Check out this article over at MSNBC, here on Howl’s Moving Castle, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, and no he is no relation to the Pixar animator.
It frequently mentions Pixar.
Here is a snippet from the article…
“Pixar creative mastermind John Lasseter, who pioneered feature-length computer animation with the “Toy Story” flicks and “A Bug’s Life,” “Monsters, Inc.” director Pete Docter and Disney executive Rick Dempsey led the team that produced the English-language version of “Howl’s Moving Castle.” Lasseter and Disney also oversaw the translated edition of “Spirited Away,” while the studio did the same for DVD releases of many of Miyazaki’s earlier films. Disney and Pixar, while focusing their future on the digital world, clearly recognize the artistry of a master who refuses to let go of animation’s glorious pen-and-ink past.”
Looks like a really good movie, so if you enjoyed Spirited Away, you will love this movie.
Last modified: June 8, 2005
Actually, John Lasseter is a fan of Miyazaki’s work, and he’s declared that he likes to watch his movies for advanced animation tips.
If you liked Chihiro and Howl’s Moving Castle, I suggest you watch some older movies of Studio Ghibli (Miyazaki’s studio). Nausicaa (1984), My Neighbour Totoro (1988), Porco Rosso (1992).
Miyazaki is regarded as an animation genius, and has worked in that field for more than 40 years. Now his Studio Ghibli makes the most watched Japanese movies (Chihiro was the first movie to beat Titanic’s record at Japan’s box office).
Thanks for the comments anonymous. I really appreciate them. I shall now watch more of Miyazaki’s films.