Lucasfilm and Studio Ghibli have joined forces for the animated short film “Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies,” marking one of the most auspicious — and adorable — creative partnerships for either entity.
The hand-drawn short film, which debuted on Nov. 12 on Disney+, brings together the adorable alien child Grogu from “The Mandalorian” and the anthropomorphized coal dust bunnies from Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning masterpiece “Spirited Away.”
The short is the directorial debut of Katsuya Kondo, a veteran Studio Ghibli animator who has served as the animation director on Miyazaki’s features “Kiki’s Delivery Service” and “Ponyo.” The simple, three-minute film begins with Grogu in a state of meditation, until a pack of dust bunnies see and gently pursue him. The short also features music from “The Mandalorian” composer Ludwig Göransson.
Studio Ghibli sent fans into a tizzy with a series of tweets teasing the collaboration, first of a video of the Lucasfilm and Ghibli logos,...
The hand-drawn short film, which debuted on Nov. 12 on Disney+, brings together the adorable alien child Grogu from “The Mandalorian” and the anthropomorphized coal dust bunnies from Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning masterpiece “Spirited Away.”
The short is the directorial debut of Katsuya Kondo, a veteran Studio Ghibli animator who has served as the animation director on Miyazaki’s features “Kiki’s Delivery Service” and “Ponyo.” The simple, three-minute film begins with Grogu in a state of meditation, until a pack of dust bunnies see and gently pursue him. The short also features music from “The Mandalorian” composer Ludwig Göransson.
Studio Ghibli sent fans into a tizzy with a series of tweets teasing the collaboration, first of a video of the Lucasfilm and Ghibli logos,...
- 11/12/2022
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
It’s been a long life. Don’t we deserve some good news? Thankfully, we have a modest morsel of positivity to end the week on. Hayao Miyazaki’s upcoming final feature is inching toward completion, per The Film Stage. At a press conference for the new Ghibli Park in Japan, Studio Ghibli president Koji Hoshino said that…...
- 10/28/2022
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
Soon to celebrate his 82nd birthday, Hayao Miyazaki came out of “retirement” yet again to work on his latest animation for Studio Ghibli. The project, titled Kimi-tachi wa Dō Ikiru ka (which translates to How Do You Live?), follows a 15-year-old boy named Koperu and his uncle, who move to a new neighborhood, as the kid deals with bullying, poverty, education, work, courage, and progress. With the last major update three years ago––wherein a 2023 release was in the cards––we now have a new update and it looks like production is on track to wrap up soon.
In advance of the grand opening of the first Ghibli Park in Japan next week, Studio Ghibli president Koji Hoshino shared at a press conference that production on Miyazaki’s new film has “progressed very smoothly” even during the pandemic and “it seems that it is nearing completion.” While he didn’t...
In advance of the grand opening of the first Ghibli Park in Japan next week, Studio Ghibli president Koji Hoshino shared at a press conference that production on Miyazaki’s new film has “progressed very smoothly” even during the pandemic and “it seems that it is nearing completion.” While he didn’t...
- 10/27/2022
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Legendary Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki bid farewell to animated feature film-making at a press conference announcing his retirement in Tokyo.
Following Studio Ghibli president Koji Hoshino’s preliminary statements at the Venice Film Festival last Sunday, the 72-year-old creator of beloved classics such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and My Neighbour Totoro explained his reasons for stepping down.
“In a 12-14 hour day I can only spend about seven hours drawing, plus discussions, meals and the like. Things that are not part of my work,” he said.
“My work is being at the drawing desk. It’s a question of hours, and at my age you reach a limit where you have to put down the pencil and go home.
“No matter how well you maintain your health, powers of concentration degrade year on year.
“People may ask why I don’t rely on someone else, but I would’ve done that already. It’s not the...
Following Studio Ghibli president Koji Hoshino’s preliminary statements at the Venice Film Festival last Sunday, the 72-year-old creator of beloved classics such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and My Neighbour Totoro explained his reasons for stepping down.
“In a 12-14 hour day I can only spend about seven hours drawing, plus discussions, meals and the like. Things that are not part of my work,” he said.
“My work is being at the drawing desk. It’s a question of hours, and at my age you reach a limit where you have to put down the pencil and go home.
“No matter how well you maintain your health, powers of concentration degrade year on year.
“People may ask why I don’t rely on someone else, but I would’ve done that already. It’s not the...
- 9/6/2013
- by jasong.screen@gmail.com (Jason Gray)
- ScreenDaily
Renowned Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki will retire from filmmaking, a spokesperson for the director announced at the Venice Film Festival. Miyazaki's latest film, "The Wind Rises," made its European debut at the festival on September 1.
There was little fanfare -- or explanation -- accompanying the announcement.
"Miyazaki has decided that 'The Wind Rises' will be his last film, and he will now retire," said Koji Hoshino, head of Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli.
Beloved in Japan and worldwide for films such as "Princess Mononoke," "Howl's Moving Castle," and "Spirited Away," for which he won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2002, Miyazaki, 72, has enjoyed numerous accolades throughout his long career.
"The Wind Rises," which premiered in Japan in July and has raked in over $80 million so far in the director's home country, tells the fictionalized story of the engineer who designed the Japanese fighter planes used in World War II.
Though...
There was little fanfare -- or explanation -- accompanying the announcement.
"Miyazaki has decided that 'The Wind Rises' will be his last film, and he will now retire," said Koji Hoshino, head of Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli.
Beloved in Japan and worldwide for films such as "Princess Mononoke," "Howl's Moving Castle," and "Spirited Away," for which he won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2002, Miyazaki, 72, has enjoyed numerous accolades throughout his long career.
"The Wind Rises," which premiered in Japan in July and has raked in over $80 million so far in the director's home country, tells the fictionalized story of the engineer who designed the Japanese fighter planes used in World War II.
Though...
- 9/3/2013
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Washington, Sept 02: Japanese animation master, Hayao Miyazaki, will no longer be making awe-inspiring films, as he has announced his retirement following the release of his latest film, 'The Wind Rises,' at the Venice Film Festival.
The news was confirmed by Koji Hoshino, head of Studio Ghibli- co-founded by Miyazaki, but no reasons have been given, Contactmusic reported.
Hoshino said that Miyazaki, 72, who began his career in animation in the 1960's, will hold a press conference in Tokyo next week. (Ani)...
The news was confirmed by Koji Hoshino, head of Studio Ghibli- co-founded by Miyazaki, but no reasons have been given, Contactmusic reported.
Hoshino said that Miyazaki, 72, who began his career in animation in the 1960's, will hold a press conference in Tokyo next week. (Ani)...
- 9/2/2013
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
It feels like an end of an era. Hayao Miyazaki, one of the true titans of animations, is to retire from filmmaking, having made his final film, The Wind Rises / Kaze Tachinu.
Out in Venice yesterday, the president of Studio Ghibli, Koji Hoshino, announced that the Ghibli co-founder would be retiring after The Wind Rises, which is already out in cinemas in Japan. The film is screening in competition at Venice, and will continue its tour of the festival circuit at Telluride and then Toronto.
Hoshino didn’t take any questions about Miyazaki’s decision, and said that the writer-director himself will be holding a press conference in Tokyo this week about the announcement. “He wants to say goodbye to all of you.”
The 72-year-old co-founded Studio Ghibli back in 1985, and has gone on to direct nine films at the animation house, including his most recent, The Wind Rises. His...
Out in Venice yesterday, the president of Studio Ghibli, Koji Hoshino, announced that the Ghibli co-founder would be retiring after The Wind Rises, which is already out in cinemas in Japan. The film is screening in competition at Venice, and will continue its tour of the festival circuit at Telluride and then Toronto.
Hoshino didn’t take any questions about Miyazaki’s decision, and said that the writer-director himself will be holding a press conference in Tokyo this week about the announcement. “He wants to say goodbye to all of you.”
The 72-year-old co-founded Studio Ghibli back in 1985, and has gone on to direct nine films at the animation house, including his most recent, The Wind Rises. His...
- 9/2/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of hand drawn animation aficionados around the world weeping for the end of one of the most renowned and well respected auteurs, Hayao Miyazaki. His retirement announcement came at the Venice Film Festival shortly after screening The Wind Rises, the latest film from the celebrated studio co-founded by Miyazaki himself, Studio Ghibli. It’s worth noting however that Miyazaki was not in attendance for the bombshell but rather trusted head of Studio Ghibli, Koji Hoshino with delivering the message.
Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki are critically acclaimed worldwide for their imaginative and gorgeous hand drawn animation that is often complimented with engaging and mature coming of age stories centered on the wonders of childhood. Princess Mononoke is arguably the studio’s magnum opus, taking home the Japanese equivalent award of Best Picture. The studio has created a strong portfolio of titles including Spirited Away,...
Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki are critically acclaimed worldwide for their imaginative and gorgeous hand drawn animation that is often complimented with engaging and mature coming of age stories centered on the wonders of childhood. Princess Mononoke is arguably the studio’s magnum opus, taking home the Japanese equivalent award of Best Picture. The studio has created a strong portfolio of titles including Spirited Away,...
- 9/2/2013
- by Robert Kojder
- Obsessed with Film
After 11 feature films, Hayao Miyazaki is retiring from the animation world. The announcement was made by Studio Ghibli head Koji Hoshino at the Venice Film Festival, Variety reports.
Hoshino is at the festival to show Mizayaki's latest, and final, film, "The Wind Rises." "Miyazaki has decided that 'Kaze Tachinu' ('The Wind Rises') will be his last film, and he will now retire," Hoshino tells reporters.
There were no further remarks given, but Hoshino notes Mizayaki will hold a press briefing in Tokyo to formally announce his retirement.
"The Wind Rises" is Miyazaki's first film since 2008's "Ponyo." Among his other credits are "Kiki's Delivery Service," "Princess Mononoke," "Spirited Away" and "Howl's Moving Castle." His first movie was 1979's "The Castle of Cagliostro."...
Hoshino is at the festival to show Mizayaki's latest, and final, film, "The Wind Rises." "Miyazaki has decided that 'Kaze Tachinu' ('The Wind Rises') will be his last film, and he will now retire," Hoshino tells reporters.
There were no further remarks given, but Hoshino notes Mizayaki will hold a press briefing in Tokyo to formally announce his retirement.
"The Wind Rises" is Miyazaki's first film since 2008's "Ponyo." Among his other credits are "Kiki's Delivery Service," "Princess Mononoke," "Spirited Away" and "Howl's Moving Castle." His first movie was 1979's "The Castle of Cagliostro."...
- 9/2/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Venice, Sep 2: Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, known for Oscar-winning animated film "Spirited Away", plans to retire from film-making after a five-decade career, his production company said here.
Miyazaki will hold a press conference in Tokyo next week to announce his withdrawal from active working, Xinhua quoted Koji Hoshino, head of Studio Ghibli, which was co-founded by Miyazaki, as saying at the Venice Film Festival.
Miyazaki is also known for films like "Future Boy Conan", "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" and "The Castle of Cagliostro".
Ians...
Miyazaki will hold a press conference in Tokyo next week to announce his withdrawal from active working, Xinhua quoted Koji Hoshino, head of Studio Ghibli, which was co-founded by Miyazaki, as saying at the Venice Film Festival.
Miyazaki is also known for films like "Future Boy Conan", "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" and "The Castle of Cagliostro".
Ians...
- 9/2/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
Animation master Hayao Miyazaki, founder of Studio Ghibli and creator of some of the greatest animated films ever, plans to retire after a five-decade career.
Fans of animation will be saddened to know that anime legend Hayao Miyazaki is stepping off the stage and retiring from filmmaking. Sunday at the Venice Film Festival, the Oscar winning director told the world of his decision, although he gave no specifics regarding why he is choosing to retire at this particular time.
Koji Hoshino, the current head of Studio Ghibli said, "Next week Miyazaki will have a press conference held in Tokyo to announce his withdrawal from active working." He added that Hayao Miyazaki “wants to say goodbye to all of you from the bottom of his heart.”
Hayao Miyazaki has long been the top animator in the Japanese film industry and has gained an international following that few animation creators have ever gained.
Fans of animation will be saddened to know that anime legend Hayao Miyazaki is stepping off the stage and retiring from filmmaking. Sunday at the Venice Film Festival, the Oscar winning director told the world of his decision, although he gave no specifics regarding why he is choosing to retire at this particular time.
Koji Hoshino, the current head of Studio Ghibli said, "Next week Miyazaki will have a press conference held in Tokyo to announce his withdrawal from active working." He added that Hayao Miyazaki “wants to say goodbye to all of you from the bottom of his heart.”
Hayao Miyazaki has long been the top animator in the Japanese film industry and has gained an international following that few animation creators have ever gained.
- 9/2/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Between co-founding Studio Ghibli and directing 11 films (including classics such as My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away and Castle In The Sky), Hayao Miyazaki has established himself as a master filmmaker, and someone who has brought joy to audiences around the world. Now he’s bringing a slightly more melancholy feeling, as he’s announced his retirement.In fact, the famously reclusive director didn’t announce it directly, leaving it to Studio Ghibli head Koji Hoshino at the Venice Film Festival where Miyazaki’s The Wind Rises has been screening.Hoshino made a simple statement – “Miyazaki has decided that Kaze Tachinu (The Wind Rises) will be his last film, and he will now retire” – to the world’s press, with word that the 72-year-old director himself will be addressing the matter in Tokyo soon. Though his pace had slowed somewhat in the last decade, Miyazki denied an intention to retire recently,...
- 9/2/2013
- EmpireOnline
Feature Ryan Lambie 2 Sep 2013 - 05:48
As Hayao Miyazaki announces that he's to retire from feature filmmaking, we look back at his legacy, and what it means for animation...
For many visitors to the Venice Film Festival, the weekend's screening of Studio Ghibli's The Wind Rises came with more than a hint of melancholy. Shortly after that film played to an enthralled audience, studio head Koji Hoshino made the announcement that Miyazaki would soon be retiring from filmmaking.
"Miyazaki has decided that [The Wind Rises] will be his last film," Hoshino said, "and he will now retire." Although Hoshino didn't elaborate further, it's probably fair to say that a series of factors have led to what must have been a difficult decision for the famously driven animator, artist and filmmaker - not least the controversy surrounding The Wind Rises in his native Japan, where the animator was criticised for his anti-war sentiments.
As Hayao Miyazaki announces that he's to retire from feature filmmaking, we look back at his legacy, and what it means for animation...
For many visitors to the Venice Film Festival, the weekend's screening of Studio Ghibli's The Wind Rises came with more than a hint of melancholy. Shortly after that film played to an enthralled audience, studio head Koji Hoshino made the announcement that Miyazaki would soon be retiring from filmmaking.
"Miyazaki has decided that [The Wind Rises] will be his last film," Hoshino said, "and he will now retire." Although Hoshino didn't elaborate further, it's probably fair to say that a series of factors have led to what must have been a difficult decision for the famously driven animator, artist and filmmaker - not least the controversy surrounding The Wind Rises in his native Japan, where the animator was criticised for his anti-war sentiments.
- 9/1/2013
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Iconic director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki, will retire from feature film directing, according to an announcement that has been issued at the Venice Film Festival’s press conference room. The statement was not made by Miyazaki himself but by Studio Ghibli president Koji Hoshino. Miyazaki’s latest and last film, The Wind Rises, is currently competing at the festival.
There has been no additional information released about Miyazaki’s retirement besides Hoshino’s statement, which reads:
Miyazaki has decided that “Kaze Tachinu” (“The Wind Rises”) will be his last film, and he will now retire.
Hoshino did however say that Miyazaki will be holding a briefing to further discuss the situation later this week in Tokyo. One can only hope that the living legend will change his mind, like so many other directors who’ve claimed “retirement” have done before.
His latest, The Wind Rises, is based...
There has been no additional information released about Miyazaki’s retirement besides Hoshino’s statement, which reads:
Miyazaki has decided that “Kaze Tachinu” (“The Wind Rises”) will be his last film, and he will now retire.
Hoshino did however say that Miyazaki will be holding a briefing to further discuss the situation later this week in Tokyo. One can only hope that the living legend will change his mind, like so many other directors who’ve claimed “retirement” have done before.
His latest, The Wind Rises, is based...
- 9/1/2013
- by Emily Estep
- We Got This Covered
As his The Wind Rises plays at the Venice Film Festival, there's news that animator Hayao Miyazaki plans to end his career. Studio Ghibli head Koji Hoshino made this announcement to the press there on Sunday: "Miyazaki has decided that Kaze tachinu (The Wind Rises) will be his last film, and he will now retire." For further details, fans must wait for Miyazaki himself to make a follow-up statement from Tokyo next week. Though the toonmeister has tried leaving the industry twice before, we can only (perhaps futilely) hope that his resolve won’t stick this time either. Wind was well-received at Venice — if you’ve seen the trailer, that's really no surprise.
- 9/1/2013
- by Delia Paunescu
- Vulture
Sad news for fans of Studio Ghibli. Reports from a press conference at the Venice Film Festival (via Japan Times) are stating that The Wind Rises will be the last film directed by legendary animator/filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki before he retires. The quote comes from Studio Ghibli co-founder Koji Hoshino, who said simply during the press conference: "Miyazaki has decided that The Wind Rises will be his last film and he will now retire." More details will come at a press conference in Japan next week, but for now it sounds like this isn't just a speculative quote. Though we usually take retirement announcements with a grain of salt. Hayao Miyazaki, now 72 years old, is the legendary Japanese animator who some could argue is the greatest animation filmmaker in cinema history. In total he has directed 12 feature films from My Neighbor Totoro to Ponyo, won one Oscar for Spirited Away in 2003, and received countless accolades.
- 9/1/2013
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
It's been announced that animation giant, Hayao Miyazaki, will be retiring from writing and directing feature films. The announcement came at the Venice Film Festival where his latest (and now final) film, The Wind Rises, just played and received glowing reviews. Studio Ghibli President Koji Hoshino made the announcement at a press conference where no specific reason was given, which makes me hope this is merely him stepping back and there's nothing wrong healthwise with the 72-year-old filmmaker responsible for films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Sky, Howl's Moving Castle, Ponyo and Kiki's Delivery Service. Hoshino added that Miyazaki will hold a briefing in Tokyo soon where further details will be revealed. It would be a little surprising to me if he steps back entirely as I expect we'll still see him credited as a writer and producer,...
- 9/1/2013
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
72-year-old Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most influential filmmakers in animation, is retiring from writing/directing feature-length films.
Studio Ghibli President Koji Hoshino revealed the news today at a press conference at the Venice Film Festival where Miyazaki's latest effort "The Wind Rises," what will now be considered his final feature, premiered to stellar reviews this weekend.
The phrasing sounds very specific meaning Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, could do short works in the future.
Miyazaki has directed eleven animated features over the past 34 years, all of which have received wide acclaim. He's responsible for such treasured works as "Spirited Away," "Princess Mononoke," "My Neighbor Totoro," "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind," "Castle in the Sky," "Howl's Moving Castle," "Ponyo," "Kiki's Delivery Service," "Porco Rosso," and "Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro "
Source: Variety)...
Studio Ghibli President Koji Hoshino revealed the news today at a press conference at the Venice Film Festival where Miyazaki's latest effort "The Wind Rises," what will now be considered his final feature, premiered to stellar reviews this weekend.
The phrasing sounds very specific meaning Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, could do short works in the future.
Miyazaki has directed eleven animated features over the past 34 years, all of which have received wide acclaim. He's responsible for such treasured works as "Spirited Away," "Princess Mononoke," "My Neighbor Totoro," "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind," "Castle in the Sky," "Howl's Moving Castle," "Ponyo," "Kiki's Delivery Service," "Porco Rosso," and "Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro "
Source: Variety)...
- 9/1/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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