Hayao Miyazaki honored with ‘Asia’s Nobel Prize’

Renowned Japanese animator and Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki was among those who received the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award, often du...

Studio Ghibli shows how it created its vibrant worlds in new English art book

Studio Ghibli is set to release an English version of its art book that shows how Hayao Miyazaki and his company created their movies’ vibra...

Hayao Miyazaki already has concept for next film, son Goro says

Hayao Miyazaki is keeping the details of his next film so close to his chest that not even his own son, Studio Ghibli producer and director ...

This pre-Studio Ghibli film of Hayao Miyazaki is making a brief return in Tokyo

Hayao Miyazaki’s classic anime “Panda! Go Panda! Rainy Day Circus” is set to return for a one-night special screening at a theater in Tokyo ...

Studio Ghibli to be first group recipient of Cannes’ Honorary Palme d’Or

Japanese animation firm Studio Ghibli has become the first group to ever receive the Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious Honorary Palme...

Studio Ghibli Fest 2024: Full list of movies and schedule

American film distributor GKids has revealed the complete lineup and schedule for the upcoming Studio Ghibli Fest 2024. Key points: ...

‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ creator challenges new artists to ‘crush’ Miyazaki, surpass ‘One Piece’

“Mobile Suit Gundam” creator Yoshiyuki Tomino issued a playful challenge to aspiring artists at a screening on Saturday. Key points: ...

‘The Boy and the Heron’ heading back to theaters with bonus content

“The Boy and the Heron” is returning to U.S. theaters with new bonus content next week. Key points: ...

Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi to perform in San Francisco

Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi will be heading to San Francisco in September to perform with the San Francisco Symphony at Davies Symph...

‘The Boy and the Heron’ heads to Max as Studio Ghibli extends deal

Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning animated film “The Boy and the Heron” will be available to stream on Max.  Key points: ...

Hayao Miyazaki won’t be retiring following latest Oscar win

Hayao Miyazaki may not be retiring just yet following his recent Oscar win for “The Boy and The Heron,” despite previously decla...

Hayao Miyazaki segregated Ghibli animators by blood type, veteran animator reveals

Veteran animator Shinsaku Kozuma revealed that Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki used to segregate his animators based on their blood ...

Watch: Real-life ‘Totoro’ Catbus to take passengers for a ride at Ghibli Park

The iconic Catbus from “My Neighbor Totoro” is coming to life as a new transportation option at the Ghibli Park in Japan. About the vehicle:...

Studio Ghibli releases new ‘How’s Moving Castle’-inspired video from Hayao Miyazaki

Studio Ghibli has released a video to promote the much-anticipated opening of the Valley of Witches, the final area of the park that is set ...

Leonardo DiCaprio shares the Studio Ghibli films he introduced to Martin Scorsese

Leonardo DiCaprio recently revealed he brought Martin Scorsese into the world of Studio Ghibli. How it happened: DiCaprio, 49 and Scorsese, ...

2024 Oscar nominations include ‘Past Lives,’ ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ ‘Godzilla’

The 96th Academy Awards has released its full list of nominations for the 2024 Oscars, with some nods to Asian filmmakers including Hayao Mi...

Studio Ghibli fans reject ‘live action’ AI renditions of ‘Spirited Away’ characters

Fans of Studio Ghibli are rallying against artificial intelligence (AI) images of the iconic anime film “Spirited Away” that recently went v...

Hayao Miyazaki finally reveals who No Face is in ‘Spirited Away’

After nearly 23 years, Japanese auteur Hayao Miyazaki has finally revealed details about No Face, the mysterious but iconic character from &...

‘The Boy and the Heron’ producer reacts to historic Golden Globes win

“The Boy and the Heron” made history Sunday night by becoming the first Japanese film to win best animated feature at the Golden Globe Award...

‘The Boy and the Heron’ becomes 4th highest-grossing anime movie in US

Studio Ghibli’s latest film, “The Boy and the Heron,” reached another milestone in the United States after it surpassed “Dragon Ball Super: ...

Ali Wong and Steven Yeun make Golden Globes history with ‘Beef’ win

“Beef” stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun have made Golden Globes history by winning best actress and actor, respectively, in a limited series f...

‘Spirited Away: Live on Stage’ now available on HBO Max

“Spirited Away: Live on Stage,” a theatrical adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning animated feature film, is now st...

Hayao Miyazaki’s first animated series to be adapted into a stage play

Hayao Miyazaki’s groundbreaking 1978 anime series, “Future Boy Conan,” is set for a stage play adaptation in Tokyo this year. Fresh ta...

Hayao Miyazaki sparks excitement with hint at ‘Nausicaa’ sequel

A new documentary that chronicles Hayao Miyazaki’s development of his latest film features a series of portraits from his first animat...

Why Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film was retitled ‘The Boy and the Heron’

Jesteadt explained that the shift was aimed at distancing the film from the 1937 novel that inspired legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki ...

Studio Ghibli’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ makes box office history

Studio Ghibli’s “The Boy and the Heron” led the weekend U.S. box office with a record-breaking opening of $12.8 million. Making history: Rel...

Preview: Ghibli Park to open Valley of Witches area featuring Howl’s castle, Kiki’s house

Ghibli Park has announced the opening date for its Valley of Witches attraction, an area based on Studio Ghibli movies such as “Kiki’s...

‘The Boy and the Heron’ actor reveals Hayao Miyazaki apologized for giving him ‘strange role’

Masaki Suda, the Japanese actor who voiced the titular gray heron in Studio Ghibli’s “The Boy and the Heron,” revealed that legendary direct...

Fan-made live-action ‘Nausicaä’ film earns big praise from Japanese viewers

Brazilian director Chris Tex’s live-action adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” film has garnered praise from...

Hayao Miyazaki is working on his next film, confirms producer

Renowned filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is working on his next movie, as confirmed by his producing partner Toshio Suzuki.  Miyazaki can’t be stop...

Nippon TV to acquire Studio Ghibli after no successor found for Hayao Miyazaki

Studio Ghibli has secured its long-term future through an acquisition by Japanese network Nippon TV. About the acquisition: On Thursday, the...

Studio Ghibli VP: ‘The Boy and the Heron’ may not be Miyazaki’s last film

Renowned filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, the creative genius behind Studio Ghibli’s most iconic films, may not be hanging up his director...

Studio Ghibli releases official teaser trailer for ‘The Boy and the Heron’

Studio Ghibli has released the official teaser trailer for its latest film, “The Boy and the Heron,” and finally announced the movie’s U.S. ...

Studio Ghibli releases 1st teaser for Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’

The short clip, which hints at the whimsical storytelling that Miyazaki is renowned for, also reveals that a teaser for the film is to arriv...

‘The Boy and the Heron’: Studio Ghibli releases 14 new photos of Hayao Miyazaki’s final film

Studio Ghibli has released 14 photos of its new film “The Boy and the Heron.” Key details: Last week, the beloved Japanese animation studio ...

Uniqlo drops first-ever collaboration with Studio Ghibli

Uniqlo and Studio Ghibli recently dropped a special collection featuring several fan favorites. About the collaboration: The new collection,...