Netflix Builds on Animation Film Slate with 21 Films from Studio Ghibli
Wild Bunch International, as part of the company's continued efforts to grow its best-in-class library of animated films.
For the first time ever, this expansive catalogue of Studio Ghibli films will be subtitled in 28 languages, and dubbed in up to 20 languages. This partnership will enable fans in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America to enjoy beloved classics, such as Academy Award®-winner Spirited Away, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, among others, in their native languages.
Producer Vincent Maraval, Chief Executive Officer at Wild Bunch International said, “In finding the best digital partner for Studio Ghibli, our most valuable and faithful collaborators for 20 years, the Netflix team convinced us with their consistent love and energy for finding the best ways to promote the incredible and unique catalogue worldwide with respect to the Studio Ghibli philosophy”.
Aram Yacoubian, Director of Original Animation at Netflix, said, “This is a dream come true for Netflix and millions of our . Studio Ghibli's animated films are legendary and have enthralled fans around the world for over 35 years. We're excited to make them available in more languages across Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia - so that more people can enjoy this whimsical and wonderful world of animation.”
Below is the release schedule for Studio Ghibli films on Netflix:
*February 1, 2020:
**Tales from Earthsea (2006)
*March 1, 2020:
**The Cat Returns (2002), Arrietty (2010), The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
*April 1, 2020:
**When Marnie Was There (2014)
About Studio Ghibli
Founded in 1985 by Japanese animated film directors Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli has produced twenty-two feature-length films garnering worldwide acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Cultivating a creative force of talented directors, animators, and storytellers under the revered brilliance of Takahata and Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli films have been praised for their originality, dazzling animation, and epic storytelling becoming a beloved part of Japanese popular culture. Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away won the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature of 2002 and in 2005 Miyazaki was named one of “the most influential people” by TIME Magazine.
About Wild Bunch International
Based in Paris, Wild Bunch International is a world-renowned independent film sales company, its position strengthened by both a wealth of experience recognized by foreign distributors world-wide and abroad, artistically diverse selection of the best of director-led International Cinema, currently handling an international sales catalogue of around 500 titles.
About Netflix
Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with over 158 million paid hips in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
For the first time ever, this expansive catalogue of Studio Ghibli films will be subtitled in 28 languages, and dubbed in up to 20 languages. This partnership will enable fans in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America to enjoy beloved classics, such as Academy Award®-winner Spirited Away, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, among others, in their native languages.
Producer Vincent Maraval, Chief Executive Officer at Wild Bunch International said, “In finding the best digital partner for Studio Ghibli, our most valuable and faithful collaborators for 20 years, the Netflix team convinced us with their consistent love and energy for finding the best ways to promote the incredible and unique catalogue worldwide with respect to the Studio Ghibli philosophy”.
Aram Yacoubian, Director of Original Animation at Netflix, said, “This is a dream come true for Netflix and millions of our . Studio Ghibli's animated films are legendary and have enthralled fans around the world for over 35 years. We're excited to make them available in more languages across Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia - so that more people can enjoy this whimsical and wonderful world of animation.”
Below is the release schedule for Studio Ghibli films on Netflix:
*February 1, 2020:
**Tales from Earthsea (2006)
*March 1, 2020:
**The Cat Returns (2002), Arrietty (2010), The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
*April 1, 2020:
**When Marnie Was There (2014)
About Studio Ghibli
Founded in 1985 by Japanese animated film directors Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli has produced twenty-two feature-length films garnering worldwide acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Cultivating a creative force of talented directors, animators, and storytellers under the revered brilliance of Takahata and Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli films have been praised for their originality, dazzling animation, and epic storytelling becoming a beloved part of Japanese popular culture. Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away won the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature of 2002 and in 2005 Miyazaki was named one of “the most influential people” by TIME Magazine.
About Wild Bunch International
Based in Paris, Wild Bunch International is a world-renowned independent film sales company, its position strengthened by both a wealth of experience recognized by foreign distributors world-wide and abroad, artistically diverse selection of the best of director-led International Cinema, currently handling an international sales catalogue of around 500 titles.
About Netflix
Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with over 158 million paid hips in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
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