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ADV FILMS ANNOUNCE GILGAMESH: IN THE SOUL ECLIPSE

THE TRUTH OF HEAVEN’S GATE IS REVEALED ON 19th MARCH 2007

LONDON, UK, 24th November 2006

ADV Films continues to redefine anime with the release of Gilgamesh – Tablet 06: In The Soul Eclipse, in stores across the UK from 19th March 2007.

Gilgamesh is the latest sci-fi masterpiece from Shotaro Ishinomori (Cyborg 009, Kamen Rider). Ishinomori has created a dark, post-



 

apocalyptic world where the sky has been turned into a psychedelic mirror, and civilization is only a shadow of its former self.  Where beautiful assassins transform into terrifying winged creatures.  Where children are born with amazing powers.  And where a brother and sister are hunted by organizations with shadowy agendas.  Gorgeous animation, breakthrough character designs, and stunning visuals make this suspenseful, addictive tale of mystery, magic, and espionage the first gothic masterpiece of the new millennium!

The Story:

While Tatsuya and his Orga brethren deal with a devastating loss, the ice-cold Countess boldly attempts to make a kill of her own.  This pushes Tatsuya to shut her out at last, in a violent, spectacular rage.  Isamu, in turn, gets even closer to the secretive widow, at an intimate dinner with just the two of them, where he demands to know how this sick war began—and what part he and the Countess are truly playing in the battle.  Thus, the truth of Heaven’s Gate is revealed.  Elsewhere, the least likely soldier in this shadowy combat murders a key Heaven’s Gate player.  And as the hidden Gilgamesh regroups and restores their power, the devious Kazmatsuri strengthens his own force to confront the red-and black-leathered warriors, at last showing to what depths he has descended in effort to end the conflict.  Is he really destroying the world?  Or doing whatever he can to save it?

Gilgamesh – Tablet 06: In The Soul Eclipse (RRP £19.99) is a DVD-only release, including three uncut anamorphic widescreen episodes in English 5.1- and Japanese 2.0-language, with English subtitles.  Extras include: clean opening and closing animations; character and production art galleries; glossary of terms; Revelations: In the Studio with the New Gilgamesh; Revelations: In the Studio with the Mitleid Corp; Revelations: Heaven & Hell;and ADV Previews.
 


RELEASE INFORMATION
 

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Release Date
Format
DVD RRP
Certificate
Genre
Running time

Gilgamesh vol 6 - In the Soul Eclipse

19th March 2006
DVD
£19.99
15
Sci-Fi Drama
75 mins (approx.)

 


About ADV Films:

ADV Films is the leading producer-distributor of Japanese animation (“anime”) in the United Kingdom, with the firm’s holdings including such premier titles as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Spriggan, Samurai X, RahXephon, Hellsing, Martian Successor Nadesico and Full Metal Panic!  In addition, ADV Films distributes select fine programming in other genres, including live-action science-fiction titles such as the legendary updated Gamera films.  Aside from moving-picture content production and distribution, ADV Films’ U.S. parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc., is the publisher of Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking world, and is the operator of North America’s Anime Network cable channel.  In addition to the London office, A.D. Vision, Inc. maintains world headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA with additional studios in Austin, Texas and offices in Tokyo.

Check out: www.advfilms.co.uk

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