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1. This Digital Artist Wishes He Had Never Shown His Work To Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki does not like AI-generated animation.

The post This Digital Artist Wishes He Had Never Shown His Work To Hayao Miyazaki appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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2. ‘Spirited Away’ Is Returning to Theaters For Its 15th Anniversary

The three-night limited release also includes the North American debut of the 25-minute Ghibli short "Ghiblies: Episode 2."

The post ‘Spirited Away’ Is Returning to Theaters For Its 15th Anniversary appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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3. Sony Classics Releases U.S. Trailer for Michael Dudok de Wit’s ‘The Red Turtle’

Studio Ghibli's first co-production, "The Red Turtle," now has an American trailer.

The post Sony Classics Releases U.S. Trailer for Michael Dudok de Wit’s ‘The Red Turtle’ appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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4. ‘The Red Turtle’ Brings In Nearly Half-Million Dollars In First Week in France

Almost 80,000 people in France showed up for the first week of Michael Dudok de Wit's "The Red Turtle," made in collaboration with Studio Ghibli.

The post ‘The Red Turtle’ Brings In Nearly Half-Million Dollars In First Week in France appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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5. Massive Studio Ghibli Exhibition Opens Tomorrow In Tokyo

30 years of work, 2,500 items on display—this is a must-visit for any Ghibli fan.

The post Massive Studio Ghibli Exhibition Opens Tomorrow In Tokyo appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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6. Former Ghibli Producer Yoshiaki Nishimura Apologizes for Sexist Comments

"Gender has nothing to do with making movies," Nishimura said, after claiming that women were not a good choice for directing fantasy films.

The post Former Ghibli Producer Yoshiaki Nishimura Apologizes for Sexist Comments appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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7. Studio Ghibli Producer Claims Women Are Too ‘Realistic’ To Direct Their Films

Women are too realistic to be capable of directing fantasy films, says Ghibli producer.

The post Studio Ghibli Producer Claims Women Are Too ‘Realistic’ To Direct Their Films appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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8. Sony Pictures Classics Acquires U.S. Rights To ‘The Red Turtle’

After a six-year break, Sony Pictures Classics is back in the animation game.

The post Sony Pictures Classics Acquires U.S. Rights To ‘The Red Turtle’ appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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9. Watch the Trailer for Michael Dudok de Wit’s ‘The Red Turtle,’ Debuting At Cannes

It's the first European film that Japan's legendary Studio Ghibli has co-produced.

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10. Studio Ghibli’s ‘The Red Turtle’ Will Premiere At Cannes

Ghibli's first international co-production is directed by "Father and Daughter" director Michael Dudok de Wit.

The post Studio Ghibli’s ‘The Red Turtle’ Will Premiere At Cannes appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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11. ‘Ronja, The Robber’s Daughter’ Wins International Kids Emmy

The Polygon Pictures series directed by Goro Miyazaki earns some international recognition.

The post ‘Ronja, The Robber’s Daughter’ Wins International Kids Emmy appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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12. Here’s Where To Download OpenToonz, Studio Ghibli’s Free Animation Software

Get the software program used to make Studio Ghibli films, "Steven Universe," and "Futurama" for free.

The post Here’s Where To Download OpenToonz, Studio Ghibli’s Free Animation Software appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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13. Toonz Software Used by Studio Ghibli and ‘Futurama’ Being Made Free and Open Source

A complete and total gamechanger for the animation industry moving forward.

The post Toonz Software Used by Studio Ghibli and ‘Futurama’ Being Made Free and Open Source appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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14. 2016 Oscar Nominations: Feature Animation Acting Analysis

Acting instructor Ed Hooks explores the animated performances of this year's five feature animation nominees.

The post 2016 Oscar Nominations: Feature Animation Acting Analysis appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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15. Isao Takahata Rejects the Academy’s Invitation To Become A Member

Takahata claims he's "too busy at work" to become a member of the organization that hands out the Oscars.

The post Isao Takahata Rejects the Academy’s Invitation To Become A Member appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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16. Cartoon Brew’s Last-Minute Animation Gift Guide

Ranging from the technical to the quirky to the essential, these holiday electives make great presents for animation pros and fans.

The post Cartoon Brew’s Last-Minute Animation Gift Guide appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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17. 4 Potential Oscar Upsets in the Animated Feature Category

Our look at four animated features that could upset the Oscar race and sneak in as nominees.

The post 4 Potential Oscar Upsets in the Animated Feature Category appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

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18. Hiromasa Yonebayashi On ‘When Marnie Was There,’ Being Scolded By Miyazaki, and Studio Ghibli’s Future

Yonebayashi's second feature "When Marnie Was There" arrives on Blu-ray next week.

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19. GKIDS Will Release 25th Anniversary Edition of Isao Takahata’s ‘Only Yesterday’

Isaoo Takahata's 1991 efort is the only Studio Ghibli film never to have receive a North American release.

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20. Studio Ghibli’s ‘Only Yesterday’ to hit theaters in 2016

In the past year or so, I’ve become quite the fan of Studio Ghibli (of course, just in time for the whole thing to shutter around me), and while I recognize most fans find themselves drawn to the work of the master Hayao Miyazaki, I’m one of the people that, by and large, prefers the […]

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21. Zurich is Hosting An Impressive Hayao Miyazaki Retrospective

The films of the legendary Japanese filmmaker will be screened in Switzerland over the next couple months.

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22. Zurich is Hosting An Impressive Hayao Miyazaki Retrospective

The films of the legendary Japanese filmmaker will be screened in Switzerland over the next couple months.

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23. Hayao Miyazaki Is Directing A Computer Animated Film

"There’s nothing inherently wrong or right about a method, whether it be pencil drawings or 3-D CG," Miyazaki says.

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24. Review: Is When Marnie Was There Ghibli’s emotional farewell?

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Falling somewhere between fairy tale and ghost story, When Marnie was There potentially represents the final brick in the wall of Studio Ghibli films, coming on the heels of the retirement of famed director Hayao Miyazaki. Following Miyazaki’s departure, the studio announced it would temporarily suspend operations while a new direction was carved out for the team; a direction that may focus solely on existing properties and trademarks. And the director of Ghibli’s potential swan song, Hiromasa Yonebayash, has already departed the studio. When Marnie was There fared poorly in Japan on opening weekend, falling behind Maleficent and Pokémon: The Movie.

It’s all a fairly quiet, sad ending for a creative giant, but in a way, When Marnie was There feel as appropriate a note as any to end on. Trending away from talking animals and fantasy creatures, When Marnie was There focuses on a more delicate story of abandonment and closure. Adapted from the novel by Joan G. Robinson, this is the account of 12-year-old Anna Sasaki. Anna lives in Sapporo with her foster parents; she also lives with crippling self-doubt, which releases itself in the form of anxiety-driven asthma attacks. Though it’s not officially stated, it’s also strongly implied that Anna is depressed. “I hate myself,” the protagonist says of herself, after insulting her peers and driving herself into further isolation.

After a particularly bad asthma attack, Anna’s foster parents decide she needs to get away from the city air and spend the summer at the seaside with some of their relatives. Anna begins to spend her evenings at an abandoned mansion, which she’s told has been vacant for some time. After dreaming about a young blonde girl her own age living there, Anna finds the mansion lit up and fully occupied. She forms a friendship with the girl from her dreams, Marnie, who appears to be real – but no one else ever sees her. The two bond over the feeling of being outsiders and those left behind, but Anna struggles to understand the truth behind Marnie’s appearance, and whether she actually exists at all.

It’s easy to read into the character of Anna in a lot of different ways. She’s sketched out enough to feel like a full character, but there are empty areas to fill in the blanks – so much so that I wondered through most of the movie if this was a tale about coming out more than anything else (it wasn’t, though I kind of wish it had been). What it is that makes her an outsider is a placeholder that many children could fill with their own doubts or insecurities; it’s about more than being an orphaned child.

Some of Ghibli’s more realistic stories haven’t fared as well for me. I struggled with the most recent, The Wind Rises. And while not my number one Ghibli pick, When Marnie was There stands among the best, somewhere behind Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Grave of the Fireflies, my notable favorites. The animation is gorgeous. I can’t speak for the English dub, which features Hailee Steinfeld (known for her role in True Grit) and Kiernan Shipka (Sally from Mad Men), as I saw the subtitled version.

It’s refreshing and surprising to see children’s stories embracing more complex topics like depression. It’s hard not to feel like the endless litany of boy-saves-girl fairy tales are emotionally damaging for everyone, setting up young women for lives of waiting to be saved. Between this release and Pixar’s Inside Out, there are suddenly multiple movies in theaters today, aimed at children, that feature female protagonists grappling to understand emotional processes that most adults don’t have a handle on. And so, if nothing else, what may be Ghilbi’s final step also feels like an important step in the right direction.

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25. New English-Subtitled ‘The Boy and the Beast’ Trailer

Mamoru Hosoda's new film will debut in Japan on July 11.

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