Interview with Pixar Animation Studios Director Pete Docter
Hello Mr. Lasseter: Hayao Miyazaki Visits Pixar Animation Studios
Blu-ray TECHNICAL SPECS:
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Description Modifier: English/French/Japanese DVD
Color: Color
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Sound: Audio: English and Japanese 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital Subtitles: English, English SDH and French
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Regional Encoding: Region 1
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Behind The Microphone
Interview With Pixar Animation Director, Pete Docter
Hayao Miyazaki Visits Pixar Animation Studios
TV Spots & Trailers
Storyboards
DVD TECHNICAL SPECS:
Video
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Description Modifier: English/French/Japanese DVD
Color: Color
Audio
Sound: English (Dolby 5.1 Digital Surround Sound), French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Technical
Regional Encoding: Region 1
Plot Summary
For the first time on Blu-ray, Disney proudly presents a remarkable Studio Ghibli film from Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (Best Animated Feature, 2001, Spirited Away). Howl's Moving Castle soars like never before with a new HD digital transfer and perfect picture and sound!
Sophie, a quiet 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. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a spell on Sophie. In a life-changing adventure, Sophie climbs aboard Howl's magnificent moving castle and enters a magical world on a quest to break the spell.
Featuring the voice talents of Christian Bale and Billy Crystal, Miyazaki's artistry comes to life with inventive characters, unique storytelling and richly detailed animation. Your whole family will love this epic fantasy on Disney Blu-ray!
Cast
Jean Simmons
Old Sophie
Billy Crystal
Calcifer
Christian Bale
Howl
Emily Mortimer
Young Sophie
Lauren Bacall
Witch Of The Waste
Liliana Mumy
Madge
Blythe Danner
Madame Suliman
Josh Hutcherson
Markl
Additional Details
Directed By: Hayao Miyazaki Original Release Date: 5/21/13 Written By: From The Novel By Diana Wynne Jones; Screenplay By Hayao Miyazaki Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment Presents A Studio Ghibli Film Approximate Run Time: 119 minutes MPAA: PG.
For frightening images and brief mild language. Bonus material not rated.