{"id":1529,"date":"2018-01-15T14:59:48","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T20:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=1529"},"modified":"2018-01-15T14:59:48","modified_gmt":"2018-01-15T20:59:48","slug":"viz-media-and-toei-animation-announce-north-american-rights-for-the-mazinger-z-infinity-feature-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2018\/01\/15\/viz-media-and-toei-animation-announce-north-american-rights-for-the-mazinger-z-infinity-feature-film\/","title":{"rendered":"VIZ MEDIA AND TOEI ANIMATION ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN RIGHTS FOR THE   MAZINGER Z: INFINITY FEATURE FILM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/MazingerZ-Infinity-KeyVisual.jpg?resize=234%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/MazingerZ-Infinity-KeyVisual.jpg?resize=234%2C300 234w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/MazingerZ-Infinity-KeyVisual.jpg?w=703 703w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qZ2OYb1wxZc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Based On The Legendary Mazinger Z Sci-Fi Series, Feature Film Will Debut In U.S. Movie Theaters In February 2018<\/p>\n<p>San Francisco, CA, January 12, 2018 \u2013 Toei Animation Inc. and VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, have jointly announced the acquisition of the MAZINGER Z: INFINITY feature film. <\/p>\n<p>MAZINGER Z is one of Japan\u2019s most revered sci-fi properties. The new film, which was produced by Toei Animation, takes place ten years after the conclusion of the famed Mazinger Z TV series. VIZ Media has secured the theatrical, broadcast, digital streaming, EST, and home video rights for the U.S. and Canada from Toei Animation. <\/p>\n<p>In addition, in partnership with Fathom Events, MAZINGER Z: INFINITY will receive a special two-night-only presentation across the U.S. on Sunday, February 11 and Monday, February 12 (English-subtitled both dates). Attendees will also receive an exclusive MAZINGER Z: INFINITY poster (while supplies last). For a complete listing of participating theaters and to purchase tickets, please visit www.FathomEvents.com\/events\/mazinger-z-infinity.    <\/p>\n<p>The MAZINGER Z: INFINITY movie is based on the classic manga series by the immutable creator, Go Nagai. It follows our hero, Koji Kabuto, in an action-packed adventure where only he can choose his ultimate path! Ten years ago, the villainous scientist Dr. Hell led his wicked followers, known as the Underground Empire, in a struggle to destroy all of humanity. It was against these forces that the young hero Koji Kabuto fought, piloting the legendary super robot \u201cMazinger Z.\u201d Koji\u2019s victory stopped Dr. Hell\u2019s evil plan and returned peace to the Earth. Now Koji has left the pilot seat behind and become a scientist in his own right, following in his father\u2019s and grandfather\u2019s footsteps. Yet an unexpected encounter deep under Mt. Fuji triggers an even greater threat to mankind than ever before and alters Koji\u2019s destiny forever. With humanity\u2019s fate in their hands, Koji and Mazinger Z face a choice between good\u2026and evil.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMAZINGER Z is one of Japan\u2019s most celebrated sci-fi properties and is an instantly recognizable icon of the super robot genre,\u201d says Masayuki Endo, Toei Animation Inc.\u2019s President &amp; CEO. \u201cWe are very pleased to work so closely with VIZ Media to bring this exciting new anime movie to fans across North America.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFathom is thrilled to partner with VIZ Media to bring this well-loved franchise to cinema audiences across the U.S.\u201d Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt said. \u201cOur anime events continue to fill auditoriums with excited fans and we know MAZINGER Z: INFINITY will do the same.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\u201cMAZINGER Z is a groundbreaking property that has helped to define the super robot and mecha genres for over four decades,\u201d says Charlene Ingram, VIZ Media\u2019s Director of Animation Marketing. \u201cThe new film is a fitting testament to the enduring popularity of the franchise as well as the iconic works of Go Nagai. We look forward announcing details on the theatrical premiere in the very near future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For additional information on MAZINGER Z: INFINITY and other anime distributed by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.<\/p>\n<p>About Toei Animation Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Based in Los Angeles, Toei Animation Inc. manages the film distribution of Toei\u2019s top properties, including Dragon Ball all series, Sailor Moon, One Piece, Digimon series, Saint Seiya, and many others to North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Toei Animation\u2019s Los Angeles office further handles all categories of consumer product licensing based on its film and television brands within these territories. <\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit http:\/\/www.toei-animation-usa.com\/.<\/p>\n<p>About Fathom Events<\/p>\n<p>Fathom Events is the leading event cinema distributor with participating theaters in all 100 of the top Designated Market Areas\u00ae, and ranks as one of the largest overall distributors of content to movie theaters. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) (known collectively as AC JV, LLC), Fathom Events offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in theaters such as live performances of the Metropolitan Opera, top stage productions including Newsies! The Broadway Musical and George Takei\u2019s Allegiance, major sporting events such as Mayweather vs. McGregor, epic concerts with artists like Grateful Dead and Dixie Chicks, the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series, inspirational events such as Steve McQueen: American Icon and In Our Hands, and beloved anime titles like Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes for unique extras including audience Q&amp;As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events\u2019 live digital broadcast network (\u201cDBN\u201d) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 897 locations and 1,387 screens in 181 DMAs. For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.<\/p>\n<p>About VIZ Media, LLC <\/p>\n<p>Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POK\u00c9MON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan&#8217;s largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide. <\/p>\n<p>Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Based On The Legendary Mazinger Z Sci-Fi Series, Feature Film Will Debut In U.S. Movie Theaters In February 2018 San Francisco, CA, January&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1533,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[32],"tags":[125,126],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/MazingerZ-Infinity-KeyVisual.jpg?fit=703%2C900","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":22821,"url":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2022\/06\/20\/wesley-snipes-returns-to-comics-with-the-exiled-a-140-page-balls-to-the-wall-sci-fi-noir-graphic-novel\/","url_meta":{"origin":1529,"position":0},"title":"WESLEY SNIPES RETURNS TO COMICS WITH THE EXILED, A 140-PAGE, BALLS-TO-THE-WALL SCI-FI\/NOIR GRAPHIC NOVEL!","author":"DiRT","date":"June 20, 2022","format":"image","excerpt":"Blade\u00a0star Wesley Snipes and his Maandi House Studios have partnered with Gifted Rebels, PCB Entertainment, and Inked Studios LLC on a new graphic novel, titled\u00a0The Exiled. 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