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· Bryan Ke
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 “Spirited Away.” Driving the news: The new details emerged through live X posts from the program “Kinyo Roadshow” (“Friday Roadshow”),…
· Bryan Ke
‘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 Awards. Winning the competition: Released in the U.S. on Dec. 8, the Studio Ghibli film bested fellow nominees “Elemental,” “Suzume,”…
· Bryan Ke
‘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: Super Hero” on the list of highest-grossing anime movies at the U.S. box office. Newest achievement: “The Boy and the Heron” recorded $39.6…
· Michelle De Pacina
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 for their roles in the Netflix comedy drama series. Historical “Beef” wins: Wong and Yeun, who marked their first nomination and win, both…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘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 streaming on HBO Max for Western audiences. About the adaptation: The stage production, a collaboration between Studio Ghibli and Toho‘s theater division in…
· Ryan General
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 take on a classic: The iconic anime, which originally aired from April to October 1978 in Japan for 26 episodes, will make its theatrical debut at…
· Michelle De Pacina
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 animated hit “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind,” sparking speculation among fans about a possible sequel. The portraits: The reveal occurred in the…
· Ryan General
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
· Bryan Ke
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: Released on Dec. 8, “The Boy and the Heron” made history as the first original anime film to top the domestic box office. It also became Hayao…
· Bryan Ke
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 Delivery Service” and “Howl’s Moving Castle.” About the area: The Valley of Witches will open on March 16, 2024, according to a press release.…
· Bryan Ke
‘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 director Hayao Miyazaki apologized to him for some of the odd elements in the film, including his “strange role.” The context: In the movie,…
· Michelle De Pacina
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 Japanese viewers. About the adaptation: The 16-minute short film, titled “Wind Princess,” was released on Tex’s official YouTube channel…
· Michelle De Pacina
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 stopped: Despite the upcoming U.S. release of Studio Ghibli’s “The Boy and the Heron,” Miyazaki is already focused on his next project. Suzuki,…
· Michelle De Pacina
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 two companies agreed that Nippon TV will become the largest shareholder of Studio Ghibli with a 42.3% stake. The network has committed to…
· Editorial Staff
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’s hat just yet, despite earlier indications that “The Boy and the Heron” would be his final masterpiece. Déjà vu: Miyazaki‘s history of retirement…
· Bryan Ke
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. release date. Key details: Studio Ghibli and U.S. film distributor GKIDS shared the teaser trailer for legendary director Hayao Miyazaki’s…
· Ryan General
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 arrive on Sept. 6
· Isa Peralta
‘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 shared the photos on its website. The 14 film stills feature different characters and colorful scenes.
· Chandler Treon
Look: First images of new Studio Ghibli film ‘The Boy and the Heron’
The first images from Studio Ghibli’s mysterious new film “The Boy and the Heron” have finally been shared online. Photos details: The images come from a film program released by the studio at TOHO theaters on Thursday.
· Bryan Ke
Studio Ghibli announces ‘The Boy and the Heron’ movie program containing film’s secret details
Studio Ghibli is releasing a movie program for its latest film, “The Boy and the Heron.” The announcement: Japanese film distributor TOHO announced in a tweet on Monday that an official pamphlet for Studio Ghibli’s “The Boy and the Heron” (“Kimitachi wa Dō Ikiru ka,” or “How Do…