bmwracer wrote:Must be tough buying sunglasses :hehe: :hehe: :hehe:
He could always use an eye patch. :P :hehe:
He could always use an eye patch. :P :hehe:
Japanese Entertainment News
Started by bmwracer · 25 Feb 2004 · 3,505 replies
Japanese Entertainment
He could always use an eye patch. :P :hehe:
ahochaude wrote:He could always use an eye patch. :P :hehe:
Good idea... :thumbsup:
:hehe: :hehe:
I remember that Takarazuka made one of the few Genji Monogatari movies (there aren't nearly enough of those, there needs to be a Musashi style series *shakes NHK*) that also included Murasaki's live, I have it somewhere on tape, but I need the DVD lol.
bmwracer wrote:
Good idea... :thumbsup:
:hehe: :hehe:
What about a crip's bandana...then I could get my ass kicked in downtown all the time....
kitakaze wrote:What about a crip's bandana...then I could get my ass kicked in downtown all the time....
That would be inadvisable.
bmwracer wrote:
That would be inadvisable.
Yes, especially since I almost got my ass kicked by a gang for no reason other than that I'm white. Hmmm...maybe a baseball cap?
kitakaze wrote:
Yes, especially since I almost got my ass kicked by a gang for no reason other than that I'm white. Hmmm...maybe a baseball cap?
Don't tell me this happened in Santa Rosa.
kitakaze wrote:
Yes, especially since I almost got my ass kicked by a gang for no reason other than that I'm white. Hmmm...maybe a baseball cap?
Not to mention one without any logo. You know how touchy people get when they intentionally think that you're representing your "hood". :sweat:
Just plain white, black or navy blue. :beaten:
kitakaze wrote:Yes, especially since I almost got my ass kicked by a gang for no reason other than that I'm white. Hmmm...maybe a baseball cap?
Just stay out of that area, if possible... I wouldn't dare go near the place I grew up... Even during the day. :sweat:
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May 5, 2005
On May 3, 280,000 people packed into a small Iwate town of Hiraizumi for a glimpse of "Yoshitsune." The occasion was an annual festival commemorating historical figure Minamoto no Yoshitsune, the subject of this year's "taiga" period drama series on NHK. Yoshitsune is played by young heart throb and pop star Takizawa Hideaki (23), hence the much larger than usual turnout for a minor regional event. "Tackey" and his pop partner Imai Tsubasa (23) released their 5th single, the double A-side "Kamen/Mirai Koukai," on May 4.
Meanwhile in Chiba, over 1,000 fans turned out to see rejuvenated pop singer Suzuki Ami (23). At an event organized by the Bay FM radio station at the Makuhari Messe conference center, she made her first live broadcast since joing the Avex label in January. Photos on her official web site show that "Amigo" is going for a much more "grown up" image. The site's profile and discography make no mention of the past troubles in her career. In her late teens, she was one of the biggest up and coming pop stars in the country. With Sony Records, she had shifted over 10 million units by 2000. But legal dispute between her parents and her management company, and later with Sony, led to her being blackballed by the media and her career looked to be on the rocks. But Avex president Masato "Max" Matsuura, who groomed Hamasaki Ayumi to superstardom, took her on and she has been steadily rebuilding her fan base over the last few months. The title of her new single with Avex, "Eventful" says it all and is in keeping with the first two, "Hopeful" and "Delightful." It goes on sale May 25.
May 5, 2005
On May 3, 280,000 people packed into a small Iwate town of Hiraizumi for a glimpse of "Yoshitsune." The occasion was an annual festival commemorating historical figure Minamoto no Yoshitsune, the subject of this year's "taiga" period drama series on NHK. Yoshitsune is played by young heart throb and pop star Takizawa Hideaki (23), hence the much larger than usual turnout for a minor regional event. "Tackey" and his pop partner Imai Tsubasa (23) released their 5th single, the double A-side "Kamen/Mirai Koukai," on May 4.
Meanwhile in Chiba, over 1,000 fans turned out to see rejuvenated pop singer Suzuki Ami (23). At an event organized by the Bay FM radio station at the Makuhari Messe conference center, she made her first live broadcast since joing the Avex label in January. Photos on her official web site show that "Amigo" is going for a much more "grown up" image. The site's profile and discography make no mention of the past troubles in her career. In her late teens, she was one of the biggest up and coming pop stars in the country. With Sony Records, she had shifted over 10 million units by 2000. But legal dispute between her parents and her management company, and later with Sony, led to her being blackballed by the media and her career looked to be on the rocks. But Avex president Masato "Max" Matsuura, who groomed Hamasaki Ayumi to superstardom, took her on and she has been steadily rebuilding her fan base over the last few months. The title of her new single with Avex, "Eventful" says it all and is in keeping with the first two, "Hopeful" and "Delightful." It goes on sale May 25.
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May 6, 2005
Popular boy band News finished their first national tour with two shows at Yokohama Arena yesterday. The 8-member singing and dancing group played to a total of over 170,000 screaming teenage fans during the 14-show tour. They will also tour again this summer in a show called "Summary 2005" alongside fellow Johnny's Jimusho youngsters Ya-Ya-Yah. The group's debut album "Touch" has made No.1 on the latest Oricon weekly charts, as have all three singles released from the album.
• Actress Takigawa Yumi (54) and her daughter, talento Takigawa Hanako (16), gave their first "joint performance" yesterday. They appeared at a PR event for Lotte's Ghana chocolate, held ahead of Mother's Day on May 8. Hanako is curently appearing in the latest Ghana TV commercial.
• The mother of talento Carouselle Maki (63) died of heart failure in a Hokkaido hospital yesterday, surrounded by her nine sons and daughters. Maki was in the news most recently following the successful official registration of her female name, several years after she underwent a sex change operation.
• Former NFL player and variety show darling Bob "The Beast" Sapp (30) is to make his Hollywood debut in June. Sapp, who was ever-present on Japanese TV until last year and is now officially a K-1 fighter, has a small part as a villain in "Elektra." The movie is about the heroine from the 2003 Ben Affleck turkey "Daredevil" and stars Jennifer Garner. Sapp has also finished shooting on a remake of the 1974 movie "The Longest Yard."
May 6, 2005
Popular boy band News finished their first national tour with two shows at Yokohama Arena yesterday. The 8-member singing and dancing group played to a total of over 170,000 screaming teenage fans during the 14-show tour. They will also tour again this summer in a show called "Summary 2005" alongside fellow Johnny's Jimusho youngsters Ya-Ya-Yah. The group's debut album "Touch" has made No.1 on the latest Oricon weekly charts, as have all three singles released from the album.
• Actress Takigawa Yumi (54) and her daughter, talento Takigawa Hanako (16), gave their first "joint performance" yesterday. They appeared at a PR event for Lotte's Ghana chocolate, held ahead of Mother's Day on May 8. Hanako is curently appearing in the latest Ghana TV commercial.
• The mother of talento Carouselle Maki (63) died of heart failure in a Hokkaido hospital yesterday, surrounded by her nine sons and daughters. Maki was in the news most recently following the successful official registration of her female name, several years after she underwent a sex change operation.
• Former NFL player and variety show darling Bob "The Beast" Sapp (30) is to make his Hollywood debut in June. Sapp, who was ever-present on Japanese TV until last year and is now officially a K-1 fighter, has a small part as a villain in "Elektra." The movie is about the heroine from the 2003 Ben Affleck turkey "Daredevil" and stars Jennifer Garner. Sapp has also finished shooting on a remake of the 1974 movie "The Longest Yard."
More entertainment news from Japan-zone.com-Your Guide to Japan and Japanese Culture: :D
May 7, 2005
The glorious weather of Golden Week is behind us, though anyone who took Friday off too will still be enjoying the extended break. TV execs will be glad to see the end of the holiday as it really hits viewer ratings. Live coverage of a Yomiuri Giants night game failed to reach double digits for just the 3rd time ever. The May 4 game against the Yokohama Bay Stars on NTV, also owned by Yomiuri, pulled in a meager 9.9% rating. On the drama front, the third episode of the Kimura Takuya series "Engine" dropped below 20%. Kimutaku has starred in the most successful drama series ever and the 19.6% figure must be a disappointment for Fuji TV. The only bright spot was on the K-1 front. The preliminary rounds of the World Max 2005 championship helped TBS to break the new sport's 20% barrier. particularly popular were young up and coming Japanese fighters Masato (photo), Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto, and Kohiruimaki Takayuki.
• Model and actress Yamada Yuu (20) is the official PR character for the upcoming Ridley Scott blockbuster "Kingdom of Heaven." Yamada, who appears in a TV commercial from today, says she is a big fan of star Orlando Bloom (28). Since his rise to fame in the "Lord of the Rings" series, Bloom is popularly known as "Orly" in Japan. The movie opens here May 14.
• Actor Ichimura Masachika (56) is rumored to be dating actress Shinohara Ryoko (31). He refused to comment on the rumor at a PR event for the musical "Mozart," in which he plays the composer's father.
May 7, 2005
The glorious weather of Golden Week is behind us, though anyone who took Friday off too will still be enjoying the extended break. TV execs will be glad to see the end of the holiday as it really hits viewer ratings. Live coverage of a Yomiuri Giants night game failed to reach double digits for just the 3rd time ever. The May 4 game against the Yokohama Bay Stars on NTV, also owned by Yomiuri, pulled in a meager 9.9% rating. On the drama front, the third episode of the Kimura Takuya series "Engine" dropped below 20%. Kimutaku has starred in the most successful drama series ever and the 19.6% figure must be a disappointment for Fuji TV. The only bright spot was on the K-1 front. The preliminary rounds of the World Max 2005 championship helped TBS to break the new sport's 20% barrier. particularly popular were young up and coming Japanese fighters Masato (photo), Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto, and Kohiruimaki Takayuki.
• Model and actress Yamada Yuu (20) is the official PR character for the upcoming Ridley Scott blockbuster "Kingdom of Heaven." Yamada, who appears in a TV commercial from today, says she is a big fan of star Orlando Bloom (28). Since his rise to fame in the "Lord of the Rings" series, Bloom is popularly known as "Orly" in Japan. The movie opens here May 14.
• Actor Ichimura Masachika (56) is rumored to be dating actress Shinohara Ryoko (31). He refused to comment on the rumor at a PR event for the musical "Mozart," in which he plays the composer's father.
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• Model and actress Yamada Yuu (20) is the official PR character for the upcoming Ridley Scott blockbuster "Kingdom of Heaven." Yamada, who appears in a TV commercial from today, says she is a big fan of star Orlando Bloom (28). Since his rise to fame in the "Lord of the Rings" series, Bloom is popularly known as "Orly" in Japan. The movie opens here May 14.
DAYEM! This woman is truly gorgeous, she is FOINE. and she hails from okinawa...they lost one fine pearl to the mainland when she moved to Tokyo dat's fo' dayem sure.
• Model and actress Yamada Yuu (20) is the official PR character for the upcoming Ridley Scott blockbuster "Kingdom of Heaven." Yamada, who appears in a TV commercial from today, says she is a big fan of star Orlando Bloom (28). Since his rise to fame in the "Lord of the Rings" series, Bloom is popularly known as "Orly" in Japan. The movie opens here May 14.
DAYEM! This woman is truly gorgeous, she is FOINE. and she hails from okinawa...they lost one fine pearl to the mainland when she moved to Tokyo dat's fo' dayem sure.
bmwracer wrote:More entertainment news from Japan-zone.com-Your Guide to Japan and Japanese Culture: :D
May 7, 2005
• Model and actress Yamada Yuu (20) is the official PR character for the upcoming Ridley Scott blockbuster "Kingdom of Heaven." Yamada, who appears in a TV commercial from today, says she is a big fan of star Orlando Bloom (28). Since his rise to fame in the "Lord of the Rings" series, Bloom is popularly known as "Orly" in Japan. The movie opens here May 14.
I can just see the hordes of schoolgirls and housewives stampeeding to see "Kingdom of Heaven" to see Orly. I was going to see it today, but got a headache of all things.
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kitakaze wrote:I can just see the hordes of schoolgirls and housewives stampeeding to see "Kingdom of Heaven" to see Orly. I was going to see it today, but got a headache of all things.
Your lucky day? :hehe:
Ridley Scott's a great director, but the medieval (?) time period is sorta tired, save for a few great films like The Adventures of Robin Hood with the great Errol Flynn, Olivia DeHavilland, and Basil Rathbone. :woot:
bmwracer wrote:
Your lucky day? :hehe:
Ridley Scott's a great director, but the medieval (?) time period is sorta tired, save for a few great films like The Adventures of Robin Hood with the great Errol Flynn, Olivia DeHavilland, and Basil Rathbone. :woot:
or that great medieval flick starring martin lawerence: "black knight." :rofl:
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DAYEM! This woman is truly gorgeous, she is FOINE. and she hails from okinawa...they lost one fine pearl to the mainland when she moved to Tokyo dat's fo' dayem sure.
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bmwracer wrote:
• Model and actress Yamada Yuu (20) is the official PR character for the upcoming Ridley Scott blockbuster "Kingdom of Heaven." Yamada, who appears in a TV commercial from today, says she is a big fan of star Orlando Bloom (28). Since his rise to fame in the "Lord of the Rings" series, Bloom is popularly known as "Orly" in Japan. The movie opens here May 14.
DAYEM! This woman is truly gorgeous, she is FOINE. and she hails from okinawa...they lost one fine pearl to the mainland when she moved to Tokyo dat's fo' dayem sure.
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bmwracer wrote:]
She looks like a buncha little squares with red x's... That's FOINE?? :beaten:
u lost me on that one...
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