Elysian Announce The Home Entertainment Release Details For Studio Ghibli’s Latest Masterpiece THE BOY AND THE HERON

ELYSIAN ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR THE HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE OF STUDIO GHIBLI’S LATEST MASTERPIECE,

THE BOY AND THE HERON AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL OWNERSHIP AND RENTAL FROM 16TH SEPTEMBER

4K UHD, BLU-RAY AND DVD ARRIVE ON 23RD SEPTEMBER

4K UHD LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK OUT 7TH OCTOBER

This Autumn, "The Boy and The Heron", the biggest Studio Ghibli film ever in the UK, will receive its Home Entertainment release, with the film being available to rent and buy on digital from 16th September, on 4K UHD, limited HMV exclusive UHD, Blu-ray and DVD from 23rd September, and with a limited edition 4K UHD Steelbook available from 7th October. All 4K UHD sets will include a copy on Blu-ray.

UK and Irish fans need not wait much longer, with the film available to own, after having grossed over £5m at the UK box office, and winning a host of awards, including the Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature. The Home Ent release will be the first ever Studio Ghibli title to be released on 4k UHD, with its limited EST and VOD release also marking the first time a Studio Ghibli title has ever been available to own digitally.

As part of the release, Elysian are proud to partner with HMV for an exclusive limited edition 4k UHD + Blu-ray with 5 exclusive artcards, pictured below.

The Boy and The Heron became the first Studio Ghibli film to have an IMAX release, a major first for the celebrated animation studio. The critically-acclaimed film was the first new work from Hayao Miyazaki in ten years, following his 2013 feature, The Wind Rises, and was a decade in the making. The beautiful, hand-drawn, original story was written and directed by Miyazaki. Produced by Studio Ghibli co-founder Toshio Suzuki, the film features a musical score from Miyazaki's long-time collaborator Joe Hisaishi. The theme song for the film “Spinning Globe” was written and performed by global J-pop superstar Kenshi Yonezu.

The English language dubbed version of the film features the voices of Christian Bale (Ford v Ferrari, Amsterdam, The Pale Blue Eye), Dave Bautista (Dune, Guardians of the Galaxy), Gemma Chan (The Creator, Eternals, Crazy Rich Asians), Willem Dafoe (At Eternity’s Gate, The Florida Project), Karen Fukuhara (The Boys, Suicide Squad), Mark Hamill (The Machine, House of Usher), Robert Pattinson (The Batman, Tenet, upcoming Mickey 17), and Florence Pugh (Oppenheimer, Black Widow, Little Women). Luca Padovan plays Mahito Maki, and Mamoudou Athie, Tony Revolori, and Dan Stevens are featured as the Parakeets. Both OV Japanese and English dubbed versions will be included in the Home Entertainment release.

Additional Special Features on the Blu-ray and DVD include:

Blu Ray:

• Feature-Length Storyboards
• Interview with Composer Joe Hisaishi
• Interview with Producer Toshio Suzuki
• Interview with Supervising Animator Takeshi Honda
• Drawing with Takeshi Honda
• "Spinning Globe" Music Video
• Teasers & Trailers

DVD:

• Interview with Producer Toshio Suzuki
• "Spinning Globe" Music Video
• Teasers & Trailers

Running Time: 124 minutes

Rating: 12 for moderate threat, bloody images, brief self-harm

Full list of available physical releases as follows:

4k UHD + Blu-ray

HMV limited edition 4k UHD + Blu-ray with 5 exclusive artcards

Blu-ray

DVD

Limited Edition Steelbook 4k UHD + Blu-ray

The Boy And The Heron Film Page

The Boy and The Heron will be available to rent and buy on digital from 16th September, on 4K UHD,  Blu-ray, and DVD from 23rd September, and with a limited edition Steelbook available from 7th October

ABOUT STUDIO GHIBLI
Studio Ghibli is one of the most acclaimed and influential animation studios in the world, inspiring filmmakers and audiences alike over the last 30 years with beloved stories and breathtaking visuals. Under the brilliance of visionary animation directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, and producer Toshio Suzuki, the studio’s films are known for timeless classics such as My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Ponyo; and have won countless international awards including an Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature for Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron, as well as five additional Oscar® nominations for Howl’s Moving Castle, The Wind Rises, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, When Marnie Was There, and The Red Turtle. Director and studio co-founder Hayao Miyazaki was separately given an Honorary Award at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Awards in 2014, and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures paid tribute to his artwork with a special exhibit when the Museum opened in September 2021. Studio Ghibli became the first ever group-recipient of the Honorary Palme d'or of the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024.

ABOUT ELYSIAN FILM GROUP
Industry veteran Danny Perkins founded Elysian Film Group in 2018.

In early 2020, the company launched Elysian Film Group Distribution, a brand-new UK distribution arm, with backing from CAA.

The company Produced and Distributed the Take That Musical Greatest Days, directed by Coky Giedroyc and written by Tim Firth, in 2023 and launched the Mews Comedy label with Archery Pictures to be led by the Jimmy Carr-created feature, Fackham Hall in 2024.

Elysian also recently distributed The Boy and the Heron by Hayao Miyazaki in partnership with Bleecker Street and Anonymous Content. The film has grossed over £5m at the UK box office to date and won the Acadmy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature.

Perkins has over two decades of experience in the international film business, spanning all aspects of the industry including development, production, acquisition, marketing and distribution. He co-founded UK indie Optimum Releasing in 1999, which was acquired by the Vivendi-owned STUDIOCANAL in 2006. He then assumed the role of UK CEO for the company in 2010 and departed in 2018 to form Elysian Film Group.

He has worked with both aspiring and established filmmakers throughout his career including Ben Wheatley, Idris Elba, Rian Johnson, Paul King, Paddy Considine, James Marsh, Guillermo del Toro, Kathryn Bigelow, Marjane Satrapi, Shane Meadows, Lynne Ramsey and Chris Morris.