Oscar winning director Hayao Miyazaki's classic CASTLE IN THE SKY is having its only American theatrical presentation at the Newport Beach Film Festival on Saturday, April 6 at 8:30 pm at the Regency Lido Theatre, located at 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach, California. Theatre box office: (949) 673-8350.
This special 35mm screening features an expanded score by composer Joe Hisaishi and the voice talents of James van der Beek, Andy Dick, Mark Hamill, Cloris Leachman, Anna Paquin and Mandy Patinkin.
Following the event is a reception at the Hard Rock Cafe.
Tickets: $10 movie only. $20 movie plus reception. Advance tickets and more information is available at www.newportbeachfilmfest.com or call (949) 253-2880.
The fourth annual festival runs April 3-11 and showcases over 300 films from 45 countries, including features, shorts and documentaries. An Asian spotlight series will include the world premiere of RED TROUSERS: THE LIFE OF THE HONG KONG STUNTMEN, a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world's top stuntmen. The festival also presents a free weekend seminar series with leading directors (Irvin Kershner - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK), screenwriters (Roger Schulman - SHREK), film music composition (Don Davis - MATRIX RELOADED) and other behind-the-scenes-professionals. For a complete list of guest speakers, please check out http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com./seminars/index.html.
