Yomigaeri Remade By Spielberg's DreamWorks

Tokyograph caught word that Yomigaeri, a hit Japanese fantasy movie from 2003, is headed for Hollywood, after Steven Spielberg's studio DreamWorks picked up remake rights for the film. They say William Nicholson ("Gladiator") is writing the script, Spielberg might direct it (but it's far from certain), and that production is expected to start this autumn, with a generous budget of 10 billion yen (almost $100 million).

"The award-winning movie was based on a novel by Shinji Kajio. The story revolves around the mysterious revivals of people who were once dead, reuniting with their loved ones and showing no signs of aging. Directed by Akihiko Shiota, the movie featured a stellar cast that included Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Yuko Takeuchi, and Kou Shibasaki."

They had me at Yuko Takeuchi and Kou Shibasaki, but they totally lost me at "Hollywood".