In an "Associated Press" interview in 2007, Okazaki confirmed there would be a sequel to the anime series, and that it would air on Paramount Network. In 2008, the sequel was announced to be a television film, "", with Lucy Liu and Mark Hamill joining the cast. Hip hop artist The RZA also came back to provide the soundtrack for the movie. "Afro Samurai: Resurrection" debuted on Spike on the night of January 25, 2009. On July 16, 2009, "Afro Samurai: Resurrection" was nominated for an Emmy in the "Outstanding Animated Program (for programming one hour or more)" category in the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards and the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. At the Emmy awards, "Afro Samurai: Resurrection" lost to "Destination Imagination", a TV movie based on "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends". The art director of "Afro Samurai: Resurrection", Shigemi Ikeda, won an Emmy for his work on "Resurrection", which is the first ever awarded for work on a Japanese-animated production. "Afro Samurai: Resurrection" was the first Japanese anime to be nominated for and win an Emmy. Late 2009 also saw the release of "Afro Samurai": Complete Murder Sessions on Blu-ray and DVD. A 4-disc collection of both Afro Samurai Director's Cut and Afro Samurai: Resurrection, together in one complete boxset.