GKIDS - Animated Films on Blu-ray - Page 9 - Blu-ray Forum

Jim Purcell · 01-12-2017, 03:58 AM

I just got to see April and the Extraordinary World, I had a hunch it would be right in my wheel house but I was surprised with how much I ended up liking it. Its like a Miyazaki movie by way of Hergé. Its got a really whimsical sci-fi beat, and really owns its alternate history angle.

I highly recommend watching it in native French, since the lip flaps are all synced to the French (I was wondering going in, as some other European movies, notably Renaissance have English flaps for some reason).

I'm wondering what others thought of the Picture Quality. During the opening sequence, and throughout, there was this weird shimmer around black lines if they were panned across the screen. I'm hoping this is a problem with my TV, which is a bit of a cheap model (60hz). But playing with settings didn't really solve it. I have a hunch that there might be two full versions of the film jammed on the disc since the French version has French text for the title and other hard subs (and you have to restart the film to swap dub tracks). And maybe what I'm seeing is result of not so great bit rates?

celticmoon · 01-22-2017, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Purcell

I'm wondering what others thought of the Picture Quality. During the opening sequence, and throughout, there was this weird shimmer around black lines if they were panned across the screen. I'm hoping this is a problem with my TV, which is a bit of a cheap model (60hz). But playing with settings didn't really solve it. I have a hunch that there might be two full versions of the film jammed on the disc since the French version has French text for the title and other hard subs (and you have to restart the film to swap dub tracks). And maybe what I'm seeing is result of not so great bit rates?

I thought it looked pretty good and didn't really notice, honestly. But I'm really not as particular about picture quality as most people around here.

The review on this site mentions that there is banding and aliasing in the picture, though, and that sounds like what you're seeing, so it's probably the Blu-ray rather than your TV. Your idea about two full versions of the movie being on the disc seems likely.

celticmoon · 01-22-2017, 01:56 AM

Also, My Life as a Zucchini trailers:

celticmoon · 02-15-2017, 03:28 PM

From the Ocean Waves thread:

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

BD will be released on April 18th

celticmoon · 02-25-2017, 06:37 AM

Lucky101 · 04-19-2017, 08:33 AM

got Ocean Waves today and Phantom Boy. Can't wait to see these films.

Chaotic · 04-19-2017, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky101;1349I7899

got Ocean Waves today and Phantom Boy. Can't wait to see these films.

I really love Phantom Boy. Can't wait to get Ocean Waves.

celticmoon · 05-13-2017, 03:21 AM

http://www.gkids.com/films/birdboy/

Looks like another winner.

celticmoon · 06-03-2017, 07:17 AM

And here's the trailer for Cartoon Saloon's The Breadwinner:

celticmoon · 08-11-2017, 04:16 PM

GKIDS acquired Studio Ponoc's Mary and the Witch's Flower, which isn't too surprising, I suppose.

http://www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/gki...ca-152670.html

They also got this one:

At this point, it's getting a bit hard to keep up!

anthonyls · 08-11-2017, 05:13 PM

I hope these all have english dubs.

celticmoon · 08-11-2017, 08:57 PM

I'm sure they will. Only a couple haven't, and those were less family friendly films (Chico & Rita, Approved for Adoption). Boy and the World didn't either, but that basically doesn't have any dialogue anyway.

celticmoon · 08-18-2017, 05:48 PM

Another one!

I was interested in this, but not enough to import, so this is perfect.

celticmoon · 09-06-2017, 06:05 AM

Not sure if they are matching someone, but My Life as a Zucchini is $13.49 on Amazon right now. I just ordered mine!

LucasM2012 · 10-17-2017, 08:33 PM

Just got a mailing from SHOUT! Factory that the Ghibli films are being released on GKIDS. I was wondering if anyone knew if My Neighbor Totoro had the original English soundtrack restored on it? Amazon shows it as the girls still being voiced by the Fannings, which would argue against that. I have heard the original (Fox?) English dub is FAR preferable, but aftermarket prices for that are too high for my wallet.

Xtempo · 10-18-2017, 03:48 PM

that would be interesting to see if GKids gets the rights to Fox's dubb. It would be pretty nice to have OAR with that dubb since it was fullscreen when it was released.

disneywildcat · 10-18-2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtempo

that would be interesting to see if GKids gets the rights to Fox's dubb. It would be pretty nice to have OAR with that dubb since it was fullscreen when it was released.

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Originally Posted by LucasM2012

Just got a mailing from SHOUT! Factory that the Ghibli films are being released on GKIDS. I was wondering if anyone knew if My Neighbor Totoro had the original English soundtrack restored on it? Amazon shows it as the girls still being voiced by the Fannings, which would argue against that. I have heard the original (Fox?) English dub is FAR preferable, but aftermarket prices for that are too high for my wallet.

Although I don’t have the rerelease by GKids/Shout, GKids has stated that their releases would not contained alternate dubs (unless noted in special features), as Studio Ghibli approves the dubs on its releases. Since it’s not noted on the packaging, the streamline dub is definitely not on the rerelease.

svenge · 10-18-2017, 07:42 PM

The only "alternate" dub that GKIDS will be putting out will be for Castle in the Sky / Laputa as stated in the promo sheet. It will have the original Disney dub w/ extraneous lines and the re-scored music from the 2003 DVD, and also the revised dub with the original 1986 synthesizer music and extraneous lines removed as with the 2010 DVD and Disney BD.

Conversely, the Arrietty release won't get the UK dub as a second English audio track as some had hoped due to rights issues. As such, the only Region-A friendly release that contains it is the Japanese "North American version" BD.

Xtempo · 10-20-2017, 02:49 PM

What is the deal with North American Version is that something like International version for Macross and other titles?

Bandit Tajomaru · 10-20-2017, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtempo

What is the deal with North American Version is that something like International version for Macross and other titles?

It is basically what Ghibli calls the Disney versions of their movies.

10-18-2017, 07:42 PM	#178
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 only "alternate" dub that GKIDS will be putting out will be for Castle in the Sky / Laputa as stated in the promo sheet. It will have the original Disney dub w/ extraneous lines and the re-scored music from the 2003 DVD, and also the revised dub with the original 1986 synthesizer music and extraneous lines removed as with the 2010 DVD and Disney BD. Conversely, the Arrietty release won't get the UK dub as a second English audio track as some had hoped due to rights issues. As such, the only Region-A friendly release that contains it is the Japanese "North American version" BD. Last edited by svenge; 10-18-2017 at 07:56 PM.

01-12-2017, 03:58 AM	#161
Jim Purcell Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:1004 DVD collection:265	I just got to see April and the Extraordinary World, I had a hunch it would be right in my wheel house but I was surprised with how much I ended up liking it. Its like a Miyazaki movie by way of Hergé. Its got a really whimsical sci-fi beat, and really owns its alternate history angle. I highly recommend watching it in native French, since the lip flaps are all synced to the French (I was wondering going in, as some other European movies, notably Renaissance have English flaps for some reason). I'm wondering what others thought of the Picture Quality. During the opening sequence, and throughout, there was this weird shimmer around black lines if they were panned across the screen. I'm hoping this is a problem with my TV, which is a bit of a cheap model (60hz). But playing with settings didn't really solve it. I have a hunch that there might be two full versions of the film jammed on the disc since the French version has French text for the title and other hard subs (and you have to restart the film to swap dub tracks). And maybe what I'm seeing is result of not so great bit rates?

04-19-2017, 08:33 AM	#166
Lucky101 Active Member Member since:May 2009 4K collection:1152 Blu-ray collection:5595 DVD collection:608 Trading Score:16	got Ocean Waves today and Phantom Boy. Can't wait to see these films.

08-11-2017, 05:13 PM	#171
anthonyls Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:44	I hope these all have english dubs.

08-11-2017, 08:57 PM	#172
celticmoon Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:189 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:36	I'm sure they will. Only a couple haven't, and those were less family friendly films (Chico & Rita, Approved for Adoption). Boy and the World didn't either, but that basically doesn't have any dialogue anyway.

09-06-2017, 06:05 AM	#174
celticmoon Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:189 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:36	Not sure if they are matching someone, but My Life as a Zucchini is $13.49 on Amazon right now. I just ordered mine!

10-17-2017, 08:33 PM	#175
LucasM2012 Active Member Member since:Sep 2012 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:7	Just got a mailing from SHOUT! Factory that the Ghibli films are being released on GKIDS. I was wondering if anyone knew if My Neighbor Totoro had the original English soundtrack restored on it? Amazon shows it as the girls still being voiced by the Fannings, which would argue against that. I have heard the original (Fox?) English dub is FAR preferable, but aftermarket prices for that are too high for my wallet.

10-18-2017, 03:48 PM	#176
Xtempo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Home Theater Gallery:44 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:125 DVD collection:99 MA collection:29 iTunes collection:6 Prime collection:2 Trading Score:2	that would be interesting to see if GKids gets the rights to Fox's dubb. It would be pretty nice to have OAR with that dubb since it was fullscreen when it was released.

10-20-2017, 02:49 PM	#179
Xtempo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Home Theater Gallery:44 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:125 DVD collection:99 MA collection:29 iTunes collection:6 Prime collection:2 Trading Score:2	What is the deal with North American Version is that something like International version for Macross and other titles?

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