Love was in the air, as The Soho Host Club celebrated Valentine’s Day with a Salsa of Love Valentine’s Tea & Dance Party.
The Soho Gallery for the Digital Arts was transformed into a glorious Victorian atmosphere; tables were draped in luxurious red, on top laid exquisite bone china tea cups. The room was lit up with retro Valentine’s images and images of famous anime couples.
Guests were severed a variety of delicious heart shaped sweets along with teas from Harney & Sons; including a special Valentine’s Day blend, made of black tea with hints of rose and chocolate.
After tea, it was time to hit the dance floor. Dance instructors, Patty Garcia and Soho Host Yukito divided guests into groups of boy & girls; and began teaching 2 basic salsa moves.
Things began to heat up as the guest paired off. There was chemistry in the air as the couples happily danced the night away. The evening came to a close with a screening of Ouran Highschool Host Club and Black Butler in the downstairs theater.
The event was a huge success; The Soho Host Club has stumbled on a winning formula. It was a magical night, the question on guests minds is; when is the next one?
A special thanks to Alexandra Honigsberg, Kim Kindya, Hosts: Sal Torres, Kennie Ghani, Yukito, Erin Diaz, Iris Flores and all the fun loving guests for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day!
One of Japan’s most popular rock bands is hitting NYC in about 2 months as L’Arc-en-Ciel will be performing live at the world-renowned Madison Square Garden on Sunday, March 25, 2012. Here is the official press release:
As Shakespeare said … “A name? That which we call a rose. By another name would smell as sweet.” The release ofSailor Moon the Movie (Independent Short) has sparked many discussions; especially in regards to Sailor Moon’s film name, Bunny.
The origin of the name, Bunny, has a unique history. It’s the official French translation of Sailor Moon original name, Usagi Tsukino. On the other hand, it’s also used in several translations of the series across the globe, including: Russia (seasons 1-3), Poland, Germany, Spain and Greece.
Usagi Tsukino literal translates to: Rabbit of the Moon. It’s a reference to Asian folklore, about a rabbit that lives on the moon baking rice cakes. Usagi isn’t a common Japanese name; its a joke from author Naoko Takeuchi. In order to preserve this pun Usagi was translated to Bunny.
The common misconception surrounding the name’s antiquity, is, the widely accepted fact that publishing company TokyoPop (originally known as Mixx) first created it when they translated the manga into English. Bunny, after all is an English word.
However, French Sailor Moon was already using it four years prior to TokyoPop’s publication of the manga. France, was the first foreign country to air Sailor Moon in 1993; a year later after the series premiered in Japan. The French version of the manga was published in 1995, by local publishing company, Glenat. While TokyoPop published the English version in 1997. When the US version of Sailor Moon premiered in 1995*, Usagi was translated to Serena.
What led French translators to choose this name? For now, the answer remains shrouded in mystery. Bunny maybe English nonetheless, its origins are clearly French.
*Sailor Moon was originally premiered in the US in 1995 in the early morning time-slot. In 1998 it ran on Cartoon Network’s, anime block, Toonami.
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It was the shot heard around the Moon Kingdom, as Sailor Moon the Movie (Independent Short) made its debut on YouTube. On December 4th, it premiered on the big screen at Webster Hall in New York City. The hits have been non-stop.
The twenty minute short film is the fan creation of Roll & Rixy Productions (Kris Woodside and Eric James), the creators of the YouTube series, Sailor Moon Abridged. It has taken 4 years of planning, and fundraising to get their idea off the ground and it paid off.
The film’s professional quality, modernization of the Sailor Moon universe, and creative elements have gained media recognition. The reviews are pouring in, including: MTV Geek, Otaku USA, Crunchyroll.com, and prominent members’ of the anime community such as, moonkitty.net.
Sailor Moon the Movie (Independent Short), draws its inspiration from the manga, the anime, PGSM* , and the Sailor V universe. It’s a mix of what fans are familiar with, while still being unique and original.
A unique aspect of this film is Sailor Moon’s film name, Bunny. For those who grew-up watching Sailor Moon in France, know that this is the French name translation. It’s intriguing that the producers chose this translation, instead of the original Japanese name: Usagi, or the English translation: Serena. This choice is a reflection of the globalization Sailor Moon; that it’s become more than just a Japanese series.
The spectacular costume designs by Kris Woodside, (also a talented artist); are what bring this film to life. Her inspiration draw from Naoko Takeuchi early art of Sailor Moon, but Kris has clearly made them her own. Sailor Moon’s silver hair is from Naoko Takeuchi’s original concept art, but the silver eye mask is clearly Kris’s. [Kris Woodside designs can be viewed on the film’s official Facebook page.]
The directing and acting is superb; the producers did an admirable job with a limited budget. Avery Danielle is adorable as Bunny/Sailor Moon. Nick Uhas is sexy as Prince Endymion/Tuxedo Mask. Liv Rose is the embodiment of Queen Beryl. Kris Woodside and Eric James are the comedic relief as the roles of Naru (Molly) and Melvin (Gurio).
The film goes the extra mile by having its own soundtrack. The opening credit song is, “Story”, by Nishi, and the closing credit song, “Where Are You Now”, is written and performed by Consider Me Dead. The choice of an original score was debated; yet gives the movie its professionalism and complements the modernization of Sailor Moon universe.
Sailor Moon the Movie (Independent Short) is a masterpiece that has earned the right to sit alongside the original Sailor Moon cannon. Its artistic concept of the Sailor Moon deserves to be made into a feature film. The production team hopes that they will be able to raise enough money needed to make it a reality. The twenty-minute short is a brief glimpse of film’s creative potential, then Sailor Moon the Movie (Feature Film) will be a sure fire hit.
Now! “In the name of the Moon, Enjoy the show!”
*PGSM- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon is the Japanese live action series that ran on Japanese TV from 2003-2004.
It was a magical World Cup, as Middlebury made a surprising come from behind, beating Florida 100-80. Ladies and Gentlemen, it was a fight to the finish, as both sides gave it their all. Middlebury lost their star player, Phil Palmer, early in the game to injury. The yellow cards kept flying all over the field. Florida chaser “Dr. Dre” got carded, for not returning to the goal post after being bludgeoned.
In spite of yesterday’s loss on the field, Middlebury rose to the challenge to prove why they’re the undefeated champions. This is Middlebury’s 5th World Cup win.
Witches, wizards, and spectators gathered to Randall’s Island today to watch their favorite Quidditch teams compete in the 2011 World Cup. The 2011 World Cup will run from Nov 12- 13. The teams are divided into 3 divisions with each team playing on a pitch field until they advance to the finals.
There was excitement in the air today. Here are some highlights:
Pitch 8: The NY Badassilisks lived up to their tenacious reputation, beating Carnegie Mellon.
Pitch 9 : Syracuse went into a sudden death match beating Brandeis. Syracuse members chased, tackled and eventually caught the snitch, proving the this is a full contact sport.
Pitch 4: Virgina Tech and Minnesota went head to head. It was a fierce battle as Virgina made the final score beating Minnesota.
Pitch 6: The snitch stole the show during Vassar v NYU. Spectators were surprised when a second snitch appeared on the field, waving a pink blanket. It was business as usual for the snitches as they interacted with audience and even stole a players broom. The high spirited hi-jinks of Quidditch are alive and well. Yet, Vassar didn’t need those extra 3o points; they already dominated NYU 80-20.
It’s like they say Quidditch is an unpredictable sport. Nothing was more shocking when undefeated quidditch team Middlebury, lost. This is historic moment, will Middlebury be able to pick up the slack and head to finals? Or will a new champion arise?
Guests were severed a variety of delicious heart shaped sweets along with teas from Harney & Sons; including a special Valentine’s Day blend, made of black tea with hints of rose and chocolate.
After tea, it was time to hit the dance floor. Dance instructors, Patty Garcia and Soho Host Yukito divided guests into groups of boy & girls; and began teaching 2 basic salsa moves.
Things began to heat up as the guest paired off. There was chemistry in the air as the couples happily danced the night away. The evening came to a close with a screening of Ouran Highschool Host Club and Black Butler in the downstairs theater.
The event was a huge success; The Soho Host Club has stumbled on a winning formula. It was a magical night, the question on guests minds is; when is the next one?
