Japan’s Indie Film Financier K2 Pictures Wins Support From Major State-Backed Bank (Exclusive)

The Development Bank of Japan’s investment in the Tokyo-based startup — launched at Cannes with backing from auteurs like Hirokazu Kore-eda and Takashi Miike — signals growing institutional support ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Dark Knight Rises’ Opens Big in Japan But Falls to Local Film

Japanese films continue to dominate box office in first half of year, taking seven of top 10 slots in revenue rankings. By Gavin J Blair Dark Knight Rises Batman at Night Still - H 2012 Opening on 546 ...
The Jakarta Post

Nine cities, one festival: JFF Indonesia brings Japan to local screens

Indonesia 2025 presents over a dozen Japanese film titles across multiple genres, with theatrical screenings held in nine ...
The Star

M’sia’s ‘Mechamato Movie’ opens in Japan

KUALA LUMPUR: The nation’s number one animated film, Mechamato Movie, has made history as the first local animated film to break into the Japanese market. It will begin screening in over 30 cinemas ...
Mint

Opinions on 'Japan' are mixed, with some praising Karthi's performance while others find the film disappointing.

'Japan' collected ₹2.4 crore on day 1 as per early estimates as it also clashed with 'Jigarthanda DoubleX' at the box office, according to the website Sacnilk. Raju Murugan directed the Tamil language ...