LOS ANGELES, February 20, 2024 — At Asia Society Southern California's 14th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit's panel discussion, Timeless Iconic – Japanese IP Driving Franchise Forward, Japanese IP licensing experts delve into topics of business strategies, the current state of Japanese IP, and tips for people who want to get into the industry. Speakers include Vincent Imaoka, chief of Business Development and Licensing - Americas for Global Business Division of Sega Toys and category lead for Collector Business of Paramount Pictures; Alexander Lee, head of Licensing and Brand Partnerships of Toho International; and Chiyako Slawinski, producer of Lightbeam Entertainment. Marlene Sharp, executive producer and head of Creative Development and Production of Pink Poodle Productions, moderates the conversation. (30 min., 33 sec.)