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news: dorama
Nishida to sing theme for "Asakusa Fukumaru Ryokan" sequel
Fri, August 24, 2007 (4:22am EDT)
The second series of the TBS drama "Asakusa Fukumaru Ryokan" has reportedly been confirmed for this fall, and lead actor Toshiyuki Nishida will be singing its theme song.
The new series is set half a year after the first series, which aired this past winter. Broadcast is scheduled for the same Monday 8:00pm time slot, starting on October 8.
Nishida's song has not yet been officially titled, but the single is expected to be released around late October.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: movie
Eto Mori's "Dive!!" series adapted to film
Fri, August 24, 2007 (4:55am EDT)
Naoki Prize-winning author Eto Mori's novel series "DIVE!!" is being adapted as a movie, directed by Naoto Kumazawa ("Niraikanai Kara no Tegami," "Rainbow Song").
The novels tell the story of a young diving team whose sights are set on competing in the Olympics. The three protagonists will be played by Kento Hayashi, Sosuke Ikematsu, and Junpei Mizobata. Actress Asaka Seto is also in the cast.
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Although the three young men have had experience playing sports, they had never dived before. During the one month prior to filming, the three attended training camp and worked their way up to jumping from the 10-meter platform (the highest). They are being coached by Keita Kaneto, who competed three times in the Olympics.
Filming is already underway, scheduled to finish at the end of September. The movie will open next year.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: movie/artistes
BUMP OF CHICKEN sings "Always" theme
Fri, August 24, 2007 (3:10pm EDT)
Rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN has been chosen to provide the theme song for Takashi Yamazaki's "Always: Zoku Sanchome no Yuhi," the sequel to the 2005 "Always: Sanchome no Yuhi." This is their first time singing the theme for a live-action film.
The song is titled "Hana no Na" and will be released on October 24, simultaneously with the band's other new single, "Mayday." The film opens on November 3.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: dorama SP
"Gout Temps Nouveau" gets drama special
Fri, August 24, 2007 (4:33pm EDT)
Fuji TV's popular talk show "Gout Temps Nouveau" will have a drama special this fall.
  
The show, hosted by Makiko Esumi, Yuka, and announcer Kyoko Uchida, centers on women discussing their lives. For the drama special, the three will play characters similar to their own personalities, and the story will incorporate discussions previously seen on the show. Unlike Esumi and Yuka, this will be Uchida's first time in an acting role.
The special airs on October 3 at 9:00pm, two hours earlier than the show's regular broadcast slot.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: dorama
Masato Wada to star in "Embalmer" drama
Fri, August 24, 2007 (6:24pm EDT)
On Friday, it was announced that D-BOYS member Masato Wada (best known for his role as Sengoku Kiyosumi in the Prince of Tennis musicals) is starring in TV Tokyo's late-night drama series "Shigeshoshi."
The drama is adapted from Mitsukazu Mihara's manga of the same name, also known by the English title "The Embalmer." Wada plays Shinjuro Mamiya, a young man working as an embalmer. This is his first starring role in a television series.
The series starts on October 5, airing in the network's "Drama 24" time slot (12:12am on Friday nights), though the first two episodes are scheduled to start half an hour later. Also announced as cast members are Asami Abe and Shunji Igarashi.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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Reply #1280 whitedove's post
ntah2 ngandung. hahahahahha......
jahat tul aku  |
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Reply #1286 fantomette's post
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haha... mmg otak xde ke lain... tp kan...... hehe... ader possibility.. hikhik.. |
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Reply #1287 Kittie's post
hehhehehe.....
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news: movie
Yuko Ogura gets 17-minute monologue in Oshii film
Sat, August 25, 2007 (8:57pm EDT)
"Shin Onna Tachiguishi Retsuden," Mamoru Oshii's omnibus follow-up to "Tachiguishi Retsuden" ("Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters") and "Onna Tachiguishi Retsuden," is scheduled to open on November 10. The work consists of six shorts, with one of them starring talento Yuko Ogura.
She appears in the segment titled "Kayo no Tenshi: Crepe no Mami," which is directed by Makoto Kamiya. Ogura plays an idol named Mami who shows up at a Harajuku crepe shop in the 1980s. The short lasts only 23 minutes, but it includes a 17-minute monologue in which Mami explains the history of Japan's Showa era (1926-1989). The difficult and lengthy passage required a combination of memorization and reading.
 
Of the other five segments, Oshii directed two of them, one starring Yuriko Hishimi and the other starring Hinako Saeki. The other leads are: Mabuki Ando in Kenji Kamiyama's movie, Miki Mizuno in Takanori Tsujimoto's, and Yoko Fujita in Hiroaki Yuasa's.
 
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news: music
Tamio Okuda, Unicorn tribute albums announced
Sat, August 25, 2007 (9:15pm EDT)
Two tribute albums have been announced in honor of singer Tamio Okuda. The albums are titled "Tamio Okuda Covers" and "Unicorn Tribute," with the latter featuring songs by his former band, Unicorn. Okuda debuted with that band in 1987, making this year the 20th anniversary of his career.
A total of 34 artists and groups are participating on the two albums, including Yosui Inoue, CHEMISTRY, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, MONGOL800, and Puffy AmiYumi (the only one to appear on both).
The two albums will be released simultaneously on October 24.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: actor
Ryuhei Matsuda appears in documentary on Inca Empire
Sat, August 25, 2007 (11:04pm EDT)
Actor Ryuhei Matsuda will appear in his first TV documentary. On September 24, TBS will broadcast a program called "Kodai Bunmei Mystery: Maboroshi no Andes Ogon Teikoku - Inca ni Nemuru Nazo!" The show will explore the secrets of the Inca Empire.
Matsuda will leave Japan on September 1, visiting ruins in Peru and other South American countries for about two weeks.
When asked about his agreement to do the show, Matsuda explained that he sees the trip as an opportunity for growth as a person and as an actor.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: movie
"Midnight Eagle" plans world premiere in L.A.
Sat, August 25, 2007 (11:54pm EDT)
 
Izuru Narushima's action thriller "Midnight Eagle," starring Takao Osawa and Yuko Takeuchi, will have its world premiere in Los Angeles, it was announced on Wednesday.
The screening takes place on October 2, and is part of a 100-million yen publicity campaign by Shochiku that also has backing from Universal Pictures. Aside from the cast and the media, a 200-member audience will be invited from Japan to attend the premiere. The event includes a reception and a press conference for the American media.
Shochiku is hoping the campaign will build momentum for sales at the American Film Market, which takes place in Santa Monica on October 31 to November 7.
"Midnight Eagle" is premiering in Japan at the Tokyo International Film Festival later in October. It has also been announced that the theatrical release has been advanced from a December date to November 23.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: survey
Oricon: best upper arms
Sun, August 26, 2007 (3:44am EDT)
Summer weather tends to lead to less clothing, so Oricon asked 1,000 men and women, "Which celebrity has beautiful upper arms?"
#1 on the list was model Yuri Ebihara, who received the most votes from both sexes. Second and third were actresses Misaki Ito and Nanako Matsushima, respectively. Beach volleyball player Miwa Asao ranked fourth, while Ayumi Hamasaki and Koyuki tied for #5.
Which celebrity has beautiful upper arms?
1) Yuri Ebihara
2) Misaki Ito
3) Nanako Matsushima
4) Miwa Aao
5) Ayumi Hamasaki
5) Koyuki (tie)
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: dorama
Kyoko Fukada stars in first suspense drama
Sun, August 26, 2007 (5:02am EDT)
Kyoko Fukada will play the lead in her first suspense drama. In November, WOWOW will air a special titled "Aoi Hitomi to Nuage," based on the novel by Keisuke Matsuoka.
Fukada plays Erika Ichinose, a clinical psychologist who is recruited by the National Police Agency in an attempt to stay one step ahead of a bomb terrorist. The role is said to be a departure from the often silly characters she has played in her ten-year acting career, as her agency is hoping to develop her into a more mature actress.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: artiste
Following up his appearance in this year's NHK taiga drama, the enigmatic Gackt led a historical parade in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture on Saturday. Dressed as medieval warlord Uesugi Kenshin (1530-1578) in full armor and riding a white stallion, Gackt led the parade of about 450 people wearing samurai and other period costumes. The Kenshinko Matsuri festival is an annual event that centers around the famous warrior, most recently portrayed by the rock singer in "Fuurinkazan". The event, started in 1926 and held this year for the 82nd time, is based around the famous battle of Kawanakajima between Kenshin and Takeda Shingen. The lead up to the battle is also the climactic scene of this year's taiga series and, though yet to be aired, was already filmed earlier this month. A much larger crowd than usual, the 50,000 spectators were impressed with the touch of "authenticity" Gackt brought to the event, and he returned the compliment by encouraging them in their recovery from the recent earthquake that caused heavy damage to the region.
Source: www.japan-zone.com |
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news: artistes
[WAI WAI] Is the Nakai Masahiro and Koda Kumi relationship a way for avex to get SMAP to join their label?
 
The latest Wai Wai features an article on Sunday Mainichi that how SMAP leader Nakai Masahiro and his alleged relationship with pop diva Koda Kumi may also be an important business move for avex.
According to the article, 揘akai, 35, has been SMAP抯 front man since it first burst onto Japan抯 showbiz scene in the early |
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Reply #1295 whitedove's post
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raser nk cium jer tgk teppei nih... haha... |
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Reply #1298 Kittie's post
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wei, nanti Takki marah. sbb ko dah duakan die. |
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Reply #1299 fantomette's post
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hehe... xpnah nak duakan takki... 1st love tuh, more than 10years minat die... tp aper salahnyer menikmati keindahan alam kan... huahua... |
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Post time 30-8-2007 03:20 PM
