GKIDS and Fathom Events Kick Off STUDIO GHIBLI FEST with the 10Th Anniversary of “Ponyo” from Academy Award®-Winning Director Hayao Miyazaki in Select U.S

MEDIA ALERT – March 13, 2018

GKIDS and Fathom Events Kick Off STUDIO GHIBLI FEST with the 10th Anniversary of “Ponyo” from Academy Award®-Winning Director Hayao Miyazaki in Select U.S. Cinemas March 25, 26 and 28

• WHAT: STUDIO GHIBLI FEST, a nine film monthly series of anime classics, continues in March with “Ponyo” from the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki. This special event will play in movie theaters nationwide for three days only on March 25, 26 and 28.

From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro, and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a heartwarming family adventure. When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discovers more than he bargained for. Ponyo is a curious, energetic young creature who yearns to be human, but even as she causes chaos around the house, her father, a powerful sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea. Miyazaki’s breathtaking, imaginative world is brought to life with an all-star cast, featuring the voices of Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Lily Tomlin, Liam Neeson, and more.

• WHO: Fathom Events and GKIDS • WHEN: Sunday, March 25 at 12:55 p.m. local time (English- dubbed). Monday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. local time (English-language subtitled). Wednesday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. local time (English-dubbed). • WHERE: Tickets for “Ponyo” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Moviegoers throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy these events in nearly 600 select movie theaters. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

MEDIA CONTACTS: Jessica Nelson / [email protected] / 720-262-2753 Katherine Schwappach / [email protected] / 720-262-2713 GKIDS: Lyn Cowan / [email protected]

ASSETS: For trailer, artwork and photos, visit the Fathom Events press site.

If you would like to be considered for press passes, please email [email protected] by Tuesday, March 20, with your full name, media outlet, number of passes (1-2) and desired theater location.