Available on Blu-ray™ Exclusively via Amazon.com on November 17, 2015 The Collection includes a 1972 TV Pilot Directed by Miyazaki, Three Episodes from the Hit Anime Series “Little Samurai” and a Commemorative Booklet Experience the majestic works of one of the most celebrated film makers in the history of animated cinema. Hayao
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Disney Presents: Studio Ghibli: Spirited Away & The Cat Returns on Blu-ray 6/16
SPIRITED AWAY: Synopsis: From Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animated cinema, comes the Oscar-winning triumph, filled with astonishing beauty and epic adventure, a dazzling masterpiece for the ages. “Spirited Away” is a wondrous fantasy about a young girl, Chihiro, trapped in a strange
Studio Ghibli’s ‘The Wind Rises’ Trailer Arrives
The first trailer for Studio Ghibli’s new, and final directed film by famed director Hayao Miyazaki, ‘The Wind Rises’ has finally arrived, courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures. The film’s official synopsis and trailer are below. The film is expected to open on February 21, 2014 in limited release, and
‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ Blu-ray Review
‘Howl’s Moving Castle‘ is easily one of the top tier Studio Ghibli films, and in fact, may be one of Miyazaki’s best films period. It’s a sweeping epic, gorgeously animated, and features some of the most memorable characters in any of his films, possibly only topped by what could be
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Blu-ray Review
There are few family films nearly as perfect as Hayao Miyazaki’s animated film, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’. It’s a childhood fantasy that deals with growing up, family, and friendship, and is honestly a very whimsical experience. The film seems to have struck a chord with a sect of American audiences since
‘Castle in the Sky’ Blu-ray Review
One of my favorite animated movies has always been ‘Castle in the Sky’, the very first Studio Ghibli film. After a small run in America, it made it was re-released again in 2003, where it gained Studio Ghibli even more traction after the success of ‘Spirited Away’. This was the
‘Whisper of the Heart’ Comes to Blu-ray and DVD on May 22, 2012
This is one of the few Studio Ghibli films I’ve been waiting to see for some time has been ‘Whisper of the Heart’. Somehow, I’ve managed to never catch this one, so I’m very glad to see that Disney has announced today that it will be coming to blu-ray and
‘Castle in the Sky’ Finally Comes to Blu-ray May 22, 2012
One of my all time favorite animated movies is finally arriving on blu-ray this year, and I couldn’t be more excited! The movie comes from Studio Ghibli, the studio that brought us ‘Spirited Away’. I’ve been hoping this would get a blu-ray release sometime soon, because this is one movie
DVD Review: Tales from Earthsea
Disney and Studio Ghibli are bringing Gorō Miyazaki’s epic film “Tales from Earthsea” to DVD on March 8, 2011. This story is based on the “Earthsea” fantasy book series by Ursula K. Le Guin. This is the first film adaptation of any part of the the “Earthsea” series, as previously,
Review: Nausicaa’s return to the Valley of the Wind.
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is the highly acclaimed masterpiece from Hayao Miyazaki that launched his animation career into global success. This wonderful tale of Princess Nausicaa is lovingly digitally remastered to give the movie a whole new dimension of detail. This Japanese animation is one of the cornerstones
Coming to Bluray: Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind
For the first time ever, the magic of Blu-ray™ high definition reveals the exquisite details in Hayao Miyazaki’s epic masterpiece, Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind. Experience the film that launched the Academy Award–winning career (2002 for best animated feature, Spirited Away) of one of the most celebrated filmmakers
Disney’s ‘Ponyo’ On Blu-ray & DVD March 2
Welcome to a world where anything is possible! Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (2002, Best Animated Feature, “Spirited Away”) and legendary filmmaker John Lasseter together with Disney bring to life a heartwarming and imaginative telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale “The Little Mermaid.” A young boy named Sosuke
Disney’s Poyno is out now – Review here
You might think “Ponyo,” Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki’s new animated film, is the anti-“Up.” That recent Disney/Pixar smash was about the joys of soaring into the clouds; “Ponyo,” also distributed by Disney, makes its home in the sea. Where “Up” concerned itself with the grown-up problems of an elderly widower,
Ponyo is almost upon us
From the Academy Award®-winning director and world-renowned Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki comes PONYO, a story inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Little Mermaid.” Already a box-office success in Japan, the story of a young and overeager goldfish named Ponyo (voiced by Noah Cyrus) and her quest to
