Final yr, GKids and Fathom Occasions re-released 9 of Hayao Miyazaki’s movies into theaters as a part of its annual Studio Ghibli Fest. It ended up being essentially the most profitable marathon but—”tens of millions” participated, in response to GKIDS President David Jesteadt. This yr is bringing the custom again, and it’s received extra movies added to its roster for followers to see on the massive display screen (once more).
Constructing on the 11 movies at 2023’s SGF, this yr’s fest may have 14 films play April 27 via December 11 in each sub and dub format. Whereas final yr’s lineup was all about Miyazaki, this yr’s choice additionally middle works from administrators Yoshifumi Kondo, Hiroyuki Morita, and Hiromasa Yonebayashi. The press relese promised some additional content material to come back throughout the pageant, and within the case of Kiki’s Supply Service, Pom Poko, and Howl’s Transferring Citadel, they’ll have “particular celebrations” to commemorate their anniversaries later within the yr.
Beginning issues out will likely be Spirited Away (April 27-Could 1), Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (Could 19 & Could 21), Citadel within the Sky (Could 20 & Could 22), The Secret World of Arietty (June 9 & June 11), and When Marnie was There (June 10 & 12).
Princess Mononoke (July 13-July 17) continues the pageant, adopted by Ponyo (August 3-August 7), Whisper of the Coronary heart (August 25 & August 27), The Cat Returns (August 26 & 28), and Howl’s Transferring Citadel (September 26-October 3). Lastly, issues come to an in depth with Kiki’s Supply Service (October 26-October 30), Pom Poko (November 24 & 26), The Story of Princess Kaguya (November 25 & November 27), and My Neighbor Totoro (December 7-December 11).
Citing the “overwhelming success” of 2023’s Miyazaki-focused marathon, Fathom CEO Ray Nutt famous the “enduring legacy of Studio Ghibli movies and the fervour that followers have in the case of seeing these classics within the theater. We’re excited to carry these very followers extra of what they need this yr, particularly via one other thrilling collaboration with GKIDS.”
Tickets for every particular person movie will be bought here. Between this, the Star Wars movies in Could, and the Spider-Man flicks all through the summer season, it’s seeking to be a busy yr for re-releases.
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