London Mobile Suit Z Gundam Movie Screening details

Date: 2010 May 25 16:14

Posted by Joe

London based anime fans will want to head over to the Barbican on Tuesday 20th July 2010 at 8:30pm for their screening of Mobile Suit Z Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars. Resident anime expert Helen McCarthy will be introducing the film. As always, we advise that you book early to avoid disappointment.

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Press release as follows:

barbican film
Japanimation July 2010
barbican.org.uk/film
Box Office: 0845 120 7527

JAPANIMATION – Tuesday 20 July
8.30pm – Mobile Suit Z Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars (cert tbc) (Japan 2004 Dir. Yoshiyuki Tomino 94 min)
Helen McCarthy introduces the first feature in the film trilogy based on the Gundam Zeta anime series, in celebration of its 20th anniversary and updated for a 21st Century audience. Mobile Suit Z Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars is set in the year 0087, when the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG) are waging a bloody war against the Earth Federation’s elite military force, the Titans. A magnificent mecha trip and a must-see for fans of the anime, the gorgeous animation is an amalgam of the digitally remastered original with completely new footage. Shigeaki Saegusa's musical score from the TV series is also reused for the film with the addition of new songs by Japanese pop star Gackt.

barbican.org.uk/film
Box Office: 0845 120 7527

Ticket prices:
Book online and save up to £2 off every ticket!
Standard: £7.50 online (£9.50 full price)
Barbican Members: £6.50 online (£7.50 full price)
Concessions: £7.50
Under 15: £4.50
Monday Madness: all new release tickets £5.50