Korean film major CJ Entertainment has boarded the Japanese remake of Jerry Zucker's 1990 Hollywood hit Ghost, a supernatural romance which starred Demi Moore. The remake, "Ghost : In Your Arms Again" (previously titled "Love and Soul"), is directed by Japan's Tar� Ohtani and stars Japanese actress MATSUSHIMA Nanako (The Ring) in what was Moore's role, opposite Korean wave star Song Seung-heon.
The film will now be a three-country co-production with CJ joining Hollywood studio Paramount and Japan's Shochiku and Nippon TV. CJ will also handle international sales for the remake. The film's lead producer is TAKA Ichise, Hollywood-based producer of horror franchises, The Ring, Ju-on and The Grudge.
Shooting already wrapped end of last month, and a release date in Japan is slated for November 13. A Korean release is set to follow, most likely in late November.
Nigel D'Sa (KOFIC)