Hope that means the Bluray isn't too far away, Ghibli films always take a year between theatrical and home release.
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The Films of Studio Ghibli |OT| Creating New Worlds
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Hope that means the Bluray isn't too far away, Ghibli films always take a year between theatrical and home release.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Ponyo took around 6-7 months, while Arrietty only took about 3-4 months. Poppy Hill, which wasn't distributed by Disney, took around 5-6 months.
So I'd say we're looking at a summer/fall 2014 Blu ray release for The Wind Rises in the US, which is much sooner that I'd anticipated. Excellent.
Just for context this says The Wind Rises "will get an Oscar-qualifying run in November, the Walt Disney Studios and Studio Ghibli announced Wednesday at the Toronto International Film Festival."
Always nice to know what your clicking.
Just got back from the Ghibli Museum today and was fortunate enough to catch a short film they were screening. Wasn't the kitten bus sadly. "Looking for a home" was shown instead and it was truly incredible. Simple, fun story. Loved the human sound effects thing that was going on. Hardly any Japanese dialogue was present which was interesting. Everyone was laughing. The ticket stub was like actual frame film stills. Coupled with how cool the museum is and the vast amount of info there was I'd highly recommend checking it out. One room in particular on the ground floor called "The beginning of motion" or something had this display of actual clay ghibli characters brought to life with a strobe lighting effect and some string music playing in there room. Sat down and watched it for 10 minutes as I just pondered about life. It was beautiful. I'd post pictures of the ticket and stuff I got from the gift store but I don't have access to a PC where I can upload them from my camera.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Good lord that is gorgeous!
I've seen that short. There was literally no dialogue. I thought the human sound effects were really weird and distracting at first but I got used to it. Great short if not rather pointless.
That clay display is one of the most awesome things I have ever seen. I've been to Ghibli museum 4 times or so and I always just stand in front of it in a trance.
There is apparently another Ghibli movie opening in 2 months that is not Kaguya Hime... its Yume to Kyouki no Oukoku or "The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness" and it sounds like its a documentary on Ghibli.
The description says that its gonna be about the relationship of the 3 men who form the backbone of Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki.
The description says that its gonna be about the relationship of the 3 men who form the backbone of Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki.
This sounds amazing. I hope it gets subbed in English fast!
Broken Hope
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We're getting some Steelbooks in the UK.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Nice cover art.
Hours Left
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Just watched From Up On Poppy Hill, found it very enjoyable. Probably the best Ghibli film since Howl. (I like Arrietty, but I felt this was better.) Nice to see that Goro can deliver.
The Wind Rises reviews
http://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-wind-rises
http://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-wind-rises
Barkley's Justice
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Ohw. Good question. Anyone?
Expendable.
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I saw Wind Rises this weekend and it just might be my favorite Miyazaki movie. Easily his most emotionally resonant. Such a great film.
It was also easily one of the most subtly haunting films I've ever seen. I'd read that some people were disappointed that the war doesn't play a huge role in the story, considering it revolves around the designer of the Zero. On the contrary though, I felt the inevitability of the war hung like a shadow over nearly every scene. There's a real sense of dread buried deep beneath the surface.
Very much looking forward to this!
Sounds like something great that will never be released in English or in the US.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Holy shit. Wow. That's high praise. I can't wait
till Disney sluggishly decides to release it on Blu ray in 5 years so
If Disney doesn't release it then I'm sure GKids will.
Wasn't he retiring after Mononoke too? Is this time for real?
Also, Disney has the Snow Queen (or however is called) coming out this year, too, and to be honest their animation studio has been better than Pixar's in my book, since Tangled at least.
It was about as official as it gets. He's working on a samurai manga right now though, so it's not complete seclusion or anything. Wouldn't be surprised to see him direct a short in a year or two.
ElectricBlue187
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Miyazaki unretires)))))
...to write manga
His only manga was god-tier, so as long as he finishes, it's all good!
questionmark
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This is the best news ever. Bless your heart. I'd prefer something more along the lines of fantasy, but another Miyazaki manga? I'd take it in any form. Fucking excited now. Is there any more info on this other than it being a samurai manga?
He has done plenty of manga besides Nausicaa.
Hayao Miyazaki's Daydream Data Notes for example is a godlike collection of his short manga stories.
It's about war that was fought in Japan during 16th century. It alters history so much though that "even Toshio Suzuki wouldn't dare to produce a movie out of it" according to Miyazaki.questionmark said:
Mr. Wonderful
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Gosh darn it.
;_____;
Annoying Old Party Man
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Just beautiful... and sad :-(
I Stalk Alone
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KOKvYDLArg
Extended trailer for kaguya-hime no monogatari which releases on saturday in Japan
The song is performed by Kazumi Nikaido - titled Memory of Life (いのちの記憶, Inochi no Kioku)
Extended trailer for kaguya-hime no monogatari which releases on saturday in Japan
The song is performed by Kazumi Nikaido - titled Memory of Life (いのちの記憶, Inochi no Kioku)
Looks amazing.
That looks absolutely incredible. The song is great too.
Good trailer, but it's interesting that there isn't really any explicit representation of the A6M Zero. I wonder if Disney is worried about the impact that imagery could have on marketing the film to an American audience.
Disney is doing the English version?
That's weird. I thought the US distribution rights had gone to another company. Anyway the film doesn't focus much on the war.
chicagocubsfan
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Yep.
That's cool. I thought GKIDS was doing the Ghibli movies now.
MikeHattsu
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There's not a lot about the A6M in the movie really. More about the A5M.
This trailer gives a better impression about what the movie is about then that TIFF trailer as I see it.
wind_steaker
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We're getting some Steelbooks in the UK.
I wish I could buy posters of some of this artwork... can't find any in the uk!