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Japan Times
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
Marunouchi Toei closes as Japan's cinema landscape evolves
The closing of the Marunouchi Toei in the heart of Tokyo's Ginza neighborhood on July 27 marks the end of an era — and not only because it is Toei Company's last directly managed movie theater. Opened 65 years ago on Sept. 20, 1960, in the then-brand-new Toei headquarters building, the two-screen venue was once a jewel in the corporate crown of Toei, a major film producer, distributor and exhibitor. The studio was launched in 1951 and flourished in Japanese cinema's postwar golden age, when movies were at the top of the country's entertainment pyramid and fans flocked by the millions to see Toei's signature samurai action films. But after multiplexes entered the Japanese theatrical market in the early 1990s, so-called roadside theaters like Marunouchi Toei — movie palaces located in central urban areas near train lines (the 'road' of 'roadside') and directly managed by big film companies — went into decline as facilities and equipment aged and audiences opted for multiplexes, which offer state-of-the-art projection and more varied programming. The Marunouchi Toei is the last of its kind in Japan.
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Naomi Campbell finally explains her relationship with Mohammed Al Turki as she shares gushing birthday tribute - after years of romance speculation
Naomi Campbell has finally explained her relationship with Mohammed Al Turki - after years of romance speculation. Over the years, fans have frequently called for the pair to get together, commenting on their many Instagram posts of each other, and predicting they would be 'the next IT couple'. However, the supermodel, 55, made steps to clarify their relationship as she took to Instagram on Thursday to share a gushing birthday tribute to the Saudi Arabian film producer as he turned 40. Alongside two snaps of the pair, including a photo of a bikini-clad Naomi embracing Mohammed, the beauty referred to her pal as her 'chosen family', before noting how much she cherishes their 'friendship and family-ship'. She penned: 'Happy birthday 40th birthday and turn around the sun to my chosen family @moalturki My Mo. 'I'm so proud of all that you've done, all that you're doing, and all that's ahead for you. I'm beyond excited for your next chapter and everything your future holds. Most of all, I'm deeply grateful to have you in my life. 'I wish you joy, health, love, and every blessing this year and beyond. I know this next season is going to be filled with incredible things, and I can't wait for the world to see it all unfold. 'We love you so much, Uncle Mo. I truly cherish our friendship—and our family-ship.' The pair have been friends for several years, after Mohammed first shared a snap with the superstar on his Instagram back in 2021. They have been fixtures at each other's sides at many events since, including last year's BAFTA's, Cannes film festival, Paris Fashion Week in 2022 and 2023 and several exclusive parties, like Edward Enninful 's birthday bash. Mohammed and Naomi have even jetted off on holiday together, with the pair soaking up the sun in Ibiza last year, while in April, they enjoyed a break to the Maldives alongside Naomi's children and pal Natasha Poly. Naomi and Mohammed have been seen to be firm friends for several years and made their first public appearance together in in December 2021 at the Red Sea film festival, linking arms as they arrived together. At a special birthday event held for Naomi in France in 2023, Mohammed was seen sat right by the birthday girl for the evening. The Sun reported that the pair have become even closer around the time as Naomi had spent time with Mohammed in the Middle East, claiming they appear to have 'a spark'. Alongside two snaps of the pair, the beauty referred to her pal as her 'chosen family', before noting how much she cherishes their 'friendship and family-ship' A source told the publication: 'Naomi is very selective with who she spends time with and she has become close to Mohammed. 'They bonded over their love of fashion and art and have a lot of mutual friends. Naomi has been in Dubai with him and she seems to be the happiest she has ever been. 'They spend a lot of time together and there appears to be a spark between them, even if it is just a friendship at this point.' The speculation was further fuelled after Naomi set tongues wagging over her relationship status as she sported a giant diamond on her ring finger for the third time. She was seen sporting the sparkling new accessory at former British Vogue editor Edward's 52nd birthday at The Dorchester Hotel's restaurant China Tang in London last year. However, months later, a friend of Naomi denied any romance, telling the Mail: 'It isn't a romance - all her friends know that he is actually in love with another model and in a settled relationship with them. Naomi is single and focuses on her children and her sobriety.' The British star was previously engaged to U2 bassist Adam Clayton in 1993, and was then also engaged to Italian businessman Flavio Briatore before they split in 2002. Naomi was last in a relationship with rapper Skepta in 2018 but enjoyed a fling with One Direction's Liam Payne the following year. She has also enjoyed high-profile relationships with the likes of Diddy, Robert De Niro, Gerard Butler, Terrence Howard, Mike Tyson and Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin over the years. Although she is notoriously private about her love life, the star has previously stated she is 'on good terms' with her exes and is not known to be dating anyone at present. In a rare interview about her love life in 2021, Naomi said: 'The sacrifice is really finding that soulmate who will understand you.
