GKids and Cinedigm Release Studio Ghibli`s THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS on Home Video

Digital HD Available December 9th; DVD Arrives January 27th Source: Cinedigm Entertainment Corp., Cinedigm, GKIDS Inc., Bender/Helper Impact Official Movie Site: yumetokyoki.com (Japan), gkidsfilms.com/kingdom (US) Special Thanks to Geovani Rocha

On January 27th, distributor GKIDS brings the documentary THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS (???????, Yume to Kyoki no Ohkoku, 2013) to DVD, in conjunction with Cinedigm. The film will also be available for early digital download on December 9th. First premiering at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS is a fascinating, never-before-seen look inside the quirky and wonderful world of Studio Ghibli, creators of masterpieces like PRINCESS MONONOKE (?????, Mononoke Hime, 1997), MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (???????, Tonari no Totoro, 1988) and the Oscar-winning SPIRITED AWAY (????????, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 2001). Granted near-unfettered access to the notoriously insular Studio Ghibli, director Mami Sunada follows the eminent director Hayao Miyazaki, producer Toshio Suzuki, and the elusive and influential “other director” Isao Takahata, for a year as the studio rushes to complete two films, Miyazaki’s THE WIND RISES (????, Kaze Tachinu, 2013) and Takahata’s THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA (???????, Kaguyahime no Monogatari, 2013). The result is a rare “fly on the wall” glimpse of the inner workings of one of the world’s most celebrated animation studios and a rare insight into the dreams, passion and singular dedication of these remarkable creators. Plus you get to meet Ushiko, the Studio Ghibli cat! THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS will be available on DVD with bonus material, including The Kingdom According to Ushiko featurette, trailers and English subtitles. THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNES Language: Japanese 5.1 Subtitles: English Run Time: Approx. 118 Minutes + Extras Rating: PG DVD BASICS Street Date: January 27, 2015 Price: $29.95 Catalog #: GK4626 UPC Number: 883476146263 Configuration: DVD Single Disc Type: Standard Amaray BONUS FEATURES The Kingdom According to Ushiko Trailers More from GKIDS DIGITAL HD BASICS Street Date: December 9, 2014 Catalog #: NNVG10009306

About Cinedigm Entertainment Corp.

Cinedigm is a leading independent content distributor in the United States, with direct relationships with over 60,000 physical retail storefronts and digital platforms, including Wal-Mart, Target, iTunes, Netflix, and Amazon, as well as the national Video on Demand platform on cable television. The company’s library of over 52,000 films and TV episodes encompasses award-winning documentaries from Docurama Films, next-gen Indies from Flatiron Film Company, acclaimed independent films and festival picks through partnerships with the Sundance Institute and Tribeca Films and a wide range of content from brand name suppliers, including National Geographic, Discovery, Scholastic, WWE, NFL, Shout Factory, Hallmark, Jim Henson and more.

About GKIDS

GKIDS is a distributor of award-winning animation for both adult and family audiences. Theatrical releases include Tomm Moore’s Oscar nominated THE SECRET OF KELLS, Michel Ocelot’s acclaimed AZUR & ASMAR, European Film Award Best Animated Feature winner MIA AND THE MIGOO, Nina Paley’s multiple-award-winning SITA SINGS THE BLUES, and Japan Academy Prize winner SUMMER WARS by Mamoru Hosoda. Upcoming GKIDS releases include 2011 Berlin official selection A CAT IN PARIS and Annecy winner ELEANOR`S SECRET. GKIDS is also producer of New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival, North America’s largest festival of film for children and teens. NYICFF is an Oscar-qualifying event and jury members include Uma Thurman, Susan Sarandon, Gus van Sant, Matthew Modine, James Schamus, Michel Ocelot, and Christine Vachon.

For more information on THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: