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Studio Ghibli - Spirited Away and The Cat Returns on Blu-ray 6-16-15
March 27, in the year of our Lord 2015 --
Disney Presents Two Beloved Films from the Acclaimed Studio
Ghibli
Available for the First Time on Blu-ray™
Experience these Magical Adventures Like Never Before on Blu-ray
Combo Pack June 16, 2015
SPIRITED AWAY:
Synopsis: From Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most celebrated
filmmakers in the history of animated cinema, comes the
Oscar®-winning triumph (2002, Best Animated Feature Film),
filled with astonishing beauty and epic adventure, a dazzling
masterpiece for the ages. “Spirited Away” is a wondrous fantasy
about a young girl, Chihiro, trapped in a strange new world of
spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation,
she must call on the courage she never knew she had to free
herself and return her family to the outside world. An
unforgettable story, brimming with creativity, “Spirited Away”
will take you on a journey beyond your imagination. It’s a
fantastic tale the whole family will want to experience over and
over again on Disney Blu-ray!
English Voice Cast: Daveigh Chase (Chihiro), Suzanne Pleshette
(Yubaba/Zeniba), Jason Marsden (Haku), Susan Egan (Lin), David
Ogden Stiers (Kamaji), Lauren Holly (Chihiro's Mother), Michael
Chiklis (Chihiro's Father), John Ratzenberger (Assistant
Manager), Tara Strong (“Baby”)& Bob Bergen (Aogaeru).
Writer/ Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Producers: English Version: Donald W. Ernst & John Lasseter,
Japanese Version: Toshio Suzuki
Rating: English Version: PG for some scary moment (US & Canada)
Feature Run Time: 125 minutes
Bonus Content: Introduction by John Lasseter
The Art of Spirited Away
Behind The Microphone
Original Japanese Storyboards
Nippon Television Special
Original Japanese Trailers
TV Spots
THE CAT RETURNS:
Synopsis: From the Studio that brought you “Spirited Away,”
comes the visually stunning “The Cat Returns.” Haru, a
schoolgirl bored by her ordinary routine, saves the life of an
unusual cat, and suddenly her world is transformed beyond
anything she ever imagined. To change her fate, she’ll need to
learn to believe in herself and, in the process, she will learn
to appreciate her everyday life. For the first time ever on
Disney Blu-ray comes “The Cat Returns,” a magical animated
adventure that will delight and inspire everyone.
English Voice Cast: Anne Hathaway (Haru), Cary Elwes (The
Baron), Peter Boyle (Muta), Elliott Gould (Toto), Andy Richter
(Natoru), Rene Auberjonois (Natori), Tim Curry (Cat King), Judy
Greer (Yuki), Andrew Bevis (Prince Lune), Kristen Bell (Hiromi),
Kristine Sutherland (Haru’s Mother) and Katia Coe (Little Haru).
Director: Hiroyuki Morita
Writers: Original Graphic Novel by Aoi Hiiragi; Original
Japanese Screenplay by Reiko Yohsida; Cindy Davis Hewitt
(English version), Donald H. Hewitt (English version)
Producers: Ned Lott (English Version), Toshio Suzuki, Nozomu
Takahashi
Rating: English: G for minor scary imagery and cartoon violence
(US & Canada)
Feature Run Time: 75 minutes
Bonus Content: Original Japanese Storyboards
Original Japanese Trailers
TV Spots
The Making of The Cat Returns
Behind The Microphone
Release Date: June 16, 2015
Aspect Ratios: Spirited Away: 1.85:1
The Cat Returns: 1.85:1
Audio: Spirited Away: 5.1 DTS - HDMA
The Cat Returns: 5.1 DTS - HDMA
Languages: English, Japanese, French
Subtitles: [English, French]