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—”thousands and thousands” participated, in accordance 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 massive display screen (once more).
Constructing on the 11 movies at 2023’s SGF, this 12 months’s fest may have 14 films play April 27 by means of 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 throughout 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 might be Spirited Away (April 27-Might 1), Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (Might 19 & Might 21), Citadel within the Sky (Might 20 & Might 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 fervour that followers have relating to seeing these classics within the theater. We’re excited to carry these very followers extra of what they need this 12 months, particularly by means of one other thrilling collaboration with GKIDS.”
Tickets for every particular person movie could be bought here. Between this, the Star Wars movies in Might, and the Spider-Man flicks all through the summer time, it’s seeking to be a busy 12 months for re-releases.
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