Anime News

Subaru Film
Date: 9/27/2005
Mangka Soda Masahito's Subaru work will be the premise of a live action Film to open in Japanese theaters next summer. The original manga serialized in Big Comic Spiritts between 1999-2002. The storyline centers on gifted ballet dancer. 2.2 million copies across 11 all volumes have been sold to date. Bill Kong (HERO - LOVERS - Fearless - Nae Yeojachingureul Sogae Habnida) will produce, Li Zhiyi (Mack The Knife, Heaven Can't Wait, Lost and Found) will direct. Warner Brothers will handle production and distribution. Japan and Hong are the prime target markets although the release will be worldwide. Filming will be done in Europe and Japan. Budget is estimated at 700 million Yen. In an interesting twist, there will be an open audition held in October to cast some of the acting principles. Original Creator Soda Masahito will apparently have some oversight on the final selections.
Source: Anime News Service