Small Hero. Big Heart.<\/p>\n
From the director of Flushed Away, Sam Fell, comes The Tale of Despereaux, a story about the brave and virtuous Despereaux Tilling, a mouse with comically oversized ears who dreams of becoming a gallant knight. Narrated by Sigourney Weaver and featuring the voices of Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman and Emma Watson, The Tale of Despereaux is available to own on DVD and Blu-Ray from July 1st,
\n2009.<\/p>\n
Banished from his home for having such \u201cunusual\u201d ambitions and reckless bravery, Despereaux (Matthew Broderick) sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend, Roscuro (Dustin Hoffman). It leads him on a noble quest to rescue an endangered princess (Emma Watson) \u2013 the likes of which he has only ever read in books.<\/p>\n
Set in the far away kingdom of Dor, this magical fable harkens back to a time of honour and chivalry, inspiring fans of all ages to be the best mouse they can be!<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s must-own DVD, The Tale of Despereaux is sure to be an instant family classic! Boasting an all-star voice cast and mesmerising animation, The Tale of Despereaux is full of heart and big dreams and is available to own on DVD and Blu-Ray from July 1st, 2009. Director of Photography, Australian Brad Blackbourn is available for interview upon request. Also, watch out for Despereaux in select Westfield centres throughout July!!<\/p>\n
THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX DVD BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDES:<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Tale of The Tale of Despereaux
\n\u2022 Interactive Map of the Kingdom of DOR
\n\u2022 Top Ten Uses For Oversized Ears
\n\u2022 Despereaux’s Quest Game
\n\u2022 Build-a-Boldo<\/p>\n
THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX BLU-RAY BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDES:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Menus
\n\u2022 User Guides 4 modules including U-Control, My Scenes, Registration; BD-Live
\n\u2022 Playstation 3 Controller (static user guide)
\n\u2022 U-Control PIP – Live Action PIP \u2013 Animatic
\n\u2022 Sneak Peek of Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!
\n\u2022 Deleted Songs (It’s Great To Be A Rat, Soup)
\n\u2022 The Tale of The Tale of Despereaux Scene Progressions (Royal Library, Despereaux and Hovis, Cat Fight; Gap in the Wall,
\nRoscuro and Pea, Despereaux Saves the Day)
\n\u2022 Top Ten Uses For Oversized Ears
\n\u2022 Make Your Own Soup (interactive game with graphics and video)
\n\u2022 Card Creator (interactive greeting card builder with video, graphics, and precanned messages – both on disc and BD-Live feature)
\n\u2022 BD Live Features: Custom {Download Center, My Scenes Sharing, Card Creator}<\/p>\n