The U.S Movie Screenings of Haruhi Suzumiya

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Press release as follows:

For Immediate Release

BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES THE DISAPPEARANCE OF HARUHI SUZUMIYA; E-STORE LAUNCHES

April 15, 2010 (Cypress, CA) – Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced today that it has acquired the North American distribution rights for the theatrical film The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya from Kadokawa Pictures Inc.

The film, which is based on the novel of the same name by Nagaru Tanigawa and Noizi Ito, was made by Kyoto Animation and supervised by Chief Director Tatsuya Ishihara and Director Yasuhiro Takemoto. The story follows the two seasons of the anime series phenomenon The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and tells the story of Haruhi's sudden disappearance and her friend Kyon's attempt to untangle the mystery of why she's vanished. The film opened on February 6th, 2010 in Japan with 24 prints, and earned more than 670 Million Yen (Approximately $7.5 Million US) by the end of March.

An English subtitled print of the film will be shown theatrically at the Viz Cinema in San Francisco (www.vizcinema.com) staring on May 21st followed by a theatrical distribution in Hawaii in mid-June by Consolidated Theaters (http://www.consolidatedtheatres.com) and Artisan Gateway as part of their SPOTLIGHT ASIA FILMS Program. Hawaii dates and venues will be announced soon.

Subsequently, an English language version of the movie will be produced by Bandai Entertainment and Bang Zoom Entertainment and released on DVD at a date soon to be determined.

Also, Bandai Entertainment announced that Bandai Entertainment-the STORE is now officially open for business. The new e-store at http://store.bandai-ent.com is making available DVDS, Mangas and other unique items at great discounts.

For more information on Bandai Entertainment visit:
http://www.bandai-ent.com
http://www.asosbrigade.com

For more information on the Theatrical release visit:
http://www.kadokawa-pictures.co.jp/
http://www.vizcinema.com (for San Francisco)
http://www.consolidatedtheatres.com (Hawaii)

About Bandai Entertainment Inc.
Bandai Entertainment Inc. is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc. and the premier distributor of Japanese animation on DVD and programming for television broadcast in North America. Titles include Gundam 00, Code Geass: Lelouch of Rebellion, Lucky Star, Gurren Lagann, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Cowboy Bebop, Outlaw Star, Escaflowne, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, My Otome, and many more.
Source: Bandai Entertainment

Also if you're interested, they're selling Hare Hare Yukai Vinyl records in the Bandai store:

http://store.bandai-ent.com/product_p/669198208935.htm

You can't play it without an old-timey record player, but they make a neat collector's item.

Posted 5 years ago #
motaku96

Awesome! Though not too surprising. Hope it hits theaters around here. Perfect for an outing with a group.

Cool record. I'd get it since it's relatively cheap and makes for a great display item.

Posted 5 years ago #
gohei

Firetribe said:

Also if you're interested, they're selling Hare Hare Yukai Vinyl records in the Bandai store:

thanks for the info! just bought the record. it's cheap too!

Posted 5 years ago #
桂言葉死

If I lived anywhere (close) to any of the screenings, subbed version, I would attend.

But (alas) I am not. :(

I may purchase that collectors item Vinyl 45, just because its a throw back to my time, when I used to play 45's all the time on a actual (needle) record player.

Posted 5 years ago #
Firetribe

gohei said:

thanks for the info! just bought the record. it's cheap too!

Glad to have helped. :) I'm still thinking if I should get just one or two.

Deth said:
If I lived anywhere (close) to any of the screenings, subbed version, I would attend.

But (alas) I am not. :(

I may purchase that collectors item Vinyl 45, just because its a throw back to my time, when I used to play 45's all the time on a actual (needle) record player.

I'm pretty sad about it too. T_T
Only thing I can think of is making a petition or send a lot of emails.
I'm not sure how to begin with it or if it would be effective.

Regarding the record, since a "needle" is used, do they scratch easily?

Posted 5 years ago #
桂言葉死

Firetribe said:

Glad to have helped. :) I'm still thinking if I should get just one or two.

Regarding the record, since a "needle" is used, do they scratch easily?

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Back in the day...

Yes, many records would get "scratched", so great care would be taken, always after playing them, I returned them to the sleeves it came in.

However, (sometimes) they can be fixed, by using a sewing needle itself, going along the grooves of the record, (warning) ~ it was tricky and didn't always work.

I also used a magnifying glass, looking for the section that was scratched or warped, then use the technique in order to fix it.

Also, NEVER leave it near anything hot... because it will warp and be unrepairable.

Posted 5 years ago #
Telekinesis

Its painful that they don't ship to the UK, i would have bought that in a heart beat. I even have a LP player to use it on :(

Posted 5 years ago #
Reizo

Dammit San Francisco is 7 hours away. >_>;

Posted 5 years ago #
Rantori Yakumeiji

Ugh, don't really want to fly across the country but it's tempting

Posted 5 years ago #
Antiveli

Awsome, I'm in socal so San Francisco is only a short road trip away.

Posted 5 years ago #
gohei

got the record. sounds amazing. highly recommended for audiophiles, in the broad sense. thought i'd mention that bandai found the kindness in its heart to also send me some FREEE haruhi merch: SOS armband and the signature haruhi yellow ribbon. it was a neat package and only cost 10 bucks. i'm happy.

Posted 5 years ago #
Quen

Popping in to say that I happen to own that Haruhi LP myself (I need a player for it, though...), and you locals to West Coast US are lucky - it's an excellent film, and I was overjoyed when I got to see it in Tokyo.

Posted 5 years ago #
Gin_Ichimaru

I saw the mazui-sub. the bootleg one. I still loved it. The ending is powerful. Are there more light novels? I heard they were starting up again.

Was the "Haruhi-chan" mini-series any good?

Posted 5 years ago #
Firetribe

gohei said:
got the record. sounds amazing. highly recommended for audiophiles, in the broad sense. thought i'd mention that bandai found the kindness in its heart to also send me some FREEE haruhi merch: SOS armband and the signature haruhi yellow ribbon. it was a neat package and only cost 10 bucks. i'm happy.

Kewl. I'm about to put in my order.

Quen said:
Popping in to say that I happen to own that Haruhi LP myself (I need a player for it, though...), and you locals to West Coast US are lucky - it's an excellent film, and I was overjoyed when I got to see it in Tokyo.

Just keep rubbing it in why don'cha... ;_;

Posted 5 years ago #
桂言葉死

Firetribe said:

Kewl. I'm about to put in my order.

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As am I... as am I...

I hope I get those ~ "Extras" ~ or my already quiet deserted lonely desert life, will get even more quiet and deserted-ER!

Posted 5 years ago #
BANNED_fei

Deth said:

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As am I... as am I...

I hope I get those ~ "Extras" ~ or my already quiet deserted lonely desert life, will get even more quiet and deserted-ER!

is that even a word

Posted 5 years ago #
deadbeat

Deth said:

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As am I... as am I...

I hope I get those ~ "Extras" ~ or my already quiet deserted lonely desert life, will get even more quiet and deserted-ER!

arn't you going for your roadtrip cum bi-annual socialization experience ?

Posted 5 years ago #
Nin

A proper reason for me to fly over to the US. Except my wallet slaps me in the face. Not that it packs much weight.

Posted 5 years ago #
桂言葉死

deadbeat said:

arn't you going for your roadtrip cum bi-annual socialization experience ?

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Whats this? ~ I cum bi-annually? since when? O.o?

In other news...

gohei said:
got the record. sounds amazing. highly recommended for audiophiles, in the broad sense.

Thought i'd mention that bandai found the kindness in its heart to also send me some FREEE haruhi merch: SOS armband and the signature haruhi yellow ribbon. it was a neat package and only cost 10 bucks. i'm happy.

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Order has been placed... I hope I get the (extras)... really... and I mean .... really ... >_>

Posted 5 years ago #
Uncommon0taku

so much for anonymity,... some of the posts gave away their proximity to the outlet.

o.o*

fyi,... since I'm flunky that works for target, if you're in the continential US of Aeee,...
Target has available a Turntable/CD player in the store right now, or you can get it online.

But, if you're an audiophile, you probably already have a decent turntable (not used for DJ work of course).

The one at target is "marginal" at best. But should do the job if you're a commoner with a stash of 33's & 45's somewhere in your abode.

btw - uh would anyone be interested in an LP of the OST of the Empire Strikes Back, the first release in the all black double album?

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