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Takitani Scores Runner-Up Nod at LACFAs | |
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Sakamoto's score for the critically-hailed feature, Tony Takitani, has been named the runner-up for the year's Best Score by the L.A. Film Critics Association. Congratulations to Joe Hisaishi and Youmi Kimura who took Best Score honors for their work on "Howl's Moving Castle." Additional information about the LA Film Critics Association, which traditionally announces award winners and runners-up, and a complete list of winners are available at lafca.net. Sakamoto's original score for Tony Takitani is available in the iTunes Music Store, and the film DVD is available at sitesakamoto.com. | |
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NYC Screenings & Discussions for Original Child Bomb Announced | |
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The documentary film Original Child Bomb, a 57-minute meditation on the atomic age and the human cost of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan in 1945, will screen in New York City at three venues, including MoMA and Columbia University. A panel discussion with director Carey Schonegevel McKenzie will follow most screenings. Original Child Bomb features music contributions from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Mat Schmitz, Dan the Automator, and DJ Shadow and Mos Def. Film "Original Child Bomb" in NYC - Spring 2006 Screening Schedule Thursday, 3/2, 6:00 PM Donald Keene Center, Columbia University Venue: Barnard College *Panel Discussion following the screening Attendee: Students and general public Panel: Carey Schonegevel McKenzie (director) and more Admission: Free Thursday, 3/9, 6:00 PM Venue: Museum of Modern Art - MoMA Theater 2 Attendee: General public Introduction: Carey Schonegevel (director) Admission: $10 general (free for MoMA members) Friday, 3/10, 10:00 AM Venue: Japan Society Auditorium Attendee:*High school students *Panel Discussion following the screening Panel: Carey Schonegevel (director), teenage peace activists, Linda Hoagland (moderator) Admission: Free Sunday, 3/12, 4:00 PM Venue: Museum of Modern Art - MoMA Theater 2 Attendee: General public Admission: $10 general (free for MoMA members) Additional information about the film and screenings is available here. | |
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Nokia Sells 1 Million 8800s, Picks Up Best Handset Honors | |
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The Nokia 8800, introduced to the market in June, 2005, recently surpassed the one million unit sales mark, and picked up the GSMA Award for Best GSM Handset for its blend of design, materials and innovation. The GSMA also praised the phone's sound suite of ringtones, alarms, and alerts. "The Nokia 8800 has clearly found an audience with individuals who appreciate quality materials and world-class design," says Alastair Curtis, who directs the design team at Nokia's Mobile Phones unit. "The Nokia 8800 is as much an object of art and desire, as it is an advanced piece of technology. As the first mobile phone to be crafted of modern materials like stainless steel and mineral glass, the Nokia 8800 brings a new elegance to the art of personal communication." The Nokia 8800 introduced a complete soundtrack, including a themes, ringtones, alarms and alerts, created by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Inspired by the modern lines and organic curves of the Nokia 8800, Sakamoto's musical accompaniment became a unique selling feature, striking a powerful chord with consumers. "Nokia has a long, storied tradition of creating high-quality, timeless mobile devices targeted specifically to consumers who demand the finest materials and premium experiences," says Heikki Norta, Senior Vice President, of Nokia's Lifestyle Products Group. "That the Nokia 8800 has sold more than one million units also demonstrates that there is a strong consumer demand for premium mobile products that occupy the upper-tier of the pricing strata." | |
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