Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Inoue Mao Staff Diary
4th July 2010
World Cup & Japanese Food
4th July 2010 02:28
For the World Cup this year, we watched 3 games on television at a store in Thailand!
We managed to catch the second half of the game against Paraguay after filming the other day too!
It was in Thai but Mao-san got really excited!!
After this, whenever we watch World Cup again, we will remember the other actors and staff from when we filmed the movie in Thailand during World Cup 2010... said Mao-san.
The Thai food here is of course delicious but as expected, we missed Japanese food!!
Especially Mao-san, who loves Japanese food♪
The director took everyone to a Japanese restaurant one time. Eating the miso soup and cold tofu moved her to tears of happiness!!
The photo is taken in a Japanese restaurant at a nearby shopping mall.
An overjoyed Mao-san without make-up with the 'Grilled Mackerel Set Meal'♪♪
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Tokyo Sports recently reported that Mao is romantically involved with navi from GReeeeN (30). Nothing else, no details.
4th July 2010 02:28
For the World Cup this year, we watched 3 games on television at a store in Thailand!
We managed to catch the second half of the game against Paraguay after filming the other day too!
It was in Thai but Mao-san got really excited!!
After this, whenever we watch World Cup again, we will remember the other actors and staff from when we filmed the movie in Thailand during World Cup 2010... said Mao-san.
The Thai food here is of course delicious but as expected, we missed Japanese food!!
Especially Mao-san, who loves Japanese food♪
The director took everyone to a Japanese restaurant one time. Eating the miso soup and cold tofu moved her to tears of happiness!!
The photo is taken in a Japanese restaurant at a nearby shopping mall.
An overjoyed Mao-san without make-up with the 'Grilled Mackerel Set Meal'♪♪Tokyo Sports recently reported that Mao is romantically involved with navi from GReeeeN (30). Nothing else, no details.
Labels: Inoue Mao
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Monday, July 05, 2010
Hotaru no Hikari 2
Story 1
3 years ago OL 'himono onna' Hotaru (Ayase Haruka) and Buchou Takano (Fujiki Naohito) started living together (comfortably, on that porch) - it's expected that the 'himono onna' would have grown up...
But! Right after that, Hotaru was separated from her team members, working in Hong Kong. Away from Buchou, she devoted herself to work everyday.
3 years later, that project is completed and she returns home. She's assigned back as one of Buchou's team members.
However, the members and atmosphere are now completely different. There's the planner Seno (Mukai Osamu) who leaves the office exactly at 5pm ("Because the contract says 9 to 5"). Then there's another employee Mika (Usuda Asami) who also rushes back as soon as she completes her work ("My part is done").
Meanwhile, Hotaru and Buchou are back working, their relationship merely as boss and employee. The two people who know about their history, Yamada nee-san (Itaya Yuka) and Futatsugi (Yasuda Ken) observe, "It's difficult for a man and a woman to go back to their previous relationship after 3 years of separation."
"People change after 3 years. I'm different from that person in the past. It's only you who's still the same." Buchou leaves Hotaru to meet a beautiful lady, Konatsu (Kimura Tae).
"These past 3 years, what should I have done?"
Feeling down, Hotaru spends the whole night with Seno----!?
Episode 1 airs 7th July.Labels: Hotaru no Hikari 2, Summer 2010 Drama
Full Post »Horikita Maki is Miss Lily 2010
Horikita Maki attended an awards ceremony on 4th July to accept the title of 'Miss Lily 2010'. The award is given out to a woman whose looks is most suited to the flower. Lilies symbolize pure love and reporters took the opportunity to ask about her love life. "Have you experienced pure love recently? Is there anyone you like?" Horikita replied noncomittally,"Well, right now.." On receiving flowers, she described her ideal situation. "I'd be happy to get flowers on the first date." She also revealed that she occasionally sends flowers to her mother. "I've been sending them less than before but I meet up with her. We're planning to have sushi together soon," she revealed. Asked about her plans to have children of her own she said,"Right now I think when I'm 32 or so."
http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/77803/full/
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/100705/gnj1007050506004-n1.htm
Labels: Horikita Maki
Full Post »Mokomichi shed 12kg for swindler role
Hayami Mokomichi (25) and the cast of TBS drama Hammer Session! (starts 10th July at 7:56pm) attended a press event held at Enoshima Beach on 4th July. 
For his role as swindler Hachisuka Gorou who masquerades as a teacher, Mokomichi revealed that he had prepared himself physically beforehand. "For the past few months, I have shed about 12 to 13 kilograms for this role," he smiled confidently. Many scenes in the drama require him to bare his body. He asked Shida Mirai (17) what she thought of it. "He asks me that every time but I can't really answer," she replied, looking a little embarrassed. "This drama is a little different from normal school dramas, it's a little sexier. Please look forward to it," said Mokomichi confidently. After the event ended, a beach volleyball tournament started and Mokomichi happily stripped to his waist and joined in the games.
http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/f-et-tp0-20100704-649540.html
http://mantan-web.jp/2010/07/04/20100704dog00m200023000c.html
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/100705/gnj1007050503000-n1.htm
Labels: Hayami Mokomichi, Summer 2010 Drama
Full Post »Sunday, July 04, 2010
Narimiya Hiroki
10th Anniversary Photobook
3rd July 2010
On the 3rd, actor Narimiya Hiroki attended a press conference and handshake event for fans at Shibuya's PARCO where he debuted 10 years ago. The event was to commemorate the release of his photobook 'Hiroki Narimiya Anniversary Book 10', which showcases his journey in the entertainment industry through the decade. Interacting with his 2000 fans, he commented, "It's been a distinct Narimiya Hiroki for the past 10 years." The secret to being an actor and involved in various activities? "Well, actually once I rest (reluctantly), I'll start to forget about things! That's how it is with me."
10 years ago, he made his debut at PARCO Theatre which was nearby. "At that time, I had a vision of myself 3, 5, 10 years down the road. I wish I was cool enough to say that, but in reality, back then I felt insecure and uneasy. Right now, being able to stand here is beyond my imagination." In the past, he had thoughts about quitting being an actor, "The director got mad at me and I thought I should just disappear, but then I saw that the posters had been printed... I realized that I was being a coward," he recalled.
Now he's a popular mature actor who gets leading roles in movies and dramas. "At this point, is it good?" he seemed to be wondering himself. Regarding his activities in the future, "I want to laugh, and have fun doing them. I'd like to try producing more entertainment-related projects."
Buy from YesAsia:
Hiroki Narimiya - Anniversary Book 10
http://career.oricon.co.jp/news/77786/full/
Labels: Narimiya Hiroki, Photobook
Full Post »Saturday, July 03, 2010
Sexy First Photobook for Kaku Kento
Amuse talent Kaku Kento, who has appeared in the drama Tumbling and movie Softboy, will release his first photobook Yorimichi on 3rd July. He turns 21 on the day the book is released. "I've shown my true self in these photos." One of his loves is soccer and he commented on the recent World Cup defeat for Japan. "Watching the Paraguay match left me partly feeling crushed but also moved time and again by the strong bond holding the team together." Kento will hold a handshake event on the 4th at Fukuya Bookstore Shinkuju.
Kaku Kento First Photo Book - Yorimichi
http://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/article/2010/07/01/0003150971.shtml
Labels: Photobook
Full Post »Thursday, July 01, 2010
Joan of Arc Press Conference
Horikita Maki, Ito Hideaki and the rest of the cast for the stage play Joan of Arc attended a press event on 30th June. Horikita plays the title role of the saint who died at the young age of 19. This being her first stage work, Horikita said,"I don't have the confidence yet and feel anxious but I will work hard so that I can stand on stage with full confidence." She also revealed that she has recently started weight training to build up her strength.
While Joan was embroiled in crusades, what was Hideaki doing when he was 17? "Listening to Ozaki Yutaka with the thought of 'I don't wanna go to school!', but still going obediently anyway,"he replied laughing. Asked about his red eyes, he replied that he had stayed up watching the Japan-Paraguay World Cup game. With a lady? "Unfortunately no, it was with guy friends. I can't say this too loudly but I'm in the process of looking (for a girlfriend)!" he replied, a little extra appeal to ladies interested in watching the play.
Joan of Arc runs at Akasaka ACT Theatre in Tokyo from 30 November to 19 December and at Umeda Arts Theatre in Osaka from 24 to 28 December. Tickets go on sale from 3 July.
http://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/ann/geinou/geinou_news/contents/hot_20100630_210.html
http://news24.jp/entertainment/news/1612666.html
http://entertainment.jp.msn.com/events/info/stage/article.aspx?articleid=321239
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/100630/gnj1006301857026-n1.htm
http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/77701/full/
http://www.tbs.co.jp/act/event/jd2010/
http://www.umegei.com/
Labels: Horikita Maki, Ito Hideaki
Full Post »Hammer Session Poster Shoot
Location Report
Vol 03 Poster Shoot Part 1
This is the studio where the shoot for Hammer Session posters took place!
The posters are designed around a beach theme where Mokomichi, Higa, Mirai and the students are buried in the sand from the waist down, frolic on the sands...
The wind blowing on their faces made for some really cool shots♪
Setting up the sand
For the first report, I will write on how the poster shoot went for Hayami Mocomichi, Shida Mirai and Higa Manami!!
First, Hayami Mokomichi who plays the role of Hachisuka Gorou makes his appearance!
When he enters the studio, he is a little taken aback by the number of staff members and photographers around!!.. Then he makes sure to look in the direction of all the cameras☆
So many cameras around~
Mokomichi, worried about his outfit asked,"It's alright to get on the sand right?" With his tall stature, he looks imposing just by standing but now it's time for him to show some real intensity!!
Checking with the cameraman!
As you might expect from Hammer Session, the shoot takes place with him holding a hammer♪
"Wonder which hammer looks good..."
Filming continues as he consults with staff.
Big hammer?
Small hammer?
Change in pose... "How about if I grab some sand?" he asks the cameraman. "Sounds good! That's so cool!!" He is impressed with Mokomichi's idea☆
Don't forget the monitor check!
I think you can already see how cool Mokomichi looks in the photos from this report but the posters turned out exceptional!! Look forward to the day when you can see them!
Next is Shida Mirai!
Mirai-chan takes great interest in the sand around the studio. She chats with the staff as they spread the sand out. Midway, she grabs some sand and takes a whiff.. Somehow the sand smells like the ocean and she seems a little surprised~♪
What does it smell like?
Mirai-chan also confirms with the staff the image for the shoot.
"How should I pose? What about if I hold up my chin with my hands?" she volunteers and the set-up is decided.
What's the image?
With the wind blowing directly in her face, her dry eyes start tearing but she still gives it her best shot...
Cool Mirai-chan♪
In the poster, you can see how cool Mirai-chan looks with the sea breeze blowing at her!
The last one for today is Higa Manami!
Dressed in a smart blouse, her shoot is different from Mokomichi and Mirai. She is half-buried in the sand.
Higa does an image check too
What kind of expression should I show?
Start of filming!
Then the poster shoot involves only the adults, Higa and Mokomichi.
Furthermore, she looks sexy~♪
Let's wet the hair a little more...
Higa smiles as she she checks the monitor after filming ended.
The meaning behind that smile... you'll get it when you see the poster (*laugh*).
Vol 03 Poster Shoot Part 1
The posters are designed around a beach theme where Mokomichi, Higa, Mirai and the students are buried in the sand from the waist down, frolic on the sands...
The wind blowing on their faces made for some really cool shots♪
For the first report, I will write on how the poster shoot went for Hayami Mocomichi, Shida Mirai and Higa Manami!!
First, Hayami Mokomichi who plays the role of Hachisuka Gorou makes his appearance!
When he enters the studio, he is a little taken aback by the number of staff members and photographers around!!.. Then he makes sure to look in the direction of all the cameras☆
Mokomichi, worried about his outfit asked,"It's alright to get on the sand right?" With his tall stature, he looks imposing just by standing but now it's time for him to show some real intensity!!
As you might expect from Hammer Session, the shoot takes place with him holding a hammer♪
"Wonder which hammer looks good..."
Filming continues as he consults with staff.
Change in pose... "How about if I grab some sand?" he asks the cameraman. "Sounds good! That's so cool!!" He is impressed with Mokomichi's idea☆
I think you can already see how cool Mokomichi looks in the photos from this report but the posters turned out exceptional!! Look forward to the day when you can see them!
Next is Shida Mirai!
Mirai-chan takes great interest in the sand around the studio. She chats with the staff as they spread the sand out. Midway, she grabs some sand and takes a whiff.. Somehow the sand smells like the ocean and she seems a little surprised~♪
Mirai-chan also confirms with the staff the image for the shoot.
"How should I pose? What about if I hold up my chin with my hands?" she volunteers and the set-up is decided.
With the wind blowing directly in her face, her dry eyes start tearing but she still gives it her best shot...
In the poster, you can see how cool Mirai-chan looks with the sea breeze blowing at her!
The last one for today is Higa Manami!
Dressed in a smart blouse, her shoot is different from Mokomichi and Mirai. She is half-buried in the sand.
Then the poster shoot involves only the adults, Higa and Mokomichi.
Furthermore, she looks sexy~♪
Higa smiles as she she checks the monitor after filming ended.
The meaning behind that smile... you'll get it when you see the poster (*laugh*).
Labels: Hayami Mokomichi, Summer 2010 Drama
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