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    Hayao Miyazaki`s PRINCESS MONONOKE returns to US cinemas for a special 20th anniversary event. Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1997 Studio Ghibli - ND

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    Special Event Includes Never Before Seen Miyazaki Music Video! Source: GKIDS Inc. press release Official Site: princessmononoke20.com PRINCESS MONONOKE (?????, Mononoke Hime, 1997), the classic animated film from groundbreaking writer/director Hayao Miyazaki and the legendary Studio Ghibli, returns to movie theaters for TWO NIGHTS ONLY in celebration of the beloved historical fantasy’s 20th anniversary and director Hayao Miyazaki’s birthday (January 5). PRINCESS MONONOKE comes to U.S. cinemas, subtitled on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and English dubbed on Monday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. The celebration will include the exclusive addition of the 1995 Miyazaki-directed music video by the Japanese rock duo Chage & Aska for their song “On Your Mark," never before released in North America. PRINCESS MONONOKE unfolds as Ashitaka, a young warrior inflicted with a deadly curse, heads into the forest in search of a cure. There, he meets the enigmatic Princess

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    Episodes from New Storyline by Creator Akira Toriyama Source: Funimation Entertainment press release Official Site: toei-anim.co.jp/dragon_s (Japan), DragonBallSuperOfficial.com (US) Special Thanks to Scott Lonski DRAGON BALL fans everywhere just received the biggest gift of the holiday season. Toei Animation Inc., Funimation Entertainment and Adult Swim are pleased to announce their partnership to bring DRAGON BALL SUPER (???????? (????), Doragon Booru-Choo (Suupaa), 2015-) to TV audiences starting next January. DRAGON BALL SUPER is the first new storyline in more than 18 years from original creator Akira Toriyama and the DRAGON BALL franchise, which was first introduced to the U.S. more than 20 years ago. Adult Swim will begin airing the U.S. English dub of DRAGON BALL SUPER Season 1 during the Toonami block starting on January 7, 2017 at 8 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. ET. Season 1, which totals 26 episodes, encompasses the BATTLE OF GODS and RESURRECTION

    Toei has provided another batch of pics from their upcoming anime feature film. POP IN Q. Image courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © Toei Animation/'Pop in Q' Partners 2016

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    Source: Toei Co., hLtd. Official Site: popin-q.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toei has provided two trailers and additional images from POP IN Q (????Q, PoppinQ), the 60th anniversary film from Toei Animation. The movie opens in Japan on December 23rd. 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. ? About Toei Animation Company, Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo and sales offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong and

    English poster for ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE. ©2015 UGS FILM PARTNERS

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    New Ultraman Movie Double Feature to Have Theatrical Screenings at Select Theaters Across the U.S. Source: William Winckler Productions, Inc., Tsuburaya Productions Special Thanks to William Winckler A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE HOLLYWOOD, CA – December 5, 2016 – Japanese studio Tsuburaya Productions Company Ltd., and their U.S. distributor William Winckler Productions, Inc., have secured select U.S. theatrical play dates for their new, English dubbed, 50th Anniversary feature film of Ultraman, titled ULTRAMAN X THE MOVIE (??? ??????? ??????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman X Kita Zo! Ware-ra no Urutoraman, 2016), along with their new English dubbed film ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE (??? ?????????? ??! ????10??!!, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Ginga S Kessen! Urutora 10 Yuushi!!, 2015), as a special “Double Feature” presentation starting January 8th, 2017. The Chicago Music Box Theatre, Cleveland Cinemas, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, Northwest Diversified Entertainment Theaters, Keystone Cinemas, and other U.S.

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: anime-movie.monster-strike.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Distributor Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided a trailer and images from their new anime film, MONSTER STRIKE THE MOVIE. The picture opens at the Shinjuku Piccadilly and other theaters across Japan on December 10. The film is based on the hit MONSTER STRIKE (??????????, Monsutaa Sutoraiku) mobile game designed by Yoshiki Okamoto, which is played by more than 35 million people worldwide. It is also a prequel to the streaming series MONSTER STRIKE THE ANIMATION (??? ??????????, Anime Monsutaa Sutoraiku) that premiered on October 13, 2015 on YouTube. MONSTER STRIKE THE MOVIE is directed by Shinpei Ezaki (GUNSLINGER STRATOS: THGE ANIMATION) and written by Taku Kishimoto (HAIKYU!!!, ERASED). STORY It is a journey following memories of friendship in Kaminohara. It is not long after the Monster Strike mobile

    Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Orb, Hideo Ishiguro and Ultraman at a promotional event for ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions and Shochiku. © 2017 “Ultraman Orb The Movie” Film Partners

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    Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: m-78.jp/orb/movie (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Distributor Shochiku has provided information and high-res photos of the live event that officially announced Tsuburaya Productions` 2017 feature film ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Oobu Kizuna no Chikara, Okari Shimasu!). Co-hosted by Hideo Ishiguro (who stars as Gai Kurenai in the ULTRAMAN ORB television series and movie), the "Ario Hashimoto Future Star Light" show took place at 5:00pm Wednesday, November 23rd during the lighting ceremony at Ario Hashimoto, a shopping complex in Oyamacho, Midori Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture. Ishiguro was joined onstage by Ultraman and Ultraman Tiga, and the three heroes unveiled a 4.5 meter (14.76 foot) tall statue of Ultraman Orb`s "Origin" form. They were then joined by Ultraman Orb himself, who debuted his new "Orb Trinity" form from the upcoming film. 2,700 fans

    Kazuyuki Kuribayashi (Hiroshi Abe) and Chiaki Seri (Yuko Oshima) ski into adventure in Toei`s new film, SHIPPU RONDO. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 2016

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: shippu-rondo-movie.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toei has provided information, high-res photos and a trailer from their new action-comedy, SHIPPU RONDO (?????), which opens in Japanese cinemas on November 26th. SHIPPU RONDO is based on the 2013 best-seller of the same name by mystery novelist Keisuke Higashino. The film stars Hiroshi Abe (GODZILLA 2000, TRICK: THE MOVIE, HAPPILY EVER AFTER), who won awards for his performance in THERMAE ROMAE (????????, Terumae Romae, 2012). STORY A top-secret, biological weapon, K-55, is stolen from a university lab. The lab director receives an anonymous email stating: “I hold the entire nation hostage. My ransom is 300,000,000 yen.” The police are not an option, and the time limit is 4 days. Out of the blue, Kazuyuki Kuribayashi (Hiroshi Abe), a lackluster lab researcher finds himself front and center of the

    Click the above to see a huge, high-res image of the KONG: SKULL ISLAND poster. Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. © 2016 WARNER BROS.ENTERTAINMENT INC., LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS, LLC AND PATPAC-DUNE ENTERTAINMENT LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: kongskullislandmovie.com (US), kingkong-dokuro.jp (Japan) Warner Bros. Pictures has released a new trailer and poster for KONG: SKULL ISLAND, a reimagining of the origin of the mythic Kong in a compelling, original adventure from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts (THE KINGS OF SUMMER). In the film, a diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted island in the Pacific -- as beautiful as it is treacherous -- unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong. KONG: SKULL ISLAND stars Tom Hiddleston (THE AVENGERS, THOR series), Samuel L. Jackson (THE HATEFUL EIGHT, Marvel Cinematic Universe), Oscar winner Brie Larson (ROOM, TRAINWRECK), John Goodman (10 CLOVERFIELD LANE, ARGO) and John C. Reilly (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, STEP BROTHERS). The international ensemble cast also includes Tian Jing (POLICE STORY: LOCKDOWN), Corey Hawkins (STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON),

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: warnerbros.co.jp/mugen (Japan) Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided a trailer and information for BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL (?????, Mugen no Junin), the upcoming live action feature film based on the samurai manga by Hiroaki Samura. Directed by Takashi Miike and starring Takuya Kimura from the idol group SMAP, BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL is the story of Manji, a warrior cursed with immortality after his actions caused the death of 100 samurai... a curse that will hold until he kills 100 evil men. Manji is recruited by Rin Asano (Hana Sugisaki), to take vengeance against the men who killed her parents. The movie will open in Japanese cinemas during the 2017 Golden Week holiday. CREDITS Japanese Theatrical Release: Saturday, April 29, 2017 (Nationwide Roadshow) Cast Manji: Takuya Kimura Rin Asano: Hana Sugisaki Shira: Hayato Ichihara Makie Otonotachibana: Erika Toda Sabato Kuroi:

    Japanese logo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. © 2016 WARNER BROS.ENTERTAINMENT INC., LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS, LLC AND PATPAC-DUNE ENTERTAINMENT LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: kongskullislandmovie.com (US), kingkong-dokuro.jp (Japan) Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided a trailer and logo for the Japanese release of KONG: SKULL ISLAND, a reimagining of the mythic King Kong by Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. The film`s Japanese title -- ????????????? (Kingukongu: Dokurotou no Kyoshin) -- translates to "King Kong: Giant God of Skull Island". Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts (THE KINGS OF SUMMER), KONG: SKULL ISLAND stars Tom Hiddleston (THE AVENGERS, THOR series), Samuel L. Jackson (THE HATEFUL EIGHT, Marvel Cinematic Universe), Oscar winner Brie Larson (ROOM, TRAINWRECK), John Goodman (10 CLOVERFIELD LANE, ARGO) and John C. Reilly (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, STEP BROTHERS). Vogt-Roberts is directing the film from a screenplay by Max Borenstein (Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures` GODZILLA ), John Gatins, Dan Gilroy and Derek Connolly. KONG: SKULL ISLAND is produced by Legendary’s Thomas Tull

    Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Strand Releasing. © 2016 MIFUNE: THE LAST SAMURAI Film Partners

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    Source: Strand Releasing, Celluloid Dreams Official Site: strandreleasing.com/films/mifune Special Thanks to Emma Griffiths MIFUNE: THE LAST SAMURAI, a new film by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Okazaki, explores the accidental movie career of Toshiro Mifune, one of the true giants of world cinema. Mifune made 16 remarkable films with director Akira Kurosawa during the Golden Age of Japanese Cinema, including RASHOMON, SEVEN SAMURAI and YOJIMBO. Together they thrilled audiences and influenced filmmaking around the world, providing direct inspiration for not only THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN and Sergio Leone and Clint Eastwood’s breakthrough, A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS, but also George Lucas’ STAR WARS. A FILM BY STEVEN OKAZAKI Narrated by Keanu Reeves Includes Interviews with: Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Teruyo Nogami (Kurosawa`s longtime script supervisor), Kyoko Kagawa (RED BEARD), Yoshio Tsuchiya (SEVEN SAMURAI), Takeshi Kato (THRONE OF BLOOD), Yoko Tsukasa (YOJIMBO), and many more. Official Selection:

    Detective Hisashi Sawamura (Shun Oguri) hunts a costumed serial killer in MUSEUM, a live-action adaptation of the thriller manga. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. © Ryosuke Tomoe / Kodansha © 2016

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    The Devil Artist Frogman Creates a Murder Museum Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: warnerbros.co.jp/museum (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided two trailers and additional high-res photos from their upcoming suspense thriller, MUSEUM (??????, Myuujiamu). Based on the Japanese cult manga of the same name by Ryousuke Tomoe, MUSEUM will open in Japanese theaters on November 12, 2016. For more information on MUSEUM, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: MUSEUM: Info, Trailer and High-Res Images from New Japanese Crime Thriller

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    Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications press release Official Site: traintobusan.co.kr (South Korea), wellgousa.com/theatrical/train-to-busan (US) Special Thanks to Alex Drapac TRAIN TO BUSAN (???, Busanhaeng, 2016) is a harrowing zombie horror-thriller from South Korea that follows a group of terrified passengers fighting their way through a countrywide viral outbreak while trapped on a suspicion-filled, blood-drenched bullet train ride to Busan, a southern resort city that has managed to hold off the zombie hordes... or so everyone hopes. TRAIN TO BUSAN will open November 4th. Visit wellgousa.com/theatrical/train-to-busan for theater locations. Director: Yeon Sang-ho Cast: Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok, Kim Eui-sung Genre: Action & Adventure, Foreign, Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Run Time: 118 min Theatrical Date: November 4, 2016 Original Language: Korean Subtitles: English About Well Go USA Well Go USA, Inc. is a theatrical and

    Police investigator Tsukuru Mishima (Masahiro Higashide) and Private investigator Ryuzaki (Sosuke Ikematsu) have a disagreement. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. © 2016 'DEATH NOTE' FILM PARTNERS

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: warnerbros.co.jp/deathnote2016 (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided a new trailer and high-res photos for DEATH NOTE Light up the NEW world (????? Light up the NEW world, Desu Noto Light up the NEW world, 2016), the new sequel to the international hits DEATH NOTE (?????, Desu Noto, 2006) and DEATH NOTE II: THE LAST NAME (??????the Last name, Desu Noto the Last name, 2006). DEATH NOTE Light up the NEW world opens in Japan on October 29th. For more information on DEATH NOTE Light up the NEW world please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: DEATH NOTE Light up the NEW world Press Notes DEATH NOTE Light up the

    Detective Hisashi Sawamura (Shun Oguri) hunts a costumed serial killer in MUSEUM, a live-action adaptation of the thriller manga. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. © Ryosuke Tomoe / Kodansha © 2016

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    Adapted from the Cult Manga by Ryousuke Tomoe Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan, GAGA Films Official Site: warnerbros.co.jp/museum (Japan) Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided information and materials for their upcoming suspense thriller, MUSEUM (??????, Myuujiamu). Based on the Japanese cult manga of the same name by Ryousuke Tomoe, it is the shivering story of a detective against a serial killer in a frog mask claiming himself as an artist. The Frogman kills the victims only on rainy days with different, somewhat artistic styles and presents the bodies as though he wants them to be found... Directed by Keishi Otomo of the RUROUNI KENSHIN Trilogy, the film stars Shun Oguri (CROWS franchise) as the detective, a competent but pained loner, and Machiko Ono (LIKE FATHER LIKE SON) as his estranged wife. The actor portraying the Frogman will be revealed soon. MUSEUM opens in

    SHIN GODZILLA theatrical poster for Australia and New Zealand. Image courtesy of Madman. © 2016 TOHO CO.

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    Source: Madman Entertainment press release Official Site: shin-godzilla.jp (Japan), godzilla.com.au (Australia) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock Madman Entertainment is proud to announce the release of the first new Toho Godzilla film in over a decade, SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016) -- screening in Australian cinemas from October 13 and New Zealand cinemas from October 20. Tickets and cinemas available from godzilla.com.au. Written and directed by Hideaki Anno, the visionary filmmaker behind EVANGELION -- the King of Monsters receives a terrifying resurgence for a new generation in SHIN GODZILLA. Not only is this the tallest incarnation of Godzilla ever to appear on-screen, but the monster is also heavily inspired by the iconic 1954 original. Synopsis It’s a peaceful day in Japan when a strange fountain of water erupts in the bay, causing panic to spread among government officials. At first, they suspect only volcanic

    Sahamongkolfilm International Co., Ltd, the distributor of SHIN GODZILLA in Thailand, shares details and images from the film`s release. © 2016 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Sahamongkolfilm International Co., Ltd. Official Site: shin-godzilla.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Rapeepat Jumnongjit, Panu Aree and Gilbert Lim A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE SciFi Japan continues our coverage of SHIN GODZILLA`s (??????, Shin Gojira) worldwide run with information, images and trailers for the movie`s release in Thailand courtesy of Sahamongkolfilm International Co. Ltd., the country`s top film distributor. "We think that Godzilla is one of the famous Japanese characters Thai people know very well," Panu Aree, Sahamongkolfilm`s Director of Acquisitions, told SFJ. "So when this project was announced, we were very excited. And we believed from the start that this was going to be special. And when we later saw the footage, we said to ourselves that we could not lose it. That`s why we decided to license this movie." SHIN GODZILLA is being distributed through the company`s Mongkol Cinema division. Aree explained that, "Mongkol

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    Toho Produced Film to Screen on October 11–18 in More Than 440 Theaters Source: Funimation Films press release Official Site: shin-godzilla.jp (Japan), funimationfilms.com/shingodzilla (US) The King of the Monsters returns -- SHIN GODZILLA is coming! Don`t miss this limited theatrical event! Order your advance tickets for SHIN GODZILLA today. The ultimate homage to one of the most enduring legends of the big screen will be playing in select theaters October 11-18 with English Subtitles. Godzilla is back in Tokyo for a city-crushing crusade that speaks to the very roots of the world-renowned franchise. It’s a peaceful day in Japan when a strange fountain of water erupts in the bay, causing panic to spread among government officials. At first, they suspect only volcanic activity, but one young executive dares to wonder if it may be something different... something alive. His worst nightmare comes to

    SciFi Japan has more high-res SHIN GODZILLA images, this time courtesy of TGV Pictures, the film`s distributor in Malaysia. © 2016 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: TGV Pictures Official Site: shin-godzilla.jp (Japan), funimationfilms.com/shingodzilla (US) Special Thanks to Jei Ser "Jessie" Yap A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho`s SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016) -- now the top live-action film in Japan for 2016 -- continues to open theatrically in other countries. On September 22nd, the film will be released in Malaysia by distributor TGV Pictures in conjunction with Encore Films (one of the companies that also brought SHIN GODZILLA to Singapore). TGV Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with some details on the movie`s Malaysian release, along with high-res photos, poster art and an action-packed, English subtitled trailer. Check back with SciFi Japan in the weeks ahead for more SHIN GODZILLA exclusives! SYNOPSIS The third reboot of the "Godzilla" franchise, which will not be connected to the original film. An unknown source causes a catastrophic accident in

    Mariya Nishiuchi stars as the latest incarnation of Go Nagai`s android heroine in the new movie CUTIE HONEY -TEARS-. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 2016 'CUTIE HONEY -TEARS-' Film Partners

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Movie Site: cutiehoney-movie.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toei has provided several high-res images and a trailer for CUTIE HONEY -TEARS- (?????????? ?????, Kyuutii Hanii Tiaazu), the upcoming reimagining of Go Nagai`s classic manga, Cutie Honey. The movie will open in Japanese cinemas on October 1st, the 43rd anniversary of Honey`s first appearance. About Toei Company, Ltd. Established in 1951, Toei Company is not only producing and distributing films, but 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

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