Crunchyroll CEO Colin Decker Resigns
Longtime Funimation COO Rahul Purini will take over as head of Sony’s recently-merged anime conglomerate.
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A New Report Maps The Booming US Market For Anime Streaming
The research outlines the history of anime streaming in North America, and the main stakes in the market today.
LIST: All The New Animated Series For TV And Streaming In 2022
A list-in-progress of the year’s originals.
Will Any Of These 6 Anime Films Be Recognized By The Academy Awards?
The Academy hasn’t shown much interest in anime that isn’t from Studio Ghibli. Could that change this year?
Box Office Report: ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Holds On, ‘My Hero Academia’ Breaks Global Franchise Record
Meanwhile, “The Addams Family 2” has become the year’s second-highest-grossing animated film domestically.
Funimation Will Release ‘Sing A Bit Of Harmony’ And ‘Eureka Seven’ In Theaters Next Year
“Sing a Bit of Harmony” is the first feature the anime distribution giant has co-produced.
Sony Completes Acquisition Of Crunchyroll From AT&T
“Our goal is to create a unified anime subscription experience as soon as possible,” says Sony Pictures chief Tony Vinciquerra.
What Animation Does Sony Own?
A continuing series in which we map out what major corporations own in terms of animation-related characters, studios, and distribution platforms.
‘Demon Slayer’ Closes In On ‘Raya’ At U.S. Box Office
The anime title has grossed an estimated $36.6M to the Disney film’s $43.4M.
Watch The New Trailer For ‘Sing A Bit Of Harmony,’ Funimation’s First Feature Co-Production
The anime musical hits Japanese theaters this fall and will come to North America soon.
Sony’s Purchase Of Crunchyroll Reportedly Delayed, Facing Uncertainty
The U.S. Department of Justice has extended its antitrust review of the sale, reports tech site The Information.
New Trailer For Japan’s All-Time Box Office King, ‘Demon Slayer,’ Set For April Theatrical Release In North America
Last year’s highest-grossing animated feature will finally release in North America.
‘Demon Slayer’ Becomes Top-Grossing Film In Japanese History, Beating ‘Spirited Away’
In other news: Pixar’s “Soul” has opened in China to a modest $5.5 million.
‘Demon Slayer’ Movie On Verge Of Topping Japan’s All-Time Box Office; Passes $300M Globally
The film could overtake “Spirited Away” and top the all-time ranking within the next couple weeks.
It’s Official: Sony’s Funimation To Buy Crunchyroll From AT&T For $1.175 Billion
The sale, if approved, will represent a major consolidation of global anime streaming and distribution.
‘Demon Slayer’ Movie Breaks Japan’s All-Time Opening Weekend Record, Tops Global Box Office
The manga spin-off took $44 million in its first three days in Japan, more than doubling the previous record.
AT&T Reportedly Offered To Sell Crunchyroll To Sony For $1.5 Billion
Sony “balked at” the price for the anime streamer, according to a report.
Sony Invests $400M In Chinese Online Video Platform Bilibili
The website, which hosts a variety of animated content, claims 130 million monthly average users.
‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’ Tops U.S. Box Office With Massive $7M+ Opening Day
The new “Dragon Ball” film had a record-breaking single-day gross in the U.S.
VIDEO: The Making Of ‘Big Fish & Begonia,’ Which Expands in N. America This Week
The long journey to make this Chinese feature is documented in a new video.
‘Big Fish & Begonia’ Will Open In U.S. And Canada In April
The hit Chinese animated feature “Big Fish & Begonia” is getting a North American release.
Get Down to the Details: Sunao Katabuchi On ‘In This Corner of the World’
“In This Corner of the World,” winner of the Japan Academy Prize, has arrived in U.S. theaters.
Box Office: ‘Spark’ Fails To Ignite At The Box Office
It’s no surprise that “Spark: A Space Tail” didn’t perform well, but this is a box office bomb of historic proportions.
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.
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!
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.
‘Zootopia’ Trumps ‘Frozen’ With Record-Breaking Opening
Meanwhile, “Kung Fu Panda 3” has passed $300m worldwide.
U.S. Release Date Confirmed for ‘The Boy and the Beast’
One of Japan’s biggest film hits of 2015 is headed to U.S. theaters.
‘Shaun the Sheep Movie’ Opening is Baaaaa-d
The Aardman theatrical animation brand has become all but obsolete in the United States.
‘Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F’ Grosses Stellar $4 Million in First 3 Days
The film will enter the list of top ten anime releases of all-time in the United States.
ShortsHD Acquires Library of High Quality Anime Shorts From Funimation Entertainment
Los Angeles June 30, 2012—ShortsHD is adding a catalog of high quality Anime titles to it’s channel lineup. The world’s only TV network …
FUNimation Announces Acquisition of Anime Series “Sankarea” and “Shangri-La”
Flower Mound, TX — April 6, 2012 – FUNimation Entertainment announced today at Sakura-con it has acquired the rights to 2 anime series: …
