Source: NetflixOfficial Site: https://www.netflix.com/humanvapor (US)Special Thanka to Yoshitaka Onuma
Netflix Japan has provided SciFi Japan with the official press notes and photo gallery for their new HUMAN VAPOR (ガス人間, Gasu Ningen) live-action...
Source: Bay Area Film Events Official Site: https://www.godzillafest.com/Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFGodzillafest Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfgodzillafest
Bay Area Film Events is back with two great Godzilla in San Francisco for 2026!
In partnership with CinemaSFBay, the...
Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman
IDW Publishing has shared a preview of Godzilla #12, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, July 1st.
For information on how to acquire...
Source: Insight Editions Special Thanks to Sacha Chadwick
Insight Editons is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new book, The Monarch Files: A Monsterverse Manual....
Source: Passion Republic Games press releaseSpecial Thanks to Reeca Lim
Passion Republic Games have announced the arrival of their new collaboration DLC starring Ultraman Zero and Ultraman Belial.
This DLC adds "Ultraman...
Source: Tsuburaya ProductionsOfficial Site: https://60th.m-78.jp/ (Japan)
The documentary THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN (オリジン オブ ウルトラマン, Orijin Obu Urutoraman) — produced to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series — is scheduled...
Source: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. press release
TSUBURAYA FIELDS HOLDINGS INC. has announced that their consolidated subsidiary, FIELDS CORPORATION, will support and collaborate with MAPPA Co., LTD. (hereafter “MAPPA”) for their exhibition...
Source: Tsuburaya ProductionsOfficial Sites: https://ani.tv/ultraman_teo/, https://m-78.jp/teo/ (Japan)Official X: https://x.com/ultraman_series
Tsuburaya Productions has provided an update for their upcoming Ultraman 60th Anniversary television series ULTRAMAN TEO (ウルトラマンテオ, Urutoraman Teo). The show will...
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: kongskullislandmovie.com (US), kingkong-dokuro.jp (Japan) Warner Bros. Pictures has provided more KONG: SKULL ISLAND videos, this time featuring interviews with 13 actors from the film. For much, much more on KONG: SKULL ISLAND, please see the Production Notes and High-Res Photos here on SciFi Japan.
Warner Bros. Pictures produces and distributes a wide-ranging slate of some 18-22 films each year, employing a business paradigm that mitigates risk while maximizing productivity and capital. Warner Bros. Pictures either fully finances or co-finances the films it produces and maintains worldwide distribution rights. It also monetizes its distribution and marketing operations by distributing films that are totally financed and produced by third parties. 2015 marked the ninth consecutive year Warner Bros. Pictures crossed the $3 billion mark at the global box office with $3.71 billion in worldwide receipts ($1.60 billion domestic, $2.11 billion international). The year was also 15th consecutive frame that both the domestic and international divisions crossed the billion-dollar mark -- a milestone no other studio has achieved.
About Legendary Entertainment
Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to mainstream audiences with a targeted focus on the powerful fandom demographic. Through complete or joint ownership, Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world’s most popular intellectual property. For more information on KONG: SKULL ISLAND, please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan:
Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://murcielago-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group)
It was announced at Anime Expo 2026 that MURCIÉLAGO (ムルシエラゴ, Murushierago), the provocative and wildly popular manga series...
Source: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEEOfficial Site: https://www.theghostintheshell-anime.jp/ (Japan), https://www.theghostintheshell-anime.jp/en/ (English)Special Thanks to Aiko Hinokuma / THE GHOST IN THE SHELL -Promotion Team
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL -Promotion Team...
Source: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. press release
TSUBURAYA FIELDS HOLDINGS INC. has announced that their consolidated subsidiary, FIELDS CORPORATION, will support and collaborate with MAPPA Co., LTD. (hereafter “MAPPA”) for their exhibition...
The Upcoming Series from Creator Takeru Hokazono Will Premiere on CrunchyrollSource: CrunchyrollOfficial Site: https://anime.kagurabachi.jp/ (Japan)
Following the official announcement, Crunchyroll has announced it will stream the upcoming anime adaptation of KAGURABACHI (カグラバチ),...
Source: NEON
Official Site: https://www.neonrated.com/film/hope
Special Thanks to Layla Hancock-Piper
The New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), celebrating its landmark 25th edition, and Film at Lincoln Center will present the North American premiere of...
Source: Arrow Films, MVD EntertainmentSpecial Thanks to Derek Stubinski
Toy Robot Video are proud to announce the launch of a temptingly-priced slate of cult-tastic titles on Blu-ray and 4K UHD this...
Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd.
Official Site: https://movies.shochiku.co.jp/kokurojo-movie/ (Japan)
Shochiku Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with press notes, promotional artwork, and a photo gallery for their new historical mystery drama from internationally acclaimed...
Source: Toei Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://menkyohenno-movie.com (Japan)
Toei has provided information and pics for their new film, GOODBYE MY CAR (免許返納!?, Menkyo Hennō!?), which opens in Japanese cinemas on June 19th....
Source: Passion Republic Games press releaseSpecial Thanks to Reeca Lim
Passion Republic Games have announced the launch of the GigaBash - GAMERA -Rebirth- DLC.
This DLC adds two new playable characters “Gamera”...
Source: NEON
Official Site: https://www.neonrated.com/film/hope
Special Thanks to Layla Hancock-Piper
The New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), celebrating its landmark 25th edition, and Film at Lincoln Center will present the North American premiere of...
Source: Pony Canyon, Inc.Official Site: https://otomekaiju.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Yuri Matsui and Andrew Nguyen
Pony Canyon, Inc. has provided SciFi Japan with press notes and pics from the highly-anticipated new anime series, KAIJU...
Source: North Star Pictures JPOfficial Site: https://www.kaijumultiverse.com/Special Thanks to Avery Guerra
In the footsteps of the massive international smash that was GODZILLA MINUS ONE comes a new Kaiju!
A combined military task...
Source: Passion Republic Games press releaseSpecial Thanks to Reeca Lim
Passion Republic Games have announced the arrival of their new collaboration DLC starring Ultraman Zero and...
Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman
IDW Publishing has shared a preview of Godzilla #12, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, July 1st.
For...
Source: Insight Editions Special Thanks to Sacha Chadwick
Insight Editons is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new book, The...
Source: Super7
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