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Tokyo Takeaways: Seven Themes From the Film Festival and Market
[ad_1] The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival and its industry market TIFFCOM unfolded under clearer skies than last year’s typhoon-soaked edition, and the mood…
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Tokyo: Yoji Yamada and Lee Sang-il Talk Japanese Cinema, Craft and Following Anime’s Global Success
[ad_1] Two generational talents of Japanese cinema shared the stage to discuss each other’s work at Tokyo International Film Festival, where each has been…
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Japan’s Anime Market Hits Record $25 Billion, Driven by Global Boom, AJA Report Finds
[ad_1] Japan’s anime industry reached an all-time high in 2024, climbing to JPY3.84 trillion ($25.25 billion) in total market value, according to data presented…
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‘Morte Cucina’ Team Says Asian Co-Productions Face Cash Flow Crisis – Tokyo Market
[ad_1] Film co-production in Asia is still a complex game with substantial challenges, especially in cash flow financing, according to the creative team behind Tokyo International…
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Tokyo: ‘Shogun’ Star Takehiro Hira Honored With The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award
[ad_1] Takehiro Hira‘s late career success streak continued on Tuesday night in Tokyo, as the in-demand Japanese actor was awarded The Hollywood Reporter‘s Trailblazer…
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Carlo Chatrian Talks Expanding Role Of Film Festivals & Discovering Ryusuke Hamaguchi At Tokyo Fest
[ad_1] Carlo Chatrian, the former Locarno and Berlin artistic director who is heading the main competition jury at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival…
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TIFFCOM: Korean Action-Comedy ‘Boss’ Sells Across Asia
[ad_1] Seoul-based sales outfit Finecut has inked a series of international distribution deals across Asia for Korean action-comedy Boss ahead of the TIFFCOM content…
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Tokyo Film Festival to Honor Yoji Yamada With Lifetime Achievement Award
[ad_1] In a tribute that’s as overdue as it is fitting, the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to…
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Pen-ek Ratanaruang to Lead Tokyo Co-Production Seminar as Market Adds China Pavilion and Expanded Tracks
[ad_1] Tokyo’s TIFFCOM market is stepping up its international profile for 2025 with new initiatives including a co-production seminar led by Thai auteur Pen-ek…
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Tokyo Fest Unveils Lineup: Fan Bingbing, Tadanobu Asano, Rithy Panh and Palestine Epic Among Competition Highlights
[ad_1] The Tokyo International Film Festival unveiled the lineup on Wednesday for its 38th edition, running October 27 to November 5, and the main…
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Carlo Chatrian Named Jury President at Tokyo Film Festival
[ad_1] Carlo Chatrian will serve as the president of the international competition jury at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival, organizers announced on Thursday.…
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Tokyo: Filmmaker Midi Z, Actress Zhao Liying on the Universal Themes of Mystery Thriller ‘The Unseen Sister’
[ad_1] Taiwanese-Burmese filmmaker Midi Z caused a stir and gained good notices with his 2019 film Nina Wu, which dealt with the exploitation of…
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‘Lust in the Rain’ Review: A Surreal, Sexual Japanese Wartime Fantasy That’s Never Quite Believable Enough
[ad_1] You don’t necessarily have to be a fan of Japanese manga master Yoshiharu Tsuge to appreciate Lust in the Rain, a sprawling World…
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Ballet Documentary ‘Call Me Dancer’ Snapped Up for North American Distribution by Abramorama (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] Abramorama has acquired North American theatrical rights for Leslie Shampaine and Pip Gilmour‘s feature documentary “Call Me Dancer.” The deal was revealed on…
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Tokyo: Toho’s ‘Godzilla Minus One’ Gets U.K. Distribution Deal
[ad_1] Godzilla Minus One, the latest installment in Toho’s long-running mega-monster franchise and the Tokyo International Film Festival’s closing title, has locked down distribution…
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Wim Wenders, Zhang Yimou Make Star Turns as Tokyo Film Festival Celebrates Reboot of International Relations
[ad_1] As dusk fell on a warm Tokyo evening, comeback director Wim Wenders introduced the cast and crew of “Perfect Days” at an outdoor…