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    Masked Rider 1 and Kamen Rider Gaim battle in the new film, HEISEI RIDER VS SHOWA RIDER: KAMEN RIDER TAISEN FEATURING SUPER SENTAI. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 'Kamen Rider Taisen' Production Committee © Ishimori Pro · TV Asahi · ADK · Toei AG · Toei Video · Toei Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: superhero-movie.com (Japan) Toei has provided press notes and photos for their latest "Super Hero Taisen" movie: HEISEI RIDER VS SHOWA RIDER: KAMEN RIDER TAISEN FEATURING SUPER SENTAI (????????????? ???????? feat.??????, Heisei Raidaa Tai Showa Raidaa Kamen Raidaa Taisen feat. Suupaa Sentai). The film opens in theaters across Japan on March 29, 2014. The soul of Kamen Rider has been handed down over generations, from the Showa franchise that started with MASKED RIDER (?????? Kamen Raidaa, 1971-1973) to the Heisei relaunch with MASKED RIDER KUUGA (????????? Kamen Raidaa Kuuga, 2000-2001). The latest Kamen Rider series, KAMEN RIDER GAIM (?????????????, Kamen Raidaa Gaimu, 2014), is the 15th entry in the second cycle... and now the culmination of that miraculous history begins! Entering a new era of innovation, the heroic image has been explored and redefined for a new generation. 30 heroes from both

    White Power Ranger suit from Morphsuits. TM & © 2014 SCG Power Rangers LLC. ©2011-2014 Morphsuits.com. AFG Media Limited

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    Disguise, Rubie’s and Morphsuits to Produce Power Rangers Costumes for Fans of All Ages through 2017 Source: Saban Brands, Burson-Marsteller press release Official Site: powerrangers.com Special Thanks to Gretchen Toy Saban Brands strengthens its POWER RANGERS costume business through licensing renewals with Disguise Inc., Rubie’s Costume Company and Morphsuits. Each partner will continue producing character-inspired costumes through 2017. As superheroes remain a top performing Halloween costumes for kids and adults, Power Ranger fans can suit up as their favorite Ranger year after year. Disguise Inc., the Halloween costume division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc., and Rubie’s Costume Company will continue to produce classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS costumes as well as all-new styles from the current and upcoming POWER RANGERS seasons for both children and adults. Power Rangers costumes from Disguise will be available throughout North America, while Rubie’s will be available in Europe, the Middle East,

    The Main Hall of Toei Hero World Namco Action Museum. Photo courtesy of MAT. © Ishimori Pro • TV Asahi • ADK • Toei AG • Toei Company, LTD.

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    Author: Edward L. Holland Source: Monster Attack Team Official Site: toei-heroworld.jp Special Thanks to Ishimori Productions and MAT Sgt. First Class Noriyuki Kawabata Families and adult fans can now visit an indoor park dedicated solely to Toei Company`s vast history of tokusatsu hero characters. Toei Hero World Namco Action Museum (??????????, Toei Hiiroowaarudo), located sixty plus minutes east of Tokyo in Makuhari New City Mihama ward Chiba at the massive Aeon Mall, is the first and only place on earth celebrating Toei’s hero shows and films. The park opened December 20, 2013 and features interactive heroes, Kamen Rider motorbikes, Super Sentai robots, five attractions and rides, a café, and Heroes Shop stocked with the latest collectibles. Hero World focuses on Toei’s heroes from 1971 like Shotaro Ishinomori’s Kamen Rider Ichigo and Nigo (Kamen Riders 1 and 2) and other non-related Ishinomori characters from

    Images courtesy of Saban Brands. POWER RANGERS TM & © SCG Power Rangers LLC. DIGIMON FUSION © 2013 Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation. TM Saban Properties LLC.

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    Deal to Include Licensing and Broadcasting of Latest POWER RANGERS Seasons and DIGIMON FUSION Source: Saban Brands, Burson-Marsteller press release Official Site: powerrangers.com Special Thanks to Gretchen Toy Saban Brands and Cartoon Network have announced that POWER RANGERS MEGAFORCE, POWER RANGERS SUPER MEGAFORCE and DIGIMON FUSION have been licensed to Cartoon Network Latin America for broadcast beginning in 2014. Additionally, Cartoon Network Latin America will serve as licensing and merchandising agents for both the POWER RANGERS franchise and DIGIMON FUSION. MarVista Entertainment, the series’ exclusive international distributor, negotiated the agreement in partnership with Saban Brands. “POWER RANGERS and DIGIMON are popular global franchises, making them a natural fit for Cartoon Network’s programming slate,” said Kirk Bloomgarden, SVP of Saban Brands Global Consumer Products. “With this new partnership, we’re excited to deliver fans in Latin America the newest seasons and products for these iconic brands.” “We are thrilled

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    Bandai Figures to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in May and June 2014. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Chogokin Hello Kitty/ ??? ?????? In what promises to be the ultimate Hello Kitty commemorative masterpiece, Tamashii Nations is proud to announce the release of Chogokin Hello Kitty. Celebrating the double 40 year anniversaries of the adorable Hello Kitty and awesome diecast robot line -- Chogokin (means "super alloy"in Japanese), this is the ultimate combination of Japan cute and cool! Chogokin Hello Kitty portrays this beloved character as a robot that

    Saban has announced that POWER RANGERS SUPER MEGAFORCE will be folowed by a new series, POWER RANGERS DINO CHARGE. Image courtesy of Saban Brands. TM & © 2014 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    New POWER RANGERS Season to Air Next Year on Nickelodeon Source: Saban Brands, Burson-Marsteller press release Official Site: powerrangers.com Special Thanks to Gretchen Toy Saban’s POWER RANGERS get charged in the next season of the iconic franchise, POWER RANGERS DINO CHARGE. Debuting on Nickelodeon in February 2015, this new season will deliver all-new dino-fueled action and adventure to fans of all ages. The series will roll out globally in more than 150 markets later that year. In addition, Bandai America Incorporated will continue to act as the global master toy licensee for the franchise, creating an all-new dinosaur themed product line. Now entering its 21st season, the POWER RANGERS franchise remains one of the top-rated and longest running boys live-action series on television. The new season POWER RANGERS DINO CHARGE will deliver thrilling action, adventure, humor and excitement in addition to core themes

    Key art for the new series. Photo courtesy of Saban Brands. © 2014 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    Launching the Most Super-Charged Season with Special Keys to Unlock the Power of Every Ranger EVER Source: Saban Brands, Burson-Marsteller Official Site: powerrangers.com Special Thanks to Gretchen Toy, Becky Coulter and Kelsey Lynch Saban Brands and Nickelodeon have announced that the all-new season of POWER RANGERS, Saban’s POWER RANGERS SUPER MEGAFORCE, will premiere on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Following its debut, the show will air regularly Saturdays at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, with encores airing Saturdays from 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET beginning Feb. 22 on Nicktoons. Now entering its 21st season, the POWER RANGERS franchise remains one of the top-rated and longest running boys live-action series on television. The new series will deliver super mega action, humor, excitement and entertainment, in addition to the core themes of friendship, teamwork, fitness and helping others. In the

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    Articulated Bandai Figure to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.Figuarts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shfiguarts (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Angel Grove`s resident brainiac joins the S.H.Figuarts line in the form of the highly anticipated Blue Ranger from the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS (aka Tricera Ranger from ZYURANGER)! As with the previous Black Ranger figure, the Blue Ranger will feature the second special piece needed to construct the legendary Power Blaster. The upcoming S.H.Figuarts Yellow Ranger release will then feature the final part needed to complete this ultimate weapon! The S.H.Figuarts Mighty Morphin Blue Ranger also features the character`s signature Power Lance weapon in both separated (two parts) and connected variations. To top it off, the genial genius then includes the Thunder Slinger and Blade Blaster; as well as 3 sets of interchangeable hands to take signature combat poses. Preorder yours today;

    The teenage witch Kiki (Fuka Koshiba) takes to the air on her broom in the live action film version of KIKI`S DELIVERY SERVICE. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 2014

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    Additional High-Res Photos from the Upcoming Movie Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: majotaku.jp (Japan) Toei has provide additional high-res photos from their upcoming live action film, KIKI`S DELIVERY SERVICE (??????, Majo no Takkyuubin, 2014). Directed by Takashi Shimizu (JU-ON/THE GRUDGE J-Horror franchise), the movie will be released nationwide in Japan on March 1, 2014. For more information on KIKI`S DELIVERY SERVICE, please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan: Live Action KIKI`S DELIVERY SERVICE Preview

    The heroes Ninja Ichiban, Fujiyama Ichiban and Sakura Ichiban star in a live tokusatsu stage show. Photo courtesy of Samurai Action Studio. © Samurai Action Studio

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    Festival Tomorrow in Torrance, CA Author: Mark Jaramillo Official Site: fujiyamaichiban.com Japan has a rich history of colorful live action heroes gracing television and theater screens to the delight of fans of all ages. Some of the more popular franchises have spawned live events at various venues and festivals. Up until its closing in September 2014, the Ultramanland amusement park in Japan had daily stage shows featuring costumed actors in elaborately choreographed battle scenes complete with light and sound effects. Unfortunately, American fans have only had the opportunity to read about or view videos of the Japanese shows on the internet. Now, an authentic Japanese hero has been created in America to defend the Earth and act as an ambassador of Japanese culture. This original hero is known as FUJIYAMA ICHIBAN! Fujiyama Ichiban is a new character from Samurai Action Studio, a Japanese

    Tyranno Ranger, Red Buster, Kyoryu Red and AbaRed join forces in the new Super Sentai movie, KYORYUGER VS GO-BUSTERS. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. ©

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    A Look at the Latest "Super Sentai VS Series" Movie Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: kyoryu-gobus.jp (Japan) Toei Co., Ltd. has provided photos and credits for KYORYUGER VS GO-BUSTERS (??????????????????????????????????????, Juuden Sentai Kyooryuujaa tai Goobasutaazu: Kyooryuu Daikessen! Saraba Eien no Tomo yo), aka ZYUDEN SENTAI KYORYUGER VS TOKUMEI SENTAI GO-BUSTERS. The new "Super Sentai VS Series" movie opens in Japanese cinemas on January 18, 2014. Sayonara Kyoryuger... Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger and Tokumei Sentai G-Busters -- two great teams co-star in the latest chapter of the "Super Sentai VS Series"! They are joined by former dinosaur squadrons for the challenge of the ultimate "Great Dinosaur War"!! --Toei publicity materials for KYORYUGER VS GO-BUSTERS CREDITS Japanese Release Date: January 18, 2014 (nationwide) Cast Daigo Kiryu/ Kyoryu Red: Ryo Ryusei Ian Yorkland/ Kyoryu Black: Syuusuke Saito Nobuharu Udo/ Kyoryu Blue: Yamato Kinjo

    All of the Heisei Kamen Riders appear on the bug screen in the new film, KAMEN RIDER GAIM & WIZARD. 'Gaim & Wizard' Production Committee © Ishimori Pro · TV Asahi · ADK · Toei

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    New Photos from Upcoming Kamen Rider Movie Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: movie-taisen.com (Japan) Toei has released additional high-res images from their latest Kamen Rider "Movie Wars" film, KAMEN RIDER GAIM & WIZARD (??????×?????? ???????? ????????MOVIE???, Kamen Raidaa × Kamen Raidaa Gaimu & Uizaado Tenkawakeme Sengoku Muubi Daigassen). The movie opens in Japan on December 14th. For more information on KAMEN RIDER GAIM & WIZARD, please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan: KAMEN RIDER GAIM & WIZARD Press Notes

    Fuka Koshiba stars as a teenage witch in KIKI`S DELIVERY SERVICE. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 2014

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    Press Notes and High-Res Photos from the Upcoming Movie Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: majotaku.jp (Japan) Toei has released information and new high-res photos from their upcoming live action film, KIKI`S DELIVERY SERVICE (??????, Majo no Takkyuubin, 2014). The movie is based on the novel series Kiki`s Delivery Service by author Eiko Kadono, the first volume of which was published January 25, 1985 by Fukuinkan Shoten. In 1989, the story was first adapted in the hit Studio Ghibli anime film of the same name by director Hayao Miyazaki. Four years later, theater director Yukio Ninagawa brought Kiki`s to the stage as a musical. In 2009, discussions began for a live action movie version, which will be released nationwide in Japan on March 1, 2014. 13-year-old Kiki hopes to become a full-fledged witch. Abiding by the rules of her training, she must leave

    A classic Japanese legend gets a Hollywood makeover in Universal Pictures` 47 RONIN. Images courtesy of Universal Pictures. © 2013 Universal Studios

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    Source: Universal Pictures, Toho Towa Official Site: 47roninmovie.com (US), 47ronin.jp (Japan) Universal Pictures has released production notes and photos for 47 RONIN. The movie will open in North America on December 25, 2013. Distributor Toho Towa will release the film in Japan on December 6th... Universal Pictures presents -- in association with Relativity Media -- Keanu Reeves in 47 RONIN, starring Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, Rinko Kikuchi, Ko Shibasaki. The music is by Ilan Eshkeri, and the costume design is by Penny Rose. 47 RONIN is edited by Stuart Baird, ACE, and its production designer is Jan Roelfs. The director of photography is John Mathieson, BSC, and the executive producers are Scott Stuber, Chris Fenton, Walter Hamada. 47 RONIN is produced by Pamela Abdy, p.g.a., and Eric McLeod. The film’s screenplay is by Chris Morgan and Hossein Amini, and the screen story is by Chris Morgan &

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    Bandai Figures and Accessories to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations. All items will be released in Japan in March 2014 and North America in April 2014. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. S.H.Figuarts: Kamen Rider Kabuto (Rider Form)/ S.H.Figuarts ????????? ???????? "Walking the path of Heaven; the man who will rule over all." The continually evolving S.H.Figuarts series has achieved yet another milestone in action figure technology! Kamen Rider Kabuto rejoins the S.H.Figuarts series, this time featuring enhanced articulation without compromising the accuracy of the design. By capturing the proportions

    Kamen Riders Gaim (left) and Wizard (right) battle side by side in the new film, KAMEN RIDER GAIM & WIZARD. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. 'Gaim & Wizard' Production Committee © Ishimori Pro · TV Asahi · ADK · Toei

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    Latest Kamen Rider "Movie Wars" Film Opens in Japan on December 14th Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: movie-taisen.com (Japan) Translation: Elliot Gay Official English Title: KAMEN RIDER GAIM & WIZARD Japanese Title: ??????×?????? ???????? ????????MOVIE???, Kamen Raidaa × Kamen Raidaa Gaimu & Uizaado Tenkawakeme Sengoku Muubi Daigassen (Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: Decisive Sengoku Movie Wars) INTRODUCTION The latest Heisei Rider series, KAMEN RIDER GAIM (?????????????, Kamen Raidaa Gaimu), is the 15th entry in the franchise since 2000. This newest project -- KAMEN RIDER GAIM & WIZARD -- takes advantage of that momentous occasion by bringing the full lineup of Heisei Riders to the screen! In the KAMEN RIDER WIZARD portion, characters from the TV series make appearances and the story continues in some surprising new ways. In the KAMEN RIDER GAIM portion, Riders and Sengoku Period generals

    Director Mamoru Oshii with the main cast of THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR-: Toshio Kakei, Erina Mano, Seiji Fukushi, Rina Ohta and Shigeru Chiba. Photo courtesy of Shochiku. © 2014 'THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR-' Production Committee

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    Live Action Theatrical Series Based on the Anime/Manga Franchise Coming in 2014 Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: patlabor-nextgeneration.com Translations: Elliot Gay The hit anime and manga MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR (??????????, Kidoo Keisatsu Patlabor) goes live-action with THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR- (? ???? ???????? -??????-, Za Nekusuto Jenereeshon - Patoreibaa -) in 2014. Created by Headgear -- the manga/anime group made up of Mamoru Oshii (GHOST IN THE SHELL, THE SKY CRAWLERS), Kazunori Ito (GHOST IN THE SHELL, the Gamera Trilogy), Masami Yuki (Birdy the Mighty), Yutaka Izubuchi (RAHXEPHON, Gundam series, DYNAMAN) and Akemi Takada (GATCHAMAN, URUSEI YATSURA) -- PATLABOR began as a manga series in 1988 and has continued with two OVA series, an animated television series, and four anime films. Rather than remaking any of the existing PATLABOR stories, THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR- will be an original story set in the timeline of the anime

    Satoshi Miki`s IT`S ME, IT`S ME will receive a limited US theatrical release next month. Photo courtesy of Pictures Dept. Co. Ltd. ©2012 J Storm Inc.

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    Source: Pictures Dept. Co. Ltd. press release Official Site: ore-ore.jp (Japan), ore-ore.jp/english (US) Additional Material: Japan Society Special Thanks to Ted Geoghegan I`m Hitoshi. One day, I met another me. He told me that he`d met another Hitoshi last week. Now it looks like everyone`s turning into me -- and some of them have decided to get rid of the others... by any means necessary. Pictures Dept. is proud to present IT`S ME, IT`S ME (??, Ore Ore, 2013), the Japanese sci-fi sensation that`s blown away festival audiences worldwide! Coming to select US theaters on November 8th, this dreamy, otherworldly adventure from acclaimed director Satoshi Miki (ADRIFT IN TOKYO) delivers dark turns, clever comedy, and stunning special effects in a brilliant, genre-defying tale of multiplicity. Kazuya Kamenashi of a popular boy-band, KAT-TUN, stars as the protagonist, Hitoshi, who is at ?rst disoriented in

    HK / FORBIDDEN SUPER HERO is one of twenty new films added to the 17th Japanese Film Festival lineup. Photo courtesy of T-Joy. © Keishu Ando/ Shueisha ? 2013

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    New Films Coming to Sydney and Melbourne Source: Japan Foundation, Sydney press release Official Site: japanesefilmfestival.net Special Thanks to Amanda Thompson The 17th Japanese Film Festival’s two flagship cities Sydney and Melbourne have extended their line-up to include an extra 20 titles, including internationally acclaimed dramas, wacky ‘only in Japan’ comedies, several thought-provoking titles, and ‘so hot right now’ releases. In addition to the national program, 13 box office hits have been announced, with 7 more to be announced on Tuesday, 8th of October. For full details of titles released to date, please go to japanesefilmfestival.net. Only in Japan! Just when you thought you’d seen it all… crime fighting takes an eccentric turn in this nonsensical parody in HK / FORBIDDEN SUPER HERO (HK ????, HK Hentai Kamen, 2013), where the raunchy meets the ridiculous. Ryohei Suzuki, also starring in GATCHAMAN, plays

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