The A to Z Of Studio Ghibli: L

To celebrate the release of Studio Ghibli ’s latest animation From Up On Poppy Hill on 2 August, we’re going to have a daily rummage through the Spirited Away studio’s magical history

L is for Lasseter, John

It may come to surprise you (though not if you read D in our list) but the man behind Pixar has also been one of the driving forces to bringing Studio Ghibli to the English-speaking world. Lasseter has been best friends with Hayao Miyazaki for over 30 years, despite neither man speaking the other’s language. Lasseter has personally over-seen the English language dubbing of Ponyo , Tales From Earthsea , Howl’s Moving Castle and the Oscar-winning Spirited Away .

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The latest film from Studio Ghilbli, From Up On Poppy Hill , arrives in UK cinemas on 2 August. Featuring the voice talent of Gillian Anderson, Christina Hendricks, Jamie Lee Curtis, Anton Yelchin and Aubrey Plaza and is directed by Goro Miyazaki. Learn more at the official Studio Ghibli UK Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/studioghibliuk

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