Hollywood star Keanu Reeves (40), in town to promote his latest movie “Constantine” which opens on April 16, complained at a PR event yesterday that he wasn’t able to enjoy the local sights. Co-star Rachel Weiss (34) said she’d been to see Tokyo’s famous Tsukiji fish market, while director Francis Laurence (34) had been to see the fading cherry blossoms. Reeves, on the other hand, had been stuck in his hotel doing PR work. But it’s his 7th trip, so no doubt he’s seen plenty of Japan.
• Also yesterday afternoon, across town, Hong Kong star Andy Lau (photo, 43) gave a packed press conference to promote his new movie “Infernal Affair 3.” The original in the action series is to be re-made in Hollywood, with Leanardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon.
• The funeral was held yesterday for producer Izukuri Yoshimi, who died Sunday at the age of 71. He was famous for such hugely popular TBS shows as “8-ji Da Yo! Zennin Shugo” and “Quiz Derby.” The former starred comedy troupe the Drifters and was an institution.
• Former Takarazuka star Saijo Mie (28) is engaged to nihon buyoka (traditional Japanese dancer) Hanayanagi Noriyuki (35). The actress will retire following their planned July wedding.