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Studio Ghibli Releases on the way
BURBANK, Calif., April 13, in the year of our Lord 2012
–– Walt Disney Studios and the legendary Studio Ghibli (“Ponyo”
& “Spirited Away”) proudly open the doors to “The Secret World
of Arrietty” on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD, on May 22, 2012.
This visually stunning animated masterpiece stars an illustrious
voice cast that includes Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, Bridgit
Mendler, Moises Arias, David Henrie and the iconic and much
beloved Carol Burnett.
Based on the acclaimed children’s book series “The Borrowers,”
by Mary Norton, “The Secret World of Arrietty” is an imaginative
tale of “little people” living furtively among us, and the
unlikely friendship that forms when their hidden world is
discovered. The heartwarming family adventure features
beautiful, stylized animation and timeless themes of friendship,
courage and determination.
In addition to the stunning Blu-ray hi-definition picture and
digital sound, the 2-DiscCombo Pack includes an array of bonus
features that will fascinate animation fans, including a
storyboard version of the film and the original Japanese
trailers and TV commercials. Additional features include music
videos for the songs “Summertime” performed by Disney Channel
star Bridgit Mendler, who is the speaking voice of Arrietty; and
the movie’s theme song “Arrietty’s Song” performed by French
singer/songwriter Cécile Corbel.
An enthralling story, with the English language version directed
by 7-time Academy Award®-winner Gary Rydstrom, “The Secret World
of Arrietty” is a remarkable filmmaking achievement that
families will want to add to their home entertainment
collections and enjoy over and over.
BONUS FEATURES:
2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack: (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD)
· Storyboard presentation of the film
· Original Japanese Trailers and Television Commercials
· “Summertime” Music Video – Performed by Bridgit Mendler, the
speaking voice of Arrietty.
· The Making Of “Summertime” Behind the Scenes – Bridgit Mendler
hosts a look at the making of the music video.
· “Arrietty’s Song” Music Video – Experience the movie’s theme
song, performed by innovative singer and harpist Cécile Corbel,
who also wrote the lyrics.
1-Disc DVD: (1 DVD)
· “Summertime” Music Video
· The Making Of “Summertime”
DISC SPECIFICATIONS:
STREET DATE: May 22, 2012
Direct Pre-book: April 27, 2012
Distributor Pre-book: April 10, 2012
Suggested Retail
2-Disc Blu-ray = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada
Pricing: 1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S. only
Feature Run Time: Approximately 95 minutes
Ratings: U.S. G/Canada G (Bonus Features not rated)
Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray - 1.85:1 1080p High Definition
DVD – Widescreen/1.85:1 – Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions
Blu-ray Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Track
Japanese 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Original Production Audio
English ESL & SDH and French Subtitles
DVD Audio: English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 Language Tracks
Japanese 5.1 Dolby Digital Original Production Audio
English ESL & SDH and French Subtitles
FILM SYNOPSIS:
Residing quietly beneath the floorboards are little people who
live undetected in a secret world to be discovered. Arrietty
(voice of Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old,
lives with her parents (voices of Will Arnett and Amy Poehler)
in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the
homeowner and her housekeeper (voice of Carol Burnett). Like all
little people, Arrietty (AIR-ee-ett-ee) remains hidden from
view, except during occasionalcovert ventures beyond the
floorboards to “borrow” scrap supplies like sugar cubes from her
human hosts.
But when 12-year-old Shawn (voice of David Henrie), a human boy
who comes to stay in the home, discovers his mysterious
housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms. If
discovered, their relationship could drive Arrietty’s family
from the home and straight into danger. From the legendary
Studio Ghibli (“Spirited Away,” “Ponyo”) comes “The Secret World
of Arrietty,” an animated adventure based on Mary Norton’s
acclaimed children’s book series “The Borrowers.”
The film was directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi and produced by
Toshio Suzuki. Gary Rydstrom directed the English-language
version of “The Secret World of Arrietty” from a screenplay
written by Karey Kirkpatrick. The producers include Kathleen
Kennedy and Frank Marshall. The original Japanese screenplay was
written by Hayao Miyazaki and Keiko Niwa.
First Time on Blu-ray Combo Pack
Available May 22, 2012
Synopsis: “Castle in the Sky,” a timeless story of courage and
friendship, is now more thrilling than ever with the magic of
Blu-ray! The pristine hand-drawn animation fromacclaimed Academy
Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (2002, Best Animated
Feature, “Spirited Away”) and a new digital master––featuring
the original Japanese score––make this epic adventure soar like
never before!
Pazu, an engineer’s apprentice, finds a young girl, Sheeta,
floating down from the sky, and discovers they are both
searching for a legendary floating castle, Laputa. Together,
they embark on a daring quest and encounter greedy pirates,
secret agents and astounding obstacles that keep them from the
truth––and from each other.
For the first time ever on Blu-ray, “Castle in the Sky” is a
must-own for families!
Cast:
Anna Paquin as voice of Sheeta
James Van Der Beek as voice of Pazu
Cloris Leachman as voice of Dola
Mark Hamill as voice of Muska
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Producer: Isao Takahata
Bonus Features:
Disc introduction by John Lasseter
Original Japanese Storyboards
Behind the Studio – Explore the film’s fantastic world in these
featurettes:
· The World of Laputa
· Creating “Castle in the Sky”
· Character Sketches
· Producer’s Perspective: Meeting Miyazaki
· Scoring Miyazaki
· Original Japanese Trailers
· Behind the Microphone – with voice talent from the film
Street Date: May 22, 2012
Direct Prebook: March 27, 2012
Distributor Prebook: April 10, 2012
Rating: G in U.S. and G in Canada Bonus materials not rated
Feature Run Time: Approx. 125 minutes
Suggested Retail Prices: 2-Disc Blu-ray (Blu-ray + DVD) = $39.99
U.S. and $46.99 Canada
Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray: 1.85:1 1080p High Definition
DVD: 1.85:1/Widescreen
Sound: Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
French 2.0 Dolby Digital Language Track
Japanese 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio Original Production
English ESL & SDH and French Subtitles
DVD: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Track
French 2.0 Dolby Digital Language Track
Japanese 2.0 Dolby Digital Original Production Audio
English SDH and French Subtitles
First Time on Blu-ray Combo Pack
Available May 22, 2012
Synopsis: “Whisper of the Heart” inspires like never before in
Blu-ray! A new digital master reveals the true brilliance of
this heartwarming coming-of-age classic from Studio Ghibli, the
studio that brought you “Ponyo” and the Academy Award®-winning
“Spirited Away” (Best Animated Feature Film, 2002).
A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a quiet
schoolgirl, on a quest for her true talent. Challenged by Seiji,
a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted by The
Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the
whispers of her heart, Shizuku embarks on curious adventures
beyond the boundaries of her imagination.
Now in Blu-ray high definition for the first time ever, this
beautiful tale based on the screenplay from legendary animator
Hayao Miyazaki will delight and amaze families!
Cast:
Brittany Snow as voice of Shizuku Tsukishima
Courtney Thorne-Smith as voice of Shiho Tsukishima
Cary Elwes as voice of The Baron
David Gallagher as voice of Seiji Amasawa
Director: Yoshifumi Kondo
General Producer: Hayao Miyazaki
Screenplay and Storyboards:
Blu-ray Bonus Features: 4 Masterpieces of Naohisa Inoue – Watch
the evolution of four different scenes by master artist Naohisa
Inoue
Original Japanese Storyboards
Behind the Microphone––With voice talent from the film
Original Japanese Trailers and TV Commercials
Street Date: May 22, 2012
Direct Prebook: March 27, 2012
Distributor Prebook: April 10, 2012
Rating: G in U.S. and G in Canada Bonus material is not rated
Feature Run Time: Approx. 119 minutes
Suggested Retail Prices: 2-Disc Blu-ray (Blu-ray + DVD) = $39.99
U.S. and $46.99 Canada
Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray: 1.85:1 1080P High Definition
DVD: 1.85:1/Widescreen – enhanced for 16x9 televisions
Sound: Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Japanese 5.1
DTS-HD Master Audio Original Production Audio
English ESL & SDH and French subtitles
DVD: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Track
Japanese 5.1 Dolby Digital Original Production Audio
English ESL & SDH Subtitles and French subtitles