Studio Ghibli`s THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS on Region 4 DVD

: 02 December 2014

An Amazing Look Inside the Beloved Studio Ghibli Source: Madman Entertainment Official Movie Site: yumetokyoki.com (Japan), gkidsfilms.com/kingdom (US) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock

On December 10th, the Australian label Madman Entertainment will release the documentary THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS (???????, Yume to Kyoki no Ohkoku, 2013) on Region 4 DVD. Studio Ghibli, the brainchild of directors Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki, has captivated audiences the world over with its dreamlike, fantastical animations such as SPIRITED AWAY (????????, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 2001), HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE (???????, Hauru no Ugoku Shiro, 2004) and GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (?????, Hotaru no Haka, 1988). This documentary looks at how they managed such an amazing run, and what could be next for the beloved studio. This past year, Miyazaki and Takahata have both directed their final films, with THE WIND RISES (????, Kaze Tachinu, 2013) and THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA (???????, Kaguyahime no Monogatari, 2013) respectively. As Ghibli celebrates its 30th birthday, award-winning filmmaker Mami Sunada gives us unprecedented access into their unique, fascinating world. An Official Selection of the New Zealand International Film Festival 2014. Format: DVD (Region 4, PAL) Release Date: December 10, 2014 Catalog: MMA5335 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen Full Height Anamorphic Language: Japanese 2.0 Subtitles: English Running Time: 118 Minutes SRP: $29.95 AUD Special Features Behind the Scenes Featurettes Theatrical Trailer

About Madman

Madman is a leading independent film and television distribution and rights management company, with offices in Australia and New Zealand. Madman is renowned for its commitment to quality Australian and foreign film, factual content, as well as highly collectable categories such as Japanese anime, genre film, animation and cult television. Madman`s capabilities encompass end to end acquisition, marketing, creative, sales and distribution in all mediums and formats, from the silver screen to the digital realm. Madman is also a proud producer of Australian film and television content. Put simply, Madman is mad for entertainment.

For more information on THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: