Netflix strikes deal for Studio Ghibli films outside Us, Japan

https://www.screendaily.com/news/netflix-strikes-deal-for-studio-ghibli-films-outside-us-japan/5146314.article

Netflix has struck a deal with Wild Bunch International to stream 21 films from iconic Japanese animation house, Studio Ghibli, globally outside the US, Canada and Japan.

Available from February 1, the films will be subtitled in 28 languages and dubbed in up to 20 languages. They include classics such as Oscar-winner Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Arrietty, Kiki’s Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro and The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, among others.

Last year, WarnerMedia-owned streaming service HBO Max acquired US streaming rights to the Studio Ghibli library and will offer the titles from its launch in spring 2020. In addition, GKids acquired the films for digital download-to-own across all North American digital platforms.