Gkids, the North American distributor for Studio Ghibli films, is using a statement about the box office for a “Princess Mononoke” re-release to perhaps make an oblique commentary on the recent release of an AI tool that replicates the style of the iconic animation studio.
A new 4K restoration of the 1997 Studio Ghibli classic “Princess Mononoke,” from Hayao Miyazaki, was Thursday on Imax across 330 screens. The animated feature made $1.2 million in previews ahead of its Friday opening, according to Gkids. In a statement, Chance Huskey, VP of distribution for GKids, said, “In a time when technology tries to replicate humanity, we are thrilled that audiences value
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