"Kokuho," Japan's highest-grossing live-action film, is set to be released in the U.K. and Ireland, according to Variety. The kabuki theater drama, directed by Lee Sang-il and written by Okudera Satoko, has grossed $125 million in Japan since its release and received an award for best make-up and hairstyling, Variety reported.
The film's release in the U.K. and Ireland will be handled by Aniplex Vue Lumière, Variety stated. This news comes amidst a week of diverse developments, as reported by multiple sources. Political events, economic shifts, and technological advancements, including Netflix's live streaming expansion, have also been making headlines, according to Variety.
Other significant stories include legal challenges, personal tragedies, and developments in the film industry, Variety reported. Meanwhile, in sports, Pathum Nissanka's historic century propelled Sri Lanka to a dominant victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup, securing their spot in the Super Eights and putting Australia's tournament hopes in jeopardy, according to Al Jazeera. Nissanka's impressive performance, including a 100 not out, led Sri Lanka to chase down Australia's score with ease, leaving the Australian captain and team disappointed, Al Jazeera reported.
In other news, Israel's upcoming land registration process in the West Bank, starting February 16, 2026, is set to be a contentious move that could result in Israel gaining control over wide swaths of the area for future development, according to NPR Politics. Additionally, the upcoming Silent Hill: Townfall game, developed by Screen Burn, is set in the fictional village of St Amelia, inspired by the real-life fishing village of St Monans in Fife, Scotland, according to BBC Technology. The game's trailer depicts a deserted village shrouded in fog, aiming to create an isolated atmosphere for the popular survival horror series, which has sold millions of units since 1999, BBC Technology reported.
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