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Hayao Miyazaki directing "Ponyo on a Cliff"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 03-20-2007)
Hayao Miyazaki has announced his next animated film, Ponyo on a Cliff (Gake no ue no Ponyo), which will be released by Toho in the Summer of 2008.The film, from Studio Ghibli and an original script by Miyazaki, follows a goldfish princess named Ponyo who ... Hayao Miyazaki on TCM
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 01-07-2006)
...rthday of Hayao Miyazaki by showing his movies every Thursday night in January, and with a special sweepstakes. Prize winners will receive DVDs and a collection of Miyazaki books. Enter at TurnerClassicMovies.com NEW DVD RELEASES Here's a rundown of th... Hayao Miyazaki starts next film
by Karl Schneider (Tue 10-03-2006)
According to Variety, Hayao Miyazaki has began production on his currently untitled animated film.The film's details are being kept tightly under wraps, and it's release has been slated for the summer of 2008.Miyazaki holds various awards and box-office r... 
Hayao Miyazaki and the Art of Anime
by Andrew Osmond (Fri 11-05-1999)
With Hayao Miyazaki`s PRINCESS MONONOKE expanding into more cities this weekend, American audiences will be getting a chance to look at a kind of animated epic that many of them have never seen before. To most Western viewers, the subject of Japanese anim... More Miyazaki!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-04-2006)
...na Vista) Hayao Miyazaki classic in which a young woman is cursed with an old body by a wicked sorceress and takes up residence with a wizard gearing a curse of his own. Includes interviews, featurettes, storyboard version and more. (O) MY NEIGHBOR TOT... A triple Miyazaki DVD treat
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-15-2003)
Hayao Miyazaki is among Japan's most acclaimed and successful filmmakers. His animated features, like PRINCESS MONONOKE, have set new box office records in his home country. And it seems at long last his fantastic adevtures are finally starting to work ... My Neighbor Totoro (-)
What They SayTotoro\' on DVD at last! Hayao Miyazaki had been cradling the idea for this wonderful fantasy for a long time before he finally decided to write and direct it. Although it\'s set in the mid 1950\'s in Japan\'s rural area, the sceneries with l...Princess Mononoke
by Jon Turner (Sat 02-16-2002)
...rected by Hayao Miyazaki is, in my opinion, a ***** classic. I can't tell which one is my favorite Miyazaki film, because all of them are so special in their own way. PRINCESS MONONOKE, his most successful film until the recent SPIRITED AWAY, holds a s... Spirited Away
by Chris Meadows (Fri 05-02-2003)
...nimation, Hayao Miyazaki stands out as one of the greatest filmmakers of _any_ medium that Japan has ever known. Every one of his films is a masterpiece of storytelling. When Miyazaki made _Princess Mononoke_, fans were disheartened to hear that it w... PRINCESS MONONOKE: The New Standard in Animation
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 10-29-1999)
...mation is Hayao Miyazaki (LUPIN III: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO, LAPUTA: CASTLE IN THE SKY). While much of anime’s notoriety in this country is based on the more outrageous, adult aspects (including X-rated sex and violence) Miyazaki’s work has always be... Castle in the Sky
by Paul Grisham (Sat 04-05-2003)
What They SayThe magic touch of master animator Hayao Miyazaki is visible from start to finish in CASTLE IN THE SKY -- an imaginative tale full of mystery and adventure. The high-flying journey begins when Pazu, a mining apprentice, finds a young girl wea... Princess Mononoke (Fri 06-21-2002)
... probably Hayao Miyazaki?s greatest work. Audio: The first disc has the original Japanese language in 2.0 and 5.1 mixes, and the English dub in 5.1. All mixes are clear with no distortions or drop-outs. I have had the Japanese laserdisc (with digital...Castle of Cagliostro
by Kim Wolstenholme (Wed 10-26-2005)
...visionary Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, Kiki's Delivery Service), fans of all ages will enjoy this lighthearted romp.The Review!Miyazaki's directorial debut adds to the Lupin cannon in this highly enjoyable film where Lupin pits his wits against a... PANDA! GO PANDA!
by Stuart Galbraith IV (Tue 12-05-2000)
Panda! Go Panda!, an early work by the acclaimed team of Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke) and Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies), was recently dropped into the DVD market without fanfare of any kind, but anime fans should rejoice with its release. C... Laputa: Castle in the Sky
by Dani Moure (Tue 04-04-2006)
What They SayThe magic touch of master animator Hayao Miyazaki is visible from start to finish in Laputa: Castle In the Sky, an imaginative tale full of mystery and adventure. The high-flying journey begins when Pazu, an engineer\'s apprentice, finds a yo... NADIA, SECRET OF BLUE WATER
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 04-25-2000)
... but also Hayao Miyazaki— yes, that_ Hayao Miyazaki, of Nausicaa and Mononoke fame. The summary above will feel familiar to fans of Miyazaki`s 1986 film Laputa (a.k.a. Castle in the Sky), soon to be re-released on video in America, as well as the direc... Castle of Cagliostro (-)
What They SayA long awaited Ghibli release of the 2nd \"Lupin III\" movie on DVD. The classic film was directed by none other than maestro Hayao Miyazaki! Disc 2 contains the main feature + animated storyboard (played by selecting one of the alternate mul...Disney Plans More Ghibli (Tue 03-23-2004)
FROM HAYAO MIYAZAKI, THE ACADEMY AWARD WINNING FILMMAKER OF "SPIRITED AWAY" MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND PORCO ROSSO THREE ANIMATED MASTERPIECES ON 2-DISC DVD FOR THE FIRST TIME ON AUGUST 31 Brand New, Star Talent English Langu...Castle of Cagliostro (-)
What They SayA long awaited Ghibli release of the 2nd \"Lupin III\" movie on DVD. The classic film was directed by none other than maestro Hayao Miyazaki! Disc 2 contains the main feature + animated storyboard (played by selecting one of the alternate mul...The first movies ever made
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-22-2005)
...me master Hayao Miyazaki in which a warrior princess battles an invasion of big bugs. Includes featurettes and complete storyboards.(O) OVERMAN KING GAINER Volume 1: Yapan's Exodus (Bandai) After the apocalypse, citizens try to escape domed citie... Nausicaa: Valley of the Wind (Editor\'s Choice Edition) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 07-16-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hayao MiyazakiTranslated by:David Lewis and Toren SmithAdapted by:What They SayAcademy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki has created an epic environmental cautionary tale! This masterpiece is now available in a new edition in its or... Howl's Moving Castle
by John Eriani (Tue 03-21-2006)
...hibli and Hayao Miyazaki’s latest comes to DVD in a fantastic 2 disc set with lots to enjoy.
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I watched the show primarily in Japanese 5.1 and I did not notice any problems with lots of great directionality through especially in the flyi... Optimum New Acquisitions (Tue 09-27-2005)
HAYAO MIYAZAKI'S THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO AND ISAO TAKAHATA'S LITTLE NORSE PRINCE OUT TO OWN ON DVD FROM OCTOBER 17TH "Fast and furious...a hilarious mix of Hitchcock and the Marx Brothers" Jeff Mennell, Hollywood Reporter (on Castle of Cagliostro) On ...Interview with Mahiro Maeda
by Paul Jacques (Mon 02-16-2004)
...first saw Hayao Miyazaki Anime on TV, and I thought wow, it would be a really great job to entertain people like that.
AoD: Had you ever considered another career?
MM: When I was about 10-12 years old I wanted to be a Marine Biologist. I was inspired... LUPIN III: CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO on Disc
by Andrew Osmond and Steve Biodrowski (Tue 05-02-2000)
...rected by Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke). At that point he had worked in animation for sixteen years, including directing the excellent `78 TV serial Future Boy Conan. One title Miyazaki was involved in was an early TV version of Lupin, made in 197... Castle of Cagliostro
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-25-2000)
...visionary Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, Kiki\'s Delivery Service), anime fans will enjoy this lighthearted romp which Steven Spielberg once called one of the greatest adventure movies of all time.The Review!I fully admit it. This movie is among th... Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-21-2005)
What They SayFrom one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animation and the creator of the Academy Award(R)-winning SPIRITED AWAY (Best Animated Featured Film, 2002) comes Hayao Miyazaki\'s epic masterpiece NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WI... Porco Rosso
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-19-2005)
What They SayTake flight with \"Porco\" Rosso, a valiant World War I flying ace! From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial maneuvers, this action-adventure from world-renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki is full of humor, courage, and chivalry.
Whe... Howl\'s Moving Castle, The Art of Book Vol.#1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-07-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Studio GhibliTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayBased on the novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones, HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE, Hayao Miyazaki brings to life a fantastical time in 19th century Europe, when sci... THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO
by Janet Houck (Thu 08-31-2006)
...film from Hayao Miyazaki (HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE, SPIRITED AWAY, PRINCESS MONONOKE), THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO has his touch all over it, but lacks the themes of man versus nature and the problem of pacifist action that are found in his later works. The L... Hammerboy
by Brett Barkley (Fri 08-12-2005)
...spired by Hayao Miyazaki and his Studio Ghibli\'s work, it doesn\'t have the same heart or depth. I think this film could have greatly benefited from a bit more polish before release. Considering the potential for Hammerboy and his world, it is my ho... Sherlock Hound Casefile 3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-22-2002)
...t such as Hayao Miyazaki (Totoro, Princess Mononoke), re-populate Sherlock Holmes’ world with anthropomorphic dogs and a light touch suitable for all audiences!
Case File III contains:
The Sovereign Gold Coin,
The Stormy Getaway,
The Runaway... Animal Treasure Island
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-10-2005)
...ects that Hayao Miyazaki was involved in. He worked as a key animator for it as well as a story consultant and you can see some of his influences here. A lot of the scenes that seemed strong reminded me of his work on Sherlock Hound, something that the... Selling Anime & Manga
by Oliver Chin (-)
...ibrary of Hayao Miyazaki (creator of Nausica') and plan a U.S. release of Princess Mononoke in 1999.
Choose the Suspects
Product, product, product. AM covers a broad and deep range of items. Stocking anime and manga merchandise is not for the faint o... Interview with Jonathan Clements, Part 1
by Paul Jacques (Mon 01-31-2005)
...lumn from Hayao Miyazaki, that had Toren Smith on the letters page, and that had Pioneer demanding to know how we knew their Japanese release plans ahead of their English office. We had Frederik Schodt interviewing Masamune Shirow!
But the magazine ne... Whisper of the Heart
by Dani Moure (Mon 04-17-2006)
...cessor to Hayao Miyazaki (who penned the script).The Review!It may be a bit of a departure from the usual Studio Ghibli film, but Whisper of the Heart is no less magical.
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I watched Whisper in English, just like I do on my first watch of all the... Grave of the Fireflies
by Meng Vang (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!A great movie from master animator Isao Takahata (Only Yesterday, Pom Poko and My Neighbor the Yamada), a great colleague of Hayao Miyazaki. The story is seen through the eyes of two Japanese children through the horrible hardships man's point... Puss 'n Boots
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-08-2006)
...mation by Hayao Miyazaki (My Neighbor Totoro, Castle of Cagliostro, among others). Loosely based on Charles Perrault\'s original book \"Le Maitre Chat Ou Le Chat Botte,\" the film is beautifully scored by Seiichiro Uno (Jack and the Witch).
This DVD r... Early DVD Review: Animal Treasure Island (Thu 11-10-2005)
The second release from Discotek and their first anime release, we\'ve got a look at their 11/15/2005 title Animal Treasure Island which gains some extra fame by having Hayao Miyazaki involved in its production as well as probably being twice as old as mo...Nebula Award Nominees
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-27-2007)
...Castle by Hayao Miyazaki, Cindy Davis Hewitt and Donald H. Hewitt; Battlestar Galactica, "Unfinished Business," by Michael Taylor; Doctor Who, "The Girl in the Fireplace," by Steven Moffat VIZ MEDIA OFFERS ARRAY OF NEW BOOKS FOR 2007 HOLIDAY SEASON (Fri 10-05-2007)
...director, Hayao Miyazaki, THE ART OF NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND: WATERCOLOR presents original and never-before-seen illustrations and concept sketches for both the manga and film versions of NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND, released in 1984 ...Naked in the Office
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 03-25-2007)
...director Hayao Miyazaki is a fantasy about a 10 year old girl who is separated from her parents and whisked off to a bizarre world of mythical shape shifting creatures. Gorgeous animation and art direction along with a well written story make... HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE
by Nadia Oxford (Tue 07-31-2007)
Can there exist a person who turns everything he touches into pure awesome? Maybe not logically, but Hayao Miyazaki doesn't seem to subscribe to the rules of this mundane world, anyway. Howl's Moving Castle is no exception with its big, blubbery witches, ... Sherlock Hound Casefile 4
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-16-2002)
...t such as Hayao Miyazaki (Totoro, Princess Mononoke), re-populate Sherlock Holmes’ world with anthropomorphic dogs and a light touch suitable for all audiences!
Presented on a DVD-10, the English version will be on a separate side of the DVD fro... Six Month Roundup, Part II
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 08-30-2007)
...rected by Hayao Miyazaki -- All right, it's been out for a long time and I'm admittedly late to the party. Still, there's never a bad time to recommend Miyazaki's animated epic. When a curse is laid upon young Sophie, she exiles herself to wander the w... Wings of Honneamise
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-28-2000)
...hell) and Hayao Miyazaki (most everything Ghibli). These two do have a sense of humor about it all (\"We inspired Otomo and Oshii. We\'re pretty sure they liked what we did and copied it\" to paraphrase a bit), but they also go into the differences of ... Princess Mononoke Theatrical Review
by Roman Martel (Sat 01-01-2000)
... director Hayao Miyazaki?s other work, you know what to expect. If you are not familiar with Kiki?s Delivery Service, or My Neighbor Totoro, then I can recommend those to you if you enjoyed the animation in this film. There were two scenes of particula... Sherlock Hound Casefile 2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-07-2002)
...t such as Hayao Miyazaki (Totoro, Princess Mononoke), re-populate Sherlock Holmes’ world with anthropomorphic dogs and a light touch suitable for all audiences!
Contains episodes:
Episode 6: The Green Balloon
Episode 7: A Sacred Image Disappe... Blood: The Last Vampire Complete Box (Wed 04-25-2001)
...eam Boy); Hayao Miyazaki?s Studio Ghibli (Princess Mononoke, Totoro, etc.); and Mamoru Oshii?s group (Ghost In The Shell, Patlabor Movies, Jin-Roh: Wolf Brigade, and BLOOD). With cutting-edge works from groups such as this, it is even more amazing that...Mumbling Kitsune: Indiana Jones and the Castle of Cagliostro
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 05-25-2008)
... director Hayao Miyazaki. Released on the cusp of the 1980s, this full-length feature remains an inspiration to movie directors worldwide, albeit a lesser-known one. The translation/subbing and dubbing of the movie has suffered a rocky history, keeping... Sherlock Hound Casefile 5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-02-2002)
...t such as Hayao Miyazaki (Totoro, Princess Mononoke), re-populate Sherlock Holmes’ world with anthropomorphic dogs and a light touch suitable for all audiences!
Contains episodes:
Episode 19: The Rosetta Stone
Episode 20: The White Silver Get... Haibane Renmei Vol. #1
by Kim Wolstenholme (Wed 04-27-2005)
...reated by Hayao Miyazaki. ABe has also made his world seem as real as possible with the level of detail included in the show, the backgrounds are richly detailed and are beautiful to look at. This also extends to the character designs that are instan... Those pesky penguins
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 11-12-2005)
...ER SPACE. Hayao Miyazaki is listed among the ket animators. (O) AREA 88 Volume 3: Tightrope at the Speed of Sound (ADV) Episodes 7-9. When the enemy cuts off all supply lines to the base, Shin goes on a desperate mission to break through. Includes inte... Origin: Spirits of the Past
by John Eriani (Wed 09-12-2007)
...little of Hayao Miyazaki work at but I don't see that as a bad thing. The music is composed by Taku Iwasaki and is one of my favourite things about this film, from the chanting main theme song and the more sombre end theme sung by KOKIA to the more ins... Moe, Moe, Moe
by Janet Houck (Thu 02-01-2007)
... director Hayao Miyazaki has gone on record against the moe trend and all that it represents through an utterly submissive character idolized by the otaku mass. A feminist, Miyazaki’s all of female leads are strong-willed and resourceful, whi... Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)
...S creator Hayao Miyazaki), is the first composer to be announced a 2005 award winner - the award seasons now kicks off with the Golden Globe nominations being announced this week (see below). www.lafca.net The Golden Satellite Award nominations ... The Greatest Sci-Fi, Horror & Fantasy Films: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda! (Sat 03-04-2000)
...-director Hayao Miyazaki borrowed the name from GULLIVER`S TRAVELS, but missed Swift`s satiric joke). Whichever, this is an extraordinary anime adventure. Two young children--one a girl with a mysterious crystal--are caught in a frantic hunt for a lege...POKEMON,THE FIRST MOVIE: Not As Bad As You Might Expect
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 11-14-1999)
...output of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli). The backgrounds are beautifully detailed, with low-key lighting patterns that suggest an attempt to capture some of the film noir stylings of more adult anime. It really does feel as if you`re watching a pre... SPIRITED AWAY pushed for Oscar
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-12-2002)
The Anime News Network notes that Disney has taken out an ad promoting Japanese import SPIRITED AWAY, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, for consideration as Best Animated Feature Film. ANN notes that Oscar Watch also covers Disney's ads for LILO AND STITCH and ... Miyazaki's next: HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE
by Mike Whybark (Fri 12-20-2002)
SCREENDAILY.com covers Japanese film firm Toho's topliners for 2003-4, noting three films of great interest to American anime fans. Hayao Miyazaki returns on the heels of SPIRITED AWAY with HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE, based on a children's novel by Diana Wynne ... Rock Opera Revival
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-04-2005)
... films of Hayao Miyazaki can't pass without raising a few eyebrows. To change subjects entirely, debuting this week on Cartoon Network is an all-new series created by cartoonist and former REAL WORLD housemate Judd Winick. THE LIFE & TIMES OF JUNIP... Boob Tube DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-06-2004)
...work from Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata.(O) PRETEAR Volume 1 (ADV Films) When the Princess of Disaster invades our dimension, sucking all life away with her demon larva, a young girl named Himeno merges with a mystic Leafe Knight to form a superpowe... Vexille coming from Momentum Pictures (Fri 05-16-2008)
...rika) and Hayao Miyazaki (Howl's Moving Castle; Spirited Away). An action-packed, vividly rendered fantasy adventure featuring a pair of heroines who prove that the girls can kick ass just as hard as the boys, VEXILLE's mind-blowing visuals are furthe...LAPUTA, THE FLYING CASTLE (1986)
by Andrew Osmond (Sun 06-11-2000)
LAPUTA, THE FLYING CASTLE, or CASTLE IN THE SKY, as Buena Vista renamed LAPUTA--oops, pardon my Spanish. (Writer-director Hayao Miyazaki borrowed the name from GULLIVER`S TRAVELS, but missed Swift`s satiric joke). Whichever, this is an extraordinary anime... HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 06-10-2005)
This latest animated feature from Hayao Miyazaki has enough common ingredients to fit in comfortably with PRINCESS MONONOKE, SPIRITED AWAY, and the rest of his canon. It's the story of a plucky heroine, an alluring stranger, fantastic flying machines, odd... POKEMON in the U.K., But Not PRINCESS MONONOKE
by Andrew Osmond (Thu 04-13-2000)
...rected by Hayao Miyazaki, whom anime fans recognize as one of the most respected figures in the medium, responsible for commercial and artistic hits such as Nausicaa, Totoro, and Kiki`s Delivery Service. Disney subsidiary Miramax hired British fantasy ... Tide-Line Blue Anime Legends Edition
by Mark Thomas (Tue 10-28-2008)
...atching a Hayao Miyazaki title. The style and substance—in humor, pacing, and message—were very Miyazaki-esque, as were the moments of clunky writing. Take Kiki’s self-discovery, throw in Pazu’s sense of adventure, and sprinkle ... Sherlock Hound Casefile 1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-08-2002)
...t such as Hayao Miyazaki (Totoro, Princess Mononoke), re-populate Sherlock Holmes’ world with anthropomorphic dogs and a light touch suitable for all audiences!
Presented on a DVD-10, the English version will be on a separate side of the DVD fr... Anime on DVD: Princess Mononoke (-)
...we don't: Hayao Miyazaki is a master at his craft. Our story begins in Northeast Japan. Ashitaka, the future leader of his village, is forced to defend it against an attacking "Curse God". In the ensuing battle, he is injured and infected wit...Howl's Moving Picture in theaters!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-11-2005)
...ture from Hayao Miyazaki in theaters, get out there and see it. The number 3 box office champ in Japan. Sources say that some theaters are showing prints in Japanese with subtitles, but don't worry if you can't find one. The dub is well done, and this ... The Ultimate Anime Poll
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 10-10-2000)
...cted, and Hayao Miyazaki (Mononoke), who drew the background layouts. Both Doraemon and Heidi are familiar in much of Asia and Europe, but obscure in America.Positions 8 and 9, meanwhile, go to sports series, one of the most under-represented anime gen... Castle of Cagliostro Special Edition
by Luis Cruz (Thu 08-31-2006)
...d Away, A Hayao Miyazaki film\". Another sticker on the slipcover ensures this point is hammered home and adds \"Oscar winner\" and \"Howl\'s Moving Castle\" for good measure. The film\'s title is just above the picture of Lupin and awkwardly states ... Sherlock Hound Casefile 6
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 12-07-2002)
...t such as Hayao Miyazaki (Totoro, Princess Mononoke), re-populate Sherlock Holmes’ world with anthropomorphic dogs and a light touch suitable for all audiences!The Review!The final batch of episodes of the series plays out much like the rest of t... ESCAFLOWNE: Visions of Wonder
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 10-03-2000)
...o that of Hayao Miyazaki. There are other Miyazaki touches, such as the use of a strong, spirited girl as a viewpoint character, as well as the floating rocks that power Escaflowne’s aircraft (shades of Castle in the Sky).Then again, Escaflowne draws i... Animated Science Fiction - Before TITAN A.E.
by Andrew Osmond (Thu 07-06-2000)
...y work of Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke), which is equally describable as SF or fantasy. Nausicaa (1984) competes with Fantastic Planet for the most vivid alien planet (ours) ever seen on screen. With a world-drowning jungle partly inspired by Bria... Death, Taxes and DVDs
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-15-2003)
... films of Hayao Miyazaki with a trio of "Must Have" anime releases:
CASTLE IN THE SKY
© 2003 Buena Vista
[ ]SPIRITED AWAY (Buena Vista) It's the biggest hit movie ever in Japan, winner of the 2002 Best Animated Feature Oscar, and rated PG -... Down Time
by Matt Kamen (Wed 08-09-2006)
...rected by Hayao Miyazaki over a two-week period, having started on the 4th August. The movies screened will be The Castle of Cagliostro, Princess Mononoke, Porco Rosso, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind an... Boy Who Saw The Wind (-)
...ribute to Hayao Miyazaki?s works. However, this film suffers in comparison to the Ghibli films which it emulates, and ultimately fails to live up to its potential. Technical Review: The video of this film is technically superb. Say what you will abou...SPIRITED AWAY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 09-20-2002)
Director/writer Hayao Miyazaki has a vision that isn't quite like anybody else out there he certainly comes up with storylines and imagery that just don't occur in U.S. animated feature films. SPIRITED AWAY continues this tradition with a wonderfully tri... My Neighbor Totoro
by Bryan Morton (Thu 03-30-2006)
...vision of Hayao Miyazaki with a feel-good tale of childlike wonder and true originality.
A universal classic for all generations, My Neighbour Totoro shows anime's famous Studio Ghibli at its very best, and is an elegy to two ever-fading miracles: the... Castle of Cagliostro (-)
...visionary Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, Kiki\'s Delivery Service), anime fans will enjoy this lighthearted romp which Steven Spielberg once called one of the greatest adventure movies of all time.The Review!The Castle of Cagliostro is a true stand...My Neighbor Totoro (-)
What They SayTotoro\' on DVD at last! Hayao Miyazaki had been cradling the idea for this wonderful fantasy for a long time before he finally decided to write and direct it. Although it\'s set in the mid 1950\'s in Japan\'s rural area, the sceneries with l...Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
...less than Hayao Miyazaki\'s \"Princess Mononoke\" (a.k.a. \"Mononoke-Hime\"). As the majority of Japanese, still, aren\'t religious (and of those that are, there are far more that follow traditional religions, like Shinto, than those who follow any \"N...Whisper of the Heart
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-28-2002)
What They SayThis Studio Ghibli. production was based on the manga by Aoi Hiiragi, and the story developed by Hayao Miyazaki based on the comic series. A young girl named Shizuku Tsukishima finds out that all the books she wants to check out from the libr... Anime on DVD: Rurouni Kenshin OVA (-)
Rurouni Kenshin OVA Series “They are afflicted, the times and the minds of man.” – Hiko Seijuro The Rurouni Kenshin original animation video (OAV) series, also known as Samurai X, succeeds at combining two basic elements of any ent...Porco Rosso
by Dani Moure (Thu 02-02-2006)
What They SayTake flight with Porco Rosso. From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial manoeuvres, this action-adventure from the world-renowned animator, Hayao Miyazaki, is full of humour, courage and chivalry.
When \"Marco\" - whose face has bee... Americanized version of SPIRITED AWAY gets trailer
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 08-21-2002)
The latest Americanized, Disney-produced translation of a Hayao Miyazaki classic, this time SPIRITED AWAY, has released its first trailer. Miyazaki is lauded as Japan's greatest anime artist, and his previous releases include PRINCESS MONONOKE and KIKI'S ... Conan, The Boy In Future Memorial Box (-)
What They Say5 discs contain episodes 1 - 26. This classic sci-fi adventure show was originally aired 20 years ago but thnaks to the direction by Hayao Miyazaki and his style, doesn\'t look dated at all. Our hero is a boy in the post apocalyptic future, w...Little Norse Prince
by Paul Jacques (Tue 10-25-2005)
...imated by Hayao Miyazaki. Although we don't get to see the current Ghibli style, we do get a chance to see the Ghibli founders grafting at the coal face (so to speak): the obvious fun thing to do is try and spot those embryonic trademarks ^_-
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T... Nausicaa: Valley of the Wind (Editor\'s Choice Edition) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 07-16-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hayao MiyazakiTranslated by:David Lewis and Toren Smith, Joe Yamazaki and Kaori InoueAdapted by:What They SayNAUSICAA is an epic environmental cautionary tale by Academy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki, creator of SPRITED AWAY and... R2 Goodness (Mon 03-18-2002)
...eloped by Hayao Miyazaki based on the comic series. A young girl named Shizuku Tsukishima finds out that all the books she wants to check out from the library have been previously checked out by the boy named Seiji Amasawa who aspires to become a violi...Essential Anime: Castle of Cagliostro (-)
...e work of Hayao Miyazaki, you owe it to yourself to become educated. He is responsible for such critically acclaimed works as Laputa: Castle in the Sky, Nausicaä, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, and most recently, Princess Mononoke. Castle...Pom Poko
by Kim Wolstenholme (Fri 03-31-2006)
...e name of Hayao Miyazaki to promote it. Even so, this film more than adequately demonstrates that Studio Ghibli are capable of producing enjoyable films without having to resort to using their mentors name as an enticement. Hopefully, in future, the ... Stories for Boys (and Girls)
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 02-21-2007)
...ything by Hayao Miyazaki -- All right, that doesn't really narrow it down. But Miyazaki is one of Japan's most renowned directors for a reason. Everything he's come up with is brilliant to at least a mild degree. Not only is he an... Latest Archival Releases from Italy
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-20-2006)
...director, Hayao Miyazaki. The music is by a Japan Academy best score winning composer, Tamiya Terashima (HANOCHI). The cd is a SA-CD hybrid release.
Brave Story Epic Soundtrack
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Techno band Juno Reactor's soundtrack to the anime film, B... AnimeOnDVD.com - Haibane Renmei Recommendation (-)
... works of Hayao Miyazaki. A dark, introspective Miyazaki, granted, but the artwork, setting, and characters manage to capture much of the same feel. Although ABe did not do the artwork or character designs...Castle in the Sky
by Jon Turner (Sat 05-03-2003)
...view:
Hayao Miyazaki\'s films are well known in Japan, but America has had
little exposure to its films. PRINCESS MONONOKE received an excellent DVD
release from Miramax three years ago, and just last year Fox Video released a
barebones version... SPIRITED AWAY
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-15-2003)
When it was announced several years ago that Walt Disney Studios had purchased the U.S. distribution rights to Studio Ghibli's library of Hayao Miyazaki's animated features, the reaction of American fans was one of elation especially since the distributi... Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
by Dani Moure (Tue 09-20-2005)
What They SayFrom one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animation, and the creator of the Oscar-winning Spirited Away comes Hayao Miyazaki\'s epic ecological masterpiece!
A thousand years after a global war, a seaside kingdom known as t... Fantasia - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-28-2004)
...Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Scenario: Hayao Miyazaki
Opinion:
Another totally blissfull masterpiece with a solid dub from Disney.
Boogie Pop Phantom
(First three TV episodes, Dubbed)
Director: Takashi Watanabe
Scenario: Sadayuki M... Kiki's Delivery Service (-)
What They SayOne of Maestro Hayao Miyazaki\'s most internationally beloved films comes out at last on DVD! Kiki turns thriteen, and it\'s time for her to fly away from home to find a city to settle in and to learn what to do with her witches abilities, an...Translating PRINCESS MONONOKE: Neil Gaiman
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 11-08-1999)
When Hayao Miyazaki’s PRINCESS MONONOKE first began appearing at press screenings in this country over a year and a half ago, the film was Japan’s official entry in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences category for Best Foreign Language Film, a... Disney/Miyazaki Conflicting Reports (Tue 01-14-2003)
Coming in from various sources, from those within the Disney realm to Aint It Cool News, there\'s a flurry of word that upwards of three Miyazaki movies (Spirited Away, Castle in the Sky, Kiki\'s Delivery Service) are being set to be released in April of ...Miyazaki DVD Releases Announced (Sun 11-20-2005)
According to an update at Ultimate Disney, the next wave of Miyazaki titles are planned for March 7, 2006 with MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, HOWL\'S MOVING CASTLE, and WHISPER OF THE HEART.Anime Attractions
by Oliver Chin (-)
...erwork by Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli, Spirited Away, which has garnered universal praise nationwide. Here is a brief recap of that cinematic triumph as well as two other notable DVD releases.
1. Spirited Away
When was the last time an anime title... Disney to release Hayao Miyazaki's latest: SPIRITED AWAY
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 04-12-2002)
How cool is this: the Walt Disney company, which a few years ago shelled out big bucks for a stateside release of Hayao Miyazaki's Japanese anime masterpiece PRINCESS MONONOKE has just acquired the rights to Miyazaki's latest film, SPIRITED AWAY. By was o... Turner Movie Classics to Air Nine Miyazaki Films (Mon 10-24-2005)
The people at Turner Classic Movies appear to be pushing the Miyazaki angle pretty heavily according to this article at ICv2 in which they indicate they\'ll be broadcasting Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaa: Valley of the Wind...PRINCESS MONONOKE on Disc
by Mike O'Connell (Wed 12-20-2000)
With the release of Princess Mononoke to DVD, Walt Disney Home Video has given anime fans and lovers of quality animation a reason to rejoice. Although an English-language version of director Hayao Miyazaki`s masterpiece has been available for rent on VHS... Porco Rosso
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-02-2002)
What They SayBased on his own Manga short, Hayao Miyazaki\'s directorial follow-up to his big hit \"Kiki\'s Delivery Service\" is a fantastic tale of a different kind. Many speculate that the main character reflects his own self more than any other charac... Kiki's Delivery Service
by Chris Beveridge (-)
What They SayOne of Maestro Hayao Miyazaki\'s most internationally beloved films comes out at last on DVD! Kiki turns thriteen, and it\'s time for her to fly away from home to find a city to settle in and to learn what to do with her witches abilities, an... Omohide Poro Poro (Only Yesterday)
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 04-27-2003)
What They SayDirector Isao Takahata is well known as Hayao Miyazaki\'s once mentor, and present Ghibli partner. Like Miyazaki, he\'s highly acclaimed for his distinguishing filmmaking style. \"Omoide Poro Poro,\" a gentle, rich and moving film from Takaha... Laputa: Castle in the Sky
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayHayao Miyazaki followed the success of his \"Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind\" with another astounding animated masterpiece whose story takes its cue from Laputa, the floating island-city described in Jonathan Swift\'s \"Gulliver\'s Travels.\"... Miyazaki still selling
by Brian Thomas (Sat 08-19-2006)
In Japan, CASTLE IN THE SKY recently marked its 200th week on the Top 300 sales charts, joining Hadao Miyazaki's other hit MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (at 242 weeks) in the Over 200 club. KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE and SPIRITED AWAY should both pass the 200 mark in t... Spirited Away
by Jon Turner (Fri 05-02-2003)
...view:
Hayao Miyazaki\'s films are well known in Japan, but America has had
little exposure to its films. PRINCESS MONONOKE received an excellent DVD
release from Miramax three years ago, and just last year Fox Video released a
barebones version... VIZ Participates in Jump to Japan Exhibit (Thu 01-22-2004)
... animator Hayao Miyazaki's film, MY NEIGHBOR TOTOTRO will likewise feature imagery taken from the two series. Miyazaki, who won an Academy Award in 2003 for Best Animated Feature Film for SPIRITED AWAY, is regarded as a titan of the anime genre. VIZ di...Animosity: 2000 - Year of the DVD
by Mike O'Connell (Wed 12-27-2000)
... director Hayao Miyazaki`s masterpiece just last week, but it`s unquestionably the biggest anime release of the year and well worth mentioning again and again. If you didn`t find a copy of Princess Mononoke under your Christmas tree, go out and buy the... My Neighbor Totoro
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-02-2006)
What They SayCritically acclaimed as one of the most delightful and charming family films ever, My Neighbor Totoro is a stunning animated treat full of magical adventure from Hayao Miyazaki.
Follow the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister ... More Miyazaki in Japan (Sun 08-28-2005)
According to a news item at Nausicaa.net, a new region 2 release is due out sometime this fall called Ghibli ga Ippai Special Short Short\". While the language/subtitle status is up in the air at this point, this is very much anticipated \"quiet\" release...Disney on again with Miyazaki? (Wed 11-10-2004)
According to a press release listed on the Ultimate Disney fan site, they\'re listing the 02/22/2005 arrival of Nausicaa, Porco Rosso and The Cat Returns as being in the next wave of releases. This is a change from what was listed a month or two ago prior...SPIRITED AWAY back into theaters
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-25-2003)
Fresh from winning this year's Oscar for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki's SPIRITED AWAY is receiving a second run in theaters. Walt Disney Pictures will re-release the movie this coming Friday, March 28, two weeks shy of the film's home video rele... Right Stuf confirms Miyazaki DVDs (Tue 01-14-2003)
While no features have yet been delivered to retailers (a standard practice for Disney; announce title, then a few weeks later provide details), Shawne Kleckner over at Right Stuf has confirmed that both VHS and DVD versions of Spirited Away, Kiki\'s Deli...Miyazaki Kicks Off Next Project (Wed 10-04-2006)
Even though he seemingly retires after each project, he still comes back for me. Showing how his projects get buzz even in the retail world, the minimal information out so far is enough to perk up even retailers, which is little surprise considering how m...The First of the Last
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 11-23-2006)
...ater form Hayao Miyazaki's renowned Studio Ghibli, and it's not hard to see how The Last Unicorn inspired the almost supernatural-looking animation in Miyazaki adventures like Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke.
The high-quality animation is... THE CELL, SE7EN, DEAD MAN
by John Thonen (Tue 12-19-2000)
...ce seeing Hayao Miyazaki’s Prince Mononoke, I have begun to suspect that perhaps I had missed the boat. This epic tale of the balance of man and nature, of love, betrayal and honor, stunned me with its marvelous imagery and captivating story. One of... Princess Mononoke
by Jason Casselberry (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Although you won't find me as one of the elite members of the Disney Fan Club, props are to be given where props are due. When it was announced that Disney would pick up Mononoke Hime, Hayao Miyazaki's beautifully animated and told tale of natu... PRINCESS MONONOKE (1997)
by Andrew Osmond (Fri 02-18-2000)
A rare mix of big-budget anime, full-blooded fantasy, moral ambiguity and underlying humanity, this is the most successful Japanese film ever made and the second biggest non-English language film worldwide (after LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL). Hayao Miyazaki`s most ... New Hammer Horror Music, a DUNE soundtrack coming, MONONOKE on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 12-30-2000)
...elease of Hayao Miyazaki’s splendid anime fantasy, PRINCESS MONONOKE, provides an opportunity to recall the excellent 1999 CD release of Joe Hisaishi’s score (Milan 35864). The composer has scored most of Miyazaki’s splendid features, NAUSICAA (releas... More classic Astro Boy
by Brian Thomas (Sat 08-26-2006)
...chor Bay) Hayao Miyazaki's debut as a feature director came with this outstanding entry in the Lupin III comedy adventure series. Anchor Bay's new special edition, which includes a complete animatic and interview with animation director Yasuo Otsuka, d... Kiki's Delivery Service
by Jon Turner (Fri 05-02-2003)
...view:
Hayao Miyazaki\'s films are well known in Japan, but America has had
little exposure to its films. PRINCESS MONONOKE received an excellent DVD
release from Miramax three years ago, and just last year Fox Video released a
barebones version... Spirited Away
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-21-2003)
What They SayA young girl is trapped in a strange new world of spirits who must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free herself and rescue her parents. The Review!One of the most anticipated anime DVD releases to come in quite some time, as S... The Making of PRINCESS MONONOKE
by Andrew Osmond (Thu 11-04-1999)
PRINCESS MONONKE (original title MONONOKE HIME) is both the most successful anime in history and the most successful Japanese film to date, having toppled the fifteen-year record held by Spielberg`s E.T. at the Japanese box-office, before being beaten by ... Kiki's Delivery Service
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayA young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service. The Review!Disney finally releases Kiki?s Delivery Service on DVD four and a ... Panda! Go Panda
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-25-2000)
What They SayCheerful Mimiko has a very strange family for a little girl - a Panda for her Papa, and his son Panny calls her Mom! Join this happy family in many adventures! When Panny follows Mimiko to school, he must pretend to be a teddy bear so Mimiko ... Viz Media May Title Solicitations (Tue 12-13-2005)
...& Art by: Hayao Miyazaki Kiki has decided to start her own business, and her first big assignment is to deliver a birthday present. But what begins as a simple task turns out to be an awful mess. Kiki's Delivery Service might go out of business before ...Castle of Cagliostro
by Roman Martel (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.4
(on a scale of 1-5)
Technical
Picture - 5
Sound - 5
Menu - 3
Presentation - 3
Extras - 3
Overall - 4.6
Artistic
Animation - 4
Sound - 4
Plot - 5
Acting - 4
Music - 4
Overall - 4.2
Intro
This is one of those movies that I... PORCO ROSSO
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 02-28-2005)
Disney continues to issue the wonderful works of Japan's Studio Ghibli with a wave of three more excellent DVDs, including Hiroyuki Morita’s 2002 THE CAT RETURNS, anime master Hayoa Miyazaki’s 1984 classic NAUSICAA IN THE VALLEY OF THE WIND and this very ... Anime on DVD: Panda Go Panda! (-)
We’ve all heard of Miyazaki. He’s famous for such films as “My Neighbor Totoro”, “Laputa”, and the more recent “Princess Mononoke, but what came before all these? Before Miyazaki started working on the big movies, he was involved in many TV series and...Porco Rosso (Wed 05-29-2002)
What They SayIn the Adriatic Sea in the days after World War I, many flying aces have become “sky pirates,” raiding the sea-lanes. Marco “Porco” Rosso is a bounty hunter whose scarlet biplane is available to oppose the pirates for...Princess Mononoke
by Dani Moure (Tue 04-11-2006)
What They SayA warrior travels to the Far East to seek help from the Great Forest Spirit for a cure to a deadly curse he is under. Upon arriving, he gets caught up in a battle, fighting for the cause of the animal spirits defending their home from an expl... Kiki's Delivery Service
by Christopher Homer (Wed 02-13-2008)
What They SayIt’s easy to fall in love with Kiki, a gentle and kindhearted young witch who soars away on her broomstick to practice witchcraft for a year, as tradition calls for. Along with her wisecracking black cat Jiji, Kiki settles in a pictures... Howl's Moving Castle
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-06-2006)
What They SaySophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, put... Jonathan Clements Interview, Part 2
by Paul Jacques (Wed 02-02-2005)
In part 1 we looked back through Jonathan’s career, and got a feel for his origins, and the origins of anime and manga in the UK. In this section, we examine society and get an insight into the cruel world of commercial anime and manga production- i... Cat Returns
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-01-2005)
What They SayFrom the creators of the Academy Award(R) winning SPIRITED AWAY (Best Animated Feature Film, 2002) comes the visually stunning THE CAT RETURNS, a spectacular animated journey to a world of magic and adventure. Haru, a schoolgirl bored by her ... Advent DVD
by Brian Thomas (Mon 02-19-2007)
This April, Digital Hollywood University of Digital Content will open the first international anime research lab. Staffed by top anime studio directors, writers and producers, the lab will is intended to further research into anime production, theory, ... The Heart of Japanese Culture, Part 2
by Janet Houck (Thu 04-26-2007)
...) Many of Hayao Miyazaki’s films feature kami, in particular Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro. This article presents the Shinto influence in Spirited Away in very thorough and technical terms, but it is very enlightenin... Bring a Friend
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 09-06-2006)
..., such as Hayao Miyazaki's masterpieces "Howl's Moving Castle" and the Oscar-winning "Spirited Away," where a girl must outsmart spirits and gods to save her parents.Armed with knowledge and enthusiasm though you may be, you still might not score a new... More ASTRO BOY on the way
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-18-2005)
The Pink Panther
© MGM
Well, I was starting to look forward to MGM's PINK PANTHER COLLECTION as THE big anime box set for the Summer. But now the new feature starring Steve Martin has been getting such weak buzz (gotta love Steve, but no one ... Lost Cat, Lost Cause?
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 05-02-2007)
A few weeks ago in the Mumbling Kitsune, I pitched a funny idea: An anime adaptation of Michael Ende's classic tale, The Neverending Story. Most of us carry a nostalgia-fueled love of the movie, even if it's not the most accurate book-to-screen transition... STRANGE CIRCUS Comes to Town in 2007
by Karl Schneider (Thu 05-25-2006)
TLA Releasing has acquired the rights to the movie STRANGE CIRCUS the latest film from director Sion SOno.TLA acquired the film from Japan-based Sedic International at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. The film will be released as part of TLA's Danger After ... DVD Review: Cat Returns (Mon 02-28-2005)
The last of the Miyazaki Wave II releases that we need to look at, we\'ve got a review of the 02/22/2005 release of The Cat Returns from Buena Vista Home Entertainment.Art Book Review: Howl\'s Moving Castle (Tue 06-07-2005)
Due out on 07/05/2005 from Viz Media, we\'ve got an early look at their next art book release, this time for Hayao Miyazaki\'s theatrical film Howl\'s Moving Castle.UK DVD Review: Porco Rosso (Thu 02-02-2006)
Dani\'s checking in from the UK this morning with a look at one of the latest Miyazaki movies to make it out there with the 01/31/2006 release of Porco Rosso from Optimum Asia.Summer of Ghibli (Mon 05-09-2005)
The folks at Ultimate Disney have the score on two new Ghibli releases coming out on August 16th this year along with the actors who will be in them though not with their parts. Long considered the titles that would \"never see the light of day\" here, Di...Anime "Castle" Coming to U.S.
by News Editor (Thu 03-17-2005)
HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE, the second-most popular film in Japanese history, has been set for a June 2005release here in the U.S. The film was directed by "Spirited Away's" Hayao Miyazaki.The movie is based on the book by Diana Wynne Jones. The story centers o... DVD Review: Nausicaa (Mon 02-21-2005)
Due out tomorrow from Buena Vista Home Entertainment, we\'ve got a look at their release of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, one of the latest of the Miyazaki movies to come out here.Advance Review (Wed 02-20-2002)
Due out next week on 02/26/2002, Pioneer will be delving again into the classics and providing region one fans with more Miyazaki goodness by releaseing Sherlock Hound Casefile 1. This double sided disc has a bit of an interesting history to it and surpri...Del Rey Manga Announcement (-)
In light of our incredible success and continued growth with Del Rey Manga, I am pleased to announced that Dallas Middaugh, Director of Manga for Del Rey, has been promoted to Associate Publisher of Del Rey Manga, and will be relocating from Los Angeles t...Del Rey Manga Announcement (-)
In light of our incredible success and continued growth with Del Rey Manga, I am pleased to announced that Dallas Middaugh, Director of Manga for Del Rey, has been promoted to Associate Publisher of Del Rey Manga, and will be relocating from Los Angeles t...ADV ACQUIRES FEATURE FILM 5 CENTIMETERS PER SECOND (Fri 06-22-2007)
Latest From "The New Miyazaki" HOUSTON, June 22, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce it has acquired the exclusive theatrical, home video, and broadcast rights in North America to 5 Centi...Tales from Earthsea Blocked? (Tue 10-17-2006)
Via the folks at ICv2, the New York Times is revealing in an article with Ursula K. Le Guin that due to the Sci-Fi Channel\'s 2004 series of the same name, they have the ability to block to the US release of the Goro Miyazaki movie that debuted this past ...ADV Films Announces Acquisition of the Place Promised In Our Early Days (-)
2004’s “Best Animated Film” In Theaters May, On DVD This Summer HOUSTON, May 4, 2005 – ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is proud to announce the acquisition of The Place Promised in Our Ea...ADV Films Live Action Evangelion Movie (Mon 05-19-2003)
... director Hayao Miyazaki. About ADV Films: In 1992, ADV Films began to forge the international market for Japanese animation ("anime") by combining unique titles, outstanding production values and efficient large-scale distribution. Today, ADV Films ...VIZ PICTURES ANNOUNCES DVD RELEASE OF LIVE-ACTION FILM NANA (Tue 04-08-2008)
Manga-Inspired Film Offers Realistic Portrayal Of Two Modern Women Searching For Love, Careers and A Sense of Purpose San Francisco, CA, April 7, 2008 - VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, ...Del Rey Manga Announces Manga-Ka Hiro Mashima's Comic-Con International Schedule (Sat 06-28-2008)
New York, NY - June 27, 2008 - Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today plans for popular Fairy Tail manga creator Hiro Mashima's first-ever US convention appearance at Comic-Con International in ...FANTASIA 2000: Supervising Animation Director Hendel Butoy
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 01-19-2000)
...lusion of Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpiece, PRINCESS MONONOKE. `Most any animator you talk to here at Walt Disney Studios is very familiar with Miyazaki’s work, and many of them are very big fans of his, including myself and many other artist working on FA... Genre Films in the '90s: Blockbuster Feeding Frenzy
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 02-11-2000)
...ever, was Hayao Miyazaki’s PRINCESS MONONOKE, sort of the high-class, art house alternative to POKEMON: THE FIRST MOVIE.Another Eastern import was Fant-Asia: that is, fantasy swordplay films from Hong Kong. Beautiful movies like THE BRIDE WITH WHITE HA... Soundtrax '99, Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 01-05-2000)
...score for Hayao Miyazaki’s PRINCESS MONONOKE (Milan 35864) was the latest fruitful collaboration between the anime director and composer who created NAUSICA’A’, ARION, and LAPUTA. This music was an engrossingly melodic and powerful orchestral work, evo... Ponyo Heads to Venice
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-31-2008)
According to ICv2, Studio Ghibli's latest film by Miyazaki is one of a very small number of films heading to the 65th Venice Film Festival from August 27th to September 6th. Ponyo on a Cliff has been doing solid numbers at the Japanese box off... Anime Expo New York - Millenium Actress Premier
by Andrew Tei (Sat 08-31-2002)
This Q&A session contains small spoilers for
Millennium Actress. You have been warned. This is not word by word, and has
gone through an interpreter.
Conventions
J – Justin Sevakis
TM – Taro Maki
A – Audience Questio... SPIRITED AWAY Opens Strong in U.S.
by Mike Whybark (Tue 09-24-2002)
...eme park. Hayao Miyazaki's last U.S. release was 1997's much-hyped PRINCESS MONONOKE.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. His and Her Circumstances Act 1.0
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 02-22-2004)
What They SayOverachiever Yukino Miyazawa was the perfect student, both academically and athletically...that is, until the arrival of the handsome and equally gifted Souichiro Arima. Locked into a battle of wills to out-do and out-score each other, Yuki... Gundam Creator to appear at Chicago Film Festival (Mon 09-25-2006)
...omino and Hayao Miyazaki have served as the leaders of Japanese animation. Tomino's impact on the younger generations has been particularly remarkable. Z GUNDAM NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE IN CHICAGO Tomino's Mobile Suite Z Gundam I, II, & I...ADV Films Pacts With Shochiku For Multiple Acquisitions (Thu 11-02-2006)
ADV Acquires "Le Chevalier D'Eon" For North America, UK & Australia Also North American Theatrical, Video & TV Rights to Shochiku's "Ghost Train" and "Synesthesia" Houston, TX " November 2, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer/distributor of Ja...Macross English Cast Finalized (Thu 12-01-2005)
MACROSS: 2009. Ten years of furious conflict and frenzied construction have turned an alien wreck into a human triumph: the colossal space battleship Macross. On the day of the ship’s launch, the world waits with bated breath to witness mankind̵...Divi-Chan Strikes Back: The Interview
by Roman Martel (Thu 03-25-1999)
3/25/99 - Well fellow Anime on DVD readers it seems that I was duped into thinking that this interview was with our beloved Divi-chan when in fact it was with an imposter who looked and acted much like her. This imposter's name is Diva and she has been ma...