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Tag Archives: Japan
Vote: Favorite Japanese Actresses of 2015
It’s that time once again to vote for your favorite Japanese actresses! Who will win up in the top ten? A refresher on who made the list from last year… Continue reading
Japan Goes All Out to Celebrate Batman 75th Anniversary
If you follow the Japanese Warner Bros. Twitter account, then you likely saw pictures from the 75th Anniversary Batman celebration at Tower Records in Shibuya as well as the shopping mall Shibuya 109 and in fashion hub Harajuku yesterday. If you didn’t, no worries, pictures from the event are below. This wasn’t just some tiny Batman … Continue reading
Studio Ghibli Isn’t Closing Down; Interview Translated
So there’s a rumor going around that Studio Ghibli is shutting down their animation wing. Let’s clear a few things up. With the recent retirement of Hayao Miyazaki, there is a lot of doubt as to the future of the studio. The cost of making their critically lauded films continues to increase, so much so … Continue reading
Five Great… Scarlett Johansson Movies
If you’re a fan of Scarlett Johansson, you’re probably loving her ubiquity right now. Not only does Johansson star in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, but also in Jonathan Glazer’s mesmerizing indie flick Under the Skin. She’ll be back this summer for a Luc Besson action movie titled Lucy that I can’t wait to check … Continue reading
Cinemaniax Spotlight: Kiko Mizuhara
For Kiko Mizuhara, the future is as bright as her smile. The Texas-born model turned actress has gradually made the transition from fashionista to rising actress over the past few years. This month, she takes a bigger step by co-starring in Fuji TV’s drama Shitsuren Chocolatier (Heartbroken Chocolatier). The show kicked off its run in … Continue reading
Beware of “The Cove” and the spicy tuna sushi
It must really suck to be Rick O’Barry. Here is a case of damned if you do, damned if you don’t. O’Barry helped create the multi-million dollar dolphin-centered entertainment business when he served as lead trainer for the mid-60’s family show, Flipper. Then, ten years later, one of his dolphins who played Flipper, died in … Continue reading
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