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Showing posts with label Hiroyuki Sanada. Show all posts
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Dagger Of Kamui Kamui No Ken 1985 New On Bluray

Product Description: 19th Century Japan--the final years of Tokugawa Shogunate. One fateful evening, Jiro (Shogun's Hiroyuki Sanada) returns home to discover his adopted family has been murdered. Shortly after stumbling upon a mysterious dagger, the young foundling is blamed for the murders and chased out of his village. While on the run, he crosses paths with an enigmatic monk who vows to teach him the way of the shinobi. Years later, Jiro sets out to solve an old Ainu mystery, but soon realizes he might be walking into an elaborate trap... MADHOUSE (Ninja Scroll, Perfect Blue) and the legendary Rintaro (Galaxy Express 999, Captain Harlock) mesmerize in this thrilling feudal odyssey--newly restored in stunning high definition!


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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Ren Meguro Joins SHOGUN Season 2; New And Returning Cast Announced
The writers, directors and new and returning cast members for the second season of the Emmy-winning historical epic series "Shogun" have been revealed. The new season is set ten years after the events of the first season and continues the historically-inspired saga of these two men from different worlds whose fates are inextricably entwined. The second season will stream exclusively on Disney+, with all episodes of season one available to stream now on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+ in the United States and on Disney+ around the world.

Returning cast members include Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Fumi Nikaidô, Shinnosuke Abe, Hiroto Kanai, Yoriko Dôguchi, Tommy Bastow, Yuko Miyamoto, Eita Okuno and Yuka Kouri.

Newcomers include Asami Mizukawa as Aya, Masataka Kubota as Hyūga, Sho Kaneta as Hidenobu, Takaaki Enoki as Lord Ito and Jun Kunimura as Gōda. Japanese pop star and actor Ren Meguro was also recently added to the cast as Kazutada.

In a statement, Meguro had this to say about his casting: "I am incredibly honored to join the cast of 'Shogun' season two. When I streamed 'Shogun' on Disney+ last year, I was profoundly moved by the series' unique and grand portrayal of Japan, which felt different from past portrayals. As a Japanese person, I felt a compelling urge to be part of this groundbreaking production. I am committed to honoring the legacy that so many have built before me and to carefully shaping the role entrusted to me in this remarkable series. I can’t wait for everyone to see the release of 'Shogun' Season 2 and to share in this incredible journey with us."

Season 1 directors Hiromi Kamata (Season 1, Episode 6 "Ladies of the Willow World") and Takeshi Fukunaga (Season 1, Episode 7 "A Stick of Time") return to direct on the second season. Anthony Byrne, Kate Herron and series co-creator Justin Marks will also direct episodes in Season 2. Writers on Season 2 include co-creator Rachel Kondo, Marks, Shannon Goss, Matt Lambert, Maegan Houang, Emily Yoshida, Caillin Puente and Sofie Somoroff.

Based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell, "Shogun" was created for television by Kondo and Marks, who also executive produce alongside Michaela Clavell, Edward L. McDonnell, Michael De Luca, Sanada, Jarvis, and Eriko Miyagawa. The first season broke the record for most Emmy Award wins by a series in a single season with 18 statuettes.






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Monday, May 12, 2025

Shogun Season 2 Production Date Cosmo Jarvis Hiroyuki Sanada

The second season of FX's Emmy-winning drama series "Shōgun" is set to begin production in January in Vancouver where the first installment was shot. Cosmo Jarvis has has already signed on to reprise his role as English pilot John Blackthorne, joining Hiroyuki Sanada, who was already set to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga. After being conceived as a limited series, the show was renewed for a second season, and while there is talk of a third season, nothing has been confirmed. Sanada, a producer on the first season, will now be an executive producer for Season 2, while Jarvis will co-executive produce.

As for the new season's story, it has been described as "a wholly original new chapter to the first season", which has already covered all of Clavell's bestselling novel, and will continue "the historically-inspired saga of these two men from different worlds whose fates are inextricably entwined". The new chapter will take place 10 years after the events in the first season. Series creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, stated that they will use elements and chracters from the novel that they didn't use in Season 1.

Produced by FX Productions, "Shōgun" is the most-viewed program in FX history. Marks and Kondo are executive producers alongside Michaela Clavell, Edward L. McDonnell, Michael De Luca Sanada, and Jarvis.

The first season of "Shōgun" won 18 Emmy Awards, setting the record for the most Emmy Awards by a series in a single season and delivering FX's first Outstanding Drama Series Emmy. Sanada became the first Japanese actor to win the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and Sawai made history as the first actress of Asian descent to win Lead Actress in the same category.






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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Legend Of The Eight Samurai 1983 New On Bluray

Product Description: Japanese box-office sensation directed by the revered Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale), Legend of the Eight Samurai brings together an impressive ensemble cast, including Hiroko Yakushimaru (Sailor Suit and Machine Gun), Hiroyuki Sanada (Ring), Sonny Chiba (Message from Space) and Etsuko Shihomi (The Street Fighter), in a sweeping epic that blends fantasy with historical drama. The Satomi Clan have been all-but wiped out by their mortal enemies: the ghoulish members of the undead Hikita Clan. The last Satomi survivor is Princess Shizu (Yakushimaru), who goes into hiding to avoid meeting the same fate as her family. Left to wander on her own, she eventually becomes entangled with farmer-turned-soldier Shinbei (Sanada) and then a pair of warrior monks who reveal themselves to be two of eight fabled Hakkenden - or Dog Warriors - who can lift the curse that has been placed upon her family. Together, they must find the rest of the Hakkenden and take on the leader of the Hikita Clan: the evil Tamazusa (Mari Natsuki). Following Message from Space, which transported the story to a science fiction setting, Legend of the Eight Samurai is Fukasaku's second loose adaptation of Toshio Kamata's Shin Satomi Hakkenden, itself an adaptation of Kyokutei Bakin's earlier epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present the film on Blu-ray for the first time in North America from a new 4K restoration.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Royal Warriors 1986 Michelle Yeoh New On Bluray

Product Description: When CID officer Yip (Yeoh), a Japanese Interpol agent (Hiroyuki Sanada), and a security guard (Michael Wong) foil an airplane hijacking attempt by a militia fanatic, his veteran friends vow revenge. In order to stop the terrorist attacks and also to save their own lives, the three heroes must team up once again to fi ght their gun-toting adversaries.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Hiroyuki Sanada To Return For Shogun Season 2

Although FX's Japan-set historical epic "Shogun" was originally conceived as a limited series, it has been revealed that it's close to getting a Season 2 renewal. Not only that, but Hiroyuki Sanada has signed on to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga.

Details for a new season are still being finalized. Sanada also served as a producer on the series and was heavily involved in everything from the script translation process to the day-to-day scenes. In the event of a new season, Cosmo Jarvis would likely also return the reprise his role of Pilot-Major John Blackthorne.

The timing of the decision is apparently closely tied to the deadline for Emmy submissions. As a result of the show's status change, FX would have to move "Shogun" into the drama series categories in this year's Emmy race.

The limited series is based on James Clavell's 1975 book of the same name. It's it's the second adaptation of the novel following the 1980 NBC miniseries. The limited series was a massive hit for FX, which was great since it was also the network's most expensive series to date. The first episode secured 9 million views globally across Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ in its first six days of streaming.







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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Shogun 2024 Miniseries Trailers Clip Featurettes Images Posters

"Shōgun" is a historical drama minsieries created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell. The novel was previously adapted into a 1980 TV miniseries. The cast includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Takehiro Hira, Tommy Bastow and Fumi Nikaido. The limited series premieres its first two episodes on February 27, 2024 on Hulu and FX.

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Friday, August 5, 2022

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"Bullet Train" is an action comedy directed by David Leitch ("John Wick", "Deadpool 2", "Atomic Blonde") from a script by Zak Olkewicz, based on the Japanese novel "Maria Bettle" (published in english as "Bullet Train") by Kotaro Isaka. The all-star ensemble cast features Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, Benito A Martínez Ocasio, and Sandra Bullock. The film opened in theaters on August 5, 2022.

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Saturday, April 24, 2021

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"Mortal Kombat" is a fantasy martial arts action film directed by Simon McQuoid in his feature film debut, from a screenplay by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham ("Wonder Woman 1984") based on the video game created by Ed Boon and John Tobias.

Produced by "Saw" and "The Cojuring" helmer James Wan, the film is a reboot and it stars Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Chin Han, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada.

"Mortal Kombat" was released on April 23, 2021 simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max.

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

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"Minamata" is a drama directed by Andrew Levitas ("Lullaby") from a script by David Kessler based on the book of the same name by Aileen Mioko Smith and Eugene Smith.

The film follows war photographer W. Eugene Smith (Johnny Depp) as he travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities. Bill Nighy, Hiroyuki Sanada, Minami Hinase, Tadanobu Asano and Katherine Jenkins co-star.

"Minamata" premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival, and opened in theaters on February 5, 2021.

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

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Product Description: Message from Space: Galactic Wars contains episodes 1-27 of the Television Series presented in standard definition on blu-ray disc. Centuries after the people of Earth master interstellar travel, humanity is thriving across the galaxy. The colonists of the 15th Solar System live in harmony with the natives, fostering lives of peace and simple beauty. But this all changes when the Gavanas Empire arrives, as the merciless despot Roxair XIII quickly conquers the 15th Solar System and enslaves all life there to his cause! Leading the fight against the Gavanas are a scrappy band of rebels: wide-eyed rookie pilot Hayato Gen, cynical veteran Ryu, and steady ally Balu. Guided by the beautiful Sofia and a mysterious set of dying words from Hayato’s father, the trio travel the 15th Solar System, righting wrongs and making allies as they foment rebellion against their conquerors. This early TV live action space opera was conceived by superhero giant Shotaro Ishinomori (Kamen Rider,Cyborg 009). Starring Hiroyuki Sanada (Avengers:Endgame,Westworld TV,Lost) in one of his first roles! Message From Space: Galactic Wars combines impressive fight scenes by the incomparable Japan Action Club and stunning space battles long before the age of CGI.

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

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Product Description: In 1998, director Hideo Nakata (Dark Water) unleashed a chilling tale of technological terror on unsuspecting audiences, which redefined the horror genre, launched the J-horror boom in the West and introduced a generation of moviegoers to a creepy, dark-haired girl called Sadako. The film s success spawned a slew of remakes, reimaginations and imitators, but none could quite boast the power of Nakata s original masterpiece, which melded traditional Japanese folklore with contemporary anxieties about the spread of technology. A group of teenage friends are found dead, their bodies grotesquely contorted, their faces twisted in terror. Reiko (Nanako Matsushima, When Marnie Was There), a journalist and the aunt of one of the victims, sets out to investigate the shocking phenomenon, and in the process uncovers a creepy urban legend about a supposedly cursed videotape, the contents of which causes anyone who views it to die within a week unless they can persuade someone else to watch it, and, in so doing, pass on the curse... Arrow Video is proud to present the genre-defining trilogy Ringu, the film that started it all, plus Hideo Nakata's chilling sequel, Ringu 2, and the haunting origin story, Ringu 0 as well as the 'lost' original sequel, George Iida's Spiral, gathered together in glorious high definition and supplemented by a wealth of archival and newly created bonus materials.

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Sunday, March 26, 2017

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The sci-fi horror film "Life" tells the story of a team of six scientists aboard the International Space Station who stumble upon the greatest discovery in human history: evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. However the life form they bring on board objects to the scientists' research methods and proves to be a formidable menace. Soon they realize that the alien organism should be prevented at all costs from reaching Earth, otherwise it's game over for all humanity.

Directed by Daniel Espinosa ("Safe House"), the film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds, Ariyon Bakare, Hiroyuki Sanada and Olga Dihovichnaya.

"Life" opened in theaters on March 24th, 2017 to mostly mixed reviews, and is expected to gross around $13 million in its opening weekend after scoring $4.4 million on Friday.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

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Product Description: Oscar-winner Halle Berry questions what it means to be human in this sci-fi thriller from executive producer Steven Spielberg. Devastated by the loss of her husband and humanich robot son, Ethan, astronaut Molly Woods is involuntarily committed to a "rest facility." Believing her confinement is part of a conspiracy to keep her quiet about the presence of aliens, Molly escapes, but she's stricken by an unknown illness...one she believes may be related to the mysterious space encounter that left her pregnant. Betrayed by friends and befriended by strangers, including ex-officer JD Richter (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), Molly tracks Ethan and her hybrid alien son, who has now produced more of his own kind. Afraid the hybrids will result in mankind's extinction, the government orders the creation of powerful humanich robot soldiers to fight them - but the robots have their own agenda. It's time to pick a side, as humans face aliens and robots in the electrifying second season of Extant.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Minions (2015) new on DVD and Blu-Ray

Product Description: The Minions, breakout stars from "Despicable Me," are presented in an origin story that showcases their unpredictable personality and physicality, and pairs them with equally memorable human characters. As it turns out, Minions have existed since the beginning of time. They have evolved from single (yellow) cell organisms into the familiar beings we know, and they live for a collective purpose: to seek out and serve the most despicable master they can find. Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock will lead the voice cast of the human characters as Scarlett Overkill, the world's reigning super-villain of the 1960s.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Mr Holmes (2015) new on DVD and Blu-Ray

Product Description: MR. HOLMES is a new twist on the world’s most famous detective.1947, an aging Sherlock Holmes returns from a journey to Japan, where, in search of a rare plant with powerful restorative qualities, he has witnessed the devastation of nuclear warfare. Now, in his remote seaside farmhouse, Holmes faces the end of his days tending to his bees, with only the company of his housekeeper and her young son, Roger. Grappling with the diminishing powers of his mind, Holmes comes to rely upon the boy as he revisits the circumstances of the unsolved case that forced him into retirement, and searches for answers to the mysteries of life and love – before it’s too late.

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Friday, July 17, 2015

New Mr Holmes Trailer, Clips and Featurette

Bill Condon's mystery drama "Mr. Holmes" opens today in theaters, so here are three new trailers, five clips and a behind-the-scenes featurette for the movie.

Ian McKellen reunites with his "Gods and Monsters" director in this new tale based on Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes which finds the 93-year-old detective coming out of retirement for one last case.

The film has been earning rave reviews from critics who praised the film's writing, its focus on character exploration, and McKellen's amazing (as usual) performance.

The film also stars Laura Linney, Milo Parker, Hiroyuki Sanada, Patrick Kennedy and Hattie Morahan.

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Monday, March 9, 2015

Mr Holmes movie trailer, clip and poster

The first teaser trailer, clip and poster have been released for the mystery drama "Mr. Holmes". The film reteams director Bill Condon with his "Gods and Monsters" star Ian McKellen in a new twist on the world of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. The story takes place in 1947 where the 93-year-old detective is living in retirement until he decides to follow up on an old unsolved case. The film also stars Laura Linney, Milo Parker, Hiroyuki Sanada, Patrick Kennedy and Hattie Morahan.

"Mr. Holmes" opens in theaters on June 19th in the U.K.

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Friday, May 2, 2014

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The first trailer and three new images have been released for the sci-fi series "Extant". Halle Berry stars as an astronaut who returns home from a year long solo mission in space and tries to reconnect with her husband and son in their everyday life. But, her experiences in space and home lead to events that ultimately will change the course of human history. I've heard a lot of comparisons with "Gravity" when this trailer was released online, but really, it looks like the space mission will only be a small part of the series. I don't think that if any movie takes place in space, it should immediately be compared to "Gravity". The show is produced by Steven Spielberg and also stars Camryn Manheim, Goran Visnjic, Grace Gummer, Michael O’Neil and Hiroyuki Sanada.

"Extant" premieres on CBS Wednesday, July 9th.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

47 ronin dvd blu-ray
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Product Description: Keanu Reeves stars in the action-adventure epic, 47 Ronin. After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and reclaim their honor. This band of ronin must seek help from Kai (Reeves)—an enslaved half-breed they once rejected—in their ultimate fight for redemption in a savage world of mythic and wondrous terrors. Kai becomes their most deadly weapon and the heroic inspiration for these outnumbered warriors to confront their enemy and seize eternity.

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