Home Entertainment
January 6, 2004
Warner Home Video Delivers A Basket Full Of Egg-Ceptional Goodies Just In Time For Easter Fun!
(January 6, 2004 – Burbank, CA) - On February 10, 2004, just in time for the Easter holiday, Warner Home Video delivers three egg-citing new titles on DVD and VHS and a basket full of other classics re-priced and re-promoted for kids of all ages.
“Easter has become a key gift giving holiday and we’re happy to offer consumers this strong selection of family-friendly titles with wide kid-appeal,” said Dorinda Marticorena, WHV Executive Director, Kid Marketing.
For the littlest of the little there is “Teletubbies: Oooh!,” debuting on VHS and DVD for the first time ever. It’s springtime in Teletubbyland! Po finds bluebells, and soon they are blossoming everywhere. Uh-oh, The Tubby Custard machine makes Tubby Custard bubbles! Oooh, Dipsy plays a watching game. It’s a day to play and discover with Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po. Children also get to explore India and Korea in live action segments. DVD special features include bonus footage titled “Up and Down” where a see-saw appears in Teletubbyland, and the Teletubbies join children on an Easter Egg Hunt. “Teletubbies: Oooh!” is available for $14.97 SRP for DVD and $12.94 SRP for VHS.
Also new on VHS and DVD is the full-length animated feature,” Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu” featuring the voice of Nicholas Gonzalez (TV’s Resurrection Boulevard) as Young Marco. This adventure starring Young Marco, descendant of the famous explorer Marco Polo takes the boy on an exciting journey to the mythical kingdom of Xanadu. Brave and resourceful, Young Marco overcomes many dangers put in his way by the evil magician, Foo-Ling, who does not want Marco to reach Xanadu. With the help of his friends and the great powers of the medallion, Marco is able to chase after Foo-Ling through space and time and bring him to justice.
“Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu” DVD special features include “When Your Heart Has Wings” music video, “The Delicate Dinosaur Song,” Marco Goes Around the World short film, trailer and more. The title is available on DVD for $14.97 SRP and on VHS for $6.93 SRP.
Young children will love “Baby Looney Tunes’ Eggs-traordinary Adventure” (now available with first-time DVD on-packs) starring Baby Bugs and friends in this full-length feature. Showcasing the hilarious antics of these cute and feisty toddlers on their ultimate quest for the Easter Bunny, this delightful movie that is sure to become part of the Easter tradition! DVD special features include two bonus animated shorts, 36 minute jukebox with 12 songs, sing-along song and music videos. The DVD includes a gift with purchase featuring a Baby Bugs or Baby Tweety on-pack finger puppet for $19.97 SRP. The VHS has been re-priced at $6.93 SRP.
With operations in 82 international territories Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.# # #