America - PLEASE do not attempt to remake masterful Japanimation!The video says it all really.
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On the one hand, you have the Russian director; on the other, you have Japanese animators who, out of necessity and by either accident or design, find themselves resorting to his theories to create a unique genre of film. A brief look into how a cinematic pioneer helped form what's come to be known as anime.
This was originally created for the Independent Film Channel, to promote the broadcast debut of the anime series, SAMURAI 7. On the one hand, you have the Russian director; on the other, you have Japanese... more
What started with a small core of avid viewers equipped with the first home VCRs continues now on the web through the work of fan-subbers. A brief look at the birth and evolution of anime fandom in the United States.
This was originally created for the Independent Film Channel to promote the broadcast debut of the anime series, SAMURAI 7. What started with a small core of avid viewers equipped with the first home VCRs... more
In recent years, there has been a growing subculture of people outside of Asia who are completely obsessed with all things Japanese. This pod takes an in-depth look at young group of Americans, from a variety of backgrounds, who are obsessed with J-Rock (Japanese Rock) and/or Cosplaying (the act of dressing up like characters from animes). We aim to answer the age-old question: WHY are so many people obsessed with Japanese pop culture?In recent years, there has been a growing subculture of people outside of Asia who are... more
Prolly not. But it mos def looks like a kinda fun, wonderfully brainless excuse for blowing a twenty spot at the local multiplex and giving up an hour or so of your Life that you'll never get back.
Why front - I'm as excited as a schoolgirl with a new ribbon-festooned pony named Flowers that this staple of a gazillion childhoods is coming to the big screen. Judging by the trailer it looks like the Wachowski [sic] Brothas did a pretty fly, sly job on this flick...
Either way they've got my ducats already signed up. Suckaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!Prolly not. But it mos def looks like a kinda fun, wonderfully brainless excuse for... more
First 3D animation by Rob Pongi. Completely modelled, textured, rigged, lighted, animated and rendered by Rob Pongi. All rights reserved. See more at http://www.robpongi.comFirst 3D animation by Rob Pongi. Completely modelled, textured, rigged, lighted,... more
Inspired by a single image from Fritz Lang's original movie, Osama Tezuka's remake of the original 1949 mange is a must-see for fans of the original film.
Set in the mighty city of Metropolis, powerful men jockeying for position under dictator Duke Red plot their own advancement, while detective Ban and his nephew com efrom overseas hunin gan inernational criminal.
Meanwhile the Duke is driving technology to its limits in pursuit of two insane dreams - control of a superweapon and recovery of a beloved lost child - while another child yearns for his love and approval. All the while, the rumblings of dissent are growing, as a despised urban underclass seeks justice in this very contemporay classic Inspired by a single image from Fritz Lang's original movie, Osama Tezuka's remake of... more
Cossette d'Auvergne was very young and very beautiful when she died, but she had a will so strong that her spirit refused to leave this world.
Two hundred and fifty years later, that ferocious spirit still lives on, trapped in a fragile glass goblet in a Tokyo antique store. An at student minding the store can communicate with her, but can he understand what she's seeking so desperately? And can he survive long enough to help her find it?Cossette d'Auvergne was very young and very beautiful when she died, but she had a... more
Akira, if you haven't seen it you should watch it soon. But not on a tiny screen, you won't enjoy it. Big it up to the max! x Akira, if you haven't seen it you should watch it soon. But not on a tiny screen, you... more
The Barbican is hosting a season of Japanese animation, looking into it's relationship with western cinema. If you can get to it, it's worth checking out.The Barbican is hosting a season of Japanese animation, looking into it's relationship... more
Before there was Ghost in the Shell, there was Patlabor.
By the director Mamoru Oshii, Patlabor II follows a dissaffected former soldier who sets out to challenge Japan's military and poltical establishment, but not by voting.
Fortunately a team of former comrades reuntie to attept to challenge him, but they will have to deal with their unresolved issue from their past relationships before they can truly unite once more.
Click above for a trailerBefore there was Ghost in the Shell, there was Patlabor.
By the director Mamoru... more
The desert. Home to tumbleweeds, camels, and a mercenary air force base!
Shin Kazama is an ace pilot and with a comfortable job as an airline pilot, his life is very easy. Until he is tricked into joining a gang of mercenaries and his fate is tied to Area 88. Determined to buy his freedom, Shin must raise $1.5million. He quickly rises through the ranks, but is he fighting for his survival, or for the thrill?
Click the photo above for the trailer.The desert. Home to tumbleweeds, camels, and a mercenary air force base!
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When a person in kidnapped in Pakistan, who ya gonna call?
Yugo Beppo, he's the guy to call in a hostage crisis. A man of many talents, he walks the knife edge between criminals and authority to try and bring victims out alive.
When he is hired by a hostage victims daughter to end the crisis, he must negotiate difficult territory between governement forces and ruthless guerillas with engrossing results.
Click the poster above for a trailer.When a person in kidnapped in Pakistan, who ya gonna call?
Yugo Beppo, he's the guy... more
From the team that brought you 'Howl's Moving Castle" and "Spirited Away" comes the directorial debut of Gedo Senki's (son of the legend, Hayao Miyazaki (of Spirited Away))
Based upon the series of books by Ursula Le Guinm, the film follows the story of Sparrowhawk the wizard on a quest to find the origin of the evil forces that are disturbing the world rocking the world. With boats being destroyed at sea and Dragons appearing and destroying each other, the very balance of the world lies with him.
Click the poster above for the trailer.From the team that brought you 'Howl's Moving Castle" and "Spirited Away" comes the... more
