Japanese Hunks filled "SP" movie in the works

The Fuji TV drama series "SP" that ran from November to January is getting a movie version, it was learned on Friday. Junichi Okada, Yoko Maki, Shinichi Tsutsumi, and other main cast members will reprise their roles, while scriptwriter Kazuki Kaneshiro and director Katsuyuki Motohiro are also returning.

The movie is scheduled to open in 2009, though plot details are not yet public.

A special episode version of the drama series, which was announced in January, is airing tonight (April 5) at 9:00pm.





One more Special Episode "Hana Kimi" SP confirmed

One more Special Episode "Hana Kimi" SP confirmed

Last summer's "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e" drama series is returning for a one-episode special. Starring Maki Horikita, Shun Oguri, and Toma Ikuta, the show was very popular, especially among female viewers. It averaged 17.3% ratings, with the final episode reaching 21.0%.

According to Fuji TV, the special will take place half a year after the series' end. With Osaka Gakuen getting ready for an upcoming Valentine's Day event, Sano (Oguri) and Nakatsu (Ikuta) reflect on the final week of their last summer vacation, which falls into the timeline of the original series between episodes 7 and 8. The special also includes a graduation scene and addresses the relationship between Mizuki (Horikita) and Sano.

Filming begins on Wednesday, but no broadcast date has been specified yet.

source: tokyograph