Well technically I don't think Disney owns Miramax any more, which is why it came out under Disney instead.
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The Films of Studio Ghibli |OT| Creating New Worlds
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Well technically I don't think Disney owns Miramax any more, which is why it came out under Disney instead.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I don't think that's the final boxart.
Frank Serpico
Banned
Why aren't any of these movies available for digital download? I've bought all the blu-rays knowing none of them contain digital copies then when they release them digitally I'm going to be a sucker and buy it all again, SMH
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
So that they can't be put in the vault some years ahead in the future. -_-
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I don't know if Disney has the rights for that. I don't even think they're available digitally in Japan.
I just watched Nausicaa for the first time. It was the last Miyazaki film I hadn't seen. So good. The man truly couldn't make a bad film.
It's probably in my top 5 as far as Ghibli's catalogue. The story and the animation were incredible and I really liked the setting. I liked the small hints at the bigger world outside of the valley and the little pieces of background lore. And only Miyazaki could make me feel sympathy for giant bugs, despite being irrationally afraid of all insects in real life.
I'm tempted to buy the full manga. Amazon has some hardcover box set for sale that looks amazing.
It's probably in my top 5 as far as Ghibli's catalogue. The story and the animation were incredible and I really liked the setting. I liked the small hints at the bigger world outside of the valley and the little pieces of background lore. And only Miyazaki could make me feel sympathy for giant bugs, despite being irrationally afraid of all insects in real life.
I'm tempted to buy the full manga. Amazon has some hardcover box set for sale that looks amazing.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
DO IT
The film only touches on a tiny portion of the manga's story. You ain't seen nothin' yet!
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
I agree. It's the only manga I ever read in full but so worth it. Nausicaä is the GOAT.
Trying to round out my non-Miyazaki collection so I got From Up On Poppy Hill from Amazon. I thought it was great. Seems like it didn't review quite as well as top-tier Ghibli films, but it's a wonderful film imo.
It's a nice change of pace from Ghibli's more fantastical work. It's so reserved and down to earth. And I love all the attention to detail with the setting. I'm admittedly not too knowledgable about Yokohama in the 1960's, but I can't imagine its depiction in Poppy Hill is too far off. It made even the simplest of scenes interesting because you got to see more of the town. And it helps that pretty much every character was likable. Can't recommend it enough to any Ghibli fan that hasn't seen it.
Also, does anyone have any of these art books? I kinda want to order a bunch of the single movie ones.
It's a nice change of pace from Ghibli's more fantastical work. It's so reserved and down to earth. And I love all the attention to detail with the setting. I'm admittedly not too knowledgable about Yokohama in the 1960's, but I can't imagine its depiction in Poppy Hill is too far off. It made even the simplest of scenes interesting because you got to see more of the town. And it helps that pretty much every character was likable. Can't recommend it enough to any Ghibli fan that hasn't seen it.
Also, does anyone have any of these art books? I kinda want to order a bunch of the single movie ones.
I asked a few pages back too, and people said the books are pretty great:
I visited the Ghibli Museum last week. It kind of felt like my 15 years of being a Ghibli fan reached some kind of conclusion, like now I've seen all there is. What a nice little place, and you could see everything about the museum's design had Miyazaki written all over it.
The short movie they were screening that day was Monmon the Water Spider. It was a really simple yet beautiful movie and the whole story was told through animation without any lines or text. The movie had that familiar Miyazaki feeling but the narrative was quite different from his usual style.
I think some day far far in the future when all of the Ghibli Museum short movies will be released to the public people will discover a whole new side of Miyazaki. They have a lot more experimentation with the narrative, visual style, animation, etc. than his big budget movies.
The short movie they were screening that day was Monmon the Water Spider. It was a really simple yet beautiful movie and the whole story was told through animation without any lines or text. The movie had that familiar Miyazaki feeling but the narrative was quite different from his usual style.
I think some day far far in the future when all of the Ghibli Museum short movies will be released to the public people will discover a whole new side of Miyazaki. They have a lot more experimentation with the narrative, visual style, animation, etc. than his big budget movies.
Oh wow, haha. Lazy me. Thanks!
Man that's awesome, I'm jealous. I have a friend who's been there a few times and he's also said that the short films in there are a fascinating side of Ghibli.
I've always wanted to make a trip to Japan, that'll be one of most important stops if I go.
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Guys, I'm on mobile so I can't post the link, but the preorders for the Hayao Miyazaki are live on Amazon. $250 is the final price.
It's out on November 17th.
I don't know if anyone here buys the Japanese blu rays, but I picked up Ocean Waves today. Now the transfer is godly, especially compared to the Region 2 Japanese DVD I used to own years back, and the fact that this was originally a TV special. The fact it was actually done on film instead of video truly shows with this transfer.
Anyway I'm posting because there's a weird flickering issue in one scene where you see the American couple walking in Hawaii. I no longer have the DVD with me to compare with, but I don't ever recall this flickering. Unless it was part of the restoration and all discs have it then I guess it's not an issue? I tried to check out Japanese sites but nothing so far.
I'd be bummed to have a bad disc.
Anyway I'm posting because there's a weird flickering issue in one scene where you see the American couple walking in Hawaii. I no longer have the DVD with me to compare with, but I don't ever recall this flickering. Unless it was part of the restoration and all discs have it then I guess it's not an issue? I tried to check out Japanese sites but nothing so far.
I'd be bummed to have a bad disc.
Yep.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Don't forget My Neighbors the Yamadas!
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Amazon has the US bluray of 'When Marnie Was There' listed for October 6.
Tertullian
Member
But Disney is totally going to localize Only Yesterday and My Neighbors the Yamadas next year!
Believe
Only Yesterday already shipped from Japan. That was surprisingly easy.
Nice. Will pick that up.
Would you mind linking the version you purchased?
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B008TNFHJY/
Wasn't cheap, but this and Ocean Waves are the only Ghibli films I haven't seen (and I really like their more grounded, slice of life films).
Thanks!
I already have a few of these overpriced Japanese editions (no dubtitles!) but I'm always worried that I might grab the wrong one from Amazon.
Lmao I know what you mean. I spent like 10 minutes making sure this one was region free and had subs.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
You can also buy the Taiwanese version - it's the exact same as the Japanese version, only significantly cheaper.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Ronja too!
Hopefully, whoever is planning on releasing Only Yesterday (Disney? Or did someone else get the rights? Discotek? And if it is Disney, A. I wonder what changed their mind and B. maybe they'll release My Neighbors the Yamadas on blu-ray after all?) eventually decides to bring Ocean Waves over too.
I hope this is true.
Right when I order the Japanese blu-ray for Only Yesterday
AHAHAHA. I'm literally in the same boat.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
YESSSSSSSSSSSS
(Only Yesterday is finally coming to the US next year for the film's 25th anniversary via GKids!!!!!!)
(Only Yesterday is finally coming to the US next year for the film's 25th anniversary via GKids!!!!!!)
Damn. And I just spent a lot to import it lol.
Good news, though. I may get this if the dub is good.
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
I was this close to watch it the other day. Good thing I didn't, I rather watch it on the big screen. Also, inb4 Takahata blu ray boxset in 2017.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I think it will.
Yeah I think it was always an issue of someone wanting to release it, and with Disney for the longest time being the only party involved, it was kind of a non-starter. Now with G-Kids becoming involved, and knowing they want to release these films, I think it's absolutely going to happen eventually.