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INTERVIEW: All The Info On “All You Need Is Kill”
Now playing in theaters nationwide is All You Need Is Kill, an animated feature adaptation of the Japanese novel about young woman Rita, who's living the same day over and over again. Director Kenichiro Akimoto shares he loved about making this epic action adventure.
FIRST LOOK: “Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom”

FIRST LOOK: “Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom”

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
January 8th, 2026
GKIDS announced today its acquisition of US distribution rights to the latest Shaun The Sheep feature from Aardman. First look at the trailer, here.
GKIDS Brings “Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution” To Theatres This December

GKIDS Brings “Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution” To Theatres This December

Haylie Baker|
October 31st, 2025
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 […]

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GKIDS Gains Rights To “COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing”

On February 13, 2025, GKIDS announced that it had acquired the North American rights to COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing, which is set to premiere in North American theatres on April 11, 2025.  The upcoming film is based on the rhythm game HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! Since its release in […]
Haylie Baker|February 17, 2025
GKIDS Gains Rights To “COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing”

GKIDS Announce 4K UHD Releases Of Mamoru Hosoda’s Early Films For 2025

On January 27, 2025, in partnership with Shout! Studios, GKIDS announced plans for 4K UHD releases of legendary director Mamoru Hosoda’s early films. Included titles are Mamoru Hosoda’s Summer Wars (2009) and Wolf Children (2012), two of the award-winning director’s most celebrated early films. The upcoming home entertainment releases will feature new artwork for the […]
Haylie Baker|January 30, 2025
GKIDS Announce 4K UHD Releases Of Mamoru Hosoda’s Early Films For 2025

INTERVIEW: The Man In The “Dog Man” Director’s Chair

Peter Hastings is a six-time Emmy-winner who’s worked on the DreamWorks Animation Television Epic Tales of Captain Underpants and various Kung Fu Panda spin-offs. Now he’s the director of the studio’s new theatrical Dog Man movie, in theaters this Friday January 31st. Adapted from author Dav Pilkey’s popular books, this is an action and comedy […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 27, 2025
INTERVIEW: The Man In The “Dog Man” Director’s Chair

INTERVIEW: Discovering “The Colors Within”

The Colors Within, in theaters nationwide beginning next Friday January 24th, is from director Naoko Yamada. Three teens — Totsuko, Rui and Kimi — form a band as they figure out the next steps in their lives. Totsuko also has a unique power: sensing people as specific colors. (This Animation Scoop Q&A with Yamada was […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 17, 2025
INTERVIEW: Discovering “The Colors Within”

ANIME TRAILER: “The Colors Within” English Cast And Trailer Released

On December 4, 2024, in New York, NY, the acclaimed producer and distributor behind award-winning animation, GKIDS, unveiled the English dub voice cast and English trailer for The Colors Within, the upcoming studio Science SARU film directed by Naoko Yamada. The English cast includes Libby Rue, known for Alice’s Wonderland Bakery, as Totsuko; Kylie McNeil, […]
Haylie Baker|December 5, 2024
ANIME TRAILER:  “The Colors Within” English Cast And Trailer Released

TOHO To Acquire GKIDS

Japanese entertainment leader Toho Co., Ltd. announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire a 100% equity share of GKIDS, Inc., the Academy Award-winning North American animation producer and distributor. Financial terms were not disclosed. GKIDS, which maintains offices in New York and Los Angeles, will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Los […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 15, 2024
TOHO To Acquire GKIDS

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 […]