News Howl at Midnight
posted on 2004-11-18 17:39 EST
TOHO has taken a page from the book of North American blockbuster theatrical releases; the official website for Howl's Moving Castle states that the first screenings of the movie will take place at midnight Friday night. As previously reported, this is the widest theatrical opening ever for a Japanese movie.
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