• Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio, has announced the release of a new short film titled "The Boy and the Heron." The film is set to be included in the upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release of the 2022 film "The Deer King," which is based on a fantasy novel by Nahoko Uehashi.

• "The Boy and the Heron" is a standalone short that was directed by Goro Miyazaki, the son of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, who co-founded Studio Ghibli. The short film is said to explore the relationship between a young boy and a heron, and it is expected to showcase the studio's signature visual style and storytelling.

• The Blu-ray and DVD release of "The Deer King" featuring "The Boy and the Heron" short is now available for pre-order. Fans of Studio Ghibli's work can look forward to this new addition to the studio's impressive catalog of animated films, which have captivated audiences around the world with their imagination and artistry.