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I recently got back from a week in Japan exploring what Dolphin's next chapter looks like on a global stage. Across our three core businesses of marketing, content, and ventures, the conversations we had were extraordinary. We were so inspired by the culture around us and, even more, by the innovative people we met across culinary and sake products, anime, music, brands, tourism, film production and more. The breadth of those conversations -- from government leaders thinking boldly about international partnerships to entrepreneurs building the next generation of iconic Japanese brands -- reflect exactly why this market matters so much. And the truth is, we already have extensive experience bringing Japanese culture to the States. Shore Fire is already doing incredible work with Zipangu, America's largest Japanese music festival that came to Los Angeles this month, and Ado, the genre-defining Japanese artist who has taken the world by storm. THE DOOR has been building something meaningful with Kewpie Mayo, the beloved Japanese food brand known around the world. And 42West has been part of the Toho/Godzilla and Studio Ghibli stories -- legendary Japanese studios behind some of the most iconic entertainment franchises ever created. Beyond that, our teams have worked across a growing portfolio of anime, manga, and other IP coming out of Japan. Japan's creative and business community is just one of many places where we see opportunities for Dolphin to connect on an international level. We are thrilled to continue building lasting partnerships there. #Japan #DolphinEntertainment #DLPN #NASDAQ #InternationalMarketing #Dolphin

I've loved reading my entire life. And books are also at the heart of some of the most meaningful work I've done in my career -- working with United Way, both in the US and in the UK, as well as our friends at Scholastic, to get books into the hands of kids who didn't have access to them. A child who reads will grow up with more imagination, more tools, and more possibilities. That belief has never left me. So, when Dolphin served as a presenting sponsor at the Copper Books Book Fair in Nashville last month, we announced one of the things I'm most excited about this year. We've launched a publishing imprint in partnership with Copper Books exclusively available to Dolphin clients. With retail distribution through Simon & Schuster, the artists, athletes, founders, creators, and cultural voices across our family of agencies now have a direct path from idea to bookshelf. Memoir. Novel. Cookbook. Non-Fiction. Children's book. Whatever the vision. And here's what makes this uniquely Dolphin: when that story is extraordinary enough, it doesn't have to stop at the bookshelf. It can go all the way to the screen, large or small, through our production and development division. 42West, THE DOOR, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, Special Projects, and The Digital Dept. have spent decades marketing books of all types and turning publication days into cultural moments. Now, for the first time, we can be there from page one. A massive thank you to Danielle Finck for introducing us to Allison Trowbridge and the entire Copper Books team. They have built something for people who are ready to say something meaningful. Books matter. And Dolphin is now in the business of making more of them. #DolphinEntertainment #DLPN #Publishing #Books #CopperBooks

Dolphin had a major presence at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, with 42West leading publicity campaigns, premieres, market launches, and industry programming throughout the festival. Highlights included the sold-out 20th anniversary screening of Pan’s Labyrinth with Guillermo del Toro, the acclaimed premiere of Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern, the Cannes market launch of Hola Mamá, and the critically praised debut of Clarissa from directors Arie and Chuko Esiri. 42West also produced official programming for The American Pavilion Presented by IndieWire, bringing together leading voices across film and entertainment for conversations shaping the future of storytelling. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gJJMqZmD #42West #Cannes2026 #CannesFilmFestival #EntertainmentMarketing #DLPN #NASDAQ

IndieWire exclusively announced the launch of Decentralized Pictures’ Sofia Coppola Short Film Award — a powerful new initiative dedicated to championing the next generation of emerging filmmakers. The award will give one selected creator the opportunity to produce a $20,000 short film, supported by artistic mentorship, marketing resources, and streaming distribution — creating a meaningful platform for bold, independent storytelling and new creative voices to break through. Huge kudos to Adrian Figueroa for helping our incredible client bring this announcement to life. https://lnkd.in/gx68shC2 42West-Fandoms & Franchises #NextGeneration #Filmmaking #Awards

Director Takashi Yamazaki unveiled the first trailer for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO at CinemaCon, marking a major milestone for the #franchise’s continued global resurgence following GODZILLA MINUS ONE's Academy Award–winning success. The King of the Monsters now heads to New York in the next explosive chapter of the saga. The film roars into theaters November 6. Kudos to 42West for helping bring this moment to life and driving the conversation around one of cinema’s most #iconic franchises. https://lnkd.in/gAqKKpmX

Thanks so much to Chris Murphy and Vanity Fair for this fabulous interview with 42West clients Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson of Color Force, EPs of Love Story. Have you seen the finale??

Congrats to 42West client The Lumistella Company, creators of The Elf on the Shelf, on blowing past 1M views of their new series 'Scout Elf Squad' featuring new and classic characters from the Santaverse. Find out what Santa's elves do the other 364 days of the year! https://lnkd.in/erJhc6ht