Kitano to return as Zatoichi

Limited Edition Slag · Post by **Limited Edition Slag** » 05 Nov 2004, 09:55

www.twitch.com

Takeshi Kitano Is Making Another Zatoichi Film.

[url=http://www.kitanotakeshi.com/]http://www.kitanotakeshi.com/[/url] : a website devoted to Takeshi Kitano, reports exclusively (it seems) that the man is indeed making a second Zatoichi film. The clue : he has dyed his hair blonde again. Don't worry, it's not just speculation, but true.

So, look forward to another superb film from Kitano next year sometime. By my calculations that will be the 32nd film to feature the chacter, and having really enjoyed Kitanos first this year, I am looking forward to this already.

[Edited on 5-11-2004 by Limited Edition Slag]

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 05 Nov 2004, 14:31

Hey If its True I really am as excited as I can get

I adore the 1st film and if he is directing again I look forward to more of the same, there is no way he can mess it up after part 1, so I await to see some juicy stuff about it

Its made my Day:love:

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 05 Nov 2004, 16:17

Cheers for this TCage, it should be an awesome film with hopefully plenty of dancing and swordsplay...

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 05 Nov 2004, 19:09

Sequel or another story?

Out of the 4 Kitano films I've seen this is his best IMO, followed by Dolls.

Wolf · Post by **Wolf** » 05 Nov 2004, 21:17

That great news Slag

Bard have you seen Hana Bi (fireworks)?? That has to be my personal fav Kitano film.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 06 Nov 2004, 00:24

All of Kitanos films I have seen are pretty much amazing films, but only seen all the films he acctually stars in as its him I am interested in, not other actorsd in his films as they aint him

and yes MORE DANCING PLEASE!

Toge · Post by **Toge** » 06 Nov 2004, 00:24

yeah mate lovin' the dancing!

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 06 Nov 2004, 08:53

Wolf I'm not a bard I'm a brad

. Where is the avator from?

Oops I forgot that one. I'd put Hana-bi third.

"Only" Zatoichi worked for me tbh and even then I found parts boring (the retarded kid was overly used for comedic value).

I thought his so called Magnum Opus "Sonatine" was stupid and drivel really. "Hana-bi" showed promised but I couldn't connect with it. "Dolls" was beautiful but I also couldn't connect to it and "Brother" was simply gratuitous violence.

I find all his films very cold and uninviting; I've seen five that's giving the man a fair chance. I do plan to give "Dolls" another go (it's only £9.99 from Play) as that one showed the most potential. I only own "Zatoichi" currently!

I will say this Kitano has a huge presence which is ultimately why I keep returning to his work, even if I'm not a huge fan of it.

[Edited on 6-11-2004 by bradavon]

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 06 Nov 2004, 12:46

Hahaha you just dont like the Master really do you, I wouldnt even bother with any of his other films if you havent liked them so far, the ones you have seen are all pretty much amazing films you must just not be into his style at all.

The Retarded kid was absolutly fucking hilarious, the crowd I saw it in the cinemas with were laffing there tits off everytime he was on the screen. :duh:

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 06 Nov 2004, 13:31

[quote][i]Originally posted by romerojpg[/i]
Hahaha you just dont like the Master really do you, I wouldnt even bother with any of his other films if you havent liked them so far, the ones you have seen are all pretty much amazing films you must just not be into his style at all.[/quote]
Considering your unfair views on 21 Grams I think we have different tastes in films.

Don't get me wrong though he is clearly very talented, as I said Dolls is the only film I have an interest in seeing (again).

[quote][i]Originally posted by romerojpg[/i]
The Retarded kid was absolutly fucking hilarious, the crowd I saw it in the cinemas with were laffing there tits off everytime he was on the screen. :duh: [/quote]
He was but after about the sixth time I saw him he no longer was.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 06 Nov 2004, 13:52

[quote]
Considering your unfair views on 21 Grams I think we have different tastes in films.
[/quote]

Well I never said I didnt like 21 Grammes, I have just seen that film a hundred times before there was nothing new in it at all, everyone was saying how new and different it was, when really there was nothing at all I havent seen many times before, but it was great just not a life changeing film like some are saying.

if it was in order, the film wouldnt even have its unerving pace to fall back on.

and Dolls, well thats one of the few films I havent got as he isnt in it, if he was the star I would shell out, but I find its him I am paying for, I could watch him all day doing nothing, but watching other actors doesnt make a film his for me he has to be in it and direct it.
:wacko:

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 06 Nov 2004, 14:02

I agree with your views on the kid in Zatoichi too Brad (you mean the one who kept running around like a loon pretending he was a samurai right?)

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 06 Nov 2004, 15:32

He was funny as fook! esspecially at the end in the line dance :w00t:

Wolf · Post by **Wolf** » 07 Nov 2004, 02:14

oops sorry bard typo

I picked the avatar from the monolith II site for use with my own monolith mp3 player.

All I know is that its korean. It looks like its taken from an advert. The girl in the yellow top is hot! maybe Ono or someone would know who she is??

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 05 Aug 2005, 20:42

When is this coming?

memetic · Post by **memetic** » 06 Aug 2005, 02:05

bradavon wrote:When is this coming?

I wouldn't expect it anytime soon.

From KitanoTakeshi.com earlier this year.

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Fans may possibly wait another year for Zatoichi 2.

As reported November 3, 2004, Kitano had already in August begun to dye his hair blond, as the contracts for Zatoichi 2 back then was signed. The reason for making Zatoichi 2 was, that Kitano when making the first film had promised Saito, that if it became a huge succes, then he would make a second film.

During the symposium at the Tokyo FilmEx in November 2004, Kitano talked about taking risks vs. making safe films and refered to Zatoichi 2 as an insurence

"If I make what I really want to make and it turns out to be a failure, I'll do Zatoichi 2. It's like an insurance policy. If things don't go well, I can make a claim on my insurance and recover half the cost."

And this may very well be the reason for the possible delay. While Kitano and Saito were discussing the production in January, rumours has it, that Saito now considers postponing, if not has postponed, the production until late 2005. Other reasons may be, that Kitano wants to spend time with his soon to come grandchild and his upcoming professorship.

As fans of Zatoichi eagerly await the follow-up, a possible delay needs reporting.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 06 Aug 2005, 12:20

Thanks

professorship

In what? I didn't know this.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 06 Aug 2005, 14:34

Crikey! old thread

I am currenty in the process of watching all the old Zatoichi films only 2 down about 30 to go, so by the time I finish them Kitano's sequel may be out

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 06 Aug 2005, 15:31

LOL. How much did they cost you all?

p.s - There are some cracking lost Bullets threads. I was checking out the first 1-2 pages and decided some need bumping.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 06 Aug 2005, 15:34

I paid about 25 quid for 8 films at the moment, will get the rest later once seen all thgese

they are only about 4 pound each if I look about

I started with the Animego releases of his films and will work on to the rest at a later date, so far so good. Seen 2 films and both were good and I can see how much Kitano was influenced by them.