Tag: yu aoi

  • Vampire in Vancouver

    Okay… Vampire is more than a meh title… but you know, even if it’s a film in English, I’m all for keeping the name as “ヴァンパイア” [VANPAIA] — but hopefully this is just a working title — LOL Because you know I’m all for Shunji Iwai and Yu Aoi in anything they might do together… but that is so generic a title.

    Nippon Cinema [Bloody Disgusting, and Just Jared, without mentioning Yu…] are reporting new casting decisions for the film. Alongside Yu Aoi, Kevin Zegers and Amanda Plummer, whom I have already reported on, there will also be roles for Rachael Leigh Cook (She’s All That), Kristin Kreuk (Smallville, and is from Vancouver), Trevor Morgan (Mean Creek, Jurassic Park III), Adelaide Clemens (whom I don’t know), and Oscar-nominated Keisha Castle Hughes (Whale Rider, The Nativity Story).

    I had totally forgotten this will be shooting in May, so this explains why Yu Aoi was missing from the FLOWERS premiere that other day everyone got blasted for those dresses. And I seem to be the only one who noticed.

    I have always had a soft spot for Leigh Cook, even though I haven’t followed her career. I do know she was involved in a project [with Dove?] about self-esteem and body image across schools in the US. And I totally love Whale Rider, so I’m thrilled to see Hughes hasn’t stopped acting after she got pregnant.

    Kristin Kreuk… I have the notion, because everyone keeps telling, that Kreuk is hot. I know. I get it, but man… her acting? I mean, how much of a suck was Chun Li?

    And finally… Trevor Morgan, who has always played the bully. In my mind… I can only think of Empire Falls and Mean Creek, and he’s a bully in both, isn’t he? He’s an okay actor though.

  • Yu Aoi for 3D Exhibit and Pop-up Book?

    I am not sure if I’m reading correctly, but according to her website

    She will be releasing a new book, which happens to be a Pop-up Book titled “うそっ。” – and well, I don’t know how to romanize that… is it call “Uso.” as in “Lie.” because Google keeps translating to “Bull.” which I’m guessing it’s not.

    Published by Parco Factory, it will be released by late June at 3 990 Yen (roughly $50 USD) and will contain 16-high-quality A4-variant pages (6 pop-ups?) in full-color.

    Damn. That’s pricey.

    Parco Factory will also be doing an exhibit in Shibuya from summer to autumn (with possible future dates in Nagoya and Fukuoka) , which will be able to be enjoyed with 3D glasses… you know, the Blue and Red glasses. So you’ll be able to enjoy that, as well as getting the pre-release of the book.

    Date: May 27, 2010 to June 14, 2010
    Admission: General 500 Yen, Students 400 Yen / Elementary students for FREE.

    And… there’s also an event with Yu.

    Only 200 seats available, which apparently will be chosen by luck. [you can apply here]

    Date: May 29, 2010
    Venue: Shinekuinto (Shibuya Parco Part 3.8 F )
    Time: 9.30pm to 10.30pm

    Sorry, I can’t translate any more.

    Here’s more info.

  • Yu Aoi for Corner Pastry Shop

    It seems Yu died and went to heaven. LOL

    It’s her in a pastry shop! And a new movie announcement!!

    Yogashiten Coin de Rue (洋菓子店コアンドル) [KOAN DA RU] – seriously, why the Katakana? – was shot last year between October and December, and post-production will be completed this month for a possible release by the end of the year.

    Starring alongside Yosuke Eguchi, and directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa, it tells the story… hmm, I’ll let Nippon Cinema explain much better than I can.

    Eguchi will play Tomura, a legendary pastry chef who was renowned for his sweets before suddenly dropping out of industry circles. Aoi will play a cake-maker’s daughter who traveled from Kagoshima to Tokyo to chase after a boyfriend. She gets a job at a popular Tokyo shop called “Pastry Coin de Rue” where Tomura is a regular customer. Through their interactions she experiences personal growth, eventually learning the importance of enjoying life and not abandoning your dreams.

    Wow, how many projects it is now?

  • Yu Aoi for Anessa CM and Sunshine Girl Single by Moumoon

    awwww.

    How can you resist that silly face.

    I’m predicting a group-hug on this post.

    (more…)

  • Don’t Laugh at my Romance – Ship-Off!

    Bring it!

    Who does it better?

    Mirume/En-chan? or Domoto/En-chan?

    (more…)

  • FLOWERS Trailer

    I really, REALLY hate Japanese trailers.

    [iframe width=”480″ height=”390″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/500Z8Z0KTmk?rel=0″]

    Not tagging this as trailers yet.

    The film, as it looks there, looks a bit rubbish. The black & white looks really dull, though I saw some of a sakura shot, and it look kind of interesting.

  • Ask Your Questions to Yu Aoi

    Dude, there’s still time! One week!

    For more info, read this post.

  • Japanese Actors Who Can Actually Act

    Excuse me as I’m totally biased.

    Where’s Yu Aoi? xD

    CNN Go [new brand?] has an article about 7 not-so-known Japanese actors outside of Japan. Obviously there’s the mention of everyone’s favorites like Ken Watanabe [who is like the go-to Japanese guy in Hollywood now], Rinko Kikuchi, Tadanobu Asano, Rie Miyazawa, and Koji Yakusho.

    Of course, don’t forget Hiroyuki Sanada ;P

    Some not so surprising choices, some… or I mean, I got surprised by one xD

    The best choice? A mention for Ryo Kase…
    and a cool mention of Sakura Ando. =D

    Also… why 7? 7 is a weird number for a TopList. It’s like the writer couldn’t come up with 10 names, so he did 7. So… I wonder what 10 Japanese Actors not so known outside of Japan… or I mean, outside Asia would you choose?

    I’ll comment on this later…

  • Yu Aoi Fandom: If You Could…

    Ask Yu-chan 5 questions, what would they be?

    Since the If Only picks are already done [but you can still send your 5 picks, if you haven’t], I was thinking on how to keep you engaged… alongside Acerk we discussed a couple of ideas regarding more film work. But I thought this would be more approachable for everyone… since every fan has at least one question they want to ask their idol.

    Imagine you win a contest where you get to interview Yu-chan, this will help you get questions ready! LOL Or… imagine some reporter is interviewing Yu-chan, they should totally use this post xD

    A couple of rules~

    – Send me 1 to 10 questions
    – No questions about her private life. [eg. dating]
    – Send the questions in English

    If you’re interested leave a comment on this post by April 15th the end of April. Your comment must have a valid email address, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you. Or you know, if you have my amy-wong.com email you can send your questions up-front.

    After everyone sends in their questions, I will put the most asked questions in a list while also picking the most interesting ones [even if they’re asked only once], so make’em good, people!

    I would tell you I have something special for the fan with the most original/interesting (set of) question(s), but sadly I don’t have anything. I don’t have a budget to give away anything. D= So you only get the chance to fandom participate… and hopefully some nice journalist will get this and get to ask Yu interesting question on our behalf. xD Because I support the Creative Commons hahaha.

  • Raiou Un-official Snap?

    Well, I was expecting Masaki Okada with that hairstyle… but wasn’t expecting to see Yu so normal… How she manages to look good in rags still surprises me. I mean, she does look adorable in this snap. Her face is going to be flawless on screen…

    And… I’m to lazy to try to figure out what this article is talking about.

    All I wanna do is see Yu horseback riding =D