Tom Jolliffe offers a selection of feel good films to brighten the mood during testing times… As the Western world begins to face up to self isolation and a barrage of media and social media induced panic, now is a good time to consider some cinematic escape. With so much choice at your disposal there […]
Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away comes to U.S. theaters this month
GKIDS and Fathom Events have announced that Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved anime classic Spirited Away is coming to U.S. theaters this month as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2018. The Oscar-winning film follows Chihiro, whose family is moving to a new house, but when they stop on the way to explore an abandoned village, her parents […]
Studio Ghibli Fest adds third dates for Castle in the Sky, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle
Following the overwhelming success of My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service, Fathom Events and GKIDS have announced that they have added third dates to all remaining titles in Studio Ghibli Fest 2017. The dates for the four remaining films – Castle in the Sky, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Spirited Away and […]
When Will Animation Get the Respect It Deserves?
Henry Bevan wants to know when animation will get the respect it deserves… With the live-action Beauty and the Beast breaking records this weekend, it appears Disney’s animated classics are still cherished. Yet, as the original was the first animated film nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award, the remake’s success also highlights how Hollywood, and the […]
Spirited Away returning to U.S. theaters in December
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Studio Ghibli’s Academy Award-winning anime classic Spirited Away is returning to U.S. theaters this December, accompanied by an exclusive short film Ghiblies: Episode 2. GKIDS and Fathtom Events are partnering up for the release, which will take in over 400 theaters nationwide and includes the dubbed version on Sunday, December […]