Marty Friedman

Movie War Mega Max featured the first seven Kamen Riders (Kamen Rider 1, 2, V3, Riderman, X, Amazon, and Stronger) to commemorate the franchise's 40th anniversary. Trailers for the film shown during airings of Fourze also showed the return of Kamen Rider Double as well as a new form for Kamen Rider OOO. Unlike previous Movie War films, where they were divided into 3 segments, Movie War Mega Max is divided into 5 parts. Like previous Movie War films the secondary Kamen Rider of Kamen Rider Fourze, Kamen Rider Meteor, made his debut in the film.

Asako, a comic book artist in her early forties, is devastated by the death of her precious cat, Saba, which kept her company for over 15 years, as her assistant Naomi watches on with concern. Naomi is a young woman in her early twenties, who has her set of worries about love and future. Then one day, Asako meets a new cat, Gu Gu, which brings new joy and vitality to her life. What is more, she finds potential for love in a man named Seiji. Like Asako, Naomi, too, embarks on a new life plan.

Edo, 1863. Aisuke Kajiki, a young blind swordsman, is entrusted the son of his best friend Toramaru Sakakibara, who is about to join the Shogun's Samurai Unit and promises to train him well. However, after Toramaru's death in battle, Eisuke drowns in a river and is transported in time to present-day Tokyo. Eisuke and his descendant, Ryusei, a college student, go to meet Toramaru's descendant, Taiga, a swimmer. The blind samurai's promise to his best friend in Edo is fulfilled 160 years later in present-day Tokyo through para-swimming.

This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories with Megadeth and Beyond explores the life, music, and enduring legacy of Nick Menza, the legendary drummer best known for his work with the thrash metal band Megadeth. Through touching personal anecdotes and rare footage, the documentary celebrates Nick’s life, his lasting impact, and the bond he shared with friends and family.

Taiwanese pop diva A-mei Chang took on a "new" persona with her 2009 album Amit, embracing her aboriginal roots while alluding to a change of course for her music career. Towards the end of the year, she embarked on her first world tour as her captivating alter ego, bringing a series of spectacular shows to Taiwan, Mainland China, Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan. Supported by a live band consisting of internationally acclaimed musicians, Amit has treated listeners to her renditions of over 30 new and classic songs, many of which re-arranged to give a cool fresh punk/rock edge.

Hauptstrasse , Wacken Open Air, Wacken, Germany (04.08.2023) Tracklist: Interview / Dave Mustaine Hangar 18 Wake Up Dead In My Darkest Hour Dystopia We'll Be Back Dread and the Fugitive Mind Sweating Bullets Angry Again A tout le monde Trust (with Marty Friedman) Tornado of Souls (with Marty Friedman) Symphony of Destruction (with Marty Friedman) Mechanix Peace Sells Holy Wars... The Punishment Due (with Marty Friedman)