The Academy Award-nominated WALLACE & GROMIT: THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT is premiering on DVD and VHS Feb. 7, 2006, from DreamWorks Home Ent. The film is featured on more than 50 top ten lists and honored with multiple critics awards and industry honors including 16 Annie Award nominations.
The DVD release invites fans of all ages into the world of the inventive entrepreneur and his lovable canine companion with a commentary by the films two directors, WALLACE & GROMIT creator and two-time Academy Award-winner Nick Park (CHICKEN RUN, THE ADVENTURES OF WALLACE & GROMIT) and Steve Box. Featuring the U.S. DVD debut of Boxs award-winning short film STAGE FRIGHT, the WALLACE & GROMIT: THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT bonus programming also provides viewers with a first-hand look at the unique artistry of stop-motion animation with behind-the-scenes footage, a tour of Aardman studios, plus a never-before-seen sneak peak at DreamWorks Animation and Aardmans upcoming theatrical release, FLUSHED AWAY. The DVD and VHS will be priced at approximately $19.95.
DVD bonus materials include: * Cracking Commentary Park and Box recount the painstaking techniques of stop-motion animation that involved a crew of 250 people, 2.8 tons of plasticine, 35 versions of Wallace and 43 differently posed Gromits during the 18 months of principal photography.* Deleted Scenes The scenes are also available with an optional commentary by the films directors. * How Wallace & Gromit Went To Hollywood Learn how Wallace & Gromit grew from the imagination of Nick Park and became Academy Award-winning stars. *_Behind The Scenes Of THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT *_A Day In The Life At Aardman experience a day of production at the famed Aardman Studios as seen through the eyes of a crewperson. * How To Build A Bunny a look at how the clay bunny models were assembled using time-lapse photos. * STAGE FRIGHT award-winning short film with a commentary by its creator, Steve Box. * The Family Album production stills of the elaborate sets and meticulous character development.* CRACKING CONTRAPTIONS Shorts featuring Wallaces latest inventions The Snoozatron, the 525 Crackervac and the Shopper 13. *_FLUSHED AWAY sneak peak*_DWK: This Way To Play interactive games and creative activities including: ANTI-PESTO SWAT TEAM, VICTOR QUARTERMAINES GUIDE TO COOL and STYLE WITH LADY TOTTINGTON. * DVD-Rom Printables
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