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Watch Keanu Reeves In New 47 RONIN Trailer

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Keanu Reeves makes an explosive return to action-adventure in 47 RONIN. 

After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and restore honor to their people. Driven from their homes and dispersed across the land, this band of Ronin must seek the help of Kai (Reeves) – a half-breed they once rejected – as they fight their way across a savage world of mythic beasts, shape-shifting witchcraft and wondrous terrors.

As this exiled, enslaved outcast becomes their most deadly weapon, he will transform into the hero who inspires this band of outnumbered rebels to seize eternity.

In theaters this Christmas, check out the new trailer.

There have been other films also about the forty-seven Ronin including The 47 Ronin (1941),The Loyal 47 Ronin (1958), 47 Samurai (1962), Fall of Ako Castle (1978), 47 Ronin (1994) and The Last Chusingura (2010).

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Helmed by director Carl Rinsch (The Gift), 47 RONIN is produced by Pamela Abdy (Identity Thief, upcoming Endless Love) and Eric McLeod (Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Austin Powers series).

Universal Pictures tears the roof off when 47 RONIN unleashes in the theaters, December 25.

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First Look At 47 RONIN Trailer And Banners Starring Keanu Reeves

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In theaters December 25th, here’s the first trailer for 47 RONIN from Universal Pictures.

Keanu Reeves makes an explosive return to action-adventure in 47 RONIN. After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and restore honor to their people.

Driven from their homes and dispersed across the land, this band of Ronin must seek the help of Kai (Reeves) – a half-breed they once rejected – as they fight their way across a savage world of mythic beasts, shape-shifting witchcraft and wondrous terrors. As this exiled, enslaved outcast becomes their most deadly weapon, he will transform into the hero who inspires this band of outnumbered rebels to seize eternity.

The film features Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano, and Rinko Kikuchi.

Helmed by director Carl Rinsch (The Gift), 47 RONIN is produced by Scott Stuber (Ted, Identity Thief), Pamela Abdy (Identity Thief, upcoming Kill the Messenger) and Eric McLeod (Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Austin Powers series).

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47 RONIN May Have Found Their Director

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Carl Erik Rinsch better start honing his samurai sword, as, according to Variety, the commercial director is nearing a deal with Universal to helm the Keanu Reeves-starring 47 RONIN.   This film will be the feature film debut for Rinsch who was previously rumored to be on the shortlist for the upcoming ALIEN prequel.   That was, until Ridley Scott decided it was time to step back into the world of sci-fi.   Needless to say, Fox welcomed Scott back into the ALIEN world with open arms, and Rinsch was forced to look elsewhere for his first film.

47 RONIN, written by Chris Morgan (CELLULAR, WANTED, and FAST & FURIOUS), tells the true tale of Japanese samurai swordsmen who, in the early 18th century, took revenge on those responsible for the death of their master.   The classic tale has been altered slightly for Morgan’s screenplay to include the half-Asian Reeves as one of the swordsmen.   The story is said to include fantastical elements a la LORD OF THE RINGS with battle scenes on par with 300 and GLADIATOR.

It is odd for a studio to have a first-time filmmaker stepping into a project they consider a tent pole, as 47 RONIN is.   Perhaps the success of Neill Blomkamp and DISTRICT 9 has causes studios to turn their attention towards lesser known directors with a visual eye.   Rinsch has made a name for himself directing ads for brands like Mercedes, Sprite, BMW, and Heineken.

With Universal looking to get a director on board this project, expect filming to begin sometime in the second quarter 2010 with a potential release date sometime in Summer of 2011.

Keanu to Lead ’47 Ronin’

Keanu Reeves will star in ’47 Ronin’, an epic period film for Universal about the true tale of  a band of samurai swordsmen who avenged the death of their master in 18th century Japan.   Reeves will  play one of the swordsmen; the group and their master are revered in Japan for their revenge attack on Dec. 14, 1702.

The film will tell a stylized  version of the story, mixing fantasy elements of the sort seen in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films,  with gritty battle scenes akin to those in films such as ‘Gladiator’.

Chris Morgan (‘Wanted’, ‘Fast and Furious’) is writing the script.   He is  tailoring it so that Reeves — who’s half-Asian — can fit the role as one of the swordsmen. The intention is to begin shooting next year after a director is hired.

What do you think? Â  Are you excited to see a film about the 47 Ronin? Â  Think Reeves is a decent choice to lead? Â  Should it be an all-Japanese cast? Â  Let us know by commenting below!

Source: Variety