Studio Ghibli Movies to US 2009

Post by **Harukochan** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:19 pm

Several people I know have seen the ads for it, and I've watched it online. I'm definitely looking forward to this one!

Ryokosha · Post by **Ryokosha** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:17 am

for what it is worth, I've heard a few radio movie reviewers promoting Ponyo a lot saying it is one of the best movies coming out this weekend.

Euphenia · Post by **Euphenia** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:46 pm

Ryokosha wrote:for what it is worth, I've heard a few radio movie reviewers promoting Ponyo a lot saying it is one of the best movies coming out this weekend.

I was thinking about seeing that with my older sibling.

I bought Spirited Away yesterday..... I loved this movie so much when I first saw it, I just had to buy it.

Post by **Harukochan** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:25 pm

Special edition Ghibli DVDs being re-released alongside Ponyo this October!

Ryokosha · Post by **Ryokosha** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:39 pm

That is awesome, any news yet on how these will be special editions?

Post by **Harukochan** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:42 pm

Nope, not yet. It'd be totally badass if they had the soundtracks packaged with them, though. Maybe that mini-documentary for Castle will actually be viewable without a special computer program.

Post by **Harukochan** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:51 am

If Ponyo is playing anywhere near you, go see it as soon as possible. Seriously, it's that good. It's a children's movie that even the adults will like (I heard an older guy in the back singing the theme song after the movie).

Ryokosha · Post by **Ryokosha** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:10 pm

Harukochan wrote:Nope, not yet. It'd be totally badass if they had the soundtracks packaged with them, though. Maybe that mini-documentary for Castle will actually be viewable without a special computer program.

That would be awesome! The soundtracks for these movies are so good, I've got to admit to paying a bit to get the import soundtracks so getting some legit domestic versions would be awesome.

Post by **Harukochan** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:57 am

I got my Ghibli music (mostly) offline, but I'd be all too willing to buy domestic releases of the soundtracks and image albums.

Oh, and the DS game Ghibli worked on; Ni no Kuni has been delayed until sometime next year. Hopefully they'll have a special edition, as seen with the spellbook that comes with it.

More here: http://www.joystiq.com/tag/the-another-world

CMB · Post by **CMB** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:50 am

That looks very cool. Thank you for the link. :happyhappy:

Post by **Harukochan** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:18 am

The DVD release of Ponyo is scheduled for March of 2010, according to the producer of the English version via Twitter.

Given the economy, I don't blame them.

Ryokosha · Post by **Ryokosha** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:47 pm

I do question this decision in a way... yes the economy is not great but they are missing the Christmas push which I think is going to be a lot bigger then people give it credit for being right now...

When people have little to look forward too they ususally spend a bit more on themselves and family over holidays such as those upcoming, so even for a day gain a little escape even if for a small moment from their worries...

I just hope regardless it does come out March 2010.

Post by **Harukochan** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:01 pm

Maybe Tales from Earthsea will finally come out next year?

And I'm still gunning for Only Yesterday.

Ryokosha · Post by **Ryokosha** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:07 pm

Only Yesterday would be nice and I still want to see Earthsea before passing judgment.

Post by **Harukochan** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:26 pm

Ponyo's release has been scheduled for March 2nd.

http://twitpic.com/nggjc

Special edition DVD has a bonus plushie!