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News‘Mirai’ director Mamoru Hosoda readies ‘Scarlet’ with Sony Pictures, Studio Chizu
The animated feature is set for a US release in late 2025.
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NewsMamoru Hosoda’s film catalogue acquired for UK, France, Italy, Germany (exclusive)
Plans for a ‘World of Mamoru Hosoda’ theatrical season.
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NewsCharades, Studio Chizu strike deal on ‘Mirai’ director Mamoru Hosoda titles (exclusive)
Charades has taken on worldwide sales rights outside of Japan for anime master Mamoru Hosoda’s library.
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NewsLocarno to honour Japan’s Mamoru Hosoda with new Locarno Kids Award
Festival will give Hosoda’s Cannes title ‘ Belle’ a Piazza Grande screening.
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Features‘Belle’ creator Mamoru Hosoda on global collaboration, Japanese cinema and advances in computer animation
“I always liked the underlying story of Beauty And The Beast,” says Hosoda about the fairy tale on which Belle is loosely based.
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NewsTokyo fest to fete Mamoru Hosoda and Shunji Iwai
Hosoda will be the subject of the festival’s Animation Focus, while Iwai will be the Director In Focus.
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NewsGKids acquires Studio Chizu’s Cannes premiere ‘Belle’
Coming-of-age tale is Mamoru Hosoda’s highest grossing release in Japan.
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News'Florence Foster Jenkins', 'Satoshi' to bookend Tokyo fest
Japan Now showcase to focus on director Shunji Iwai; Animation Focus to spotlight Mamoru Hosoda.
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NewsTokyo film festival turns spotlight on Keiichi Hara
Director of Colorful and Miss Hokusai selected for TIFF’s annual Animation Focus section.
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News'High-Rise', 'Sunset Song' join San Sebastian competition
Other new titles in competition include Rúnar Rúnarsson’s Sparrows and the first animated film to play in San Seb’s official selection.
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