DVD & Blu-ray: WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE (2014) - Anime

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Product Description: From Japan's famed Studio Ghibli comes is a sweeping story of friendship, mystery and discovery that delivers stirring emotions and breathtaking animation as only Studio Ghibli can. When shy, artistic Anna moves to the seaside to live with her aunt and uncle, she stumbles upon an old mansion surrounded by marshes, and the mysterious young girl, Marnie, who lives there. The two girls instantly form a unique connection and friendship that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. As the days go by, a nearly magnetic pull draws Anna back to the Marsh House again and again, and she begins to piece together the truth surrounding her strange new friend. Based on the beloved young adult novel by Joan G. Robinson and directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi (The Secret World of Arrietty), When Marnie Was There is a haunting tale gorgeously rendered with its moonlit seascapes, glowing orchestral score, and powerful portrayals of friendship and belonging.

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DVD & Blu-ray: THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY - Limited Edition SteelBook

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Product Description: From the creators of Spirited Away and Ponyo, and Academy Award-nominated director Hiromasa Yonebayashi, comes a gorgeous and adventure-filled adaptation of The Borrowers, one of the most beloved children's books of all time. In a secret world hidden beneath the floorboards, little people called Borrowers live out of sight of humans. But when brave and tiny Arrietty is out gathering supplies, she is discovered by Shawn, a human boy, and they begin to form a friendship that blossoms into an extraordinary adventure. This sumptuously animated and heartwarming story features the voices of Bridgit Mendler, David Henrie, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, Moises Arias and Carol Burnett.

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In Theaters: POLTERGEIST, TOMORROWLAND, WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE, ALOFT

The weekend will easily be dominated by Disney's sci-fi adventure "Tomorrowland" starring George Clooney and Britt Robertson, although reviews haven't been great. Another wide release this week is the "Poltergeist" remake produced by Sam Raimi. I personally feel that the classic horror film did not need updating, especially since every modern haunted house film either rips off or honors the original. The most notable limited releases of the week are Hiromasa Yonebayashi's animated feature "When Marnie Was There" and the drama "Aloft" starring Jennifer Connelly. More about each movie after the jump.

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WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE Trailer and Poster

Today we have the U.S. release trailer and the original poster for the Japanese animated feature "When Marnie Was There". Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi ("The Secret World of Arrietty") and based on Joan G. Robinson's novel, the film tells the story of a young girl who is sent to the country for health reasons, where she meets an unlikely friend in the form of Marnie, a young girl with flowing blonde hair.

The film features the voices of Sara Takatsuki, Kasumi Arimura, Nanako Matsushima, Susumu Terajima, Toshie Negishi and Ryôko Moriyama. The U.S. version features the voices of Hailee Steinfeld, Kiernan Shipka, John C. Reilly, Vanessa L. Williams, Geena Davis, Catherine O'Hara, Ellen Burstyn and Kathy Bates.

"When Marnie Was There" is currently in limited release in the U.S.

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New on DVD & Blu-Ray : THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY (2010)

Synopsis: Discover The Secret World Of Arrietty where your imagination comes to life! The studio that brought you Ponyo and the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away (2002, best animated feature) once again delivers a heartwarming tale of friendship and courage.In a secret world hidden beneath the floorboards, little people called Borrowers live quietly among us. But when tenacious and tiny Arrietty is discovered by Shawn, a human boy, their secret and forbidden friendship blossoms into an extraordinary adventure. Featuring the voices of the Disney Channel's Bridgit Mendler, David Henrie, and comedic all-stars Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, and Carol Burnett, and based on the award-winning novel The Borrowers.

In Theaters : THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY (2010)

Official Synopsis : Arrietty (Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents (Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper (Carol Burnett). Like all little people, Arrietty (AIR-ee-ett-ee) remains hidden from view, except during occasional covert ventures beyond the floorboards to "borrow" scrap supplies like sugar cubes from her human hosts. But when 12-year-old Shawn (David Henrie), a human boy who comes to stay in the home, discovers his mysterious housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms. If discovered, their relationship could drive Arrietty's family from the home and straight into danger.