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A Battle Royale online over origin of 'The Hunger Games' Some claim that 'The Hunger Games' is a rip-off of the 1999 Japanese series 'Battle Royale.' But the storyline of a death match being employed by authoritarian rulers dates back to the Roman Empire. Before 'Hunger Games,' there was 'Battle Royale' More than a decade ago, the Japanese film 'Battle Royale' had the same plot as 'Hunger Games' -- and a lot more blood. 'Battle Royale': Japan's 'Hunger Games' arrives on DVD In "Battle Royale," teens are sent to an island, fitted with explosive collars, given a variety of weapons and ordered to fight until only one remains alive. Sounds familiar, right? 'Battle,' 'Games': Cold Brutality A Common Theme The concept for the eight-year-old Japanese blockbuster Battle Royale is nearly the same as that of the forthcoming Hunger Games : In a dystopian future, children are forced to fight to the death as a spectacle for the rest of the population. Neda Ulaby explores the links between the two movies. 12 years before 'Hunger Games,' there was 'Battle Royale' Here's the pitch: The state forces kids into a death match where only one is left standing. That's "The Hunger Games," right? Yes, but it's also the storyline for "Battle Royale," the brutal, harrowing and little-seen Japanese film that beat "Hunger Games" to the plot by 12 years. Battle Royale: The Complete Collection Blu-ray Review Do you like The Hunger Games? Can you stomach some gratuitous graphic violence? If you can, Anchor Bay has a film collection for you! It's no secret, The Hunger Games is somewhat of a clever redo of the cult classic Battle Royale. The original 1999 novel by which the film was based was a massive success overseas, and follows many cues similar to those seen in Hunger Games. Alas, Battle Royale ... 'Battle Royale': The Original 'Hunger Games' (Photos: Lionsgate | Toei Films) Assuming you haven't been living under a rock for the last few months, you're aware that one of the decades biggest cinematic events is about to hit theaters this Friday. The Hunger Games is ready to take over pop culture. But did you also know that essential story of The Hunger Games has already been done? Back in 2000, a Japanese thriller called Battle Royale ... Why the 'The Hunger Games's Snub of 'Battle Royale' Matters Hollywood's next likely blockbuster, The Hunger Games , is set to open this Friday, March 23.  This work is unique from past remakes or adaptations of Asian stories in that its creator denies any knowledge of the classic  1999 Japanese book and movie Battle Royale , with which it shares extraordinary parallels. Both movies feature a corrupt totalitarian government that places children on an ... Battle Royale: The Complete Collection (Blu-ray) Recommended The Movies: Directed by the late, great Kinki Fukasaku and based on the novel of the same name by Koushun Takami, 2000's Battle Royale proved to be quite a controversial film but few who saw it would deny its power. For various reasons, from rights and contractual issues to a wariness to release it in a post-Columbine world, the film and its sequel were never released domestically ... 'The Hunger Games' too tame for you? Check out 'Battle Royale' As this weekend's early box-office receipts start to pour in, it's quickly becoming clear that The Hunger Games is about
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