FREE Prizes: WIN Lady Snowblood 1 & 2 Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook – 2 Copies To Giveaway – NOW CLOSED!
Competition is now closed!
Arrow Films is pleased to announce that Monday September 24th will see the hugely influential Lady Snowblood films lovingly restored and released on Blu-ray (Region 2) for the very first time, anywhere in the world and will be available as both a Limited Edition Blu-ray SteelBook™ and a 3-disc Blu-ray & DVD Dual Format Set.
Limited Edition Steelbook: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Snowblood-Limited-Edition-SteelBook-Blu-Ray/dp/B007XRX88E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348227792&sr=8-1
3-disc Blu-ray & DVD Dual Format Set: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lady-Snowblood-Format-Edition-Blu-Ray/dp/B007XRX9AG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1348227792&sr=8-2
These long-awaited releases will contain the following special features:
- “Slicing Through the Snow” – An exclusive interview with Japanese cinema expert Jasper Sharp
- Collector’s booklet “The Crimson Kimono” by critic Tom Mes, illustrated with original stills.
- Original theatrical trailers for both films
- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentation of both features
- Newly translated optional English subtitles
- Original Mono Audio (uncompressed PCM on Blu-ray)
Diverse Japan is thrilled to be able to offer two lucky winners a copy of the Limited Edition Steelbook
To enter, all you have to do is:
“Like” Diverse Japan on Facebook (click here or press the button on the right hand side of the page)
Leave a comment below (Nothing rude or abusive, otherwise you will be disqualified)
Those who have already ‘liked’ Diverse Japan facebook page can of course still enter, but you will still need to leave a comment.
Competition ends on Monday 1st October, 2012 at midnight UK time.
Two winners will be selected at random and notified by email, so please make sure you leave a correct email address when you enter your comment below. The names of the winners will also be announced on Diverse Japan.
Please note: The competition is open to UK Residents only.
It couldn’t be easier – So what are you waiting for?!!!
Meiko Kaji as Lady Snowblood
About Lady Snowblood 1 & 2
Originally adapted from Kazuo Kioke and Kzuo Kamimura’s manga manuscripts, Lady Snowblood and its sequel Lady Snowblood: Love Song Of Vengeance tell the twisted tale of Yuki, a woman raised from birth for one terrible, blood splattering purpose… murder!
Expertly played by the beautiful but vicious Meiko Kaji (Female Prisoner Scorpion, Blind Woman’s Curse), Yuki first sets out to maim those who raped her mother and left her rotting in a stinking women’s prison, where she would later die during childbirth. Trained in deadly fighting arts and masterful sword play, our new found heroine – Lady Snowblood – is cursed to wander the lands in pursuit of her targets.
Then, in the second piece of this ultra-violent pie, the stirring sequel – Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance – Yuki is caught up in the corrupt and murderous world of politics. As she works with the secret police, spying on anarchists and enemies of the status quo, expect yet more outrageous revenge and – of course – fountains of blood.
From legendary Japanese director Toshiya Fujita, the two blood-splattered Samurai masterpieces are credited as the main inspiration for Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill series.
Kill Bill borrows plot lines, characters, visual motifs (check out the comparision below) and scenic settings from its seminal 1970s predecessor. In particular, the character O-Ren Ishii is based on Lady Snowblood herself. The famous Kill Bill scene in which The Bride fights O-Ren Ishii uses a snowy landscape that echoes scenes in Lady Snowblood.
Lady Snowblood & Kill Bill comparision
Arrow Films Official Website: www.arrowfilms.co.uk
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OMG! We just wanted to get those films for our collection…now I’ll wait and keep my fingers crossed instead. Good luck to all the others!
These are fantastic films and DJ is thrilled to be able to giveaway 2 copies of the Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook. . Thanks for being the first to enter! Good luck!!
Looks great! Entered (Sophie Carroll) xx
Thanks, Sophie. Good luck!
Awesome series. Influenced many filmmakers – not just the obvious one!
Indeed it did, Chet. Thanks for your comment. Good luck!
Great films. Really looking forward to seeing them on Blu-ray. Hope I win.
Thanks for your comment, Craig. Good luck!
Looks great hope I win
Fingers crossed!!
I’d love to see this. That steel book set looks lovely too!
Yes, will make a great collectors item! Good luck!
Wow that’s an awesome prize.
Thanks, Tim! Good luck!
Great movie ! I was waiting for this !
Both are real gems!! Good luck, Leo!
Love Meiko! Please count me in!
Yes, she’s goregeous isn’t she?! Good luck!
Love both films! The soundtrack is just flawless.
I agree, the music, like the film’s themselves, is iconic!! Good luck!
These look like great films. I would love to win.
Thanks for your comment, Ritchie – Diverse Japan really can’t praise these films enough. They are two of the greatest films of the chanbara (Swordplay) genre (in DJ’s opinion).
One of my favourite movies of all time with the lovely Meiko Kaji, the best actress of the 70s.
Couldn’t agree more! Thanks for your comment and good luck!
I’m sure I will enjoy these movies.. I’ve definitely seen the 1st one which I believe was a big influence on Kill Bill Volume 1 (check the showdown in the snowy landscape!)
Thanks for your comment, Simon. Good luck!
These comps just don’t stop
Entered!
Thanks, Angie – we aim to please
Good luck!!
Tarantino always so diverse in his inspirations, shame on me for not seeing these films before =P…loved Kill Bill so I know I’d enjoy these too.
I know you appreciate good music too, MorningBerryz, so perhaps you should check out Meiko Kaji’s (Lady Snowblood herself) music – she has a great voice. I’ll send you a couple of tracks as a taster
Thank you!! It’s so great that so many talents in Japan embrace so much more than their main careers…with music always such a common venture to explore. I always love whenever i learn that someone familiar or not is also a music artist and at times I backtrack an idol or actress’ career to find that they too also explored music and even if it’s for just a lone single it’s still most wonderful (=.
You made some valid points, Morning Berryz. It’s interesting that even back in the 1970′s it was the norm for many actors and actresses to record the theme song for their films. It’s still going on today; Rina Takeda from Karate Girl is a case in point. I guess many actors and actresses have a background in music to some degree. I’m very much like you in that I find myself backtracking a particular artists’ career. There’s still so much to discover.
This is really great movie! I got the dvd, but cant wait to see the bluray
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Thanks for your comment, Charles. The sequel, Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance is also part of this new Blu-ray release – comp is for a copy of the Limited Edition Blu-ray SteelBook, but a 3-disc Blu-ray & DVD Dual Format Set will also be released (out Monday 24th September).
I’ve read the manga, but haven’t seen the films, though I have watched clips on Youtube, and listened many times to the theme song, Shura no Hana, which of course features in the Kill Bill Soundtrack. I think I’d make a worthy winner, but that’s just my opinion.
Thanks for your comment, Andrew. Good luck!
I’ve waited for a LONG time to check these out…I’ve heard nothing but good things. Congrats to whoever wins
Thanks for your comment, Byron. They are indeed fantastic films!
Meiko Kaji is stunning, would love to win this set!
Totally agree! She still looks fantastic today!! Good luck!
Saw the first film (which was awesome by the way) as part of a double pack DVD (other film being Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx) many moons ago. No longer in possession of said DVD so would love to win this prize!
The Complete Lone Wolf & Cub DVD box set released by Eureka! Entertainment is also a must-have. These Lady Snowblood Blu-ray/DVD’s are totally amazing! Good luck, Carl!!
http://eurekavideo.co.uk/classics/the-complete-lone-wolf-cub-box-set/
would love to win
Good luck, Karen!
another great film another great comp
Looks like a great film
There’s two films in this collection: Lady Snowblood 1 & 2. Good luck!
Looks like a great film, have not seen so would love to win
Thanks for your comment, Adam!
Liked you on facebook.
Will be very interested to see the film. Looks good.
Thank you and good luck!
Liked you on Facebook.
Would very much like to see the film.
Brilliant – my friend is obsessed with Japanese films, will make an excellent Christmas present
Thanks for your comment, Ellen. Good luck!!
Not sure what to put so…. Good Luck everyone!!!
That’s good enough, Fingers crossed!
Excellent
Thanks for your comment, Al. Good luck!
Great Prize
Thanks, Chris, good luck!
Great site! Keep up the good work.
Really appreciate your kind comment, Allan. Good luck!
this sounds worth watching
Good luck, Andrea!
I am a fan on Facebook. Would very much like to see this film
Thanks for your comment. Good luck!
I’m a massive fan of Kill Bill, especially volume 1…didn’t realise it was based so heavily on this original Japanese classic and would love the chance to see it. x
Not so much based on, rather inspired by. Thanks for your comment. Fingers crossed
Awesome competition
Thanks, soozybee. Good luck!!!
I’d love to watch this, fingers crossed I win!
Good luck, Val!!!
great site and giveawy
Thank you for your kind comment, Paul. Good luck!!
love the giveaway.
Thanks, Belinda, and good luck!!
When I lived in London I used to go to the Japanese Embassy to watch films on a regular basis. I saw some great films I never would have come across otherwise, and it sparked my interest in wider Japanese culture. I’d love to win these films – they look great!
Thanks for you comment, Rachel – screenings are a great way to see Japanese films we’d not normally get the chance to see. I’m glad Japanese cinema has sparked your interest in Japanese culture. Thanks for taking part in this comp and good luck!!
Kill Bill was inspired by this? I gotta see it, even if I don’t win this!
Kill Bill is a great homage to this 70′s classic. Good luck!!
hubby loves this genre of films x
Good luck, Sharon!
A LOT of competitions for this film, must be good
Certainly is. Good luck, Solange!
Cheers guys – great prize
Thanks, Phil. Good luck!
I would love to win this!
Fingers crossed, Jenny!!
Great prize, would make a great Christmas present!
Thanks for your comment, Andy. Good luck!!
That’s a lot of comments, and a lot of potential winners. It would be really terrible if some kind of lethal virus struck them all down except for me, wouldn’t it? I would really hate to think of something like that happening.
Sounds like someone wants to win!!!
My brother would love this *Fingers crossed* Goodluck everyone!
Thanks for your comment, Amy! Good luck!
really want to see this, would look fab in our collection
Good luck, Emma!
really want to see this, looks like it would be a great one!
Thanks for your comment, theturtleshead. Good luck!
My son would love this.
Good luck, Allison!
Lady Snowblood was a major inspiration for Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, which borrows plot, characters, visual motifs and settings. In particular the character O-Ren Ishii is based on Lady Snowblood.I would love to see this.
Indeed!! There is something quite special about Lady Snowblood I & II – the visuals, the music, the casting of Meiko Kaji…
looks like is a good film
Thanks for your comment, Jason. Good luck!
Fab giveaway!
Thanks, Louisa. Good luck!!
Fab giveaway, please enter me
Will do, Michelle. Good luck!!!
Great Films – please include me in your comp xx
Thanks for your comment, Kerry. Good luck!!
Nice prize ♥
Thanks, Cathy. Good luck!!
Fantastic comp,my 18 year old loves all thing Japanese and has a HUGE collection of Japanese movies…..not this one though,would make an excellent gift for his collection!
Thanks for your comment, Amanda. Fingers crossed!!
Great comp
Thank you. Good luck!
What a great comp; I absolutely need to see this!
Thanks for your comment, Lani. Good luck!
Great dvd comp
Thanks, Elle. Good luck!
Great competition! Thank you!!!
You’re welcome, Natalie! Good luck!
Oh looks like a good one for our next DVD night! Fingers crossed!
Good luck, Dawn!
Liked on Facebook/ Sounds a good film
Thanks, Alison. Good luck!
I’m a big Tarantino fan so would love to see these films that influenced him on Kill Bill.
thanks
Thanks for your comment, GeeMarshall. Good luck!
I can’t wait to see in beautiful digital.
Definitely worth the wait
Good luck, Shemp DeYoung!
Fingers crossed
Good luck, Mairi!!!
Looks like a beautiful steelbook.
It is, Vanessa. Good luck!
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= Futatsu : Who the hell did Tarantino think he was kiddin’ !!!
And finally fingers crossed, (NINJA INCANTATION), Blu-ray in and VHS and old DVD out !!!
Thanks for your kind comment, Marc, much appreciated!! Good luck!!
Lady Snowblood is totally awesome!!
Thanks for your comment, Adam! Good luck!
great comp, thanks. ive got my fingers crossed and GL to everyone
Thanks for your comment, Francis. Good luck!
Wouldn’t mind winning this, looks decent.
Good luck, dthomp5on!!
I hope I can win this contest! Love the site, I hope you keep writing about Japanese music, movies, and culture!
Thanks for your kind comment, Kate. We will indeed continue to post articles/news related to all kinds of J-Culture! Good luck!!
I would really love to get these films. I’ve seen snippets of the films and have always been intrigued. Never had the chance to see them properly.
They’re fabulous films, Kelda, and must have for any film collector. Good luck!
Great comp, thanks. Have liked on FB
Thanks, Paul. Good luck!!
Liked! Great comp!
Thanks, Anna. Good luck!!
Competition is now closed! Thanks to everyone who entered and for making this our most successful giveaway. Two winners will be chosen at random and announced soon.