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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.
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‘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.
Better Than A Trailer, Toei Drops Dazzling Music Video For ‘ChaO!’ Theme Song
Koda Kumi’s ‘ChaO!’ music video brings the anime’s mermaid love story to life with stunning visuals and heartfelt music from Yasuhiro Aoki’s film.
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.”
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.
Animated Films From Indie Distributors, Led By ‘The King Of Kings,’ Pack Theaters As Major Studios Continue To Ignore Animation
‘The King of Kings’ is now the second-highest-grossing domestic animation release of the year.
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.
‘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.
Oscar-Contending Features ‘Memoir Of A Snail’ And ‘Chicken For Linda’ Now Streaming For Free On The Animation Showcase
The films are available on the platform through the holiday season.
“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.
The Cartoon Brew Livestream: Toho’s Surprise Move In U.S. Animation Distribution
A closer look at Toho’s acquisition of GKIDS, as well as last weekend’s historic achievement for animation at the U.S. box office.
Toho Acquires North American Animation Distributor GKIDS
GKIDS has been nominated 13 times for the Best Animated Feature Oscar and won earlier this year for Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron.’
Animation Is Film To Host N. American Premieres Of ‘The Colors Within’ And ‘The Day The Earth Blew Up’
The festival is set to take place in Los Angeles from October 18-20.
Major Netflix Animation Leak Traced Back To Burbank Post-Production Company
Netflix says it is “aggressively taking action” to have the materials removed from the internet.