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GKIDS Picks Up U.S. Rights To Alberto Vázquez’s ‘Decorado’ For Spring Release

This year’s Spanish Academy animated feature winner, ‘Decorado’ is a sharp animated satire of late-stage capitalism and the modern media landscape.

Aardman’s Shaun The Sheep Goes Full Creature Feature In ‘Beast Of Mossy Bottom’ Trailer

GKIDS sets a September release for Aardman’s third Shaun feature, which leans into Halloween horror-comedy with a missing Farmer and a mysterious monster.

Ghibli’s ‘Whisper Of The Heart,’ ‘The Secret World Of Arrietty’ Headding To U.S. IMAX With 4K Remasters

GKIDS brings the underrated Ghibli gems to U.S. and Canadian IMAX screens in newly remastered 4K for one-day event screenings.

‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Flies Back To Theaters, This Time in IMAX

More than three decades after its initial release, ‘Kiki’ is getting a 4K remaster for the big, really big, screen. U.S. and Canada tickets are on sale now.

‘Allegro Non Troppo’ At 50: GKIDS Acquires Bruno Bozzetto Catalog

GKIDS picks up Bruno Bozzetto’s full catalog as the restored cult classic gets a 50th anniversary screening in New York alongside ‘Fantasia.’

GKIDS Brings ‘Macross’ Creator Shoji Kawamori’s First Original Feature ‘Labyrinth’ To U.S. Theaters

GKIDS sets a limited release for May 10 and 11 for Shoji Kawamori’s original sci-fi feature, blending pop music, online identity, and social commentary.

Aardman Is Heading Back To Theaters, GKIDS Picks Up U.S. Rights To ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’

After Aardman’s last two films went straight to Netflix, ‘Mossy Bottom’ will get a chance with theatrical audiences next Halloween.

Toho Purchases Anime Limited, Extends European Reach With New U.K. Base

GKIDS ‘ parent company, Toho, is growing again. The Japanese giant has established a U.K. European HQ and purchased Anime Limited to scale distribution.

‘Zootopia 2’ Crosses $1B, Becomes The Ninth-Highest-Grossing Animated Film Ever

Disney’s latest high-profile sequel continued its torrid run and GKIDS’s ‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’ posted a strong second weekend for recycled series content.

GKIDS Bringing ‘Lupin The IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline ‘ To U.S. Theaters In January

Takeshi Koike’s latest ‘Lupin’ film hits U.S. theaters in January, bringing a darker sci-fi edge and the ‘Redline’ director’s trademark dynamism.

‘Little Amélie’ Gets English Language Trailer, Hits Select Theaters Tomorrow (EXCLUSIVE)

GKIDS debuts the English-language trailer for Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han’s award-winning hand-drawn feature, ‘Little Amélie.’

‘Animation Is Something You Could Spend Forever On’: Kenji Iwaisawa On ‘100 Meters’ And Re-Touching ‘On-Gaku’

Director Kenji Iwaisawa talks about his new film ‘100 Meters,’ touching up his cult hit ‘On-Gaku: Our Sound,’ and what he’s working on next.

‘Scarlet,’ ‘Arco,’ ‘Little Amélie’ Headline 2025 Animation Is Film Lineup

Animation Is Film 2025 runs Oct 17–19 in Hollywood, featuring global and U.S. premieres, industry panels, and a diverse selection of shorts.

GKIDS Sets U.S. Release For Festival Favorite ‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’

GKIDS will release ‘Little Amélie or The Character of Rain’ in U.S. theaters on Nov 7, following major festival acclaim and awards buzz.

GKIDS Bringing Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ Back To Theaters In 4K

GKIDS releases Satoshi Kon’s cult-classic ‘Perfect Blue’ in a new 4K restoration, returning to U.S. theaters nationwide starting October 3.

‘Your Name,’ ‘Mind Game,’ ‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ Among 20 Titles Coming To HBO Max Under New GKIDS Licensing Pact

HBO Max signs deal for 20 GKIDS films, from anime milestones to long-lost cult hits, many debuting in 4K or streaming in the U.S.

GKIDS Unveils ‘Arcane: League of Legends’ Season 2 Physical Media Release: 4K UHD, Blu-ray, And Collector’s Editions Coming This Fall

‘Arcane’ fans rejoice, Season 2 is getting a stunning physical media release, and a digital to own release, with loads of extras.

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