Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release Curious George: Zoo Night and Other Animal Stories, the first entry in a series of DVD titles drawn from the new hit animated show that airs on PBS KIDS in the U.S. Scheduled to arrive at retail on Feb. 20, the release will include eight 15-minute episodes of the show about an incurably inquisitive monkey who helps kids build their math, science and engineering skills through his entertaining adventures.
Based on the classic childrens’ books by Margret and H.A., the Curious George television series is a production of Imagine Ent., WGBH Boston and Universal Studios Family Productions. Emmy Award-winning actor William H. Macy (Seabiscuit, Pleasantville) provides narration as George and his best friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat get into all sorts of scrapes with new characters including Gnocchi the cat, Hundley the dachshund, Chef Pisghetti and Compass the confused homing pigeon. New episodes are slated to begin airing the week of Feb.19-23.
Bonus features on Curious George: Zoo Night and Other Animal Stories will include interactive games that have kids searching for magic numbers and helping George shop for one of his favorite treats’donuts. There will also be coloring pages that kids will be able to print out. The DVD carry the suggested retail price of $16.98.
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