GKIDS Will Bring ‘The First Slam Dunk’ To U.S. Theaters This Summer
Adapted by Takehiko Inoue from his classic 1990s manga, the film has already grossed $232.9 million from just six territories.
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Osamu Tezuka, Toei Company President And CEO, Dies At 62
Toei managing director and chairman Noriyuki Tada is taking over as president following Tezuka’s passing.
‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,’ ‘One Piece’ Heading To Shahid Streaming Platform
“Anime is extremely popular in the Middle East region – particularly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” says a Shahid executive.
As ‘One Piece Film Red’ Dominates The Japanese Box Office, Crunchyroll Launches North American Ticket Sales
‘One Piece Film Red,’ the 11th highest-grossing film in Japanese box office history, has its sights set on the North American box office.
Manabu Ohashi, Veteran Animator And Director Of ‘Cloud,’ Dies At 73
Entering the industry aged just 15, Ohashi left his indelible mark on many anime classics.
Masami Suda, Veteran Japanese Animator And Character Designer, Dies At 77
Across half a century, Suda lent his prodigious talents to everything from “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman” to “Dragon Ball” and “Yo-kai Watch.”
Japan’s Toei Is Using AI Tools To Speed Up Animation Production
The anime titan has used tools to speed up coloring and convert photos into animation backgrounds.
Watch The Trailer For Saudi-Japanese Co-Production ‘The Journey’
The feature tells the story of a potter who’s caught up in an epic battle to defend his city Mecca.
Yasuo Otsuka, Influential Japanese Animator And Mentor, Dies At 89
“It was Otsuka-san who taught me the fun of working,” Hayao Miyazaki once wrote.
Japan’s Animation Giants Launch Youtube Channel For Classic Family Anime
Animelog’s lineup will include shows by Studio Ghibli founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata.
Saudi-Japanese Co-Pro Animated Feature ‘The Journey’ Secures Distribution Deals
Distribution arrangements have been confirmed for the Middle East and North Africa, as well as Japan, which is co-producing the historical epic.
You May Want To Think Twice Before Giving A Bad Review To This Animated Feature
Could Mohammad bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, become the Walt Disney of the Arab world?
TV ROUNDUP: NHK, Youtube Premium, PBS, Disney Channel
Everything from a Japanese detective who’s a literal butt to a new preschool series by “Rocko’s Modern Life” creator Joe Murray appear in our latest series round-up.
Netflix Reveals Major Slate Of 12 Original Anime Series
Netflix has a new philosophy when it comes to anime: go big or go home.
35mm Screening of ‘The Transformers: The Movie’ Headed To Animation Block Party (Exclusive)
The Eighties animated film will get a theatrical screening in Brooklyn this summer.
“When the Wind Blows” Director Jimmy Murakami, RIP
Japanese-American animation legend Jimmy Murakami, who played an important role in the development of Ireland’s animation industry, has died at the age of 80, reported the organization Animation Ireland. The cause of death is unknown.
Toei to Introduce “Driland” at MIPCOM
Tokyo, Japan — Toei Animation will introduce Driland – its newest animated series based on the hit social game – at MIPCOM 2012, it …
Saban Acquires “Digimon” Brand
LOS ANGELES, CA – Saban Brands has acquired the Digimon franchise, adding the long-running Japanese anime property to its growing …
Katushiro Takagi Named President Of Toei Animation
Tokyo — Veteran Toei Animation executive Katushiro Takagi has been named President, Toei Animation Co., Ltd., effective immediately. …
Toei Animation Appoints Producer Iriya Azuma as Director of Global Licensing Business Department
TOKYO, Japan — Toei Animation announced that it has appointed Iriya Azuma Director, Global Licensing Business Department. In his new …
