Third Window Films

[Yakushima]

Does anyone know if Third Window plans to release more Miki Satoshi films in the near future, or re-release some of the older DVD-only editions on Blu-ray?

I was so delighted by "Adrift in Tokyo" that I tried to find everything by this director, subtitled in the languages I can understand (English or Russian), and ended up binge-watching both his feature films and his doramas. Almost all of them were absolutely delightful, featuring nearly the same troupe of actors and the director's wonderfully off-beat humor.

My favorites so far are:

Adrift in Tokyo 転々
In the Pool イン・ザ・プール
Instant Swamp インスタント沼
and the three seasons of his TV mystery/comedy dorama Time Limit Investigator 時効警察.

I am still waiting for a DVD of a highly regarded Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers (released (and now OOP) by Third Window) to cross the ocean.

I would love to have a chance to see some of his more recent offerings.

[Michael Kerpan]

A subbed version of Adrift in Tokyo would definitely be a nice thing to have...

I've heard next to nothing about anything after Instant Swamp.

[swo17]

A subbed version of Adrift in Tokyo would definitely be a nice thing to have...

Ahem...

[Michael Kerpan]

Slipped by me.

[Yakushima]

Michael Kerpan, I highly recommend the "Time Limit Investigator" series, which can be found both online on Dorama streaming sites and on English-subbed DVDs (I got a Malaysian-made DVD on Ebay).

[Michael Kerpan]

I got a Malaysian-made DVD on Ebay.

My (limited) experience of Malaysian-made DVDs is not really too positive (pretty low quality -- luckily it got superseded my a US BluRay a year or so later).

[Yakushima]

I got a Malaysian-made DVD on Ebay.

My (limited) experience of Malaysian-made DVDs is not really too positive (pretty low quality -- luckily it got superseded my a US BluRay a year or so later).

I guess I got lucky! At least this particular DVD set ("Time Limit Investigator" Season 3) has adequate English subtitles and good quality video.

[Calvin]

Third Window are taking questions to ask Katsuhito Ishii for an extra on their upcoming release of Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl

[Calvin]

Third Window have confirmed that they will be releasing Isao Yukisada's Go on Blu-Ray in the Spring.

[Finch]

pre order for GO up at Terracotta

[Calvin]

A limited edition 3 disc digipack bluray set of 6 films from Japanese director Katsuhito Ishii covering his work from his debut Promise of August to his latest Norioka Workshop. Featuring new, director approved masters (sourced from their original negatives) of Shark Skin Man, Party 7 and Promise of August.

Limited to just 2000 copies.

Disc 1:
Shark Skin Man & Peach Hip Girl 鮫肌男と桃尻女 (1998)
Promise of August 8月の約束 (1995)
Special Features: New interview with Katsuhito Ishii, Shark Skin Man director audio commentary, Video Essay by Robert Edwards

Disc 2:
PARTY 7 (2000)
Special Features: Audio Commentary by Arne Venema and Mike Leeder, Storyboard version of the film, Making Of, Alternate Ending, Archival interview with Katsuhito Ishii, Original Trailer, Original Teaser

Disc 3:
Sorasoi そらそい (2008)
Hello Junichi ハロー!純一 (2014)
Norioka Workshop ノリオカワークショップ (2022)

https://shop.terracottadistribution.com ... ed-edition

[yoloswegmaster]

Third Window will be releasing The Guard from Underground, according to the BBFC.

[colinr0380]

Here's Third Window's trailer for The Guard From Underground.

And they have tweeted recently that they will be releasing the "giallo-style" film Door from 1988 at some future point (perhaps significantly both these trailers have an "Out Side" company logo on them, suggesting they are coming through the same channel), which is directed by notable Pink Film and Roman Porno director Banmei Takahashi and which looks really interesting from that trailer. Maybe Third Window could look into adding in the straight to video sequel Door II: Tokyo Diary as well, as that one features Ren Osugi in the cast, as well as stars Chikako Aoyama the same year she appeared in the Hong Kong film Robotrix!

(Or even 1996's Door III which is directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa!)

[Adam X]

They replied “Possibly…” when asked about releasing the sequels, so fingers crossed. Especially for the Kurosawa.

[Finch]

BBFC have rated Typhoon Club for TWF. It carries an 18 certificate.

[Calvin]

It's great news that Third Window have picked it up for the UK. They're going to look into Moving again as well, so hopefully something comes from that.

[Michael Kerpan]

They're going to look into Moving again as well, so hopefully something comes from that.

A good looking subbed BRD of Moving (instead of a rather dodgy looking unsubbed DVD) would be so great....

[Calvin]

They're going to look into Moving again as well, so hopefully something comes from that.

A good looking subbed BRD of Moving (instead of a rather dodgy looking unsubbed DVD) would be so great....

Apparently, they tried a while ago but had some difficulty with the rightsholders but it's going to be restored this year so they're going to try again.

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[Michael Kerpan]

Calvin -- Fingers (on both hands) crossed.

[Adam X]

Maybe Third Window could look into adding in the straight to video sequel Door II: Tokyo Diary as well

TWF’s now confirmed this is also coming. Hopefully Door III joins them in a set.

[colinr0380]

Very exciting news. I am hoping that Third Window may be drip-feeding the information out there to keep the anticipation up, so we can focus on Door II now for a while. That trailer makes it look pretty wild!

[Adam X]

Sadly…

due to many unfortunate circumstances [Door III] will not be part of the upcoming DOOR release from Third Window Films.

Here’s hoping this changes in the future.

[Calvin]

Trailer

Shinji Somai’s beloved cult film Typhoon Club is widely heralded as the director’s seminal feature and considered to be one of the greatest Japanese films ever made.

Offering a caustic immersion into the lives of disaffected junior high students on the cusp of adulthood, Typhoon Club features a lively cast of young talent including idol Youki Kudoh (The Crazy Family, Mystery Train) facing existential intrigues, budding sexuality, and rising social tensions in the days leading up to a typhoon’s arrival. Stranded in their schoolhouse as the storm settles in, the group undergoes an awakening as they dispel all insecurities, fear and desire under the swell of the tempest.

BLU-RAY CONTENTS

New 4K digital remaster from the original negatives
Feature audio commentary by Tom Mes
Selected audio commentary by Josh Slater-Williams
Assistant Director Koji Enokido Talk Event
Introduction by Ryusuke Hamaguchi at the Berlin Film Festival
Trailer
Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju
‘Director’s Company’ special edition featuring insert by Jasper Sharp - limited to 2000 copies

Trailer

DOOR
The first Japanese ‘Giallo’ slasher film!

Yasuko lives in a high-rise apartment in the city with her husband and her son. Being nervous about prank calls and salesmen's solicitations, she slams the door on a salesman's finger when he tried to forcibly insert a pamphlet through her door chain. This leads him to start harassing her, starting off with obscene letters written on her door then steadily escalating to full on stalking, building up to an unbelievable last 20 minutes of chaos!

Bonus Feature: DOOR 2

Ai is a call girl whose job involved a lot of risk. Every time she goes through a door, she has no idea what type of man is on the other side. Some are sweet, some are violent and some are just full-on crazy! One day she meets Mr.Mamiya, a strange and captivating artist who gradually will initiate her into SM pleasures.

BLU-RAY CONTENTS

New digital remasters from the original negatives
DOOR 1 audio commentary by Jasper Sharp
Interview with director Banmei Takahashi
Trailers of both features
Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju
Reversible sleeve featuring both DOOR 1 and 2 artworks
‘Director’s Company’ special edition featuring insert by Jasper Sharp - limited to 2000 copies

Trailer

Before becoming one of Japan’s most well-known horror directors through films like Cure, Pulse and Creepy, Kiyoshi Kurosawa started off his career in horror with 1992’s The Guard from Underground, the final film of the ‘Director’s Company’.

Kiyoshi Kurosawa here fashions a dark tale that is both a sharp satire of corporate life and a B-movie thriller. A former sumo wrestler now working as a security guard goes on a murderous rampage in the company that’s employed him.

BLU-RAY CONTENTS

New digital remaster from the original negatives
New audio commentary by Tom Mes
Interview with producer Takashi Ikoma
Kiyoshi Kurosawa talk show at the premiere of the new master
Trailer
Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju
‘Director’s Company’ special edition featuring insert by Jasper Sharp - limited to 2000 copies

All now available to pre-order from Terracotta

[Adam X]

Kamikaze Girls is coming back into print sometime soonish, too.

[andyli]

Impressive lineup. Is Director’s Company a new line for them?