New Takeshi Kitano Movie In The Works At Amazon MGM

Japanese auteur Takeshi Kitano announced he’s currently working on a new film for Amazon MGM Studios on Tuesday. That’s pretty much all there is to know about the mystery movie aside from that Kitano himself is directing and starring in it.

A few trade sources previously reported that Kitano’s latest, Kubi, a subversive period piece chronicling the taboo and blood-drenched final years of Oda Nobunaga’s reign, would be his final flick. Not so, apparently, so there’s that. I should mention that Kubi is currently making the festival rounds after debuting at Cannes last year, and will soon hit Japan Cuts audiences in New York City in July.

More from the language on Kitano’s collab with Amazon MGM:

“Takeshi Kitano is an icon, not only in Japan but in the sphere of global film and media entertainment, and we’re thrilled to collaborate with him on the project, soon to launch on Prime Video,” said James Farrell, Head of International Originals, Amazon MGM Studios. “At Amazon MGM Studios, we are committed to creating and promoting international content that gives our customers an assortment of highly immersive, entertaining, and engaging films and series across genres and languages from all over the world. This collaboration further augments Amazon MGM Studios’ vision to be the home for talent, which will lead to many more successful collaborations in the time to come. We’re confident that fans and followers of Kitano-san will be excited with anticipation to watch what the genius filmmaker has in store.”

“It has been decades since I started making films, but I am excited to team up with Amazon MGM Studios that produces content in various countries, as a new challenge for myself.,” said filmmaker, Takeshi Kitano. “We are currently filming diligently, so please stay tuned for further updates.”

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