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entertainment1 year ago

"The Boy and The Heron" Flies High with $73 Million Opening in China

Hayao Miyazaki's "The Boy and the Heron" soared to $73 million at the Chinese box office over the holiday weekend, surpassing its totals in both Japan and North America. The film easily overtook "Godzilla vs. Kong" and is projected to reach $106.5 million, while the latter is expected to finish with $121.9 million. Chinese audiences have shown a preference for Japanese animation over Hollywood imports, with "The Boy and the Heron" continuing this trend. Overall, China's current ticket sales revenue for 2024 is $2.5 billion, up 6.2 percent from the same period last year.

entertainment1 year ago

'The Boy and the Heron' Soars to Box Office Success in China and Japan

"The Boy and the Heron," a Japanese animation, made a strong midweek debut in mainland Chinese theaters, earning over $35 million in just two days and surpassing Hollywood's "Godzilla x Kong" at the box office. The film's early success suggests it could become the second biggest market for the movie, following its strong performance in Japan and North America. This reflects the growing popularity of Japanese animated titles in China, where the box office is currently outpacing North America by 50%.

entertainment1 year ago

Netflix to Release 'The Boy and the Heron' Globally

Netflix has secured the streaming rights for Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron and 22 other Studio Ghibli films outside the U.S. and Japan, as part of an extended deal with the revered animation studio. The Boy and the Heron, Miyazaki's first feature in 10 years, is set to premiere on Netflix later this year and has already earned accolades, including the 2024 Oscar for best animated feature. The streaming service will also offer other Studio Ghibli titles in various regions with subtitles in 28 languages and dubbed in up to 20 languages.

entertainment1 year ago

"The Boy and the Heron: A Netflix Arrival, but Not for U.S. Viewers"

Netflix announced that Studio Ghibli's film The Boy and the Heron will be available on the platform outside the U.S., as the streaming rights for the movie in the U.S. are held by another service. The film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, will join other Ghibli movies on Netflix later this year, but its availability is limited to international viewers. Additionally, The Boy and the Heron will have a theatrical re-release to celebrate its Oscar win.

entertainment1 year ago

"The Boy and the Heron" by Hayao Miyazaki: Oscar Winner's Global Netflix Streaming Debut

Hayao Miyazaki's Oscar-winning animated movie, The Boy and the Heron, will be available for streaming on Netflix in most of the world, excluding Japan and the U.S., as part of a new deal with Goodfellas and GKIDS. Additionally, 22 other Studio Ghibli films will continue to be available on Netflix globally, with viewers in various regions able to access them in multiple languages. The Boy and the Heron, Miyazaki's first feature film in 10 years, won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and has become the third highest-grossing Japanese anime film.

film1 year ago

Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' Triumphs at Oscars, Set for N. American Theatrical Return

Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki's film "The Boy and the Heron" is set to return to North American theaters on March 22, featuring an introduction from composer Joe Hisaishi and a recorded drawing session with supervising animator Takeshi Honda. The screenings will include both the Japanese version with English subtitles and the English dub.

entertainment1 year ago

"The Boy and the Heron" Soars to Max as Studio Ghibli Deal Extends

HBO Max has secured the streaming rights for Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron as part of an extended deal with GKIDS, making it the exclusive streaming home for the revered animation studio's films in the United States. The multi-year extension will keep Studio Ghibli's library on the Warner Bros. Discovery platform, with The Boy and the Heron set to join the catalog at a later date. This marks the second best animated feature Oscar winner for Studio Ghibli and for Hayao Miyazaki, following 2002's Spirited Away.

entertainment1 year ago

Max Extends Studio Ghibli Deal to Stream Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron'

Warner Bros. Discovery has renewed its multiyear agreement with GKids to extend HBO Max's exclusive U.S. film streaming rights for Studio Ghibli, including the upcoming streaming premiere of Hayao Miyazaki’s award-winning film "The Boy and the Heron." The extension will also keep nearly two dozen Studio Ghibli films exclusively on Max in the U.S. for several years. "The Boy and the Heron," Miyazaki’s first feature film in 10 years, won the Oscar for feature animated film and will be released on Max later this year.

entertainment1 year ago

Max Secures Streaming Rights for Studio Ghibli's 'The Boy and the Heron'

Max will continue to be the exclusive streaming home for Studio Ghibli films, including the upcoming addition of Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron, following a new deal with distributor Gkids. The wide array of classic and modern Ghibli features has been available on Max since 2020, offering a broader audience access to Japan’s animated cinematic legacy. The Boy and the Heron, which recently won Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, will also return to theaters before its streaming release on Max.

entertainment1 year ago

"The Boy and the Heron" to Stream on Max as Studio Ghibli Extends Deal

Max has extended its licensing agreement with Studio Ghibli, securing the exclusive U.S. streaming rights for Hayao Miyazaki’s acclaimed film "The Boy and the Heron," following the studio's recent Oscar win. This marks the first time the film will be available for streaming in the U.S. Studio Ghibli, known for its influential animated works, has previously won an Oscar and received nominations for several films. "The Boy and the Heron" is Miyazaki's first feature in a decade and has grossed over $167MM worldwide.

entertainment1 year ago

"Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' Makes Oscar History"

At 83, legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki wins his second career Oscar for best animated film with "The Boy and the Heron," marking a historic achievement as the oldest director ever nominated and winner in the category. The film, a decade in the making, follows a boy's journey into a fantastical realm amid grief and is hailed as one of the best films of 2023. Miyazaki, known for classics like "Spirited Away," expresses gratitude for the art of hand-drawn animation and storytelling, continuing to defy retirement plans and making a remarkable comeback in Hollywood.

entertainment1 year ago

"Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' Wins Second Oscar for Best Animated Film"

Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary Japanese filmmaker and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, won the Academy Award for best animated feature for "The Boy and the Heron," making him the only Asian director to achieve this honor. The film, partly inspired by Miyazaki's childhood, follows a boy who lost his mother during World War II and encounters a talking heron. Despite retirement rumors, Miyazaki's fans await his next work, as he has a history of returning to filmmaking after retiring.

entertainment1 year ago

"BAFTA Film Awards 2024: Winners, Red-Carpet Glamour, and Live Updates"

The BAFTA Film Awards took place in London, with Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" leading nominations. Other top contenders included Yorgos Lanthimos’ "Poor Things," Martin Scorsese’s "Killers Of The Flower Moon," and Jonathan Glazer’s "The Zone of Interest." "Anatomy of a Fall" won for Original Screenplay, and "The Boy and the Heron" took home the award for Animated Film.

entertainment2 years ago

"Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' Wins First Golden Globe"

At 82, legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki won his first Golden Globe for his semi-autobiographical fantasy film The Boy and the Heron, marking the first win for both himself and Studio Ghibli, the animation studio he co-founded. The movie, set in Japan, is also the first non-English language animated feature to win a Golden Globe. This achievement adds to Miyazaki's illustrious career, which includes an Oscar win for Spirited Away and an Academy Honorary Award.