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Japan’s Toei Animation Impresses at Annecy With ‘Monkey Quest,’ a Japan-U.S. Animation Blender
“Monkey Quest,” Toei Animation’s ambitious new production sneak peeked Monday at Annecy, was born from a simple question, says producer Yoshi Ikezawa.  ”[Producer] Joseph Chou and I asked: How can Japanese anime reach the same level of mainstream awareness and emotional connection that major U.S. animated films have achieved with global audiences?”  For Ikezawa and Chou, […]
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According to Variety’s source item, Japan’s Toei Animation Impresses at Annecy With ‘Monkey Quest,’ a Japan-U.S. Animation Blender, “Monkey Quest,” Toei Animation’s ambitious new production sneak peeked Monday at Annecy, was born from a simple question, says producer Yoshi Ikezawa. ”[Producer] Joseph Chou and I asked: How can Japanese anime reach the same level of mainstream awareness and emotional connection that major U.S. animated films have achieved with global audiences?” For Ikezawa and Chou, […]
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