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VIZ Cinema

At NEW PEOPLE
1746 Post St,
San Francisco, CA 94115
For directions, see VISIT page
Contact: info@vizcinema.com
Tel: 415-525-8600
$10.00 General / $8.00 Matinee,
Senior (62+), Child (-12)

VIZCINEMA

VIZ Cinema is a 143-seat underground cinema inside NEW PEOPLE in San Francisco, owned and operated by VIZ Pictures. Equipped with a cutting-edge HD digital projection and THX®-certified sound system, VIZ Cinema’s programming focuses on the latest and hottest films from Japan, as well as an incredible legacy of classics, favorites, documentaries and anime – making it the only venue of its kind in the United States.

AUGUST: MANGA ATTACK!

VIZ Cinema finally lands in Japantown in San Francisco shedding light on the fabulous world of Japanese manga (comics). Get on board for the exciting cinematic journey from the exclusive premiere release of Manga-based sci-fi trilogy, 20th Century Boys to the US exclusive premiere of Bleach the Movie: The Diamond Dust Rebellion!

Sat, 8/15 – Thu, 8/27

20th Century Boys 1: Beginning of the End
(2008, 142min., With English Subtitles, Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi)

20th Century Boys 1

Tickets Now Available!

Don’t miss this exclusive engagement at VIZ Cinema! Based on the best-selling manga series (available from VIZ Media), this first chapter of the trilogy film adaptation will revolve around the “Book of Prophecy” written by the boy Kenji and his friends, who dreamed of a hero who would stand up against an evil organization plotting to destroy the world. 30 years later, a series of catastrophes occur exactly as they were described in their book.

15 (Sat) : 6:00pm only – Grand opening special premiere!

16 (Sun) : (11:20am), 2:10pm, 5:00pm, 7:50pm

17 (Mon) : (2:30pm), 5:20pm, 8:10pm

18 (Tue) & 19 (Wed) : (2:30pm) only

20 (Thu) : (2:30pm), 5:20pm, 8:10pm

21 (Fri), 24 (Mon), 26 (Wed) & 27 (Thu) : (2:30pm) only

© 1999, 2006 Naoki Urasawa, Studio Nuts / Shogakukan

© 2008 “20th Century Boys” Film Partners

Fri, 8/21 – Fri, 8/28

20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope

(2009, 139min., With English Subtitles, Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi)

20th Century Boys 2

Tickets Now Available!

Can’ t wait for the sequel? – Here you go! Following the first chapter, the second part of the trilogy gets even wilder. As Kenji’s friends all try to find out the truth about the beloved leader secret cult’s guru Friend, who now rules a disturbing new world, they discover the shocking existence of “The New Book of Prophecy,” describing the details of the real dooms day. Catch the first chapter at matinee by 8/27 and refresh your memory before the world premiere of the final chapter on 8/28!

21 (Fri) : 5:20pm, 8:20pm

22 (Sat) & 23 (Sun) : (11:20am), 2:10pm, 5:00pm, 7:50pm

24 (Mon): 5:20pm, 8:20pm

25 (Tue) : (2:30pm) only

26 (Wed) & 27 (Thu) : 5:20pm, 8:20pm

28 (Fri) : (2:30pm) only

© 1999, 2006 Naoki Urasawa, Studio Nuts / Shogakukan

© 2009 “20th Century Boys” Film Partners

Fri, 8/28 – Thu, 9/3

20th Century Boys 3: Redemption (2009, 150min., With English Subtitles, Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi)

20th Century Boys
Tickets Now Available!

The final chapter of the 20th Century Boys trilogy will finally be revealed on August 28th in both Japan and the United States, exclusively in San Francisco! Now in 2019, Will will the catastrophe written in The New Book of Prophecy be happening for real? What’s the true purpose of Friend’s evil plan? Who’s the real savior to that will stand up against him? The much-anticipated last chapter will conclude the half-a-century long saga with an all-star cast in a bigger scale bigger than ever!

8/28 (Fri) : 5:20pm, 8:20pm

8/29 (Sat) & 30( Sun) : (11:20am), 2:10pm, 5:00pm, 7:50pm

8/31 (Mon) : (2:30pm), 5:30pm, 8:30pm

9/1 (Tue) : (2:30pm)

9/2 (Wed) & 3 (Thu) : (2:30pm), 5:30pm, 8:30pm

© 1999, 2006 Naoki Urasawa, Studio Nuts / Shogakukan © 2009 “20th Century Boys” Film Partners

WEEKNIGHT ANIME PEOPLE

Tue, 8/18 – Wed, 8/19 (5:00pm / 8:00pm) – 2 nights only!

Bleach the Movie: The Diamond Dust Rebellion [U.S. Premiere] (2008, 92min., English Dubbed, Directed by Noriyuki Abe)

20th Century Boys 2
Tickets Now Available!

The US Premiere exclusively at VIZ Cinema! The second film adaptation of the popular anime series Bleach. After the treasured Ouin is stolen, Toshiro Hitsugaya disappears and becomes suspected of treason. When the Soul Society calls for his capture and execution, Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki vows to prove Hitsugaya’s innocence. Will the secret of the Ouin and Captain Hitsugaya’s motives be revealed before his honor, his life, and the Soul Society are destroyed?

© Tite Kubo / Shueisha, TV TOKYO, dentsu, Pierrot © BMP 2008

VIZ Pictures DVD Release Event

Tue, 8/25 (8:00pm) – 1 night only!

Death Note: L, Change the WorLd (2008, 129min., With English Subtitles, Directed by Hideo Nakata)

Death Note: L, Change the WorLd
Come join us and celebrate the long-awaited DVD release of Death Note: L, Change the WorLd, inspired by the best-selling manga Death Note! This special one night event ticket ($25) comes with a pass to the screening, the brand new “L” DVD, plus a limited poster and more! Get yourself ready and dress up as L to receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a special prize at the end of the show.
© 2008 “L” FILM PARTNERS © 2008″L” PLOT PRODUCE

* All programming is subject to change.
* Showtimes in ( ) indicates matinee price.

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