Yamaguchi Tatsuya from popular music group TOKIO attended an event at Dream Works Studio in California for the debut of the movie, “Kung Fu Panda 2“. Although the event was part of a world media campaign, focus immediately shifted to Japan when the singer met with actress Angelina Jolie.

Yamaguchi first met the actress about three years ago, so there is some history there. Jolie began to ask the singer about the current conditions in Japan: “Are the people around you alright? The attitude of the Japanese in such a great catastrophe is amazing. I want to do something to help.”

Over a hundred reporters from 18 different countries were present at the event, which also featured actor Jack Black in addition to Jolie and other cast members.

Angelina was asked to comment on the earthquake and massive damages that have occurred in Japan since March 11th. “When I see the videos and then read articles about it, I’m very distressed. The disaster is beyond imagination. The people who were affected… when I think about the people, including families, who lost things… I can’t stop crying. We must support the Japanese as much as possible.”

She then turned her attention to the TOKIO member: “Yamaguchi is someone who attracts with his smile and tries to give it to other people… his work will surely heal the hearts of the Japanese.”

Yamaguchi also commented on the movie’s themes. “‘Family bonds’ is a theme of the movie, and is especially important during these times.”

“Kung Fu Panda 2″ comes out on May 26th in North America, and August 19th in Japan.

source: tokyohive