31 years later, this overlooked Studio Ghibli movie is finally getting remastered for IMAX

GKIDS is about to make U.S. and Canadian animation fans very happy. The distribution company is about to bring two more movies from Studio Ghibli, the globally revered animation house that gave viewers My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service, to IMAX theaters this year. Hot on the heels of GKIDS' announcement that Kiki's Delivery Service (set to debut on Mar. 13) would also be coming to US and Canadian IMAX theaters this year, Whisper of the Heart and The Secret World of Arrietty have both been announced for IMAX screenings on Apr. 21 and May 19, respectively. This means audiences will be able to get lost in the world of Ghibli in crisp 4K resolution, which, considering the extraordinary visuals Studio Ghibli always provides, makes this Brit very jealous of my U.S. and Canadian friends. Whisper of the Heart is a beautiful, feel-good coming-of-age classic from director Yoshifumi Kondo based on the original manga by Aoi Hiiragi and a screenplay and storyboards by Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki. It follows the young girl Shizuku, who, after becoming enchanted by the Baron, an antique cat figurine, sets out on a life-changing adventure to pursue her true talent for stor