Entertainmentby Naman Ramachandran
Keanu Reeves' Stop-Motion Samurai Film 'Hidari' Seeks New Partner
Key Takeaways
- Dwarf Studios is seeking a new partner for the stop-motion film 'Hidari'.
- Keanu Reeves is attached to voice the samurai project.
- Previous talks with a U.S. funder failed due to disputes over rights ownership.
- Hollywood industry changes contributed to the breakdown of the negotiations.
Japan's Dwarf Studios is seeking a new partner for the stop-motion samurai project 'Hidari' after negotiations with a U.S. financier collapsed. Producer Matsumoto Noriko revealed at the Busan International Film Festival that the previous U.S. deal offered complete funding in exchange for all rights, but Dwarf wanted to retain creative control and half the rights. Talks ultimately ended when the negotiating executives lost their jobs during Hollywood restructuring. Despite the setback, the studio is moving forward with alternative financing structures to preserve ownership of the original film.
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