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ChatGPT’s Studio Ghibli AI trend sparks debate over creativity vs copyright violation

Social media was flooded with AI-generated renditions of popular memes or photos in the style of Studio Ghibli

The Independent UK

OpenAI's GPT-4o model gets image generation update for all of your anime-style selfie needs

PC Gamer

The release of the latest image generator on OpenAI's ChatGPT has triggered an online flood of memes featuring images done in the style of Studio Ghibli, the Japanese studio behind classic animated films like "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Princess Mononoke."

International Business Times

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Studio Ghibli memes show OpenAI's new image generator is out of control

Poor Miyazaki.

Creative Bloq

How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty

I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling aspects of Japanese anime is its ability to merge thrilling action with deep spiritual and ethical questions.

The Conversation

Koichiro Ito convicted of paying underage girls for sex and explicit photos

The Independent UK

Strange deep-sea creature discovered after it is listed on online fish market

Fish named after protagonist of Studio Ghibli anime Princess Mononoke

The Independent UK

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Iconic Japanese hot springs town limits visitors to curb overtourism

Picturesque Ginzan Onsen town sees 330,000 visitors every year

The Independent UK

"Beyond Good and Evil's influence is 2000% Miyazaki": 21 years on, the developers behind Ubisoft's cult classic reflect on how it came to be

Feature | The Making of Beyond Good and Evil: Retro Gamer talks with the developers behind Ubisoft's unique hidden gem about creating a classic

GamesRadar

Oh the humanity! A "Look Back" at art

A gorgeous film about two girls who create manga together is the most stirring argument for creative connection

Salon

The New Standalone Lord of the Rings Movie Reveals Exactly What the Franchise Needed

Don't worry too much about the lore or the timeline, 'The War of the Rohirrim' is a great standalone 'Lord of the Rings' movie.

Inverse

A Studio Ghibli documentary is coming to Netflix in just a few days and it's appointment viewing for anime and Hayao Miyazaki fans

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron is coming to Netflix in most regions on December 6

Total Film

20 years later, it's time to reassess Howl's Moving Castle as a love story at its heart

Opinion: Yes, Howl’s Moving Castle is an anti-war movie, but at its core, it’s a love story

Total Film

Academy Museum adds handwritten ‘Pulp Fiction’ script, Miyazaki art, more to vast film collection

Quentin Tarantino's handwritten script for “Pulp Fiction” is the stuff of moviemaking legend

The Independent UK

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Netflix finally adds Oscar-winning movie with 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating

The Boy and the Heron has at last arrived on Netflix...

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: the return of the fabulously funny Alma’s Not Normal

Sophie Willan’s brilliant comedy is back for a second season. Plus, Brian Cox on the Solar System. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Independent UK

Viral AI Princess Mononoke trailer accused of misunderstanding plot of anime classic

The trailer has been called an ‘experiment’

WhatToWatch

Animated classic with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes joins Netflix for first time ever

Studio Ghibli classic Grave of the Fireflies is now streaming on Netflix, so you can watch the acclaimed animation.

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Tom’s Guide

Max quietly unveils 'Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron' documentary on Studio Ghibli's Oscar-winning animator

Prolific Ghibli documentarian Kaku Arakawa is back again with a heartfelt look at "The Boy and the Heron's" seven-year production process.

Tom’s Guide

Max top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now

Not sure what to watch on Max? These three movies in the streamer's top 10 are the best of the best.

Tom’s Guide

'The Boy and the Heron' just landed on Max — here's one thing I wish I'd known before watching it

'The Boy and the Heron' is Miyazaki at his best — just be ready for a winding 'Alice in Wonderland' style adventure.

Inverse

Max Just Quietly Added Hayao Miyazaki’s Most Surreal Sci-Fi Epic

Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' was met with confusion upon release, but its streaming debut on Max, alongside a documentary on its production, makes it worth a revisit.

Tom’s Guide

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Prime Video and more

Looking for watch this weekend? 'The Boy and the Heron,' 'Imaginary,’ Netflix's latest action-thriller, and more hit movies just landed on streaming.

Tom’s Guide

11 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and more (Sept. 6-8)

Our guide on what to watch this weekend includes "Slow Horses" and "The Perfect Couple"

Tom’s Guide

Max just added an Oscar-winning fantasy movie — and it's 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

Max just added "The Boy and the Heron." Stream this acclaimed Oscar-winning fantasy movie on Max now.

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