Oct 30 2016

Tori Matsuzaka cast in live-action film “Impossibility Defense”

Tori Matsuzaka is cast in new live-action film “Impossibility Defense” (“Funohan”). The film is based on manga series”Funohan” by Arata Miyatsuki and directed by Koji Shiraishi (“Sadako vs Kayako“).

In live-action film “Impossibility Defense,” Tori Matsuzaka will play main character Tadashi Usobuki. His character wears black suits, has red eyes and is an assassin. His methods for assassinations involve using curses and brainwashing techniques.

“Impossibility Defense” will be released 2018 in Japan.

Oct 28 2016

Teaser trailer & poster for live-action film “Peach Girl”

Teaser trailer & poster added for upcoming live-action film “Peach Girl” starring Mizuki Yamamoto & Kei Inoo. Movie is based on manga series “Peach Girl” by Miwa Ueda & directed by Koji Shintoku. Story for the film follows high school student Momo Adachi (Mizuki Yamamoto) who comes off as a wild biri gal, but is an innocent girl. Two guys at her school take an interest in her.

“Peach Girl” will be released May 20, 2017 in Japan.

Oct 27 2016

Teaser trailer & poster for movie “Confession of Murder”

Teaser trailer & poster added for upcoming movie “Confession of Murder” starring Tatsuya Fujiwara & Hideaki Ito. Movie is a remake of 2012 South Korean film “Confession of Murder” which stars Park Si-Hoo & Jung Jae-Young in the lead roles. Story for the film takes place 22 years after a series of murders. A man played by Tatsuya Fujiwara then publishes a sensational memoir claiming to be serial killer.

“Confession of Murder” is now set for release June 10, 2017 in Japan.

Oct 27 2016

Lee Bo-Young offered lead role in tvN drama series “Mother”

Lee Bo-Young has been offered the lead role in upcoming tvN drama series “Mother” and she is currently “positively considering” the offer. The drama series is a remake of 2010 NTV drama series “Mother” which starred Yasuko Matsuyuki in the lead role.

For the tvN version, screenplay adaptation will be written by Jung Seo-Kyoung. She has worked with Park Chan-Wook in such dark films as “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance,” “Thirst” and “The Handmaid.” Story for the drama series revolves around a substitute teacher and a young student who bears bruises from abuse at her home.

“Mother” will air sometime next year in South Korea.

 

Oct 27 2016

Minami Hamabe cast in live-action drama series and film “Saki”

Minami Hamabe is cast in live-action TBS drama series “Saki” and live-action film version “Saki.” Both versions are based on manga series “Saki” by Ritz Kobayashi and will be directed by Yuichi Onuma. In the drama series and movie, Minami Hamabe will play main character Saki Miyanaga. Her character is a high school student. Saki Miyanaga and other students become fascinated by the game of mahjong. They target an upcoming national mahjong competition.

Drama series “Saki” will air on TBS and MBS this December and the movie version will open February, 2017 in Japan.

Oct 27 2016

Yoon Doo-Joon offered lead male role in tvN drama series “Sensitive Boss”

Yoon Doo-Joon (‘B2ST’) has been offered the lead male role in upcoming tvN drama series “Introverted Boss” (literal title). If he accepts, Yoon Doo-Joon will play Lee Hwan-Gi. He works as the CEO of public relations company Silent Monster, but suffers from extreme shyness. Currently, Yoon Doo-Joon “positively considering” the offer.

“Introverted Boss” will air January, 2017 in South Korea (takes over tvN’s Monday and Tuesday 11PM time slot after “Rude Miss Young-Ae Season 15“).

 

Oct 27 2016

Teaser poster for movie “Life Risking Romance”

Teaser poster for movie “Life Risking Romance” starring Ha Ji-Won, Chun Jung-Myung & Chen Bolin. Movie is setup as a romantic-comedy with Ha Ji-Won playing a mystery novel writer. She chases after a serial killer with her friend played by Chun Jung-Myung. Chen Bolin plays a mysterious character who appears in their pursuit. Movie is the first feature film directed by Song Min-Gyu (producer & screenwriter for war film “My Way“).

“Life Risking Romance” will be released December, 2016 in South Korea.