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Ohno Damage Control: Johnny's vs. Kodansha

  • Jul. 29th, 2008 at 1:56 AM
chu!
Time for some fallout. And I'm not talking about Chinen's broken heart.

According to Osaka Sports, after Shuukan Gendai's (SG) article on Ohno was released the jimusho immediately contacted newspapers and tv stations stating that it was untrue. They admitted to him hanging with the girls (cuz hello, pictures) but said he "absolutely did not smoke marijuana."
Mari-juana is bad. Mkayyy.

The jimusho is standing strong in it's denfense, so much so that it will no longer be working with Kodansha, SG's publisher. This means no more Johnny's in whatever fashion mags Kodansha publishes or whatever other work Johnny's had planned with them.

One very recent connection between the two organizations is Nino and Ryo's fall drama "Ryusei no Kizuna," which is based on the work of Higashino Keigo - originally serialized in SG. Fear not, though, it will be broadcast as planned, but SG won't be granted any coverage of the drama. Prohibiting the original publisher of the work from covering the drama version is quite unprecedented. Also, Nino and Ryo won't appear on those little bands they put on books. (Ya know, the ones that say "NOW A TV DRAMA!") SG isn't sweatin' it though. They stated they have more than enough material to work with and full confidence in the contents of their publication.

The "most painful" result of the breakup is the loss of the annual Johnny's calendars - which bring in a steady 200,000,000 yen a year (roughly $1.8 million). After next year they will be gone. No mention of change in publishers, but they will most likely be taking their business elsewhere.

Hm. Dunno if all this is true, but if so, that's pretty major. Kodansha is taking a big hit. But yeah, as mentioned in the comments, Johnny's will probably just find another publisher to do the calendars with.

Random aside: If you want to watch a hilarious film about smoking pot, I recommend checking out Reefer Madness. It's like a public service announcement gone horribly wrong. I found it to be quite ridiculous and one of the worst movies I'd ever seen, but I also thought it was very funny.

Just thought I'd throw that out there. And now, I sleep.

source: エンタメScoop

Comments

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[info]misosiru wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 09:58 am (UTC)
It's good that Jimusho is defensing in such way but ... wah, no more calendars ? Maybe they'll contact somewhere else with the calendars?..I have no idea how it works in Japan, though ww.
but wow...
looking forward to see the future happenings.
(Anonymous) wrote:
Jul. 30th, 2008 09:48 am (UTC)
[hi ms. --> aitana]

back to the topic

im really sad about ohno's scandal. i wish its not true. this will really affect Arashi and i will be sad, all of us will be sad. im happy that JE is defending Ohno. i wish they solve this problem ASAP
[info]hypergrafia wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 10:00 am (UTC)
Whoooa.

This whole commotion from Johnny's boycotting some business joint ventures sort of confirms the bad news about Ohno, in a very twisted way. I can't explain, but it's like major and total damage control.

But then again, as a fan, I'd like to give Ohno the benefit of the doubt. However, I still go for the simplistic view of things: If it's the truth, then it's the truth. If it's not, then it's not.
[info]heroismine wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 10:02 am (UTC)
no more calendars?? what why ;__; cant they just change publisher or something :(

is myojo under Shukan Gendai??
[info]uwasako wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 10:06 am (UTC)
I checked into it and all the monthly boy mags under different publishers, not Kodansha, so they should be fine. :)
(no subject) - [info]heroismine - Jul. 29th, 2008 10:10 am (UTC)
(no subject) - [info]j_halo7 - Jul. 29th, 2008 10:18 am (UTC)
(no subject) - [info]xanderave - Jul. 29th, 2008 10:24 am (UTC)
(no subject) - [info]uwasako - Jul. 29th, 2008 10:27 am (UTC)
(no subject) - [info]nira_chan - Jul. 29th, 2008 11:03 am (UTC)
(no subject) - [info]lelouch7 - Jul. 29th, 2008 04:11 pm (UTC)
(no subject) - [info]nira_chan - Jul. 29th, 2008 11:02 am (UTC)
(no subject) - [info]ina - Jul. 29th, 2008 06:22 pm (UTC)
(Anonymous) wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 10:08 am (UTC)
It's the Publishing Rights that the Jimusho took away from Kodansha. That means that there will still be the yearly calendars but Johnny's will look for a new publisher. :)
[info]uwasako wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 10:23 am (UTC)
You are right. That makes total sense. How dumb of me to think they would just vanish. lol why am I still awake...
[info]catslove17 wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 10:17 am (UTC)
There were calendars?
So you learn new things every day.

I really hope Kodansha profited from letting the cat out of the bag, because I imagine whatever they made from that story will be nowhere near the amount of money they'll loose from their contract with Johnnys.

But at least JE supports Ohno. They could've just kicked Ohno out, like they did with Uchi and the-other-guy. But I imagine they're making a profit by keeping him anyway. Perhaps Kodansha is a rival? and JE wants to "put them out of business".

Whatever it is, you can be sure Johnny is one good business man.
(Anonymous) wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 11:42 pm (UTC)
Re: There were calendars?
i know what you mean about the ohno and uchi thing but arashi has been around 4 ever and they are selling like crazy. ohno getting kicked out would be like the end of everything and no damage control could save johnny's after that. news just started and uchi gone hasn't really made a big impact on news they're kind of better with 2 less members. with ohno gone that's just the end
Re: There were calendars? - [info]catslove17 - Jul. 30th, 2008 06:40 am (UTC)
[info]rachie241282 wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 10:26 am (UTC)
WOAH!
I really love how Johnny-san defenses his employees.
But without the calendars it will get depressing, I hope they will find another company!! :D
[info]maiisaki wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 10:27 am (UTC)
I think Jimusho had made the right decision :)
I admit that I might have underestimated the power of Kitagawa-san

But the calendars are usually giving us the fans a bunch of excellent photoshots.. A bit sad for me if they're not going to release it anymore.. Anyway, it's better, I'm happy to see Johnny's giving out clarification~ ^^
[info]goldengutgirl wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 10:53 am (UTC)
FO' SHO'!!

TEAM OHNO!!! lol
[info]satosuki wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 11:05 am (UTC)
haha! i like the way JE goes at Kodansha with a sledgehammer *nods in approval* ... it just means "mess wif my guys and u DIE" *evil glares from scary JE bosses*

ah well, admitting to hanging out wif the girls is no major harm done... i can imagine they will continue to vehemently deny the drugs and sex... i'm just glad tat JE is standing by Ohno on this one ^^
[info]renchan5 wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 11:06 am (UTC)
I`m wondering though, how many of the groups` calendars does Kodansha actually do? Kanjani8`s was Koubunsha, HSJ`s was Shueisha, and Arashi and T&T were not Kodansha either. Unless those are all under Kodansha, I think the calendars are not in as much danger as we thought.

Hmmm, although a friend just pointed out that Koubunsha is part of Koudansha...

Edited at 2008-07-29 11:15 am (UTC)
[info]mariegina wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 11:08 am (UTC)
Hmm... This is big. Lol. marijuana is bad? really? celebs getting caught with it haven't got out of business >>;; But it means that the whole thing is blown over, right? Yay for Ohno lol.
[info]luciene wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 11:09 am (UTC)
Woah, that's harsh. But I'm glad they're standing by him, though I will mourn the loss of those calendars...
[info]noreal99 wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 11:09 am (UTC)
Man, I love a good JE smackdown.

They could always go to another publisher to make their calendars. I'd like to see the bidding war between publishers for that job.
[info]divid_chan wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 11:23 am (UTC)
If this is true, it would be a huge hit to Kanjani too. I mean, without their manga and Yasu's corner in Betsufure they even have a radio show sponsored by Kodansha... *sigh* Hope this is not true...
As for the Jimusho, they can always transfer to Shueisha, for example, especially seeing as Arashi's new photobook will be released under them...
Oh, and sweet dreams! ^^
[info]nira_chan wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 11:58 am (UTC)
Which radio show? O___O
(no subject) - [info]divid_chan - Jul. 29th, 2008 12:57 pm (UTC)
(no subject) - [info]divid_chan - Jul. 29th, 2008 01:02 pm (UTC)
(no subject) - [info]nira_chan - Jul. 29th, 2008 01:07 pm (UTC)
(no subject) - [info]saihara - Jul. 29th, 2008 01:38 pm (UTC)
[info]inuhariko wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 11:25 am (UTC)
Holy Shit. I'm shocked they're owning up to it, AND backing him. Isn't that out of character for JE?

[info]saihara wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 11:29 am (UTC)
this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon
Why can't they make movies out of these things? I mean this is so hardcore. It just makes me love JE a lot.

Hardcore Jimusho FTW. Even if they are bastards. Occasionally.
[info]nira_chan wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 11:57 am (UTC)
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon
Althought all this means we probably won't get more K8 manga and Yasu section in Best Friend.
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon - [info]saihara - Jul. 29th, 2008 12:00 pm (UTC)
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon - [info]nira_chan - Jul. 29th, 2008 12:04 pm (UTC)
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon - [info]saihara - Jul. 29th, 2008 12:11 pm (UTC)
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon - [info]nira_chan - Jul. 29th, 2008 12:15 pm (UTC)
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon - [info]saihara - Jul. 29th, 2008 12:17 pm (UTC)
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon - [info]ohmiya_sg - Jul. 29th, 2008 12:22 pm (UTC)
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon - [info]nira_chan - Jul. 29th, 2008 12:27 pm (UTC)
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon - [info]ohmiya_sg - Jul. 29th, 2008 12:29 pm (UTC)
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon - [info]nira_chan - Jul. 29th, 2008 12:31 pm (UTC)
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon - [info]nira_chan - Jul. 29th, 2008 01:03 pm (UTC)
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon - [info]ohmiya_sg - Jul. 29th, 2008 01:06 pm (UTC)
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon - [info]saihara - Jul. 29th, 2008 01:36 pm (UTC)
Re: this makes me wish I had a FUCK YEAH icon - [info]ohmiya_sg - Jul. 29th, 2008 01:38 pm (UTC)
[info]lilibs wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 11:44 am (UTC)
woah. just, woah
[info]yumenostalgic wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 11:51 am (UTC)
so there's a doubt that ohno's involved with that incident. a very big DOUBT...

and Kodansha is a big company too, wonder how can the jimusho find a replacement for them especially there's an upcoming drama involving two JE talent and not to mention one of them is a member of arashi...
[info]mhuyhen wrote:
Sep. 24th, 2008 06:17 pm (UTC)
maou
hmm, u mean my fave toma-kun & ohno? oh well it allwent fine
(Anonymous) wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 12:09 pm (UTC)
Jimusho means srs business, yo. Crazy how they took a stand like that. Kodansha's pretty big though, isn't it? Unless another publishing company picks up the new business and totally kicks ass at it, I'd imagine they might tear up a little at the loss of business but ultimately move on. I think it'd be a pretty hard hit in the pants pocket for the first year though.

But at least Ohno and Arashi aren't taking a hit for this one. Though fans all over the world, I'm sure, will be mourning the loss of JE calendars. (Unless Johnny's already cozying up to another publisher for that one)
[info]ohmiya_sg wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 12:23 pm (UTC)
Yay for JE. I'm glad they're completely denying it, probably because it explicitly mentions a crime, rather than just bad behavior.
[info]leiyah_chan wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 12:27 pm (UTC)
Finally! Good to hear that JE finally answered! Good and bad side neh? I'm just happy that this placed a somewhat clear area in this issue..
[info]june_hyde wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 12:59 pm (UTC)
this is boring~ xD
(Anonymous) wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 01:22 pm (UTC)
YOSH JOHNNYS TO SUPPORT OHNO!!!!!
his puppy eyes come handy in this situation huh XD
[info]marinagt wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 02:57 pm (UTC)
When they put something like "someone saw and stuff and he was drunk" is one thing but when they say something like that and expose pictures. I don't think it metters if it's real or not, it's just mean and desrespectfull with the artist.
Johnny-san is right to do what He did.
And, beeing truth or not, this is just beyond bounderies. It's just mean.
That's my oppinion. I'm feeling offended with what they did to Ohno.
(Anonymous) wrote:
Jul. 29th, 2008 03:03 pm (UTC)
woah. JE was all like, "suck on that! "
bwhahahaha

:]
thnx for the update.

woot. go ohno.
:))
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