Friday, March 3, 2017

Ghost in the Shell movie costumes and animatronic props on display...

This spring beloved Japanese Manga comic series Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow gets a big screen, live-action adaptation with Scarlett Johansson playing the cyborg counter-terrorism field commander, the 'Major'. If you can look past the whitewashing controversy of casting a caucasian actress in an infamous Asian role, the film looks like it's going to be a sci-fi visual spectacle.

Original film costumes and props from Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell Major tactical uniform
Animatronic Geisha head Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell Animatronic Geisha head
Batou Ghost in the Shell movie costume
Red Robed Geisha movie costume Ghost in the Shell
These cool costumes and animatronic heads from the movie were photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema on March 3, 2017.

Kurt and Bart were Costume Designers on the sci-fi crime movie and you can also see their film costumes in Dallas Buyers Club and these Step Up 3D movie costumes.

Ghost in the Shell movie billboard
Ghost in the Shell movie billboard
The film directed by Rupert Sanders follows Scarlett Johansson's one-of-a-king human cyborg hybrid, the 'Major', who works for Section 9, an elite task force tasked with stopping the most dangerous criminals, extremists and hackers. This time she faces an enemy dedicated to wiping out Hanka Robotic's advancements in cyber technology.

Major's tactical uniform worn by Scarlett Johansson
in Ghost in the Shell
Scarlett Johansson Ghost in the Shell Major tactical costume
Ghost in the Shell Major tactical film costume
Ghost in the Shell Major tactical uniform
Major tactical uniform Ghost in the Shell
Scarlett Johansson Ghost in the Shell Major tactical uniform
Major tactical costume Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell Major tactical uniform
Ghost in the Shell Major tactical costume detail
Ghost in the Shell Major tactical uniform left glove
Ghost in the Shell Major tactical uniform boots
Ghost in the Shell Major tactical costume
Ghost in the Shell Major movie costume
In addition to wearing her figure-hugging skintight costume, the actress also wears this tactical uniform in the movie.

Fans of Scarlett Johansson can also check out her Black Widow costume from Avengers: Age of Ultron, her costume from Hail, Caesar!, her Disney Dream Portrait Cinderella costume and her film costume from Hitchcock on display.

Animatronic Geisha heads from Ghost in the Shell
Animatronic Geisha head Ghost in the Shell
Animatronic Geisha head Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell Animatronic Geisha head
Animatronic Geisha head Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell Animatronic Geisha head open face
Animatronic Geisha head Ghost in the Shell
Animatronic Geisha head Ghost in the Shell
The Japanese Geisha mask and prosthetics used in the movie were designed by Weta Workshop, and it's amazing to see the detail of this open robotic face.

Red Robed Geisha costume worn by Rila Fukushima
in Ghost in the Shell
Rila Fukushima Ghost in the Shell Red Robed Geisha costume
Red Robed Geisha film costume Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell Red Robed Geisha costume
Ghost in the Shell Red Robed Geisha costume
Ghost in the Shell Red Robed Geisha costume
Ghost in the Shell Geisha costume
Ghost in the Shell Red Robed Geisha costume
Ghost in the Shell Red Robed Geisha obi sash
Ghost in the Shell Red Robed Geisha obi sash
Ghost in the Shell Red Robed Geisha gold Geta
Ghost in the Shell Red Robed Geisha gold Geta
Ghost in the Shell Red Robed Geisha film costume
Red Robed Geisha film costume Ghost in the Shell
I love this deadly, futuristic red robed kimono costume worn by Rila Fukashima in the movie, especially touches like the plastic blue collar trim, not to mention the stylized molded wig.

The golden Geta, traditional Japanese wooden footwear like a mashup between sandals and flip-flops, were a collaboration with Japanese shoe designer Noritaka Tatehana.

Batou street clothing costume worn by Pilou Asbæk
in Ghost in the Shell
Batou Ghost in the Shell street clothing costume
Batou Ghost in the Shell jacket
Batou Ghost in the Shell jacket
Ghost in the Shell Batou jacket
Ghost in the Shell Batou film costume
In the Ghost in the Shell the character 'Batou', played by Pilou Asbæk, is another battle-hardened Section 9 special operative.

If you like this selection of film wardrobe, you may also enjoy these film costumes from The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor and these Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation opera costumes.

Ghost in the Shell movie poster
Ghost in the Shell movie poster

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