Eleven Arts
{{Short description|American entertainment company}}
{{Use American English|date=January 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Eleven Arts
| image = Eleven Arts logo.png
| type = Film production, distribution, sales agent
| founder = Ko Mori
| foundation = 1997
| location_city = Los Angeles, California
| location_country = United States
| key_people = Ko Mori (CEO)
| industry = Entertainment
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.elevenarts.net}}
}}
Eleven Arts is a film production and distribution company based in Los Angeles, California. It has Japanese executives and has "a largely Japanese lineup".{{cite magazine | last=Schilling | first=Mark | url=https://variety.com/2006/film/markets-festivals/japan-s-reel-deals-1117951887/ | title=Japan's reel deals | magazine=Variety | date=October 13, 2006 | access-date=February 19, 2021 }} It specializes in importing anime from Japan to the United States.{{cite news | last=Latchem | first=John | url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/shout-factory-signs-distribution-alliance-with-anime-studio-eleven-arts/ | title=Shout! Factory Signs Distribution Alliance With Anime Studio Eleven Arts | work=Media Play News | date=October 3, 2018 | access-date=February 19, 2021 }}
History
The company was founded by Ko Mori in 1997.
In 2008, it has been partnered with Funimation to distribute Love and Honor (2006) in the United States. It also sold Man, Woman and the Wall to TLA Releasing for distribution in the United States and United Kingdom.{{cite magazine | last=Tran | first=Kevin | url=https://variety.com/2008/scene/asia/love-and-honor-gets-distribution-1117980809/ | title='Love and Honor' gets distribution | magazine=Variety | date=February 12, 2008 | access-date=February 19, 2021 }} In 2009, Eleven Arts acquired distribution rights to Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl.{{cite magazine | last=Frater | first=Patrick | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/eleven-arts-gore-84047 | title=Eleven Arts goes for the gore | magazine=The Hollywood Reporter | date=May 15, 2009 | access-date=February 19, 2021 }}
- {{cite news | last=Shackleton | first=Liz | url=https://www.screendaily.com/eleven-arts-takes-on-vampire-girl-vs-frankenstein-girl/5001225.article | title=Eleven Arts takes on Vampire Girl Vs. Frankenstein Girl | work=Screen Daily | date=May 17, 2009 | access-date=February 19, 2021 }} In 2012, the company partnered with Edlead to produce and distribute several films a year for international audiences.{{cite magazine | last=Schilling | first=Mark | url=https://variety.com/2012/film/news/edlead-eleven-arts-partner-on-pics-1118055224/ | title=Edlead, Eleven Arts partner on pics | magazine=Variety | date=June 7, 2012 | access-date=February 19, 2021 }}
- {{cite magazine | last=Blair | first=Gavin J. | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/eleven-arts-edlead-international-los-angeles-japan-333460 | title=Eleven Arts and Edlead Linking for International Co-Productions | magazine=The Hollywood Reporter | date=June 5, 2012 | access-date=February 19, 2021 }}
The company releases Japanese anime films on home video in the United States market, though it has struggled with sales due to the prevalence of illegal downloads.{{cite magazine | last=Blair | first=Gavin J. | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/evangelion-theatrical-release-49390 | title='Evangelion' to Get U.S. Theatrical Release | magazine=The Hollywood Reporter | date=November 16, 2010 | access-date=February 19, 2021 }} It also filed in 2013 a lawsuit against a DVD distributor for distributing inferior copies of anime films based on poor sales numbers.{{cite news | last=Reynolds | first=Matt | url=https://www.courthousenews.com/asian-film-producer-is-horrified/ | title=Asian Film Producer Is Horrified | work=courthousenews.com | publisher=Courthouse News Service | date=May 30, 2013 | access-date=February 19, 2021 }} And in response to piracy, Eleven Arts sought to release anime films in the United States before it is released on home video in Japan. For instance, The company released Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale in the United States three weeks after it was released in Japan.{{cite magazine | last=Blair | first=Gavin J. | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/can-japan-make-anime-great-again-985491 | title=Filmart: Can Japan Make Anime Great Again? | magazine=The Hollywood Reporter | date=March 13, 2017 | access-date=February 19, 2021 }}
On August 11, 2018, it was announced at Otakon 2018 that Eleven Arts had partnered with Right Stuf Inc. to become the exclusive distributor for select Eleven Arts titles on home video.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-08-11/right-stuf-eleven-arts-partner-for-home-video-distribution/.135361|title=Right Stuf, Eleven Arts Partner for Home Video Distribution|date=August 11, 2018|last=Ressler|first=Karen|publisher=Anime News Network|accessdate=June 19, 2021}} On October 3, 2018, it was announced Eleven Arts and Shout! Factory had signed a distribution deal, whereby Shout! Factory would distribute Eleven Arts' titles for home video. Eleven Arts also clarified that this deal would not affect their partnership with Right Stuf.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-04/eleven-arts-shout-factory-announce-home-video-distribution-agreement/.137728|title=Eleven Arts, Shout! Factory Announce Home Video Distribution Agreement|date=October 4, 2018|last=Ressler|first=Karen|publisher=Anime News Network|accessdate=June 19, 2021}}
Filmography
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.elevenarts.net}}
- {{ann|company|10228}}
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Category:1997 establishments in California
Category:American companies established in 1997
Category:Companies based in Los Angeles