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AKB48′s Oshima Yuko joins cast of “Yamikin Ushijima-kun” movie
Some supporting cast details have finally been revealed for the “Yamikin Ushijima-kun” movie that was announced last August. AKB48’s Oshima Yuko (23) has been cast as the heroine of the story, playing a young woman who has to shoulder her … Continue reading
“Norwegian Wood” actress Hatsune Eriko to make Hollywood debut opposite Matthew Fox in “Emperor”
Actress Hatsune Eriko (29) will soon make her Hollywood debut. She has been given the lead female role in “Emperor,” opposite starring actor Matthew Fox. The project, which was first reported last month, is being directed by Peter Webber (“Girl … Continue reading
“Odoru Daisousasen” to get drama special before final movie
Just before the final “Odoru Daisousasen” movie opens in theaters this September, Fuji TV will broadcast a special drama episode. Not counting the franchise’s spin-offs, this will be the first time in 14 years that the show has had a … Continue reading
Kora Kengo, Yoshitaka Yuriko to lead movie adaptation of Yoshida Shuichi novel
“Yokomichi Yonosuke,” a novel by award-winning author Yoshida Shuichi, is being adapted as a theatrical film by director Okita Shuichi. The movie will star actor Kora Kengo with actress Yoshitaka Yuriko as the heroine, bringing them together for the first … Continue reading
Tsumabuki Satoshi stars in bank heist movie “Ogon wo Daite Tobe”
It was revealed yesterday that actor Tsumabuki Satoshi (31) is starring in a new movie from director Izutsu Kazuyuki (“Pacchigi!”), titled “Ogon wo Daite Tobe.” The movie is based on a novel by Takamura Kaoru, who won the Naoki Prize … Continue reading
Yamamoto Yusuke takes on first villain role in “Sadako 3D”
Actor Yamamoto Yusuke has been added to the cast of the “Sadako 3D” movie. This will be his first time in a villain role, as he plays a mysterious young man plotting to bring about the return of Sadako from … Continue reading
Ninomiya Kazunari to star in movie adaptation of Higashino Keigo’s “Platina Data”
Higashino Keigo’s bestselling mystery novel “Platina Data” is getting a movie adaptation, starring Arashi’s Ninomiya Kazunari (28). Otomo Keishi (“Ryomaden,” “Hagetaka,” “Rurouni Kenshin”) will direct, and actor Toyokawa Etsushi (49) will play a supporting role.
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