VIZ MEDIA, IN ASSOCIATION WITH TOEI AND ELEVEN ARTS, ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE
SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE U.S. THEATRICAL PREMIERE
First
Feature Film Of The Legendary Anime Series Makes A Big Screen Premiere
With A Celebrated English Voice Cast In Over 300 Theaters Across The
U.S. In January!
San Francisco, CA, November 14, 2016 – Toei Animation Inc. and VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, teams with Los
Angeles-based film distribution company, ELEVEN ARTS, to present the
U.S. premiere of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE in a series of special limited
engagements in late January at more than 300 theaters across the U.S.
The
exclusive event also features the North American theatrical debut of
the original SAILOR MOON short, MAKE UP! SAILOR GUARDIANS.
Screenings
will be offered English dubbed, with select screenings in Japanese with
English subtitles (please check theaters for info). A special SAILOR MOON bonus gift will be given to ticket holders at the screenings while supplies last. A comprehensive list of participating theater locations and advance ticket purchase will be listed soon at www.elevenarts.net and https://www.viz.com/blog/
Presented uncut and for the first time in North American theaters, SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE features
the renowned English language cast already familiar to fans from the
VIZ Media-distributed SAILOR MOON anime series. Voice actress Stephanie Sheh reprises her leading role of Usagi Tsukino / Sailor Moon along with actor Robbie Daymond as Mamoru Chiba / Tuxedo Mask. Newcomer Ben Diskin will voice the role of the film’s villain, Fiore.
In
the film, long before Mamoru found his destiny with Usagi, he gave a
single rose in thanks to a lonely boy who helped him recover from the
crash that claimed his parents. This long-forgotten friend, Fiore, has
been searching the galaxy for a flower worthy of that sweet gesture long
ago. The mysterious flower he finds is beautiful, but has a dark side -
it has the power to take over planets. To make matters worse, the
strange plant is tied to an ominous new asteroid near Earth! Faced with
an enemy blooming out of control, it’s up to Sailor Moon and the Sailor
Guardians to band together, stop the impending destruction and save
Mamoru!
In
the MAKE UP! SAILOR GUARDIANS short, Usagi and Chibi-Usa are at a cafe
when they overhear two girls debating which one of the Sailor Guardians
is the best. Will Usagi’s alter-ego, Sailor Moon, end up being their
favorite? Fans will not want to miss the answer!
“SAILOR
MOON holds a special place in the hearts of multiple generations of
anime fans and these exciting premieres present the film in a vivid way
befitting its celebrated status among viewers,” says Charlene Ingram,
Senior Marketing Manager, Animation. “Fans will love the new, uncut
English dub and we’ve worked closely with our partners at Toei Animation
and ELEVEN ARTS to bring SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE to many major cities
and metropolitan area across the U.S. We look forward to audiences
enjoying all the action and drama as the Sailor Guardians face their new
foe on the big screen!”
“We
are beyond thrilled to present SAILOR MOON in theaters for the first
time in North America. Watching anime on the big screen is an
electrifying experience that no other setting can match. We invite
theatergoers to root for their favorite Sailor Guardian alongside us at
the premiere of this fantastic anime adventure,” says Ko Mori, President/CEO, ELEVEN ARTS.
“SAILOR
MOON has always had a special place in the hearts of fans who grew up
with the series. Now, with a new generation of viewers, the unending
love for these characters is very gratifying,” said Masayuki Endo,
President of Toei Animation Inc. “We are excited to welcome everyone to
attend these special screenings and experience SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE
in the way it was meant to be experienced.”
The SAILOR MOON anime series depicts the adventures of Usagi
Tsukino, a cheerful 14-year-old schoolgirl who often finds herself in
unwanted trouble. One day, she saves a talking cat named Luna from some
mean kids, and her life is changed forever. Luna gives Usagi a magic
brooch that transforms her into Sailor Moon, guardian of love and
justice!
The SAILOR MOON anime series is inspired by the bestselling manga series created by Naoko
Takeuchi. In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted
teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and
justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar
fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect
the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation!
Fans
are also invited to enjoy the original, classic SAILOR MOON as well as
the all-new SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL anime series, which are now available
from VIZ Media as Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs as well as multi-disc Standard Edition DVD Sets.
For more information on SAILOR MOON, SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL and other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.
About Toei Animation Inc.
Based
in Los Angeles, Toei Animation Inc. manages the film distribution of
Toei’s top properties, including Dragon Ball all series, Sailor Moon,
One Piece, Saint Seiya, and many others to North America, Latin America,
South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Toei Animation Los Angeles
office further handles all categories of consumer product licensing
based on its film and television brands within these territories. For
more information, please visit http: http://www.toei-animation-usa.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established
in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing,
animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with
its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster
properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media
offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide
variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed
merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and
entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to
bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at www.VIZ.com.
About ELEVEN ARTS
ELEVEN
ARTS is a Los Angeles based film production/distribution company known
for distributing high quality Japanese films, both live-action and
animation, to North American audiences. ELEVEN ARTS’s major live-action
titles include: Japan Academy Awards winner Memories of Tomorrow (starring Ken Watanabe) and Oscar nominated director Yoji Yamada’s samurai film Love and Honor. ELEVEN ARTS' anime titles include: DIGIMON ADVENTURE tri, CHAPTER 1: REUNION, the Evangelion franchise, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos, the Puella
Magi Madoka Magica franchise, Blue Exorcist: The Movie, Expelled from
Paradise, The Last: Naruto the Movie, Boruto: Naruto the Movie, and The Anthem of the Heart.
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