Teased and trailered since last year, our excitement is turning to impatience as we await “Mary And The Witch’s Flower.” The first release from Studio Ponoc, which features many players who formerly plied their craft at Studio Ghibli, this one is hitting all the right buttons with us.
Hiromasa Yonebayashi (“The Secret World Of Arrietty,” “When Marnie Was There“) directs this beautiful looking adaptation of Mary Stewart‘s book “The Little Broomstick,” about a young girl who goes on a magical journey. It all looks very reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki in tone, style, and spirit which is just fine by us.
Still no word on a release date, but my God, let’s hope this movie is coming soon. A Venice or TIFF premiere perhaps?