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fire riddle Director Weston Razooli first saw Hayao Miyazaki's animated classic. Princess Mononoke on a laptop at his boarding school. Even on the small screen, the film transported him to a strange and wonderful world, a world that has continued to inspire his work ever since. In this episode of The spark paradeRazooli remembers the magical experience and its lasting effects. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts.
Razooli talks about falling head over heels in love with the detailed storytelling, gorgeous animation, and unforgettable voice work. Equally important, however, is how she admires the strength of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's negotiation tactics when dealing with difficult Hollywood distributors.” Disney had an agreement with Ghibli. For a long time they would distribute all the Ghibli, but Mononoke It was too dark for Disney, so they passed it on to Miramax, Harvey Wesintein's company,” says Razooli. “He wanted to cut a ton and then Toshio Suzuki, Miyazaki's producer, sent a note and a Samurai katana sword that said 'No Cuts' to Weinstein. Which I think is the coolest, badass thing, so classy, but also a really fucking tough threat.”
Listen to Weston Razooli dive into Princess Mononoke above or in your preferred podcast provider. Also, be sure to follow and review to support The Spark Paradeand stay up to date with all of our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.
Host Adam Unze (The Opus) explores creativity in all its forms in The Spark Parade asking musicians, artists, comedians and other creators to share the cultural work that has most inspired them. Whether you come from the world of music, film, comedy, visual arts or literature, we all have something that sparks our own creative desires. In The Spark Paradeguests reveal the only work of art that ignites the fire of creation within them.
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