The direct-to-video trend that emerged in the late 1980s “left a lasting mark on contemporary film culture,” organizers said.

Toho Cinemas, Japan‘s largest cinema chain, is under investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for possible violations of Japan’s anti-trust law. According to reports in the Japanese media, the ...

The actor, who died on Nov. 8 at age 92, was a frequent, potent foil to Toshiro Mifune and did much of his greatest work ...

The giant screen exhibitor has tripled its network in Japan over the last decade, from 13 screens in 2011 to 39 today. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief New theaters with laser projection systems ...

NEW YORK & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TOHO Cinemas Ltd. and IMAX ® Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an agreement to expand their partnership with six new IMAX With Laser systems across Japan.

In two weeks, the best in new Japanese cinema will descend upon New York City with the 16th edition of Japan Cuts. Taking place from July 26 through August 6 at Japan Society, this year’s impressive ...

Tatsuya Nakadai, one of the renowned Japanese stage and movie actors, breathed his last at the age of 92. His death was ...

EXCLUSIVE: The second ACA Cinema Project series, “Flash Forward: Debut Works and Recent Films by Notable Japanese Directors,” has set its lineup for a hybrid program that will run from December 3-23.