Disney’s 'Frozen' Sets Opening Weekend Record in Japan
Frozen opens in Japan at the top of the box-office chart with the biggest-ever weekend debut for an animated Disney movie in that market.
Tagged With: Japan
Toon Boom to be Distributed in Japan by HeARTBIT
Toon Boom Animation signs of a distribution agreement with HeARTBIT Digital Creation for the distribution and localization of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Harmony in Japan.
'Iron Man 3' to See 4DX Release in Japan
The film will be shown with "fourth dimension" effects, including tilting seats, blowing wind and fog and odor effects, via technology that is expected to come to the U.S. later this year.
In Business, Films, Technology, Visual Effects, Business, Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
Iloura Creates Effects for 'Emperor'
Iloura uses VFX to help recreate a war-torn Japan during World War II for Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment’s “Emperor.”
In Business, CG, Films, Places, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Australia
Artists Help Japan Auctions Pixar Art
To mark the one-year anniversary of the Japan relief efforts, Artists Help Japan is offering an exciting opportunity to buy rare memorabilia and original artwork from the animation industry's top talent.
In Films, Interactive, People, Places, Films, Interactive, People, Places | Art, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Maiden Japan Licenses Polyphonica Crimson S
Entertainment label Maiden Japan has announced the license of the action comedy series Polyphonica Crimson S.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television, Anime, Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Warner Producing Animated Shows in Japan
Warner Entertainment Japan is wrapping up its first original anime series for the Japanese market, reports Variety.
Films Pulled from Japan After Quake & Tsunami
Several films have been pulled or delayed from release in Japan as a response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the country on Friday, reports Variety.
In Business, Films, Visual Effects, Business, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
Nintendo 3DS Sells 300,000 Units in Japan in Two Days
Over its first two days of release in Japan, Nintendo's 3DS has sold 371,326 units, reports Variety.
IMAX Expands Japanese Operations With New GM
IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced the appointment of Kiyoto Takaya to the newly created position of General Manager, Japan, effective November 1.
SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATION: KOJI YAMAMURA - Mastery of the Form
Begins: November 13, 2010
Saturday, November 13 - Masterclass at 10 AM, screening at 12 PM
Oscar®-nominated Koji Yamamura is the most successful auteur animation filmmaker in Japan today, and his international renown is almost beyond measure. Without a doubt, his oeuvre has set benchmarks for the limitless possibilities in short films – for art, for poetry, for transformation.
Japan and China Working on Joint Animation Fest
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao have discussed launching a joint animation festival, reports VARIETY. Hatoyama met with Wen when the prime minister visited Japan. One of the top topics was cultural exchanges. The event would bring Chinese animation to Japan and visa versa in stand alone events.
Metropolis The Movie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Chris Wanamaker, (202) 262 2083 president@dcanimeclub.org
Metropolis to be screened at the
Japan Information and Culture Center,
Embassy of Japan.
DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture
Center, Embassy of Japan Present screen Metropolis on
Friday November 13, 2009 6:30 pm as part of inaugural showing for a new
film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga ( Japanese
Comics).
Ultraman Creator Prevails In Court Battle
The creator behind children's TV favorite ULTRAMAN has one two of three court battles over rights to the series against a Thai businessman, VARIETY reports.
Mushishi The Movie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Chris Wanamaker, (202) 262 2083 president@dcanimeclub.org
Mushishi The Movie to be screened at the
Japan Information and Culture Center,
Embassy of Japan.
DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture
Center, Embassy of Japan Present screen Mushishi
Friday October 30, 2009 6:30 pm as part of inaugural showing for a new
film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga ( Japanese
In Event Types: Screenings
Evangelion 1.0
Begins: September 9, 2009
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR THE MOVIE EVANGELION 1.0.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Chris Wanamaker, (202) 262 2083 president@dcanimeclub.org
Evangelion1.0 to be screened at the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan.
DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Present screen Evangelion 1.0 Wednesday September 9, 2009 6:30 pm as part of inaugural showing for a new film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga ( Japanese Comics).
Screening of Evangelion 1.0
Begins: September 2, 2009
DC Anime Club, in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan present a screening of EVANGELION 1.0 on Wednesday September 2, 2009 at 6:30 pm as part of inaugural showing for a new film series based on both anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese Comics).
HD Porn Coming to PS3
Kotaku reports that DDM.tv in Japan will begin streaming HD-quality adult flicks to PlayStation 3 consoles. Consumers in Japan will need a broadband connection and an HDMI cable to download the Blu-ray quality content. Users can log onto the DMM.tv website and search through the available titles, which will be available on the PS3 as an on-demand service.
Breakthrough's Jimmy Two-Shoes Heads to Japan
Press Release from Breakthrough Entertainment
TORONTO (July 7, 2009) -- Breakthrough Entertainment has licensed television broadcast rights for JIMMY TWO-SHOES to Walt Disney Television International Japan. Twenty-six half-hour episodes are scheduled to premiere Fall 2009.
"The international response to JIMMY TWO-SHOES has been very gratifying," said Nat Abraham, Head of Distribution. "The fun and humor in the series continue to spread across all regions. We are delighted to have Disney Channel in Japan as part of the Jimmy family."
In Cartoons, Television, Cartoons, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America
CPLG Opens Office in Japan
Press Release from Copyright Promotions Licensing Group
Tokyo, Japan (May 13, 2009) -- Copyright Promotions Licensing Group (CPLG) continues to expand its international reach with the opening of CPLG Japan, the company's first office in Asia. As Managing Director of CPLG Japan, Hideki Kunugiyama will develop and grow the company's current licensing programs to include Asia.
CPLG Japan is the Japanese affiliate of the CPLG group of companies, recently acquired by Cookie Jar Entertainment.
J-POWER Powers Life in HD Spots for Japan
Press Release from Stardust Studios
Wolverine 2 Heading to Japan
VARIETY reports that Hugh Jackman and his Seed Prods. producing partner John Palermo are already planning a WOLVERINE 2. The sequel will move the action to Japan where Wolverine will learn the ancient skills of the samurai. Seed is looking for a writer.
Shin Chan The Movie
Begins: April 24, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Chris Wanamaker, (202) 262 2083 president@dcanimeclub.org
Shinchan The Movie to be screened at the
Japan Information and Culture Center,
Embassy of Japan.
DC Anime club in Collaboration with Japan Information and Culture
Center, Embassy of Japan will screen Shin Chan The Movie
April 24, 2009 6:30 pm as part of inaugural showing for a new film
series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga ( Japanese Comics).
Ghibli to Open Training Center in Western Japan
Car maker Toyota and animation studio Ghibli, the home of Hayao Miyazaki's SPIRITED AWAY and PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA, will open a new training studio in Japan, according to VARIETY.
Masato Oda Appointed Deputy President and GM, Animax Broadcast Japan
Animax Broadcast Japan, a joint venture between Sony Pictures Ent. Japan and four major Japanese animation studios -- Toei Animation, Sunrise, TMS Ent. and Nihon Ad Systems -- announced that Masato (Mark) Oda has been appointed deputy president and general manager of the Japanese anime channel.
