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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

    Cover art for the UK DVD release of RETURN TO BURMA. Image courtesy of Terracotta Distribution. © 2011

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    Source: Terracotta Distribution Official Site: terracottadistribution.com/films/return-to-burma (UK) Special Thanks to Claire Marty First-time director Midi Z’s RETURN TO BURMA (????, Gui Lai De Ren, 2011) comes to the United Kingdom on DVD November 12, 2012. RETURN TO BURMA is the first film ever shot in Burma to be presented in the international film festivals. After decades, Burma finally holds its first presidential election. Many Burmese living abroad believe that prosperity will soon arrive. Xing-Hong, an immigrant laborer in Taiwan, is able to save enough money to return home. His return is bitter sweet, as he is carrying the remains of a friend that died in a work related accident. When Xing-Hong arrives home, he finds that most of the young people want to work abroad, but Xing-Hong has always wanted to stay in his hometown to do business. He begins asking around for possible business opportunities.

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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 November 2012. Product details follow, in order of release... SENGOKU BASARA: SAMURAI KINGS - THE LAST PARTY Blu-ray/DVD Combo Release Date: 11/6/2012 SRP: $34.98 Running Time: 92 Minutes Discs: 3 Rating: TV14 Languages: English, Japanese, English subtitles The fuse is lit! Prepare to have your mind blown by a multi-megaton explosion of battlefield action in the feature-length climax of the SENGOKU BASARA saga! Toyotomi Hideyoshi is defeated, but feudal Japan isn’t safe yet. The fallen villain’s most loyal and lethal minion – Ishida Mitsunari – is obsessed with carrying on Toyotomi’s legacy of violence in the name of vengeance. Ishida brutally cuts a bloody path across the countryside, even as the nation’s other warlords rally toward an era of harmony. Unfortunately, for peace

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    MARDOCK SCRAMBLE: SECOND COMBUSTION Available on January 1st Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films has announced its January slate of releases; including the second combustible volume of Mardock Scramble! The second release of the spectacular trilogy, MARDOCK SCRAMBLE: SECOND COMBUSTION will be available on both DVD and Blue-Ray. Product details follow, in order of release... MARDOCK SCRAMBLE: SECOND COMBUSTION Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 61 min. Street Date: 1/1/2013 Format: DVD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $29.98 MARDOCK SCRAMBLE: SECOND COMBUSTION BLU-RAY Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 61 min. Street Date: 1/1/2013 Format: Blu-ray Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $39.98 Rescued by Doctor Easter from a deadly assault on their headquarters by Dimsdale Boiled, Rune Balot finds temporary shelter in "Paradise",

    Well Go USA is giving SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the BEDEVILLED Blu-ray. © 2010 Boston Investments Co., Ltd. and Filma Pictures

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    Win a Free Copy of the South Korean Hit! Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Special Thanks to Leif Helland A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE When her pleas for help are ignored and cause her daughter`s death, a woman seeks revenge on the person she blames. Yeong-hie Seo (THE CHASER) and Seong-won Ji (HARMONY) star in Director Chul-soo Jang chilling first feature BEDEVILLED (??? ????? ??, Kim Bok-nam Salinsageonui Jeonmal, 2010). The award-winning, international hit revenge horror film debuted on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital October 9th from Well Go USA Entertainment. BEDEVILLED 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.

    Cover for Shonen Jump Alpha Yearbook 2013. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. Naruto © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/ Shueisha Inc.

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    Meet TIGER & BUNNY Designer, Sample Neon Alley and Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha at East Coast’s Biggest Pop Culture Convention Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: redakai.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, returns to New York City for the 2012 New York Comic Con with an array of events, special booth appearances, insightful panel discussions and promotional giveaways. New York Comic Con takes place October 11th-14th at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. VIZ Media will be located in Booth 2042. New York Comic Con is the East Coast`s biggest and most exciting popular culture convention and plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. More information on New York Comic Con is available at newyorkcomiccon.com.

    Key art for CHUNIBYO DEMO KOI GA SHITAI! © Kyoto Animation

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks, Anime Network press releases Official Site: anime-chu-2.com Special Thanks to David Williams and Toni Brown They say love is blind, but apparently, it’s also stark, raving mad! Sentai Filmworks invites you to discover the truth for yourself in CHUNIBYO DEMO KOI GA SHITAI! (??????????!, 2012). This 12 episode series about the foibles of young love features direction by Tatsuya Ishihara (AIR, CLANNAD), series composition by Jukki Handa (ROZEN MAIDEN, Campoine!), character designs by Kazumi Ikeda (CLANNAD, KANNON), sound direction by Yota Tsuruoka (A-CHANNEL, EF ~ A TALE OF MEMORIES) and music by Nijine (HATSUKOI LIMITED, AKIKAN!) Yuta has a problem. First, Rikka has told him that they’re officially dating, but she’s... a little bit delusional. There’s also the fact that he used to be a little delusional himself, one of the thousands of Japanese students afflicted with “Chunibyo”, so desperate to stand out

    Key art for TO LOVE RU ~ DARKNESS! © ???????????? ??????????????????

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    Now Streaming on Anime Network Source: Sentai Filmworks, Anime Network press releases Official Site: j-toloveru.com Special Thanks to David Williams and Toni Brown Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce their latest acquisition: TO LOVE RU ~ DARKNESS (To Love? -????- ?????, 2012). The latest follow up to the hit series TO LOVE RU is directed by Atsushi Ootsuki (LADIES VERSUS BUTLERS!) with character designs by Yuichi Ouka (OVER DRIVE TV). As close encounters of the twisted kind between the residents of the planet Develuke (represented primarily by the female members of the royal family) and the inhabitants of Earth (represented mainly by one very exhausted Rito Yuki) continue to escalate, the situation spirals even further out of control. When junior princesses Nana and Momo transferred into Earth School where big sister Lala can (theoretically) keep an eye on them, things SHOULD be smooth sailing. But when

    Key art for BTOOOM! © Junya Inoue/ Shinchosha ? ?BTOOOM?? Production Committee

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    Coming this November to Anime Network Online Source: Sentai Filmworks, Anime Network press releases Official Site: btooom.com Special Thanks to David Williams and Toni Brown Load, lock and get ready for action in Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: BTOOOM! (?????!, Butuumu!, 2012) Prepare to be blown away by this hard hitting series directed by Kotono Watanabe, with scripts by Yousuke Kuroda (HIGH SCHOOL OF HE DEAD, HELLSING ULTIMATE), and character designs by Takahiro Kishida (PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA, ARMORED WAR GODDESS). In the blink of the mind’s eye, Ryota Sakamoto suddenly finds himself transported from playing the hit BTOOOM! video game to being stranded on a mysterious island, equipped with a day’s worth of provisions, a bag of bombs, a strange crystal embedded in his left hand and a huge gaping hole in his memory. But it doesn’t take long to figure out what’s going on, especially

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks, Anime Network press releases Official Site: tbs.co.jp/anime/busou Special Thanks to David Williams and Toni Brown Juggling four girls at once is never easy, even when they’re as small as the “goddesses” in Sentai Filmworks newest acquisition: BUSOU SHINKI (????, 2012). Directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi (INFINITE STRATOS, JO JO`S BIZARRE ADVENTURES OVA) with series composition by Masahiro Yokotani (SGT. FROG, MARIA HOLIC) and character designs by Ryouma Ebata and Takahiro Kishida (BTOOOM!, ARJUNA). Some guys wait their entire life to meet the girl of their dreams, but high school freshman Rihito is already living with FOUR of them! And, even more incredibly, they’re (almost) always ready and willing to help him with whatever difficult task their “Master” needs to be handled. So, how did Rihito get to be so lucky? Well, to tell the truth, while Hinna, Anne, Ines and Rene may not be

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