Secret World of Arrietty, The (US - DVD R1 | BD RA)
Disney announces the release of Studio Ghibli's latest animated feature...
Title: Secret World of Arrietty, The (IMDb)
Starring: Bridgit Mendler
Released: 22nd May 2012
SRP: $39.99/$29.99
Further Details:
Disney has sent over info and cover art for the May 22nd, 2012 release of Studio Ghibli's most recent animated feature,
The 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD) will feature a 1.85:1, 1080p High Definition transfer, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English and original Japanese audio, Dolby Digital 5.1 French audio, English SDH and French Subtitles, and the following extras:
The 1-Disc DVD will feature Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese and English audio, English SDH and French subtitles, the “Summertime” Music Video and The Making Of “Summertime” featurette.
Official press release:
Quote: Walt Disney Studios and the legendary Studio Ghibli (
Based on the acclaimed children’s book series “The Borrowers,” by Mary Norton,
An enthralling story, with the English language version directed by 7-time Academy Award®-winner Gary Rydstrom,
News by Gabriel Powers
Starring: Bridgit Mendler
Released: 22nd May 2012
SRP: $39.99/$29.99
Further Details:
Disney has sent over info and cover art for the May 22nd, 2012 release of Studio Ghibli's most recent animated feature,
The Secret World of Arrietty
.The 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD) will feature a 1.85:1, 1080p High Definition transfer, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English and original Japanese audio, Dolby Digital 5.1 French audio, English SDH and French Subtitles, and the following extras:
- 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.
The 1-Disc DVD will feature Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese and English audio, English SDH and French subtitles, the “Summertime” Music Video and The Making Of “Summertime” featurette.
Official press release:
Quote: Walt Disney Studios and the legendary Studio Ghibli (
Ponyo
&Spirited Away
) proudly open the doors toThe 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.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.News by Gabriel Powers
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Meh. I bet these stories are incredibly original and unique, but they just never stood out to me. The last anime-type film that I saw was something with 'Delivery Service' in the title. It was about a girl and her cat..
I really want to see this one but I guess I will be waiting for its released DVD on May.
fresh water pearls
fresh water pearls
Until someone gets it right.
How many times are we going to see this same story ?
I wish I had to. This is one film I really want to see.
I wish I saw this in theaters when it was in my area.
mc_serenity wrote: I actually thought the dub was decent. It wasn't as good as Disney's dubs for "Spirited Away" or "Howl's Moving Castle", but it was still pretty good. Will Arnett and Amy Poehler's work thankfully didn't call attention to itself.
You're right, it wasn't bad. I've just never preferred them to the original Japanese language tracks. At least this one didn't replace my favorite voice with Billy Crystal.
You're right, it wasn't bad. I've just never preferred them to the original Japanese language tracks. At least this one didn't replace my favorite voice with Billy Crystal.
hogaburger wrote: I enjoyed this one enough to buy it. I didn't think it was on the same level of storytelling as Miyazaki directed films, but its close enough. I would also love to see it without the English dub.
I actually thought the dub was decent. It wasn't as good as Disney's dubs for "Spirited Away" or "Howl's Moving Castle", but it was still pretty good. Will Arnett and Amy Poehler's work thankfully didn't call attention to itself.
I actually thought the dub was decent. It wasn't as good as Disney's dubs for "Spirited Away" or "Howl's Moving Castle", but it was still pretty good. Will Arnett and Amy Poehler's work thankfully didn't call attention to itself.
I enjoyed this one enough to buy it. I didn't think it was on the same level of storytelling as Miyazaki directed films, but its close enough. I would also love to see it without the English dub.
A really good Studio Ghibli film... I had a hard time believing Miyazaki did NOT direct this. I'm in for that combo too.
And I'm glad those Ghibli releases have full-blown color disc artwork. But that's probably a contractual agreement too.
And I'm glad those Ghibli releases have full-blown color disc artwork. But that's probably a contractual agreement too.
This is a very good animated film from Studio Ghibli, but even for a Ghibli DVD/BD release the extras are pretty thin. Not even a subtitled interview or anything from the behind the scenes except for a lame Disney music video. Oh well, I'll be picking up the BD/DVD combo anyway.
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