‘Godzilla’ studio Toho to buy animation distributor GKids
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Japan’s Toho Acquires North American Animation Company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli's US Steward
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Japan's Toho buys Ghibli animation distributor GKIDS to further overseas growth
Toho Co, the Japanese creator of the "Godzilla" movie franchise, will acquire the U.S. distributor of Studio Ghibli's famed animated films, it said on Wednesday, to help drive overseas expansion. The acquisition comes amid a surge in global popularity for Japanese entertainment,
Animation Distributor GKIDS Acquired by Japan's Toho
Animation distributor GKIDS has been acquired by Japan’s Toho. GKIDS will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Los Angeles-based Toho International. Founder Eric Beckman will remain as CEO of GKIDS,
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Toho Animation Acquires Gkids and Aims to Bring More Japanese Media to the U.S.
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