  In this talk, we report the study of $\pi^- p \to K^{*0} \Lambda$ and $\pi^-
p \to D^{*-} \Lambda_c^+$ reactions by using an effective Lagrangian method and
a hybrid Regge model. The total and differential cross sections for the $K^{*0}
\Lambda$ production are first calculated and then those for the $D^{*-}
\Lambda_c^+$ one are estimated. The two models yield different results, each
exhibiting specific features. Our prediction for the charm production provides
valuable information about the upcoming J-PARC experiment.
