Madman Entertainment is hitting up some anniversary material with some of their Studio Ghibli films to get them back onto store shelves and one of those is Porco Rosso for its 25th anniversary. The film is getting a December 6th, 2017 release as a limited edition DVD/BD combo that comes with an art book. It’ll be priced at $99.95 and will be a two-disc bilingual release.
The extras include Alternative Angle Storyboards, Original Japanese Trailers, Interview with Producer Toshio Suzuki and the Behind The Microphone Featurette.
The Japanese cast includes Shuuichirou Moriyama as Porco Rosso, Akemi Okamura as Fio, Akio Ohtsuka as Curtis, and Tokiko Kato as Madame Gina.
The English cast includes Michael Keaton as Porco Rosso, Cary Elwes as Donald Curtis, Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Fio, Susan Egan as Gina, and Bill Fagerbakke as Mamma Aiuto Gang.
Plot Concept: Take flight with “Porco Rosso,” a valiant World War I flying ace! From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial maneuvers, this action-adventure from world-renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki is full of humor, courage, and chivalry. When “Porco” — whose face has been transformed into that of a pig by a mysterious spell — infuriates a band of sky pirates with his aerial heroics, the pirates hire Curtis, a rival pilot, to “get rid” of him. On the ground, the two pilots compete for the affections of the beautiful Gina. But it is in the air where the true battles are waged. Will our hero be victorious? Featuring extraordinary voice talents, this 2-disc set is a thrilling ride you’ll never forget!
