Emily Bronte's classic novel "Wuthering Heights" (known as "Arashigaoka" in Japan) is being performed as a stage musical next year, starring LUNA SEA vocalist Ryuichi Kawamura (40). Although there have been musical adaptations of the book before, this one will be a new adaptation written by playwright Sanae Iijima and directed by Nobuhiro Nishikawa.
Kawamura is taking on the lead role of the revenge-seeking Heathcliff, while voice actress Aya Hirano (23) and singer Natsumi Abe (29) have been double-cast as the heroine Catherine. Although Abe has plenty of experience on stage, this will be Hirano's first performance in a theatrical production.
The revealed cast so far includes Ikusaburo Yamazaki (24) as Edgar, Yuki Shoda as Isabella, Dai Iwasaki as Hindley, Keaki Mori as Nelly, and Tsunehiko Kamijo as Mr. Earnshaw.
The musical will be performed at Tokyo's Akasaka ACT Theater on July 6-24, then at Osaka's Theater Drama City on July 25-31.
Friday, November 12, 2010
December Fook Luk Sau concert
Louis Yuen, Wong Cho Lam and Johnson Lee rehearsed with the stage artists for the first time for their December Fook Luk Sau concert. Once Louis appeared, he immediately made gags saying that his real name is actually Takeshi Kaneshiro. When asked if his concert clothing are extremely sexy? He said in 'dai sei' tone: "It's no use with 'flabby', such a big boy now and I haven't been this sexy before. The costume is full of sparkly stones, even on the important parts. But don't think dirty because every part of the body is important. We'll also appear as 'win, sea, fire' for the opening." He also to the media to remember to go "bow", seriously touch wood!
During the rehearsal for the 15 minute long medley, Johnson wanted to create his own posture and went to kiss Louis. Later Louis said: "Don't have to kiss when the time comes, I will tell him to lick me. (Worried about forgetting the lyrics?) Nope because we came up with every part of the lyrics." As for the list of guest performers, they expressed that there will be Pop King and Queens, Film King and Queens candidates. They didn't want to announce the actual names on the list to "grab promotions", so they told everyone to wait until the concert.
As the concert and TVB Anniversary Awards ceremony overlaps, Wong Cho Lam said: "Then it's the best way to prove it, the ones who can't attend the award ceremony won't get any award."
During the rehearsal for the 15 minute long medley, Johnson wanted to create his own posture and went to kiss Louis. Later Louis said: "Don't have to kiss when the time comes, I will tell him to lick me. (Worried about forgetting the lyrics?) Nope because we came up with every part of the lyrics." As for the list of guest performers, they expressed that there will be Pop King and Queens, Film King and Queens candidates. They didn't want to announce the actual names on the list to "grab promotions", so they told everyone to wait until the concert.
As the concert and TVB Anniversary Awards ceremony overlaps, Wong Cho Lam said: "Then it's the best way to prove it, the ones who can't attend the award ceremony won't get any award."
Merry Go Around (東風破)
In the movie, Merry Go Around (東風破) Ella Koon plays a female druggie and later gets an incurable disease. Ella didn't deliberately lose weight to portray this drug addict and cancer patient because at the time she wanted to be more than thin than now. She's just sacrificing for acting, didn't use any cosmetic powder, but appears in her true self. She said: "I don't feel that it's a sacrifice, the director asked me to play this role, I felt that it was pretty fun, lots of room to develop and is challenging. This is a rare opportunity, basically I have never thought about the topic of appearing as my true self."
After accepting the role, Ella started worrying about controlling the role. She has watched a lot of movies relating to drug addicts and people with cancer. "When it was time to shoot, I had to grasp it for some time before I could master it well, fortunately I encountered experienced seniors Teddy Robin and Nora Miao that brought me into character."
Asked if she had been pressured into doing drugs while she was studying overseas? She said: "Yes, but I didn't get affected. My parents had never told me about the damage drugs can do to you, but I already knew since I was young that drugs are bad for you, it does harm to yourself and others. Drugs is not a responsible action, if they make fun of me saying that I'm a coward, then don't be my friend, I will not give drugs a try." She expressed that she once broke off the relations with a friend who wouldn't give up on drugs.
After completing Merry Go Around, a new insight on life was born for Ella, that death can happen at any time. This makes her cherish all the people around her and everything that she has, don't let it be difficult on herself. "Have to live in the present, be happy every day and at the same time actively face work. I haven't seen enough of the world yet, there are so many things I haven't done yet, I don't want to have any regret when I leave this world.
After accepting the role, Ella started worrying about controlling the role. She has watched a lot of movies relating to drug addicts and people with cancer. "When it was time to shoot, I had to grasp it for some time before I could master it well, fortunately I encountered experienced seniors Teddy Robin and Nora Miao that brought me into character."
Asked if she had been pressured into doing drugs while she was studying overseas? She said: "Yes, but I didn't get affected. My parents had never told me about the damage drugs can do to you, but I already knew since I was young that drugs are bad for you, it does harm to yourself and others. Drugs is not a responsible action, if they make fun of me saying that I'm a coward, then don't be my friend, I will not give drugs a try." She expressed that she once broke off the relations with a friend who wouldn't give up on drugs.
After completing Merry Go Around, a new insight on life was born for Ella, that death can happen at any time. This makes her cherish all the people around her and everything that she has, don't let it be difficult on herself. "Have to live in the present, be happy every day and at the same time actively face work. I haven't seen enough of the world yet, there are so many things I haven't done yet, I don't want to have any regret when I leave this world.
Best Smile of the Year 2010
Actress Matsushita Nao (25) and actor Sasaki Kuranosuke (42) attended an awards ceremony in Tokyo on the 8th to accept their awards for the 'Best Smile of the Year 2010'. Every year the Japan Dental Association honours prominent figures who exhibit the best smile year round. The award coincides with the 'Ii Ha no Hi' (Good Teeth Day), which falls on November 8. The date is synonymous with the numbers eleven and eight, which sounds like 'i' and 'ha' respectively.
Fresh from her popularity with the NHK asadora 'Gegege no Nyobo' and also the host of this year's Kohaku Uta Gassen, Matsushita promises to keep her smile on for New Years Eve, saying she would like to continue smiling for everyone till the very end. Sasaki complimented Matsushita on her smile, saying it shows off her composure and gives a maternalistic feeling. He also says that her smile is very mesmerizing, and it would be "hard to look at her directly."
Fresh from her popularity with the NHK asadora 'Gegege no Nyobo' and also the host of this year's Kohaku Uta Gassen, Matsushita promises to keep her smile on for New Years Eve, saying she would like to continue smiling for everyone till the very end. Sasaki complimented Matsushita on her smile, saying it shows off her composure and gives a maternalistic feeling. He also says that her smile is very mesmerizing, and it would be "hard to look at her directly."
Artist featured on a CNN show called "CNNGo"
Top stars Jeon Do-yeon, Lee Hyori, and Daniel Henney will be featured on a CNN show called "CNNGo", that features some of the best cities to visit in Asia, introducing Seoul to the world. According to CNN, the Seoul special is set to air from November 11-15.
Jeon Do-hyeon has been the lone Korean actress to have won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes International Film Festival, Lee Hyori is Korea's most representative pop icon, and Daniel Henney has set his foot in the Hollywood door through "X-Men Origins: Wolverine". In addition to the trio who will be each introducing different parts of Seoul, architect Baek Ji-won, photographer Kim Joong-man,"Planet B-Boy" film director Benson Lee will also be featured.
CNN revealed that there will also be a program called "iList" set to air November 6-12, highlighting Korea. One of CNN's main anchors, Anna Coren, will be touching upon various Seoul hot spots while CNN reporters will be showing different ways that Korea is spreading its influence on the world through its technology, environmental, and entertainment industries. Different aspects that are unique to Korea will also be introduced, such as Jeju Island, shipping industry, Korean beef hanwoo, and the Seoul traditional orchestra.
On another CNN program, "Talk Asia", Korean architect Cho Min-seok will be featured.
CNN added that this is already the third time the broadcasting giant has visited Korea for a special feature. These various programs will be reaching 260 million viewers, informing them of Korea's culture and people.
Jeon Do-hyeon has been the lone Korean actress to have won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes International Film Festival, Lee Hyori is Korea's most representative pop icon, and Daniel Henney has set his foot in the Hollywood door through "X-Men Origins: Wolverine". In addition to the trio who will be each introducing different parts of Seoul, architect Baek Ji-won, photographer Kim Joong-man,"Planet B-Boy" film director Benson Lee will also be featured.
CNN revealed that there will also be a program called "iList" set to air November 6-12, highlighting Korea. One of CNN's main anchors, Anna Coren, will be touching upon various Seoul hot spots while CNN reporters will be showing different ways that Korea is spreading its influence on the world through its technology, environmental, and entertainment industries. Different aspects that are unique to Korea will also be introduced, such as Jeju Island, shipping industry, Korean beef hanwoo, and the Seoul traditional orchestra.
On another CNN program, "Talk Asia", Korean architect Cho Min-seok will be featured.
CNN added that this is already the third time the broadcasting giant has visited Korea for a special feature. These various programs will be reaching 260 million viewers, informing them of Korea's culture and people.
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