– Elysian Film Group and Anonymous Content team up to bring back a beloved animated classic, “My Neighbour Totoro.”
– The film is created by Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, popularly known for other works like “Spirited Away” and “The Boy And The Heron.”
– The re-release of the celebrated 1988 animation will hit cinemas across the UK and ROI starting August 2nd.
It’s Totoro Time: A Classic Re-Released!
Summer Revival of a Fan Favorite
Elysian Film Group and Anonymous Content: The Duo Behind the Magic
Alright, animation aficionados, grab your popcorn and tighten your seatbelts because Elysian Film Group and Anonymous Content are serving a slice of nostalgia. “My Neighbour Totoro,” our darling childhood classic, is trotting back to the big screen this summer! Prepped by the master of animation, Hayao Miyazaki, this tale of enchanting forest spirits has not lost any of its charm since 1988. So get ready to recharge your childlike wonder because Totoro is heading back to theaters across the UK and ROI starting August 2nd. Call it a #MiyazakiMania, if you will. We might not have Marty McFly’s DeLorean, but this is the next best summer trip back in time!
Big news from Elysian Film Group and Anonymous Content! The much-loved classic movie, MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO, directed by the acclaimed Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, The Boy And The Heron), is making a triumphant return to UK and ROI cinemas this summer, starting August 2nd. This timeless 1988 animation and its legendary title character have been entertaining families for generations and now you can catch it on the big screen, it will be available in both the original Japanese and English dubbed versions. The iconic My Neighbour Totoro (© 1988 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, image via DDA) Following the immense success of Miyazaki’s critically acclaimed feature, THE BOY AND THE HERON, MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO’s return to the big screen will surely delight fans of Studio Ghibli. This masterpiece, lauded as one of the greatest animated films ever (even topping the 2012 Sight & Sound critics’ poll), continues to cement its place in the hearts of moviegoers and the annals of animation history. Elysian’s Head Of Distribution, Nick McKay, expressed his enthusiasm about the upcoming summer release: We’re over the moon to bring MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO back to the big screen. We believe it deserves this standalone reissue. The cinematic adventures of Satsuki, Mei and Totoro are nothing short of special, and this Summer release aims to recreate that magic for our audiences. After our spectacular Christmas release of The Boy And The Heron, we can’t wait for viewers to revisit Hayao Miyazaki’s legendary filmography with another quintessential Studio Ghibli experience.
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/my-neighbour-totoro-rerelease/