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Dragon Zakura School Manga Gets Korean Drama Next Year
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Japan / Korea
This year's 51st issue of Kodansha's Weekly Morning magazine has revealed on Thursday that Norifusa Mita's Dragon Zakura school manga is being adapted into a television drama in Korea. The drama will premiere in January.
In the original Kodansha Manga Award-winning manga, an ex-biker gang member and lawyer named Kenji Sakuragi restarts his life as a teacher at a rough high school. He inspires a class to apply for Tokyo University the most prestigious university in Japan. The manga ran in Weekly Morning from 2003 to 2007, and the 21 compiled book volumes have sold about 6 million copies.
Hiroshi Abe (Sanctuary, Shin Kyūseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken, Trick) and Kyōko Hasegawa already starred in a live-action Japanese television drama version in 2005. This January, Hasegawa will reprise her Dragon Zakura role in a loose sequel called Angel Bank Tenshoku Dairinin (Angel Bank, Occupational Change Agent). This new Japanese drama is an adaptation of Mita's Angel Bank: Dragon Zakura Gaiden manga about an English teacher who becomes an advisor for other people changing their careers.
The Korean drama version has a Japanese title, Ochikobore, S Daigaku e Iku, although the ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Itoh Misaki Marries Pachinko CEO
Thursday November 19, 2009 Japan
Management for actress Itoh Misaki (32) announced yesterday that she got married to Enomoto Yoshinori (42), CEO of major pachinko company Kyoraku Sangyo. Two met last November when they were bridesmaid and best man at the Hawaii wedding of talento Uematsu Mami (32), and started dating in January. They plan to also tie the knot in Hawaii, with a church wedding and reception planned for Oahu on November 24. Yesterday, after they visited Itoh's family home in Fukushima Prefecture, Enomoto registered their marriage at the municipal office. Itoh became one of the most widely seen faces in Japan a few years ago after appearing in successful TV dramas and movies such as "Densha Otoko" and "Umineko" and a seemingly endless string of TV commercials. She has no drama roles scheduled for the rest of this year but is said to be planning to continue her acting career. In 1988 Enomoto entered the pachinko business started by his father in 1952. He was made a director in 1998, vice-president in 2005, and he took over the business in 2006.
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T-Bolan Frontman Returns
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Japan
Singer Moritomo Arashi is making a comeback 10 years after the breakup of one of the country's major rock bands. The former vocalist of defunct rock band T-Bolan, Morimoto (44) said yesterday that he is releasing a solo single later this month. "Kizuna," due out on November 26, is his first release since T-Bolan split up at the end of 1999. At the time, the band members said the split was due to musical differences, but then Moritomo revealed that he was suffering from psychogenic dysphonia. The medical disorder is a loss of voice caused by stress or emotional trauma. Moritomo underwent a couple of years of rehabilitation before becoming a radio presenter in 2001. In August 2006, he sang the national anthem before a hugely anticipated WBA boxing world title match that drew a TV audience rating of over 41%. He is scheduled to perform for 2,000 lottery winners at a "fan meeting" in Shibuya, Tokyo on Christmas Day. The roots of T-Bolan go back to 1987 and the band made their major label debut in 1991 with the single "Kanashimi wa Itaiyo." They followed that up with a string of hits and ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Sakai Noriko Goes Back to School
Thursday November 19, 2009 Japan
Sakai Noriko (38) started to get her life back on track yesterday, ten days after she was found guilty on charges of drug possession and use and received a 3-year suspended sentence. Sakai, described in the media these days as a "former actress," visited the campus of Souzou Gakuen University in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, where she has enrolled in the social work department. She toured the campus, about an hour north of Tokyo on the shinkansen, chatting with other students and even enjoying a tea ceremony in the school's tearoom. She was soberly but fashionably dressed in dark blue and her hair, which was black for her trial last week, was again dyed brown. She was accompanied by an entourage that included Aizawa Masahisa (60), the former president of her management company, Sun Music, who demoted himself from the post over the scandal. Aizawa has been like a substitute father for Sakai since recruiting her as a teenager. Speaking on her behalf yesterday he said, "We had planned for her to attend the school about once a month, but from December on she will be focusing on online learning." He added, "She ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Masaharu Fukuyama on NHK's Kohaku
Thursday November 19, 2009 Japan
Singer-actor Fukuyama Masaharu (40) has been named to the lineup for this year's "Kohaku Uta Gassen." It will be his second appearance on NHK's annual New Year's Eve concert, and the first since he sang "melody" in 1993. The appearance is undoubtedly tied to the fact that Fukuyama is playing the lead role in next year's taiga drama. In the 2010 yearlong historical drama series, "Ryomaden," he will play the legendary 19th century samurai Sakamoto Ryoma. Usually the following year's taiga star appears on Kohaku as a judge, and in fact Fukuyama will be the first solo artist to do so as a performer. His popularity is such that an on-stage appearance is likely to give the show a needed ratings boost. In his 20th anniversary year, he performed at Nippon Budokan for the first time; went on a 4-month nationwide concert tour; released two singles in the same year for the first time since 2000; and released his first original album since 2001.
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Big Bang will hold ELECTRIC LOVE TOUR 2010″ in February!
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Korea
Big Bang will hold ELECTRIC LOVE TOUR 2010″ in February!
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Korea
Earlier this morning it has been said that Big Bang will hold their Japanese concert/tour in February 2010. The name of this tour is Electric Love Tour 2010.
There was a message reading Thank you for always cheering Big Bang on. Because of D-Lites (Daesungs) traffic accident the tour for Big Bang in Japan was delayed. However Daesung has recovered and there is now a new schedule for the tour.
The dates are the following:
February 10th & 11th at Yokohama Arena
February 13th at Kobe World Hall
February 16th at Budokan
There hasnt been a lot of details revealed about this tour yet, but in the message it also said that newspapers, and TV shows will be making an announcement soon.
Credit: alee@ibigbang wordpress
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Leon Lai implies that he won't give Jill Vidal a chance for comeback
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Hong Kong
Leon Lai implies that he won't give Jill Vidal a chance for comeback
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Hong Kong
Yesterday Leon Lai, Janice Man and Janice Vidal were shooting for new film <FROZEN>. Guest starring for the film, the director dressed Leon like a begger. Asked if he's playing a begger again? He said: "Actually I don't know what I'm shooting yet, but the director didn't say a begger, it is a person who lives under the Hong Kong bridges, I don't mind." He frankly said that he won't be self-directing the "double J" on how to act because he feels that the both of them have their own talents and styles in acting.
Speaking of Jill Vidal, recently she is working hard to get good evaluations from the public, asked Leon if he is considering giving Jill another chance? He only said: "I already said many times that I cannot expose too much. There are many jobs in this world that one can do, like behind-the-scenes, singing, but sometimes doing one thing requires being responsible for it. As the third person, some of the Media feel that Jill ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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G.E.M Tang to hold a concert and dresses for a breakthrough
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Hong Kong
G.E.M Tang to hold a concert and dresses for a breakthrough
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Hong Kong
G.E.M Tang was rehearsing for her upcoming concert last night. To prevent from exposure during her performance at the concert, G.E.M laughed and said that she already ordered an anti-exposure legging dedicated to prevent exposures. At her concert, she will be changing into 5-6 different sets of clothing. She already claims in advance that she will not appear sexy. GEM said: "One is a Girdle, will reveal some of my waist, its close to the body, but I will not be wearing low-cut outfits. Also there will be a "breakthrough" with pink leggings."
Good friends William Chan and Sherman Chung clearly indicated that they will be showing up at the concert to show their support. GEM said: "Alan Tam is very good hearted, he made a long distance call to me from the States and told me that that day he will be in Beijing working, so he won't be able to come."
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/
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Jessica Hsuan experiences a memorable lip cut
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Hong Kong
Jessica Hsuan experiences a memorable lip cut
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Hong Kong
Earlier Jessica Hsuan arrived Ethiopia for the shooting of TVB Special <To Live> (活著). She got an insight of the locals there cutting the lower part of their lip and placed it in a large clay dish. This made it something unforgettable for Jessica! Also, Ho Sau San, Kate Tsui and Miss Hong Kong Sandy Lau all went to Beijing's Zhoukoudian, Kenya and the Malaysian primitive tribes on a plateau respectively to experience the life of the locals there, while to shoot for the special.
Source: The Sun [17/09/2009]
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/
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Kitty Zhang gives her two cents on mentor Stephen Chow
Thursday November 19, 2009 China
Kitty Zhang gives her two cents on mentor Stephen Chow
Source : Yahoo News
In an interview with the Chinese media, saccharine-sweet Chinese actress Kitty Zhang, who shot to fame after starring in Stephen Chow's science fiction-comedy film, CJ7, openly talked about her working experience with the latter.
The demure 23-year-old actress revealed her tendencies to quarrel with Stephen during filming due to their differences in personality. Despite that, she expressed her utmost respect for the latter and shared that she is filled with awe and admiration for him.
"The person he is worried about most would be me - because I am not an obedient person. When the both of us were filming, we often quarreled because he is a person who works pretty slowly - he is slow in terms of speaking and deciding a matter. I am a very impatient person. The both of us have very different characters and many things have happened from it," she laughingly said.
When reporters asked the actress if Stephen often flared up on set, Kitty said, "I have never seen his temper flare. Maybe he had ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Charmaine Sheh is the highest-earning TVB star
Thursday November 19, 2009 Hong kong
Charmaine Sheh is the highest-earning TVB star
Source : Yahoo News
Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh has little interest in taking home the Best Actress Award at the annual TVB Anniversary Awards ceremony. She said that she has no intentions of vying for the coveted title this year. She even announced her decision to reduce her work in TV drama series to only 60 episodes a year.
Despite this, Charmaine's earnings have not dropped. In fact, she racked in S$2.4 million last year to become TVB's highest-earning artiste, overtaking Bernice Liu who came in tops in both 2006 and 2007. With a four-month break from work this year, it is reported that a large portion of Charmaine's earnings came from her advertisement deals in both Hong Kong and China.
According to Hong Kong news reports, the actress earned S$3.31 million between the period from November 15 last year to November 15 this year. Fellow TVB artiste Raymond Lam comes close behind to be the second highest-earning celebrity in the station earning S$3.12 million this year.
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Next Rain surprise! Meet Rain at the premiere in LA
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OK, promised is promised. The next surprise for you Rain fans!
Our contact person at Rain/Warner Bros's marketing agency is now inviting all Rain fans (and non fans) to see Rain at the premiere tomorrow.
The message:
As you all may know, the premiere of Ninja Assassin staring Rain is tomorrow at Graumen’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA. We are trying to get as many Rain fans as possible to the premiere – to scream and yell and cheer when Rain steps out on the red carpet! I know its last minute, but do you think we might be able to run a small blurb or announcement on your respective sites today or tomorrow to encourage fans to show up and support Rain at his big American premiere for Ninja Assassin? Information is below. Let me know your thoughts. Would love your support!!!
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Thursday, 11/19
6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Red carpet arrivals begin 6:00 PM - we encourage fans to be outside the theatre from 6 – 7 to welcome Rain!
So... if you want to get ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Michael Tse has confidence in winning the Best Supporting Actor Award
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Hong Kong
Michael Tse has confidence in winning the Best Supporting Actor Award
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Hong Kong
Michael Tse is getting ready to attend TVB's Anniversary Celebration on the 4th December. He went to the sponsoring Jewelry in Tsim Sha Tsui to chose his jewelry yesterday. Michael picked a set of diamond worth 4.8 million HKD, including a 13 carats brooch and a 35 carats bracelet as well as a 10 carats ring. Michael expressed that he is not used to choosing jewelry. He told reporter "The last time I went to a jeweler was when I had lost my wedding ring. It was a heartache that I prefer to forget." Michael knows diamond always keep its value, but he doesn't usually buy them. He was asked if his wife wants diamond as present from him? Michael said "I told her I owe it to her, if she wants a bigger one, she will have to wait patiently." Michael remarked that male artists don't wear many jewelry. This is so that the camera can focus on the female artists and show their sexiness . Tonight is ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Niki Chow avoids "smelly" guys
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Hong Kong
Niki Chow avoids "smelly" guys
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Hong Kong
Niki Chow attended a charity auction yesterday. A range of diamond perfume, the only range in the world was in auction. It was auctioned for 5000HKD at the end. Niki loved the diamond perfume, she disclosed that she had bought a few as Christmas present for her friends. Niki Told reporter " It would be nice if I have my own "Q" brand perfume to put on my favorite flowers. That way, I don't need diamond as it is too expensive." Niki remarked that everyone has his own body smell. Therefore even the same perfume may not be suitable for everyone. Reporter asked what body smell has her ex boyfriend had? Niki thought about it and said "Not smelly (Don't you like smelly guys?) Sure not, who wants a smelly boyfriend?" The reporter went on to ask if she minds her boyfriend wear perfume? Niki said some guys sweat a lot, and she can accept him putting on a bit of deodorant. Niki cannot stand some people using perfume or strong cologne to cover up for body ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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F.I.R.’s Faye and Real to Mutiny; Kicking Ian Out the Door
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Taiwan
F.I.R.’s Faye and Real to Mutiny; Kicking Ian Out the Door
Source: CpopAccess
Growing rumors of discord between Faye and Real with their leader Ian. New rumors suggest that Ian will be expelled from the band to protect its image.
Popular Taiwanese band F.I.R. has long been rumored that they will be breaking up. With the release of a new album in December, and the recent two-timing scandal, their record company has decided to “Fire” band leader Ian Chen to protect the band’s image.
Rumors of discord have circulated over the years ever since F.I.R.’s debut. It was said that Ian’s serious attitude and high expectations have caused tension with his pupils. Adding to the fact that Faye and Real are a real-life couple, the band’s impending break up has been well known within the industry.
The fuse for this breakup is said to be Ian’s two-timing scandal. There were photos in a local magazine that showed him “going to a hotel before returning home, meeting with two women in one night.” Ian was furious as Faye and Real were suspected of tipping off the ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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