GKIDS, a boutique animation distributor known for its success with exceptional films like Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron, is now looking to new opportunities after being taken over by Toho. President Dave Jesteadt reflects on the competitive nature of the industry and emphasizes GKIDS' commitment to diverse animation beyond Japanese titles. Although the company won't be prominent at this year's Academy Awards, Jesteadt finds excitement in other notable nominations, indicating a shift towards a more global strategy that embraces a variety of animation styles and origins.
GKIDS has maintained its reputation as the prestige cartoon distributor since its founding in 2008, often bringing acclaimed films from various countries to the U.S.
One of the exciting things for me this year is the nominations and the success for Memoir of a Snail. Those are two films that I would've loved to have.
Jesteadt assures that GKIDS's international mission will not focus too heavily on Japanese animation, despite the Toho acquisition.
This year, GKIDS is sitting the Academy Awards season out, though not for lack of trying, as they find excitement in other nominations.
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