Laputa Castle in the Sky - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Azyiu · 01-11-2011, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by j_Diz

Maybe this is just a rumor, but I swear miyazaki said he prefers the French dub of porco rosso and I recently watched it and the frenchtrack was pretty excellent. Given the setting of the film, I think it probably is the best.

I could be wrong, but isn't Porco Rosso supposedly an Italian instead?

JTurner · 01-11-2011, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Azyiu

I could be wrong, but isn't Porco Rosso supposedly an Italian instead?

Well since the film sets on the Adriatic and partially takes place in Milan, I'd say yes. But yes, it is true; Miyazaki HAS been complimentary about the French version of Porco Rosso. I myself have not seen this version (I'm more interested in how these movies play in my native language instead of comparing them to other foreign languages I obviously don't speak or understand), but it wouldn't surprise me. Miyazaki is not as puritanical as some of his more vocal fans think.

To add a bit of fuel to the fire, he even loved the new score that Joe Hisaishi recorded for the English version of Laputa, and felt that it actually added to the film. As someone who genuinely agrees with that, I can only say that any accusations that it spoils the movie are, at best, invalid. Especially if the director has no qualm with it. Granted, the Disney dub of Laputa is not perfect: there were a couple of extra lines I could've done without (I did like the pirates' dialogue though and Hamill's "Goodbye! Enjoy the ride!") and maybe the leads DID sound too much like teens, but overall it's a dub I enjoy unreservedly, not just for everything else it offers, but for the new score. It's gratifying to hear it hasn't been lost for good.

DangerousG · 01-11-2011, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Leshita

Finally received mine today. I am very satisfied with the picture and audio quality (though I am not a crazy nitpick). This is my definitive version as it includes the Cantonese dub (originally watched the movie in Cantonese as a child, though this is the newer DVD dub, not the one I watched as a child), and the English dub with the updated soundtrack. I will put up photos shortly.

I was disappointed in the different Cantonese dub as well. At least ill always have my old vhs copy of it though.

Leshita · 01-11-2011, 05:12 AM

Some photos and off-screenshots (sorry for the picture overload, this is my favourite movie

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j_Diz · 01-11-2011, 03:41 PM

We don't mind lots of pictures, but still images can only say so much. Everyone who has this likes to only give like a quick overall impression of the video and audio, if anybody would like to chime in with how this actually looks and sounds in motion with a little more detail... pretty please?

stobbart · 01-11-2011, 07:16 PM

The PQ and especially the AQ are really top notch. There really is no going wrong with these Japanese releases

Azyiu · 01-12-2011, 12:51 AM

Are the special features subtitled (English)?

JTurner · 01-12-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Azyiu

Are the special features subtitled (English)?

It would be nice if they were, but somehow I doubt it. If Disney were to port this over to the United States, they probably might, but who knows?

j_Diz · 01-13-2011, 02:25 AM

Are there even any special features on this? As I recall, the special features on the nausicaa disc were not subtitled and will not even be on the u.s. disc. Disney is including the features that were on the dvd and the lands of ghibli thing, so.... probably the same thing for laputa.

GC Riot · 01-13-2011, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by j_Diz

We don't mind lots of pictures, but still images can only say so much. Everyone who has this likes to only give like a quick overall impression of the video and audio, if anybody would like to chime in with how this actually looks and sounds in motion with a little more detail... pretty please?

Well, just like Nausicaä before it, the image here is very filmlike with a nice layer of grain. It's not hyper-clean like the Disney classics and there's some telecine wobble present. But this doesn't distract the slightest. You just sit there in awe and admire the detail in the backgrounds and the colours that really pop. It's an incredible improvement over the DVD releases, that's for sure, so if you do decide to bite for the asking price, you won't be disappointed, that's for sure.

j_Diz · 01-14-2011, 07:31 PM

^That was exactly what i was looking for, thanks.

I know this sounds weird, but I saw Mononoke almost 10 years ago on video, and then Spirited Away on dvd a few years later, and I hated them both, so... yeah. Flash forward to last February, Spirited Away was actually on tv on like a Sunday morning, it was my birthday too I think, and I just sat there stunned in silence, couldn't believe what a sad little fool I must have been when I wrote these films off as weird and dumb. This was less than a year ago, and I am pretty upset that I have never actually seen the beauty of a Miyazaki film in a theater, so these blu ray releases are really exciting for me I will be importing this sometime soon, unless disney miraculously announces a release before then (doubtful).

GC Riot · 01-14-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by j_Diz

^That was exactly what i was looking for, thanks.

I know this sounds weird, but I saw Mononoke almost 10 years ago on video, and then Spirited Away on dvd a few years later, and I hated them both, so... yeah. Flash forward to last February, Spirited Away was actually on tv on like a Sunday morning, it was my birthday too I think, and I just sat there stunned in silence, couldn't believe what a sad little fool I must have been when I wrote these films off as weird and dumb. This was less than a year ago, and I am pretty upset that I have never actually seen the beauty of a Miyazaki film in a theater, so these blu ray releases are really exciting for me I will be importing this sometime soon, unless disney miraculously announces a release before then (doubtful).

Well, given that Disney are about to release Nausicaä, I'd guess we'll see Laputa announced within half a year for a US release, and the HK-release will probably show up before that. The Ghibli movies are really the only movies that I would consider paying this amount of money for, anything else and I'd consider myself crazy (well, crazier...). I'm not saying don't buy them, just that cheaper alternatives will be showing up that will probably still have quality transfers.

Leshita · 01-15-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by j_Diz

Are there even any special features on this? As I recall, the special features on the nausicaa disc were not subtitled and will not even be on the u.s. disc. Disney is including the features that were on the dvd and the lands of ghibli thing, so.... probably the same thing for laputa.

I just went through the entire disc yesterday; there are extras but they are not subtitled in English.

The extras include:

- Interactive script (you can select the scene and the audio will play with a virtual book of the script)
- Full storyboard (Japanese vocal only I think, with no English subtitles)
- English version of the movie with the new score (Japanese subtitles can be turned off when you press enter, not through the usual subtitles button)
- Introductory and ending theme song video showing with the original movie backgrounds/animation but without the cast credits in the way
- Mini-making of documentary (SD quality I think)
- Promotional videos for its original Japanese home and theatrical release (SD)
- Promotional trailers for upcoming/other video releases (Ponyo, Wallace and Gromit, etc.)

I think that is about it as far as I can recall. Pretty disappointed that these are not English subbed, but still enjoyed the Blu-ray immensely.

Azyiu · 02-07-2011, 03:30 AM

Ok, so I was at a relative's home the other day, and I spotted his copy in a regular BD case... Knowing there are no words yet on a Taiwanese / HK version, I got curious and picked it up to view it. Guess what? I "claims" it was released by a media company based in mainland China!

You may call me whatever you want, despite its BD-look-alike case (it is in a much much darker shade of blue) I just don't trust the quality or legitimacy of disc-based medias from the mainland. Plus, while the Japanese version is on a 50Gb disk, this version claims it is only on a 25Gb disk.

Either way, could anyone confirm if this China version is legit or not?

stobbart · 02-15-2011, 07:31 PM

Any word on what the next title to be released will be?

Azyiu · 02-16-2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by stobbart

Any word on what the next title to be released will be?

If they are indeed releasing Miyazaki's films in order, the next one should be My Neighbor Totoro.

AnimeOnBlu · 02-16-2011, 01:15 AM

It is likely that Arietty will be the next release. Totoro will either come at the same time or it will be released with another title.

Azyiu · 02-16-2011, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

It is likely that Arietty will be the next release. Totoro will either come at the same time or it will be released with another title.

Certainly, it is his latest... but I mean in terms of bringing those Studio Ghibli classics to BD, I still think Totoro will be next followed by Kiki.

Norbie · 03-15-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by j_Diz

Is anyone getting this? I believe it was released today, the 22nd. I would love to see some pics...

Enjoy!

By norbie at 2011-03-15

By Norbie at 2011-03-15

toddly6666 · 03-15-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Azyiu

followed by Kiki.

That would be so awesome. I'm assuming that there will be a UK blu-ray of Kiki at the beginning of 2012...

01-14-2011, 07:31 PM	#71
j_Diz Active Member Member since:Oct 2009	^That was exactly what i was looking for, thanks. I know this sounds weird, but I saw Mononoke almost 10 years ago on video, and then Spirited Away on dvd a few years later, and I hated them both, so... yeah. Flash forward to last February, Spirited Away was actually on tv on like a Sunday morning, it was my birthday too I think, and I just sat there stunned in silence, couldn't believe what a sad little fool I must have been when I wrote these films off as weird and dumb. This was less than a year ago, and I am pretty upset that I have never actually seen the beauty of a Miyazaki film in a theater, so these blu ray releases are really exciting for me I will be importing this sometime soon, unless disney miraculously announces a release before then (doubtful). Last edited by j_Diz; 01-14-2011 at 07:37 PM.

02-07-2011, 03:30 AM	#74
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	Possible China Version? Ok, so I was at a relative's home the other day, and I spotted his copy in a regular BD case... Knowing there are no words yet on a Taiwanese / HK version, I got curious and picked it up to view it. Guess what? I "claims" it was released by a media company based in mainland China! You may call me whatever you want, despite its BD-look-alike case (it is in a much much darker shade of blue) I just don't trust the quality or legitimacy of disc-based medias from the mainland. Plus, while the Japanese version is on a 50Gb disk, this version claims it is only on a 25Gb disk. Either way, could anyone confirm if this China version is legit or not?

01-11-2011, 05:12 AM	#64
Leshita Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Vancouver, BC Blu-ray collection:248 Trading Score:12	Some photos and off-screenshots (sorry for the picture overload, this is my favourite movie ):

01-11-2011, 03:41 PM	#65
j_Diz Active Member Member since:Oct 2009	We don't mind lots of pictures, but still images can only say so much. Everyone who has this likes to only give like a quick overall impression of the video and audio, if anybody would like to chime in with how this actually looks and sounds in motion with a little more detail... pretty please?

01-11-2011, 07:16 PM	#66
stobbart Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:1200 Trading Score:6	The PQ and especially the AQ are really top notch. There really is no going wrong with these Japanese releases

01-12-2011, 12:51 AM	#67
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	Are the special features subtitled (English)?

01-13-2011, 02:25 AM	#69
j_Diz Active Member Member since:Oct 2009	Are there even any special features on this? As I recall, the special features on the nausicaa disc were not subtitled and will not even be on the u.s. disc. Disney is including the features that were on the dvd and the lands of ghibli thing, so.... probably the same thing for laputa.

02-15-2011, 07:31 PM	#75
stobbart Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:1200 Trading Score:6	Any word on what the next title to be released will be?

02-16-2011, 01:15 AM	#77
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	It is likely that Arietty will be the next release. Totoro will either come at the same time or it will be released with another title.

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