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Epic Pictures To Release Thai/Chinese Giant Monster Movie The Lake

2/23/2023

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Press release
Hollywood based Epic Pictures Group have acquired North American distribution rights, sales rights ex-Asia, and has also taken an investment position in Thailand's highly anticipated giant monster movie THE LAKE. Plans are to release the film March 10 in limited theatrical, followed by March 14 on digital platforms, and May 16 the film is set to hit physical media. Blu-ray pre-orders will launch on March 14. Discs will be available in retail stores on June 13.

​A Hollywood Thailand production, directed by Lee Thongkham and produced by Watson Boy Homsangpradit with executive producer Patrick Ewald. In the film, an eco-thriller;  'A gigantic and bloodthirsty monster emerges from a lake after its egg is stolen and unleashes its fury on a town’s inhabitants, leaving a trail of destruction and death in its wake. The town of Bueng Kan, now cut off from the outside world, must mobilize its officials and citizens, as well as a group of scientists that are in town conducting research, to catch this predator before it's too late.'

The film's impressive gigantic monster, designed by Hollywood special effects wizard Jordu Schell, was brought to life using a combination of life-sized practical animatronics and CGI. Director Lee Thongkham had this to say "This movie will bring back the nostalgia of when we first loved the original monster movies with animatronics and puppets. But the most exciting thing about the movie is watching this monster movie with 40% CGI. You will feel the real and spectacular scope and scale from Thai cinema. The realness of the monster stomps. The realness of our monster roars and so forth.

This monster genre has been used in so many territories. But what makes our monster stand out from the rest is that it is real and it has a unique ability which we can’t give out the main plot point. But be assured that there will be a reason why we chose to use animatronic gigantic monsters in the story"

Epic Pictures Group CEO Patrick Ewald adds; "Inspired by the effects of real world environmental disasters, The Lake is a gripping movie that utilizes both practical and visual effects in truly impressive fashion.  Following in the massive footsteps of Godzilla from Japan and The Host from Korea, The Lake is Thailand’s bold answer to the creature feature.  We are so excited to unleash this ferocious beast upon audiences."

Launched in 2013, Epic Pictures Releasing is a US focused, theatrical and home entertainment label specialized in distributing professionally curated action, genre and independent films. As a leader in independent film distribution, Epic Pictures Releasing titles can be seen across a variety of platforms, including theatrical, digital, subscription and cable VOD, packaged media and broadcast television. Epic Pictures Releasing distributes 20-30 titles per year.

THE LAKE
SYNOPSIS
When a mysterious monster emerges from the Mekong River, the northern province of Bueng Kan, Thailand, is suddenly cut off from the outside world. Officials, scientists and local citizens must mobilize to stop the rampaging Kaiju before it’s too late and the whole town is destroyed. But this monster may not be alone after all...

CAST
Thai Cast
  • Sushar Manaying
  • Teerapat Satjakul
  • Vithaya Pansringarm
  • Wanmai Chatborirak
  • Lamyai Haithongkham
  • Thanachart Tulyachart
  • Eed Ponglang
Chinese Cast
  • Su Qiucheng
  • Ren Youxuan
  • Zang Jinsheng
  • Xu Qian

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
This movie will bring back the nostalgia for when we first loved the original monster movies with animatronic and puppets. But the most exciting thing about this movie is watching it with 40% CGI. You will feel the real and spectacular scope and scale from Thai cinema. The realness of the monster stomps. The realness of our monster roars and so forth. The monster genre has been used in so many different ways. But what makes our monster stand out from the rest is that it is real and has a unique ability which we can’t give away... But be assured, there’s a reason we chose to use animatronic gigantic monsters in the story.

THE WORLD OF THE STORY
The whole movie setting takes place in the countryside of Thailand, showing how people from different technological backgrounds work together to deal with a phenomenon like a giant monster rising from the Lake. We decided to create a character-based perspective, grounded in the real world, and then layered otherworldly elements into that world.

IN CINEMAS: August 18th, 2022 (Thailand)
GENRES: Action / Thriller / Drama / Monster
TITLE (EN): The Lake
TITLE (TH): บงึ กาฬ (Bueng Kan)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Thailand
DIRECTOR: Lee Thongkham
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Hoshi 35 A New Kaiju Film Featuring Godzilla Star Megumi Odaka

11/27/2022

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About Hoshi 35 From The Crowdfunding Campaign Page
Dedicate respect to Heisei special effects movies
The era of "Heisei". The era of prosperity and decline, such as the bursting of the economic bubble, the spread of the Internet, and earthquakes, was the era we lived in, the Heisei era. "Special effects movies" were greatly influenced by them, and various works were made. The live-action film "HOSHI 35" will thoroughly respect the values ​​and culture of the Heisei era, aiming to be a special effects film that will serve as a bridge to a new era.

In addition, this work is part of the "Emi (Megumi) Odaka Anniversary Project" commemorating the 35th anniversary of the debut of Emi Odaka, an actress who made a spectacular debut in 1987 and was active in "Heisei special effects", and the movie "HOSHI 35". will be Kodaka's first live-action film appearance in about 28 years, which will conclude the commemorative project.

The movie "HOSHI 35" will be screened at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas and others from October 2023.

Synopsis
  • Aki, who lived with a baby monster, got separated for some reason. Thirty-five years later, a big earthquake hits Aki's house. As the shaking grows stronger, a giant monster appears in front of her. After 35 years, the monster has grown greatly.

Overview
  • Movie "HOSHI 35" (Sanjugo Hoshi)
  • Scheduled time: 50-60 minutes
  • Scheduled release date: October 2023
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Cast
Emi (Megumi) Odaka
Born in Kanagawa prefecture. He made his debut by winning the Grand Prix at the 2nd Toho Cinderella Audition. She continued her appearances in the drama 'Hana no Asuka Gumi!' and the movie 'Godzilla' series where she played Miki Saegusa, a girl with supernatural powers. In this work, she will appear in a live-action movie for the first time in about 28 years.

Representative works: "Taketori Monogatari" "Hana no Asuka-gumi!" "Heisei Godzilla Series"

Jun Hashizume
Born in Tokyo. Screen debut in her Toho 50th anniversary movie "Kaikyo". “Young general, sorry for the world! , her first lead role in a serial drama. She made her film debut in 1994's Godzilla vs Space Godzilla.

Representative works: "Godzilla vs Space Godzilla", "Ultraman Z"

Yumiko Tanaka
Born in Kanagawa prefecture. She played the heroine Kusanami Harumi in Kamen Rider Super 1. She also made her film debut in the theatrical version of the same work, after which she appeared in movies such as "Godzilla" and "The Ebara Family."

Representative works: "Kamen Rider Super 1" "Godzilla (1984)"

Hiroshi Miyasaka
Born in Osaka Prefecture. He has made regular appearances in the drama "Suki to Isshin Tasuke" and has appeared in many films directed by Masayuki Suo, such as the movies "Fancy Dance" and "Shiko Funjatta".

Representative works: "Ultraman Nice" "Godzilla vs Space Godzilla"

Daijiro Harada
Debuted in 1970 with the movie "Naked Nineteen".
Since then, he has been active as a talented actor with his generous personality and acting, mainly on stage, movies and television. He has appeared in many programs not only as an actor but also as a talent, and is active in multiple fields such as reporter and moderator.

Representative works: "G Men 75" "Kamata March" "Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla"

Other cast members
Masanori Kikuzawa / Katsunori Tanaka / Nomaru Abe / Noboru Sato / Akihiro Ugajin

Staff
Director/Screenplay: Hiroto Yokokawa
Born in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. He graduated from the Department of Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts. He graduated from the same graduate school. In 2018, he planned and directed a remake of the pre-war special effects film “The Great Buddha Arrival”. In December 2020, his directorial work "Nezra 1964", which depicts the behind the scenes of the Daiei movie "Great Herd Beast Nezra", was released. In 2022, his directorial work "Kaineko Kyosokyoku" will be released.

Co-Director/Associate Director: Touma Yoneyama
Born in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Since she was in high school she has been involved in independent films. He studied oil painting at Musashino Art University and is also active as a video creator. In 2018, he was in charge of acting and writing the script for “The Great Buddha Arrival”, and in 2020, he was involved in the production of “Nezura 1964”.  

Co-Director/Special Effects Director: Daisuke Sato
Born in Oita City. In addition to his activities as a sculptor, he is also involved in video production in Japan and overseas, such as directing the puppet period drama monster movie "Sagiri no Kuni" and special effects director of Keizo Murase's "God's Brush". In order to disseminate the technique of monster modeling, he also conducts activities such as guignol making workshops to create a point of contact between children and "monster modeling". Representative of Los Gatos Works.

Planning: Akihiro Ugajin / Yamato Watanabe / Hiroto Yokokawa

Art Direction: Takuma Asai / Karin Yamada / Ryo Kimoto

Suit actor: Akira Ohashi

Monster design: Takuma Asai

Brain: Kensaku Sakai

Production: Three Y Co., Ltd.

Production: Takashi Yasuda / MRT S Co., Ltd.
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Meteorite Monster "Hoshikuzu"
A new monster "Hoshikuzu" will appear in the movie "HOSHI 35". Designed by Takuma Asai , who was in charge of concept art for "Great Buddha Kaikoku" and "Nezura 1964" . Akira Ohashi , who played Gamera in the Heisei Gamera series and King Ghidorah in Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack . Please look forward to the "Meteorite Monster" that flies from outer space and evolves from a juvenile to an adult.
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Cloverfield Zavvi Exclusive 15th Anniversary Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook

11/24/2022

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Cloverfield Zavvi Exclusive 15th Anniversary Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook (includes Blu-ray)
Description
Celebrating 15 years, this Limited Edition 4K Ultra-HD™ Steelbook includes a bonus Blu-ray™ packed with special features, including alternate endings and deleted scenes. A game-changing blockbuster that took the found-footage genre to monstrous new heights, Matt Reeves (The Batman) directs this tale of five young New Yorkers thrown into an unprecedented invasion by a monster the size of a skyscraper.

Product Features
Disc 1: 4k Ultra HD:
  • Feature film + special features
  • Commentary by director Matt Reeves

Disc 2: Blu-Ray:
  • Feature film + special features
  • Commentary by director Matt Reeves
  • Special investigation mode
  • Document 01.18.08: the making of Cloverfield
  • Cloverfield visual effects
  • I saw it! It's alive! It's huge!
  • Clover fun
  • Deleted scenes with optional commentary
  • Alternate endings with optional commentary

Product Details:
  • studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • Run Time: 170 mins approx
  • Director: Matt Reeves

Dubbing Languages:
Disc 1: 4K Ultra HD
  • English, French-Canadian, French-Parisian, German, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazilian, Spanish - Latin American
  • Audio Descriptive Track: English

Disc 2: Blu-ray
  • English, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish

Certificate: 15
Actor: Mike Vogel Jessica Lucas Lizzy Caplan T.J. Miller Michael Stahl-David Odette Annable

Subtitle Languages:
Disc 1: 4K Ultra HD
  • English, English SDH†, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French-Canadian, French-Parisian, German, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese - Brazilian, Spanish - Latin American, Swedish

Disc 2: Blu-ray
  • English, English SDH†, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Polish, Castilian Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Main Language: English
Number of Discs: 2
Region: A B C
Release Date: 16 January 2023
Retail price: $46.99
​Pre-order here.
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SRS Cinema Space Monster Wangmagwi Release Info

9/29/2022

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From SRS Cinema
Space Monster Wangmagwi
This is a PRE-ORDER title - PRESALES START THURSDAY 9/29/22. Please note the expected shipping date of late Jan 2023. Then give us about 2 weeks after that to get all pre-orders in the mail. We will not be responding to inquires on order status until 2 weeks after the estimated ship date has passed. Thanks!

Aliens from another world seeking the conquest of Earth invade with flying saucers. They unleash a gigantic monster called Wangmagwi, who destroys everything in its path. The Air Force, led by ace pilot Ahn Hee, is dispatched, but can do little in such still heavily populated areas. Amidst the carnage, the Space Monster picks up Ahn Hee’s bride, Oh Jeong-hwan, carrying her along as it carries out the alien orders. However, when it tries to crush a young boy, named Spider, the kid evades the monster by scrambling up its arm and hitching a ride in the monster’s ear. He tortures it from within, cutting through its ear drum and, after finding a path to the nostrils, stabbing its inner nasal cavity. Eventually, Wangmagwi deploys a powerful death ray, melting entire buildings, forcing Ahn to finally take action. He executes a risky plan to save his bride and the kid, while hopefully stopping the beast once and for all. 

“Space Monster Wangmagwi” is a 1967 South Korean kaiju film. It was the second giant monster film to be made in South Korea (and first feature length one). A holy grail among kaiju fans, it was long thought to be lost until an original print emerged out of the blue a few years ago. It is being released on physical media for the FIRST time EVER - anywhere in the world - thanks to SRS Cinema.

Tentative Extras (Blu-ray only)
  • Commentary by Sueng-hoon Jeong (Assistant Professor of Film and Electronic Arts at California State University Long Beach) and Author and Kaiju Historian John Goodrich.
  • Fans Speak Up! - Love for the SWM Release
  • Kaiju Fan Trailers (Deron Morgan)
  • Kaiju Trailers
  • Trailer
  • SRS Trailer

-PLEASE note the expected shipping estimate before emailing us about the status of your order.
-COMBO order save money but will not ship until all items are in stock.
-PRE-ORDERS can NOT be cancelled once placed due to our fulfillment system.
-PLEASE NOTE in case of defective discs, mis-shipments or for any reason, we may need the original item back to issue a replacement. You, the buyer, agree to return the item if we request - at our cost - in order to get a replacement.
-POSTERS when applicable are provided free of charge. They are not replaced due to damage or if missing. They can run out without warning. Poster is shipped folded with the media, however you can get it sent rolled in a tube (or shipped rolled in a large box at our discretion) by selecting it from the drop down menu.
Pre-sales start Thursday 9/29/22 7pm EST and will show as sold out until then. Copies are expected to ship around late Jan 2023. This release is on professionally pressed BD's, and is limited to 2000 units ever, and VHS is limited to 50 units ever.
DVD release coming at a later date.
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Voyage Into Space Special Edition Blu-ray Coming

6/23/2022

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From Ronin Flix
DO YOU REMEMBER VOYAGE INTO SPACE - THE STORY OF A BOY AND HIS FLYING ROBOT - ON AFTERNOON BROADCASTS OF THE 3:30 MOVIE OR 4:30 MOVIE WHEN YOU WERE A KID?

Finally, this missing link in the adventures of Johnny Sokko comes to home video for the first time in this Blu-ray release! Experience the far-out exploits of a young secret agent with the Unicorn Peacekeeping Organization as he battles the vile minions and colossal monsters of Emperor Guillotine, extraterrestrial dictator of the nefarious Gargoyle Gang! Joining the fight is an atomic-powered giant robot, armed with a fantastic array of superweapons, which only Johnny can command via a unique remote control wristwatch! This original compilation movie, assembled by American International Television from episodes of the Toei Company tele-series Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot, was a beloved favorite for scores of kaiju-crazy kids across the US in the '70s. From the makers of Gigantor and Kamen Rider, Voyage Into Space is part James Bond, Jonny Quest, and Ultraman, shaken - not stirred - with over-the-top plots, oddball villains, outrageous creatures, outré special effects, outlandish action, topped with an offbeat jazz combo score, resulting in a mind-bending adventure in all its English-dubbed glory! If you're reliving memories or creating new ones, let's take off on a Voyage Into Space! - August Ragone, author of "Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters.”

SPECIAL FEATURES:
  • High Definition Blu-ray 1080p Presentation (1.42:1)
  • DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
  • Brand new 2019 HD master
  • Audio Commentary With Film Historian August Ragone

Discs: One
Run time‏:‎ 1 hour and 38 minutes
Release date‏: ‎September 13, 2022
Retail price: $39.95
Amazon pre-order here.
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Yokai Monsters Collection Limited Edition From Arrow Video

7/30/2021

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From the makers of Daimajin comes a trilogy of terror ripped from the pages of Japanese folklore, with ghosts and monsters from ancient myths and legends brought to life through stunning special effects, alongside an epic, big-budget reboot of the series from a modern-day master of the macabre, now available together on Blu-ray for the first time.

In the first film in the trilogy, 100 Monsters, a greedy slumlord’s attempts to forcefully evict his tenants invite the wrath of the titular spirits when a cleansing ritual is botched, with terrifying results. The second film, Spook Warfare, tells the tale of an evil Babylonian vampire inadvertently awoken by treasure hunters, and a brave samurai that teams with the yokai to defeat the bloodthirsty demon. In the final film, Along with Ghosts (released only 12 months after 100 Monsters), the yokai are roused to defend a young girl on the run from deadly yakuza.

Decades later, none other than Takashi Miike (Audition) helmed The Great Yokai War, a loose remake of Spook Warfare that used cutting-edge digital effects to renew the franchise for a new generation. In it, a young boy is given a grave responsibility: to band together with a group of yokai to defend humanity against a vengeful and powerful demon that has sworn retribution against modern-day Japan.

Details
LIMITED EDITION BOXSET CONTENTS
  • High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of all four films
  • Optional English subtitles on all four films
  • Illustrated 60-page collectors’ book featuring new writing on the series by Stuart Galbraith IV, Raffael Coronelli and Jolyon Yates
  • Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jolyon Yates
  • Postcards featuring newly commissioned artwork for each film by Jolyon Yates
  • Foldout ‘yokai guide’ poster illustrated by Jolyon Yates

DISC ONE – 100 MONSTERS
  • Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio
  • Hiding in Plain Sight, a brand new documentary giving a primer on yokai for Western audiences, featuring interviews with experts Matt Alt, Zack Davisson, Kim Newman, Lynda E. Rucker and Hiroko Yoda
  • Theatrical trailer
  • US re-release trailer
  • Image gallery

DISC TWO – SPOOK WARFARE / ALONG WITH GHOSTS
  • Brand new 4K restoration of Spook Warfare by Kadokawa Pictures
  • Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio for both films
  • Theatrical trailers for both films - US re-release trailers for both films
  • Image galleries for both films

DISC THREE – THE GREAT YOKAI WAR
  • DTS-HD MA 5.1 original Japanese and dubbed English audio
  • Brand new audio commentary by Japanese cinema expert Tom Mes
  • Archive interviews with the cast and crew, including Takashi Miike
  • Short Drama of Yokai, two shorts detailing the further adventures of the yokai
  • Another Story of Kawataro, two shorts featuring the continuing story of the kappa character in the film
  • World Yokai Conference, a publicity event where Miike speaks about the film
  • Promotional Events, video of the press conference to announce the start and completion of filming, as well as the premiere in Tokyo
  • Documentary on the film’s young star, Ryunosuki Kamiki, and his experience making the film
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery

Production Year: 1968
Region Code: A
Running Time: 80 + 79 + 78 + 124 Total: 361 mins
Number of Discs: 3
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Audio: 1.0 / 5.1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 / 1.85:1
Color: Color
Retail price: $69.99
Release date: Oct 19, 2021
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Kaiju Battle Review: The Daimajin Trilogy From Arrow Video

7/26/2021

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Special Thanks to Clint Weiler MVD Entertainment Group and Arrow Video US
The Daimajin series films were released over the course of 1966 by Daiei Film, each film was basically the same plot, involving villages being overthrown by warlords, leading to the villagers attempting to reach out to Daimajin, the great demon god, to save them, done by three different directors. The films have received a few releases on video the last being by Mill Creek Entertainment in 2012, Arrow's release takes things a step further by giving the set a deluxe look.

The packaging is very good, the set of the three films on separate Blu-rays plus a 100 page collectors booklet come in a sturdy cardboard  stock case. The case features different Matt Frank art on both front and back, the top third of the case slides up to reveal a inner sleeve (second layer of cardboard stock) holding the contain within. The case has good and bad aspects, while not as elaborate as the Gamera set that Arrow also released, it does fit nicely with most video collections and does need to be stored separately. Inside the case you have the three films, each on separate Blu-rays in clear cases with each featuring a reversible cover sleeve with Matt Frank art on one side and movie poster art on the other. Each film also has a double sided postcard containing the same cover art, and there is a double sided poster containing the first films art as well, and this is where I find a slight issue, the same few pieces of art are used multiple times rather than have different artwork, it's not a big issue but still. Another issue I have is the poster as it is folded to fit within the Blu-ray case, understandable but still annoying if you want to display it. The booklet is actual pretty nice featuring new essays by Jonathan Clements, Keith Aiken, Ed Godziszewski, Raffael Coronelli, Erik Homenick, Robin Gatto and Kevin Derendorf, plus a ton of classic style Japanese art. The cover art of the book is Sumi-e style while the interior art is film like art, partly in color. The only issue with the booklet is size but this is a necessity due to the fact it needs to fit the case.

The films themselves are the meat of the collection and overall they are excellent, video quality is great both the quality of the print with little to no issues. The first film is near perfect clear and crisp with great color throughout, the other two films are nearly as good with only some very minor scratches on the print but they don't take away from the films. Sound quality is just as great balanced without any distortion, something of note of interest to fans, especially those that haven't seen these before, the music is by Akira Ifukube and has Frankenstein Conquers The World/War Of The Gargantuas vibe (at least to me). The extras are nice and there is new commentary for each film, as well as a number of other bonus items. There are those that may complain about the similar stories in each film but there are stories and these aren't strictly monster movies (Daimajin doesn't really show up till close to the films end), plus the attention to detail for the time period they take place in like the top-knot hair style of many of the men to some women having black teeth, which was a Japanese tradition known as Ohaguro, and was to signify a woman being married. 

Overall the quality of the set is great, there are a few small issues but they don't take away from the set as a whole. If you don't have these films I definitely recommend getting this set, if you have a previous released copy I would still recommend it for the extras you get (note I did not compare the quality to the Mill Creek set which is the only other Blu-ray set but is on two discs and not three like this set).  
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Daimajin Collection Limited Edition Set From Arrow Video

4/30/2021

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Daimajin Collection - Limited Edition
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THE ANCIENT GOD DAIMAJIN ARISES!

The Daimajin Trilogy saw Daiei’s Kyoto studios bringing its own iconic movie monster to life in a unique but short-lived series that transplants the Golem legend to Japan’s Warring States period of the late-16th century.

In Daimajin, directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda (Yokai Monsters, Zatoichi on the Road), the young son and daughter of the benevolent feudal lord Hanabusa flee to the mountains when their parents are slain by the treacherous usurper Odate. Ten years later, when the elderly priestess who has harbored them is also murdered, the rage of the slumbering ancient god that lies beneath the crumbling giant stone idol hidden deep in the forests in the mountains is invoked. In Return of Daimajin, Kenji Misumi (Tale of Zatoichi, Lone Wolf and Cub) brings his usual stylistic flourish, as the wrathful deity is roused from his new home on an island in the middle of a lake by the violent incursions of a vicious warlord. In the final film, Wrath of Daimajin, by veteran jidaigeki director Kazuo Mori, four young boys make a perilous trip to elicit the help of the ancient mountain god in freeing their family members who have been enslaved by a tyrannical lord.

Remarkably overlooked in the West, these three thrilling tales of feudal oppression and divine retribution meted out by the iconic stone warrior of the title combine lavish period detail with jaw-dropping special effects.

Special Features:
  • High Definition Blu-rayTM (1080p) presentation of the three Daimajin films
  • Lossless original Japanese and dubbed English mono audio for all films
  • Optional English subtitles
  • Illustrated collector’s 100 page book featuring new essays by Jonathan Clements, Keith Aiken, Ed Godziszewski, Raffael Coronelli, Erik Homenick, Robin Gatto and Kevin Derendorf
  • Postcards featuring the original Japanese artwork for all three films
  • Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank

DISC ONE – DAIMAJIN
  • Brand new audio commentary by Japanese film expert Stuart Galbraith IV
  • Newly filmed introduction by critic Kim Newman
  • Bringing the Avenging God to Life, a brand new exclusive video essay about the special effects of the Daimajin films by Japanese film historian Ed Godziszewski
  • Alternate opening credits for the US release as Majin - The Monster of Terror
  • Trailers for the original Japanese and US releases
  • Image gallery

DISC TWO – RETURN OF DAIMAJIN
  • Brand new audio commentary by Japanese film experts Tom Mes and Jasper Sharp
  • My Summer Holidays with Daimajin, a newly filmed interview with Professor Yoneo Ota, director of the Toy Film Museum, Kyoto Film Art Culture Research Institute, about the production of the Daimajin films at Daiei Kyoto
  • From Storyboard to Screen: Bringing Return of Daimajin to Life, a comparison of several key scenes in Return of Daimajin with the original storyboards
  • Alternate opening credits for the US release as Return of the Giant Majin 
  • Trailers for the original Japanese and US releases
  • Image gallery

DISC THREE – WRATH OF DAIMAJIN
  • Brand new audio commentary by Asian historian Jonathan Clements
  • Interview with cinematographer Fujio Morita discussing his career at Daiei and his work on the Daimajin Trilogy 
  • Trailers for the original Japanese release
  • Image Gallery

Product Details
  • Studio: Arrow Video
  • Run Time: 84 / 79 / 87 mins approx.
  • Director: Kimiyoshi Yasuda, Kenji Misumi, Kazuo Mori
  • Certificate: NR
  • Actor: Miwa Takada, Yoshihiko Aoyama, Kojiro Hongo, Shiho Fujimura, Hideki Ninomiya, Shinji Hori
  • Aspect Ratio: Mono 1.0
  • Subtitle Languages: English
  • Theatrical Release Year: 1966
  • Main Language: Japanese
  • Number of Discs: 3
  • Region: A
  • Retail price: $99.99
  • Release date: July 27, 2021
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Warning From Space Coming From Arrow Video

8/11/2020

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The first Japanese science fiction film to be made in colour, Koji Shima’s Warning From Space features eye-popping special effects from the same team at Daiei Studios that would bring Gamera to life a decade later.

As Japan is rocked by mysterious sightings of UFOs over Tokyo and large one-eyed aliens attempting contact, scientists collaborate to investigate the unexpected rise in extraterrestrial activity. Unbeknownst to them, one of the aliens has already assumed human form and is about to deliver a very important message… that could be humanity’s last hope for survival.

With a witty script by Hideo Oguni (screenwriter of several Akira Kurosawa classics including Seven Samurai) and iconic starfish-like aliens designed by avant-garde artist Taro Okamoto, the original Japanese version of Warning From Space finally makes its official English-language video debut.

Director: Kôji Shima
Cast: Keizô Kawasaki, Toyomi Karita, Bin Yagisawa

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS
  • High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
  • Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio
  • Optional newly translated English subtitles
  • Brand new commentary by Stuart Galbraith IV, author of Monsters Are Attacking Tokyo!
  • First-ever HD transfer of the American release version of the film, including a newly restored English dub track
  • Theatrical trailers
  • Image galleries
  • Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin
  • FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring an essay on artist Taro Okamoto by Japanese art historian Nick West, and an essay on the production of the American edit of the film by David Cairns

SPECIFICATIONS
  • Production Year: 1956
  • Region Code: O
  • UK Rating: PG
  • Running Time: 87 mins
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Language: Japanese
  • Subtitles: English
  • Audio: Mono
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1
  • Color: Color
  • Release date: Oct 13, 2020
  • Retail price: $39.95 Suggested retail.
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Notzilla, Kaiju Comedy Spoof Film Trailer & Info

7/31/2020

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Thanks to Avery Guerra,
NOTZILLA - Trailer Released For Hilarious Spoof!

This movie used old-school tokusatsu style FX(man-in-suit vs miniatures) to bring the monster action to life!:
Creepy Ex-Boyfriend Productions has joined forces with distributors Indie Rights for digital and Allied Vaughn for the physical media releases of the hilarious award-winning kaiju comedy spoof NOTZILLA for an August 18th. (8-18-20) day and date release!

SYNOPSIS:
When a scientist from Japan smuggles a monster’s egg into the United States, what could possibly go wrong when it actually hatches—and alcohol makes it grow taller than a skyscraper?
The race is on as the monster drinks beer and wreaks havoc, the Japanese scientist tries to shrink it, and a crazed weapons physicist tries to nuke the monster—and possibly take the entire city of Cincinnati with it!

Directed by Mitch Teemley
Produced by: Aymie Majerski, Mitch Teemley
Starring: Frederic Eng-Li; Tifani Ahren Davis; Tim Bensch; Samantha Russell; Michael Bath; Becca Kravitz; Spencer Lackey

Winner of 7 Top Awards at multiple Comedy Film Festivals!
FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS:
  • WINNER: Best Feature Film — Florida Comedy Film Festival
  • WINNER: Best Comedy Feature — Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival
  • WINNER: Best in Show — Con Nooga Film Festival
  • WINNER: Best Actress, Feature (Tifani Ahren Davis) — Florida Comedy Film Festival
  • WINNER: Best Actress, Feature (Tifani Ahren Davis) — Simply Indie Film Fest
  • WINNER: Best Humor — Top Indie Film Awards
  • WINNER: Best Sound — Top Indie Film Awards

Website: https://www.notzilla.movie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotzillaMovie
InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/notzilla_movie/
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9035000
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