Studio Ghibli Taking Action Against Copyright Infringement in New Statement

Story by Archie Fenn

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Studio Ghibli cracks down on copyright infringement, vowing legal action against unauthorized merchandise as legendary director Hayao Miyazaki plans his next thrilling cinematic adventure.

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Studio Ghibli promises to pursue both civil and criminal charges against sellers of unlicensed Ghibli artwork, calling it 'a free ride on our works and characters'.
While Miyazaki's latest film 'The Boy and the Heron' was expected to be his final directorial effort, the 83-year-old master is reportedly hard at work on a new 'nostalgic and reminiscent of the old days' action-adventure movie.

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Hayao Miyazaki, Goro Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli, Toho Co., Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Ponyo, Princess Mononoke, From Up on Poppy Hill, The Boy and the Heron

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