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MoonSka0 · 09-30-2002, 06:17 PM

Hey all, I work at Media Play in Denver just wanted to let those interested know that the Collector's Series of Grave of the Fireflies can be purchased. I picked up my copy today (we only had one), and according to what I've been able to find out, it has a soft street date. If this is something you want then I would suggest checking out your local DVD store, wherever you buy them (I'm not trying to push MP or anything). Heads up for those interested.

dvdjedi · 10-01-2002, 09:25 AM

Thanks for the heads up! There's no Media Play in my area but I'll hit my usual places today.

DrDetroit · 10-06-2002, 11:04 PM

MoonSka0, what is this disc like? How is the transfer? Is it anamorphic? Any extras?

I'm just curious because there doesn't seem to be any technical specs anywhere I've looked. I'm picking it up on tuesday if I can in any case, but I just want to know beforehand if it's decent (not the movie.. I know it's a classic.. just the package)

DrDetroit · 10-06-2002, 11:22 PM

To answer my own question (and maybe some of you other jokers):

2 Discs. Anamorphic Widescreen, Storyboards, Trailers, English & Japanese audio with English Subtitles.

Bonus Disc Features:

Interview: Director Isao Takahata
Interview: Film Critic Roger Ebert
Author Biography: Akiyuki Nosaka
Director Biography: Isao Takahata
Creative Team Interviews
The Fire Bombings in Japan: Commentary by Professor Theodore F. Cook & Professor Haruko Taya Cook
Video Restoration Documentary
Original Japanese Theatrical Trailer
Art Gallery
US Trailer

From http://www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/video/grave/#e_dvd

Thank you and you're welcome. I'll look harder next time

orf · 10-06-2002, 11:40 PM

I just preordered my copy today. Can't wait.

Soggy Bagel's Revenge! · 10-07-2002, 12:16 AM

I must ask, what the hell is with the cover art of the new edition??? The old edition, despite the cheesy orange "anime DVD" bar, still has better cover art than this version.

Thanx,
Brook

dvdjedi · 10-07-2002, 04:22 AM

I picked it up at Best Buy on Saturday for $19.99. BB is pretty lax about street dates regarding anime titles. I prefered the older cover too (sans the "ANIME DVD" bar)

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newt · 01-13-2003, 06:29 PM

I just got this movie over the weekend. I had seen it on VHS before but this new version is incredible. It made me boo-hoo twice. If you have any interest at all in animation you should get this great movie.:p

Triple HHH · 01-14-2003, 12:03 AM

It's a beautifully-made film and it got me in a few parts too.

Also, anyone have a pic of what the original cover art looked like?

newt · 01-14-2003, 12:15 AM

Here's the old one. Neither is great but I like the new one better.

orf · 01-14-2003, 12:33 AM

I like the new one, too; it doesn't have that annoying bar that the old release had.

09-30-2002, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
MoonSka0 Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aurora, Colorado	Grave of the Fireflies Coll. Ed. available now?! Hey all, I work at Media Play in Denver just wanted to let those interested know that the Collector's Series of Grave of the Fireflies can be purchased. I picked up my copy today (we only had one), and according to what I've been able to find out, it has a soft street date. If this is something you want then I would suggest checking out your local DVD store, wherever you buy them (I'm not trying to push MP or anything). Heads up for those interested. __________________ "A single fact can spoil a good argument."

10-01-2002, 09:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
dvdjedi Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In The Grotto at The Mansion	Thanks for the heads up! There's no Media Play in my area but I'll hit my usual places today. __________________ WELL I SPEAK LOUD! AND I CARRY A BIGGER STICK! AND I USE IT TOO! - Yosemite Sam

10-06-2002, 11:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
DrDetroit Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver	MoonSka0, what is this disc like? How is the transfer? Is it anamorphic? Any extras? I'm just curious because there doesn't seem to be any technical specs anywhere I've looked. I'm picking it up on tuesday if I can in any case, but I just want to know beforehand if it's decent (not the movie.. I know it's a classic.. just the package) __________________ And these Detroit women won't let Dr. Detroit rest. DVDs

10-06-2002, 11:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
DrDetroit Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver	To answer my own question (and maybe some of you other jokers): 2 Discs. Anamorphic Widescreen, Storyboards, Trailers, English & Japanese audio with English Subtitles. Bonus Disc Features: Interview: Director Isao Takahata Interview: Film Critic Roger Ebert Author Biography: Akiyuki Nosaka Director Biography: Isao Takahata Creative Team Interviews The Fire Bombings in Japan: Commentary by Professor Theodore F. Cook & Professor Haruko Taya Cook Video Restoration Documentary Original Japanese Theatrical Trailer Art Gallery US Trailer From http://www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/video/grave/#e_dvd Thank you and you're welcome. I'll look harder next time __________________ And these Detroit women won't let Dr. Detroit rest. DVDs

10-06-2002, 11:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
orf Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Harrisonburg, VA	I just preordered my copy today. Can't wait. __________________ Sadly, my porn collection is 2353% smaller than your mom's collection.

10-07-2002, 12:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Soggy Bagel's Revenge! Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	I must ask, what the hell is with the cover art of the new edition??? The old edition, despite the cheesy orange "anime DVD" bar, still has better cover art than this version. Thanx, Brook __________________ Whitney Houston is unanimously considered to be a talentless crack-addicted prostitute, but she's still proud to be 82% better than Star Wars. Teh video. \| Teh audio. \| Teh win! ...And please, for the love of god, don't be this guy.

10-07-2002, 04:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
dvdjedi Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In The Grotto at The Mansion	I picked it up at Best Buy on Saturday for $19.99. BB is pretty lax about street dates regarding anime titles. I prefered the older cover too (sans the "ANIME DVD" bar) . __________________ WELL I SPEAK LOUD! AND I CARRY A BIGGER STICK! AND I USE IT TOO! - Yosemite Sam

01-13-2003, 06:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
newt Actor Join Date: Sep 2000	I just got this movie over the weekend. I had seen it on VHS before but this new version is incredible. It made me boo-hoo twice. If you have any interest at all in animation you should get this great movie.:p __________________ Friend of Dawn Davenport

01-14-2003, 12:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Triple HHH Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Governor of California	It's a beautifully-made film and it got me in a few parts too. Also, anyone have a pic of what the original cover art looked like? __________________ With fronds like these, who needs anemones?

01-14-2003, 12:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
orf Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Harrisonburg, VA	I like the new one, too; it doesn't have that annoying bar that the old release had. __________________ Sadly, my porn collection is 2353% smaller than your mom's collection.

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