Title: All About "Taiyou no Uta"
Description: News, Information, Previews, and more!
Description: News, Information, Previews, and more!
blue cat - May 5, 2006 11:38 AM (GMT)
blue cat's prologue: I decided to make this topic thread for two reasons:
(1) There's quite a bit of news and information that I want to share with you all about "Taiyou no Uta". Some of it is a recap of stuff I wrote in the other topic thread "[News]YUI will be starring a movie", and instead of making you all search every page in that topic thread to figure out what I'm talking about, I felt it would be much easier for you all to simply refer to this topic thread. BUT, by all means, please continue to post in that thread too!! :D
(2) This topic thread will be different from berrzylove's "Story of Taiyou no Uta" thread, since it'll focus more on news and information about the film rather than just the film's story/plot. Although, some of the same info on that thread may appear in this thread.
I'll be sure to update this first post whenever necessary, and will make sure you are all up-to-date with the latest news, buzz, and tidbits on "Taiyou no Uta". :)
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Note about Movie Title: Originally the film's translated title was "A Song to the Sun" but it has now officially been changed by Shochiku Co. Ltd. to... "Midnight Sun". In Japan, the film will still be known as "Taiyou no Uta" but if the film is released in other countries (and when its screened at international film festivals across the globe), the film will go under the title, "Midnight Sun".
ORIGINAL TITLE: "Taiyou no Uta"
International Title: "Midnight Sun"
Genre: Drama/Love Romance
Running Time: 119 min
Country: Japan
Year: 2006
Color: Color
Sound: DTS-SR
RELEASE DATE (JAPAN): 2006.06.17
CAST & STAFF.
Cast: YUI, Takashi Tsukamoto, Goro Kishitani, Kuniko Asagi, Airi Toriyama, Sougen Tanaka, Eri Fuse, Takashi Kobayashi, Magii, Hajime Yamazaki,
Director: Norihiro Koizumi
Producer: Yoshiro Hosono
Production Staff: Shuji Abe, Nobuyuki Tohya, Keiichiro Moriya, Nozomu Enoki, Toru Horibe, Junichi Sakomoto
Script & Original Story: Kenji Bando
Music: YUI, Keita Shiina
Theme Song: "Good-bye days" (YUI)
Cinematographer: Koichi Nakayama
Editor: Tomoo Sanjo
Art Director: Yuji Tsuzuki
Lighting: Yoichi Mutoh
Sound Effects: Masahiko Okase
INTRODUCTION.
A heartrending, yet beautiful love story
The production team has cast YUI, an up and coming musician, as the heroine of the film, which will be her first ever appearance on film. YUI made an extraordinarily stunning debut into the music scene with her debut single selected as the theme song for an extremely popular TV drama series.
In the film, the real life image of YUI overlaps with the main character, Kaoru, with YUI holding her guitar in hands singing a prelude to this emotionally moving story. She seems as if she was brought into this world for this film.
The film is directed by Norihiro Koizumi, a very promising 25-year old director, making his feature film debut. He has become famous for his short films, but proves that he is capable to capture the lively passion that the cast brings out, and the beautiful cinematic moments in the neon lights and in the sun.
The fresh new collaboration between this 25-year old young Koizumi and an 18-year old brilliant musician YUI will bring a new breeze into the film industry.
Selected to play the main actor is Takashi Tsukamoto, one of the most noticed among the actors of his age, both in popularity and talent, who has made appearances in a number of films including About Love and Battle Royal. Playing the role of Kaoru's father is Goro Kishitani, a veteran actor, and playing her mother is Kuniko Asagi. The film with the gorgeous cast lineup will bring to you a deeply heart-touching, unforgettable story.
STORY.
A girl who can only live at night and a high school student who loves to surf as the sun rises... The two had nothing in common...
Kaoru Amane, 16 years old, did not attend school but instead sang herself away every night after dark at a square in front of a train station with a guitar in her hands. She led a lifestyle opposite the norm, sleeping during the day and active at night. Kaoru was suffering from xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), an illness, which also might be described as the allergy to the sun, and was not allowed to be exposed to sunlight. The only motivation in her life was singing, which also was the only connection to the outside world.
One day, an incident drastically changes her life...
Kaoru returns home at 4:00 am, before sunrise. Outside her room window, she spots a high school student standing with a surf board in his hands. It becomes her routine to watch him and his friends come and go to the ocean every morning, before going to sleep.
Their destined encounter takes place during the few hours before the break of day, drawing together two individuals that would have never met in daylight. However, Koji does not know about her illness. The two rapidly fall for one another and continues to meet in the city at night. Then one day, an incident leads Koji to learn of Kaoru's illness. Kaoru gives up her first love telling herself that, "I shouldn't have allowed myself to dream of a happy life. I am not normal after all." She even gives up singing. Koji seeing Kaoru at such a state encourages her by suggesting, "Let's meet only at night," and comes up with a brilliant present for her.
She had been leading a life carefully placing herself beyond the reach of harm, with no intent to pursue a dream. However, Koji had shone a light on her heart making her want to sing once again.
However, her illness which has quietly progressed, has started to pressure her nerve system, keeping her from playing the guitar at her will...
PURE LOVE TRILOGY.
"Taiyou no Uta" is being described by the Japanese media as the final chapter what is being dubbed, the "Pure Love Trilogy". The first chapter was Isao Yukisada's "Sekai no chuushin de, ai wo sakebu" (2004), the second chapter was Nobuhiro Doi's "Ima, ai ni yukimasu" (2004), and the third and last chapter will be Norihiro Koizumi's "Taiyou no Uta" (2006).
Even though all three films are being compiled together as a "trilogy", none of the films are connected in anyway (in regards to story, actors, directors, producers, or production company). The only apparent bond connecting all films together is in regards to the presence of telling a story about the innocence and beauty of pure love.
PREVIEWS.
Teaser (with English Subs) (50 sec)
Trailer (with English Subs) (2 min. 30 sec)
*Note: Both the TEASER and the TRAILER are the same previews that we have all seen before, but they both have English subtitles!!
FILM FESTIVALS.
"Taiyou no Uta" will be screened at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival 2006 (in France), which will be held from May 17 - 28, 2006!! "Taiyou no Uta" (or "Midnight Sun" as it is being referred to as) will be presented by Shochiku, along with other films like "Sea Without Exit", "Hana", "Ghost Train", "Helen the Baby Fox", and more. Although, I'm not sure if all these films will be included in the actual main competition, or not.
Regardless, I'm sure that many non-Japanese people (both film industry professionals and non-professionals) will see the film, and hopefully praise both YUI and "Taiyou no Uta". :)
For more information, on Festival de Cannes 2006 and Shochiku's Cannes 2006 Line-Up, feel free to check out the following links:
-Cannes Film Festival 2006
-SHOCHIKU - Complete Cannes 2006 Line-Up
TV DRAMA SERIES.
Airing on TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) television network in Japan this July 2006, is the TV drama series version of "Taiyou no Uta". Following the success of drama series versions of hit love story films "Sekai no chuushin de, ai wo sakebu" (or, "Sekachuu" for short) and "Ima, ai ni yukimasu", the film "Taiyou no Uta" will follow the same direction and be adapted into a television drama.
Replacing YUI in the role of Kaoru Amane will be actress Erika Sawajiri, and replacing Takashi Tsukamoto in the role of Kouji Fujiyo will be actor Takayuki Yamada. Erika is best known for her leading role in last year's highly popular (though extremely sad) drama series, "Ichi Rittoru no Namida". As for Takayuki, he is very popular in both film and TV; he has played the lead role in both the "Sekachuu" drama series and in the movie version of "Densha Otoko".
Other actors that will be joining the cast are Nao Matsushita, Kei Tanaka, Megumi Sato, and Yousuke Kawamura. The drama series will be written by Mutsuki Watanabe. The drama will be directed by Daisuke Yamamuro and Natsuki Imai; producing the series will be Masaaki Tsuru and Hiroki Ueda.
It is still unconfirmed who will be providing the theme song for the drama.
RELATED BOOKS & CD INFO.
"Taiyou no Uta" Invitation Book - 2006.04.22 (NOW ON SALE!!)
"Taiyou no Uta" Original Book - 2006.05.16
Movie "Taiyou no Uta" Making DVD: Taiyou no Uta x YUI and Kaoru's Song - 2006.06.02
"Taiyou no Uta" Novelization - 2006.06.09
Theme Song "Good-bye days" YUI for Amane Kaoru - 2006.06.14
1. Good-bye days
2. Skyline
3. It's happy line
4. Good-bye days ~Instrumental~
"Taiyou no Uta" Original Soundtrack - 2006.06.21
DVD RELEASES.
"Taiyou no Uta" Premium Edition DVD
Product Specs
-Running Time: 119 Minutes
-Regional Encoding: 2 (NTSC, Domestic-oriented Japan)
-Audio Track: (1) Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1ch, (2) Japanese DTS 5.1ch
-Aspect Ratio: 16:9 LB Vista
-Layers: single-sided/dual-layered
-Release date: November 22, 2006 (Wednesday)
-Selling Agency: Geneon Entertainment
-Sales Agency: Geneon Entertainment
Limited First Press Edition
1) YUI's Diary (72 Pages
2) Fender Guitar Pick Pendant
Special Features
-DISC 1
1) Previews, TV SPOTS
2) Opening Day Greetings (The Premiere?)
-DISC 2
1) "Good-bye days" Music Video
2) Making of the Film
3) Deleted Scenes
4) Interviews (with YUI, Tsukamoto Takeshi, Koizumi Norihiro)
"Taiyou no Uta" Regular Edition DVD
Product Specs
-Running Time: 119 Minutes
-Regional Encoding: 2 (NTSC, Domestic-oriented Japan)
-Audio Track: (1) Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1ch, (2) Japanese DTS 5.1ch
-Aspect Ratio: 16:9 LB Vista
-Layers: single-sided/dual-layered
-Release date: November 22, 2006 (Wednesday)
-Selling Agency: Geneon Entertainment
-Sales Agency: Geneon Entertainment
Special Features
-DISC 1
1) Previews, TV SPOTS
2) Opening Day Greetings (The Premiere?)
LINKS.
-"Taiyou no Uta" Official Movie Site
-YUI's Official Site
-Shochiku PRODUCTION PROFILE - "Midnight Sun"
-Shochiku Films - Trailer
-YAHOO! JAPAN MOVIES - "Taiyou no Uta" (in Japanese)
-YAHOO! JAPAN - YUI LIVE TALK (in Japanese)
-DramaWiki - "Taiyou no Uta" TV Drama Series
"Taiyou no Uta" FEATURE SITE LINKS. (in Japanese)
-"Taiyou no Uta" Blog (cocolog-nifty.com)
-livedoor MOVIES - "Taiyou no Uta"
-CINEMA TREASURE - "Taiyou no Uta"
"Taiyou no Uta" OFFICIAL BLOG. (in Japanese)
-YAHOO! JAPAN BLOGS - Taiyou brother
blue cat's epilogue: I hope that you all found this information regarding "Taiyou no Uta" to be helpful in learning more about the film!! Please feel free to discuss and ask questions on whatever you want about the movie here in this thread; this topic thread is more than just an info thread (it's still very much a community thread). :P
And of course, stay tuned for more updates!! :) :biggrin
In the meantime, if you are still craving to learn even more about the movie, then please continue to check out the "Taiyou no Uta" Production Diary that I've been translating and posting here at the YUI-LOVER Forum. I've been really slow in translating the entries, but I will definitely finish translating them before the end of the year!! :thumbsup:
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Credit:
-mono (for sharing info about the upcoming drama series, and the "Pure Love Trilogy") :)
(1) There's quite a bit of news and information that I want to share with you all about "Taiyou no Uta". Some of it is a recap of stuff I wrote in the other topic thread "[News]YUI will be starring a movie", and instead of making you all search every page in that topic thread to figure out what I'm talking about, I felt it would be much easier for you all to simply refer to this topic thread. BUT, by all means, please continue to post in that thread too!! :D
(2) This topic thread will be different from berrzylove's "Story of Taiyou no Uta" thread, since it'll focus more on news and information about the film rather than just the film's story/plot. Although, some of the same info on that thread may appear in this thread.
I'll be sure to update this first post whenever necessary, and will make sure you are all up-to-date with the latest news, buzz, and tidbits on "Taiyou no Uta". :)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note about Movie Title: Originally the film's translated title was "A Song to the Sun" but it has now officially been changed by Shochiku Co. Ltd. to... "Midnight Sun". In Japan, the film will still be known as "Taiyou no Uta" but if the film is released in other countries (and when its screened at international film festivals across the globe), the film will go under the title, "Midnight Sun".
ORIGINAL TITLE: "Taiyou no Uta"
International Title: "Midnight Sun"
Genre: Drama/Love Romance
Running Time: 119 min
Country: Japan
Year: 2006
Color: Color
Sound: DTS-SR
RELEASE DATE (JAPAN): 2006.06.17
CAST & STAFF.
Cast: YUI, Takashi Tsukamoto, Goro Kishitani, Kuniko Asagi, Airi Toriyama, Sougen Tanaka, Eri Fuse, Takashi Kobayashi, Magii, Hajime Yamazaki,
Director: Norihiro Koizumi
Producer: Yoshiro Hosono
Production Staff: Shuji Abe, Nobuyuki Tohya, Keiichiro Moriya, Nozomu Enoki, Toru Horibe, Junichi Sakomoto
Script & Original Story: Kenji Bando
Music: YUI, Keita Shiina
Theme Song: "Good-bye days" (YUI)
Cinematographer: Koichi Nakayama
Editor: Tomoo Sanjo
Art Director: Yuji Tsuzuki
Lighting: Yoichi Mutoh
Sound Effects: Masahiko Okase
INTRODUCTION.
A heartrending, yet beautiful love story
The production team has cast YUI, an up and coming musician, as the heroine of the film, which will be her first ever appearance on film. YUI made an extraordinarily stunning debut into the music scene with her debut single selected as the theme song for an extremely popular TV drama series.
In the film, the real life image of YUI overlaps with the main character, Kaoru, with YUI holding her guitar in hands singing a prelude to this emotionally moving story. She seems as if she was brought into this world for this film.
The film is directed by Norihiro Koizumi, a very promising 25-year old director, making his feature film debut. He has become famous for his short films, but proves that he is capable to capture the lively passion that the cast brings out, and the beautiful cinematic moments in the neon lights and in the sun.
The fresh new collaboration between this 25-year old young Koizumi and an 18-year old brilliant musician YUI will bring a new breeze into the film industry.
Selected to play the main actor is Takashi Tsukamoto, one of the most noticed among the actors of his age, both in popularity and talent, who has made appearances in a number of films including About Love and Battle Royal. Playing the role of Kaoru's father is Goro Kishitani, a veteran actor, and playing her mother is Kuniko Asagi. The film with the gorgeous cast lineup will bring to you a deeply heart-touching, unforgettable story.
STORY.
A girl who can only live at night and a high school student who loves to surf as the sun rises... The two had nothing in common...
Kaoru Amane, 16 years old, did not attend school but instead sang herself away every night after dark at a square in front of a train station with a guitar in her hands. She led a lifestyle opposite the norm, sleeping during the day and active at night. Kaoru was suffering from xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), an illness, which also might be described as the allergy to the sun, and was not allowed to be exposed to sunlight. The only motivation in her life was singing, which also was the only connection to the outside world.
One day, an incident drastically changes her life...
Kaoru returns home at 4:00 am, before sunrise. Outside her room window, she spots a high school student standing with a surf board in his hands. It becomes her routine to watch him and his friends come and go to the ocean every morning, before going to sleep.
Their destined encounter takes place during the few hours before the break of day, drawing together two individuals that would have never met in daylight. However, Koji does not know about her illness. The two rapidly fall for one another and continues to meet in the city at night. Then one day, an incident leads Koji to learn of Kaoru's illness. Kaoru gives up her first love telling herself that, "I shouldn't have allowed myself to dream of a happy life. I am not normal after all." She even gives up singing. Koji seeing Kaoru at such a state encourages her by suggesting, "Let's meet only at night," and comes up with a brilliant present for her.
She had been leading a life carefully placing herself beyond the reach of harm, with no intent to pursue a dream. However, Koji had shone a light on her heart making her want to sing once again.
However, her illness which has quietly progressed, has started to pressure her nerve system, keeping her from playing the guitar at her will...
PURE LOVE TRILOGY.
"Taiyou no Uta" is being described by the Japanese media as the final chapter what is being dubbed, the "Pure Love Trilogy". The first chapter was Isao Yukisada's "Sekai no chuushin de, ai wo sakebu" (2004), the second chapter was Nobuhiro Doi's "Ima, ai ni yukimasu" (2004), and the third and last chapter will be Norihiro Koizumi's "Taiyou no Uta" (2006).
Even though all three films are being compiled together as a "trilogy", none of the films are connected in anyway (in regards to story, actors, directors, producers, or production company). The only apparent bond connecting all films together is in regards to the presence of telling a story about the innocence and beauty of pure love.
PREVIEWS.
Teaser (with English Subs) (50 sec)
Trailer (with English Subs) (2 min. 30 sec)
*Note: Both the TEASER and the TRAILER are the same previews that we have all seen before, but they both have English subtitles!!
FILM FESTIVALS.
"Taiyou no Uta" will be screened at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival 2006 (in France), which will be held from May 17 - 28, 2006!! "Taiyou no Uta" (or "Midnight Sun" as it is being referred to as) will be presented by Shochiku, along with other films like "Sea Without Exit", "Hana", "Ghost Train", "Helen the Baby Fox", and more. Although, I'm not sure if all these films will be included in the actual main competition, or not.
Regardless, I'm sure that many non-Japanese people (both film industry professionals and non-professionals) will see the film, and hopefully praise both YUI and "Taiyou no Uta". :)
For more information, on Festival de Cannes 2006 and Shochiku's Cannes 2006 Line-Up, feel free to check out the following links:
-Cannes Film Festival 2006
-SHOCHIKU - Complete Cannes 2006 Line-Up
TV DRAMA SERIES.
Airing on TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) television network in Japan this July 2006, is the TV drama series version of "Taiyou no Uta". Following the success of drama series versions of hit love story films "Sekai no chuushin de, ai wo sakebu" (or, "Sekachuu" for short) and "Ima, ai ni yukimasu", the film "Taiyou no Uta" will follow the same direction and be adapted into a television drama.
Replacing YUI in the role of Kaoru Amane will be actress Erika Sawajiri, and replacing Takashi Tsukamoto in the role of Kouji Fujiyo will be actor Takayuki Yamada. Erika is best known for her leading role in last year's highly popular (though extremely sad) drama series, "Ichi Rittoru no Namida". As for Takayuki, he is very popular in both film and TV; he has played the lead role in both the "Sekachuu" drama series and in the movie version of "Densha Otoko".
Other actors that will be joining the cast are Nao Matsushita, Kei Tanaka, Megumi Sato, and Yousuke Kawamura. The drama series will be written by Mutsuki Watanabe. The drama will be directed by Daisuke Yamamuro and Natsuki Imai; producing the series will be Masaaki Tsuru and Hiroki Ueda.
It is still unconfirmed who will be providing the theme song for the drama.
RELATED BOOKS & CD INFO.
"Taiyou no Uta" Invitation Book - 2006.04.22 (NOW ON SALE!!)
"Taiyou no Uta" Original Book - 2006.05.16
Movie "Taiyou no Uta" Making DVD: Taiyou no Uta x YUI and Kaoru's Song - 2006.06.02
"Taiyou no Uta" Novelization - 2006.06.09
Theme Song "Good-bye days" YUI for Amane Kaoru - 2006.06.14
1. Good-bye days
2. Skyline
3. It's happy line
4. Good-bye days ~Instrumental~
"Taiyou no Uta" Original Soundtrack - 2006.06.21
DVD RELEASES.
"Taiyou no Uta" Premium Edition DVD
Product Specs
-Running Time: 119 Minutes
-Regional Encoding: 2 (NTSC, Domestic-oriented Japan)
-Audio Track: (1) Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1ch, (2) Japanese DTS 5.1ch
-Aspect Ratio: 16:9 LB Vista
-Layers: single-sided/dual-layered
-Release date: November 22, 2006 (Wednesday)
-Selling Agency: Geneon Entertainment
-Sales Agency: Geneon Entertainment
Limited First Press Edition
1) YUI's Diary (72 Pages
2) Fender Guitar Pick Pendant
Special Features
-DISC 1
1) Previews, TV SPOTS
2) Opening Day Greetings (The Premiere?)
-DISC 2
1) "Good-bye days" Music Video
2) Making of the Film
3) Deleted Scenes
4) Interviews (with YUI, Tsukamoto Takeshi, Koizumi Norihiro)
"Taiyou no Uta" Regular Edition DVD
Product Specs
-Running Time: 119 Minutes
-Regional Encoding: 2 (NTSC, Domestic-oriented Japan)
-Audio Track: (1) Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1ch, (2) Japanese DTS 5.1ch
-Aspect Ratio: 16:9 LB Vista
-Layers: single-sided/dual-layered
-Release date: November 22, 2006 (Wednesday)
-Selling Agency: Geneon Entertainment
-Sales Agency: Geneon Entertainment
Special Features
-DISC 1
1) Previews, TV SPOTS
2) Opening Day Greetings (The Premiere?)
LINKS.
-"Taiyou no Uta" Official Movie Site
-YUI's Official Site
-Shochiku PRODUCTION PROFILE - "Midnight Sun"
-Shochiku Films - Trailer
-YAHOO! JAPAN MOVIES - "Taiyou no Uta" (in Japanese)
-YAHOO! JAPAN - YUI LIVE TALK (in Japanese)
-DramaWiki - "Taiyou no Uta" TV Drama Series
"Taiyou no Uta" FEATURE SITE LINKS. (in Japanese)
-"Taiyou no Uta" Blog (cocolog-nifty.com)
-livedoor MOVIES - "Taiyou no Uta"
-CINEMA TREASURE - "Taiyou no Uta"
"Taiyou no Uta" OFFICIAL BLOG. (in Japanese)
-YAHOO! JAPAN BLOGS - Taiyou brother
blue cat's epilogue: I hope that you all found this information regarding "Taiyou no Uta" to be helpful in learning more about the film!! Please feel free to discuss and ask questions on whatever you want about the movie here in this thread; this topic thread is more than just an info thread (it's still very much a community thread). :P
And of course, stay tuned for more updates!! :) :biggrin
In the meantime, if you are still craving to learn even more about the movie, then please continue to check out the "Taiyou no Uta" Production Diary that I've been translating and posting here at the YUI-LOVER Forum. I've been really slow in translating the entries, but I will definitely finish translating them before the end of the year!! :thumbsup:
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Credit:
-mono (for sharing info about the upcoming drama series, and the "Pure Love Trilogy") :)
neoreturn - May 5, 2006 12:11 PM (GMT)
I want to go to Cannes .......... pffff I don't like exams ....
ZiN - May 5, 2006 12:25 PM (GMT)
For those who's really curious...
Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP): characterized by photosensitivity, pigmentary changes, premature skin aging, and malignant tumor development. These manifestations are due to a cellular hypersensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation resulting from a defect in DNA repair.
Age: The disease is usually detected at age 1 or 2 years.
XP patients younger than 20 years of age will have 1000X chance of developing skin cancer.
Frequency of incidence in Japan: 1 case per 40,000 population compared to international ratio of 1 case per 250,000 population.
Complications:
Photosensitivity
Occular (eye) Problem
Neurologic Problem
Source: e-medicine
I only knew this disease from this movie so I can't help but to search about it :P but hey.. I'm a health-related student anyway :swt My "nerdiness" has spread into this forum :scare
I'm better off studying... :swt
Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP): characterized by photosensitivity, pigmentary changes, premature skin aging, and malignant tumor development. These manifestations are due to a cellular hypersensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation resulting from a defect in DNA repair.
Age: The disease is usually detected at age 1 or 2 years.
XP patients younger than 20 years of age will have 1000X chance of developing skin cancer.
Frequency of incidence in Japan: 1 case per 40,000 population compared to international ratio of 1 case per 250,000 population.
Complications:
Photosensitivity
Occular (eye) Problem
Neurologic Problem
Source: e-medicine
I only knew this disease from this movie so I can't help but to search about it :P but hey.. I'm a health-related student anyway :swt My "nerdiness" has spread into this forum :scare
I'm better off studying... :swt
Gin - May 5, 2006 12:40 PM (GMT)
Ah, nice topic, blue cat. But I have one gripe about it:
Extremely Bad Subtitles in the Trailers! Really bad subtitles. Bad translations. Aaagh. ^_^ *calms self down*
Extremely Bad Subtitles in the Trailers! Really bad subtitles. Bad translations. Aaagh. ^_^ *calms self down*
mono - May 5, 2006 01:23 PM (GMT)
It would be great if the film can win a prize in the film festival~
br4d137 - May 5, 2006 03:26 PM (GMT)
aWWW!! lucky ppl that live in France!!!... u get to see it first!!!
T_T i want to watch the movie...!!!
STUPID AMERICA AND THERE NON JAPANESE MOVIE SHOWING PLACES WAYS!!
T_T i want to watch the movie...!!!
STUPID AMERICA AND THERE NON JAPANESE MOVIE SHOWING PLACES WAYS!!
ic3hir0 - May 5, 2006 04:29 PM (GMT)
Hope singapore gonna show it!! i wanna watch it badly!
AditZ - May 5, 2006 10:24 PM (GMT)
Oh my! The Cannes citizens sure are lucky! It would be great if the movie go international WIDELY! YUI will be known through out the wirld. I just hope that she doesn't recoznized as an actor, but more as a singer. That suits her well.
Taiyou no Uta sure have some related things to sell. I want the invitation book and the original soundtrack. I doubt that they will be cheap. I hope someone buy the making DVD than upload it here. :)
The story has some connection with YUI true self, it is a will and love to sing no matter what!
Taiyou no Uta sure have some related things to sell. I want the invitation book and the original soundtrack. I doubt that they will be cheap. I hope someone buy the making DVD than upload it here. :)
The story has some connection with YUI true self, it is a will and love to sing no matter what!
| QUOTE |
| XP patients younger than 20 years of age will have 1000X chance of developing skin cancer. Frequency of incidence in Japan: 1 case per 40,000 population compared to international ratio of 1 case per 250,000 population. |
Rare but deadly! Skin cancer, I believe if someone got infected it decrease this person's age....Am I right?
Btw, blue cat, this is the best thread of Taiyou no Uta sp far! Great job! ;)
neoreturn - May 5, 2006 10:34 PM (GMT)
maybe we can have a screener of the film after Cannes' festival ^^ :lol:
THe film can't have a prize : he isn't in competition ^^ just to promote japanese (and asian) cinema ^^ ;)
Hope the film will be release in France's theaters :green
THe film can't have a prize : he isn't in competition ^^ just to promote japanese (and asian) cinema ^^ ;)
Hope the film will be release in France's theaters :green
Itachi - May 5, 2006 11:33 PM (GMT)
Better yet, I hope the film will be released someway everywhere or at least in many places.
aihart92011yui - May 6, 2006 05:31 PM (GMT)
Great info bluecat!! Thanks* I can't wait till it comes out in Tokyo!!
AditZ - May 7, 2006 03:48 AM (GMT)
You're lucky because you're living in Japan aihart. :)
I wish I live there too....
I wish I live there too....
aihart92011yui - May 7, 2006 09:42 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (AditZ @ May 7 2006, 03:48 AM) |
| You're lucky because you're living in Japan aihart. :) I wish I live there too.... |
come live here AditZ!! :)
homestay!!! .......jk.
but it really would be great if you could all come :P
br4d137 - May 7, 2006 03:10 PM (GMT)
all 600 members..!!
Riyo - May 7, 2006 04:08 PM (GMT)
This isn't a film I would normally watch, but I'll have to since YUI is in it <3
I hope Taiyou no Uta is well recived at Cannes, and that I'll be able to watch this at the cinema in Norway (highly unlikely).
Thanks for the great information!
I hope Taiyou no Uta is well recived at Cannes, and that I'll be able to watch this at the cinema in Norway (highly unlikely).
Thanks for the great information!
AditZ - May 8, 2006 03:13 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (aihart92011yui @ May 7 2006, 09:42 AM) | ||
come live here AditZ!! :) homestay!!! .......jk. but it really would be great if you could all come :P |
Proboably next year I'll go there. Still planing though. :)
blue cat - May 10, 2006 01:45 AM (GMT)
On May 9th 2006, the official "Taiyou no Uta" website posted links to feature sites that talk about the film. So I added these links to the first post in this thread (and they can be found under the headline: "Taiyou no Uta" FEATURE SITE LINKS.
Although all three sites are entirely in Japanese, they are still nice-looking sites with some information about the film. Check it out! :)
Although all three sites are entirely in Japanese, they are still nice-looking sites with some information about the film. Check it out! :)
ItIsHerWhoDidIt - May 10, 2006 02:44 PM (GMT)
omg, blue cat, i admire your determination
you must have spent a lot of time :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
you must have spent a lot of time :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
kazy - May 11, 2006 08:18 AM (GMT)
thankq for the info
really want to watch..the pv makes it look so sad though... :huhuhu
really want to watch..the pv makes it look so sad though... :huhuhu
blue cat - May 11, 2006 09:33 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (ItIsHerWhoDidIt @ May 10 2006, 02:44 PM) |
| omg, blue cat, i admire your determination you must have spent a lot of time :thumbsup: :thumbsup: |
I wish only the best for all YUI-LOVERS, and anyone interested in "Taiyou no Uta". :)
erhanz - May 12, 2006 03:32 AM (GMT)
i think we can see a little bit of the preview at Good-Bye Days PV...
it's cool though..looking forward to this movie!!!
kinda cool^^
it's cool though..looking forward to this movie!!!
kinda cool^^
blue cat - May 12, 2006 12:43 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (erhanz @ May 12 2006, 03:32 AM) |
| i think we can see a little bit of the preview at Good-Bye Days PV... it's cool though..looking forward to this movie!!! kinda cool^^ |
Only "kinda cool", erhanz? :rolleyes:
Don't you mean... VERY COOL!!! hahaha. :) :lol:
extra-UNcool - May 12, 2006 02:15 PM (GMT)
oooh, thats very interesting. the storyline does seem abit typical, but also kind of interesting. thanks for all the info, i was chasing around for it
erhanz - May 12, 2006 03:42 PM (GMT)
yeah..coz u know..there's a lot of Japanese Movie/dorama about incurable disease..and yeah this is one of it..
but looking forward to it..do u think it will go international??
but looking forward to it..do u think it will go international??
blue cat - May 13, 2006 12:26 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (erhanz @ May 12 2006, 03:42 PM) |
| yeah..coz u know..there's a lot of Japanese Movie/dorama about incurable disease..and yeah this is one of it.. but looking forward to it..do u think it will go international?? |
Hopefully the film won't be compared (at least not TOO much) to other love story/disease-related dramas (both TV and movies) like the dorama series "Ichi Rittoru no Namida" or the film/TV dorama "Sekachu".
"Taiyou no Uta" really looks like it has the potential to be a great film, even if YUI wasn't even attached to the film (although, with YUI in it, it definitely does raise my expectations :D). I really hope that the film will stand alone as an excellent example of a love story/drama film. :)
If the film is a big hit, it will definitely go international to other asian countries like Korea and China, but I'm not sure if it would reach American theaters (unless its screened at American film festivals, which I have a good feeling that it will be). :thumbsup:
Itachi - May 13, 2006 01:31 PM (GMT)
If the movie goes well. YUI might be acting in more things.
aihart92011yui - May 13, 2006 01:35 PM (GMT)
Oh, never thought of that* I hope to see more movies with her in it!!! :lalala :)
Emperor - May 13, 2006 05:36 PM (GMT)
yeah it will be really great to see her in movies... i just hope that if ever she becomes an actress she would never stop creating good music...
B4dm1n7on - May 13, 2006 07:52 PM (GMT)
Hi everyone, this is my first post ever in this forum, but I'm a great YUI fan.
I'm glad that I could finally watch the preview and teaser, and comprehend it! It's a story that I would watch even if YUI's not in it..... but she is..... so I'm glad.
Go YUI!
I'm glad that I could finally watch the preview and teaser, and comprehend it! It's a story that I would watch even if YUI's not in it..... but she is..... so I'm glad.
Go YUI!
AditZ - May 14, 2006 12:29 AM (GMT)
Yea, go YUI! And welcome! :)
whloh4810 - May 14, 2006 03:14 PM (GMT)
my country is imposible to see japan movie on air...blue cat...u can moderate so many forum(jpopmusic)?
AditZ - May 15, 2006 06:39 AM (GMT)
Yea, he can. He's super human! :P
blue cat - May 15, 2006 02:59 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (B4dm1n7on @ May 13 2006, 07:52 PM) |
| Hi everyone, this is my first post ever in this forum, but I'm a great YUI fan. I'm glad that I could finally watch the preview and teaser, and comprehend it! It's a story that I would watch even if YUI's not in it..... but she is..... so I'm glad. Go YUI! |
Wow, I feel really honored that you made your very FIRST post in this topic thread, B4dm1n7on. Thank you!!! And I agree; even if YUI wasn't in the film, I'm sure "Taiyou no Uta" would still be GREAT. But, yes, fortunately she is. :)
And WELCOME to the YUI-LOVER Forum, B4dm1n7on!! I hope you enjoy your stay here, and please continue to spread both the love and word of YUI!!!! :) :biggrin
| QUOTE (whloh4810 @ May 14 2006, 03:14 PM) |
| blue cat...u can moderate so many forum(jpopmusic)? |
Yep. Somehow I can. :)
Let's see... I'm a mod here at the YUI-LOVER Forum, and I hold authorship over the threads for YUI, UVERworld, and REMIOROMEN at the JPM Forums... Wow, that is a lot!! :lol:
| QUOTE (AditZ @ May 15 2006, 06:39 AM) |
| Yea, he can. He's super human! :P |
hahahahahah, that's the real answer. :lol: :lol:
Yes, I am indeed... superhuman. :D
Honestly. :thumbsup:
blue cat - May 25, 2006 12:49 PM (GMT)
I updated the first post on page 1 of this topic thread with two new sections: "PURE LOVE TRILOGY" and "TV DRAMA SERIES". :)
Special thanks (to whom I've credited in the post) to mono for providing information about the two aforementioned "Taiyou no Uta" related subjects in the Drama Series of "Taiyou no Uta" topic thread!! :thumbsup:
Special thanks (to whom I've credited in the post) to mono for providing information about the two aforementioned "Taiyou no Uta" related subjects in the Drama Series of "Taiyou no Uta" topic thread!! :thumbsup:
mono - May 25, 2006 01:40 PM (GMT)
I'm glad that you find the information helpful^^
lightknight49 - May 25, 2006 10:45 PM (GMT)
Thank you Blue Cat for sharing the yui movie picture and what it about Yui is SO awesome and Beautiful You Did good job :lovepc :thumbsup:
blue cat - May 27, 2006 11:27 AM (GMT)
No problem, it's what I'm here for; to spread all the latest news about YUI to you all!!! :)
AditZ - May 28, 2006 08:47 AM (GMT)
Yea, serve YUI well, blue cat! :biggrin
blue cat - May 28, 2006 10:52 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (AditZ @ May 28 2006, 08:47 AM) |
| Yea, serve YUI well, blue cat! :biggrin |
I will continue to do my best!! :)
For the sake of YUI, and all her fans. :thumbsup:
boberto - May 29, 2006 11:50 AM (GMT)
Thanks for this informative post! Really! It's quite hard for us who do not understand Japanese to find information like this!
On another note, I wish this movie will be shown here in the Philippines... Here's to hoping! :lol:
On another note, I wish this movie will be shown here in the Philippines... Here's to hoping! :lol: