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Oscar-winner “The Colors Within”, an anime feature directed by Naoko Yamada, stars Libby Rue, Kylie McNeill, Eddy Lee, Eileen Stevens, Hinano Kuzukawa, Eden Harker, Maxine Wanderer and Lani Minella, available May 27, 2025 on Blu-ray and DVD:

“…high school student ‘Totsuku’ has the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. ‘Kimi’, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all.

“Although she doesn’t play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and ‘Ruin, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town.

“As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections…”

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“The Colors Within” is a new anime feature, directed by Naoko Yamada, starring Libby Rue, Kylie McNeill, Eddy Lee, Eileen Stevens, Hinano Kuzukawa, Eden Harker, Maxine Wanderer and Lani Minella, opening January 24, 2025 in theaters:

“…high school student ‘Totsuku’ has the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. ‘Kimi’, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all.

“Although she doesn’t play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and ‘Ruin, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town.

“As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

“The Colors Within” is a new anime feature, directed by Naoko Yamada, starring Libby Rue, Kylie McNeill, Eddy Lee, Eileen Stevens, Hinano Kuzukawa, Eden Harker, Maxine Wanderer and Lani Minella, opening January 24, 2025 in theaters:

“…high school student ‘Totsuku’ has the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. ‘Kimi’, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all.

“Although she doesn’t play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and ‘Ruin, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town.

“As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

“The Colors Within” is a new Japanese-produced anime feature, directed by Naoko Yamada, starring Libby Rue, Kylie McNeill, Eddy Lee, Eileen Stevens, Hinano Kuzukawa, Eden Harker, Maxine Wanderer and Lani Minella, opening January 24, 2025 in theaters:

“…high school student ‘Totsuku’ has the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. ‘Kimi’, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all.

“Although she doesn’t play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and ‘Ruin, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town.

“As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Gkids unveiled the English dub trailer and cast for Naoko Yamada’s latest film, The Colors Within, on Dec 4, 2024.

The announcement comes ahead of the film’s U.S. theatrical release, set for Jan 24, 2025.

The trailer introduces the voices behind the three lead characters, who not only bring their roles to life but also perform new English adaptations of the film’s songs.

The leads include Libby Rue as Totsuko, Kylie McNeill as Kimi, and Eddy Lee as Rui.

Full English dub cast of The Colors Within are as follows:

Libby Rue as Totsuko Higurashi Kylie McNeill as Kimi Sakunaga Eddy Lee as Rui Kagehira Eileen Stevens as Sister Hiyoko Hinano Kuzukawa as Saku Eden Harker as Shiho Maxine Wanderer as Sumika Lani Minella as Kimi’s Grandmother Colleen Clinkenbeard as Rui’s Mother Debi Derryberry as Totsuko’s Mother Noelle McGrath as Headmistress Susanne Blakeslee as Sister Juri Michael...

"What color are you?" GKids has debuted one more official US trailer for this beloved Japanese anime titled The Colors Within, set to hit US theaters in January 2025. In this new film from director Naoko Yamada, a girl who can see colors in people's hearts joins a band with two other people. The synesthete Totsuko can see others as colors. Honor student Kimi has dropped out of school but still pretends to attend anyway. They reunite and form a small band with Rui, who dreams of composing on analog synthesizers but whose mother expects him to become a doctor. Together, they find freedom, joy, love, through music. Featuring music by Kensuke Ushio, and animation by the studio Science Saru. The Colors Within is getting a proper wide theatrical release around the US starting in January after a limited run at first - because it has such good buzz after playing...

Earlier this year, The Colors Within -- the latest film by A Silent Voice director Naoko Yamada -- premiered in Japan. North American distributor Gkids has revealed that the film will soon begin its first theatrical run in the U.S. and Canada.

Gkids recently unveiled the film's first official English-language dub trailer along with its official 2025 release date. As detailed on the company's official X (formerly Twitter) page, The Colors Within will arrive in theaters on Jan. 24. Audiences will have the opportunity to choose between the original Japanese version (with subtitles) and the brand-new English dub, which stars Libby Rue (Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island), Kylie McNeill (Belle) and Eddy Lee (Maguia - When the Promised Flower Blooms). The new trailer can be viewed below.

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Anthony Lapaglia‘s upcoming factual series “The Black Hand” is set to be distributed internationally by eOne.

The three-part series will explore Australia’s Italian community, looking at the difficulties they face, their politics, the threat of war and the mafia. According to the series synopsis, The Black Hand is the name for a gang of Italian criminals in Australia.

Alan Erson, Lapaglia, Michael Tear exec produce. Adam Grossetti and Kate Pappas produce. “The Black Hand” is directed by Kriv Stenders and written by Grossetti, Stenders and Anya Beyersdorf.

The series was produced by Wildbear Entertainment for ABC in Australia. The deal with eOne excludes Australia and Scandinavia.

“The Black Hand is truly the definition of premium factual,” said Kate Cundall, eOne’s VP for acquisitions. “We’re very excited about the opportunity to take to market a hugely popular genre like true crime with some amazing auspicious.”

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Kpop, which broke ground on Broadway for its casting and representation of Korean culture, is closing just a few weeks after opening at the Circle in the Square.

The musical, which originally premiered off-Broadway in 2017, will end its run on Dec. 11, the producers announced Tuesday. Written by Jason Kim and directed by Teddy Bergman with music and lyrics by Helen Park and Max Vernon and choreography by Jennifer Weber, Kpop‘s closure follows 44 previews and 17 regular performances.

The final performance will feature a panel discussion celebrating and reflecting on Aapi representation on Broadway. Those panelists include David Henry Hwang, the first Asian American playwright to win a Tony; Kpop‘s Park the first Asian female composer in Broadway history; Korean playwright Hansol Jung; and actor Pun Bandhu. In support of that final performance, 200 complimentary tickets are being offered to Aapi community members and youth.

Kpop, the history-making Broadway musical depicting and celebrating the Korean pop genre phenomenon of the title, will play its final performance this Sunday after a struggle at the box office.

The final performance of the musical, which features a cast of young actors and actual K-pop stars including Luna, BoHyung and others, will close after its performance on Sunday, December 11, at Circle in the Square Theatre. It will have played only 17 regular performances after 44 previews.

Despite generating considerable excitement among K-pop fans, the musical has not drawn big audiences – or at least audiences paying top dollar for tickets. Last week, the show, which received mixed reviews from critics, grossed just 126,493, and although 72 of the venue’s seats were filled, the average ticket price was a tiny 32.

The show began previews on Oct. 13, and officially opened Nov. 27.

For the final show, producers are offering 200 complimentary tickets to Aapi community members and youth,...

Kpop, the Broadway musical celebrating the international musical phenomenon, is delaying its official press opening by a week due to Covid among the principal cast.

Critics initially were invited to attend press performances this week, but have been asked to reschedule for Thanksgiving weekend instead. The official opening night at the Circle in the Square Theatre will now be Sunday, Nov. 27, although various festivities originally slated for the previous Nov. 20 opening will go on as planned.

According to a spokesperson for the show, a principle cast member of the musical, who was not identified, will be out of the show this weekend. Kpop has repeatedly missed some performances in recent weeks.

Kpop, according to the official synopsis, “is the story of global superstars putting everything on the line for a special one-night only concert, when one singer’s inner struggle threatens to dismantle one of the biggest labels in the industry.

The upcoming Broadway production of Kpop, a new musical about the global phenomenon, will feature real-life K-pop stars BoHyung, Min and Kevin Woo in addition to the previously announced Luna.

The complete cast for the show was announced Monday by producers Tim Forbes and Joey Parnes. Kpop begins previews at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre on Thursday, October 13, with an official opening Sunday, November 20.

In addition to Luna, in the starring role of MwE, the cast will feature Julia Abueva, BoHyung (formerly of Spica and half of the duo Keembo), Major Curda, Jinwoo Jung, Jiho Kang, Amy Keum, James Kho, Marina Kondo, Eddy Lee, Joshua Lee, Jully Lee, Lina Rose Lee, Timothy H. Lee, Abraham Lim, Min (formerly of Miss A), Kate Mina Lin, Aubie Merrylees, Patrick Park, Zachary Noah Piser, Kevin Woo (formerly of U-kiss) and John Yi.

The show’s synopsis: “As global superstars put everything...

Additional casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of Kpop, the new musical about the global K-pop phenomenon, was announced by producers today, with Julia Abueva, Will Brill, Major Curda, Joomin Hwang, Jinwoo Jung, Jiho Kang, Amy Keum, James Kho, Bo Hyung Kim, Eddy Lee, Jully Lee, Min Young Lee, Timothy H. Lee, Abraham Lim, Kate Mina Lin, Aubie Merrylees, Patrick Park, Kevin Woo, and John Yi joining the previously announced star Luna in the production.

Kpop will begin previews on Thursday, October 13, at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre, with an opening night of Sunday, November 20.

Producers Tim Forbes and Joey Parnes announced the casting today, noting that the K-pop backgrounds of some of the show’s performers: Bo Hyung Kim is formerly of Spica and half of the duo Keembo, Min Young Lee is formerly of Miss A, and Kevin Woo is formerly of U-kiss. Apart from their...

The Broadway cast of Hamilton will star Miguel Cervantes in the title role when the hit musical resumes performances at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on September 14.

Cervantes had only recently started playing the role on Broadway when the production, along with the rest of the industry, shut down in March 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. The actor had previously portrayed Hamilton in the Chicago production.

Casting, including Cervantes, for the show was announced today by producer Jeffrey Seller. In addition to the lead actor, Hamilton will feature Krystal Joy Brown as Eliza Hamilton; Mandy Gonzalez as Angelica Schuyler; Tamar Greene as George Washington; Jin Ha as Aaron Burr; James Monroe Iglehart as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; Euan Morton as King George III; Fergie L. Philippe as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison; Aubin Wise as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and Daniel Yearwood as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton.

The announcement should finally...

Features the voices of: James Carter Cathcart, Laurie Hymes, Michele Knotz, Eddy Lee, Sarah Natochenny, Lisa Ortiz, Ikue Ôtani, Jake Paque, Haven Paschall, Billy Bob Thompson | Written by Aya Takaha, Eiji Umehara | Directed by Tetsuo Yajima

Directed by Tetsuo Yajima, Pokémon The Movie: The Power of Us is the second film in the rebooted anime film series and the 21st Pokémon released in total. Brightly animated and filled with upbeat messages, it’s safe to say that fans of the franchise won’t be disappointed, though newcomers may find themselves a little lost.

The plot centres on Risa (Laurie Hymes), a schoolgirl who visits her younger brother in hospital and agrees to attend an island-based Wind Festival on his behalf, in order to catch a rare Pokémon. On arrival, Risa meets a number of other characters, including: heroic Pokémon trainer Ash (Sarah Natochenny) and his adorable sidekick Pikachu (Ikue Ôtani...