﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://www.acnnewswire.com/rss/rss2full.xsl" type="text/xsl" media="screen"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://www.acnnewswire.com/rss/itemcontent.css" type="text/xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>ACN Newswire</title><link>https://www.acnnewswire.com</link><description>ACN Newswire press release news - Recent Press Releases</description><item><title>FILMART and EntertainmentPulse draw about 8,000 industry participants</title><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:40:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.acnnewswire.com/images/company/20260319hktdc220pxcentered.jpg" border="0" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>HONG KONG, Mar 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) &ndash; </strong>The 30th Hong Kong International Film &amp; TV Market (FILMART) and EntertainmentPulse, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today. The two events attracted about 8,000 industry professionals from 53 countries and regions, highlighting the development momentum and collaborative potential of the global film and television industry. The events, held over four days, featured over 790 exhibitors across a record high participation of 38 countries and regions, bringing together enterprises from emerging markets like ASEAN members such as Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, and mature film markets such as Canada, France, Italy, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States, further exemplifying Hong Kong&rsquo;s position as a centre for cultural and artistic exchange.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>FILMART advances international collaboration in the film and television industry</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This year&rsquo;s&nbsp;<strong>FILMART</strong>&nbsp;continued to demonstrate its role as one of the region&rsquo;s most influential film and television trading platforms, bringing together exhibitors, buyers and producers from both emerging and mature markets to facilitate cross-regional collaboration and business cooperations. Participating in&nbsp;<strong>FILMART</strong>&nbsp;for the first time, the General Manager of COL International Group,&nbsp;<strong>Timothy Oh&nbsp;</strong>from Singapore, noted that FILMART plays a key role in helping companies expand their international networks, he said: "I am meeting friends and new business partners from Turkey, the UK, the US, and even Brazil. Hong Kong&rsquo;s role as an international hub helps create a bustling market with many business opportunities for those looking at innovation and what&rsquo;s next.&rdquo;&nbsp;<strong>Sachitha Kalingamudali</strong>, General Manager of another first-time exhibitor Mogo Studios from Sri Lanka, said FILMART exceeded his expectations. "We've met distributors from many countries, and everyone has shown genuine interest. This is a great kickstart for future partnerships." Myanmar film production company aTwentyThree even chose FILMART as its first move to explore the international market, founder&nbsp;<strong>Arker Soe Oo</strong>&nbsp;connected with distributors from the US and Europe, and expressed plans to bring more productions to the event next year.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Overseas buyers also expressed strong recognition of the exhibition&rsquo;s business matching effectiveness and the diversity of its content, further affirming that&nbsp;<strong>FILMART</strong>&nbsp;serves as an efficient platform for advancing collaboration across the global film and television value chain and strengthening market connectivity.&nbsp;<strong>Bizhan Tong</strong>, a buyer from the UK, commented: &ldquo;FILMART continues to be one of the most effective platforms globally for driving cross-border collaboration. This year we formed a new strategic partnership with MOFAC, advanced multiple projects across both our and other companies' slates, and saw a highly concentrated run of meetings with partners across Asia translating into tangible co-investment and co-production opportunities.&rdquo;</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>AI Hub supports Mainland tech companies in going global</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A highlight of this year&rsquo;s&nbsp;<strong>FILMART&nbsp;</strong>was<strong>&nbsp;AI Hub</strong>&nbsp;which had multiple leading AI and technology companies showcasing their latest AI technologies and solutions, attracting buyers and potential partners from around the world for business discussions and exchanges. Through this platform, many Mainland start-ups and established enterprises have accelerated their expansion into overseas markets and built international networks, further enhancing brand visibility and converting opportunities into concrete business outcomes.&nbsp;<strong>Zhi</strong><strong>h</strong><strong>an Zhang</strong>, Founder and CEO of Daogu Culture Limited, remarked, &ldquo;Whether it is AI animation, short dramas, or digital humans, the key to the future lies in global strategy. FILMART gathers global industry professionals, facilities connections and exchanges, and enables us to understand the various client needs of different overseas markets.&rdquo; In addition, the newly established "<strong>AI Academy</strong>", supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and the Film Development Fund, was well-received. 19 thematic workshops equipped industry professionals with hands-on AI skills and insights into emerging trends.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Producers Connect fosters collaboration between local and global producers</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Producers Connect</strong><strong>,&nbsp;</strong>jointly organised by the HKSAR&rsquo;s Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the Hong Kong Film Development Council and the HKTDC, united more than 100 producers from Hong Kong and around the world this year. Through a series of networking sessions, panel discussions and workshops, Producers Connect provided a cross-regional platform for creative collaboration, enabling industry professionals to share production trends, explore co-production models and discuss potential projects. The initiative strengthens connections between Hong Kong and the international film and television community, creating more possibilities for jointly expanding into the global market. Speaking at the panel discussion titled &ldquo;International Coproductions in an Evolving Film Industry Landscape,&rdquo;&nbsp;<strong>Janet Yang</strong>, Golden Globe-winning producer, observed: &ldquo;The world is getting flatter, language is mattering less and less to audiences everywhere.&rdquo; Producer and director&nbsp;<strong>Peter Chan</strong> also mentioned: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s always difficult to convince the studio, the investor, or now the platform, of a vision you want to make. What you try to do is diversify your investors and partners into different regions.&rdquo;</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>48</strong><strong>&nbsp;featured forums and events examine emerging industry trends</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Two major forums held alongside FILMART &mdash;&nbsp;<strong>EntertainmentPulse</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>the Digital Entertainment Summit</strong>&nbsp;&mdash; focused on the latest developments in the global film, television and entertainment technology sectors, attracting strong participation from industry professionals.&nbsp;<strong>EntertainmentPulse</strong>&nbsp;addressed popular topics including artificial intelligence, streaming platform strategies, the rising popularity of short dramas, co-production and financing trends. Industry leaders shared insights on global market strategies and future directions, helping the sector capture emerging opportunities. The Financing &amp; Investment panel, themed &ldquo;Capital in Motion: Private Financing Promotes Development of Asia&rsquo;s Film &amp; TV Industry,&rdquo; explored Asian private investment trends, project financing strategies and planning.&nbsp;<strong>Justin Deimen</strong>, Managing Partner of Goldfinch International, shared: &ldquo;We need to allocate more resources and capability towards creative IP valuation. If you cannot value something, you cannot invest in it.&rdquo;</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, FILMART Online IP Catalogue featured more than 2,200 creative IP projects, extending the four-day physical fair into a two-month networking platform helping industry stakeholders continue exploring business opportunities. This initiative further consolidated Hong Kong&rsquo;s position as Asia&rsquo;s film and entertainment trading hub. The catalogue will remain open until 27 April, enabling industry participants to transcend geographical boundaries and continue expanding global business opportunities.</p><table style="width: 100.149%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 1.49925%;">&nbsp;</td><td style="width: 98.445%;"><p>FILMART - <a href="http://www.hktdc.com/hkfilmart">http://www.hktdc.com/hkfilmart</a><br>EntertainmentPulse - <a href="https://hkfilmart.hktdc.com/conference/hkfilmart/en/programme?category=EntertainmentPulse">https://hkfilmart.hktdc.com/conference/hkfilmart/en/programme'cat<br>egory=EntertainmentPulse</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Photo Download: </strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4sxPP6I">https://bit.ly/4sxPP6I</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><table border="1" width="649" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td><p><img src="https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/cms/Data/images/albums/2026/03/23168/20260320200128/resize/1-_FILMART_-_fairground_A_230x153.JPG" alt=""></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>The 30th&nbsp;<strong>Hong Kong International Film &amp; TV Market (FILMART)</strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>EntertainmentPulse</strong>, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today. The two events attracted about 8,000 industry professionals from 53 countries and regions, highlighting the development momentum and collaborative potential of the global film and television industry</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><img src="https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/cms/Data/images/albums/2026/03/23168/20260320200128/resize/2-_Uzbekisten_230x159.JPG" alt=""></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>This year, FILMART welcomes the first-time participation of emerging markets including Belgium, Poland, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Uzbekistan; the picture shows the exhibitor from Uzbekistan</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><img src="https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/cms/Data/images/albums/2026/03/23168/20260320200128/resize/3-_AI_Hub_230x153.JPG" alt=""></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>The AI Hub displays the latest AI technologies and solutions, assisting Mainland tech companies take a crucial step in going global</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><img src="https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/cms/Data/images/albums/2026/03/23168/20260320200128/resize/4-_Producers_Connect_230x153.JPG" alt=""></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Producers Connect&rsquo;s panel discussion specially invited renowned director&nbsp;<strong>Peter Chan </strong>(second left) and Golden Globe Award-winning producer <strong>Janet Yang</strong>&nbsp;(second right) to attend, bringing new inspirations and directions for international co-productions to the industry</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><img src="https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/cms/Data/images/albums/2026/03/23168/20260320200128/resize/5-_EntertainmentPulse_230x161.JPG" alt=""></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>EntertainmentPulse</strong>&nbsp;addresses a range of popular topics, including artificial intelligence, streaming platform strategies, the rising popularity of short dramas, co-production and financing trends. Industry leaders share insights on global market strategies and future directions, helping the sector capture emerging opportunities</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><br>Media enquiries:</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">For enquiries, please contact:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Raconteur PR:</p><table style="width: 96.562%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 22.0155%;"><p>Betsy Tse</p></td><td style="width: 32.4012%;"><p>Tel: (852)&nbsp; 9742 7338&nbsp; &nbsp;</p></td><td style="width: 45.5833%;"><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:betsytse@raconteur.hk">betsytse@raconteur.hk</a></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 22.0155%;"><p>Molisa Lau</p></td><td style="width: 32.4012%;"><p>Tel: (852)&nbsp; 6187 7786&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></td><td style="width: 45.5833%;"><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:molisalau@raconteur.hk">molisalau@raconteur.hk</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;">HKTDC Communication and Public Affairs Department:</p><table style="width: 93.5725%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 22.88%;"><p>Serena Cheung&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></td><td style="width: 33.4403%;"><p>Tel: (852) 2584 4272</p></td><td style="width: 43.6797%;"><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org">serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>HKTDC Mediaroom</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en">http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About HKTDC</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The&nbsp;<a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fone-alnk.com%2Fx1ekmSJLAv7R9mnIq9gH229FliX_9uP1PsusSO_dkmyLWUzUX_4cTwWt15F2MuIxEP9s2W9wO5gUhtcB-wk_dzK5A%2Fx1eZZRtykpZIk93NKQqUBSt0eblvX6qY9dmVt1P7WUtUBnq6Z2KXi_UKzLGK9RqkrJ4tUPrv3xp-OuJujtoSsRQMxOzJ9nvNhvU3JP1QQ0P5r026TqSs13llZq6Zdj_KB1l%2Fx1eynJkUPlh_2tu2B028TfjKA%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cnoah.yl.qiu%40hktdc.org%7C82c3edc86fe04c38995308de80173bea%7Cde180f95eee842a49cabdc2dd6ce3ed0%7C1%7C0%7C639089034462891113%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DTyjVWtRshzRgwgvYWS0iRAs383x26ZRgs3JijcUhnE%3D&amp;reserved=0">Hong Kong Trade Development Council<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span>(HKTDC)</a>&nbsp;is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. 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All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com]]></description><link>https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/105750/</link><guid>https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/105750/</guid><category>Trade Shows, Media &amp; Marketing, Broadcast, Film &amp; Sat, Art, Music &amp; Design</category><stock_tickers>HKG:0558691D</stock_tickers><summary>The 30th Hong Kong International Film &amp; TV Market (FILMART) and EntertainmentPulse, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today.</summary><featuredimage /></item><item><title>AdsDrama Launches Short-Drama Marketing Ecosystem Launch in the Dominican Republic, Paving the Way for Digital Content Innovation</title><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.acnnewswire.com/images/company/AdsDrama_160.jpg" border="0" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Mar 14, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) -</strong>?In a strategic move to tap into the booming global short-drama market, AdsDrama LTD, an international digital content marketing company registered in Denver with $50 million in capital, has officially launched its tailored short-drama marketing ecosystem in the Dominican Republic. This event marks the company?s key step in expanding its global footprint, aiming to bridge the local content supply gap and build a sustainable digital entertainment model that combines its core strengths in advertising technology and community-driven growth.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Short dramas ? dozens of 1?3 minute episodes with fast-paced, emotional storytelling?are booming globally, fitting today's fragmented viewing habits. AdsDrama LTD, an international digital content marketing firm, is building a short-drama marketing ecosystem in the Dominican Republic, combining ad technology and community-driven strategies for sustainability.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Short Dramas: The Next Digital Entertainment Growth Engine</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Global entertainment has shifted from long-form to short-form content, with short dramas offering advantages: 1?3 minute episodes, engaging storylines, mobile optimization, and higher monetization. The "free viewing + paid unlocking" model effectively retains audiences and generates revenue, fostering a full ecosystem of production, marketing, and commercialization.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>AdsDrama: Focused on Short-Drama Marketing</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Registered in Denver with $50 million capital, AdsDrama's mission is a global short-drama marketing ecosystem integrating ad technology, distribution, data-driven strategies, and community promotion. Its core businesses include short-drama marketing, ad services, commercial operations, custom production, and IP incubation. Operating via "global technology + local operations," it adapts global expertise to local markets.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Digital Advertising: The Growth Engine</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Effective distribution is key for short dramas. AdsDrama promotes content across social media, short-video platforms, portals, and search channels, optimizing campaigns via data analytics. Revenue streams include advertising, paid content, brand partnerships, and IP commercialization?forming the industry's financial foundation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Community-Driven "Co-Builder" Model</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">AdsDrama's "co-builder ecosystem" invites local participants to share content, provide market feedback, and expand reach. In return, co-builders get marketing materials, data access, and training?leveraging community trust, which outweighs algorithmic traffic in Latin America.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>User Experience &amp; VIP Structure</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">New users get a free trial (RD$25?RD$60) to learn the platform's workflow and revenue model. For deep engagement, VIP levels (e.g., VIP3: RD$16,200 participation, daily returns of RD$270?RD$648 for 730 days) offer tiered benefits, with automatic revenue calculation and principal return options post-cooperation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Why the Dominican Republic?</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The country is a key market due to its young population (high digital entertainment demand), widespread mobile internet usage, and a gap in professionally produced short dramas?creating ideal conditions for ecosystem development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Three-Phase Development Strategy</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">AdsDrama's 3-year plan: Phase 1 (1?6 months): Launch flagship dramas, build user communities, optimize marketing; Phase 2 (7?18 months): Expand promotion, improve operations, diversify revenue; Phase 3 (19?36 months): Open to independent creators, build a comprehensive ecosystem, and expand to the Caribbean and Latin America.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The Future of the Digital Content Ecosystem</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">As mobile internet continues to evolve, the digital entertainment industry is undergoing constant transformation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Short videos changed how audiences consume media. Short dramas may represent the next stage of this evolution - combining storytelling, advertising, and digital commerce in a single content format.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Companies like AdsDrama LTD believe that the future of digital content will rely on the integration of multiple elements:</p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">creative storytelling</li><li style="text-align: justify;">technology infrastructure</li><li style="text-align: justify;">data-driven marketing</li><li style="text-align: justify;">community-based promotion</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>In this ecosystem:</strong></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">creators focus on producing content</li><li style="text-align: justify;">platforms provide technology and marketing tools</li><li style="text-align: justify;">communities help amplify distribution</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">Together, these elements form a sustainable and scalable digital content economy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Short dramas represent the next evolution of digital entertainment, integrating storytelling, advertising, and commerce. AdsDrama's focus on infrastructure, community, and data will drive the industry's growth, with the Dominican Republic and Latin America at the forefront of this transformation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Media contact</strong><br>Brand: AdsDrama LTD<br>Contact: Media team<br>Website: <a href="https://www.adsdrama.com">https://www.adsdrama.com</a></p><BR /><BR /> Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com]]></description><link>https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/105621/</link><guid>https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/105621/</guid><category>Broadcast, Film &amp; Sat</category><stock_tickers /><summary>In a strategic move to tap into the booming global short-drama market, AdsDrama LTD, an international digital content marketing company registered in Denver with $50 million in capital, has officially launched its tailored short-drama marketing ecosystem in the Dominican Republic.</summary><featuredimage /></item><item><title>Entertainment Expo Hong Kong shines on the centre stage, Eight signature events unite global film and entertainment forces</title><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:04:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.acnnewswire.com/images/company/20260319hktdc220pxcentered.jpg" border="0" /></p><p><strong>HONG KONG, Mar 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) &ndash; </strong><strong>Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2026</strong>&nbsp;will take place from 15 March to 19 April. Over the years, the Expo has served as a vital platform connecting innovators and industry leaders across the global film and entertainment industries, fostering exchanges among local, Asian and international practitioners, and presenting a wide spectrum of outstanding works. This year, it continues to span four major fields&mdash;film, television, music and digital entertainment&mdash;bringing together eight flagship events. International stars, renowned directors and leading industry figures will gather at the Expo, further strengthening cross-regional exchange in film and entertainment culture. The Expo has invited&nbsp;<strong>Leon Lai</strong>&nbsp;as Hong Kong Entertainment Ambassador to help promote Hong Kong as a leading hub for film and entertainment in Asia.</p><p>Entertainment Expo Hong Kong is spearheaded by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), with sponsorship from the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), the Film Development Fund, and the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This year&rsquo;s Expo features eight major events: the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART); Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF); Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA); Asian Film Awards; Digital Entertainment Summit; EntertainmentPulse; Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF); and the Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music). The Expo&rsquo;s kick-off ceremony will be held on 17 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The occasion will also mark the 30th edition of the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market and the 50th edition of the Hong Kong International Film Festival, reinforcing the significance of this milestone year.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART)</strong></span></p><p>Organised by the HKTDC, the 30th edition of FILMART will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 17 to 20 March. This year&rsquo;s event brings together more than 790 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions, further enhancing its global appeal. More than 30 regional pavilions will represent Chinese Mainland and international markets, including mature film markets such as France, Italy, Korea, the United Kingdom, the United States, and ASEAN members such as Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. FILMART also welcomes first-time exhibitors from various emerging markets. This diverse participation demonstrates FILMART&rsquo;s role as Asia&rsquo;s leading entertainment content marketplace and also as a vital catalyst for global cultural exchange and collaboration in the screen industry.</p><p>This year&rsquo;s FILMART events will feature comprehensive upgrades. The second edition of Producers Connect, jointly organised by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, CCIDA, the Hong Kong Film Development Council, and HKTDC, will showcase an impressive lineup. In collaboration with 10 international film institutions, the event will gather over 100 global and Hong Kong producers to introduce regional film production and funding initiatives, fostering cross-regional collaborations and co-productions. Highlights include a keynote forum featuring renowned local director <strong>Peter Chan</strong>&nbsp;and Golden Globe-winning producer&nbsp;<strong>Janet Yang</strong>, who will share cutting-edge insights on international co-production strategies.</p><p>Furthermore, the AI Hub, organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals, will expand its scale, bringing together leading artificial intelligence and technology companies&mdash;including Alibaba Cloud, Kling AI, MiniMax, Vidu, and more, alongside local academic institutions such as the University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and Lingnan University. Additionally, the newly launched AI Academy, funded by CCIDA and the Film Development Fund, will host over 15 thematic workshops. Expert instructors will demonstrate how to leverage AI tools to efficiently produce high quality film and animation content, streamline production workflows, and empower the industry to capitalise on AI-driven opportunities.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF)</strong></span></p><p>Entering its 50th edition, HKIFF will take place from 1 to 12 April, reaffirming its status as one of Asia's most enduring and respected film festivals.&nbsp; This milestone year adopts the theme "50 and Beyond: Framing the Future", celebrating both the festival's rich heritage and its commitment to innovation.&nbsp; To commemorate the anniversary, HKIFF has commissioned local illustrator, comic artist, and lyricist&nbsp;<strong>Siu Hak</strong>&nbsp;to develop the annual thematic design.&nbsp; His vibrant artwork captures the festival's imaginative spirit and its forward-looking vision.&nbsp; Actors&nbsp;<strong>Angela Yuen</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Tony Wu</strong>&nbsp;will serve as this year's ambassadors, symbolising the bridge between HKIFF's legacy and the creative energy of a new generation.&nbsp; In addition, acclaimed actress&nbsp;<strong>Gingle Wang</strong>, winner of the Best Lead Actress award at the 22nd Taipei Film Festival, and Thailand's&nbsp;<strong>Metawin Opas-iamkajorn</strong>, recipient of the Asian Film Awards Academy's Asian Rising Star Award in 2025, have been appointed Asian Visionary Ambassadors.&nbsp; Both will make special appearances during the festival, fostering artistic and cross-cultural exchange.&nbsp; A special exhibition, "50 and Beyond: The Hong Kong International Film Festival Golden Jubilee Exhibition", will be held at Hong Kong City Hall, showcasing HKIFF's half-century contribution to film art and cultural dialogue.&nbsp; To further mark the occasion, HKIFF will collaborate with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra to present the Asian premiere of "In the Mood for Love in Concert", a unique programme that rekindles the iconic film's nostalgic charm through a live orchestral reinterpretation.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA)</strong></span></p><p>The 44th Hong Kong Film Awards will be held on 19 April at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The Awards has invited&nbsp;<strong>Michelle Wai</strong>, recipient of the Best Actress at last year&rsquo;s HKFA, together with&nbsp;<strong>Edan Lui</strong>, who was previously nominated for Best New Performer at the HKFA, to serve as special guests and announce the nominations across 18 award categories. This year&rsquo;s entries demonstrate the diverse creative strength of Hong Kong cinema.&nbsp;Sons of the Neon Night&nbsp;leads with 12 nominations, followed closely by&nbsp;Back to the Past&nbsp;with 11 nominations.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Asian Film Awards</strong></span></p><p>The 19th Asian Film Awards proudly presents three masterclasses, Hong Kong premieres of selected Asian titles, and creator-to-creator &ldquo;In Conversation&rdquo; sessions&mdash;showcasing the boundless possibilities of Asian cinema. Esteemed guests include acclaimed actress&nbsp;<strong>Zhang Ziyi</strong>, internationally celebrated director&nbsp;<strong>Jia Zhangke</strong>, Squid Game creator&nbsp;<strong>Hwang Dong-hyuk</strong>, Oscar-shortlisted director&nbsp;<strong>Tsou Shih-Ching</strong>, Korean actor&nbsp;<strong>Jung Kyung-ho</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Jo Woo-jin</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Ky Nam Inn</strong>&nbsp;director&nbsp;<strong>Leon Le</strong>&nbsp;with actress&nbsp;<strong>9m88</strong>, among others. Gathering in Hong Kong, they will explore the creative depth and cultural vitality of Asian filmmaking.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Digital Entertainment Summit</strong></span></p><p>Organised by the HKTDC with co-organisation from the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association and MarketingPulse &amp; eTailingPulse, the 15th Entertainment Summit will take place on 19 March as a FILMART flagship event. Under the theme &ldquo;Animation Without Borders: Creating, Financing and Expanding Animation IP Worldwide&rdquo;, the Summit will feature two panel discussions, and take a deep dive into how the animation industry can expand its global footprint through intellectual property (IP) innovation, strategic investment, and cross-border collaboration.</p><p>Featured speakers include <strong>Sai Abishek</strong>, Head of Factual Entertainment, Lifestyle &amp; Kids, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, and&nbsp;<strong>Aur&eacute;lien Dirler</strong>, Head of the International Cooperation and Partnerships Department at France&rsquo;s Centre National du Cin&eacute;ma et de l'image anim&eacute;e (CNC), who will share insights into IP development strategies and monetisation pathways. The Summit will also present a case study of the local animated film &ldquo;Another World&rdquo;, inviting&nbsp;<strong>Polly Yeung</strong>, Producer &amp; Scriptwriter;&nbsp;<strong>Drew Lai</strong>, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, CCIDA; and members of the overseas production partners to discuss how cross-regional investment and production collaboration can deliver internationally recognised animation projects.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>EntertainmentPulse</strong></span></p><p>Organised by the HKTDC, EntertainmentPulse will be held concurrently with FILMART, gathering global film and television industry leaders to provide insights into trending topics including artificial intelligence, video streaming, financing and investment, micro-short dramas, co-productions, and animation, providing attendees the latest market insights. For the financing session, experts such as&nbsp;<strong>Bennett Pozil</strong>, Head of Corporate Banking at East West Bank,&nbsp;<strong>Justin Deimen</strong>, Managing Partner of Goldfinch International, and&nbsp;<strong>Catherine Ying,&nbsp;</strong>President of CMC Pictures and Pearl Studio (China), will analyse banking considerations, private financing strategies, and film project capitalisation approaches from multiple perspectives. Additionally, industry leaders including&nbsp;<strong>James Gibbons</strong>, President of APAC at Warner Bros. Discovery, and&nbsp;<strong>Omar Giri Valliappan</strong>, COO of Vision+, will unveil development roadmaps for leading international streaming platforms. Addressing the recent surge in micro-short dramas, Chinese Mainland companies including&nbsp;<strong>DataEye, Xiaowu Bros, and&nbsp;</strong><strong>Mansen (Shenzhen) Culture Media</strong>&nbsp;will share insights on globalisation opportunities and collaborative prospects within the Greater Bay Area's Micro-Short Drama industry ecosystem.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF)</strong></span></p><p>The 24th Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum will take place from 17 to 19 March. This year&rsquo;s lineup features 42 shortlisted projects from 22 countries and regions, spanning different stages of development. Notably, 13 projects are animation and genre entries, reflecting a rich spectrum of storytelling, from family-driven narratives and comedies to thrillers, fantasy, action and science fiction, highlighting the dynamism and diversity of Asian filmmaking. All shortlisted projects will be presented alongside FILMART during HAF, enabling project teams to engage directly with industry professionals, exchange views on creative direction and share their latest progress, with a view to advancing both regional and international partnerships. This year&rsquo;s key visual is created by artist and director&nbsp;<strong>Qiu Jiongjiong</strong>. Staying true to the distinctive visual language of his paintings and films, the artwork is set against the backdrop of Wan Chai and reimagines Hong Kong&rsquo;s iconic project landscape, encapsulating the imagery of &ldquo;Cinema is everywhere.&rdquo;</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music)</strong></span></p><p>The 13th Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music) will hold its Awards Ceremony cum&nbsp;Selected Works Screening&nbsp;on March 20 at Theatre 2, HKCEC. The Scheme aims to nurture local advertising and film production talents, providing HK$130,000 to HK$240,000 in production funding for 21 projects under the Tier "Advertising Production Start-ups" and 10 projects in the Tier "Small Advertising Production Enterprises." Supported by professional mentorship, training, and promotional resources, the Scheme assists creative teams in producing original microfilms. This edition also features collaborations with local musicians who will participate in performances, fostering dynamic interplay between music and visual storytelling. The ceremony will announce the award winners and screen their works, highlighting the creativity and talent of Hong Kong's creative community.</p><p><strong>Entertainment Expo website:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://eexpohk.hktdc.com/en/">https://eexpohk.hktdc.com/en/</a></p><p><strong>Photo </strong><strong>D</strong><strong>ownload:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4bfhges">https://bit.ly/4bfhges</a></p><table style="width: 646px;" border="1" width="649" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 644px;"><p><img src="https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/cms/Data/images/albums/2026/03/23159/20260309171819/resize/1_230x230.jpg" alt=""></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 644px;"><p><strong>The&nbsp;</strong><strong>Expo&nbsp;</strong>has invited&nbsp;<strong>Leon Lai&nbsp;</strong>as the Hong Kong Entertainment Ambassador to promote Hong Kong as a leading hub for film and entertainment in Asia</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 644px;"><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/cms/Data/images/albums/2026/03/23159/20260309171819/resize/2a_AI_Hub_KV_230x68.jpg" alt="">&nbsp;<img src="https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/cms/Data/images/albums/2026/03/23159/20260309171819/resize/2b_AI_Academy_KV_230x68.jpg" alt=""></p><p>&nbsp;</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 644px;"><p>The AI Hub at&nbsp;<strong>the 30th Hong Kong International Film &amp; TV Market (FILMART)</strong>&nbsp;makes its grand return, gathering leading artificial intelligence and technology innovators. This year's edition debuts the AI Academy, hosting over 15 specialised workshops led by industry experts to empower professionals in capitalising on AI-driven opportunities</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong><br>Media&nbsp;</strong><strong>E</strong><strong>nquiries</strong><strong>:</strong></p><table border="1" width="650" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 401.484px;"><p>The 30th HKTDC Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART)&nbsp;<a href="https://hkfilmart.hktdc.com/">https://hkfilmart.hktdc.com/</a>17 &ndash; 20 March</p></td><td style="width: 282.656px;"><p>Raconteur PR:<br>Betsy Tse<br>Tel: (852) 9742 7338<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:betsytse@raconteur.hk">betsytse@raconteur.hk</a></p><p>HKTDC&rsquo;s Communication &amp; Public Affairs Department:<br>Serena Cheung<br>Tel:(852) 2584 4272<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org">serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org</a></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 401.484px;"><p>The 5th EntertainmentPulse<br><a href="https://hkfilmart.hktdc.com/conference/hkfilmart/en/programme?category=EntertainmentPulse">https://hkfilmart.hktdc.com/conference/<br>hkfilmart/en/programme?category=EntertainmentPulse</a><br>17 &ndash; 20 March</p></td><td style="width: 282.656px;"><p>Raconteur PR:<br>Betsy Tse<br>Tel: (852) 9742 7338<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:betsytse@raconteur.hk">betsytse@raconteur.hk</a></p><p>HKTDC&rsquo;s Communication &amp; Public Affairs Department:<br>Serena Cheung<br>Tel:(852) 2584 4272<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org">serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org</a></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 401.484px;"><p>The 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF50)<br><a href="http://www.hkiff.org.hk">http://www.hkiff.org.hk</a><br>1 &ndash; 12 April</p></td><td style="width: 282.656px;"><p>Tel: (852) 2970 3300<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pr@hkiff.org.hk">pr@hkiff.org.hk</a></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 401.484px;"><p>The 44th The Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA)&nbsp;<br><a href="https://www.hkfaa.com">https://www.hkfaa.com</a><br>19 April</p></td><td style="width: 282.656px;"><p>Tel: (852) 2367 7892<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hkfaa@hkfaa.com">hkfaa@hkfaa.com</a></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 401.484px;"><p>The 19th Asian Film Awards<br><a href="https://www.afa-academy.com/">https://www.afa-academy.com/</a><br>15 March</p></td><td style="width: 282.656px;"><p>Tel: (852) 3195 0607<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@afa-academy.com">info@afa-academy.com</a></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 401.484px;"><p>The 15th Digital Entertainment Summit&nbsp;<br><a href="https://hkfilmart.hktdc.com/">https://hkfilmart.hktdc.com/</a><br>19 March</p></td><td style="width: 282.656px;"><p>Tel: (852) 1830 668<br>Email:<a href="mailto:filmart@hktdc.org">filmart@hktdc.org</a></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 401.484px;"><p>The 24th Hong Kong &ndash; Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF)<br><a href="https://industry.hkiff.org.hk/">https://industry.hkiff.org.hk/</a><br>17 &ndash; 19 March</p></td><td style="width: 282.656px;"><p>Tel: (852) 2970 3300<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:haf@hkiff.org.hk">haf@hkiff.org.hk</a></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 401.484px;"><p>The 13th Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music)&nbsp;<br><a href="https://www.hkmfa.hk/microfilm/">https://www.hkmfa.hk/microfilm/</a><br>20 March</p></td><td style="width: 282.656px;"><p>Tel: (852) 3594 6723<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:maychin@nhms.com.hk">maychin@nhms.com.hk</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong><br>HKTDC Newsroom: </strong><a href="http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en">http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en</a></p><p><strong>About HKTDC</strong></p><p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hktdc.com/">Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)</a>&nbsp;is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50&nbsp;<a href="https://aboutus.hktdc.com/contact-us#globalNetwork">offices</a>&nbsp;globally, including 13 in Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises&nbsp;<a href="https://event.hktdc.com/?eventFormat=Exhibition&amp;location=all">international exhibitions</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://event.hktdc.com/?eventFormat=ConferenceForum&amp;location=all">conferences</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://event.hktdc.com/?location=outsidehk">business missions</a>&nbsp;to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via&nbsp;<a href="http://research.hktdc.com/">research reports</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/">digital news channels</a>. For more information, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://aboutus.hktdc.com/">www.hktdc.com/aboutus</a>.</p><BR /><BR /> Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com]]></description><link>https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/105520/</link><guid>https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/105520/</guid><category>Trade Shows, Media &amp; Marketing, Broadcast, Film &amp; Sat, Artificial Intel [AI]</category><stock_tickers>HKG:0558691D</stock_tickers><summary>Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2026 will take place from 15 March to 19 April. Over the years, the Expo has served as a vital platform connecting innovators and industry leaders across the global film and entertainment industries, fostering exchanges among local, Asian and international practitioners, and presenting a wide spectrum of outstanding works.</summary><featuredimage /></item><item><title>Anime Tokyo Station: &quot;That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime&quot; Special Exhibition, February 21 to May 24, 2026</title><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.acnnewswire.com/images/company/AnimeTokyoStation_Logo_L.jpg" border="0" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>TOKYO, Mar 6, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) -</strong>&nbsp;Anime Tokyo Station is an anime exhibition site focused on Japanese anime content, which has developed a devout fan base around the world. From February 21 (Sat.) to May 24 (Sun.), 2026, it will be holding the &ldquo;That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime&rdquo; Special Exhibition. A preview was held for the press on February 20 (Fri.), the day before the exhibition opened.</p><center><figure class="image"><a href="https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/20260306.AnimeTokyoStation_1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/20260306.AnimeTokyoStation_1.jpg" alt="&copy;Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, KODANSHA/ &ldquo;Ten-Sura&rdquo; Project" width="650" height="488"></a><figcaption>&copy;Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, KODANSHA/ &ldquo;Ten-Sura&rdquo; Project</figcaption></figure></center><p style="text-align: justify;">This special exhibition looks back on the story through the third season of the TV anime, highlighting iconic scenes and memorable lines. Visitors can enjoy exhibits unique to Anime Tokyo Station, including interactive digital content and a photo spot where they can take commemorative photos with Rimuru. With displays that unfold alongside character introductions and other features, even those who have not yet seen the anime can enjoy the exhibition as preparation for the film set for release in late February and the fourth season of the TV anime starting in April.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Come to Anime Tokyo Station and experience the appeal of &ldquo;That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.&rdquo;</p><p style="text-align: justify;" align="left"><strong>Exhibits</strong></p><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.072%; height: 460.26px; border-width: 0px;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 50.0634%;"><col style="width: 49.9131%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 230.13px;"><td style="height: 230.13px; border-width: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/20260306.AnimeTokyoStation_2.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/20260306.AnimeTokyoStation_2.jpg" alt="" width="330" height="248"></a></td><td style="height: 230.13px; border-width: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/20260306.AnimeTokyoStation_3.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/20260306.AnimeTokyoStation_3.jpg" alt="" width="330" height="248"></a></td></tr><tr style="height: 230.13px;"><td style="height: 230.13px; border-width: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/20260306.AnimeTokyoStation_4.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/20260306.AnimeTokyoStation_4.jpg" alt="" width="330" height="248"></a></td><td style="height: 230.13px; border-width: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/20260306.AnimeTokyoStation_5.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/20260306.AnimeTokyoStation_5.jpg" alt="" width="330" height="248"></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p align="center">&copy;Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, KODANSHA/ &ldquo;Ten-Sura&rdquo; Project</p><p><a href="http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/20260306.AnimeTokyoStation_6.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/20260306.AnimeTokyoStation_6.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="" align="right" hspace="10" vspace="10"></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About the Series</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;" align="left"><strong>What is &ldquo;That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime&rdquo;?</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;" align="left">&ldquo;That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime&rdquo; is an isekai anime series following a protagonist who is reincarnated as a slime in another world, using the skills he acquires along with his wits and courage to gather allies. The first season of the TV anime aired on TOKYO MX and other channels from October 2018 to March 2019.</p><p style="text-align: justify;" align="left">In 2021, TV anime Season 2 Part 1 aired from January to March, followed by the spin-off comic adaptation &ldquo;Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime&rdquo; from April to June, and TV anime Season 2 Part 2 from July to September, making for nine consecutive months of broadcasts. Then, on November 25, 2022, &ldquo;That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Movie &ndash; Scarlet Bond&rdquo; was released nationwide, becoming a major hit with over one million admissions and box office revenue of 1.4 billion yen in Japan.</p><p style="text-align: justify;" align="left">To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the web novel &ldquo;That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,&rdquo; the Tensura 10th Project launched on February 20, 2023. As part of this project, the all-new three-episode animation &ldquo;That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Visions of Coleus&rdquo; began streaming on November 1, 2023. On December 16, 2023, the series&rsquo; first large-scale event, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tensura 10th Live, was held at Mori no Hall 21 in Matsudo. Furthermore, the third season of the TV anime aired from April to September 2024. Following the final episode of Season 3, production of a second theatrical film and Season 4 of the TV anime was announced. &ldquo;That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Movie &ndash; Tears of the Azure Sea&rdquo; is set to release on February 27, 2026.</p><p style="text-align: justify;" align="left">The original manga &ldquo;That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime&rdquo; (serialized in Kodansha&rsquo;s Monthly Shonen Sirius / Manga: Taiki Kawakami, Original story: Fuse, Character design: Mitz Vah) is a comic adaptation of the popular web novel of the same name by Fuse, which surpassed 1 billion page views on the user-generated novel publishing website &ldquo;Shosetsuka ni Naro.&rdquo; The combined worldwide circulation of the manga, novels, and spin-off works has exceeded 56 million copies (as of June 2025).</p><p style="text-align: justify;" align="left">* &ldquo;Shosetsuka ni Naro&rdquo; is a registered trademark of HinaProject Inc.</p><p style="text-align: justify;" align="left">Tensura Portal Site:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ten-sura.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ten-sura.com</a><br>Official X: @ten_sura_anime / Official Instagram: tensura_official / Official TikTok: @ten_sura_anime</p><p style="text-align: justify;" align="left"><strong>Event Overview</strong></p><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.072%; height: 319.448px; border-width: 0px; border-spacing: 3pt;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 16.3666%;"><col style="width: 83.6349%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 23.5938px;"><td style="height: 23.5938px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt;">Title:</td><td style="height: 23.5938px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt;">&ldquo;That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime&rdquo; Special Exhibition</td></tr><tr style="height: 16.7969px;"><td style="height: 16.7969px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt;">Dates:</td><td style="height: 16.7969px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt;">February 21, 2026 to May 24, 2026</td></tr><tr style="height: 17.5521px;"><td style="height: 17.5521px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt;">Name:</td><td style="height: 17.5521px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt;">Anime Tokyo Station (also known as "Anime Tokyo")</td></tr><tr style="height: 50.3646px;"><td style="height: 50.3646px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt; vertical-align: top;">Location:</td><td style="height: 50.3646px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt; vertical-align: top;">Floors B1 to 2F of Tokyu East 5 (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) <br>* 4 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro Station</td></tr><tr style="height: 33.5938px;"><td style="height: 33.5938px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt; vertical-align: top;">Hours:</td><td style="height: 33.5938px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt; vertical-align: top;">11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last admission: 6:45 p.m. / Special exhibitions close: 6:30 p.m.)</td></tr><tr style="height: 87.781px;"><td style="height: 87.781px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt; vertical-align: top;">Closed:</td><td style="height: 87.781px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt; vertical-align: top;"><a href="https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/AnimeTokyo_QRCode.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/AnimeTokyo_QRCode.jpg" alt="" align="right" hspace="10" vspace="10"></a>Mondays<br>* If Monday falls on a holiday, the venue will be open on Monday and closed on the following day<br>New Year's holiday period<br>May be closed on other days<br>Please check the venue website before coming.</td></tr><tr style="height: 16.7969px;"><td style="height: 16.7969px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt;">Admission fee:</td><td style="height: 16.7969px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt;">Free</td></tr><tr style="height: 16.7969px;"><td style="height: 16.7969px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt; vertical-align: top;">Website:</td><td style="height: 16.7969px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt;"><a href="https://animetokyo.jp/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://animetokyo.jp/en/</a></td></tr><tr style="height: 56.1719px;"><td style="height: 56.1719px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt; vertical-align: top;">SNS:</td><td style="height: 56.1719px; border-width: 0px; padding: 3pt; vertical-align: top;">X&#65372;<a href="https://x.com/animetokyo_info" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://x.com/animetokyo_info</a>&#12288;&#65288;@animetokyo_info&#65289;<br>Instagram&#65372;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/animetokyostation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/animetokyostation/</a>&#65288;@animetokyostation&#65289;<br>YouTube&#65372;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJOjGJE5Yiqw3PZ97AVdJw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJOjGJE5Yiqw3PZ97AVdJw</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;" align="center"><strong>Inquiries regarding this press release</strong><br>Public Relations Office of "Anime Tokyo Station" (Kyodo PR)<br>Contact person: Miri Yasuda<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:animetokyo-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jp">animetokyo-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jp</a>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: justify;" align="center">Press release: <a href="https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20260306.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20260306.pdf</a>&nbsp;</p><BR /><BR /> Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com]]></description><link>https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/105390/</link><guid>https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/105390/</guid><category>Broadcast, Film &amp; Sat</category><stock_tickers /><summary>Anime Tokyo Station is an anime exhibition site focused on Japanese anime content, which has developed a devout fan base around the world. From February 21 (Sat.) to May 24 (Sun.), 2026, it will be holding the &quot;That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime&quot; Special Exhibition.</summary><featuredimage /></item></channel></rss>