shin Ultraman Production Committee Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: shin-ultraman.jp (Japan) Tsuburaya Productions has released English and Japanese press release regarding their decision to postpone the Japanese theatrical release of SHIN ULTRAMAN (シン・ウルトラマン, Shin Urutoraman)... Regarding the Release Date of SHIN ULTRAMAN First, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to everyone who has suffered from the ongoing effects of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. We would also like to express our gratitude and respect for all of the healthcare and essential workers who even now are responding to the situation.  Due to delays in the production schedule caused by COVID-19, we will not be releasing SHIN ULTRAMAN in theaters in the early summer of 2021 as planned and will instead formulate a new release schedule. Our staff members are earnestly working on the production. We hope

    Win a Rodan (1993) Deluxe Gallery Diorama Deluxe PVC Figure from Diamond Select Toys and SciFi Japan! Photo courtesy of Diamond Select. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Diamond Select Toys Special Thanks to Zach Oat Diamond Select Toys is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their Rodan (1993) Deluxe Gallery Diorama. Designed by Joe Allard and sculpted by Jorge Santos Souza, the figure depicts the flying monster as seen on the iconic advance artwork poster for GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II (ゴジラVSメカゴジラ, Gojira Tai Mekagojira, 1993). Rodan measures approximately 8 inches tall and is cast in high-quality PVC with detailed sculpting and paint applications. The figure can be displayed by itself or as a pair with the Godzilla 1993 diorama. The suggested retail price is $74.99. Diamond Select Toys’ Godzilla collectibles can now be ordered internationally from their web store. OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION Prize: A. There are two (2) prizes, each consisting of one (1) Godzilla Gallery: Rodan (1993) Deluxe Gallery Diorama. B. The

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    Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Kevin DeAntonio Bandai has released the first “Movie Monster Series” soft vinyl figures from the Netflix original anime series GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT (ゴジラ S.P ＜シンギュラポイント＞, Gojira S.P < Shingyura Pointo >). The series debuts in Japan on March 25 with a worldwide release on Netflix to follow. Movie Monster Series GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT Figure Tentative Release Schedule March 6: Godzilla Ultima, Jet Jaguar Mid April: Godzilla A, Manda Late April: Anguirus Mid May: Godzilla B Late May: Godzilla C Movie Monster Series: Godzilla Ultima -GODZILLA S.P-/ ムービーモンスターシリーズ ゴジラウルティマ －ゴジラS.P－ Standard Japanese soft vinyl figure of Godzilla from Bandai’s long-running “Movie Monster Series”. Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660477037000 Product Size: Height Approximately 15.5cm (6.1 Inches) Material: PVC Release Date: March 6, 2021 (Japan) Price: ¥2,750 (Approximately $25.74 US)

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    Source: FYE Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Eric Rosenfield and Jodie Evans The pop culture retailer FYE (For Your Entertainment) has provided SciFi Japan with information and large photos of their officially licensed products from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG. All of these items — including the exclusive consumables — can now be purchased from FYE stores and fye.com/godzilla-vs.-kong. GODZILLA VS KONG Heat Ray Hot Sauce An FYE Exclusive. 5 fl. oz bottle of hot sauce (Ingredients: water, jalapeno pepper, vinegar, salt, xantham gum and spices). Distributor:: FYE Product Number: fye.000000400421942093 Release Date: March 3, 2021 SRP: $5.99 GODZILLA VS KONG – Godzilla Fiery Chili Chipotle Dark Chocolate Bar An FYE Exclusive. Celebrate Godzilla with this

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    Source: HMV Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong The UK retailer HMV is now offering officially licensed products from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures epic action adventure GODZILLA VS KONG. All of these items can now be purchased from the HMV Store. Godzilla 12″ Plush Toy The battle to be crowned the one true King of Earth see’s the King of Monsters, Godzilla, square off against one of the greatest beasts known to man, Kong! Who will reign champion and have humanity bow down to them in the latest blockbuster movie installment, GODZILLA VS KONG? This realistic and high-quality Godzilla soft toy has his own fearsome and larger than life detailing including his iconic spikes, scales and powerful tail. Godzilla measures approximately 12″ (30cm) in height and is made

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong With the release of Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG mere weeks away, new international posters have been revealed. About GODZILLA VS KONG On March 31, 2021 from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited face-off between two icons in the epic adventure GODZILLA VS KONG, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Shun Oguri, Eiza González, Julian Dennison, with Kyle Chandler and Demián Bichir, under the direction of Adam Wingard, from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein, story by Terry Rossio and Michael Dougherty & Zach Shields, based on the character “Godzilla” owned and created by TOHO CO.,

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