Login‘Godzilla Minus Zero’: First Reactions
30 October 2026 at 04:10
The sequel to the critically-acclaimed and Oscar-winning 'Godzilla Minus One' will hit theaters in Japan on Nov. 3 and North America on Nov. 6.
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- Cate Blanchett Warns Against “Unthinking Certainty” as She Accepts Japan’s Praemium Imperiale
Cate Blanchett Warns Against “Unthinking Certainty” as She Accepts Japan’s Praemium Imperiale
29 October 2026 at 02:50
After picking up her honor — considered one of the most prestigious prizes in the global arts — the two-time Oscar winner will sweep into the Tokyo International Film Festival on Friday to take part in several talk events.
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- Academy CEO Bill Kramer Makes the Case for a More Global Oscars at Tokyo Film Festival
Academy CEO Bill Kramer Makes the Case for a More Global Oscars at Tokyo Film Festival
28 October 2026 at 08:37
Kramer says international membership growth, the Oscars-YouTube deal, and a new festival-qualifying pathway to nomination are all part of the organization’s expanding worldwide ambitions.
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- Tokyo: ‘All of A Sudden’ Star Tao Okamoto Honored With The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award
Tokyo: ‘All of A Sudden’ Star Tao Okamoto Honored With The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award
28 October 2026 at 07:07
At a glitzy event at the Tokyo American Club, Hollywood and Japanese powerbrokers celebrated longtime industry and cultural links between the two countries.
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- Tokyo Film Festival Director Takeo Hisamatsu Wants More Money, More Parties and a Bigger Global Profile for Japanese Cinema
Tokyo Film Festival Director Takeo Hisamatsu Wants More Money, More Parties and a Bigger Global Profile for Japanese Cinema
27 October 2026 at 23:19
Returning to lead the festival ahead of its 40th anniversary, the industry veteran sees an opportunity to capitalize on the surging international interest in all things Japan.
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- The “Sukiyaki” Phenomenon: The Song Behind the Tokyo Film Festival’s Opening Movie
The “Sukiyaki” Phenomenon: The Song Behind the Tokyo Film Festival’s Opening Movie
27 October 2026 at 05:38
The origin story behind the infectious melody that captured hearts around the world as Japan returned to the international stage after World War II.
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- Tokyo: TIFFCOM Market Chief On Riding the Japanese IP Wave as Entertainment Landscape Shifts Due to AI
Tokyo: TIFFCOM Market Chief On Riding the Japanese IP Wave as Entertainment Landscape Shifts Due to AI
27 October 2026 at 04:51
With interest in Japanese culture at an all-time high, TIFFCOM managing director Kaori Ikeda says there is an opportunity to adapt IP beyond anime and manga.
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- Tokyo: Competition Jury Discusses Event’s ‘A-List’ Status, Fighting Over Favorite Films
Tokyo: Competition Jury Discusses Event’s ‘A-List’ Status, Fighting Over Favorite Films
27 October 2026 at 03:29
Jury president Rolf de Heer was joined by Yov Moor, Oh Jungwan, Makiko Watanabe and Alex C. Lo for a lively conversation.
