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| director = Carl Erik Rinsch |
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| producer = [[Scott Stuber]]<br />Pamela Abdy<br />Eric McLeod |
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| screenplay = [[Chris Morgan (writer)|Chris Morgan]]<br />[[Hossein Amini]] |
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| starring = [[Keanu Reeves]] |
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| cinematography = [[John Mathieson]] |
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| editing = [[Craig Wood]] |
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| studio = [[Universal Studios|Universal Pictures]] |
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| released = {{Film date|2012|11|21}} |
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'''''47 Ronin''''' is a 2012 American fantasy-adventure film about the [[forty-seven Ronin]], a group of samurai who avenge the murder of their master. The film is directed by Carl Erik Rinsch and stars [[Keanu Reeves]] and an ensemble of Japanese actors. Filming will take place in [[Budapest]] in March 2011; it will also take place at [[Shepperton Studios]] and in Japan. |
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==Synopsis== |
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{{main|Forty-seven Ronin}} |
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The outcast Kai (Reeves) joins a group of samurai, led by Oishi (Sanada), who seek vengeance on Lord Kira (Asano), who killed their master and banished the group. The samurai embark on a journey whose challenges would defeat most warriors.<ref name="start" /> |
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==Cast== |
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*[[Keanu Reeves]] as Kai, an outcast who joins the group of samurai. Reeves's character is half-Japanese and half-British; the character was created for the film.<ref name="japanese" /> |
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*[[Hiroyuki Sanada]] as Oishi, leader of the samurai<ref name="start">{{cite news | url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=74822 | title=''47 Ronin'' Start of Principal Photography Announced | publisher=ComingSoon.net | date={{nowrap|March 1}}, 2011 | accessdate={{nowrap|March 10}}, 2011 }}</ref> |
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*[[Kou Shibasaki]] as Mika, the slain master's daughter and Kai's love<ref name="start" /> |
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*[[Tadanobu Asano]] as Lord Kira, who killed the samurais' master<ref name="start" /> |
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*[[Rinko Kikuchi]] as Mizuki, a lady who serves Lord Kira<ref name="start" /> |
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==Production== |
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''47 Ronin'' is directed by Carl Erik Rinsch based on a screenplay by [[Chris Morgan (writer)|Chris Morgan]] and [[Hossein Amini]]. The studio [[Universal Pictures]] first announced the project in December 2008 with actor [[Keanu Reeves]] attached to star. ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' reported, "The film will tell a stylized version of the story, mixing fantasy elements of the sort seen in 'The Lord of the Rings' pics, with gritty battle scenes akin to those in films such as 'Gladiator.'" Universal planned to produce the film in 2009 after finding a director.<ref>{{cite journal | last=Fleming | first=Michael | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117997052 | title=Keanu Reeves to lead '47 Ronin' | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date={{nowrap|December 8}}, 2008 }}</ref> In November 2009, Universal entered talks with Rinsch to direct the film. For Rinsch, who has filmed "visual and stylish" blurbs for brands, the film is his feature film debut.<ref>{{cite journal | last=Fleming | first=Michael | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011491 | title=Universal circles Rinsch for '47 Ronin' | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date={{nowrap|November 17}}, 2009 }}</ref> |
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In October 2010, Universal set the release date for ''47 Ronin'' for {{nowrap|November 21}}, 2012.<ref>{{cite journal | last=McClintock | first=Pamela | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118026624 | title=Universal set 2012 schedule | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date={{nowrap|October 29}}, 2010 }}</ref> The following December, the studio announced that the film would be produced and released in 3D.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=72233 | title=''47 Ronin'' Goes 3D | publisher=[[ComingSoon.net]] | date={{nowrap|December 9}}, 2010 | accessdate={{nowrap|February 18}}, 2011 }}</ref> In March 2011, four Japanese actors were cast alongside Reeves: [[Hiroyuki Sanada]], [[Tadanobu Asano]], [[Rinko Kikuchi]], and [[Kou Shibasaki]]. According to ''Variety'', Universal chose them to make the story more authentic instead of choosing actors that would be recognizable in the United States.<ref name="four">{{cite journal | last=Kroll | first=Justin | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118033107 | title=Four Japanese actors join '47 Ronin' | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date={{nowrap|March 1}}, 2011 }}</ref> Universal is providing Rinsch with a production budget of {{nowrap|$170 million}} despite his lack of feature film experience, which ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' considered to be a "large-scale, downright risky" move. Filming is scheduled to begin on {{nowrap|March 14}}, 2011 in [[Budapest]].<ref>{{cite news | last=Fernandez | first=Jay A. | url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/21/us-studios-idUSTRE71K0EM20110221 | title=Studios handing big films to untested directors | publisher=[[Reuters]] | date={{nowrap|February 20}}, 2011 }}</ref> Production will then move to [[Shepperton Studios]] in the United Kingdom; additional filming in Japan is also planned.<ref name="japanese">{{cite journal | last=Blair | first=Gavin J. | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/japanese-cast-announced-keanu-reeves-163291 | title=Japanese Cast Announced for Keanu Reeves' '47 Ronin' | journal=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date={{nowrap|March 2}}, 2011 }}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*{{imdb title|1335975|47 Ronin}} |
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[[Category:American films]] |
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[[Category:Samurai films]] |
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Revision as of 20:57, 10 March 2011
| 47 Ronin | |
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| Directed by | Carl Erik Rinsch |
| Screenplay by | Chris Morgan Hossein Amini |
| Produced by | Scott Stuber Pamela Abdy Eric McLeod |
| Starring | Keanu Reeves |
| Cinematography | John Mathieson |
| Edited by | Craig Wood |
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| Country | United States |
47 Ronin is a 2012 American fantasy-adventure film about the forty-seven Ronin, a group of samurai who avenge the murder of their master. The film is directed by Carl Erik Rinsch and stars Keanu Reeves and an ensemble of Japanese actors. Filming will take place in Budapest in March 2011; it will also take place at Shepperton Studios and in Japan.
Synopsis
The outcast Kai (Reeves) joins a group of samurai, led by Oishi (Sanada), who seek vengeance on Lord Kira (Asano), who killed their master and banished the group. The samurai embark on a journey whose challenges would defeat most warriors.[1]
Cast
- Keanu Reeves as Kai, an outcast who joins the group of samurai. Reeves's character is half-Japanese and half-British; the character was created for the film.[2]
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Oishi, leader of the samurai[1]
- Kou Shibasaki as Mika, the slain master's daughter and Kai's love[1]
- Tadanobu Asano as Lord Kira, who killed the samurais' master[1]
- Rinko Kikuchi as Mizuki, a lady who serves Lord Kira[1]
Production
47 Ronin is directed by Carl Erik Rinsch based on a screenplay by Chris Morgan and Hossein Amini. The studio Universal Pictures first announced the project in December 2008 with actor Keanu Reeves attached to star. Variety reported, "The film will tell a stylized version of the story, mixing fantasy elements of the sort seen in 'The Lord of the Rings' pics, with gritty battle scenes akin to those in films such as 'Gladiator.'" Universal planned to produce the film in 2009 after finding a director.[3] In November 2009, Universal entered talks with Rinsch to direct the film. For Rinsch, who has filmed "visual and stylish" blurbs for brands, the film is his feature film debut.[4]
In October 2010, Universal set the release date for 47 Ronin for November 21, 2012.[5] The following December, the studio announced that the film would be produced and released in 3D.[6] In March 2011, four Japanese actors were cast alongside Reeves: Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, Rinko Kikuchi, and Kou Shibasaki. According to Variety, Universal chose them to make the story more authentic instead of choosing actors that would be recognizable in the United States.[7] Universal is providing Rinsch with a production budget of $170 million despite his lack of feature film experience, which The Hollywood Reporter considered to be a "large-scale, downright risky" move. Filming is scheduled to begin on March 14, 2011 in Budapest.[8] Production will then move to Shepperton Studios in the United Kingdom; additional filming in Japan is also planned.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e "47 Ronin Start of Principal Photography Announced". ComingSoon.net. March 1, 2011. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ a b Blair, Gavin J. (March 2, 2011). "Japanese Cast Announced for Keanu Reeves' '47 Ronin'". The Hollywood Reporter.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Fleming, Michael (December 8, 2008). "Keanu Reeves to lead '47 Ronin'". Variety.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Fleming, Michael (November 17, 2009). "Universal circles Rinsch for '47 Ronin'". Variety.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ McClintock, Pamela (October 29, 2010). "Universal set 2012 schedule". Variety.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "47 Ronin Goes 3D". ComingSoon.net. December 9, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ Kroll, Justin (March 1, 2011). "Four Japanese actors join '47 Ronin'". Variety.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Fernandez, Jay A. (February 20, 2011). "Studios handing big films to untested directors". Reuters.
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