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    The complete original ASTRO BOY anime series will be released in a pair of Region 4 DVD collections this April. Photos courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © 1963 Tezuka Production Co., Ltd. Mushi Production Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Madman Entertainment Special Thanks to Ben Pollock On April 17, 2013, Osamu Tezuka’s original 1960`s ASTRO BOY series will be released in a pair of DVD collector’s sets by the Australian label, Madman Entertainment. Witness Japan’s first ever animated series, regarded as the series that launched the anime phenomenon! Endowed with 100,000 horsepower super strength, rocket-powered flight, a selfless heart and a kind demeanor, the boy-robot Astro Boy fights a never-ending crusade against the forces of evil. Each collector’s set includes 52 episodes of the original black and white 1960s series -- restored to pristine detail -- on 10 DVDs, plus an exclusive 11th disc PACKED with never-before-seen footage and brand new exciting extras, all housed in a deluxe collector`s tin! This English language release will be available for the very first time WORLDWIDE! ASTRO BOY COLLECTION 1 (contains 52 episodes) Format:

    ACE ATTORNEY, Takashi Miike`s live action film version of the Capcom game and manga series, will be released on Region 4 DVD. Photo courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © 2012 Capcom/ Ace Attorney Film Partners

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    Source: Madman Entertainment Special Thanks to Ben Pollock On April 17, 2013, Takashi Miike`s ACE ATTORNEY (????, Gyakuten Saiban, 2012) will be released on DVD by the Australian label, Madman Entertainment. Based on the popular Capcom game for Nintendo Game Boy and DS (ACE ATTORNEY 5 game to be released by Nintendo in 2013), ACE ATTORNEY was an Official Selection at the 2012 Melbourne International Film Festival, where it was one of the first films to sell out its sessions. A North American home video release has yet to be announced. In the near future, an overflowing court system dictates that all trials can only convene for 3 days -- then a verdict must be reached. Phoenix Wright (Ryuichi Naruhodo) is a novice lawyer who takes on a difficult murder case against prosecutor Miles Edgeworth (Takumi Saitoh), who has a perfect win record.

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

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    DUSK MAIDEN OF AMNESIA Available on June 4th Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its June slate of releases; including Sentai Filmworks newest acquisition DUSK MAIDEN OF AMNESIA, which will be available on both DVD and Blu-Ray. Product details follow, in order of release... DUSK MAIDEN OF AMNESIA COMPLETE Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 325 min. Street Date: 6/4/2013 Format: DVD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $59.98 DUSK MAIDEN OF AMNESIA COMPLETE BLU-RAY Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 325 min. Street Date: 6/4/2013 Format: Blu-ray Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $69.98 60 years ago, a young woman was left to die in the abandoned school building behind the exclusive Seikyou Academy. No one knows why. No one knows how.

    © K-Ske Hasegawa / Mediaworks • PONY CANYON

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    Source: Section23 Films Official Site: ponican.jp/momo100100 (Japan) Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Maiden Japan has announced its acquisition of the OVA series MOMO, GIRL GOD OF DEATH ~ BALLAD OF A SHINIGAMI (??????????, Shinigami no Baraddo., 2006). This six episode drama is directed by Tomomi Mochizuki (PRINCESS NINE, HERE`S GREENWOOD) with series composition by Reiko Yoshida (KALEIDO STAR, ANGELIC LAYER), character designs by Hiroyuki Horiuchi (POLYPHONICA, TENCHI UNIVERSE), and music by Moka (ELFEN LIED, TROUBLE CHOCOLATE). Dressed all in white with scythe in hand, she is one of the spirits entrusted with guiding the souls of the no longer living to the other side. But unlike other shinigami who approach their grim duty with detachment or even malevolence, Momo chooses to open her heart to those about to cross over. Nor are solace and sympathy the only gifts she offers. For if the need is great

    LAST EXILE – FAM, THE SILVER WING –. © 2011 GONZO/FAM PARTNERS

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    Source: FUNimation Entertainment press release Official Site: lastexile-fam.com (Japan), funimation.com/lastexile-fam-the-silver-wing (US) Special Thanks to Scott Lonski FUNimation Entertainment announced at KatsuCon the main English cast and crew for LAST EXILE – FAM, THE SILVER WING – (????????-??????-, Last Exile: Ginyoku no Fam, 2011-12). ADR Director: Christopher Bevins ADR Engineer: Cris George Head Writer: John Burgmeier Script Writer: Bonny Clinkenbeard FAM: J?d Saxton GISELLE: Leah Clark MILLIA: Carrie Savage DIO: Greg Ayres LUSCINIA: Duncan Brannan S?R?: Monica Rial VASANT: Gwendolyn Lau Soaring adventure and high-flying heroism fill the skies in LAST EXILE – FAM, THE SILVER WING –, a thrilling new chapter in the LAST EXILE saga! Years ago, humanity abandoned the ruined Earth. Generations later, with the planet again capable of sustaining life, mankind returned. In the skies above the reborn world, rebellious young Fam and her best friend Giselle make their living as Sky Pirates.

    Key art for KILL ME BABY. © Kaduho?Houbunsha/Kill Me Baby Production Committee

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: killmebaby.tv (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams Head back to school with Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: KILL ME BABY (????????, Kiru Mii Beibee, 2012). Get ready for 13 episodes of schoolroom mayhem, chaos and destruction directed by Yoshiki Yamakawa (LITTLE BUSTERS!, HATSUOKI LIMITED) and featuring series composition by Hideki Shirane (QUEEN`S BLADE REBELLION, DREAM EATER MERRY), character designs by Shinya Hasegawa (REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA), sound direction by Jin Aketagawa (BODACIOUS SPACE PIRATES, AKB0048) and music by EXPO. Yasuna Oribe isn’t your typical Japanese high school girl. For one thing, she’s a little slow on the uptake, and for another, her best friend, Sonya, is actually a highly trained foreign assassin who’s in Yasuna’s class as part of her assignment. And perhaps Yasuna’s definition of “best friend” is a bit strange, as Sonya has the habit of regularly attacking Yasuna,

    Cover art for TIGER & BUNNY Set 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Sunrise/ T&B Partners, MBS

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    Catch Japan’s First Corporate Superheroes in an Action-Packed Anime Series Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: tigerandbunny.net (Japan) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, gives fans a rollicking dose of anime action with the DVD and Blu-ray release on February 19th of TIGER & BUNNY (????????) Set 1. The 2-disc set, which contains Episodes 1-13 of the 26-episode action/sci-fi series, 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 U.S. / $66.15 CAN. To celebrate the new release, for a limited time only starting February 12th, VIZ Media also invites North American fans to catch free virtual screening of TIGER & BUNNY Episode 1 (English dubbed) hosted by VIZ Media DVD/Blu-ray producer Reginald Rhodes. At

    Win the Korean box office smash THE THIEVES on Blu-ray, courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2012 Showbox/Mediaplex

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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 THE THIEVES (???, Dodookdeul, 2012) -- the highest-grossing Korean film in history -- on Blu-ray. Director Dong-hoo Choi’s (WOOCHI, THE BIG SWINDLE, TAZZA: THE HIGH ROLLERS) high stakes heist film follows five thieves at the top of their game as they plan to plan to pull off a major Casino robbery. The all-star ensemble includes Gianna Jun (SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN), Kim Hae-suk (THIRST), Kim Hye-su (MODERN BOY), Kim Soo Hyun (TV’s THE THIRD HOSPITAL), Kim Yun-seok (PUNCH), Angelica Lee (SLEEPWALKER), Lee Jung-Jae (THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER), Oh Dal-su (THE TRAFFICKERS), Kwok Cheung Tsang (THE BULLET VANISHES) and Simon Yam (IP MAN, IP MAN 2). THE THIEVES will be available on Blu-ray, DVD

    Five SciFi Japan readers have won the new TAI CHI ZERO DVD, courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2012 Huayi Brothers & Taihe Film Investment Co., Ltd.

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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 TAI CHI ZERO DVD. The randomly chosen winners are: Gregory Gray Ronda Pace Franklin Lassette Joe Gallaher Bryan Kuriawa Congratulations to the winners! Your prizes will ship soon. The first chapter in a planned trilogy, Director Stephen Fung’s (HOUSE OF FURY, JUMP) steampunk-infused martial arts epic TAI CHI ZERO (??????, 2012) features martial arts choreography by the legendary Sammo Hung (IP MAN 2: LEGEND OF THE GRANDMASTER). The film follows Yang Luchan, a young genius who, tired of being picked on, travels to legendary Chen Village to learn the art of Tai Chi. Luchan finds out the hard way that it is forbidden for a villager to teach an outsider when

    Packaging for the Blu-ray and DVD editions of THE GREAT MAGICIAN. Photos courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2012 Emperor Motion Pictures

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    High-Spirited Action and Fantasy from Award-Winning Director Derek Yee Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Special Thanks to Leif Helland Adapted from the Zhang Haifan novel and led by award-winning director Derek Yee (ONE NIGHT IN MONGKOK, SHINJUKU INCIDENT), THE GREAT MAGICIAN (????, Daai Mo Seut Si, 2012) debuts on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital March 19th from Well Go USA Entertainment. The deliriously entertaining film deftly blends vaudeville-style humor, vivid magic sequences and ruthless political gamesmanship while featuring three of the most powerful stars in Chinese cinema -- Tony Leung Chiu-wai (HERO, RED CLIFF), Lau Ching-wan (MAD DETECTIVE) and Zhou Xun (CLOUD ATLAS). Village warlord Bully Lei (Ching Wan Lau) is accused of using magic to recruit soldiers to his cause. New arrival Zhang (superstar Tony Leung), upset to find out Lei is holding a former flame of his captive, aims to thwart these plans with an

    SHIN GETTER ROBO VS NEO GETTER ROBO cover art. Image courtesy of Discotek Media. © 2000 Go Nagai ? Ken Ishikawa/ Dynamic Planning ? Saotome Institute. © 2002 BANDAI VISUAL CO.,LTD.

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    Anime Film Streets March 19th Source: Discotek Media Official Site: bandaivisual.co.jp/neo_getter (Japan) On March 19th, the four-part OVA series SHIN GETTER ROBO VS NEO GETTER ROBO (????????????????, Shin Getter Robo tai Neo Getter Robo, 2000) will be released on Region 1 DVD by Discotek Media. The DVD will include the original Japanese audio track with English subtitles. Five years ago, Dinosaur Emperor Gore and his Mechasaurus army were vanquished by Getter Robo in a catastrophic battle that wiped out New York City. When the threat of invasion looms again, it`s up to ex-robot pilot Hayato to bring forth a new Getter from the ashes... one powered by plasma and controlled by a new generation of heroes! But even with the skills of wild fighter Go Ichimonji, Neo Getter Robo might not be strong enough. Humankind`s best hope still lies in the resurrection of the most dangerous

    Combo Pack art for Takashi Miike`s ZEBRAMAN 2: ATTACK ON ZEBRA CITY. Photo courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © 2010 Zebraman- Attack on Zebra City Partners.

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    Source: FUNimation Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Tim Baxter FUNimation Entertainment has provided information for their Blu-ray and DVD releases for April 2013. Product details follow, in order of release... ZEBRAMAN 2: ATTACK ON ZEBRA CITY Blu-ray/DVD Combo - Reprice Release Date: 4/2/2013 SRP: $19.98 Running Time: 106 Minutes Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Discs: 3 Rating: TV14 Languages: English, Japanese Subtitles: English Straight from the delightfully-bent psyche of Takashi Miike (ICHI THE KILLER, AUDITION) comes a scandalous tale of good vs. evil! The year is 2025. Tokyo has fallen, and the world cries out for a hero. It cries for Zebraman. This striped crime fighter is the only hope for those who live in fear of the Zebra Queen, a hooved seductress out to conquer the world with the aide of her Miniskirt Zebra Police. The Queen has stolen Zebraman’s powers and instituted Zebra Time: ten

    NEW HURRICANE POLYMAR cover art. Image courtesy of Discotek Media. © 1996 TATSUNOKO PRODUCTION

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    Original Video Anime Streets March 19th Source: Discotek Media On March 19th, the two-part OVA NEW HURRICANE POLYMAR (? ???????, Shin Hariken Porimaa, 1996) will be released on Region 1 DVD by Discotek Media. The DVD will include both the English dub and the original Japanese audio track with English subtitles. Straight out of high-tech research center Tokyo Plus arrives Polymar, a new innovation of "Man Machine" system developed by the late Dr. Oregar. Tragically, Dr. Oregar and his efforts are dematerialized as the Catsharks, loyal subjects of Nova, steal this new technology for their own devious plans. Miraculously chosen as the next Polymar, Takeshi finds himself thrust into the middle of the battleground as he discovers his new role and purpose -- to destroy Nova and his followers. He utilizes his karate skills comprised of spinning kicks and backfists with flight formula to defeat the

    Giant Robot takes to the skies in JOHNNY SOKKO AND HIS FLYING ROBOT. The 26 episode series is coming to DVD from Shout! Factory. Photo courtesy of MGM and Fox Home Entertainment. © 1967 Hikari Pro., Toei Co., Ltd.

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    4-Disc Collector`s Edition Available March 26th from Shout! Factory Author: Keith Aiken Source: Shout! Factory press release Special Thanks to Tom Chen JOHNNY SOKKO AND HIS FLYING ROBOT, the Americanized version of the classic Toei tokusatsu television series GIANT ROBOT (????????, Jaianto Robo, 1967), will be released on DVD by Shout! Factory on March 26th. The 4-Disc set will include all 26 episodes of the show; the first time the entire series will be officially available on home video in North America. GIANT ROBOT was based on Mitsuteru Yokoyama`s manga Giant Robo, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Sunday on May 20, 1967 and ran in the magazine through March 19, 1968. Toei`s live-action adaptation was first broadcast in Japan on NET (Nippon Educational Television, now TV Asahi) from October 11, 1967 to April 1, 1968. The manga and the TV show both followed

    Advance cover art for the 2-Disc Australian Blu-ray and DVD editions of CHILDREN WHO CHASE LOST VOICES. Images courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © Makoto Shinkai/CMMMY

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    Journey to the Secret World of Argatha this March Source: Madman Entertainment Official Movie Site: hoshi-o-kodomo.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock On March 20th, 2013, the acclaimed anime feature film, CHILDREN WHO CHASE LOST VOICES (???????, Hoshi o Ou Kodomo, 2011), will be released in DVD and Blu-ray editions by the Australian label, Madman Entertainment. The latest film from acclaimed director Makoto Shinkai (VOICES OF A DISTANT STAR, THE PLACE PROMISED IN OUR EARLY DAYS, FIVE CENTIMETRES PER SECOND), CHILDREN WHO CHASE LOST VOICES is beautifully animated by Comix Wave, world renowned for their stunning stories and breathtaking visuals. When she hears a strange song from a crystal radio, Asuna tunes into more than just a magical stream of music. Soon, she is transported to a mysterious world where mythical beasts roam and brave warriors fight for their lives. Agartha is a

    Win the new TAI CHI ZERO DVD, courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2012 Huayi Brothers & Taihe Film Investment Co., 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 the ass-kicking epic TAI CHI ZERO (??????, 2012) on DVD. Featuring martial arts choreography by the legendary Sammo Hung (IP MAN 2: LEGEND OF THE GRANDMASTER), the film follows Yang Luchan, a young genius who, tired of being picked on, travels to legendary Chen Village to learn the art of Tai Chi. Luchan finds out the hard way that it is forbidden for a villager to teach an outsider when they do their best to discourage him by challenging him to a series of fights. Everyone, from strong men to young children, defeats him easily using their Tai Chi moves. But when a man from the village`s past returns with a frightening army of

    Cover art for the Korean fantasy film WOOCHI THE DEMON SLAYER, coming to Blu-ray and DVD from Shout! Factory. © 2009 CJ Entertainment and United Pictures

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    In Stores Across North America April 9, 2013 from Shout! Factory Source: Shout! Factory press release Special Thanks to Tom Chen Discover the movie that delivered one of the biggest box-office openings in Korean Cinema history. On April 9, 2013 prepare yourself for mind-blowing thrills and non-stop action as Shout! Factory, in collaboration with CJ Entertainment and United Pictures, introduces WOOCHI THE DEMON SLAYER (???, Jeon Woo-Chi 2009) on Blu-ray and DVD. The Blu-ray and DVD editions offer English and Korean audio tracks, English subtitles and revealing bonus content. This highly anticipated North American home entertainment release is priced to own at $26.97 SRP for Blu-ray; the DVD has a suggested retail price of $19.97. This fantasy-action blockbuster based on a Korean folktale broke all box-office records in Korea in 2009. Jeon Woo-Chi (Gang Dong-Won), an undisciplined, womanizing wizard unjustly accused of the

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

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    K-ON! THE MOVIE Available on May 21st Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films has announced its May slate of releases; including Sentai Filmworks newest acquisition K-ON! THE MOVIE, the theatrical follow-up to the ultra-popular TV series. K-ON! THE MOVIE will be available on both DVD and Blu-Ray. Product details follow, in order of release... KIDS ON THE SLOPE COMPLETE COLLECTION Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 300 min. Street Date: 5/7/2013 Format: DVD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $59.98 KIDS ON THE SLOPE COMPLETE COLLECTION BLU-RAY Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 300 min. Street Date: 5/7/2013 Format: Blu-ray Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $69.98 It`s the summer of 1966 and high school freshman Kaoru Nishimi is struggling to adjust to the latest

    POWER RANGERS RPM`s Ranger Red and POWER RANGERS SAMURAI`s Red Samurai Ranger unite -- and fight -- in POWER RANGERS: CLASH OF THE RED RANGERS - THE MOVIE. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. © 2013 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    Source: Lionsgate press release Official Site: powerrangers.com Experience a samurai showdown as the Red Rangers go head to head in this special movie event, POWER RANGERS: CLASH OF THE RED RANGERS - THE MOVIE arriving for the first time on DVD and Digital Download March 5th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. In 2013, POWER RANGERS will celebrate 20 years of global success as the #1 kids live action series. When a mysterious RPM Red Ranger appears, the ultimate battle to fight off the threat of Master Xandred`s Mooger army begins. Action packed and loaded with high-energy entertainment, POWER RANGERS: CLASH OF THE RED RANGERS - THE MOVIE will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98. The Samurai Rangers team up with the mysterious RPM Red Ranger to fight off dual threats from Master Xandred`s Mooger army and a robotic super villain from

    Wraparound cover art for the UK DVD release, DEATH GAME. Image courtesy of MVM Entertainment. © 2010 “The Incite Mill - 7 Day Death Game -” Film Partners

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    Source: MVM Entertainment Official Site: warnerbros.co.jp/incitemill (Japan) The Japanese hit THE INCITE MILL ?7 DAY DEATH GAME? (?????????????????, Inshite Miru: 7-Kakan no Desu Gemu, 2010) will be released on DVD in the United Kingdom under the title DEATH GAME. Master of eerie Japanese horror, Hideo Nakata (THE RING, DARK WATER, L change the WorLd, THE COMPLEX), directed this taught suspense thriller which grossed $14 million in Japan alone. International audiences now get the chance to fall for this tale starring Tatsuya Fujiwara (BATTLE ROYALE, DEATH NOTE, KAIJI) and Haruka Ayase (CYBORG SHE, ICHI). When ten strangers agree to an interview for the same lucrative job offer they find themselves locked in an underground complex with their own unique weapon and given the ultimatum ‘kill or be killed’. DEATH GAME will hit DVD (Region 2, PAL) on March 4th. Genre: Asian Cinema, Thriller Director:

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