All Japan articles – Page 2
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Promotion10 Japanese producers in Cannes looking for international partners
Marking Japan’s selection as the country of honour at this year’s Marché du Film, a delegation of 10 producers are in Cannes to forge fresh connections with international partners.
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NewsFrance’s Cinefrance Studios outlines expansion into sales
The Paris outfit is in Cannes looking to acquire director-driven upscale arthouse films from all territories.
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News‘Detective Conan: Fallen Angel Of The Highway’ scores UK-Ireland deal with Trinity CineAsia
EXCLUSIVE: The animated feature marks the 29th instalment of the Japanese anime franchise.
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FeaturesGaga president Satomi Odake talks Koreeda at Cannes and boosting the appeal of film
The established producer and distributor is also making moves into North America.
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NewsLucky Number acquires Sabu’s detective comedy ‘Arrested Memory’
EXCLUSIVE: Taiwanese star Ethan Juan plays a police detective
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NewsJapan’s ‘Fujiko’ wins best film at Udine’s Far East Film Festival 2026
Further winners included ‘The Seoul Guardians’ and ‘The King’s Warden’.
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NewsCannes teams with TIFFCOM to launch Japan IP Market
The three-day platform will include a keynote seminar on the future of Japanese IP in global adaptations.
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NewsKiyoshi Kurosawa’s ‘The Samurai And The Prisoner’ lands US distribution ahead of Cannes premiere
Based on award-winning historical novel ‘Kokurojo’, the film marks Kurosawa’s first period drama.
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NewsHiroyasu Ando to exit as Tokyo film festival chairman, replaced by Takeo Hisamatsu
Chairman Ando led a transformation of the festival, including the relocation of the main festival venue.
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NewsJapan’s K2 Pictures unveils Nanako Hirose’s throuple drama ‘Between Two Lovers’
The Japanese filmmaker is a former protégé of Hirokazu Kore-eda.
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NewsShinya Tsukamoto readies Vietnam veteran drama ‘Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?’
Tatyana Ali also stars in the real-life story of anti-war activist Allen Nelson.
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NewsNicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Her Private Hell’ sells to key territories including UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: Film also sells to Italy, Spain, Latin America.
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News‘City Hunter 2’ filming in Japan for Netflix starring Ryohei Suzuki
Misato Morita also set to reprise her role in the sequel to the live-action manga adaptation.
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NewsFilmart: Japanese animation industry urged to explore international co-productions
“We know Japanese anime works globally; we’re starting to consider how to collaborate outside of Japan.”
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News‘Renoir’ producer eyes 2027 shoot for Emma Kawawada’s ‘Life Is Yours’
The Japanese drama will focus on an elderly woman seeking revenge at a luxury ski resort.
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News3388 Films makes biggest ever acquisition with ‘Thai Fighters’
EXCLUSIVE: The hardcore action film is set in central Thailand where two rival villages set aside their differences and unite to fight against a ruthless gangster.
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News‘Linka Linka’, first fiction feature by a female Tibetan director, sells to Japan
EXCLUSIVE: The film premiered at Tokyo International Film Festival
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FeaturesFilmart 2026: 12 buzz titles from Japan
Anime, romance, drama and the latest from Oscar winner Ryusuke Hamaguchi are being showcased by Japanese sellers at Filmart.
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NewsJapanese chiller ‘Sai: Disaster’ lands first sales in France, Asia
EXCLUSIVE: The psychological thriller premiered in Competition at San Sebastian.
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NewsZhang Lu’s Busan winner ‘Gloaming In Luomu’ and ‘Mothertongue’ heading to Japan
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Mothertongue’ won best director prize at Tokyo International Film Festival.