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| avikonen |
New York-Tokyo and ADV Films Proudly Presents:
Monthly Director's Series: May 2005
Double Feature
Makoto Shinkai's
THE PLACE PROMISED IN OUR EARLY DAYS
US Premiere Screening!
and his critically acclaimed short film
VOICES OF A DISTANT STAR
Tuesday, 5/10, 8pm
Tribeca Grand Hotel Screening Room
2 Avenue of the Americas NYC
http://film.newyork-tokyo.com/mds.html
RSVP to: [email protected]
With your full name and your guest's (only 1 guest)
You will receive confirmation of your invite via e-mail.
Please print your confirmation and bring it with you to the screening!
New York-Tokyo is proud to present the US Premiere screening of ADV Films' THE PLACE PROMISED IN OUR EARLY DAYS! This is the feature length film debut of upstart Japanese animator Makoto Shinkai, who garnered widespread critical acclaim for the 2002 short film VOICES OF A DISTANT STAR, which he wrote, directed, edited, and animated entirely by himself on a Mac computer. Having been released in 16 countries worldwide, VOICES put Shinkai on the map in a big way, and with the feature length PLACE PROMISED set to be released in select US theaters this summer by ADV Films, there seems to be no stopping him. Having already made a major impact in Japanese theaters, the multiple award winning PLACE PROMISED is set to build on this talented director's already shining star.
Shinkai's vision of an alternate history, where post World War II Japan is divided between the US and the remaining Japanese government, sets the stage for this science fiction tale about dreams and memories, in a world that looks strikingly familiar but eerily alien at the same time. Three young schoolchildren make a promise to one day find out the purpose of the mysterious giant tower built on the still Japanese-controlled island of Hokkaido, until young Sayuri falls into a coma. Years later, Sayuri's friends renew their vow to keep their promise to her when they discover that their dear friend may have some connection to the mystery of the tower.
With beautiful understated backgrounds, and simple but fluid animation, Shinkai takes us back and forth through time, and between the dream world and reality as events unfold in the lives of these
three friends. This film is a rarity in the world of anime, on par with the likes of Miyazaki, Oshii, and Otomo in its visual style.
In addition to this premiere screening, we are also proud to present Shinkai's animation debut, the critically acclaimed short film VOICES OF A DISTANT STAR, immediately following the premiere. This is a unique chance to see this talented young director's body of work, as we feature his extraordinary talents in true MDS fashion.
The Tribeca Grand Hotel Screening Room in Manhattan will be the perfect setting for this unforgettable double feature event, ahead of the summertime theatrical release of PLACE PROMISED. This is a film that will no doubt be recognized as one of the finer pieces of Japanese animation in modern times, by both critics and audiences alike. We are very excited to bring you this wonderful film, and we hope to see you there!
About ADV Films
In the 12 years since its inception, ADV Films has become the #1 producer-distributor of Japanese animation ("anime") for the North American market and has also developed a leadership position in the UK. With best-selling titles such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, RahXephon, Robotech, Full Metal Panic!, Hello Kitty and Azumanga Daioh, ADV Films' extensive catalog is fueling the popularity of anime around the globe. ADV Films' library also includes popular live-action science fiction programs such as The Jim Henson Company's Farscape, the nationally syndicated Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda and the Saturn Award-nominated Mutant X.
http://www.advfilms.com
About New York – Tokyo LLC.
Started in 2001, NYT is a company with mission to provide exposure of techno-cool, eye-popping entertainment and production from Japan to the general public in the U.S. Past events include the annual Anime Festival, which was started with the Sci Fi channel as the world's first anime premier film festival, and the annual Music Festival, which has also been acclaimed as an one-of-kind event bringing the Japanese and U.S. music worlds together in NYC. NYT is currently holding two monthly events : GNG (Gamers Nite Groove) and MDS (Monthly Director Series), and two annual Festivals: Tokyo Robotics and eNerGy.
www.newyork-tokyo.com |
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| fr0st |
| its a free night for me maybe ill go.. |
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| hitokiri |
| see u there fran !:D an i know yan ll be there :p |
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| holycow24 |
sigh..
my last exam is during this!
o well..
Rachel :) |
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| LordQuinnTrance |
| I am a big anime fan and I may go if I am in NYC. Also FYI there is the AnimeNext con coming up June 17-19th. It is at the Meadowlands NJ. |
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| RaVeRSurGe_NYTA |
anime kicks ass; yan is the biggest NYC anime fan in my opinion... i'm sure he'll show up... i'm gonna have to sit this one out though... enjoy guys!
-your friend,
serge. |
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| Yan |
| quote: | Originally posted by hitokiri
see u there fran !:D an i know yan ll be there :p |
| quote: | Originally posted by RaVeRSurGe_NYTA
anime kicks ass; yan is the biggest NYC anime fan in my opinion... i'm sure he'll show up... i'm gonna have to sit this one out though... enjoy guys!
-your friend,
serge. |
Haha. You guys know me a little too well. :p By the way, John's (frost) a pretty big anime fan, as well.
I caught a nasty cold two days ago and hopefully today is the peak. Don't want to miss out on this free event.
| quote: | Originally posted by LordQuinnTrance
I am a big anime fan and I may go if I am in NYC. Also FYI there is the AnimeNext con coming up June 17-19th. It is at the Meadowlands NJ. |
I may be being dragged to AnimeNext by my girlfriend... :stongue: I'll keep in touch with you if you plan on going so that we could meet up at some point. |
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| ZzZ The Goddess |
| Did anyone go,I couldnt make it, How was it? |
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| blitzm |
| I never got a response through email, i think i was too late :( |
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| fr0st |
| Yanny did you get a chance to watch the Elfen Lied series? |
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| Yan |
| quote: | Originally posted by fr0st
Yanny did you get a chance to watch the Elfen Lied series? |
I'm able to get my hands on the OVA... but not the series. |
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