Tag: Ultra Series

Shout Factory & Mill Creek Strikes TokuSHOUTsu Broadcast Deal for the Ultra Series!

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Happy Ultraman Day everyone, as today we have surprising news that Shout! Factory has managed to strike a deal with Mill Creek Entertainment. Now, this deal is in regards to Shout! Factory being able to broadcast the Ultra Series onto their online channel/ streaming service, TokuSHOUTsu. The deal will permit Shout! Factory broadcast rights to currently distributed Ultra series and future releases from Mill Creek Entertainment.   In addition, Shout! Factory may get the ability to premiere programs and films from the franchise before they are released onto home video.…

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Tsuburaya Productions to Simulcast Ultraman Z via YouTube

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Tsuburaya Productions announced that they will be simulcasting Ultraman Z with English subtitles via their official YouTube channel. Now, episodes of the upcoming series will be made available each Friday at 8:30 pm EST, following their broadcast in Japan. However, episodes will only be made available for two weeks, so fans need to watch them fast. Nevertheless, Ultraman Z’s (Zett) premiere episode is scheduled to premiere this Friday, June 19. Whereas, the Japanese audience will be able to view the series on TV Tokyo each Saturday at 9:00 am…

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Mill Creek Announces Deep Discount ‘Birth of Ultraman Collection’ Set

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Mill Creek Entertainment surprised fans of the Ultra Series with a special Deep Discount release. Titled Birth of Ultraman Collection, this set will feature a collection of best hits from the original series. However, this collection of episodes will also include classic English dub alongside the original Japanese audio. Yet, having the dual audio option is not all that this set has, as it will feature the pre-premiere special, The Birth of Ultraman! For those unaware, The Birth of Ultraman special is a stage show recorded in front of…

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Mill Creek Entertainment Announces Ultraman Ginga/ Ginga S Complete Series Set

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Mill Creek Entertainment announced that they will be releasing a complete collection set for the main Ultraman Ginga productions. Now, this set will include Ultraman Ginga, Ultraman Ginga S, the movie, and the mini-series Ultra Fight Victory. Ultraman Ginga and its productions ran between 2013 and 2014, while being a 50th anniversary celebration for Tsuburaya Productions. Additionally, Ultraman Ginga is the start of the New Generation Hero saga, which recently concluded with the 2019 installment, Ultraman Taiga. Also, most fans consider both Ginga and its sequel as one full…

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[Official Images] Ultra Replica Ultra Zero Eye & Ultra Zero Bracelet

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Premium Bandai announced that they will be releasing an Ultra Replica Ultra Zero Eye & Ultra Zero Bracelet set. This release is another addition within the Ultraman Zero 10th Anniversary campaign being produced by Tsuburaya Production and Bandai. For those unaware, the character is the son of Ultraseven, who made his debut in Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends. Ultraman Zero became an instant fan-favorite hero, and eventually he received his own films, mini-series and guest appearances in other productions.   Now, this Ultra Replica set is based on…

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Ultraman Z Promotional Video & Details: Forms, Transformation Gimmick & Theme Songs

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Tsuburaya Productions released new information regarding their upcoming series, Ultraman Z. The new information consists of Ultraman Z’s forms, transformation items, and additional cast/ staff. Interestingly enough, this press release from Tsuburaya also reveals the series will feature a major guest star, Riku Asakura/ Ultraman Geed (with Tatsuomi Hamada returning)! However, we are getting ahead of ourselves, so let us start with our star and titular Ultra, Ultraman Z.   As previously reported, Ultraman Z will link himself to the human, Haruki Natsukawa (portrayed by Hirano Kohshu). In the…

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Tsuburaya Productions Announces Ultraman Z the Series

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Tsuburaya Productions announced the newest installment to the Ultra Series, Ultraman Z! The show is officially the 32th installment in the Ultra Series, but the 24th televised program in the franchise. In addition, the series is the second one to air within the Reiwa era, while being apart of the New Generation Heroes saga.   Now, the series features Ultraman Zero mentoring the newest Ultra Hero, Zett during his mission to Earth. Ultraman Zero’s involvement as a mentor is to cap-off the character’s 10th anniversary, as well as continue…

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C2E2: Marvel Unveils Team Behind Upcoming Ultraman Comics

Michael Lederhos

Today, during the Marvel panel at C2E2, Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski unveiled details regarding Marvel’s Ultraman comics based on Tsuburaya Productions iconic hero. Titled, The Rise of Ultraman, the series is scheduled to launch later in 2020, and it will revisit the original 1966 tokusatsu series. The book will be co-helmed by writers Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom, with art by Francesco Manna. In additional, promotional art for the series is illustrated by Ed McGuinness, and Matthew Wilson. Fans of Power Rangers should recognize Kyle Higgins for his incredible run on…

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Ultraman Galaxy the Official North American Website Launches

Michael Lederhos

Today, author and Japanese film historian, August Ragone unveiled to the world Tsuburaya Productions’ new project Ultraman Galaxy. The project is Tsuburaya Productions’ official North American website dedicated to the Ultra Series. The site is produced by Starlight Runner Entertainment, a New York-based production company that specializes in expanding entertainment properties and brands into multi-platform campaigns. The company’s various clients include names like Disney, Sony, Sesame Workshop, Hasbro and Mattel. Currently, Starlight Runner’s work with Tsuburaya Productions and The Licensing Group is to assist in return the Ultra Series to…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Geed Ultimate Final

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Premium Bandai recently announced the upcoming release for S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Geed Ultimate Final. The figure is based on Ultraman Geed’s ultimate form that made its debut in Ultraman Geed the Movie: Connect the Wishes! In the film, Ultraman Geed obtains the Giga Finalizer, the counterpart to Giga Battle Nizer, which allows him to assume this form. Since its debut, the form has appeared on other occasions with the most recent being in the upcoming film, Ultraman Taiga the Movie. Below is the official gallery from Premium Bandai: The figure will…

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