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| Most Popular Films (1st Half Of 2009) |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 04 July, 2009 (5 hours ago) | Views: 1,178 | Source: nikkansports  A poll conducted by Nikkan sports
Domestic:
1. Yatterman (Takashi Miike/Sakurai Sho) - 933 votes
2. ROOKIES -Sotsugyo- (Sato Ryuta/Ichihara Hayato) - 338 votes
3. Crows Zero 2 (Takashi Miike/Oguri Shun) - 311 votes
4. K-20 : Legend of the Mask (Takeshi Kaneshiro) - 252 votes
5. Yomei Ikkagetsu no Hanayome (Eikura Nana/Eita) - 163 votes
6. Heaven's Door (Nagase Tomoya/Fukuda Mayuko) - 162 votes
7. The Triumphant General Rouge (Abe Hiroshi/Takeuchi Yuko) - 143 votes
8. Oppai Valley (Ayase Haruka) - 90 votes
9. Gravity Clown (Okada Masaki) - 77 votes
10. Drop (Mizushima Hiro/Narimiya Hiroki) - 70 votes
Foreign:
1. Red Cliff Part 2 (Tony Leung/Takeshi Kaneshiro) - 445 votes
2. Mamma Mia! (Meryl Streep/Amanda Seyfried) - 352 votes
3. Angels and Demons (Tom Hanks) - 311 votes
4. Wall-E - 299 votes
5. Gran Torino (Clint Eastwood) - 266 votes
6. Slumdog Millionaire (Danny Boyle/Dev Patel) - 231 votes
7. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt/Cate Blanchett) - 164 votes
8. Marley and Me (Owen Wilson/Jennifer Aniston) - 155 votes
9. Changeling (Angelina Jolie/John Malkovich) - 126 votes
10. Quantum of Solace (Daniel Craig/Olga Kurylenko) - 91 votes |
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| Jay Chou's First Australian Concert Wins Fans' Hearts |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 04 July, 2009 (5 hours ago) | Views: 1,186 | Source: news.xinhuanet.com  More than 15,000 local and overseas fans flocked to Sydney Olympic Park Acer Arena on Friday night to see the Asian pop star, Jay Chou's first live concert in Australia.
The attraction of Chou is his originality and creative work that embraces a unique mix of Chinese music and western influences.
He combines Chinese and Western music styles to produce songs that fuse R&B, rock and pop genres, covering issues such as domestic violence, war, and urbanization.
"I believe my music can speak to young generations from many countries as music is an international language that can help to break down the language barriers," Chou said.
During the concert, Chou displayed his talents in playing piano, drum, guitar and guzheng that showed distinctive Chinese characteristics. His stage show was complemented by a top Taiwanese band, exotic dancers and state of the art visual effects.
He dedicated his sensational song "Dao Xiang" to the youngsters and encouraged them to have a positive attitude towards life.
"You got to be strong....don't give up your dreams even when facing difficulties in life," Chou said.
Ryan Shum, a young student who attended the concert, described it as an "awesome experience".
The 19-year-old Shum said he was uplifted by Chou's music and inspirational message.
"I was amazed by Chou's talents in magic and Chinese martial art performance. I would like to see him perform again in Australia", Shum said. |
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| Kenichi Matsuyama Rejoins Tatsuya Fujiwara For "Kaiji" |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 04 July, 2009 (5 hours ago) | Views: 1,194 | Source: sportshochi  Actor Kenichi Matsuyama (24) has been revealed as a supporting cast member in the upcoming movie "Kaiji," which stars Tatsuya Fujiwara (27). This reunites the pair, who last worked together in the hit live-action "Death Note" films in 2006.
"Kaiji" is based on Nobuyuki Fukumoto's popular manga about a gambler named Kaiji (Fujiwara) stuck in a dangerous game trying to clear an enormous debt. Matsuyama plays Kaiji's colleague Sahara, who shares a similar fate.
The "Kaiji" movie was first announced last year and has been scheduled for an October 10 release. The supporting cast includes Yuki Amami and Teruyuki Kagawa. |
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| SPJA Industry Award Winners Announced At Anime Expo |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 04 July, 2009 (9 hours ago) | Views: 2,148 | Source: ann
Category 01: Best Voice Actor (Japanese)
Kappei Yamaguchi DEATH NOTE - L
Category 02: Best Voice Actor (English)
Kyle Hebert GURREN LAGANN - Kamina
Category 03: Best Voice Actress (Japanese)
Junko Takeuchi - NARUTO - Naruto Uzumaki
Category 04: Best Voice Actress (English)
Michelle Ruff BLEACH THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY - Rukia Kuchiki
Category 05: Best Casting Director
Jaime Simone - BLEACH
Category 06: Best Character Design
Masaru Kitao of Madhouse DEATH NOTE
Category 07: Best Mechanical Design
Yoh Yoshirari GURREN LAGANN
Category 08: Best Male Character
L DEATH NOTE
Category 09: Best Female Character
Rukia Kuchiki BLEACH THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY
Category 10: Best Mascot Character
Mokona xxxHOLiC
Category 11: Best Backround Design
Minoru Nakamura of Studio Pierrot - BLEACH
Category 12: Best Original Video Animation
LUCKY STAR OVA - Bandai Entertainment
Category 13: Best Feature Film
THE GIRL WHO LEPT THROUGH TIME - Bandai Entertainment
Category 14: Best Television Series
GURREN LAGANN - Bandai Entertainment
Category 15: Best Original Score
DEATH NOTE Score DEATH NOTE - Yoshihisa Hirano and Hideki Taniuchi
Category 16: Best Original Song
"Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" - Bleach - Beat Crusaders - Aniplex Inc. BEAT
CRUSADERS
Category 17: Best Director (Japanese)
Tetsuro Araki DEATH NOTE
Category 18: Best Director (American)
Karl Willems - DEATH NOTE
Category 19: Best Manga - Action
TSUBASA: RESERVOIR CHRONICLE - Del Rey Manga - CLAMP
Category 20: Best Manga - Comedy
FAIRY TAIL - Del Rey Manga - Hiro Mashima
Category 21: Best Manga - Drama
MONSTER - Viz Media - Naoki Urasawa
Category 22: Best Publication
Shonen Jump - Viz Media
Category 23: Best Full Motion Video in Video Game
FINAL FANTASY IV - Square Enix
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| Brown Eyed Girls Teaser For 3rd Album |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 04 July, 2009 (9 hours ago) | Views: 2,211 | Source: allkpop.com | Suggested by: emosushi23  In line with their despair.tear.wait.revenge concept for their previous hit song How Come, the Brown Eyed Girls are adopting a similar approach for their title track off their 3rd album which will be out on 20th July. The Brown Eyed Girls are adopting a "City Girl" concept with their first teaser titled Oasis and featuring Narsha. You can hear Narsha sing a few lines while swinging around on a swing as Miryo raps in the background in this teaser. Unfortunately for Narsha, she suffered minor leg injuries after falling off the swing during the filming. Nega Network expressed confidence that Narsha will recover in time for the Brown Eyed Girls comeback in a few weeks time.
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| Tamaki Hiroshi Goes Nude In New Film |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 03 July, 2009 (1 day ago) | Views: 6,934 | Source: mingpao  In the Japanese drama 'Nodame Cantabile', Tamaki Hiroshi plays the role of the pure and talented Chiaki Shinichi. In the adaptation of Tezuka Osamu's manga 'MW', Tamaki will break away from his previous images. Not only is he playing the role of a villain, there will also be a scene where he emerges naked from a shower. In order to maintain his cool image, he willingly went on a diet, slimming down to only 4% fat on his body frame. It's no wonder he looked like he's lost a lot of weight.
While speaking of Tamaki, the topic naturally steers towards his girlfriend, Yoshitaka Yuriko, who he co-starred with in the drama 'Love Shuffle'. Tamaki admitted to the relationship a few days ago. Yoshitaka's popularity seems to have sky-rocketed lately. Based on Oricon's 2009 Fresh Stars Poll, which ranked celebrities who have left strong impressions this year, Yoshitaka placed number one, beating out 'Oppai Valley' actress Ayase Haruka. The first place in the mens category went to 'Mr.Brain' actor Mizushima Hiro. This proves that Mizushima's popularity hasn't gone down even after his marriage to Ayaka. Sato Takeru, who had a guest appearance in the drama placed number 3 on the chart.
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| T-ara Members Faces Finally Revealed |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 03 July, 2009 (1 day ago) | Views: 6,937 | Source: kbites  Together with member JiYeon famous as the ‘2nd Kim TaeHee’, the faces of the 6-member upcoming group T-ara has been revealed.
T-ara is a group 3 years in making. And member JiYeon is already busy promoting with group SeeYa and Davichi for their project group digital single. And starting from 8th July, JiYeon’s horror drama ‘Soul’ will also be airing on MBC.
T-ara was actually first revealed in Apil and had made quite a topic with their powerful vocals but after that 2 members JiAe and JiWon left the group. After that singer Lee Mi Yeong’s daughter Lee BoRam joined, and 2 more members QRi and So Yeon joined to make the group 6 members.
In the profile photos revealed on 3rd July, the members was dressed in golden wavy hair, giving out a sexy and feminine image. Back then the image they don when first revealed in April was fresh girls feeling.
The girls will release another photo on 7th July, and will start promoting their debut album mid-July.
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| SS501 Mobbed At The HK Airport |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 03 July, 2009 (1 day ago) | Views: 6,939 | Source: allkpop | Suggested by: JrockIsTehSmex  The boys of SS501 were mobbed by overzealous fans on their recent visit to Hong Kong as they tried to exit out of the airport. Deafening high pitched screams of fan girls filled the hallway as security guards attempted to push back the crowd without bleeding from their ears. The boys of SS501 stood back, waited and watched, seemingly a little overwhelmed by the situation. Chaotic indeed!
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| Eason Chan, Jay Chou Win Mandarin Pop Music Awards |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 02 July, 2009 (2 days ago) | Views: 9,802 | Source: channelnewsasia  Chan picked up the most coveted Best Album of the Year accolade for "Don't Want to Let Go," although he missed out on the top singer prize to the absent Chou, who took three awards.
"I am especially happy to receive the award from" fellow Hong Konger Jacky Cheung, an emotional Chan told the crowd.
"I want to thank the judges ... I love you. I love Taiwan," he said as cheering fans chanted his name.
Chou, who led the race with eight nominations, saw off Chan, heartthrob singer/actor Leehom Wang and Hong Kong's Khalil Fong to take the Best Mandarin Male Singer title.
He also took Best Song of the Year for the heart-warming "Fragrant Rice" and Best Music Video for the dazzling "Mr. Magic" he directed and performed from the top-selling album "Capricorn."
Versatile Taiwan singer Sandee Chan was the night's dark horse when she was crowned Best Mandarin Female Singer for "If One Thing Is Important" which she also produced.
"I am very happy to receive this award. I am not naturally great at singing but I spend a lot of time to do better," she said.
Chan beat last year's winner Tanya Chua of Singapore, five-time nominee Jasmine Leong of Malaysia and Taiwanese veteran singer Tsai Chin.
Hong Kong's "God of Songs" Jacky Cheung and Taiwanese-language songstress Jody Chiang won the audience vote on the most popular songs in Taiwan in the past two decades.
However, this year's ceremony struggled to attract much star power, with the absence of Jay Chou, Leehom Wang or other big names such as pop diva A-Mei .
Performers from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore competed in more than 20 categories at the 20th Golden Melody Awards. |
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| Bleach Ends Watchmen's 11-Month Run As #1 Graphic Novel |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 02 July, 2009 (2 days ago) | Views: 9,896 | Source: Anime News Network  According to Nielsen BookScan's list of the bestselling graphic novels in American bookstores for this month, Tite Kubo's Bleach manga volume 27 has ended Watchmen's 11-month run at #1. Kubo's manga volume is the first book, besides Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' acclaimed one-volume graphic novel, to top the monthly chart since June of 2008. In fact, manga occupies all but three of the top 20 slots in the chart. Below Watchmen at #2, Akihisa Ikeda's Rosario + Vampire volume 7, and Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto volumes 43 and 44 fill out the top 5. Five more Naruto books — volumes 38–42 — rank in the top 20.
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