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GKIDS Brings “Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution” To Theatres This December
The next big North American anime event comes around this December, with the arrival of Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution. Debuting exclusively in IMAX theatres for a limited one day theatrical run, the movie will only appear on just 100 screens nationwide. In addition, a new IMAX poster has been unveiled.  This upcoming film is brought to […]
‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’: The Wide-Eyed Wonder of a Toddler’s Coming of Age

‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’: The Wide-Eyed Wonder of a Toddler’s Coming of Age

Avatar photoBill Desowitz|
October 28th, 2025
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (GKids, opening October 31 in select theaters and wide November 7), won the Grand Jury Prize at the eighth Animation Is Film Festival in Hollywood.
‘Animation Is Film’ Announces 2025 Winners

‘Animation Is Film’ Announces 2025 Winners

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
October 21st, 2025
ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF) today announced the winners of its 8th annual festival, with AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN, directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, receiving the festival’s top honor, the Grand Jury Prize.

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TRAILER: Annecy 2025 Selection “Little Amélie Or The Character of Rain” Acquired By GKIDS

As of today, June 5, 2025 GKIDS announced that it had obtained all North American rights to Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (Amélie et la Métaphysique des tubes), recently premiered as an official selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Special Screenings section. Rodney Uhler of GKIDS and Jason Bressand of […]
Haylie Baker|June 5, 2025
TRAILER: Annecy 2025 Selection “Little Amélie Or The Character of Rain” Acquired By GKIDS

ANIME TRAILER: “Dan Da Dan” Season 2 Trailer Showcases New Opening Song By AiNA THE END

As the countdown to Dan Da Dan season 2 continues, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. debuted a new trailer just this Monday—May 19th, 2025—teasing the upcoming intro for the new season. Written by the sensational J-Pop artist AiNA THE END comes “On The Way,” composed exclusively for the hit occult series just like the prior season’s […]
Haylie Baker|May 22, 2025
ANIME TRAILER: “Dan Da Dan” Season 2 Trailer Showcases New Opening Song By AiNA THE END

GKIDS Announces “Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie” Release

Just yesterday, on May 8th, 2025, GKIDS announced that it has obtained the North American distribution rights for Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie. The upcoming film is set to premiere globally on July 16th, with both Japanese and English dubbed versions available. It follows the fan-favorite “Hidden Inventory / Premature […]
Haylie Baker|May 9, 2025
GKIDS Announces “Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie” Release

GKIDS Releases Blu-Ray Sets For “Grave Of The Fireflies”

Coming July 8th, the heart-wrenching Ghibli classic Grave of the Fireflies will be released and distributed via Blu-ray DVDs from GKIDS and Shout! Studios. Both standard and limited edition Steelbook sets will also include feature length and deleted storyboards, interviews, image galleries, and more.
Haylie Baker|May 1, 2025
GKIDS Releases Blu-Ray Sets For “Grave Of The Fireflies”

Studio Ghibli Fest Part Two, More Classic Films Screening World-Wide

Announced April 18th, 2025, from New York and Denver, Studio Ghibli Fest continues celebrating the studio’s 40th anniversary with screenings of eight more historic films in both their Japanese and English dubbed versions. This new roster of films will be available throughout the year world-wide, starting with Kiki’s Delivery Service on May 17th and ending […]
Haylie Baker|April 20, 2025
Studio Ghibli Fest Part Two, More Classic Films Screening World-Wide

“Dan Da Dan” Hits Theaters May 30th Followed By Season 2 Streaming This July

The hype for Dan Da Dan’s return continues, as on April 3rd, 2025, a global theatrical premiere for the first three episodes of the EVIL EYE arc was announced. In partnership with ADN, GKIDS, and Muse, Mainichi Broadcasting System Inc. will bring a worldwide preview of the hit phenomenon to more than 50 countries and […]
Haylie Baker|April 7, 2025
“Dan Da Dan” Hits Theaters May 30th Followed By Season 2 Streaming This July

GKIDS Brings Marmoru Oshii’s “Angel Egg” To Theatres This Fall

Starting November 19, GKIDS will bring director Mamoru Oshii’s classic film Angel’s Egg to North American theatres, marking an exciting return forty years after its initial Japanese debut. The upcoming theatrical release has been restored in 4K, overseen by the director himself. Angel’s Egg was first released in 1985 on home video. Tokuma Shoten served […]