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'{{Infobox film | name = 47 Ronin | image = 47Ronin2012Poster.jpg | alt = <!-- see WP:ALT --> | caption = Teaser poster | director = [[Carl Erik Rinsch]] | Previous title = The Last Samurai 2 | producer = [[Scott Stuber]]<br>Pamela Abdy<br>Eric McLeod | writer = [[Chris Morgan (writer)|Chris Morgan]]<br>[[Hossein Amini]] | starring = [[Keanu Reeves]]<br>[[Hiroyuki Sanada]] | music = [[Ilan Eshkeri]] | cinematography = [[John Mathieson (cinematographer)|John Mathieson]] | editing = [[Craig Wood (film editor)|Craig Wood]] | studio = Bluegrass Films | distributor = [[Universal Studios|Universal Pictures]] | released = {{Film date|2013|12|25}} | runtime = <!-- Please do not add information here unless we find a legit source claiming how long the final cut will run. Thank you. --> | country = United States<br/>Japan | language = | budget = $200 million<ref>http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/universal-pulls-47-ronin-director-budget-swells-225m-exclusive-57111</ref> | gross = }} '''''47 Ronin''''' is an upcoming 2013 fantasy-adventure-action film depicting a fictional account of the [[forty-seven Ronin]], a real-life group of [[samurai]] in 18th-century Japan who avenge the murder of their master (known as a "chūshingura" in Japan). The American studio [[Universal Studios|Universal Pictures]] is producing the adaptation. The film is directed by Carl Erik Rinsch and stars [[Keanu Reeves]] and an ensemble of Japanese actors. Filming started in [[Budapest]] in March 2011; it moved to [[Shepperton Studios]] in London and will conclude in Japan. The release date was initially moved from November 21, 2012 to February 8, 2013,<ref>http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/universal-pushes-47-ronin-keanu-reeves-316572</ref> then again to Christmas Day 2013.<ref>http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Keanu-47-Ronin-Pushed-Again-Christmas-2013-32490.html</ref> ==Synopsis== {{main|Forty-seven Ronin}} The outcast Kai (Reeves) joins a group of Samurai, led by Kuranosuke 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" /> ==Cast== *[[Keanu Reeves]] as Kai, an outcast who joins the group of Samurai.<ref name="start" /> Reeves's character is half-Japanese and half-British; the character was created for the film.<ref name="japanese" /> *[[Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa]] as the [[Shogun]] *[[Hiroyuki Sanada]] as Kuranosuke 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> *[[Kou Shibasaki]] as Mika, the slain master's daughter and Kai's love<ref name="start" /> *[[Tadanobu Asano]] as Lord Kira, who killed the Samurais' master<ref name="start" /> *[[Rinko Kikuchi]] as Mizuki, a lady who serves Lord Kira<ref name="start" /> *[[Jin Akanishi]] as Chikara Oishi, Kuranosuke's son<ref>{{cite news | last=Pang | first=Lauren | url=http://asiapacificarts.usc.edu/w_apa/showarticle.aspx?articleID=16644 | title=Jin Akanishi set to star in 47 Ronin | work=Asia Pacific Arts | publisher=[[University of Southern California]] | date={{nowrap|April 14}}, 2011 }}</ref> ==Production== ''47 Ronin'' is directed by Carl Erik Rinsch based on a screenplay by [[Chris Morgan (writer)|Chris Morgan]] and [[Hossein Amini]]. While the film is based on the true story of the [[forty-seven Ronin]], it is a fantastical take, being set "in a world of witches and giants".<ref name="love">{{cite news | last=Boucher | first=Geoff | url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/05/24/keanu-reeves-and-47-ronin-search-for-honor-revenge-and-impossible-love/ | title=Keanu Reeves and '47 Ronin' search for 'honor, revenge and impossible love' | work=[[Los Angeles Times]] | date={{nowrap|May 24}}, 2011 }}</ref> 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> In December 2010, 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> Between March<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> and April<ref>http://www.nipponcinema.com/blog/jin-akanishi-joins-cast-of-carl-erik-rinschs-47-ronin</ref> 2011, five Japanese actors were cast alongside Reeves: [[Hiroyuki Sanada]], [[Tadanobu Asano]], [[Rinko Kikuchi]], [[Kou Shibasaki]], and [[Jin Akanishi]]. According to ''Variety'', Universal chose them to make the story more authentic instead of picking actors that would be recognizable in the United States. 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 began 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 moved 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> Reeves said that scenes are filmed first in the Japanese language to familiarize the cast, and the scenes are filmed again in the English language.<ref name="love" /> The actors' costumes were designed by [[Penny Rose]], who said, "We decided to base it on the culture and what the shapes should be—i.e., everyone's in a [[kimono]]—but we've thrown a kind of fashion twist at it. And we've made it full of color, which is quite unusual for me."<ref>{{cite journal | author=Staff | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118040494 | title=Costume Designers: Below-the-Line Impact Report 2011 | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date={{nowrap|July 28}}, 2011 }}</ref> ==Crew== {{Div col}} *Carl Erik Rinsch – director *[[Scott Stuber]] – producer *Pamela Abdy – producer *Eric McLeod – producer *[[Chris Morgan (writer)|Chris Morgan]] – screenwriter *[[Hossein Amini]] – screenwriter *[[John Mathieson (cinematographer)|John Mathieson]] – cinematographer *[[Ilan Eshkeri]] – music *[[Craig Wood (film editor)|Craig Wood]] – editor *[[Jan Roelfs]] – production designer *Gary Freeman – supervising art director *Elli Griff – set designer *[[Penny Rose]] – costume designer *Paul Corbould – special effects producer *Garv Thorp – visual effects producer *Dr. Stephen Turnbull - Historical Advisor {{Div end}} ==Release== ''47 Ronin'' was originally scheduled to be released on {{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> but has now been postponed to {{nowrap|December 25}}, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rich|first=Katey|title=Keanu's 47 Ronin Pushed Again, To Christmas 2013|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Keanu-47-Ronin-Pushed-Again-Christmas-2013-32490.html|publisher=Cinema Blend}}</ref> ==Franchise== The first issue of a tie-in comic series from [[Dark Horse Comics]] was released in November, 2012. The adaptation was written by [[Mike Richardson (publisher)|Mike Richardson]] and drawn by artist [[Stan Sakai]], in consultation with [[manga]] writer [[Kazuo Koike]].<ref>http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/15-949/47-Ronin-1</ref> ==See also== {{Portal|Film}} Other films also about the forty-seven Ronin include the following: *''[[The 47 Ronin (1941 film)|The 47 Ronin]]'' (1941) *''[[The Loyal 47 Ronin]]'' (1958) *''[[Chushingura: Hana no Maki, Yuki no Maki|47 Samurai]]'' (1962) *''[[Fall of Ako Castle]]'' (1978) *''[[47 Ronin (1994 film)|47 Ronin]]'' (1994) *''[[The Last Chusingura]] (2010) ==References== {{reflist|colwidth=30em}} ==External links== *{{IMDb title|1335975|47 Ronin}} *[http://47ronin.jp/ Japanese official website] {{Scott Stuber}} [[Category:American films]] [[Category:Samurai films]] [[Category:2013 films]] [[Category:Films shot in Budapest]] [[Category:Japanese films]] [[Category:American fantasy films]] [[Category:Japanese fantasy films]] [[Category:Japanese action films]] [[Category:American action films]] [[Category:American adventure films]] [[Category:Japanese adventure films]] [[Category:2010s fantasy films]] [[Category:2010s adventure films]] [[Category:2010s action films]] [[Category:Directorial debut films]] [[Category:IMAX films]] [[Category:American 3D films]] [[Category:Japanese 3D films]] [[Category:2013 3D films]] [[Category:Films set in the 18th century]] *[http://www.the47roninart.com/ Custom, Hand-made 47 Ronin Artwork]'