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Nine months after launching its new theatrical distribution operation, Japanese pay TV broadcaster Wowow has made its first theatrical film acquisition, closing an all-rights deal for pandemic thriller Songbird, starring KJ Apa, Sofia Carson, Craig Robinson, Bradley Whitford, Peter Stormare, Alexandra Daddario, Paul Walter Hauser and Demi Moore.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“Songbird,” the Michael Bay-produced pandemic thriller that is headed straight to streaming in North America, will be given an in-cinema release in Japan. The rights pickup was the first acquisition by the newly-formed theatrical distribution arm of Japanese pay-TV leader Wowow.The film takes place years in the future, in which a mutated strand of coronavirus, called COVID-23, continues to wreak havoc on the world’s population.

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Dave McNary Film ReporterJapanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada will join Brad Pitt in Sony Pictures’ “Bullet Train,” based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” in which a train in Tokyo is the setting for battles between criminals.David Leitch is directing, with Kelly McCormick producing through 87North alongside Antoine Fuqua through Fuqua Films. Zak Olkewitz wrote the script.

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran actor Hiroyuki Sanada is set to join the A-list ensemble of the Sony action pic Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, Logan Lerman, Masi Oka and Andrew Koji are also on board.

Mark Schilling Japan CorrespondentThe period action animation “Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train” has passed “Titanic” at the Japanese box office to become the territory’s number two all-time hit, according to figures announced on Monday by distributor Aniplex.Based on Gotoge Koyoharu’s hit comic that has sold more than 100 copies in all formats, including digital, the film had earned $264 million from 20.5 million admissions as of Nov. 29, some 45 days since its opening on Oct.

Mark Schilling Japan CorrespondentA new Netflix movie has been announced based on the early career of comedian and film director Kitano Takeshi.Titled “Asakusa Kid,” the film is based on a memoir of the same title written by Kitano.

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WASHINGTON -- The White House Rose Garden has a new addition, but it isn't a floral variety.Melania Trump announced Friday that artwork by Japanese American sculptor Isamu Noguchi has been installed on the east terrace of the famous garden, which she renovated earlier this year.Noguchi is the first Asian American artist to be featured in the White House collection, according to the first lady and the White House Historical Association.

Lady Gaga may have another role coming her way! ET has learned that the singer-actress is in talks to star opposite Brad Pitt in . The action thriller, which will be directed by David Leitch, is about five assassins who, while aboard a fast-moving bullet train in Tokyo, find out their missions have something in common.

Andrew Koji round out the rest of the cast.David Leitch is set to direct the project. Zak Olkewicz wrote the script for the film, which is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Hunters star Logan Lerman is set to join Sony’s action thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon and Andrew Koji are also on board.Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka.

Lady Gaga may be joining the star-studded cast of David Leitch’s upcoming assassin thriller film, Bullet Train.As reported by Collider, the Oscar-winning singer and actress has apparently joined Brad Pitt, Zazie Beetz, Brian Tyree Henry, Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Andrew Koji, Masi Oka and Michael Shannon for the film.The script, written by Zak Olkewicz, is based off Japanese author Kotaro Isaka’s novel, Maria Beetle.

Lady Gaga is adding another role to her acting résumé!

Michael Shannon has joined the star-studded cast of the upcoming movie Bullet Train!

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefTaiwanese audiences have lapped up Japanese anime film “Demon Slayer – The Movie: Mugen Train” in unprecedented numbers.The film was already a mega-hit in Japan, where it has been watched by 17.5 million spectators, for a 31-day earnings total of $214 million (JPY23.3 billion) on Sunday.