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For nearly 30 years Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli was the art form's gold standard, churning out classics like Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), Princess Mononoke (1997) Spirited Away (2001) ...

A lovingly crafted fantasy on an epic scale, “Mary and the Witch’s Flower” is a film about transformation made by filmmakers in transition. Directed by Studio Ghibli veteran Hiromasa Yonebayashi (2015 ...

There’s something heartbreaking to the idea of a child who’s eager to help around the house but creates more of a mess than they end up cleaning. That’s Mary, the title character of Hiromasa ...

The tradition of Japanese animated films did not die with Studio Ghibli’s bygone hiatus. Thanks to a team of veterans, Studio Ponoc fill in the gaps which acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki left ...

Gkids has acquired the North American distribution rights and scheduled a winter release for the Japanese animated film “Mary and the Witch’s Flower,” the inaugural feature from Studio Ponoc. The film ...

It’s hard work, building a dream world of magic. That’s especially true when emerging from the shadow of some of the world’s most renowned cinema architects — the legendary Studio Ghibli. After all, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dani Di Placido covers film, television, and internet culture. Mary And The Witch’s Flower just arrived at Netflix, and it’s ...

This magical adventure continues the temporarily shuttered Japanese studio’s tradition of dazzling animation. Harry Potter by way of Studio Ghibli, “Mary and the Witch’s Flower” is a marvelous display ...

Hiromasa Yonebayashi's magical first effort with upstart Studio Ponoc achieves the same high standard of his work with Studio Ghibli, 'Arriety' and 'When Marnie Was There.' British novelist Mary ...