Space Battleship Yamato live-action film (2010) - Blu-ray Forum

Azyiu · 10-02-2010, 01:48 AM

For those of you not familiar with this Japanese classic 宇宙戦艦ヤマト, it is called Star Blazers in North America. And for the first time ever, there is a live action version to be released in Japanese theaters nationwide. Cast includes Takuya Kimura (木村拓哉) as Susumu Kodai, Mamoru's younger brother and Space Battleship Yamato's Tactical Unit Leader.

Plot: The year is 2199, and the Earth has been under radioactive siege from the Gamilas Empire for five years. Earth's population has moved underground to escape the bombardment, but the contamination is slowly penetrating to reach them. The crew of the Space Battleship Yamato sets out on a journey to the planet Iscandar to acquire a device that can heal the ravaged Earth before it is too late.

http://yamato-movie.net/en/

By the way, the theme song is performed by Steven Tyler titled "Love Lives", and this is also Tyler's first solo project I believe.

Bodyslide · 10-02-2010, 02:00 AM

Trailer is here:

http://yamato-movie.net/en/movie.html

Weirded Wonder · 10-02-2010, 02:02 AM

Cannot wait for this! I loved watching this as a kid in the 70s! I own the DVDs as well.

The trailer is keeping me interested and entertained. Win/Win

Azyiu · 10-02-2010, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bodyslide

Trailer is here:

http://yamato-movie.net/en/movie.html

Got lazy and didn't post the trailer, thanks!

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Originally Posted by Beard Esquire

Cannot wait for this! I loved watching this as a kid in the 70s! I own the DVDs as well.

The trailer is keeping me interested and entertained. Win/Win

Yeah, the trailer looks pretty damn good and I am looking forward to seeing it too!

Kyo28 · 10-04-2010, 11:08 AM

Definitely looking forward to seeing this and owning it on Blu-ray

P@t_Mtl · 10-04-2010, 05:13 PM

Use to watch this a lot way back in 1975-76 when it played here on French TV. Movie look's pretty good I will see it for sure.

BluDroid · 10-04-2010, 10:11 PM

Looking forward to this! Enjoyed the series as a kid, now let's see what they can do with live action and HD...

jlaavenger · 10-05-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BluDroid

Looking forward to this! Enjoyed the series as a kid, now let's see what they can do with live action and HD...

Can't wait to see the trailer in HD.

BluDroid · 10-05-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaavenger

Can't wait to see the trailer in HD.

Agreed!

Anyone know if the theatrical version in the US will be dubbed or have subtitles?

jlaavenger · 10-07-2010, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BluDroid

Agreed!

Anyone know if the theatrical version in the US will be dubbed or have subtitles?

the website has english dub. So I'm hopeful.

Moefiz · 10-07-2010, 02:17 AM

WOW...Can't wait for this...remember looking at in when I was younger.

khan1670 · 10-07-2010, 03:56 PM

I loved this show, have all the seasons and movies on DVD.

I hope they don't change the Gamilons too much. The description says they have an undetermined form.

Desslok is one of the great villains of all time, I'd hate to see that character lost.

Torgon · 10-07-2010, 04:08 PM

There was talk of making a US version (american actors) about a year or so ago. Hopefully someone is planning it. Will watch for the blu-ray of this one for now.

BluDroid · 10-07-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaavenger

the website has english dub. So I'm hopeful.

Ditto!

jlaavenger · 10-08-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by khan1670

I loved this show, have all the seasons and movies on DVD.

I hope they don't change the Gamilons too much. The description says they have an undetermined form.

Desslok is one of the great villains of all time, I'd hate to see that character lost.

How do the DVD's look up-converted on your Sony WEGA 51" HDTV?

khan1670 · 10-08-2010, 04:35 PM

I wish I could tell you!!

[Show spoiler]

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Originally Posted by jlaavenger

How do the DVD's look up-converted on your Sony WEGA 51" HDTV?

Weirded Wonder · 10-08-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by khan1670

I wish I could tell you!!

[Show spoiler]

I think I paid $30 a volume at Suncoast when they were first released.

jlaavenger · 10-08-2010, 11:37 PM

Cheapest I've found is $239.99 for all three seasons, I'm just wondering how they might look upconverted on my Kuro. I have them on VHS but I'd hate to upgrade to DVD if the picture quality was horrible.

Jeff Kleist · 10-08-2010, 11:46 PM

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Anyone know if the theatrical version in the US will be dubbed or have subtitles?

The movie doesn't even have a US distributor yet

I have my doubts it will play theatrically in the US at more than a handful of theaters no matter who gets it, and thankfully is unlikely to be dubbed on such a release if at all. They're holding Deslar and the other Gamilas possibly even for opening day. Yes I know Yamato has a big cult following here, but no one remembers the franchise here outside that niche, and it's very much based around a symbol of Japanese nationalism, and therefore won't resonate much with the newbies who are unable to put themselves into that context.

This is coming from someone whose mother made him pajamas like the uniform when he was 5

So believe me when I say this- I want to see this so badly I can taste it. But I also want to be realistic about what kind of return it's looking at

jlaavenger · 10-09-2010, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

The movie doesn't even have a US distributor yet

I have my doubts it will play theatrically in the US at more than a handful of theaters no matter who gets it, and thankfully is unlikely to be dubbed on such a release if at all. They're holding Deslar and the other Gamilas possibly even for opening day. Yes I know Yamato has a big cult following here, but no one remembers the franchise here outside that niche, and it's very much based around a symbol of Japanese nationalism, and therefore won't resonate much with the newbies who are unable to put themselves into that context.

This is coming from someone whose mother made him pajamas like the uniform when he was 5

So believe me when I say this- I want to see this so badly I can taste it. But I also want to be realistic about what kind of return it's looking at

I think we'll at least see the Blu Ray get an english dub next year. The web site has an english dub and Steven Tyler is doing part of the sound track.

10-02-2010, 01:48 AM	#1
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	Space Battleship Yamato live-action film (2010) For those of you not familiar with this Japanese classic 宇宙戦艦ヤマト, it is called Star Blazers in North America. And for the first time ever, there is a live action version to be released in Japanese theaters nationwide. Cast includes Takuya Kimura (木村拓哉) as Susumu Kodai, Mamoru's younger brother and Space Battleship Yamato's Tactical Unit Leader. Plot: The year is 2199, and the Earth has been under radioactive siege from the Gamilas Empire for five years. Earth's population has moved underground to escape the bombardment, but the contamination is slowly penetrating to reach them. The crew of the Space Battleship Yamato sets out on a journey to the planet Iscandar to acquire a device that can heal the ravaged Earth before it is too late. http://yamato-movie.net/en/ By the way, the theme song is performed by Steven Tyler titled "Love Lives", and this is also Tyler's first solo project I believe. Last edited by Azyiu; 10-02-2010 at 01:53 AM.

10-02-2010, 02:00 AM	#2
Bodyslide Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Woodstock Georgia 4K collection:91 Blu-ray collection:819 DVD collection:76 Trading Score:33	Trailer is here: http://yamato-movie.net/en/movie.html

10-02-2010, 02:02 AM	#3
Weirded Wonder Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:1177 Trading Score:51	Cannot wait for this! I loved watching this as a kid in the 70s! I own the DVDs as well. The trailer is keeping me interested and entertained. Win/Win

10-04-2010, 11:08 AM	#5
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	Definitely looking forward to seeing this and owning it on Blu-ray

10-04-2010, 05:13 PM	#6
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Use to watch this a lot way back in 1975-76 when it played here on French TV. Movie look's pretty good I will see it for sure.

10-04-2010, 10:11 PM	#7
BluDroid Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:The Grid Home Theater Gallery:14	Looking forward to this! Enjoyed the series as a kid, now let's see what they can do with live action and HD...

10-07-2010, 02:17 AM	#11
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	WOW...Can't wait for this...remember looking at in when I was younger.

10-07-2010, 03:56 PM	#12
khan1670 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Toronto, Canada Blu-ray collection:155 DVD collection:82	I loved this show, have all the seasons and movies on DVD. I hope they don't change the Gamilons too much. The description says they have an undetermined form. Desslok is one of the great villains of all time, I'd hate to see that character lost.

10-07-2010, 04:08 PM	#13
Torgon Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:873 Blu-ray collection:2523 DVD collection:522 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	There was talk of making a US version (american actors) about a year or so ago. Hopefully someone is planning it. Will watch for the blu-ray of this one for now.

10-08-2010, 11:37 PM	#18
jlaavenger Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:1255 DVD collection:242 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:131	Cheapest I've found is $239.99 for all three seasons, I'm just wondering how they might look upconverted on my Kuro. I have them on VHS but I'd hate to upgrade to DVD if the picture quality was horrible.

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