It’s been announced that Taguchi Junnosuke will appear in episode three of “Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo,” also known as “Kochikame,” the upcoming drama starring SMAP’s Katori Shingo! The drama starts in August.
(Apparently, its the Summer Of KAT-TUN Members Appearing In The Third Episode Of SMAP Dramas!)
Incidentally, “Kochikame” also stars Mocomichi Hayami, who, as we all know, played Tsucchi in Gokusen 2005. 
From Tokyograph:
The highly anticipated “Gokusen: The Movie” opened on 409 screens in Japan this past weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, more than 402,000 fans saw the film in theaters, earning “Gokusen” close to 490 million yen.
According to a statement by distributor Toho on Monday, the movie is projected to gross more than 4 billion yen by the end of its run.
In comparison, the “ROOKIES” movie opened several weeks ago on 428 screens, and it earned over 1.2 billion yen in its first two days.
On the 11th, at the opening day stage greetings of Gokusen THE MOVIE, taking place at Tokyo’s TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills, Nakama Yukie (29) and Kamenashi Kazuya (23) made an appearance. Nakama, who plays Yankumi, the story’s protagonist, said, “I think, from the bottom of my heart, that the series continued for seven years thanks to everyone’s efforts.” Kamenashi, appearing after four years since the drama, said, “I’m proud to be able to participate in a work that has history.”
From Tokyograph:
“Haha no Okurimono,” a work by the late screenwriter Kuniko Mukoda, is being adapted to both the small screen and the stage. The two versions will be completed later this year, in honor of the 80th anniversary of Mukoda’s birth.
The story focuses on the two mothers of a couple that is about to get married. In the drama version, which will air as a single episode on TBS this fall, Keiko Takeshita and Hisako Manda play the mothers, while Yuki Shimizu and KAT-TUN’s Yuichi Nakamaru play the couple. Other cast members include B-Saku Sato and Koji Ishizaka.
The stage version will be performed in October at Tokyo’s Mitsukoshi Theater. Shimizu will still play the bride, but the groom will by played by fellow Johnny’s member Mizuki Sano.
Official site: http://www.tbs.co.jp/hahanookurimono/
Here’s a pic of the cast:
(Image source: miyake1028)
From Tokyograph:
With “Gokusen: The Movie” less than a couple months away, a new announcement has revealed that six more actors from the drama’s earlier seasons will be returning, including Shun Oguri and Mocomichi Hayami.
The movie is already known to focus on the cast of the show’s third season, which aired in 2008. It was previously announced that Yuya Takaki, Haruma Miura, and Yuta Tamamori are part of the main cast. At the end of last month, it was also revealed that the second season’s Kazuya Kamenashi was added to the cast.
Now, the number of returning alumni has again increased, adding three students each from the drama’s first two seasons. Oguri will represent the first season, along with Yuma Ishigaki and Hiroki Narimiya. From the second season, Hayami will be joined by Teppei Koike and Keisuke Koide.
Although all six played delinquent students in their respective seasons, they have grown up to become respectable members of society. Together with Kamenashi’s character, who has become a teacher in training, these graduates will lend their support to the beloved teacher “Yankumi,” played by starring actress Yukie Nakama. This movie is said to be Nakama’s last time to take on this role.
Filming for the movie finished on May 13. The picture opens in theaters on July 11.
From Tokyograph:
It was made known on Tuesday that Kazuya Kamenashi (23) will appear in a guest role in the new TBS drama series “MR.BRAIN” that stars SMAP’s Takuya Kimura (36). It will be the first time the two act together in a project.
Kamenashi expressed his happiness about the opportunity. “I’m really happy to be called upon for my senpai’s drama. On the set, I’m quite nervous but having fun. I’m grateful towards Kimura-kun.” He also explained, “I couldn’t have imagined acting together with Kimura-kun. I have to work hard and do my best.”
Kimura was also positive. “I was really happy to hear that Kamenashi was coming in. I hope that he enjoys this view of the world.” He then added in a compliment, “And above all, Kamenashi looks good in whatever he wears.”
The series, which premieres on May 23, features Kimura as a neuroscientist who helps solve cases for the National Police Agency. Kamenashi will appear in the third episode (June 6), playing the role of a young elite doctor of a university hospital where a murder takes place.
More info is here at Yorokobi no Uta.
KAT-TUN Live Document Photobook
“BREAK the RECORDS”
For sale in bookstores across the country in August of 2009.
An unprecedented 10 days at Tokyo Dome
In the summer of 2009, the wild enthusiasm of the concerts will be revived in a photobook!
It has been decided that, in the center of the white heat of the live performance, KAT-TUN’s hard struggle to perform 10 days at Tokyo Dome will be documented and released as a photobook! The members who are challenged in rehearsals will show their true side in valuable off-shots. And in interview, their enthusiasm and excitement will be completely shown. This summer, that moment of glory will become eternal!
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Photography: Kanno Panda, Komatsu Yousuke, Ebizaki Kouyuu*
Publication: M.Co.
On sale: Kadokawa Group Publishing
Details: Hardcover, B4 size, 208 pages
Expected price: 2,100 yen (tax included)
※Title is subject to change.
* Names might be wrong. I’m not good with name kanji.
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From Tokyograph:
Kazuya Kamenashi is making his big screen debut in the upcoming “Gokusen” movie, it was announced on Wednesday. Kamenashi previously co-starred with Yukie Nakama in the second season of the television drama in 2005.
In the drama, Kamenashi played the role of Ryu Odagiri, the delinquent leader of Class 3D. Now, Odagiri is returning four years later as a teacher in training, teaming up with his former teacher “Yankumi” (Nakama).
The movie’s cast also features students from the show’s third season and subsequent special, including Yuya Takaki, Haruma Miura, and Yuta Tamamori. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on July 11.
No word yet whether or not Akanishi will be in the movie. 
From Tokyograph:
Koki Tanaka of popular group KAT-TUN has just been revealed as an addition to the cast of the TV Asahi drama series “Hissatsu Shigotonin 2009.”
The period drama, which is continuing from last season, initially starred Shonentai’s Noriyuki Higashiyama, TOKIO’s Masahiro Matsuoka, and Kanjani8’s Tadayoshi Okura. Tanaka will play the successor to Okura’s character, which is no longer on the show.
Tanaka will make his first appearance on the April 24 episode.
From Tokyograph:
KAT-TUN’s Tatsuya Ueda will appear in his first role on a television drama series. He has been announced as a cast member in Fuji TV’s Monday night serial “Konkatsu!,” which stars Masahiro Nakai and Aya Ueto.
The story revolves around a single salaryman in his mid-thirties (Nakai) who loses his job, and in order to find new work, he is forced to seek out a marriage partner. Ueda plays his younger brother.
The series begins on April 20.
Ninth single release from KAT-TUN includes theme song to the TV drama “Kami no Shizuku” starring Kazuya Kamenashi, “ONE DROP” and insert song to the TV spot “D-T-S.”
One Drop [w/ DVD, Limited Edition]
Catalog No.: JACA-5128
Release Date: 2009/02/11
Price: 1600 yen
Description: Features alternate jacket. Limited edition includes bonus DVD with promotional video and making-of footage.
One Drop [Regular Edition (First Press)]
Catalog No.: JACA-5130
Release Date: 2009/02/11
Price: 1200 yen
Description: Features alternate jacket. This edition includes bonus track.
One Drop [Regular Edition]
Catalog No.: JACA-5131
Release Date: 2009/02/11
Price: 1000 yen
Description: Features alternate jacket. Regular edition includes two karaoke tracks of the each song.
KAT-TUN Live Tour 2008 Queen Of Pirates
Catalog No.: JABA-5044
Format: DVD
Number of discs: 2
Release Date: 2009/01/01
Price: 4762yen (5000yen Tax incl.)
Description: New live DVD release from KAT-TUN featuring footage of their August 5, 2008 performance at Tokyo Dome! Includes all single tracks, songs from the new album, and solo-tunes. Also includes multi-angle version of the tracks “Ai no Command” and “Six Senses.”
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Keep the faith
DON’T U EVER STOP
GOLD
Jumpin’ up
ノーマター・マター (Noo Mataa Mataa)
12o’clock
PARASITE
w/o notice??
夏の場所 (Natsu no Basho)
TEN-”G”
愛のコマンド (Ai no Command)
LIPS
WILDS OF MY HEART
MOTHER/FATHER
SIX SENSES
HELL, NO
SMACK
愛の華 (Ai no Hana)
LOVEJUICE
僕らの街で (Bokura no Machi de)
SIGNAL
SHE SAID…
喜びの歌 (Yorokobi no Uta)
Crazy Love
Real Face
「ｕｎ‐」
Peacefuldays
OUR STORY ~ Prologue ~
ハルカナ約束 (Harukana Yakusoku)
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I don’t know if this is a definite tracklisting, so… yeah.
Huzzah! Covers for “White X’mas” are out! And they’re really tiny. >_< But they look rather tasteful, so that's new good.
LE w/DVD and 20 page booklet:
Regular (limited press):
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It was announced on the 12th that Kamenashi Kazuya (22) will be starring in a new drama titled “Kami no Shizuku” (”Drops of God”) which will air on Tuesday nights at 10:00 starting in January and NTV. In the story, depicting human relations with a wine-theme setting, Kamenashi will challenge his first time playing the part of a salaryman, Kanzaki Shizuku, who, after the sudden death of his wine-critic father, must challenge his adopted brother in order to inherit his father’s wine collection.
“Kami no Shizuku” is based on a popular manga currently being published in Japan.
From Wikipedia:
Kanzaki Shizuku (神咲雫), is the son of a recently deceased, world renowned wine critic Kanzaki Yutaka (神咲豐多香) who owns a vast wine collection. In order to take ownership of his legacy, he must find 13 wines, known as the “12 apostles” and the “Les Gouttes de Dieu” that his father described in his will. He has a competitor called Toomine Issei (遠峰一青), a renowned young wine critic, who is his father’s adopted son.
Shizuku has never drunk or has any previous knowledge about wines, but with strong senses of taste and smell, plus knowledge gained from his time with his father, and with support from his friends and colleagues like sommelier trainee Shinohara Miyabi (紫野原みやび), Shizuku submerges himself in the world of wines and tries to solve the mysteries of the 13 wines and defeat Toomine Issei.
“Romeo & Juliet”
Starring： Ueda Tatsuya
Tokyo: 03/04 – 03/29/2009 at Tokyo Globe (27 performances)
Osaka: 04/02 – 04/05/2009 at Sankei Hall Breeze （6 performances）
8500yen
Ticket application deadline: November 28th (Friday)
Tokyo: 03/04 – 03/29/2009
3/4(Wednesday) 19:00
3/5(Thursday) 19:00
3/6(Friday) 13:00
3/7(Saturday) 13:00 18:00
3/8(Sunday) 13:00
3/9(Monday) 19:00
3/10(Tuesday) 19:00
3/12(Thursday) 19:00
3/13(Friday) 13:00
3/14(Saturday) 13:00 18:00
3/15(Sunday) 13:00
3/16(Monday) 19:00
3/17(Tuesday) 19:00
3/19(Thursday) 19:00
3/20(Friday) 13:00
3/21(Saturday) 13:00 18:00
3/22(Sunday) 13:00
3/23(Monday) 19:00
3/24(Tuesday) 19:00
3/25(Wednesday) 19:00
3/27(Friday) 13:00
3/28(Saturday) 13:00 18:00
3/29(Sunday) 13:00
Osaka: 04/02 – 04/05/2009
4/2(Thursday) 19:00
4/3(Friday) 19:00
4/4(Saturday) 13:00 18:00
4/5(Sunday) 13:00 18:00
Here’s the original paper with the schedule and info.
Message from Ueda:
Everyone, entering November, it’s gradually getting chilly, so you don’t want to part with your scarf. How is everyone doing? This is Ueda Tatsuya.
I have received my first stage show. It’s the story of “Romeo and Juliet.” I’m nervous, but I feel like I want to try my best with all my might. Also, with this stage show, I think it’s good that I am able to make use of my music studies in the presentation.
Please make sure you come and see it!
Ueda Tatsuya
(Image source: koichitanjyobi)
