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Celebrate Godzilla Day with Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. All New Godzilla Figures!

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (BNTCA) is welcoming Godzilla back into their lineup of collectible figures after five years with the Movie Monster Series collection!

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (BNTCA) is welcoming Godzilla back into their lineup of collectible figures after five years with the Movie Monster Series collection!
  • Already a staple across Bandai stores in Japan, the Godzilla collection will be available in specialty stores across America and on Amazon for the first time ever later this month.
  • The Movie Monster Series launches first with five Wave 1 figures: Godzilla 2019 , King Ghidorah 2019 , Millennium Godzilla , Hedorah 2004 , and MechaGodzilla (Heavily Armed) 2003 .
  • For more information on these figures and to stay up to date on the latest news from Bandai, visit www.bandai.com .

SSFF ＆ ASIA 2023 Screening in Autumn's Online Grand Theater and "DOOR" Theater Open Today

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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SHIBUYA WARD, Japan, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA), one of the biggest international short film festivals in Asia, and officially recognized by the Academy Awards®︎ announced that the official website of the Screening in Autumn event and the Online Grand Theater for early screenings as well as the virtual "DOOR" theater open today. Special screening lineup and event information have been also released and seats reservations have begun.URL: https://shortshorts.org/2023autumn/en

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  • SHIBUYA WARD, Japan, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA), one of the biggest international short film festivals in Asia, and officially recognized by the Academy Awards®︎ announced that the official website of the Screening in Autumn event and the Online Grand Theater for early screenings as well as the virtual "DOOR" theater open today.
  • Arisa Nakano, who appeared in the Cannes International Film Festival award-winning film "Perfect Days," stars in this short film "Permanence."
  • On Wednesday, October 18th, we will hold an online seminar featuring Izumi Yoshida, an animation artist living in Poland and winner of the SSFF & ASIA 2023 Grand-Prix, George Lucas Award "Bridge".
  • ② Brillia Short Shorts Theater Online from Oct. 4 -, 2023
    Venue: TOKYO PHOTOGRAPHIC ART MUSEUM Hall:
    ◆Content: In addition to screening SSFF & ASIA 2023 award-winning short films, there will also be a special screening of Korean short films, a talk event with guests, an online seminar for creators, and a BRANDED SHORTS seminar.

"Fragrance of the First Flower" Season 2: GagaOOLala Captivates a Global Audience with the Hottest Asian Lesbian IP, in the LGBTQ+ Content, Streaming, and Entertainment Industries

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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With enhanced production value and twice the number of episodes compared to the first season, season two will have 12 episodes and is scheduled for global release in 2024.

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  • With enhanced production value and twice the number of episodes compared to the first season, season two will have 12 episodes and is scheduled for global release in 2024.
  • GagaOOLala anticipates this Asian lesbian IP will attract an even more passionate global audience, encompassing both LGBTQ+ viewers and mainstream drama fans.
  • Season two's filming got underway in 2023 during Pride Month and is scheduled for a global premiere on GagaOOLala in 2024.
  • "Fragrance of the First Flower" season one can be watched at any time via the following link: https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/2412/fragrance-of-the-first-flower-...

Asian World Film Festival to Hold Taiwan Film Day in L.A.

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian World Film Festival will be holding a special Taiwan Film Day this Sunday, June 5 at the Landmark in Westwood, together with the Taiwan Academy of the Taipei Economic Office and Cultural Office in Los Angeles and with the Asia Society Southern California. The event will feature a screening of American Girl at 4pm followed by a reception and Q&A with the film's Taiwanese director Fiona Feng-I Roan and producer Clifford Miu, winner and nominee at numerous major film festivals.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian World Film Festival will be holding a special Taiwan Film Day this Sunday, June 5 at the Landmark in Westwood, together with the Taiwan Academy of the Taipei Economic Office and Cultural Office in Los Angeles and with the Asia Society Southern California.
  • The event will feature a screening of American Girl at 4pm followed by a reception and Q&A with the film's Taiwanese director Fiona Feng-I Roan and producer Clifford Miu, winner and nominee at numerous major film festivals.
  • The main purpose of TAHW is to honor and recognize the contribution of Taiwanese Americans to the diversity and prosperity of American society.
  • Through the events of TAHW, we share and celebrate Taiwanese heritage with fellow Taiwanese Americans and the local community.

Tokyo International Film Festival Closes on High Note at New Main Venues in Hibiya-Yurakucho-Ginza Area, Tokyo's Center of Cinema

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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TOKYO, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 34th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) concluded with the announcement of winners at the Closing Ceremony on November 8.

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  • TOKYO, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 34th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) concluded with the announcement of winners at the Closing Ceremony on November 8.
  • The Tokyo Grand Prix was awarded to "Vera Dreams of the Sea," directed by Kaltrina Krasniqi, the first TIFF selection from Kosovo; while "World, Northern Hemisphere" by Hossein Tehrani won the Asian Future Best Film Award.
  • The 34th TIFF showcased 126 films selected from 1,533 submissions from 113 countries and regions between October 30 and November 8, 2021.
  • International guests included TIFF Jury President Isabelle Huppert, Chang Chen, Kamila Andini, Bahman Ghobadi, Brillante Ma Mendoza, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Bong Joon Ho.

Tokyo International Film Festival Closes on High Note at New Main Venues in Hibiya-Yurakucho-Ginza Area, Tokyo's Center of Cinema

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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TOKYO, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 34th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) concluded with the announcement of winners at the Closing Ceremony on November 8.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 34th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) concluded with the announcement of winners at the Closing Ceremony on November 8.
  • The Tokyo Grand Prix was awarded to "Vera Dreams of the Sea," directed by Kaltrina Krasniqi, the first TIFF selection from Kosovo; while "World, Northern Hemisphere" by Hossein Tehrani won the Asian Future Best Film Award.
  • The 34th TIFF showcased 126 films selected from 1,533 submissions from 113 countries and regions between October 30 and November 8, 2021.
  • International guests included TIFF Jury President Isabelle Huppert, Chang Chen, Kamila Andini, Bahman Ghobadi, Brillante Ma Mendoza, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Bong Joon Ho.

Tokyo International Film Festival Reveals Diverse Lineup of Award Winners, Including Iranian Director Reza Jamali's "Old Men Never Die"

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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TOKYO, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --During the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) Award Ceremony on November 5, Director Reza Jamali won the Spirit of Asia Award by the Japan Foundation Asia Center for his film "Old Men Never Die."

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  • TOKYO, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --During the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) Award Ceremony on November 5, Director Reza Jamali won the Spirit of Asia Award by the Japan Foundation Asia Center for his film "Old Men Never Die."
  • The award is bestowed on a promising director in the TIFF Asian Future section, chosen for its chances at international success beyond cultural and national borders.
  • The Best Actor Award went to Navid Mohammadzadeh from "Just 6.5" and the Best Actress Award to Nadia Tereszkiewicz, from "Only the Animals."
  • The Best Director Award went to Saeed Roustaee for "Just 6.5," the Special Jury Prize to "Atlantis" and the festival's most prestigious award, the Tokyo Grand Prix, was given to Director Frelle Petersen for Danish film "Uncle."

Tokyo International Film Festival Reveals Diverse Lineup of Award Winners, Including Iranian Director Reza Jamali's "Old Men Never Die"

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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TOKYO, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --During the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) Award Ceremony on November 5, Director Reza Jamali won the Spirit of Asia Award by the Japan Foundation Asia Center for his film "Old Men Never Die."

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --During the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) Award Ceremony on November 5, Director Reza Jamali won the Spirit of Asia Award by the Japan Foundation Asia Center for his film "Old Men Never Die."
  • The award is bestowed on a promising director in the TIFF Asian Future section, chosen for its chances at international success beyond cultural and national borders.
  • The Best Actor Award went to Navid Mohammadzadeh from "Just 6.5" and the Best Actress Award to Nadia Tereszkiewicz, from "Only the Animals."
  • The Best Director Award went to Saeed Roustaee for "Just 6.5," the Special Jury Prize to "Atlantis" and the festival's most prestigious award, the Tokyo Grand Prix, was given to Director Frelle Petersen for Danish film "Uncle."

"Amanda" Wins Tokyo Grand Prix at 31st Tokyo International Film Festival

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Thursday, November 8, 2018
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Mendoza then shared his thoughts on the festival overall: "We the jury had such a good time together.

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  • Mendoza then shared his thoughts on the festival overall: "We the jury had such a good time together.
  • The past few days, it was quite challenging to choose the winners because of the vast diversity of the films."
  • He added thanks to those behind the scenes, like assistant directors, production managers and more, as well as TIFF's volunteer staff for their "kindness, hospitality and warmth."
  • 31st Tokyo International Film Festival: https://2018.tiff-jp.net/en/