Turns out it IS easy being old if you’re “Howl’s Moving Castle,” which returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary this year! GKIDS has brought some of Studio Ghibli’s greatest films back to the big screen this year for Studio Ghibli Fest 2024. Also celebrating major milestones are “Kiki’s Delivery Service” which turns 25, and “Pom Poko” which will be a whopping 30 years old.
Earlier this year some of the other classics including “Spirited Away” and “Princess Mononoke” also returned to theaters. There’s nothing quite like seeing these magnificent films in their full glory. Both the English dubbed versions and the Original Japanese versions will screen.
As part of the festival you can find celebratory lines from retailers BoxLunch and Hot Topic. We’re partial to a comfy cozy Calcifer cardigan ourselves.
More about “Howl’s Moving Castle”
From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of “Spirited Away”, and acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, comes the Academy Award®-nominated fantasy adventure for the whole family.
Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a curse on Sophie and turns her into a 90-year-old woman. On a quest to break the spell, Sophie climbs aboard Howl’s magnificent moving castle and into a new life of wonder and adventure. But as the true power of Howl’s wizardry is revealed, Sophie finds herself fighting to protect them both from a dangerous war of sorcery that threatens their world. Featuring the voice talents of Lauren Bacall, Christian Bale, Billy Crystal, Blythe Danner, Emily Mortimer, and Jean Simmons.
You can find the entire Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 Lineup here, we can’t recommend the experience enough!
