Rick W / Monday, October 26, 2026 / Categories: Film Score News Star Flops and Slowing Investment Help Explain China’s Thin Festival Presence, Says Tokyo Programming Director Star-driven flops at the Chinese box office, slowing investment and a reportedly more complicated censorship process have a bearing on China’s low profile at international festivals this year, according to Ichiyama Shozo, programming director of the Tokyo International Film Festival. “In the past, casting a star in the leading role could guarantee a certain degree […] Previous Article Anime’s Pay Divide Runs Between Studios That Take Risks and Those That Don’t, Says Tokyo Festival Advisor Next Article Tokyo Film Festival to Reassess Its Global Standing Ahead of 40th Edition, Says Director Hisamatsu Takeo Print 0 Tags: Film Festival