Tickets are on sale now for “Castle in the Sky,” a timeless story of courage and friendship from acclaimed Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the film returns to theaters this month for nationwide screenings from Aug. 22-26. “Castle in the Sky” will be shown in both the original Japanese and English-dubbed versions, featuring the voices of Anna Paquin, James Van Der Beek, Cloris Leachman, Mark Hamill, and Mandy Patinkin in their early roles. “Castle in the Sky” was originally released in 1986. The original Japanese voice cast included Mayumi Tanaka, Keiko Yokozawa, Kotoe Hatsui, and Minori Terada.
In addition to the full feature, the screenings will include a post-film clip from the bonus featurette, “The World of Laputa.” Presented by GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment, the screenings are part of Studio Ghibli Fest.
This high-flying adventure begins when Pazu, an engineer’s apprentice, spies a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky, held aloft by a glowing pendant. Both Sheeta and Pazu are searching for the legendary floating castle, Laputa, and they vow to travel there together to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal. But their quest won’t be easy, as soon they are being pursued by greedy air pirates, the military, and secret government agents, who all seek the power Sheeta alone can control.
Tickets for “Castle in the Sky” can be purchased online by visiting GhibliFest.com, FathomEntertainment.com and at participating theater box offices.
According to a press release from Fathom, the upcoming screenings are as follows:
• Saturday, Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. (English Language Dub)
• Sunday, Aug. 23 at 3 and 7 p.m. (English Language Dub)
• Monday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. (Japanese Language with Subtitles)
• Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. (Japanese Language with Subtitles)
• Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. (English Language Dub)
Following is a list of Tampa Bay area theaters with show times for the film:
• Studio Movie Grill, 7718 113th St. N., Seminole
• AMC Sundial 12, 151 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg
• AMC Woodlands Square 20, 3128 Tampa Road, Oldsmar
• AMC West Shore 14, 210 Westshore Plaza, Tampa
• AMC Veterans 24, 9302 Anderson Road, Tampa
• AMC Riverview 14, 9390 Theatre Drive, Gibsonton
• AMC The Regency 20, 2496 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon
• AMC Highwoods 20, 18002 Highwood Preserve Parkway, Tampa
• Regal Hollywood, 6701 Cinema Drive, Port Richey
• AMC Bradenton 20, 2507 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton
• Regal Hollywood, 1993 Main St., Sarasota
• Beacon Brooksville Cinemas, 12961 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville