VIZ MEDIA AND TOEI ANIMATION ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN RIGHTS FOR THE
MAZINGER Z: INFINITY FEATURE FILM
Based On The Legendary Mazinger Z Sci-Fi Series, Feature Film Will Debut In U.S. Movie Theaters In February 2018
San Francisco, CA, January 2018 – Toei Animation Inc. and VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, have jointly announced the acquisition of the MAZINGER Z: INFINITY feature film.
MAZINGER Z is one of Japan’s most revered sci-fi properties. The new film, which was produced by Toei Animation, takes place ten years after the conclusion of the famed Mazinger Z TV series. VIZ Media has secured the theatrical, broadcast, digital streaming, EST, and home video rights for the U.S. and Canada from Toei Animation.
In addition, in partnership with Fathom Events, MAZINGER Z: INFINITY will receive a special two-night-only presentation across the U.S. on Sunday, February 11 and Monday, February 12
(English-subtitled both dates). Attendees will also receive an
exclusive MAZINGER Z: INFINITY poster (while supplies last). For a
complete listing of participating theaters and to purchase tickets,
please visit www.FathomEvents.com/events/
The MAZINGER Z: INFINITY movie
is based on the classic manga series by the immutable creator, Go
Nagai. It follows our hero, Koji Kabuto, in an action-packed adventure
where only he can choose his ultimate path! Ten years ago, the
villainous scientist Dr. Hell led his wicked followers, known as the
Underground Empire, in a struggle to destroy all of humanity. It was
against these forces that the young hero Koji Kabuto fought, piloting
the legendary super robot “Mazinger Z.” Koji’s victory stopped Dr.
Hell’s evil plan and returned peace to the Earth. Now Koji has left the
pilot seat behind and become a scientist in his own right, following in
his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps. Yet an unexpected encounter
deep under Mt. Fuji triggers an even greater threat to mankind than ever
before and alters Koji’s destiny forever. With humanity’s fate in their
hands, Koji and Mazinger Z face a choice between good…and evil.
“MAZINGER
Z is one of Japan’s most celebrated sci-fi properties and is an
instantly recognizable icon of the super robot genre,” says Masayuki
Endo, Toei Animation Inc.’s President & CEO. “We are very pleased to
work so closely with VIZ Media to bring this exciting new anime movie
to fans across North America.”
“Fathom
is thrilled to partner with VIZ Media to bring this well-loved
franchise to cinema audiences across the U.S.” Fathom Events CEO Ray
Nutt said. “Our anime events continue to fill auditoriums with excited
fans and we know MAZINGER Z: INFINITY will do the same.”
“MAZINGER Z is a groundbreaking property that has helped to define the super robot and mecha genres for over four decades,” says Charlene
Ingram, VIZ Media’s Director of Animation Marketing. “The new film is a
fitting testament to the enduring popularity of the franchise as well
as the iconic works of Go Nagai. We look forward announcing details on
the theatrical premiere in the very near future.”
For additional information on MAZINGER Z: INFINITY and other anime distributed by VIZ Media, please visit 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, Digimon series, Saint Seiya, and many others to North
America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Toei
Animation’s Los Angeles office further handles all categories of
consumer product licensing based on its film and television brands
within these territories.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the leading event cinema distributor with participating theaters in all 100 of the top Designated Market Areas®,
and ranks as one of the largest overall distributors of content to
movie theaters. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC)
(known collectively as AC JV, LLC), Fathom Events offers a variety of
one-of-a-kind entertainment events in theaters such as live performances
of the Metropolitan Opera, top stage productions including Newsies! The
Broadway Musical and George Takei’s Allegiance, major sporting events
such as Mayweather vs. McGregor, epic concerts with artists like
Grateful Dead and Dixie Chicks, the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics
series, inspirational events such as Steve McQueen: American Icon and In
Our Hands, and beloved anime titles like Princess Mononoke and Spirited
Away. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes for unique extras
including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast
and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events’ live
digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast
network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 897
locations and 1,387 screens in 181 DMAs. For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
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.
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