Universal’s big-screen treatment of the classic Curious George children’s book series is slated to arrive on home video on ventures Sept. 26 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Produced by acclaimed filmmaker Ron Howard and Imagine Ent., the tale of everyone’s favorite inquisitive monkey was animated in 2D and features the voice talents of Will Ferrell, Drew Barrymore, Eugene Levy, Dick Van Dyke, Joan Plowright and David Cross.
Based on the works of authors H.A. Rey and Margret Rey, the G-rated film begins with museum guide Ted (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 (Barrymore).
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 disc lists at $29.98. More info on the movie can be found at www.curiousgeorgemovie.com.
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