BBC Studios Developing Live-Action 'Kiki's Delivery Service' Series with Kadokawa
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Max Goldbart
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Summary
BBC Studios, in partnership with Wheel In Motion and Japan's Kadokawa Corporation, is developing a live-action series adaptation of 'Kiki's Delivery Service' based on the Eiko Kadono books. The series will consist of 10 x 30-minute episodes and marks the first time the beloved Studio Ghibli story has been adapted for live-action television. The project is currently in development.
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· 3 pulledBBC Studios Kids & Family has tied with Wheel In Motion and Japan's Kadokawa Corporation on the 10 x 30-minute series
the first time Kiki's Delivery Service, which is based on the Eiko Kadono books, has been made for live action small screen
Kiki's Delivery Service brings to life the extraordinary journey of its titular character, a 13-year-old witch who has led a sheltered life until she leaves home to find her place in the wor
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