Review: ‘The Girl Without Hands’ and ‘My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea’
Two recent GKIDS releases, both U.S. produced, show how 2D animated features are not just alive, but thriving.
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GKIDS Nabs Home Entertainment Rights to Studio Ghibli Catalog
Blu-ray and DVD reissues of eight classic titles -- ‘Howl’s Moving Castle,’ ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service,’ ‘My Neighbor Totoro,’ ‘Ponyo,’ ‘Princess Mononoke,’ ‘Spirited Away,’ ‘Castle in the Sky’ and ‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind’ available beginning October 2017.
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Giveaway: Enter to Win ‘KiKi’s Delivery Service’ Gift Pack!
The iconic anime feature from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli will play in U.S. movie theaters nationwide for two days only on Sunday, July 23 and Monday, July 24.
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Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘KiKi’s Delivery Service’ Returns to U.S. Cinemas July 23 & 24
Beloved coming-of-age story from Studio Ghibli to be screened in Japanese and English-dub versions.
GKIDS, Fathom Set One-Day Screening Event for ‘Mune: Guardian of the Moon’
French feature film from the producers of ‘The Little Prince’ debuts in U.S. movie theaters on Saturday, August 12.
GKIDS Unveils New Poster & Trailer for ‘Girl Without Hands’
Animated feature debut directed by Sébastien Laudenbach and produced by France’s Les Films Sauvages opens in New York on July 21st and in Los Angeles on August 4th.
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Annecy Fest, GKIDS & Variety Launching ‘Animation Is Film’ Festival
Inaugural edition to take place October 20-22, 2017 at Mann’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles.
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Giveaway: Enter to Win ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Gift Pack!
GKIDS and Fathom Events partner to bring ultimate series of animated masterpieces to U.S. cinemas beginning with in Studio Ghibli’s ‘My Neighbor Tortoro’ on June 25th.
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Free Download: Special Annecy Edition of Animation World Magazine
Special print edition distributed at Annecy 2017 celebrates a year’s worth of creative excellence since industry professionals last gathered in France at the world’s largest and most prestigious film festival dedicated to the art of animation.
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Tickets and Series Passes Now on Sale for Studio Ghibli Fest 2017
GKIDS and Fathom Events partner to bring ultimate series of animated masterpieces to U.S. cinemas starting June 25th.
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Studio Ghibli Fest Kicks off June 25 with ‘My Neighbor Totoro’
GKIDS and Fathom Events launch ultimate series of animated masterpieces highlighting six of Studio Ghibli’s most treasured films on the big screen along with U.S. theatrical premiere of ‘Mune: Guardian of the Moon.’
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GKIDS Unveils New Teaser for ‘The Breadwinner’
Third animated feature from two-time Academy Award-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon is directed by Nora Twomey.
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GKIDS Acquires Distribution Rights to Spanish Feature ‘Birdboy: The Forgotten Children’
Goya Award-winning film directed by Alberto Vázquez and Pedro Rivero to hit North American theaters Fall 2017.
LOOK: GKIDS Unveils Storyboards and Concept Art from ‘My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea’
Debut feature from acclaimed cartoonist Dash Shaw currently playing in select U.S. theaters.
Academy Upsets Oscar Voting Rules for Best Animated Feature
Rule changes open up nominations for Best Animated Feature to the wider Academy membership.
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GKIDS, Fathom Events Bringing Studio Ghibli Fest to Theaters
Ultimate series of animated masterpieces highlights six of Studio Ghibli’s most treasured films on the big screen along with U.S. theatrical premiere of ‘Mune: Guardian of the Moon’ beginning this summer.
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GKIDS Releases New Clip from ‘My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea’
Debut feature from acclaimed cartoonist Dash Shaw with voice cast including Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, Reggie Watts, Maya Rudolph and Susan Sarandon arrives in select theaters on April 14th.
Giveaway: Win a Free Blu-ray & Gift Set of Production I.G’s ‘Miss Hokusai’
Critically acclaimed 2D animated feature from multi-award winning director Keiichi Hara and Production I.G, the production company behind ‘Ghost in the Shell,’ now available on Blu-ray and DVD.
‘My Life as a Zucchini’ Wins César Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Adapted Screenplay
Oscar-nominated stop-motion animated feature from Switzerland directed by Claude Barras opens today in New York and Los Angeles.
Setting the Bar: GKIDS Aims High with a Passion for Indie Animated Feature Distribution
GKIDS execs Eric Beckman and Dave Jesteadt continue feeding independent animated gems to a growing North American appetite.
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GKIDS Unveils New Trailer & Poster for ‘My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea’
Debut feature from acclaimed cartoonist Dash Shaw with voice cast including Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, Reggie Watts, Maya Rudolph and Susan Sarandon to be released in select theaters on April 14th.
GKIDS Unveils New English-Language Trailer for ‘My Life as a Zucchini’
Golden Globe-nominated film featuring the voices of Will Forte, Nick Offerman, Ellen Page and Amy Sedaris hits select U.S. theaters on February 24th.
GKIDS Promotes David Jesteadt to President
Independent animation distributor’s current slate of Oscar hopefuls includes ‘My Life as a Zucchini,’ ‘Miss Hokusai,’ ‘April and the Extraordinary World,’ ‘Phantom Boy’ and ‘Mune.’
NYICFF Announces 2017 Opening Weekend Lineup
New York International Children’s Film Festival celebrates 20th Anniversary run February 24 – March 19 with an opening weekend lineup including ‘My Life as a Zucchini,’ ‘Revolting Rhymes’ and ‘Your Name.’
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GKIDS Announces English-Language Voice Cast for ‘My Life as a Zucchini’
Will Forte, Nick Offerman, Ellen Page and Amy Sedaris lead cast; Golden Globe-nominated film to make English language premiere at Sundance.
