Toho
Toho K. K. (Japanese东宝 株式会社, Toho Kabushiki - gaisha ) is one of the oldest and largest film studios in Japan, headquartered in Chiyoda. In the West, it is primarily because of his kaiju ( monster movies like Godzilla ) and anime productions ( for example, by Studio Ghibli ) known. It played in the past by working with Akira Kurosawa a major role in the movie world.
History
Toho was founded in 1932 as Tōkyō Takarazuka Gekijo KK (东京 宝 冢 剧场 株式会社) founded by the private rail transport company Hankyu Dentetsu that several theaters in and around Tokyo ( as the Imperial Garden Theater in Tokyo ) led. The Hankyu Real Estate K. K. With nearly 10 percent to still the largest shareholder of the company Toho.
With " Otome - Gokoro - Sannin - shimai " ( Three Sisters with Maiden Hearts) in 1935 published the first film from Toho and laid the foundation for Japan's most successful film production.
Celebrity reached Toho, largely due to monster movies, like Godzilla, which for the very first time came into existence in 1954.
Tangible goal
Tōhōs primary tangible goal, with 55 percent profit share to keep production and distribution of films for cinema and for television is. In addition, Toho Home Entertainment distributes video and computer games and is also engaged in a number of film- related industries. In addition to its primary target property, the company operates a number of cinemas and theaters and is investing heavily in real estate, which accounts for 32 percent of the profit share (as of 2007). In addition, Toho has several shops, sport establishments, restaurants and market share to the Japanese television station TBS ( Tokyo Broadcasting Service ).