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Chinese Language Lesson with the 20th Century Boys

Ulrik — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:07:49 +0000

I picked up my copy of Panasia Films’ 20th Century Boys Chapter I Blu-ray Disc release from the post office today (shipping via registered mail just doesn’t agree with my full time job) and stumbled upon something I though was a thing of the long gone standard resolution past.
Probably for licensing reasons, the English subtitles are always displayed together with the Chinese ones! While this may be a great way to learn Japanese and Chinese while watching the film, I would have preferred ‘pure’ English subtitles, thank you!

The disc is locked to region A, so region B people will have to wait a bit longer for a playable version. Except for the little subtitle problem, PQ and AQ (Japanese LPCM 7.1 and DTS HD MA 7.1) of the disc are quite good. 35 full resolution screen shots are available in the gallery.

Trailer for 20th Century Boys: The Final Chapter

Ulrik — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:57:58 +0000

A few weeks after the second part of the 20th Century Boy Trilogy opened in Japanese theaters on January 31, a first trailer for The Final Chapter (yes, that’s the title) has popped up on several Japanese blogs (and on Nippon Cinema of course). While I have only watched the first part of the trilogy so far, I couldn’t make out any big spoilers in this trailer, so I’d say it’s save to take a peek.
20th Century Boys: The Final Chapter opens August 29, 2009 across Japan.

[See post to watch Flash video]

20th Century Boys Chapter I: Subtitled Hong Kong Blu-ray Disc in April

Ulrik — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:17:12 +0000

Yes! Hong Kong once again offers salvation for those of us who shed a tear or two when the Japanese Blu-ray Disc of the first chapter of the 20th Century Boys live-action adaptation was released without English subtitles in Januay. DDDHouse and YesAsia are both listing a Blu-ray Disc release from HK based distributor Panasia Films that’s not only available for a much better price but also includes English subtitles!
DDDHouse currently marks the disc as region A. Since this is Panasia Films’ first Blu-ray Disc release we’ll have to wait until April 3, 2009 to see if region B fans can celebrate or have to wait even longer for an understandable and playable version.
[08.04.09] Update:Picked up my copy from the post office today. The BD is locked to region A, the English subtitles are only available together with the Chinese ones…

Nippon Connection 2009: Feast your eyes on the complete program!

Ulrik — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:37:20 +0000

From April 15th to 19th, Frankfurt transforms into the center of the Japanese film world when the Nippon Connection 2009 opens its doors once again. After giving us a first look at the highlights of the largest festival for Japanese film worldwide, the official site has now been updated with the full program that includes more than 150 feature and short films.

NIPPON CINEMA

20th Century Boys (Niju seiki shonen), R: Yukihiko TSUTSUMI, J 2008
www.20thboys.com
All Around Us (Gururi no koto), R: Ryosuke HASHIGUCHI, J 2008
www.gururinokoto.jp
Detroit Metal City, R: Toshio LEE, J 2008
www.go-to-dmc.jp
Genius Party Beyond, R: Masahiro MAEDA, Koji MORIMOTO, Kazuto NAKAZAWA, Shinya OHIRA, Tatsuyuki TANAKA, J 2008
www.genius-party.jp/beyond
Genius Party, R: Atsuko FUKUSHIMA, Shoji KAWAMORI, Shinji KIMURA, Yoji FUKUYAMA, Hideki FUTAMURA, Masaaki YUASA, Shinichiro WATANABE, J 2007
www.genius-party.jp/genius01
GS Wonderland, R: Ryuichi HONDA, J 2008
www.gs-w.jp
Hells Angels, R: Yoshinobu YAMAKAWA, J 2008, OmeU
www.mv.avex.jp/hellsangels
The Kiss (Seppun), R: Kunitoshi MANDA, J 2008
www.seppun-movie.com
Love Exposure (Ai no mukidashi), R: Sion SONO, J 2008
www.ai-muki.com
Parting Present (Omiyage / Mibojin no mofuku –hoshii no…), R: Mamoru WATANABE, J 2008
Nightmare Detective 2 (Akumu tantei 2), R: Shinya TSUKAMOTO, J 2008
www.akumu-tantei.com
Non-ko (Nonko 36 sai kaji tetsudai), R: Kazuyoshi KUMAKIRI, J 2008
www.nonko36.jp
Osaka Hamlet (Osaka hamuretto), R: Fujiro MITSUISHI, J 2008
www.osaka-hamlet.jp
Still Walking (Aruitemo aruitemo), R: Hirokazu KORE-EDA, J 2008
www.aruitemo.com
Talk, Talk, Talk (Shaberedomo shaberedomo), R: Hideyuki HIRAYAMA, J 2007
www.shaberedomo.com
Tokyo Sonata, R: Kiyoshi KUROSAWA, Japan/ Niederlande/ Hong Kong 2008
www.tokyosonatamovie.com
The Twilight Samurai (Tasogare seibei), R: Yoji YAMADA, J 2002
www.shochiku.co.jp/movie/seibei/
The Two in Tracksuits (Jaji no futari), R: Yoshihiro NAKAMURA, J 2008
www.ja-zi2.jp
Vacation (Kyuka), R: Hajime KADOI, J 2008
http://www.eigakyuka.com
Yariman (Bara / Ya.ri.ma.n.), R: Rei SAKAMOTO

NIPPON DIGITAL

A Normal Life, Please (Jikken ningyo dami ozuma), R: Tokachi TSUCHIYA, J 2008
futunoshigoto.blog36.fc2.com/
ABC Short Films, R: Kazuyuki IZUTSU, Kazuki OMORI, Junji SAKAMOTO, Sang Il LEE, Yoichi SAI, J 2008
Ain’t No Tomorrows (Oretachi ni asu wa naissu), R: Yuki TANADA, J 2008
oreasu.com
Animation Soup Special & Live Performance
www.animationsoup.com
Benshi Brilliance! Hirono YAMADA’s Benshi Heaven von und mit Hirono YAMADA
www.katsuben.net
Catman, R: Ryosuke AOIKE (Anime-Kurzfilme)
www.aoike.ca
digista vol. VII, J 2008 (Kurzfilme)
www.nhk.or.jp/digista
The First Seven Days (Saisho no nanokakan), R: Hisashi SAITO, J 2008
Goodbye (Hebano), R: Bunyo KIMURA , J 2008
teamjudas.lomo.jp
Kanna’s Big Success! (Kanna-san daiseiko desu!), R: Koichi INOUE, J 2008
www.kannasan.com
Koji MAEDA Special (Kurzfilme)
www.maeda-kouji.net
Koo-Ki Special (Werbeclips)
www.koo-ki.co.jp/
Locked Out, R: Yasunobu TAKAHASHI, J 2008
http://ontheroadfilms.com
Mononoke (Episode 10-12 „Bakeneko“), R: Kenji NAKAMURA, J 2007
www.mononoke-anime.com
Naked of Defenses (Mubobi), R: Masahide ICHII, J 2007
www.pia.co.jp/pff
Mental (Seishin), R: Kazuhiro SODA, J/USA 2008
www.laboratoryx.us/mental
mime-mime, R: Yukiko SODE, J 2007
www.pia.co.jp/pff
Musabi Student Film Explosion (Kurzfilme)
Peaches! (Momo matsuri) (Kurzfilmprogramm)
Open Art Special: Hiroyuki NAKANO
www.open-art.tv
Punch the Blue Sky (Aozora ponchi), R: Go SHIBATA, J 2008
aopon.jp
Pussy Soup (Neko ramen taisho), R: Minoru KAWASAKI, J 2008
www.neko-rahmen.com/movie.html
Serial Dad (Komori seikatsu kojo club), R: Ikki KATASHIMA, J 2008
www.komoriclub.com
Tokyo Zokei University Special (Kurzfilme)
Yubari Fantastic Film Festival Special
http://yubarifanta.com/index_pc.php

NIPPON RETRO

Blue Film Woman (Buru firumu no onna, dir.), R: Kan MUKAI, J 1969
Raigyo, R: Takahisa ZEZE, J 1997
Gushing Prayer (Funshutsu kigan – 15sai no baishunfu), R: Masao ADACHI, J 1971
Secret Hot Spring Resort: Starfish at Night (Maruhi yu no machi: yoru no hitode), R: Mamoru WATANABE, J 1970
Abnormal Family: Older Brother’s Bride, R: Masayuki SUO, J 1984
S&M Hunter (Jigoku no ropa 2: Kinbaku SM 18-sai), R: Shuji KATAOKA, J 1989
No Love Juice: Rustling in the Bed (Fuwa-fuwa to beddo no ue de), R: Kosuke TAKEDA, J 1999
Tears of Ecstasy, R: Hiroyuki OKI, J 1995

[via Japankino]

20th Century Boys: Japan DVD & Blu-ray im Januar

Ulrik — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:17:13 +0000

Zum Kinostart des zweiten Teil der 20th Century Boys Realfilmtrilogie nach Naoki Urasawa’s Mangaserie veröffentlicht das japanische Label VAP (Video Audio Project) den ersten Teil auf DVD und Blu-ray Disc.
Während die Blu-ray Disc am 30. Januar nur in einer Variante erscheint, wird es von der DVD zwei Versionen geben. Der Deluxe Edition liegt ein Gitarrenplektrum, eine Flagge mit dem Auge-auf-Hand Symbol (Mangakenner bitte vortreten) sowie ein zusätzliches Booklet bei. Was leider mal wieder bei allen Editionen vergessen wurde, sind die englischen Untertitel, könnte da vielleicht mal jemand den Japanern einen dicken Knoten ins Taschentuch oder sonstwohin machen?

20th Century Boys: Teaser Trailer zum zweiten Teil

Ulrik — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:07:54 +0000

Erster Teaser Trailer zum zweiten Teil der 20th Century Boys Trilogie nach dem Manga von Naoki Urasawa. Sieht alles sehr episch und kollosal aus, ich freu mich schon wenn im nächsten Jahr eine schicke Komplettbox erscheint und man sich auch in westlichen Gefilden an der Realverfilmung erfreuen kann.

[via Twitch]

20th Century Boys: Japanischer TV Promoclip & Wallpaper

Ulrik — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:17:56 +0000

Bei YouTube ist ein fast vier Minuten langer Promoclip zur Realverfilmung des Kultmangas 20th Century Boys von Naoki Urasawa aufgetaucht. Aus welchem Teil der geplanten Trilogie die gezeigten Bilder stammen kann ich leider nicht sagen (Mangakenner bitte vortreten), aber besonders die letzten zwei Minuten machen trotz des DV Looks mehr Lust auf den Film als der mir etwas zu nichtssagende erste Teaser Trailer.

[See post to watch Flash video]

Und wem der Promoclip oben nicht reicht, der kann sich gleich seinen Desktop mit dem Hintergrundmotiv (1600×1200px) der japanischen Website zum Film verschönern.

20th Century Boys: Teaser Trailer zur Mangaumsetzung

Ulrik — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:23:50 +0000

Erster Teaser Trailer zur zweigeteilten Realverfilmung von Naoki Urasawas (Monster) inzwischen fast zehn Jahre alten Manga 20th Century Boys [ANN]. Viel gibt es noch nicht zu sehen, aber die letzten paar Sekunden zeigen schonmal ein paar Frames feinen Tokyo Robomayhem.

[See post to watch Flash video]

Hat wer von euch den Manga schonmal gelesen?
[via Quiet Earth]