Well, it's 11pm here in Tokyo and the temples are calling for 108 bell ringers. The TV is full of fighting and singing. The soba and mochi is being prepared. The sky is crystal clear. And we're all settling in for a big couple of days of massive movie consumption and alcoholic gluttony.

Before going analog for a few days, I just wanted to express my thanks to everyone we were able to work with this year. Looking forward to seeing how much of what we have planned for next year we can accomplish. There's a lot to be excited about — at the very least get ready to see our focus shift back to what we know best: Japan.

Wishing our readers and supporters a safe and happy new year. See y'all in 2007!