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Date of Death: September 06, 1998 (88)

Birth Place: Tokyo, JAPAN

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Good Grief Debut First Single 'How Can I Help Falling in Love?'
by Michael Major - Jan 11, 2022


The band debuted the first single 'How Can I Help Falling In Love?' off their upcoming debut album 'Shake Your Faith' at Austin Town Hall. Shake Your Faith blasts the listener with a guitar rock that will sound quite inviting to fans of groups such as Superchunk, Sugar, and Jawbreaker. Listen to the new single now!

DEBUT WORKS AND RECENT FILMS BY NOTABLE JAPANESE DIRECTORS Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2021


The second ACA Cinema Project series will present Flash Forward: Debut Works and Recent Films by Notable Japanese Directors, a hybrid program with 18 films streaming nationwide on Japan Society's Virtual Cinema from December 3-23, 2021 and two in-person screenings in Japan Society's auditorium on December 11 and 17.

The Third Annual French Riviera Film Festival Celebrates George Chakiris, Caroline Lagerfelt and Eric Roberts
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2021


The third annual French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) culminated on Bastille Day, July 14, 2021, with an intimate yet ultra-glamorous awards soirée at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

French Riviera Film Festival Announces 2021 Finalist Shorts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2021


Scheduled from July 10-14, 2021, the third annual French Riviera Film Festival has announced the finalist shorts of the 2021 competition, the announcement was made today by festival co-founders Gotham Chandna and Nicole Goesseringer Muj.

French Riviera Film Festival 2021 Unveils Official Poster - To Be Auctioned As One Of The World's Film First Festival Poster NFTs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2021


The third annual French Riviera Film Festival has unveiled the fest's 2021 official poster, the announcement was made today by festival co-founders Gotham Chandna and Nicole Goesseringer Muj.

GLOBAL CONTENT CREATORS 2021 Special Virtual Event Featuring All-Female Panel Set For April 13
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2021


Cloud 21 PR International and Kultura PR International will present the inaugural installment of its latest franchise 'Global Content Creators Showcase 2021' a special event that will be held virtually during MIP-TV 2021.

CSC and Coolidge Corner Theatre Present Shakespeare Reimagined: MAQBOOL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2021


The plays of Shakespeare have been translated into more than one hundred languages, and his timeless stories have inspired great works in many art forms. Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and the Coolidge Corner Theatre have teamed up to take an in-depth look at how some filmmakers have reimagined Shakespeare's work to create compelling cinema that is as relevant today as it was four hundred years ago.

John Caird Will Write and Direct Stage Adaptation of Oscar-Winning Film, SPIRITED AWAY
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2021


Toho Co., Ltd. has just announced the world premiere of a new theatrical production based on Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning film SPIRITED AWAY (original title: Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi). This production will be the first ever stage adaptation of the 2001 animated masterpiece by Hayao Miyazaki which became a massive box office hit in Japan and earned worldwide acclaim including Academy Award for Best Animated Feature of 2002.

OPC Announces Julia Izumi For First Kerry English Artist Award
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2021


The Ojai Playwrights Conference has announced that the first recipient of the annual Dr. Kerry English Artist Award will be Julia Izumi, whose play “Regretfully, So the Birds Are” has been selected for development during the 2021 OPC New Works Festival slated for August.

CSC and Coolidge Corner Theatre Present Shakespeare Reimagined: 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2021


Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and the Coolidge Corner Theatre have teamed up to take an in-depth look at how some filmmakers have reimagined Shakespeare’s work to create compelling cinema that is as relevant today as it was four hundred years ago.

HARD ON LOVE Set For The Blank Theatre's Living Room Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2021


The Blank Theatre's Living Room Series has announced a reading of Hard on Love by Scott Barry on Monday, January 25, at 8pm. Directed by Jonathan Cerullo, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Jesse Havea/Brita Filter (RuPaul's Drag Race) and Rob Nagle.  

Cloud 21 & Kultura PR To Present 4th Annual Indie Entertainment Showcase Virtually
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2021


Cloud 21 PR International and Kultura PR International are will present the fourth annual 'Indie Entertainment Showcase 2021” special event that will be held virtually during the time of the Park City, Utah film festival.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Coolidge Corner Theatre Present SHAKESPEARE REIMAGINED: BRINGING HIS STORIES TO THE SCREEN
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2020


The plays of Shakespeare have been translated into more than one hundred languages, and his timeless stories have inspired great works in many art forms.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Announces PLAYON@CSC Featuring Seth Gilliam, Janet McTeer and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020


Commonwealth Shakespeare Company has announced a slate of upcoming online programming called PlayOn@CSC. The new initiative comprises three series of digital programs that feature actor performances, live conversations, film screenings, and much more, giving audiences a unique behind-the-scenes look.

Shakespeare Theatre Company Launches SHAKESPEARE HOUR LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2020


Join STC and like-minded fans of the Bard for Shakespeare Hour LIVE!, an ongoing tour through every corner of the Shakespeare universe. Artistic Director Simon Godwin and Resident Dramaturg Drew Lichtenberg gather online with special guests each week to discuss a new topic and allow audiences the opportunity to ask questions live.

Steve McQueen's LOVERS ROCK to Open Lincoln Center's New York Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 3, 2020


Film at Lincoln Center announced today that Steve McQueen’s Lovers Rock will be the Opening Night film of the 58th New York Film Festival, making its World Premiere.

BWW Feature: Attend the THIRD ANNUAL GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE CANNES 2020
by Debbie Hall - Jun 23, 2020


Cloud21 International and Kultura PR International will co-present the third annual 'Global Entertainment Showcasea?? as part of FilmCapital.io's Cannes 2020 Zoom Conference that will be held through June 24 during this year's Online Marché du Film.

Japan Art Association Postpones 32nd Praemium Imperiale Awards Until 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2020


Due to concerns and uncertainties caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic, the Japan Art Association has made the difficult decision to postpone the 32nd Praemium Imperiale annual Awards Announcement of new laureates for an entire year until September 2021.  

VIDEO: Bob Odenkirk Announces Today's AFI Movie Club Pick LOST IN TRANSLATION
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 7, 2020


Bob Odenkirk announces today's AFI Movie Club selection: LOST IN TRANSLATION.

Second Stage Theater Artistic Director Carole Rothman Elected To The American Academy Of Arts & Sciences
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2020


Carole Rothman, Artistic Director and President of Second Stage Theater, has been elected to the 2020 class of The American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Second Stage Theater was founded by Rothman in 1979 and operates three New York City venues, exclusively dedicated to producing living American playwrights.

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