Studio Ghibli - Blu-ray Forum

Farid · 02-21-2010, 08:40 PM

Let's have a thread dedicated to discussing the Blu-ray releases of the Studio Ghibli Collection library.

I was thinking that this thread is primarily focused on the US releases provided by Disney, but discussing releases from all around the world is also welcome.

rezpekt · 02-21-2010, 09:09 PM

Lossy audio = no buy

Hopefully Optimum will have lossless audio for the UK release of "Ponyo".

The Blu Knight · 02-21-2010, 09:22 PM

This will be a good thread seeing as how Disney said they plan on starting to release Studio Ghibli catalog titles on BD this year. Here's hoping Spirited Away is next.

rabbit · 02-21-2010, 09:23 PM

wonder when Totoro will hit blu?

MOONPHASE · 02-21-2010, 09:38 PM

The ones i'm looking forward to are Castle in the Sky, Howl's Moving Castle, Kiki's Delivery Service, and Princess Mononoke.

Squall835 · 02-21-2010, 09:57 PM

Princess Mononoke on Blu-Ray will make me drool.

EricJ · 02-21-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Blu Knight

This will be a good thread seeing as how Disney said they plan on starting to release Studio Ghibli catalog titles on BD this year. Here's hoping Spirited Away is next.

Haven't heard that, but the ones we're already getting in March are new DVD releases of the existing catalog--
(And with new Disk 2 extras, not simply wasting the entire second disk on the complete storyboards....Better covers, though.)

coralfangs · 02-22-2010, 06:06 AM

I was about to pre-order Ponyo on amazon.
Among the search results, I saw the "new" dvds from Disney.
I almost had a heart attack because the packaging resembles BDs but they are only DVD release (due March 2nd, 2010)

quite disappointed

MOONPHASE · 02-22-2010, 06:39 AM

Disney is hoping that Ponyo sells well. If it does well then we get the Blu-rays of the older movies. Also Japan doesn't have the older movies yet so we will get them either sometime after or when released in Japan but no sooner then that.

With the re-releases being on dvd only when the Ponyo movie comes out well that's supposed to help sell Ponyo kind of like a hyping it up to get more people to buy it for those who're new to the Studio Ghibli titles.

manicsounds · 02-22-2010, 07:08 AM

Japan is pretty stingy about those things, that's the main reason. Don't expect Disney US to release the older Ghibli titles until after Japan does it. But in Region-B land, it might come first. Like how Spain released Spirited Away (upconverted master though...)

edw · 02-22-2010, 07:12 AM

"Nausicaa" appears to be the first blu-ray Miyazaki film to be issued (per blu-ray.com) in a few months.

Toptube · 02-22-2010, 07:23 AM

Yeah Nausicaa already has an HD scan that was probably broadcast on tv or something so it makes sense that its the first of the old titles.

Kiki's Delivery service is my most favorite, but I'll take anything as they release.

EricJ · 02-22-2010, 08:48 AM

To answer the header,
A) They didn't have the HD masters when the first ones came out, and
B) They didn't have the rights to HD masters when the first ones came out, because
C) As they're not Disney movies, Toho wanted hometown crack at any HD releases first, before any other importable country beat them to it.

As noted, we have Nausicaa coming up, and...only Nausicaa announced for the moment.
(Trust us folks, it was this bad back when the first DVD's were coming out, and it was tough enough getting the original Godzillas.)

Kyo28 · 02-22-2010, 10:04 AM

Pretty excited about Gake no ue no Ponyo. I saw the movie on TV in Japan about two weeks ago (SD TV, no HD) and loved it.

Unfortunately, the Disney release has lossy audio, so I'll be ordering the JPN version off Amazon Japan instead. It'll be more expensive, but worth it, in my opinion.

Little note to thread starter: J*P is a derogatery term. It might be better to either write Japan(ese) or use the international abbreviation JPN.

Toptube · 02-22-2010, 10:14 AM

I saw Ponyo at an old theater in my hometown.

The amazing climax sequence is going to be so nice on Blu-ray. I can't imagine what it took to hand animate those scenes

OrlandoEastwood · 02-22-2010, 11:40 PM

The DVD version has a stuffed Ponyo plush. I was like; "WHAT THE HELL, MAN?"

Jeff Kleist · 02-22-2010, 11:52 PM

Quote:

I don't know if this has been mentioned, but Ponyo features the original Japanese credits if you choose Japanese as the language. It's in English if you choose English. I don't know if they've used seamless branching.

This is also Disney standard template. You choose a language from the menu and it puts you at an angle that gives you that language's credits

Kevtronn · 02-23-2010, 12:14 AM

Have seen Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, & Howls Moving Castle in the Theater and can not wait to watch them on Blu-ray!

Will buy All if Done Correctly.

Zinthos · 02-23-2010, 01:01 AM

There is a 10$ off coupon coming soon, the website is not yet up however.
I find it odd that its not up when its only a week away from its release...

Also, if you order the blu (or DVD) from amazon, you can order another Studio Ghibli film (although a DVD..) for 10 dollars off.

jdub · 02-23-2010, 01:08 AM

I will not be upgrading to Blu on any of these movies. The Up-converted DVD's look amazing and I just don't see how the jump could be that much better. In fact imo no hand drawn animation looks that much better on blu. CGI yes, hand drawn no. I also don't think the audio upgrade will be a huge jump. If it is I might pick up a couple but doubtful. With that said I will probably get Ponyo on blu because it was a great movie and my kid really liked it. If I am blown away that might change my mind.

Also the price will prob stay high on these just like the DVDs.

02-21-2010, 08:40 PM	#1
Farid Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Denmark Trading Score:82	Studio Ghibli Let's have a thread dedicated to discussing the Blu-ray releases of the Studio Ghibli Collection library. I was thinking that this thread is primarily focused on the US releases provided by Disney, but discussing releases from all around the world is also welcome. Last edited by Scottie; 03-07-2017 at 05:24 AM.

02-22-2010, 06:06 AM	#8
coralfangs Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Why would Disney re-release those Miyazaki movies in DVD only?! I was about to pre-order Ponyo on amazon. Among the search results, I saw the "new" dvds from Disney. I almost had a heart attack because the packaging resembles BDs but they are only DVD release (due March 2nd, 2010) quite disappointed

02-22-2010, 07:12 AM	#11
edw Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008	"Nausicaa" appears to be the first blu-ray Miyazaki film to be issued (per blu-ray.com) in a few months. Last edited by edw; 02-22-2010 at 07:15 AM.

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02-21-2010, 09:09 PM	#2
rezpekt Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Estonia 4K collection:257 Blu-ray collection:1414 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Lossy audio = no buy Hopefully Optimum will have lossless audio for the UK release of "Ponyo".

02-21-2010, 09:22 PM	#3
The Blu Knight Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:356 DVD collection:78 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:11	This will be a good thread seeing as how Disney said they plan on starting to release Studio Ghibli catalog titles on BD this year. Here's hoping Spirited Away is next.

02-21-2010, 09:38 PM	#5
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:813 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:25	The ones i'm looking forward to are Castle in the Sky, Howl's Moving Castle, Kiki's Delivery Service, and Princess Mononoke.

02-21-2010, 09:57 PM	#6
Squall835 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Madison, WI 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:127 Digital collection:165 Trading Score:75	Princess Mononoke on Blu-Ray will make me drool.

02-22-2010, 06:39 AM	#9
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:813 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:25	Disney is hoping that Ponyo sells well. If it does well then we get the Blu-rays of the older movies. Also Japan doesn't have the older movies yet so we will get them either sometime after or when released in Japan but no sooner then that. With the re-releases being on dvd only when the Ponyo movie comes out well that's supposed to help sell Ponyo kind of like a hyping it up to get more people to buy it for those who're new to the Studio Ghibli titles.

02-22-2010, 07:08 AM	#10
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:4298 Blu-ray reviews: 99	Japan is pretty stingy about those things, that's the main reason. Don't expect Disney US to release the older Ghibli titles until after Japan does it. But in Region-B land, it might come first. Like how Spain released Spirited Away (upconverted master though...)

02-22-2010, 07:23 AM	#12
Toptube Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:52	Yeah Nausicaa already has an HD scan that was probably broadcast on tv or something so it makes sense that its the first of the old titles. Kiki's Delivery service is my most favorite, but I'll take anything as they release.

02-22-2010, 08:48 AM	#13
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	To answer the header, A) They didn't have the HD masters when the first ones came out, and B) They didn't have the rights to HD masters when the first ones came out, because C) As they're not Disney movies, Toho wanted hometown crack at any HD releases first, before any other importable country beat them to it. As noted, we have Nausicaa coming up, and...only Nausicaa announced for the moment. (Trust us folks, it was this bad back when the first DVD's were coming out, and it was tough enough getting the original Godzillas.)

02-22-2010, 10:04 AM	#14
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	Pretty excited about Gake no ue no Ponyo. I saw the movie on TV in Japan about two weeks ago (SD TV, no HD) and loved it. Unfortunately, the Disney release has lossy audio, so I'll be ordering the JPN version off Amazon Japan instead. It'll be more expensive, but worth it, in my opinion. Little note to thread starter: J*P is a derogatery term. It might be better to either write Japan(ese) or use the international abbreviation JPN.

02-22-2010, 10:14 AM	#15
Toptube Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:52	I saw Ponyo at an old theater in my hometown. The amazing climax sequence is going to be so nice on Blu-ray. I can't imagine what it took to hand animate those scenes

02-22-2010, 11:40 PM	#16
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	The DVD version has a stuffed Ponyo plush. I was like; "WHAT THE HELL, MAN?"

02-23-2010, 12:14 AM	#18
Kevtronn Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:1011 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	Have seen Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, & Howls Moving Castle in the Theater and can not wait to watch them on Blu-ray! Will buy All if Done Correctly.

02-23-2010, 01:01 AM	#19
Zinthos Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 1	There is a 10$ off coupon coming soon, the website is not yet up however. I find it odd that its not up when its only a week away from its release... Also, if you order the blu (or DVD) from amazon, you can order another Studio Ghibli film (although a DVD..) for 10 dollars off.

02-23-2010, 01:08 AM	#20
jdub Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I will not be upgrading to Blu on any of these movies. The Up-converted DVD's look amazing and I just don't see how the jump could be that much better. In fact imo no hand drawn animation looks that much better on blu. CGI yes, hand drawn no. I also don't think the audio upgrade will be a huge jump. If it is I might pick up a couple but doubtful. With that said I will probably get Ponyo on blu because it was a great movie and my kid really liked it. If I am blown away that might change my mind. Also the price will prob stay high on these just like the DVDs.

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