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Jung Woo Sung Will Star In City Hunter Adaptation

August 30, 2007 - 2:59 pm No Comments

jung woo sungHave you ever read City Hunter? It is a comic book that have been around more than ten years ago. It’s about a city PI that is hor*y all the time.

On top of that, he has two beautiful PI to help him in all his case. No wonder he likes his job. Rumor has it, that they’re going to adapt the comic into a film.

According to Yonhap News, Tsukasa Hojo’s “City Hunter” manga is being adapted as a drama series.

The project is a collaboration with Korea, and Korean actor Jung Woo-sung will play the main character, though the rest of the cast will be Japanese.

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Sonin To Lead Miss Saigon Musical

August 30, 2007 - 2:53 pm No Comments

<a href=sonin sonim” align=”left” />Singer and actress Sonin has been chosen to play the lead role of Kim in the musical “Miss Saigon.”

The audition process started last fall, with the musical’s original Broadway producer Cameron Mackintosh participating in the selection.

The musical will begin its run next July at Tokyo’s Imperial Garden Theater.

It was last performed in Japan four years ago. The role of Kim has previously been played by actresses such as Minako Honda, Takako Matsu, and Rina Chinen.

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Akanishi Jin Of KAT-TUN Stars In NTV’s Yukan Club

August 30, 2007 - 2:42 pm No Comments

akanishi-jin-kat-tun.jpgKAT-TUN’s Akanishi Jin has landed his first sole lead in a television drama. He will appear in NTV’s “Yukan Club” (often translated as “The Leisure Club”).

The programme is adapted from Yukari Ichijo’s popular manga of the same name.

The story is a comedy revolving around six popular high school students. Akanishi plays Miroku Shochikubai, the son of the police commissioner.

The show will air on Tuesdays at 10:00pm, starting on October 16.

source : Newsletter

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Koike Eiko & Sakata Wataru Tied The Knot

August 30, 2007 - 2:37 pm 1 Comment

koike eiko pink dressJust two weeks after Koike Eiko’s agency denied news reports that she was getting married, the actress held a press conference announcing that she has tied the knot.

Koike Eiko’s partner is pro wrestler Wataru Sakata, whom she has been dating for the past five years.

They registered their marriage on Wednesday and plan to hold the ceremony by the end of this year.

We hope that Koike Eiko would have a beautiful life ahead of her and his husband. Hope that her fans don’t feel so frustrated about the news.

source : Newsletter

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Maya Karin Proud To Be Malaysian

August 30, 2007 - 12:04 am No Comments

maya karinIn 1957 Hati Malaya, Maya Karin took two roles, one is Salmi a photographer, and another one is Normala, a kampung girl with high passion.

Both of the characters are in the era before independence. Maya Karin hopes that Malaysian citizen doesn’t miss the chance to watch this movie.

She also stated that the film that has costed around RM3.6 million, and produced by Pesona Pictures could teach many lessons to people.

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Esha Deol Not Fully Exploited

August 29, 2007 - 7:15 pm No Comments

esha deolMumbai, Director Ram Gopal Varma seems quite impressed by Esha Deol and says her acting skills have not been fully exploited. The actress plays an intense role in his new horror-comedy “Darling”.

“Esha’s character in the film has been treated with intensity. She is a good actress who has not been utilised fully,” said Varma told IANS. “Darling” releases Sep 7.

The director, whose expertise lies in making horror and underworld films, tries his hand at comedy for the first time in “Darling” and is confident that it will succeed in eliciting laughter from the audience.

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Ekta Kapoor & Suniel Shetty Paired In New Movie

August 29, 2007 - 7:01 pm 1 Comment

ekta kapoorMumbai, After tying up with filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, TV czarina Ekta Kapoor is going into another major movie merger - with actor-producer Suniel Shetty.

Shetty’s Popcorn Entertainment is in for a partnership with C Company - the film branch of Ekta’s company - for a production that takes Apoorva Lakhia through his toughest film after “Shootout At Lokhandwala”.

Confirming these developments, Suniel says, “Ekta’s Balajee and my Popcorn Entertainment have been in talks for a while.

When I heard Apu’s script I knew this was the right moment to concretise our collaboration.

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GSC’s F&N Great Escapade

August 29, 2007 - 6:52 pm No Comments

gsc cinema golden screenIn conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2007, Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) and F&N are holding the GSC F&N Great Escapade promotion from Sept 13 to Oct 24.

With every purchase of a large caramel popcorn combo with F&N drinks, GSC patrons are entitled to a “Buy 1 Free 1” movie voucher while stocks last.

This instant reward is only valid every Monday, from Sept 13 to Oct 24. 

GSC patrons will also be entitled to win domestic holidays in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2007.

Purchase a large or regular caramel popcorn combo with F&N drinks, or two regular combos and one large F&N drink, and you’re entitled to a GSC F&N Great Escapade contest form.

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Chow Kit Road With Maya Karin, Answering Her Gossip With Yusry

August 29, 2007 - 6:41 pm 1 Comment

maya karinSometimes we’re accustomed to see artist in classy places.. and up till we don’t care if they’re there or not. However, Maya Karin went to Chow Kit Market in Kuala Lumpur for a photography session.

Earlier, Maya Karin said that “I had never been to Chow Kit Road before, but if you want me to go there, you all must promise to protect me,”

The morning date, the market is a havoc when they spotted the beautiful and sexy Maya Karin. Almost every shopkeeper yelled “Maya! Maya!”

And Maya answered with smiles and continue to walk the wet road. The fishy smell didn’t disturbed her emotion at all. She even answers all the fans and have a little chit chat with them.

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Se7en hyung gives moral support

August 29, 2007 - 11:40 am No Comments

Se7en, a senior member of YG Entertainment and who watched over BIG BANG’s training life, from its song and dance practices, has been giving the group moral support and advice even before its debut and until now.

Se7en hyung

Se7en hyung, who is in the US, sent us a message that said, ‘You improved a lot and did well’. We were deeply moved by the message,” expressed BIG BANG in an interview with Mydaily.

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