Indie Studios

TRAILER: Gkid’s “Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom”
GKIDS will release the film in US theatres nationwide beginning September 18, 2026, with a home entertainment release to follow later this year. 
GKIDS Sends “Another World” To Theaters This June 5th

GKIDS Sends “Another World” To Theaters This June 5th

Haylie Baker|
May 7th, 2026
Today, May 7th, 2026, GKIDS announced the theatrical release of Another World, a grim fantasy animated film following Gudo, a Soul Keeper. Another World will arrive in North American theaters on June 5th, with its original Cantonese audio available with English subtitles. In addition, GKIDS released an all-new poster and teaser ahead of the film’s […]
“Labyrinth” Set For Limited Time Theatrical Release

“Labyrinth” Set For Limited Time Theatrical Release

Haylie Baker|
May 4th, 2026
Upcoming this month, Labyrinth in English dub will be available for viewing exclusively on May 10th and 11th, distributed by GKIDS to North American audiences. In addition, a new English dub trailer was released by GKIDS, showcasing the English dub voice actors along with more preview content. The new ensemble features Shay Rudolph as “Shiori”, […]

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FIRST LOOK: Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron”

GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of award-winning animation from around the globe, announced today it will bring The Boy and the Heron, the highly anticipated new film from legendary, Academy Award-winning Hayao Miyazaki, to cinemas nationwide on December 8, 2023. The latest feature from Japan’s celebrated animation house, Studio Ghibli, begins special preview engagements […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|September 7, 2023
FIRST LOOK: Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron”

INTERVIEW: The Wait Is Over For “Ernest & Celestine: A Trip To Gibberitia”

10 years ago, hand-drawn film Ernest & Celestine, about the unlikely pairing of a bear and a mouse, charmed moviegoers and Academy members. It earned a Best Animated Feature Oscar nomination alongside Hayao Miyazaki’s final film at the time, The Wind Rises, and CG blockbusters Frozen, The Croods and Despicable Me 2. This Friday September […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|August 28, 2023
INTERVIEW: The Wait Is Over For “Ernest & Celestine: A Trip To Gibberitia”

GKids Acquires Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and The Heron”

GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of award-winning animation, announced its acquisition of North American distribution rights to The Boy And The Heron, the highly anticipated new film from the legendary Academy Award-winning Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Japan’s celebrated animation house, Studio Ghibli. Released in Japan as Kimitachi wa Do Ikiruka (translated as How Do […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|July 14, 2023
GKids Acquires Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and The Heron”

GKIDS Has Acquired The North American Audiovisual Distribution Rights For “SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage”

NEW YORK CITY- the celebrated producer and distributor of family-friendly animation, GKIDS, has announced its acquisition of the North American audiovisual distribution rights for “SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage”.The production was recorded during its 2022 run in the famed Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, Japan. Based on Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award®-winning animated feature, the show was […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|February 9, 2023
GKIDS Has Acquired The North American Audiovisual Distribution Rights For “SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage”

Invisible Collective & Martian Blueberry Create An Original Animated Series About The Legacy Of The Negro Leagues

This Black History Month, Invisible Collective founder Justin Polk and Invisible-represented director Carl Jones celebrate the launch of the series they co-created for Major League Baseball (MLB.) A modern retelling of the Negro Leagues’ historical legacy, “Undeniable – Stories from the Negro Leagues” illuminates the Leagues’ impact on the game of baseball. The series features […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|February 3, 2023
Invisible Collective & Martian Blueberry Create An Original Animated Series About The Legacy Of The Negro Leagues

INTERVIEW: Greetings To “Goodbye, Don Glees!”

GKIDS’ Goodbye, Don Glees! screened in theaters in September, was recently released on Blu-Ray and DVD, and is now one of the 27 qualified films vying for 2023 Best Animated Feature Oscar nominations. This story of three friends on an unforgettable journey is packed with adventure, humor, heart and purpose. Director Atsuko Ishizuka explains the […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 12, 2023
INTERVIEW: Greetings To “Goodbye, Don Glees!”

GKIDS Announce 4K UHD Releases Of Mamoru Hosoda’s Early Films For 2025

On January 27, 2025, in partnership with Shout! Studios, GKIDS announced plans for 4K UHD releases of legendary director Mamoru Hosoda’s early films. Included titles are Mamoru Hosoda’s Summer Wars (2009) and Wolf Children (2012), two of the award-winning director’s most celebrated early films. The upcoming home entertainment releases will feature new artwork for the […]