Seiji Tanaka’s Netflix film about a former hit man determined to avenge his family is relentlessly unsatisfying. Read more
Netflix Japan’s new reality series whisks its participants to a picturesque seaside city in France and leans into nostalgia for a simpler time. Read more
The UFC’s deal with Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN expires at the end of 2025, and the two sides are entering an exclusive negotiating window later this month. Read more
Netflix, Walt Disney and Amazon are all digging into their deep pockets to license shows, making it more expensive for anime-steaming site to compete. Read more
With interest coming from overseas producers, Japan-based companies are trying to help creators get their stories told. Read more
“Squid Game” showrunner Hwang Dong-hyuk called the political chaos “extremely unfortunate and infuriating” at a press event for the Netflix series. Read more
The triumph of “Shogun” at the Emmys served as an exclamation point for an industry taking big swings and opening up to trans-Pacific partnerships. Read more
A series of toys depicting children’s YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel is quickly becoming one of the hottest holiday gifts. Read more
The joint French-Japanese-American production “Les Gouttes de Dieu” (“Drops of God”) is set in the world of wine and fine dining. Read more
Deal could increase Saudi fund’s influence in European football, as DAZN is a partner for Italy’s Serie A, Spain’s LaLiga, Germany’s Bundesliga and France’s Lig... Read more