Higurashi no Naku Koroni Live-Action Film in 2008 (Updated)
Higurashi no Naku Koroni, the psychological suspense franchise that started with a self-published dōjin game, will be adapted as a live-action movie for 2008. The franchise has already spawned drama CDs, manga, anime, and novels. Ataru Oikawa (Tomie movies) will direct this film which will initially screen at two theaters in Tokyo. Source: animeanime.jp Update: Gōki Maeda will play the protagonist Keiichi, while Rin Asuka will play Mion.
Source: Anime News Network