Shout! Studios Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal for ‘Dreambuilders’ Feature
Company snags North American rights to release the CGI animated family film across all major entertainment platforms and in all packaged media.
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Watch the Unboxing of ‘Bartender’ 15th Anniversary Collector’s Edition
Cult-favorite anime anthology’s release includes a two-disc Blu-ray set, nine cocktail recipe cards, and four collectible coasters coming, to DVD and digital January 19; now available for preorder!
‘Lupin III: The First’ Bridges the 2D-3D Gap Between Eastern and Western Animation
Tomokazu Sakamoto and Tatsuya Akagi share their efforts, with support from the franchise’s late creator, Monkey Punch, to respectfully depict iconic 2D anime characters in the 3D/CG style more familiar to international audiences.
‘Weathering With You, Collector’s Edition’ Now Available
Makoto Shinkai’s highly acclaimed anime special edition release, from Shout! Factory, includes bonus features CD soundtrack; feature length documentary; interview with the director; ‘Weather Front’ featurette; and more.
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‘Hell Den’ Returns to TZGZ with More Animated Sketch Comedy Mayhem
Dr. God comedy troupe member and series showrunner Neil Garguilo talks about the ‘fun’ trouble he and his creative partners get into in Season 2 of their uniquely warped show.
WATCH: ‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ Trailer
Coming to Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital November 10; bonus features include an interview with director Anca Damian, a Q&A from the Animation Is Film festival, an art gallery, and trailers.
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Bring ‘Lupin III: The First’ Home in Time for Christmas - Available on Digital Dec 15
The iconic anime superstar is back in a highly anticipated reimagined 3D/CG animated feature coming to Blu-ray + DVD combo pack January 12, 2021.
‘Bartender’ 15th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Coming this January
Cult-favorite anime anthology’s North American Blu-ray debut features all 11 episodes and bonus content.
‘The Wonderland,’ Now Available on Blu-ray DVD and Digital Download
From Eleven Arts and Shout! Factory, the anime adventure has been released today on digital download, On Demand, Blu-ray + DVD combo pack and as a standalone DVD; bonus content includes featurette ‘Mayu Matsuoka’s Amazing Adventure,’ and ‘Our Wonderland,’ an interview with the cast and crew.
Exclusive: ‘Weathering with You’ Worldbuilding with Hiroshi Takiguchi
Go behind-the-scenes of Makoto Shinkai’s critically-acclaimed anime, about a young boy who runs away from home and befriends an orphan girl who can manipulate weather, as the art director discusses environments and design.
‘B: The Beginning Season One’ Available on Blu-Ray and Digital October 6
‘The Ultimate Collection’ limited edition also being released features 160-page hardback series bible, soundtrack CD, special portfolio and the pilot film that inspired the series; watch the trailer and unboxing videos now!
‘Promare’: Hiroyuki Imaishi and Hiromi Wakabayashi’s Vivid Depiction of Racism and Unity
The director and producer of the electrifying, high energy anime feature tackle segregation, cruelty, and protest against injustice in a future society forged by the collision of fire and ice.
‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ on Blu-ray DVD and Digital November 10
Cartoonist Brecht Evens, and background artists Gine Thortensin and Sara Mazetti, along with a team of animators in France, Romania and Belgium, help director Anca Damian create a bold and moving viewing experience.
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‘Promare’ Collector’s Edition Available August 4
Studio Trigger’s hit anime feature, now available in digital, On Demand, Blu-ray, DVD and SteelBook edition.
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‘Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna’ Arrives on Digital September 29
Toei Animation and Shout! Factory also releasing long-awaited animated feature on DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack October 6; release features all new English dub.
Makoto Sinkai’s ‘Weathering With You’ Coming to Digital August 4
GKIDS and Shout! Factory Blu-ray + DVD and SteelBook releases coming September 15; limited-edition collector's set being released in November.
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GKIDS and Shout! Factory Bringing Remastered ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ Home June 2
Now available on digital, pre-orders being taken for Blu-ray and DVD combo pack, with first-time English dub and bonus features, plus limited edition lithograph while supplies last.
Satoshi Kon’s ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ Debuts May 19 on Digital
Restored and remastered from 4K transfer, late director’s tale of the mystery surrounding an abandoned child will also be available June 2 on Blue-ray and DVD combo pack with special bonus features.
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GKIDS and Shout! Factory Announce ‘Promare’ Digital Release
Studio Trigger’s hit anime feature, coming to digital May 5; Blu-Ray and DVD coming May 19.
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Light Chaser’s ‘White Snake’ Now Available on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital
Engaging tale of a young woman’s quest for her lost identity, with bonus footage including interview with co-director Ji Zhao, is released today by GKIDS and Shout! Factory.
‘White Snake’ Coming to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital February 4
Light Chaser’s tale of a young woman’s quest for her lost identity, with bonus footage including interview with co-director Ji Zhao, being released by GKIDS and Shout! Factory.
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Light Chaser’s Captivating ‘White Snake’ Makes its U.S. Theatrical Debut
Director Ji Zhao shares an exclusive clip and talks about the Chinese animation studio’s compelling adaptation of a legendary Chinese fable, which opens tomorrow in L.A. and November 29 in select theatres.
Shout! Studios and Sola Media Partner for Distribution of ‘SWIFT’
Kate Winslet and Willem Defoe lead impressive voice cast on LUXX Film’s CG animated feature, aka ‘Manou the Swift,’ coming to the U.S. in 2020.
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Bill Plympton Finally Gets Some Distribution Muscle with Shout! Factory Deal
The acclaimed animator celebrates his deal with the multi-platform media company, talks about his latest work, and tells a very scary horror story.
Bill Plympton’s Feature Library Coming to Main Digital Platforms October 15
New HD transfers of ‘Hair High,’ ‘Mutant Aliens,’ and ‘I Married a Strange Person!’ among films Shout! Factory is making available for purchase or rental.
