Japanese-language films

Ko Shibasaki to Play in Action-Crime Thriller 'GWEILO,' Adrian Bol to Direct

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Films, Creative works, Samurai films, Musicians, Japanese-language films, Japanese folklore, Traditional stories, Ko Shibasaki, 47 Ronin, Rōnin, Chūshingura, Naotora: The Lady Warlord

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ko Shibasaki ("47 RONIN," "NAOTORA: THE LADY WARLORD") is attached to play opposite Bryan Larkin ("LONDON HAS FALLEN," "CHASING THE DRAGON") in action-crime thriller "GWEILO."

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  • LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ko Shibasaki ("47 RONIN," "NAOTORA: THE LADY WARLORD") is attached to play opposite Bryan Larkin ("LONDON HAS FALLEN," "CHASING THE DRAGON") in action-crime thriller "GWEILO."
  • The story follows a former SAS captain (Larkin) with a troubled past who abandons his estranged family to avoid facing life behind bars.
  • Haunted by his past and the sudden appearance of a fiery and street-wise Chinese girl, his plans go off the rails, forcing him to turn against his employer (Shibasaki).
  • In 2013, Shibasaki starred in her first Hollywood film, "47 RONIN," a Keanu Reeves-led adaptation of the famous Chushingura story of samurai loyalty and revenge.

“Godzilla vs. Kong” Soars to $400 Million at the Global Box Office

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Saturday, April 24, 2021
TV and Radio, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Films, Creative works, Godzilla films, English-language films, IMAX films, Japanese-language films, MonsterVerse, Godzilla, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros., Kong: Skull Island, Legendary Entertainment

b'In just one month, and with markets around the globe left to open or increase capacity, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures\xe2\x80\x99 \xe2\x80\x9cGodzilla vs. Kong\xe2\x80\x9d has triumphed at the worldwide box office, grossing over $400 million.

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  • b'In just one month, and with markets around the globe left to open or increase capacity, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures\xe2\x80\x99 \xe2\x80\x9cGodzilla vs. Kong\xe2\x80\x9d has triumphed at the worldwide box office, grossing over $400 million.
  • The announcement was made today by Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution, Jeff Goldstein, and President of International Distribution, Andrew Cripps.\nThrough today, the film will have earned an impressive $85.3 domestically, even though Canada has yet to safely return to theaters in many of its cities.
  • Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond.
  • But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe.

“Godzilla vs. Kong” Continues to Dominate the Global Box Office, Amassing Over $350 Million in Its First Weeks

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Sunday, April 11, 2021
Film & Motion Pictures, Entertainment, Films, Creative works, Godzilla films, English-language films, Japanese-language films, IMAX films, MonsterVerse, Godzilla, Emmerich, Kong: Skull Island, Widen

The announcement was made today by Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group.\nOverall, the film has earned $357.8 million and counting.

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  • The announcement was made today by Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group.\nOverall, the film has earned $357.8 million and counting.
  • Domestically, the film has earned an impressive $69.5 million, with major markets continuing to widen their theater capacities and with much of Canada still working to safely open in more cities.
  • Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond.
  • But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe.

“Godzilla vs. Kong” Crushes at the Box Office, Closing in on $300 Million Worldwide in Only 12 Days

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Sunday, April 4, 2021
Film & Motion Pictures, Entertainment, Films, Creative works, Godzilla films, English-language films, IMAX films, Japanese-language films, MonsterVerse, Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, Legendary Entertainment, Zilla, Film & Motion Pictures, Entertainment, Films, Creative works, Godzilla films, English-language films, IMAX films, Japanese-language films, MonsterVerse, Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, Legendary Entertainment, Zilla

Internationally, the film took in $76.1 million over the weekend, bringing the international total to $236.9 million.

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  • Internationally, the film took in $76.1 million over the weekend, bringing the international total to $236.9 million.
  • Across the U.S., the film continues to perform strongly in Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Chicago and San Francisco.
  • But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe.
  • Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present a Legendary Pictures Production, A Film By Adam Wingard, Godzilla vs. Kong.

Carl’s Jr.® and Hardee’s® Introduce Godzilla vs. Kong-Inspired Limited Time Offers Globally

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Entertainment, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Film & Motion Pictures, Online, Food, Beverage, Films, Creative works, Godzilla films, English-language films, Japanese-language films, MonsterVerse, IMAX films, Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island

Godzilla vs. Kong is in theaters internationally and, as of today, March 31, in U.S. theaters and on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release.

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  • Godzilla vs. Kong is in theaters internationally and, as of today, March 31, in U.S. theaters and on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release.
  • The Godzilla and Kong movies are part of an iconic franchise and were excited to bring the innovative flavors of Carls Jr. and Hardees to life in celebration of the Godzilla vs. Kong debut, said Arturo Perez, Vice President of International Marketing at CKE.
  • The Godzilla and Kong products are inspired by this massive release with larger-than-life, mouthwatering flavors that are impossible to ignore.
  • Follow Carls Jr. and Hardees on social media for the latest product news and promotional offers.

Godzilla vs. Kong (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Available March 26 on WaterTower Music

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Friday, March 12, 2021
General Entertainment, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Music, Films, Creative works, Godzilla films, English-language films, Japanese-language films, MonsterVerse, IMAX films, Godzilla, Legendary Entertainment, Warner Bros., Zilla, Kong: Skull Island

But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe.

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  • But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe.
  • Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present a Legendary Pictures Production, A Film By Adam Wingard, Godzilla vs. Kong.
  • On YouTube, Tom hosts his educational series StudioTime, which is available for free and has been watched millions of times.
  • WaterTower Music, the in-house label for the WarnerMedia companies, releases recorded music as rich and diverse as the companies themselves.

Rodan + Fields Receives U.S. Patent For Antioxidant Blend Formulated In Its Berkeley Innovation Center

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Friday, March 5, 2021
Fictional characters, Businesswomen, Businesspeople, Katie Rodan, Rodan + Fields, Japanese-language films, Rodan, Dermatology

The complex, developed by its in-house team of scientists at the Rodan + Fields Berkeley Innovation Center, fortifies the skin to be more resilient against future damage caused by environmental factors such as exposure to sunlight.

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  • The complex, developed by its in-house team of scientists at the Rodan + Fields Berkeley Innovation Center, fortifies the skin to be more resilient against future damage caused by environmental factors such as exposure to sunlight.
  • Stanford-trained dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields founded Rodan + Fields with the mission of giving all people access to dermatology-inspired skincare that provides visible results and the confidence that comes with a healthy complexion.
  • True to its dermatology heritage, Rodan + Fields' in-house team of scientists has been committed to developing the most effective and advanced skincare solutions for all people.
  • Scientists at the Rodan + Fields Berkeley Innovation Center developed the complex by systematically optimizing permutations of ingredients specifically looking for synergistic combinations.

JINS x EVANGELION Collaboration: Available Fall 2021, Early Sign Up Starts Online on March 1st (Monday)

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Mecha anime and manga, Creative works, Films, Japanese-language films, Funimation, Gainax, Tatsunoko Production, Rebuild of Evangelion, Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Khara, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Bonus item with your purchase, if you sign up early: a set of 3 transparent folders (available Fall 2021).

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  • Bonus item with your purchase, if you sign up early: a set of 3 transparent folders (available Fall 2021).
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  • Many people, regardless of age or gender, sympathize with the characters, each being unique in their own way.
  • In 2021, the latest and final version of the new theatrical series, "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time," will be released.

Japan House Los Angeles Hosts "True Mothers" Film Screening and Live Discussion with Award-Winning Director Naomi Kawase

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Japanese-language films, Film, Cinema of Japan, Kawase, Claudia Puig, Sweet Bean, True Mothers

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles , a Japanese cultural destination in the heart of Hollywood, is proud to present an online screening of the critically acclaimed film True Mothers, written and directed by award-winning and internationally lauded Japanese director Naomi Kawase.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles , a Japanese cultural destination in the heart of Hollywood, is proud to present an online screening of the critically acclaimed film True Mothers, written and directed by award-winning and internationally lauded Japanese director Naomi Kawase.
  • Available now through March 10, 2021, the films online screening is accompanied by a live Mothers and Film Making discussion with Kawase and Los Angeles Film Critics Association President Claudia Puig happening March 2, 2021.
  • We are honored to showcase such a meaningful film that examines the concepts of adoption and motherhood with expressive cinematography, said Yuko Kaifu, president, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles.
  • Were particularly proud to highlight females in the film industry through our live event with Naomi Kawase and Claudia Puig on the universality of motherhood and film.

The SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA 2020 -- Academy Awards© Accredited & Asia's One of the Biggest International Short Film Festivals

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Filmmakers, Japanese-language films, Smartphones, Film, Cinema of Japan, Sony Xperia, Kawase, King Gnu, Sweet Bean

TOKYO, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The 22nd edition of the SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA 2020 (SSFF & Asia), Academy Awards accredited & Asia's biggest international short film festival was postponed until Wednesday, 09/16 thru Sunday 09/27 due to the Coronavirus.

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  • TOKYO, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The 22nd edition of the SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA 2020 (SSFF & Asia), Academy Awards accredited & Asia's biggest international short film festival was postponed until Wednesday, 09/16 thru Sunday 09/27 due to the Coronavirus.
  • At the Awards Ceremony, the best short film Grand Prix, the George Lucas Award, was announced.
  • As the final event of the festival, the Creators' Junction partnered with Xperia, to explore upcoming trends in the creative visual industry with the new generation of creators has started its worldwide screening on YouTube at 8:00pm (JST).
  • Panelists: Film director / Photographer Naomi Kawase, Artist / Musician Daiki Tsuneta (King Gnu/millennium parade), SSFF & ASIA President Tetsuya Bessho (MC)
    Creators' Junction partnered with Xperia Special Website: https://www.shortshorts.org/sony/en/creatorsjunction / This event is pre-recorded.