Thu, May 21, 2009 (4:53am EDT)
More cast details have been revealed for Fuji TV's drama special "Dareka ga Uso wo Tsuiteiru." Lead actor Yutaka Mizutani is being joined by Yuya Tegoshi (NEWS), Mitsuki Tanimura, and Yoshiko Miyazaki.
First announced last month, the drama has Mizutani playing a salaryman falsely accused of groping on a train. One of the key themes is the resulting impact on him and his family. Miyazaki is playing his wife, while Tegoshi and Tanimura have been cast as their children. Tegoshi's character is a student who finds a job as a bar host.
Other cast members include comedians such as Cunning Takeyama and Zabungle's Ayumu Kato.
Fuji TV has not yet set a specific date for the drama to air, but the network plans to broadcast the episode in its "Kinyo Prestige" block (Friday 9:00pm) before the end of this year.
First announced last month, the drama has Mizutani playing a salaryman falsely accused of groping on a train. One of the key themes is the resulting impact on him and his family. Miyazaki is playing his wife, while Tegoshi and Tanimura have been cast as their children. Tegoshi's character is a student who finds a job as a bar host.
Other cast members include comedians such as Cunning Takeyama and Zabungle's Ayumu Kato.
Fuji TV has not yet set a specific date for the drama to air, but the network plans to broadcast the episode in its "Kinyo Prestige" block (Friday 9:00pm) before the end of this year.
Thu, May 21, 2009 (4:09am EDT)
Fashion model Anne (23) and actor Yukiyoshi Ozawa (34) are apparently dating, says this week's issue of Josei Seven. The rumored pairing has drawn even more attention due to their internationally famous fathers, as Anne is the daughter of actor Ken Watanabe and Yukiyoshi is the son of conductor Seiji Ozawa.
The Ozawa family sponsors a bar in Tokyo where the two have reportedly been seen on dates by the bar's regulars. And earlier this month, Yukiyoshi was seen attending to customers at the bar, just one day after Anne was also seen there helping out like a staff member.
Anne and Yukiyoshi both appeared in TV Asahi's 2007 drama adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's "High and Low" ("Tengoku to Jigoku"), which may have been the starting point of their relationship.
The Ozawa family sponsors a bar in Tokyo where the two have reportedly been seen on dates by the bar's regulars. And earlier this month, Yukiyoshi was seen attending to customers at the bar, just one day after Anne was also seen there helping out like a staff member.
Anne and Yukiyoshi both appeared in TV Asahi's 2007 drama adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's "High and Low" ("Tengoku to Jigoku"), which may have been the starting point of their relationship.
Thu, May 21, 2009 (3:43am EDT)
Masanori Ishii (36), the "boke" of the comedy duo Ari to Kirigirisu, has just tied the knot, marrying a 31-year-old OL working in the Kanagawa prefecture.
According to Ishii's agency, the couple first met in June 2005 through a mutual friend, and they started seriously dating a few months later. Already living together, they submitted their marriage registration on Wednesday. They have no plans for a wedding ceremony or reception.
This is actually Ishii's second marriage, as he was married to former comedienne Kana Kanemura (of VERSUS) from 1999 to 2005.
According to Ishii's agency, the couple first met in June 2005 through a mutual friend, and they started seriously dating a few months later. Already living together, they submitted their marriage registration on Wednesday. They have no plans for a wedding ceremony or reception.
This is actually Ishii's second marriage, as he was married to former comedienne Kana Kanemura (of VERSUS) from 1999 to 2005.
Thu, May 21, 2009 (3:11am EDT)
Announcer Rena Yamada (31) will soon be getting married to a 33-year-old salaryman, it was learned on Wednesday. The pair both attended Keio University and were part of the same club, but it wasn't until they met again in 2006 that they started a relationship.
Yamada was named Miss Keio back in 1997. After graduation she entered television and later joined TBS in 2002. She filled many roles there, including an assignment as a weathercaster on "NEWS23." Now a freelance announcer, she plans to continue working after the wedding.
Yamada was named Miss Keio back in 1997. After graduation she entered television and later joined TBS in 2002. She filled many roles there, including an assignment as a weathercaster on "NEWS23." Now a freelance announcer, she plans to continue working after the wedding.
Thu, May 21, 2009 (2:44am EDT)
Crystal Kay (23) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her debut this year. Her first song for the year will be a collaboration with BoA (22), titled "Girlfriend feat. BoA." It will be used as an image song for the Japanese release of the American romantic comedy "He's Just Not That into You."
About seven years ago, the two singers became very good friends after having the same dance instructor. As a result, the two said they really enjoyed recording the song, which talks about friendship between women.
The movie, which features an ensemble cast including Ben Affleck and Jennifer Aniston, opens in Japanese theaters on August 1.
About seven years ago, the two singers became very good friends after having the same dance instructor. As a result, the two said they really enjoyed recording the song, which talks about friendship between women.
The movie, which features an ensemble cast including Ben Affleck and Jennifer Aniston, opens in Japanese theaters on August 1.
Thu, May 21, 2009 (2:12am EDT)
On Wednesday, rock band the brilliant green and singers Sowelu and Mai Hoshimura all announced their departure from management agency Ken-on. All three have also left their respective record labels.
It appears that all of their contracts with Ken-on and their labels are ending on May 31. the brilliant green, along with Tomoko Kawase's two solo projects (Tommy february6 and Tommy heavenly6), is breaking away from DefSTAR Records. Sowelu is leaving that same label, while Hoshimura is ending her connection to SME Records.
In conjunction with their expiring contracts, the artists are closing their current websites and are preparing new ones.
It appears that all of their contracts with Ken-on and their labels are ending on May 31. the brilliant green, along with Tomoko Kawase's two solo projects (Tommy february6 and Tommy heavenly6), is breaking away from DefSTAR Records. Sowelu is leaving that same label, while Hoshimura is ending her connection to SME Records.
In conjunction with their expiring contracts, the artists are closing their current websites and are preparing new ones.
Thu, May 21, 2009 (1:44am EDT)
TOKIO's Tomoya Nagase is starring in a new drama on NTV next season. The show, currently untitled, is described as a comedy revolving around a superspy character.
Nagase plays Kyosuke Yoroi, a swindler serving a 30-year sentence after being caught for more than a dozen cases of fraud. However, the government sees that Kyosuke's skills can be put to use, so it arranges for his release under the condition that he becomes a spy to help fight against terrorists. His character is a bit clumsy and gets easily carried away, but he also possesses athleticism and sex appeal.
Each episode will tell one story, with different guests appearing each week. As part of his spy work, Nagase will be dressing up in various disguises, such as a pilot, a doctor, and a Korean actor resembling Bae Yong Joon. He will also be equipped with an array of gadgets, such as a ring that turns into a pistol and a shoe that doubles as a cell phone.
With Nagase filling in the "James Bond" role, his spy team will also have a beautiful "Bond girl"-type character named Dorothy.
Ryoichi Kimizuka is in charge of the screenplay. NTV will start airing the series in July, putting it in the network's Saturday 9:00pm time slot.
Nagase plays Kyosuke Yoroi, a swindler serving a 30-year sentence after being caught for more than a dozen cases of fraud. However, the government sees that Kyosuke's skills can be put to use, so it arranges for his release under the condition that he becomes a spy to help fight against terrorists. His character is a bit clumsy and gets easily carried away, but he also possesses athleticism and sex appeal.
Each episode will tell one story, with different guests appearing each week. As part of his spy work, Nagase will be dressing up in various disguises, such as a pilot, a doctor, and a Korean actor resembling Bae Yong Joon. He will also be equipped with an array of gadgets, such as a ring that turns into a pistol and a shoe that doubles as a cell phone.
With Nagase filling in the "James Bond" role, his spy team will also have a beautiful "Bond girl"-type character named Dorothy.
Ryoichi Kimizuka is in charge of the screenplay. NTV will start airing the series in July, putting it in the network's Saturday 9:00pm time slot.
