LOS ANGELES -- Japanese anime such as Hayao Miyazaki's "The Boy and the Heron" often have an appeal that Hollywood films lack, said David Jesteadt, president of the U.S. distributor responsible for marketing the recent Oscar winner in North America.
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Oscar winner 'The Boy and the Heron' offers what Hollywood can't
President of U.S. distributor says film's 'dream logic' keeps audiences coming back
Japanese anime like "The Boy and the Heron," Gkids' David Jesteadt says, "have a strong sense of story and perspective" that enables audiences to feel the creators' intentions through sophisticated characters. ⓒ2023 Studio Ghibli
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