Shochiku Co., Ltd. (SHOCHIKU CO LTD) Aktie

Shochiku Co., Ltd. engages in audio and video, theatre, real estate, and other businesses in Japan and internationally. It operates through three segments: Imaging Business, Theater Business, and Real Estate Business. The company is involved production, publicity, and distribution of live-action, animation, and motion pictures; granting of audio and video rights to domestic and international parties; audio and video content development; management of theatres and cinema complexes, and communication satellite broadcasting; arrangement of programming at theatres; planning and management of events related to audio and video; and production, purchase, and sales of video content. It also plans, produces, and promotes kabuki and general theatre productions on travelling and overseas performances; and manages theatres. In addition, the company engages in the provision of theatrical performance rights; kabuki related events; and actor and talent promotion business. Further, it develops, manages, and leases building, as well as engages in real estate administration and cleaning. Additionally, the company edits, produces, and sells motion picture pamphlets; plans, produces, and sells character merchandise; manages mobile and computer shopping websites; distributes official content for mobile devices; plans and manages events for motion pictures and theatrical productions; manages restaurants, parking lots, and other places of business; and develops music copyright authorization. The company was formerly known as Shochiku Kinema Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Shochiku Co., Ltd. in 1937. Shochiku Co., Ltd. was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.