Marche du Film (Cannes) 2012 Lineup
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AFTER SCHOOL MIDNIGHTERS
Synopsis: On the Saint Claire elementary school's open school day, a lot of children with their parents come to the school. Mako the reckless, Miko the cynic, and Mutsuko the eccentric were among them. The strongest kindergarten kids. They find Kunstlijk, a human body model, passing by the science room, and decorate him with their all techniques. At midnight, Kunstlijk who can't move in the daytime, flies into a rage. He can't restrain his anger, he swears revenge to the kids. What ending awaits?
Sales Company Profile: T-JOY is an entertainment company specialized in the operation of multiplex chains as well as the financing and development of digital contents. AMAZONLATERNA is a total entertainment planning/production company that suits the new era of digital content. Film Lineup includes: 009 RE: CYBORG (Asian territories only, for other territories, please contact Production I.G/ Mr. Francesco Prandoni), Salvage Mice, Karate Girl, Ramen Samurai, Haru's Journey, Tomie-unlimited -(Asian territories only, for other territories, please contact Nikkatsu)
Sales Rep: Junko Ando, Sumiko Ogawa
TEL: +81332488174
Email: j.ando@amalate.co.jp, 03s.ogawa@t-joy.jp
AKKO-CHAN: THE MOVIE
Synopsis: One day, 10 year old girl Akko receives a "Magical Compact" from Spirit of Mirror. With the magic words, she can transform into anything she wants to be! Akko uses it to become a 22-year-old, and enjoys wearing makeup and fashionable outfits. Even more, she meets the man of her dreams!
Sales Company Profile: NTV has the largest broadcasting network with 30 affiliated stations in Japan. We have invested in many films such as Studio GHIBLI films, and recently plays a main role in film producing. Our titles include phenomenal blockbuster DEATH NOTE, GANTZ and world-wide acclaimed title SUMMER WARS. Film Lineup includes: Wolf Children (July 21, 2012 / Animation / 115min), HOTARU THE MOVIE (June 9, 2012 /Drama, Comedy / 110min), ACE ATTORNEY (February 11, 2012 / Mystery / 135min), ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street - 3 (January 21, 2012 / Drama / 144min) and more.
Sales Rep: Asuka Kimura, Naoko Satoh
TEL: +81362153028
Email: eiga@ntv.co.jp
AN ASSASSIN
Synopsis: "An Assassin" (2011/Action/HD/100min) - Ryo Hanaki was raised to be a professional assassin. One day he was defeated by some accident in the mission. His life changes after he helps Rio who became an assassin target. A single mistake from his decision to save Rio decided the destiny of the masses...
Sales Company Profile: OMGACT ENTERTAINMENT is a Japanese Production and distribution company that specializes in both film and music for Theaters, TV, Internet, IPTV, Mobile, APPs, In-Flight, and other media. Film Lineup includes: Next After 3.11: The Challenge of a Dentist (2011/Documentary/HD/25min), Jazz G Men (2011/Drama/HD/92min), Peeping Tom (2007/ Drama, Thriller/ 35mm/110min), Van Von Hunter (2010/ Comedy/ HD/ 96min), America's Greatest Otaku (2011/ Documentary, Comedy/ HD/ 40min, 8episodes), Surprising Japan (2011/ Infotainment/ HD/ 25min, 10episodes), OMG! (2010/ Action, Sports/ HD/ 25min, 2episodes), Ballet in the Park (2011/ Dance, Travel/ HD/ 25min, 4episodes), All Japan Pro-Wrestling (2012/ Action, Sports/ HD/ 60min, 50episodes), Dragon Gate Pro-Wrestling (2012/ Action, Sports/ HD/ 60min, 50episodes), Krush Kick Boxing (2012/ Action, Sports/ HD/ 120min, 12episodes), Muramasa (2004-2006/ Action/ SD/ 80-90min, 12episodes), Age-Chao! (2011/ Infotainment/ HD/ 25min, 7episodes), and many more.
Sales Rep: Shinji Nishimura
TEL: +819019884715
Email: shinji.nishimura@omgact.com
Animation Maestro Gisaburo
Synopsis: Comprehensive portrait on a 71 year-old animation director, Gisaburo SUGII, who is not known outside Japan. He is another Hayao MIYAZAKI with different style and visions. The documentary follows his early days till now, and also gives an interesting insight into the history of Japanese animation.
Sales Company Profile: Gold View produces and sells films with vision and voices. We also provide translation and subtitling services along with creating promotional materials. Just Pretended To Hear (Crystal Bear Prize at Berlin Int'l Film Festival 2012) by Kaori IMAIZUMI, A Gentle Rain Falls For Fukushima by Atsushi KOKATSU, YOYOCHU In The Land Of The Rising Sex by Masato ISHIOKA.
Sales Rep: Kiyo Joo
TEL: +81 90 2430 6932
Email: kiyo@goldview.co.jp
BLACK DAWN
Synopsis: Gaiji Keisatsu are specialized policemen as anti-terrorism investigators. In this movie Japanese police fight the threat of nucleus terrorism together with Korean undercover policeman.
Sales Company Profile: SDP (STARDUST PICTURES) is one of the branches of STARDUST Group, specialized in movie producing, theatrical distribution, book publishing and DVD releasing. Since established in 2005, SDP has produced over 60 movies and keeps being active in the forefront of entertainment business. Film lineup includes: SMUGGLER (2011, Directed by Katsuhito Ishii, Starring Satoshi Tsumabuki, Hikari Mitsushima, Masanobu Ando), Vanished: Age 7 (2011, Directed by Ryuta Miyake, Starring Kyoko Hinami), SHIROME (2010, Directed by Koji Shiraishi, Starring Momoiro Clover)
Sales Rep: Fongyi Tseng
TEL: +81 3 5459 7171
Email: so@stardustpictures.co.jp
Blood-C: The Last Dark
Synopsis: Blood-C: The Last Dark is the highly anticipated, action-packed new chapter from the saga started in 2000 with Blood: The Last Vampire, a movie that inspired filmmakers such as James Cameron and Quentin Tarantino.
Sales Company Profile: Production I.G is one of the world's leading animation studios. With its cutting-edge works, such as Ghost in the Shell, Blood: The Last Vampire, Kill Bill: Vol.1 (animation segment), Palme D'Or nominee Innocence and Golden Lion nominee The Sky Crawlers, I.G has mesmerized moviegoers and inspired Hollywood creators. Film Lineup includes: 009 RE:CYBORG (upcoming 3D movie by Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. director Kenji Kamiyama), Appleseed XIII (double CG feature based on Shirow Masamunef's graphic novel), Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror (Japan, Academy Prize-winner CG movie), Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai (written by Mamoru Oshii), Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (Palme D'Or nominee, directed by Mamoru Oshii)
Sales Rep: Francesco Prandoni
TEL: +81 422 53 0136
Email: francesco@production-ig.co.jp
CHIPS
Synopsis: The two men were born on the same day but their lives could not have been more different- A star professional baseball player Ozaki and drab Imamura who earns his living by thieving, seem to lead separate lives, but they become drawn together by an invisible force.
Sales Company Profile: Showgate is involved in a broad range of businesses including film distribution, production of Japanese films and animations, as well as sale of overseas programs. Its product line-up is also varied, with its new releases including CHIPS by the creators of Golden Slumber. Film lineup includes: BEYOND THE WORLD.hack//The Movie3D -3 teenagers must fight to save two "worlds," Arakawa Under the Bridge -What is the most precious thing? The treasure would surely be found here. The Parasite Doctor SUZUNE -An Ultimate SF Erotic Action Movie!
Sales Rep: Fumiki Yamazaki, Aya Suzuki
TEL: +81 3 6441 9696, +81 80 1278 6011
Email: yamazaki@showgate.jp, suzuki@showgate.jp
Good Morning Everyone!
Synopsis: Hatsuki is a strong-willed 15 years old girl. When her punk rocker mom's boyfriend, Yagu, comes home after two years, she finds things not as simple and easy as they used to be. A sweet story about an unconventional family with twisted punk and love.
Sales Company Profile: CREi Inc. is one of the leading and most experienced distributors for overseas sales in Japan. Initially being a part of TV network TBS, we have the rich resources and expertise required to delivery efficient and effective service to satisfy any programming needs in the global market. Film Lineup includes: The Iron Girl (Action), HESOMORI (Drama, Fantasy), THE KUNOICHI -Ninja Girl- (Action), Girls' Compass (Drama), Lost Harmony (Horror), The Seaside Motel (Drama, Comedy).
Sales Rep: Masaaki Saito, Sayuri Hata
TEL: +81.3.3505.7177
Email: saito@crei.co.jp, hata@crei.co.jp
Himizu
Synopsis: A teenager aspires to be "ordinary" and "normal" in this world of chaos. But after an incident that can never be erased from his life, his wish becomes something impossible to achieve, turning him into a person obsessed to sanction evil people in the society.
Sales Company Profile: Founded in 1986, GAGA Corporation is a leading independent distributor in Japan, dedicated to theatrical distribution and marketing, video and TV distribution, and international sales. It excels in its promotional ability, and puts its effort to enhance the web and mobile promotion in recent years. Film Lineup includes: Fish on Land (2011) directed by Yusuke Iseya, Looking For a True Fiancee (2011) directed by Yuki Iwata, Paradise Kiss (2011) directed by Takehiko Shinjo, I Wish (2011) directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, The Little Ghostly Adventures of the Tofu Boy (2011) directed by Shimmei Kawahara, Into the White Night (2010) directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa.
Sales Rep: Haruko Watanabe
TEL: +81 3 5786 7135
Email: intl@gaga.co.jp
I'm Flash!
Synopsis: Written and Directed by a visionary filmmaker Toshiaki Toyoda (9 Souls), starring Tatsuya Fujiwara (Death Note) and Ryuhei Matsuda (Taboo); The story about Rui (Tatsuya Fujiwara), charismatic young master of a religious cult group, whose fate changes astonishingly when he makes crucial decision.
Sales Company Profile: Founded in 2003, Phantom Film is a film company that produces, distributes, also handles marketing and publicity for Japanese and foreign films. The Japanese films we handle world sales include such directors as Shinji Aoyama, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Kohei Oguri, Seijun Suzuki, Sion Sono, and many more. Film lineup includes: Isn't Anyone Alive? directed by Gakuryu Ishii (Electric Dragon 80.000 V) starring Shota Sometani (Himizu), The Wife of Gegege directed by Takuji Suzuki starring Kazuke Fukiishi.
Sales Rep: Haruka Sakumi, Daishiro Narita
TEL: +81 80 4371 1236, +81 80 4175 1969
Email: sakumi@phantom-film.com, narita@phantom-film.com
Kamihate Store
Synopsis: At a local store run by an aging woman, sometimes strangers come to buy some foods, which is their last supper before jumping off from craggy cliff nearby. For whatever reason, she says nothing to those customers. The story follows the woman who is about to step forward after long years.
Sales Company Profile: Established in 2001, Open Sesame provides versatile services including sales of Japanese films and acquisitions of foreign films. Film lineup includes: FUKUSHIMA HULA GIRLS (documentary, Director: Masaki Kobayashi), MONSTERS CLUB (drama, Director: Toshiaki Toyoda), WHEN I KILL MYSELF (urban horror, Director: Ryo Nakajima)
Sales Rep: Ritsuko Abe, Kaho Nakane
TEL: +81.3.5159.0871
Email: ritsuko@open-sesame.jp, kaho@open-sesame.jp
KARAKARA
Synopsis: Wishing to find peace of mind, Pierre, a retired professor in his early sixties, ends up making a short, unsettling trip around Okinawa with Junko, a 40-year-old runaway wife. The confused intellectual would rather not get involved with this unlikely and unexpected lover but decides to follow his destiny, wherever it (she?) may take him.
Sales Company Profile: Kukuru Vision is an independent movie production company based in Okinawa, Japan. We?'re happy to present our first Japan-Canada official co-production KARAKARA, a feature film entirely shot in Okinawa. We?'re also searching for a co-production partner in Asia for our next project. Film Lineup includes: Looking for Anne (2009, drama, 105 min, Canada-Japan co-produciton, directed by Takako Miyahira. Rights available for Asian territory), The Fire Artist (2005, documentary, 52 min, directed by Claude Gagnon).
Sales Rep: Takako Miyahira, Yuri Yoshimura Gagnon
TEL: +81 50 5806 9965 (SKYPE)
Email: takako@kukuruvision.com, yuri@kukuruvision.com
The Kirishima Thing
Synopsis: Their world is the intense hierarchy of a High School. One day in the world of the elite, word comes that the seemingly-perfect, Kirishima, is quitting after-school activities. With no one having a clue as to why, rumors abound and the fragile ecosystem is plunged into big chaos...
Sales Company Profile: NTV has the largest broadcasting network with 30 affiliated stations in Japan. We have invested in many films such as Studio GHIBLI films, and recently plays a main role in film producing. Our titles include phenomenal blockbuster DEATH NOTE, GANTZ and world-wide acclaimed title SUMMER WARS. Film Lineup includes: Wolf Children (July 21, 2012 / Animation / 115min), HOTARU THE MOVIE (June 9, 2012 /Drama, Comedy / 110min), ACE ATTORNEY (February 11, 2012 / Mystery / 135min), ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street - 3 (January 21, 2012 / Drama / 144min) and more.
Sales Rep: Asuka Kimura, Naoko Satoh
TEL: +81362153028
Email: eiga@ntv.co.jp
KOTOKO
Synopsis: The film has been receiving numerous awards at film festivals, starting Venice Int'l Film Festival last September. The recent one is an "Audience Award" at Mauvais Genre Film Fest in France. It is the story of a single mother who undergoes psychological difficulty.
Sales Company Profile: Gold View produces and sells films with vision and voices. We also provide translation and subtitling services along with creating promotional materials. Just Pretended To Hear (Crystal Bear Prize at Berlin Int'l Film Festival 2012) by Kaori IMAIZUMI, A Gentle Rain Falls For Fukushima by Atsushi KOKATSU, YOYOCHU In The Land Of The Rising Sex by Masato ISHIOKA.
Sales Rep: Kiyo Joo
TEL: +81 90 2430 6932
Email: kiyo@goldview.co.jp
A Letter to Momo
Synopsis: 7 years in the making, A Letter to Momo is the second directorial effort by world-acclaimed animator Hiroyuki Okiura (Jin-Roh), combining state-of-the-art hand drawn animation with heart-warming storytelling for children and adults alike. Grand Prize winner at the New York Intl Children's Film Festival 2012.
Sales Company Profile: Production I.G is one of the world's leading animation studios. With its cutting-edge works, such as Ghost in the Shell, Blood: The Last Vampire, Kill Bill: Vol.1 (animation segment), Palme D'Or nominee Innocence and Golden Lion nominee The Sky Crawlers, I.G has mesmerized moviegoers and inspired Hollywood creators. Film Lineup includes: 009 RE:CYBORG (upcoming 3D movie by Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. director Kenji Kamiyama), Appleseed XIII (double CG feature based on Shirow Masamunef's graphic novel), Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror (Japan, Academy Prize-winner CG movie), Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai (written by Mamoru Oshii), Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (Palme D'Or nominee, directed by Mamoru Oshii)
Sales Rep: Francesco Prandoni
TEL: +81 422 53 0136
Email: francesco@production-ig.co.jp
Lilou's Adventure
Synopsis: The second feature from Izuru Kumasaka (PARK AND LOVE HOTEL - Best First Feature Award in Berlin 2010). Set in Okinawa, one of Japan's southern prefectures and Tokyo, the film portrays surrealistic adventure of a girl who gives up laughing and decides to live to make people laughing.
Sales Company Profile: Established in 2001, Open Sesame provides versatile services including sales of Japanese films and acquisitions of foreign films. Film lineup includes: FUKUSHIMA HULA GIRLS (documentary, Director: Masaki Kobayashi), MONSTERS CLUB (drama, Director: Toshiaki Toyoda), WHEN I KILL MYSELF (urban horror, Director: Ryo Nakajima)
Sales Rep: Ritsuko Abe, Kaho Nakane
TEL: +81.3.5159.0871
Email: ritsuko@open-sesame.jp, kaho@open-sesame.jp
Pray For Japan
Synopsis: Pray For Japan (2012/Documentary/HD/91min) - Real heroes faced the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami tragedy. The battle to rebuild Japan continues ?and the world must not forget their story.
Sales Company Profile: OMGACT ENTERTAINMENT is a Japanese Production and distribution company that specializes in both film and music for Theaters, TV, Internet, IPTV, Mobile, APPs, In-Flight, and other media. Film Lineup includes: Next After 3.11: The Challenge of a Dentist (2011/Documentary/HD/25min), Jazz G Men (2011/Drama/HD/92min), Peeping Tom (2007/ Drama, Thriller/ 35mm/110min), Van Von Hunter (2010/ Comedy/ HD/ 96min), America's Greatest Otaku (2011/ Documentary, Comedy/ HD/ 40min, 8episodes), Surprising Japan (2011/ Infotainment/ HD/ 25min, 10episodes), OMG! (2010/ Action, Sports/ HD/ 25min, 2episodes), Ballet in the Park (2011/ Dance, Travel/ HD/ 25min, 4episodes), All Japan Pro-Wrestling (2012/ Action, Sports/ HD/ 60min, 50episodes), Dragon Gate Pro-Wrestling (2012/ Action, Sports/ HD/ 60min, 50episodes), Krush Kick Boxing (2012/ Action, Sports/ HD/ 120min, 12episodes), Muramasa (2004-2006/ Action/ SD/ 80-90min, 12episodes), Age-Chao! (2011/ Infotainment/ HD/ 25min, 7episodes), and many more.
Sales Rep: Shinji Nishimura
TEL: +819019884715
Email: shinji.nishimura@omgact.com
The Samurai That Night
Synopsis: A story about the man (Masato Sakai) whose wife was killed seeks a chance of the revenge to the man (Takayuki Yamada) who caused the murder. Written and Directed by Masaaki Akahori who adapted from his own play, the film depicts cruelty and insanity inherent in human nature.
Sales Company Profile: Founded in 2003, Phantom Film is a film company that produces, distributes, also handles marketing and publicity for Japanese and foreign films. The Japanese films we handle world sales include such directors as Shinji Aoyama, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Kohei Oguri, Seijun Suzuki, Sion Sono, and many more. Film lineup includes: Isn't Anyone Alive? directed by Gakuryu Ishii (Electric Dragon 80.000 V) starring Shota Sometani (Himizu), The Wife of Gegege directed by Takuji Suzuki starring Kazuke Fukiishi.
Sales Rep: Haruka Sakumi, Daishiro Narita
TEL: +81 80 4371 1236, +81 80 4175 1969
Email: sakumi@phantom-film.com, narita@phantom-film.com
See You Tomorrow, Everyone
Synopsis: Satoru decides to live his whole life in the project. His life seemed happy, but when he finally falls in love with a girl, it unvails that Satoru was a person who couldn't have any choice but to live inside the project. What is the true reason Satoru refuses to leave even a step out of the project?
Sales Company Profile: Geneon Universal Entertainment Japan, LLC markets and distributes all Universal Home Entertainment contents on DVD in Japan, as well as developing an expanded slate of local contents including animation for the Japanese and international market. Film lineup includes: The Chasing World Series (Horror/Action), Black Angels Series (Suspense/Action), Cellular Boyfriend / Cellular Girlfriend (Horror), Miss Boys! (Drama), A Boy and His Samurai (Drama) - The Best Audience Award for 2011 NYAFF & Fantastic Fest (Texas).
Sales Rep: Haruka Takagi, Shoko Otani
TEL: +81 3 6866 8770
Email: haruka.takagi@nbcuni.com, shoko.otani@nbcuni.com
SIGNAL
Synopsis: "I will always protect you no matter what happened in you past." Directed by Masaaki Taniguchi of The Girl Who Leapt through Time, a mysterious summer romance is portrayed in a nostalgic theatre.
Sales Company Profile: Showgate is involved in a broad range of businesses including film distribution, production of Japanese films and animations, as well as sale of overseas programs. Its product line-up is also varied, with its new releases including CHIPS by the creators of Golden Slumber. Film lineup includes: BEYOND THE WORLD.hack//The Movie3D -3 teenagers must fight to save two "worlds," Arakawa Under the Bridge -What is the most precious thing? The treasure would surely be found here. The Parasite Doctor SUZUNE -An Ultimate SF Erotic Action Movie!
Sales Rep: Fumiki Yamazaki, Aya Suzuki
TEL: +81 3 6441 9696, +81 80 1278 6011
Email: yamazaki@showgate.jp, suzuki@showgate.jp
Sun Flower - Himawari -
Synopsis: 150 days after the QUAKE, Akemi constantly carries with her a sunflower, believing in its ability to absorb radioactivity. She has evacuated her grandmother's hot spring inn. Talks of constructing a geothermal power plant have come up. Ties bound by nuclear bring a curious turn of fate for a family.
Sales Company Profile: Sanyo Seiko is a new Japanese independent production and distribution company ("Woody Project" is our original Label). Film Lineup includes: Green Tea-r- Midori-iro no Namida - (Short) and White Shadow - Shiroi Kage - (Short)
Sales Rep: Kazuhiro Kiuchi
TEL: +81 90 5862 7079
Email: info@woodyproject.jp
TAKUMI: The Man Beyond Borders
Synopsis: In 1914, a 23 year-old Japanese young man heads to Korea from Japan. His name is Takumi Asakawa. As a forest industry operator, his job is to plant trees on devastated mountains. He learns from nature, making friends with all living creatures. He loves the craft, life and people of the land. However, it is the time when Korea is under Japanese colonial rule and the two nations are opposed to each other. In the midst of discrimination and persecution, Takumi Asakawa tries to act up to the right path as a human being and protect those who were oppressed. Based on a true story, the film describes the time when Korea was under Japanese colonial rule. The staff consists of both Korean and Japanese.
Sales Company Profile: T-JOY is an entertainment company specialized in the operation of multiplex chains as well as the financing and development of digital contents. AMAZONLATERNA is a total entertainment planning/production company that suits the new era of digital content. Film Lineup includes: 009 RE: CYBORG (Asian territories only, for other territories, please contact Production I.G/ Mr. Francesco Prandoni), Salvage Mice, Karate Girl, Ramen Samurai, Haru's Journey, Tomie-unlimited -(Asian territories only, for other territories, please contact Nikkatsu)
Sales Rep: Junko Ando, Sumiko Ogawa
TEL: +81332488174
Email: j.ando@amalate.co.jp, 03s.ogawa@t-joy.jp
There Is a Lie in Every Woman
Synopsis: A woman is found dead and three other women incarcerated at a psychiatric hospital. The victim is the wife of the hospital president who has gone missing. As the detectives interview the women linked to the case, they soon find themselves tangled in a web of the women's lies and deceptions.
Sales Company Profile: CREi Inc. is one of the leading and most experienced distributors for overseas sales in Japan. Initially being a part of TV network TBS, we have the rich resources and expertise required to delivery efficient and effective service to satisfy any programming needs in the global market. Film Lineup includes: The Iron Girl (Action), HESOMORI (Drama, Fantasy), THE KUNOICHI -Ninja Girl- (Action), Girls' Compass (Drama), Lost Harmony (Horror), The Seaside Motel (Drama, Comedy).
Sales Rep: Masaaki Saito, Sayuri Hata
TEL: +81.3.3505.7177
Email: saito@crei.co.jp, hata@crei.co.jp
ULTRAMAN SAGA
Synopsis: The movie showcases three popular Ultraman heroes: Dyna, Cosmos and Zero and their fight against the heinous monsters to save the Earth. But when their combined strength seems insufficient, a new hero is born. Available in both 3D and 2D.
Sales Company Profile: Tsuburaya Productions was founded in 1963 by Eiji Tsuburaya, the special effects wizard. Its flagship show, the ULTRAMAN franchise has been aired in over 100 countries. In addition to production, we also handle character licensing, program distribution and staging of live stage shows. Film Lineup includes: MEGA MONSTER BATTLE ULTRA GALAXY: The Movie (Live action feature film, 96 minutes, 2009), ULTRAMAN MEBIUS (live action TV series, 50 x 30', 2006) - celebration of ULTRAMAN's 40th anniversary.
Sales Rep: J.J. Wang, Satoshi Abe
TEL: +81 3 5489 7862
Email: wang@tsuburaya-prod.co.jp, abe@tsuburaya-prod.co.jp
ULTRAMAN ZERO: REVENGE OF BELIAL
Synopsis: A direct sequel to the company's 2009 movie, it features the now full-fledged hero Ultraman Zero. However, he is confronted with the empowered Kaiser Belial whom the Ultra warriors have battled so hard on the M-78 Planet. Can Zero live up to the expectations of his legendary father Ultra Seven?
Sales Company Profile: Tsuburaya Productions was founded in 1963 by Eiji Tsuburaya, the special effects wizard. Its flagship show, the ULTRAMAN franchise has been aired in over 100 countries. In addition to production, we also handle character licensing, program distribution and staging of live stage shows. Film Lineup includes: MEGA MONSTER BATTLE ULTRA GALAXY: The Movie (Live action feature film, 96 minutes, 2009), ULTRAMAN MEBIUS (live action TV series, 50 x 30', 2006) - celebration of ULTRAMAN's 40th anniversary.
Sales Rep: J.J. Wang, Satoshi Abe
TEL: +81 3 5489 7862
Email: wang@tsuburaya-prod.co.jp, abe@tsuburaya-prod.co.jp
USHIJIMA The Loan Shark
Synopsis: Jun expended club Vamps well because of his wide personal connections. One day Jun visited the loan shark Ushijima for an illegal loan of money but was refused. Later Ushijima was arrested on a charge of blackmail, which was a plot laid by Jun.
Sales Company Profile: SDP (STARDUST PICTURES) is one of the branches of STARDUST Group, specialized in movie producing, theatrical distribution, book publishing and DVD releasing. Since established in 2005, SDP has produced over 60 movies and keeps being active in the forefront of entertainment business. Film lineup includes: SMUGGLER (2011, Directed by Katsuhito Ishii, Starring Satoshi Tsumabuki, Hikari Mitsushima, Masanobu Ando), Vanished: Age 7 (2011, Directed by Ryuta Miyake, Starring Kyoko Hinami), SHIROME (2010, Directed by Koji Shiraishi, Starring Momoiro Clover)
Sales Rep: Fongyi Tseng
TEL: +81 3 5459 7171
Email: so@stardustpictures.co.jp
Wild 7
Synopsis: From the director of Umizaru series comes Wild 7, an intense and exciting action-packed movie. ?"Any criminal who cannot be handled by the law must be annihilated immediately."? So goes the mission of the team, known as the Wild 7, who has gathered together to work outside the law.
Sales Company Profile: Founded in 1986, GAGA Corporation is a leading independent distributor in Japan, dedicated to theatrical distribution and marketing, video and TV distribution, and international sales. It excels in its promotional ability, and puts its effort to enhance the web and mobile promotion in recent years. Film Lineup includes: Fish on Land (2011) directed by Yusuke Iseya, Looking For a True Fiancee (2011) directed by Yuki Iwata, Paradise Kiss (2011) directed by Takehiko Shinjo, I Wish (2011) directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, The Little Ghostly Adventures of the Tofu Boy (2011) directed by Shimmei Kawahara, Into the White Night (2010) directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa.
Sales Rep: Haruko Watanabe
TEL: +81 3 5786 7135
Email: intl@gaga.co.jp
Zombie Ass: Toilet of the Dead
Synopsis: The director of THE MACHINE GIRL strikes again! Megumi goes camping to a forest with her friends. There they meet village people who all have been parasitized by unknown parasite which gain entrance to human body from ass and turned zombie! Can Megumi and her friends fight them off and survive?
Sales Company Profile: Geneon Universal Entertainment Japan, LLC markets and distributes all Universal Home Entertainment contents on DVD in Japan, as well as developing an expanded slate of local contents including animation for the Japanese and international market. Film lineup includes: The Chasing World Series (Horror/Action), Black Angels Series (Suspense/Action), Cellular Boyfriend / Cellular Girlfriend (Horror), Miss Boys! (Drama), A Boy and His Samurai (Drama) - The Best Audience Award for 2011 NYAFF & Fantastic Fest (Texas).
Sales Rep: Haruka Takagi, Shoko Otani
TEL: +81 3 6866 8770
Email: haruka.takagi@nbcuni.com, shoko.otani@nbcuni.com
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