Arthur Golden's 1997 tale appealed to director Marshall (Chicago) for the same reasons it attracted millions of readers: because it "not only peers into the fascinating and forbidden world of a geisha ...

“Cinderella” with kimonos. Directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago), this lavish adaptation of the wildly popular Arthur Golden novel tries to capture the mystique and glamour of Japanese geisha, but it’s ...

Memoirs of a Geisha” is a Hollywood-ized version of the far-better novel. Still, it’s an enjoyable, lush interpretation of the best-selling tale of deceit, romance and ambition. The film is set in ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The Chinese government has canceled the release of "Memoirs of a Geisha" -- a decision made amid speculation that officials worry that the sight of Chinese actresses playing ...

China has banned Memoirs of a Geisha, due to fears it could aggravate anti-Japanese views. The adaptation of Arthur Golden's bestselling book stars three of China's leading female actresses, but ...

WASHINGTON - The author of Memoirs of a Geisha is defending the film version amid criticism from some experts in the geisha world. In a letter to The Washington Post published Monday, Arthur Golden ...

While most non-animated movies steer clear of merchandizing, the studios behind Memoirs of a Geisha ( Columbia, DreamWorks and Spyglass Entertainment) have planned nearly 100 products to accompany the ...

It's certainly not the first time the West has borrowed Eastern styles — the obi belt that was all over the runways a year ago — but a number of the fashion and beauty looks inspired by the new film ...

The girl from a fishing village must learn to be a lady. A special sort of lady: a geisha, one of the “wives of nightfall” who for centuries have entertained Japanese gentlemen with delicacy, wit and ...

The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) Lifetime Achievement Award from the Set Designers & Model Makers Council (SDMM) will be granted to set designer Luis G. Hoyos, the union has announced.

Director James Gunn has revealed the name of his follow-up to the hit film Superman as Man of Tomorrow, along with the release date. Click for all the details! Weapons stays in top spot at long ...

Director James Gunn has revealed the name of his follow-up to the hit film Superman as Man of Tomorrow, along with the release date. Click for all the details! Check out what’s new this week on ...