Appleseed Alpha is now available on Blu-ray and DVD!
Appleseed Alpha is a 100% CG-animated movie.
It´s been a long time since i watched anything Appleseed related. But i have to say that i´m pretty interested in Appleseed Alpha (which is a prequel to the series). Because it´s directed by Shinji Aramaki (the maker of "Ghost in the Shell"), and i just happen to be a big fan of his (same thing goes for Shirow Masamune).
Sure, Shinji Aramaki has worked with Appleseed in the past (Appleseed Ex Machina and Appleseed the movie for ex). But it seems like Shinji has spent more time on Appleseed Alpha, then he has with any of his previous works with the series.
Oh well, there´s just one way to find out if Appleseed Alpha rocks or sucks. And that´s to watch the movie yourself. Speaking of which, Appleseed Alpha is now available on Blu-ray and DVD.
Press release:
All-new, CG-animated sci-fi action adventure based on the popular Appleseed franchise, featuring music by top international artists, by the creator of Ghost In The Shell. Out today!
Nordic 2014.10.15 – The popular franchise Appleseed comes to new life in the CG-animated prequel Appleseed Alpha, available today on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. World-renowned anime filmmaker Shinji Aramaki (Starship Troopers: Invasion) directs the latest installment in the sci-fi adventure franchise based on the original comic books by Shirow Masamune (Ghost in the Shell) published by Seishinsha with a screenplay by Marianne Krawczyk (God of War game series, Star Trek game and BAFTA Award winner for character and story on God of War 2 game).
Appleseed Alpha depicts the early days of female soldier Deunan and her cyborg partner, Briareos, as they embark on an action-packed journey in search of the legendary city of Olympus.
The Appleseed Alpha Blu-ray and DVD feature filmmaker commentary with director Shinji Aramaki and 11 making-of featurettes that track the film’s exciting journey from script to screen. In addition to showcasing the latest in state-of-the-art CGI technology, this animated film also features a killer soundtrack with 12 songs from today’s top international music artists, including Yasutaka Nakata (CAPSULE), Skrillex & Alvin Risk, androp, CAPSULE, DJ FUMIYA (RIP SLYME), PASSEPIED, Q;indivi+, tofubeats, AKLO, 80KIDZ, nishi-ken, and RAM RIDER. The original soundtrack will be released by unBORDE / WARNER MUSIC JAPAN Inc., Square Enix Co.Ltd will release Play Arts Kai figurines of Deunan and Briareos this summer, and Hot Toys is developinghigh-end one- sixth scale articulated figures for a future release.
Synopsis
From the creator of Ghost in the Shell and the director of Appleseed comes the intense post-apocalyptic prequel, Appleseed: Alpha. Left to survive in a post-World War society, two mercenary soldiers - Deunan and her cyborg partner Briareos – are sent on a mission on the outskirts of their war-torn city.
During the operation, they run into Iris and Olson, two citizens from the utopian city of Olympus, who might have a way to save the world but the ruthless Talos and the scheming warlord Two Horns have their own plans. It’s up to Deunan and Briareos to safeguard their newfound contacts and help save humanity’s last hope.
Appleseed Alpha is a Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions and Lucent Pictures Entertainment, co-production by Sola Digital Arts. It was produced by Joseph Chou (Halo Legends). The run time is approximately 1 h 33 mins.
Blu-ray and DVD bonus material
- Filmmakers’ Commentary
- 1-Part Making-of Documentary
