Makoto Shinkai
Latest News on Makoto Shinkai:
Hayao Miyazaki's SPIRITED AWAY Returning to Theaters for Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 (Apr 16, 2024)
Japanese Rock Superstars Announce The Radwimps World Tour 2024 (Jan 8, 2024)
Whole Hog Theatre In Association With Park Theatre Presents THE GARDEN OF WORDS World Premiere (Jun 1, 2023)
Hayao Miyazaki's SPIRITED AWAY Returning to Theaters for Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 (Apr 16, 2024)
Japanese Rock Superstars Announce The Radwimps World Tour 2024 (Jan 8, 2024)
Whole Hog Theatre In Association With Park Theatre Presents THE GARDEN OF WORDS World Premiere (Jun 1, 2023)
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Hayao Miyazaki's SPIRITED AWAY Returning to Theaters for Studio Ghibli Fest 2024
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2024
Spirited Away is coming back to theaters. Tickets are on sale now for master director Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning adventure, Spirited Away, which returns to theaters in April for 5 nights of screenings nationwide. Coming off the blockbuster theatrical release, and triumphant Oscar win for the director’s latest feature, The Boy and the Heron, GKIDS and Fathom are thrilled to kick off the 2024 edition of Studio Ghibli Fest with the celebrated filmmaker’s previous Academy Award-winning feature.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2024
Spirited Away is coming back to theaters. Tickets are on sale now for master director Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning adventure, Spirited Away, which returns to theaters in April for 5 nights of screenings nationwide. Coming off the blockbuster theatrical release, and triumphant Oscar win for the director’s latest feature, The Boy and the Heron, GKIDS and Fathom are thrilled to kick off the 2024 edition of Studio Ghibli Fest with the celebrated filmmaker’s previous Academy Award-winning feature.
Japanese Rock Superstars Announce The Radwimps World Tour 2024
by Michael Major - Jan 8, 2024
Latin American Tour dates this spring, as a follow up to their 2023 sold out North American, European, Australian and Asian tours. The tour kicks off on March 15 in Mexico City at Pepsi Center WTC and will also hit markets including Monterrey and São Paulo before wrapping on March 24 in Santiago at Caupolican Theatre.
by Michael Major - Jan 8, 2024
Latin American Tour dates this spring, as a follow up to their 2023 sold out North American, European, Australian and Asian tours. The tour kicks off on March 15 in Mexico City at Pepsi Center WTC and will also hit markets including Monterrey and São Paulo before wrapping on March 24 in Santiago at Caupolican Theatre.
Whole Hog Theatre In Association With Park Theatre Presents THE GARDEN OF WORDS World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2023
The Garden of Words is an adaptation of the stereotype-defying Anime and novel by world-renowned Japanese filmmaker, Makoto Shinkai. The stage adaptation will have its world premiere at Park Theatre 10 August – 9 September, and the show's November run in Tokyo.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2023
The Garden of Words is an adaptation of the stereotype-defying Anime and novel by world-renowned Japanese filmmaker, Makoto Shinkai. The stage adaptation will have its world premiere at Park Theatre 10 August – 9 September, and the show's November run in Tokyo.
BONES, THE INTERVIEW, and More Set For Park Theatre's Summer/Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023
As it starts its 10th anniversary celebrations, Park Theatre has announced its Summer / Autumn season. The season that takes audiences from mental health in sport to life choices that are app controlled, from a dystopian Europe to an Icelandic avalanche in a comedy by Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer, and from theatre based on Anime to an exploration of that Princess Diana interview.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023
As it starts its 10th anniversary celebrations, Park Theatre has announced its Summer / Autumn season. The season that takes audiences from mental health in sport to life choices that are app controlled, from a dystopian Europe to an Icelandic avalanche in a comedy by Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer, and from theatre based on Anime to an exploration of that Princess Diana interview.
THE GARDEN OF WORDS Comes to London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2020
Specialists in Anglo-Japanese stage adaptations, Whole Hog Theatre return after their hugely successful Princess Mononoke to present The Garden of Words. Based on the stereotype-defying film by world-renowned director Makoto Shinkai (your name.), The Garden of Words is a modern Tokyo tale inspired by ancient Man'yōshū poetry. This subtle drama explores invisible disability, loss of human connection in a digital world and challenges us to consider the moral line between platonic and romantic longing. Makoto Shinkai's subsequent film, Your Name (2016), became one of the highest-grossing anime of all time in 2016.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2020
Specialists in Anglo-Japanese stage adaptations, Whole Hog Theatre return after their hugely successful Princess Mononoke to present The Garden of Words. Based on the stereotype-defying film by world-renowned director Makoto Shinkai (your name.), The Garden of Words is a modern Tokyo tale inspired by ancient Man'yōshū poetry. This subtle drama explores invisible disability, loss of human connection in a digital world and challenges us to consider the moral line between platonic and romantic longing. Makoto Shinkai's subsequent film, Your Name (2016), became one of the highest-grossing anime of all time in 2016.
Lee Pace, Alison Brie, & Riz Ahmed Join English Voice Cast for WEATHERING WITH YOU
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 6, 2020
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lee Pace, Alison Brie and Riz Ahmed have joined the English voice cast of upcoming GKIDS movie 'Weathering With You.'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 6, 2020
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lee Pace, Alison Brie and Riz Ahmed have joined the English voice cast of upcoming GKIDS movie 'Weathering With You.'
FROZEN 2 Leads 47th Annie Award Nominations - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 2, 2019
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 47th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best in the field of animation.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 2, 2019
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 47th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best in the field of animation.
The 5th Annual Asian World Film Festival Returns to Culver City November 6
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 8, 2019
The 5th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) returns to Culver City beginning on November 6th and ending on November 14th, 2019. Premieres and exciting film-related events will be held throughout the nine-day festival at the Arclight Cinema in Culver City. Beloved Asian actress Nancy Kwan (Flower Drum Song, The World of Suzie Wong) will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Director Lena Khan will be awarded the Red Cross/Courage to Dream Award on Opening Night, November 6th. In addition, Jury President, Meryem Uzerli will present the 2019 jurors at the Opening Night Ceremony.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 8, 2019
The 5th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) returns to Culver City beginning on November 6th and ending on November 14th, 2019. Premieres and exciting film-related events will be held throughout the nine-day festival at the Arclight Cinema in Culver City. Beloved Asian actress Nancy Kwan (Flower Drum Song, The World of Suzie Wong) will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Director Lena Khan will be awarded the Red Cross/Courage to Dream Award on Opening Night, November 6th. In addition, Jury President, Meryem Uzerli will present the 2019 jurors at the Opening Night Ceremony.
The Asian World Film Festival Returns To Culver City
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2019
The 5th Annual Asian World Film Festival returns to Culver City beginning on November 6th and ending on November 14th, 2019. Premieres and exciting film-related events will be held throughout the nine day festival at the Arclight Cinema in Culver City. Beloved Asian actress Nancy Kwan (Flower Drum Song, The World of Suzie Wong ) will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Director Lena Khan will be awarded the Red Cross/Courage To Dream Award on Opening night, November 6th.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2019
The 5th Annual Asian World Film Festival returns to Culver City beginning on November 6th and ending on November 14th, 2019. Premieres and exciting film-related events will be held throughout the nine day festival at the Arclight Cinema in Culver City. Beloved Asian actress Nancy Kwan (Flower Drum Song, The World of Suzie Wong ) will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Director Lena Khan will be awarded the Red Cross/Courage To Dream Award on Opening night, November 6th.
JOKER, FORD V FERRARI, HUSTLERS Among Premieres at 2019 Toronto International Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 23, 2019
TIFF Co-Heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente today announced the first round of titles selected for the Gala and Special Presentations programmes at the 44th Toronto International Film Festival. This first batch of films from the 2019 Official Selection features 18 Galas and 38 Special Presentations.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 23, 2019
TIFF Co-Heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente today announced the first round of titles selected for the Gala and Special Presentations programmes at the 44th Toronto International Film Festival. This first batch of films from the 2019 Official Selection features 18 Galas and 38 Special Presentations.
Anime Film YOUR NAME Delivers $1.7+ Million Opening Weekend at N.A. Box Office
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 11, 2017
Funimation Films released its opening weekend results for the North American debut of its theatrical release of 'Your Name.'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 11, 2017
Funimation Films released its opening weekend results for the North American debut of its theatrical release of 'Your Name.'
Explore The World Without Leaving NYC!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2017
Tickets Now on Sale! From playful pandas to body-swapping teens, to runaway house casts and shape-shifting teachers, we've got something for everyone.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2017
Tickets Now on Sale! From playful pandas to body-swapping teens, to runaway house casts and shape-shifting teachers, we've got something for everyone.
Makoto Shinkai Masterpiece YOUR NAME to Open In North American Theaters This April
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 17, 2017
Funimation Films will open Makoto Shinkai's animated blockbuster and global pop culture hit 'Your Name.' in North American theaters on April 7, 2017. The film will be released in both English-language Dub as well as the original Japanese-language with English subtitles.
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 17, 2017
Funimation Films will open Makoto Shinkai's animated blockbuster and global pop culture hit 'Your Name.' in North American theaters on April 7, 2017. The film will be released in both English-language Dub as well as the original Japanese-language with English subtitles.
Makoto Shinkai's YOUR NAME Wins 2016 LA Film Critics Best Animated Film Award
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2016
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) announced Sunday that 'Your Name.' was selected as Best Animated Film for 2016. The critically acclaimed anime film from director Makoto Shinkai, CoMix Wave Films and Toho Co Ltd is the third anime film to ever win this prestigious award.
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2016
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) announced Sunday that 'Your Name.' was selected as Best Animated Film for 2016. The critically acclaimed anime film from director Makoto Shinkai, CoMix Wave Films and Toho Co Ltd is the third anime film to ever win this prestigious award.
MOANA, ZOOTOPIA Among Nominees for 44th Annual Annie Awards; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2016
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 44th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best in the field of animation. For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.annieawards.org.
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2016
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 44th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best in the field of animation. For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.annieawards.org.
BFI London Film Festival Announces This Year's Diverse Selection of Films
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 1, 2016
The program for the 60th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express® launched today, with Festival Director Clare Stewart presenting this year's diverse selection of films and events.
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 1, 2016
The program for the 60th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express® launched today, with Festival Director Clare Stewart presenting this year's diverse selection of films and events.
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