FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE STUDIO GHIBLI COLLECTION
MELBOURNE, Monday, 18 September, 2006 – Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki’s latest Oscar Nominated masterpiece, HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE is being released on DVD as a 2-Disc Special Edition this October, along with the final Studio Ghibli back-catalogue film to receive a local release on DVD, ONLY YESTERDAY.
For more information about Madman’s Studio Ghibli Collection please visit http://www.madman.com.au/studioghibli!
HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE – SPECIAL EDITION
FROM HAYAO MIYAZAKI, THE CREATOR OF THE ACADEMY AWARD WINNING SPIRITED AWAY
Sophie, an average teenage girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. After this chance meeting she is turned into a 90-year old woman by the vain and conniving Witch of the Waste. Embarking on an incredible adventure to lift the curse, she finds refuge in Howl's magical moving castle where she becomes acquainted with Markl, Howl's apprentice, and a hot-headed fire demon named Calcifer.
As the true power of Howl’s wizardry is revealed, and his relationship with Sophie deepens, our young grey heroine finds herself fighting to protect them both from a dangerous war of sorcery that threatens their world.
HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE - SPECIAL EDITION features all-new cover art and the entire collection of outstanding extras from the best-selling (and sold-out!) Howl’s Moving Castle Limited Edition release.
RELEASE INFORMATION
Release Date: Wednesday 11 October 2006
Howl’s Moving Castle – Special Edition Catalogue URL:
http://www.madman.com.au/actions/catalogue.do?releaseId=6848&method=view
DVD EXTRAS
- Alternative angle storyboards
- HD to PAL native transfer
- Interview with author, Diana Wynne Jones
- Interview with Pixar's Peter Docter (MONSTERS INC.)
- Hello Lasseter (Pixar) featurette
- Explanation of CG featurette
- Japanese trailers and TV spots
- Original Theatrical Trailer
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY
"...not only does HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE scale the fantastic heights of [Miyazaki’s] last film, SPIRITED AWAY, but it arguably exceeds them… Anime or otherwise, you'll not find a more inspired film released this year." - EMPIRE
ONLY YESTERDAY
THE KEY TO TAEKO’S FUTURE, LIES IN HER PAST.
Taeko, a single woman working a desk job in Tokyo, has reached a point in her life where she needs to get away from her job, her family and most of all, big city life. A much needed vacation to the countryside stirs childhood memories, recalling her time as a schoolgirl in 1966. Amidst beautiful country scenery, Taeko reflects on her life and forming new friendships, begins to make some tough decisions about her future.
Directed by Isao Takahata (POM POKO, GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES), ONLY YESTERDAY is the last Studio Ghibli back-catalogue film to receive a local DVD release.
RELEASE INFORMATION
Release Date: Wednesday 11 October 2006
Only Yesterday Catalogue URL:
http://www.madman.com.au/actions/catalogue.do?releaseId=3372&method=view
DVD EXTRAS
- Storyboards
- Making Of Documentary
- Original Trailers
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY
"A gentle, rich and moving film... her story is funny, exhilarating and poignant" - AnimeonDVD.com
OTHER STUDIO GHIBLI ANIME
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My Neighbor Totoro
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Pom Poko
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