AMPAS invites Hayao Miyazaki

[Tokyograph News]

In a press release on Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (known for its annual Academy Awards) revealed the names of 120 artists and executives who have been invited to become members of the academy. Among the names is renowned anime film director Hayao Miyazaki. Currently, the Academy has over 6,000 members, but recent policy has made the organization more selective about new invitations.

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