Ponyo [videorecording] / Walt Disney Pictures ; Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network, Dentsu, Hakuhodo Dymp, Pixar Animation Studios, Mitsubishi, Toho, and Kennedy/Marshall present ; producer, Toshio Suzuki ; written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki ; U.S. production directors, John Lasseter, Brad Lewis, Peter Sohn ; executive producers, John Lasseter, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall ; English language screenplay, Melissa Mathison.
A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship before Ponyo's father forces her to return to the sea. Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the balance of nature and only Ponyo's mother, a beautiful sea goddess, can restore nature's balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true.
Record details
- ISBN: 0788896776
- ISBN: 9780788896774
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 103 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen
- Publisher: Burbank, California : Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, 2010.
- Distributor: [Burbank, California] : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Inspired by the classic Hans Christian Andersen story 'The little mermaid'".Originally released as a motion picture in 2009.Special features: Disc 1. "Meet Ponyo" featurette. Disc 2. Original Japanese storyboards; The world of Ghibli: "Behind the studio" nine documentaries; "Enter the lands" interactive introduction to the characters and story.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Animation, Katsuya Kondo ; backgrounds, Noboru Yoshida ; color design, Michiyo Yasuda ; imaging, Atsushi Okui ; music, Joe Hisaishi ; "Ponyo on the cliff by the sea" performed by Noah Cyrus and Frankie Jones ; "Mother sea" performed by Masako Hayashi ; translated from the original Japanese by Jim Hubbert ; director of photography, Atsushi Okui ; editors, Hayao Miyazaki and Takeshi Seyama.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- English language voices: Cate Blanchett, Noah Cyrus, Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Frankie Jonas, Kurt Knutsson, Cloris Leachman, Liam Neeson, Jennessa Rose, Lily Tomlin, Betty White, Akiko Yano.Japanese language voices: Yuria Nara, Hiroki Doi, Jôji Tokoro, Tomoko Yamaguchi.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: G.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; region 1, NTSC; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital surround.
- Language Note:
- In English, Japanese or French dialogue with optional English, French, or Spanish subtitles; closed captioned. Subtitled in English for the deaf and hard of hearing [SDH].
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875 > Film adaptations.
Boys > Conduct of life > Drama.
Fathers and daughters > Drama.
Friendship > Drama.
Goddesses > Drama.
Goldfish > Drama.
Human-animal relationships > Drama. - Genre:
- Action and adventure films.
Animated films.
Fantasy films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 21 of 24 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 24 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV DVD PON (Text) | 37810435490668 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
Accessibility Features
Summary:
A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship before Ponyo's father forces her to return to the sea. Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the balance of nature and only Ponyo's mother, a beautiful sea goddess, can restore nature's balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true.
