Legendary Entertainment, producer of "Dune" and "A Minecraft Movie," formed a partnership with Tokyo-based broadcaster TBS Holdings to develop Japanese stories into global film and TV properties. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/16/companies/tbs-legendary-entertainment/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #legendaryentertainment #tbs #japanesetv #television #japanesefilm
Japanese freelance television announcer Hiroshi Kume, known for hosting the popular music show "The Best Ten" and news show "News Station," died of lung cancer on Jan. 1, it was learned Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/01/13/tv-streaming/hiroshi-kume-obituary/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #tvstreaming #hiroshikume #japanesetv #tbs #tvasahi #ntv #media #obituary
Broadcaster TBS is trying to remain ahead of the curve and keep fans engaged in track and field as it prepares to air the World Athletics Championships for the 15th time. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/09/11/more-sports/tbs-world-athletics-championships-long-history/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports#worldathleticschampionships #tbs #japanesetv #yujioda #attackontitan #hellokitty
Jane Su and Mika Horii's hit podcast “Over the Sun” started with riffs on listener emails. Now it’s a lifeline for women navigating midlife in Japan https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/31/lifestyle/poscast-over-the-sun-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #lifestyle #podcasts #women039sissues #tbs #janesu #mikahorii