[07/24/24 - 10:00 AM] "The Boy and the Heron" Begins Streaming on Max September 6 This hand-drawn, original story is Hayao Miyazaki's first feature film in 10 years that is both written and directed by the Academy Award-winning director.
[via press release from Warner Bros. Discovery]
THE BOY AND THE HERON Begins Streaming On Max September 6
Studio Ghibli's Oscar(R)-winning and Golden Globe(R)-winning film THE BOY AND THE HERON will make its U.S. streaming debut exclusively on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 on Max. This hand-drawn, original story is Hayao Miyazaki's first feature film in 10 years that is both written and directed by the Academy Award(R)️-winning director. THE BOY AND THE HERON joins the rest of the Studio Ghibli library on Max as part of an exclusive multiyear U.S. deal announced earlier this year.
After losing his mother in a hospital fire, young Mahito moves to his family's estate in the countryside. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito's new stepmother disappears, he follows the gray heron into the tower, and enters a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead. As he embarks on an epic journey with the heron as his guide, Mahito must uncover the secrets of this world, and the truth about himself. Featuring the voices of Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson, and Florence Pugh.
THE BOY AND THE HERON is directed and written by Hayao Miyazaki; produced by Toshio Suzuki; music by Joe Hisaishi.
About Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli is one of the most acclaimed and influential animation studios in the world, inspiring filmmakers and audiences alike over the last 30 years with beloved stories and breathtaking visuals. Under the brilliance of visionary animation directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, and producer Toshio Suzuki, the studio's films are known for timeless classics, such as "My Neighbor Totoro," "Kiki's Delivery Service," and "Ponyo," and have won countless international awards including an Academy Award(R) for Best Animated Feature for "Spirited Away," as well as additional Oscar(R) nominations for "Howl's Moving Castle," "The Wind Rises," "The Tale of The Princess Kaguya," "When Marnie Was There," and "The Red Turtle."
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