Golf Glance

Site: Scottsdale, Ariz.

Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.

Course: Grayhawk Golf Club, Raptor Course (7,125 yards, par 70).

Director to donate film’s profits to Japan town now famous for annual dolphin hunt

NARITA, Japan — The director of a secretly filmed documentary that shows the annual dolphin hunt of a Japanese town said Tuesday he’ll give the town the profits from screenings in Japan — if they end the hunt.

‘Babel’ director Inarritu heads Tokyo film festival jury

TOKYO — “Babel” director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is back in Japan, a nation he says has long fascinated him — this time, as head of the jury of the Tokyo International Film Festival.

Tokyo film festival opens with ‘green’ carpet made of recycled bottles

TOKYO — The Tokyo International Film Festival opened with stars including Hollywood actress Sigourney Weaver strolling a “green” carpet made of recycled plastic bottles.

Kim Yu-na takes huge lead after women’s short program at Trophee Bompard in Paris

PARIS — World champion Kim Yu-na of South Korea skated to a medley of James Bond themes Friday and opened a massive lead in the women’s short program at the Trophee Bompard.

Tomas Verner of Czech Republic leads after men’s short program at Trophee Bompard in Paris

PARIS — Former European champion Tomas Verner of the Czech Republic led after the men’s short program at the Trophee Bompard on Friday, opening with a quadruple jump to beat Nobunari Oda of Japan by almost two points.

Richard Gere says he “cried like a baby” when he read script of movie on Japanese tale

ROME — Richard Gere said Friday that he “cried like a baby” when he read the script of his new movie — a remake based on a cherished Japanese story about a faithful dog that died at a train station waiting for its owner.

3 reasons why each 2016 bid city can win; 3 reasons why each can lose

Friday’s vote by the International Olympic Committee in Copenhagen to select the host city for the 2016 Summer Games is too close to call.

New ‘Amazing Race’ teams include pro poker players, Harlem Globetrotters

LOS ANGELES — One team will have a leg up on the competition in the upcoming season of “The Amazing Race.”

Sony to sell main North America TV plant to Taiwan company, to outsource manufacturing

TOKYO — Sony Corp. has agreed to sell its main television factory in North America to a Taiwanese company, the Japanese electronics maker said Tuesday, as it struggles to cut costs and stem massive losses.

Graffiti charges vs Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara are dropped in NYC

NEW YORK — Japanese pop artist Yoshitomo Nara has something to smile about.

Panasonic teams with James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ movie to promote 3-D home TVs

TOKYO — “Titanic” director James Cameron has signed on with Panasonic Corp. to promote new 3-D TVs.

Panasonic ties up with Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ movie to go 3-D, promote home TVs

TOKYO — Panasonic Corp. has signed on “Titanic” director James Cameron and his upcoming film in an advertising blitz for its TVs equipped with 3-D technology, both sides said Friday.

Hildegard Behrens, renowned Wagner soprano, dies in Tokyo at age 72

TOKYO — Soprano Hildegard Behrens, one of the finest Wagnerian performers of her generation, has died while traveling in Japan. She was 72.

Mexico’s Inarritu to head jury at Tokyo International Film Festival

HONG KONG — “Babel” director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu will head the competition jury at the Tokyo International Film Festival in October.

Hildegard Behrens, renowned Wagner soprano, dies in Tokyo

TOKYO — Soprano Hildegard Behrens, one of the finest Wagnerian performers of her generation, has died while traveling in Japan. She was 72.

At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ and other films this week

Capsule reviews of films opening this week:

Movie Review: Animated fish fairy tale ‘Ponyo’ is beautiful but nonsensical

LOS ANGELES — If you’re 5 years old, or under the influence of some sort of hallucinogenic drug, “Ponyo” is probably awesome. Clearly, these are the ideal scenarios in which to watch the latest animated fantasy from Japanese writer-director Hayao Miyazaki.

Japan says arrival of Uighur activist won’t affect ties with China

TOKYO — The visit to Japan of an exiled Uighur activist who China blames for this month’s ethnic riots will not affect relations between Tokyo and Beijing because its approval was not politically motivated, the government said Tuesday.

IMAX taking its big screens to Asia as part of aggressive global expansion

TOKYO — Megascreen theater company IMAX Corp. is hoping Harry Potter’s magic touch will help catapult the company itself into a global smash hit.

Sharp to boost TV panel production in Japan to meet growing global demand

TOKYO — Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. said Thursday it will raise production of panels for TVs to meet improving global demand.

Richard Gere sees dog, not himself, as lead in movie based on Japanese tale

Richard Gere: Dog is hero in film about Japan tale

Michael Jackson, international King of Pop, mourned around globe by fans watching LA service

International idol, Jackson mourned around globe

Michael Jackson’s international fans mourn idol as Los Angeles memorial begins

LONDON — Fans in Asia stayed up into the wee hours, bars across Europe held Michael Jackson theme nights and television stations from Sydney to Paris cleared their schedules Tuesday to broadcast the King of Pop’s star-studded memorial service live from Los Angeles.

Michael Jackson’s international fans mourn idol before Los Angeles memorial

LONDON — Fans in Asia stayed up into the wee hours, bars across Europe were holding Michael Jackson theme nights and television stations from Sydney to Paris cleared their schedules Tuesday to broadcast the King of Pop’s star-studded memorial service live from Los Angeles.

Japan’s royal couple head to Canada, Hawaii to reach out to Japanese immigrants

TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko hope to reach out to Americans and Canadians of Japanese ancestry during a two-week tour that began Friday, but they won’t be going to Pearl Harbor.

Not so Dolce Vita: Japanese tourists file police complaint after euro700 restaurant bill

ROME — They were looking for a bit of La Dolce Vita but what two Japanese tourists got in a restaurant in Rome left a bad taste in their mouths.

Overseas fans still in mourning for Michael Jackson, await news of a global tribute

PARIS — Mourning Michael Jackson fans lauded his talent, moonwalked in his honor, sang his lyrics and awaited word Monday on the possibility of a global memorial to the King of Pop.

Overseas fans still in mourning for Michael Jackson, saying his talent outshone scandals

TOKYO — Mourning Michael Jackson fans around the world awaited word Monday on the possibility of a global memorial to the King of Pop.

Michael Jackson found loyal, generous fans in Japan

TOKYO — Despite years of child molestation accusations and deep financial difficulties, Michael Jackson could always count on one nation for unquestioning fan loyalty and lucrative advertising deals — Japan.

Sony shareholders approve new management, including founder son, to fight downturn

TOKYO — Sony shareholders approved a new management setup at the Japanese electronics and entertainment company on Friday that will center power around Chief Executive Howard Stringer and a team of younger executives.

Tokyo 2016 invites Japan’s crown prince to Copenhagen for Oct. 2 vote on Olympic site

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Officials of Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Olympics have invited Japan’s crown prince to travel to Copenhagen for the IOC vote on Oct. 2.

Blind pianist from Japan, 19-year-old from China win prestigious Cliburn piano competition

FORT WORTH, Texas — A blind pianist from Japan and a teenager from China won gold medals Sunday at the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, making history as the first winners from any Asian country.

Now in semifinals, blind pianist from Japan wows audiences at prestigious Cliburn contest

FORT WORTH, Texas — With a dramatic bow of pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii’s head, rich sounds of the piano, violins, cello and viola broke the concert hall silence as he and a string quartet played Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44.