Universal’s 2D-animated feature adaptation of one of the most popular children’s books ever arrives on DVD today, giving toddlers another chance to hang with a certain inquisitive monkey and his friend in the yellow hat. A moderate box office success, Curious George is out to challenge Disney’s The Wild for the top spot on the DVD sales charts.
Based on the works of authors H.A. Rey and Margret Rey, Curious George begins with museum guide Ted (Will Ferrell) journeying to the African jungle to find an artifact that will save his museum from closing. There he meets a chimpanzee with insatiable curiosity and a nose for adventure that causes trouble for Ted when George stows away on his boat and returns with him to the city. Eventually, Ted and George work together to save the museum and win the heart of an elementary school teacher (Drew Barrymore). Produced by Ron Howard and Imagine Ent., the pic also features the voice talents of Eugene Levy, Dick Van Dyke, Joan Plowright and David Cross.
Bonus features on the DVD will include a featurette on the film’s animation, deleted scenes, a music video with sing-a-long for Jack Johnson’s “Upside Down,” a tutorial on how to draw George and more than 10 minutes of interactive games and activities including a word game and downloadable coloring sheets. The Universal Studios Home Entertainment release lists at $29.98. More info on the movie can be found at www.curiousgeorgemovie.com.
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