Thunderbirds 55: GOGO Japanese Movie Collector's Edition (2-Disc Set) [Blu-ray]

[Included Bonuses] <First Press Limited Edition> 〇Abridged Expanded Pamphlet The pamphlet, which was well-received in theaters, now includes a new commentary page for "Thunderbirds: The Complete Thunderbirds [HD Remastered Edition]"! *Subject to change

[Bonus Features] 1. Thunderbirds: The Complete Thunderbirds [HD Remastered Edition] Edited by Hideaki Anno 2. Making-of Interview 3. Making-of Interview (Abridged Version) 4. Documentary Footage "The Making of Thunderbirds/The Journey of Supermarionation" (90 minutes) 5. Trailer (Teaser + Main Trailer + TV Spot) 6. Nebula-75 Special Edition *Subject to change

The legendary Supermarionation, the envy of the global special effects industry, is reborn on the big screen in its 55th anniversary!!

[Synopsis] Thunderbirds continues to be loved around the world. Three new episodes, perfectly recreating the original filming techniques, have been re-edited for the Japanese release by Shin Godzilla director Shinji Higuchi and released in theaters! A world premiere! Beautiful Agent Penelope and her butler Parker visit the International Rescue team's secret base, where they encounter the majestic Thunderbirds 1-4! The merchant of death, his nemesis, the Hood, also makes an appearance. The wisdom and courage of the International Rescue Team and Penelope and her friends will save the world! Opens nationwide from January 7, 2022 at Shinjuku Piccadilly and other theaters. Distributor: Tohokushinsha/STAR CHANNEL MOVIES

[Highlights] ★A must-see for fans of special effects movies and sci-fi (robot/mecha) anime! A legend of the special effects world, REBORN! From the fantasy special effects series to the "Shin" series that has taken the film industry by storm, this legendary British television series has had a profound influence on special effects worldwide. It's been revived in an all-new film, perfectly recreating the original filming techniques!

★Supervised by director Shinji Higuchi ("Shin Ultraman"), a huge fan of the series, this special edition includes three main episodes, bridge footage, and bonus footage!

★Dubbed version with a stellar cast! Penelope is played by a popular and talented voice cast, including Hikari Mitsushima, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Satoshi Hino, Takahiro Sakurai, and Takuya Eguchi!

★Bonus disc includes a compilation edited by Hideaki Anno Includes the New Complete Thunderbirds [HD Remastered Edition] and a collection of other lavish bonus features!

[Synopsis] Three new episodes, filmed using supermarionation technology, based on scripts originally written for audio dramas during the original Thunderbirds series!

Episode 1: "The Arrival of Thunderbirds" Tracy Island, a beautiful island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, is home to the headquarters of a secret organization calling itself an international rescue organization. Jeff Tracy, who lives in a mansion on the island, invites rookie London agent Penelope and her butler, Parker, to explore the island in Parker's Rolls-Royce FAB-1. There, they encounter the futuristic machines, Thunderbirds 1 through 4!

Episode 2: "The Yeti" A series of attacks occur at a uranium factory. At the same time, sightings of the "Terrifying Yeti" are reported on Mount Everest, with the witnesses going missing. At Jeff's request, Penelope and Parker explore the Everest Mountains in a Skicopter, but they fall into a trap set by their nemesis, Hood, who is disguised as a guide. Parker becomes trapped in a cave with missing people who were forced to work in a uranium mine. At Penelope's request, Scott and his friends take off in Thunderbird 1, but will they be able to rescue them?

Episode 3: "The Great House Raid" A series of robberies has occurred near London, targeting luxury homes, stealing valuable items and blowing them up. Penelope senses she is being targeted, so she deliberately leaves her home and has a burglar break into the Clayton-Ward mansion where she lives. Penelope and Parker corner the culprit at the Tower of London, but they find themselves trapped inside a time bomb that's about to explode!

Bonus Episode: "Nebula 75 Special Edition"

[Cast] [Japanese Dub Cast] Penelope: Hikari Mitsushima Parker: Kazuhiko Inoue Jeff Tracy: Yoshitada Otsuka Scott Tracy: Toshiyuki Morikawa Virgil Tracy: Satoshi Hino John Tracy : Takahiro Sakurai Gordon Tracy: Takuya Eguchi Brains: Kenyu Horiuchi Hood: Fumihiko Tachiki

[Staff] Producer: Stephen Larivier Directors: Justin T. Lee (Thunderbirds Are Coming), Stephen Larivier (The Yeti), David Elliott (The Snowman) Screenplay: Alan Fennell (Thunderbirds Are Coming, The Yeti), David Graham, Desmond Sanders (The Yeti) Special Effects Supervisors: Justin T. Lee, Stephen Larivier, Derek Meddings Music: Barry Gray Supervisor: David Elliott Original Producers: Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson

Japanese Theatrical Version Staff Screenwriter: Shinji Higuchi Editor: Atsuki Sato Dubbing Translation: Tomoko Sugita Subtitle Translation: Gen Suzuki Directed by: Yasumasa Date Poster Illustration: Kunio Okawara Produced by: Tohokushinsha Distributed by: Tohokushinsha/STAR CHANNEL MOVIES

[Blu-ray 2-Disc Set] UK / Color / 90-minute feature + 305-minute bonus footage / 16:9 1080p Hi-Def (Feature footage is 4:3 standard size) / 2-layer / Audio 1: Japanese 2.0ch Stereo, Audio 2: English 2.0ch Stereo / Japanese Subtitles / 2-Disc Set *Specifications are subject to change.

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