Keanu Reeves' 'Hidari' Looks for New Partner After U.S. Talks Stall
Production of the stop-motion samurai film 'Hidari,' featuring Keanu Reeves, has hit a roadblock. The project is seeking a new partner after negotiations with a U.S. firm fell through over rights and funding terms.
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It highlights the ongoing tension between independent international creators and major U.S. studios regarding creative control and intellectual property rights.
Japan’s Dwarf Studios is looking for a new partner for "Hidari," the stop-motion samurai film voiced by Keanu Reeves, after talks with a U.S.
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