Sat, August 25, 2007 (11:54pm EDT)
Izuru Narushima's action thriller "Midnight Eagle," starring Takao Osawa and Yuko Takeuchi, will have its world premiere in Los Angeles, it was announced on Wednesday.

The screening takes place on October 2, and is part of a 100-million yen publicity campaign by Shochiku that also has backing from Universal Pictures. Aside from the cast and the media, a 200-member audience will be invited from Japan to attend the premiere. The event includes a reception and a press conference for the American media.

Shochiku is hoping the campaign will build momentum for sales at the American Film Market, which takes place in Santa Monica on October 31 to November 7.

"Midnight Eagle" is premiering in Japan at the Tokyo International Film Festival later in October. It has also been announced that the theatrical release has been advanced from a December date to November 23.
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Ryuhei Matsuda appears in documentary on Inca Empire
Sat, August 25, 2007 (11:04pm EDT)
Actor Ryuhei Matsuda will appear in his first TV documentary. On September 24, TBS will broadcast a program called "Kodai Bunmei Mystery: Maboroshi no Andes Ogon Teikoku - Inca ni Nemuru Nazo!" The show will explore the secrets of the Inca Empire.

Matsuda will leave Japan on September 1, visiting ruins in Peru and other South American countries for about two weeks.

When asked about his agreement to do the show, Matsuda explained that he sees the trip as an opportunity for growth as a person and as an actor.
Source: Sports Hochi | tokyograph.com