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POM Anime Strikes Multi-Territory Deals For Quartet Of Titles Including ‘Lupin the IIIrd The Movie' & ‘DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye'
POM Anime, the anime label of Amsterdam distributor Piece of Magic Animation, has added DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye, Akira, Grave of the Fireflies and Lupin The Iiird The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline to its 2025 slate. Lupin The IIIrd the movie: The Immortal Bloodline is the latest addition to Takeshi Koike's Lupin the IIIrd Universe, about the grandson of gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, and the first 2D Lupin feature in the franchise since Dead or Alive in 1996. More from Deadline Studio Ghibli's 'Grave of the Fireflies' Sets Netflix Release Date Nelufar Hedayat's Doc Series 'Generation C' Picked Up By Espresso Media International Ahead Of Sunny Side Philipp Käßbohrer Accepts Deadline's German TV Disruptor Award: "You Cannot Be A Disruptor Alone, You Have To Find Other People And Take Fear Away From Them" POM Anime is planning a Q4 release for the film in multiple territories, including Benelux, Poland, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania. The acquisition follows POM's successful 2024 partnership with rightsholder TMS Entertainment on the release of Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro across Europe. DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye is the second cinematic series inspired by the hit manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, after DAN DA DAN: First Encounter which enjoyed success in cinemas in 2024. Continuing its partnership with rights-holder ADN, POM Anime will theatrically release the sequel on June 7 and 8 across 12 territories, with Germany and Austria to follow on June 10. Audiences will be treated to the first three episodes of Season 2, plus exclusive 10-minute bonus content that will only be available in Akira, POM Anime has also expanded its partnership with Kodansha on the 4K restoration of the 1988 cyberpunk cult classic. Building on the success of its 4K re-release of Akira in 2023 across 12 countries, POM Anime has secured theatrical rights in eight new territories, expanding into the Nordics and Baltics. It is gearing up to release the restored 4K feature on July 16, across Poland, Romania, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Greece, Cyprus, Hungary, Albania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. This will be the first ever theatrical release in some of these markets. The release date also holds particular significance for fans; known as Akira Day, it commemorates the day in 1988 when events in the story are said to have destroyed Tokyo and sparked World War III In a further re-release, POM Anime will launch Studio Ghibli's 1998 animated war film Grave of the Fireflies in 15 territories – including Benelux, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Kosovo, Macedonia – over the summer. The deal was brokered with Toho. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
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‘Akira' 4K Restoration, ‘Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye' Lead POM Anime's 2025 Theatrical Slate
Amsterdam-based Piece of Magic Entertainment's anime division has unveiled a 2025 distribution slate that puts theatrical exhibition at the center of its European expansion strategy, with the crown jewel being a 4K restoration of cyberpunk classic 'Akira.' The POM Anime lineup spans both prestigious legacy titles and breakout contemporary properties: 'Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye,' 'Akira,' 'Grave of the Fireflies' and 'Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline.' All four titles will receive theatrical releases across multiple European territories, signaling the distributor's confidence in the big-screen appeal of anime content. More from Variety 'Lupin' Writer Tony Saint Working on Action-Thriller Series 'King's Ransom' Set in Elite Boarding School (EXCLUSIVE) John Lennon and Yoko Ono Documentary 'One to One' Lands Sweeping European Distribution Deal With Piece of Magic (EXCLUSIVE) Netflix, Max and Prime Video Negotiate With French Film Guilds for Earlier Access to New Releases After Disney+ Deal First out of the gate is the anticipated Season 2 theatrical launch of 'Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye,' hitting cinemas June 7-8 across 12 territories, with Germany and Austria following June 10. Building on the success of 'Dan Da Dan: First Encounter' in 2024, audiences will get the first three episodes of Season 2 plus exclusive 10-minute bonus content available only in theaters. The rollout spans Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, and Kosovo. POM Anime has partnered with Kodansha to license the 4K restoration of 1988's 'Akira' across 20 countries. The July 16 release date carries special significance for fans as 'Akira Day' — commemorating the fictional date when Tokyo's destruction sparked World War III in the film's storyline. This marks the first-ever theatrical release in several markets, expanding POM's 2023 'Akira' footprint from 12 to 20 territories, now including the Nordics and Baltics alongside Poland, Romania, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Greece, Cyprus, Hungary, Albania, Bulgaria, and Serbia. Studio Ghibli's emotional masterpiece 'Grave of the Fireflies' will receive a 15-territory summer release across Benelux, the Baltics, and Eastern European markets. The World War II sibling story continues to resonate as what POM calls 'a poignant testament to the human cost of war.' Rounding out the slate is 'Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline,' marking the first new 2D Lupin feature in nearly three decades. Directed by Takeshi Koike ('Redline'), the Q4 2025 release continues POM's successful partnership with TMS Entertainment following last year's 'Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro' European run. 'Our slate blends the prestige of timeless classics like 'Akira' and 'Grave of the Fireflies' with the excitement of fresh, breakouts like 'Dan Da Dan' and 'Lupin the Third,'' said Caspar Nadaud, CEO and founder of POM Anime and Piece of Magic Entertainment. 'With multi-territory, theatrical rights for Europe, we're committed to offering audiences the chance to tap into the rich, global appeal of these iconic properties and to be at the forefront of exciting new premium anime content.' POM Anime has previously distributed major titles including 'Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train,' 'Jujutsu Kaisen 0,' 'One Piece Film: Red,' and 'Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods.' Established in 2017, Piece of Magic Entertainment operates from Amsterdam with distribution capabilities spanning 60-plus countries. The company specializes in prestige documentaries, feature films, anime, live gaming events, and concerts, with recent releases including 'Godzilla Minus One' and 'Becoming Led Zeppelin.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Animated Program — Can Netflix Score Big With 'Arcane,' 'Devil May Cry' and the Final Season of 'Big Mouth?' What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025
