MELBOURNE, Tuesday, 4th April, 2006 - In just over three weeks, the Limited Edition DVD release of Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki's latest Oscar® Nominated masterpiece, HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE has completely sold out!

In stores now, and limited to 20,000 pieces, the HOWLS MOVING CASTLE Limited Edition DVD features premium slip-case packaging and two DVDs packed with extras.

"Obviously Madman is very pleased and excited by the huge response Howl's has gotten from the Australian public. Our mission was to make Miyazaki a house-hold name so everyone can enjoy his amazing films and it certainly looks like we're there!", said Dean Prenc, Anime Brand Manager, Madman Entertainment.
"This limited edition release was really something special, so if premium packaging is your thing, you want to be sure to get into stores quick!"

The HOWLS MOVING CASTLE Standard Edition DVD remains available to order, with the Studio Ghibli back-catalogue now available at a special price, for a limited time only, from all good retailers.

Please contact your sales representative for more information and visit http://www.madman.com.au/studioghibli for information on the Studio Ghibli Collection.


WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

"Anime or otherwise, you'll not find a more inspired film released this year." - EMPIRE

"Howl's Moving Castle is an awe-inspiring film." - Filmink