Podcasts about Spirited Away

When it comes to Hayao Miyazaki, the ocean is full of mystery and calamity. But one thing is for certain: Ponyo loves ham! This week is Miyazaki's late-career “movie for five-year-olds” that somehow combines the terror of complete environmental catastrophe with… the joy of floating around in a candle-powered speedboat. And cool jellyfish! Topics discussed: delicious-looking tea, delicious-looking ramen, whether or not the mad scientist/wizard Fujimoto represents Miyazaki, the perils of painting backgrounds for Ghibli, prehistoric fish, and Frankie Jonas. Next week we take a brief detour from the late works of Miyazaki and Takahata to cover Hiromasa Yonebayashi's THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY (2010). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features The Five Geniuses of Ponyo Interview with Toshio Suzuki Behind the Microphone Creating Ponyo Ponyo & Fujimoto The Nursery Scoring Miyazaki The Art of Ponyo The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier Turning Point by Hayao Miyazaki Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coming of age or commentary on the intersection of capitalism, tradition, and culture? Maybe it's just about all the freaky little guys we keep seeing in this movie? Not sure, but it is Walter's very first Studio Ghibli movie and he's doing ASMR this whole episode and we're sorry about that but also you're welcome. This movie rules.

Howl may be the worst type of early 2000s emo hunk. But listeners…We! Can! Fix! Him!!! This week is a real doozy. Dom and Adam are not particularly effusive about Miyazaki's moody, dark magic sequel to SPIRITED AWAY. It's bewildering, it's bizarre, and some moments seem completely incomprehensible. But as an animated film, it's a spectacle to behold, and we have a lot to celebrate, too. For instance…Calcifer! Next week, it's Miyazaki's child-friendly disaster film, PONYO (2008). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features: Behind the Microphone The Birth Story of the Film Soundtrack Interview with Diana Wynne Jones Explanation of CG: How to Move Howl's Castle  The Art of Howl's Moving Castle Turning Point by Hayao Miyazaki The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier Hayao Miyazaki Takes Over Howl Variety Akihiko Yamashita Interview   Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Munsons are thrilled to welcome back guest Munson Matti Groll to explore one of the stranger career paths we've covered: Michael Chiklis. A fellow Boston University Terrier, Matti joins us as we trace Chiklis from a disastrous first movie that nearly ended his career before it began to becoming one of the actors who helped redefine what television could look like in the early 2000s. Along the way, we unpack the incredible story behind Wired, the infamous John Belushi biopic that earned the wrath of Belushi's friends, a literal curse from Dan Aykroyd, and years of career fallout for a young actor who was mostly just happy to no longer be waiting tables. From there, we dive into the television work that ultimately made Chiklis a star, including The Commish and his groundbreaking Emmy-winning performance as Vic Mackey on The Shield. We debate just how important The Shield was in opening the door for prestige dramas on basic cable, discover that Stan Lee considered Chiklis's portrayal of The Thing his favorite live-action Marvel performance, and somehow find ourselves defending—or absolutely refusing to defend—the 2005 Fantastic Four. Matti also gets the considerably better assignment of revisiting Spirited Away, whose addition to Chiklis's filmography unexpectedly rescues him from dead last in Case's box-office rankings. The back half brings everything from Eagle Eye, Parker, and the wildly divisive When the Game Stands Tall to the MoviePass-produced crime thriller 10 Minutes Gone, complete with a fascinating behind-the-scenes Bruce Willis story. But the real late-career revelation may be Chiklis as Red Auerbach in Winning Time, a performance strong enough to have us wondering whether a full-blown “Chiklissance” could still be ahead. Is Michael Chiklis an underrated television powerhouse trapped inside an underwhelming movie résumé, or does the uneven filmography tell us something bigger about his limitations as a performer? How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Listeners, it's time to remember your name. We're getting Spirited Away this week to a Studio Ghibli production that is often called the most influential animated film of all time. Joining us to help purify the stink spirits and return the river gods to their kingdom is our old friend Stephen Hilger. Topics discussed this week: the enduring mystery of No-Face, why the Radish Spirit rules, whether or not SPIRITED AWAY is the TENET of Miyazaki's filmography, Ghibli's art style in the digital era, and of course, MARIO ODYSSEY. Next week, it's the most Hot Topic of Miyazaki's oeuvre, the very moody HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (2004). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References:  The Art of Miyazaki's Spirited Away Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert Turning Point by Hayao Miyazaki The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier Spirited Away Making of Documentary Time Magazine Production History Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did Studio Ghibli really make a family sitcom? Kind of! It's Isao Takahata's second-to-last film, and we simply couldn't resist adding it to our series. Joining us to revel in the brilliance (and surprisingly vindictive behavior) of the man they call Paku-San (aka Mr. Munch) is our dear friend and digital producer, Nik Long! Topics covered this week: whether or not YAMADAS is more like EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND or MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, the long-standing rivalry of Miyazaki and Takahata and its similarities to the film CHALLENGERS, our nostalgia for discovering movies on television, Takahata's love of bananas, and so much more! Next week, at long last, we get SPIRITED AWAY (2001). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features The Secrets of My Neighbors the Yamadas Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before you listen to this episode, please join us in reciting the Ghibli prayer: Oh nameless god of rage and hate, we bow before you! This week we contend with what is unquestionably one of the greatest films ever made, animation or otherwise. It's a period epic that encapsulates everything we know and love about Studio Ghibli while also somehow raising the bar even higher. And hey, there's even a kaiju! Next week, it's a last-minute addition to the series: Isao Takahata's penultimate film, MY NEIGHBORS THE YAMADAS (1999). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Princess Mononoke: The Art and Making of Japan's Most Popular Film of All Time Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier The Guardian Hayao Miyazaki Interview Neil Gaiman on Scripting Princess Mononoke Cinefantastique Vol 31 No 4 Production History Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey at the Sun Pub on Drury LaneOther films mentioned in this episode:Silent Running (1972)2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)The Dark Knight (2008)Dunkirk (2017)Society (1989)Oppenheimer (2023)Spirited Away (2001)Interstellar (2014)Inception (2010)The Ninth Configuration (1980)The Lord Of The Rings trilogy (2001-3)With thanks to Richard Gay and The Sun Pub on London's Drury Lane.Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency productionProduced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and Nicki Glossop© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Country roads, take us home! Of the many, many movies that use the famous John Denver song, who would've expected the DEFINITIVE one to be about about a couple kids in Western Tokyo who fall in love with a really cool cat statue?  This week our old friend Stephen Hilger of the very great Into the Aether podcast is filling in as guest host! Topics explored by Dom and Steve: Zelda games (of course), Les Mis (obviously), doing improv comedy for no one (what?), learning to love yourself as an artist, and for some reason, pro wrestling! What an episode! Next week we worship at the altar of PRINCESS MONONOKE (1997). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features Behind the Microphone Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works 2nd Edition Cartoon Brew Atsushi Okui Interview John Lasseter Whisper of the Heart Introduction Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We continue our journey looking at Miyazaki Films with Howl's Walking Castle. We talk about the animation, the stark contrast in story from Spirited Away, and why we think this is definitely a Wizard of Oz type tale. Find out who enjoyed this and where it ranks among the other films they have seen of Miyazaki. Ray Sidman's site: https://bsky.app/profile/filmnerdness101.bsky.socialIan's Site: https://www.kickseat.com

Dana and Tom with new guest, Michael Burgett (Host and Creator, Screen Nerds Podcast (Apple, Spotify, iHeart)), discuss Spirited Away (2001) for its 25th Anniversary: written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, cinematography by Atsushi Okui, music by Joe Hisaishi, and editing by Takeshi Seyama.Plot Summary: A young girl named Chihiro finds herself in a spirit world when her parents are turned into pigs after eating enchanted food. To save them, she takes a job at a bathhouse run by the witch Yubaba while befriending the dragon-boy Haku and the lonely spirit No-Face along the way. Through courage and hard work, Chihiro grows into someone capable of breaking the curse and returning home.Guest:Michael BurgettHost and Creator, Screen Nerds Podcast (Apple, Spotify, iHeart)Socials: Twitter, IG, ThreadsChapters:00:12 Introduction, Case, and Background for Spirited Away04:57 Welcome in Michael Burgett06:08 Personal Relationship(s) with Spirited Away14:34 Why is Spirited Away the Standout Ghibli Film?19:53 Comparing Western and Eastern Animation27:49 Plot Overview and Character Development30:01 Did You Know?37:23 First Break38:03 What's Happening with Michael Burgett?40:57 Best Performance(s)49:04 Best Scene(s)56:56 Second Break57:37 In Memoriam01:04:18 Best Line(s)01:05:12 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:10:58 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:16:12 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:21:57 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:26:06 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:30:02 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:31:24 Remaining Questions for Spirited Away01:38:17 Thank You to Michael / Final Thoughts01:45:02 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/spirited-away-2001-ft-michael-burgettFor the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:Spirited Away, review, Miyazaki, film analysis, animated movies, animation, Japanese, Hayao Miyazaki, film review, classic, Studio Ghibli, movie, discussion, anime, analysis, movie discussion, movie review, Japanese animationRonny Duncan Studios

We're back! Joining us after our one week hiatus is returning champion, the one, the only... Griffin Newman! We have so much to talk about this week, including: raccoon dogs, Isao Takahata's hatred of modernity, the history of “serious” animation, Operation Goblin, Star Wars(?), Mr. Belvedere(??), Dave Matthews Band(????), and also How To “Ball Up” a Pipeline! Next week it's our first non-Miyazaki/Takahata Ghibli entry, WHISPER OF THE HEART (1995) directed by Yoshifumi Kondō. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features Blu-Ray Booklet Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works 2nd Edition Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert TCM Pom Poko Production History Pom Poko Influences Hoppers Band Inspiration Toshio Suzuki Incorrectly Anticipates Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jonny is joined by Aidan and Rory for Spirited Away. Naomi, who chose today's film makes her debut on the FFC!fulcrumfilmclub@gmail.comFulcrum Film Club Main Intro Music: 'Young Americans' performed by Dwayne GretzkyMusic & video clips (in addition to short clips from the movie):'One Summer Day' by Joe HisaishiSpirited Away Official English Trailer'Always with Me' by Yumi Kimura'Reprise' by Joe Hisaishi'Reprise' by Joe Hisaishi & Ayaka HiraharaProduced by Jonny Hennigan & The Fulcrum Crew. Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Spoiler Room Podcast has another "Animation Nation" episode. This time we get carried to the land of spirits with a look at #StudioGhibli 's #SpiritedAway. Join as we talk about this 2001 film from the legendary #HayaoMiyazaki . @GKIDStvJeff York's Site : https://theestablishingshot.org/ Ian's Site : https://www.kickseat.com Ray's Site: https://bsky.app/profile/filmnerdness101.bsky.social

Anime did not cross into Western culture in one clean movement. It arrived in fragments, through edited TV dubs, bootleg tapes, playground obsessions, fansubs, late-night downloads, and eventually legal streaming platforms.In this episode of Geekstorians, Dave picks up where Season One's ‘The Anime Underground' left off, following anime's journey from cult import to global mainstream force.We begin at the 2003 Academy Awards, where Spirited Away won Best Animated Feature without sanding itself down for Hollywood. From there, we rewind to the late 90s, when Dragon Ball Z exploded on Toonami and taught a generation of viewers to expect serialised storytelling, consequences, cliffhangers, and men screaming in fields until the landscape reconsidered its options.Then came Pokémon, a franchise that became so massive, so quickly, that many Western children did not even think of it as anime. It was just Saturday morning television, playground trading, Game Boy link cables, and the dangerous social power of a shiny Charizard.The episode also looks at Studio Ghibli's very different crossing: a studio that refused to compromise, resisted Western editing, and eventually saw Spirited Away become the first Japanese film to win the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.Finally, we move into the digital era, where fansubs, piracy, simulcasts, and Crunchyroll transformed anime distribution. What began as a fan-built workaround became part of the legal streaming infrastructure. The underground became the industry.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farewell to freedom in the Adriatic and days of wild abandon! We're soaring back over the sea this week to hang out with our close personal friend, Porco Rosso! This is… the best movie ever made, right? Topics discussed this week: whether or not Han Solo is just Porco in space, Italian antifascism, French antifascism, fascism in general, Looney Tunes, and of course, cool planes. Next week it's all about raccoons as we go long on Isao Takahata's POM POKO (1994)! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features Interview with Toshio Suzuki Behind the Microphone The Art of Porco Rosso Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Scott and Dave as the talk about Hayao Miyazaki's Masterpiece - Spirited Away! #movies #ghibli #moviereview #animation

Get ready to reconnect with your 10-year-old self. Because we're about to face some of the most embarrassing (and transcendent) childhood memories in movie history! Topics discussed this week: dividing fractions, the questionable taste of unripe pineapples, Takahata and Miyakazi's legendary beef, uncanny animated facial muscles, the weather, and whether or not ALADDIN still holds up. Next week we take to the skies with PORCO ROSSO (1992). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features The Making of Only Yesterday Princess Mononoke: The Art and Making of Japan's Most Popular Film of All Time Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everyone's seen Spirited Away. Everyone's seen Princess Mononoke. Almost nobody has seen the 1984 Miyazaki film that's better than both of them. Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo break down Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, the pre-Studio Ghibli masterpiece that handles environmentalism with more intelligence and nuance than anything Miyazaki made after it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Notes 0:00: Justin and Helen explain what they’ve been up to over the past two weeks, from checking out Kirio Fan Club in manga form for Justin to Helen giving A Hundred Scenes of Awajima a shot. News 9:16: Let’s just say Satoru Kuwabara is in some deep, deep trouble after reports of alleged affairs for at least the past 2 years, leading to him resigning as music producer for Ensemble Stars! and further announcements for any other projects and his band coming in the near future. 11:42: Doraemon will make another attempt to break through internationally! TV Asahi is working with distributor CAKE to release the iconic Japanese franchise; there will be no more Harlequin Original magazine, as that ended publication with this year’s July issue. 15:42: Shotan’s You are Ms. Servant resumed serialization on June 21 following its hiatus from February; Kazue Kato’s Blue Exorcist will return in July following its hiatus to properly prepare for the final chapter; Hunter x Hunter will be back in WSJ, as Yoshihiro Togashi’s able to get some chapters ready for the magazine; Sakaomi Yuzaki’s She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat after two years on hiatus; and Ayumi Ishii’s Nobunaga Concerto will resume with the first new chapter in three years (and also end in three chapters), starting July 10. 19:20: It will be some time before Norishiro-chan and Yukiji Setsuda's The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses will return as Setsuda needs a break; It will be at least until August before Takeru Hokazono can resume Kagarabachi, as following numerous ailments this year and after a discussion, the manga will be on the shelf while he recovers. 21:52: It was announced last week that manga creator Keiko Okamoto passed away May 6 due to a cerebral hemorrhage; chief director of the long-running Sazae-san franchise, Hiromitsu Morita, passed away June 4; and TMZ reported on Wednesday that actress Daveigh Chase, well known for being the voice of Lilo in Lilo and Stitch but for anime the voice of Chihiro in Spirited Away, died at 35 due to meningitis and a blood infection, which caused septic issues. Licenses 27:12: Something funny happened on June 12 that basically saw VIZ and Yen Press have social media announcements at the same time (Helen looks at VIZ however for not sending posts on Bluesky). Here’s what VIZ licensed for Spring 2027: Gege Akutami & Yuji Iwasaki's Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Akira Osora's The Exorcist and the Lovestruck Raven (Shojo Beat) Hakuri's WITCHRIV NISIOISIN & Hirohiko Araki's JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Over Heaven novel Inoue's #Gal x Gal Yuri Shūzō Oshimi's Sins Issei Eifuku & Taiyo Matsumoto's Takemitsu Zamurai Mio Nanao & Rei Tōma's No Glass Slippers for Me: Reincarnated Cinderella Junji Ito: Dissection Taizan5's The Ichinose Family’s Deadly Sins (digital manga release) Deluxe hardcover edition of Takehiko Inoue's Slam Dunk Gosho Aoyama's Detective Conan 3-in-1 Edition (Yeah you can guess Justin went wild here 32:25) 38:48: Here’s what Yen Press announced: Yūri Yumemi, Makuei, & Wata's Witches Can’t Be Collared manga Kazuhito Minagi, Kazumi Kurihara, & PenekoR's Your Castle’s Little Helper: Please Feed Me, I’ll Work manga Hyōgo Amagasa & LINO's Tale of the Wizrain Kingdom: The Nation’s Dragon Guardian Is Reborn as a Downtrodden Young Lady (Yen On) Shinano Sano & Nigata Ammon's Mafia (Yen On) Fujino Ōmori, Fumikaru Nishijima, Nilitsu, & Suzuhito Yasuda's Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Episode Asfi (Yen On)  Tsuzurō Hibi & Minori Chigusa's Shino & Ren: Future (Yen On)  Sekina Aoi & Kurehito Misaki's Playful Relationships (Yen On) Haruichi & ituca's The Immortal Witch Would Sacrifice Ten Thousand Lives to Fulfill a Simple Wish (Yen On) Nanateru's Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family! Okinosuke's I'm the Monster Girl You Once Saved: A Middle-Aged Teacher in Another World is Concerned About His Sudden Popularity An Momose's Love Me to My Core Daifuku Hoshimi & Ichino Tomizuki's The Purple Clavel: They Took Everything, So I've Bloomed Once More as a Villainous Femme Fatale Candy Tamagokake, Ryū Segawa, & Megumi Nagahama's The Reincarnated Devil’s Plot for Raising the Ultimate Hero Rui Aomi's Yamada’s Class Diary A box set release of Kafka Asagiri & Sango Harukawa's Bungo Stray Dogs Case Files: BSD 01 – 10 42:49: We have two new SuBLime announcements (Mayuharu's Bursting with Love & Fumi Tsuyuhisa's Palace of the Omega: A Snowflower’s Tale); Scholastic confirmed with ANN on Friday that its Graphix imprint is publishing Yūsuke Saitoh’s Chuck and the Girl manga. 44:07: Yukiaki Kurando & Wooma’s Kiss Me With Your Face has been added to VIZ Manga; Shonen Jump and MANGA Plus have added Chiyoko Maruume & Tokegoro's Twilight Blade; Manga UP! has added Sumu Kamiyama’s Haimiya is Scary Cute, Haru Ogawa’s Venus in December, & Kiri Wazawa’s Paranormal Agent Adashino; K MANGA is simulpubbing Daisaku Tsuru’s Protocol Ryugu and has added Ōnijōroku’s Twisted Devotion to their service; Omoi has licensed Tsukasa Mikuni, Tawa Akeno, & Sochu's A Snow Fox at the Northern Fort. 45:35: And Seven Seas’ Wonderful Wednesdays is back!…with not really licenses (sorta)! Misaki Takamatsu's Skip and Loafer (Volumes 1-5, 5 art cards) Punichan's Fluffy Café in Another World (Siren, narrated by Dan Bittner) okuita's Reborn as an Assassin’s Apprentice (Siren, narrated by Knox Riley) Streaming News 46:13: Crunchyroll is now streaming the Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise anime film, the Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved anime film, and the Given: Moments in Life OVA; we have a few Hulu dubs announced, which includes Undead Unluck: Winter Arc special now having an English dub release date. 48:35: GKIDS nabs another film for premiering in theaters in cocoon — which Helen had to note the timing of them announcing it the same day the manga came out; GKIDS will screen Baku Kinoshita and writer Kadzuya Konomoto’s anime film The Last Blossom at the end of August; Ninja Scroll will see a limited North American theatrical release (New 4K restoration) from HIDIVE in October; and Korean animated film Your Letter will screen in theaters August 17. Weird News 50:42: Once again the U.S. administration draws the ire of a country thanks to low quality AI slop, and this time Naruto’s involved. 52:12: While Wistoria and Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly works due to both works having cats and them both airing in the same season, Justin had to note this as also Bandai Namco works crossing over as both of these have involvement from them; 247 Comics is launching a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for a 20th Anniversary Collection of Misaho Kujiradou’s Princess Ai manga, which means DJ Milky is back! 55:48: Precure doing a poll for the midseason Precure is interesting — who is Cure Eclair out of the four highlighted? We must guess; and once again, we have another old properly getting an anime adaptation (Dengeki Daisy) which has Helen fearing for it due to age-gap being part of his premise to Justin actually being a bit cynical about all these manga from years ago — and well after they’ve ended — getting an anime adaptation. If there’s anything you’d like to share about the latest news or about the episode, please feel free to reach out to us on Twitter (@TheOASG) or comment below with your thoughts! The post TheOASG Podcast Episode 246: Case Closed? No, Case OBLITERATED! appeared first on TheOASG.

Finally, an animated film about how the gig economy is BAD but dirigibles are COOL! This week we hang out with the snarkiest cat around, Jiji, and his very cool familiar, a little witch who dreams of something better than eating pancakes for every meal. Even if you're not a freelancer, this film speaks volumes, because work/life balance is impossible and Kiki's about to find out why! Next week, it's another Takahata gem, ONLY YESTERDAY (1991). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features Creating Kiki's Delivery Service Scoring Miyazaki Kiki & Jiji Art of Kiki's Delivery Service Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our SUMMER VACATION heads east as we discuss Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away (2001) with returning guest General Slug, art director of Protean Magazine, noted weeb, and, of course, Devin's girlfriend.* We discuss the film's childlike view of a financially stagnate and spiritually polluted Japan, the relationship between identity, work, and leisure, No Face's speculative disruption of the bathhouse economy, and the film's ultimate fantasy: a boyfriend who is also a horse (and a dragon... and a wolf?). *fiancée Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or BlueSky at @youretallpod. Follow Ethan on Twitter at @Mathissippi and Devin on Twitter at @stalecooper. Email us at youretallpod@gmail.com. Follow Slug on Twitter at @generalslug and check out Protean Magazine at https://proteanmag.com.

Join Alex and Dr. Ethan Harrod as they navigate the spirit world in Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece Spirited Away (2001)! The English language dubbed version features the voice acting of Daveigh Chase (RIP :'( ), Suzanne Pleshette, Jason Marsden, and Susan Egan. Chihiro is a little girl whose family is moving, when they happen upon a strangely deserted resort town. Her parents turn into pigs after eating some food, they are subsumed within a spirit world, and Chihiro, now named Sen, must navigate working for an evil witch named Yubaba so she can find her parents, turn them back into people and get out of the spirit world. Along the way, she meets No Face, a spirit that learns the value of family and empathy from Chihiro. Several topics are discussed in this episode, but cultural psychology — and the differences between this Japanese film and American films — is the overarching theme and concepts. It's definitely a beautiful film, so it deserves a watch — and parents, listen to your kids! Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com), on Facebook (@CinPsyPod), or Threads/Instagram (@cinemapsych_podcast). We'd love to hear from you! If you like this content, you might like my new Audible audiobook/course, A Psychologist Goes to the Movies, available now! It features six films that have been on this show, condensed into 25-30 min essays, researched and analyzed. Don't forget to check out our Paypal link to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on! Don't forget to check out our MERCH STORE for some great merch with our logo and other designs! Legal stuff: 1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended). 2. Intro and outro music by half.cool ("Gemini"). Used under license. 3. Film reel sound effect by bone666138. Used under license CC-BY 3.0. Episode Transcription Go to this link to read a transcript generated by Whisper AI Large V3 Model. Disclaimer: It is not edited and may contain errors!

pWotD Episode 3334: Daveigh Chase Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 728,789 views on Thursday, 18 June 2026 our article of the day is Daveigh Chase.Daveigh Elizabeth Chase ( də-VAY; née Chase-Schwallier; July 24, 1990 – June 16, 2026) was an American actress. She first came to prominence as a child actress, portraying Samantha Darko in the film Donnie Darko (2001) and voicing the characters of Chihiro Ogino in the English dub of the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away (2001) and Lilo Pelekai in the Walt Disney Animation Studios animated feature film Lilo & Stitch (2002). For her performance in the latter, she won an Annie Award in 2003, and she continued to voice Lilo in its subsequent media franchise.In 2002, Chase achieved wider international recognition for her portrayal of the vengeful child antagonist Samara Morgan in the blockbuster horror film The Ring. Her performance earned her the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain at the 2003 ceremony. Chase transitioned to adult roles with her supporting part in the HBO drama series Big Love (2006–2011), in which she portrayed Rhonda Volmer, a manipulative and sociopathic teenager raised within a fundamentalist polygamist compound. She later reprised her role as Samantha Darko in S. Darko (2009), a sequel to Donnie Darko, and appeared in various independent movies, concluding her acting career with the 2016 films Jack Goes Home and American Romance. After her retirement from acting, Chase experienced several heavily publicized personal and legal difficulties, which coincided with a prolonged withdrawal from the public eye. Following a period of homelessness, she died in June 2026 at 35 years old of septic shock and meningitis complications.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:44 UTC on Friday, 19 June 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Daveigh Chase on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Salli.

The catbus is here and we're off to explore the (friendly) haunted forest! This week we're worshipping the ancient woodland spirit and face of Studio Ghibli — our good, personal friend, Totoro! But heads up, Adam and Dom have completely different takes on this one, so if you're looking for a real Siskel & Ebert type disagreement, this is the episode for you. Next week, we take to the skies with KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE (1989). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features Behind the Microphone Creating My Neighbor Totoro Creating the Characters The “Totoro” Experience Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki Grave of the Fireflies (BFI Film Classics) by Alex Dudok de Wit The Art of My Neighbor Totoro: A Film by Hayao Miyazaki Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier Totoro's Limited Animation Team Guillermo Del Toro - 2013 Studio Ghibli Masterclass - TIFF Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we pay tribute to one of the most devastating (and life-affirming) movies ever made. It's our very first Takahata film, and… it's a doozy. We simply couldn't do a Studio Ghibli series without honoring this masterpiece. **Please be aware that this episode includes some distressing themes around children and violence. We tried our best to celebrate the brilliance of the film but inevitably the conversation turned dark at times. Next week, we get a (much-needed) big, fuzzy hug from MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Grave of the Fireflies (BFI Film Classics) by Alex Dudok de Wit Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Reyna Denison Animerica Isao Takahata & Akiyuki Nosaka Interview Studio Ghibli Movies Isao Takahata Interview Anime New Network Hirokatsu Kihara Interview Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get in, losers, we're going to Laputa! This week we take flight with Pazu, Sheeta, and a gang of pirates with some seriously questionable motives to find the mythical land in the clouds where cool robots take care of birds (and shoot lasers). It's the first true Ghibli film, and, man, does it set the bar pretty high. Also... what the hell is going on with the English dub of this film? Next week, it's our very first Takahata film, GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features Creating Castle in the Sky Scoring Miyazaki Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Calling all Tolmekians: it's a series premiere!!!! Today we take flight with the Princess of the Valley of the Wind for our new Studio Ghibli series. What a dream (of madness)! For the next few months we'll be fully devoted to the works of Miyazaki, Takahata, and the entire Ghibli collective. We hope you'll join us in the Sea of Decay! The water is fine (it's only mildly acidic and poisonous). Next week, it's the first true Studio Ghibli film, CASTLE IN THE SKY (1986). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features Nausicaä Continues On Behind the Microphone The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy Hideaki Anno Wants to Remake Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind The Sydney Morning Herald Mai Fujisawa Interview A Real Glider A Real Glider Part 2 Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Your Two Favorite 90's Babies are on a trip to a fantastical bathhouse with SPIRITED AWAY [2001]!Going forward, Blockbuster Wives will be posting episodes every Thursday to the main feed as well as the Patreon feed. After a few weeks, episodes will be archived and moved exclusively to the Patreon feed. But fear not! You can join for as little as $1/month and have unlimited access to over 100 hours of your two favorite 90's babies!Join today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/blockbusterwives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show some love for Ebert: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/vBFU5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockbuster-wives/support⁠

The closure of Spirit airlines has been met with conspiracies, government intervention, laughter and good riddance. Although there is a cultural push to limit travel by both air and ground, even a conspiracy, the fact is that these conspiracies are not universally true. Safety, cleanliness, genuine customer service, and fighting customers were not merely laughter-points of Spirit; they define much of the airline industry and most ground transportation in the U.S. as well, especially buses. Surveillance, security theater, and rudeness contributes to both conspiracies and an overall cultural issue that is at the root of these problems. The behaviors of government officials and public-service representatives  is merely a reflection of the social pool from whence those workers are pulled. Likewise, their behavior is often justified when having to deal with an uncultured public. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor break down the biggest animation and industry stories coming out of CinemaCon 2026, including Drew's early look at DreamWorks' Forgotten Island. They also dig into a surprisingly strong box office weekend, Studio Ghibli's return to theaters, and some truly unexpected developments in the world of Willy Wonka. Along the way, the two share insights on theatrical windows, upcoming animated projects, and what's really happening behind the scenes in Hollywood animation. HIGHLIGHTS • Super Mario Brothers Galaxy nears $750M worldwide as the franchise crosses $2B total • Pixar's Hoppers continues a solid run, with digital and physical release plans coming soon • Paramount commits to a 45-day theatrical window while Steven Spielberg pushes for longer exclusivity • Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 lineup revealed, including Ponyo, Spirited Away, and anniversary screenings • Warner Bros. Animation developing anime-inspired Scooby-Doo series Go-Go Mystery Magic • Drew shares his spoiler-free reactions to DreamWorks' Forgotten Island after CinemaCon screening • Netflix's Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory sets up a darker, heist-style Wonka story • Updates on Disney Animation's Hexed, including casting and creative changes HOSTS • Jim Hill (@JimHillMedia) • Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by UnlockedMagic.com - your go-to source for discounted Disney and Universal theme park tickets. Plan smarter, save money, and make your next trip more magical. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor break down the biggest animation and industry stories coming out of CinemaCon 2026, including Drew's early look at DreamWorks' Forgotten Island. They also dig into a surprisingly strong box office weekend, Studio Ghibli's return to theaters, and some truly unexpected developments in the world of Willy Wonka. Along the way, the two share insights on theatrical windows, upcoming animated projects, and what's really happening behind the scenes in Hollywood animation. HIGHLIGHTS • Super Mario Brothers Galaxy nears $750M worldwide as the franchise crosses $2B total • Pixar's Hoppers continues a solid run, with digital and physical release plans coming soon • Paramount commits to a 45-day theatrical window while Steven Spielberg pushes for longer exclusivity • Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 lineup revealed, including Ponyo, Spirited Away, and anniversary screenings • Warner Bros. Animation developing anime-inspired Scooby-Doo series Go-Go Mystery Magic • Drew shares his spoiler-free reactions to DreamWorks' Forgotten Island after CinemaCon screening • Netflix's Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory sets up a darker, heist-style Wonka story • Updates on Disney Animation's Hexed, including casting and creative changes HOSTS • Jim Hill (@JimHillMedia) • Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by UnlockedMagic.com - your go-to source for discounted Disney and Universal theme park tickets. Plan smarter, save money, and make your next trip more magical. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hey there, and a very happy Saturday! This is your Disney News for Saturday, April 11th, 2026. I hope your weekend is off to a magical start! - Tokyo Disneyland is set to unveil a magical new Studio Ghibli attraction, featuring immersive journeys through films like "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro." - Walt Disney World in Orlando is committing to sustainability with a large-scale solar panel project to significantly power the park operations and reduce its carbon footprint. - Tinker Bell at Disneyland, California is getting a magical makeover with new LED wings that offer a vibrant, nighttime color-changing display for Pixie Hollow visitors. - Disney+ will release "The Muppet Show: Reimagined," introducing new storylines and humor while bringing back the antics of Kermit and Miss Piggy for fans new and old. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Welcome to a very special Money On Film miniseries!Over three episodes, Slate Money's Felix Salmon and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe revisit three films at the intersection of culture and finance. On this episode, Nadira and Felix take a trip to a bathhouse for spirits in 2001's Spirited Away.Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the film follows a girl named Chihiro, who becomes trapped in the spirit world and must save her parents, encountering soot sprites, river spirits, a giant baby, and many more wonderful and terrifying beings along the way.The film is a masterpiece of storytelling and technical animation, but as Felix explains, it also works as a highly developed metaphor for capital and the Japanese economy at the close of the millennium: the bathhouse stands in for a stable but exploitative economic system, beset by outside capital forces, with workers stripped of their names and identities.This is the final episode of the Money On Film miniseries. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a very special Money On Film miniseries!Over three episodes, Slate Money's Felix Salmon and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe revisit three films at the intersection of culture and finance. On this episode, Nadira and Felix take a trip to a bathhouse for spirits in 2001's Spirited Away.Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the film follows a girl named Chihiro, who becomes trapped in the spirit world and must save her parents, encountering soot sprites, river spirits, a giant baby, and many more wonderful and terrifying beings along the way.The film is a masterpiece of storytelling and technical animation, but as Felix explains, it also works as a highly developed metaphor for capital and the Japanese economy at the close of the millennium: the bathhouse stands in for a stable but exploitative economic system, beset by outside capital forces, with workers stripped of their names and identities.This is the final episode of the Money On Film miniseries. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a very special Money On Film miniseries!Over three episodes, Slate Money's Felix Salmon and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe revisit three films at the intersection of culture and finance. On this episode, Nadira and Felix take a trip to a bathhouse for spirits in 2001's Spirited Away.Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the film follows a girl named Chihiro, who becomes trapped in the spirit world and must save her parents, encountering soot sprites, river spirits, a giant baby, and many more wonderful and terrifying beings along the way.The film is a masterpiece of storytelling and technical animation, but as Felix explains, it also works as a highly developed metaphor for capital and the Japanese economy at the close of the millennium: the bathhouse stands in for a stable but exploitative economic system, beset by outside capital forces, with workers stripped of their names and identities.This is the final episode of the Money On Film miniseries. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a very special Money On Film miniseries!Over three episodes, Slate Money's Felix Salmon and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe revisit three films at the intersection of culture and finance. On this episode, Nadira and Felix take a trip to a bathhouse for spirits in 2001's Spirited Away.Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the film follows a girl named Chihiro, who becomes trapped in the spirit world and must save her parents, encountering soot sprites, river spirits, a giant baby, and many more wonderful and terrifying beings along the way.The film is a masterpiece of storytelling and technical animation, but as Felix explains, it also works as a highly developed metaphor for capital and the Japanese economy at the close of the millennium: the bathhouse stands in for a stable but exploitative economic system, beset by outside capital forces, with workers stripped of their names and identities.This is the final episode of the Money On Film miniseries. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a very special Money On Film miniseries!Over three episodes, Slate Money's Felix Salmon and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe revisit three films at the intersection of culture and finance. On this episode, Nadira and Felix take a trip to a bathhouse for spirits in 2001's Spirited Away.Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the film follows a girl named Chihiro, who becomes trapped in the spirit world and must save her parents, encountering soot sprites, river spirits, a giant baby, and many more wonderful and terrifying beings along the way.The film is a masterpiece of storytelling and technical animation, but as Felix explains, it also works as a highly developed metaphor for capital and the Japanese economy at the close of the millennium: the bathhouse stands in for a stable but exploitative economic system, beset by outside capital forces, with workers stripped of their names and identities.This is the final episode of the Money On Film miniseries. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a very special Money On Film miniseries!Over three episodes, Slate Money's Felix Salmon and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe revisit three films at the intersection of culture and finance. On this episode, we're headed to Wall Street to watch a Felix Salmon favorite: Margin Call, the 2011 thriller-drama starring a long list of famous people, including Jeremy Irons, Paul Bettany, Stanley Tucci, Demi Moore, and yes, Kevin Spacey.Directed by J. C. Chandor, the film takes place at an investment bank on the brink of the Great Financial Crisis, as financiers struggle to maintain their balance sheets against the greatest villain of the aughts: mortgage-backed securities.Coming up on Money On Film: the 2025 rom-com Materialists, followed by the animated masterpiece Spirited Away from 2001. See you next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a very special Money On Film miniseries!Over three episodes, Slate Money's Felix Salmon and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe revisit three films at the intersection of culture and finance. On this episode, we're headed to Wall Street to watch a Felix Salmon favorite: Margin Call, the 2011 thriller-drama starring a long list of famous people, including Jeremy Irons, Paul Bettany, Stanley Tucci, Demi Moore, and yes, Kevin Spacey.Directed by J. C. Chandor, the film takes place at an investment bank on the brink of the Great Financial Crisis, as financiers struggle to maintain their balance sheets against the greatest villain of the aughts: mortgage-backed securities.Coming up on Money On Film: the 2025 rom-com Materialists, followed by the animated masterpiece Spirited Away from 2001. See you next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a very special Money On Film miniseries!Over three episodes, Slate Money's Felix Salmon and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe revisit three films at the intersection of culture and finance. On this episode, we're headed to Wall Street to watch a Felix Salmon favorite: Margin Call, the 2011 thriller-drama starring a long list of famous people, including Jeremy Irons, Paul Bettany, Stanley Tucci, Demi Moore, and yes, Kevin Spacey.Directed by J. C. Chandor, the film takes place at an investment bank on the brink of the Great Financial Crisis, as financiers struggle to maintain their balance sheets against the greatest villain of the aughts: mortgage-backed securities.Coming up on Money On Film: the 2025 rom-com Materialists, followed by the animated masterpiece Spirited Away from 2001. See you next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a very special Money On Film miniseries!Over three episodes, Slate Money's Felix Salmon and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe revisit three films at the intersection of culture and finance. On this episode, we're headed to Wall Street to watch a Felix Salmon favorite: Margin Call, the 2011 thriller-drama starring a long list of famous people, including Jeremy Irons, Paul Bettany, Stanley Tucci, Demi Moore, and yes, Kevin Spacey.Directed by J. C. Chandor, the film takes place at an investment bank on the brink of the Great Financial Crisis, as financiers struggle to maintain their balance sheets against the greatest villain of the aughts: mortgage-backed securities.Coming up on Money On Film: the 2025 rom-com Materialists, followed by the animated masterpiece Spirited Away from 2001. See you next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a very special Money On Film miniseries!Over three episodes, Slate Money's Felix Salmon and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe revisit three films at the intersection of culture and finance. On this episode, we're headed to Wall Street to watch a Felix Salmon favorite: Margin Call, the 2011 thriller-drama starring a long list of famous people, including Jeremy Irons, Paul Bettany, Stanley Tucci, Demi Moore, and yes, Kevin Spacey.Directed by J. C. Chandor, the film takes place at an investment bank on the brink of the Great Financial Crisis, as financiers struggle to maintain their balance sheets against the greatest villain of the aughts: mortgage-backed securities.Coming up on Money On Film: the 2025 rom-com Materialists, followed by the animated masterpiece Spirited Away from 2001. See you next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You just know this will be an odd one.From slot machines to stolen potatoes, the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button maintains control of game selection and has our hosts playing this indie adventure title developed and published by StudioBando Inc. The player steps into the shoes of a child tasked with fetching some ingredients for his grandma's soup, but the pantry is a portal to another world, so adventure ends up on the menu instead. It's inspired by Spirited Away, The Little Prince, and Coco, so if you think you'd enjoy the blending of Pixar and Ghibli, this title may tantalize your taste buds. It smells appetizing to our hosts, so they'll each dedicate an hour to unraveling its puzzles and unlocking its songs and finally determine if this game is a recipe for disaster or one they'd recommend you try for yourself!What do you think? Let us know!Check out all our links here:https://linktr.ee/tc1h1dThanks for taking this ride with us :-)

On this week's quest of Re:Sekai, AD, Jerri and Pat are joined by Nick to celebrate the 8th Anniversary of The Lookout and review Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away.Discussion begins at 7:15.Re:Sekai is a part of The Lookout Network - https://linktr.ee/lookoutonrncFollow us on X:AD - @1ADZLJerri - @A_Bag_of_MonePatrick - @reaperlomeinNick - @ImgInception

What does Spirited Away actually mean? And who—or what—is No-Face really supposed to be? In this episode of For the Love of History, we dive deep into the Japanese folklore, Shinto mythology, and yokai legends that inspired one of the most beloved animated films ever made: Spirited Away. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli, the film is packed with references to kami, yokai, purification rituals, and ancient spiritual beliefs that many viewers outside Japan may not recognize. You'll learn ✨ The meaning of kamikakushi — the folklore concept of being “spirited away” by the gods ✨ Why the spirit bathhouse reflects Shinto purification rituals and onsen culture ✨ The real folklore behind Haku's dragon form and river spirits ✨ The environmental message hidden in the Stink Spirit scene ✨ The possible yokai inspiration behind Yubaba and mountain witches ✨ And the true meaning behind No-Face, one of the most mysterious characters in animation From ancient Shinto beliefs about spirits in nature to the strange world of Japanese yokai, this episode uncovers the folklore that shaped Spirited Away's spirit world. If you love Japanese mythology, anime history, folklore, or Studio Ghibli, you're in the right place. Website (

 This week Sidey, Dan, and Cris fly solo — Simon's been called to Southampton on urgent business (he was spotted in a pub surrounded by tea cups, so make of that what you will). The dads are reviewing Ballad of a Small Player (2024), the new Netflix film from Edward Berger — the director behind All Quiet on the Western Front and Conclave — starring a very much on-form Colin Farrell. The Film: Colin Farrell plays Lord Doyle, a dissolute British gambler drowning in debt in the casinos of Macau — and if you thought Vegas was the gambling capital of the world, think again. Doyle owes 352,000 Hong Kong dollars to the house, is blagging his way past the front desk in a crumpled cravat, and somehow still looks magnificent. He falls in with a mysterious young woman at the Baccarat tables, and from there the film slides into gorgeous, ambiguous territory — is she real? Is any of this? And does it even matter when the rush of the bet is the only thing that feels true? Themes of addiction, redemption, obsession, and the question of whether you can ever really stop — all wrapped in the stylised, sun-drenched visual language of Macau's casino underworld. The lads give it two words each: "All in" (Dan), "Bizarre but funny" (Cris), and "Strong recommend" (Sidey). Consensus: go watch it. Top Five: Gardens The boys dig into their favourite cinematic, televisual, musical, and gaming gardens. From the gnome in Amélie and David Lynch's suburban lawn horror in Blue Velvet, to the brutal communal fields of Midsommar, Spirited Away's otherworldly beauty, and the garden in Saltburn that had certain members of the pod seeing quite a lot of a particular actor. Wonka's chocolate garden gets a nod, as does Miss Peregrine's hedge-portal to another time. Sidey & Reegs are also going to see Wu-Tang Clan at the O2. Protect ya neck. You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Ungefähr ein Jahr haben wir geackert, geplant und auf diesen Tag hingefiebert... Anfang Februar 2026 startete mit ABENTEUER: FILMMUSIK! unser ganz besonderes Live-Event, das wir gemeinsam mit Dominik Porschen, dem WDR Funkhausorchester und der Dirigentin Sarah Hicks ins Leben gerufen haben. Wir sind unglaublich stolz, ein kuratiertes Programm zur Filmmusik der besten Abenteuerfilme aller Zeiten präsentieren zu dürfen. Der Abenteuerfilm ist eines der ältesten Genres auf der Kinoleinwand. Vom strahlenden Erlöserthema bis zum düsteren Gefahrenmotiv, von FLUCH DER KARIBIK bis BATMAN: Gemeinsam mit dem WDR Funkhausorchester (https://www.youtube.com/@ARDKlassik) ziehen wir das Helden-Cape über und kraxeln die Wolkenkratzer hoch. Lasst euch von den Lieblingsstücken eurer Kindheit verzaubern in diesem besonderen Livestream mit Jonas, Marius, Lenny, Xenia und Alper, hier auf Cinema Strikes Back! Dieser Reupload wurde technisch und inhaltlich optimiert.