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Crunchyroll rolls out on LG Smart TVs internationally 22 FEB 2024

Kids & Animation

Crunchyroll rolls out on LG Smart TVs internationally

The global anime hub launches will allow viewers to explore more than 18,000 hours, 46,000 episodes and films, and 3,300 Japanese music videos and concert specials.
TBS\ 15 FEB 2024

Production

TBS' studio THE SEVEN seals a co-development deal with Hacksaw Ridge's producer David Permut

The two companies have begun development on a Hollywood film project slated for shooting in Japan, with full-scale development and pre-production work set to commence in the United States alongside a showrunner.
Beta Film has sold Ukrainian drama “In Her Car” to Japan, the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Slovakia 13 FEB 2024

Distribution

Beta Film has sold Ukrainian drama “In Her Car” to Japan, the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Slovakia

The Gaumont-Startlight Media coproduction will be broadcast simultaneously on European public broadcasters in commemoration of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Beta Cinema closed sales for "Führer and Seducer" and acquires “500 Miles” 13 FEB 2024

Deals

Beta Cinema closed sales for "Führer and Seducer" and acquires “500 Miles”

The company closed deals in Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, Benelux, Czech Republic, former Yugoslavia, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Wild Bunch will release the film in the German-speaking territories.
Japan\ 18 JAN 2024

Content

Japan's SVOD U-Next targets Netflix and Prime Video after merger

With its larger catalogue, subscriber base and revenue, U-Next is now better positioned than any other domestic SVOD service to challenge the dominance of Prime Video and Netflix in Japan, according to Ampere Analysis.