Innocence

[M Arnold]

Oshii Mamoru's new film Innocence hit the screens last weekend. Judging from 
the listing on Pia online, it looks like it's playing at around 20 theaters 
in the Tokyo area and many others elsewhere. If I'm not mistaken, this is a 
much bigger release than the first Ghost in the Shell originally got in 
Japan. . .

I visited the official web site (http://www.innocence-movie.jp/) and found a 
couple of interesting links. Yomiuri published a short report on opening day 
(in their "Studio Ghibli News Online" column):

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/ghibli/cnt_eventnews_20040309a.htm

It appears that Kentucky Fried Chicken is doing a special promotional meal 
deal--an "Innocence Pack" that comes with a free DVD of "promotional images" 
from the film as well as trailers for several Studio Ghibli features. Only 
980 yen:

http://www.kfc.co.jp/menu/f.cgi?fn=040205innocence.html

Have any Japan-based members seen the film yet? Comments?

Michael Arnold

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