Crunchyroll Plans Full Awards Push For Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’
The distributor has released an English-language dubbed trailer ahead of the film’s April 14 U.S. release.
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‘Suzume’ Debut Tops Chinese Box Office With $50.7M Opening
Makoto Shinkai’s latest has already grossed $182.4 million from seven territories. It will hit the U.S. on April 14.
Makoto Shinkai At 50: A Career Retrospective
On the occasion of Shinkai’s 50th birthday, we take a look at the aesthetic evolution of one of Japan’s greatest filmmakers.
Berlinale Picks Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ For Main Competition, The Section’s First Anime Title Since ‘Spirited Away’ In 2002
We highlight all the animation that will screen at Germany’s Berlinale next month.
‘Suzume’ Passes ‘Weathering With You,’ ‘Your Name’ For Biggest Japanese Opening Of Director Makoto Shinkai’s Career
A November release could hurt ‘Suzume’ long-term. Shinkai’s previous films opened in summer, historically a more favorable window.
Crunchyroll, Sony, And Wild Bunch Team To Distribute Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume no Tojimari’ Worldwide
Crunchyroll will distribute in North America, with Sony Pictures and Wild Bunch co-distributing in other major territories.
Watch: ‘Your Name’ Director Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume no Tojimari’ Gets First Trailer
Take a first look at highly anticipated fantasy road movie, set to hit Japanese cinemas later this year.
GKIDS Acquires Makoto Shinkai’s Catalog For Home Entertainment
Titles will be released on home entertainment platforms later this year.
Makoto Shinkai’s Next Film Will Be A Fantastical Japanese Road Movie
The latest from the “Your Name” director will come out in Japanese theaters in fall 2022.
‘Weathering With You’ Earns $5M Domestically In Six Days, Breaks GKIDS All-Time Record
In a mere six days, the film has become the all-time top grosser for its distributor GKIDS.
ANALYSIS: Netflix Overtakes Disney In 2019 Annie Award Nominations
See the complete list of 2019 Annie Award nominations.
‘Arctic Dogs’ Bombs, Worst Opening Of All-Time In 2,800+ Theaters
No film in the history of cinema has ever done worse on 2,800+ screens.
Netflix Oscar-Contender ‘I Lost My Body’ Wins Grand Prize at Animation Is Film
Three other animated features also won awards at the 2019 edition of Animation is Film.
Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2019: Five Animated Features Nominated
Films from China, Iran, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand all made the cut.
Japan Picks ‘Weathering With You’ For Its International Oscar Submission
Makoto Shinkai’s latest feature can now compete in two categories at next year’s Academy Awards.
‘The Lion King’ Topples All-Time Opening Weekend Record For An Animated Film
Photorealistic animation is here to stay.
GKIDS Acquires N. American Rights To Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Weathering With You’
Makoto Shinkai’s last film “Your Name” smashed worldwide box office records for anime.
First Teaser: ‘Weathering With You’ Is Makoto Shinkai’s Follow-Up to ‘Your Name’
“Weathering with You” opens in Japanese cinemas on July 19, 2019.
Paramount Will Help Americans Understand ‘Your Name’ By Remaking It In Live Action
Paramount and J.J. Abrams have figured out what Makoto Shinkai’s “Your Name” was lacking: live action!
BOX OFFICE: Anime Sensation ‘Your Name’ Delivers $1.6M in U.S. Debut, ‘Smurfs’ Open Weak
Anime fans lifted “Your Name” to a 13th place finish in U.S. theaters.
Box Office: ‘Your Name’ Tops $600K In Its First Day Of U.S. Release
The Japanese blockbuster is off to a great start in the United States.
Here Are Four Oscar-Worthy Animated Features That The Academy Shouldn’t Overlook
These four films are Oscar-worthy, but will the Academy recognize them tomorrow?
Funimation Sets U.S., Canada Theatrical Release Date For ‘Your Name’
Subbed and dubbed versions are headed to North American theaters!
‘Your Name’ Becomes All-Time No. 1 Japanese Film in China
Makoto Shinkai’s “Your Name” has just set another box office record!
‘Moana’ Three-peats Atop U.S. Box Office, ‘Your Name’ #1 In China, ‘Sing’ Tops in Germany
Animation is No. 1 all over the world!
L.A. Film Critics Pick ‘Your Name’ Best Animated Film, ‘Red Turtle’ As Runner-Up
Makoto Shinkai’s “Your Name” wins its first significant American honor.
Chinese Embrace Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Your Name,’ Reject ‘Moana’
Lin-Manuel who? Chinese moviegoers have made a clear choice.
Japan’s Smash Hit ‘Your Name’ Will Make An Oscar Run This Year
American distributor Funimation plans a one-week Oscar qualification run this December.
‘Your Name’ Reigns Over Japan’s Box Office For Seventh Week
“Your Name” has captivated Japanese audiences in a way that no other film has since the release of Disney’s “Frozen.”
‘Your Name’ Becomes First Non-Miyazaki Anime to Top $100 Million in Japan
Makoto Shinkai’s smash-hit “Your Name” is an unstoppable force at the Japanese box office.
