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Howl's Moving Castle Sponsored by El Paso Community Foundation 2004 | PG | Animation, Family | d. Hayao Miyazaki Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa English dubbed |
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| Voiced by talents including Billy Crystal, Christian Bale and Lauren Bacall, Howl’s Moving Castle is one of Japanese animation guru Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved films (and one of the most successful Japanese films ever made). Adapted from Diana Wynne Jones’ novel and set in a fantastical world where powerful wizards roam alongside common people, it tells the tale of Sophie, a lovely young girl cursed into an old woman by the Witch of the Waste. Jealous of the attention Sophie receives from wizard Howl, the witch tries anything to keep the two apart. But with the help of a kindly scarecrow, apprentice wizard boy and a hilarious fire demon, Howl and Sophie not only fight the war that has broken out in their country, they also prove the power of love against all odds. Nominated for a Best Animated Feature Oscar® in 2006, Howl’s Moving Castle is sheer delight for viewers of all ages. - LG | ||