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Title: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: daigong on April 05, 2010, 10:42:12 AM
JPHiP.com's shurastriker reports Mano Erina is coming to the US!  :thumbup

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip03259.jpg)

Quote from: Hans Striker
Quote from:  from manoerina's blog
@erina_mano: I'm going to go to L.A.  in july this year.
やっぱり難しい(・_・; #manoerina (http://twitter.com/erina_mano/status/11586343404)
this must confirm it... still need to know if is a private event or some convention (not the second plx :smhid)
 :panic: everybody is going to Hollywood this year  :panic:

Which HiPstaz are going?? Let's get a list and stalking plans  :D

EDIT!!! CONFIRMED!! HA! And it's not AX like I suspected.
Quote from: Chase Wang
J-POP'S NUMBER 1 IDOL FROM HELLO! PROJECT TO APPEAR AT WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING OF KAI-KI: TALES OF TERROR FROM TOKYO

Mano Erina to Attend Premiere Screening on July 1, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and Tokyo, Japan (May 25, 2010) Get your tickets now! J-Pop's #1 idol and Hello! Project singing (and now acting) sensation Erina Mano will be attending and performing at the world premiere screening (and secondary screening) of her break-out feature film role in KAI-KI: TALES OF TERROR FROM TOKYO (based on the hit TV series Shin Mimi-Bukuro (Tales of Terror), written by ghost story master Ryuta Miyake (THE GRUDGE: OLD LADY IN WHITE), directed by Makoto Shinozaki (TOKYO ISLAND) and features the song
Returning Home-performed by Erina Mano) on July 1, 2010 (World Premiere at noon and 2nd screening at 3:00 pm) at the world famous venue, Club Nokia, in Los Angeles, California. More information can be found at:
www.Facebook.com/TalesofTerror (http://www.Facebook.com/TalesofTerror) and advance tickets for both events are available at: www.Club2theMAX.com (http://www.Club2theMAX.com)

Erina Mano will be in attendance at both screenings and will also partake in a Q&A session with audience members and perform a mini-live concert at the event as well, "I have heard that Japanese horror films are much enjoyed outside of Japan, so I was glad to be chosen as an actress for this movie, and excited to get to know fans in the United States", exclaimed Ms. Mano. In addition, Ms. Mano will also be partaking in a fan meet & greet and a mini-autograph session for a limited time at the event.

"I am so excited to meet my U.S. fans," states Ms. Mano, "I hope you all can come out and join me!"

Also in attendance will be acclaimed horror/ghost-folktale aficionado and Shin Mimi Bukuro author Kihara Hirokatsu whose work inspired the hit Japanese TV series and now the highly anticipated theatrical release starring Erina Mano.

Fans are encouraged to dress up or cosplay as their favorite ghost characters to the event!

Join us on July 1, 2010 and experience two of the most suspenseful and bone-chilling movie that guarantees you will never go to sleep with the lights off again!

Pre-sale Ticket prices, can be purchased online at www.club2themax.com (http://www.club2themax.com)
<http://www.club2themax.com> and will be available for pick up at the Club
Nokia Box Office, are:

1st Show (July 1, 2010; noon-2:30 pm): $20.00 U.S. (includes Film, Q&A &
Mini-Concert)

2nd Show (July 1, 2010; 3:00 pm-5:30 pm): $15.00 U.S. (includes Film, Q&A &
Mini-Concert)

Day-of Ticket prices, can be purchased at the Club Nokia Box Office and will
be charged an additional $5.00 (1st Show: $25.00 U.S.; 2nd Show: $20.00
U.S.)

Join us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/TalesOfTerror (http://www.facebook.com/TalesOfTerror)

Follow us on Twitter (film official): www.twitter.com/ShinMimi (http://www.twitter.com/ShinMimi)

Official Synopsis:

KAI-KI: TALES OF TERROR FROM TOKYO
Tale 1
Tsukimono: The Possessed
In Tsukimono: The Possessed, a bizarre but seemingly harmless hiccupping
infection takes hold of a local college class; transforming them one by one
into enraged, murderous monsters.

Tale 2
Nozomi
In Nozomi, a young girl finds herself haunted by a ghost that may hold the
key to a long-buried family secret.

About CREATIVE LOUNGE CHICAGO, INSPIRED BY TOYOTA

Part of the TOYOTA Creative Global Network, the creative lounge CHICAGO
evolved from the TOYOTA collaboration with the Chicago fashion world. The
lounge promises to be a space that facilitates the interaction between
TOYOTA engineers and public opinion leaders, personalities, creative spirits
and artists brought together to foment ideas for the betterment of society
of tomorrow.

Additional support for event provided by:

United Television Broadcasting Systems, Shinca Entertainment, BS-TBS
(Japan), Goggle, Inc.; JP-Room, King Records and the Japan Film Society.

The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are
"forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are based on
current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a
number of important factors could cause this event¹s actual future results
to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking
statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays,
industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards,
protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key
personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and
political conditions. The Company may change its intention, belief or
expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such
factors, in the Company's assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes
no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: Ayako-Luna on April 05, 2010, 04:44:38 PM
Maybe she wants to meet some celebrations there! XD
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: shurastriker on April 05, 2010, 05:55:23 PM
WHO THE FUCK IS THIS HANS STRIKER :tama-mad: apparently is stalking manoeri's twitter way too much  :panic:


btw is she going to make it right on time to assist to the k-pop event or i just have no idea  :grin:


ps: at times like this i totally want to live in the usa... maybe if i join a christian sect and start babbling about the end of the world... OH WTH im talking  :lol:
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: 田中BOMB on April 06, 2010, 11:37:32 PM
Is anyone here planing on attending this. Trying to gather me Hello! Onliners and JPHiPers alike.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: Slack on April 07, 2010, 05:50:23 AM
Without knowing the exact time/nature of this "event", I can't get as excited about this as I was about Morning Musume at AX last year.

Depending on what it is, I'm going to try to see what I can do.  After all, Hollywood is less than an hour's drive from here.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on April 12, 2010, 02:52:02 AM
guys, don't hold your breath yet..but my hearts starting to sink

http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/100412/gnj1004120507014-n1.htm (http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/100412/gnj1004120507014-n1.htm)

nothing confirmed yet, but i feel...
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: Slack on April 12, 2010, 02:57:41 AM
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: JFC on April 12, 2010, 05:52:10 AM
guys, don't hold your breath yet..but my hearts starting to sink

http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/100412/gnj1004120507014-n1.htm (http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/100412/gnj1004120507014-n1.htm)

nothing confirmed yet, but i feel...
K, let's just find someone who can do a proper translation before the spazzing gets out of control here.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on April 12, 2010, 08:09:04 AM
It basically says that she'll be at Anime Expo 2010 on June 30. She was invited there. Not much info o-o

EDIT: If Anime Expo is July 1 ->, then maybe it just means she'll already be flying to US June 30.  :?
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: daigong on April 12, 2010, 08:37:08 AM
:rofl: You know what would really be retarded. If she went there to attend AX, like film a "GEE, this is where my seniors was last year and :hipheart: totally rocked the shit out of this city called Los Angeles!!!" Documentary
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on April 12, 2010, 07:11:29 PM
guys...IT'S OFFICIAL!!

who's going? anybody wanan help me decide to go, since my NY trip might be shot? i dunno anymore :doh: :w00t:

it's on Hello!Online's site..MANY apologies guys
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: shurastriker on April 12, 2010, 07:16:11 PM
^ i'm not following you dude, apologies for what? ... so anyways seems that she is going to LA and is going to perform in the Nokia Theater wich could be excellent for morning musume but for her i'm not so sure

btw, s/mileage isn't going right?
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: a_P on April 13, 2010, 12:09:36 AM
Count me in. Im going forshure.. Im trying to get my hotel by next weekend so if anyone needs a room let me know

OHyeah.From what i understand SOPHIA is the main act so i "assume" that mano will be performing on a friday like maybe the same schedule as Moi dix Mois from last year. Then again nothing is certain and mano is not on the official guest list yet but i wont loose hope  :inlove:
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: Slack on April 13, 2010, 12:59:43 AM
Well, I guess I'm going again!

Not going to buy my ticket yet though. Want to get some more scheduling info first.

Since she doesn't seem to be the guest of honor like Morning Musume was, I kind of doubt that her appearance will be at the Nokia Theater.  Last year they were saying Morning Musume was going to be at the Nokia too, but that went out the window.

I really hope they run the con better than last year.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: daigong on April 13, 2010, 01:36:25 AM
Where is the confirmation?? Nothing on Anime Expo site yet!! Why won't they come to my Northern Canadian city that is full of hockey lovers, rednecks and maple syrup guzzlers! :cry:

Butt srsly.

I contacted Yaz just now and she said there's nothing confirmed so I wouldn't be changing my plans yet ckd. :thumbsup
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on April 13, 2010, 03:17:29 AM
^ how do you even get in contact with her anyway?

you know, i sometimes don't know who to believe anymore :cry:
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: shurastriker on April 13, 2010, 05:58:55 AM
^is not like they are lying... is just need to be confirmed yet plus anything can happen
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: 田中BOMB on April 16, 2010, 07:40:58 AM
Just to clear things up.

Recently shes been "confirmed" as an INDUSTRY GUEST and not a guest of honor. This has been confirmed by ANN (Anime News Network) which claimed the got the confirmation from Anime Expo themselves. Anime News Network is just as reliable as Sanspo, and should be treated as a rumor.

Mano Erina given the situation of being a Industry Guest will still be able to perform a concert (perhaps a mini-concert) and do autographs/handshakes but none of these are mandatory (unlike the contract for Guest of Honors). Hello! Project most likely went this route to avoid another "2009"

Mano Erina is coming to Anime Expo. We just to be patient to find out how (GoH, Industry Guest, Concert, No Concert, etc.)
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: lemonmilktea on April 16, 2010, 12:30:53 PM
I would go but I'm not sure I can stand any of the long lines & confusion that last year's AX wa all soooo remembered for....  :thumbdown:

But the kickass Momusu concert definitely evened out the scales!  :twothumbs So even the slightest promise of Mano-Eri  :love: is leaving me sooo conflicted.  :( I dunno what to do.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: daigong on April 17, 2010, 09:46:01 AM
^ how do you even get in contact with her anyway?

cuz I got the mad connect, and besides we met at Sakura Con and AX, so she remembers JPHiP - I wouldn't make shit up. And who knows? Maybe Manoeri isn't the one she deals with. The bottom line is WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?

Thanks for the update 田中BOMB - no doubt we'll have HiPstaz lined up to see her, it warms my heart to see H!P Fans gathering together for one common cause.

I've heard a ton of speculation, just hate to be a skeptic but unless it's plastered all over the official site: http://www.anime-expo.org/ (http://www.anime-expo.org/)

Then we'll go crazy lol:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip04231.jpg)
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on April 18, 2010, 12:28:18 AM
i'm sorry..i think it's all a rumor to screw us up. after what happened...

i don't know who to believe anymore. i think she's doing it to screw with me
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: shurastriker on April 18, 2010, 01:51:35 AM
lol she is going to LA, i'm sure about this but for what? that i can't foresight yet...  fuck management is just playing tricks with our minds just like that subbed interview with momusu saying they are working to get their own concert in USA... hope ;_;
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on April 22, 2010, 05:39:01 AM
from what it looks like now, she will probably be an industry guest. now, how many days will she be there?

i liek to be there for the weekend, but i like to go to NYC as well..oh boy..
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on May 26, 2010, 12:33:03 AM
she's gonna be there..but not for AX? what is it? I like to see her there though:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2010-05-25/j-pop-number-1-idol-from-hello-project-to-appear-at-world-premiere-screening-of-kai-ki/tales-of-terror-from-tokyo (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2010-05-25/j-pop-number-1-idol-from-hello-project-to-appear-at-world-premiere-screening-of-kai-ki/tales-of-terror-from-tokyo)
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: Slack on May 26, 2010, 01:32:25 AM
Well, July 1 is Thursday and AX I believe starts on Friday. For scheduling purposes, it fits.

THIS is why I put off buying a ticket to AX until concrete info was released.
Of course, they could announce her being an industry guest as well, but until that happens, can't say I'm buying an AX ticket.

Would be cool to get her autograph on something, so I'm still kind of hoping that an official announcement is forthcoming.

The website where you can order tickets (http://club2themax.com/main.php (http://club2themax.com/main.php)) says $20 and $15 for the afternoon and evening screenings+live+Q&A.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Los Angeles in July *CONFIRMED*
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on May 26, 2010, 11:48:43 PM
^i hope i get off before then, you still gonna pick me up? course, i hope i get to go real early, get the passes and all, plus make it there all at one time..and in one piece :lol:
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Anime Expo in Los Angeles July 2010 *CONFIRMED*
Post by: daigong on May 28, 2010, 07:29:23 AM
FINALLY!!! Who is going NOW? here's the press release:

J-POP¹S NUMBER 1 IDOL FROM HELLO! PROJECT TO APPEAR AT WORLD PREMIERE
SCREENING OF KAI-KI: TALES OF TERROR FROM TOKYO


Mano Erina to Attend Premiere Screening on July 1, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and Tokyo, Japan (May 25, 2010) Get your tickets now!
J-Pop¹s #1 idol and Hello! Project singing (and now acting) sensation Erina
Mano will be attending and performing at the world premiere screening (and
secondary screening) of her break-out feature film role in KAI-KI: TALES OF
TERROR FROM TOKYO (based on the hit TV series Shin Mimi-Bukuro (Tales of
Terror), written by ghost story master Ryuta Miyake (THE GRUDGE: OLD LADY IN
WHITE), directed by Makoto Shinozaki (TOKYO ISLAND) and features the song
Returning Home-performed by Erina Mano) on July 1, 2010 (World Premiere at
noon and 2nd screening at 3:00 pm) at the world famous venue, Club Nokia, in
Los Angeles, California. More information can be found at:
www.Facebook.com/TalesofTerror (http://www.Facebook.com/TalesofTerror) <http://www.Facebook.com/TalesofTerror> and
advance tickets for both events are available at: www.Club2theMAX.com (http://www.Club2theMAX.com)

Erina Mano will be in attendance at both screenings and will also partake in
a Q&A session with audience members and perform a mini-live concert at the
event as well, "I have heard that Japanese horror films are much enjoyed
outside of Japan, so I was glad to be chosen as an actress for this movie,
and excited to get to know fans in the United States", exclaimed Ms. Mano.
In addition, Ms. Mano will also be partaking in a fan meet & greet and a
mini-autograph session for a limited time at the event.

"I am so excited to meet my U.S. fans," states Ms. Mano, "I hope you all can
come out and join me!"


Also in attendance will be acclaimed horror/ghost-folktale aficionado and
³Shin Mimi Bukuro² author Kihara Hirokatsu whose work inspired the hit
Japanese TV series and now the highly anticipated theatrical release staring
Erina Mano.

Fans are encouraged to dress up or cosplay as their favorite ghost
characters to the event!

Join us on July 1, 2010 and experience two of the most suspenseful and
bone-chilling movie that guarantees you will never go to sleep with the
lights off again!

Pre-sale Ticket prices, can be purchased online at www.club2themax.com (http://www.club2themax.com)
<http://www.club2themax.com> and will be available for pick up at the Club
Nokia Box Office, are:

1st Show (July 1, 2010; noon-2:30 pm): $20.00 U.S. (includes Film, Q&A &
Mini-Concert)

2nd Show (July 1, 2010; 3:00 pm-5:30 pm): $15.00 U.S. (includes Film, Q&A &
Mini-Concert)

Day-of Ticket prices, can be purchased at the Club Nokia Box Office and will
be charged an additional $5.00 (1st Show: $25.00 U.S.; 2nd Show: $20.00
U.S.)

Join us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/TalesOfTerror (http://www.facebook.com/TalesOfTerror)
<http://www.facebook.com/TalesOfTerror>

Follow us on Twitter (film official): www.twitter.com/ShinMimi (http://www.twitter.com/ShinMimi)

Official Synopsis:

KAI-KI: TALES OF TERROR FROM TOKYO
Tale 1
Tsukimono: The Possessed
In Tsukimono: The Possessed, a bizarre but seemingly harmless hiccupping
infection takes hold of a local college class; transforming them one by one
into enraged, murderous monsters.

Tale 2
Nozomi
In Nozomi, a young girl finds herself haunted by a ghost that may hold the
key to a long-buried family secret.

About CREATIVE LOUNGE CHICAGO, INSPIRED BY TOYOTA

Part of the TOYOTA Creative Global Network, the creative lounge CHICAGO
evolved from the TOYOTA collaboration with the Chicago fashion world. The
lounge promises to be a space that facilitates the interaction between
TOYOTA engineers and public opinion leaders, personalities, creative spirits
and artists brought together to foment ideas for the betterment of society
of tomorrow.

Additional support for event provided by:

United Television Broadcasting Systems, Shinca Entertainment, BS-TBS
(Japan), Goggle, Inc.; JP-Room, King Records and the Japan Film Society.

The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are
"forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are based on
current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a
number of important factors could cause this event¹s actual future results
to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking
statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays,
industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards,
protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key
personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and
political conditions. The Company may change its intention, belief or
expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such
factors, in the Company's assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes
no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina going to Anime Expo in Los Angeles July 2010 *CONFIRMED*
Post by: Kio_ on May 29, 2010, 11:17:21 AM
She cancelled going AX, now she is only going MAX to Nokia Club.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: daigong on May 29, 2010, 11:58:26 AM
She cancelled going AX, now she is only going MAX to Nokia Club.

Oops. Thanks KIO  :heart: /me fixes jphip.com  front page haha

I knew something was fishy when it was Club Nokia and Theater, and there hadn't been any announcement on AX site EVER yet fuckers were talking about like she's Industry Guest. WHATEVS!!

LET'S PLAN THIS MANOERI SHIT!!

I got my boy Slack to run this town, so toss ideas of questions, gifts, cuz MANOERI will know :hipheart: by the time July 2nd rolls around :pimp:
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on May 29, 2010, 04:45:35 PM
well, already bought my ticket yesterday..still don't have a hotel or a ride there..I was planning probably going to see AKB and that would be it(except some of the booths and games) don't really know what presents to give to her.

definitely need to do some Slurpees!!course, we just have a small group going..
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: Slack on May 29, 2010, 05:31:52 PM
If anyone wants me to give them a ride from LAX or either of the other two nearby airports, I can only do so if your flight arrives EARLY on the 1st or late in the evening on the 30th.
When I say early, I mean like 8:00am or earlier, but late (after about 6:00pm) on the 30th would be easier for me.

I haven't looked at the list of people going to AX, but if you still need a ride or accomodations, I STRONGLY recommend trying to coordinate something with them if at all possible.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on May 30, 2010, 04:59:44 PM
only ones i can find so far are ones that arrive at 10AM..i would fly at night, but i'm scared to..
Title: Re: [NEWS] MAX 2010 ANNOUNCES THE KAI-KI HYAKU MONOGATARI (100 TALES) CONTEST
Post by: daigong on May 31, 2010, 09:07:03 AM
^ looks like you shoulda believed me the whole time. JPHiP ALWAYS WITH THE XXXCLUSIVES!! :pimp:

MAX 2010 ANNOUNCES THE KAI-KI HYAKU MONOGATARI (100 TALES) OFFICIAL CONTEST

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip05671.jpg)

Winning Video to be Shown at World Premiere Screening of KAI-KI: TALES OF TERROR FROM TOKYO on July 1, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and Tokyo, Japan (May 29, 2010) According to Japanese legend, if you tell 100 Ghost Stories in a single night, a ghost will appear and claim your soul! Starting today, MAX 2010 and KAI-KI: TALES OF TERROR FROM TOKYO invite all fans, far and wide, to submit their own their video works in three different types of mini-story categories and have them reviewed and selected by actress Erina Mano, producer Andrew Tamon Niwa and original ³Tales of Terror² author Hirokatsu Kihara to have their work debuted at the World Premiere of KAI-KI: TALES OF TERROR FROM TOKYO at MAX 2010 (July 1, 2010; Los Angeles, CA). More information can be found at:
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=131421506872103 (http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=131421506872103) and advance tickets for both events are available at: www.Club2theMAX.com (http://www.Club2theMAX.com)

5 entries from each category will be selected and reviewed by a panel of judges including celebrated J-Pop idol and actress Erina Mano, acclaimed producer Andrew Tamon Niwa and original "Tales of Terror" author Hirokatsu Kihara, and 1 winner from each category will have their work debuted at the KAI-KI: TALES OF TERROR FROM TOKYO World Premiere Event on July 1st, 2010 at Club Nokia!

Works can be submitted in one of three different categories:

"ONE MINUTE SCARE": Create a scary video in one minute or less! Post to YouTube and then post the video's link on the Official Kai-Ki Facebook Page Wall at www.Facebook.com/TalesOfTerror (http://www.Facebook.com/TalesOfTerror) with your name and where you're from!

"HORROR HAIKU": Create your own scary Haiku and post to the Official Kai-Ki Facebook wall with your name and where you're from!

"VERY SHORT STORY": Create a scary story in 140 characters or less, tagged with #hiccup. Post on your Twitter profile to enter!

ENTER NOW! You can enter as many times as you like and can enter in more
than one category, but all entries must be posted by 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time) on June 21, 2010 to be eligible.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Contest starts at 12:01 p.m. PT on 5/29/10 and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on 6/21/10 for entry via the KAI-KI: TALES OF TERROR FROM TOKYO HYAKU MONOGATARI (100 TALES) CONTEST. See Official Rules http://filesocial.com/3pew31x (http://filesocial.com/3pew31x) for complete details. Void where prohibited.

Fans are encouraged to dress up or cosplay as their favorite ghost characters to the event!

Join us on July 1, 2010 and experience two of the most suspenseful and bone-chilling movie that guarantees you will never go to sleep with the lights off again!

Pre-sale Ticket prices, can be purchased online at www.club2themax.com (http://www.club2themax.com) <http://www.club2themax.com> and will be available for pick up at the Club Nokia Box Office, are:

1st Show (July 1, 2010; noon-2:30 pm): $20.00 U.S. (includes Film, Q&A &
Mini-Concert)

2nd Show (July 1, 2010; 3:00 pm-5:30 pm): $15.00 U.S. (includes Film, Q&A &
Mini-Concert)

Day-of Ticket prices, can be purchased at the Club Nokia Box Office and will be charged an additional $5.00 (1st Show: $25.00 U.S.; 2nd Show: $20.00 U.S.)

Join us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/TalesOfTerror (http://www.facebook.com/TalesOfTerror)

Follow us on Twitter (film official): www.twitter.com/ShinMimi (http://www.twitter.com/ShinMimi)

-Chase Wang press release
Title: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ LA July 1, 2010 PREMIERE [LET'S PLAN THIS MANOERI SHIT!!]
Post by: Slack on June 13, 2010, 07:51:02 AM
Taking a cue from Daigong,
LET'S PLAN THIS MANOERI SHIT!!

In other words, can we get a hard count on who's going?


Also, any suggestions for questions to ask her?
I already promised Shirenu to try to ask a Finland-related question. (Manoeri: "Santa Claus is in Finland!")
真野恵里菜 - クリスマスメッセージ 2008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acvnROliGbs#)


Other issues for discussion:
Gifts?
Shirt?
Messages?


Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: daigong on June 14, 2010, 08:48:42 PM
Hmm. Questions. Gotta bring up the Finland & Santa Claus, and tell her JPHiP has Finns on staff lol

A Message page to print out? Like a card or scrapbook.

A special JPHiPiffied t-shirt.

LAKERS Championship Gear. That's right, I called my shots :twisted:


Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: daigong on June 15, 2010, 07:38:31 AM
Here's an interview we did with Chase Wang, publicist for MAX 2010:

Chase Wang on MAX 2010: The JPHiP.com Interview

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06204.jpg)

What is MAX 2010 and what makes it so unique? Are there plans to make it an annual event?

CW: Club 2 the MAX 2010 is unique because there is NO BADGE FEE!  Most of the activities are free and attendees can pay for any event that they want to participate in at an affordable price.  We hope to make this an annual event.

How did you get involved and what do you for for MAX 2010? How much time do you spend on MAX 2010 related tasks?

CW: I got involved with Club 2 the MAX when several Japanese companies came to me with the idea.  Since we are so close to the launch of the event I spend every moment on all these items.

Tell us more about the Flash Mob and how was this idea brought up?

CW: The Dance Flash Mob idea with the maids and hosts of the AniMaid Café was an idea that I came up with to bring something different for attendees to get involved with and to win prizes and just have fun!

What is GOSHUJIN-SAMA! THE ANIMAID CAFE about and how do you choose the maids?

CW: The AniMaid Café is a group of hosts & maids that are self regulated.  They are well known in the convention circuit and are extremely popular to those who are interested in getting a “taste” of what it is like to participate in a Maid Café in Akihabara, Japan.

How did Mano-chan get involved with MAX 2010?

CW: Mano-chan got involved when we brought the film to MAX.  She is one of the prime reasons why MAX was started.  Remember “M” is for Mano-chan, “A” is for AniMaid Café and “X” is for ... Well we will announce that soon.

What makes the Power Rangers appearance at MAX 2010 so awesome?

CW: Having the Power Rangers at Club 2 the MAX 2010 is awesome because it shows that we recognize other fantastic franchises in the U.S. that incorporate popular culture from Japan whether it be television, film, j-rock, j-pop, etc.

Are there photo opportunities with the guests and are video allowed at this event?

CW: There will be several red carpet events and meet & greets.  We will be releasing the schedule soon so stay tuned.

Any other additional surprises we can look forward to?

CW: Most definitely so stay tuned!

Thank you for your time, and we hope to talk more about MAX 2010 behind the scenes.

CW: Thank you for checking things out and I hope all your fans come check out Club 2 the MAX 2010...check it out at www.Club2theMAX.com (http://www.Club2theMAX.com).

- June 14, 2010

Erina Mano Live Concert Footage! "Lucky Aura" from INTRODUCTION (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDQXrEumJHQ#ws)

CAN'T WAIT!!! Slack gonna represent! :jphip:
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on June 15, 2010, 12:24:35 PM
umm..you are forgetting that some of us are going, right? :P

wonder what X means? I still have no clue..might be something big...or small
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: Slack on June 15, 2010, 04:31:53 PM
umm..you are forgetting that some of us are going, right? :P

That's why I asked:
In other words, can we get a hard count on who's going?


Please post here if you're going!
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on June 15, 2010, 07:11:49 PM
going here! course, i'll be busy with the AKB concert if it's okay..
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: Linna2040 on June 17, 2010, 08:17:28 AM
I'll be there - targetting the Noon event.  But trying to juggle fitting in as many AX music act panels and concerts as possible so I'll be running around like crazy, I'm sure.  (Some pretty bad conflicts already given what AX has posted for that day.)
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: daigong on June 19, 2010, 07:50:31 AM
I think this would be an awesome gift: http://lakersstore.com/content/44239-2010-champs-youth-disney-confetti-tee-white (http://lakersstore.com/content/44239-2010-champs-youth-disney-confetti-tee-white)

(http://lakersstore.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/product/lal_0910champs_disneytee.jpg)

LAKERS BABY!!
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on June 23, 2010, 03:42:22 AM
ONE WEEK TO GO!!!

we need a list, who's going? I hate to be the only one seeing her :(
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: daigong on June 24, 2010, 08:21:55 AM
^ nah, i seen a ton of lurkers from other sites. I'm sure there's gonna be plenty of representation from H!P fans all over. 8D that's nice, but we got the BIGGEST PIMPS from :jphip: there. Have FUN GUYS!! Tell manoeri all about :hipheart: and that daigong, shura, wordsworth said "WE LOVE MANOBUM!"

MANOERI!! FEELiNG YOU!!!

at an event 真野恵里菜 画像@2010.06.24<『怪談新耳袋 怪奇』出発式>

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06451.jpg)

Looks like a preview!? of things to come next week!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip06452.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06452.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip06453.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06453.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip06454.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06454.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip06455.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06455.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip06456.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06456.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip06457.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06457.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip06458.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06458.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip06459.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06459.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip06460.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06460.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip06461.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06461.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip06462.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06462.jpg)

source: http://www.barks.jp/feature/?id=1000062162 (http://www.barks.jp/feature/?id=1000062162)
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: kuro808 on June 27, 2010, 02:39:03 AM
Whoever does follows ManoEri on Twitter there is another contest

http://filesocial.com/9wnydtu (http://filesocial.com/9wnydtu)

In 140 characters or less, tweet about how j-idol Mano Erina has changed your life all the important info is in the link and submissions are due on the 28th before 11:59 P.M. pacific time
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on June 27, 2010, 05:40:02 PM
SCHEDULES OUT!!!

http://club2themax.com/download/MAX%20Schedule%20Public.pdf (http://club2themax.com/download/MAX%20Schedule%20Public.pdf)

10:30 AM: Erina Mano red carpet event

11:30 AM: Doors open for seating

12:00-2:00 PM: Kai-ki/mini-concert/Q&A/autograph session

there will be a 45 minute break between first and second sessions

2:45 PM: Doors open

3:00 PM: Second session
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: J-Triumf on June 30, 2010, 01:25:45 AM
Okay, I've been thinking it over, and upon coming across some forgotten money that I had lying around I'm throwing my name in at the last minute as a MAYBE for this thing. But I'm wondering, which showing is everyone going to? What's gonna be the plan for the day of the event, or even after the event?

I'm aiming to book a place for three nights (arrive Wednesday night, head back home on Saturday), so I'm curious if anything else will be going on with fellow HiPstaz on Thursday night or Friday.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: daigong on June 30, 2010, 02:27:55 AM
AWESOME JTRI. the more bodies, the better. No idea what peeps are gonna do, but that's how HiPstaz roll. Whatever comes to mind, it's all about good eats and drinks. I'll give u a number to call if u need it 8)

And yo! I'm depending on y'all to get us a personalized autograph "To JPHiP.com" from Manoeri :jphip:

HAVE FUN HiPSTAZ!!

Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: Linna2040 on June 30, 2010, 09:16:07 AM
But I'm wondering, which showing is everyone going to? What's gonna be the plan for the day of the event, or even after the event?

Just a note that her afternoon session (1st showing) doesn't conflict with the AKB48 concert (from 4p to 6p) if that's a concern for you.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: daigong on June 30, 2010, 09:33:20 PM
MANOLA!!

L.A.到着!!日本は夜中だけど、こっちはお昼の12時 半すぎです♪( ´▽`) #manoerina
http://twitter.com/erina_mano/status/17436667215 (http://twitter.com/erina_mano/status/17436667215)

anyone hit the airports? I gotta check 2ch
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: J-Triumf on July 01, 2010, 12:09:45 AM
I'M GOING TO L.A.!!!

I've been wishy-washy about whether to go or not, but I've decided to just go and check it out. I'm gonna have to get a ticket at the door, though, since online sales are apparently closed. :banghead:

PM me some phone numbers so we can get together! Or maybe I'll try to send some messages myself when I get to my hotel.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: Amplifier on July 01, 2010, 05:40:46 PM
Quote
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab249/ampliferr/mano/x2_1cc30ed.jpg)

L.A.の朝はいつもかなり曇るみたい!踏み切り発見!!

https://twitter.com/erina_mano/status/17498778067 (https://twitter.com/erina_mano/status/17498778067) :cokecat:
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: Slack on July 01, 2010, 07:02:40 PM
Update from LA Live:

Just checked in, met up with CKD.
Right now just getting some breakfast and refreshment.

The line is really short right now, which is somewhat dissapointing.
Hope that won't be the case as we get closer to showtime!
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: J-Triumf on July 01, 2010, 08:27:26 PM
Waiting in line right now, super tired from running back and forth for apparently no reason. :P Met up with Tenkei and Boykun, running ino them twice 'cause I didn't recognize them at first. :lol: Looking forward to an interesting show!
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: daigong on July 01, 2010, 10:20:01 PM
HELLZ YEAH Slack!! JTRI!! CKD!! Can't wait for the Manoeri Scoop! :jphip:

here's a pic from tenkei took from the Red carpet two hours ago via his facebook, posting here snsd fancam style:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06641.jpg)
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: Slack on July 02, 2010, 07:38:22 AM
OK, I just got home an hour ago, and I had to help my mom move a bunch of heavy stuff.  The house is being renovated and my computers are in storage for the duration.  Long story short, I am without a computer to use for properly composing my report and sharing my photos and video of the press conference until a day or two from now.

Still, I can give a recap from my phone until then.

I arrived at Club Nokia at around 9:40, when I checked in and talked a little bit with CKD and Linna2040.
We were led up to the club at around 10:30 by Chase Wang, where we waited patiently for Mano-chan, the creator of this horror series, the designers of her dresses, and the sponsor dude from Toyota to come out for a brief photo session on a patch of red carpet. Boykun and Tenkei arrived right before then to take some photos (like the one you see above), but had to leave pretty much immediately afterward.

After that was the press conference, which I was able to record on my digital camera. The angle isn't very good on my video, and it was made from a camera designed to do stills, but it's good enough to transcribe from once I get full use of my computer back.  Shirenu will be pleased that I got to ask her about Finland and, even though that was the only question I was able to ask.  Parts of this press conference will undoubtedly show up on YouTube in the next several days from some of the other reporters there.

After that, I went to the lobby area to buy pretty much one of everything from the Hello Store table set up there.  After that was the screening of the movie, which I will write up my review of later.

This was followed up by Mano-chan coming out onstage to sing and dance along to the song she sang for the ending credits.  Then was the Q&A, which consisted entirely of pre-written questions asked by the translator to Mano and the other people who showed up on the red carpet earlier.  She finished up with a solo performance of Sekai wa Summer party.

Then was the autograph session, which was strictly limited to 25 people, unfortunately. I didn't get her autograph made out to jphip.com, which was fail, but I was able to hand her jphip shirt to Chase to give to her.

Then the press (+ J-triumf, who i was able to sneak in) was led up to the VIP lounge, where I got to exchange a couple business cards and got more pics of Mano giving a TV interview. After which, she passed within arm's reach of me to the exit.  Soon after we were herded back out.

After that was walking around, taking my pic with te Chick Hearn statue, finally buying my Lakers championship gear, checking out the Hello Store booth at the AX exhibition hall with my friend's AX pass, and waiting around for the AKB concert to let out so I could hopefully meet up again with Boy, Ten, and CKD.  That didn't pan out, so I headed back for home.

All in all, a very satisfying day with a lot to talk about.  I'll try to get my full news-worthy write-up done with pictures and video as soon as I am able. Until then, stay tuned!
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: daigong on July 02, 2010, 09:45:30 AM
Whateva the quality, or when u can write it up Slack!! FINLAND QUESTION!! YEAHBABY. :jphip:

BIG UPS!! MAN!! You did it, saw MANOERI in the flesh.

Missed ya in IRC cuz I was out drinkin but FUUCK am I proud of you, boyten and JTRI, CKD, Linna and all the peeps who showed Manoeri a good time in LA!
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: twissie on July 02, 2010, 10:07:10 AM
Crazy limited autograph session, woah @_@; But awesome pimping, and yaaaaay for getting to ask a Finland question, hahahaha. That's so awesome! Looking forward to full report with pictures! :D
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on July 03, 2010, 04:00:22 AM
ok guys, finally got a little time to talk about the experience..

Met up with Slack upstairs and talked for a little bit. Sadly, I didn't see him since then. After getting inside, went to the Hello!Store desk and bought the Hello!Channel book before going inside. I have to say after going inside, it got really cold. Bad enough I was wearing shorts too XD. Anyhoo, enjoyed the movie, course some people talked a little during the film. Have to say the first one ended thirty minutes while the second one was at least fourty-five.

After the credits started playing, she came out singing her theme song to the movie. After it was over, they had the Q&A. One of the designers nearly tripped and fell on Erina.(poor Manoeri!) After that, she sang Suki Summer Party(think I got the name right, actually liking the song more now) During the song, she winked at me in the front row!

Then, the autograph session began. I had to say, I was counting heads ahead of me the whole time.(never mind I was there at 9:30 in the morning in line) Luckily, I was #22 and got the director's autograph first, even stamping it too. When I got to Mano, I didn't know what to say, much less getting JPH!P's siggy on there. I wanted to thank her for her music which made me feel better, but I couldn't say a word. I guess the cold air got to me. She gripped my hand in both of hers as she said "Bye Bye! before I left.

All in all, it was worth going to and it was a good day.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: J-Triumf on July 03, 2010, 04:11:30 AM
Taking a break to recharge my phone, so I might as well post something now.

I arrived in the LA Live area around 10:40 AM, but before I got my ticket I found myself running back and forth to my car debating on whether to bring my sorely underused video camera (I ended up not taking it). That's pretty much what a lack of sleep will do to you. :nervous

Met boyten on the way up to the box office twice; first time I wasn't sure if it was them. Got my ticket, waited in line longer than expected. When I got in I bought myself a copy of the Hello Channel magazine in hopes that I'd get it signed. Went into the club and met with Slack and Linna. Eventually the show started, a few minutes behind schedule.

The movies were interesting to say the least. First movie was fairly straightforward and unintentionally funny at times; second movie was much slower-paced, and I found myself nodding off for a bit. Mano came out during the credits to sing the ending song, followed by the Q&A and "Sekai wa Summer Party", where the wotas got into full swing. :lol:

After getting shafted for autographs, Slack and I chilled in the VIP lounge for a bit, saw Mano give a short interview. Skipped on the second showing and went around the area for a few hours. We waited to catch up with boyten but they took longer than expected, and since I couldn't come up with any ideas for things to do (because of the lack of sleep) Slack went home while I stuck around for the rest of the night. I hoped to run into more H!P fans but they were very scarce; saw a group in Mano shirts running around but they were moving way too fast for me to stop them. Finally found someone to talk to before I left, and found out that everyone who attended the second showing were able to get autographs. :banghead:

Stuck around the place much longer than I should have, but again, lack of sleep meant not thinking straight.

Today I didn't feel like doing the same driving around bit that I did the last 2 times I was in LA, so I returned to the Convention Center area. After learning that buying a one day pass for AX would cost $40 I headed for Little Tokyo for lunch at Chin Ma Ya, which has become a must-visit for all my LA trips. Again I went back to the LA Live area, this time catching a bit of the Battle of the Bands in front of Nokia theater. Towards the end the segment's MC (who also happened to be a nerdcore hip hop MC) performed a few of his songs while the judges made their decisions...at this time everyone gathered around as a few people started up a dance battle, which I was fortunate to record on my video camera but regret not participating myself. :P So despite being nonexistent last year and unable to go inside this year, I did get a nice taste of AX. The convention atmosphere felt good to be in despite being alone most of the time and feeling not of sound mind yesterday and dehydrated today.

As for Mano, I always thought she was cute before but nothing much beyond that; seeing her in person raised her status for me. Looking forward to her next single and acting job now. Though what's funny is that I thought of spending day 2 of my trip in Santa Monica; just found out on Twitter that that's exactly where Mano went today. :panic:

Apologies to Slack for being a possible burden, to Tenkei for harrassing his phone, to CKD for totally forgetting to try to meet up or contact him. I wish I was more prepared and active out here, but I suppose it still beats sitting at home doing nothing in cold, foggy San Francisco. May the next H!P fan gathering come again soon!
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: Slack on July 03, 2010, 04:04:21 PM
Fuck, I should've known that the first autograph session was that limited only because of time constraints.

Usually I'm super-patient, so it's another wasted autograph opportunity for me, I guess.  Man, I feel like such a dumbass.

Oh well, no time for regrets. I can't let hindsight ruin what was otherwise a pretty awesome day.

At times, I've felt like I was one of the only big Mano fans on the board. It's good to hear about your guys' positive experiences and I hope she could carve out a little place for herself in your hearts.  I guess I just want everyone to see just a little how personal an experience this all is for me.

If there's one thing that being an idol fan has taught me about life, it's that everyone has so many people to be thankful to, there's no time or need to be selfish and petty. The human condition can be a miserable, horrid thing, but it can be wonderful and full of beauty if you change your thinking a little bit. The existence of idols and what they must go though proves to me that the greatest calling in life is to try to make others happy.  All of us are capable of doing so to some extent, if not on the same level and scale as idols, the in our own unique ways.

I've said to some people that after last year's AX experience, I felt like I did when I has a crush in high school. This year's experience left me with a similar feeling, even though I didn't get an autograph.  Despite that, I realize just how much I owe to the people who made my trip possible and so unique, so being regretful for making such a small mistake would be disrespectful and greedy.  I hope that everyone reading this can be patient a little longer for my full write-up.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: kuro808 on July 03, 2010, 11:15:56 PM
http://www.facebook.com/TalesOfTerror (http://www.facebook.com/TalesOfTerror) :D
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: daigong on July 04, 2010, 06:42:31 AM
^ Congrats Kuro!! What was your winning haiku? What do you get :lol:

here's some pix from that said facebook page, credit as indicated:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06666.jpg)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06665.jpg)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06667.jpg)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip06668.jpg)

Fuck YEAH Slack. You the biggest Manofan there is no question. In the end, positivity, and what we do as a community, living your MAnoeri experiences through your eyes makes me really happy. Like WE WAS THERE!! It's the JPHiP FAM! everytime like my BOY CKD stepping his GAME UP and going pimptastic with manoeri. Winking at you!! OMGASS. FUCK. YEAH. JTRI acting on pure gut instinct to drive down there haha awesome. Y'all chilling in the VIP room like pimps, cracks me up, that our little humble site is brushing with idols.

Man, take your time with the reports and just soak it all in, the whole "did this just fucking happen to me?" is a given.

JPHiPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!! :jphip:
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: kuro808 on July 04, 2010, 06:53:08 AM
supposedly it was presented at the concert or the talk or what not and I have to ask for the haiku and which ever one it was, I will post it here
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: J-Triumf on July 04, 2010, 09:22:07 AM
Holy crap, kuro managed to join us in LA somehow! XD I wish I had made more of an effort to remember the haiku; it was shown on the screen along with the other contest winners before the movie got underway. Congrats! :thumbsup One of these days you're gonna have to join us for real.

To be honest, my gut instinct has been telling me to stay home; I really had to wrestle with myself to head over there. Same thing with talking to people while I was waiting in line...sadly, I feel it's gonna be a while before I'm around that many H!P fans again. This has definitely been a learning experience, and it's funny how the shortest and most disorganized of my three trips to LA just might be the most fulfilling in the long term. I actually kinda wanna go to AX next year now, but of course that depends on what's gonna happen.

As an update, I actually met up with CKD after posting my recap, but unfortunately at that point we were both tired from our own activities that we didn't even do anything. :P

I got a few photos during the mini-concert...one blurry and the others kinda dark. Security was surprisingly chill with the fan cameras, but I didn't wanna get too trigger happy to be on the safe side.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: kuro808 on July 04, 2010, 09:29:19 AM
one day i will, just have to solve the present situation before anything :)
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: Linna2040 on July 04, 2010, 11:59:02 AM
Nice to see that folks that attended had a good time.

I so wanted to go to the VIP event after the first showing but it clashed with my only AX fangirl moment (to attend the Yuu Asakawa panel -- Japanese Seiyuu for Priss of BGC 2040.  Worth it though.)

Also started posting OG Future's official event pics:  http://ogfuture.com/20100701_EM_LA.htm (http://ogfuture.com/20100701_EM_LA.htm)

Will be posting the official event article in the next day (with pics from the X-Japan's Yoshiki & Stan Lee photo op later that night.)
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: kuro808 on July 04, 2010, 11:30:01 PM
The winning Haiku

The horror at night
Is the white face that appears
Cannot sleep tonight
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: kuro808 on July 06, 2010, 04:32:48 AM
I got my info yesterday for my prize

Quote
As noted in our recent post, you were the winner of the "Horror Haiku" portion of the Hyaku Monogatari Official Contest. As a personal thank you from the judges and the team behind the event for your support, we would like to send you a copy of the Official Winners card, as well as the exclusive postcard and keychain that was handed out at the event.

so by the end of the week or early next week
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: boykun on July 06, 2010, 11:28:54 AM
Congrats on winning kuro. Looks like everyone had a good time at the event. I couldn't stay as I had other stuff to cover, so I left after the red carpet.

Got a few images up from the event.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4767413184_897a441c60_z.jpg)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/youngelectricpop/sets/72157624308833165/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/youngelectricpop/sets/72157624308833165/)

Also, a short clip with her at the red carpet, along with.. director? designer? producer? people.
Mano Erina red carpet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3EZhWJhAEg#ws)
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: daigong on July 06, 2010, 11:40:33 AM
nice nice boy, JTRI with the pic action. man she's so tiny :lol:
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on July 06, 2010, 12:23:10 PM
GOOD STUFF GUYS!! Hope you had a great time o/

Can't wait for more reporting from Slack :D
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: Slack on July 06, 2010, 06:16:56 PM
I got my computer & internet back up.  Most of the facts about what happened are in the recap above, but a proper news story is forthcoming.  I should have some of the photos and maybe some of the video of the press conference up tonight.

Other than that, I think I've been inspired to write a few more articles on Mano and H!P in general.  ...that will take a while longer though.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: kuro808 on July 08, 2010, 12:01:12 AM
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7690/20100707115436114.jpg)

My prize package
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on July 08, 2010, 12:31:51 AM
PRETTY SPANKING!!! Good job & congrats kuro :3
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on July 08, 2010, 02:15:01 AM
wow, congrats Kuro!

is that a DVD from the previous horror movie? I can't wait for when the new movie comes out!
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: kuro808 on July 08, 2010, 02:37:29 AM
no dvd but i haven't open that up yet  :nervous
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: kuro808 on July 08, 2010, 04:07:20 AM
in the mysterious box was...

(http://thumbnails28.imagebam.com/8764/f3b6be87634597.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/f3b6be87634597)

candy!
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: J-Triumf on July 19, 2010, 01:52:52 AM
Heh, kuro won the stuff that everyone else got for merely showing up to the event. XD Except we didn't get the candy.

Here's part of her performance of the movie's ending theme:

MOV01721.MPG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2fx99Xu6B0#)
Hearing it again, it's really a nice song...I'm looking forward to the full studio version.
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: kuro808 on July 19, 2010, 02:32:17 AM
ramune candy <3
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: J-Triumf on February 01, 2011, 04:38:52 AM
I'm on TV! Sort of...
(http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4545/manolaspecialfoundmysel.jpg)

From the TV special that aired on a local LA station recently...
http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=xbt&CODE=details&torrent=33510 (http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=xbt&CODE=details&torrent=33510)
Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: daigong on February 01, 2011, 09:37:20 AM
GJ!!! and Linna and SLACK TOO LOL :jphip:

(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/6050/vlcsnap2011013122h02m04.png)

Title: Re: [NEWS] Mano Erina @ Club Nokia Los Angeles July 1, 2010 WORLD PREMIERE MOVIE
Post by: Slack on February 01, 2011, 09:41:09 AM
Man, I'm still stoked I got to be on TV!

Except that was for like half a second...
They cut out me asking Mano-chan about her fans in Finland! HOW DARE THEY?!