©Courtesy of Mirai Eigahsa Junichi Yasuda’s “A Samurai in Time” film, which won the Best Picture award at the 48th Japan Academy Film Awards and was released in August, is set to have 6 episodes spin-off series, according to reports. The filming for “Shinpai-Muyounosuke: Tenka Gomen” will start next spring, and it will be broadcast…
The film directed by Noah Baumbach — that he co-wrote with Emily Mortimer, who also has a supporting role in the film — stars an ensemble cast that includes George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup and Alba Rohrwacher. Jay Kelly follows the eponymous famous actor (played by George Clooney) as he…
@Courtesy of NEON Sentimental Value : Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood…
©Courtesy of GKIDS Three of the biggest anime franchises share certain similarities. In Chainsaw Man, they fight devils, while in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba they do indeed slay demons. In the case of Jujutsu Kaisen, human “Jujutsu Sorcerers” battle so-called “Curses,” demonic monsters that coalesce from the excess negative energy humans release into the…
撮影：細木信宏 （国宝）：任侠(にんきょう)の一門に生まれるも数奇な運命をたどり、歌舞伎役者の家に引き取られた喜久雄(吉沢亮)は、激動の日々を送る中で歌舞伎役者としての才能を開花させる。一方、彼が引き取られた家の息子・俊介(横浜流星)は名門の跡取りとして歌舞伎役者になることを運命づけられ、幼いころから芸の世界に生きていた。境遇も才能も対照的な二人は、ライバルとして互いに切磋琢磨(せっさたくま)し合いながら芸の道を究めていく。 監督 : 李相日 原作 : 吉田修一 脚本 : 奥寺佐渡子 製作 : 岩上敦宏, 伊藤伸彦, 荒木宏幸, 市川南, 渡辺章仁, 松橋真三 企画 : 村田千恵子 プロデュース : 村田千恵子 撮影 : ソフィアン・エル・ファニ 照明 : 中村裕樹 音響 : 白取貢 特機 上野隆治 美術監督 : 種田陽平 美術 : 下山奈緒 装飾 : 酒井拓磨 衣装デザイン : 小川久美子 衣装 : 松田和夫 ヘアメイク : 豊川京子 特殊メイク…
©Photo by Ayami Kusumi あらすじ：「竜とそばかすの姫」「未来のミライ」などで国内外から高く評価されてきたアニメーション映画監督・細田守監督が手がける、オリジナルの長編アニメーション。復讐にとらわれて死者の国をさまよう王女が、現代日本からやってきた看護師の青年と出会い、ともに旅をする中で変化していく姿を描き、「生きるとは何か」を問いかける。 父を殺して王位を奪った叔父クローディアスへの復讐に失敗した王女スカーレットは、「死者の国」で目を覚ます。そこは、略奪と暴力がはびこり、力のなき者や傷ついた者は「虚無」となって存在が消えてしまう世界だった。この地にクローディアスもいることを知ったスカーレットは、改めて復讐を胸に誓う。そんな中、彼女は現代日本からやってきた看護師・聖と出会う。戦いを望まず、敵味方の区別なく誰にでも優しく接する聖の人柄に触れ、スカーレットの心は徐々に和らいでいく。一方で、クローディアスは死者の国で誰もが夢見る「見果てぬ場所」を見つけ出し、我がものにしようともくろんでいた。 声の出演は、主人公スカーレット役を芦田愛菜、聖役を岡田将生が担当。スカーレットの宿敵で冷酷非道なクローディアス役を、細田作品に4度目の参加となる役所広司が演じる。そのほか、市村正親、吉田鋼太郎、斉藤由貴、松重豊、山路和弘、柄本時生、青木崇高、染谷将太、白山乃愛、白石加代子ら豪華キャストが顔をそろえる。 「adsense] 2025年製作／111分／G／日本 配給：東宝、ソニー・ピクチャーズエンタテインメント 劇場公開日：2025年11月21日 スタッフ・声優・キャスト 監督 : 細田守 原作 : 細田守 脚本 : 細田守 製作指揮 : 澤桂一 製作 : 桑原勇蔵 門屋大輔 菊池剛 市川南 齋藤優一郎 製作統括 : 江成真二 工藤大丈 上田太地 小池由紀子 製作総指揮 : 飯沼伸之 プロデューサー : 齋藤優一郎 谷生俊美 高橋望 Co-プロデューサー…
©Courtesy of New Line Cinema, “Mortal Kombat” The actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, who was born in Japan and trained in the US, one of the most successful Asian actors that appeared in numerous films from the 1990s and 2000s, has passed away. Tagawa was born in Tokyo, Japan, and raised by his Japanese Takarazuka actress mother…
(C) Tatsuki Fujimoto/Shueisha (C)2026 K2Pictures・Shueisha Director Kore-eda, who happened upon the book at a bookstore and bought it after being drawn to the “back” on the cover of “Look Back,” read it in one sitting. He commented, “I felt so keenly that Tatsuki Fujimoto must have felt he couldn’t move forward without drawing this work….
@Courtesy of Netflix Stranger Things Season 5 “Volume 1”: The Hawkins gang is back for one final battle with the monstrous villain from the Upside Down, and the adventure will be epic, with season 5 of the Netflix show consisting of eight action-packed episodes, including one with a special limited engagement in theaters. Executive Producer…
©Courtesy of Universal Pictures Las Vegas needs a real-life Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, but not the smaller franchise store from the first film. Fans deserve a full recreation of the bigger flagship restaurant, complete with the river ride, as revealed in the new sequel—like only Vegas could build. Mike Schmidt’s encounters in the smaller Freddy Fazbear’s…
Check out more of our video reviews and interviews on our YouTube channel. Film Critic : Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Works as film critic and journalist who covers stories about culture and sustainability. With a degree in Political Sciences, a Master’s in Screenwriting & Film Production, and studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute,…
©Courtesy of Mirai Eigahsa Junichi Yasuda’s “A Samurai in Time” film, which won the Best Picture award at the 48th Japan Academy Film Awards and was released in August, is set to have 6 episodes spin-off series, according to reports. The filming for “Shinpai-Muyounosuke: Tenka Gomen” will start next spring, and it will be broadcast…
©Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures “Super Troopers 3: Winter Soldiers,” the third installment in the Broken Lizard comedy franchise, will make its theatrical debut on August 7, 2026. Returning to direct the upcoming film will be Jay Chandrasekhar, who also helmed Beerfest and Club Dread for the franchise. The Super Troopers films follow the antics of…
©Courtesy of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery Netflix announced today an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, a move that will have a vast impact on the media industry. Warner’s studio operations and its streaming business are included in the arrangement, which is expected to happen by the third quarter of 2026. Under…
@Courtesy of NEON Sentimental Value : Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood…
©Photo by Ayami Kusumi あらすじ：「竜とそばかすの姫」「未来のミライ」などで国内外から高く評価されてきたアニメーション映画監督・細田守監督が手がける、オリジナルの長編アニメーション。復讐にとらわれて死者の国をさまよう王女が、現代日本からやってきた看護師の青年と出会い、ともに旅をする中で変化していく姿を描き、「生きるとは何か」を問いかける。 父を殺して王位を奪った叔父クローディアスへの復讐に失敗した王女スカーレットは、「死者の国」で目を覚ます。そこは、略奪と暴力がはびこり、力のなき者や傷ついた者は「虚無」となって存在が消えてしまう世界だった。この地にクローディアスもいることを知ったスカーレットは、改めて復讐を胸に誓う。そんな中、彼女は現代日本からやってきた看護師・聖と出会う。戦いを望まず、敵味方の区別なく誰にでも優しく接する聖の人柄に触れ、スカーレットの心は徐々に和らいでいく。一方で、クローディアスは死者の国で誰もが夢見る「見果てぬ場所」を見つけ出し、我がものにしようともくろんでいた。 声の出演は、主人公スカーレット役を芦田愛菜、聖役を岡田将生が担当。スカーレットの宿敵で冷酷非道なクローディアス役を、細田作品に4度目の参加となる役所広司が演じる。そのほか、市村正親、吉田鋼太郎、斉藤由貴、松重豊、山路和弘、柄本時生、青木崇高、染谷将太、白山乃愛、白石加代子ら豪華キャストが顔をそろえる。 「adsense] 2025年製作／111分／G／日本 配給：東宝、ソニー・ピクチャーズエンタテインメント 劇場公開日：2025年11月21日 スタッフ・声優・キャスト 監督 : 細田守 原作 : 細田守 脚本 : 細田守 製作指揮 : 澤桂一 製作 : 桑原勇蔵 門屋大輔 菊池剛 市川南 齋藤優一郎 製作統括 : 江成真二 工藤大丈 上田太地 小池由紀子 製作総指揮 : 飯沼伸之 プロデューサー : 齋藤優一郎 谷生俊美 高橋望 Co-プロデューサー…
©Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics Scarlet : A sword-wielding princess embarks on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of her father. She soon meets an idealistic young man who shows her the possibility of a future free of bitterness and rage. Director : Mamoru Hosoda Producer : Yuichiro Saito, Toshimi Tanio, Nozomu Takahashi Screenwriter : Mamoru…
The film directed by Noah Baumbach — that he co-wrote with Emily Mortimer, who also has a supporting role in the film — stars an ensemble cast that includes George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup and Alba Rohrwacher. Jay Kelly follows the eponymous famous actor (played by George Clooney) as he…
The journey towards the Chicago Japan Film Collective’s 5th anniversary continues in 2026, with the Backstreet Cinema Series Vol. 2. This second installment explores the primal power and emotional resonance of Nipponic art through documentaries that reflect the heartbeat, courage, and creative spirit that lie at the core of the cultural identity of the Land…
©Courtesy of Universal Pictures Las Vegas needs a real-life Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, but not the smaller franchise store from the first film. Fans deserve a full recreation of the bigger flagship restaurant, complete with the river ride, as revealed in the new sequel—like only Vegas could build. Mike Schmidt’s encounters in the smaller Freddy Fazbear’s…
©Searchlight Pictures The song for the historical drama musical film “The Testament of Ann Lee” has been unveiled by Searchlight at its premiere. The film is set to debut in 70mm and will be available in select cinemas on Christmas Day. The film was directed by Norway’s Mona Fastvold, who also co-wrote it with her…
©Courtesy of A24 A24 has released the trailer for the brand-new pop melodrama and horror tale “Mother Mary“, which is a collaboration with celebrated filmmaker David Lowery (“The Green Knight” and “A Ghost Story“). Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel lead in the film which also stars Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Isaura Barbé-Brown, Alba…
©Courtesy of A24 The trailer for the revenge thriller “How to Make a Killing“, which is directed by A24 and stars Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, and Ed Harris, has been unveiled. The film’s premiere is scheduled for February 20th, 2026. This story revolves around Becket Redfellow (Powell), the heir to a multibillion-dollar fortune, who is…
CHICAGO JAPAN FILM COLLECTIVE: Backstreet Cinema Series Vol. 2: “The Cinematic Roar” Two powerful documentaries celebrating Japan’s cultural legacy and artistic spirit December 14 & 21, 2025 | Chicago & Online Chicago, IL — The Chicago Japan Film Collective (CJFC) proudly announces Backstreet Cinema Series Vol. 2, featuring two extraordinary Japanese documentary films that explore…
@Courtesy of Japan Society Ultraman Arrives in NYC: Family and Fan Screening & Stage Show Japan Society – 333 East 47th St, New York City Nov 18 at 6 PM – Free Look out, NYC, Ultraman is here! This fall, Tsuburaya Productions, the powerhouse behind Japan’s most iconic superhero, is set to unleash a massive East Coast takeover…
Over the years, Noah Baumbach has been hit or miss, from his side hustle collaborating with Wes Anderson, most notably on The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, to his more fruitful collaborations with partner Greta Gerwig. Marriage Story might end up being the benchmark for everything Baumbach has done since, because it was clearly something…
@Courtesy of HBO MAX After the worldwide success of the two movies dedicated to Pennywise and the Losers, Andy Muschietti decided that there was more to say about IT, the masterpiece novel written by Stephen King. Inspired by the interludes that in an obscure and elusive way talk about the genesis of the evil entity…
@Courtesy of Netflix Black Rabbit : When the owner of the hottest restaurant in New York allows his troubled brother to return to the family business, he opens the door to old traumas and new dangers that threaten to bring down everything they’ve built. Creator : Kate Susman, Zach Baylin. Executive Producer : Zach Baylin, Jude…
@Courtesy of HBO MAX Task : Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man. Creator : Brad Engelsby Executive Producer : Brad Engelsby, Ron Schmidt Network : HBO Genre : Crime, Drama Original…
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