#018 Ghost in the Shell (1995) (Blu-ray Mondo x SteelBook) [USA]

[apsmith21]

Release date: March 14, 2017
Purchase links: Amazon US - Amazon CA - Target USA
Price: USD $19.99 (Amazon - Target) - CDN $33.43 (Amazon CA)

GHOST IN THE SHELL
Limited Steelbook Packaging with Exclusive Mondo artwork
coming to Blu-ray™ + Digital HD March 14, 2017

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – (December 13, 2016) The groundbreaking anime film Ghost in the Shell arrives on Blu-ray™ + Digital HD with limited-edition Mondo key art in collectible Steelbook packaging from Anchor Bay Entertainment on March 14, 2017. The groundbreaking anime celebrated the 25th anniversary of the original Manga in 2014. Directed by legendary anime director Mamoru Oshii, Ghost in the Shell questions human existence in the fast-paced world of the information age, this award-winning, cyber-tech thriller has established itself as one of the leading Japanese animation films of all time.

A female cybernetic government agent, Major Motoko Kusanagi, and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of “The Puppet Master,” a mysterious and threatening computer virus capable of infiltrating human hosts. Together, with her fellow agents from Section 9, they embark on a high-tech race against time to capture the omnipresent entity. Ghost in the Shell took the world by storm in the mid-90’s, exhibiting a new dimension of anime with unprecedented, mesmerizing cinematic expression. Seamlessly merging traditional animation with the latest computer graphic imagery, this stunning sci-fi spectacle challenged the boundaries of mainstream animation with detailed artistic expression and a uniquely intelligent story line. Veteran director Mamoru Oshii skillfully creates the ultimate anime experience in this futuristic masterpiece based on the groundbreaking comic book by Masamune Shirow.

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Season 1 and Season 2 previously only available on DVD will be arriving on Blu-ray™ for the first time on February 21, 2017. Ghost in the Shell will be available on Blu-ray™ from Anchor Bay Entertainment on March 14, 2017 for the suggested retail price of $34.99.



ABOUT ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT
Anchor Bay Entertainment, a Lionsgate company, is a leading independent home entertainment company that acquires and releases a wide array of theatrical and home entertainment content, including STARZ Original series, children's programming, fitness (Anchor Bay Fitness), sports and specialty films on Blu-ray™ and DVD formats. The company has long-term distribution agreements in place for select programming with The Weinstein Company, AMC Networks and RADiUS, among others.

GHOST IN THE SHELL Blu-ray™ + Digital HD
Street Date: March 14, 2017
Pre-book: February 8, 2017
Catalog #: BD64909
UPC: 013132649092
Run Time: 82 Minutes
Rating: Not Rated
SRP: $34.99
Format: English: Dolby 5.1 DTS-HD
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1:78:1g
Audio: Subtitles: English, Japanese

 

[apsmith21]

Thanks I'd like to know, because if that's the case then I need to buy the newly released french steelbook on top on that one..

Do you know anyone that has the older disc? It's the same release as that. I think it's a 98% chance to be region A only.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L6AW2MC/?tag=hidefnin-20

 

[martinouchou]

Do you know anyone that has the older disc? It's the same release as that. I think it's a 98% chance to be region A only.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L6AW2MC/?tag=hidefnin-20

No, but I guess I'll see when I receive it then

 

[apsmith21]

No, but I guess I'll see when I receive it then

I'm going to leave my copy sealed, otherwise I'd offer to test it for you

 

[martinouchou]

I'm going to leave my copy sealed, otherwise I'd offer to test it for you

Don't worry it gives me an excuse to buy the french version which feature a new remastered version ^^

 

[eLviS1987]

Don't worry it gives me an excuse to buy the french version which feature a new remastered version ^^

With "new" do you mean Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008)?

 

[martinouchou]

With "new" do you mean Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008)?

No it's a new remaster from 2017 exclusive to France

 

[darczap]

Got a spine slashed copy today from Target.com. There is no spine slash on the slip though so this wasn't at Target's warehouse.

My store didn't have any out but they are showing up in stock at my store. Did an in store pick up order. I hope they find them and they're not spine slashed!

 

[nafosb]

Was not in any great hurry to get this but then I saw it in the store and I dampened my freshly washed undergarments.
This is a real beaut of a steelbook, let me tell you.

 

[hatredhorror]

still not even shipped :'(

 

[apsmith21]

Got a spine slashed copy today from Target.com. There is no spine slash on the slip though so this wasn't at Target's warehouse.

My store didn't have any out but they are showing up in stock at my store. Did an in store pick up order. I hope they find them and they're not spine slashed!

Been hearing a few reports of this, and it's got me nervous.

My copy has been delayed due to the snowstorm.

Should FINALLY arrive today!

 

[darczap]

Been hearing a few reports of this, and it's got me nervous.

My copy has been delayed due to the snowstorm.

Should FINALLY arrive today!

Good luck. I've been reading this as well.

My store didn't have any copies (even though it says they do online) left so I ordered a few from .com and hope to get at least one good one.

 

[apsmith21]

Good luck. I've been reading this as well.

My store didn't have any copies (even though it says they do online) left so I ordered a few from .com and hope to get at least one good one.

Hope I don't have to do that, crossing fingers

 

[Enkay]

 

[Stygian]

Found 3 spine slashes here in Canada and I'm still not sure about these creases.
Still can't tell if it's just the shrink wrap or if it's the slipcover. I don't want to open it up.

These are not the same type of creases on the Avengers Mondo.
Those were grooves in the slipcover. These look like wrinkles in the wrap but...

 

[wongsifu]

Friends of mine will travel to Canada and I want them to buy one for me.
Which shops do offer this?

 

[Stygian]

Friends of mine will travel to Canada and I want them to buy one for me.
Which shops do offer this?

Unfortunately no stores in Canada carry this steelbook. It is only available in Canada through Amazon.ca.
The price was raised on it recently to $43 Canadian. I would avoid ordering it from them as there are too many copies with spine slashes.

I have had to put in multiple requests for replacements and they keep sending me copies with spine slashes. All in the exact same spot. From what I have read elsewhere, it seems the same problem is widespread in the U.S. as well at Best Buy and Target.

Best thing to do with this title is get one that you can physically examine before buying.
Tough to do from Europe I understand. But posts I keep reading from the U.S. go like this:

"My store had 4 copies on release day and 3 of them had spine slashes...."

I can't tell if the slash goes all the way to the steelbook or not since Mondos have so many layers.

 

[wongsifu]

Unfortunately no stores in Canada carry this steelbook. It is only available in Canada through Amazon.ca.
The price was raised on it recently to $43 Canadian. I would avoid ordering it from them as there are too many copies with spine slashes.

I have had to put in multiple requests for replacements and they keep sending me copies with spine slashes. All in the exact same spot. From what I have read elsewhere, it seems the same problem is widespread in the U.S. as well at Best Buy and Target.

Best thing to do with this title is get one that you can physically examine before buying.
Tough to do from Europe I understand. But posts I keep reading from the U.S. go like this:

"My store had 4 copies on release day and 3 of them had spine slashes...."

I can't tell if the slash goes all the way to the steelbook or not since Mondos have so many layers.

Thanks for the info.
Someone posted a link for a german shop, maybe I try my luck there.

 

[Stygian]

Thanks for the info.
Someone posted a link for a german shop, maybe I try my luck there.

These are available in Germany?

 

[wongsifu]

These are available in Germany?

Well, the shop is from Switzerland
https://www.cede.de/de/movies/?view=detail&branch_sub=0&id=15801159&branch=2

But I think they will order it from the US/CA too, since they're mentioning that import fees could apply at checkout.

 

[SteelCollz]

But I think they will order it from the US/CA too, since they're mentioning that import fees could apply at checkout.

Yes, they're ordering these from the US. However, the import fees relate to the package they sent to you from Switzerland. Cede.de is mainly aimed at German customers while Switzerland is not part of the European Union which means that import fees of 19% apply for orders above 26,30€. Also, possible import fees by other countries are meant by this info, not the US/CA tax on the steelbook itself which is already calculated within the displayed price of the item.