The one-sheet for the American release of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo has been released, and I figured this would be the perfect opportunity for me to give it a mention. The poster seems to have a very Finding Nemo-esque look to it, which I have no problems with. Whatever works to put people in seats is fine with me. If you’ve taken a peak at some of the pages around the blog, you’ll notice plenty of random Studio Ghibli images scattered about. Miyazaki is a living legend, no question; as every release from the now 68-year-old film director should be celebrated to the fullest.
The film (which goes by Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea in Japan) tells the story of a little fish girl named Ponyo who befriends a five-year-old human boy, Sosuke. I’ve never been thrilled with the English dubs, but whatever section of Pixar (I think they handle it) oversees the dubbing has done a decent enough job with the past couple of films. The voice cast as show on the poster looks fantastic, though, I do see see a “Cyrus” and a “Jonas” there. I’m not going to lie, but that scares me a little bit.
The release date comes later this summer in August, and hopefully it doesn’t get lost within all of the big, summer blockbuster movies that are coming down the pipe. Still waiting on a proper English trailer, but here’s the Japanese one with english subtitles for your viewing pleasure.
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I thought the dubbed version was great. So cute. More suited for younger children though, compared to his last few films.