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“The Boy and The Heron,” a UK-based Studio Ghibli film, hits the home media market
– The film can now be rented or bought digitally, as well as on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD.
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A limited HMV exclusive UHD version is available
– A limited edition 4K UHD Steelbook will be up for grabs from 7th October
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The film is the biggest Studio Ghibli project ever undertaken in the UK
– This news was released by Skwigly Animation Magazine.
Hot Take
Well ladles and jellyspoons, look who decided to show up in our home theaters! It’s “The Boy and The Heron” and it’s not just whistling “God Save the Queen!” This hefty project from Studio Ghibli, unarguably the gods of 3D animation, sailed all the way from the UK in various flavours – from digital to 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD. Ooh la la, throw in a limited HMV exclusive UHD and a 4K UHD Steelbook from mid-October and boy oh boy, it’s like Christmas arrived early for animation fans! Just remember, dibs on the Steelbook, unless you fancy a friendly duel of course. Wink wink!
Celebrate the UK home media launch of The Boy and The Heron, the greatest Studio Ghibli masterpiece yet. Now available across multiple formats: digital, 4K UHD, limited HMV exclusive UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD. Special 4K UHD Steelbook edition is set to launch on October 7th. All 4K UHD sets come with a complimentary Blu-ray copy.
The Boy and The Heron, Studio Ghibli’s latest spectacle is now available in your home in 4K UHD. This first-time digital ownership for any Studio Ghibli’s title comes after it bagged major awards including the Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature and grossed over 5 million pounds at the UK box office.
The legendary Studio Ghibli presents The Boy and The Heron, an IMAX release that has drawn critical acclaim worldwide. A decade in the making, this captivating, hand-drawn story is the brainchild of Hayao Miyazaki, marking his return after 10 years.
Home Entertainment release of The Boy and The Heron features an impressive ensemble of Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson, and Florence Pugh as voices in the English language dubbed version. This release contains both original Japanese and English versions.
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Get your hands on The Boy and The Heron digitally, or on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD from September 23rd; and be on the lookout for the limited edition Steelbook version hitting the shelves on October 7th.
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/boy-and-the-heron-bluray/