Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea - Blu-ray Forum

AnimeOnBlu · 01-15-2010, 09:17 PM

Release by IVL
Release Date: January 26, 2010

Specs:

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Video: 1080p AVC 1.78:1
Audio: Japanese DTS-HD MA 6.1
Subtitles: English, Chinese, Japanese
Time: 101 mins
BD: BD50
Region: A, B(?), C(?)
Extras: Not Specified but 4 hours long

DDDHouse
Yesasia

Appears to be identical to the Japanese version, but cheaper.

Jeff Kleist · 01-15-2010, 10:54 PM

IVL is a subsidiary of Disney. Should be identical to the Japanese disc

At least that was the case with the Ghibli DVDs they put out

OrlandoEastwood · 01-16-2010, 02:32 AM

Oh, I am tempted. Maybe I should just pull the trigger and get it instead of waiting a month.

Clueless_Monkey · 01-16-2010, 08:15 AM

People who haven't seen the film yet should skip the "synopsis" at DDDHouse as it tells the whole damn plot...

svenge · 01-17-2010, 12:27 PM

Sounds like a good fallback point if Disney screws up the US release somehow...

Dubstar · 01-21-2010, 03:26 AM

^ I betcha the US Disney bluray will only have 5.1 DTS sound - but of course I could be wrong.

Tratious · 01-24-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

IVL is a subsidiary of Disney. Should be identical to the Japanese disc

At least that was the case with the Ghibli DVDs they put out

they are a subsidary of Kadokawa but the exclusive seller of Disney in HK
KADOKAWA INTERCONTINENTAL GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.

KnucklesTwelve · 01-25-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

^ I betcha the US Disney bluray will only have 5.1 DTS sound - but of course I could be wrong.

Nope even worse, only DOLBY 5.1 Japanese sound.

AnimeOnBlu · 02-13-2010, 11:05 PM

HK Ponyo is 1080i and not 1080p. It does have the 6.1 DTS-HD MA Japanese track and English subs.

Disc Scan here: http://forum.cinefacts.de/6637037-post1150.html

OrlandoEastwood · 02-13-2010, 11:10 PM

Watch the haters go all out that IVL did it in 1080i.

svenge · 02-14-2010, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

HK Ponyo is 1080i and not 1080p. It does have the 6.1 DTS-HD MA Japanese track and English subs.

Disc Scan here: http://forum.cinefacts.de/6637037-post1150.html

Wow, they screwed the pooch on that one. Good thing I didn't order that version blind...

Since I'm not willing to pay $75 for the Japanese BD of Ponyo, I'll have to settle for the lame lossy audio of the US version.

OrlandoEastwood · 02-14-2010, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by svenge

Wow, they screwed the pooch on that one. Good thing I didn't order that version blind...

Since I'm not willing to pay $75 for the Japanese BD of Ponyo, I'll have to settle for the lame lossy audio of the US version.

We have a winner, if the HK won't do, they'll take the horrible U.S. release.

svenge · 02-14-2010, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

We have a winner, if the HK won't do, they'll take the horrible U.S. release.

Since it'll be like $15 after coupons, I'm willing to settle. The only Ghibli film I'd be willing to pay full JP price for is Mononoke Hime.

orion10 · 02-14-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

HK Ponyo is 1080i and not 1080p. It does have the 6.1 DTS-HD MA Japanese track and English subs.

Disc Scan here: http://forum.cinefacts.de/6637037-post1150.html

Any possibility of a misprint? Is there any confirmatory evidence online like screen captures?

If not, then has anyone heard about the Taiwan version?

AnimeOnBlu · 02-14-2010, 04:21 PM

No screenshots, but that is a straight disc scan. I mean, it is possible it was flagged incorrectly leading to 1080i.

As for the Taiwan version, I have no idea. Seems to have identical specs to the HK and Japanese versions, so it could go either way: http://translate.google.com/translat...sl=zh-CN&tl=en

DangerousG · 02-14-2010, 06:57 PM

Ugh, I'm just going to buy the Japanese version then.

orion10 · 02-14-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DangerousG

Ugh, I'm just going to buy the Japanese version then.

No way. I'll stubornly wait and compare the Region A releases before buying no matter how much of a headache this turns out to be.

There's only one left to go.

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

No screenshots, but that is a straight disc scan. I mean, it is possible it was flagged incorrectly leading to 1080i.

As for the Taiwan version, I have no idea. Seems to have identical specs to the HK and Japanese versions, so it could go either way: http://translate.google.com/translat...sl=zh-CN&tl=en

Do Taiwan's BDs look like this? (no blu-ray strip at the top or clear plastic casing) It almost looks like a steelbook or a slipcover.

svenge · 02-14-2010, 08:45 PM

The question is who is brave enough to give the Taiwan BD a go? It's available as DVD.JSDVD.COM and YESASIA.COM.

orion10 · 02-14-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by svenge

The question is who is brave enough to give the Taiwan BD a go? It's available as DVD.JSDVD.COM and YESASIA.COM.

But we're in the Asian section. Someone has to have some knowledge of this hopefully. It was released on 1/27/10. With 21 days shipping, it might take a while for that person to say something.

ksc2303 · 02-14-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DangerousG

Ugh, I'm just going to buy the Japanese version then.

I'm going save up and do the same. To me the movie is worth it, might as well just get the definitive version and not worry.

02-14-2010, 08:45 PM	#18
svenge Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Washington State 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:474 DVD collection:157 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:67	The question is who is brave enough to give the Taiwan BD a go? It's available as DVD.JSDVD.COM and YESASIA.COM. Last edited by svenge; 02-14-2010 at 08:49 PM.

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01-15-2010, 10:54 PM	#2
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	IVL is a subsidiary of Disney. Should be identical to the Japanese disc At least that was the case with the Ghibli DVDs they put out

01-16-2010, 02:32 AM	#3
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Oh, I am tempted. Maybe I should just pull the trigger and get it instead of waiting a month.

01-16-2010, 08:15 AM	#4
Clueless_Monkey Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	People who haven't seen the film yet should skip the "synopsis" at DDDHouse as it tells the whole damn plot...

01-17-2010, 12:27 PM	#5
svenge Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Washington State 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:474 DVD collection:157 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:67	Sounds like a good fallback point if Disney screws up the US release somehow...

01-21-2010, 03:26 AM	#6
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	^ I betcha the US Disney bluray will only have 5.1 DTS sound - but of course I could be wrong.

02-13-2010, 11:05 PM	#9
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	HK Ponyo is 1080i and not 1080p. It does have the 6.1 DTS-HD MA Japanese track and English subs. Disc Scan here: http://forum.cinefacts.de/6637037-post1150.html

02-13-2010, 11:10 PM	#10
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Watch the haters go all out that IVL did it in 1080i.

02-14-2010, 04:21 PM	#15
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	No screenshots, but that is a straight disc scan. I mean, it is possible it was flagged incorrectly leading to 1080i. As for the Taiwan version, I have no idea. Seems to have identical specs to the HK and Japanese versions, so it could go either way: http://translate.google.com/translat...sl=zh-CN&tl=en

02-14-2010, 06:57 PM	#16
DangerousG Active Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:438	Ugh, I'm just going to buy the Japanese version then.

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