MELBOURNE, Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - Madman Entertainment is delighted to announce a release date of March 15th, 2006 for three of the most anticipated films in the Studio Ghibli Collection

Howl's Moving Castle

Hayao Miyazaki's (Spirited Away) latest feature film. Howl's Moving Castle has captured audiences all across the world. With a very successful cinema release topping the independent box office charts in Australia. Howl's Moving Castle tells the story of a teenage girl whose life is thrown into turmoil when she meets a mysterious wizard and is later turned into a 90-year-old woman by a conniving witch!

HOWL'S will be available in two editions. A 2-Disc Limited Edition (25,000 copies only,) featuring exclusive packaging and exclusive extras for $34.95 SRP, as well as a single disc edition for $24.95 SRP

My Neigbor Totoro

Totoro, one of the most widely recognised characters in anime and a highly anticipated title in the Studio Ghibli Collection is finally here! Two young girls, Mei and Satsuki, move into a new home that is close to the hospital that their sick mother is in. In their yard is an extremely large tree which is home to mysterious creatures called Totoro. Soon after, news from the hospital comes up that their mother can't come home as promised, so Mei runs away from home to visit her mom. Satsuki then needs to turn to Totoro for help in finding her sister. $29.95 SRP

Whisper of the Heart

Whisper of the Heart, directed by Yoshifumi Kondou and produced by Hayao Miyazaki, is based on the manga of the same name by Hiragi Aoi. Join junior-high school student Shizuku, on a journey through her imagination and daily life as she makes decisions that will ultimately decide her future. A coming of age story, as told by the inimitable STUDIO GHIBLI. $29.95 SRP

More details regarding the extra features and final packaging will be made available closer to the release date.

For more information about these films and all of the films in the Studio Ghibli Collection visit the official Australian website www.madman.com.au/studioghibli

Other Magical Studio Ghibli Films

NAUSICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND
LAPUTA CASTLE IN THE SKY
GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES
KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE
PORCO ROSSO
POM POKO
PRINCESS MONONOKE
MY NEIGHBORS THE YAMADAS
SPIRITED AWAY
THE CAT RETURNS