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Big International Interest For DEATH NOTE Live Action Movie
Date: 5/25/2006
Opening on June 17 in Japan, the first of 2 upcoming live action DEATH NOTE films are garnering enormous attention overseas. Based on the bestselling manga with 14 million copies in circulation, 8 Asian countries are confirmed to be planning a release of the film. Additionally, offers of interest poured into the Nippon Television booth from 50+ companies located in Europe and America at the Cannes film fest. Golden Harvest has just closed on negotiations for the Hong Kong release. Companies in Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, The Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore are said to be close to completting negotiations as well. Screenings are expected to start as early as the summer.
Source: Anime News Service