Sat, April 12, 2008 (3:52pm EDT)
Korean company Eight Peaks, which produced the drama series "Princess Hours" ("Goong"), has signed an agreement with Genome Entertainment to work on a live-action "Captain Harlock" film, based on the popular anime character created by Leiji Matsumoto.
Eight Peaks is initially investing $10 million and will cover up to 20% of the total production cost. The film is projected to cost around $100 million. Hidemi Satani will be producing for Genome.
Eight Peaks is initially investing $10 million and will cover up to 20% of the total production cost. The film is projected to cost around $100 million. Hidemi Satani will be producing for Genome.
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