Among this week’s DVD releases are episodes of the Nickelodeon series Back At the Barnyard and G4’s irreverent animated comedy Code Monkeys. Back at the Barnyard: When No One’s Looking offers a compilation of farm adventures for the younger set, while the first season of Code Monkeys aims to tickle the funny bones of those old enough to fondly recall their 8-bit Nintendo days.
Back at the Barnyard is a CG-animated comedy series that takes a look at what farm animals really do when humans aren’t looking. Based on the hit Nickelodeon Movies feature film Barnyard, the series focuses on Otis, a carefree, party boy cow tossed into a position of responsibility. But unlike his dad before him, he is driven by his insatiable need for fun and frivolity. Otis, along with his barnyard friends Pip, Pig and Freddy, will stop at nothing in the pursuit of a good time, while comically avoiding close calls with humans and other threats to their unconventional way of life. The Paramount Home Entertainment release runs 85 minutes and carries a suggested retail price of $16.99.
Created by Adam de la Pena (Minoriteam, Crank Yankers) and produced by de la Pena’s Monkey Wrangler Prods., Code Monkeys is a satire that follows the surreal adventures of an oddball group of 1980s game designers, led by two guys named Dave and Jerry. The series makes references to classic games and even features guest voice spots by iconic technology and gaming personalities including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Atari founder Nolan Bushnell.
Bonus features on the DVD include a behind-the-scenes look, daily pranks, original Barfight and Crosswalk game commercials, gaming tips from G4’s Cheat!, original GameAvision games and downloadable wallpapers and posters. The Shout Factory release is a two-disc set that lists for $19.99.
