GKIDS is making ‘Spirited Away’, ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ and other classic films available for download-to-rent in North America.
The CG production company will focus on developing IP-based visual content; company name will change to ‘Nintendo Pictures Co., Ltd’ as part of the deal, which is expected to close later this year.
From Studio Ghibli and Academy Award-nominated director Isao Takahata, GKIDS and Shout! Factory bring the popular animated films to limited edition Steelbook; both Blu-ray & DVD combo packs feature hours of bonus features and will be released April 19.
Now showing in select U.S. theatres and premiering tomorrow on HBO Max, Studio Ghibli’s first fully 3D/CG feature, helmed by the iconic Oscar-winning Hayao Miyazaki’s son, pushes the venerated home of classic, hand-drawn 2D into the contemporary world of CGI.
Deal with the award-winning Studio Ghibli marks an extension of long-term partnership; US based distributer already handles famed animation studio’s North America theatrical and home video rights.
The famed Japanese animation studio recently took to Twitter to debut the opening 2 ½ minutes of their upcoming 3D/CG animated movie, directed by Goro Miyazaki and featuring the voice of Kacey Musgraves.
Members will vote to determine five nominees for best animated feature film award; films also qualify for other categories including best picture.
Fathom Event screenings will feature special interviews with director Goro Miyazaki and producer Toshio Suzuki; studio’s first entirely 3D/CG animated film also begins streaming February 5 on HBO Max.
GKIDS announces theatrical release of Studio Ghibli’s first entirely 3D/CG animated film; the highly anticipated movie streams on HBO Max February 5.
Grammy Award winner Kacey Musgraves sings the English language version of the film’s theme song, ‘Don’t Disturb Me.’
The first 3D/CG offering from the famed Japanese animation studio is already making waves, with many claiming it looks low budget and of dated quality.
Studio Ghibli’s first entirely 3D CG animated film is slated for North American theatrical release in in early 2021.
