Classic Anime Ninja Scroll Coming to Blu-Ray First Time

Anime classic Ninja Scroll comes to Blu-ray for the first time ever! Available in a limited edition Double Play Blu-ray/DVD Steelbook as well as separately on Blu-ray and DVD, Yoshiaki Kawajiri's wonderfully animated 1993 masterpiece sets the bar for ninja action, as wandering swordsman Jubei and female ninja Kagero carve their way through a host of super-powered bad guys. Gory, visceral and still shocking after nearly two decades, Ninja Scroll demands a place on any anime fan's shelf.

Set during Japan's Tokugawa period, Ninja Scroll opens with female ninja Kagero - the sole survivor of a squad sent to investigate a plagued village - at the mercy of Tessai, a monster of a man who can turn his skin to stone. Rescued by wandering ronin Jubei Kibagami, the pair discover from shady shogunate spy Dakuan that Tessai is one of the Eight Devils of Kimon - a band of super ninja apparently led by Jubei's old nemesis Himuro Genma, whom he insists that he killed years ago.

Tricked into helping Kagero and Dakuan take down the Eight Devils, expert swordsman Jubei must push his finely-honed fighting skills to the limit if he is to defeat his deadly adversaries, who include shadow assassin Shijima, blind warrior Utsutsu, explosives specialist Zakuro and, of course, the evil Himuro Genma himself. Pitted against such merciless foes, only one thing is certain; Jubei Kibagami must kill or be killed.

Along with Akira and Ghost In The Shell, Ninja Scroll was one of the key titles that opened the West's eyes to what anime could achieve. Stunningly animated and shockingly violent, Ninja Scroll combines sex, death, action, intrigue and copious fountains of blood to create an all-time anime classic.

Written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Wicked City, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust), Ninja Scroll is made by veteran animation studio Madhouse, whose long list of credits include acclaimed movies such as Summer Wars, Paprika, The Girl Who Lept Through Time and Perfect Blue as well as series like Death Note and Black Lagoon. November 26th 2012 is the day all anime fans in UK have to include in their diaries, when Ninja Scroll is released on Blu Ray, DVD (re-release) and Special Steelbook edition.

Whilst creating this post our friends over at Twitch have found out Madhouse after 20 years are working on a new 3 part Ninja Scroll animation called Ninja Scroll Burst and below is the first teaser!

Win Panty&Stocking With Garterbelt On DVD

Behold the madness this 30th July in the form of Panty and Stocking With Garter Belt Complete Series Collection (Manga Entertainment).

Foul-mouthed fallen angels Panty and Stocking must rid Daten City of malevolent ghosts if they're to be allowed back into heaven. Without a doubt, one of the rudest, crudest, funniest and weirdest anime ever made- available to buy on DVD 30th July. 
 

Angels Panty and Stocking have been booted out of heaven for bad behaviour and can't return until they've destroyed the ghosts menacing Daten City. Fortunately, the less-than-angelic pair have some surprises hidden away under their dresses - blonde-haired sex maniac Panty can magically transform her knickers into a handgun while her sugar-addicted sister Stocking can change her stripy legwear into twin katana. Aided by bondage-loving, afro-bedecked priest Garterbelt and their luckless dog Chuck, Panty and Stocking battle a host of bad guys including faeces monsters, sperm ghosts, evil cheerleaders and alien robots …not to mention their demonic arch rivals, Scanty and Kneesocks. Panty And Stocking With Garter Belt is Studio Gainax's homage to Western cartoons such as The Powerpuff Girls, Ren & Stimpy and South Park - 13 potty-mouthed episodes of delicious double-entendre, gross out comedy and all-round weirdness topped off with brilliantly audacious animation.

To win a copy of this mad anime on DVD courtesy of Manga Entertainment please complete the following form:

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Cinehouse Going Dot.co.uk, Reviewers, Anime, Horror Writers Wanted

This weekend it's time to give Cinehouse it's deserved upgrade. This Sunday (possibly Monday) Cinehouseuk.blogspot.com will soon become cinehouse.co.uk after nearly 3 years in existence(3 years this September) the blog deserves its early birthday present.  So keep your eyes opened for the change(eye on facebook page too for updates) , then upgrade your bookmarks. With new upgrade comes opportunities to join the team, so we're recruiting!

Are you passionate about film?Especially World Cinema, Independent, Arthouse, Cult & Classic film, Anime?  Do you get a little agitated when you read reviews which you don’t agree with? Are you looking for a platform to showcase your own views? Then Cinehouse  is the site for you!
We’re currently looking to join our team; reviewers & writers.

You will be able to attend preview screenings, premiers (London), watch DVD/Blu-Ray, attend film festivals, film related events, write articles and write in the knowledge that your views are your own and will be respected.

So where do I sign up?  Fill in the small contact form tell us a little about yourself, why you want to join us and if you’ve done some reviews (or articles if writer only) send us links to some examples of your previous work.

If you’re just interested in helping write some film related articles & features, attend interviews also please do get in touch as well, we’d love to hear from you too!

Joining the team at cinehouse will give you opportunities to write for The Peoples Movies too. Here's some area we love you to get involved in...


Reviewers – reviewing the latest cinema releases to latest in the best (and worst) of DVD, Blu Ray releases, also a chance to review short films and at film festivals.
Writers -  Show off passion for film&cinema with creating engaging, factual, informative articles, features, retrospectives and you can even make them funny most of all be creative. You can have a chance to create a regular column.
Interviewers – A chance to interview actors, filmmakers, upcoming talent face to face or on phone and when things are quiet create posts from existing interviews from great sources or attend press conferences.
Anime writers – review the latest anime releases (we work with MVM, Manga Entertainment, Studio Canal), post trailers,latest  news in various formats from daily, weekly even monthly.
Horror Writers – bring us the latest trailers, news  and review a few films from the horror world. Present a weekly/monthly at the peoples movies and daily at cinehouse.
News Hunters – Post the latest news, gossip, trailers, clips from top film sites

So where do you sign up?  Simple.

Send us a email, with a message telling us about yourself, what areas you would like to get involved in, what you can bring to the site. If you have worked on websites before 2 examples of your work will be good too.

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Managa Entertainment Bringing Rin Okumura's BLUE EXORCIST This August

A lot of teens are embarrassed by their parents, but Rin Okumura has more right than most - his father turns out to be Satan himself! Combining sizzling action scenes, quirky comedy and luscious art design, Blue Exorcist follows Rin on his quest to become the strongest exorcist at the True Cross Academy so that he can give his demonic dad the ass-kicking he deserves.

Quick tempered and fond of a good scrap, 15-year-old Rin Okumura has grown up being called a ‘demon child’ but it's still a shock to discover that he is, in fact, the literal son of Satan. When his guardian, Father Fujimoto Shirou, dies defending him against demons, Rin defies his Hellish heritage and enrols at the True Cross Academy, determined to become the world's strongest exorcist.
Starting any new school is a challenge, but Rin's got it tougher than most. Not only must he master his deadly demonic powers and fight the forces of darkness, but Rin also finds himself in the unenviable position of being instructed by his genius twin brother Yukio, who is already a teacher at the Academy! Then there's the question of how Rin's fellow classmates - shy Shiemi, hot-blooded Bon and haughty Izumo - will react if they ever discover his true parentage…

Blue Exorcist is a genuine all-rounder, an anime that's equally at home with hi-octane fight scenes, fast-paced comedy, bittersweet drama and even a dash of romance. Starring a strong pair of protagonists in Rin and Yukio, the shonen series also features a substantial supporting cast, gorgeous graphics and surprisingly deep character development. All in all, Blue Exorcist is one Hell of a show.

Manga Entertainment are bringing this one to UK&Ireland and August 20th is the day of reckoning, check out the film' trailer below.

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Final 'Extreme' Promo Trailer for BLOOD C: THE LAST DARK

Just before Christmas we gave you the trailer for BLOOD C: THE LAST DARK , the new upcoming anime from Clamp (worked on the story) and Production I.G (worked on Animation), tonight we  have a new promo trailer. lasting nearly 4 minutes long  the new promo gives you the best sense of what to expect from Saya the teenage vampire hunter, if you love the Blood franchise this will be another fine edition to that ever popular series.

Despite the use of the Youth Ordinance Bill to enforce curfews for minors and regulate the use of the internet, young people continue to fight for their own freedom through underground methods. One such group calls themselves Surat. They have decided to take on Fumito Nanahara, a man who has great influence on the political world, and basically controls Tokyo with an iron fist. While using the internet as a weapon to discover more information about Fumito, they learn about "Tower", the secret organization behind Fumito which engages in human experimentation.

When members of Surat attempt to set up an ambush in the subway to expose the truth behind "Tower", mysterious creatures suddenly appear and attack the passengers. During this crisis, Saya appears - a young girl who uses a Japanese blade to slay the Old Ones. The same Saya who lost everything dear to her in that horrifying incident in Ukishima Province. What sort of "experiment" is Fumito and "Tower" trying to conduct using the Old Ones? And can Saya finally deliver vengeance to Fumito?

Now, the final battle begins...

This is a NSFW trailer and lives up to its 'extreme promo' label, Blood -C :The Last Dark is out now in Japan.

Gianax's PANTY AND STOCKING WITH GARTERBELT Coming To UK This July!

This is probably one of the weirdest names for Japanese animation  but Gianax's PANTY AND STOCKING WITH GARTERBELT has a cult following and in July UK&Irish fans can now own the series on DVD!

Panty and Stocking - the Anarchy Sisters - are two nasty angels who got booted from the pearly gates for being foul-mouthed bitches! Now they spend their days blowing up ghosts in the lecherous abyss between Heaven and Earth. Panty likes sex, Stocking likes sweets, their afro-sporting main man Garter Belt has a fetish we can't mention. Together, they're keeping the streets free of bodily fluids. Ghosts don't have a prayer against their panty pistols and stocking swords, and if this debaucherous duo can collect enough Heaven Coins, they just might get their halos back. They've got a slim chance in hell, but rolling commando is the best way to get lucky - especially with Panty and Stocking!

Ok this isn't you straight up anime nor is it the dreaded Hentai, its naughty, sexy, funny and the mix of stereotypical anime style and ren&stimpy visuals may appeal to a wider audience. Manga Entertainment are releasing the series (season one) on DVD in UK&;Ireland on July 30th, pre order your copy and check out the UK trailer below. 

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Koji Masunari's Welcome To The Space Show Coming To UK This July!

The July  Koji Masunari's Welcome To The Space Show  will arrive on Blu Ray and DVD thanks to Manga Entertainment UK. A dazzlingly animated sci-fi adventure for the whole family that matches the very best work of Hayao Miyazaki (Ponyo; Spirited Away) in its visual and creative brilliance.

Five young school friends set to spend a week together at summer camp avoiding the hassles of parental supervision unexpectedly find themselves on a truly out-of-this-world adventure when their class rabbit goes missing. Searching for their pet, the kids find and rescue what they believe to be an injured dog. As it turns out, the creature is actually a stranded alien named Pochi, who rewards their kindness with the offer of a trip to the moon! However, this simple sightseeing excursion to view the lunar landscape up close spins out of control and leads to a thrilling chase across the galaxy, with the five friends and their extra-terrestrial companion on the run from evil aliens intent on ruling the universe.

Stylistically reminiscent of Mamoru Hosoda’s “Summer Wars” with touches of Miyazaki’s “My Neighbour Totoro”, this is a stunning piece of animation that will thrill adults and children alike. If you’re a fan of Studio Ghibli but wished their output could be a little bit edgier in content, then this will be right up your street.

The film as well as some of the voice cast were at last month's London MCM Expo with a short preview of the film however you can own Welcome To The Space Show  when it's released on DVD&Blu-Ray July 2nd.

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