On SUNDAY, 13th November, 2016 in MINATO TOKYO, JAPAN, Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano and Rupert Sanders ELECTRIFIES fans at the “GHOST IN THE SHELL” Global trailer launch event!

Based on the internationally-acclaimed Japanese Anime property, GHOST IN THE SHELL follows Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9 devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists. Directed by Rupert Sanders. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, “Beat” Takeshi Kitano, Juliette Binoche, Michael Pitt, Pilou Asbæk, and Kaori Momoi.

TOKYO, JAPAN – NOVEMBER 13: The costume for the film is on display during the global trailer launch for Paramount Pictures’ ‘Ghost in the Shell’ at the Tabloid on November 13, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures

TOKYO, JAPAN – NOVEMBER 13: The costume for the film is on display during the global trailer launch for Paramount Pictures’ ‘Ghost in the Shell’ at the Tabloid on November 13, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures

TOKYO, JAPAN – NOVEMBER 13: The costume for the film is on display during the global trailer launch for Paramount Pictures’ ‘Ghost in the Shell’ at the Tabloid on November 13, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures

TOKYO, JAPAN – NOVEMBER 13: The costume for the film is on display during the global trailer launch for Paramount Pictures’ ‘Ghost in the Shell’ at the Tabloid on November 13, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures

TOKYO, JAPAN – NOVEMBER 13: The costume for the film is on display during the global trailer launch for Paramount Pictures’ ‘Ghost in the Shell’ at the Tabloid on November 13, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

TOKYO, JAPAN – NOVEMBER 13: The costume for the film is on display during the global trailer launch for Paramount Pictures’ ‘Ghost in the Shell’ at the Tabloid on November 13, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures

TOKYO, JAPAN – NOVEMBER 13: The atmosphere during the global trailer launch for Paramount Pictures’ ‘Ghost in the Shell’ at the Tabloid on November 13, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

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In celebration of the upcoming film “GHOST IN THE SHELL”, stars Scarlett Johansson, “Beat” Takeshi Kitano, and director Rupert Sanders joined fans and influencers from across the globe inTokyo on Sunday for the film’s global launch party. Opening with Taiko drummers, including thelegendary anime film composer Kenji Kawai, the event held at TABLOID began with a screening of never-before-seen footage from the film. Attendees were given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the costumes and props from the film, as well as an opportunity to capture their experience in a film-centric experiential photo booth – “Becoming the Major.” The exciting show concluded with Johansson, Kitano, and Sanders debuting the film’s global trailer, triggering its worldwide launch.

GHOST IN THE SHELL opens in theatres Spring 2017.