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Sony Accelerates Anime and Manga Adaptations for Global Audiences
31 Oct
Summary
- Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP) plans to adapt more anime and manga properties into live-action films
- 'Cowboy Bebop' creator Shinichiro Watanabe and 'Star Wars: Visions' producer Justin Leach to headline Japan Society event
- SPIP has found success with local-language productions, with local films commanding up to 89% of box office in some markets
In the lead-up to the Tokyo International Film Festival, Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP) has revealed ambitious plans to expand its live-action adaptation of anime and manga properties. SPIP's executive VP, Shebnem Askin, told attendees at the TIFFCOM market that the studio is actively seeking new anime projects to adapt for global audiences.
This announcement comes as SPIP continues to find success with local-language productions, with Askin noting that local films command up to 76% of the box office in Japan, 61% in South Korea, and 89% in India. The studio has built several successful theatrical franchises, including Germany's "The Three Investigators" series and Spain's "Father is the Only One" remake.
