Veteran Japanese film executive to head up festival, which will undergo several changes in 2017.
The Tokyo Film Festival has tapped up Takeo Hisamatsu (pictured) to head up the 30th edition of the festival later this year.
Hisamatsu, who was formerly an executive managing director at Shochiku Co. and deputy general manager of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan, will replace outgoing Director General Yasushi Shiina, who held the top post at the Tokyo festival for four years.
With a nearly 40 year track record in the film business, Hisamatsu is currently the president of his own company My Way Movies.
In recent years, Hisamatsu has played a role in such productions as the 2013 Japanese remake of the Clint Eastwood western Unforgiven, Miwa Nishikawa’s 2009 comedy-drama Dear Doctor and Bushi No Ichibun, Yoji Yamada’s 2006 semi-prequel to Zatoichi.
“It is my hope that through this festival, we can continue to present films from around the world in all their diversity and richness...
The Tokyo Film Festival has tapped up Takeo Hisamatsu (pictured) to head up the 30th edition of the festival later this year.
Hisamatsu, who was formerly an executive managing director at Shochiku Co. and deputy general manager of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan, will replace outgoing Director General Yasushi Shiina, who held the top post at the Tokyo festival for four years.
With a nearly 40 year track record in the film business, Hisamatsu is currently the president of his own company My Way Movies.
In recent years, Hisamatsu has played a role in such productions as the 2013 Japanese remake of the Clint Eastwood western Unforgiven, Miwa Nishikawa’s 2009 comedy-drama Dear Doctor and Bushi No Ichibun, Yoji Yamada’s 2006 semi-prequel to Zatoichi.
“It is my hope that through this festival, we can continue to present films from around the world in all their diversity and richness...
- 3/10/2017
- ScreenDaily
We told you last year that a feature film adaptation of the popular manga series Ghost Hunt was in the works, and today comes word that two new actresses have joined the hunt. Read on!
Bloody Disgusting reports that 24-year-old French model Theo Gauchet and Sanae Tsukamoto (Death Tube) have signed on for roles in the film, which is set for a summer 2014 release in Japan.
They join the previously announced Akiko Maya Egami (aka Maya Fukuzawa) as the Mai Taniyama character, Mizuki Yamamoto as Masako Hara, and Yosuke Kawamura as Houshou Takigawa.
Following the ghost hunting exploits of a group of psychics and spiritualists throughout Japan, the story has previously been remade into a radio and anime series as well. Director Yoshitaka Yamaguchi was formerly assistant director to Miike Takashi on films such as Yatterman and God’s Puzzle. Yamaguchi’s directing credits include the film Arcana and TV series "Neko Zamurai.
Bloody Disgusting reports that 24-year-old French model Theo Gauchet and Sanae Tsukamoto (Death Tube) have signed on for roles in the film, which is set for a summer 2014 release in Japan.
They join the previously announced Akiko Maya Egami (aka Maya Fukuzawa) as the Mai Taniyama character, Mizuki Yamamoto as Masako Hara, and Yosuke Kawamura as Houshou Takigawa.
Following the ghost hunting exploits of a group of psychics and spiritualists throughout Japan, the story has previously been remade into a radio and anime series as well. Director Yoshitaka Yamaguchi was formerly assistant director to Miike Takashi on films such as Yatterman and God’s Puzzle. Yamaguchi’s directing credits include the film Arcana and TV series "Neko Zamurai.
- 1/23/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
The Japanese are seriously obsessed with the supernatural. They're also obsessed with used panties, but that's another story altogether. In any event, another live action adaptation of a popular manga is on its way.
According to Screen Daily, Twins Japan and Kadokawa Shoten have announced that a live action version of Ghost Hunt based on the popular novel and manga series is set to go into production next month.
Following the ghost hunting exploits of a group of psychics and spiritualists throughout Japan, the story has previously been remade into a radio and anime series as well. Director Yoshitaka Yamaguchi was formerly assistant director to Miike Takashi on films such as Yatterman and God’s Puzzle. Yamaguchi’s directing credits include the film Arcana and TV series "Neko Zamurai."
The Ghost Hunt film screenplay is written by Atsuyuki Shimoda and Shotaro Oikawa, based on the original novel by Kuyumi Oni...
According to Screen Daily, Twins Japan and Kadokawa Shoten have announced that a live action version of Ghost Hunt based on the popular novel and manga series is set to go into production next month.
Following the ghost hunting exploits of a group of psychics and spiritualists throughout Japan, the story has previously been remade into a radio and anime series as well. Director Yoshitaka Yamaguchi was formerly assistant director to Miike Takashi on films such as Yatterman and God’s Puzzle. Yamaguchi’s directing credits include the film Arcana and TV series "Neko Zamurai."
The Ghost Hunt film screenplay is written by Atsuyuki Shimoda and Shotaro Oikawa, based on the original novel by Kuyumi Oni...
- 11/5/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Exclusive: Twins Japan and Kadokawa Shoten have announced the live action version of Ghost Hunt, based on the popular novel and manga series is set to go into production next month.
Following the ghost-hunting exploits of a group of psychics and spiritualists throughout Japan, the story has previously been remade into a radio and anime series as well.
Director Yoshitaka Yamaguchi was formerly assistant director to Miike Takashi on films such as Yatterman and God’s Puzzle. Yamaguchi’s directing credits include the film Arcana and TV series Neko Zamurai.
The Ghost Hunt film screenplay is written by Atsuyuki Shimoda and Shotaro Oikawa, based on the original novel by Kuyumi Oni and the manga [pictured] by Shiho Inada.
Shimoda, whose credits include Sadako 3D and Doppelganger, is also producing. Shinichiro Inoue is attached as executive producer and Adrian Chaw is co-executive producer
The producers have confirmed Akiko Maya Egami (aka Maya Fukuzawa) to feature as the Mai Taniyama...
Following the ghost-hunting exploits of a group of psychics and spiritualists throughout Japan, the story has previously been remade into a radio and anime series as well.
Director Yoshitaka Yamaguchi was formerly assistant director to Miike Takashi on films such as Yatterman and God’s Puzzle. Yamaguchi’s directing credits include the film Arcana and TV series Neko Zamurai.
The Ghost Hunt film screenplay is written by Atsuyuki Shimoda and Shotaro Oikawa, based on the original novel by Kuyumi Oni and the manga [pictured] by Shiho Inada.
Shimoda, whose credits include Sadako 3D and Doppelganger, is also producing. Shinichiro Inoue is attached as executive producer and Adrian Chaw is co-executive producer
The producers have confirmed Akiko Maya Egami (aka Maya Fukuzawa) to feature as the Mai Taniyama...
- 11/5/2013
- by hjnoh2007@gmail.com (Jean Noh)
- ScreenDaily
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.