Final 12 months, 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 probably the most profitable marathon but—”hundreds of thousands” participated, in line with GKIDS President David Jesteadt. This 12 months is bringing the custom again, and it’s acquired extra movies added to its roster for followers to see on the large display (once more).
Constructing on the 11 movies at 2023’s SGF, this 12 months’s fest could have 14 motion pictures play April 27 via December 11 in each sub and dub format. Whereas final 12 months’s lineup was all about Miyazaki, this 12 months’s choice additionally heart works from administrators Yoshifumi Kondo, Hiroyuki Morita, and Hiromasa Yonebayashi. The press relese promised some additional content material to return through the competition, 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 12 months.
Beginning issues out shall 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 competition, 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 a detailed 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 eagerness that followers have in terms of seeing these classics within the theater. We’re excited to carry these very followers extra of what they need this 12 months, particularly via one other thrilling collaboration with GKIDS.”
Tickets for every particular person movie may be bought here. Between this, the Star Wars movies in Could, and the Spider-Man flicks all through the summer season, it’s trying to be a busy 12 months for re-releases.
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