Akakage: your lotr animated sig file is just too hilarious.
Japanese Entertainment News
Started by bmwracer · 25 Feb 2004 · 3,505 replies
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January 6, 2005
Yoshimoto chairman Hayashi Hiroaki died of lung cancer on Monday night at an Osaka hospital. He was 62. One of the last people to visit him in hospital was comedian and emcee Shimada Shinsuke (48), who caused a furor when he assaulted a female fellow Yoshimoto employee in October. He was in tears again as he expressed having caused such trouble to the dying Hayashi. Other Yoshimoto veteran comedians, such as DownTown's Matsumoto Hitoshi and Hamada Masatoshi, Nishikawa Kiyoshi, and Kazama Kampei paid tribute to their late boss. Former vice-president Yoshino Isao (62) was appointed to take over the firm yesterday. Hayashi entered the firm established by his father-in-law, the late Hayashi Shonosuke, in 1971. • "Howl's Moving Castle" has been seen by over 10 million people in Japan in the month and a half since it opened. It was also the No.1 movie in Korea over the New Year, and it is expected to reach 5 million cinemagoers there. The latest animation from Studio Ghibli and director Miyazaki Hayao may yet surpass the box office records set by their previous hit, 2001's "Spirited Away."
January 6, 2005
Yoshimoto chairman Hayashi Hiroaki died of lung cancer on Monday night at an Osaka hospital. He was 62. One of the last people to visit him in hospital was comedian and emcee Shimada Shinsuke (48), who caused a furor when he assaulted a female fellow Yoshimoto employee in October. He was in tears again as he expressed having caused such trouble to the dying Hayashi. Other Yoshimoto veteran comedians, such as DownTown's Matsumoto Hitoshi and Hamada Masatoshi, Nishikawa Kiyoshi, and Kazama Kampei paid tribute to their late boss. Former vice-president Yoshino Isao (62) was appointed to take over the firm yesterday. Hayashi entered the firm established by his father-in-law, the late Hayashi Shonosuke, in 1971. • "Howl's Moving Castle" has been seen by over 10 million people in Japan in the month and a half since it opened. It was also the No.1 movie in Korea over the New Year, and it is expected to reach 5 million cinemagoers there. The latest animation from Studio Ghibli and director Miyazaki Hayao may yet surpass the box office records set by their previous hit, 2001's "Spirited Away."
jholic wrote:Akakage: your lotr animated sig file is just too hilarious.
Oh why..thank you..hehehee..:beaten: :hehe:
bmwracer wrote:"Howl's Moving Castle" has been seen by over 10 million people in Japan in the month and a half since it opened. It was also the No.1 movie in Korea over the New Year, and it is expected to reach 5 million cinemagoers there. The latest animation from Studio Ghibli and director Miyazaki Hayao may yet surpass the box office records set by their previous hit, 2001's "Spirited Away."thats so cool! i cant wait! :woot: :dancing: when are they showing that here? probably this summer huh? man ive been waiting for that since last year (dont we all?) geez i feel like waiting for harry potter
bmwracer wrote:"Howl's Moving Castle" .... The latest animation from Studio Ghibli and director Miyazaki Hayao may yet surpass the box office records set by their previous hit, 2001's "Spirited Away."
wow, sounds like something to look forward to! i've seen miyazaki's films before, and it's got great animation along with a solid storyline.
jholic wrote:wow, sounds like something to look forward to! i've seen miyazaki's films before, and it's got great animation along with a solid storyline.
Here's another thing to look forward to: they're planning to release three more of Miyazaki's films on DVD sometime this year: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Porco Rosso, and The Cat Returns... :D
w00t! now thats something i look forward to, nausica'a was my first anime movie. ive seen and well porco rosso is alright, not into pigs but the soundtrack is beautiful.. ahh the cat returns is awesome too, a sequel of whisper of the heart it gave me an exciting chills watching it.
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January 7, 2005
Nakashima Tadayuki (photo right, 33) of the up-and-coming manzai duo Cunning has been in hospital for the last few weeks. His comedy partner, Takeyama Takanori (33) gave a press conference yesterday and revealed that the cause was acute leukemia. He may require a bone marrow transplant and it's likely to be 6 months to a year before he can return to show business. Takeyama will continue to work solo until his return. Nakashima has been in a Tokyo hospital since collapsing in mid-December. The duo appeared on many New Year TV specials, all pre-recorded. Nakashima is the sickly-looking "tsukomi" or straight guy to the always ranting Takeyama. 2004 was a breakthrough year for the duo, who made their debut back in 1993, and they are one of the most popular of the many comedy acts that have ridden the wave of the recent "o-warai boom". Privately, Nakashima married in April and became a father in September. &$149; Actor Kashiwabara Takashi (27) faces arrest for assaulting a 40-year old man on December 30. The fight is said to have started as an argument over the man's car blocking a narrow street.
January 7, 2005
Nakashima Tadayuki (photo right, 33) of the up-and-coming manzai duo Cunning has been in hospital for the last few weeks. His comedy partner, Takeyama Takanori (33) gave a press conference yesterday and revealed that the cause was acute leukemia. He may require a bone marrow transplant and it's likely to be 6 months to a year before he can return to show business. Takeyama will continue to work solo until his return. Nakashima has been in a Tokyo hospital since collapsing in mid-December. The duo appeared on many New Year TV specials, all pre-recorded. Nakashima is the sickly-looking "tsukomi" or straight guy to the always ranting Takeyama. 2004 was a breakthrough year for the duo, who made their debut back in 1993, and they are one of the most popular of the many comedy acts that have ridden the wave of the recent "o-warai boom". Privately, Nakashima married in April and became a father in September. &$149; Actor Kashiwabara Takashi (27) faces arrest for assaulting a 40-year old man on December 30. The fight is said to have started as an argument over the man's car blocking a narrow street.
bmwracer wrote:
Here's another thing to look forward to: they're planning to release three more of Miyazaki's films on DVD sometime this year: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Porco Rosso, and The Cat Returns... :D
Oh boy, I'm jealous !!!!
Only "Spirited Away" was released in DVD here in Brazil ... And it's pretty hard to find ... :puppydog: :grumble:
bmwracer wrote:
Here's another thing to look forward to: they're planning to release three more of Miyazaki's films on DVD sometime this year: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Porco Rosso, and The Cat Returns... :D
Update: those three Miyazaki films will be released in the U.S. on DVD on February 22, 2005... :woot:
bmwracer wrote:
Update: those three Miyazaki films will be released in the U.S. on DVD on February 22, 2005... :woot:
I have those three already..hehehee.. :beaten:
Akakage wrote:I have those three already..hehehee.. :beaten:
No surprise, since Disney, who's the distributor of the Studio Ghibli films, needed time to do an English dub of those films... I guess they think the American public is too dumb to be able to read English subtitles... :shakehead:
bmwracer wrote:
No surprise, since Disney, who's the distributor of the Studio Ghibli films, needed time to do an English dub of those films... I guess they think the American public is too dumb to be able to read English subtitles... :shakehead:
I don't think it's because of that though. Kids are probably going to be the majority of the viewers on this side of the pond, unlike Japan where adults also are in to Studio Ghilbli films.
But I agree with you somewhat on the subtitle thing. I was kinda pissed that they didn't have subtitles in Ocean's Twelve whenever The Amazing Yan had lines. I know that they were trying to convey that everyone in the film understood him, but what about us the viewers! :grumble:
eightysix wrote:
I don't think it's because of that though. Kids are probably going to be the majority of the viewers on this side of the pond, unlike Japan where adults also are in to Studio Ghilbli films.
But I agree with you somewhat on the subtitle thing. I was kinda pissed that they didn't have subtitles in Ocean's Twelve whenever The Amazing Yan had lines. I know that they were trying to convey that everyone in the film understood him, but what about us the viewers! :grumble:
yeah that sh*t was wack...i was like wassup wit dat guy...they never subtitled any of his dialogue in either film.....
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January 8, 2005
NHK chairman Ebisawa Katsuji (70) has finally indicated that he may step down as early as March. The public broadcaster has been beset with scandals and poor ratings for the last year. Just two days ago, a producer was arrested for the second time for embezzling program funds. Ebisawa has recently even taken the unprecedented step of appearing on the channel to apologize. But the number of viewers who refuse to pay their subscription fees continues to grow, and most want to see Ebisawa go. He has been chairman since 1996 and is in his third term, a long time by recent standards. • The upcoming 6th movie version of the popular "One Piece" anime series will feature a theme tune by "tsuppari" rock band Kishidan. With their outlandish hairdos and student uniforms, the band look like bosozoku bike punks, but have been becoming very popular over the last year or so. Band leader Ayanokoji "Thelonius" Sho will do the voice narration for the character of Kotetsu. The movie is set to open on March 5. • Takarazuka star Dan Rei announced this week that she is to retire in August. She joined the troupe in 1992 and became female star of the Star Troupe in 2003 alongside "male" star Kozuki Wataru.
January 8, 2005
NHK chairman Ebisawa Katsuji (70) has finally indicated that he may step down as early as March. The public broadcaster has been beset with scandals and poor ratings for the last year. Just two days ago, a producer was arrested for the second time for embezzling program funds. Ebisawa has recently even taken the unprecedented step of appearing on the channel to apologize. But the number of viewers who refuse to pay their subscription fees continues to grow, and most want to see Ebisawa go. He has been chairman since 1996 and is in his third term, a long time by recent standards. • The upcoming 6th movie version of the popular "One Piece" anime series will feature a theme tune by "tsuppari" rock band Kishidan. With their outlandish hairdos and student uniforms, the band look like bosozoku bike punks, but have been becoming very popular over the last year or so. Band leader Ayanokoji "Thelonius" Sho will do the voice narration for the character of Kotetsu. The movie is set to open on March 5. • Takarazuka star Dan Rei announced this week that she is to retire in August. She joined the troupe in 1992 and became female star of the Star Troupe in 2003 alongside "male" star Kozuki Wataru.
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January 10, 2005
Today is the Seijin no Hi (Coming of Age Day) national holiday. People who turn 20 this year attend ceremonies or visit shrines to celebrate their arrival in adulthood (and they can now legally drink and smoke!).
January 10, 2005
Today is the Seijin no Hi (Coming of Age Day) national holiday. People who turn 20 this year attend ceremonies or visit shrines to celebrate their arrival in adulthood (and they can now legally drink and smoke!).
bmwracer wrote:People who turn 20 this year ..... (and they can now legally drink and smoke!).
ha, like they don't start at a MUCH earlier age in jp! then again, it's not like it doesn't happen here in the u.s. as well.
jholic wrote:
ha, like they don't start at a MUCH earlier age in jp! then again, it's not like it doesn't happen here in the u.s. as well.
Ah yes, but now they're legal of course. :D Make me wonder if they drink more after they become legal. For me, I consumed less (or don't have as much an urge) after I turned 21.
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January 11, 2005
After three months, the recently completed 7th series of auditions for new members of Morning Musume has failed to turn up any stars in the making. Producer Tsunku said that he was looking for a new "ace" as group leader Iida Kaoru (23) is graduating at the end of this month. Ishikawa Rika is also leaving the group in May, leaving it with ten members. • Actress Yonekura Ryoko :inlove: (photo, 29) is still denying having any impending wedding plans. Speaking at a PR event for the theater production of Liasons Dangereuses, she faced the usual barrage of questions about marriage before the end of the year with kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo (formerly Shinnosuke, 27). She also claimed the sparkler on her ring finger wasn't an engagement ring, but reporters sense a big story in the making. • Talento Nishikawa Kaneko (30) is engaged to marry a pattisier just seven years younger than her father, veteran Yoshimoto comedian Nishikawa Tsuyoshi (58). With both his sons being actors, and Kiyoshi himself a former Diet member, the Nishikawas are considered the Yoshimoto "Royal Family."
January 11, 2005
After three months, the recently completed 7th series of auditions for new members of Morning Musume has failed to turn up any stars in the making. Producer Tsunku said that he was looking for a new "ace" as group leader Iida Kaoru (23) is graduating at the end of this month. Ishikawa Rika is also leaving the group in May, leaving it with ten members. • Actress Yonekura Ryoko :inlove: (photo, 29) is still denying having any impending wedding plans. Speaking at a PR event for the theater production of Liasons Dangereuses, she faced the usual barrage of questions about marriage before the end of the year with kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo (formerly Shinnosuke, 27). She also claimed the sparkler on her ring finger wasn't an engagement ring, but reporters sense a big story in the making. • Talento Nishikawa Kaneko (30) is engaged to marry a pattisier just seven years younger than her father, veteran Yoshimoto comedian Nishikawa Tsuyoshi (58). With both his sons being actors, and Kiyoshi himself a former Diet member, the Nishikawas are considered the Yoshimoto "Royal Family."
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January 12, 2005
Singer Suzuki Ami (22) announced a recent concert that she has signed with the Avex record label. Once one of the biggest pop stars, her career went into a dive four years ago after disputes and a court case with her former label. • Popular rakugo comedian Shoufukutei Nikaku (67) is to become a special consultant to the Yoshimoto talent agency. The appointment was a request in the will of former chairman Hayashi Hiroaki, who died on January 3. • A couple of big Hollywood stars are on their way to Japan for the first time in 4 years. Nicole Kidman will be here on January 20 to promote her new movie "Stepford Wives." And Jennifer Lopez will be in town at the end of February to promote her upcoming 4th album "Rebirth."
January 12, 2005
Singer Suzuki Ami (22) announced a recent concert that she has signed with the Avex record label. Once one of the biggest pop stars, her career went into a dive four years ago after disputes and a court case with her former label. • Popular rakugo comedian Shoufukutei Nikaku (67) is to become a special consultant to the Yoshimoto talent agency. The appointment was a request in the will of former chairman Hayashi Hiroaki, who died on January 3. • A couple of big Hollywood stars are on their way to Japan for the first time in 4 years. Nicole Kidman will be here on January 20 to promote her new movie "Stepford Wives." And Jennifer Lopez will be in town at the end of February to promote her upcoming 4th album "Rebirth."
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