PORCO ROSSO, POM POKO and TALES FROM EARTHSEA Available for the First Time on Blu-ray! Source: Walt Disney Studios, Click Communications press release Special Thanks to Brigid D`Arcy In the wake of November`s Blu-ray Combo Pack release of THE WIND RISES, KIKI`S DELIVERY SERVICE and PRINCESS MONONOKE, Disney and Studio Ghibli present PORCO ROSSO, POM POKO and TALES FROM EARTHSEA on Blu-ray and DVD February 3rd, 2015. All three films will be available with all-new digital masters featuring HD picture and sound.
PORCO ROSSO (???, Kurenai no Buta, 1992) Take flight with “Porco Rosso,” a valiant World War I flying ace! From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial maneuvers, this action-adventure from world-renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki is full of humor, courage and chivalry. When “Porco” -- whose face has been transformed into that of a pig by a mysterious spell -- infuriates a band of sky pirates with his aerial heroics, the pirates hire Curtis, a rival pilot, to get rid of him. On the ground, the two pilots compete for the affections of the beautiful Gina. But it’s in the air where the true battles are waged. Will our hero be victorious? For the first time ever on Disney Blu-ray, PORCO ROSSO is a thrilling ride you’ll never forget! US Cast: Michael Keaton (BATMAN, TOY STORY 3, BIRDMAN) as Porco Rosso, Cary Elwes (THE PRINCESS BRIDE, SAW) as Curtis, Kimberly Williams-Paisley (ACCORDING TO JIM, FATHER OF THE BRIDE) as Fio, Susan Egan (HERCULES, 13 GOING ON 30) as Gina, David Ogden Stiers (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, POCAHONTAS and TV’s M*A*S*H) as Grandpa Piccolo and Brad Garrett (TV’s EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, RATATOUILLE, FINDING NEMO) as Mamma Aiuto Boss Director: Hayao Miyazaki (SPIRITED AWAY, PRINCESS MONONOKE) Original Story and Screenplay: Hayao Miyazaki (Concept) Producers: Rick Dempsey (HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE, THE REAL GHOST BUSTERS) and Toshio Suzuki (SPIRITED AWAY, PRINCESS MONONOKE) Street Date: February 3, 2015 Feature Run Time: Approx. 93 minutes Rating: PG For Violence and Some Mild Language Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions) Audio: 2.0 DTS-HDMA English; 2.0 Dolby Digital French; 2.0 DTS HDMA Japanese Subtitles: English, French Number of Discs: 2 SRP: $36.99 Bonus Features: • Original Japanese Storyboards • Original Japanese Trailer • Interview with Toshio Suzuki • Behind the Microphone
POM POKO (???????? ?????????, Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pompoko, 1994) Studio Ghibli presents a film about the clash between modern civilization and the natural world from acclaimed director Isao Takahata. The raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans. In often hilarious ways, the raccoons use their powers to try to scare off the advance of civilization. But will it be enough? Or will the raccoons learn how to live in balance with the modern world? Celebrate the magic of the forest and the beauty of the creatures who live among us in POM POKO -- coming to Disney Blu-ray for the first time ever. US Cast: Clancy Brown (THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, STARSHIP TROOPERS) as Gonta, J.K. Simmons (SPIDER-MAN, THE CLOSER) as Seizaemon, Jonathan Taylor Thomas (THE LION KING, HOME IMPROVEMENT) as Shokichi, John DiMaggio (FUTURAMA, ADVENTURE TIME) as Ryûtarô and Olivia d’Abo (THE WONDER YEARS, CONAN THE DESTROYER) as Koharu Director: Isao Takahata (GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES, THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA, HEIDI A GIRL OF THE ALPS) Original Story and Screenplay: Isao Takahata Producers: Ned Lott (MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE), Toshio Suzuki Street Date: February 3, 2015 Feature Run Time: Approx. 119 minutes Rating: PG For Violence, Scary Images and Thematic Elements Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions) Audio: 2.0 DTS-HDMA English; 2.0 Dolby Digital French; 2.0 DTS HDMA Japanese Subtitles: English, French Number of Discs: 2 SRP: $36.99 Bonus Features: • Original Japanese Storyboards • Original Japanese Trailers
TALES FROM EARTHSEA (????, Gedo Senki, 2006) An epic animated adventure directed by Goro Miyazaki, TALES FROM EARTHSEA features the voices of Timothy Dalton, Willem Dafoe, Cheech Marin and Mariska Hargitay. Based on the classic Earthsea fantasy book series by Ursula K. Le Guin, TALES FROM EARTHSEA is set in a mythical world filled with magic and bewitchment. In the land of Earthsea, crops are dwindling, dragons have reappeared and humanity is giving way to chaos. Journey with Lord Archmage Sparrowhawk, a master wizard, and Arren, a troubled young prince, on a tale of redemption and self-discovery as they search for the force behind the mysterious imbalance that threatens to destroy their world. Featuring a timeless story and magnificent hand-drawn animation, TALES FROM EARTHSEA is available for the first time ever on Disney Blu-ray. US Cast: Mariska Hargitay (LAW AND ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, LEAVING LAS VEGAS) as Tenar, Willem Dafoe (SPIDER-MAN, FINDING NEMO) as Cob, Timothy Dalton (THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS, LICENSE TO KILL) as Ged, Cheech Marin (THE LION KING, NASH BRIDGES) as Hare Director: Goro Miyazaki (FROM UP ON POPPY HILL) Original Story and Screenplay: Based on the Earthsea series by Ursula K. Le Guin (Novel), Inspired by “Shuna’s Journey” by Hayao Miyazaki (Concept), Screenplay by Goro Miyazaki and Keiko Niwa (THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY, FROM UP ON POPPY HILL). Producers: Steve Alpert (SPIRITED AWAY, PRINCESS MONONOKE), Javier Ponton (MALACHANCE, SOUVENIR VIEWS) and Toshio Suzuki Street Date: February 3, 2015 Feature Run Time: Approx. 115 minutes Rating: PG 13 For Some Violent Images Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions) Audio: 5.1 DTS-HDMA English; 5.1 Dolby Digital French; 5.1 DTS HDMA Japanese Subtitles: English, French Number of Discs: 2 SRP: $36.99 Bonus Features: • Original Japanese Storyboards • Original Japanese Trailers & TV Spots • The Birth of the Film Soundtrack • Origins of Earthsea
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