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Miyazaki Hayao's "The Boy and the Heron," winner of the Oscar for best animated feature film, will be available on Netflix globally, except in the U.S. and Japan, as part of a renewed deal with Studio Ghibli. The film will also have theatrical releases in China, the U.S., and Japan. Netflix will continue to stream 22 Studio Ghibli films internationally, and "The Boy and the Heron" marks Miyazaki's second Oscar win.
Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio behind Miyazaki Hayao's films, is selling a controlling stake to Nippon Television (NTV), making NTV the largest shareholder with 42.3% of voting rights. The move aims to address the issue of succession as the studio's founders, Miyazaki Hayao and Suzuki Toshio, are aging. Miyazaki's son, Miyazaki Goro, has declined to be the successor, leading to the decision to leave the future of the company to others. The two companies have a long-standing relationship, and NTV has supported Studio Ghibli's works in the past. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
U.S. distributor Gkids has acquired the North American rights to Miyazaki Hayao's final film, which will be titled "The Boy and the Heron." The highly-anticipated movie, previously known as "How Do You Live," was released in Japanese theaters without any prior information or marketing materials. Based on a 1937 book, the film follows a 15-year-old boy on a journey of self-discovery with the guidance of his uncle. Gkids plans to release the film later this year, with a potential run for the Oscars. The hand-drawn film is written and directed by Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli co-founder Suzuki Toshio.
Studio Ghibli's final film from Miyazaki Hayao, "How Do You Live," will be released in Japan on July 14 with no pre-release advertising or advanced information. The film is reportedly based on a 1937 novel, but Studio Ghibli president Suzuki Toshio implied that plot descriptions available online may be incorrect. The film has been pre-sold in overseas territories, but currently has no foreign release dates penciled in.