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‘Perfect Blue’ Finally Recieves Official US Blu-ray Release

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In March 1991, Yoshikazu Takeuchi released his first novel Perfect Blue: Complete Metamorphosis, a terrifying story about Japanese pop-star sensation Kirigoe Mima choosing to leave behind her career and fans to venture down the path of acting, but one unnervingly obsessed fan uses their hatred to hatch a revenge scheme that could end Mima’s new career, and possibly her life. Takeuchi’s novel caught the eye of a prodigal director who is famous for telling stories using relentless psychological deception: Satoshi Kon (PaprikaTokyo Godfathers, and Paranoia Agent).

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Released in Japan on February 28th, 1997, Kon’s film based Perfect Blue would become a critically well-received and revered film, depicting the horrifying aspects of not only having an obsessive stalker, but the terrifyingly real occurrence lines between reality and fantasy drastically blurring. Accompanying the no-holds-bar psychological horror, Perfect Blue is praised for using contrasting colors in its presentation and to subtly highlight important elements, objects, and characters crucial to the film’s plot. Additionally, Mashirio Ikumi’s work on the soundtrack is entrancing yet unsettling, as if someone combined the styles of Shoji Yamashiro (Akira) and Colin Stetson (Hereditary). Unfortunately, the west’s access to the film outside of pirating has been limited.

With the passing of Satoshi Kon, and the multiple buyouts of original distributor Manga Entertainment, Perfect Blue has not been sold on DVD’s in the US since 2005 and was only released on Blu-Ray in the UK and African regions in 2015 by Anime Limited. Western distributor of anime remasters and rereleases GKIDS was able to bring over a national theatrical release on September 6th of this year, but no word of a Blu-ray release has been confirmed until yesterday.

GKIDS has confirmed through their Twitter that Perfect Blue will finally receive its western Blu-ray release on March 26, 2019! The 2-disc set will be released unrated with both remastered English and Japanese dubs (with English subtitles) and is available for pre-order purchase at $21.99Perfect Blue‘s Blu-ray will also contain a phenomenal collection of bonus features, which includes:

  • NEW Digital Remastered Presentation Of The Film
  • Original SD Version Of Feature (Japanese Mono Dolby Digital 2.0 With English Subtitles)
  • NEW Lectures By Satoshi Kon Featurette
  • NEW Into The Blue Featurette – New Interviews
  • Angel Of Your Heart Recording Sessions
  • Angel Of Your Heart Full English Version
  • Theatrical Trailers And TV Spots – Includes New Trailers From the US And UK Re-releases
  • Cast And Crew Interviews
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As both an avid horror and anime fan that has only been able to watch this movie through my Ebay bought Greek subtitled copy, certain streaming sites, or the official theatrical release, it’s spectacular to see GKIDS making sure that die-hard fans will get to finally own and watch Perfect Blue proper. Having an official copy with tons of bonus features trumps scavenging through second-hand dealers at conventions asking $90 barebones DVD copies of Perfect Blue.

If you’re wanting to get your fix of animated violence and horror right now though, then you can check out the new Netflix Castlevania series, and read up on our reviews of seasons 1 and 2. It’s also worth mentioning that the producer of Castlevania, Adi Shankar, will be the showrunner for the new Devil May Cry animated series, which you can read our article covering further detail on his announcement.

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Netflix Releases First BTS ‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’ Footage

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It’s been three long years since Netflix unleashed the bloody, but enjoyable Fear Street on its platform. Released in a tryptic fashion, the streamer broke up the story into three episodes, each taking place in a different decade which by the finale were all tied together.

Now, the streamer is in production for its sequel Fear Street: Prom Queen which brings the story into the 80s. Netflix gives a synopsis of what to expect from Prom Queen on their blog site Tudum:

“Welcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.” 

Based on R.L. Stine’s massive series of Fear Street novels and spin-offs, this chapter is number 15 in the series and was published in 1992.

Fear Street: Prom Queen features a killer ensemble cast, including India Fowler (The Nevers, Insomnia), Suzanna Son (Red Rocket, The Idol), Fina Strazza (Paper Girls, Above the Shadows), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Cinnamon), Ella Rubin (The Idea of You), Chris Klein (Sweet Magnolias, American Pie), Lili Taylor (Outer Range, Manhunt) and Katherine Waterston (The End We Start From, Perry Mason).

No word on when Netflix will drop the series into its catalog.

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Live Action Scooby-Doo Reboot Series In Works at Netflix

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The ghosthunting Great Dane with an anxiety problem, Scooby-Doo, is getting a reboot and Netflix is picking up the tab. Variety is reporting that the iconic show is becoming an hour-long series for the streamer although no details have been confirmed. In fact, Netflix execs declined to comment.

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

If the project is a go, this would be the first live-action movie based on the Hanna-Barbera cartoon since 2018’s Daphne & Velma. Before that, there were two theatrical live-action movies, Scooby-Doo (2002) and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), then two sequels that premiered on The Cartoon Network.

Currently, the adult-oriented Velma is streaming on Max.

Scooby-Doo originated in 1969 under the creative team Hanna-Barbera. The cartoon follows a group of teenagers who investigate supernatural happenings. Known as Mystery Inc., the crew consists of Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley, and Shaggy Rogers, and his best friend, a talking dog named Scooby-Doo.

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Normally the episodes revealed the hauntings they encountered were hoaxes developed by land-owners or other nefarious characters hoping to scare people away from their properties. The original TV series named Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! ran from 1969 to 1986. It was so successful that movie stars and pop culture icons would make guest appearances as themselves in the series.

Celebrities such as Sonny & Cher, KISS, Don Knotts, and The Harlem Globetrotters made cameos as did Vincent Price who portrayed Vincent Van Ghoul in a few episodes.

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BET Releasing New Original Thriller: The Deadly Getaway

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BET will soon be offering horror fans a rare treat. The studio has announced the official release date for their new original thriller, The Deadly Getaway. Directed by Charles Long (The Trophy Wife), this thriller sets up a heart racing game of cat and mouse for audiences to sink their teeth into.

Wanting to break up the monotony of their routine, Hope and Jacob set off to spend their vacation at a simple cabin in the woods. However, things go sideways when Hope’s ex-boyfriend shows up with a new girl at the same campsite. Things soon spiral out of control. Hope and Jacob must now work together to escape the woods with their lives.

The Deadly Getaway
The Deadly Getaway

The Deadly Getaway is written by Eric Dickens (Makeup X Breakup) and Chad Quinn (Reflections of US). The Film stars, Yandy Smith-Harris (Two Days in Harlem), Jason Weaver (The Jacksons: An American Dream), and Jeff Logan (My Valentine Wedding).

Showrunner Tressa Azarel Smallwood had the following to say about the project. “The Deadly Getaway is the perfect reintroduction to classic thrillers, which encompass dramatic twists, and spine-chilling moments. It showcases the range and diversity of emerging Black writers across genres of film and television.”

The Deadly Getaway will premiere on 5.9.2024, exclusively ion BET+.

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