Yahoo Japan is reporting that Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki's new film Howl's Moving Castle will not be released in Japan until November 28, 2004. Miyazaki's film, which is based on a novel by Diana Wynn Jones was originally scheduled to debut on July 17, 2004 (see 'Major Anime Movie Release Dates Revealed'). 

 

The release date has been moved back because of delays in production.  The delay almost certainly means that Howl's Moving Castle will not be seen in the States in 2004.  Fortunately for American anime fans, Buena Vista will likely release Miyazaki's Porco Rosso here in 2004.