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Netflix enters content development partnership with Hirokazu Kore-eda 10 NOV 2021

Streaming

Netflix enters content development partnership with Hirokazu Kore-eda

The collaboration derived from the global streamer's effort to expand its Japanese local feature film catalog. Koreeda will serve as director, Chief direction and showrunner for a film and a series produced by the outlet.
How much time do the Japanese spend on premium video streaming? 3 NOV 2021

Digital

How much time do the Japanese spend on premium video streaming?

Premium video streaming in Japan reached 85 billion minutes during January - August 2021, or 13% of total time spent on video, according to the first of a series of quarterly reports from Media Partners Asia (MPA).
Crescendo House releases its debut film "Labyrinth of Cinema" for home video 20 AUG 2021

Distribution

Crescendo House releases its debut film "Labyrinth of Cinema" for home video

The film from Japanese director Nobuhiko Obayashi comes first direct to consumers in physical format with new special features, footage and artwork.
ZDF begins production for ‘Inside Japan’s War’ documentary 19 AUG 2021

Distribution

ZDF begins production for ‘Inside Japan’s War’ documentary

The first major World War II documentary, produced by Wildbear Entertainment, will showcase the fierce Japanese-American battles and the militarization of it’s society.
Warner Bros. appoints Jason DeMarco for its revamped animation division 11 AUG 2021

Kids & Animation

Warner Bros. appoints Jason DeMarco for its revamped animation division

The executive is tasked with the development of both brands in the anime industry, producing content with long-time Japanese prolific anime partners and creators. One of his first projects during his tenure with the company will be “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.”