A film that has spawned a thousand imitations but never been bettered – Mamoru Oshii’s legendary anime film GHOST IN THE SHELL returns in a stunning new edition remastered by Oshii himself. For this definitive Version 2.0 release, all the original animations are re-produced with latest digital film and animation technologies, including 3D-CGI. Set in a re-imagined Hong Kong at a time when cyberspace is expanding into human reality, the story follows top cyberwarrior Major Motoko Kusanagi as she hovers on the border of total immersion in the digital world.


<meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator" /><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator" /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">

Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 02/23/1999 Run time: 120 minutes

A film that has spawned a thousand imitations but never been bettered – Mamoru Oshii’s legendary anime film GHOST IN THE SHELL returns in a stunning new edition remastered by Oshii himself. For this definitive Version 2.0 release, all the original animations are re-produced with latest digital film and animation technologies, including 3D-CGI. Set in a re-imagined Hong Kong at a time when cyberspace is expanding into human reality, the story follows top cyberwarrior Major Motoko Kusanagi as she hovers on the border of total immersion in the digital world.

Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 02/23/1999 Run time: 90 minutes

At the Yokota Air Force base in Japan, a nervous American military is on the brink of the Vietnam War. But a greater threat exists within the walls of the heavily guarded compound: Vampires. A team of top-secret undercover agents dispatches a mysterious young woman to destroy them…she is the last remaining original. Featuring brilliant character designs, top-notch animation and a stunning musical score, “Blood: The Last Vampire” is a breakthrough in digital filmmaking, taking anime to a whole new level.

Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 08/29/2006 Run time: 109 minutes Rating: Nr

A film that has spawned a thousand imitations but never been bettered – Mamoru Oshii’s legendary anime film GHOST IN THE SHELL returns in a stunning new edition remastered by Oshii himself. For this definitive Version 2.0 release, all the original animations are re-produced with latest digital film and animation technologies, including 3D-CGI. Set in a re-imagined Hong Kong at a time when cyberspace is expanding into human reality, the story follows top cyberwarrior Major Motoko Kusanagi as she hovers on the border of total immersion in the digital world.

A.D. 2034. It has been two years since Motoko Kusanagi left Section 9. Togusa is now the new leader of the team that has considerably increased its appointed personnel. The expanded new Section 9 confronts a rash of complicated incidents and investigations reveal that an ultra-wizard hacker nicknamed the Puppet Master" is behind the entire series of events. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM UPC: 669198251702 Manufacturer No: 25170

In the tradition of great suspense masters director satoshi kon (memories) special advisor katsuhiro otomo (akira) and madhouse studios (ninja scroll) bring yoshikazu takeuchis thrilling suspense novel to the screen in a tour de force that brings animation to a bold new level. Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 05/02/2000 Rating: Ur Director: Satoshi Kon

In a city where humans and demons once held equal ground, an innate struggle for power and subservience has risen in a dangerous attempt to seize power for the demons and bring order to the streets through violent force. Nauseated by human arrogance, the demons have declared war against the humans and the final battle between the new Karas Otoha, and the previous protector turned despot, Eko, has begun. Will they destroy Tokyo? Or will the human race survive to see another day? Prolific Japanese animation producers Tatsunoko Productions (Speed Racer, Gatchaman) breathe life into Karas, their 40th anniversary animation production. Featuring brilliant designs, stunning 2D/3D hybrid animation, breathtaking fight sequences, a thrilling musical score from the Prague Symphony Orchestra in 6.1 channel sound and starring the voices of Jay Hernandez (Hostel, Grindhouse) and Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby Doo) Witness the transformation of the Prophecy to Revelation in this seductive and mesmerizing anime classic!