WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE on Blu-ray and DVD, UP IN THE AIR on Blu-ray and DVD, THE NEVERENDING STORY on Blu-ray, CLASH OF THE TITANS on Blu-ray, 2012 on Blu-ray and DVD, PONYO on Blu-ray and DVD, CASTLE IN THE SKY on DVD, KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE on DVD, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO on DVD, CURIOUS GEORGE 2: FOLLOW THAT MONKEY on DVD.
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE on Blu-ray and DVD, UP IN THE AIR on Blu-ray and DVD, THE NEVERENDING STORY on Blu-ray, CLASH OF THE TITANS on Blu-ray, 2012 on Blu-ray and DVD, PONYO on Blu-ray and DVD, CASTLE IN THE SKY on DVD, KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE on DVD, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO on DVD, CURIOUS GEORGE 2: FOLLOW THAT MONKEY on DVD.
2012 on Blu-ray and DVD
* Editor's note: Read our feature article on the visual effects work that went into the film.
Press Release from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Culver City, CA (1/4/2010) – The end of the world is the beginning of spectacular adventure in the global box office sensation ($711 million worldwide) 2012, arriving on 2-Disc Blu-ray, 1-Disc Blu-ray, DVD & PSP this March 2, 2010, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Visionary Director Roland Emmerich, creator of The Day After Tomorrow and Independence Day, outdoes himself with this jaw-dropping epic that’s packed with breathtaking action sequences and groundbreaking special effects that must be seen to be believed! John Cusack (Con Air), Amanda Peet (Something’s Gotta Give) and Woody Harrelson (Zombieland) lead an all-star cast in this riveting tale of a group of disparate humans struggling to survive a global catastrophe predicted by the ancient Mayans. Now, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment predicts movie lovers everywhere will want to experience this heart-stopping tale of human survival at home again and again on Blu-ray and DVD, featuring mind blowing picture and earth rattling sound, plus the latest in cutting-edge bonus features!
Discover the truth behind the Mayan prophecy for “2012” and the smash hit film it inspired with such revealing Blu-ray and DVD bonus features as feature length commentary with Writer/Director Roland Emmerich and Co-Writer Harald Kloser and the featurette “Roland Emmerich: Master of the Modern Epic,” an intimate look at one of Hollywood’s most revolutionary filmmakers. Additional bonus features on both the Blu-ray and DVD include an alternate ending, deleted scenes and the "Time For Miracles” music video, featuring Adam Lambert.
Exclusive to Blu-ray versions of 2012 are additional groundbreaking bonus features “Roland’s Vision: Picture-in-Picture” and the BD-Live enabled movieIQ, which allows viewers to immediately access updated trivia on the film’s cast, crew, production and soundtrack - all while watching the movie! Also, only available on the 2-Disc Blu-ray is the “Interactive Mayan Calendar” feature, along with the production featurettes “Mysteries of the Mayan Calendar,” “Designing the End of the World,” “Science Behind the Destruction,” “The End of the World: The Actor’s Perspective,” “Countdown to the Future” and Making the Music Video "Time For Miracles" with Adam Lambert. The 2-Disc Blu-ray also includes a Digital Copy for PSP, PC, Mac & iPod.
In the year 2010, prepare for excitement beyond your wildest imagination as 2012 arrives on 2-Disc Blu-ray (SRP $39.95), 1-Disc Blu-ray (SRP $38.96), DVD (SRP $28.96) and PSP (SRP $24.94).
Synopsis
Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. 2012 is an epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors.
2012 was produced by Harald Kloser (10,000 B.C.), Mark Gordon (The Day After Tomorrow) and Larry Franco (Batman Begins) and executive produced by Roland Emmerich (10,000 B.C.), Ute Emmerich (The Day After Tomorrow) and Michael Wimer (10,000 B.C.). Its script was co-written by Harald Kloser & Roland Emmerich, who previously wrote 10,000 B.C.. The film’s all-star cast includes John Cusack (Con Air), Amanda Peet (Something’s Gotta Give), Woody Harrelson (Zombieland), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Inside Man), Oliver Platt (Frost/Nixon), Thandie Newton (Crash) and Danny Glover (Saw). It was released theatrically by Columbia Pictures and has a run time of approximately 158 minutes. It has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for intense disaster sequences and some language
2-DISC BD BONUS FEATURES
Disc 1
movieIQ (BD Exclusive)
Picture-in-Picture: Roland’s Vision (BD Exclusive) – Includes pre-visualization, storyboards and behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with filmmakers, cast and crew
Commentary with Writer/Director Roland Emmerich & Co-Writer Harald Kloser
Alternate Ending
Disc 2
Interactive Mayan Calendar (BD Exclusive) – Enter a date to reveal your horoscope and personality profile
Mysteries of the Mayan Calendar featurette
Designing the End of the World featurette
Roland Emmerich: Master of the Modern Epic featurette
Science Behind the Destruction featurette
The End of the World: The Actor’s Perspective featurette
Deleted Scenes
Countdown to the Future
"Time For Miracles" Music Video by Adam Lambert
Making the Music Video "Time For Miracles" with Adam Lambert
Digital Copy for PSP – included on the Blu-ray and transferable via the PlayStation3
Bonus Disc
Digital Copy for the PC, Mac & iPod
1-DISC BD BONUS FEATURES
movieIQ (BD Exclusive)
Picture-in-Picture: Roland’s Vision (BD Exclusive) – Includes pre-visualization, storyboards and behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with filmmakers, cast and crew
Commentary with Writer/Director Roland Emmerich and Co-Writer Harald Kloser
Alternate Ending
DVD BONUS FEATURES
Commentary with Writer/Director Roland Emmerich and Co-Writer Harald Kloser
Roland Emmerich: Master of the Modern Epic featurette
Alternate Ending
Deleted Scenes
"Time For Miracles" Music Video by Adam Lambert
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE on Blu-ray and DVD
* Editor's note: Read our interview with Spike Jonze and our feature article on the facial animation work that went into the film.
Editor's note: Included in the Blu-ray is the live action/animated short, Higglety Pigglety Pop! Or There Must Be More to Life, adapted from the Maurice Sendak book by the National Film Board of Canada and a co-production with Warner Home Video. Featuring the voices of Meryl Streep and Forest Whitaker and directed by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski (the Oscar-nominated Madame Tutli-Putli), the short concerns the adventures of Jennie the terrier, who searches for meaning in her life. Spike Jonze produces with Marcy Page.
Press Release from Warner Home Video
Burbank, CA, January 14, 2010 – Escape to a land of fantasy when Where the Wild Things Are arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD March 2nd from Warner Home Video. Based on the highly awarded, critically acclaimed children’s book, innovative director, Spike Jonze, collaborates with celebrated author Maurice Sendak to bring one of the most beloved books of all time to the big screen...a classic story about childhood and the places we go to figure out the world we live in.
Where the Wild Things Are follows Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy who feels misunderstood at home, as he escapes to where the Wild Things are. Max lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions and who are desperately longing for a leader to guide them, just as Max longs for a kingdom to rule. When Max is crowned king, he promises to create a place where everyone will be happy. But Max soon finds that ruling his kingdom is not so easy and his relationships prove to be more complicated than he originally thought.
Where the Wild Things Are is directed by Academy Award nominee Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich, Adaptation) and stars newcomer Max Record, Emmy Award winner James Gandolfini (The Sopranos), Academy Award winner Forrest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland, Street Kings), Academy Award nominee Catherine Keener (The Soloist, Into the Wild), Mark Ruffalo and Academy Award winner Chris Cooper (Syriana, Adaptation).
Where the Wild Things Are will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99 and on single disc DVD for $28.98. The Combo Pack includes Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy of the movie.
On March 2, Where the Wild Things Are will also be available ON DEMAND through Digital Cable, Satellite TV, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game consoles and it can be downloaded for rental or purchase on iTunes and Amazon Video On Demand.
An adaptation of Maurice Sendak's legendary children's story in which Max, a disobedient little boy, is sent to bed by his mother without any supper. Feeling hurt and unloved, he channels his anger, and instead of continuing his mischievous antics in his room, he creates his own imaginary world which includes a forest, a massive ocean and a small boat, which he uses to sail away to a land inhabited by monsters - Wild Things - who crown him king.
The Where the Wild Things Are Blu-ray Combo Pack contains more than one hour of Special Features, including:
Higgelty Piggelty Pop! An all-new short featuring the voices of Meryl Streep and Forest Whitaker
HBO First Look
8 Webisodes:
* The Absurd Difficulty of Filming a Dog Running and Barking at the Same Time
* The Big Prank
* Vampire Attack
* The Kids Take Over the Picture
* Maurice and Spike
* Max and Spike
* The Records Family
* Carter Burwell
The Where the Wild Things Are DVD contains the following special features:
4 Webisodes:
* The Absurd Difficulty of Filming a Dog Running and Barking at the Same Time
* The Big Prank
* Vampire Attack
* The Kids Take Over the Picture
CLASH OF THE TITANS on Blu-ray
Debuting as a Blu-ray Book, Clash of the Titans is an exciting epic fantasy, filled with drama, passion and colorful stop motion animated creatures that will look more eye-popping than ever in spectacular Blu-ray. The last feature film from creative genius and special effects wizard, Ray Harryhausen, Clash of the Titans is the original motion picture adaptation of the myth of Perseus and his struggles to save the Princess Andromeda. WHV is releasing this edition just before the new Clash of the Titans due in theaters March 2010, which stars Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sam Worthington (Avatar and Terminator Salvation), to be directed by Incredible Hulk’s Louis Leterrier. This fan boy favorite, dazzling in premium Blu-ray packaging, contains photos from the set, production notes and more. Movie cash to see the new theatrical film is also included.
Clash of the Titans Blu-ray Book will sell for $34.99 SRP. The film will also be available as a Standard DVD for $14.97 SRP.
Clash of the Titans
Though special effects techniques today have been dramatically transformed by CGI, the highly-imaginative and incredibly detailed work by Ray Harryhausen in his legendary films continues to hold audiences spellbound today. Now, even more so on Blu-ray. A disciple of stop-motion pioneer Willis O’Brien (King Kong), Harryhausen adapted the techniques O’Brien developed and created his own genre of film from the 1950s to the 1980s utilizing his own stop-motion animation process eventually identified as “Dynamation,” which makes small, well-articulated models come to life by photographing them one frame at a time and then moving them slightly between exposures. Besides Clash of the Titans, some of his memorable special/visual effects films include The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953), It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955), The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), One Million Years, B.C. (1966), The Valley of Gwangi (1969), and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974).
The machinations of the gods above and the fates of man and monsters on earth play out in a Clash of the Titans. Harry Hamlin stars as the brave Perseus, mortal son of Zeus (Laurence Olivier), who sets out to fulfill his destiny by rescuing his beloved Andromeda from the wrath of the goddess Thetis (Maggie Smith). Perils await Perseus time and again, as he faces snake-haired Medusa, fearsome Kraken, winged Pegasus, two-headed dog Dioskilos, giant scorpions and more.
Special Features:
Interviews: A Conversation with Ray Harryhausen
Myths and Monsters (in map form on DVD and gallery on Blu-ray)
Clash of the Titans Blu-ray Book
Street Date: March 2, 2010
Order Due Date: January 26, 2010
Catalog #: 1000116170; Pricing: $34.99 SRP
SD Catalog #: 1000115023; Pricing $14.97 SRP
Rated PG
THE NEVERENDING STORY on Blu-ray
* Editor's note: Visual effects provided by ILM, with David Fincher serving as matte photography assistant.
Relive the flight of pure fantasy that’s The NeverEnding Story now in spectacular Blu-ray. Based on the best-selling novel by Michael Ende and directed by Wolfgang Peterson (Troy, The Perfect Storm), The NeverEnding Story is as enjoyable for adults as it is for children with its tale of a young daydreamer who, drawn into a timeless and wondrous world of fantastic beings through the pages of a mysterious book, discovers how his imagination and belief can save it from destruction. The film’s Blu-ray debut will further intensify the visually stunning inventive special effects and the colorful characters of Fantasia like never before.
The NeverEnding Story will sell for $28.99 SRP. Orders for all are due January 26, 2010.
The NeverEnding Story
A dreamy young boy discovers an extraordinary storybook and the fantastical world within its pages. Director Wolfgang Peterson’s (Outbreak, In the Line of Fire) first English language film, Roger Ebert called The NeverEnding Story “a real delight!” This $30 million family fantasy/adventure epic is based on the acclaimed best-seller about a boy who is drawn into a timeless and wondrous world of fantastic beings that only he can save from total destruction.
Special Features:
No special features
The NeverEnding Story Blu-ray
Street Date: March 2, 2010
Order Due Date: January 26, 2010
Catalog #: 1000118183
Run Time: 91 Minutes
Rated PG
28.99 SRP
UP IN THE AIR on Blu-ray and DVD
* Editor's note: Visual effects work by Lola VFX
Press Release from Paramount Home Entertainment
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Academy Award winner George Clooney “gives the performance of his career” (Lou Lumenick, New York Post) in the smart, funny and thought-provoking film UP IN THE AIR coming in for a landing on DVD and Blu-ray March 9, 2010 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Called “the movie of the year, the movie of the moment” (Tom Carson, GQ) and named by over 200 critics as one of the top 10 films of 2009, UP IN THE AIR tells the story of a man discovering that life is not simply about the journey alone, but about the personal connections made along the way.
Co-written and directed by Oscar nominee Jason Reitman (Juno), UP IN THE AIR received six Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor (Clooney), Best Supporting Actress (Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick), Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film has already won a Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay and dozens of critics’ association awards including being named Best Film by the National Board of Review, the Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association, the Southeastern Film Critics Association, the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association, the Florida Film Critics Circle and the Kansas City Film Critics Circle.
The UP IN THE AIR DVD and Blu-ray presentations include commentary by writer/director Jason Reitman, director of photography Eric Steelberg and first assistant director Jason Blumenfeld, deleted scenes with optional commentary and the featurette “Shadowplay: Before The Story”. The Blu-ray also includes additional deleted scenes, storyboards, an American Airlines prank and the “Help Yourself” music video by Sad Brad.
UP IN THE AIR DVD & Blu-ray
The UP IN THE AIR DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The Blu-ray disc is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and Brazilian Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. The DVD includes the following special features:
Commentary by writer/director Jason Reitman, director of photography Eric Steelberg and first assistant director Jason Blumenfeld
Shadowplay: Before The Story
Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Jason Reitman
To Know Me Is To Fly With Me
Real People Firing and Irate Employee
Thumper and Extended Boat Scene
Omaha Montage
Spacesuit
Trailers
The Blu-ray includes all of the above in high definition, plus:
Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Jason Reitman (HD)
Do You Live At The Hilton?
Nosey Neighbor
Natalie In Restroom
Natalie Vid-Chats
Angry Ryan Checks In
Goalquest Invite
Maynard Finch Commercial/Kara Calls Ryan
Barely Squeaking By/Natalie Calls
“Help Yourself” music video by Sad Brad (HD)
Storyboards (HD)
American Airlines Prank (HD)
The critically acclaimed soundtrack to UP IN THE AIR is available now from Rhino and includes the riveting “Help Yourself” from Sad Brad Smith as well as tracks from Elliot Smith, Dan Auerbach, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
About Paramount Home Entertainment
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.
UP IN THE AIR
Street Date: March 9, 2010
Pricing: $19.99 U.S. (DVD), $29.99 U.S. (Blu-ray)
Runtime: 109 minutes
U.S. Rating: R for language and some sexual content
Canadian Rating: 14A for coarse language and nudity
PONYO on Blu-ray and DVD
* Editor's note: Read our interviews with Hayao Miyazaki and Katsuya Kondo.
Press Release from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
A heartwarming and lushly animated retelling of a beloved fairytale, Ponyo comes to Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD on March 2, 2010 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Presented by legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and featuring the exquisitely hand-drawn animation that has won Miyazaki worldwide acclaim, Ponyo transports audiences into an enchanting dreamscape where anything seems possible. Inspired by the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale “The Little Mermaid” also incorporates a very contemporary concern for nature. Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo is packed with never-before-seen bonus features. The Ponyo Blu-ray and DVD brings audiences a breathtaking introduction to the world of global animation for children and adults, making it a perfect holiday gift for the whole family.
Miyazaki creates a bold, imaginative vision of a magical world from a child’s point of view. The first film from Miyazaki to be made available on Blu-ray, Ponyo brims with color and energy on a stunning journey into a child’s inner life. With a story that families can enjoy together, the film’s star-studded voice cast includes Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth, Babel), Matt Damon (The Bourne Ultimatum), Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), Liam Neeson (The Chronicles of Narnia), Cloris Leachman (Castle in the Sky), Betty White (“The Golden Girls”), comedian Lily Tomlin and introduces Noah Lindsey Cyrus (as Ponyo) and Frankie Jonas (as Sosuke).
Creator of acclaimed and beloved animated classics including Academy Award-winner Spirited Away (2002 winner for Best Animated Feature) and Howl’s Moving Castle, Miyazaki is founder of the legendary Japanese animation studio, Studio Ghibli. John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Pixar Animation Studios, is a two-time Academy Award winner (1998 winner for Best Short Film, Animated for Tin Toy and 1995 Special Achievement Award for Toy Story) and a recognized pioneer in the field of animation. He is credited with executive producing as well as directing the English language voice cast on the film. Joining Lasseter as executive producers of the English-language version are Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall.
Walking on the beach near his home, a five-year old boy named Sosuke (voiced by Frankie Jonas) finds a beautiful goldfish trapped in a bottle. He releases the tiny creature and, sure that she is no ordinary fish, names his new friend Ponyo (Noah Lindsey Cyrus). As Ponyo and Sosuke grow closer, she reveals to him that she is the daughter of a powerful wizard (Liam Neeson) and a sea goddess (Cate Blanchett), and magically transforms herself into a real human girl. But by crossing from her watery world onto land, Ponyo has created a dangerous imbalance in nature. As the moon begins to draw closer to the earth, sea levels rise and a giant tsunami threatens to destroy Sosuke’s home. Ponyo’s father marshals all his might to find his missing daughter, as the two children embark on an adventure of a lifetime to try and save the world.
Bonus Features
The World of Ghibli- Allows fans to immerse themselves in the amazing worlds from each film created by legendary filmmaker, Hayao Miyazaki in this multi-layered interactive experience.
Lands to explore include:
* PONYO’S Land
* KIKI’S Land
* CASTLE’S Land
* TOTORO’S Land
Behind the Studio- Unprecedented access to all the background, inspiration and process behind he making of Ponyo and the inner workings of Studio Ghibli through a series of documentaries. They include all new interviews with Hayao Miyazaki, and composer Joe Hisaishi. Also included in this feature are:
* Creating Ponyo
* Ponyo & Fujimoto
* The Nursery
* Behind the Microphone: The Voice of Ponyo
* Producers Perspective: Telling the Story
* Scoring Miyazaki
* The Scenery in Ghibli
* Original Japanese Trailer
Ponyo is priced at $39.99 for Blu-ray Hi-Def and $29.99 for 2-Disc DVD.
STREET DATE: March 2, 2010
Pricing: DVD: $29.99 (US), $ 35.99(Canada)
Blu-ray Disc: $39.99 (U.S.), $41.99 (Canada)
Rated: G
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CASTLE IN THE SKY: SPECIAL EDITION on DVD
Press Release from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Introduce your entire family to Castle In The Sky: Special Edition, featuring a timeless story of courage and friendship with stunning animation from acclaimed Academy-Award-winning* director Hayao Miyazaki. Plus, this 2-Disc Special Edition DVD included never-before-seen bonus features that transport you deeper into the film’s amazing world! This high-flying adventure begins when Pazu, an engineer’s apprentice, finds a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky, wearing a glowing pendant. Together, they discover both are searching for a legendary floating castle, Laputa, and vow to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal around Sheeta’s neck. Their quest won’t be easy, however. There are greedy air pirates, secret government agents and astounding obstacles to keep them from the truth—and from each other.
Add Castle In The Sky: Special Edition to your DVD library, and this magical and uplifting classic will thrill and amaze your family for years to come!
Bonus Features
* The World Of Ghibli – Visit Castle In The Sky In This Imaginative Interactive Experience!
* Introduction By John Lasseter
* Storyboard Presentation Of The Movie
STREET DATE: March 2, 2010
Suggested retail price: $29.99 US; $35.99 Canada
Rated: ‘Not Rated’ US; ‘PG’ Canada
Run time: 125 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Language: English, French and Japanese (US); English, Japanese (Canada)
KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE: SPECIAL EDITION on DVD
Press Release from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Discover Kiki’s Delivery Service: Special Edition, a fantastic coming-of-age tale full of magic, adventure and self-discovery from the sensational imagination of Academy-Award-winning* director Hayao Miyazaki.
And now you can explore even more of Kiki’s amazing world through never-before-seen bonus features—exclusively in this 2-Disc Special Edition DVD! Kiki is an enterprising young girl who must follow tradition to become a full-fledged witch. Venturing out with only her black cat, Jiji, Kiki flies off for
the adventure of a lifetime. Landing in a far-off city, she sets up a high-flying delivery service and begins a wonderful experience of independence and responsibility as she finds her place in the world. Bring home Kiki’s Delivery Service: Special Edition for your family’s DVD library and share Kiki’s
high-flying adventure again and again!
Bonus Features
* The World Of Ghibli – Visit Kiki’s Delivery Service In This Imaginative Interactive Experience!
* Introduction By John Lasseter
* Storyboard Presentation Of The Movie
STREET DATE: March 2, 2010
Direct prebook: January 5, 2010
Suggested retail price: $29.99 US; $35.99 Canada
Rated: G US; PG Canada
Run time: 105 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Language: English, French, Spanish, Japanese (US); English, Japanese (Canada)
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO: SPECIAL EDITION on DVD
Press Release from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Visionary and Academy-Award-winning* director Hayao Miyazaki has created a heartwarming, music-filled and wonderful world in My Neighbor Totoro: Special Edition, a delightfully animated family adventure. And now—exclusively in this 2-Disc Special Edition DVD—never-before-seen bonus features reveal even more of Totoro’s fantastic world! Follow the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei when they move into a new home in the countryside. To their delight, they discover that their new neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit called Totoro—who can be seen only through the eyes of a child. Totoro introduces them to extraordinary characters—including a cat that doubles as a bus!—and takes them on an incredible journey. Bring home My Neighbor Totoro: Special Edition for your family’s DVD library and experience the timeless classic film critic Roger Ebert calls “one of the very few that come along that are magical for all ages.”
Bonus Features
* The World Of Ghibli – Visit My Neighbor Totoro In This Imaginative Interactive Experience!
* Storyboard Presentation Of The Movie
STREET DATE: March 2, 2010
Suggested retail price: $29.99 US; $35.99 Canada
Rated: ‘G’ US; ‘G’ Canada
Run time: 88 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Language: English, French, Japanese (US); English, Japanese (Canada)
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, a recognized leader in the home entertainment industry, is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax and Buena Vista product, which includes DVD, Blu-ray Disc and electronic distribution. Walt Disney Studios
Home Entertainment is a division of The Walt Disney Studios
CURIOUS GEORGE 2: FOLLOW THAT MONKEY on DVD
Press Release from Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Universal City, California (January 12, 2010) – Buckle up for an unforgettable experience when Curious George and his friends embark on a hilarious madcap cross country adventure in Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, an all-new feature-length animated film available only on DVD
on March 2, 2010 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Filled with the delightful antics,gentle humor and heartfelt emotion that have captivated the hearts of families around the world,Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey includes a menagerie of entertaining bonus features: Two
never-before-seen shows from the all-new TV season on PBS that does not air until Fall 2010, a brand new interactive game, an exclusive music video and more. Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey is priced at $19.95 SRP.
As an added savings value to consumers for a limited time, a $5 grocery cash check card mail-in offer will be included in DVD copies of Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey and the purchase of the DVD includes an instant $3 savings towards any Curious George catalog, TV or DVD title purchased in tandem.
In this sidesplittingly funny and heartwarming sequel to the hit 2006 animated feature, George sets out on a coast-to-coast journey to reunite Kayla, a homesick elephant, with her family. Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey features all-star voice talent including Tim Curry (“The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius,” Home Alone 2: Lost in New York), Jamie Kennedy (Kickin’ It Old School, Malibu's Most Wanted), Matt Lauer (“Today Show”), Frank Welker (“Curious George” TV series, “Futurama,”) and comedy legend Jerry Lewis, plus music from legendary songwriter Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.
BONUS FEATURES
* Two Never Before Seen Bonus Shows from the all-new TV season! See the premiere episode 6 months before it airs!
* Curious George’s Cross Country Caper Game – It’s more fun than a barrel of you-know-what when George and Kayla go on the run with security specialist Marcus Wolfe hot on their trail! Exciting puzzles lead the way from New York to California so Kayla can visit her brother and sister. But be careful—a wrong answer could bring the Wolfe right to their door!
* Hold On, Here We Go – Exclusive Music Video
* Coloring Pages and Wallpapers
Children and parents everywhere have delighted in Curious George’s adventures for nearly seven decades. Created by Margret and H.A. Rey in 1941, Curious George has provided the inspiration for a flourishing line of educational and entertaining properties that includes “Curious George and the
Golden Meatball,” an original live musical stage show currently touring the U.S., as well as the popular and critically acclaimed PBS children’s program, a line of original books, interactive games and toys, and an interactive attraction at the Universal Hollywood theme park.
SYNOPSIS
The world’s most beloved and inquisitive monkey is back in Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, the fun-filled sequel to the hit animated movie. Join Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat as they set out on a madcap cross-country adventure to reunite Kayla, a homesick elephant, with her family. This unlikely trio faces all types of comic calamities and colorful characters and in the end, learn that with family, friends and determination, you can achieve anything. Featuring the voices of Tim Curry, Matt Lauer, Jamie Kennedy and Jerry Lewis, Curious George 2:Follow That Monkey, “proves that family, friends – and curiosity – are number one.” (Francine Brokaw, Los Angeles Family Magazine)
For additional information visit www.curiousgeorge.com or www.facebook.com/curiousgeorge
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Street Date: March 2, 2010
Copyright: 2010 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Material Number: 63105800
Selection Number: 2006953
Price: $19.95 SRP
Running time: 1 hour, 21 minutes
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Rating: G
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0, English SDH, French (Parisian) and Spanish Subtitles
