American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Invites Miyazaki Collaborator Joe Hisaishi To Become Member
If he accepts the invitation, <cite>Spirited Away</cite> composer will be able to votes for the Oscars starting this business year
This week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to join the organization to 276 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Among these is renowned composer Joe Hisaishi, known for work on Hayao Miyazaki’s anime movies, including the Academy Award winning Spirited Away.
If he accepts the invitation, Hisaishi will be able to votes forthe Oscars starting this business year.
The full list can be read here.
via @gen_ghibli
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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain’t It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.