Entry into film distribution through in-house acquisitions
First written in FY2016. 20 of 36 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In film distribution-related operations, the consolidated subsidiary’s distribution title <i>Dr. カキゾエ 歩く処方箋～みちのく潮風トレイルを往く～</i> (Japanese film) was released in August and screened at many theaters, including in regional cities.」
A new distribution title was released in August and screened at many theaters, including in regional cities. The company is building its track record of releases in its self-acquisition and distribution business. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In film distribution-related operations, the consolidated subsidiary’s distribution title <i>Dr. カキゾエ 歩く処方箋～みちのく潮風トレイルを往く～</i> (Japanese film) was released in August and screened at many theaters, including in regional cities. Independent screenings were also held for earlier films, including <i>花椒の味</i> and <i>白日青春</i>.」
A new distribution title was released in August and screened at many theaters, including in regional cities. Independent screenings were also held for earlier films, continuing and expanding screening opportunities for distributed titles. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In film distribution-related operations, the consolidated subsidiary’s distribution title <i>郷愁鉄路～台湾、こころの旅～</i> (Taiwanese film) was released in July and subsequently released in regional areas. The Japanese film <i>認知症と生きる希望の処方箋</i> was also screened at many theaters in conjunction with World Alzheimer’s Month.」
The distribution title <i>郷愁鉄路～台湾、こころの旅～</i> was released in July, expanding its screening reach to regional areas. <i>認知症と生きる希望の処方箋</i> was also screened at many theaters, advancing the distribution of the company’s titles. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In film distribution-related operations, the consolidated subsidiary’s distribution title <i>香港怪奇物語 歪んだ三つの空間</i> (Hong Kong film) was released in December, followed by <i>白日青春-生きてこそ-</i> (Hong Kong film) in January.」
The self-acquisition and distribution-related business released 2 Hong Kong films in December and January. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In film distribution-related operations, the consolidated subsidiary’s distribution title <i>認知症と生きる 希望の処方箋</i> (Japanese film) was screened in various locations in response to strong demand for screenings by local governments and others, while the 2020 release <i>淪落の人</i> (Hong Kong film) continued to be selected for screening events. In December, the company distributed the Hong Kong suspense-horror film <i>香港怪奇物語 歪んだ三つの空間</i>.」
In addition to screenings and selection for screening events of existing distribution titles in various locations, the company newly distributed <i>香港怪奇物語 歪んだ三つの空間</i> in December. Its self-acquisition and distribution-related operations continue to expand their release and other activities. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Japanese film <i>認知症と生きる 希望の処方箋</i> was released in August this year, and as empathy with its theme spread, it was screened at many regional theaters as well as in urban areas.」
The self-distribution-related title <i>認知症と生きる 希望の処方箋</i> was released in August, expanding its screening reach from urban areas to regional theaters. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In film distribution-related operations, the consolidated subsidiary’s distribution title <i>淪落の人</i> (Hong Kong film) was broadcast on WOWOW, while <i>狼 ラストスタントマン</i> (Japanese film) continued to be screened at many theaters. The Japanese film <i>認知症と生きる 希望の処方箋</i>, released in August, was also given a special screening at the Shinjuku East Exit Film Festival.」
For its self-distributed titles, the company is expanding releases and secondary distribution through WOWOW broadcasts, continued theatrical screenings, the scheduled August release of a new film and special screenings at film festivals. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In film distribution-related operations, the consolidated subsidiary’s distribution titles <i>七人樂隊</i> (Hong Kong film) and <i>狼 ラストスタントマン</i> (Japanese film) continued to be screened at many theaters. <i>花椒の味</i> (Hong Kong film) was also selected for film festivals held in multiple cities.」
In addition to the continued screening of the self-acquired distribution titles <i>七人樂隊</i> and <i>狼 ラストスタントマン</i>, <i>花椒の味</i> was selected for festivals in multiple cities, expanding screening opportunities for distributed films. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In film distribution-related operations, the consolidated subsidiary’s distribution titles <i>七人樂隊</i> (Hong Kong film) and <i>狼 ラストスタントマン</i> (Japanese film) were released, and <i>七人樂隊</i> was screened at many theaters. Screening events were also held for <i>淪落の人</i>.」
The company released the self-distributed titles <i>七人樂隊</i> and <i>狼 ラストスタントマン</i> and held screening events for the earlier film <i>淪落の人</i>. It is expanding theatrical releases and secondary screening opportunities for its distributed films. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In film distribution-related operations, screenings of the consolidated subsidiary’s distribution title <i>花椒の味</i> continued, and screening events were held in regions that had previously had no opportunity to show the film. The 2020 release <i>淪落の人</i> was also converted to DVD and made available for secondary use, including sales and rentals.」
The screening area for the self-distributed title <i>花椒の味</i> expanded, while the earlier film <i>淪落の人</i> was developed for secondary use through DVD production, sales and rentals. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company’s distribution title <i>花椒の味</i> continued to be screened across Japan after its release in 2021, and some titles were also made available on online streaming platforms.」
The company’s self-distributed title <i>花椒の味</i> continued to be screened across Japan after its release in 2021, and the company is also working to provide films through online streaming platforms. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In film distribution, which the company is pursuing as a new business, the Hong Kong films <i>人生の運転手（ドライバー）～明るい未来に進む路～</i> and <i>花椒（ホアジャオ）の味</i> began their nationwide sequential releases in October and November 2021, respectively.」
The company continues the nationwide sequential release of 2 self-acquired distribution titles. It plans to continue acquiring films while considering the balance between scale, quality, subject matter and profitability, and to promote the diversity of film culture. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In self-acquired film distribution, which the company is pursuing as a new business, the Hong Kong film <i>人生の運転手（ドライバー）～明るい未来に進む路～</i> began its nationwide sequential release from October 2021, and the Hong Kong film <i>花椒（ホアジャオ）の味</i> from November 2021, as new distribution titles.」
For self-acquired film distribution, the company has specified the nationwide sequential release of 2 new films in October and November 2021. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In self-acquired film distribution, there were no new releases during the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year other than limited screenings at film festivals and similar events, but the company plans to distribute 3 new films during the consolidated fiscal year. Going forward, it will acquire and distribute better films while considering the balance between their scale, quality and profitability, thereby seeking synergies with its theatrical operations.」
There were no new releases in the first quarter other than limited screenings, but the company has specified its distribution plans by scheduling the release of 3 new films during the consolidated fiscal year. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「In self-acquired film distribution, as demonstrated by the well-received Hong Kong film <i>淪落の人</i>, the company will continue to acquire and release better films while considering the balance between their scale, quality and profitability, thereby seeking synergies with its theatrical operations.」
Based on its distribution track record with <i>淪落の人</i>, the company continues to pursue synergies between self-acquired film distribution and theatrical operations while considering the balance between the scale, quality and profitability of films. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In self-acquired film distribution, during the first nine months of the consolidated fiscal year, the company continued to distribute the Hong Kong film <i>淪落の人</i>, mainly through regional cinemas, and received favorable reviews. Going forward, it will acquire and release better films while considering the balance between their scale, quality and profitability, thereby seeking synergies with its theatrical operations.」
The company reported the distribution of <i>淪落の人</i>, mainly through regional cinemas, and its favorable reception, and continues to pursue synergies with theatrical operations through acquisitions and releases that consider the balance between scale, quality and profitability. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In self-acquired film distribution, during the first six months of the consolidated fiscal year, the company continued to distribute the Hong Kong film <i>淪落の人</i> to cinemas nationwide and received favorable reviews. Going forward, it will acquire and release better films while considering the balance between their scale, quality and profitability, thereby seeking synergies with its theatrical operations.」
The company reported the nationwide distribution and favorable reception of <i>淪落の人</i> and continues to pursue synergies with theatrical operations through acquisitions and releases that consider the scale, quality and profitability of films. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In self-acquired film distribution, during the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the company distributed the Hong Kong film <i>淪落の人</i> to cinemas nationwide and received favorable reviews. Going forward, it will acquire and distribute better films while considering the balance between their scale, quality and profitability, thereby seeking synergies with its theatrical operations.」
The company reported the nationwide distribution and favorable reception of the Hong Kong film <i>淪落の人</i> and continues to pursue synergies with theatrical operations through self-acquired distribution that considers the scale, quality and profitability of films. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In self-acquired film distribution, the company released the Hong Kong film <i>淪落の人</i> during the consolidated fiscal year and received favorable reviews. Going forward, it will acquire and distribute better films while considering the balance between their scale, quality and profitability, thereby seeking synergies with its theatrical operations.」
The company released the Hong Kong film <i>淪落の人</i> as a self-acquired distribution title and received favorable reviews. It continues to pursue synergies with theatrical operations while considering the scale, quality and profitability of its films. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In film distribution-related operations, the company places importance on the balance between the scale, quality and profitability of films and is cultivating its ability to select and distribute films itself that meet customer needs and the expected revenue scale, thereby enhancing synergies with its theatrical operations and seeking to grow the business into one that contributes to earnings.」
The company continues to cultivate its distribution capabilities by emphasizing the balance between the scale, quality and profitability of films and customer needs, with the aim of enhancing synergies with theatrical operations. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In film distribution, the company places importance on the balance between the scale, quality and profitability of films and is enhancing its ability to select and distribute films itself that meet customer needs and the expected revenue scale. It believes this will have a positive impact in the future on its theatrical operations, the core of its film business.」
The company continues to pursue synergies with theatrical operations by emphasizing the balance between the scale, quality and profitability of films and enhancing its ability to select and distribute films suited to customer needs and the expected revenue scale. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In self-acquired film distribution, the company is carefully considering the balance between the scale, quality and profitability of films and enhancing its ability to select and distribute films itself, which it believes will have a positive impact in the future on its theatrical operations, the core of its film business.」
The company continues to pursue synergies with its theatrical operations by considering the balance between the scale, quality and profitability of films and enhancing its film selection and distribution capabilities for self-acquired distribution. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In self-acquired film distribution, the company released the China–Hong Kong co-production <i>閃光少女</i> during the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year and received favorable reviews. Going forward, it will acquire and distribute better films, beginning with the Italian film <i>チャンブラにて</i>, scheduled for theatrical release from January 2019, while considering the balance between scale, quality and profitability, thereby seeking synergies with its theatrical operations.」
After confirming the release and favorable reception of <i>閃光少女</i>, the company identified <i>チャンブラにて</i>, scheduled for release in January 2019, as its next film, and is seeking synergies between self-acquired distribution and theatrical operations while considering the balance between scale, quality and profitability. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the direct acquisition and distribution business, we released the directly acquired and distributed film Flash Girl during the second quarter, where it was well received. Going forward, we will consider the balance among a film's scale, quality and profitability, and seek synergies with the movie exhibition business by acquiring and distributing better films.」
The company released its self-acquired and distributed film <i>閃光少女</i> and received favorable reviews. Going forward, it aims to create synergies between self-acquired distribution and theatrical operations by balancing the scale, quality and profitability of its films. - FY2019-Q1Development of specific measures to improve acquisition capabilitiesAnnual report
「We believe that improving our ability to select and acquire films ourselves for direct distribution will also have a positive impact on film selection for the movie exhibition business.」
The company indicates that, for direct acquisition and distribution, it intends to use improved capabilities in selecting and acquiring films not only for releasing titles but also for film selection in the movie exhibition business. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「In the film distribution-related business, we are narrowing down notable titles from works not only in Asia but also from overseas, and working toward the release of a company-distributed film following Little Big Master.」
Regarding the next company-distributed film, the wording has become more proactive, changing from careful consideration to narrowing down overseas titles and working toward a release. However, no new film was released during the period. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「We will continue to carefully consider distributing the next directly acquired film following Little Big Master.」
The company intends to continue carefully considering distribution of a directly acquired film following the first title. - FY2018-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「We will also carefully consider distributing the next directly acquired film following Little Big Master.」
Compared with the previous wording, “we will begin preparing,” the wording regarding the next film has changed to “we will carefully consider” it. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the film distribution business, we will begin preparing distribution titles following Little Big Master, the first film directly acquired and distributed by the company.」
The company continues to prepare its next directly acquired and distributed film following the first title. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In the film distribution business, we will begin preparing distribution titles following Little Big Master, the first film directly acquired and distributed by the company.」
Based on the release results of the first title, the company indicates a policy of moving to the preparation stage for its next directly acquired and distributed film. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the third quarter, in the movie business, in addition to screening distinctive films unlike those shown at multiplexes, we promoted the renovated Shinjuku Musashino-kan, which reopened on 5 November 2016, and released Little Big Master, the first film directly acquired and distributed by our consolidated subsidiary, thereby initiating an integrated expansion of the movie business.」
The company actually released its first directly acquired and distributed film and began an integrated business expansion encompassing distribution in addition to movie exhibition. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「We focused on promotional activities for the release of the Hong Kong film Little Big Master, the first film directly acquired and distributed by the company and scheduled as the opening film for the renovated Shinjuku Musashino-kan.」
The company continues promotional activities for the release of its first directly acquired and distributed film. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「By segment, in the movie business we focused on screening distinctive films characteristic of an art-house cinema at Cinema Qualite, as well as preparing for the release of the Hong Kong film Little Big Master, the first film directly acquired and distributed by the company, which was scheduled as the opening film for the renovated Shinjuku Musashino-kan.」
The company continues to prepare for the release of its first directly acquired and distributed film. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the new film distribution business being undertaken by our consolidated subsidiary, we plan to release this autumn the Hong Kong film Little Big Master, the first title we have directly acquired for distribution.」
The company specifies the first title and release timing for its new film distribution business through a consolidated subsidiary.