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March 29, 2005

Zhang Ziyi and her first Japanese film

Do I honestly need an excuse to post a picutre of Zhang Ziyi? In case I do, both MonkeyPeaches and CRIENGLISH briefly covered todays press screening of Ziyis first Japanese film Tanuki Goten [Raccoon Dog Palace].

Zhang Ziyi says the genre of the film is new for her. She had to memorize a lot of Japanese songs and took singing and dancing classes in Japan to prepare for the part.

The film's box office takings in its first day exceeded those for the Hollywood heavy-weight "Spiderman" across Japan, to the delight of the cast and crew.

Director Seijun Suzuki says he has no complaints about working with Zhang Ziyi saying she is a multi-talented international star. CRIENGLISH

There are other pictures of todays events at Sina.com.

» Posted by Mack at March 29, 2005 11:32 PM

Reader Comments

YAY!!!

» Posted by tracy at March 30, 2005 11:15 AM

I've also seen the title as Tanuki Operetta, and IMDB has "Operetta tanuki goten". I'd like to know what's definitive. I really like Seijun Suzuki, so I'm looking forward to seeing this!

» Posted by Graeme at March 30, 2005 12:27 PM

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