{"id":114659,"date":"2024-10-16T04:29:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T21:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=114659"},"modified":"2024-10-16T04:29:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T21:29:17","slug":"gkids-acquired-by-japans-toho-international","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=114659","title":{"rendered":"GKIDS Acquired by Japan&#8217;s Toho International"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAnimation distributor <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/gkids\/\" id=\"auto-tag_gkids\" data-tag=\"gkids\">GKIDS<\/a> has been acquired by Japan\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/toho\/\" id=\"auto-tag_toho\" data-tag=\"toho\">Toho<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tGKIDS will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Los Angeles-based Toho International. Founder Eric Beckman will remain as CEO of GKIDS, and Dave Jesteadt will remain as president.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBeckman and Jesteadt have run the company since 2009, when they released \u201cThe Secret of Kells.\u201d Since then, they have grown GKIDS and amassed over 13 best animated feature nominations at the Academy Awards, including this year\u2019s winner, Hayao Miyazaki\u2019s \u201cThe Boy and the Heron.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tToho President and CEO Hiro Matsuoka said, \u201cThrough their hard work, vision, and integrity, GKIDS has built a unique position in the U.S. market, which dovetails perfectly with Toho\u2019s own strengths and strategic mission. This partnership accelerates Toho\u2019s goals to prioritize animation, develop international markets, and support IP creation, while bringing exceptional Japanese and animated content to global audiences. We are honored to be working together with Eric, Dave and the entire GKIDS team and welcoming them into the Toho family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tToho\u2019s acquisition of GKIDS serves to further accelerate the company\u2019s plans for growth and expansion outside of Japan. Part of that expansion includes a vision to connect Japanese and international productions, creators, and studios with creators and fans overseas. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tToho\u00a0acquired Japanese animation studio\u00a0Science SARU, the company behind \u201cScott Pilgrim Takes Off\u201d\u00a0 and also made an equity investment in Los Angeles-based production and distribution company Fifth Season (\u201cSeverance\u201d). \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIn acquiring GKIDS, Toho adds an established and highly regarded North American theatrical and home entertainment distribution, marketing, and sales operation to complement the licensing, merchandising, and e-commerce operations of its Toho International banner. In turn, GKIDS will be able to tap the synergies and capabilities of the larger Toho parent group, while maintaining its distinct brand, organization, and management team<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBeckman and Jesteadt said, \u201cFor all GKIDS\u2019 filmmakers, content partners, distribution partners, and especially the fans, this is truly great news. GKIDS will continue to operate as we always have \u2013 with the same team, the same passion, and the same mission \u2013 but now with the backing of a highly complementary and legendary parent company. We are truly thrilled to be joining forces with the esteemed and storied Toho, home to \u2018Godzilla \u2018and Akira Kurosawa, as well as blockbuster anime franchises like \u2018My Hero Academia\u2019 and \u2018Jujutsu Kaisen.\u2019 This partnership will empower us to bring even more amazing films to North American and global audiences, while we continue to champion animation as a cinematic artform and push the limits of what the medium is capable of. We could not be more excited about the opportunities in front of us. The best is yet to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tNomura Securities Co., Ltd. acted as exclusive financial advisor to Toho, and Nishimura &amp; Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo) acting as legal advisor. ACF Investment Bank acted as exclusive financial advisor to GKIDS, with Sheppard Mullin Richter &amp; Hampton LLP acting as legal advisor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2024\/film\/news\/gkids-acquired-toho-animation-1236178963\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Animation distributor GKIDS has been acquired by Japan\u2019s Toho. GKIDS will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Los Angeles-based Toho International. 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