Pom Poko Blu-ray competition


boom competitions - win a copy of Pom Poko on Blu-ray

***THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED ***

To celebrate the release of Studio Ghibli title Pom Poko, being released on Blu-ray for the first time - we-ve got 3 copies on Blu-ray Double (Blu-ray + DVD) to be won, courtesy of StudioCanal. Closing date: 1st May 2014.

About Pom Poko:

boom competitions - win a copy of Pom Poko on Blu-ray

From the acclaimed director of Grave of the Fireflies and available for the first time on Blu-ray in stunning high-definition, Pom Poko is a unique window into Japanese folklore, a comedy of modern failings, and an elegiac tale of unlikely heroes fighting insurmountable odds.

As civilisation draws ever nearer to their idyllic forest home, a group of mischievous Japanese tanuki raccoons try to scare humans away. But they soon discover that man is not their only rival in the struggle for their age-old territory.

Originally released in 1994 as the Japanese economy slumped but looking back to the sixties construction boom in Tokyo’s Tama Hills, Pom Poko questions the money-grabbing ethics of yuppie Japan, and mourns the loss of the countryside. Drawing on Japanese myths and legends, writer and director Isao Takahata presents a satirical view of woodland spirits using every available magical ruse to take on the modern developers: including transformations, sabotage and trickery.

Pom Poko was created at the legendary Japanese animation film studio, Studio Ghilbi. Critically acclaimed, Pom Poko won the award for Best Animated Feature Film at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in 1995 and has become a cult classic for Japanese audiences and fans of anime alike.

Celebrated for its clever visual design and its smooth animation, Pom Poko tells the ever-occurring story of age-old traditions clashing with the fast-paced developments and trappings of modern society. A cult classic, Pom Poko is a slapstick and-at-times gritty comedy taking a metaphorical swipe at Japanese society, restored to delight new audiences.

Studio Ghibli's Pom Poko is released on Blu-ray Double Play on 14 April, courtesy of StudioCanal.


         
For your chance to win, correctly answer the following question:
This week sees the release of another newly restored Studio Ghibli title, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. What is it called?
Best of luck.

Terms & Conditions
1. This competition is only open to UK residents, excluding BOOM's friends and family and anyone else directly associated with this promotion.
2. The first three names drawn will receive a copy of Pom Poko on Blu-ray.
3. One entry per person - and yes, we will check. If we find that you have entered multiple times, we will disqualify you from this competition. Repeat offenders will be disqualified from entering future competitions. And we don't like robots, so we investigate multiple entries and entries suspected as being from robots will be deleted.
4. Closing date for entries is midnight on 1st May 2014.
5. Winners will be notified within 7 days by email. If a winner does not respond with their posting details 7 days after we sent them the initial notification email, their prize will be offered to another person following a subsequent further draw. This process will repeat until somebody responds and tells us where to send the prize. If you're entering, please do remember to check your emails!