‘Studio Ghibli Fest 2018’ Continues With 30th Anniversary Showings of Miyazaki’s ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ This Fall

 WHAT: Throughout 2018, GKIDS and Fathom Events continue their collaboration to bring a new line-up of treasured animated featuresto U.S. cinemas. STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018 gives fans an opportunity to see nine of Studio Ghibli’s celebrated animated masterpieces on cinema screens nationwide, along with some very special surprises.

 

  Celebrate the 30th anniversary of “My Neighbor Totoro” from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of “Spirited Away” and “Ponyo”, and Academy Award^®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki.

 

  My Neighbor Totoro 30th Anniversary” is the story of Satsuki and her sister Mei who move with their father to a new home in the countryside where they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus, in this all-ages animated masterpiece featuring the voices of Tim Daly, Lea Salonga, and real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, in a classic tale of magic and adventure for the whole family.

 

  WHO: Fathom Events and GKIDS

 

 WHEN:

 Sunday, September 30 at 12:55 p.m. local time (English-language dubbed)

 Monday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. local time (English-language subtitled)

 Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. local time (English-language dubbed)

 

  WHERE:

  Tickets for “My Neighbor Totoro 30^th Anniversary” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or www.GhibliFest.com and at participating theater box offices. Moviegoers throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy these events in over 700 select movie theaters. A complete list of theater locations will be available on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).