Japan’s prime minster Shigeru Ishiba delivered a message of support to the local film industry during the opening of the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) . Speaking via video message, Ishiba said work was underway to further develop Japan’s screen industries. “The Japanese content industry has an export scale comparable to that of the[…..] […]
Nintendo cuts its operating profit forecast as sales plunge Nintendo on cut forecast for Switch sales for its fiscal year ending March 2025 as demand wanes for its ageing console. Nintendo’s recent struggles have come as demand for its flagship Switch console, which is now more than seven years old, is beginning to fade. Investors[…..] […]
Founded in 2020, Asians in Animation is a community-powered 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the celebr-Asian and support of the Asian animation community. Asians in Animation is committed to the Elevation and the Celebration of Asian stories, Asian-led work, and the many cultures and diversity that spans the entire continent of Asia. Our organization provides[…..] […]
Asian Animation Summit is back on the industry calendar as a must-attend event spotlighting Asia Pacific’s most compelling new animation projects. AAS is neither a conference nor a market, but rather an event to facilitate international financing and co-production connections for projects from the region. Participants will spend three days attending presentations of new children’s[…..] […]
MATTEL AND OUTRIGHT GAMES RELEASE ‘BARBIE PROJECT FRIENDSHIP’ – NOW AVAILABLE ON CONSOLES AND PC Play Solo or with Friends as Barbie and Barbie Embark on a Fun Adventure to Revitalize the Malibu Waves Community Center Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the[…..] […]
SAG-AFTRA and Ethovox announced a new agreement that ensures performers are protected and empowered in the A.I. age. Co-founded by BAFTA Games Award-winner Cissy Jones, Ethovox is building a fully-authenticated foundational A.I. model for voice. In addition to ensuring performers can participate in Ethovox’s consensual foundational model knowing that they will be protected and compensated[…..] […]
All aboard the Reuss Express for a murder mystery! Robust Games and Chucklefish announced their point-and-click comedy adventure Loco Motive is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch November 21st! ✨ Early birds will also be able to pick up the game for 10% off on launch week, between November 21st – 27th. An eccentric heiress[…..] […]
Shannon Tindle is a storyteller in every sense of the word—a visionary who breathes life into worlds both familiar and fantastical. As the creator of Kubo and the Two Strings and now director of Netflix’s Ultraman Rising, Tindle crafts projects that resonate deeply with audiences, leaving a lasting impact. Starting as a designer and story[…..] […]
Disney is breaking up with Apple — at least a little bit. Disney is no longer letting new customers sign up for Hulu or Disney+ via Apple’s App Store. The move comes after Disney CEO Bob Iger complained about app-store fees. In a bold move to reclaim control over streaming revenue, Disney has severed its[…..] […]
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) will launch its Max streaming service across seven new markets in the Asia-Pacific region in Nov. Max will be available in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong on 19 November, replacing the existing HBO Go service in many of these markets. Max is the streaming home for titles such[…..] […]
