Japan’s entertainment and technology giant Sony has unveiled a $100 million fund to support people around the world affected by the coronavirus.
‘The Simpsons’ writer criticises fans for “gross and terrible” jokes about show’s coronavirus ‘predictions’
16.03.2020 - 14:57 / nme.com
"I don't like it being used for nefarious purposes."
A Simpsons writer has criticised fans over the “terrible” and “gross” use of an old episode to claim that the show predicted the coronavirus pandemic.
Over the past few weeks, clips from 1993 episode ‘Marge in Chains’ – which sees Springfield plagued by a fictional virus that originates in Japan called the ‘Osaka flu’ – have circulated online, which have been used in memes and racist propaganda.
Hitting back at connections some are making
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variety.com
31.03.2020 / 14:19
Japan’s Toei Closes Tokyo Studio After Coronavirus Infection
Toei closed its Tokyo studio Tuesday after actor Reo Komiya was diagnosed with the coronavirus.
foxnews.com
31.03.2020 / 05:57
Ken Shimura, popular comedian in Japan, dead at 70 after contracting coronavirus
Ken Shimura, a popular comedian in Japan, has died after contracting the coronavirus, becoming the country's first known celebrity victim of the disease. He was 70.
justjared.com
30.03.2020 / 17:47
Comedian Ken Shimura Dead at 70 From Coronavirus Complications
Famous Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has tragically passed away at the age of 70 after suffering from Coronavirus complications.
nypost.com
30.03.2020 / 17:37
Ken Shimura, ‘Japan’s Robin Williams,’ dies from coronavirus at 70
Beloved Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has passed away a week after contracting the coronavirus. He was 70.
hollywoodreporter.com
30.03.2020 / 17:09
Japanese Comedian Ken Shimura Dies From Coronavirus at 70
Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who was hospitalized last week after being infected with the novel coronavirus, has died. He was 70.
tvguide.com
30.03.2020 / 15:45
New Dates Announced for 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics After Coronavirus Delay
Update 3/30/20: We know now when the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics will take place, after the event was delayed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, the government of Japan, and affiliated organizations announced that the Summer Games will take place from July 23, 2021, until August 8, 2021. The Paralympic Games will follow from August 24, 2021, until September 5, 2021.
abcnews.go.com
30.03.2020 / 08:21
Popular Japanese comedian dies from the coronavirus
TOKYO -- Popular Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who drew inspiration from the American comedic icon Jerry Lewis, has died from the coronavirus, becoming Japan's first known celebrity victim of the disease. He was 70.
variety.com
30.03.2020 / 08:13
Ken Shimura Japanese Comedian Dies of Coronavirus Age 70
Ken Shimura, a comedian who was a fixture on Japanese television for decades, died on Sunday evening from the coronavirus, the Japanese media reported Monday. He was 70, and immediately before his illness had been set for his first starring role in a feature film.
dailyrecord.co.uk
28.03.2020 / 13:07
World's oldest man's 112th birthday celebrations cancelled amid coronavirus outbreak
The world's oldest man has said celebrations for his 112th birthday are a "dead loss" after they had to be cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak.