Studio Ghibli

[Xtempo]

I'll have to rebuy Yamamdas since I broke down months ago and bought the DVD.
I don't know if I'll replace all of the Disney BDs or not.

so the kingdom of dreams and madness is still a DVD here in the US right?

[Lnds500]

Really sad that these films don't have digital copies. I would love to have them on the go.

[BluexBlur]

So considering that Miyazaki is making a new film, will that license go to GKids or Disney?

I'm not too familiar with the original deal that Disney had with Ghibli.

[disneywildcat]

Originally Posted by BluexBlur

So considering that Miyazaki is making a new film, will that license go to GKids or Disney?

I'm not too familiar with the original deal that Disney had with Ghibli.

I believe since From Up on Poppy Hill in 2012 (which was the first Ghibli film to be licensed for full distribution to GKids), Ghibli licenses on a case by case basis and has self-produced all English dubs since then (Ghibli’s former Intl distribution chief Geoffrey Wexler personally produced the dubs).

Disney got The Wind Rises in 2013, but since then (with the exception of The Red Turtle, which Wild Bunch controls the international distribution rights to) GKids has gotten the distribution rights to subsequent Ghibli films.

With GKids picking up the NA home video distribution rights to almost all Ghibli films this year (except for The Wind Rises, which is still under contract to Disney, and Grave if the Fireflies, which Ghibli has limited to no control internationally), its likely GKids would pick up Miyazaki’s newest project if it does get completed.

[Scottie]

[neoz]

Anyone spotting these out in the wild? Be nice to see them at BB or WM.

[Asuras]

Mine came in from Amazon in a very very big yellow padded envelope. Surprisingly all the slips came out okay. Also had Serenity 4K Blu-ray in that order. I guess having 7 movies in an order doesn't warrant a box anymore form Amazon

Upon further inspection, some of my slips have light creases on the front. Not very noticeable unless you stare at it. Not sure if I should be bothered with exchanging it or leave it be...

[jordan85]

Originally Posted by neoz

Anyone spotting these out in the wild? Be nice to see them at BB or WM.

I picked up Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke at Target, because the slip covers were in good shape, even though I have them all coming from Amazon today. I'll return the copies with the least banged-up slips. The things we do!

The slips feel a little cheap, I was really hoping we were going to get those really nice matte ones, like the one Only Yesterday came in. Oh well, it's just a bit of cardboard I guess.

Edit: SA and PM were the only Ghibli films my local Target had.

[Raffy]

Originally Posted by Asuras

Mine came in from Amazon in a very very big yellow padded envelope. Surprisingly all the slips came out okay. Also had Serenity 4K Blu-ray in that order. I guess having 7 movies in an order doesn't warrant a box anymore form Amazon

I ordered the 6 movies + HxH Pt 3 for a total of 7 items and I received all mine in a box

[omarchafa]

How are the subs for Kiki? Is it the same as the Disney release or on an actual translation?Is Ponyo's JP audio lossless?

[gwfb5]

Originally Posted by neoz

Anyone spotting these out in the wild? Be nice to see them at BB or WM.

I was at Wal-mart today (10/17/17) and they had the first wave of the GKIDS re-releases.
They had about 2 or 3 of each, and that's probably all they ordered.
I did not buy any (I'm at least trying to resist the urge to double-dip), but I did take note of a few things.
#1 The Blu-ray disc for Spirited away doesn't have the "Nippon Television Special" on it (the back of the package says it's only on the DVD disc).
#2 None of them have 6.1 only 5.1 or 2.0.

UPDATE: I found this pic on GKIDS' twitter page and it shows that the new spines line up perfectly with the more recent GKIDS releases.

[nagpo]

Putting stickers on slipcovers should be a criminal offense

[InuYashaCrusade]

Whats the point in sticking those stickers on the slipcovers like that anyway? Both Walmart and Best Buy do it and they never say the price on them, so why bother?

[omarchafa]

Good thing I got the original Disney releases with the gold spine on the slipcovers which I prefer over the GKids ones. I gave away all the DVD copies to my cousin, so now my collection feels lighter and incomplete.

[eightslicesofpie]

I love these new GKids slips but I have all the Disney releases, including slipcovers, so I personally can't justify a double dip haha. They sure do look nice all lined up, though!

[svenge]

Originally Posted by eightslicesofpie

I love these new GKids slips but I have all the Disney releases, including slipcovers, so I personally can't justify a double dip haha. They sure do look nice all lined up, though!

The new GKIDS releases aren't terribly necessary if you only watch the films dubbed. If you want to watch them in the original Japanese, then only 3-5 of the Disney releases need to be replaced depending on how picky you are.

[Mandalorian]

Originally Posted by eightslicesofpie

I love these new GKids slips but I have all the Disney releases, including slipcovers, so I personally can't justify a double dip haha. They sure do look nice all lined up, though!

Same. Admiring the hell out of all the pics of them though.

[Heapashifter]

Originally Posted by neoz

Anyone spotting these out in the wild? Be nice to see them at BB or WM.

They didn't have them at my Target or Best Buy. I already have all the Disney ones, but was thinking about buying them again.

Originally Posted by InuYashaCrusade

Whats the point in sticking those stickers on the slipcovers like that anyway? Both Walmart and Best Buy do it and they never say the price on them, so why bother?

I always figured it had something to do with proof of where you got it from. I could easily be wrong though.

[gwfb5]

Here is a chart I made of the different special features between the Disney & GKIDS Blu-rays. ( Will be updated if needed )

A few general things to get out of the way first.
#1 All the GKIDS editions contain the exact same English dubs as the Disney Blu-rays, so no Streamline or Fox dubs.
#2 Disney's Blu-rays are region free, but the GKIDS Blu-rays are region A locked.
#3 Apart from Nausicaa all the GKIDS Blu-rays seem to use the same transfers as their Disney counterparts, but the bitrates on some of them are higher.
However, it seems to be a matter of personal opinion whether or not it makes any noticeable difference in picture quality. (I myself noticed no difference when comparing both editions of Porco Rosso) Also, at least one user has stated that the GKIDS releases feature mild compression issues that their Disney counterparts don't have.

[Show spoiler]

Originally Posted by professorwho

GKIDS stuff is encoded by Shout so they have poor compression despite higher Bitrates because of automatic encoding. The Disney ones look better (except for Nausicaä which uses the new scan). But, the Japanese releases are still the best in terms of picture quality.

NOTE: Be sure to click "[Show spoiler]" next to the title of each film for info regarding video/audio/subtitles.

Bonus features exclusive to Disney's edition are written in BLUE.
Bonus features exclusive to GKIDS' edition are written in RED.
Bonus features available on both editions are written in plain BLACK.



The Wind Rises

[Show spoiler]NOTE: As far as I know, both editions have proper English subtitle tracks. (though they may not be identical translations)
According to the back of both cases, the Disney/Touchstone edition has DTS-HD 1.0 Japanese & English audio.
However, on the GKIDS edition, they're both DTS-HD 2.0

Feature-Length Storyboards
Behind the Microphone
Film Completion Press Conference
10-Years with Hayao Miyazaki Documentary Episode
Trailers & TV Spots


Tales From Earthsea

[Show spoiler]NOTE: As far as I know, both editions have proper English subtitle tracks. (though they may not be identical translations)

Despite what the back of the case says, the Disney edition seems to have DTS-HD MA 6.1 English & Japanese audio tracks,
while on the GKIDS edition they are DTS-HD MA 5.1

Feature-Length Storyboards
Behind the Studio: Origins of Earthsea
The Birth Story of a Film Soundtrack
The Birth Story of 'Therru's Song
NTV Special
Trailers & TV Spots


Pom Poko

[Show spoiler]NOTE: GKIDS' edition has proper English subtitles, though the tanuki are supposedly still called raccoons.
Disney's edition only has dubtitles based on their own dub script.

Feature-Length Storyboards
Original Trailers


My Neighbors The Yamadas

[Show spoiler] NOTE: This film was dubbed and released on DVD by Disney in 2005.
However, it has never had a North-American Blu-ray release until the GKIDS edition.
As far as I know, both editions have proper English subtitle tracks. (though they may not be identical translations)

Storyboards <( Presented in a slideshow rather than the entire film in storyboard form )
NTV Special: The Secrets of My Neighbors The Yamadas
Behind the Microphone
Trailers & TV Spots


Whisper of the Heart

[Show spoiler]NOTE: As far as I know, both editions have proper English subtitle tracks. (though they may not be identical translations)

Feature-Length Storyboards
4 Masterpieces of Naohisa Inoue
Behind the Microphone
Background Artwork from "The Baron's Story"
Trailers & TV Spots


The Cat Returns

[Show spoiler]NOTE: As far as I know, both editions have proper English subtitle tracks. (though they may not be identical translations)

Feature-Length Storyboards
The Making of The Cat Returns
Behind the Microphone
Trailers & TV Spots


The Secret World of Arrietty

[Show spoiler]NOTE: Neither edition has the alternate UK English Dub.
As far as I know, both editions have proper English subtitle tracks. (though they may not be identical translations)

Feature-Length Storyboards
Interview with Hayao Miyazaki
Interview with Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Cecile Corbel's "Arrietty's Song” Music Video
Bridgit Mendler's "Summertime” Music Video
The Making of "Summertime"
Trailers & TV Spots


Porco Rosso

[Show spoiler]NOTE: As far as I know, both editions have proper English subtitle tracks. (though they may not be identical translations)

Feature-Length Storyboards
Interview with Producer Toshio Suzuki
Behind the Microphone
Original Trailers


My Neighbor TOTORO

[Show spoiler]NOTE: As far as I know, both editions have proper English subtitle tracks. (though they may not be identical translations)

Also, GKIDS released a 30th Anniversary Edition in 2018. It included the film's soundtrack on CD and a 40-page essay-book in an oversized DigiPack.
However, the Blu-ray disc itself is the same as their standard release.




In 2020, GKIDS released a SteelBook edition of My Neighbor TOTORO.
It contains the exact same booklet and disc content as their standard release. However, the pictures on the discs are different.

Feature-Length Storyboards
Behind the Microphone
Creating My Neighbor Totoro
The Locations of My Neighbor Totoro
Creating the Characters
The "Totoro" Experience
Producer's Perspective: Creating Ghibli
Textless Opening and End Credits
Scoring Miyazaki
Original Trailers


Kiki’s Delivery Service

[Show spoiler] NOTE: Neither edition has literally translated subtitles. (no home release does to my knowledge)
However, GKIDS' edition has “more accurate” dubtitles based on the English dub produced by the now-defunct Streamline Pictures.
Disney's edition only has dubtitles based on their own, revised, dub script.

Both editions use the same revised English dub from 2010, audio error included.
(The original/unaltered Disney dub hasn't been available since the 2003 DVD.)

Said audio error is demonstrated in this YouTube video, which I take no credit for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJW6pea-QLQ

In 2020, GKIDS released a SteelBook edition of Kiki’s Delivery Service.
It contains the exact same booklet and disc content as their standard release. However, the pictures on the discs are different.

Introduction by John Lasseter <( Optional feature on Blu-ray )
Feature-Length Storyboards
Creating Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki & Jiji
Flying with Kiki & Beyond
Producer's Perspective: Collaborating with Miyazaki
The Locations of Kiki
Scoring Miyazaki
Behind the Microphone
Ursula's Painting <( Approx. 40-seconds longer on Disney edition due to added intro. )
Trailers & TV Spots


Princess Mononoke

[Show spoiler]NOTE: GKIDS' edition has proper English subtitles, while Disney's edition only has dubtitles based on Miramax's dub script.

Also, GKIDS released a Collector's Edition in 2019. It included the film's soundtrack on CD and a 40-page essay-book in an oversized DigiPack.
However, the Blu-ray disc itself is the same as their standard release.


In 2020, GKIDS released a SteelBook edition of Princess Mononoke.
It contains the exact same booklet and disc content as their standard release. However, the pictures on the discs are different.

Feature-Length Storyboards
Princess Mononoke in the USA
Featurette/Behind the Microphone
Trailers & TV Spots


Spirited Away

[Show spoiler]NOTE: As far as I know, both editions have proper English subtitle tracks. (though they may not be identical translations)

Also, GKIDS released a Collector's Edition in 2019. It included the film's soundtrack on CD and a 40-page essay-book in an oversized DigiPack.
However, the Blu-ray disc itself is the same as their standard release. Which means this release does not include the Nippon Television Special.


In 2020, GKIDS released a SteelBook edition of Spirited Away.
It contains the exact same booklet and disc content as their standard release. However, the pictures on the discs are different.

Introduction by John Lasseter <( Optional feature on Blu-ray )
Feature-Length Storyboards
The Art of Spirited Away
Behind the Microphone
Nippon Television Special <( DVD copy only on GKIDS edition )
Meet Hayao Miyazaki <( Hidden Easter egg on DVD copy )
Trailers & TV Spots


Howl’s Moving Castle

[Show spoiler]NOTE: As far as I know, both editions have proper English subtitle tracks. (though they may not be identical translations)

In 2020, GKIDS released a SteelBook edition of Howl’s Moving Castle.
It contains the exact same booklet and disc content as their standard release. However, the pictures on the discs are different.

Feature-Length Storyboards
Interview with Diana Wynne Jones
Explanation of CG
The Birth Story of the Film Soundtrack
Behind the Microphone
Interview with Pete Docter
Miyazaki Visits Pixar
Trailers and TV Spots


PONYO

[Show spoiler]NOTE: Disney's edition has Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese audio, while GKIDS' edition has DTS-HD MA 5.1 Japanese audio.
As far as I know, both editions have proper English subtitle tracks. (though they may not be identical translations)

In 2020, GKIDS released a SteelBook edition of Ponyo.
It contains the exact same booklet and disc content as their standard release. However, the pictures on the discs are different.

Feature-Length Storyboards
Meet Ponyo
A Conversation with Hayao Miyazaki and John Lasseter
Ponyo Personality Test
The World of Ghibli - Enter the Lands <( An interactive menu with clips/trailers for other Ghibli films )
Other Ghibli World's Previews
Creating Ponyo
Behind the Microphone
The 5 Geniuses Who created Ponyo
Opening Event at Hibiya Scala-Za Theatre
Press Conference: Theme Song Announcement
Hayao Miyazaki’s Press Conference at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan
Interview with Hayao Miyazaki
Interview with Toshio Suzuki
Ponyo and Fujimoto
Producer's Perspective: Telling the Story
The Locations of Ponyo
The Nursery
Scoring Miyazaki
Original Trailers


Castle in the Sky

[Show spoiler] NOTE: GKIDS' edition has proper English subtitles, while Disney's edition only has dubtitles based on their own, revised, dub script.

GKIDS' edition has two English audio tracks, both are the 2010 revised dub but with different versions of the score, while Disney's only has one.
(The original/unaltered Disney dub hasn't been available since the 2003 DVD.)

Disney:
English DTS-HD MA 5.1 (2010 revised dub, with original 1986 synthesizer score)

GKIDS:
English DTS-HD MA 5.1 (2010 revised dub, with 1999 symphonic score)
English Dolby Digital 5.1 (2010 revised dub, with original 1986 synthesizer score)

In 2020, GKIDS released a SteelBook edition of Castle in the Sky.
It contains the exact same booklet and disc content as their standard release. However, the pictures on the discs are different.

Introduction by John Lasseter <( Optional feature on Blu-ray )
Feature-Length Storyboards
Creating Castle in the Sky
Character Sketches
The World of Laputa
The Producer's Perspective: Meeting Miyazaki
Behind the Microphone
Textless Opening and End Credits
Promotional Video
Scoring Miyazaki
Original Trailers



Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

[Show spoiler] NOTE: GKIDS' edition fixes the "burnt-in English credits" issue that Disney's edition had.
As far as I know, both editions have proper English subtitle tracks. (though they may not be identical translations)

Disney's edition came out in 2011, so it uses the same transfer as the 2010 Japanese Blu-ray.
GKIDS' edition uses a newer transfer from the Japanese Hayao Miyazaki Collection released in 2014.

The difference between the two transfers can be seen through the following caps-a-holic.com link, and in the images below.
http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&a=0&d1=10901&d2=4339&s1=106516&s2=40359 &i=1&l=1



In 2020, GKIDS released a SteelBook edition of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
It contains the exact same booklet and disc content as their standard release. However, the pictures on the discs are different.

Feature-Length Storyboards
Enter the Lands of Ghibli <( An interactive menu with clips/trailers for other Ghibli films )
Nausicaä Trivia Challenge
Behind the Studio: Creating Nausicaä
The Birth Story of Studio Ghibli <( DVD copy only )
Audio Commentary by Hideaki Anno and Kazuyoshi Katayama
Audio Interview with Toshio Suzuki and Hideaki Anno: “Nausicaä and Evangelion! The Whereabouts of the Giant Warrior?
Behind the Microphone <( DVD copy only on Disney edition )
Trailers and TV Spots <( DVD copy only on Disney edition )


Bonus: A quick list of the other Ghibli films on Blu-ray. (in North-America)

[Show spoiler]

The Collected Works of Hayao Miyazaki
This set was released by Disney as an Amazon exclusive in 2015, and it includes all 11 feature-films directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
All the films in this set have proper English subtitles, with the slight exception of Kiki’s Delivery Service which still uses Streamline dubtitles.
All the films, with the obvious exception of The Castle of Cagliostro, use the same transfers as the individual Disney Blu-rays.
None of the individual films in this set have any bonus features, but it does have a single bonus disc that includes the following:
- Yuki’s Sun (Yuki no Taiyo) - 1972 television pilot
- Episodes 26, 27, and 41 of the 1972 anime Little Samurai (Akado Suzunosuk )
- Miyazaki’s Retirement Press Conference (uncut)
Other things of note are: Nausicaa's "burnt-in English credits" issue is corrected, Ponyo's JP audio is DTS-HD MA 5.1, and Cagliostro only has the 1992 English Dub.

Released by, GKIDS.

From Up on Poppy Hill <(Has proper subtitles.)
Feature-Length Storyboards
Director Goro Miyazaki on Yokohama
Yokohama—Stories of the Past and Present
"Summer of Farewells" Music Video
English Voice Cast Featurette
Press Conference—Theme Song Announcement
Hayao Miyazaki's Speech After the Staff Screening
Trailers and Teasers


The Tale of Princess Kaguya <(Has proper subtitles.)
Announcement of the Completion of the Film
Isao Takahata and His Tale of the Princess Kaguya <( on a separate DVD )
Trailers and TV Spots


When Marnie Was There <(Has proper subtitles.)
Feature-Length Storyboards
The Making of When Marnie Was There
Yohei Taneda Creates the Art of When Marnie Was There
Behind the Scenes with the Voice Cast
Trailers and TV Spots


Only Yesterday <(Has proper subtitles.)
Feature-Length Storyboards
Making Of
Behind the Scenes with the Voice Cast
Interview with the English Dub Team
Trailers and TV Spots


Ocean Waves <(Has proper subtitles, but no English dub.)
The Ghiblies Episode 2 <( 24 Minute short film )
Layouts / Feature-Length Storyboards
Looking Back: Staff Reunion
US Trailer

Released by, Sentai Filmworks.

Grave of the Fireflies <(Has both 1998 and 2012 English dubs. Needs conformation on whether it has proper subtitles.)
Feature-Length Storyboards
Deleted Scenes
Japanese Trailer

Released by, Sony Pictures. - (The film below was a co-production between Studio Ghibli and Wild Bunch )

The Red Turtle <(This Film has no dialogue.)
Director's Commentary <( in English )
The Birth of The Red Turtle
The Secrets of The Red Turtle
The Red Turtle at AFI Fest Q&A
Trailer & Previews

Released by, Discotek Media. - (The film below is not a Studio Ghibli film, but it was Hayao Miyazaki's directorial debut.)

Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro <(Has proper subtitles, and both the 1992 Streamline dub & 2000 Manga Entertainment Dub.)
Audio Commentary by Reed Nelson
Introduction by David Hayter
Feature-Length Storyboards
Alternate Openings and Closings
Family-Friendly Manga Entertainment Dub
Interviews
Imageboards
Model Sheets
Promotional Art
A Brief History
Translation Notes
Trailers

[Spotty]

I don't mean to derail this thread from the Gkids discussion....

But I was looking to purchase Panda Go Panda. I see there is the Japanese release that is rather pricey and a US release by Discotek. I am having a hard time finding any review information on the Discotek release.

Does anyone know if there is any reason to splurge for the Japanese release over the Discotek issue. I am not super concerned about packing quality, mostly just what is on the disc.