| "HIDEO KOJIMA: CONNECTING WORLDS" DOCUMENTARY NOW AVAILABLE ON DISNEY+ |
| AN ENLIGHTENING DIVE INTO THE MIND BEHIND THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED, DEATH STRANDING
February 23rd, 2024 - From KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, the DEATH STRANDING documentary film HIDEO KOJIMA: CONNECTING WORLDS is now available on *Disney+. Follow Hideo Kojima's journey to create the game which changed the face of interactive storytelling and explore the inspiration and artistry of one of gaming's true auteurs. |
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| "Our film is a celebration of Death Stranding and video games as an art-form," said Glen Milner, Director at Filmworks. "We really wanted to capture Kojima-san's thought process and philosophy behind the game as much as anything. How cultural influences and life experiences play a key role in the themes of his work and his creative outlook, not only for Death Stranding, but also for his own studio." Directed by Glen Milner and produced by Ben Hilton for Filmworks, London, HIDEO KOJIMA: CONNECTING WORLDS is a visually captivating documentary that gives a rare insight into Hideo Kojima's creative process as he launches his own independent studio and creates the groundbreaking game DEATH STRANDING. Featuring contributions from visionary artists such as George Miller, Guillermo del Toro, Nicholas Winding Refn, Grimes, Norman Reedus, Woodkid, Chvrches and many others, this thoughtful film explores the power and potential of video games as an art form through the work of an influential talent revered by millions worldwide. HIDEO KOJIMA: CONNECTING WORLDS is available now on Disney+. For more information, please visit here. The official HIDEO KOJIMA: CONNECTING WORLDS trailer can be viewed here. *Available on:
About DISNEY+ Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star, and in the U.S., Disney Bundle subscribers can also access extensive Hulu content, including next day TV and Hulu Original titles, on Disney+. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney's long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service, as part of the Disney Bundle in the U.S. that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, or as part of Combo+ in Latin America with Star+, the standalone general entertainment and sports streaming service in the region. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices. About HIDEO KOJIMA / KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Hideo Kojima is a world-renowned game creator and auteur known for pushing the boundaries of the video game medium. Widely considered the father of the stealth genre, he is also credited with innovating both story-telling and cinematic presentation in video games at large. On December 16th, 2015, Hideo Kojima established his own studio called KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, under the banner of "From Sapiens to Ludens". The studio will be celebrating its 8-Year Anniversary this year. On November 8th, 2019, the studio released its first title, DEATH STRANDING, starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Léa Seydoux, for PlayStation® 4. Since its release, DEATH STRANDING has launched on PC and received numerous game awards and achieved worldwide acclaim. In 2020, Hideo Kojima received the BAFTA Fellowship, the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual in recognition of exceptional contribution to film, games or television. On December 7th, 2023, in partnership with XBOX GAME STUDIOS, the studio officially announced OD, an experience that will explore the concept of testing your fear threshold – while blurring the boundaries of gaming and film. |
