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NEWS: Ghibli's Kokuriko-Zaka Kara Film Trailer Streamed




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toru



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:28 am Reply with quote
KDDI and Ghibli press conference
http://k-tai.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20110622_455094.html
Ghibli makes free guide map of Yokohama and distribute it from July 16.

Studio Ghibli changed Umi's family name into Matsuzaki from Komatsuzaki.
http://kokurikozaka.jp/character.html
Umi's mother studies in US and sometimes comes back to Japan as setting of Ghibli.
Rumi Hiiragi, Chihiro of Spirited Away, does the voice of Sachiko Hirokouji who is art college student staying at Kokuriko apartment.

Nico Nico Douga stream Kokuriko-zaka production completion announcement preview stage greetings by voice casts on July 4 at 19:00.
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv54833225
Goro Miyazaki and Nobuo Kawakami talk show for the high school students on July 8 at 19:15.
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv54607783
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:03 pm Reply with quote
I like the sound of this movie - looking forward to it.

I hope to see Goro step into his own shoes rather than try to fill his father's. I mean, nothing wrong continuing some traditions (strong female characters Smile), but I hope he tries to find his own style. I look forward to see where he goes.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:12 pm Reply with quote
This looks very promising, very promising indeed. Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:41 pm Reply with quote
Very nice. Will be keeping an eye on this one.
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A film about an ordinary girl coming of age in the 1960's? Maybe Disney will actually release it in the US this time Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:55 pm Reply with quote
Now those are some gorgeous cobwebs.
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Wow, a Japanese anime movie trailer that doesn't suck :0

I need the longer version of that song right away.

crazychild wrote:
A film about an ordinary girl coming of age in the 1960's? Maybe Disney will actually release it in the US this time Rolling Eyes


How many Ghibli films have they not released? I thought it was just Only Yesterday.
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Penguin_Factory wrote:
Wow, a Japanese anime movie trailer that doesn't suck :0

I need the longer version of that song right away.

crazychild wrote:
A film about an ordinary girl coming of age in the 1960's? Maybe Disney will actually release it in the US this time Rolling Eyes


How many Ghibli films have they not released? I thought it was just Only Yesterday.
Ocean Waves, released in the UK only.
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How many Ghibli films have they not released? I thought it was just Only Yesterday.
Ocean Waves, released in the UK only.[/quote]

I never knew that. I suppose they thought it was two slow paced. Which doesn't bode well for this, since it seems to be firmly in the Takahata "slice of life" category, instead of being a Miyizaki-style fantasy.
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Penguin_Factory wrote:
Mohawk52 wrote:
Penguin_Factory wrote:


How many Ghibli films have they not released? I thought it was just Only Yesterday.
Ocean Waves, released in the UK only.


I never knew that. I suppose they thought it was two slow paced. Which doesn't bode well for this, since it seems to be firmly in the Takahata "slice of life" category, instead of being a Miyizaki-style fantasy.
It had nothing to do with Disney anyway, it was our Optimum Asia distributors what licensed it. I think Disney didn't pick it up as it's not tenet to the usual Disney dogma. In short, too mature in premise.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:04 pm Reply with quote
The movie's coming out in only 12 days, so I've been wondering where all the trailers and TV spots were! Anyway, looks great, and I can't wait to watch it on release day. Early reviews are quite positive, and people seem to think Goro got it right this time, which I'm glad to hear.

Though anyone else a little confused by astral-projection-kid falling crotch-first out of the sky onto our protagonist at the end there?
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:42 am Reply with quote
Looks interesting. Will be keeping this one on my list of titles to watch for.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:42 am Reply with quote
Mohawk52 wrote:
Penguin_Factory wrote:
Mohawk52 wrote:
Penguin_Factory wrote:


How many Ghibli films have they not released? I thought it was just Only Yesterday.

Ocean Waves, released in the UK only.


I never knew that. I suppose they thought it was two slow paced. Which doesn't bode well for this, since it seems to be firmly in the Takahata "slice of life" category, instead of being a Miyizaki-style fantasy.

It had nothing to do with Disney anyway, it was our Optimum Asia distributors what licensed it. I think Disney didn't pick it up as it's not tenet to the usual Disney dogma. In short, too mature in premise.


Disney-Tokuma Deal

"I Can Hear the Sea/Ocean Waves" was not included either, probably because it was a film made specifically for television.
[Ed: Disney would also have to negotiate with the TV station and possibly other rightsholders/advertisers.]

What's Changed?

The agreement between Tokuma and Disney has evolved over time to include items not covered under the original plan.

* DVD rights
* "I Can Hear the Sea/Ocean Waves"
* - released on DVD by BVHE Japan Home video distribution in Taiwan through BVHE Taiwan

These changes were never formally announced and we can only guess at the current state of the deal.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:45 pm Reply with quote
enurtsol wrote:
Disney-Tokuma Deal Adminstrative bollox and foot dragging.
The fact that to date Disney still doesn't have it, says it all. Wink
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:49 pm Reply with quote
Does anyone else think that the tune of the theme song sounds rather similar to the Laputa song?

Whether positive or negative reviews, it doesn't matter to me. I in fact love the underappreciated 'Tales from Earthsea' movie, but I do get the impression that his next film may have been made more within his comfort zone, and just might prove his worth as a filmmaker to the rest of the world. In short, it looks like a nice film, I'm looking forward to it.
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