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Ninomiya Kazunari to star in latest Higashino Keigo adaption, Platina Data

Fiona — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:17:02 +0000

On January 26th, it was announced that Ninomiya Kazunari from Arashi will be starring in an upcoming movie titled,”Platina Data“.

“Platina Data” is based on a novel by famed writer Higashino Keigo. Set in 2017, it tells the story of a young brilliant scientist named Kagura Ryuhei (Ninomiya), who works as a DNA specialist for the National Police Agency in the newly created underwater DNA data center. One day, he suddenly becomes the prime suspect in the murder case of the person who developed the new DNA investigation system. Having no memory of what actually happened, Kagura decides to run away from the police.

Ninomiya commented, “It’s an incredible story that lets you take a look at a not too distant future… It’s an honor to be involved in this project.”

It was also announced that the detective in charge of the pursuit, Asama Reiji, will be played by actor Toyokawa Etsushi.

“I’m really happy to be able to work with Toyokawa. I can learn so many things from him,” Ninomiya said. “I’ll immediately start the preparations in order to be able to keep up with him.”

Toyokawa commented, “I’ve always thought of Ninomiya as a wonderful and young actor with a great individuality, from whom I can still learn a couple of things myself. I can’t wait to interact with him.”

The filming will begin in February, which gives Ninomiya a few more days to study the latest reports about DNA research, as he said. Aside from the science factor, the movie is said to include various dynamic action scenes as well. Distributor Toho stated that they want to create an epic mystery on the level of a Hollywood movie.

“Platina Data” will not appear in cinemas before 2013.

From Tokyohive

Looks like another great movie for Nino, I love the sci-fic and mystery factors and cannot wait to see it!

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New fanlistings acquired

Fiona — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:11:33 +0000

About a month ago, I had adopted two Jdrama related fanlisting from J&R butterfly, and haven’t gotten a chance to advertise them. Tatta Hitotsu no Koi and Stand Up! are both which I adore and was quite excited when my application was selected.

The layouts are nothing fantastic, just something that was whipped up within a few hours. They will be kept intact for the time being, I’ll make changes when more time is at hand. So here are the two new fanlisting, click on the images to be forwarded to the sites:

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Otanjoubi Omedetou to the 4th child of Arashi

Fiona — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:19:05 +0000

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Nino’s new JCB CMs

Fiona — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:51:02 +0000

Harisenbon version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HkDcMFvVY0

1961 edition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI3CwJqxRcw

Money + Neener is always an win-win-situation! Nino is cho cute in both of them, I like his little tie. Is it me or is he become more and more handsome?

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Nino and Matsuyama unlock what makes GANTZ so appealing

Fiona — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:13:51 +0000

The much anticipated live action film adaptation of the GANTZ manga series will be released in Japan on January 29. Arashi’s Kazunari Ninomiya and Kenichi Matsuyama sat down with Ori-Suta to tell us about the memories of the story and how they got along on set.

Q: I’ve heard that both of you were fans of the original manga series. What made you start to read it?

Ninomiya: I first heard about it while I was reading weekly manga magazines. I always read them while I was on the train on the way to TV stations. Back then I was a (Johnny’s) junior so I’d go from my house to the TV station to be a back dancer for my seniors when they were on music shows. Luckily there was always a senior group on TV every week so I could buy a magazine every Friday. Mind you, I’d always be reading it the day after it went on sale.

Matsuyama: I first saw “GANTZ” while it was a series on (Weekly) Young Jump, but towards the end. I first heard about it when I read an advertisement for it in the train. The pictures were really pretty, and that got my attention. It made me wonder what kind of manga it was. When I started reading it, I got distracted by the beautiful pictures again. It made me see that Oku sensei was trying something different, that was his challenge, and by that point I was hooked.

Ninomiya: That’s true. The finishing touches to the pictures were so unique, almost like a digital picture. The lines (Oku) sensei would draw looked so sharp.

Q: What do you think makes this movie different?

Ninomiya: ……I guess the fact that we’re wearing funny outfits? (laughs)

Matsuyama: (laughs) that and, you know how in movies the main character always fits the hero role. But Kurono and Kato aren’t real heroes, and I think the fact that they’re normal people is what makes this movie special. Young men living in today’s society happen to become heroes, happen to become the enemy, you don’t see that in other movies. They’re not showing people that heroes have weaknesses…it’s more that they’re like everyone else in the world, their lives are complicated.

Ninomiya: Yeah, it’s modern. They suddenly find themselves in world where they’re the stars, and the longer they stay in that environment, the more they let that become the norm. They don’t think about working harder to get somewhere, they let themselves become spoilt in the present. It adds something new to the hero genre, and it’s fun to watch because you don’t know whether they’re getting fired up or are being selfish.

Q: With this being an adaptation from an original manga, don’t you get distracted by the image you have of your characters in the original story?

Ninomiya: Not really. I think everyone has the same image of Kurono and Kato as me. I don’t get worried about things like, ‘the manga’s pictures are like this’, or, ‘the original story says that’, and it doesn’t make work harder or easier. Of course, I was always reading the manga, especially in between scenes on set. But I never studied from it for the movie.

Matsuyama: With the manga you have one visual image. But when you introduce a real person who acts into the situation, I think you have to be careful to not stray too far from that image. That’s not to say that the closer you get, the better it is. There are a lot of things in the manga and film that don’t gel well together. With films there area a lot of things you have to get right, and as an actor you have to respect that. The other thing is that although the manga series is still going on, you have to provide an ending to the movie. So what makes this film adaptation different from others is that we had to bring in our own ending to the story. On that note, it makes sense to say that the original manga series wasn’t my main study guide while I was working.

From Momoedgewood

Always love these types of interviews where the actors provide their insight of the original source, even better that they are fans. The promo in the US has been intense, I’ve been receiving notices from multiple mailing lists regarding the movie. Cannot wait to see it!!

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Freeter wons Best Drama on 14th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix

Fiona — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:06:04 +0000

Nikkan Sports has revealed the winners for their “14th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix” that covered the whole fall season.

Fuji TV dominated the grand prix by winning in 4 of the 5 categories. The most popular drama last season was “Freeter” which consequently led it to win “Best Drama” in the grand prix as well. Ninomiya Kazunari won “Best Starring Actor” for his performance in “Freeter” while Kanno Miho was awarded as the “Best Starring Actress” for her role in the mysterious drama “Guilty” (Fuji TV).

The five winners will be added as nominees to the annual Grand Prix that is going to take place in March.

You check out all the winners and nominees below!

Best Drama
01 – 1012 votes – Freeter
02 – 511 votes – Ryomaden
03 – 457 votes – Nagareboshi
04 – 280 votes – Aibou season 9
05 – 233 votes – Guilty

Best Starring Actor
01 – 1164 votes – Ninomiya Kazunari (Freeter)
02 – 825 votes – Fukuyama Masaharu (Ryomaden)
03 – 439 votes – Mizutani Yutaka (Aibou season 9)
04 – 423 votes – Takenouchi Yutaka (Nagareboshi)
05 – 270 votes – Oguri Shun (Juui Dolittle)

Best Starring Actress
01 – 881 votes – Kanno Miho (Guilty)
02 – 696 votes – Toda Erika (SPEC)
03 – 451 votes – Shinohara Ryoko (Ougon no Buta)
04 – 392 votes – Suzuki Kyoka (Second Virgin)
05 – 238 votes – Shida Mirai (Himitsu)

Best Supporting Actor
01 – 766 votes – Kagawa Teruyuki (Ryomaden)
02 – 629 votes – Inagaki Goro (Nagareboshi)
03 – 329 votes – Tamaki Hiroshi (Guilty)
04 – 222 votes – Oizumi You (Ougon no Buta)
05 – 221 votes – Oikawa Mitsuhiro (Aibou season 9)

Best Supporting Actress
01 – 711 votes – Ueto Aya (Nagareboshi)
02 – 626 votes – Karina (Freeter)
03 – 362 votes – Inoue Mao (Juui Dolittle)
04 – 327 votes – Maki Yoko (Ryomaden)
05 – 324 votes – Maeda Atsuko (Q10)

From Tokyohive

Congrats to Nino and the Freeter drama cast and staff, as well as, all others that make it to the top 5!

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Ninomiya and Matsuyama to attend GANTZ stage greetings on same day in U.S. and Japan

Fiona — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:57:08 +0000

At a special event for the live-action “GANTZ” movie held on Monday, it was announced that co-stars Kenichi Matsuyama and Kazunari Ninomiya will do stage greetings for the movie in Japan and the United States on the same day, January 20. This will be a first for the industry.

On the morning of January 20, they will first attend a stage greeting at a theater in Roppongi. After that, they will take a plane to Los Angeles, where they will attend a stage greeting on the night of January 20 at the famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. As previously announced, that event in Hollywood is for the official world premiere of the film, and Matsuyama and Ninomiya’s stage greeting will be relayed live to more than 330 other theaters across the United States that are also screening the movie.

The “GANTZ” movie officially opens in Japan more than a week later on January 29. The sequel is slated to premiere on April 23.

From Tokyograph

Oh, I really envy those lucky people in Los Angeles! If only they would come to New York too, I would definitely attend. There is going to be some intense flying, ganbatte to Nino and Kenichi-kun!

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1st Live-Action Gantz Film to Get Hollywood Premiere

Fiona — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:16:24 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QICB7Ca77UU

Japanese pop culture theater owner and distributor New People has announced that it will host a special event in Hollywood for the January 20 world premiere of the first live-action film based on Hiroya Oku’s manga Gantz.

Otaku USA Editor-in-Chief Patrick Macias will interview several of the film’s cast members, who will be in attendance at the Hollywood premiere. New People will officially announce the guests before the premiere, although its distribution partner Fathom Events had listed “the two stars, Kazunari Ninomiya and Ken’ichi Matsuyama,” as the interview guests in November. Audience members will be able to submit questions for the interview in a process to be announced next week.

The event is limited to 400 seats at Mann’s Chinese 6 theater, and fans can enter an online random drawing for a chance to buy tickets. Tickets will cost US$15.00 and come with a special Gantz t-shirt.

In addition to the Hollywood event, Gantz will screen in over 300 theaters throughout the United States on January 20. The interviews at the Hollywood premiere will be simulcasted to the other theaters.

From ANN

Awesome ne! Those who are able to go to the premiere are sooo lucky!! Nino will be in Hollywood again….boy, I wish I could go too!! My chances will probably none to very little, but signing up for in cases.

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Ex-Johnny’s Jr. Kohara Yuki divulges on ‘A-Studio’ about Ninomiya Kazunari

Fiona — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:25:42 +0000

Arashi member Ninomiya Kazunari made an appearance on October 15th’s episode of “A-Studio“, a variety talk show hosted by MCs Shofukutei Tsurube and IMALU. Interestingly enough, Tsurube researches his guest throughly by watching their work, even going as far as interviewing people who are close to the guest. The interviewees could be the guest’s manager, old friend, or family member; the guest doesn’t get to know who received the interview until the show airs.

For this episode, Tsurube interviewed ex-Johnny’s Jr. member Kohara Yuki. Kohara Yuki was extremely popular back in the day, but retired in order to concentrate on his studies in 2000. Kohara is now an ordinary business man, but he’s still close to the JE boys, particularly Ninomiya and Sakurai Sho. Kohara revealed in the interview that Ninomiya grabbed his cellphone when he quit JE, and changed his name to “Best friend“. He confessed that it made him very happy when he saw the change on his phone.

From Tokyohive

This is such a nice little article about friendship, glad that Kohara-kun is well and living a good life.

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Ohoku off to a fighting start

Fiona — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:50:23 +0000

Arashi’s Kazunari Ninomiya (27) made a personal appearance at a movie theatre in Tokyo on Saturday to thank his fans for the “大奥 (Ohoku)” movie’s success so far, reports Daily Sports.

The movie was played on more than 310 cinema screens across Japan on its opening day, attracting more than 170,000 people.

Ninomiya was accompanied by Ko Shibasaki (29), Maki Horikita (22), and Hiroshi Tamaki (30) as 1600 大入り袋 (Ohiri-bukuro)* with 5-yen coins** inside were given out to those who had come to see the movie on Saturday.

“Please use this money to come and see the movie again,” Ninomiya said.

The star and his co-star Tamaki continued to promote the movie by confessing their feelings for one another.

“My idea of the perfect man would be Tamaki-san. There’s no one as beautiful as him,” Ninomiya said.

“I took up this role because Nino was starring in the movie,” Tamaki said.

* 大入り袋 (Ohiri-bukuro) are specials bags with money inside that are given out as thank you gifts after big business successes.

** 5-yen coins are a type of lucky charm in Japanese culture, the way the word is said, “go-en”, is the same as the word for “fate” or “destiny”.

From Momoedgewood

Nino-Tamaki love! Its awesome that two of my favorite actors adore each other…they do have very good taste! LOL Interesting fact about the 5-yen coin, it’s similar in Chinese and considered a good luck charm to carry.

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