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Scotland loves animationg Glasgow guests announced

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00 GMT

GLASGOW, UK - September 1st, 2010 - Scotland Loves Animation is proud to announce several pieces of information regarding our first event - Scotland Loves Anime.

TICKET SALES:

Ticket sales in Glasgow, at the Glasgow Film Theatre have now gone live as of today for Scotland Loves Anime. They are available via the GFT's ticket sales site here:

http://tickets.glasgowfilmtickets.org.uk/

Then click on "Scotland Loves Anime" in the left sidebar of events to get the full events listing so far.

Ticket sales in Edinburgh at the Filmhouse will be announced via our website, Twitter and Facebook as soon as they go live. Scotland Loves Anime in Edinburgh no later than end of next week.

GUEST LIST ANNOUNCEMENT

To celebrate this - we are pleased to announce the first three guests in the lineup for Scotland Loves Anime.

JONATHAN CLEMENTS
Appearing for both weekends of Scotland Loves Anime.

Jonathan Clements is the author of Schoolgirl Milky Crisis: Adventures in the Anime and Manga Trade, and co-author of the Anime Encyclopedia. He is currently writing his PhD thesis on An Industrial History of Japanese Animation.

SATOSHI NISHIMURA
Appearing during the Glasgow weekend (8/10/10-10/10/10) of Scotland Loves Anime ONLY.

Mr. Satoshi Nishimura has worked for years as an animator on numerous anime titles providing key animation and story board work. He has worked on numerous series including MASHIN EIYUUDEN WATARU, FUTURE GPX CYBER FORMULA,CARD CAPTOR SAKURA, DRAGON BALL , PARADISE KISS and more. Later, Mr. Nishimura became a Director with several equally notable titles to his credit, including Trigun, and Hajime no Ippo. Mr. Nishimura’s latest title is Trigun Badlands Rumble.

SHIGERU KITAYAMA
Appearing during the Glasgow weekend (8/10/10-10/10/10) of Scotland Loves Anime ONLY.

Mr. Shigeru Kitayama joined Victor Japan in 1984 and became an animation producer in 1993 after an assistant producer position in the anime titled NINJA SCROLL. He is also the current chief producer of Flying Dog Inc. Mr. Kitayama enjoys war and “spaghetti-western” movies with hobbies consisting mainly of plastic models and toy guns. He also plays guitar for an amateur band. Mr. Kitayama has worked on such titles such as TRIGUN, EXCEL SAGA, NOIR, GUNGRAVE and MADLAX.

ABOUT SCOTLAND LOVES ANIME:
Scotland Loves Anime features an eclectic selection of Japanese animation at venues in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee. The season’s line-up includes the UK premieres of Badlands Rumble and One Piece Strong World, as well as the Scottish premieres of Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva and Summer Wars. Scotland Loves Anime also includes some special guest appearances and other supporting events.

Scotland Loves Anime is supported by: Manga Entertainment, the Japan Foundation, Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, Arts and Business Scotland, Ozarin.co.uk, Kadokawa Pictures and Flying Dog.

For more information please visit http://www.lovesanimation.com

Covers of Upcoming DVD Releases

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:52 GMT

Covers of Upcoming DVD Releases

Here are a few DVD covers of upcoming UK anime releases:

To see more & dicuss the latest DVD covers founded by our forum members click on the comments.

MANGA UK: Hetalia: Axis Powers is coming to the UK

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:13 GMT

MANGA UK: Hetalia: Axis Powers is coming to the UK

Manga UK have confirmed one of the title they were planning to announce this week and it is: Hetalia: Axis Powers. It will be released hopefully just after Christmas on DVD.

Here is a trailer to wet your appetite:

Source 1:Manga UK Twitter
Source 2:Manga UK Twitter

Aspects of Japanese Cinema Season at Barbican, London

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:23 GMT

Aspects of Japanese Cinema Season at Barbican, London

"Aspects of Japanese cinema" is a season of Live Action film from Japan which will be shown at the Barbican in London over the upcoming months. Book now to avoid disappointment as season of 4 films by Takeshi Kitano has already sold out.

Here is a brief run down of all the Aspects of Japanese cinema season film which available to book:

Aspects of Japanese cinema - the Directorspective: Kenji Mizoguchi

The Water Magician (Taki no Shiraito) (PG) - Introduced by Tony Rayns
16:00 / Accompanied by a ‘benshi’ narrator and live traditional Japanese musical accompaniment on the koto
24 Oct 10 / 16:00 / Cinema 1

The Story of the Late Chrysanthemums (PG*)
18:00 / One of Mizoguchi’s greatest achievements, and one of his most visually innovative works
31 Oct 10 / 18:00 / Cinema 1

Ugetsu Monogatari (PG)
18:30 / A chilling tale, a historical drama and truly scary ghost story, winner of the Silver Lion in Venice in 1953
3 Nov 10 / 18:30 / Cinema 1

Sansho the Bailiff (PG)
20:30 / A hauntingly graceful film about a medieval Japanese family's brutal separation, winner of the Golden Lion in Venice in 1954
3 Nov 10 / 20:30 / Cinema 1

To Book or For More Information Click Here

Aspects of Japanese Cinema - Girlsworld: Women in Contemporary Japanese Cinema

Nana (PG*)
18:00 / A delightful coming of age tale of friendship, this fashion-rich buddy movie is set in Tokyo’s rock music scene
21 Oct 10 / 18:00 / Cinema 1

Instant Swamp (PG)
13:00 / Modernity meets myth in this quirky comedy from Miki Satoshi, the director of Turtles are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers
24 Oct 10 / 13:00 / Cinema 1

Lala Pipo: a Lot of People (1
20:45 / A vibrant, candy-coloured romp through the gutters of Tokyo’s sex industry
4 Nov 10 / 20:45 / Cinema 1

Kamikadze Girls (Shimotsuma Monogatari) (12A)
23:00 / With cult status in Japan, this dazzling onslaught of images, special effects live action and animation is a fantasy-laced garish joy ride following the relationship of two miss-matched girls
6 Nov 10 / 23:00 / Cinema 1

Memories of Matsuko (15)
14:00 / Billed as the Japanese Amélie, this beguiling tragic fairytale blends a touching human drama with energetic offbeat comedy and the occasional spectacular (Bob Fosse-like) production number.
13 Nov 10 / 14:00 / Cinema 1

Sakuran (18*)
14:00 / Photographer Mika Ninagawa indulges her vivid sense of colour with the luscious traditional styling in this heart-warming tale, with eclectic soundtrack from pop diva Ringo Shiina
14 Nov 10 / 14:00 / Cinema 1

To Book or For More Information Click Here

Aspects of Japanese Cinema - Japanese Halloween Shlockfest Double Bill

RoboGeisha (18*)
19:30 / An over-the-top blood-fest that boasts special gore effects from genre master Yoshihiro Nishimura
29 Oct 10 / 19:30 / Cinema 1

Kyonyû Dragon (Big Tits Zombie) 3D (18*)
21:30 / This 3D new shlock horror film is part of our spooky Halloween double bill. Plus World Premiere of short film Augmented City 3D
29 Oct 10 / 21:30 / Cinema 1

To Book or For More Information Click Here

Aspects of Japanese Cinema - The Directorspective: Akira Kurosawa

Throne of Blood (12A)
Kurosawa's adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth set in medieval Japan
3 Dec 10 / 18:00 / Cinema 1

Rashomon (12A)
20:30 / Brimming with action while incisively examining the nature of truth, Rashomon is one of Kurosawa's the finest film
3 Dec 10 / 20:30 / Cinema 1

Drunken Angel (PG)
18:00 / A powerful 'yakuza' thriller starring Akira Kurosawa's favourite Toshiro Mifune
8 Dec 10 / 18:00 / Cinema 1

The Hidden Fortress (PG)
This action adventure is Kurosawa's first feature filmed in the widescreen format Tohoscope
8 Dec 10 / 20:30 / Cinema 1

The Shadow Warrior (PG)
This vividly colourful samurai epic won the Palme D'or in 1980
9 Dec 10 / 19:00 / Cinema 1

Seven Samurai (PG)
14:30 / Kurosawa's well-known samurai epic is is often described as one of the geatest and most influential films ever made
19 Dec 10 / 14:30 / Cinema 1

To Book or For More Information Click Here

Grand Cosplay Ball, London on 28th November 2010

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:19 GMT

Grand Cosplay Ball, London on 28th November 2010

The Grand International Cosplay Ball invites you to an unforgettable night of decadent cosplay like no other. Set in the gorgeous surroundings of the Clapham Grand, we would like to welcome cosplayers from all over the world to come and be part of this unmissable event. We've combined our love of cosplay, theatre and live music to create a unique cosplay ball experience.

For more Details:
http://www.grandcosplayball.com/

New Anime Releases 30/08/2010

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:21 GMT

New Anime Releases For Monday:

Bleach: Series 5 Part 1
(RRP: £19.99)

D Gray Man: Series 2 Part 1
(RRP: £22.99)

Death Note Relight: Box Set
(RRP: £24.99)
*Artwork Subject To Change

Solty Rei: Complete Collection
(RRP: £39.99)

MANGA UK: To Shortly Announce New Licenses for Early 2011?

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:45 GMT

MANGA UK: To Shortly Announce New Licenses for Early 2011?

Directly from Manga UK twitter:

"We have some amazing new acquisitions for the UK for early 2011 to tell you about. Hopefully next week. Start speculating."

Source: Manga Twitter

MANGA UK: Now Have Their Own Blog

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:41 GMT

MANGA UK: Now Have Their Own Blog

MANGA UK are following in the footsteps of BEEZ as they have now also got their own Blog:http://mangauk.wordpress.com/

The BEEZ Blog can be found here: http://www.beez-ent.com/bloguk/index.php?

In-addition you can follow the latest happening of MANGA UK, BEEZ and MVM through the following social network & other promotion websites:

http://twitter.com/mangauk
http://twitter.com/beezent

http://www.facebook.com/beez.fb
http://www.facebook.com/mangauk
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MVM-Entertainment/340380373925

http://www.manga.co.uk/news

J-pop Band Electric Eel Shock 18 Date UK 7 Ireland Tour

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:36 GMT

J-pop Band Electric Eel Shock 18 Date UK 7 Ireland Tour

Japanese eccentric rockers Electric Eel Shock will be returning to the UK and Ireland this September with an extensive and electrifying 18-date tour. Expect extreme energy, pure rock devotion and more than anyone's fair share of nudity as they play a number of small venues across the country. Don't forget to grab a copy of NEO#66 for our exclusive and explicit interview with the band for a taster of the kind of metal-themed shenanigans you can expect. Their 2010 tour dates include:

30 August: Town Mill, Mansfield
02 September: (King's Heath) Hare & Hound, Birmingham
06 September: Cavern, Exeter
07 September: DITC, Portsmouth
08 September: The Night Owl, Cheltenham
09 September: Sound Control, Manchester
10 September: Drummonds, Aberdeen
11 September: King Tuts, Glasgow
12 September: The Well, Leeds
14 September: Roisin Dubh, Galway
15 September: An Brog, Cork
16 September: Spiritstore, Dundalk
17 September: Ballroom of Romance, Dublin
18 September: Clonakilty Guitar Festival
20 September: Mello Mello, Liverpool
21 September: 100 Club, London
22 September: Louisiana, Bristol
23 September: Royal Oak, Bordon

Source:Neo Mag

Anime Director Satoshi Kon has Passed Away

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:11 GMT

Anime Director Satoshi Kon has Passed Away

Saroshi Kon the director of Perfect Blue (1998), Millennium Actress (2001), Tokyo Godfathers (2003), Paranoia Agent (2004), Paprika (2006) and the upcoming The Dream Machine (2011) has passed away.

Kyōko Kon, the widow of director Satoshi Kon, wrote a message about his passing on his official website on Wednesday:

    Satoshi Kon passed away due to pancreatic cancer on August 24 at 6:20 a.m. He was 46.

    His funeral service will be held for family members only.

    We are respectfully and deeply grateful for your kindness during his lifetime.

Kon'stone
Representative Director Kyōko Kon

Source: ANN

If you want to see why Satoshi Kon is such as loss to anime the industry you can check out Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers and Paprika DVD releases for between £2.99-3.99 at HMV.