Kingdom (2019 film)

Kingdom
Japanese キングダム
Hepburn Kingudamu
Directed by Shinsuke Sato
Screenplay by
  • Tsutomu Kuroiwa
  • Shinsuke Sato
  • Yasuhisa Hara
Based on Kingdom
by Yasuhisa Hara
Starring
Production
company
Distributed by
Release date
  • April 19, 2019 (2019-04-19)
Country Japan
Language Japanese

Kingdom (Japanese: キングダム, Hepburn: Kingudamu) is an upcoming 2019 Japanese-Chinese Adventure fantasy historical film adaptation of a manga series of the same name. Written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara, the story provides a fictionalized account of the Warring States period primarily through the experiences of the war orphan Xin and his comrades as he fights to become the greatest general under the heavens, and in doing so unifying China for the first time in history. It is Directed by Shinsuke Sato, distributed by Toho in Japan and Columbia Pictures worldwide.[1] The film stars Kento Yamazaki as main lead Shin, Ryo Yoshizawa, and Kanna Hashimoto. It will release in Japanese theater on April 19, 2019.[2][3]

Cast

Production

In April 17, 2016 special short movie was release by the manga's publishing magazine, Young jump.[4] It was made for celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the manga. The short movie is filmed by Hengdian World Studios in china. Kento Yamazaki was choosen by Hara it self to played main lead, Shin.

On April 8 2018, Kingdom's creator Yasuhira Hara made handwritten statement which revealed that a live-action film of his series had been green-lit. The author stated he took part in script meetings, praising the 'satisfying' screenplay, the 'unprecedented' budget, and everyone in the casts.[5] April 19, 2018 Hara tweeted again an illustration to the live action movie. This was also release at the day of 50th volume of the kingdom manga.[6]

On October 9, 2018 the movie was officially announced along with a visual poster, trailer and a making interview. Kento Yamazaki reprised the role of Shin in this Live action movie. Press conference was also held in the same day which attended by the casts. The film is scheduled to be released on April 19, 2019.[7][8][9][10]

Filming took place in China from April 2018 and continue in Japan.


References

  1. ↑ "SPEJ and Square Enix Unveils China-Set Manga Adaptation "Kingdom"!". Variety. October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
  2. ↑ "キングダム". eiga.com (in Japanese). Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  3. ↑ "キングダム：実写映画の信役に山崎賢人　吉沢亮、長澤まさみ、橋本環奈も　来年4月公開". Mantan-web. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  4. ↑ キングダム連載10周年実写特別動画（主演：山﨑賢人）KINGDOM SPECIAL MOVIE. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Kingdom Live Action Movie Cast Announced". ComicBook. April 17, 2018.
  6. ↑ そして今日は木曜日、ヤンジャン発売日です！.
  7. ↑ "Live Action Kingdom Film Unveils Cast, Director, April 19 Opening". AnimeNewsNetwork. October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
  8. ↑ "『キングダム』実写映画化決定　作者・原泰久氏、1年間脚本会議に参加「納得の脚本です!!」". ORICON NEWS. oricon ME. April 8, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  9. ↑ "映画「キングダム」信は山崎賢人、政は吉沢亮！キャスト、監督らが製作発表会見". コミックナタリー. October 9, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Kingdom Live Action Movie Cast Announced". ComicBook. April 17, 2018.
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