4 Tigers Roars into North American Premiere at NYAFF 2026, Expanding Kongkiat Komesiri’s Cinematic Universe July 15, 2026 The highly anticipated Thai production, "4 Tigers" (สี่เสือ), is set to make its North American debut at the 2026 New York Asian Film Festival… Continue Reading
Hong Sang-soo’s "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" Secured for North American Distribution Ahead of Prestigious Locarno Premiere July 13, 2026 South Korean auteur Hong Sang-soo’s latest cinematic endeavor, Nowhere to Lay My Eyes, has successfully secured North American distribution rights with Cinema Guild, a… Continue Reading
Well Go USA Releases Serbian Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Warriors of the Wasteland for North American VOD Markets July 7, 2026 The international distribution landscape for genre cinema has reached a significant milestone with the North American release of Warriors of the Wasteland, a gritty… Continue Reading
1-2 Special Acquires North American Rights to Sandra Wollner’s Cannes Un Certain Regard Winner Everytime May 31, 2026 1-2 Special, an emerging distributor in the North American film market, has officially secured all North American distribution rights for Everytime, the latest cinematic… Continue Reading
North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 24-30 May 30, 2026 A Strategic Release Day for Manga Enthusiasts The concentrated release date of May 26, 2023, saw the simultaneous arrival of numerous manga titles across… Continue Reading
Sunken Meadow Lands Major Deal with North Road Television Studios May 29, 2026 North Road Television Studios, a key co-financier of the highly anticipated theatrical release Backrooms, has secured the rights to a buzzed-about new pilot script… Continue Reading
Adolescence of Utena to Receive North American Theatrical Re-release May 28, 2026 GKIDS announced on Thursday that it has acquired the North American theatrical rights for Adolescence of Utena, the 1999 anime film companion to the… Continue Reading
Mubi Takes Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ for North America May 26, 2026 Mubi, the globally renowned arthouse streaming service, has executed its most significant acquisition of the year at the Cannes Film Festival, successfully securing all… Continue Reading
Yen Press Announces Major Licensing Acquisitions at Anime North, Expanding December 2026 and Winter 2027 Release Slate May 23, 2026 Yen Press, a prominent publisher of manga and light novels in North America, revealed an ambitious slate of new acquisitions during its much-anticipated panel… Continue Reading
Justin Sevakis: A Multifaceted Pioneer Shaping the Landscape of Asian Cinema and Animation in North America May 15, 2026 Justin Sevakis occupies a truly unique and influential position in the annals of anime and Asian cinema’s history in North America. His career trajectory… Continue Reading
