Title: The Sylvian Experiments (AKA Kyofu) Directed by: Hiroshi Takahashi Starring: Yôko Chôsokabe, Mina Fujii and Momoko Hatano Running time: 95 minutes, Rated R Dr. Hattori and her husband watch footage of brain surgery experiments that end in a blinding light. To their horror, they discover their young daughters Kaori and Miyuki standing behind them watching the same film. Years later Miyuki and some other teenagers disappear from a university hospital, and Kaori attempts to find out what happened; however she soon discovers that Miyuki and her friends have been subjected to the same brain experiments at the hands of their mother Dr. Hattori. I’m going to put it bluntly,…

Title: Littlerock Writer-director: Mike Ott Starring: Atsuko Okatsuka, Cory Zacharia, Rintaro Sawamoto, Roberto Sanchez, Brett L. Tinnes, Ryan Dillon A nicely photographed and initially intriguing character study of a road trip gone awry, and a sibling pair of foreign travelers waylaid in a land foreign to them, “Littlerock” quickly fumbles away any sense of delicate engagement, and ends up a collection of posed and meandering down-tempo moments in search of an inciting incident or clarifying signifier. Pleased with itself more than it ought to be, the movie seems to believe or feel that dawdling for dawdling’s sake is in the end its own kind of precious artistic statement, a fact only underscored…

Panasonic and 20th Century Fox teamed up to bring you this Japanese commercial featuring some new scenes from the upcoming film “Avatar” aka James Cameron’s Avatar by director James Cameron (Terminator 5, Battle Angel, Titanic) and starring Sam Worthington (Clash of the Titans, Terminator Salvation), Sigourney Weaver (Ghostbusters III, Aliens), Michelle Rodriguez (Fast & Furious) and Zoe Saldana (Star Trek). Check out a few below. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from James Cameron’s Avatar. Synopsis: In a distant future, humanity discovers the planet ‘Alpha Centauri B-4′, and for those scientists and astronauts who’ve traversed the gulf between neighboring suns and arrived on its alien soil know it…

Imagi International Holdings has released a brief teaser clip from the upcoming big-screen adaptation of the classic early 1970′s Japanese anime series Science Ninja Team Gatchaman. Gatchaman, due out sometime in 2009, is the latest in a line of adaptations of the anime franchise which has included several TV series and miniseries, a film, toys, and syndication in the US. The show focused on teenage superheroes battling extraterrestrial evil, clad in bird-themed uniforms and piloting their ship the God Phoenix (renamed The Phoenix for US releases). It is considered by many to be, in the wake of the rise of “Henshin”-oriented entertainment in Japan (TV shows and cartoons featuring transforming…

Watch the latest Japanese game controls trailer for the upcoming video game “Mario Super Sluggers” coming soon to the Nintendo Wii. Watch as Mario and his friends take the mound at the second baseball game from Nintendo. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest “Mario Super Sluggers” video game trailers and news.

Check out the latest Japanese trailer for the upcoming video game “The Sky Crawlers” coming soon to the Nintendo Wii. Description: A realistic, action-packed flight game for the Wii, this title is produced by the same team as the Ace Combat franchise and is based on the anime film by Mamoru Oshii.

By Karen Benardello Cast: Joshua Jackson, Rachael Taylor, Megumi Okina, John Hensley, Maya Hazen and David Denman. Original Release Date: In Theaters March 21, 2008 Scores: Technical: 70, Story: 75, Acting: 80, Overall Score: 75 Directed by: Masayuki Ochiai The past always finds a way to reveal itself in new pictures. This fact not only describes the plotline in the new mystery/thriller movie Shutter, the remake of the 2004 Thai film of the same name, it also describes director Masayuki Ochiai’s attempt to bring interest back to the Asian horror remake genre in America. With the help of well-known and -liked actor Joshua Jackson in the lead role and the…

By Brian Corder Cast: Joshua Jackson, Rachael Taylor, Megumi Okina, John Hensley, Maya Hazen and David Denman. Original Release Date: In Theaters March 21, 2008 Scores: Technical: 95, Story: 90, Acting: 95, Overall Score: 93 Directed by: Masayuki Ochiai A newlywed couple Ben (Joshua Jackson) and Jane (Rachael Taylor) move to Japan for a promising job opportunity – a fashion shoot in Tokyo. During their trip on a dark forest road they experience a tragic car accident, leading to the death of a young local girl. Upon regaining consciousness, they find no trace of her body. A bit distraught the couple arrives in Tokyo to begin their new life. Meanwhile…

Here’s another really cool poster from the upcoming horror film “Shutter” by director Masayuki Ochiai (Infection) and starring Joshua Jackson (Urban Legend) and Rachael Taylor (Transformers, See No Evil). Plot: In Tokyo, a young couple (Jackson and Taylor) on their honeymoon first begin to see ghostly images in their photos… Stay tuned for more “Shutter” movie news, reviews and clips!

Check out the latest Japanese trailer for the upcoming game “Baroque” for the Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstation 2. Synopsis: You awaken to find the world in ruin, your heart beset with unexplained guilt. A cataclysm has destroyed the cities and empires of men and disfigured the spirit of humanity. In this nightmare, it falls to you to descend a mysterious tower in search of absolution. Battle merciless foes through treacherous dungeons, scour for new items to aid you in your travels, and unlock the secrets of a devastated land. You will find death in the depths, yet learn that death is not the end of the story; in the…