Studio Ghibli Fest 2023 lineup announced

For the first time in North America, Spirited Away: Live On Stage is coming to the big screen! Whenever we think of animation, Disney, Dreamworks, Illumination, and other American studios come to mind. But, from Japan, there is an exponent that with every animation it has made, has completely changed this part of the industry: … Read more

Question of the Week: What is your favorite Studio Ghibli film?

Studio Ghibli films have captured the hearts of fans for decades. GKIDS and Oscar-winning animation house Studio Ghibli announced their films are now available to rent digitally in the United States and Canada. This marks the first time that the films are available for digital rental in North America via Amazon, Microsoft Store, and other … Read more

Studio Ghibli films are now available to digitally rent

There are more ways to watch legendary Studio Ghibli films thanks to new digital rentals. GKIDS has announced the release of digital rentals for Oscar-winning animation house Studio Ghibli films in the United States and Canada. Films are available to rent in both English and Japanese languages on most major digital platforms including Apple TV, … Read more

Studio Ghibli Fest 2022: Tickets are on sale for Ponyo screenings

Ponyo is returning to the big screen as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2022. Tickets are on sale now for the screenings of awe-inspiring director Hayao Miyazaki’s cherished feature Ponyo, the second film in the lineup for Studio Ghibli Fest 2022. GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of multiple Academy Award-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events are … Read more

How Do You Live? Hayao Miyazaki returns from retirement to direct his last film

After seven years, Japanese film legend Hayao Miyazaki returns for his final film. If you are a fan of anime or Japanese culture, you know what Studio Ghibli is, and therefore, the famous director Hayao Miyazaki. Seven years after he announced his retirement, he will return to the screen once again with his next and … Read more

Studio Ghibli launches English-language Facebook, Twitter, Instagram accounts

Studio Ghibli just launched its first-ever official English-language social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The channels are intended to reach the studio’s North American fans.  GKIDS is extending its long-term relationship with Studio Ghibli and will manage the new social media channels. You can find them at: Twitter: twitter.com/GhibliUSA Instagram: instagram.com/GhibliUSA/ Facebook: facebook.com/GhibliUSA Through the new … Read more

Studio Ghibli’s Earwig and the Witch digital, Blu-ray, DVD release date announced

Studio Ghibli’s Earwig and the Witch now has a release date for purchase on digital platforms and physical formats. The film is based on the children’s novel “Earwig and the Witch” by Diana Wynne Jones. It marks Studio Ghibli’s first entirely 3DCG animated feature. GKIDS and Shout Factory announced that digital platforms will get the … Read more

Ni No Kuni 2 Announced for PS4

The cartoon-styled PS3 exclusive role playing game Ni No Kuni is getting a sequel. Developer Level 5 revealed Ni No Kuni II during the PlayStation Experience in San Francisco. Ni No Kuni II is coming exclusively to PS4 and like the first, it will be developed with the assistance of Studio Ghibli. The latest game … Read more