Sun, August 24, 2008 (3:58am EDT)
Singer-songwriter tamurapan is getting a tie-in with the animated film project "Genius Party Beyond," the sequel to Studio 4°C's "Genius Party" anthology from last year. tamurapan, who was the first Japanese artist to make the leap from MySpace to a major record label, has been appointed to sing the film's ending theme.
tamurapan was reportedly chosen due to one of the project's five directors, Koji Morimoto, coming across her music on MySpace. For the movie, she has put together a tune called "Zero," which will be released as her 2nd official CD single. The release date is not yet known, but "Genius Party Beyond" will hit theaters on October 11.
tamurapan was reportedly chosen due to one of the project's five directors, Koji Morimoto, coming across her music on MySpace. For the movie, she has put together a tune called "Zero," which will be released as her 2nd official CD single. The release date is not yet known, but "Genius Party Beyond" will hit theaters on October 11.
Sun, August 24, 2008 (3:24am EDT)
44-year-old actor Yoichi Nukumizu, a veteran of supporting roles, is finally getting his chance in the spotlight. This fall, he will play his first lead in a drama series with NTV's late-night "Tonsura," taking on the role of Yabu, an unattractive, incompetent, middle-aged publishing editor.
The series is based on a 2006 novel of the same name by Hiroshi Tsuzuki, who is better known for his work as a television writer. In this odd story, Yabu (Nukumizu) commissions some writing from the beautiful young author Mika (Yuriko Yoshitaka), but she has suddenly found herself unable to write. Somehow, Yabu ends up being confined to Mika's home, resulting in a strange state of cohabitation for the mismatched pair.
Satoshi Miki is directing the show for NTV. "Tonsura" will air on Saturday nights at 12:55am, starting on October 4.
The series is based on a 2006 novel of the same name by Hiroshi Tsuzuki, who is better known for his work as a television writer. In this odd story, Yabu (Nukumizu) commissions some writing from the beautiful young author Mika (Yuriko Yoshitaka), but she has suddenly found herself unable to write. Somehow, Yabu ends up being confined to Mika's home, resulting in a strange state of cohabitation for the mismatched pair.
Satoshi Miki is directing the show for NTV. "Tonsura" will air on Saturday nights at 12:55am, starting on October 4.
Sun, August 24, 2008 (2:49am EDT)
Unofficial news surfaced this past week that Morning Musume's show "Haromoni" is being cancelled, and now it has been confirmed by Oricon. The Sunday afternoon show will ends its run on September 28.
The show started out as "Hello! Morning" in April 2000, but in April 2007 it changed its name and was reduced from 54 minutes to 24 minutes. Since then, ratings have continued to decline, resulting in the show being dropped from TV Tokyo's lineup. The program's replacement has not yet been announced.
The show started out as "Hello! Morning" in April 2000, but in April 2007 it changed its name and was reduced from 54 minutes to 24 minutes. Since then, ratings have continued to decline, resulting in the show being dropped from TV Tokyo's lineup. The program's replacement has not yet been announced.
Sun, August 24, 2008 (2:25am EDT)
About two weeks ago, it was announced that Hiroyuki Murata's comedy manga "Kogyoaika Volleyboys" is spawning a live-action film. A few more details have now been revealed.
The three protagonists will be played by lead actor Kyosuke Yabe, supported by Minoru Matsumoto and Ryuichi Agawa. Despite their ages, the three are playing high school students.
The film will get a small theatrical release, starting on November 22 in Tokyo.
The three protagonists will be played by lead actor Kyosuke Yabe, supported by Minoru Matsumoto and Ryuichi Agawa. Despite their ages, the three are playing high school students.
The film will get a small theatrical release, starting on November 22 in Tokyo.
