Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron continues to rake in major earnings at the Japanese box office ahead of its North American premiere.According to Anime News Network, the hand-drawn animated movie has sold over 4.95 million tickets and grossed over 7.41 billion yen (roughly $50.6 million). The Boy and the Heron debuted in Japan on July 14, setting a new three-day opening record for ticket sales. However, the film has a long way to go in order to turn a profit; according to Toshio Suzuki, one of the movie’s producers, The Boy and the Heron is likely the most expensive film ever made in Japan.Miyazaki’s latest title, which is rumored to be the final major project from the legendary filmmaker, will make its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It is scheduled to screen on the event’s first day (Sept. 7), making it the first animated picture to open the prestigious film festival. The Boy and the Heron will make its debut in the United States at the New York Film Festival, which is slated to take place from Sept. 19 through Oct. 15.RELATED: Studio Ghibli Reveals New Series of Stills from The Boy and the Heron
Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki‘s The Boy and the Heron continues to rake in major earnings at the Japanese box office ahead of its North American premiere.
According to Anime News Network, the hand-drawn animated movie has sold over 4.95 million tickets and grossed over 7.41 billion yen (roughly $50.6 million). The Boy and the Heron debuted in Japan on July 14, setting a new three-day opening record for ticket sales. However, the film has a long way to go in order to turn a profit; according to Toshio Suzuki, one of the movie’s producers, The Boy and the Heron is likely the most expensive film ever made in Japan.
Miyazaki’s latest title, which is rumored to be the final major project from the legendary filmmaker, will make its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It is scheduled to screen on the event’s first day (Sept. 7), making it the first animated picture to open the prestigious film festival. The Boy and the Heron will make its debut in the United States at the New York Film Festival, which is slated to take place from Sept. 19 through Oct. 15.
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