Golden Globes'24: 'The Boy and the Heron' wins Best Picture
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Hayao Miyazaki's newest animated masterpiece, The Boy and the Heron, has clinched the Golden Globe for Best Picture - Animated, making it a strong contender for the Oscars.
Although the film's producers were absent from the Los Angeles event, their win is a huge feat. It marked the first time a non-American animated film won in this category.
Besides its Golden Globe victory, The Boy and the Heron also received a nomination for Joe Hisaishi's musical score.
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The film broke Miyazaki's North American box office record
The Boy and the Heron has enjoyed box office success in several regions, breaking Miyazaki's North American record with a $12.8M debut in December. The film has raked in over $136M globally.
Its US triumph is matched by widespread critical praise, making it a formidable competitor during awards season.
This is especially notable in a year when other animated giants, such as Disney's Wish and Pixar's Elemental, have failed to impress both critics and audiences.
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Congratulations to The Boy and the Heron on the WIN for Best Picture – Animated! 🎦 #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/ysLdEj3h1p
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024