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‘Infinity Castle’ Breaks Fandango’s Anime Pre-Sale Record Ahead Of September U.S. Release
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ breaks Fandango’s anime pre-sale record, surpassing ‘Mugen Train’ and ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ ahead of its U.S. release.
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Streaming Deal Costs Sony As ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Nears Netflix’s Top Spot
Sony made just $20M on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ as Netflix turns the anime musical into one of its biggest-ever streaming hits.
Far Far Away Gets Further: ‘Shrek 5’ Pushed To Summer 2027
Universal shifts ‘Shrek 5’ from December 2026 to June 30, 2027, avoiding a heavily packed holiday release window.
Mili Pictures Defies Trends, Takes China’s ‘Wukong Warrior’ To Global Streaming Instead Of Theaters
Producer Bill Borden partners with Mili Pictures to launch ‘Wukong Warrior’ globally via TV and streaming, bypassing a traditional theatrical release.
‘Frankenstein Meets Monsters, Inc.’: ‘Stitch Head’ Gets October U.S. Theatrical Release Date
Briarcliff brings Annecy Presents player ‘Stitch Head’ to U.S. theaters Oct. 29. A spooky, funny animated tale just in time for Halloween.
The Brothers Quay’s Long-Awaited Feature Return, ‘Sanatorium Under The Sign Of The Hourglass,’ Gets August 29 U.S. Theatrical Release Date
The Quay Brothers’ long-awaited return feature, ‘Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass,’ premieres August 29 at Film Forum.
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘The Boy And The Beast’ Returns To U.S. Theaters For One-Day-Only Screening
Crunchyroll is bringing Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘The Boy and The Beast’ to U.S. theaters for one day only on August 18.
‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Finally Gets A Theatrical Release Date, But It’s Gonna Be A While
After being shelved by Warner Bros., ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is finally hitting theaters in 2026, thanks to fan support and a new distributor, Ketchup Entertainment.
Powerhouse Kids And Family Distributor APC Kids Rebrands As Madgic Distribution
Madgic Distribution boasts a robust catalogue of over 1,800 episodes across 50 series, including ‘Isadora Moon,’ ‘Emerald’ and ‘Jade Armor.’
5 Big Announcements From Annecy: Ron Clements, ‘In Your Dreams,’ ‘ParaNorman,’ ‘Miraculous Stellar Force’ And ‘Lars Of The Stars’
Some of the important news from Annecy that you may have missed last week.
GKIDS Acquires N. America Rights To Record 4 Films At Annecy
The films are “All You Need Is Kill,” “Another World,” “ChaO,” and “Little Amélie.”
Neon Acquires N. American Rights To 2D French Animated Feature ‘Arco’
The film, which debuted at Cannes and counts Natalie Portman among its producers, is shaping up as a key Oscar contender.
‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Is Heading To Cannes In A Bid To Become An International Hit
The film will be presented to international buyers at the Cannes Film Market next week.
GKIDS To Release ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Feature In The U.S. Beginning July 16
‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death – The Movie’ is the first new release from the franchise since the end of the series’ second season.
Goodfellas Animation Will Handle Sales On Andy Serkis’s Feature Animation Directorial Debut ‘Animal Farm’
The 96-minute film will be introduced next week to buyers at the Cannes Film Market, and will premiere at the Annecy animation festival next month.
Julian Glander’s Indie Feature ‘Boys Go To Jupiter’ Scores Theatrical Release In August
The film’s North American distribution rights have been acquired by Cartuna and Irony Point.
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.’
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.
Viva Pictures Acquires U.S. Rights To ‘Pets On A Train,’ Releases First Teaser For ‘Grand Prix Of Europe’
The European cg features will be released theatrically in the U.S. later this year.
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