5 Disney Movies to See in 2014
It seems like Disney is planning to dominate the box office this year. We’re barely into the New Year and they’ve already announced a whopping 14 films for 2014. Of course, you may not want to see...
View ArticleClear Some Space for ‘the Art of Castle in the Sky’
'The Art of Castle in the Sky' from Viz Media is a gorgeous reprinting of the original Japanese book and is a must for all Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki fans. Click through to read all of "Clear...
View ArticleStudio Ghibli Is Back on the Small Screen with ‘Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter’
It's with more than a bit of excitement that Studio Ghibli and Goro Miyazaki's 'Ronja, the Robber's Daughter' will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on January 27 in the US and the UK. Click through to...
View ArticleGeekDad Proudly Announces: Studio Ghibli Fest 2017!
Stay tuned to GeekDad starting June 19th for your chance to win tickets to see the six films featured in Studio Ghibli Fest 2017! Click through to read all of "GeekDad Proudly Announces: Studio Ghibli...
View ArticleWINNERS ANNOUNCED!: Win Tickets to Studio Ghibli Fest 2017’s Presentation of...
Excited to see 'My Neighbor Totoro' on the big screen this coming weekend? If you are near a Fathom Events participating theater, enter our contest to win a pair of tickets! Click through to read all...
View ArticleWin Tickets to Studio Ghibli Fest 2017’s Presentation of ‘Kiki’s Delivery...
If you are near a Fathom Events participating theater for the 23-24 July showing of 'Kiki's Delivery Service,' enter our contest to win a pair of tickets! Click through to read all of "Win Tickets to...
View ArticleWin Tickets to Studio Ghibli Fest 2017’s Presentation of ‘Castle in the Sky’!
If you are near a Fathom Events participating theater for the August 27, 28, or 30 showings of 'Castle in the Sky,' enter our contest to win a pair of tickets! Click through to read all of "Win Tickets...
View ArticleWin Tickets to Studio Ghibli Fest 2017’s ‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind’
If you are near a Fathom Events participating theater for the September 24th, 25th, or 27th showings of 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,' enter our contest to win a pair of tickets! Click through...
View ArticleWin Tickets to Studio Ghibli Fest 2017’s ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’
GKIDS Films and Fathom Events are proud to present Hiyao Miyazaki’s cherished animated films, one per month from June through November 2017. See our announcement post for the full schedule and links to...
View ArticleFrom Up on Poppy Hill: A Labor of Love for Miyazaki Father and Son
From Up on Poppy Hill, a still featuring the young sweethearts Umi and Shun From Up on Poppy Hill is the first film from the team of Miyazaki father and son, Hayao and Goro, and while it has some of...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Hayao Miyazaki!
Japan’s Walt Disney turns 73 today. Legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki is responsible for some of the best animated films of the last 30 years, including (but certainly not limited to) My...
View ArticleGreat Geek Debates: Disney Princesses vs. Hayao Miyazaki
Perhaps it is a leftover from my ancient academic ambitions or the early development of my reading habit, but I tend to take stories more seriously than the average person. As a dad, I am also highly...
View ArticleGeekDad Passport: Ghibli Museum
Our kids and many of their friends were raised on My Neightbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Spirited Away, Ponyo, and a few of the other movies from the imagination of Hayao Miyazaki. So when our...
View ArticleStudio Ghibli Up Close: The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Studio Ghibli is the Japanese animation studio, founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, behind movies like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Arrietty (among many others). A new documentary,...
View ArticleA Simply Adorable Studio Ghibli Giveaway
I should probably wait for the collective “awww” to pass. OK. We good? Then let me announce the latest GeekDad giveaway. I’m thrilled to say that we’ve partnered with Gund for this one, and they’ve...
View ArticleGund’s Studio Ghibli Plushies Are Cuteness Personified
(Before we begin, you should know that we’re currently running a giveaway with a selection of items from Gund’s Studio Ghibli line. You’ve got until March 11 to enter, so don’t miss out.) If you’re a...
View ArticleStudio Ghibli Gund Giveaway Winner Announced
We recently ran a giveaway with some adorable stuffed toys from Gund that were based on Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service. I’m pleased to announce the random winner of our...
View ArticleExperience 'Spirited Away,''The Cat Returns' on Blu-ray Combo Pack
We talk a lot about Disney around here–not just Disney-proper, but also its more recent acquisitions like The Muppets, Marvel Comics, and Star Wars. Because of this we sometimes overlook its other big...
View Article‘When Marnie Was There’– A Different Kind of Ghost Story
I arrived late to the whimsical works of Studio Ghibli, and I take great pains to ensure that my children don’t make the same mistake. They’ve grown up with My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery...
View ArticleStudio Ghibli Retrospective at OMSI in January
If you’re a fan of Studio Ghibli near Portland, Oregon, here’s an event you won’t want to miss next month: the Studio Ghibli Retrospective! The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) will be...
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