THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY, CASTLE IN THE SKY and WHISPER OF THE HEART on Blu-ray

Walt Disney to Release Three Studio Ghibli Favorites on May 22nd Source: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, Inc. Press release Official Movie Site: disney.go.com/arrietty (US) On May 22nd, Walt Disney Studios and the legendary Studio Ghibli (PONYO, SPIRITED AWAY) proudly open the doors to the visually stunning animated masterpiece THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD. Also streeting that day are Blu-ray + DVD Combo Packs of the Studio Ghibli classics CASTLE IN THE SKY and WHISPER OF THE HEART.

THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY (????????????, Karigurashi no Arrietty, 2010) is a remarkable filmmaking achievement that families will want to add to their home entertainment collections and enjoy over and over. Based on the acclaimed children’s book series The Borrowers by Mary Norton, THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY is an imaginative tale of “little people” living furtively among us, and the unlikely friendship that forms when their hidden world is discovered. The heartwarming family adventure features beautiful, stylized animation and timeless themes of friendship, courage and determination. In addition to the stunning Blu-ray hi-definition picture and digital sound, the 2-Disc Combo Pack includes an array of bonus features that will fascinate animation fans, including a storyboard version of the film and the original Japanese trailers and TV commercials. Additional features include music videos for the songs “Summertime” performed by Disney Channel star Bridgit Mendler, who is the speaking voice of Arrietty; and the movie’s theme song “Arrietty’s Song” performed by French singer/songwriter Cécile Corbel. An enthralling story, with the English language version directed by 7-time Academy Award-winner Gary Rydstrom, stars an illustrious voice cast that includes Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, Bridgit Mendler, Moises Arias, David Henrie and the iconic and much beloved Carol Burnett. THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY 2-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack has a suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada. The 1-Disc DVD will retail for $29.99 U.S. Feature Run Time: Approximately 95 minutes Ratings: U.S. G/Canada G (Bonus Features not rated)

Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack: (2-Disc) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 1080p High Definition Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Track, Japanese 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, Original Production Audio English ESL & SDH and French Subtitles Bonus Features: • Storyboard presentation of the film • Original Japanese Trailers and Television Commercials • “Summertime” Music Video – Performed by Bridgit Mendler, the speaking voice of Arrietty. • The Making Of “Summertime” Behind the Scenes – Bridgit Mendler hosts a look at the making of the music video. • “Arrietty’s Song” Music Video – Experience the movie’s theme song, performed by innovative singer and harpist Cécile Corbel, who also wrote the lyrics. DVD: (1-Disc) Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1 – Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions Audio: English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 Language Tracks, Japanese 5.1 Dolby Digital Original Production Audio English ESL & SDH and French Subtitles Bonus Features: • “Summertime” Music Video • The Making Of “Summertime”

CASTLE IN THE SKY CASTLE IN THE SKY (????????, Tenkuu no Shiro Rapyuta, 1986), a timeless story of courage and friendship, is now more thrilling than ever with the magic of Blu-ray! The pristine hand-drawn animation from acclaimed Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (2002, Best Animated Feature, SPIRITED AWAY) and a new digital master –– featuring the original Japanese score –– make this epic adventure soar like never before! Pazu, an engineer’s apprentice, finds a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky, and discovers they are both searching for a legendary floating castle, Laputa. Together, they embark on a daring quest and encounter greedy pirates, secret agents and astounding obstacles that keep them from the truth –– and from each other. For the first time ever on Blu-ray, CASTLE IN THE SKY is a must-own for families! The suggested retail price for the CASTLE IN THE SKY Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack is $39.99 U.S. and $46.99 Canada. Feature Run Time: Approximately 125 minutes Ratings: U.S. G/Canada G (Bonus Features not rated) Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack: (2-Disc) Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray: 1.85:1 1080p High Definition Aspect Ratio: DVD: 1.85:1/Widescreen Sound Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 2.0 Dolby Digital Language Track, Japanese 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio Original Production, English ESL & SDH and French Subtitles Sound DVD: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Language, Track French 2.0 Dolby Digital Language Track, Japanese 2.0 Dolby Digital Original Production Audio, English SDH and French Subtitles Bonus Features: • Disc introduction by John Lasseter • Original Japanese Storyboards • Behind the Studio featurettes: The World of Laputa, Creating CASTLE IN THE SKY, Character Sketches, Producer’s Perspective: Meeting Miyazaki, Scoring Miyazaki, Original Japanese Trailers, Behind the Microphone – with voice talent from the film

WHISPER OF THE HEART WHISPER OF THE HEART (??????, Mimi o Sumaseba, 1995) inspires like never before in Blu-ray! A new digital master reveals the true brilliance of this heartwarming coming-of-age classic from Studio Ghibli. A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a quiet schoolgirl, on a quest for her true talent. Challenged by Seiji, a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted by The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers of her heart, Shizuku embarks on curious adventures beyond the boundaries of her imagination. Now in Blu-ray high definition for the first time ever, this beautiful tale based on the screenplay from legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki will delight and amaze families! The suggested retail price for the WHISPER OF THE HEART Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack is $39.99 U.S. and $46.99 Canada. Feature Run Time: Approximately 119 minutes Ratings: U.S. G/Canada G (Bonus Features not rated) Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack: (2-Disc) Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray: 1.85:1 1080p High Definition Aspect Ratio: DVD: 1.85:1/Widescreen Sound Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 2.0 Dolby Digital Language Track, Japanese 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio Original Production, English ESL & SDH and French Subtitles Sound DVD: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Language, Track French 2.0 Dolby Digital Language Track, Japanese 2.0 Dolby Digital Original Production Audio, English SDH and French Subtitles

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