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When: Thursday, February 5, 2009, 19:00 to 22:00
Details:
The anime theatrical movie Sword of the Stranger [original Japanese site, ANN, AniDB] is showing in theaters for one day on Thursday, Feb. 5.
At the Lloyd Center 10 in Portland, Kumoricon will be hosting a promotional table where you can register for the con.
Also, Sword of the Stranger is playing at 3 other theaters in the area, in Beaverton, Tigard, and Vancouver.
All showings are one-time only, at 7:30pm on Thursday, Feb. 5.
Tickets may sell out! You are advised to buy tickets in advance if you plan on going.
This title has high user ratings on ANN and AniDB (see links above), and is coming to DVD and Blu-Ray in the US--now is your one-day chance to see it theatrically. According to Bandai's twitter, D-5 masters will be used for this theatrical showing. This showing is most likely the English dub (need to confirm this).
NCM Fathom and Bandai Entertainment bring the U.S. debut of SWORD OF THE STRANGER, one of the most rousing Samurai epics in recent memory, to select movie theatres nationwide for Only One Night—Thursday, February 5th at 7:30 PM (local). This exclusive event will include a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of SWORD OF THE STRANGER, complete with never-before-seen interviews with the voice actors.
Please note: This event is not officially rated but should be treated as equivalent to a "PG-13" rating.
SWORD OF THE STRANGER STORY SYNOPSIS:
Hunted by the Mings from China, a young boy named Kotaro and his loyal dog Tobimaru meet a nameless samurai ("Nanashi" or "No Name") who is haunted by his past—a memory so terrible he has vowed to never draw his sword again.
Among the Mings is Luo-Lang, a ruthless Western swordsman with the Chinese name who has walked the earth in search of a worthy rival. When both groups clash with a feudal lord and monks torn between faith and survival, the truth behind the Mings' pursuit of Kotaro tests the bond between the boy and the samurai with no name…
SWORD OF THE STRANGER REVEALED—A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES FEATURETTE:
This event will conclude with all new interviews with the English voice actors plus rare footage shot behind the scenes at Studio BONES (Cowboy Bebop) during the making of SWORD OF THE STRANGER. Director Ando and Bones President Minami highlight this unique look behind the making of a modern anime classic.
Tickets are on sale now. Limited seats available—buy your tickets early!
Location:
Kumoricon's table is at Lloyd Center 10:
Lloyd Center 10
1510 NE Multnomah Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Other locations:
Besides the Vancouver location, other theaters in Beaverton, Tigard, and Vancouver, as well as selected theaters nationwide, are showing Sword of the Stranger on Thursday, Feb. 5. Search for locations and showtimes here.
