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Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ Coming To U.S. Theaters In December 2025
Telling the story of a princess who can transcend time and space, ‘Scarlet’ is Hosoda’s first film since 2021’s ‘Belle.’
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GKIDS To Co-Produce And Distribute ‘100 Meters,’ New Film From ‘On-Gaku: Our Sound’ Director
“I feel that this film, which depicts men obsessed with running faster than anyone else, could be a work that resonates with audiences around the world,” says director Kenji Iwaisawa.
Sony To Release ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ In U.S. Theaters
The studio has set the film’s U.S. debut for October 29, 2025.
‘Princess Mononoke’ Re-Release Is No. 1 Film In North America On Per-Theater Basis
The new 4K Imax restoration of the film is heating up the box office.
How A Japanese Studio Is Embracing AI In Its Anime Production Pipeline
“Without AI, the work would take a minimum of one week to ten days. Using AI, it is about four of five hours,” says the studio’s design director.
British Rapper Shao Dow Releases ‘Blue Lock’-Inspired Music Video ‘Striker’
“‘Blue Lock’ is all about the mentality of becoming the very best, and that’s the mindset I’ve always had in music,” said Shao Dow of the video’s message.
Animation Showed Major Strength At Last Weekend’s U.S. Box Office
Animated features from three continents drew audiences to the movie theater last weekend.
“Sometimes We Can’t See Ourselves As What We Are”: Director Naoko Yamada On Why She Made ‘The Colors Within’
“It’s wonderful to find somebody who can show us this positive side of ourselves,” Yamada says of the idea behind her new film.
Sony Wants To Produce More Animation Content, But Hampered By Animator Shortage, High Costs
The company is looking at options to increase its output, including digital technologies like AI.
WB Releases Trailer For ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim,’ Its First Theatrical Animation Release In Over Two Years
Billed as a prequel to Peter Jackson’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy, ‘War of the Rohirrim’ features the involvement of many key figures from Jackson’s earlier films.
From Light Novel To Anime Sensation: ‘Solo Leveling’ Producer And Action Director Discuss The Breakout Hit
Ahead of the second season launch, key figures on ‘Solo Leveling’ are talking about the production of the ambitious series.
Adult Swim Reveals First Footage From Two New Series: ‘Uzumaki’ And ‘Common Side Effects’
First up is ‘Uzumaki,’ an adaptation of Junji Ito’s supernational horror manga
How Studio Ponoc Pushed Innovation In 2D Animation With Its Latest Feature ‘The Imaginary’
Studio Ponoc founder Yoshiaki Nishimura says that ‘The Imaginary’ gave the studio a chance to move outside of its storytelling comfort zone, as well as push the look of their animation.
GKIDS To Release First Three Episodes Of ‘Dan Da Dan’ In Theaters
The hotly anticipated anime series ‘Dan Da Dan’ will receive a theatrical launch on Friday, September 13.
Studio Ponoc’s ‘The Imaginary’ Gets First English Netflix Trailer
The film debuts worldwide on Netflix July 5.
‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ Studio Gainax Files For Bankruptcy
After years of mismanagement, the 40-year-old Japanese studio has ceased operation.
‘The Garfield Movie’ Is Impressive Overseas, ‘Mars Express’ And ‘Dragonkeeper’ Are Snubbed In U.S.
International audiences are showing up for Garfield.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Becomes 5th Animated Film To Top Half-Billion Worldwide Since Pandemic
The four films in the ‘Kung Fu Panda’ franchise have collectively grossed over $2.3 billion.
Studio Ponoc’s ‘The Imaginary’ Gets July 5 Launch Date On Netflix
It’s the first new release as part of Studio Ponoc’s exclusive streaming deal with Netflix.
Studio Ghibli To Be Honored By Cannes Film Festival With Honorary Palme D’Or
It marks the first time that the festival has given its honorary prize to a group of people rather than an individual artist.
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