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[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth from 100 years ago would return.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ②

[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth from 100 years ago would return.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ②

At the end of last year, at the Japan Academy, the awards beat hot releases such as “Last Mile” and “Kingdom 4” to win seven categories: best picture, best director, best screenplay, best actor, best cinematography, best lighting, and best editing.
This is a structure that connects the filming set of the late Edo period with that of a modern-day historical drama. The former is an era in which the shogunate was in decline ahead of the Meiji Restoration, while the latter is a period that came after the heyday of 1970s-80s historical dramas—when...
[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

With a production budget of 3 million yen (about 28.5 million won), the film pulled in a staggering 3 billion yen (about 28.4 billion won) at the box office, rewriting Japanese film history.
Even watching it again is surprising. 〈Don’t stop the camera. 〉(2017) is the case in point. With a modest production budget of 3 million yen (about 28. 5 million won), the film—made as a workshop project and initially screened in two theaters—went on to rake in a whopping 3 billion yen (about 28.
'79th Cannes Film Festival lineup unveiled—who will take home the Palme d’Or? ~

'79th Cannes Film Festival lineup unveiled—who will take home the Palme d’Or? ~

Director Na Hong-jin’s 'Hope' heads to the Competition lineup, and director Yeon Sang-ho’s 'GUNCHE' receives an invitation—key lineups for the 79th Cannes Film Festival are revealed in full!
79th Cannes Film Festival Official Selection Lineup AnnouncedThe curtains rise once again on the 'Cannes Film Festival' . With the world’s film spotlight on 'Iris Knobloch', President of the Organizing Committee, and 'Thierry Frémaux', Executive Commissioner, the official selection lineup has been...
“Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair” Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Details from the Fully Uncut Version After 15 Years — Quentin Tarantino

“Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair” Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Details from the Fully Uncut Version After 15 Years — Quentin Tarantino

Production was paused due to Uma Thurman’s pregnancy, and 1,700 liters of fake blood were used
The film 〈Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair〉, long admired by movie lovers since its release, has revealed three bold behind-the-scenes details that deepen the movie’s immersion. Unveiled after 15 years, this fully uncut version brings together the previously separated Part 1 and Part 2 storylines...
Michael Jackson's Great Beginning 'Michael' Confirmed for Release in Korea on May 13, 2026

Michael Jackson's Great Beginning 'Michael' Confirmed for Release in Korea on May 13, 2026

“The Emperor Who Became a Legend, His Great Beginning”
The movie 〈Michael〉 tells the story of the greatest artist Michael Jackson, who is called a legend among legends and continues to be loved and inspire many artists to this day. It will be released in Korea on May 13, 2026.
5 OTT Hot Titles You Can Meet First in Busan from 'As You Stood By' to 'The Murky Stream'

5 OTT Hot Titles You Can Meet First in Busan from 'As You Stood By' to 'The Murky Stream'

Taylor Contents Editor Hong SeonFollowing last year, the Busan International Film Festival is once again swept up in the OTT craze. 〈The Great Flood〉 and other world premiere OTT original films are enticing movie fans.
Lee Jun-young Makes Japanese Film Debut.. Takuya Kimura and Yuu Aoi Cast in <Tokyo Taxi>

Lee Jun-young Makes Japanese Film Debut.. Takuya Kimura and Yuu Aoi Cast in

New Work by Director Yoji Yamada, Known for (2002) and (2013)
Actor Lee Jun-young will appear in a Japanese film alongside Takuya Kimura and Yuu Aoi. On the 8th, Lee Jun-young's agency, Billions, announced that Lee Jun-young will star in the new film by the master of Japanese cinema, director Yoji Yamada.
Youth Film Masterpiece Guarantee! The Currently Hot Actress in Japan, Kawai Yumi's Characters

Youth Film Masterpiece Guarantee! The Currently Hot Actress in Japan, Kawai Yumi's Characters

Kawai Yumi met director Yamanaka Yoko during her high school years and handed her a letter saying, "To become an actress, please include me in your casting list someday. " Six years later, the two met as director and lead actress in the film and stood together on the Cannes Film Festival stage.