UK Anime Distributor Anime Limited Discussion Thread

sniper_samurai said:
New blog post up detailing upcoming cinema releases from AL.
https://twitter.com/x/status/2016481384349474880
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I doubt it'll show near me but seeing Lupin in the cinema would be a dream, glad it's getting a theatrical release.

I guess this would soft-confirm a home video release for it as well, though we still don't have the first three Koike movies (Jigen's Gravestone, Goemon's Bloodspray & Fujiko's Lie) and it doesn't seem anyone has picked up the fourth movie (Zenigata and the Two Lupins) which takes place before The Immortal Bloodline yet either. As far as I'm aware it's only had a showing at SLA if I'm correct?

At least I own Discotek's release for the first three movies. I still remember AL showing interest in releasing these movies during a Q&A some years back, maybe this year will be the time. I assume The Castle of Cagliostro will release at some point as well as they had theatrical rights for that too but of course, it isn't always 100% guaranteed (e.g. the KonoSuba movie).
 
Gemsy-chan said:
I'm sure AL have mentioned before that they have no say in which cinemas show film. They offer it and the cinema chain says either yes or no.
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This is quite frankly not my issue to solve. I have supported every AL release that showed here since lockdown, contacted cinemas, and AL won't even respond to questions about their holes in releases. Now we've lost vue, there's no other choice than Cineworld for 50 miles. I know it is partly Cineworld's fault but they have no issue screening other small distributor's films and other anime. It really rubs me the wrong way that they boast about theatrical so much but seemingly can't get any screenings outside of the central belt in their own home country, but that's seemingly consistent with all arts companies in Scotland.
 
HellCat said:
They've been quite vocal it's getting a US cinema release and Hanners intentional vague posting makes it sound like it's on the table for us too. Netflix have pretty much withdrawn from Gundam at this point; they're no longer involved with the live action, have I believe pulled some of the classic stuff and I think their last involvement was Requiem For Vengeance. And with the very heavy push Bandai are giving this to make up for the COVID delays, I could see them wanting theatrical runs.

A big question would be did they sign a trilogy deal with Netflix or is it case by case.
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As you say that Netflix reaffirm their commitment to the live action movie.
https://twitter.com/x/status/2016583001799295477
 
ActionFaust said:
Convinced someone at AL had a bad experience at Cineworld
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From what I interpreted from Andrew Partridge, Cineworld have stopped getting films from as many distributors because of their administration, of which AL was a casualty. Whether this is true or not I'm not sure - from the top of my head they exited administration in 2023 and the last film shown was Spy Family in April 2024, in 4DX too, a cineworld exclusive format. On other hand, they seem to happily play other releases from niche distributors like Mubi, Picturehouse (I know they own them), Modern Films et.al. I can see both sides of the dilemma, but the end result is still the same, no AL releases within 100 miles (because Vue and Odeon are not wide either, not that there's an 'arthouse'/other chain near) when Crunchyroll manages no bother. Big fall from having a Cineworld Unlimited exclusive preview of Godzilla Minus One in Dec 23.
 
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Loris said:
From what I interpreted from Andrew Partridge, Cineworld have stopped getting films from as many distributors because of their administration, of which AL was a casualty. Whether this is true or not I'm not sure - from the top of my head they exited administration in 2023 and the last film shown was Spy Family in April 2023, in 4DX too, a cineworld exclusive format. On other hand, they seem to happily play other releases from niche distributors like Mubi, Picturehouse (I know they own them), Modern Films et.al. I can see both sides of the dilemma, but the end result is still the same, no AL releases within 100 miles (because Vue and Odeon are not wide either, not that there's an 'arthouse'/other again near) when Crunchyroll manages no bother. Big fall from having a Cineworld Unlimited exclusive preview of Godzilla Minus One in Dec 23.
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Crunchyroll don't manage, Sony Pictures is the company distributing the releases and Cineworld aren't going to turn down their movies and potentially lose access to the likes of Spider-Man and Ghostbusters.
 
sniper_samurai said:
Again a massive difference passing over films from a small independent distributor vs one of the biggest movie distributors in the world.
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I get that, I understand why Cineworld (and other companies) pass over the films and why Anime Limited can't do much about it - but the end result is still the same, no releases. It is incredibly frustrating as someone that has no choice of local cinema and the refusal to work together has soured my view of both companies.

I know I'm not entitled to watch Anime Limited releases in the cinema but at the same time I can also choose where I spend my money and buy my media, and more and more, this is not going to Anime Limited releases because of issues like this.
 
HellCat said:
I don't care for One Piece. The world feels so barren compared to the original. I see the sets and the clunky choreography and it's like Community Theatre One Piece.
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Fair, you're allowed to disagree! But I really do enjoy that one I think they did a really good job with it, I love the casting and it's also a less daunting jumping off point for me than the 1000+ episode anime. I wouldn't mind checking out the anime too and at least a lot of it has an uncut English dub version at this point so I wouldn't run out of episodes anytime soon even though I am guessing not all of it has been (English) dubbed yet? I have seen the 6th movie out of interest in Mamoru Hosoda's work and I enjoyed that quite a bit tbf :)
 
Loris said:
I'm not overly fussed how Crunchyroll get their films into my local screens, I just know that Anime Limited do a bad job with it ¯⁠\⁠⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠⁠/⁠¯
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We're in constant communication with all cinema chains, and while of course we always have to consider the number of screens a film runs on based on the likely attendance/popularity of a title, nobody is locked out of screening any of our films if they're interested and our door is always open. Ultimately we can't force anyone to run our films though, and there's nothing we can do if they choose not to.
 
Hanners said:
We're in constant communication with all cinema chains, and while of course we always have to consider the number of screens a film runs on based on the likely attendance/popularity of a title, nobody is locked out of screening any of our films if they're interested and our door is always open. Ultimately we can't force anyone to run our films though, and there's nothing we can do if they choose not to.
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I do wish a venue in Bedford would bite. The only anime that gets cinema runs here are BIG franchises like Dragon Ball and MHA. Nothing else gets a look in.

It's a shame because I'd happily support local showings. But when you have to factor in time and money to travel out of town, it can sometimes be too much of a chore. I remember they gave us a room with fancy recliners at the Code Geass fan screening and I was fighting halfway to not nod off in the comfy chair at 8pm...
 
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