14 January 2008

14th January 2008 (Monday) Clear weather

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Finally it's the Hana Yori Dango Final crank-in !!
Because today is the coming-of-age celebrations, dressed-up girls are seen everywhere around town.
At around this time last year, everyone was standing around a kimono-clad Mao-chan congratulating her.
It's been a year since then. How time flies...

Setting aside the reminiscing, filming begins at 1300 but 30 minutes ahead of time, many of the extras have already assembled in full force !!
When they heard of it, volunteer extras, reporters from the various TBS channels, magazine reporters etc they're here, did everyone assemble for us ?
It brings back memories of the Budoukan location, this program will not have been possible without everyone's assistance.
Thank you very much for everyone's co-operation every single time !

The crank-in today involves Doumyouji Tsukasa, played by Matsumoto Jun-kun and the perpetually in the shadows popular character Nishida played by David Ito-san.
Since this is a drama to movie production, the staff that has gathered are roughly still the same people.
It looks like there's not much nerves with everyone being familiar with each other... but with so many people in front of them, this is somewhat a little different from the usual filming.
"Don't fumble the lines ne," said the 2 of them, laughing.
After a year's absence, the long-missed Doumyouji's sayings, Doumyouji's hair, Nishida's pointed gaze (but in actual fact he's the one who affectionately watches over Doumyouji), they're all here, it's nostalgic !
Seated much higher than the extras, the as-always self important Doumyouji, played again by Matsumoto-kun after a long break said, "Just as I expected, this feels good ne (*laugh*)."
David-san too has consulted carefully with Director Ishii beforehand to make things more interesting.
It's been about 5 months since the film was announced !!
For a moment, it was felt. Finally the moment to "get us going".

After the news release, there was a little 'happening' with Matsumoto-kun...
That has already been put up in the Press Release report !

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