One ought to adhere to a certain level of reverence when talking about Hayao Miyazaki. The man has dedicated his life to a form of animation that values patience over production speed, detail over efficiency, and emotion over mere aesthetics. Back in 2016, he made a public statement regarding AI-generated art, where he called it an “insult to life itself”. To therefore understand the weight of the proclamation itself is to understand the nature of his art.
In recent days, the internet has been swept by a wave of Studio Ghibli-inspired images, generated using OpenAI’s latest native image tool. From fan-made portraits to reimagined film scenes, the AI trend is gaining momentum. However, a resurfaced clip of co-founder Hayao Miyazaki has reignited debate, as he criticises this kind of work, describing it as an “insult to life itself.”
Recently, in recognition of his contributions to the arts, Miyazaki was announced as this year’s winner of the Ramon Magsaysay Award, popularly known as Asia’s Nobel Prize.
Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese anime studio that has captured the imagination of fans for the last 39 years with its magical creatures and floating castles, was awarded an honourary Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
The enchanting tale of "The Boy and the Heron", an Oscar-winning animated masterpiece from the renowned Studio Ghibli, is poised to captivate audiences worldwide as it prepares to make its debut on Netflix. Originally titled "Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru Ka," the film, crafted by the visionary Hayao Miyazaki, clinched the prestigious Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, solidifying its place as a cinematic gem.
Hayao Miyazaki won his second Oscar on Sunday for his semi-autobiographical Japanese animated feature film “The Boy and the Heron,” a fantasy tale about a boy grieving his dead mother.
Renowned filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has secured his first Golden Globe Award for his semi-autobiographical fantasy film, "The Boy and the Heron", in the animated feature category.
Spirited Away was created with so much care and creativity that makes watching it an experience that should not be missed.
This is the fourth time Miyazaki failed to retire. Earlier on, he announced plans to retire in 1997, after his film "Princess Mononoke" was released. And then again in 2001, after the release of "Spirited Away".
The only information released was a poster drawn by Miyazaki - and even that was only sent to a limited number of cinemas.
Good news for Studio Ghibli fans, Hayao Miyazaki's final "How Do You Live?" will be released in Japanese theaters this summer. However, the makers have used a unique strategy, they are not going to release its trailers or new photos until the film is released.
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The Wind Rises is a sumptuous delight for both the sight and the soul.
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