Tell Disney To Release The Rest of Miyazaki's Films!
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Recently (Today to be excact), Disney released some information that shocked the nation about Hayao Miyazaki! However it wasn't GOOD nes at all! In fact it was quite bad. They stated that they had no plans to release any more of his films in the near future. Here's a small article about it:
According to an article published by Inside.com, the Disney company has no plans to release any further Hayao Miyazaki or Studio Ghibli films in America, although they have the domestic distribution rights to 11 films including Kiki's Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, and the current Japanese blockbuster Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi).
"Hayao Miyazaki's animated feature Spirited Away, is already on track to unseat Titanic as Japan's highest-grossing film ever. And Disney, which has a lucrative worldwide distribution deal with the director, is uniquely positioned to jump in. Yet the best explanation for Disney's caution can be summed up with two words: Princess Mononoke. Mononoke, Miyazaki's last film, also was a smash hit in Japan -- taking in a second-best-ever $150 million at the Japanese box office in 1997 -- but was a mammoth dud in the States. (Spirited Away has taken in $106 million worldwide at the box office in its first five weeks, the only non-American movie to pass $100 million mark this year.)
According to the article, the dark nature of Princess Mononoke surprised Disney and "the disastrous results of Mononoke's 1998 U.S. release... changed everything... the film grossed just over $2 million" at the American box office. "That's kind of embarrassing, to have the most successful film in the history of Japan come to the U.S. and not do that well," said Steve Alpert, executive representative for Tokuma Publishing, the company that owns Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli.
According to Alpert, "Disney currently has no official plans to release any more of Miyazaki's films in America."
I fell that this is totaly unfair for a number of reasons. For one thing Mononoke was a LIMITED release! What kind of company releases a limited release movie, without advertising, or much warning and expect it to sell well? I didn't even GET the movie in my area untill the run for the film was almost over! And then the movie had only stayed in my town for about a week.
In fact this movie got so little attaintion, I asked a friend of mine (Who is a big fan of anime, Miyazaki, and animation in general) if had seen Princess Mononoke in the theaters. His response: "Princess Mononoke? It's Mononoke Hime! And it's only available in Janan." Well of course I told him about the so-called theater release for america, and he went wild and said: "Why didn't anybody advertise this!?! I had no idea about any of this!" Sad huh?
I also feel like Disney isn't even giving this alot of thought, and now it's time to tell them that WE WILL go see (And buy) Miyazaki films if giving the chance!!! Please sign this petition and send letters to Disney at this address (Please be firm, but polite):
David Jessen
c/o Buena Vista Home Entertainment
350 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank CA 91521-4691
USA
But please sign! We need to get the message across to Disney NOW!!! Otherwise we might not get anouther chance! Please sign! At the least Disney should give us a chance to buy the movies on VHS and DVD!
According to an article published by Inside.com, the Disney company has no plans to release any further Hayao Miyazaki or Studio Ghibli films in America, although they have the domestic distribution rights to 11 films including Kiki's Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, and the current Japanese blockbuster Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi).
"Hayao Miyazaki's animated feature Spirited Away, is already on track to unseat Titanic as Japan's highest-grossing film ever. And Disney, which has a lucrative worldwide distribution deal with the director, is uniquely positioned to jump in. Yet the best explanation for Disney's caution can be summed up with two words: Princess Mononoke. Mononoke, Miyazaki's last film, also was a smash hit in Japan -- taking in a second-best-ever $150 million at the Japanese box office in 1997 -- but was a mammoth dud in the States. (Spirited Away has taken in $106 million worldwide at the box office in its first five weeks, the only non-American movie to pass $100 million mark this year.)
According to the article, the dark nature of Princess Mononoke surprised Disney and "the disastrous results of Mononoke's 1998 U.S. release... changed everything... the film grossed just over $2 million" at the American box office. "That's kind of embarrassing, to have the most successful film in the history of Japan come to the U.S. and not do that well," said Steve Alpert, executive representative for Tokuma Publishing, the company that owns Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli.
According to Alpert, "Disney currently has no official plans to release any more of Miyazaki's films in America."
I fell that this is totaly unfair for a number of reasons. For one thing Mononoke was a LIMITED release! What kind of company releases a limited release movie, without advertising, or much warning and expect it to sell well? I didn't even GET the movie in my area untill the run for the film was almost over! And then the movie had only stayed in my town for about a week.
In fact this movie got so little attaintion, I asked a friend of mine (Who is a big fan of anime, Miyazaki, and animation in general) if had seen Princess Mononoke in the theaters. His response: "Princess Mononoke? It's Mononoke Hime! And it's only available in Janan." Well of course I told him about the so-called theater release for america, and he went wild and said: "Why didn't anybody advertise this!?! I had no idea about any of this!" Sad huh?
I also feel like Disney isn't even giving this alot of thought, and now it's time to tell them that WE WILL go see (And buy) Miyazaki films if giving the chance!!! Please sign this petition and send letters to Disney at this address (Please be firm, but polite):
David Jessen
c/o Buena Vista Home Entertainment
350 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank CA 91521-4691
USA
But please sign! We need to get the message across to Disney NOW!!! Otherwise we might not get anouther chance! Please sign! At the least Disney should give us a chance to buy the movies on VHS and DVD!
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david andrew m
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- release the stranglehold, mickey
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- david andrew maldonado
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- 2040 montecito avenue deltona fl 32738
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- dvd
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guy h
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- guy hetue
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Ian S
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- Please bring more Miyazaki films. My friends and I would love to see them in theatres, or at least released on DVD/VHS
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- Didn't I already fill this field out?
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- DVD!
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Constant G
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- These are great films, please give those in the US a chance to experience them!
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- Constant Gaw
- Address
- 2617 Hillegass Ave. Apt 3A Berkeley, CA 94704
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- DVD
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George P
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- It's unfortunate that a company as large as Disney is claiming failure of all Ghibli works, based on a single title. I don't claim to know the answers to what should have been done instead, but a re-evaluation for all Ghibli titles is not necessary, as many of Ghibli's works are kid-friendly, like Kiki's Delivery Service.
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- George Phillips
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- State College, PA
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- DVD only
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Grant C
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- Grant Chen
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Fred B
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- I will buy ALL of his DVDs if released
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- Fred Barat
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Brandon F
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- Miyazaki's classics must be released here!
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- South Carolina
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Jessica F
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- Since watching Princess Mononoke, which I had the pleasure to rent from my local video store, I am of the opinion that everyone in America should be able to appreciate the unique artform of anime. And what better way to introduce anime to Americans than by showing them the exquisite art of Miyazaki, who has impressed me more with one movie than almost anyone else has succeeded in doing in my entire life? One of my friends who had previously shown no interest in anime whatsoever was enthralled by the movie right as she started watching it. Perhaps the performance of Princess Mononoke was disappointing, but try to advertise a Miyazaki film properly next time and then see what happens.
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- Jessica Forbes
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- VHS
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Martijn S
- Name
- Martijn Schreuder
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David S
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- The Miyazaki films are classics and it would be a crime to deny fans high quality versions of them.
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- David Simmons
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Elijah H
- Name
- Elijah Harrison
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Dennis P. H
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- Bring us Laputa: Castle in the Sky which Disney promised us (it's advertised as coming soon on Kiki's Delivery Service video) among other Miyazaki films!!!
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- Dennis P. Howerter
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- Both!! :)
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Francine V
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- If you do not plan to release these fabulous titles in theatres, please consider releasing them on VHS or (preferably) DVD.
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- Francine Vandeloecht
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Jacqueline H
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- Jacqueline Hovey
- Address
- 362 Germania St
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Brandon
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- Why would Disney want to deny Americans of some of the finest animation available. They should at least make it available on VHS and DVD for the fans who truly enjoy Miyazaki's films.
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- Brandon S.
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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M.M
- Name
- M.M
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Andrew G
- Comments
- WHY ????
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- Andrew Gillin
- Address
- Hainault, Essex, England
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Nathan W
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- This is a mistake, I hope you reconsider and take anime fans as Serious and Loyal customers that do not deserve to have these films held from them. Its just not fair
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- Nathan Warner
- Address
- 5100 W. Clearwater Ave. #L201 Kennewick WA 99336
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Shao-Chun Y
- Name
- Shao-Chun Yeh
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Dan B
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- If you can't release Miyazaki's films and do them justice then sell the rights to someone who can.
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- Dan Boudreau
- Address
- 431 Windmill Boulevard, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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John F. M
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- John F. Martin
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Kevin R
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- Kevin Richardson
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- C
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Dylan P
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- Studio Ghibli titles are classics. Even if there is not a theatrical market, a domestic home video/DVD release (bilingual) would succeed. If other anime-specific companies can keep their heads above water in this industry, I am confident Disney can as well.
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- Dylan Palmer
- Address
- 6936 Gullway Bay Dr.
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Scott T. J
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- I will buy any and all Miyazaki films released here on Dual Language DVD. I love his films.
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- Scott T. Jones
- Address
- 1814 Juniper Circle Columbia, Mo. 65201
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- Dual Language DVD
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Justin B
- Comments
- Please, at least release Miyazaki's films on DVD with the original audio and English subtitles (accurate literal translation please.) I will purchase the DVDs without hesitation.
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- Justin B.
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Mark T
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- RELEASE 'EM FOR CHRIST SAKE!!!!!!!
- Name
- Mark Thompson
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Etienne C
- Comments
- I think you are scared Disney ...
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- NOYB
- Address
- NOYB
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD please, quality First
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Eric R. G
- Name
- Eric R. Gerson
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Mark S. D
- Name
- Mark S. Dmuchowski
- Address
- 5928 13th St. Ct. E. Bradenton, FL 34203
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Leonardo H
- Comments
- "Quality" anime such as ones by Miyazaki OUGHT TO (ummm MUST) be made available to the mainstream american public!!!
- Name
- Leonardo Hartomo
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Rudy Ray M
- Comments
- I agree with the sentiment, but the writer of this petition should learn to spell.
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- Rudy Ray Moore
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- both
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James G
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- RELEASE MIYAZAKI'S FILMS!
- Name
- James Gaubatz
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- Japanese, biligual DVD
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Omer
- Comments
- I loved Mononoke Hime. I would gladly buy more of Miyazaki's film AND go to see them at my local art house theater.
- Name
- Omer Ahmed
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Paul R
- Comments
- I'd like to see the rest of Miyazaki's films!
- Name
- Paul Richardson
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- VHS
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Martin S
- Name
- Martin Stroschein
- Address
- Holunderweg 11 58093 Hagen Germany
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Blake S
- Comments
- Better more of these excellent films than..say..another Pocahontas. (They should've just made the movie about the racoon, but I digress..) ^_~
- Name
- Blake Sheets
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Verity
- Name
- Verity
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Travis N
- Name
- Travis Nicholson
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Donny L
- Name
- Donny Lee
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John D
- Name
- John Dixon
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Mike E
- Comments
- Please do not take the route I thought would be taken by Disney once they acquired the rights to these films. By doing this, you are denying the public of some truly remarkable films like Whispers of the Heart and Proco Rosso and it seems hardly justifiable to do so just because the first film Disney decided to release was VERY poorly marketed. I honestly fear now because of this decision that I may never again see the Ghibli films simply because Disney feels it can't make money off of them. That is truly a pig-headed response to our culture's denial of animation for a mature and thoughtful audience.
- Name
- Mike Eisenberg
- Address
- 801 E. Palmer Ave. #208 Glendale, CA 91205
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD with original Japanese dialogue and English subtitles
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Stephen w
- Name
- stephen wood
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- vhs
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Alicia P
- Comments
- yeah you better.
- Name
- Alicia Pearce
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- both, if only one though dvd then
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David R
- Name
- David Radd
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Ryan L
- Name
- Ryan Lindsey
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Michael M
- Comments
- Anime is getting more popular in the states and should be advertised more to get more attention from other people. One big reason why Anime gets looked down upon by most americans is because they think it is pokemon and all those other stupid anime kidy shows. In order for Anime to become more popular in the States disney should try to make the good anime movies appear different from pokemon (which it is) and not so childish and stupid.
- Name
- Michael Manis
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- both
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Desmond R
- Comments
- Give it a chance, at least on DVD!!!!!!
- Name
- Desmond R.
- Video Format (VHS or DVD)
- DVD
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Gerard C
- Name
- Gerard Callahan
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