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io9MoviesHayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away Is Heading to the Other Kind of Theaters
The Academy Award-winning movie Spirited Away is being spirited to the stage. A theatrical production of the film is coming next year, written and directed by John Caird, the Honorary Associate Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company. That’s quite the pedigree, although that’s what Spirited Away—thought by many to be director Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s … Continued
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io9MoviesStudio Ghibli’s New Movie Will Stream on HBO Max as It Hits Theaters
It’s not quite the day-and-date drop that Warner Bros. is doing for its entire theatrical slate this year, but next month you’ll be able to see beloved animation house Studio Ghibli’s first feature-length CG movie from the comfort of your own home just days after it hits theaters. GKids confirmed today that Goro Miyazaki’s Earwig and … Continued
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io9MoviesWhat’s Your Favorite Hayao Miyazaki Film?
Today is the 80th birthday of one of the greatest filmmakers to ever live. A filmmaker whose name deserves to up there with all-time legends like Hitchcock, Spielberg, Kurosawa, Kubrick, and Ford. That man is Hayao Miyazaki. Miyazaki is the co-founder of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli, and with them, he’s directed a list … Continued
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io9TrailersIn Earwig and the Witch Trailer, an Orphan Discovers That Magic Runs in the Family
Studio Ghibli is getting back into the magic game, and it’s going to rock. In the new English-language trailer for Earwig and the Witch, the studio’s first 3D-animated film, a young orphan is taken in by a witch and learns there’s something magical about her past just waiting to be discovered. This version of Earwig … Continued
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io9Movies10 Fantasy Tropes That Are Quite Magical (and 5 That Deserve the Chopping Block)
There’s a reason fantasy has existed for thousands of years. It could be the story of a princess kissing a frog, a fairy hiding in the trees, or a magical lotus lantern. These are stories that have filled our hearts and homes for generations. Many of them tend to use the same storytelling tropes, but … Continued
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io9Books & ComicsMy Neighbor Hayao Is Packed With Gorgeous Ghibli Art
Big, beautiful, coffee table books have become a beacon of hope during quarantine. Basically, if you don’t have time for a movie or to read a regular book, they are easy ways to kick back and escape reality for a few short minutes. If you’re looking to escape reality, why not do it with the … Continued
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io9It’s Time to Dive Into the Beautiful World of Studio Ghibli
We might not be able to travel to the Miyazaki Museum in Tokyo, Japan, or to see the upcoming exhibit in Los Angeles—but that’s OK, because Studio Ghibli is bringing the Hayao Miyazaki to us. Studio Ghibli has shared 400 still images from several of its most popular movies, including Miyazaki’s Spirited Away and Ponyo, … Continued
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io9MoviesHayao Miyazaki’s Genius Is Getting Its Due in a New American Exhibition
The art and artistry of Hayao Miyazaki has never had a dedicated museum retrospective in the United States, until now. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has unveiled a sneak peek at its upcoming Hayao Miyazaki exhibition, which will bring fans one step closer to the anime creator and the films he’s bestowed upon the … Continued
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io9MoviesThe 10 Best (and 5 Worst) Talking Cats
Cats are mysterious creatures, and we often wish we could know what they’re saying every time they meow, hiss, or calmly walk away. Well, what if you could? Talking cats are a surprisingly robust part of sci-fi and fantasy storytelling—probably because we’re so damn eager to know what these creatures really think of us. We’re … Continued
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io9MoviesThe 10 Best Pirates Who Sailed the Cinematic Seas
It’s time to grab a shoulder of rum and sit down to hear the tale of a group of pirates, who sailed the open seas (and air) in search of fame, adventure, and of course a buttload of cash. These are our top 10 pirates we’ve seen on film so far. Enjoy, or walk the … Continued
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io9Studio Ghibli’s First Full CG Movie Will Come to the U.S. Next Year
You won’t have to wait all that long to see Studio Ghibli’s first crack at an entirely 3D CG feature. Shortly after its debut in Japan later this year, GKids will be bringing Earwig and the Witch to American theaters in early 2021—well, if they’re open, hopefully. GKids formally announced that it had acquired the … Continued
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io9Fall in Love With Kiki’s Delivery Service All Over Again With This New Translation of the Original Novel
Studio Ghibli fans are well familiar with Hayao Miyazaki’s 1989 film Kiki’s Delivery Service, about a young witch who flies to a new town for a series of adventures. But have you ever read the book that inspired the movie? Emily Balistrieri’s brand-new translation of Eiko Kadono’s 1985 fantasy story is out today, and io9 … Continued
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io9MoviesPorco Rosso Is Hayao Miyazaki’s Most Underrated Masterpiece
It’s pretty safe to say that if you’re an io9 reader, you’ve probably seen at least one Hayao Miyazaki movie (and likely more). Along with the legendary Studio Ghibli, the anime production company he co-founded, Miyazaki has made some of the greatest and most celebrated animated movies ever. But there’s one film of his that … Continued
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io9Toys & CollectiblesAll the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Funko Pops We Want, But Don’t Exist (Yet)
We’re about to say something that’ll blow your mind. Something that may not seem true, but trust us—it is. Are you ready? Not every franchise or film has had a Funko Pop made of it. Shocking, we know! It certainly seems like the not-so-little-anymore company from Everett, Washington, has its mitts on every property there … Continued
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io9Before Subscribing to HBO Max, Nerds Might Want to Take a Closer Look
HBO Max finally launched today. While it’s too early yet for a full review (stay tuned) it’s not hard to get a quick look at what’s on offer and make a decision or two if you have very specific streaming needs. What’s clear is that if you are a fan of the decades of content … Continued
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