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Afro Samurai Screening / Talk Date: 2/8/2007 |
| ANIMATION FEB. 09 FRI NEW YORK TOKYO and NYU APA with NYU TISCH PRESENTS SCREENING AND TALK WITH PRODUCER ERIC CALDERON Time: 6:30pm -> 10:00pm Location: Cantor Film Center : 36 East 8th Street, NYC RSVP: film@newyork-tokyo.com A CLASSIC SAMURAI STORY WITH A REVOLUTIONARY ANIMATION STYLE AND HIP-HOP FLAVOR AFRO SAMURAI is the tale of a black samurai set in a futuristic, yet feudal Japan who is on a mission to avenge the wrongful death of his father. Samuel L. Jackson stars in the title role of "Afro," a mysterious warrior who travels a solitary path encountering a myriad of enemies, friends and challenges beyond imagination. Renowned rap artist & producer The RZA provides the original soundtrack for AFRO SAMURAI The cast also includes Ron Perlman as "Justice," a lightning quick gun fighter, responsible for the death of Afro's father and Kelly Hu as "Okiku,"a seductively beautiful girl and healing arts expert. The concept was created by graphic designer/illustrator Takashi "Bob" Okazaki. AFRO SAMURAI is a creative collaboration between S.Jackson (executive producer), T. Okazaki, and Japanese animation company Gonzo. AFRO SAMURAI aired on SPIKE TV. DVD episodes will be released by FUNimation. (c) 2006 TAKASHI OKAZAKI, GONZO / SAMURAI PROJECT. Licensed by FUNimation(r) For more info, please visit film.newyork-tokyo.com |
| Source: Anime News Service |
