Dazed Digital has interviewed Tokyo creative duo AMBUSH DESIGN. Some insight to questions that many may have for VERBAL (m-flo/Teriyaki Boyz) and YOON are answered. The two speak on their earlier days to working with culture phenomenons such as Kanye West, Pharrell and Nigo.

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Itagaki Tomonobu, formerly of Tecmo/Team Ninja (which you may recognize most readily for their Dead or Alive series of games) is back with a new, independent studio: Valhalla Games.  The Valhalla Games website just launched last week, and while there’s not much news up yet, you can check out statements from the new execs, including Itagaki.  It’s been a couple of years since he left Team Ninja, but now you can read up on his plans for Valhalla, and we’ll be keeping our eye on the studio as more news about their projects comes up.

In case you missed our earlier premiere at NYICFF, you’ll have another chance to catch the animated film Summer Wars this Saturday, March 13, at IFC Center.  Summer Wars just took the award for best animated picture last Friday at the 33rd Japan Academy Awards, so don’t miss out on your chance to see this critically acclaimed film.

Also, if you’re looking for further info on Japanese films released last year, take a look at NYT’s J-Film 2009 Database.  The database includes both animated and live-action films from 2009, including the Japan Academy Award winners from this year and the films that NYT is presenting at NYICFF, so check it out!

Shin Tanaka is in NY this week! So, New York-Tokyo and Frank’s Chop Shop have decided to join together for a party. See a live art session by Shin Tanaka with music provided by DJ Souljah, Cougarskin and DJ Kei! It will be a night of fun and creative energy! The event will be held at one of our favorite new venues, B.East! B.East has a great atmosphere and is the cool spot to be these days! Please come check out the event! RSVP below:

Here is a creative TV spot of two runners. The spot was put together with footage put together over a one month period. Check out the piece to see the outcome.

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