New “Ponyo” Trailer Online

Walt Disney Pictures has released a second Us trailer for Hayao Miyazakis Ponyo which in contrast to the first trailer doesn’t only show Ponyo as the supposed saviour of the world but also gives the other characters some more room.  It’s a bit more in-depth than the first one, and has a little more info about Ponyo’s birthing process and the subsequent oceanic carnage that accompanies her transformation.

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Little Mermaid, the film tells the story of a baby goldfish named Ponyo (voiced by Noah Cyrus) who desires to be a human, and gets her wish. She runs away from her home in the sea and befriends a five-year-old human boy named Sosuke (Frankie Jonas). Other cast members include Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Cloris Leachman, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin and Betty White.

Even though this is a very much a kids movie, adults can still enjoy it, especially if you’re looking for something just to sit back and escape from reality with for a few hours.

The film will be released on over 800 screens,  on August 14th, the largest American release yet for Miyazaki.