SPIRITED AWAY: Synopsis: From Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animated cinema, comes the Oscar-winning triumph, filled with astonishing beauty and epic adventure, a dazzling masterpiece for the ages. “Spirited Away” is a wondrous fantasy about a young girl, Chihiro, trapped in a strange
Tag: Studio Ghibli
English Language Voice Cast For Studio Ghibli’s ‘The Wind Rises’ Revealed
I’m a big supporter of Studio Ghibli, and I loved when Disney was working to release the studio’s films over the last decade or so. But that partnership seemed to all but end last year, but it seems that the companies have come back together to release their newest film,
Studio Ghibli’s ‘The Wind Rises’ Trailer Arrives
The first trailer for Studio Ghibli’s new, and final directed film by famed director Hayao Miyazaki, ‘The Wind Rises’ has finally arrived, courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures. The film’s official synopsis and trailer are below. The film is expected to open on February 21, 2014 in limited release, and
‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ Blu-ray Review
‘Howl’s Moving Castle‘ is easily one of the top tier Studio Ghibli films, and in fact, may be one of Miyazaki’s best films period. It’s a sweeping epic, gorgeously animated, and features some of the most memorable characters in any of his films, possibly only topped by what could be
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Blu-ray Review
There are few family films nearly as perfect as Hayao Miyazaki’s animated film, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’. It’s a childhood fantasy that deals with growing up, family, and friendship, and is honestly a very whimsical experience. The film seems to have struck a chord with a sect of American audiences since
Studio Ghibli’s ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ Comes to Blu-ray May 21, 2013
Another great Studio Ghibli film is finally coming to blu-ray, courtesy of Walt Disney Studios. Considered by many to be one of the best film’s made by Studio Ghibli, the film follows adventures of Sophie, a quiet girl who works in a hat shop, who is one day whisked away
Studio Ghibli’s ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Comes to Blu-ray on May 21, 2013
One of my all time favorite animated movies is finally coming to blu-ray this spring, and I couldn’t be happier. The Studio Ghibli film, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ is a beautiful animated film that explores the meaning of friendship and sisterhood. The film follows two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who discover
‘Whisper of the Heart’ Blu-ray Review
I’ve been a big fan of the Studio Ghibli films for quite some time. The movie that I fist saw that connected me with their movies was ‘Spirited Away’, which I saw back when I was in middle school. I instantly fell in love with the story and the characters,
‘Castle in the Sky’ Blu-ray Review
One of my favorite animated movies has always been ‘Castle in the Sky’, the very first Studio Ghibli film. After a small run in America, it made it was re-released again in 2003, where it gained Studio Ghibli even more traction after the success of ‘Spirited Away’. This was the
‘The Secret World of Arrietty’ Blu-ray Review
There are few tales as timeless as ‘The Borrowers’, the acclaimed book series by Mary Norton. I remember growing up watching a live action adaptation starring John Goodman, Jim Broadbent, and Tom Felton, just a few years before he would become Draco Malfoy. I’ve always enjoyed the books, so I
‘Whisper of the Heart’ Comes to Blu-ray and DVD on May 22, 2012
This is one of the few Studio Ghibli films I’ve been waiting to see for some time has been ‘Whisper of the Heart’. Somehow, I’ve managed to never catch this one, so I’m very glad to see that Disney has announced today that it will be coming to blu-ray and
‘Castle in the Sky’ Finally Comes to Blu-ray May 22, 2012
One of my all time favorite animated movies is finally arriving on blu-ray this year, and I couldn’t be more excited! The movie comes from Studio Ghibli, the studio that brought us ‘Spirited Away’. I’ve been hoping this would get a blu-ray release sometime soon, because this is one movie
‘The Secret World of Arrietty’ Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD May 22
One of the movies I’ve really been wanting to check out this year is ‘The Secret World of Arrietty’, a Studio Ghibli film based on the book series ‘The Borrowers’. I’ll definitely be checking this one out soon. I’m a big fan of the previous Studio Ghibli films, especially ‘Spirited
Trailer and Synopsis for New Studio Ghibli Film ‘The Secret Wrold of Arrietty’
Disney has once again teamed with Japenese powerhouse Studio Ghibli for a new film by the popular studio, “The Secret World of Arrietty.” Hit the jump for a preview of the film and a full synopsis.
