Sat, July 7, 2007 (8:02pm EDT)
The soundtrack for Osamu Katayama's "Heat Island" will be an impressive mix: 14 artists from 11 labels have signed on to provide their music for the film.
Each of the artists were shown the script and the film, then asked to select one of their existing songs that suited the feel of the movie. The participants include AI, MINMI, HOME MADE Kazoku, BENNIE K, SOUL'd OUT, and SOULHEAD (who provided three songs). The main theme song will be "New Wave" by ska band ROCK'A'TRENCH, who just made their major label debut this year.
The soundtrack is scheduled to be released simultaneously with the film, which opens in October.
Each of the artists were shown the script and the film, then asked to select one of their existing songs that suited the feel of the movie. The participants include AI, MINMI, HOME MADE Kazoku, BENNIE K, SOUL'd OUT, and SOULHEAD (who provided three songs). The main theme song will be "New Wave" by ska band ROCK'A'TRENCH, who just made their major label debut this year.
The soundtrack is scheduled to be released simultaneously with the film, which opens in October.
Sat, July 7, 2007 (6:24pm EDT)
On Saturday, actor Sonny Chiba appeared on NHK's "Doyo Studio Park." During the program, he stated that he plans to retire from acting at the end of this year.
The 68-year-old Chiba has been acting for almost 50 years. However, it appears that he is not retiring completely. Chiba said that he wanted to try new things, though details were not mentioned.
The 68-year-old Chiba has been acting for almost 50 years. However, it appears that he is not retiring completely. Chiba said that he wanted to try new things, though details were not mentioned.
Sat, July 7, 2007 (4:50pm EDT)
Talento Misako Yasuda and actor Shuji Kashiwabara have broken up. The two began dating in 2005 after working together on the "Luna Heights" movies, and it is said that they were considering marriage at one point. But due to personality differences and increasingly busy schedules, the two decided to split up in May.
Sat, July 7, 2007 (4:17pm EDT)
The Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival, which was canceled last year as a result of the city's economic collapse, is scheduled to return next March. The announcement was made on Friday by Yubari Fanta, the non-profit organization established with the goal of restoring the festival.
It was previously announced in April that preparations were being made to revive the festival. It was speculated that the event would return in February, when it has traditionally been held, but the date has been set for March 19-23.
It was previously announced in April that preparations were being made to revive the festival. It was speculated that the event would return in February, when it has traditionally been held, but the date has been set for March 19-23.
Sat, July 7, 2007 (3:51pm EDT)
The rumored sequel of popular anime series "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" was officially confirmed on Saturday. The announcement appeared as a full-page ad in Asahi Shimbun.
