J!-ENT SPOTLIGHT

CANDICE GLOVER WINS “AMERICAN IDOL”

Season Finale Featured Performances by   Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, KEITH URBAN, Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull, Jennifer Hudson, JEssIe j, THE BAND PERRY, Travis Barker, Adam Lambert, Psy, EMELI SANDÉ, Frankie Valli AND ARETHA FRANKLIN   SUMMER Auditions for Season 13 Will Be Held In SALT... 

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS IN THE USA

UNAIRED EPISODES OF “DON’T TRUST THE B—- IN APARTMENT 23″ NOW ONLINE AND SELECT MOBILE DEVICES

The Origin of Chloe’s Evil Ways Is Revealed in the Final Episode Featuring Richard Dean Anderson (“MacGyver”) and Famed Latin Singer and Actress Charo as... 

ON THE LAST TWO NIGHTS OF ABC’S DANCING WITH THE STARS (5/20 & 21)

FOUR COUPLES REMAIN — BUT ONLY ONE WILL TAKE HOME THE COVETED MIRRORBALL TROPHY — ON THE SEASON FINALE OF ABC’S “DANCING WITH THE STARS” Musical... 

SCHEDULED GUESTS ON ABC’S “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,” MAY 20-24

“Jimmy Kimmel Live” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. ET and features a diverse lineup of guests that include celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and... 

JANE LYNCH, JASON SUDIEKIS, WOODY HARRELSON AND JULIANNE MOORE ON ABC’S “THE VIEW,” MAY 20-24

Chris O’Donnell Co-hosts “Guy Day Friday” on May 24 It’s the “Year of the Viewer” and “The View” wants to hear from you. Tweet... 

UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE “LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN” ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK, 5/17-5/31, 2013

Monday through Friday, 11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT   (*Denotes changes and/or additions to previous schedule   (n) Denotes new broadcast)     Thursday,... 

J!-ENT INTERVIEWS/ARTICLES

Pinball FX2 from Zen Studios for the PC (Steam) (a J!-ENT Video Game Review)

“Pinball FX2″ are exciting, enjoyable and challenging digital pinball tables that deliver... 

Media Q&A with Executive Director Katsuyuki Motohiro, Director Naoyoshi Shiotani and Producer Joji Wada (of “PSYCHO-PASS”) by Dennis A. Amith and Michelle Tymon (J!-ENT Interviews and Articles)

In Japan, Katsuyuki Motohiro is a respected director.  From directing the popular “Odoru Daisousassen”... 

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS AROUND THE WORLD

BBC AMERICA’S IN THE FLESH THREE-NIGHT ZOMBIE MINI-SERIES EVENT BEGINS THURSDAY, JUNE 6

For the undead…life begins again. “I don’t feel ready. But that’s why they say I am ready…because... 

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS IN ASIA

New changes in store for AKB48, SKE48 and NMB48, the new team shuffle announcement at Budokan

At the Budokan concert held on April 28th, AKB48 theater manager Tomonobu Togasaki announced the new... 

PSY, POP SENSATION, ANNOUNCES CALL FOR APPLICANTS TO BE HIS PERSONAL CHEF

bibigo™, Leading Korean Cuisine Brand, Partners with Psy to Launch “Psy Go, Bibigo” Chef Talent... 

“Mecha Mecha Iketeru” April 20th episode is ratings winner for Fuji TV

Saturday night’s special episode of “Mecha Mecha Iketeru!” (Mecha-Ike) was a ratings... 

ANIME RELATED NEWS

VIZ MEDIA BECOMES THE NORTH AMERICAN MASTER LICENSEE FOR THE SCI-FI ANIME SERIES ACCEL WORLD

A Bullied Teen Finds New Powers & Strength In A Virtual Reality Video Game In Edgy New Series   San... 

Ani-Jam is Proud to Announce the Return of Mari Watanabe as Guest of Honor

Fresno, CA – May 1, 2013 – Ani-Jam, Fresno’s premiere anime convention is proud to announce... 

MANGA NEWS/REVIEWS

Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal – Vol. 2 by Shin Yoshida and Naohito Miyoshi (a J!-ENT Manga Review)

“Yu-Gi-Oh!” is a manga series with card battles that young fans and even older fans may... 

ON THE LAST TWO NIGHTS OF ABC’S DANCING WITH THE STARS (5/20 & 21)

FOUR COUPLES REMAIN — BUT ONLY ONE WILL TAKE HOME THE COVETED MIRRORBALL TROPHY — ON THE SEASON FINALE OF ABC’S “DANCING WITH THE STARS” Musical Performances from Pitbull,... 

JANE LYNCH, JASON SUDIEKIS, WOODY HARRELSON AND JULIANNE MOORE ON ABC’S “THE VIEW,” MAY 20-24

Chris O’Donnell Co-hosts “Guy Day Friday” on May 24 It’s the “Year of the Viewer” and “The View” wants to hear from you. Tweet #theview during the live... 

CANDICE GLOVER WINS “AMERICAN IDOL”

Season Finale Featured Performances by   Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, KEITH URBAN, Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull, Jennifer Hudson, JEssIe j, THE BAND PERRY, Travis Barker, Adam Lambert, Psy, EMELI SANDÉ,... 

BLU-RAY REVIEWS

Tenchi Muyo!: War on Geminar – Part 2 (a J!-ENT Anime Blu-ray review)

“Tenchi Muyo!: War on Geminar – Part 2″ is recommended for fans who love sci-fi anime with a harem twist! Image courtesy of © 2013 FUNimation. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: Tenchi... 

Nightfall (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Nightfall” is a riveting, revenge, action film for rookie director Chow Hin Yeung Roy.  Featuring a solid performance from both Simon Yam and Nick Cheung, the storyline from “Nightfall”... 

Back to 1942 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Back to 1942″ is a powerful, thought-provoking film that opens your eyes to many factors of how millions of people in Henan, China suffered and possibly millions have died back in 1942 due... 

Band of Outsiders – The Criterion Collection #174 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

I enjoyed the playfulness, the youthfulness and how entertaining the film came to be. As well as it began to transition to include the more darker undertones. “Band of Outsiders” is just an accessible... 

K-ON!: The Movie (a J!-ENT Anime Blu-ray Disc Review)

If you are a big fan of “K-ON!”, this animated film is a must watch, must own Blu-ray release!  A fantastic animated film that fans will absolutely love and a Blu-ray release that is jam-packed... 

DVD REVIEWS

Perception: The Complete First Season (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

The strength of “Perception” is in the writing.  From the way Dr. Pierce is able to solve various crimes and the complexity of how he approaches these situations but I also enjoy watching... 

Bubble Guppies: Sunny Days! (a J!-ENT Children’s DVD Review)

“Bubble Guppies: Sunny Days!” is an educational and fun DVD for your younger children and theme is exploring various adventures during the summer.  May it be going to the beach, going camping,... 

Naruto Shippuden DVD Set 14 – Original & Uncut (a J!-ENT Anime DVD Review)

The awesome conclusion of the exciting battle between Naruto vs. Pain! And the story then goes back to the past when Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura were younger and training with Team 7 in “Naruto... 

If I Were You (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Joan Carr-Wiggin’s “if i were you” is a comedy that rides on the shoulders of Marcia Gay Harden’s acting performance.  It’s not a great film but it’s an enjoyable... 

BLU-RAY/DVD NEWS

ABC TV on DVD and Blu-ray for Fall 2013

Magic Is Back   ONCE UPON A TIME: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON A Whole New Chapter Arrives On Blu-ray... 

Paul McCartney & Wings Rock Show Track Available to Celebrate ‘Rockshow’ Theatrical Release

Re-release of Paul McCartney & Wings’ groundbreaking 1976 live album Wings over America containing... 

VIDEO GAME NEWS

CAPCOM CONFIRMS DETAILS OF “PHOENIX WRIGHT: ACE ATTORNEY – DUAL DESTINIES” RELEASE IN THE WEST

Courtroom Hero Phoenix Wright Returns this Fall SAN MATEO, Calif. — May 13, 2013 — Capcom, a leading... 

MONACO: WHAT’S YOURS IS MINE, THE ULTIMATE GAME ABOUT PULLING OFF THE PERFECT HEIST, IS NOW AVAILABLE ON XBOX LIVE ARCADE

San Diego, CA — May 10, 2013 — Pocketwatch Games announced today that Monaco: What’s Yours... 

BOOK REVIEWS

Pepita: Inoue meets Gaudi (a J!-ENT Book Review)

Takehiko Inoue’s “Pepita: Inoue meets Gaudi” is a fantastic book for anyone who appreciates...