Tag: Takeshi Obata

Funimation Entertainment Licenses Japanese Live-Action Death Note Films

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Yesterday, Funimation Entertainment announced at Anime Weekend Atlanta that it licensed three of the four live-action Japanese Death Note films: Death Note, Death Note: The Last Name, and Death Note: Light Up the NEW World. Funimation will release the films on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and Digital combo packs on January 22, 2019. The first two films which premiered in Japanese theaters in 2006 will be bundled together. However, all films will be subtitle-only releases.   Death Note and Death Note: The Last Name were based on Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi…

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SDCC 2017: Netflix San Diego Comic-Con Screening Announced

Pak Hanu

It has recently been revealed that the Netflix exclusive live-action Death Note film will be screened at San Diego Comic Con 2017.  The event will feature exclusive giveaways and pre-event Death Note themed activities. Adam Wingard, Nat Wolff, Margaret Qualley, Keith Stanfield, and Masi Oka will be attending the event. The Death Note screening event will take place at the Horton Grand Theatre at 9 P.M. on Thursday, July 20. Check out at the @netflix Sneak Peek! #SDCC2017 It's at the Horton Grand Theater! Check the updated program schedule for more info! pic.twitter.com/vuRgE0GLCb — Comic-Con International (@Comic_Con) July 18, 2017 Source: SDCC Blog

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“Death Note” L Character Poster Revealed

Pak Hanu

Adam Wingard, the director for the live-action American Death Note film recently revealed a new character poster for the upcoming Netflix original film.  The latest poster features a look at “L,” who is portrayed by Keith Stanfield.  https://twitter.com/AdamWingard/status/885538569888165891   The live-action Death Note film will debut exclusively on Netflix on August 25th. Source: Crunchyroll, Adam Wingard Official Twitter

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Netflix Live-Action Death Note Trailer Streamed

Pak Hanu

Netflix has updated their official twitter page with the first trailer for the Netflix exclusive American Live-Action adaptation of Death Note.  The trailer features a look at Light Turner who is portrayed by Nat Wolff.   The film will premiere on Netflix on August 25. Shall we begin? #DeathNote pic.twitter.com/fEd12Gm32c — Netflix (@netflix) March 22, 2017 The cast includes: Nat Wolff: Light Turner Margaret Qualley: Mia Sutton Keith Stanfield: L Paul Nakauchi: Watari Shea Whigham: James Turner Willem Dafoe: Ryuk (voice) Masi Oka The staff consists of: Adam Wingard: Director Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Jason Hoffs, Masi Oka: Producers Charles Parlapanides, Vlas Parlapanides, Jeremy Slater:…

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