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The full Celtic international calendar as 7 stars in action but Rodgers gets reprieve ahead of title run-in - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Scotland - USA - Japan - Denmark - city Lennoxtown - county Gregg
dailyrecord.co.uk
20.03.2024

The full Celtic international calendar as 7 stars in action but Rodgers gets reprieve ahead of title run-in

It's the first international break of the year as Celtic's domestic season goes on ice until March 31.

Slovakian Drama ‘Our People’ Wins Series Mania Co-Pro Pitch - deadline.com - Britain - France - Italy - Norway - Germany - Japan - city Fargo
deadline.com
20.03.2024

Slovakian Drama ‘Our People’ Wins Series Mania Co-Pro Pitch

Slovakian drama series Our People has won the Series Mania Co-Pro Pitch and taken home a €50,000 ($55,000) development prize.

Cult Japanese Director Takeshi Kitano Lends Art For Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Poster - deadline.com - Japan - Tokyo
deadline.com
19.03.2024

Cult Japanese Director Takeshi Kitano Lends Art For Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Poster

Japanese director Takeshi Kitano has provided the artwork for the poster of the 2024 edition of Cannes parallel section Directors’ Fortnight, running alongside the main festival from May 15 to 26.

‘Drive My Car’s Toko Miura To Lead ‘Heart Attack’ Anime Series From ‘Walking Dead’ Maker Skybound - deadline.com - USA - Japan
deadline.com
19.03.2024

‘Drive My Car’s Toko Miura To Lead ‘Heart Attack’ Anime Series From ‘Walking Dead’ Maker Skybound

EXCLUSIVE: Tōko Miura, star of Oscar-winner Drive My Car, is leading Heart Attack, the live action anime series from Walking Dead maker Skybound‘s new Japanese hub.

Blink-182, Hozier, Tyler, The Creator and more lead Lollapalooza 2024 line-up - www.nme.com - Chicago - Japan - county Benson
nme.com
19.03.2024

Blink-182, Hozier, Tyler, The Creator and more lead Lollapalooza 2024 line-up

Blink-182, Tyler, The Creator, Hozier, SZA, The Killers and more have been announced as headliners for this year’s Lollapalooza.Other acts set to headline this year’s edition of the annual Chicago Music Fest include Future x Metro Boomin, Stray Kids, Melanie Martinez, and Skrillex. Lollapalooza will be returning to its home of Grant Park from August 1 through 4.The likes of NME Cover alumnus Been Stellar, Geese, and The Last Dinner Party are also set to perform alongside Deftones, Tate McRae, Laufey (performing with the Chicago Philharmonic), Conan Grey, Reneé Rapp, Faye Webster, Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Teddy Swims, Benson Boone, Jungle, Two Door Cinema Club, Killer Mike, Vince Staples, Four Tet, Kevin Abstract, Ethel Cain, Chappell Roan, Teeze Touchdown, Kenny Beats, The Japanese House, Romy, Flo, Cults, Slow Pulp, Militarie Gun, Fleshwater, Wisp, and more.A festival pass pre-sale will be available for those who sign up for a pre-sale passcode via the Lollapalooza official website.

What language is Cosmo Jarvis speaking in ‘Shōgun’? - www.nme.com - Britain - USA - Japan - Portugal - city Sanada
nme.com
19.03.2024

What language is Cosmo Jarvis speaking in ‘Shōgun’?

Shōgun depicts Japan in the year 1600, but why do the characters say that Cosmo Jarvis’ English character John Blackthorne is speaking Portuguese? Read on to find out.Some have labelled the series as the “new Game of Thrones”. In it, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) is fighting for his life as his enemies unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby village, where the character of John Blackthorne (Jarvis) is introduced. The historical drama is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell, which had previously been adapted into a 1980 American miniseries.

KARD’s BM announces 2024 ‘After the After Party’ tour - www.nme.com - USA - Texas - California - Florida - South Korea - city Seoul - Japan
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19.03.2024

KARD’s BM announces 2024 ‘After the After Party’ tour

BM of K-pop group KARD has announced his upcoming 2024 ‘After the After Party’ tour.Today (March 19), KARD’s BM and tour organiser Konnect’d Entertainment revealed that the K-pop idol is set to go on his first solo tour of the US, titled ‘After the After Party’.According to the announcement the rapper will embark on his tour this May. Information about the tour, including cities, dates, venues, ticketing and more is expected in the coming weeks.

XG announce 2024 ‘The First Howl’ world tour - www.nme.com - USA - county Hall - city Seoul - Japan - Singapore - city Kuala Lumpur - city Taipei - city Manila - city Bangkok
nme.com
19.03.2024

XG announce 2024 ‘The First Howl’ world tour

XG have announced their 2024 ‘The First Howl’ world tour, featuring concerts in Asia, North America, Europe and more.On March 18, XG announced that they would be embarking on their first-ever world tour, title ‘The First Howl’, which will include shows and concerts in Asia, North America, Europe and more.The girl group will kick-off their trek with a two-date show at the Osaka-Jo Hall in Osaka, Japan on May 18. In the same month, they will also play concerts in the Japanese city of Yokohama.While the dates for the rest of XG’s 2024 ‘The First Howl’ world tour in Asia have yet to be announced, they have teased concerts in cities such as Bangkok, Singapore, Taipei, Seoul and more.The girl group have also revealed upcoming legs in North America and Europe, set to take place in October and November this year.

Miyazaki Hayao’s Oscar-Winning ‘The Boy and the Heron’ to Release in Mainland China Cinemas - variety.com - China - Japan - city Shanghai
variety.com
19.03.2024

Miyazaki Hayao’s Oscar-Winning ‘The Boy and the Heron’ to Release in Mainland China Cinemas

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “The Boy and the Heron,” the Oscar-winning animated feature film by iconic Japanese director Miyazaki Hayao, is finally to be given a release in cinemas in mainland China. The picture is scheduled to release in China on April 3, 2024, according to Alibaba Pictures. Tickets are already available on booking sites such as Maoyan and Alibaba’s Taopiaopiao.

Who is Shohei Ohtani’s wife? Meet former basketball player Mamiko Tanaka - us.hola.com - Los Angeles - Japan
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18.03.2024

Who is Shohei Ohtani’s wife? Meet former basketball player Mamiko Tanaka

Shohei Ohtani recently confirmed his marriage in February 2024, sparking widespread curiosity about his partner’s identity. The baseball phenom left fans and the media speculating until he was photographed with Mamiko Tanaka, a former Japanese basketball player. This revelation has since ignited interest in Tanaka, who, despite her athletic skills, has maintained a relatively low profile until now.Mamiko Tanaka was born on December 11, 1996, in Japan.

‘Shōgun’s Takehiro Hira, And Akira Emoto Join Brendan Fraser’s ‘Rental Family’ At Searchlight - deadline.com - USA - Japan - Tokyo
deadline.com
18.03.2024

‘Shōgun’s Takehiro Hira, And Akira Emoto Join Brendan Fraser’s ‘Rental Family’ At Searchlight

EXCLUSIVE:  BAFTA Award nomineeTakehiro Hira (‘Shōgun’, Gran Turismo) and Japanese Academy Award winner Akira Emoto have rounded out the cast of Searchlight‘s Rental Family directed by Hikari (Beef) and starring Whale Best Actor Oscar winner Brendan Fraser (The Whale) and Mari Yamamoto (Pachinko).

All the Godzilla Movies Ranked - variety.com - USA - Japan
variety.com
18.03.2024

All the Godzilla Movies Ranked

Matthew Chernov He’s been dissolved at the bottom of the ocean, frozen solid in an iceberg, blown up in a volcano, disintegrated in an atomic meltdown, and killed by missiles on the Brooklyn Bridge, but thanks to the millions of fans who love him, Godzilla will never die. Japan’s biggest star will return again in “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” opening March 29, which pairs the towering titan and his hairy rival for a third time.Like many long-running franchises, the Godzilla series has gone through a number of distinct phases since its introduction.

GKIDS Acquires Mamoru Hosoda’s Complete Film Catalog (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - USA - Japan
variety.com
18.03.2024

GKIDS Acquires Mamoru Hosoda’s Complete Film Catalog (EXCLUSIVE)

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor GKIDS has announced the acquisition of North American rights to Mamoru Hosoda’s entire film catalog. Hosoda’s films include “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,” “Wolf Children,” “Mirai” and “Belle.” GKIDS’ President David Jesteadt said, “One of GKIDS’ earliest distribution projects was the theatrical release of ‘Summer Wars,’ when Mamoru Hosoda had already cemented his position as one of the most exciting animation directors.

Amazon Strikes First-Of-Its-Kind Deals With Japan’s Nippon TV & BBC Podcasts - deadline.com - Britain - Japan
deadline.com
18.03.2024

Amazon Strikes First-Of-Its-Kind Deals With Japan’s Nippon TV & BBC Podcasts

Amazon has struck first-of-its-kind deals with Japan’s Nippon TV and BBC for podcasts.

Watch TXT’s Taehyun cover Bruno Mars’ ‘Finesse’ - www.nme.com - USA - city Seoul - Japan - county Garden
nme.com
18.03.2024

Watch TXT’s Taehyun cover Bruno Mars’ ‘Finesse’

Big Hit Music has uploaded footage from TXT’s recent fan concert, including that of Taehyun’s exclusive cover of Bruno Mars’ ‘Finesse’.The 2024 TXT ‘Fanlive Present X Together’ was held in person early this month, at Seoul’s Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium from March 2 to 3. The concert also received a Japanese edition, held at Tokyo’s Tokyo Garden Theater on March 8.Last night (March 17), an official video of singer Taehyun’s special solo stage was uploaded to the group’s YouTube channel, which saw him perform an abridged cover of Bruno Mars’ ‘Finesse’.

NCT’s Taeyong to enlist for mandatory military service next month - www.nme.com - South Korea - Japan - North Korea
nme.com
18.03.2024

NCT’s Taeyong to enlist for mandatory military service next month

NCT leader Taeyong will be enlisting for two years of mandatory military service next month, SM Entertainment has confirmed.The singer’s label made the announcement today (March 18) in a statement to South Korean news outlet Newsen. “NCT’s Taeyong is enlisting in the navy as an active duty soldier on April 15,” SM Entertainment said, as translated by Soompi. “There will be no official events held on the day he enters the recruit training centre, and we ask for your understanding as his enlistment will be held privately to prevent safety incidents due to congestion on site,” the label added.

KCON Japan 2024 line-up: Red Velvet, ZEROBASEONE and more - www.nme.com - Japan - Hong Kong
nme.com
18.03.2024

KCON Japan 2024 line-up: Red Velvet, ZEROBASEONE and more

BOYNEXTDOOR, TWS, ZEROBASEONE, NCT Wish and TEMPEST, girl group Red Velvet, and singers Jung Yong-hwa and Choi Yena. They will be joined by Japanese groups INI, JO1 and ME:1.

‘Dune: Part Two’ Nears $500M Global, Dusting 2021 Movie; ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Punches In At $177M As Rollout Expands – International Box Office - deadline.com - Australia - Britain - Brazil - New Zealand - China - Sweden - Norway - Thailand - Austria - Germany - Belgium - Japan - Denmark - Poland - Finland - Hong Kong - Singapore - Taiwan - Philippines
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17.03.2024

‘Dune: Part Two’ Nears $500M Global, Dusting 2021 Movie; ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Punches In At $177M As Rollout Expands – International Box Office

With a solid offshore hold, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is closing in on $500M globally. The overseas weekend brought in $51.2M across 73 markets, a 40% drop versus last session (-37% excluding China). The international box office cume through Sunday is $289.4M, and worldwide the running total is $494.7M. The latter figure means the film has already surpassed Villeneuve’s 2021 Dune worldwide.

Cross-Border Animation Collaborations in Asia Trend Up as Demand for Content Expands — Filmart - variety.com - China - South Korea - Japan
variety.com
16.03.2024

Cross-Border Animation Collaborations in Asia Trend Up as Demand for Content Expands — Filmart

Mark Schilling Japan Correspondent Animation co-productions between Japanese media companies and their Asian counterparts were once few and far between, but in the past decade, with the rapid rise of animation industries in China and South Korea, the pace has picked up. Indeed, FilMart is playing host to an animation panel March 13 that explored the advantages of cross-border collaboration.

Karaoke inventor Shigeichi Negishi dies, aged 100 - www.nme.com - Japan - Tokyo
nme.com
15.03.2024

Karaoke inventor Shigeichi Negishi dies, aged 100

Wall Street Journal, who confirmed via his daughter Atsumi Takano that he passed away in Tokyo on January 26 from natural causes following a fall.In 1967, Negishi, who was working for an electronics company at the time, designed the rudimentary Sparko Box, which would go on to inspire the globally dominant karaoke machines of the future, after being caught singing badly in his office.Farewell to another legend: Shigeichi Negishi, inventor of karaoke, has died age 100. By automating the sing-along, he earned the enmity of performers who saw his machine as a threat to their jobs.

Mercedes Moné on Her ‘Unbelievable’ AEW Debut: ‘I Felt Like Stone Cold Steve Austin’ - variety.com - Mexico - Japan - Boston
variety.com
15.03.2024

Mercedes Moné on Her ‘Unbelievable’ AEW Debut: ‘I Felt Like Stone Cold Steve Austin’

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Mercedes Moné officially debuted for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on Wednesday night and instantly changed the face of the company’s women’s division. Moné, whose given name is Mercedes Varnado and is also known for her time in WWE as Sasha Banks, hit the ring in her hometown of Boston to a thunderous reception from the fans in attendance. “It was unbelievable,” Moné told Variety.

McDonald's apologies after customers were stopped from ordering food - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Australia - Britain - New Zealand - Ireland - Japan
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
15.03.2024

McDonald's apologies after customers were stopped from ordering food

McDonald's says it has now 'resolved' the IT shortage which stopped customers from ordering food.

McDonald's restaurants see IT outage leaving them unable to serve food - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Australia - Britain - New Zealand - Austria - Japan
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
15.03.2024

McDonald's restaurants see IT outage leaving them unable to serve food

McDonald's has reportedly suffered an IT outage which has left restaurants unable to accept food orders.

‘Shōgun’ Composers Spent More Than Two Years Composing Four Hours of Music - variety.com - California - Japan
variety.com
15.03.2024

‘Shōgun’ Composers Spent More Than Two Years Composing Four Hours of Music

Jon Burlingame FX’s acclaimed miniseries “Shōgun,” now nearing its halfway point, sports a score quite unlike Maurice Jarre’s music for the 1980 original adaptation. While utilizing authentic Japanese instruments, the music takes a very modern approach that applies today’s technology and advanced sonic manipulation in ways that were impossible four decades ago.

Bridesmaid Claims Childhood Pal Asked Guests To Spend CRAZY AMOUNT For Destination Wedding -- Wild!! - perezhilton.com - Japan
perezhilton.com
14.03.2024

Bridesmaid Claims Childhood Pal Asked Guests To Spend CRAZY AMOUNT For Destination Wedding -- Wild!!

It is no secret that weddings are expensive AF, whether for the person planning the ceremony or attending it. But this wedding going viral on Reddit is truly outrageous!

Fremantle Acquires Global Production Rights to Japanese Comedy Format ‘Freeze’ - variety.com - Japan
variety.com
14.03.2024

Fremantle Acquires Global Production Rights to Japanese Comedy Format ‘Freeze’

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Fremantle has acquired global production rights to the Japanese format “Freeze.” The high-energy comedic game show, which has aired for two seasons in Japan, was developed and produced by FANY Studio and Yoshimoto Kogyo for Amazon Prime Video. It is FANY Studio’s first global deal since it was set up in May 2023.

How to watch ‘Shōgun’ in the UK - www.nme.com - Britain - USA - Japan - city Sanada
nme.com
14.03.2024

How to watch ‘Shōgun’ in the UK

Shōgun is being described by some critics as the “new Game of Thrones”. Read on to find out how to watch the show in the UK.Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) is fighting for his life as his enemies unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby village, where the character of John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) is introduced.The historical drama is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell, which had previously been adapted into a 1980 American miniseries.

When is the next episode of ‘Shōgun’ coming out? - www.nme.com - USA - Japan - city Sanada
nme.com
14.03.2024

When is the next episode of ‘Shōgun’ coming out?

Shōgun is currently rolling out, and some critics are calling it the “new Game of Thrones”. The historical drama is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell, which had previously been adapted into a 1980 American miniseries.

‘Navel,’ ‘Motherhood,’ ‘Heirloom’ Share Honors at Evenly Spread HAF Project Market Awards - variety.com - France - China - India - Japan - Hong Kong - Taiwan - city Taipei - Mongolia
variety.com
13.03.2024

‘Navel,’ ‘Motherhood,’ ‘Heirloom’ Share Honors at Evenly Spread HAF Project Market Awards

HCG AwardPresented by CAA ChinaTwo cash awards of $20,000 value each. CAA China may board the winning projects later by entering into script development agreements. “Call of Lobster” (Taiwan) Dir.

‘Lingua Franca’ Director Isabel Sandoval Returns To Philippines To Shoot ‘Moonglow’ Starring Arjo Atayde - deadline.com - France - USA - city Sandoval - Japan - Singapore - Philippines - city Manila
deadline.com
13.03.2024

‘Lingua Franca’ Director Isabel Sandoval Returns To Philippines To Shoot ‘Moonglow’ Starring Arjo Atayde

EXCLUSIVE: US-based Filipino filmmaker Isabel Sandoval is returning to the Philippines to shoot her fourth feature, Moonglow, starring Arjo Atayde (Trigger, BuyBust).

Oscar Winner ‘The Boy And The Heron’ Bound For Max As Streamer Extends Licensing Agreement With Studio Ghibli - deadline.com - Japan
deadline.com
12.03.2024

Oscar Winner ‘The Boy And The Heron’ Bound For Max As Streamer Extends Licensing Agreement With Studio Ghibli

On the heels of Best Animated Feature wins at the Oscars and Golden Globes, Hayao Miyazaki’s hand-drawn original The Boy and the Heron has been set to stream exclusively in the U.S. on Max, following the streamer’s move to extend its multiyear U.S. licensing deal with famed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli.

Korean Action Drama ‘A Shop For Killers’ Becomes Most Viewed Local Original on Disney+ Asia Pacific – FilMart Bulletin - variety.com - Australia - New Zealand - Japan - North Korea - Indonesia - county Pacific - Malaysia - Hong Kong - Singapore - Taiwan - Philippines
variety.com
12.03.2024

Korean Action Drama ‘A Shop For Killers’ Becomes Most Viewed Local Original on Disney+ Asia Pacific – FilMart Bulletin

Naman Ramachandran Korean action drama “A Shop For Killers” has become the most viewed local original on Disney+ in the Asia Pacific region (Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Philippines) so far in 2024, the streamer has revealed. Set in contemporary Korea, the eight-part series follows college student Jeong Jian who dives for cover in her childhood home after a series of highly skilled assassins come after her.

‘Kiss Of The Con Queen:’ First Look At Ravi Patel In True Crime Thriller Inspired By Alleged Notorious Hollywood Scammer — Filmart - deadline.com - Los Angeles - USA - Florida - Ireland - Thailand - Japan - Nashville - Dublin - Indonesia - Cambodia - county Hawkins - state Delaware - city Jakarta, Indonesia
deadline.com
12.03.2024

‘Kiss Of The Con Queen:’ First Look At Ravi Patel In True Crime Thriller Inspired By Alleged Notorious Hollywood Scammer — Filmart

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s your first look at actor Ravi Patel (Wonder Woman 1984, Animal Patrol) suited up in Kiss Of The Con Queen, the true crime thriller inspired by the life of accused fraudster Hargobind Tahilramani dubbed the “con queen of Hollywood” after allegedly impersonating movie executives in an elaborate and high profile fraud scheme. 

Taiwan’s Muse Acquires Anime ‘Dan Da Dan’ for Asia Distribution - variety.com - China - Thailand - Japan - Vietnam - Malaysia - Hong Kong - city Shanghai - Taiwan - Philippines - city Hong Kong
variety.com
12.03.2024

Taiwan’s Muse Acquires Anime ‘Dan Da Dan’ for Asia Distribution

Naman Ramachandran Taiwan-based anime distribution and licensing company Muse Communication has acquired Asian distribution rights for anime “Dan Da Dan,” it was revealed at Hong Kong rights market FilMart on Monday. Written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu, Japanese manga series “Dan Da Dan” was serialized in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ app and website from 2021. The anime series based on it is due to bow in October.

Philippines Veteran Lav Diaz Says ‘Humanity Has Miserably Failed’ in HAF Work-in-Progress Film ‘Kawalan’ - variety.com - Spain - USA - Japan - Berlin - Hong Kong - city Venice - Philippines
variety.com
12.03.2024

Philippines Veteran Lav Diaz Says ‘Humanity Has Miserably Failed’ in HAF Work-in-Progress Film ‘Kawalan’

Naman Ramachandran Celebrated Philippines filmmaker Lav Diaz‘s examination of the human condition continues with “Kawalan.” The work-in-progress has been selected for the 22nd Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), the project market that operates concurrently with FilMart. In the film, Tomas, the old venerable mayor of the remote town of Kawalan, learns that the invading Japanese will set up a garrison there. He organizes willing members in his community to set up a hidden settlement in the middle of the forest, where they can live unaffected by the horrors of war.

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Japan is an island country located in East Asia. It is bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east, and spans from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Philippine Sea in the south. Part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan encompasses an archipelago of about 6,852 islands, with five main islands (Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Okinawa) comprising 97% of the country's area.

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