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Miyazaki Talks to the Guardian

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the gods-of-anime dept.

BrainGeyser writes to tell us The Guardian is running an interesting summary of an interview with Hayao Miyazaki, proclaimed 'God' of anime. In the interview Miyazaki discusses a wide range of issues from his distribution deal with Disney to the future of anime. From the article: 'There is a rumor that when Harvey Weinstein was charged with handling the US release of Princess Mononoke, Miyazaki sent him a samurai sword in the post. Attached to the blade was a stark message: "No cuts."' While it was actually Miyazaki's producer, Miyazaki did 'go to New York to meet this man, this Harvey Weinstein, and [..] was bombarded with this aggressive attack, all these demands for cuts. He [Miyazaki] smiles. "I defeated him."'

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  1. The REAL question is... by Joe+Random · · Score: 5, Funny

    was it a Hattori Hanzo sword?

    1. Re:The REAL question is... by ronocdh · · Score: 4, Funny

      The "plot" in a Tarentino movie is a lot of people trying to kill each other. The "dialogue" is these people making lame witicisms between fight scenes. Compare away!

      So... he's like Shakespeare? ;)

  2. Re:Miyazaki makes Pixar look like by fm6 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Right you are. I was a Disney addict when I was a kid, but as soon as I grew up I realized that Walt and all his heirs are evil. What put me over the edge was seeing Fantasia and realizing that he'd neutered all the satyrs!

  3. Re:Please God let me ignore the 'Anime' section by DoktorTomoe · · Score: 2, Funny

    Just after I ran out of moderator points ... I am a nerd, enjoying the finer - japanese - arts of animation, you insensitive clod.

    --
    Screw the FSM - Real geeks believe in the Invisible Pink Unicorn
  4. Re:God of Anime??? by rhakka · · Score: 2, Funny

    What, not enough tentacle rape for you?

  5. Re:Please God let me ignore the 'Anime' section by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Good heavens... someone with "Goth" in their nickname, accusing anime fans of belonging to an subculture with unattractive members and strange sexual practices?