Available for the First Time on Blu-ray! Source: Walt Disney Studios, Click Communications press release Special Thanks to Angelica Juarez Disney presents two beloved films from the acclaimed Studio Ghibli, the Oscar-winning masterpiece SPIRITED AWAY and the enchanting fantasy adventure THE CAT RETURNS, will be available for the first time on Blu-ray Combo Pack June 16th! Both films will be available with all-new digital masters featuring HD picture and sound. SPIRITED AWAY is a wondrous fantasy about a young girl, Chihiro, trapped in a strange new world of spirits. THE CAT RETURNS is about a schoolgirl, Haru (voiced by Anne Hathaway), bored by her ordinary routine, who saves the life of an unusual cat and suddenly finds her world transformed beyond anything she ever imagined. Both are magical animated adventures that will delight and inspire the whole family!
SPIRITED AWAY (????????, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 2001) From Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animated cinema, comes the Oscar-winning triumph (2002, Best Animated Feature Film), filled with astonishing beauty and epic adventure, a dazzling masterpiece for the ages. SPIRITED AWAY is a wondrous fantasy about a young girl, Chihiro, trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call on the courage she never knew she had to free herself and return her family to the outside world. An unforgettable story, brimming with creativity, SPIRITED AWAY will take you on a journey beyond your imagination. It’s a fantastic tale the whole family will want to experience over and over again on Disney Blu-ray! US Cast: Daveigh Chase (Chihiro), Suzanne Pleshette (Yubaba/Zeniba), Jason Marsden (Haku), Susan Egan (Lin), David Ogden Stiers (Kamaji), Lauren Holly (Chihiro`s Mother), Michael Chiklis (Chihiro`s Father), John Ratzenberger (Assistant Manager), Tara Strong (Baby) and Bob Bergen (Aogaeru) Director: Hayao Miyazaki English Version Producers: Donald W. Ernst & John Lasseter Japanese Version Producer: Toshio Suzuki Street Date: June 16, 2015 Feature Run Time: Approx. 125 minutes English Version Rating: PG for some scary moment (US & Canada) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions) Audio: 5.1 DTS-HDMA English; 2.0 Dolby Digital French; 2.0 DTS HDMA Japanese Subtitles: English, French Number of Discs: 2 SRP: $36.99 Bonus Features: • Introduction by John Lasseter • The Art of Spirited Away • Behind The Microphone • Original Japanese Storyboards • Nippon Television Special • Original Japanese Trailers • TV Spots
THE CAT RETURNS (?????, Neko no Ongaeshi, 2002) From the Studio that brought you SPIRITED AWAY comes the visually stunning THE CAT RETURNS. Haru, a schoolgirl bored by her ordinary routine, saves the life of an unusual cat, and suddenly her world is transformed beyond anything she ever imagined. To change her fate, she’ll need to learn to believe in herself and, in the process, she will learn to appreciate her everyday life. For the first time ever on Disney Blu-ray comes THE CAT RETURNS, a magical animated adventure that will delight and inspire everyone. US Cast: Anne Hathaway (Haru), Cary Elwes (The Baron), Peter Boyle (Muta), Elliott Gould (Toto), Andy Richter (Natoru), Rene Auberjonois (Natori), Tim Curry (Cat King), Judy Greer (Yuki), Andrew Bevis (Prince Lune), Kristen Bell (Hiromi), Kristine Sutherland (Haru’s Mother) and Katia Coe (Little Haru) Director: Hiroyuki Morita Writers: Original Graphic Novel by Aoi Hiiragi; Original Japanese Screenplay by Reiko Yohsida; Cindy Davis Hewitt (English version), Donald H. Hewitt (English version) English Version Producer: Ned Lott Japanese Version Producers: Toshio Suzuki, Nozomu Takahashi Street Date: June 16, 2015 Feature Run Time: Approx. 75 minutes English Version Rating: G for minor scary imagery and cartoon violence (US & Canada) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions) Audio: 5.1 DTS-HDMA English; 2.0 Dolby Digital French; 2.0 DTS HDMA Japanese Subtitles: English, French Number of Discs: 2 SRP: $36.99 Bonus Features: • Original Japanese Storyboards • Original Japanese Trailers • TV Spots • The Making of THE CAT RETURNS • Behind The Microphone
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