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Former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi Lends Voice To New Ultraman Movie

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Reuters

What is the former leader of one of the world's economic super-powers, the nation of Japan, qualified to do after he has retired from public service? Apparently become the leader of the "Ultraman" planet Nebula M78, that's what!

Indeed, former Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, has been cast as the voice of "Ultraman King", the respected leader of the Ultraman clan in "Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie"

A spokesman for Tsuburaya Productions reports, "We considered many people that might be able to play this crucial role, but we thought the only person that could really have the presence of Ultraman King, who brings together the clan, would be Mr. Koizumi, who once headed the state."

Ultimately, it was Koizumi's son, 28-year-old Japanese cabinet member, Shinjiro Koizumi, who talked the 67-year-old into taking the part.

"(My son) Shinjiro said I should be in it, that he liked it when he was a kid," Koizumi noted in a recent TV interview. "He said it's not related to politics so it should be okay."

Director Koichi Sakamoto's "Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie" will feature several of the different incarnations of the "Ultraman" character, including the original Ultraman, Ultra Seven and Ultraman Mebius in a battle against a virtual 'who's-who' of the long-running series classic monsters, literally 100 in all.

The film is being produced as a joint collaboration of Tsuburaya Productions and Warner Bros (Japan).

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It's An Ultra Galaxy Legend Trailer Double Feature

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Sources: Youtube / Nippon Cinema / Avery Guerra

Fans of the long-running Japanese superhero series, "Ultraman", will be beside themselves come December, when "Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends - The Movie" and the tie-in direct to video release "Ultraman Mebius Gaiden: Ghost Reverse", will be unleashed.

Koichi Sakamoto's "Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie" will feature several of the different incarnations of the hero, including the original Ultraman, Ultra Seven and Ultraman Mebius in a battle against a virtual 'who's-who' of classic monsters, literally 100 in all.

We will also be treated to an appearance of the first 'evil' Ultraman, Ultraman Belial, and visit to the character's home world, Nebula M78.

The film is being produced as a joint collaboration of Tsuburaya Productions and Warner Bros (Japan).

"Ultraman Mebius Gaiden: Ghost Reverse" will be a two-part video release that derives it's story from a five issue series that appeared in the children's publication, Terebi Magazine. The first video will reach store shelves on November 25, 2009, then the second will follow on December 22nd

Synopsis (From Nippon Cinema):

In the OV, Ultraman Jack is patrolling space when he discovers a mysterious zone. Inside the zone he finds a graveyard where the bodies of previously defeated monsters such as Red King and Gudon are laid out. Suddenly a mysterious shadow approaches Jack. Ultraman Mebius receives a distress call from Jack and rushes to the area, but arrives too late to save him. Soon, Commander Zoffy mobilizes a team of Ultramen to investigate the monster graveyard and their mysterious new enemy.

Lucky for you English speaking "Ultraman" fans, we have trailers for both features, here for you to enjoy!

The First Trailer From Koichi Sakamoto‘s Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends - The Movie

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Sources: Nippon Cinema / Avery Guerra

Tsuburaya is teaming up Warner Bros for the release of the 38th instalment of the Japanese superhero franchise "Ultraman." The film, entitled "Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends - The Movie", is a major step above past efforts, with state of the art CGI effects and a story that incorporates the past incarnations of "Ultraman" for a battle royal.

Just listen to this synopsis:

The evil Ultraman Belial was imprisoned by the Ultraman King tens of thousands of years ago. When he finally escapes, he attempts to use the Giga-Battlenizer to control 100 giant monsters and conquer the galaxy. On the Ultraman homeworld, where there is no 3-minute time restriction, a team of 50 Ultramen including Ultraman, Ultra Seven, and Ultraman Mebius among many others mobilize to put a stop to Ultraman Belial’s plans and face off against his monsters.

The first trailer for the film has just been released and it looks pretty bad-ass. Kinda looks like "Ultraman" meets "Star Wars."

100 giant monsters battling a team of 50 Ultramen......oh hell yes!

Warner Bros will releasing the film in Japan on December 12th. No word yet if there are any plans to release here in America.

Check out the official website: http://wwws.warnerbros.co.jp/ultra-legend/