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Win a Copy of Appleseed: Ex Machina on DVD

We've told you all about the John Woo produced, Shinji Aramaki directed, anime version of Shirow Masamune's Appleseed: Ex Machina. We've spoken to the director and found out about plans for a possible sequel, we've attended a screening, and we've given away tickets to it as well. Now, we're offering up not one but two copies of his futuristic cyborgs-in-love story for you to take home for your viewing pleasure. What do you have to do to win? Just leave a comment on this post. Sounds simple, right? Find out more inside. More »

12:23 PM on Tue Apr 8 2008
By Kevin Kelly
2,488 views, 341 comments

Latest by jckrbbt: I got this DVD when it was released and had high hopes. I'm a huge fan of Shirow and Appleseed is probably my favorite comic, ever. The second film looks much better than the first, but it plays out like more »

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Want To See Appleseed: Ex Machina On The Big Screen for Free this Weekend?

If you've been wanting to see the John Woo produced cyborg war romance Appleseed: Ex Machina on the big screen, and you happen to live in New York, then this is your lucky day. We're giving away five pairs of tickets for a midnight screening of the movie at IFC Center in NYC for either Friday or Saturday night, take your pick. We've been vocal about our love for the movie, and although the movie will be out on DVD starting next Tuesday, it really takes a huge screen to appreciate the animation. Find out how you can take yourself and a friend (or just put your feet up) inside. More »

12:13 PM on Thu Mar 6 2008
By Kevin Kelly
1,428 views, 34 comments

Latest by phoenix: ::cry:: Come to Washington DC! more »

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Sneak Peek at Cyborg War Romance 'Appleseed: Ex Machina'

We've already mentioned the John Woo-produced anime sequel Appleseed: Ex Machina and spoken with director Shinji Aramaki, but Warner Video was on hand at WonderCon, handing out a billion postcards to remind people that it comes out DVD on March 11th. They even had a screening of it on Saturday night during WonderCon, although it faced stiff competition from parties featuring costumed fans and tipsy publicity reps. If you missed that, then peek at the clip below and find out what the world of Appleseed is all about. More »

1:00 PM on Mon Feb 25 2008
By Kevin Kelly
2,916 views, 21 comments

Latest by goldenthorn: I have nothing constructive in my comment because I am too busy salivating over this. more »

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io9 Links Up With 'Appleseed: Ex Machina' Director

The Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival wrapped up this weekend in Los Angeles with a smattering of anime and science fiction horror. We also caught a preview screening of the much-anticipated Japanese cyberpunk anime, Appleseed: Ex Machina, produced by action director John Woo (Hard Boiled, Mission Impossible 2). Check out what director Shinji Aramaki had to say about working with Woo's doves and getting CGI characters to act after the jump. More »

10:30 AM on Mon Dec 17 2007
By Kevin Kelly
360 views, Comment