Follow the ‘More’ link to view several images, complete with silly captions, from two Studio Ghibli anime titles being released today by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Pom Poko and My Neighbors the Yamadas.

Pom Poko is an extraordinary tale of transformation and hope told as the human world begins to encroach upon the animal world. The Racoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their forest by urban development. They join together and master the magical art of “transformation” in an attempt to save their homeland, but will they be successful?”

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“Maybe if we change the name of our chain from Raccoon Express to Panda Express . . . “

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One of these things is not like the others

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The annual Senior Citizen Flying In Place Contest


“Brad Bird, the director of Disney/Pixar’s smash hit The Incredibles, praises My Neighbors the Yamadas as “a wise, and comedically freewheeling look at suburban family life.” Come follow the ups and downs of everyday life, from the hilarious to the touching, with the quirky Yamada family. This series of comedic adventures is brilliantly presented in a unique, visually striking comic strip style.”

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The big snail from Dr. Doolittle has finally landed a new role

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Searching for the jaguar shark

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Production still from Little Mermaid III

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Jake and Elwood Blues chase down Moonlight Rider.

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