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Lorelei Release Nears Date: 2/28/2005 |
| In Japan SFX fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the live action WWII submarine movie Lorelei. The story occurs in the Summer of 1945 right after the USA dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. In an aim to stop further atomic bombing, the Japanese Imperial Navy requisitions a special submarine provided by Germany under utmost secrecy. The U-Boat is equipped with a special weapons package called the Lorelei System. Extensive use of CG gives emphasis to the awesome battle scenes in the movie but underlying this is said to be a gripping tale of comradery and betrayal. This is what earned Lorelei such hight regards in it's first life as novel. The Yomiuri mentioned in recent review that the film version has the feel of alot of anime inputs and indeed Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino is said to have his first movie acting role here. Running time is Two hours and eight minutes. Release is March 5th in theaters across Japan. |
| Source: Anime News Services |
