Veteran Sony Japan Executive Bill Ireton to Go Independent

Veteran executive Bill Ireton is to step down from his current position at Sony Pictures International Productions Japan, where he oversaw local production. With effect from Jan. 1, 2023, he will operate as an independent producer. In this new role, Ireton will utilize his experience and industry relationships to develop and produce content for multiple platforms, primarily based on IP from Japan for audiences around the world. At Sony Pictures, Ireton shepherded production on a slate of features including “Hell Dogs,” starring Okada Junichi under the direction of Harada Masato; “I Am Makimoto,” starring Abe Sadao; and “Violence Action,” currently… Read Full Article