The MTV Movie Awards aren't a showcase for the greatest art in theaters. But they do have a knack for recognizing popular performances that give a lot to movie audiences.
MICHIGAN CITY — The chance to open a dialog with your children is an opportunity parents should take. At least that is the opinion of those who advocate against bullying.
CULVER CITY, Calif., June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Movie Channel (SMC) is giving movie lovers a peek inside the movie making process with SMC's Script to Screen Experience, a special application launching ...
Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, we are officially in summer! Well, OK, technically summer doesn't start until June 21st or whatever, but the theoretical season has begun. Meaning it's time for summer movies! We've already had some big rumblers like The Avengers and Battleship, but really the season is just getting started. Let's […]
Agency building database of anime, mangaThe Daily YomiuriThe Cultural Affairs Agency has begun collecting information on more than 300000 anime and manga titles in a database that will be opened to the public in fiscal 2014. The project is part of the government's "Cool Japan" strategy to promote the nation.
The Express TribuneThe original iron manThe Express TribuneAmir Temur is regarded by most Central Asians as a hero and his time is remembered fondly by many Uzbeks. “Temur has a revered place in our hearts. He was a true leader, a real amir who helped develop the whole region with art, architecture, ...
5 bizarre song choices in Japanese gamesVentureBeatAnd, of course, we've stamped our (invisible) seal of approval on games purely for their songs alone. For every Journey and Bastion, however, you'll encounter a composition or remix accomplishing nothing but a scratch of the head and a jarring jolt out ...
NorthJersey.comFort Lee music group travels to JapanNorthJersey.comPiques Dames placed third in their mixed-ensemble category, performing an eclectic repertoire of Russian folk songs and the traditional Japanese nursery song "Aka Tombo." Though they didn't advance to the finals, the group "brought a different culture, ...
Baltimore Post-ExaminerJapanese jazz pianist Mitsuaki Kishi connects with worldwide audienceBaltimore Post-ExaminerThe Japanese Embassy in Astana was one of the sponsors of Kishi's concert, along with Japan Tobacco International, so a Japanese piece was in order. The Mitsuaki Kishi Trio served up a festive version of the traditional song “Sunayama,” or […]
Photo Flash: TAKARAZUKA!!! at Clubbed Thumb's SUMMERWORKS 2012Broadway WorldTAKARAZUKA!!! is a new play with song and dance about the real-life all-female Japanese theatre troupe of the same name -- being presented as part of the Obie Award-winning Clubbed Thumb theatre company's 17th annual SUMMERWORKS series of new plays by ...