Film4 Summer screening of Princess Mononoke at Somerset House

Film4 after 10 years screened their another anime from Studio Ghibli. The chief programmer Dave Cox came on stage and talked of the popularity of Spirited away and then Howl's Moving castle. These anime's bought a full venue to Somerset House making Anime a more mainstream viewing.Due to the increasing popularity he mentioned a future screening of My Neighbour Totoro which prompted avid fans to scream with joy before the movie began.

It is safe to say they showed a remastered uncensored version of Princess Mononoke showing a lot more gore with heads and limbs flying off and much more spattering blood. The graphics were also sharpened and at times I felt there was CGI.

Absolutely loved the atmosphere - everyone was allowed to bring their own food and drinks but with a bar bar available. Blankets and pillows were available if you wanted to lie down and become fully engrossed in the movie. The Somerset house mixed with great weather was perfect.

The story follows next in line village chief, Asitaka, of a secret tribe who encounters a possessed boar which wounds him and seals his fate. He is exiled from the village in order to find a cure for his cursed arm which swells every time he is near danger or the person who turned the boar evil. Him and his elk Yakul travel to the forest of the Deer in hope of a cure and encounter Princess Mononoke and the wolves who seek revenge against Lady Oishi of the Metal works.

The story emphasizes the morals of looking after nature and not ruining it for your own selfish needs. Also to respect animals and what they bring to the environment and society.

There are still more screenings with tickets available so check out the Somerset house website for their schedule.

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Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House; Princess Mononoke

For one night only, Summer Screen invites you to leave reality behind and be transported by this sweeping and spiritual fantasy from Studio Ghibli, visionary creators of magical animated tales for all ages,  Princess Mononoke. A colourful cast of characters and creatures – brave and beastly, sublime and scary - inhabit the detailed magical landscape of this environmentally-themed adventure. The humans and mythical beings engage in a battle for the soul of their world and power. (In Japanese with English subtitles).

The magic of viewing films at Somerset house is that they are held outside on a giant screen - this event is a must see for anime and Studio Ghibli fans.
 
Date: Sunday, 9 August 2015
Address: Somerset House

£16.00 + booking fees
Duration 134mins

Doors open: 18.30, DJ from 18.45 then Film starts approximately 21.00

Buy tickets here.

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Plans for a Hayao Miyazaki Theme

There was first Disney land an amusement park paying homage to the founder of popular children classic animations. Such a tribute is now being made for Hayao Miyazaki often referred to the Japanese Disney. 

The popularity escalated from the Western infiltrating anime Princess Mononoke sending a great message of looking after mother nature. This many movies including notably My Neighbour Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service have inspired many designs of t shirts taking the internet by storm. Any Comic Con convention is not complete with Studio Ghibli merchandise and cosplays.

A “Ghibli Land” theme park was announced on Valentine's day to be made. The artist Takumi (@TakumiToxin) has just unveiled his design for the world’s most fully immersive Miyazaki experience. Sections include My Neighbor Totoro‘s treehouse (parallel to Disneyland’s Tarzan’s Treehouse), the Spirited Away bathhouse, Princess Mononoke‘s Iron Town, and, of course the park wouldn't be complete without a Cat Bus monorail that takes visitors around the entire park, this would all be around the centre point which is Howl’s Moving Castle.

This will be my next hot spot when i visit Japan ^_^

~Aisha Anime~

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Happy Birthday Hayao Miyazaki!

Hayao Miyazaki is the legendary founder of Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli. Studio Ghibli has produced anime movies that have been released worldwide and are often quoted as examples for the definition of 'anime'.

The film that gained fame for Miyazaki in the west was Princess Mononoke, a fantasy film that covered economy, pacifism and environment. He followed Princess Mononoke up with the iconic film, Spirited Away, about a young girl who gets lost in the spirit world, and has to out smart the witch of the bath house to get a job and earn her parents humanity and freedom.

His earlier works include the Lupin III film The Castle of Cogliostro, and Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, which was an adaption of his own manga of the same name. Other highlights of his directing career include Laputa - Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Ponyo.

Miyazaki retired in 2013, following the release of his film, The Wind Rises. Miyazaki’s influence in animation cannot not be overstated, and is considered as the Japanese Walt Disney.

Miyazaki was born on January 5, 1941, in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan. Many rumours have span over his age but  turns 74-years-old today. He continues to oversee Studio Ghibli as a consultant.

Happy Birthday Hayao Miyazaki!