AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAnime & Creator IP: Japan’s KUROGO and Kodansha Creators Lab launched the Synchro Project, commissioning fully realized anime opening sequences for series that don’t exist yet—using audience response to decide what gets made, with revenue routed back to creators. Ghibli Fest 2026: GKIDS and Fathom set August screenings for Tales from Earthsea and Only Yesterday, including anniversary runs and bonus features. India–UAE Publishing/Books & Services: India’s new Dubai consul general says recently launched passport and visa centres for Indians in the UAE are meant to cut waits and block fraudulent third parties. Bangladesh Politics & Media: Exiled PM Sheikh Hasina vowed to return home by year-end despite a death sentence, while India said it had no role in her media briefing. Platform Regulation: India blocked 50 OTT platforms over alleged violations of IT rules, with a three-tier viewer complaint system. Meta in India: Meta’s Joel Kaplan apologized to Ashwini Vaishnaw after restricting PM Modi’s Facebook post, as scrutiny over moderation and CSAM handling continues. Sports-to-Books Culture: Former cricketer Ajinkya Rahane recalled MS Dhoni’s leadership style—an example of how sports memoirs and interviews keep feeding mainstream reading interest.
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