Company · Japan · TYO:9602
Toho
Toho is the studio behind Godzilla and the distributor of Japan's biggest anime films — the gatekeeper of the country's blockbuster culture.
Search
· Chandler Treon
Before you read: From Asian Jim to ‘Blockbuster’ Timmy: Randall Park takes a nostalgic trip as his new Netflix show premieres
· Grace Kim
A minute-and-a-half-long appearance on a 2013 episode of “The Office” can leave a lasting impression on viewers, as Randall Park would come to find out. For years, the ghost of “Asian Jim” — who was briefly introduced in one of the show’s iconic prank scenes as an Asian version…
· Grace Kim
First-look images of Netflix’s upcoming workplace comedy series starring Randall Park were released on Friday. The series follows Timmy Yoon (Park), who is described as an “analog dreamer living in a 5G world.” Timmy and his staff fight to stay relevant after finding out that…
· Bryan Ke
China’s science fiction film “The Wandering Earth” made an unexpected hit in the box office when it came out on the firs trading day of the Lunar New Year, making it the highest-grossing movie during the holiday. The film, which has a scale rivaling even Hollywood’s…
· Ryan General
“My Neighbor Totoro” became a massive commercial success in China when it finally reached Chinese cinemas three decades after its first release in Japan. Released to critical acclaim in Japan in 1988 and in the United States in 1993, the cinematic masterpiece from legendary…
· Ryan General
Arnold Schwarzenegger is the latest prominent Hollywood actor to star in a 3D blockbuster Chinese production. According to Xinhua, the upcoming film is set to combine “Hollywood technology and oriental culture,” which is set around the ancient Sanxingdui ruins located near…
· Michelle De Pacina
The sequel to Marvel Studios and Disney’s 2021 blockbuster hit “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is set to begin production in 2025, one insider claims. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Nintendo has unveiled a slew of exciting projects in the “Super Mario Bros.” franchise on MAR10 (“Mario”) Day, including a new movie following its 2023 blockbuster hit. About the film: In a video announcement on March 10, Nintendo executive fellow and representative director…
· Michelle De Pacina
Oscar-winning director Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s drama film “Evil Does Not Exist” clinched the top prize at the 17th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong on Sunday night. Best Picture: The Japanese formalist arthouse drama was one of the most nominated films along with South Korean…
· Ryan General
“Shang-Chi” star Simu Liu has expressed uncertainty about his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including his potential involvement in the highly anticipated “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.” Need-to-know basis: The 34-year-old actor opened up to ComicBook about his role in…
· Ryan General
California Controller Malia M. Cohen is calling on the U.S. Congress to amend the tax code and impose caps on deferred payments following Shohei Ohtani’s historic $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani’s contract structure: Ohtani’s groundbreaking 10-year…
· Bryan Ke
Editor’s Note: The charity match has reportedly been canceled after both players withdrew for “precautionary reasons.” Chinese British tennis player Emma Raducanu and Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka are set to face off at a charity match ahead of the Australian Open.
· Ryan General
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly finalized a historic 12-year, $325 million deal with acclaimed Japanese pitcher and reigning Pacific League MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Pitch perfect: Yamamoto, 25, was catapulted into the Major League spotlight following a remarkable career…
· Ryan General
Cretton is focusing on existing Marvel commitments, including the sequel to the blockbuster “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and the Disney+ series “Wonder Man”
· Bryan Ke
Many social media users loved Simu Liu’s recent TikTok post in which he shared a quick clip of some of the Kens recording their backup vocals for a scene in the summer blockbuster hit “Barbie.” What’s it about: The video shows Liu inside a small recording booth belting some of…
· Ryan General
Chan plays a version of himself as an international action star reluctantly stepping into the role of a hero to thwart the kidnapping plot
· Ryan General
“Jason drunk — late on set. Dressing like Johnny. Has all the rings too,” the notes say.
· Michelle De Pacina
Born and raised in Chonburi, Thailand, Fawn Veerasunthorn grew up with a deep passion for Disney animated films. At a young age, Veerasunthorn fell in love with Walt Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and “Dumbo” and was filled with a desire to take part in recreating the same…
· Grace Kim
Randall Park steps behind the camera for his feature film directorial debut, “Shortcomings,” breathing life into Adrian Tomine’s acclaimed 2007 graphic novel. “Shortcomings” weaves together the personal journeys of Ben (Justin Min), Miko (Ally Maki) and Alice (Sherry Cola),…
· Michelle De Pacina
The “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” films are being boycotted by social media users in Japan after the official “Barbie” Twitter account positively replied to “Barbenheimer” memes featuring atomic bomb jokes. The controversial replies: The now-deleted posts included a poster of…
Toho is the studio behind Godzilla and the distributor of Japan's biggest anime films — the gatekeeper of the country's blockbuster culture.
Toho is the studio behind Godzilla and the distributor of Japan's biggest anime films — the gatekeeper of the country's blockbuster culture.