The Boy and the Heron

2024 - 3 - 11

Hayao Miyazaki's Triumph: The Boy and the Heron Takes Oscars by Storm

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Legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's latest animated masterpiece 'The Boy and the Heron' sweeps the Oscars, making history in the animation world! 🎬✨

In a dazzling display of creativity and storytelling, Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' clinched the highly coveted Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, marking the legendary director's second victory at the prestigious event. The semi-autobiographical Japanese animated film has captured hearts worldwide with its enchanting narrative and visually stunning animation. This triumph not only signifies Miyazaki's unparalleled talent but also elevates the status of anime on the global stage.

Directed and written by the genius himself, 'The Boy and the Heron' is a groundbreaking movie with a PG-13 rating, a rare feat in the animation industry. With this win, Miyazaki has solidified his position as a trailblazer in animated filmmaking, pushing boundaries and captivating audiences of all ages. The recognition of the film by the Academy paves the way for more anime masterpieces to be acknowledged and celebrated on a grand scale.

The victory of Studio Ghibli's 'The Boy and the Heron' at the Oscars not only marks a historic moment for Japanese animation but also hints at a bright future for anime in the world of cinema. As Hayao Miyazaki, at 83 years old, continues to enchant and inspire generations with his exceptional storytelling and artistic vision, the impact of 'The Boy and the Heron' reaches far beyond its animated frames, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

In a surprising turn of events, Miyazaki's absence at the Oscars to accept the award for 'The Boy and the Heron' sparked curiosity and speculation among fans and critics alike. The enigmatic filmmaker's decisions only add to his mystique, further cementing his status as a cinematic legend. As the world eagerly anticipates Miyazaki's next creation, 'The Boy and the Heron' stands as a testament to the enduring power of imagination and storytelling.

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'The Boy and the Heron' wins best animated feature film Oscar (Reuters)

Hayao Miyazaki won his second Oscar on Sunday for his semi-autobiographical Japanese animated feature film "The Boy and the Heron," a fantasy tale about a ...

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The Boy and the Heron wins Best Animated Feature (Kidscreen)

Written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Heron is the first movie with a PG-13 rating to come out on top in this Oscar category, which has favored younger- ...

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Ghibli's Boy and the Heron wins Academy Award, studio COO ... (SoraNews24)

No hard feelings as anime movie wins award for only the second time ever, but does this mean more anime Oscars are on the way?

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Japan's Hayao Miyazaki wins award for The Boy and The Heron (Saudi Gazette)

More than two decades after winning his first Oscar, Japan's revered animator Hayao Miyazaki has done it again.

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'The Boy and the Heron' wins best animated feature film at Oscars ... (Animation Xpress)

The film by Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki defeated the other movies in this category which included Elemental, Nimona, Robot Dreams and Spider-Man: ...

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'Elemental' and 'The Boy and the Heron' Star Mamoudou Athie Says ... (Yahoo News UK)

I've never doubted animation because it's meant so much to me in my life and touches me constantly," the actor tells TheWrap on the Oscars red carpet The ...

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At 83, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki earns historic Oscar for The Boy ... (WION)

Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary Japanese filmmaker whose anime classics have enchanted fans around the world for decades, has won his second career Oscar.

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The Boy and the Heron wins Oscar (Anime UK News)

Having won what is widely seen as the biggest award for an animated film, it is one of a string of accolades the film has picked up, having also won a Golden ...

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Japan's Hayao Miyazaki wins award for The Boy and The Heron (Yahoo News Australia)

The 83-year-old also won the Golden Globe for the same film last January. More than two decades after winning his first Oscar, Japan's revered animator Hayao ...

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Studio Ghibli makes history at the 2024 Oscars with The Boy and the ... (GamesRadar+)

The studio has broken its own record set by Spirited Away.

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Why Hayao Miyazaki didn't accept his Oscar for The Boy and the ... (EW.com)

Acclaimed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki wasn't present at the 96th Oscars to accept his award for 'The Boy and the Heron' — here's why.

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Oscars 2024 Winners: 'Oppenheimer' Wins Best Picture, Cillian ... (The Wall Street Journal)

The Boy and the Heron,” a surreal, elegiac epic from Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, landed the award for best animated feature film, winning a tight race ...

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“The Boy And The Heron” Wins, Signaling New Era Of Animation (Forbes)

The Oscars are one of the biggest nights in film. From the star-studded red carpet to Oppenheimer's award sweep and Ryan Gosling's infectious “Kenergy,” last ...

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Miyazaki scoops second Oscar with 'The Boy and the Heron' (Jordan Times)

TOKYO — Celebrated Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki won his second Oscar on Sunday with “The Boy and the Heron” — the Studio Ghibli co-founder's first film ...

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Studio Ghibli's Oscar-Winning The Boy and the Heron Will Return to ... (Gizmodo)

Hayao Miyazaki picked up his second Best Animated Feature Oscar over 20 years after he first won for Spirited Away.

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Historic second Oscars win for Miyazaki sparks celebration in Japan ... (CNN)

Fans and artists across Japan have been toasting a night of international success for the country's film industry, after anime maestro Hayao Miyazaki picked ...

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Japanese cinema shines at Oscars 2024 with historic 'The Boy and ... (The Hindu)

Oscars 2024 celebrates Japanese cinema with wins for 'The Boy and the Heron' and 'Godzilla: Minus One'

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'The Boy And The Heron' Started Its Gilded Weekend With An ... (Cartoon Brew)

Animation of the Year nominees at the 47th Japanese Academy Film Prize awards were: The Boy and the Heron – WINNER; The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe ...

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'The Boy and the Heron' Streaming on Max Under Studio Ghibli ... (Variety)

Hayao Miyazaki's Oscar-winning "The Boy and the Heron" is streaming to Max in the U.S. under an exclusive deal renewal for Studio Ghibli films.

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'The Boy and the Heron' Headed to Max as Streamer Extends Studio ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Streamer Max has extended a licensing deal for Studio Ghibli films and will add Oscar winner 'The Boy and the Heron' to its catalog.

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'The Boy and the Heron' Heads to Streaming, But Not Just Yet (Vulture)

The Boy and the Heron, the box-office-smashing anime film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, will follow its Studio Ghibli forebears to Max later this year. The ...

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Oscar Winner 'The Boy And The Heron' Bound For Max As Streamer ... (Deadline)

Oscar winner 'The Boy and the Heron' is bound for Max following the streamer's extension of its U.S. licensing agreement with Studio Ghibli.

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Boy and the Heron to Stream on Max as Streamer Extends Studio ... (TheWrap)

The Boy and the Heron will stream on Max as the streamer extends its deal with Studio Ghibli to be the exclusive streaming home of their movies.

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Oscar winner 'The Boy And The Heron' heading to Max as Studio ... (Screen International)

The streamer has been home to the Studio Ghibli catalogue since 2020, when the films were available to stream for the first time. A debut date for Hayao ...

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The Boy and the Heron Coming to Max as Studio Ghlibi Extends ... (IGN Suomi / IGN Finland)

While a Max release date wasn't revealed yet for The Boy and the Heron, the streaming platform did share an announcement of its arrival will be "made later this ...

The Boy and the Heron will soon stream on Max. (The Verge)

Warner Bros. Discovery's longstanding partnership with GKids has given it the exclusive streaming rights to Studio Ghibli films since 2020, and now that the ...

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Oscar winner 'The Boy and the Heron' to stream on Max (Yahoo Canada Sports)

"The Boy and the Heron," an Oscar-winning animated film from Hayao Miyazaki, is coming to Max as part of an extended deal with Studio Ghibli.

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'The Boy and the Heron' To Make Streaming Premiere on Max (HYPEBEAST)

'The Boy and the Heron' To Make Streaming Premiere on Max: As GKIDS extends its agreement with Max for the exclusive US film streaming rights of Studio ...

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