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OMFG Of The Day #2: ‘Day Of The Dead: Desertion’ Scribe Pens ‘Battle Royale’!

Published

13 years ago

December 10, 2010

If there is a true “master of horror” working in the comic book industry right now then it would have to be Stefan Hutchinson (“HALLOWEEN: NIGHTDANCE”, “DAY OF THE DEAD: DESERTION”). The scribe has been on fire in 2010 covering such beloved classics as Romero’s “DAY OF THE DEAD”, to writing sequels to cult hits like “DEMONS”, and now he is back again with yet another fan favorite title in “BATTLE ROYALE”. The original limited edition comic book will be packaged inside of the special edition DVD set that hits stores on Decemeber 13th from Arrow Video, and even though the set will be a Region 2 offering, the writer assures us that the DVDs will be completely region free! Inside you can get ALL the details as well as a 6 page preview! Read on for the skinny!

Here’s What The Official Press Release Had To Say…

“Arrow Video’s Battle Royale Limited Edition DVD and Blu-Ray will be released on 13th December 2010. This release will also come with an exclusive all-new comic book:

BATTLE ROYALE: PARENTS’ DAY

A previous year, a previous Battle Royale. Class 3E from Zentsuji High School has been chosen for the year’s game of carnage. However, two students, Takashi and Tomomi, hve found out in advance that they are to be entered into the program and have planned an escape. As they go on the run in their home city, who can they trust and what fate awaits them for daring to break the rules?

BATTLE ROYALE: PARENT’S DAY is an original, exclusive 32-page comic book written by Stefan Hutchinson and Barry Keating (‘DAY OF THE DEAD: DESERTION’ and ‘DEMONS 3’) and illustrated by Steph Stamb (‘SILENT HILL’).

BATTLE ROYALE: PARENT’S DAY is available ONLY in the Arrow DVD and Blu-ray Limited Edition release of BATTLE ROYALE. The full story on the release and the build up is covered on Cult Labs – http://www.cult-labs.com/forums/battle-royale/

Both format releases feature brand new restored high definition transfers of both the Theatrical Cut and Director’s Cut, brand new subtitle translations, limited edition packaging numbered and a whole host of new and exclusive extra features.

Previously released information:

Battle Royale Limited Edition (cert. 18) will be released on Blu-ray (£29.99) and DVD (£24.99) by Arrow Video on 13th December 2010.

Special Features

Disc One
Theatrical Cut; original theatrical trailer, the making of Battle Royale: The Experience of 42 High School Students, conducting Battle Royale with the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra.

Disc Two

Special Edition (Director’s Cut); Special edition trailer, TV Spot: Tarantino version, shooting the Special Edition, Takeshi Kitano interview, the correct way to make Battle Royale (Birthday version), Tokyo international film festival presentation.

Disc Three

Special Features; Opening day at Maro No Uchi Toei movie theatre, the slaughter of 42 high school students, premier press conference, the correct way to fight in Battle Royale, Royale rehearsals, Masamichi Amano conducts Battle Royale, special effects comparison, behind the scenes featurette, filming on set, TV spots, promos and commercials, Kinji Fukasaky trailer reel

32 page comic – BATTLE ROYALE: PARENT’S DAY

36 page booklet including:
‘A Battle Without An End’ by Tom Mes, Author of ‘The Midnight Eye Guide to New Japanese Film’, Printed interview with Director Kinji Fukasaku, ‘Today’s Lesson is…You Kill Each Other’ by Jay McRoy, author of ‘Japanese Horror Cinema’ (LE Exclusive), extract from Koushan Takami’s original novel (LE Exclusive), original promotional material including Director’s statement, cast and crew biogs (LE Exclusive).

16 page booklet including: Concept artwork and drawing for the limited edition set (LE Exclusive)

5 x7″ Postcards of stills from the film (LE Exclusive)

Fold-out reversible poster of original artwork.”

“BATTLE ROYALE: SPECIAL EDITION” Hits Stores On December 13th From Arrow Video!

Related Topics:Arrow Video Battle Royale Stefan Hutchinson

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‘Witchblade’ is Getting Resurrected This Summer in New Comic Series from Top Cow and Image Comics

Published

1 week ago

April 18, 2024

Meagan Navarro

Witchblade, the popular comic series that initially ran from 1995 to 2015 and launched a TV series, is getting resurrected in a new comic series from Top Cow and Image Comics. It’s set to unleash heavy metal, black magic and blood this summer.

Look for the new Witchblade series to launch on July 17, 2024.

In Witchblade #1, “New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini’s life was forever fractured by her father’s murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, Sara now stalks a vicious criminal cabal beneath the city, where an ancient power collides and transforms her into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings. How will Sara use this ancient power, or will she be consumed by it?”

The series is penned by NYT Best-Selling writer Marguerite Bennett (Animosity, Batwoman, DC Bombshells) and visualized by artist Giuseppe Cafaro (Suicide Squad, Power Rangers, Red Sonja). The creative duo is working with original co-creator Marc Silvestri, who is the CEO of Top Cow Productions Inc. and one of the founders of Image Comics. They are set to reintroduce the series to Witchblade’s enduring fans with “a reimagined origin with contemporary takes on familiar characters and new story arcs that will hook new readers and rekindle the energy and excitement that fueled the 90’s Image Revolution that shaped generations of top creators.”

Bennett said in a statement, “The ability to tell a ferocious story full of monsters, sexuality, vision, and history was irresistible.” She adds, “Our saga is sleek, vicious, ferocious, and has a lot to say about power in the 21st century and will be the first time that we are stopping the roller coaster to let more people on. I’ve loved Witchblade since I was a child, and there is truly no other heroine like Sara with such an iconic legacy and such a rich, brutal relationship to her own body.”

“The Witchblade universe is being modernized to reflect how Marguerite beautifully explores the extreme sides of Sara through memories, her personal thoughts, like desire and hunger, in her solitude and when she is possessed by the Witchblade. So, I had to visually intersect a noir True Detective-like world with a supernatural, horror world that is a fantastic mix between Berserk and Zodiac,” Cafaro stated.

Marc Silvestri notes, “This is brand new mythology around Sara, and I can’t wait for you to fall in love with her and all the twists and turns. Discover Witchblade reimagined this summer, and join us as we bring all the fun of the 90s to the modern age and see how exciting comics can be. I can’t wait for you to read this new series.”

Witchblade#1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 17th, for $4.99 for 48 pages. And it’ll come with multiple cover variants.