On Tue, 30 Sep 1997, Christopher Jefferson wrote:

> BY THE WAY,  a little off topic, but an "anime" story made the one of
> the national morning breakfast shows. Apparently, there's this anime
> called PRINCESS WOLF (do I have that right, Kenji?) that has been taking
> Japan by storm (princess, gets raised by wolves, etc. etc.). Anyway,
> whomever the producers are, they've got a US distribution contract with,
> guess who?

> The Walt Disney Company.

> This is tragic. Really. This according to some, is supposed to be one of
> the biggest anime hits ever, and the thought of it's distribution rights
> falling into the hands of the Big Rodent is enough to frighten even the
> strongest among us.

That would be Mononoke Hime, which is famous director Miyazaki's final
release to a fabulous career that includes Totoro, Nausicaa, and
Laputa to name a few.

Earlier this year (or was it late last year?), Disney purchased
exclusive rights to the entire Studio Ghibli library.  (Ghibli is
Miyazaki's studio, btw.)

Say what you will, but Disney has the best distribution network bar
none.  The only problem I have w this arrangement is the ignorant
western press who will think that all of these wonderful Ghibli titles
are "a new look for Disney."

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