Studio Ghibli Fest Announces 2023 Slate
GKIDS and Fathom Events bring Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki’s full feature catalog back to U.S. cinemas nationwide in addition to the debut screening of ‘Spirited Away: Live On Stage.’
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GKIDS’ Goya Award-Winning ‘Unicorn Wars’ Coming to Theaters
Alberto Vázquez’s animated horror-comedy follows an epic war between teddy bears and unicorns as it explores religious zealotry and military fascism; Alamo Drafthouse starts screenings March 6 – also available on digital March 10.
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‘New Gods: Yang Jian’ Arrives on Digital April 11 and Blu-Ray + DVD April 25
The second theatrical installment in Light Chaser Animation's Chinese mythology-inspired ‘New Gods’ animated fantasy series follows Yang Jian as he fights to stop his nephew from finding a powerful, dangerous artifact that can release catastrophic destruction.
GKIDS Scores ‘SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage’ Distribution Rights
Directed and adapted by Tony Award-winner John Caird and filmed at the stage production’s 2022 run at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, Japan, the movie featuring this live performance comes to theaters in Spring 2023.
‘New Gods: Yang Jian’ Fuses Ancient Chinese Folklore with Steampunk CG
Light Chaser’s second animated feature in their ‘New Gods’ series, hitting U.S. theaters January 20, aims to make Chinese mythology more engaging for young audiences, humanizing and contemporizing deities that have dominated folklore for centuries.
‘Unicorn Wars’: The Art of Provoking an Audience
Alberto Vázquez’s animated feature, filled with disturbing, grotesque imagery set within vibrantly beautiful scenes, twists childhood icons to pursue themes some may find unsettling.
Exclusive: GKIDS Shares ‘New Gods: Yang Jian’ Making of Video
Light Chaser Animation’s 2nd installment of the ‘New Gods’ franchise, inspired by Chinese mythology, comes to theaters nationwide January 20.
'Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Named Best Animated Feature at 80th Golden Globes
The Oscar-winning director’s stop-motion passion project, 15 years in the making, beats out ‘Inu-Oh,’ ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,' ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ and ‘Turning Red’ to win the season’s first big animation award.
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‘Goodbye, Don Glees!’ Artfully Captures Teenage Insecurity and Invincibility
Atsuko Ishizuka’ highly personal 2D animated feature tells the story of 3 childhood friends who, over a summer, find that life is leading them onto very different paths of self-discovery, now available on DVD and Blu-ray.
GKIDS Sets ‘New Gods: Yang Jian’ Theatrical Release Date
Light Chaser’s new animated feature tells the story of Chinese god Yang Jian’s journey to stop his long-lost nephew as he searches for a treasure that could bring catastrophe.
Loundraw’s ‘Summer Ghost’: An Intense Journey of Self Discovery
In his animation directorial debut, the manga illustrator and character designer on anime like ‘I Want to Eat Your Pancreas’ and ‘I Fall in Love With You Through a Robot’ explores the mystery and fragility of life and death through the story of three troubled teenagers who summon a spirit that can answer any question.
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Nominations Announced for 80th Golden Globe Awards
‘Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio’ leads all animated films with noms for best animated feature, best original score, and best original song; ‘Inu-Oh,’ ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,' ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ and ‘Turning Red’ also vie for best animated feature.
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‘Inu-Oh’ Coming to Digital and Blu-ray + DVD
From famed director Masaaki Yuasa, the animated glam-rock opera, set in 14th-century Japan, follows Inu-oh and friend Tomona as they discover the power of music and dance.
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‘Evangelion:3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time’ Special Screenings Set
The ‘Evangelion’ franchise finale will screen in IMAX November 30, and select theaters December 6th, 8th and 11th.
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GKIDS Nabs Alberto Vázquez's ‘Unicorn Wars’ North American Rights
The award-winning director’s newest adult animated feature, described as ‘Bambi meets Apocalypse Now,’ makes its U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin later this month; the film makes its U.S. theatrical debut this Fall.
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Famed Studio Ghibli Library Now Available for Digital Rental
GKIDS is making ‘Spirited Away’, ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ and other classic films available for download-to-rent in North America.
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GKIDS Acquires North American Rights to ‘New Gods: Yang Jian’
Hitting U.S. Cinemas in early 2023, Light Chaser’s animated feature tells the story of Chinese god Yang Jian, and his journey to thwart those who would seek the power to alter their world’s balance.
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‘Belle Collector’s Edition’ Coming August 30
From GKIDS and Shout! Factory, Mamoru Hosada’s Annie-nominated animated movie’s special edition features the original Japanese version and English dub, plus new dialogues with the cast and interviews with Takeru Satoh and Eric Wong; bonus content from previously released Blu-ray also included.
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GKIDS’ ‘Goodbye, Don Glees!’ Coming to Theaters in September
Hitting cinemas in the U.S. next month, the animated feature tells the story of 3 childhood friends who, over a summer, discover that life is leading them onto very different paths; tickets now on sale.
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Masaaki Yuasa’s ‘Inu-Oh’ Rock Opera Reimagines Unrecorded Japanese History
New animated musical from the famed ‘Ride Your Wave’ and ‘Devilman Crybaby’ director tells a revisionist tale of the legendary 14th-century Noh performer Inu-Oh - and the blind biwa player Tomona – who take Japan by storm; film hits U.S. theaters today.
GKIDS Releasing Final ‘Evangelion’ Film in North America
The distributor has acquired rights to the movie, ‘Evangelion:3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time,’ a year after its resonant release in Japan.
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GKIDS Acquires Atsuko Ishizuka’s ‘Goodbye, Don Glees!’ North American Rights
The animated feature tells the story of 3 childhood friends who, over the course of a summer, discover that life is leading them onto very different paths; film slated for theatrical release later this year.
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Belle’ Now Available on Digital and Blu-Ray
From GKIDS and Shout! Factory, the Annie-nominated animated feature tells the heartfelt story of a shy high school student growing up in the age of Social Media; watch the ‘Making of Belle: The Costumes of Belle and ‘Belle: Official Opening Scene.’
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‘Pompo the Cinephile’ Goes Deep into the Messy Minds of Filmmakers
Takayuki Hirao’s new animated film is an ode to the power of movies and the joys and heartbreak of the creative process; movie now playing in select theaters across the U.S.
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Studio Ghibli Fest 2022 Returns to Theaters this Spring
The animation slate features classic films including the 20th anniversary screening of ‘The Cat Returns,’ and the critically acclaimed ‘Ponyo;’ tickets are now on sale for screenings through Fall 2022.
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