Ponyo on the Cliff Trailer

A quick sneak peek at Hayao Miyazaki's next master piece, ' Ponyo on the Cliff'.

The theme song is very cute and sweet and the story looks to be nothing short of magical with a capital 'M' for Miyazaki.

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea - Location

With all of Miyazaki's wonderful animations you always get to explore a mystical world's full of rich colours and scenery, 'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea', is no exception.

Recently unveiled is the location of where 'Ponyo' is set and situated. Those lucky enough to have already received a copy of the films first handbill will of already seen it.

Miyazaki has created a watercolour map of the 'Ponyo' world.

More information at www.Ghibliworld.com

(Apologies to Ghibliworld for not putting up the source sooner)

Official international English title for 'Ponyo' and Miyazaki's inspiration joins Ghibli Museum library

The offical name has been released for the next installment of masterpieces from Hayao Miyazaki.

Originally during its production, 'Gake no ue no Ponyo', has been refered to as ' Ponyo on a Cliff' from its literal translation from Japanese. Now the offical international english title of the film has been annouced as ' Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea'.

Past Studio Ghibli Films have been known to change the titles from its literal translation.

'Mimi wo Sumaseba's literal translation was, 'If You Listen Closely', but it was named and retitled to 'Whisper of the Heart'.

'Omoide Poro Poro', translated to 'Memories Like Falling Rain Drops' but again it's release title was changed to 'Only Yesterday'.

Also in Ghibli news is Miyazaki's inspiration film, Lev Atamanov’s 'The Snow Queen', is set to join the ever expanding Ghibli Museum Library and to be distributed.

Miyazaki once stated this movie is one of his inspirations to work in animation. At the start of his career, Miyazaki went through some tough times and was thinking of leaving animation. However, when he watched 'The Snow Queen', his admiration for the piece gave him renewed determination in notgiving up and to continue working in animation.