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· Ryan General
AI-generated ‘Princess Mononoke’ live-action trailer sparks backlash
An AI-generated trailer for a live-action version of the acclaimed 1997 Studio Ghibli anime “Princess Mononoke” has sparked backlash after going viral on social media. Created by AI entrepreneur PJ Acetturo, the clip uses the English voice acting from the original film while…
· Bryan Ke
Typhoon Shanshan destroys Japan’s 3,000-year-old ‘Princess Mononoke’ tree
Typhoon Shanshan, also known as Typhoon No. 10 in Japan’s numerical naming system, tore a 3,000-year-old Yayoi Sugi (Yayoi Cedar) tree — believed to be the inspiration for Studio Ghibli’s “Princess Mononoke” — in half while leaving a trail of destruction across Japan’s…
· Ryan General
Studio Ghibli tearjerker ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ to stream on Netflix
Studio Ghibli’s acclaimed animated film, “Grave of the Fireflies,” is set to make its Netflix debut on Sept. 16. Directed by the legendary Isao Takahata, the heart-wrenching tale of war orphans will be available in over 190 countries, expanding Netflix’s extensive collection of…
· Bryan Ke
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’ vibrant structures and landscape. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
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 d’Or, an award typically reserved for individuals. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
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:
· Bryan Ke
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 Symphony Hall. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
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, 81, recently sat down for a virtual interview with Letterboxd to discuss films that influenced the projects they had done together. When…
· Isa Peralta
Levi’s and Studio Ghibli unveil ‘Princess Mononoke’ denim collab
Levi’s and Studio Ghibli will soon be dropping a limited-edition “Princess Mononoke” apparel collection. About the collection: The new collection “pays tribute to the enchanting world created by its [‘Princess Mononoke’s’] makers, Japan’s pioneering Studio Ghibli,” Levi’s wrote.
· Ines Shin
Hayao Miyazaki’s son models new ‘Spirited Away,’ ‘Princess Mononoke’ Ghibli Park merch
Hayao Miyazaki’s son, Japanese filmmaker Goro Miyazaki, recently modeled merchandise coming soon to Ghibli Park. On Monday, the official Ghibli Park Twitter account tweeted, “In a very serious meeting about new products,” along with two pictures of Goro, who is also the creative…
· Isa Peralta
Ghibli Park to add rideable Catbuses, ‘Princess Mononoke’ village and more
Visitors of Japan’s Ghibli Park can look forward to the addition of Catbuses and attractions from “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “Princess Mononoke.” The popular theme park will reportedly collaborate with Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota to create six rideable Catbuses. The…
· Ryan General
Japan is Creating a Designer Campground That Looks Straight Out of a ‘Studio Ghibli’ Movie
A picturesque campground that is set to open in Japan in 2021 is nothing short of breathtaking. Situated in the Uga Valley near Nagoya, the Japanese campground Hygge Circles Ugakei is home to a vast area of forests, mountains and bodies of water.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Model Wows the Internet Because She’s Not Actually Real
Meet Imma, a Japanese virtual model who is blowing the minds of many netizens because of her extremely lifelike features. Imma, who was created and is represented by Daikanyama-based ModelingCafe in Tokyo, can be mistaken for a real person. However, she lives in cyberspace.
· Bryan Ke
The Most Epic ‘Princess Mononoke’ Scene Took Almost 2 Years to Draw By Hand
A Japanese Twitter user recently revealed yet another jaw-dropping fact in the critically-acclaimed Studio Ghibli movie “Princess Mononoke” where the animation team allegedly took years to hand draw one specific scene in the film even though it’s only a few minutes long.
· Carl Samson
Aishwarya Rai’s Manager Once Saved Her From Harvey Weinstein
Film producer Harvey Weinstein remains in the headlines for yet another accusation of sexual harassment, this time from a former manager of Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Simone Sheffield, founder CEO of Canyon Entertainment, represented Bachchan in the 2000s. At one…