Netflix to begin streaming Studio Ghibli films outside of North America
Netflix has announced that it has acquired the rights to stream 21 different Studio Ghibli movies outside of North America, The movies are widely regarded as some of the greatest animated movies ever made and will be released on the site in waves starting next month. Netflix will also provide its own dubs for the films.
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Cannes Film Festival ruled out
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