This year's regional focus is on Japan, featuring a three session track to give you insight into this important territory.
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Demystifying Japanese Content
Presented By:
John Easum, President, VIZ Media Europe, ShoPro Entertainment

An insider's look at the origin of manga, how content Japan and how ideas migrate to other markets.

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Doing Business with Japan
Moderator:
Yumi Hoashi, VP Magazines, Viz Communications
Panelist:
John Easum, President, VIZ Media Europe, ShoPro Entertainment
Stuart J. Levy, Chairman & CEO, TOKYOPOP
Ken Munekata, Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan), Inc., Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan )
Masao Takiyama, President & Representative Director, Animax Broadcast Japan Inc.

Anime and Japanese content continues to see great success around the world, but how can you get in on the action. Our panel of experts on the Japanese market will educate you on working with Japanese companies to facilitate import and export of content; who are the players and what do you need to know about doing business with them.

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Licensing into Japan
Moderator:
Daniel Marks, SVP, Strategy & Business Development, ShoPro Entertainment
Panelist:
Amory Millard, EVP Creative Services, Silver Lining Productions
Maura Regan, SVP & General Manager Global Consumer Products, Sesame Workshop
Shuzo John Shiota, President & CEO, Polygon Pictures Inc.
Matthew Wexler, Executive Producer, Spin Master Toys

What opportunities exist for non-Japanese content to be successful in that marketplace? Find out how some are doing it and what you need to know before moving forward with licensing initiatives in Japan.

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