The first image from THE GRUDGE director, Takashi Shimizu’s live-action interpretation of KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE, is now here. Based on a series of books by Japanese author Eiko Kadono, the tale of KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE was previously adapted into an animated film by Studio Ghibli and master filmmaker, Hayao Miyazaki. However, that was well over 20 years ago now (1989 to be precise), and that only adapted the first novel in the series, along with some of Ghibli’s own additions. This latest adaptation will take elements from the first two books in the series. This will be the first feature length film appearance for former figure skater Fuka Koshiba.
I’m always interested to see animated films I’ve been brought up with given a live-action twist. Another Ghibli classic, GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES, was also adapted into live-action and that worked pretty well. I think after the HARRY POTTER series, it will be nice to see a calmer tale of a witch who starts up her own business. Girl Power!
Source: Eiga
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