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Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan's greatest animation directors. The entertaining plots, compelling characters, and breathtaking animation in his films have earned him international renown from critics as well as public recognition within Japan. The Walt Disney Company's commitment to introduce the films to the rest of the world will let more people appreciate the high-quality works he has given the movie-going public.
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One of Japan's most highly regarded anime directors, Hayao Miyazaki was born Jan. 5, 1941, in Tokyo. While in high school, he attended a viewing of Hakuja Den -- the first feature-length anime film -- and became instantly hooked on the form.
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Internationally renowned filmmaker, Hayao Miyazaki delivers another animation masterpiece in " Kiki's Delivery Service." The film tells the delightful tale of Kiki, a young witch who must venture out on her own to find her place in the world. Celebrities including Kirsten Dunst, Phil Hartman, Debbie Reynolds, Janeane Garofalo and Mathew Lawrence lend their voice talents to this exceptional film.
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Hayao Miyazaki's main characters are usually children. But the Japanese filmmaker's animated work is ... based on complex narratives that reflect on human nature, the environment and war. His latest is Howl's Moving Castle.
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Today, the name Miyazaki Hayao has been canonized by industry leaders. It's of no secret that Disney animators worship him as a god, citing films like Mulan and Toy Story which owe dearly to his influence. Acclaimed French writer Jean Giraud, who ... moonlighted as set designer on Alien, The Abyss and The Fifth Element often praises Miyazaki for making animation bold and noble. Even Star Trek: The Next Generation has been touched by his brilliance. Any trekkies remember the Nausicaäns?
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Miyazaki left Toei in 1971 for A Pro, where he co-directed episodes #7-8, #10-11, and #13-23 of the first Lupin III series with Isao Takahata. He and Takahata then began pre-production on a Pippi Longstockings series and drew extensive image boards. However, while on a trip to Sweden the original author, Astrid Lindgren, did not give them permission to continue the project, and it was cancelled. Instead of Pippi, Miyazaki conceived, wrote, designed, and animated the two Panda Go Panda! shorts which were directed by Isao Takahata. Miyazaki's first film as a director was The Castle of Cagliostro (1979), a light-hearted adventure film based on Lupin III, an extensive Japanese television series and film franchise.
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