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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gkids Acquires Multiple Territories For Japanese Action Sci-Fi Animated Feature ‘All You Need Is Kill'
EXCLUSIVE: Gkids has acquired multiple territories for Japanese animated action sci-fi drama All You Need Is Kill, including for North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The movie is based on the eponymous best-selling novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka which also inspired Doug Liman's 2014 live-action adaptation Edge of Tomorrow with Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. More from Deadline Laika Signs 'Corpse Bride' & 'Frankenweenie' Screenwriter John August To Write Stop-Motion Teen Missing Mother Drama For Pete Candeland 'The Cat In The Hat' Team Defend Warners' Decision To Shelve 'Coyote Vs. Acme': "We Are Lucky To Do Art In Our Profession But We Can't Lock Ourselves In A Basement" 'Arcane' Showrunner Christian Linke On Exploring Character Relationships & Artistic "Extremes" For Season 2 The directorial debut of Kenichiro Akimoto, with a script written by Yuichiro Kido, the new animated adaptation world premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival earlier this week in the Midnight Specials section. All You Need Is Kill is produced by Warner Bros. Japan with animation production by celebrated Japanese animation house Studio 4°C (Tekkonkinkreet, Mind Game). Studio 4°C, which is also at Annecy this year with Yasuhiro Aoki's drama ChaO in the main competition, will be hosting a studio presentation at the festival on Friday, in the presence of the directors and producers for both titles. Set in the near future, All You Need Is Kill follows the story of Rita, a resourceful but isolated young woman volunteering to help rebuild Japan after the mysterious appearance of a massive alien flower known as 'Darol.' When Darol unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population, Rita is caught in the destruction—and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again. Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle. Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them. 'With All You Need Is Kill, I wanted to convey that even in the endless loop of life, we can still make discoveries and grow, depending on how we perceive the situation,' said Akimoto. 'All You Need Is Kill is a standout work that explores time, identity, and survival with breathtaking animation and a powerful emotional core,' said Gkids President Dave Jesteadt. 'The story has remained so meaningful for years because it captures something essential about the human condition, and the need to keep moving forward. Director Akimoto has created a brilliant new take that we are sure fans will love.' Gkids and Studio 4°C have previously collaborated on releases for Mind Game, Children of the Sea, while Gkids also recently acquired ChaO, and several other celebrated titles. Further details on the release will be announced at a later date. The deal was negotiated between GKIDS' Director of Acquisitions and Development Rodney Uhler, and Warner Bros. Japan. Best of Deadline List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Japan Cuts to Open With Yasuhiro Aoki's ‘ChaO,' Festival's 2025 Lineup Unveiled
The upcoming 18th edition of Japan Cuts, North America's largest festival of contemporary Japanese cinema, will kick off with a special screening of ChaO, the hotly anticipated animated feature debut from director Yasuhiro Aoki. Produced by Studio 4°C, the avant-garde animation house behind Mind Game and Tekkonkinkreet, ChaO reimagines a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale through a cyberpunk lens, transporting audiences to a near-future Shanghai where humans and mermen coexist. The story follows an ordinary salaryman who is unexpectedly thrust into a diplomatic marriage with a mermaid princess, triggering a whirlwind of political absurdity and emotional discovery. With over 100,000 hand-drawn frames created over the course of seven years, Aoki's film is described as a visually extravagant and emotionally idiosyncratic passion project. Japan Cuts is hosting its U.S. premiere ahead of its theatrical release in Japan in August. Gkids has acquired the domestic rights to the film. More from The Hollywood Reporter Canadian Industry Rebuffs Trump's DEI Rollback Sony Music Publishing Acquires Hipgnosis Songs Group Trump's Trade War Will Loom Large Over the Banff World Media Fest Running July 10–20 at the Japan Society's headquarters in New York City, Japan Cuts is co-organized by Japan Society's Peter Tatara and Alexander Fee, and this year features three world premieres, nine North American premieres, and a host of special guests, receptions and live Q&As. 'We're deeply proud to celebrate Japanese film in the heart of New York City,' said Tatara. 'Each year, Japan Cuts presents a look into the contemporary Japanese cinema scene, spotlighting both major award-winners as well as rising stars, and we hope this festival helps build bridges between film lovers in New York and filmmakers in Japan — and more broadly between our two countries — with film a tremendous snapshot into modern Japan's culture, values and soul.' Among this year's marquee guests is prolific director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who will receive the 2025 Cut Above Award for outstanding achievement in film. Kurosawa will attend the New York premiere of his latest thriller Cloud as well as a screening of Serpent's Path, his 2024 French-language remake of his own 1998 V-Cinema title. Both films will be presented alongside Q&As with Kurosawa. Japan Cuts will also screen 4K restorations of the original Serpent's Path and his rarely seen 1998 feature License to Live on 35mm film. Award-winning actress Yuumi Kawai, this year's best actress honoree at the Japan Academy Film Prize, will also make an appearance. Kawai will present the North American premiere of Yu Irie's A Girl Named Ann, in which she stars as a young woman navigating life on the margins of Japanese society, as well as the U.S. premiere of She Taught Me Serendipity, directed by Akiko Ohku. Kawai also delivers a standout performance in Teki Cometh, Daihachi Yoshida's genre-bending black-and-white thriller that swept the Tokyo International Film Festival and will get its New York premiere at the festival. Further highlights include The Real You, Yuya Ishii's dark techno-mystery adapted from a novel by Keiichiro Hirano, with a live introduction and book signing from the author; A Samurai in Time, a breakout indie hit about a time-traveling Edo-era warrior; and Kowloon Generic Romance, a dreamy manga adaptation set in a romanticized version of the Kowloon Walled City. Shunji Iwai's beloved 1995 classic Love Letter will also return to the big screen in a newly restored 4K version, marking the film's 30th anniversary. The Next Generation section, the festival's sole juried category, will present a curated selection of indie features from emerging directors, with one film receiving the Obayashi Prize, named in honor of the late cult filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi. Japan Cuts will close on July 20 with the world premiere of The Spirit of Japan, a documentary by Joseph Overbey about a Japanese family's centuries-old shochu distillery in Kagoshima. The screening will be followed by a reception featuring shochu from the Yamatozakura Distillery and a Q&A with Overbey. The full 2025 Japan Cuts selection is below. Feature Slate Blazing Fists – Dir. Takashi Miike (U.S. Premiere)ChaO – Dir. Yasuhiro Aoki (Special Screening / Opening Night)Cloud – Dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa (New York Premiere)The Gesuidouz – Dir. Kenichi Ugana (U.S. Premiere)A Girl Named Ann – Dir. Yu Irie (North American Premiere)Gridman Universe – Dir. Akira Amemiya (North American Theatrical Premiere)Kaiju Guy! – Dir. Junichiro Yagi (North American Premiere)Kowloon Generic Romance – Dir. Chihiro Ikeda (World Premiere)My Sunshine – Dir. Hiroshi Okuyama (New York Premiere)The Real You – Dir. Yuya Ishii (North American Premiere)A Samurai in Time – Dir. Junichi Yasuda (New York Premiere)Serpent's Path (2024) – Dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa (East Coast Premiere)She Taught Me Serendipity – Dir. Akiko Ohku (U.S. Premiere)Teki Cometh – Dir. Daihachi Yoshida (New York Premiere)Yasuko, Songs of Days Past – Dir. Kichitaro Negishi (North American Premiere) Next Generation Michiyuki – Voices of Time – Dir. Hiromichi Nakao (World Premiere of Final Version)See You Tomorrow – Dir. Saki Michimoto (North American Premiere)Promised Land – Dir. Masashi Iijima (New York Theatrical Premiere)So Beautiful, Wonderful and Lovely – Dir. Megumi Okawara (North American Premiere) Classics License to Live – Dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Archival 35mm Screening)Love Letter – Dir. Shunji Iwai (International Premiere of 4K Restoration)Serpent's Path (1998) – Dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa (North American Premiere of 4K Restoration) Short Cuts End of Dinosaurs – Dir. Kako Annika Esashi (U.S. Premiere)Flow – Dir. Shoko Tamai (New York Premiere)I Am Not Invisible – Dir. Yuki York (U.S. Premiere)Tree of Sinners – Dir. Rii Ishihara & Hiroyuki Onogawa (North American Premiere) Documentary Japanese Avant-Garde Pioneers – Dir. Amélie Ravalec (New York Premiere)The Spirit of Japan – Dir. Joseph Overbey (World Premiere / Closing Night)What Should We Have Done? – Dir. Tomoaki Fujino (New York Premiere) Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Annecy Title ‘ChaO' To Open Japan Cuts Festival In New York City
Animated feature ChaO is will open Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film on July 10 in New York. Fresh from its world premiere at the Annecy festival and ahead of its Japanese theatrical release in August, ChaO will be the Opening Night film for Japan Cuts. More from Deadline Inspired By 'The Princess Bride', French Animated Movie 'Pil's Adventures' Pulled In Punters After The Pandemic & Is Now Gearing Up For Some Small Screen Fun At Annecy 'Dexter's Laboratory' & 'The Powerpuff Girls' Creators On How They Broke The System At Cartoon Network From Brink Of Bankruptcy, TeamTO Unveils Six New Shows & Adult Animation Push At Annecy ChaO is produced by Japanese animation outfit Studio 4°C and presented in partnership with Gkids. Studio 4°C was founded in 1986 and has produced titles like Mind Game and Tekkonkinkreet, and also co-produced ThunderCats with Warner Bros. Animation. Japan Cuts, North America's largest festival of contemporary Japanese cinema, will mark its 18th edition this year and run from July 10 to 20. Directed by Yasuhiro Aoki, ChaO is a hand-drawn cyberpunk fairy tale set in near-future Shanghai where humans coexist with mermen. The film follows Stephan, a regular office worker at a shipbuilding company, who is suddenly proposed to by Chao – a princess from the mermaid kingdom. Soon, Stephan finds himself living together with Chao, and both strike up an unlikely romance. The film features a voice cast starring Ouji Suzuka and Anna Yamada. Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media Where To Watch All The 'John Wick' Movies: Streamers That Have All Four Films
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
All You Need Is Kill anime debuts at Annecy 2025 with Bunny Girl famed AKASAKI's poignant new theme song
Images via Crunchyroll and Instagram Studio 4°C's anime adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka and Yoshitoshi ABe's acclaimed sci-fi novel, All You Need Is Kill , promises exactly this: a deep dive into humanity's perpetual fight for survival, tangled beautifully with a narrative that feels both fresh and hauntingly familiar. At its heart lies the music of AKASAKI, a young artist whose voice will soon resonate far beyond TikTok streams. AKASAKI's soulful anime debut: " Tsuretette " encapsulates hope amidst despair — comic_natalie (@comic_natalie) The anime adaptation's official theme song, "Tsuretette," marks AKASAKI's entry into the anime industry—a moment already being hailed as significant. At just 18 years old, AKASAKI's songwriting carries an emotional maturity rare among his peers. His breakout success with "Bunny Girl," boasting over 100 million streams on Billboard JAPAN, showcased his knack for melodies that linger. Now, with "Tsuretette," he extends this gift into storytelling, creating a lyrical mirror reflecting the emotional complexity of All You Need Is Kill. "I still remember the shock I felt when first exposed to this powerful title," AKASAKI explained, reflecting on the story's haunting cycles of life and death. He carefully weaves the anguish and resilience of protagonists Rita Vrataski and Keiji Kiriya into his lyrics, crafting a track he hopes will help listeners discover "hope somewhere in their hearts, even amid battles without escape." Studio 4°C reimagines a familiar tale through Rita Vrataski's eyes ALL YOU NEED IS KILL - Official Teaser Trailer While fans may recall the Hollywood adaptation Edge of Tomorrow (2014) starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, Studio 4°C's take breathes new life into the narrative. Director Kenichiro Akimoto—known for his visionary work on Children of the Sea —shifts perspectives, placing Rita Vrataski, the iconic "Full Metal Bitch," at the narrative core. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025년 최고의 전설적인 로봇 전투를 경험해보세요 기계 경기장 Undo This reframing is deliberate, intended to deepen the emotional exploration of the character's perpetual loneliness within an endless loop of warfare. Unlike previous adaptations that anchored the story around Keiji, Akimoto's vision delves profoundly into Rita's psyche, capturing the exhaustion, resilience, and hope born from countless deaths and rebirths. The Annecy debut—a celebration of animation's finest storytelling This emotionally rich adaptation makes its global debut at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France (June 8-14, 2025), a fitting stage for Studio 4°C's evocative style. Annecy, revered for showcasing animation that pushes boundaries, sets the perfect atmosphere for All You Need Is Kill , highlighting Studio 4°C's artistic boldness and storytelling prowess. The original novel, first published in 2004 by Shueisha, became a genre-defining work that blended action-packed narrative with philosophical depth. Its manga adaptation, illustrated by Takeshi Obata ( Death Note ), added visual gravitas to the story's narrative intensity. Now, Studio 4°C's animated rendition promises to carry this legacy forward, amplifying its emotional resonance through artistry and sound. From TikTok virality to anime spotlight: AKASAKI's remarkable journey 【AKASAKI】Bunny Girl / バニーガール（Lyric Video） AKASAKI's music career blossomed unexpectedly—ironically born from a grounding at home that led him to pick up a guitar. His songs, like "Hikikomori" and the viral sensation "Bunny Girl," soon captivated listeners, resonating widely across platforms. Within months, he transitioned from a TikTok sensation to one of Japan's most promising young artists. His debut as an anime theme songwriter with "Tsuretette" signifies another major milestone. Carefully written for Rita and Keiji's battle-hardened hearts, AKASAKI's composition encapsulates the essence of a story where hope shines brightest amidst deepest despair. Beyond adaptations: The emotional core of All You Need Is Kill All You Need Is Kill explores humanity's desperate battle against alien invaders, known as Mimics. The narrative revolves around an endless time loop, trapping soldiers like Keiji and Rita in repeated cycles of death and rebirth, sharpening their skills but eroding their spirits. Studio 4°C's anime adaptation will not merely retell this tale but will emotionally reconstruct it, tapping into the profound isolation and eventual camaraderie born from shared struggle. As the Annecy premiere approaches, anticipation builds around how vividly Studio 4°C will visualize the inner turmoil of these iconic characters. With AKASAKI's soulful melodies intertwining deeply with the animation's emotional fabric, audiences can expect a cinematic experience that transcends the boundaries of traditional sci-fi storytelling. Ultimately, All You Need Is Kill isn't simply a story about war—it's a story about survival, connection, and the quiet resilience of finding hope within the loop. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Forbes
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Tekkonkinkreet' Blu-Ray Review: A Remarkable Anime Unlike Any Other
One of the more fascinating anime movies out there is Tekkonkinkreet, and this latest Blu-ray release certainly does it justice. Released back in 2006, it deals with two orphans called Black and White as they patrol Treasure Town and protect it from thugs. While Black is more streetwise, White is far more innocent and is constantly daydreaming. Both orphans are not to be underestimated, however, as when the yakuza rolls into Treasure Town, they have their work cut out for them as the two orphans cause all manner of havoc. Starting out as a manga, Tekkonkinkreet hits you hard with its unique character designs and overall art style. Not to mention the make-up of Treasure Town. In many ways, Treasure Town's visuals are a character in and of itself. Taking visual cues from Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, to name a few. It also reminds me of the painstaking world-building from The Wings of Honneamise, as Treasure Town feels like a real lived in place. Like with all good coming-of-age tales, Tekkonkinkreet deals with how Black and White survive, and how Treasure Town is part of their demeanor. 'Tekkonkinkreet' is a unique anime. Tekkonkinkreet was also one of the first major cinematic works Studio 4°C, who are often linked to the Animatrix but whose credits are far more interesting than that. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder From Memories to Spriggan, not to mention Macross 7's gorgeous opening, Studio 4°C has always been an interesting and quirky studio, which fits Tekkonkinkreet's vibe perfectly. As for this release, it's very well done. Apart from the Blu-ray and DVD versions of the movie, you also get a 28-page artbook showing different elements from the movie from various artists. The extras aren't exactly that abundant, but the visual and and audio quality more than make up for that. Overall, Tekkonkinkreet is one of those anime movies that few have heard of and even fewer have really seen. That is definitely something that should be addressed, and this collector's edition does a very good job of doing that, as well as giving two orphans another home. Tekkonkinkreet Collector's Edition is currently available from AllTheAnime for £29.16. Disclosure: AllTheAnime sent me this Blu-ray for the purposes of this review. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
