All articles by Matt Schley
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NewsYukiko Sode’s ‘All The Lovers In The Night’ lands multiple deals after Cannes bow
EXCLUSIVE: The film received its world premiere in Un Certain Regard.
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NewsJapanese stop-motion animation ‘The Bear Hunter’ set as first feature from Taiyo Kikaku
EXCLUSIVE: The stop-motion animation will mark the feature directorial debut of Takeshi Yashiro.
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News‘Missing Child Videotape’ director Ryota Kondo readies fresh horror ‘Afunruparo’
EXCLUSIVE: Produced by Synca Creations, filming is set to begin summer 2026.
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NewsJapan’s Toei, Thailand’s M Studio, Korea’s Showbox team for horror ‘The Long Hair In The Attic’
EXCLUSIVE: The film is based on a Japanese manga by prominent artist Junji Ito.
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FeaturesHirokazu Koreeda talks AI-inspired new film ‘Sheep In The Box’ and his Cannes nerves: “It can be a tough crowd”
”I still get nervous every time I premiere a film in Cannes. It can be a tough crowd”.
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FeaturesCannes 2026: Japan hot projects
Japan has a bumper crop in the festival’s official selection from its leading auteurs, alongside projects from renowned horror and thriller directors at the market.
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FeaturesJapan’s expanded incentive proves a boost to international film and TV production
The incentive, launched in 2023 following a pilot scheme, now has a two-year window, expanded from the previous one-year arrangement.
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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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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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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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NewsNikkatsu boards ‘Unchained’ starring Wataru Ichinose of Netflix sumo series ‘Sanctuary’
EXCLUSIVE: The upcoming feature is directed by Keisuke Yoshida and is set for launch at Filmart.
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NewsZaven Najjar’s ‘Allah Is Not Obliged’ wins top prize at Japan’s Niigata animation festival
Runner-up jury award presented to ‘Nimuendajú’ by Tania Anaya.
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NewsJapan’s Toei pacts with Thailand’s M Studio to co-produce Thai films
EXCLUSIVE: M Studio is known for the blockbuster ‘Death Whisperer’ horror franchise.
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NewsShochiku boards Venice doc ‘The Ozu Diaries’, lands key sales including North America
EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Raim’s documentary will be introduced to buyers at the EFM.
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NewsJapan box office hit record high in 2025 boosted by ‘Demon Slayer’, ‘Kokuho’
Box office reached $1.8bn from 188.7 million admissions
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NewsNetflix Japan unveils Hiroki Kazama film ‘One Year to Live, Buy a Man’
The feature is among the titles lined up for the streamer’s 2026 slate.
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FeaturesBeyond Studio Ghibli: the impact of anime on this year’s awards race
Anime is no longer just big in Japan, it’s now a truly global sensation
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FeaturesMamoru Hosoda on using an innovative new animation style for his Hamlet-inspired ‘Scarlet’
‘Scarlet’ is the first film in four years from the anime director, who was Oscar-nominated in 2019 for ‘Mirai’
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NewsJapan’s 2025 box office dominated by ‘Demon Slayer’, ‘Kokuho’
US films fared better at the Japanese box office than in 2024.