Japanese Entertainment News

Tu_triky wrote:

no it's a welcome surprise :mrgreen:

better enjoy it while it lasts... i'm about to cook dinner.. i haven't read any news on the Smap guys lately... or on our favorite alien... what's up with that?

littlemissfab wrote:


doesn't it bother you that I'm online right now? It's as if something has tipped the world off it's balance..

I was checking to see if there was a 9.2 earthquake anywhere near Fresno [/list:u]

gaijin mark wrote: I was checking to see if there was a 9.2 earthquake anywhere near Fresno [/list:u]

tremors from Hawaii.. possibly.. :hehe:

littlemissfab wrote:

better enjoy it while it lasts... i'm about to cook dinner.. i haven't read any news on the Smap guys lately... or on our favorite alien... what's up with that?

dunno...all quiet on the Japanese Front

Entertainment news from Japan-zone.com-Your Guide to Japan and Japanese Culture:

October 18, 2006

Singer Hitomi (30) shares top billing with Matsuda Ryuhei (23) in the movie "Akumu Tantei" (Nightmare Detective). Directed by Tsukamoto Shinya, the supernatural thriller had its world premiere yesterday at the 11th Pusan Film Festival in South Korea. The movie's synopsis reads like "Nightmare on Elm Street" meets "One Missed Call". Detective Kirishima Keiko (Hitomi) tries to recruit a mysterious man (Matsuda) who can enter people's dreams to help unravel unusual suicides whose victims are found to have dialled 0 on their mobile phones before their death. With the current boom in Japanese horror and an impressive cast that also includes Ando Masanobu and Osugi Ren, it is sure to be a hit. Hitomi is known for her revealing outfits in promo videos and her movie role is said to be no exception. Matsuda is the son of late legendary actor Matsuda Yusaku. "Akumu Tantei", scheduled for theatrical release in Japan next January, has drawn interest from more than 25 countries.

"Vespa" was in Tokyo yesterday to promote "Casino Royale", the latest in the James Bond movie series. Daniel Craig (37), the 6th actor to take on the role, was nowhere in sight but the movie's director Martin Campbell and new Bond girl Eva Green (26) stood in for him. Green said fans hoping for steaming sex scenes between Vespa and 007 would be disappointed as theirs is a more "platonic" relationship. The film, which has received excellent pre-release reviews, opens here on December 1.

MissMonika wrote:

"Vespa" was in

who dat?

Tu_triky wrote:

who dat?

I wanted to know too.. so I did a little research..
and all I got was a motor scooter company
I doubt thats the "Vespa" they were talking bout :hehe:

BOGCHI wrote:
I wanted to know to.. so I did a little research..
and all I got was a motor scooter company
I doubt thats the "Vespa" they were talking bout :hehe:

lol...i know THAT vespa but i, too, don't know who is being referred to.

oh I found out who Vespa is
http://imdb.com/title/tt0381061/
That's the name of the character of that new bond girl :doh:

BOGCHI wrote:oh I found out who Vespa is
http://imdb.com/title/tt0381061/
That's the name of the character of that new bond girl :doh:

oh so eva green's new character is named vespa...okay, thx. i get it.

MissMonika wrote:....Green said fans hoping for steaming sex scenes between Vespa and 007 would be disappointed as theirs is a more "platonic" relationship....

Some people watch James Bond for that!?! :dotdotdot:

tabana wrote:
Some people watch James Bond for that!?! :dotdotdot:

yeah with female characters named Pussy Galore & Octopussy it's no wonder all the relationships are platonic.

Tu_triky wrote:


yeah with female characters named Pussy Galore & Octopussy it's no wonder all the relationships are platonic.

What about Robin Spits and Alotta Fagina? :hehe:

littlemissfab wrote:


What about Robin Spits and Alotta Fagina? :hehe:

i think you're confused....those kids are from Lord of the Rings.

Tu_triky wrote:

i think you're confused....those kids are from Lord of the Rings.

nay, I say they're from Austin Powers

littlemissfab wrote:

nay, I say they're from Austin Powers

oh yeh i forgot he played the wizard in oz

:rofl:

Oh yeah... I forgot about that.

tabana wrote::rofl:

Oh yeah... I forgot about that.

:P

ENTERTAINMENT
Yukie Nakama, Ichiro rated most popular personalities on TV

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Yukie Nakama
Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 16:02 EDT
TOKYO — Actress Yukie Nakama, 26, and Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro, 32, were voted most popular TV personalities in a survey conducted this past summer by Video Search. The survey is conducted in winter and summer each year and is considered a barometer to determine the most popular celebrities. While Ichiro is not a TV celebrity, Video Search said he gained support from a wide range of ages for leading Japan to the World Baseball Classic championship and due to his increased exposure in TV commercials.

Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui, 32, fell from 7th to 17th most likely due to his long absence due to a broken wrist.

Nakama has moved up from her previous second place in winter, spurred by her appearance in NHK's drama "Komyo ga Tsuji." Female singing group Dreams Come True were second and actress Yuki Amami, 39, who received praise for her performance in the TV drama series "Top Caster," moved up to third place from her previous 12th position.

The top 10 women were Yukie Nakama, Dreams Come True, Yuki Amami, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Nanako Matsushima, Masami Hisamoto, Satomi Kobayashi, Hitomi Kuroki, Eri Fukazu and Yuka.

The top 10 in the male category were Ichiro, Sanma, Bakusho Mondai, Joji Tokoro, Hidehiko Ishizuka, Shingo Katori, Ken Shimura, Tomomitsu Yamaguchi, Keisuke Kuwata and Hiroshi Abe.



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Entertainment news from Japan-zone.com-Your Guide to Japan and Japanese Culture:

October 19, 2006

Ichiro and Nakama Yukie are Japan's most popular stars. Video Research yesterday released its twice-yearly rankings of the most popular celebrities on Japanese TV. Seattle Mariners center-fielder Ichiro (32) was the No.1 male choice for the third time, pushing perennial favorite, comedian Akashiya Sanma (51), into second place despite the fact that his TV appearances are limited mainly to commercials. Fellow baseball star Matsui Hideki (32) dropped from #7 to #17. This is largely due to his not playing in this year's inaugural World Baseball Classic (where Ichiro led Japan to a heroic title) and missing most of the season through injury. Comedians and musicians made up most of the Top 20.

Actress Nakama Yukie (26) has starred in some of the most popular TV dramas of the last couple of years, but has made the No.1 spot for the first time. Also getting a big boost from the popularity of her drama roles is former Takarazuka star Amami Yuki (39), up from #12 to #3. Sandwiched between them is pop duo Dreams Come True, led by vocalist Yoshida Miwa (41).

Top 10 Male Celebrities

1. Ichiro
2. Akashiya Sanma
3. Bakusho Mondai
4. Tokoro Joji
5. Ishizuka Hidehiko
6. Katori Shingo
7. Shimura Ken
8. Yamaguchi Tomomitsu
9. Kuwata Keisuke
10. Abe Hiroshi



Top 10 Female Celebrities

1. Nakama Yukie
2. Dreams Come True
3. Amami Yuki
4. Yamaguchi Tomoko
5. Matsushima Nanako
6. Hisamoto Masami
7. Kobayashi Satomi
8. Kuraki Hitomi
9. Fukatsu Eri
10. Yuka

• Comedian Kinashi Noritake (44) performed with his new soul band Ajisai in Tokyo yesterday. One half of the duo Tunnels, who have released quite a few big-selling singles, Kinashi had been performing with the musicians for two years before deciding to make them into a formal band. They performed their debut single "Futari Dake no Sekai" at an invitation-only event for 500 fans at the O-East live house in Shibuya.