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Message from Space AKA Uchu kara no messeji (Blu-ray) (1978)
Where fantasies are real & reality is fantastic.Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Year of Copyright: 1978
Year of Production: 1977-78
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:"The Stars of Space" (A Closer look at the myriad players in Message from Space by August Ragone) (9 text pages)
Theatrical Trailers (Play All - 11:00):
- International trailer (1.85:1) (2:48)
- Japanese Trailer (2.35:1) #1 (1:59)
- Japanese Trailer (2.35:1) #2 (2:06)
- Japanese Trailer (2.35:1) #3 (4:07)
Photo Gallery (5:55) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.00:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Initially a limited edition of 1,000 copies only available directly from Shout! Factory’s website.
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Extras:"The Stars of Space" (A Closer look at the myriad players in Message from Space by August Ragone) (9 text pages)
Theatrical Trailers (Play All - 11:00):
- International trailer (1.85:1) (2:48)
- Japanese Trailer (2.35:1) #1 (1:59)
- Japanese Trailer (2.35:1) #2 (2:06)
- Japanese Trailer (2.35:1) #3 (4:07)
Photo Gallery (5:55) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.00:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Initially a limited edition of 1,000 copies only available directly from Shout! Factory’s website.
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Extras:2022 conversation between writers Fabien Mauro and Jérôme Wybon (27:42)
Trailer (4:06) -
Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Version:
Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
French Version:
French DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available in a Édition Prestige limitée which also includes a DVD copy, a reproduction of the Japanese press kit, 6 postcards and a movie poster.
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Extras:*The Film - Japanese Version (105:13)
*The Film - German Version (87:00)
Audio Commentary by Pelle Felsch and Jörg Buttgereit (German Theatrical Version) (2016)
2012 Introduction by Sonny Chiba (0:30)
"Message from Earth" 2012 featurette (30:15)
German Theatrical Trailer (3:05)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer 1 (2:00)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer 2 (2:09)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer 3 (4:10)
German Picture Gallery (1:48)
Japanese Picture Gallery (5:16) -
Subtitles:Japanese Version: German (optional)
German Version: None -
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Version:
Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Optical Track, 24fps Cinema Pitch)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Magnetic Track, 24 fps Cinema Pitch)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Optical Track, 25fps Video Pitch)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Magnetic Track, 25fps Video Pitch)
German Version:
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Optical Track, 24fps Cinema Pitch)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Magnetic Track, 24 fps Cinema Pitch)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Optical Track, 25fps Video Pitch)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Magnetic Track, 25fps Video Pitch) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:This edition came in thin packaging for buyers of the DVD digipack to upgrade to Blu-ray.
The German version is missing the end credits.
Reversible cover includes the same cover without the FSK logo. -
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Extras:*The Film - Japanese Version (105:13)
*The Film - German Version (87:00)
Audio Commentary by Pelle Felsch and Jörg Buttgereit (German Theatrical Version) (2016)
2012 Introduction by Sonny Chiba (0:30)
"Message from Earth" 2012 featurette (30:15)
German Theatrical Trailer (3:05)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer 1 (2:00)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer 2 (2:09)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer 3 (4:10)
German Picture Gallery (1:48)
Japanese Picture Gallery (5:16) -
Subtitles:Japanese Version: German (optional)
German Version: None -
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Version:
Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Optical Track, 24fps Cinema Pitch)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Magnetic Track, 24 fps Cinema Pitch)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Optical Track, 25fps Video Pitch)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Magnetic Track, 25fps Video Pitch)
German Version:
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Optical Track, 24fps Cinema Pitch)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Magnetic Track, 24 fps Cinema Pitch)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Optical Track, 25fps Video Pitch)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Magnetic Track, 25fps Video Pitch) -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Reversible cover lacks the FSK logo on the inside.
The German version is missing the end credits.
The German tracks on the Japanese version revert to Japanese with German subtitles for the scenes cut from the German theatrical version. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by film historian Tom Mes (2024)
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Extras:"Message from Earth" 2012 documentary featuring interviews with Shin’ichi ‘Sonny’ Chiba and Kenta Fukasaku (30:15)
"Ah! Message from Space" 2024 interview with film writer Patrick Macias (14:26)
Stills Gallery:
- Promotional Images (26 stills)
- Behind the Scenes (74 stills)
US Theatrical Trailer (2:50)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer 1 - Filming Begins (2:00)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer 2 - News Flash (2:07)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer 3 - Wide Release (4:08) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
English LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The first 2,000 copies also include a 20-page booklet featuring new writing on the film by Christopher Stewardson, a slipcase featuring new artwork by Scott Saslow and a reversible poster.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (105:15)
- Blu-ray A Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (105:15)
- Blu-ray B France- Carlotta Films - No cuts - includes the Japanese version (105:20) and the French version (93:25)
- Blu-ray B Limited Upgrade Edition Germany- Subkultur Entertainment - No cuts - includes the Japanese version (105:12) and German version (87:00)
- Blu-ray B Original Release Germany- Subkultur Entertainment - No cuts - Includes the Japanese version (105:12) and German version (87:00)
- Blu-ray B Masters of Cinema United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts (105:26)
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Comparison added by Rick_Curzon on 24/07/18
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 16/08/24UPDATE LOG:
25/07/18: Initial entry.
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05/09/18: Typo.
06/09/18: updated from region B to region A.
28/02/22: Dates.
05/12/22: Added France.
29/07/24: Added Canada, UK.
16/08/24: Added Beaver link.
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