Studio Ponoc’s THE IMAGINARY, 2023 - Blu-ray Forum

Member-571539 · 12-13-2022, 01:22 PM

http://4nn.cx/.192874
https://www.cinematoday.jp/news/N0134123

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Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary Film Opens in Winter 2023

TOHO announced on Tuesday that Studio Ponoc's anime film adaptation of A.F. Harrold and Emily Gravett's The Imaginary novel will open in winter 2023. Studio Ponoc delayed the film earlier this year from its original summer 2022 release date due to "new challenges" stemming from the film's production methods and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The film's title in Japan is Yaneura no Rudger (Rudger in the Attic).

kevin87 · 12-14-2022, 09:52 PM

Was wondering what was going on with Ponoc, it's been forever since Mary and the Witch's Flower.

Hydra Spectre · 12-15-2022, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kevin87

Was wondering what was going on with Ponoc, it's been forever since Mary and the Witch's Flower.

They made the anthology film Modest Heroes, as well as the official animated short film for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Also, Studio Ponoc has been provided support work for Mamoru Hosoda's films Mirai and Belle, as well as the Blade Runner 2049 anime prequel short film.

Lastly, Mary and the Witch's Flower was a collaboration with Studio Khara (of Evangelion fame), since Khara is part of the production committee.
Studio Ghibli also co-produced Neon Genesis Evangelion with Gainax, Production I.G., and Tatsunoko Production.

Member-571539 · 07-14-2023, 05:28 PM

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Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary Film Opens in Japan on December 15

Studio Ponoc announced on Friday that its anime film adaptation of A.F. Harrold and Emily Gravett's The Imaginary novel will open in Japan on December 15. The company also unveiled a poster:

SpiritMeAway · 07-15-2023, 08:42 PM

New Ghibli and new Ponoc in the same year, we are truly blessed.

Naiera · 07-15-2023, 09:24 PM

New Shinkai is more important, and we also got one of those those this year, at least on home formats

jedidarrick · 07-16-2023, 08:08 PM

Ponoc releasing a poster/release date on the same day The Boy and The Heron comes out in Japan gives me "WE'LL GET DISNEY'S DEAD ASS!" energy.

[Show spoiler]

Ben_C · 07-17-2023, 01:57 PM

Miyazaki’s final film is far and away the most important animated film released this year, but I’m certainly very interested in Studio Ponoc’s output after Mary. The Imaginary also appears to feature a cat, so that’s always a big plus.

Member-571539 · 11-02-2023, 10:40 PM

The Imaginary – Official Trailer (2) (Studio Ponoc)

The Imaginary – Official Teaser (3) (Studio Ponoc)

SpiritMeAway · 11-04-2023, 01:33 AM

Does anyone else find something kind of offputting about the animation? It looks almost like CG-generated hand-drawn animation in a way. I'll definitely see this- it seems like it'll have a compelling story and I've been impressed with Ponoc's output so far - but I'm a little concerned by the visual direction they're heading.

Piggles · 11-04-2023, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SpiritMeAway

Does anyone else find something kind of offputting about the animation? It looks almost like CG-generated hand-drawn animation in a way. I'll definitely see this- it seems like it'll have a compelling story and I've been impressed with Ponoc's output so far - but I'm a little concerned by the visual direction they're heading.

I liked the visuals, I think it's a really good blend.

Zhou · 11-04-2023, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiritMeAway

Does anyone else find something kind of offputting about the animation? It looks almost like CG-generated hand-drawn animation in a way. I'll definitely see this- it seems like it'll have a compelling story and I've been impressed with Ponoc's output so far - but I'm a little concerned by the visual direction they're heading.

I think the digital shading clashes terribly with the art style. Not a fan.

Bubbles-11 · 01-25-2024, 08:19 PM

Netflix has acquired US distribution rights, coming later this year

Ocean H · 01-25-2024, 11:24 PM

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https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-studio-ponocs

Piggles · 01-26-2024, 04:08 AM

And another one bites the dust

omarchafa · 01-27-2024, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Piggles

And another one bites the dust

And all future films from Studio Ponoc.

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/lat...tribution-deal

https://www.animationmagazine.net/20...mier-for-2024/

No theatrical release (except Japan) and no physical release at all.

Hydra Spectre · 01-27-2024, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by omarchafa

And all future films from Studio Ponoc.

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/lat...tribution-deal

https://www.animationmagazine.net/20...mier-for-2024/

No theatrical release (except Japan) and no physical release at all.

I'm thinking maybe Japan would still get Blu-ray releases.
The film had a promotion with Walt Disney Japan late last year.

Member-571539 · 03-15-2024, 01:31 AM

*JP release

The Imaginary (4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD)

Release date: May 15, 2024

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English subtitles listed.

PRE-ORDER:

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CWVMJ957 (4K UHD)
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CWVH5VKX (Blu-ray)
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CWVKNGWQ (DVD)

Bubbles-11 · 04-25-2024, 06:14 PM

Streaming on Netflix worldwide July 5th

Bubbles-11 · 04-25-2024, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gloomranger

*JP release

The Imaginary (4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD)

Release date: May 15, 2024

Does this have the English dub or subtitles?

12-14-2022, 09:52 PM	#2
kevin87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Alabama 4K collection:283 Blu-ray collection:1136 DVD collection:46 MA collection:278 Digital collection:216 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:144	Was wondering what was going on with Ponoc, it's been forever since Mary and the Witch's Flower.

07-15-2023, 08:42 PM	#5
SpiritMeAway Active Member Member since:Sep 2021 4K collection:187 Blu-ray collection:998 DVD collection:375	New Ghibli and new Ponoc in the same year, we are truly blessed.

07-15-2023, 09:24 PM	#6
Naiera Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:2 Trading Score:25	New Shinkai is more important, and we also got one of those those this year, at least on home formats

07-16-2023, 08:08 PM	#7
jedidarrick Senior Member Member since:Nov 2012 Trading Score:1	Ponoc releasing a poster/release date on the same day The Boy and The Heron comes out in Japan gives me "WE'LL GET DISNEY'S DEAD ASS!" energy. [Show spoiler]

07-17-2023, 01:57 PM	#8
Ben_C Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2015 Location:UK 4K collection:661 Blu-ray collection:3301	Miyazaki’s final film is far and away the most important animated film released this year, but I’m certainly very interested in Studio Ponoc’s output after Mary. The Imaginary also appears to feature a cat, so that’s always a big plus.

11-04-2023, 01:33 AM	#10
SpiritMeAway Active Member Member since:Sep 2021 4K collection:187 Blu-ray collection:998 DVD collection:375	Does anyone else find something kind of offputting about the animation? It looks almost like CG-generated hand-drawn animation in a way. I'll definitely see this- it seems like it'll have a compelling story and I've been impressed with Ponoc's output so far - but I'm a little concerned by the visual direction they're heading.

01-25-2024, 08:19 PM	#13
Bubbles-11 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2017 4K collection:87 Blu-ray collection:643 DVD collection:401 MA collection:359 Digital collection:23 iTunes collection:28	Netflix has acquired US distribution rights, coming later this year

01-26-2024, 04:08 AM	#15
Piggles Expert Member Member since:Jan 2023 Location:California 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:1217 DVD collection:1845 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:7	And another one bites the dust

04-25-2024, 06:14 PM	#19
Bubbles-11 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2017 4K collection:87 Blu-ray collection:643 DVD collection:401 MA collection:359 Digital collection:23 iTunes collection:28	Streaming on Netflix worldwide July 5th

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