James has booked another promo for Panasonic!
He stars as "young tech guy", an aficionado for Car audio systems, previewing his new "ride".
The promo will debut exclusively at the upcoming 2006 International convention in Las Vegas.
For more info, visit: http://www.panasonic.com
James has booked a print campaign for Kawasaki!
The promo features Kawasaki's newest Super-Sport motorcycle - the NINJA ZX-14, debuting in 2006!
For more info, visit: http://www.kawasaki.com/
This new spot will feature MTV's new High Definition channel: MHD.
For more info, visit: http://www.mtv.com
Bunny & Clydo, Rocky Jo's action-thriller starring James, wins the award for Best Narrative Short at the First Glance Film Festival!
For more info, visit: http://www.firstglancefilms.com/losangeles/winners.php
Watch the new teaser for the upcoming feature film 2 DAYS 'TIL VALENTINE! (aka Asian Stories: Book 3)
Go to: http://www.asianstoriesmovie.com/en/trailer/index.html
Synopsis: Jim is having a hard time dealing with the shocking fact that his fiance has just left him - two weeks before they were to get married. Unable to swallow the thought of suicide, he hires a hitman to take out his life by Valentine's Day - his wedding date - as he takes a final roadtrip with his best friend Alex.
There he meets Amanda, a quirky, artistic, and ADD-prone waitress who shows him a side of life unbeknownst to Jim.
Can Jim save his own life before it's too late? Also starring Kathy Nguyen, Lauren Kim, and Kirt Kishita.
James has been cast in the upcoming feature film SEARCHING FOR MICKEY FISH!
Synopsis: Just as the business which Steve helped create, American Lightsticks, is on the brink of collapse, a huge `deal' suddenly materializes, and he and his partners are sure that their lives have changed forever. A true-to-life comedy inspired by actual events.
James will star as Jimmy Woo, a self made millionaire who attempts to shake up Steve into the harsh reality of his life.
Cast also includes:
Treat Williams (Everwood)
Daniel Baldwin (Paparazzi)
William Mapother (Lords of Dogtown)
Charlotte Ross (NYPD Blue, Jake in Progress)
Curtis Armstrong (Ray, Dodgeball)
Jackie Debatin (That 70's Show)
Principal Photography begins November, in Provos, Utah.
For more info, visit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0483796/combined
Directed by Don Most
Written by Jeffrey Arbaugh
Produced by Deal Me In, LLC
James has been cast in the upcoming video game The Darkness!
The story revolves around Jackie Estacado - a hitman posessed by an ancient spirit, that provides him with spectacular powers. Sent on a job by the Francetti family that turns out to be a trap, Jackie battles the enemies and searches for light and love in a dark and violent world.
James will star as Lt. Cable of the Allied Forces, and Peter Chen, a savvy helper of Jackie.
Created for the just released PlayStation 3 and X-Box 360, this new action thriller will premier in Spring of 2006.
Watch the official trailer at: http://www.starbreeze.com/darkness.jsp
Created by Starbreeze Studios
Published by Majesco Entertainment
James has been cast in the reading of the musical ESTHER!
Based on the Book of Esther, this exciting new show features exquisite music - blending Modern Dramatic score with a delicious taste of Ancient Egypt.
There will be a workshop performance of this show on:
Monday, November 7th, at 7:30pm.
The Colony Theatre
555 N. Third Street (cross street: Cypress)
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 558-7000
Book by Marian Partee
Lyrics by Mary Moore Garrison
Music by Ann Moore Miller
James has been cast as in a Leading role, in the SAG Film Disarmed!
This hilarious comedy tells the story of two roommates - Spencer (James) and Kevin - who tries to pull the ultimate heist of mistaken identity.
When Kevin falls in love with Sandra, a beautiful girl who thinks Kevin is a handicap without arms, can Spencer help him keep up the act without blowing his cover?
The film also features renowned cinematographer Robert Brinkman (Rules of Attraction, The Cable Guy)
Also starring: Seth Laurson, Stacy Stas, and Cameron Monaghan
Principal photography begins in October, in Los Angeles.
Directed by Justin Diettrich
Executive Produced by Melanie Blair
Cinematography by Robert Brinkman
James has booked a major print campaign for Microsoft!
It previews Microsoft's next state-of-the art operating system, the Windows Vista - premiering in Fall of 2006.
Principal photography takes place in Santa Barbara,CA.
For more info, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.mspx
James has been cast in the upcoming WWII war drama Know Your Enemy!
Set in the battle of Iwo Jima, the film tells the story of Kazuo Hashimoto (James), a wounded Japanese soldier captured by the American troops. After managing to escape, he embarks on a mission to assassinate the captain of the U.S. Navy... but will he survive?
Principal Photography begins in October, in Los Angeles.
For more info, visit: http://www.offcenterla.com/knowyourenemy.html
Directed by Marcelo Palamino
Produced by Tommy Wilson O'Brien
Cinematography by Carlos Arguello
James will be starring in Ralph Pena' s OBIE Award winning play FLIPZOIDS!
This powerfully amusing and complex dramedy follows the lives of 3 people, all struggling to connect with the significance of their heritage, as well as their personal identity.
James stars as REDFORD, a young skateboarding Gen-Xer, who is intellectually confused and emotionally callow.
Redford ventures into public bathrooms in Laguna beach, longing for connection, searching for his own soul. There he meets Rosario, a mysterious elderly woman who introduces him to a world he's never seen before.
For a full preview of the play, go to: http://www.reviewplays.com/flipzoid.htm
Lee Strasberg Insitute - Marilyn Monroe Theatre
7936 Santa Monica Blvd. (1 block West of Fairfax )
West Hollywood, CA 90046
September 15th - October 9th
Thursdays - Saturdays 8pm
Sundays 3pm
Directed by R. Chito Garces
Written by Ralph Pena
For tickets & reservations, call
(323) 960-7829, or
visit: http://www.plays411.com/flipzoids
Two films starring James in a leading role - SNAPDRAGON , and BUNNY & CLYDO - will be screening in Los Angeles!
Both films will be part of the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Korean Int'l Film Festival, as well as the Los Angeles Int'l Short Film Festival.
Be sure to check them out, at the Arclight & the Egyptian!
SNAPDRAGON (www.pacdv.com/snapdragon.html)
Dir. Sun Tae Hwang, Drama
Production Location: San Francisco, CA
Sept. 17, 2005 Saturday 6:00pm
Screening with the feature documentary: The Grace Lee Project
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
http://www.lakiff.com/screeningschedule.html
BUNNY & CLYDO (www.bunnyandclydo.com)
Dir. Rocky Jo, Action
Production Location: Austin, TX
Los Angeles Int'l Short Film Festival
Sept. 9, 2005 Friday, 1:15pm
Closing finale for:
Having A Bad Day category
Arclight Theater
Theater 8
6360 W Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
323.464.4226
www.arclightcinemas.com
Los Angeles Korean Int'l Film Festival
Sept. 17, 2005 Saturday 8:00pm
5th film in the shorts program
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.461.2020
www.lakiff.com
San Diego Asian Film Festival OPENING NIGHT
Sept. 29, 2005 Thursday & Oct. 2, 2005 Sunday
Times TBA!
Mann Hazard Center Theaters
7510 Hazard Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92111
619.574.7849
www.sdaff.org
DC Asian PacifcAmerican Film Festival
Oct. 11, 2005 Tuesday 9:15pm
Location TBA!
(For latest screening updates, visit the film's website: www.bunnyandclydo.com.)
James has signed with a new Theatrical representation - The Geddes Agency!
Welcome Ann, Richard, Tad, & Shipra!
James has been cast, in the action film Certainty!
This sci-fi thriller tells the story of an assassin on the run from the law. Sin City meets Blade Runner.
James stars as the young Lieutenant Carter, on the hunt to bring the ruthless killer down.
Production begins in August, in Los Angeles.
Directed by Dan Jackson
Cinematography by Jonathan Hall
James has booked an industrial video titled "Dealing with Change"!
The video highlights various scenarios that can take place in corporate management.
James will star as Mike Thompson, an optimistic technician who presents the positive factors in the new ownership.
Production will take place in Costa Mesa, CA.
James has been cast as the Lead, in the SAG Feature Film 2 Days 'til Valentine! ( aka Asian Stories: Book 3 )
This dark romantic comedy is being described as SIDEWAYS meets GARDEN STATE.
Principal photography will begin in August, in various locations, including San Dimas, Joshua Tree, Crestline, and Mt. Baldy.
Directed by Ronald Oda & Kris Chin
Executive Produced by Flixcorp Pictures, LLC
Cinematography by Jonathan Hall
James has booked a National Commercial for TOYOTA!
This spot will feature the new Highlander, as a young husband take a detour from his morning traffic, into a golf course.
Production will be in Long Beach, California.
For more info, visit: www.toyota.com.
James has been cast as the Lead Announcer & Narrator, for the new radio spots from LandAuction.com!
The spot highlights land auctions taking place in various states in the country, with over thousands of properties and a bidding price that begins at $100!
For more info, visit: www.landauction.com.
James has booked a major industrial promo for CANON!
This video will highlight their new digital products, including the premier XLT camera, and the high resolution Laser printers.
James will star as Mark Taylor, a digital photography teacher.
For more info, visit: www.canon.com.
James has booked a National Commercial for SBC Yahoo!
The spot introduces SBC's new high speed internet DSL connection, starting at just $14.99 a month!
Production will take place in Portland, Oregon.
For more info, visit: www.sbc.com.
James has been cast, in the SAG Feature Film Big Dreams, Little Tokyo!
This hillarious comedy revolves around Boyd, a self-made entrepreneur who speaks fluent Japanese, and is a fanatical advocate of Japanese culture. Except Boyd is white. And he sells self-made instruction manuals on Japan-U.S. relations. And delivers Japanese take out... made from his kitchen. And he rides a bike. NAPOLEON DYNAMITE meets LOST IN TRANSLATION.
James will star as MURAKAMI, a young Japanese Bookshop owner, and Boyd's arch-rival.
Production begins in July, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
See production stills at: http://www.jonathancanlasphotography.com/bdlt.htm
Directed by David Boyle
Produced by Duane Anderson
HAIRCUT - a film starring James - wins Best Experimental Short at New Orleans Reel Identities, and at New York Cinekink Film Festival!
This film has been storming the festival circuit - 23 festivals in 26 cities to date!
See more at: http://www.alloutattack.com/haircut.htm
Directed by Bryan Jackson