Elden Ring was released in 2022 but is still relevant almost two years later. While some credit can be given to the game’s first expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, the game’s cult status is to be credited for keeping it relevant in 2024, too.
Since it is a Soulsborne RPG, character builds for one’s main character are essential. As the Tarnished gathers and gears up for Shadow of the Erdtree, ensuring their build is as relevant to the current scenario as possible will set them up for success. These are the top five builds to prepare for the game’s first significant expansion.
Elden Ring Build #4 – Spear Major (Dexterity and Arcane) This Elden Ring build relies on quickly switching between weapons to stack damage.
The weapons for this build will be Eleanor’s Poleblades (Twin Blades) and Rivers of Blood (Katana). Eleanor’s Poleblades will cause a lot of stance damage and,...
Since it is a Soulsborne RPG, character builds for one’s main character are essential. As the Tarnished gathers and gears up for Shadow of the Erdtree, ensuring their build is as relevant to the current scenario as possible will set them up for success. These are the top five builds to prepare for the game’s first significant expansion.
Elden Ring Build #4 – Spear Major (Dexterity and Arcane) This Elden Ring build relies on quickly switching between weapons to stack damage.
The weapons for this build will be Eleanor’s Poleblades (Twin Blades) and Rivers of Blood (Katana). Eleanor’s Poleblades will cause a lot of stance damage and,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Sparsh Jaimini
- FandomWire
Studio Ghibli movies can only be described as a warm cozy blanket of pure love and nostalgia. It’s no wonder they’ve captured millions of hearts over the years, drawing immense popularity globally. And thus, being associated with one such film might be a dream come true for many actors.
Believe it or not, to get their slice of the pie, many Oscar-nominated Hollywood actors jumped to lend their voices to the English version of these movies when given the opportunity, including Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Thus, here is a list of some actors who have ventured over into the Ghibli universe, and you’d definitely be surprised to see some of the names in here!
1. Christian Bale
Christian Bale as Wizard Howl in Howl’s Moving Castle
Yes, one of the biggest Hollywood actors, Christian Bale found himself falling head over heels for the magical world of Studio Ghibli after watching Spirited Away.
Believe it or not, to get their slice of the pie, many Oscar-nominated Hollywood actors jumped to lend their voices to the English version of these movies when given the opportunity, including Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Thus, here is a list of some actors who have ventured over into the Ghibli universe, and you’d definitely be surprised to see some of the names in here!
1. Christian Bale
Christian Bale as Wizard Howl in Howl’s Moving Castle
Yes, one of the biggest Hollywood actors, Christian Bale found himself falling head over heels for the magical world of Studio Ghibli after watching Spirited Away.
- 3/10/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
This time next month will see the last area of Ghibli Park – Valley of Witches – open and to celebrate, Studio Ghibli today released an animated promotional video inspired by the new area’s theme – Howl’s Moving Castle . The staff behind the classic Ghibli film returned to produce the short, including Hayao Miyazaki drawing the storyboards! Along with Miyazaki on the storyboards, Howl’s Moving Castle animation director Akihiko Yamashita directed the promo alongside Noboru Yoshida as the art director, who was in the same role on Howl’s and the latest flick from the anime studio, The Boy and the Heron . Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki noted that the commercial was created by Miyazaki thanks to a request from his son Goro Miyazaki, who is the director of Ghibli Park. Related: Ghibli Park Confirms Opening Dates for Mononoke Village and the Valley of Witches Ghibli Park’s Valley of Witches, with buildings on Howl's Moving Castle,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Hayao Miyazaki’s latest (and potentially final) film “The Boy and the Heron” announced its English dub cast, which includes Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson, and Florence Pugh.
Additional cast members include Luca Padovan, Mamoudou Athie, Tony Revolori, and Dan Stevens. Gkids handled casting and produced the English version in close consultation with Studio Ghibli, with Adr direction by Michael Sinterniklaas at Nyav Post, and English script adaptation by Stephanie Sheh. The English language dub was produced in accordance with the SAG-AFTRA Foreign Dubbing Agreement.
A sprawling animated fantasy, “The Boy and the Heron” was released in Japan over the summer without any promotional materials released beforehand. The film marked Miyazaki’s return to filmmaking after supposed retirement and was nothing short of an event. Those who saw it, either in Japan or at festival screenings afterwards, say it ranks...
Additional cast members include Luca Padovan, Mamoudou Athie, Tony Revolori, and Dan Stevens. Gkids handled casting and produced the English version in close consultation with Studio Ghibli, with Adr direction by Michael Sinterniklaas at Nyav Post, and English script adaptation by Stephanie Sheh. The English language dub was produced in accordance with the SAG-AFTRA Foreign Dubbing Agreement.
A sprawling animated fantasy, “The Boy and the Heron” was released in Japan over the summer without any promotional materials released beforehand. The film marked Miyazaki’s return to filmmaking after supposed retirement and was nothing short of an event. Those who saw it, either in Japan or at festival screenings afterwards, say it ranks...
- 10/17/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Martin Scorsese (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images), Avengers: Endgame (Disney)Graphic: AVClub
There’s a new Martin Scorsese movie coming out, so of course it’s time for another round of the esteemed filmmaker’s King Lear-like rants against Marvel Entertainment and superhero movies as an existential threat to the art of cinema,...
There’s a new Martin Scorsese movie coming out, so of course it’s time for another round of the esteemed filmmaker’s King Lear-like rants against Marvel Entertainment and superhero movies as an existential threat to the art of cinema,...
- 10/16/2023
- by Ray Greene
- avclub.com
“Suzume” might just be one of Makoto Shinkai’s best. I might be saying this right now because it’s fresh in my memory. While “Your Name” was an impactful love story, “Suzume” reaches a deeper level of emotion through its connection to nature. Makoto Shinkai reminds everyone of the disaster that struck Japan in 2011 and left the Japanese countryside in pieces. “Suzume” is quite lighthearted for the serious subject it tackles but still manages to leave a mark on the viewer. Not to say it makes a joke of natural disasters, but it adds a fantastical element to them, making it feel like there is much more power at play. “Suzume” is like a folksong about the natural disasters in Japan, bringing a kind of acceptance of nature’s mighty hand.
Suzume is a 17-year-old girl who was orphaned at the age of 4 and lives with her aunt now.
Suzume is a 17-year-old girl who was orphaned at the age of 4 and lives with her aunt now.
- 4/21/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
Johns and Merhige met working on ‘Shadow Of The Vampire’.
Richard Johns, producer and founder of Argo Films, and US director E. Elias Merhige, who first collaborated on Shadow Of The Vampire in 2000, have launched UK-based Promethean Pictures and have a slate of film and TV projects in development.
A survival story called Howl is in advanced development, to be directed by Merhige. It is the story of a family dog left at home during an extreme winter after his owners die in a car crash. Told from the dog’s point of view, he goes through a rollercoaster survival ride,...
Richard Johns, producer and founder of Argo Films, and US director E. Elias Merhige, who first collaborated on Shadow Of The Vampire in 2000, have launched UK-based Promethean Pictures and have a slate of film and TV projects in development.
A survival story called Howl is in advanced development, to be directed by Merhige. It is the story of a family dog left at home during an extreme winter after his owners die in a car crash. Told from the dog’s point of view, he goes through a rollercoaster survival ride,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Johns and Merhige met working on ‘Shadow Of The Vampire’.
Richard Johns, producer and founder of Argo Films and US director E. Elias Merhige, who first collaborated on Shadow Of The Vampire in 2000, have launched UK-based Promethean Pictures and have a slate of film and TV projects in development.
A survival story called Howl is in advanced development, to be directed by Merhige. It is the story of a family dog left at home during an extreme winter after his owners die in a car crash. Told from the dog’s point of view, he goes through a rollercoaster survival ride,...
Richard Johns, producer and founder of Argo Films and US director E. Elias Merhige, who first collaborated on Shadow Of The Vampire in 2000, have launched UK-based Promethean Pictures and have a slate of film and TV projects in development.
A survival story called Howl is in advanced development, to be directed by Merhige. It is the story of a family dog left at home during an extreme winter after his owners die in a car crash. Told from the dog’s point of view, he goes through a rollercoaster survival ride,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)
The Series: "The Owl House"
Where You Can Stream It: Disney+, DisneyNow, YouTube
The Pitch: Do you like "Halloween Town"? Of course you do, you're clearly a connoisseur of quality cinema. Now, imagine if "Halloween Town" was written by one of those fan-fiction authors who crams every crevice of their story with the kind of detail that would make even J. R. R. Tolkien drool. Now, stop imagining "Halloween Town" because, frankly, you've been holding onto that franchise for too long. It's time to let go. Instead, turn your mind to "The Owl House," an animated series created by Dana Terrace. The story follows Luz Noceda (Sarah Nichole-Robles) after she stumbles into the Demon Realm, a dimension apart from our...
The Series: "The Owl House"
Where You Can Stream It: Disney+, DisneyNow, YouTube
The Pitch: Do you like "Halloween Town"? Of course you do, you're clearly a connoisseur of quality cinema. Now, imagine if "Halloween Town" was written by one of those fan-fiction authors who crams every crevice of their story with the kind of detail that would make even J. R. R. Tolkien drool. Now, stop imagining "Halloween Town" because, frankly, you've been holding onto that franchise for too long. It's time to let go. Instead, turn your mind to "The Owl House," an animated series created by Dana Terrace. The story follows Luz Noceda (Sarah Nichole-Robles) after she stumbles into the Demon Realm, a dimension apart from our...
- 2/6/2023
- by Cameron Roy Hall
- Slash Film
Studio Ghibli has had a successful run in the coveted fashion world but it’s coming to a (temporary) close with one final collaboration with the Spanish luxury house Loewe. Following capsule collections inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro” comes one more limited-edition lineup, this time inspired by “Howl’s Moving Castle.” The collection dropped exclusively on Selfridges.com on Wednesday and will hit Loewe.com on Feb. 2.
What’s great about the Studio Ghibli x Loewe collections is that you don’t have to be a super-fan to find a versatile piece that you can make room for in your closet. While there are some arguably kitschy items that only avid devotees will appreciate, there are also some staple tees and accessories with more subtle nods to the beloved Miyazaki film (this flaming orange Calcifer button-down is already in our carts).
“Howl’s Moving Castle” is...
What’s great about the Studio Ghibli x Loewe collections is that you don’t have to be a super-fan to find a versatile piece that you can make room for in your closet. While there are some arguably kitschy items that only avid devotees will appreciate, there are also some staple tees and accessories with more subtle nods to the beloved Miyazaki film (this flaming orange Calcifer button-down is already in our carts).
“Howl’s Moving Castle” is...
- 2/1/2023
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
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