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Message from Space AKA Uchu kara no messeji (1978)
Where fantasies are real & reality is fantastic.Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Year of Copyright: 1978
Year of Production: 1977-78
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:Theatrical Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Still Gallery -
Subtitles:Chinese, English
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Aspect Ratio:2.00:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The packaging incorrectly lists the aspect ratio as 1.85:1.
This release gains a sliver of picture information along the bottom edge and a fair amount on the right but loses an equally fair amount of image on the left when compared to the US DVD. - Specifications to be confirmed
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Extras:"The Stars of Space" (A Closer look at the myriad players in Message from Space by August Ragone) (9 text pages)
Theatrical Trailers (Play All - 11:00):
- International trailer (1.85:1) (2:48)
- Japanese Trailer (2.35:1) #1 (1:59)
- Japanese Trailer (2.35:1) #2 (2:06)
- Japanese Trailer (2.35:1) #3 (4:07)
Photo Gallery (5:55) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.00:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with an 8-page liner notes booklet “Message from Space: There are More Beautiful Dreams in Space” by August Ragone and Patrick Macias.
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Extras:"The Stars of Space" (A Closer look at the myriad players in Message from Space by August Ragone) (9 text pages)
Theatrical Trailers (Play All - 11:00):
- International trailer (1.85:1) (2:48)
- Japanese Trailer (2.35:1) #1 (1:59)
- Japanese Trailer (2.35:1) #2 (2:06)
- Japanese Trailer (2.35:1) #3 (4:07)
Photo Gallery (5:55) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.00:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with an 8-page liner notes booklet “Message from Space: There are More Beautiful Dreams in Space” by August Ragone and Patrick Macias.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Japanese Version (101:02)
Introduction by Sonny Chiba (0:24)
"Message from Earth" 2012 featurette (28:59)
Stills Gallery (3:55)
Japanese Trailers
- Trailer 1 (1:53)
- Trailer 2 (2:01)
- Trailer 3 (3:57)
DISC TWO
* The Film - German Version (83:24)
Audio commentary by Jörg Buttgereit and Pelle Felsch (2012)
Stills Gallery (1:05)
German Trailer (2:54):05 -
Subtitles:Japanese Version: German
German Version: None -
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Version:
Japanese Dolby Digital 1.0
German Dolby Digital 1.0 (optical track)
German Dolby Digital 1.0 (magnetic track)
German Version:
German Dolby Digital 1.0 (optical track)
German Dolby Digital 1.0 (magnetic track) -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:4250578599857
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Notes:Includes an 8 page booklet.
Limited to 2000 copies. -
Easter eggs:German Version of the film - unrestored (83:24)
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OVERALL: Draw
The German release has the most extras and the original Japanese mono audio.
The Hong Kong release has a 2.0 stereo audio track, but lacks many of the extras.
Note:
The odd 2.00:1 aspect ratio seems to be down to the fact the film was shot in VistaVision. That said, when comparing the image on the US disc with that on the Hong Kong, the latter has more image on the right and a sliver on the bottom but the US gains equally on the left. The raw image aspect ratio on the OCN could very well be 2.2:1 or even 2.35:1. -
CUTS:
- R0 Hong Kong- Eastern Star - No cuts (105:15 NTSC)
- R1 America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (105:15 NTSC)
- R1 Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (105:15 NTSC)
- R2 Germany- Subkultur Entertainment - No cuts - Includes the original Japanese version (101:02 PAL) and the German version (83:24 PAL)
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Comparison added by Mark_Meakin on 08/08/14
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 16/08/24UPDATE LOG:
08/08/14: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
25/07/18: Added notes on aspect ratio and sound formats.
17/10/19: Added the Hong Kong disc.
19/10/19: Typo.
28/02/22: Dates.
20/07/24: Added Canada, Germany.
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