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    Takakura (Hidetoshi Nishijima) makes an unsettling discovery in CREEPY, the latest film from internationally renowned director Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Photo courtesy of Asmik Ace. © 2016 “CREEPY” Film Partners?

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    Source: Asmik Ace Entertainment, Inc., Shochiku Co., Ltd., Berlinale Official Movie Site: creepy-movie.com (Japan) Do you really want to know who your neighbors are? Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa (CURE, PULSE, BRIGHT FUTURE, TOKYO SONATA, REAL) returns to the suspense/thriller genre with CREEPY (????? ?????, Kuriipii Itsuwari no Rinjin, 2016), opening in Japan on June 18th after screenings at international film festivals. The movie is based on author Yutaka Maekawa`s mystery novel, which won the 15th Japan Mystery Fiction Newcomer Award in 2011. CREEPY stars Hidetoshi Nishijima (LICENSE TO LIVE, THE WIND RISES, WHILE THE WOMEN ARE SLEEPING), Yuko Takeuchi (THE RING, GOLDEN SLUMBER, THE INERASABLE) and Teruyuki Kagawa (20TH CENTURY BOYS trilogy, TOKYO SONATA, KAIJI 2, RUROUNI KENSHIN). Synopsis After having narrowly escaped an attempt on his life at the hands of a psychopath, criminal psychologist and former police detective Takakura (Hidetoshi Nishijima) quits

    Director Na Hong-jin`s THE WAILING opens nationwide on June 3rd. Photo courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2016 20th Century Fox Korea, Well Go USA, Metropolitan Filmexport, 20th Century Fox Intl., Side Mirror

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    Opens June 3rd Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications press release Official Site: wellgousa.com/theatrical/the-wailing Special Thanks to Alex Drapac The Cannes Selection THE WAILING (??, Gokseong) opens June 3rd in theaters across the United States, courtesy of Well Go USA Entertainment. In this unbelievably tense supernatural thriller, a foreigner’s mysterious appearance in a quiet, rural village causes suspicion among the locals -- suspicion which quickly turns to hysteria as the townspeople begin killing each other in brutal outbursts for seemingly no reason. As the investigating officer watches his daughter fall under the same savage spell, he agrees to consult a shaman for answers -- unknowingly escalating the situation into something far more dangerous. Over six years in the making, director Na Hong-jin’s meticulously crafted follow-up to the globally acclaimed THE YELLOW SEA and THE CHASER (his third to premiere at the Festival de

    Genzo (Kana Kurashina) and Taro Yamada (Kenichi Matsuyama) head for India in the adventure comedy CHIN-YU-KI: THE JOURNEY TO THE WEST WITH FARTS. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © Gataro Man / SHUEISHA / Chinyuki Project

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd., Hakuhodo DY music & pictures Inc. Official Site: chinyuuki.com (Japan) Kenichi Matsuyama (DEATH NOTE and GANTZ film series) stars in the adventure comedy CHIN-YU-KI: THE JOURNEY TO THE WEST WITH FARTS (???, Chinyuuki). The movie was released in Japan in February 2016 and is now being offered to international distributors by Hakuhodo DY music & pictures Inc. The film is based on Gataro Man`s manga series Chinyuki ~ Taro to Yukaina Nakama Tachi (????????????????, Chin`yuuki ~ Taroo to Yukaina Nakama-tachi), serialized in Shueisha`s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1990-1992. A parody of the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, the manga follows the wacky (and gross) adventures of the monk Genzo and his traveling companion Taro Yamada, a former assassin known for pooping on the graves of his victims. CHIN-YU-KI: THE JOURNEY TO THE WEST WITH FARTS was

    Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © “Ghost · Zyuohger” Movie Production Committee © Ishimori Pro · TV Asahi · ADK · Toei © 2016 TV Asahi · Toei AG · Toei

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    Toei Publicity Materials for New Double Feature Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: ghost-zyuohger.jp (Japan) Transform, Ghost! Focus your power, Zyuohger! For the future of this planet, grasp this brilliant life! Toei Co., Ltd. has provided some early information and promotional images for their 16th annual Super Sentai/Kamen Rider theatrical double feature, KAMEN RIDER GHOST THE MOVIE / ZYUOHGER THE MOVIE (??? ???????????????????????????, Gekijooban Kamen Raidaa Goosuto / Gekijooban Doobutsu Sentai Juuojaa)*. Opening in Japan this August, the films are part of Toei`s “Superhero Year” project commemorating the 45th anniversary of Kamen Rider and 40 years of Super Sentai. Plot details and cast/crew lists will be announced as the release date nearer. For now, Toei has offered teasers about each film... Life burns! Engaged in a fierce battle, Kamen Rider Ghost struggles to combine the hearts of history`s heroes with people`s hopes for

    Japan`s panty-masked hero returns HENTAI KAMEN: THE ABNORMAL CRISIS. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © Keishu Ando/ SHUEISHA ? 2016 ?HK2? Production Committee

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    Perverted Superhero Returns in New Live-Action Movie Source: Toei Co., Ltd., Hakuhodo DY music & pictures Inc. Official Site: hk-movie.jp (Japan) Toei has provided information and high-res images from their superhero movie HENTAI KAMEN: THE ABNORMAL CRISIS (HK????? ????????????, HK/ Hentai Kamen Abunoomaru Kuraishisu), opening today at the Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo as well as other theaters across Japan. The film will have its North American premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival running June 22-July 5 in NYC. HENTAI KAMEN: THE ABNORMAL CRISIS is the sequel to HK / FORBIDDEN SUPER HERO (HK ????, HK Hentai Kamen, 2013), the live-action adaptation of Keishu Ando`s manga, The Abnormal Super Hero Hentai Kamen. Originally planned as a straight-to-video release, the first film was a surprise hit that grossed ¥200 million (approximately $1.8 million US) at the Japanese box office. It was also

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    Author: Stan Hyde Official Site: g-fan.com/html/gtour35 Although typically G-Tour’s have toured around several locations in Japan, this 3.5 Tour was conceived to celebrate SHIN GODZILLA, the first Japanese Godzilla movie since 2004’s GODZILLA FINAL WARS. With some indications that SHIN GODZILLA might not be playing in North America for some time, the tour seems even more timely now. Focused on Tokyo, this tour is a ‘full body immersion’ in kaiju culture. We stay at the Hotel Gracery in Shinjuku . . . Godzilla’s hotel, with a full sized-replica of Godzilla’s head and claw gracing the roof. We stay in the same hotel in Shinjuku for the entire time, so besides having the exciting environment of Shinjuku as our homebase, we also won’t have to carry luggage to multiple locations. On the first full day we visit Wonder Festival 2016, Summer, in Makuhari. Wonder

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    Source: FUNimation Entertainment press release Official Site: shingeki.net (Japan), funimation.com/attack-on-titan (US) Special Thanks to Scott Lonski GameSamba, NGames Interactive Limited, and Funimation Entertainment have announced today that they are working with Kodansha to develop and publish an officially licensed mobile game based on ATTACK ON TITAN (?????, Shingeki no Kyojin). The ATTACK ON TITAN game will be available in all major English markets for Android and iOS devices, and is expected to be released by the end of 2016. The ATTACK ON TITAN game will be an action-driven title, allowing players all over the world to battle titans on their mobile devices. It will combine elements of runner and action games, in order to replicate the feeling of the titan battles from the anime series. Players will need to use careful planning -- and quick reactions -- to survive. There will also be deeper, persistent elements to

    Hip-hop singer Funky Kato stars in SABUIBO MASK. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © Sabuibo Mask Production Committee

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: sabuibomask.com (Japan) Hip-hop singer Funky Kato stars in the feature film SABUIBO MASK (???????, Sabuibomasuku) from Toei. Described in press materials as a "masochistic comedy", the movie will blend live-action, animation and musical numbers. SABUIBO MASK opens in Japanese theaters on June 11th. In Japan, it is common for people in country towns to move to the big cities for work or a better life. As the towns empty, the shopping areas become streets of shuttered buildings. Trying to reinvigorate his dying locale, a hot-blooded youth named Haruo (Funky Kato) begins performing a daily "one man live" show on his mandarin orange box. He wears a memento of his father, a wrestling mask. The mystery of the masked singer creates a buzz among the residents, but will it be enough to save his hometown? CREDITS Japanese Release

    Denzo the ninja (Dean Fujioka) battles a monster to protect a princess in NINJA THE MONSTER. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co. © 2015 Shochiku Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd., Kyoto HISTORICA International Film Festival Official Site: ninja-monster.jp (Japan) A bodyguard Ninja encounters an unidentified Kaiju. Can he protect a beautiful princess? Following screenings at internal festivals, Shochiku will give their new fantasy film NINJA THE MONSTER (??????????, Ninja za Monsutaa) a one week limited theatrical run in Japan starting February 20th. The movie is the first produced by Shochiku`s Blue Line Label, a new budget label established to develop young filmmakers and appeal to oversea markets. Directed by Ken Ochiai (UZUMASA LIMELIGHT) and written by Akihiro Dobashi (SAMURAI HUSTLE), NINJA THE MONSTER stars Dean Fujioka (I AM ICHIHASHI) and Aoi Morikawa (THE WORLD OF KANAKO, FATAL FRAME). Synopsis The time is the mid-samurai era when ninja were banned. Sachi, a beautiful princess of the Nagano clan is traveling to Edo (present-day Tokyo). Among her men is Denzo, an

    Logo for the new MASKED RIDER 1 movie, courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 2016

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: superhero-movie.com (Japan) On New Year`s Day, Toei Co. announced their 2016 "Superhero Year" project commemorating the anniversaries of the studio`s Kamen Rider and Super Sentai franchises with new movies, home videos, TV programs, and events. The first major release will be the feature film MASKED RIDER 1 (????????, Kamen Raidaa 1-go), opening nationwide in Japan on Saturday, March 26th. The movie is based on the original Kamen Rider television series, MASKED RIDER (??????, Kamen Raidaa), which aired from April 3, 1971 – February 10, 1973. The hit show sparked a "transforming hero" boom in Japan, inspiring decades of imitations and sequels up to the current KAMEN RIDER GHOST (?????????? Kamen Raidaa Goosuto, 2015-2016) series. For the new film, the hero Takeshi Hongo will wear an updated version of the classic Masked Rider costume. The following is taken

    Theatrical poster. Image courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © “Ninninger VS ToQger” Production Committee © TV Asahi · Toei AG · Toei Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: ninnin-toq.jp Toei Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with a few more images from SHURIKEN SENTAI NINNINGER VS TOQGER THE MOVIE: NINJA IN WONDERLAND (????????????VS???????? THE MOVIE ?????????????, Shuriken Sentai Nin’ninja Tai Tokkyuujaa Za Muubii Ninja in Wandaarando). The film opens in Japanese cinemas on January 23, 2016. Please check the links below for additional information and high-res photos from SHURIKEN SENTAI NINNINGER VS TOQGER THE MOVIE: NINJA IN WONDERLAND. About Toei Company, Ltd. Established in 1951, Toei Company is not only producing and distributing films, but it is also one of the major exhibitors in Japan. The company owns two film studios located in Tokyo and Kyoto. The films produced cover wide range of genres, exceeding 20,000 titles. ? For more information

    Ninniger`s Takaharu Igasaki (Shunsuke Nishikawa) -- aka AkaNinger -- fights alongside the Toqger`s ToQ 1Gou in SHURIKEN SENTAI NINNINGER VS TOQGER THE MOVIE: NINJA IN WONDERLAND. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © “Ninninger VS ToQger” Production Committee © TV Asahi · Toei AG · Toei Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toei Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with a second batch of exclusive high-res photos from SHURIKEN SENTAI NINNINGER VS TOQGER THE MOVIE: NINJA IN WONDERLAND (????????????VS???????? THE MOVIE ?????????????, Shuriken Sentai Nin’ninja Tai Tokkyuujaa Za Muubii Ninja in Wandaarando). The film opens in Japanese cinemas on January 23, 2016. About Toei Company, Ltd. Established in 1951, Toei Company is not only producing and distributing films, but it is also one of the major exhibitors in Japan. The company owns two film studios located in Tokyo and Kyoto. The films produced cover wide range of genres, exceeding 20,000 titles. ? For more information on SHURIKEN SENTAI NINNINGER VS TOQGER THE MOVIE: NINJA IN WONDERLAND, please see

    The heroes of the two most recent Super Sentai television series share the screen in the upcoming film, SHURIKEN SENTAI NINNINGER VS TOQGER THE MOVIE. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © “Ninninger VS ToQger” Production Committee © TV Asahi · Toei AG · Toei Co., Ltd.

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    A Look at the Next "Super Sentai VS Series" Movie Source: Toei Co., Ltd. A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toei Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with production credits and exclusive high-res photos from SHURIKEN SENTAI NINNINGER VS TOQGER THE MOVIE: NINJA IN WONDERLAND (????????????VS???????? THE MOVIE ?????????????, Shuriken Sentai Nin’ninja Tai Tokkyuujaa Za Muubii Ninja in Wandaarando). Opening in Japanese cinemas next January 23rd, the latest film in the "Super Sentai VS Series" brings together the casts of the 40th anniversary Super Sentai series, SHURIKEN SENTAI NINNINGER (????????????, Shuriken Sentai Nin’ninjaa, 2015-16), and the popular RESSHA SENTAI TOQGER (????????????, Ressha Sentai Tokkyuujaa, 2014-15). In the film, the Toqgers and Ninningers must protect the Ninja Land of Dreams from the mad scientist Dr. Maburo, an evil genius with a childish personality and a fixation on ninjas. Maburo is played by Ryota Yamasato from the comedy duo

    GODZILLA: FINAL WARS and VERSUS director Ryuhei Kitamura will appear at Stan Lee’s Comikaze in Los Angeles this Halloween.

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    Source: Stan Lee’s Comikaze press release Special Thanks to Mark Jaramillo, Jessica Tseang and Chris Eaton Famed film director Ryuhei Kitamura will make a rare appearance at Stan Lee’s Comikaze on October 31, 2015 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. An autograph session from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm will take place, followed by a spotlight panel at 5:00 pm, moderated by Jessica Tseang and Chris Eaton of The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast. Mr. Kitamura rose to fame with his breakout Yakuza vs. Zombies movie VERSUS, which propelled him to a highly sought-after director. His reputation won him the helm of GODZILLA: FINAL WARS, Toho’s 50th anniversary film of the iconic movie monster. Other popular franchises in which Kitamura has taken the director’s chair are ALIVE, AZUMI, LUPIN III, and the live action scenes for the hit video game METAL GEAR SOLID: THE TWIN SNAKES. In 2008, he directed

    Kamen Riders Drive and Ghost battle the Leonardo da Vinci Ganma in the new feature film, KAMEN RIDER X KAMEN RIDER GHOST & DRIVE: SUPER MOVIE WARS GENESIS. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © “Ghost & Drive” Production Committee © Ishimori Pro · TV Asahi · ADK · Toei

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: movie-taisen.com (Japan) Toei Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res images for their new film, KAMEN RIDER X KAMEN RIDER GHOST & DRIVE: SUPER MOVIE WARS GENESIS (??????×?????? ????????? ?MOVIE???????, Kamen Raidaa × Kamen Raidaa Goosuto & Doraibu Choo Muubii Taisen Jeneshisu). This 7th entry in the "Movie War" series brings together the characters and casts of the two most recent Kamen Rider television series -- KAMEN RIDER DRIVE (??????????, Kamen Raidaa Doraibu, 2014-15) and KAMEN RIDER GHOST (?????????? Kamen Raidaa Goosuto, 2015-16) -- and will open in Japanese cinemas on December 12, 2015. INTRODUCTION While in pursuit of a common enemy, Kamen Rider Ghost (Takeru Tenkuji) and Kamen Rider Drive (Shinnosuke Tomari) are caught in a sudden space-time distortion and thrown a decade into the past. The time travel has unexpected

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    Source: Bluefin Corp., MediaLab Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Erik Jansen Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, offers STAR WARS fans and ardent collectors something unique as it highlights a variety of super-detailed figures from the Movie Realization STAR WARS (?? MOVIE REALIZATION ???????) line by Bandai Tamashii Nations. The Meisho Movie Realization STAR WARS line pays homage to the Samurai aesthetic and artfully reimagines several Empire characters from the legendary films with feudal-style Japanese armor and weaponry. Each figure is exquisitely crafted by some of Japan`s top sculpting talent and constructed with hybrid materials featuring up to 15 points of articulation to create endless posing possibilities. The newest addition to the Meisho Movie Realization STAR WARS product line is the “Ronin” Boba Fett, which debuts in December and depicts

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    Source: LA EigaFest press release Official Site: laeigafest.com Special Thanks to Joy Moh LA EigaFest, Los Angeles’ preeminent Japanese film festival, returns for its 5th year on September 25th-27th at the LA Live Regal Cinemas. LA EigaFest is presented by the Japan Film Society to showcase Japanese and Japanese influenced films that appeal to the broad American audience, introduce and promote new and upcoming filmmakers/talent to Hollywood and enhance the relationship between the US and Japanese film industries. “We`re very excited to celebrate our 5th anniversary at L.A. LIVE Regal Cinemas, which is a big milestone for us. Our film festival has grown over the years and we believe L.A. LIVE is a great location to showcase the festival`s young and energetic vibe,” says Hayato Mitsuishi, President of the Japan Film Society and LA EigaFest Festival Director, “We have a great line-up of films that are mostly

    Director Hideo Nakata and actress Haruka Shimazaki at the world premiere of their new Japanese horror film, GHOST THEATER. Photo courtesy of Frédéric Ambroisine.

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    Interviewer: Fabien Mauro Translator: Shoko Takahashi L’Étrange Festival Official Website: etrangefestival.com/2015 (English) Official Movie Site: gekijourei.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Hideo Nakata, Haruka Shimazaki, Xavier Fayet & Estelle Lacaud, Frédéric Ambroisine J-Horror master Hideo Nakata (THE RING 1 & 2, DARK WATER) and singer/actress Haruka Shimazaki from AKB48 attended the World Premiere of GHOST THEATER (???, Gekijourei) on September 11th at the 21st édition of L’Étrange Festival at Le Forum des Images in Paris. This film is an update of Nakata`s 1996 movie, GHOST ACTRESS (???, Joyuurei, aka DON`T LOOK UP). Nakata-san and Shimazaki-san were welcomed by a standing ovation in a packed screening room. The director and the star share some secrets about the film, which will be released in Japanese theaters on November 21. HIDEO NAKATA Fabien Mauro: Twenty years after GHOST ACTRESS, why did you choose to reinvent this

    Director Shinji Higuchi and stars Haruma Miura and Kiko Mizuhara greet fans at the world premiere of Toho`s ATTACK ON TITAN in Hollywood. Photo by Richard Pusateri. © 2015

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    Shinji Higuchi Feature Film of Manga/Anime Phenomenon Thrills Fans Author: Richard A. Pusateri Source: FUNimation Entertainment, Anderson Group Public Relations Official Site: shingeki-seyo.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto, Whitney Peterson and Caitlin Owens SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details from a new movie. Two weeks before Toho`s ATTACK ON TITAN (?????, Shingeki no Kyojin, 2015) topped the Japanese box office in its opening weekend, the live-action feature film had its world premiere in Hollywood, CA. Hosted by the movie`s North American distributor, FUNimation Entertainment, the event began at 3:00pm on Tuesday, July 14 with a cast and crew press conference at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. The festivities then moved to the Egyptian Theater for the red carpet walk at 6:00pm, followed by the 7:30pm screening of the film. SciFi Japan`s Richard Pusateri attended the premiere. We are pleased to present his ATTACK ON

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