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[DJ_Lae]

Wind Rises, Mononoke, Kiki - tomorrow!

Amazon spoiled me by having all three at my house on Friday - earliest I've ever seen movies from them.

Kiki is as charming as I remembered.

 

[Doombear]

Wind Rises, Mononoke, Kiki - tomorrow!

Skipped Wind Rises for now, as I could only grab two and I have been waiting for Mononoke forEVER. Kiki's too. I am super excited to watch them tomorrow, and even more excited to make the custom covers for them that mimics the Japanese covers.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

i've heard great things about wind rises. was there a gaf thread?

There was, yeah. I haven't seen it either because none of the theaters near me showed it, so I'm really looking forward to finally seeing it.

Amazon spoiled me by having all three at my house on Friday - earliest I've ever seen movies from them.

OoO

 

[Jotamide]

Why did no one tell me this was a thing?! OMG

Studio Ghibli "Hayao Miyazaki & Joe Hisaishi" Soundtrack Box (Compilation CD Box Set)

Joe Hisaishi is the best. I'm definitely getting this for Christmas.

 

[shadyspace]

Wind Rises, Mononoke, Kiki - tomorrow!

Any word yet on whether the "dubtitle" thing panned out to be legitimate or overblown?

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Any word yet on whether the "dubtitle" thing panned out to be legitimate or overblown?

I don't know if it's been 1000% confirmed yet.

Apparently Kiki has dubtitles too though :/

 

[e_i]

When is When Marnie Was There coming to Blu-ray in Japan?

 

[e_i]

Any word yet on whether the "dubtitle" thing panned out to be legitimate or overblown?

There are two sub tracks on the disc. One is dubtitles, the other is subtitles, I guess. The "donkey piss" line is in both tracks though.

 

[shadyspace]

There are two sub tracks on the disc. One is dubtitles, the other is subtitles, I guess. The "donkey piss" line is in both tracks though.

Oh yeah? So crisis averted?

 

[e_i]

Oh yeah? So crisis averted?

I think the subtitle track, while not dubtitles, was redone (not the Miramax original) and not as good as they should be and was probably contanimated by the dub script. The "donkey piss" line is an example of this.

 

[Jotamide]

I think the subtitle track, while not dubtitles, was redone (not the Miramax original) and not as good as they should be and was probably contanimated by the dub script. The "donkey piss" line is an example of this.

I...don't recall that line. :S

 

[Spring-Loaded]

dat mononoke?

 

[Diggeh]

Aw yeah! So close to a complete collection.

Here's hoping for My Neighbors The Yamadas someday. I know it's not as beloved, but I was a huge fan of it.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

I think the subtitle track, while not dubtitles, was redone (not the Miramax original) and not as good as they should be and was probably contanimated by the dub script. The "donkey piss" line is an example of this.

From DVD Talk's review:

As for the subtitles...well, here's where it gets a little more disappointing (and confusing). The main feature includes optional English, English SDH, and French subtitles, and neither of the first two options correctly translates the original Japanese audio. Yep, they're "dubtitles", even though Miramax's original DVD included both versions...but for whatever reason, the English and SDH subtitles don't always match up. The SDH captions appear to be a perfect representation of the English dub, while the standard subtitles are worded differently on occasion and omit some of the English dialogue.

I can't find any good reviews of either Mononoke or Kiki yet though.

I...don't recall that line. :S

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=138144058&postcount=13485

 

[Blader]

When is When Marnie Was There coming to Blu-ray in Japan?

Probably early next summer. There's usually a year of turnaround between theatrical and home releases for anime films. Why Japan takes so fucking long, I have no idea.

 

[Risette]

I don't know if it's been 1000% confirmed yet.

Apparently Kiki has dubtitles too though :/

Kiki has always had modified dubtitles on official releases though. The only real translations are from Laserdisc fansubs.

http://www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/kiki/faq.html#sub

 

[Jotamide]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=138144058&postcount=13485

So this means that only the Miramax DVD release and the JP Blu-ray have the "good" subtitles. correct?

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Kiki has always had modified dubtitles on official releases though. The only real translations are from Laserdisc fansubs.

http://www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/kiki/faq.html#sub

Lame.

So this means that only the Miramax DVD release and the JP Blu-ray have the "good" subtitles. correct?

Yes. Well, I think the UK release has proper subtitles. HK/Taiwan probably does too.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Heads up: Disney Movie Rewards has a 40" The Wind Rises movie poster available.

 

[Jotamide]

Heads up: Disney Movie Rewards has a 40" The Wind Rises movie poster available.

Grabbed it yesterday. No idea what else to do with the coins so might as well.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Grabbed it yesterday. No idea what else to do with the coins so might as well.

I wish it was a Mononoke one.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

DMR is also giving 100 free points to anyone who registers 2 out of 3 of the new Ghibli films before Monday.

 

[Sinthetic]

No prizes for guessing what I'm watching a double bill of tonight. ;D

1 more to go.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

No prizes for guessing what I'm watching a double bill of tonight. ;D

1 more to go.

Beautiful.

 

[distantmantra]

Picked up the three new Ghibli blu-rays at Costco for $22.99 each.

 

[Blader]

Castle of Cagliostro in Ghibli packaging?

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Castle of Cagliostro in Ghibli packaging?

Yep. I would love for them to do Future Boy Conan, Panda! Go, Panda!, or any/all other Miyazaki/Takahata works in the Ghibli packaging.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

No prizes for guessing what I'm watching a double bill of tonight. ;D

1 more to go.

I'm getting there.

So beautiful. So jealous.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

It seems as though GKids is releasing the Kaguya Blu-ray on Feb. 10, following Disney's Blu-ray releases of Pom Poko, Porco Rosso, and Tales from Earthsea on Feb. 3.

 

[Dryk]

Just got back from a screening of Kaguya. That was the most beautiful and depressing film I've seen in ages.

 

[krYlon]

Just got back from a screening of Kaguya. That was the most beautiful and depressing film I've seen in ages.

Since Grave of the Fireflies?

 

[ElectricKaibutsu]

I just watched Spirited Away on Bluray for the first time. I am blown away. This is probably the most impressive Bluray I've ever seen. You can see the brush strokes on the background cels.

 

[Tribes of Trusty]

Hey guys,

I'm watching Ghibli movies I've never seen until now.
I already watched : Spirited Away (when I was younger - I loved it), Totoro (which I found kind of meh) and Kiki's Delivery Service (which I loved). I also read Nausicaa.

I have Porco Rosso, Castle In The Sky, Howl's Moving Castle and Ponyo. Which one should I watch next ?

Thanks.

 

[epmode]

Porco Rosso is the best of those. I like saving the best for last, myself!

 

[LuuKyK]

I just watched Spirited Away on Bluray for the first time. I am blown away. This is probably the most impressive Bluray I've ever seen. You can see the brush strokes on the background cels.

It really is a masterpiece and its art is so palpable, you can see each stroke of color and detail. Its amazing indeed.

 

[Doombear]

It really is a masterpiece and its art is so palpable, you can see each stroke of color and detail. Its amazing indeed.

The way I feel about the gorgeous art style of Spirited Away is the way I feel about the amazing audio style of The Wind Rises.

 

[Futureman]

is there anything new about Ghibli putting their movie productions on hold?

Just say Princess Kaguya last night and loved it. Still so many Ghibli films I haven't seen but sad if they won't be producing more.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

is there anything new about Ghibli putting their movie productions on hold?

Just say Princess Kaguya last night and loved it. Still so many Ghibli films I haven't seen but sad if they won't be producing more.

They still have one more to release in the US - When Marnie Was There. I don't think it has a distributor yet but it should be out next year.

 

[Coreda]

Why did no one tell me this was a thing?! OMG

Studio Ghibli "Hayao Miyazaki & Joe Hisaishi" Soundtrack Box (Compilation CD Box Set). Joe Hisaishi is the best. I'm definitely getting this for Christmas.

Just had to buy this. 13 HQCD discs, and a pretty good deal considering Ghibli prices and it being a limited edition. First time I finally have the soundtracks, and it's a joy.

The collection is ordered by original OST/edition release date (rather than film release date), beginning with Nausicaä. The first two soundtracks are dual fold, with Nausicaä including a fold-out music sheet, and Laputa a transparent sheet printed like an animation cell. while the rest are single sleeve. Most include a sheet with album info and artwork on both sides. The discs themselves are styled similar to a record, with the inner circle colored differently for each release. A booklet with album information is also included.

Disc 01 (Blue) - Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Disc 02 (Pink) - Laputa: Castle in the Sky
Disc 03 (Green) - My Neighbor Totoro
Disc 04 (Purple) - Kiki's Delivery Service
Disc 05 (Light Pink) - Porco Rosso
Disc 06 (Pine/Dark Green) - Princess Mononoke
Disc 07 (Black) - Spirited Away
Disc 08 (Pink) - Laputa: Castle in the Sky (USA version) [contains more tracks and arrangements]
Disc 09 (Tan/Light Brown) - Howl's Moving Castle
Disc 10 (Turquoise) - Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
Disc 11 (Salmon) - Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Disc 12 (Navy) - The Wind Rises
Disc 13 (Brown) - Kiki's Delivery Service (Mini Drama CD) [single 13m track, previously unreleased outside of a 1989 promo]

 

[Lynd7]

CD box is stunning. Really nice.

Question. Has anyone found a good alternative to the plastic sleeves that come with the Japanese Blu Ray's? I originally didn't like them and actually didn't keep them. I tried to use the hard plastic sleeves that you can buy for steel books, but the Ghibli's were very slightly too big.

Any recommendations?

Edit: Ok.... Just ordered that CD box for myself.

 

[Xamdou]

Picked up the three new Ghibli blu-rays at Costco for $22.99 each.

Which new Ghibli blu rays did u get!?

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Which new Ghibli blu rays did u get!?

The three new ones, presumably. Wind Rises, Kiki, and Mononoke.

 

[Xamdou]

The three new ones, presumably. Wind Rises, Kiki, and Mononoke.

I see, I got's Mononoke already since it's my favorite Ghibli film but still on the fence on the Wind Rises the Kiki... they worth it?

 

[RatskyWatsky]

I see, I got's Mononoke already since it's my favorite Ghibli film but still on the fence on the Wind Rises the Kiki... they worth it?

all ghibli films are worth it!

 

[OrangeAtlas]

I've seen those gorgeous Japanese Blu-Rays before, and I'm getting more and more tempted to buy them. I've seen quite a few of Hayao Miyazaki's films and absolutely loved them! I need to try watching some of the rest of the studios movies.

What's the best/ cheapest place to buy those blurays from?

 

[PolishQ]

I've seen those gorgeous Japanese Blu-Rays before, and I'm getting more and more tempted to buy them. I've seen quite a few of Hayao Miyazaki's films and absolutely loved them! I need to try watching some of the rest of the studios movies.

What's the best/ cheapest place to buy those blurays from?

Amazon.co.jp

 

[grap3fruitman]

I've seen those gorgeous Japanese Blu-Rays before, and I'm getting more and more tempted to buy them. I've seen quite a few of Hayao Miyazaki's films and absolutely loved them! I need to try watching some of the rest of the studios movies.

What's the best/ cheapest place to buy those blurays from?

I second Amazon.co.jp. I recommend ordering in bigger batches. Like four or five movies at a time. More if you can do it. You save a lot on the shipping in the long run versus buying one or two at a time.

 

[Asbel]

I see, I got's Mononoke already since it's my favorite Ghibli film but still on the fence on the Wind Rises the Kiki... they worth it?

I was hesitant on The Wind Rises since it looked so grounded compared to his more magical worlds, but there are a lot of dream sequences and the level of detail makes it worth seeing in HD. And the story really shows the love for flying and building airplanes. This is another fantastic movie by the master.

 

[Doombear]

NA Amazon now has Porco Rosso and Pom Poko blu-rays available to preorder! February 3rd release date. Almost almost done with this silly NA collection!

 

[Futureman]

is it likely we'll ever get a US Blu-Ray box set with all the movies? or should I just start buying them individually? I guess I need to get a blu-ray player first...