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Sony Pictures President Discusses Japanese IP

Updated 2026-05-14 12:00 UTC 1 source Neutral

Sanford Panitch of Sony Pictures Entertainment discussed the rise of Japanese intellectual property and its impact on theatrical releases. He emphasized the resilience of traditional entertainment models in an increasingly digital landscape.

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