

While that’s about what a big tentpole picture costs these days, in the early ’90s, it was a make it or break it amount of money, and for Carolco Pictures, it definitely broke it.Ĭutthroat Island was one of the biggest financial flops in film history. It invested around $98 million ($172 million) on a film called Cutthroat Island. In 1994, the studio was in a bit of a financial pickle.

Over the past years, it has been incredible to experience the studio’s films on the big screen with fans, and this year’s focus on director and studio co-founder Hayao Miyazaki will celebrate the incredible films one of cinema’s greatest talents.”Įach of the 10 animated features will be shown in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions and will include exclusive selections from the documentary series 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki.

GKIDS President David Jesteadt added, “We are thrilled to return to theaters with Studio Ghibli Fest 2023, in continued partnership with Fathom Events. He has always been a leader, visionary and inspiration to fans and critics alike and we know this series, including the debut of Spirited Away: Live On Stage will be well received by fans across the country,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. “We’re excited to partner with GKIDS and honor Hayao Miyazaki this year by bringing his collective body of work to the big screen. GKIDS, celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, continues its partnership with Fathom events and expand Studio Ghibli Fest 2023 to more screening dates than ever before to meet increased fan demand. It’s a year of celebrating animation master Miyazaki with the first-ever nationwide retrospective of his Studio Ghibli works, including several anniversary titles: the 35th Anniversary screenings of My Neighbor Totoro, 15th Anniversary screenings of Ponyo, and 10th Anniversary screenings of The Wind Rises. Studio Ghibli Fest is back in theaters and bigger than ever this year - highlighting all 10 of Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic animated films with Studio Ghibli, as well as the first-ever North American screenings of Spirited Away: Live On Stage, featuring two separate full performances filmed during the production’s acclaimed run in Tokyo last year.
