Mary and the Witch's Flower (2017) - Blu-ray Forum

Scottie · 01-18-2018, 02:01 AM

gwfb5 · 01-18-2018, 02:09 AM

I can't wait for this! Especially since I won't be able to see it in the theater.

Do we know for sure if this, or The Breadwinner for that matter, is going to be distributed by Universal or Shout Factory?

Shout Factory = nicer packaging & disc-art
Universal = better digital copy/s

EDIT: The Breadwinner is coming out on Blu-ray March 6th by GKIDS and Universal.
https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=22757

2nd EDIT: The Breadwinner is only available on DVD here in Canada!

Herry Dunston · 01-19-2018, 02:08 PM

Saw the film. I may not be in a hurry to buy it on the first day (of course, hardcore Ghibli fans will have to for the slipcovers alone).

solarrdadd · 01-19-2018, 02:12 PM

trailer art and animation looked good, I'm in!

just wish it was getting a UHD/HDR release too!
thanks OP

jackinbox · 01-19-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gwfb5

I can't wait for this! Especially since I won't be able to see it in the theater.

Do we know for sure if this, or The Breadwinner for that matter, is going to be distributed by Universal or Shout Factory?

Shout Factory = nicer packaging & disc-art
Universal = better digital copy/s

I saw this in the theater last night and it had the GKIDS logo at the front of the film. So I would think it would be distributed the same as the recent Ghibli reissues.

critterdvd · 01-19-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jackinbox

I saw this in the theater last night and it had the GKIDS logo at the front of the film. So I would think it would be distributed the same as the recent Ghibli reissues.

According to amazon it's Universal. Looking at the temporary cover art it looks like a Universal release as well. Personally, I prefer the Universal releases because you get a legit digital copy.

dig311dug · 01-19-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Herry Dunston

Saw the film. I may not be in a hurry to buy it on the first day (of course, hardcore Ghibli fans will have to for the slipcovers alone).

Is it bad... or you just don't need it right away since you just saw it?

Herry Dunston · 01-19-2018, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dig311dug

Is it bad... or you just don't need it right away since you just saw it?

If it's great or I love it, it would be a day one purchase. But it's only serviceable enough that it didn't leave me wanting.

Chaotic · 01-21-2018, 05:52 PM

Day 1

Saw it yesterday and absolutely loved it. Goregous movie and amazing music. Its like Harry Potter meets Kiki's Delivery Service.

Dubstar · 01-22-2018, 04:49 AM

it seems to be an annoying trend that the US home video counterparts of Studio Ghibli movies never seem to have their original theatrical mixes intact - the Japanese 4K UHD is DTS-X (7.1.4) yet for the US DCP it was downfolded to 5.1 --- ugh, typical, gonna wait and see what and how this turns out for the bluray release here in the States or if the import Hong Kong version will be DTS-X encoding on their bluray edition.

Jacob The Great · 01-27-2018, 09:38 AM

Actually, it seems like the 5.1 mix IS the theatrical mix, even in Japan, and the DTS:X mix on the Japanese 4K version is a remix.
But yeah, the 6.1 being downfolded to 5.1 thing on most of the Ghibli Blu-rays with 6.1 audio is terrible.

And I am also hoping for an American 4K release, with DTS:X Master Audio for both Japanese and English, as well as DTS-HD MA 5.1 at the same time, if possible.

If not, then I hope this will be similar to their 4K releases of Pitch Perfect 1 & 2 where the DTS:X remix is only on the 4K UHD while the Blu-ray is only the original DTS-HD MA 5.1 mix.

Monkeker · 01-27-2018, 08:55 PM

Does anyone know if the Japanese 4k release has English audio or English subtitles?

sonicyogurt · 01-28-2018, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeker

Does anyone know if the Japanese 4k release has English audio or English subtitles?

The thread in International Ultra HD Blu-ray and 4K Movies says:

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English subtitles will be provided for the main feature.

MisterKorman · 02-05-2018, 03:29 AM

I was heartbroken when I wasn't able to see this in theaters, so I hope a release date is given soon so I can watch this ASAP.

Sifox211 · 02-05-2018, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacob The Great

... And I am also hoping for an American 4K release...

Do we know how likely this is? Would definitely go for that over a UK BD release!

ForestBalrog · 02-12-2018, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sonicyogurt

The thread in International Ultra HD Blu-ray and 4K Movies says:

I was on this thread wondering what the release date for the US blu-ray was, and if there would be 4K, but forget the US release I'll just buy the Japanese one! And the packaging looks so awesome too!

Scottie · 03-06-2018, 02:41 PM

Release Date: May 1, 2018

Source: Amazon

Scottie · 03-07-2018, 08:27 PM

Scottie · 03-08-2018, 04:56 PM

RyanMatthew · 03-09-2018, 07:56 PM

I really like how they have a logo like Ghibli with Mary as the mascot. I look foward to a nice, big Ponoc film collection.

01-18-2018, 02:01 AM	#1
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Mary and the Witch's Flower (2017)

01-18-2018, 02:09 AM	#2
gwfb5 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:New Brunswick, Canada 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:1188 DVD collection:266 Digital collection:590 iTunes collection:362 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:123	I can't wait for this! Especially since I won't be able to see it in the theater. Do we know for sure if this, or The Breadwinner for that matter, is going to be distributed by Universal or Shout Factory? Shout Factory = nicer packaging & disc-art Universal = better digital copy/s EDIT: The Breadwinner is coming out on Blu-ray March 6th by GKIDS and Universal. https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=22757 2nd EDIT: The Breadwinner is only available on DVD here in Canada! Last edited by gwfb5; 03-29-2018 at 11:38 PM.

01-19-2018, 02:08 PM	#3
Herry Dunston Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:The hurricane state 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:295 DVD collection:79 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:39	Saw the film. I may not be in a hurry to buy it on the first day (of course, hardcore Ghibli fans will have to for the slipcovers alone).

01-19-2018, 02:12 PM	#4
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	trailer art and animation looked good, I'm in! just wish it was getting a UHD/HDR release too! thanks OP

01-21-2018, 05:52 PM	#9
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	Day 1 Saw it yesterday and absolutely loved it. Goregous movie and amazing music. Its like Harry Potter meets Kiki's Delivery Service.

01-22-2018, 04:49 AM	#10
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	it seems to be an annoying trend that the US home video counterparts of Studio Ghibli movies never seem to have their original theatrical mixes intact - the Japanese 4K UHD is DTS-X (7.1.4) yet for the US DCP it was downfolded to 5.1 --- ugh, typical, gonna wait and see what and how this turns out for the bluray release here in the States or if the import Hong Kong version will be DTS-X encoding on their bluray edition.

01-27-2018, 09:38 AM	#11
Jacob The Great Active Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:12	Actually, it seems like the 5.1 mix IS the theatrical mix, even in Japan, and the DTS:X mix on the Japanese 4K version is a remix. But yeah, the 6.1 being downfolded to 5.1 thing on most of the Ghibli Blu-rays with 6.1 audio is terrible. And I am also hoping for an American 4K release, with DTS:X Master Audio for both Japanese and English, as well as DTS-HD MA 5.1 at the same time, if possible. If not, then I hope this will be similar to their 4K releases of Pitch Perfect 1 & 2 where the DTS:X remix is only on the 4K UHD while the Blu-ray is only the original DTS-HD MA 5.1 mix.

01-27-2018, 08:55 PM	#12
Monkeker Senior Member Member since:Jan 2015 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:410 DVD collection:47 Trading Score:90	Does anyone know if the Japanese 4k release has English audio or English subtitles?

02-05-2018, 03:29 AM	#14
MisterKorman Banned Top contributor Member since:Dec 2014	I was heartbroken when I wasn't able to see this in theaters, so I hope a release date is given soon so I can watch this ASAP.

03-06-2018, 02:41 PM	#17
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Release Date: May 1, 2018 Source: Amazon

03-07-2018, 08:27 PM	#18
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647

03-08-2018, 04:56 PM	#19
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647

03-09-2018, 07:56 PM	#20
RyanMatthew Senior Member Member since:Dec 2014 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:566	I really like how they have a logo like Ghibli with Mary as the mascot. I look foward to a nice, big Ponoc film collection.

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