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Japan-US Co-Production Deal

THE SEVEN has entered into a film/series co-development agreement with Permut Presentations led by David Permut, who is known for FACE/OFF or HACKSAW RIDGE.

Japan - THE SEVEN, led by Akira Morii, the Chief Content Officer (CCO) and a producer, has recently entered into an International Co-Development Agreement with the acclaimed Producer David Permut. This collaboration brings together their expertise and creative vision to develop compelling entertainment content. Akira Morii and David Permut’s combined experience, including Academy Award and Emmy nominations, promises exciting projects that will captivate audiences worldwide.

The two companies have begun development on a Hollywood film project slated for shooting in Japan, with full-scale development and pre-production work set to commence in the United States alongside a showrunner. Japanese producer Motoko Kimura, based in Los Angeles, joins this deal, aiming for a global expansion in a new form that transcends traditional U.S.-Japan frameworks.

THE SEVEN is a team of experienced producers dedicated to creating world-class movies, drama series, and various forms of content. Their mission is to explore hidden stories, appreciate the joys of these gems, and offer new values in entertainment to audiences around the globe.

Morii has an impressive portfolio that includes the International Emmy nominated series MOZU (TBS Television / WOWOW), and the global hit Netflix series ALICE IN BORDERLAND and YU YU HAKUSHO. He joined THE SEVEN in 2022.

Permut, at the helm of his own production company, Permut Presentations, has an extensive roster of credits as a producer and executive producer on a multitude of films and drama series. Among his many credits are blockbuster films such as John Woo’s FACE/OFF starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, and Mel Gibson’s global hit HACKSAW RIDGE starring Andrew Garfield. HACKSAW RIDGE which garnered two Academy Awards, including a Best Picture nomination and the long-awaited sequel FACE/OFF 2 is in development at Paramount.

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