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!

Stussy is celebrating their 30th anniversary with cult camera brand Ricoh. The classic GR line has been building a following with their quality cameras from the specs to its clean lines. This will be the first time Ricoh has collaborated with anyone on their camera bodies. To further the project, Stussy will present a photo project featuring photographers who have been a “part of” Stussy’s history. Limited quantities of the camera will be available in Feb. 2010 at Stussy Chapter stores.

Takashi Murakami has some new prints available through Kaikai Kiki! Three prints ranging from his familiar flower work to abstract pieces will be available. This is your chance to scoop up some sought after art work from the artist. Available now on honeyee.

A Bathing Ape and Verbal (M-Flo/Teriyaki Boyz) have collaborated on a capsule collection called A Bathing Ape® is AMBUSH®ed!!! There’s been a buzz about Verbal’s accessory brand AMBUSH for some time now. This seems like the perfect time to drop the line with all the activity going on in the camp with Teriyaki Boyz, Bape’s undeniable projects, and of course AMBUSH. With the theme of “mad scientist”, specifically Dr. Frankenstein, the collection takes cues from the classic American classics. Don’t miss out on this fun collection!

NIGO gives us a peak at the new Fujitsu FMV laptop collaboration with A Bathing Ape. The laptops feature the usual camo pattern that is synonymous with BAPE’s branding. A simple camo pattern can amazingly change the aesthetics of every day products. Available soon!

Kenzo Digital’s CITY OF GOD’S SON is one of the most interesting and forward projects we’ve seen this year. CITY OF GOD’S SON is an experimental hip-hop opera starring Nas, Jay Z, Ghostface, Biggie Smalls, Raekwon, Samuel Jackson, Delroy Lindo, and Laurence Fishburne. It is a crime drama/coming of age tale of three fictitious characters growing up in a crime ridden city in a jungle. This project explores the icon of the gangster in modern media, and weaves musical history and gangster film history into an operatic music based story of brotherhood and survival. An homage to 90’s New York hip-hop, “City of God’s Son” is the redefinition of the remix. Featuring legendary soul singer Joe Bataan. To those that missed out on the installation during the summer, we have some CDs to give away! Check out what the buzz about this project is by checking out the CD. Fill out the form after the jump to receive your copy!