The popular idol group AKB48 is getting their first documentary film in theaters. Titled "DOCUMENTARY of AKB48 to be continued," the movie covers the group's activities throughout this year, using footage from over 1,000 videotapes.The documentary includes the production process behind each of their singles, their concerts at Yokohama Arena and Yoyogi National Gymnasium, their senbatsu events, last year's appearance at Kohaku Uta Gassen, and their visit to Anime Expo. Viewers will get a glimpse of the idols' joys and troubles, their growth over the year, and their dreams for the future."DOCUMENTARY of AKB48" will open on January 22, 2011, in select Toho Cinemas across the country. A website has launched for the movie, containing more information about the contents and the participating movie theaters.
Shunji Iwai to supervise AKB48 documentary filmFri, November 19, 2010 (12:48pm EST)A few more details have been revealed about the AKB48 documentary movie that was announced last month. Most notably, the movie is being supervised by acclaimed director Shunji Iwai ("All About Lily Chou-Chou," "Hana and Alice"), who previously directed the music video for the group's song "Sakura no Shiori." The movie's full title is "DOCUMENTARY of AKB48 to be continued: 10 Nen Go, Shoujotachi wa Ima no Jibun ni Nani wo Omou no Darou?" Female director Yuri Kanchiku ("Tenshi no Koi") is in charge, with supervision from Iwai and planning from AKB48 producer Yasushi Akimoto. The official website for the film has been updated, and it will reportedly feature a new image of AKB48 every day until the theatrical release on January 22, 2011. AKB48's official YouTube channel has also posted a trailer for the movie.