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Little Astro Boy
is an anime television spin-off series ''Astro Boy'' franchise created by Osamu Tezuka. Aimed at preschoolers, the series was produced by Tezuka Productions and Yomiuri TV Enterprises in partnership with Nigerian broadcaster Channels TV. Consisting of eight 11-minute episodes, the series ran in English on Channels TV's children's block of programming between March 22, 2014 and April 26, 2014. It later received a bilingual DVD release in Japan on November 3, 2015. Production At the 2013 Annecy International Animated Film Festival, Tezuka Productions revealed that they were in early negotiations to create local adaptations of ''Astro Boy'' with international companies. The furthest along was a partnership with Nigeria's Channels TV, with whom Tezuka were looking to "re-version" the brand with. The international focus, which was made in part as a response to declining birth rates in Japan, was spearheaded by Makoto Tezuka and was hoped to receive funding from the Cool Japan in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety (magazine)
''Variety'' is an American media company owned by Penske Media Corporation. The company was founded by Sime Silverman in New York City in 1905 as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In 1933 it added ''Daily Variety'', based in Los Angeles, to cover the motion-picture industry. ''Variety.com'' features entertainment news, reviews, box office results, cover stories, videos, photo galleries and features, plus a credits database, production charts and calendar, with archive content dating back to 1905. History Foundation ''Variety'' has been published since December 16, 1905, when it was launched by Sime Silverman as a weekly periodical covering theater and vaudeville with its headquarters in New York City. Silverman had been fired by ''The Morning Telegraph'' in 1905 for panning an act which had taken out an advert for $50. As a result, he decided to start his own publication "that ouldnot be influenced by advertising." With a loan of $1,500 from his father- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayumi Yamaguchi
is a Japanese voice actress who is affiliated with Accent. Voice roles Television animation *'' Bleach'' (Aaroniero Arruruerie - high-pitched head) *''The Law of Ueki'' (Tarō Myōjin) *''Ojamajo Doremi series'' (Hasebe, Leon) *''Fighting Beauty Wulong'' (Yunbo Naniwa) *''Gad Guard'' (Linda) *''Galaxy Angel'' ( Forte Stollen) *''Zatch Bell!'' (Bamū) *''Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi'' (Taichi Koga) *'' Digital Monster X-Evolution'' ( MetalGarurumon X) *''Digimon Adventure'' series ( Gabumon) (voice-acting debut) *''Digimon Tamers'' ( Henry Wong) *''Duel Masters'' (Fōsu) *''Naruto'' ( Orochimaru (young)) *''Fullmetal Alchemist'' (Envy, others) *''Trinity Blood'' (Paula) *'' Black Cat'' (Shiki) *'' Pokémon Advanced Generation'' ( Clefairy, villager) *''PoPoLoCrois'' (Bomu) *''Paranoia Agent'' (Taira Yūichi) *''Lovely Idol'' (Maki Yōko) *'' Rockman EXE'' (Dingo) *''Samurai Champloo'' (Kawara Sousuke) *'' Tamagotchi!'' (Kikitchi) Theatrical animation *'' Fullmetal Alchemist the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masami Kikuchi
is a Voice acting in Japan, Japanese voice actor and narrator. He was affiliated with Troubador Music Office until March 2010. He then worked as freelance until April 2011, when he was employed by Kenyu Office. Filmography Television animation *''Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' (1986), Ino Abbav *''Animated Classics of Japanese Literature'' (1986), Bunji, Kenji *''Metal Armor Dragonar'' (1987–88), Metal Armor Dragonar#Earth Alliance, Kaine Wakaba *''Kimagure Orange Road'' (1987–88), Yusaku Hino *''Brave Exkaiser'' (1990), Blue Raker, Ultra Raker *''Chibi Maruko-chan'' (1990), Kazuhiko Hanawa, Mimatsuya, Misawa, Negishi, Watanabe *''Jankenman'' (1991), Janken Car *''Floral Magician Mary Bell'' (1992), George *''Aoki Densetsu Shoot'' (1993), Kazuhiro Hiramatsu *''The Brave Express Might Gaine'' (1993), Mitsuhiko Hamada, Bird Bomber, Jet Diver *''Captain Tsubasa J'' (1995), Shingo Aoi *''Tenchi Muyo!'' (1995), Tenchi Masaki *''Hunter × Hunter'' (1999), List of Hunter × Hunter charact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chantal Strand
Chantal Strand (born October 15, 1987) is a Canadian voice and stage actress as well as former stunt performer known for her vocal roles in animation, anime and video games. Her vocal role credits include those for little female human characters in the ''Barbie'' films between 2001 and 2009, Holly in ''The Charlie Horse Music Pizza'', Sarah's Sister in ''Life-Size'', Cassie in ''Dragon Tales'', Tammy in '' Air Bud: World Pup'', '' Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch'', and '' Air Bud Spikes Back'' and Molly O in ''Generation O!.'' Biography At a young age, Strand started off doing stunts on ''Look Who's Talking Now'' with her twin sister, Michelle. Strand began working on many projects including ''The Outer Limits'', ''The Commish'', ''The Charlie Horse Music Pizza'', ''Life-Size'', ''Air Bud: World Pup'', ''Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch'' and ''Air Bud: Spikes Back'' throughout her elementary and high school years. In 2010, Strand graduated from Capilano University with an Associa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Cameron
Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) * Jenifer (singer), French pop singer * Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and television * Jennifer (1953 film), ''Jennifer'' (1953 film), a film starring Ida Lupino * Jennifer (1978 film), ''Jennifer'' (1978 film), a horror film by Brice Mack * ''Jennifer'', a 1998 Ghanaian film starring Brew Riverson Jnr * Jenifer (Masters of Horror), "Jenifer" (''Masters of Horror''), an episode of ''Masters of Horror'' Music * The Jennifers, a British band, some of whose members later formed Supergrass * Jenifer (album), ''Jenifer'' (album), an album by French singer Jenifer * Jennifer (album), ''Jennifer'' (album), a 1972 album by Jennifer Warnes * "Jennifer", a 1974 song by Faust from ''Faust IV'' * "Jennifer", a 1983 song by Eurythmics from Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (album), ''Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)'' (album) * " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rie Murakawa
is a Japanese voice actress, singer and radio personality from Saitama Prefecture, Japan. She is currently affiliated with Stay Luck. She is known for her roles as Hotaru Ichijō in ''Non Non Biyori'', Escha Malier in '' Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky'', Ram in '' Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'' and Anzu in '' Hinamatsuri''. Murakawa made her solo debut as singer on June 1, 2016 with the double A-side single "Sweet Sensation/Baby, My First Kiss", released under the Nippon Columbia record label. Her stints hosting the radio programs '' Etotama Radio ~ Soruraru Kure Nya! ~'' and '' Non Non Biyori Web Radio Non Non Dayori Repeat! Nanon'' led her to winning the Best Funny Radio (Rookie) and Best Comfort Radio (General) awards at the 2nd Aniraji Awards in 2016. She released her first solo album in January 2017, and she released her second solo album in February 2018. Biography Early life Murakawa was born in Saitama Prefecture on June 1, 1990. Fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime News Network
Anime News Network (ANN) is a news website that reports on the status of anime, manga, video games, Japanese popular music and other related cultures within North America, Australia, Southeast Asia and Japan. The website offers reviews and other editorial content, forums where readers can discuss current issues and events, and an encyclopedia that contains many anime and manga with information on the staff, cast, theme music, plot summaries, and user ratings. The website was founded in July 1998 by Justin Sevakis, and operated the magazine ''Protoculture Addicts'' from 2005 to 2008. Based in Canada, it has separate versions of its news content aimed toward audiences in four separate regions: the United States and Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. History The website was founded by Justin Sevakis in July 1998. In May 2000, CEO Christopher Macdonald joined the website editorial staff, replacing editor-in-chief Isaac Alexander. On June 30, 2002, Anime News N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edutainment
Educational entertainment (also referred to as edutainment) is media designed to educate through entertainment. The term was used as early as 1954 by Walt Disney. Most often it includes content intended to teach but has incidental entertainment value. It has been used by academia, corporations, governments, and other entities in various countries to disseminate information in classrooms and/or via television, radio, and other media to influence viewers' opinions and behaviors. History Concept Interest in combining education with entertainment, especially in order to make learning more enjoyable, has existed for hundreds of years, with the Renaissance and Enlightenment being movements in which this combination was presented to students.. Komenský in particular is affiliated with the "school as play" concept, which proposes pedagogy with dramatic or delightful elements. ''Poor Richard's Almanack'' demonstrates early implementation of edutainment, with Benjamin Franklin co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cool Japan
refers to the aspects of Japanese culture that non-Japanese people perceive as "cool". The Cool Japan strategy is part of Japan's overall brand strategy, aiming to disseminate Japan's attractiveness and allure to the world. The target of Cool Japan "encompasses everything from games, manga, anime, and other forms of content, fashion, commercial products, Japanese cuisine, and traditional culture to robots, eco-friendly technologies, and other high-tech industrial products".Cool Japan Strategy Public-Private Collaboration Initiative, ''Cool Japan Strategy Promotion Council'', Cabinet Office, 2015, https://www.cao.go.jp/cool_japan/english/pdf/published_document2.pdf Cool Japan has been described as a form of soft power, with the ability to "indirectly influence behavior or interests through cultural or ideological means".Nagata, KazuakiExporting culture via 'Cool Japan' ''The Japan Times'', 15 May 2012, p. 3 Origins Starting in 1980, following the emergence of the Japanese Ministr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makoto Tezuka
, officially romanized as Macoto Tezka, is a Japanese film and anime director, born in Tokyo. He fashions himself as a visualist and is involved in the creation of moving images beyond film and animation. He partially owns Tezuka Productions and helped in releasing the posthumous works of his father, Osamu Tezuka. Tezuka runs his own company, Neontetra. He is a representative of board of directors for Tezuka Osamu Cultural Foundation, a producer and director of Memorial Hall for Tezuka Osamu, a city ambassador to the city of Takarazuka in Hyogo prefecture, a member of the examination board for the Proficiency in Intellectual Property Management, and a board member of Japan Image Council. Tezuka teaches filmmaking at Tokyo University of Technology and the Image Forum in Tokyo. He is married to manga artist Reiko Okano. Tezuka is a descendant of Hattori Hanzō, a ninja and samurai who served Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Sengoku period in Japan. He supervised Naoki Urasawa and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annecy International Animated Film Festival
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival (french: Festival international du film d'animation d'Annecy, officially abbreviated in English as the Annecy Festival, or simply Annecy) was created in 1960 and takes place at the beginning of June in the town of Annecy, France. Initially occurring every two years, the festival became an annual event in 1998. It is one of the four international animated film festivals sponsored by the International Animated Film Association (french: Association internationale du film d'animation, or ASIFA). The festival is a competition between animated films of various techniques (traditional, cut-outs, claymation, 3DCG, etc.) classified in various categories: * Feature films * Short films * Films produced for television and advertising * Student films * Films made for the internet (since 2002) * Feature films contrechamp in competition (since 2007) Throughout the festival, in addition to the competing films projected in various cinemas of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
