



Studio Ghibli's Porco Rosso, Pom Poko, and Tales From Earthsea Officially Announced for Blu-ray Posted November 24, 2014 03:40 PM by



Porco Rosso, Pom Poko, and Tales From Earthsea. The releases will be available for purchase on February3, 2015.



Porco Rosso



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 trans- formed 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!



Special Features: Original Japanese Storyboards

Original Japanese Trailer

Interview with Toshio Suzuki

Behind the Microphone

Optional English and French subtitles Pom Poko



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"now on Disney Blu-ray for the first time ever.



Special Features: Original Japanese Storyboards

Original Japanese Trailers

Optional English and French subtitles Tales from Earthsea



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 now available for the first time ever on Disney Blu-ray.



Special Features: Original Japanese Storyboards

Original Japanese Trailers & TV Spots

The Birth of the Film Soundtrack

Origins of Earthsea

Optional English and French subtitles





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Herry Dunston Nov 24, 2014 And now the fearful question is: which one of these will have dubtitles? (Please, let it not be Porco Rosso)

Ben-hur Nov 24, 2014 And where's Spirited Away?

Martin_31 Nov 24, 2014 I've only seen a couple of films from Studio Ghibli. To be honest, never bought any of the Blu Rays because they're a little expensive but I think I'll have to start to buy some. Porco Rosso looks like a really fun movie. Probably going to pick it up.

Vinyl Nov 24, 2014 Well at least there are storyboards as extras. It also feels as though Pom poco has gotten the shaft when it comes to extras.😔 also, be glad that we are getting so many ghiblis so close together and stop yelling that your favorite isn't out yet.

Woodsy Nov 24, 2014 Porco Rosso is my favorite Miyazaki! Picking it up Day 1 no matter what. Pom Poko is cool too...and Earthsea will only be bought to help complete my collection. Will need to give it another shot because I was bored to tears the first time around.

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Top contributor MJW Nov 24, 2014 Typically we have to wait a year between these releases from Disney, so this is great news! Hopefully the next wave after these comes just as quick. I'm really looking forward to Porco Rosso and Pom Poko, but I'm definitely getting Tales from Earthsea as well.

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Top contributor kevin87 Nov 24, 2014 Porco Rosso was the only Ghibli movie I've seen that I did not like so I won't be getting that.. Pom Poko was a nice story, even if the raccoon testicles was super weird lol I'll get that and I guess Tales from Earthsea, even though it felt like it dragged on.

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Top reviewerTop contributor toddly6666 Nov 24, 2014 Woo hoo!

Nexus Nov 24, 2014 I second Spirited Away

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Top contributor Cplhicks Nov 24, 2014 Will wait for reviews before buying to make sure subtitles are okay. I waited so long for Princess Mononoke only to get that bad news. I could've imported the Japanese disc ages ago. How long do we have to wait for Spirited Away I wonder? Only Porco in this set for me though. I have the DVD of Earthsea which is enough since I wasn't a huge fan. And I didn't like Pom Poko (just my personal opinion...)

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Top contributor Mandalorian Nov 24, 2014 At this point, I'm only interested in Porco Rosso, but we'll see.

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Top contributor PaulMe Nov 24, 2014 Well that was quick, I would have thought that they would have dragged out another set by a year.



Admittedly, I only care about Porco Rosso out of this set.

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Top contributor Dubstar Nov 25, 2014 I'll avoid Tales of Earthsea like the plague - what a supreme disappointment. Already own the Japanese edition of 'Porco Rosso' but will buy Pom Poko

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Top contributor kevin87 Nov 25, 2014 seeing as how Porco Rosso and Pom Poko were released in Japan over a year ago, and Tales from Earthsea was released THREE years ago, and Spirited Away was only released 4 months ago... people shouldn't really expect the US BD anytime too soon.



I'm sure we'll get it sometime next year around the time that GKIDS/Cinedigm release The Tale of the Princess Kaguya on BD, probably in a group that also includes My Neighbors The Yamadas and hopefully The Cat Returns, since they tend to release a big one with some of the less popular ones. When those four are all out, that will be all the only Studio Ghibli releases until When Marnie Was There gets US distribution... or unless Only Yesterday and Ocean Waves finally get English dubs.

CommanderShiro Nov 25, 2014 Plan on getting all of these. Hopefully Spirited Away and Only Yesterday isn't too far away. hazelwu Nov 25, 2014 Question now would be what Disney will NOT release!

DVD Phreak Nov 26, 2014 "Only Yesterday" is already on Region-A Blu-ray, albeit from Asia. Disney is not going to release it in the US because the film is, well, too Japanese. Other than a one-time braodcast on TCM back in 2006, the film has not been seen in North America.

DVD Phreak Nov 26, 2014 They will all have dubtitles only, at least that's what I believe will happen. Expect the worst, and you won't be disappointed.

Hbdach Nov 27, 2014 I am so excited! I thought we would have to wait another year until another group of Ghibli films would be released on Blu-Ray! That means we only have Spirited Away, the Cat Returns, and My Neighbors the Yamadas left of the older titles! Saving the best (Spirited Away) for last, I suppose, and I guess they will be released when we get the Tale of Princess Kaguya on Blu Ray.

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Top contributor Miner4Life99 Nov 30, 2014 Still no "Spirited Away". I'm pissed

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