During the last few years, director Hideaki Anno has successfully re-defined Japanese monsters/heroes through the Shin series. “Shin Godzilla” was a satire of Japanese politics, a reflection on the March 11 disasters. “Shin Ultraman” — which retained Anno as the mastermind — had the directorial duties passed onto Shinji Higuchi, his frequent collaborator, and this…
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been cast in writer-director Robert Eggers’ long-awaited remake of the classic 1922 horror movie, Nosferatu, Deadline is reporting. He’s set to play Friedrich Harding in the film. The Golden Globe-winning actor joins the drama’s already announced ensemble cast, which includes Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgard, Nicholas Hoult and Emma Corrin. Nosferatu will also…
GKIDS ACQUIRES NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS TO FILMED PERFORMANCES OF SPIRITED AWAY: LIVE ON STAGE The First-Ever Stage Production of Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award®-Winning Masterpiece Directed and Adapted by Tony Award®-Winner John Caird (Les Misérables) NEW YORK (February 8, 2023) – GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of animation for adult and family audiences, announced…
Bullet Train star Aaron Taylor-Johnson has emerged as a front-runner to replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond. The 32-year-old Avengers: Age of Ultron alum has reportedly met with Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson about being the next actor to portray the British Secret Service agent, and their discussion went well,…
The 11th New York Japan CineFest The 11th Anniversary – 21 short films in 7 days Festival dates: November 14 – November 20, 2022 A film festival that introduces Japanese-themed short films, New York Japan CineFest, is celebrating the 11th year and going hybrid for the first time, from November 14th to November 20th. As…
A live-action series about the origin of King Kong is in early development by Disney Branded Television. The upcoming show is set to stream on Disney+, Deadline is reporting. Deals have just closed for the drama, whose working title is simply King Kong, and will be produced by James Wan’s production company, Atomic Monster. The…
Q: Like your previous film, “Shin Godzilla,” you paid homage to the original “Ultraman” series by setting it in modern times. Is there any reason why you wanted it to take place in the current time for this film, “Shin Ultraman,” is it still appropriate for a generation who doesn’t even know about the original…
The diverse selection of motion pictures of the 2022 New York Asian Film Festival allows audiences to look back on the years we’ve recently traversed. The Japanese film Ribbon is an excellent example, bringing to the screen a whimsically inspiring coming-of-age story about a young art student in the midst of the Covid crisis. What…
Japan Society returns with its Summer Series, that includes an iconic film of the Sixties directed by Ishirō Honda: Mothra. This kaijū (strange beast), first appeared in the movie produced and distributed by Toho Studios, and was later featured in several Toho tokusatsu films, especially in the Godzilla franchise. The story originates from the serialised…
In the wake of last weekend’s record-breaking release of the two final episodes of Stranger Things‘ fourth season, the sci-fi horror series’ creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, have revealed they have formed Upside Down Pictures. Through their new production company, the writer-director-producers have committed to continue working with the drama’s streaming service, Netflix, on several…
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