Exclusive first UK image released for Appleseed Alpha

It's arriving digitally on Monday, and on DVD and Blu-ray later in the month; it's also enjoying screenings at Scotland Loves Anime and the Leeds Internation Film Festival; in advance of all of that however, we have a UK exclusive first image from Shinji Aramaki's latest Appleseed film, Appleseed Alpha, for you.

You can take a look at the image at the top of this story (click the image for the full-size version), and if you want to know more about the film and its UK release here are all of the salient PR details:

The popular franchise “Appleseed” comes to new life in the CG-animated prequel APPLESEED ALPHA, available 13 October on Digital HD and Blu-ray™ & DVD 27 October from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. World-renowned anime filmmaker Shinji Aramaki (Starship Troopers: Invasion) directs the latest installment in the sci-fi adventure franchise based on the original comic books by Shirow Masamune (“Ghost in the Shell”) published by Seishinsha with a screenplay by Marianne Krawczyk (God of War game series, Star Trek game and BAFTA Award winner for character and story on God of War 2 game). APPLESEED ALPHA depicts the early days of female soldier Deunan and her cyborg partner, Briareos, as they embark on an action-packed journey in search of the legendary city of Olympus.

The APPLESEED ALPHA Blu-ray and DVD feature filmmaker commentary with director Shinji Aramaki and 11 making-of featurettes that track the film’s exciting journey from script to screen. In addition to showcasing the latest in state-of-the-art CGI technology, this animated film also features a killer soundtrack with 12 songs from today’s top international music artists, including Yasutaka Nakata (CAPSULE), Skrillex & Alvin Risk, androp, CAPSULE, DJ FUMIYA (RIP SLYME), PASSEPIED, Q;indivi+, tofubeats, AKLO, 80KIDZ, nishi-ken, and RAM RIDER. The original soundtrack was released by unBORDE / WARNER MUSIC JAPAN Inc. Square Enix Co. Ltd have released Play Arts Kai figurines of Deunan and Briareos and Hot Toys is developing high-end one-sixth scale articulated figures for a future release.

Synopsis:
From the creator of Ghost in the Shell and the director of Appleseed comes the intense post-apocalyptic prequel, Appleseed: Alpha. Left to survive in a post-World War society, two mercenary soldiers - Deunan and her cyborg partner Briareos – are sent on a mission on the outskirts of their war-torn city. During the operation, they run into Iris and Olson, two citizens from the utopian city of Olympus, who might have a way to save the world but the ruthless Talos and the scheming warlord Two Horns have their own plans. It’s up to Deunan and Briareos to safeguard their newfound contacts and help save humanity’s last hope.

APPLESEED ALPHA is a Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions and Lucent Pictures Entertainment co-production by Sola Digital Arts. It was produced by Joseph Chou (Halo Legends).

It has a run time of approximately 89 minutes and has been rated 12

Blu-ray & DVD Bonus Material:
- Filmmakers’ Commentary
- 11-Part Making-of Documentary

Visit the official Appleseed Alpha website at www.AppleseedAlphaMovie.com
Visit the official Appleseed Alpha Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/AppleseedMovie

You can also find a trailer for the movie on IMDB.