The English-language version of Japanese animator-director Hayao Miyazaki's "The Wind Rises" will be released nationwide on Friday, and Speakeasy has an exclusive clip.  Read More... http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2014/02/25/wat more

"The Simpsons" is no stranger to homages to pop culture in their couch gags, with "Breaking Bad" being a prime example, but in Sunday's (Jan. 12) episode, the series dedicated a portion of the story to someone special.During the ep more

This story first appeared in OscarWrap : Director/Best Picture/Screenplay/Animation . Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most respected animators in history, with an Oscar for “Spirited Away” and a long list of admirers that includes Pixar&rsqu more

  Earlier this month, we learned that animation legend Hayao Miyazaki was thinking of retiring, making us even more excited to see his most recent effort, The Wind Rises . Well, we finally know when we'll be able to. Disney announced last ni more

Since 1986, Studio Ghibli has been in the business of providing original animated features that have grown into modern classics, though a sequel film or franchise has yet to appear on their production slate.  Writer-director  Hayao Miyazaki , wh more

  Would you like to see a bit of Studio Ghibli's newest film The Wind Rises and know what the hell is going on? Well, today is your lucky day, because the first English-subtitled trailer has finally arrived. Read More... more