Posted Wed Dec 24, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by Tom Landy
The latest animated film from Studio Ghibli is heading to Blu-ray, and pre-orders are now live.
As previously reported, Universal/GKIDS is preparing 'The Tale of Princess Kaguya' for Blu-ray, and now the date has been set for February 17. .
An old man makes a living by selling bamboo. One day, he finds a princess in a bamboo. The princess is only the size of a finger. Her name is Kaguya. When Kaguya grows up, 5 men from prestigious families propose to her. Kaguya asks the men to find memorable marriage gifts for her, but the 5 men are unable to find what Kaguya ants. Then, the Emperor of Japan proposes to her.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements include: Announcement of the Completion of the Film, Isao Takahata and His Tale of The Princess Kaguya, Japanese Trailers and TV Spots, and US Trailers.
Suggested list price for the Blur-ray/DVD combo pack is $34.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Tale of Princess Kaguya' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 17.
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