Sat, February 16, 2008 (10:05pm EST)
Actor Joe Odagiri and actress Yu Kashii reportedly registered their marriage on Saturday, February 16. The date was chosen partly because their birthdays both fall on that day, but also because it fit best into Odagiri's busy schedule. He is starring in three overseas films this year, which are taking him out of the country for more than half of 2008.
The pair announced their engagement at the end of last year. In January, Odagiri began filming in Korea for Kim Ki-duk's "Bi-mong," which wrapped up in time for him to make an appearance at the Japan Academy Awards ceremony on Friday.
Next month, Odagiri is headed to Brazil for about two months. He has been cast in the China-Brazil-Japan collaboration "Plastic City," which is being directed by Yu Lik Wai and produced by Jia Zhangke.
Then in the summer, Odagiri will be in China for three to four months for a film produced by Bill Kong, based on a short story named "Rousaiki" by author Yasushi Inoue.
Odagiri and Kashii have not yet started living together, nor have they scheduled a wedding ceremony.
The pair announced their engagement at the end of last year. In January, Odagiri began filming in Korea for Kim Ki-duk's "Bi-mong," which wrapped up in time for him to make an appearance at the Japan Academy Awards ceremony on Friday.
Next month, Odagiri is headed to Brazil for about two months. He has been cast in the China-Brazil-Japan collaboration "Plastic City," which is being directed by Yu Lik Wai and produced by Jia Zhangke.
Then in the summer, Odagiri will be in China for three to four months for a film produced by Bill Kong, based on a short story named "Rousaiki" by author Yasushi Inoue.
Odagiri and Kashii have not yet started living together, nor have they scheduled a wedding ceremony.
Sat, February 16, 2008 (9:31pm EST)
16-year-old gravure idol Miu Nakamura updated her blog for the first time in 3 months. Last November, she was hospitalized due to a combination of a cold and her chronic asthma, and she has been inactive since then.
Due to her lengthy inactivity, rumors had recently spread that she is retiring or leaving her agency, A TOP. Nakamura dispelled those rumors on her blog, saying that while she isn't ready yet to resume work, she is aiming to continue her career with the company.
A TOP also made an announcement on its website regarding a recent article in FRIDAY that included false reports about Nakamura and her family. Due to the trouble caused by the article, as well as earlier scandals, the incident has resulted in the dismissal of one of the agency's executives.
(Article corrected, thanks to: a man from deep east)
Due to her lengthy inactivity, rumors had recently spread that she is retiring or leaving her agency, A TOP. Nakamura dispelled those rumors on her blog, saying that while she isn't ready yet to resume work, she is aiming to continue her career with the company.
A TOP also made an announcement on its website regarding a recent article in FRIDAY that included false reports about Nakamura and her family. Due to the trouble caused by the article, as well as earlier scandals, the incident has resulted in the dismissal of one of the agency's executives.
(Article corrected, thanks to: a man from deep east)
Sat, February 16, 2008 (8:59pm EST)
Earlier this month, Fuji TV announced a drama series titled "Last Friends," starring Masami Nagasawa, Juri Ueno, and Eita. Two additional cast members have been announced: Ryo Nishikido and Asami Mizukawa.
Nishikido will play Nagasawa's boyfriend, a young man working in a child welfare office. He has a violent side, however, and Nagasawa is the victim of his aggression.
Mizukawa plays a resident of the share house that the three main characters live in.
The series premieres on April 10.
Nishikido will play Nagasawa's boyfriend, a young man working in a child welfare office. He has a violent side, however, and Nagasawa is the victim of his aggression.
Mizukawa plays a resident of the share house that the three main characters live in.
The series premieres on April 10.
