Fans Can Personalize and Share

Favorite VeggieTales Episode Clips and Messages with ReelCards’ Application

NEW YORK (December 20, 2012)–Big Idea Entertainment, a leading studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters and brands, and GorillaSpot Media, have partnered to launch video clips from select VeggieTales^®  episodes and greetings for special occasions through GorillaSpot Media’s ReelCards application on Facebook. The VeggieTales clips and greetings can be shared with Facebook users and their friends via social networks and over email.

The ReelCards VeggieTales application features more than 100 clips, goofy moments and VeggieTales adventures featuring Bob, Larry and the rest of the lovable crew.  Consumers can choose from a selection of music clips and draft a short note with them to create a personalized e-card that can then be sent to their friends on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and email. The app also offers users the ability to purchase and enjoy full-length VeggieTales episodes.

“We’re always looking for fresh ways to deliver VeggieTales values and fun to new audiences,” said Brian Mitchell, Vice President of Licensing & Digital Media for Big Idea Entertainment. “The ReelCards application is a great way to integrate VeggieTales into the everyday lives of our current fans, and help introduce them to the next generation of kids and families at the same time. Now Bob, Larry and our other popular characters will be able to send birthday wishes, congratulations greetings and get well messages at just the perfect time.”

The VeggieTales ReelCards application is available through the VeggieTalesFacebook page.  To create a personalized greeting, visit https://apps.facebook.com/reelcards/VeggieTales. For more information on VeggieTalesgo to http://www.VeggieTales.com.

About Big Idea Entertainment 

Big Idea Entertainment is celebrating 20 years as a leading studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters and brands. Big Idea’s best-selling series VeggieTales^® is a one of the most recognized brands in the US with moms of pre-schoolers*.  Since 1993, VeggieTales^® has sold 60+ million videos, 13 million books and more than 7 million CDs.  VeggieTales^® and Big Idea’s property, 3-2-1 Penguins!^®,enjoyed four seasons as top-rated series on NBC Saturday mornings, Telemundo and ION TV.  The studio’s two theatrical releases, Lionsgate’s Jonah-A VeggieTales Movie^® (2002), and Universal Pictures’ The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything^®-A VeggieTales Movie^® (2008), are distinguished among the most successful faith-based films of all time. Big Idea also maintains an extensive presence in publishing, licensing and live entertainment arenas. For more information on Big Idea, visit: www.VeggieTales.com.

*Spring 2012 Q-Score

About GorillaSpot Media

GorillaSpot Media, Inc. is a New York City-based digital media company that develops video clip based applications for owners of premium entertainment content to engage audiences across the web, social networks and mobile.  The company sits at the intersection of media, advertising and technology and has developed four unique products that provide content owners with innovative ways to promote their material, advertisers a unique way to target and connect with their audiences, and individuals a way to express themselves across their social networks using clips from popular entertainment. The company’s video technologies have been utilized by well-known entertainment brands across major film studios, television networks and sports leagues such as Paramount Pictures, HBO, CBS Sports, ABC, Big Ten Network, FX Networks, MTV, Major League Baseball, IGN.com and South Park Studios.  For more information, visit www.gorillaspot.com.

FRANKLIN, TN (December 4, 2012) — Big Idea Entertainment, a leading studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters and brands, announced today they will release VeggieTales : Lettuce Love One Another!, on DVD December 26, 2012 and January 15, 2013 in Christian and general market stores respectively.

VeggieTales: Lettuce Love One Another! includes three popular VeggieTales episodes—Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry’s Big River Rescue, Abe and the Amazing Promise and King George and the Ducky—in addition to five brand-new “Bible Bits,” story shorts that demonstrate examples of giving and forgiving, helping, praying and sharing. Each episode in this collection helps teach a valuable lesson about love, whether it’s through honoring others when we help them, having patience or the importance of putting others first.

“Our new VeggieTales: Lettuce Love One Another! DVD is an entertaining, humorous and inspiring collection of stories that help kids and families discover ways they can love one another,” said Greg Fritz, SVP Sales and Marketing of Big Idea Entertainment. “The stories illustrate in a fun-filled way that love can be shown in practical ways such as being kind, sharing, and forgiving. It’s the perfect title for Valentine’s Day – or any day!”

About VeggieTales: Lettuce Love One Another!


Not Rated-Over 90 minutes-Color-5.1 Surround Sound-English & Spanish Subtitles Close-Captioned Full Screen & Widescreen Versions

DVD UPC Codes CBA: 820413128890 $12.99 SRP and GM: 037117057832 $12.99 SRP

About Big Idea Entertainment

Big Idea Entertainment is celebrating 20 years as a leading studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters and brands. Big Idea’s best-selling series VeggieTales ® is one of the most recognized brands in the US with moms of pre-schoolers*. Since 1993, VeggieTales® has sold 60+ million videos, 13 million books and more than 7 million CDs. VeggieTales ® and Big Idea’s property, 3-2-1 Penguins! , enjoyed four seasons as top-rated series on NBCSaturday mornings, Telemundo and ION TV. The studio’s two theatrical releases, Lionsgate’s Jonah-A VeggieTales ® Movie (2002), and Universal Pictures’ The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything -A VeggieTales Movie ® (2008), are distinguished among the most successful faith-based films of all time. Big Idea also maintains an extensive presence in publishing, licensing and live entertainment arenas. For more information on Big Idea, visit: www.VeggieTales.com.

*Spring 2012 Q-Score

Features Fan-Favorite Characters and 28 Different Action-Packed Levels

FRANKLIN, TN (October 22, 2012) Big Idea Entertainment, a leading studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters and brands, announced today the release of a brand-new game app, VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables App. The app is based on Big Idea Entertainment’s superhero themed DVD title, VeggieTales^®: The League of Incredible Vegetables. The Company partnered with Thruster, the social, gaming and entertainment division of Bottle Rocket Apps, to create the app that will be available for iPhone and iPod touch at $2.99, in addition to an iPad version for $4.99.  The app for Android devices will launch exclusively on Amazon Android Kindle Fire at $2.99, followed by a wider Android Market release on Google Play.

VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables App features simple touch-based controls, and provides entertainment for children and VeggieTales fans ages four and up. Gamers can choose from their favorite VeggieTales characters, including Larry the Cucumber as LarryBoy!, Bob the Tomato as Thingamabob!, Mr. Lunt as S-Cape!, Petunia Rhubarb as Vogue!, Junior Asparagus as Ricochet!, and Archibald Asparagus as Alfred! as they use their intuitive skills to navigate through 28 different challenging levels. Throughout the levels, gamers will become a hero as they work to unlock over 60 powers and save Bumblyburg! VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables App features interactive environments and scenes directly from the VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables DVD.

“Our partnership with Thruster is a great fit for the VeggieTales brand,” said Brian Mitchell, Vice President of Licensing for Big Idea Entertainment. “Their creative team includes members whose own families adore VeggieTales and have really captured the action-packed fun of LarryBoy and The League of Incredible Vegetables in this game app that Veggie fans will love!”

“We are very excited to be working alongside Big Idea and the VeggieTales brand which has such great meaning and purpose,” said Matt Johnson, Vice President of Thruster.  “Our teams have worked side by side to create an immersive experience within this world loved by millions.  We are very happy with the results and feel it will extend the excitement of this fun VeggieTales release even further by providing kids with the engagement of controlling their favorite characters in this interactive world.”

VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables App Overview

VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables game is based on the fan-favorite episode. Now you too can help save the town of Bumblyburg! Chose a super-power for each League member to fight fear and foil Dr. Flurry’s minions. Easy to use tap-and-drag controls power your favorite Veggie heroes through 28 challenging levels to collect Courage Coins that unlock 60 powers and upgrades to overcome fear!

DVD Synopsis

It was a bright and sunny day in Bumblyburg until Dr. Flurry came to town. This chillin’ villain wants to freeze the entire city in fear! This job is too big for LarryBoy to handle alone, so he turns to “The League of Incredible Vegetables” for help! Thingamabob (Bob the Tomato), S-Cape (Mr. Lunt), Vogue (Petunia Rhubarb) and Ricochet (Junior Asparagus) are up for the task, but find that their own fears could land them in Dr. Flurry’s deep freeze!  Will they remember to turn to the One who is bigger than all their fears before the whole town ends up on ice?  Find out in this heroic new VeggieTales episode with a lesson in handling fear!

About Big Idea Entertainment 

Big Idea Entertainment is celebrating 20 years as a leading studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters and brands. Big Idea’s best-selling series VeggieTales^® is a one of the most recognized brands in the US with moms of pre-schoolers*.  Since 1993, VeggieTales^® has sold 60+ million videos, 13 million books and more than 7 million CDs.  VeggieTales^® and Big Idea’s property, 3-2-1 Penguins!^®,enjoyed four seasons as top-rated series on NBC Saturday mornings, Telemundo and ION TV.  The studio’s two theatrical releases, Lionsgate’s Jonah-A VeggieTales Movie^® (2002), and Universal Pictures’ The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything^®-A VeggieTales Movie^® (2008), are distinguished among the most successful faith-based films of all time. Big Idea also maintains an extensive presence in publishing, licensing and live entertainment arenas. For more information on Big Idea, visit: www.VeggieTales.com.

*Spring 2012 Q-Score

About Bottle Rocket Apps and Thruster

Thruster (www.bottlerocketapps.com/thrusterapps) is the social, gaming and entertainment division of Bottle Rocket Apps, a full-service mobile app development firm, focused on creating mission-critical, premium brand experiences for the leading mobile platforms.  Since its founding in early 2008, Bottle Rocket has completed more than 80 iPhone, iPad and Android apps for leading brands such as NPR, PBS, Disney, ESPN, The Seattle Times, Discovery Channel, BET, A&E Television, SPIN Magazine, American Express and AARP.  The company¹s apps have won numerous industry accolades including multiple Apple Hall of Fame awards, and frequently appear at the top of their categories on the App Store. The Bottle Rocket team of senior strategists, architects, developers and artists work their magic from the company¹s offices in Dallas, Texas.

ALL THE SILLINESS. ALL THE LESSONS. ALL THE LOVE! 

THE FIRST 10 VEGGIETALES^® SHOWS FROM THE 1990s

AVAILABLE IN A COLLECTIBLE DVD SET 

Classic Titles from 1993-1999 Include Special Features and Teach Life Lessons

“As we approach our 20^th anniversary, we are pleased to release our first 10 VeggieTales shows so fans and families have the chance to experience them as part of a collector’s series,” said Greg Fritz, SVP Sales & Marketing of Big Idea Entertainment. “Whether it’s a walk down memory lane for kids who grew up on VeggieTales or an introduction to these early shows for the first time, there’s something to delight everyone.”

About VeggieTales: All The Shows—Volume One 1993 – 1999

In 1993, a silly cucumber and a somewhat serious tomato hopped onto the kitchen countertop and first gave the message to kids that “God made them special and loves them very much.” Since that moment, many more Veggie milestones have followed. This collectible digi-pack includes the first 10 VeggieTales shows released from 1993-1999.

Not Rated-5.1 Surround Sound-English & Spanish Subtitles Close-Captioned

Full Screen & Widescreen Versions

DVD UPC Codes CBA: 820413128692 $49.99 and GM: 820413128692 $49.99

About Big Idea Entertainment

Big Idea Entertainment is celebrating 20 years as a leading studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters and brands. Big Idea’s best-selling series VeggieTales^® is a one of the most recognized brands in the US with moms of pre-schoolers*.  Since 1993, VeggieTales^® has sold 60+ million videos, 13 million books and more than 7 million CDs.  VeggieTales^® and Big Idea’s property, 3-2-1 Penguins!^®,enjoyed four seasons as top-rated series on NBC Saturday mornings, Telemundo and ION TV.  The studio’s two theatrical releases, Lionsgate’s Jonah-A VeggieTales Movie^® (2002), and Universal Pictures’ The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything^®-A VeggieTales Movie^® (2008), are distinguished among the most successful faith-based films of all time. Big Idea also maintains an extensive presence in publishing, licensing and live entertainment arenas. For more information on Big Idea, visit: www.VeggieTales.com.

*Spring 2012 Q-Score ]]> http://veggietales.com/vtmain/all-the-silliness-all-the-lessons-all-the-love/feed/ 0 http://veggietales.com/vtmain/jesusfreakhideout-com-reviews-the-league-of-incredible-vegetables-dvd/ http://veggietales.com/vtmain/jesusfreakhideout-com-reviews-the-league-of-incredible-vegetables-dvd/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:54:05 +0000 bigidea http://veggietales.com/vtmain/?p=925 Learn more »]]> With the film fans of America being very much in the midst of a superhero craze, and a movie like The Avengers being the top grossing movie of 2012 so far, it’s really no surprise for Big Idea Entertainment to return with a new superhero-themed story that unites their beloved Larry Boy hero with a host of new characters. In fact, it’s a ‘big idea’ that really makes you wonder, Why have they not thought of this before?!

The League of Incredible Vegetables clearly borrows elements from various superhero franchises and names to become one massive superhero spoof. Following in the footsteps of The Avengers, but borrowing its name from a merger of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Pixar’s The Incredibles, this league of super veggies finds Larry Boy (who in and of himself is a spoof of Batman and Spider-Man) in need of assistance when a mad scientist decides to use fear to cripple Bumblyburg. This causes characters like Bob, Mr. Lunt and Petunia to suit up as superheroes for the very first time. And with it, a wealth of familiar superhero gags are made, along with plenty of fun character moments to be had when everyone unites to defeat the evil Dr. Flurry (not to be confused Mr. Freeze, of course). But when the league find that even they aren’t enough to defeat Flurry’s fear-dar weapon, Junior Asparagus must suit up to become the latest addition to The League of Incredible Vegetables!

Directed by co-creator (and voice of Larry The Cucumber) Mike Nawrocki, The League of Incredible Vegetables is pure VeggieTales spoofing at its finest. If you’ve been itching for a new Larry Boy adventure, this isn’t entirely Larry Boy-centric, but teaming him with the likes of Thingamabob (Bob), Vogue (Petunia), and S-cape (Mr. Lunt), brings a whole new level of excitement and humor to the Larry Boy dynamic. Larry’s faithful butler Alfred (real subtle there on the reference, guys) also gets ample screen time this time around, fulfilling the role of characters like Q from 007, Edna Mole from The Incredibles and Nick Furry from Avengers to be the tech wiz and inspiration behind The League. When Junior steps in and explores what his new identity can be — which ultimately becomes “Ricochet” — the league is officially complete. But the episode plays out so naturally as a superhero tale that it almost seems unexpected when the lesson on trusting God over fear is introduced. Still, it works well, and when Junior puts aside his fear to trust God for victory in what is ultimately a modernized version of the David and Goliath story, the theme of tackling fear is driven home successfully.

It’s also neat to note that not one of the superheroes have a true super power. Much like how Batman just has his strength, detective skills and gadgets, and Tony Stark just has his Iron Man suit and loads of money to fund his research and technology, The League of Incredible Vegetables each merely don super suits. Vogue’s suit can change shape; S-Cape has a super cape that can do things; Ricochet can bounce around like a super ball; and Bob has robotic arms and such, much like Inspector Gadget. And of course, there’s Larry Boy with his “super suction ears.” It’s neat because these veggies need to rely on God for their victory, with only the aid of super suits and each other (both of which they cannot rely on).

The silly song of this episode is even given a superhero theme. One of the gourds comes to The League and wishes to join them as a “supper” hero, and proceeds to eat all of their food. It’s zany, it’s silly, and it’s the perfect addition to the silly song catalog. As far as music goes, Newsboys return (for the first time since Michael Tait replaced Peter Furler as vocalist) to provide a pop theme for The League of Incredible Vegetables, and it works quite nicely for the vibe of this particular show. They even use the song instrumentally during a scene to tie it all together.

Finally, the episode is given one of the most humorous and satisfying outros that I have seen in recent years. Not only does it satisfy the need for finally bringing Bob the Tomato into the superhero realm, but Big Idea references the tomato’s longtime struggle with the “What We Have Learned” theme song with a fantastic and unexpected reaction from Bob. It’s truly priceless. I won’t spoil any more details here, but I must add that the very sight of Bob starting to freak out Larry for being too over-the-top is fantastic and rewarding.

All in all, the superhero fans in your family will probably adore this latest entry into the VeggieTales collection. Finally, parents won’t have to worry about rough content for their kids who just want a cool superhero to love or look up to. With The League of Incredible Vegetables, just about everyone’s favorite veggies join in to the superhero fun (and take well-placed jabs at familiar superhero trademarks from Christopher Nolan’s Batman’s unusually growly voice to Thor’s hammer) and even the girls will have a character in Vogue to cling to. After all these years, the VeggieTales team is still producing great entertainment and The League of Incredible Vegetables is easily one of their best yet.

Review date: 8/31/12; Written by John DiBiase.  Read original view here:  http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/movies/VeggieTalesTheLeagueofIncredibleVegetables.asp

3-2-1 Penguins!—Complete Season One includes all 13 episodes from the first season of the top-rated series that aired on NBC. Fans and families will be able to revel in the adventures of Space Penguin Pals Zidgel, Fidgel, Midgel and Kevin as they engage their young friends Michelle and Jason to help them solve intergalactic crises with faith and fun! In addition to the episodes, the DVD will feature bonus content including “How to draw Midgel,” “Space Academy: Speak like an Alien,” “Midgel’s Cool Blue Space Fuel,” and the “Make your own Planet” activity. 3-2-1 Penguins!—Complete Season One provides close to five hours of intergalactic entertainment!

“This is the first time families can enjoy the episodes from season one back-to-back,” said Greg Fritz, SVP Sales & Marketing of Big Idea Entertainment. “We look forward to sharing the valuable character lessons each 22-minute episode brings to fans and new audiences, and we feel the brand-new added bonus features will help make the DVD package and viewing experience even more ‘out-of-this-world.’”

3-2-1 Penguins!—Complete Season One will be supported by national print, online and radio advertising, as well as through social media promotions on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.

About 3-2-1 Penguins!—Complete Season One

Not Rated-Four Hours and 46 Minutes-Color-5.1 Surround Sound-English & Spanish Subtitles Close-Captioned

Full Screen & Widescreen Versions

DVD UPC Codes CBA: 820413126698 $19.99 and GM: 037117043538 $19.97

About Big Idea Entertainment 

Big Idea Entertainment is celebrating 20 years as a leading studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters and brands. Big Idea’s best-selling series VeggieTales^® is a one of the most recognized brands in the US with moms of pre-schoolers*.  Since 1993, VeggieTales^® has sold 60+ million videos, 13 million books and more than 7 million CDs.  VeggieTales^® and Big Idea’s property, 3-2-1 Penguins!^®,enjoyed four seasons as top-rated series on NBC Saturday mornings, Telemundo and ION TV.  The studio’s two theatrical releases, Lionsgate’s Jonah-A VeggieTales Movie^® (2002), and Universal Pictures’ The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything^®-A VeggieTales Movie^® (2008), are distinguished among the most successful faith-based films of all time. Big Idea also maintains an extensive presence in publishing, licensing and live entertainment arenas. For more information on Big Idea, visit: www.VeggieTales.com.

*Spring 2012 Q-Score

VeggieTales®: The League of Incredible Vegetables

Features A Lesson In Handling Fear And Trusting God
Launch Supported by Extensive Marketing, Promotional, Licensing Campaign

Original, All-New Theme Song and Music Video Performed by GRAMMY®-nominated, Dove Award-Winning Group Newsboys FRANKLIN, TN (July 10, 2012) — Big Idea Entertainment, a leading studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters and brands, announced today they will release their first-ever superhero themed DVD title,

®
VeggieTales : The League of Incredible Vegetables, on October 13 and October 16, 2012 in Christian and general market stores respectively. Based on Psalm 56:3 (ESV) which says, “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You,” the title helps teach a lifelong lesson in handling fear, one of the most requested subject topics by VeggieTales fans and families, and includes a brand-new League theme song and music video by Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning group, Newsboys.

VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables is the fourth title in a series of DVD releases that stars the popular “LarryBoy” character. The DVD also introduces four new superheroes played by beloved VeggieTales characters Bob the Tomato, Petunia Rhubarb, Junior Asparagus and Mr. Lunt, all with hilarious superhero abilities. In addition to engaging bonus features, the DVD contains fun music fit for families, and the all-new Silly Song, “Supper Hero.”

“The superhero genre continues to amaze and captivate new generations of fans with new franchises debuting every year,” said Greg Fritz, SVP Sales & Marketing of Big Idea Entertainment. “Our VeggieTales heroes are unique in that they turn to God for guidance and assistance even though they possess some extraordinary abilities. We are thrilled to offer this action-packed new title that will have mass appeal based on the genre and also remind kids where their ultimate help comes from.”

VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables’ campaign launch is supported by a comprehensive marketing, advertising and licensing campaign. Promotional partners signed on include Chuck E. Cheese’s®, Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores® , Brother’s-All-Natural Fruit Crisps ® and charity and non-profit groups Focus on the Family® and World Vision ® . A series of League of Incredible Vegetables action figures, toys, apps and other products will also roll out beginning this fall.

DVD Synopsis

It was a bright and sunny day in Bumblyburg until Dr. Flurry came to town. This chillin’ villain wants to freeze the entire city in fear! This job is too big for LarryBoy to handle alone, so he turns to “The League of Incredible Vegetables” for
help! Thingamabob (Bob the Tomato), S-Cape (Mr. Lunt), Vogue (Petunia Rhubarb) and Ricochet (Junior Asparagus) are up for the task, but find that their own fears could land them in Dr. Flurry’s deep freeze! Will they remember to turn to the One who is bigger than all their fears before the whole town ends up on ice? Find out in this heroic new VeggieTales episode with a lesson in handling fear!

Advertising, Radio, TV and Online Support

The title’s marketing and advertising campaign includes extensive print, theater, radio, and online advertising, as well as social media promotions on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, Google+ and YouTube. An “Everyday Heroes” fan submission campaign will also support the release as well as interaction with mom and parenting bloggers. Street level promotions will take place with more than 250 members of the VeggieTales Ambassador team.

Promotional Partners:
 Chuck E. Cheese’s® will run indoor advertising on closed-circuit televisions and in their birthday party area on the jumbo television screen with clips from the DVD and the Silly Song “Supper Hero” at select locations. Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores® plan to coordinate a Kids Meal promotion in 275 restaurants which includes collectible VeggieTales toys themed to The League of Incredible Vegetables, bags that feature DVD artwork and in-store signage. Brother’s-All- Natural Fruit Crisps® will host a special discount promotion of five dollars off a purchase of the DVD by mail if you buy one of their products and a copy of the DVD title. This offer will be featured on two million Fruit Crisps packages.

Non-Profit Partners
: Big Idea Entertainment has teamed up with long term partner World Vision® and new partner Focus on the Family® to help promote VeggieTales: The League of the Incredible Vegetables. World Vision will feature the DVD in more than 13 million fall gift catalogs. Focus on the Family has created the How to Raise Incredible Kids Discussion Guide that is part of the title’s bonus features, as well created exclusive free downloads and offers for fans. For more information go to www.focusonthefamily.com.

Consumer Products

This fall, an extensive line of VeggieTales: The League of the Incredible Vegetables consumer products will be available at Christian retail. The line up includes a six-character play set, Dress Up Petunia Doll, LarryCopter, Soft-n-Squeezy 4- Ball Set, God’s Super Hero Costume Play Set and an Adventures of the Good Guys 80-page book. A book and game app themed to the DVD will also release in conjunction with the title.

Live Events

DVD promotions including MLB and MiLB games on-field contests and games, DVD giveaways for a row of seats, and jumbo-screen graphics and animations with VeggieTales characters in-action will take place in select stadiums this fall.

About VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables
Not Rated-50 minutes-Color-5.1 Surround Sound-English & Spanish Subtitles Close-Captioned
Full Screen & Widescreen Versions
DVD UPC Codes CBA: 820413125899 $14.99 (through Word Distribution) and GM: 037117046836 $ 14.97

About Big Idea Entertainment

Big Idea Entertainment is celebrating 20 years as a leading studio and producer of children’s and family programming,characters and brands. Big Idea’s best-selling series VeggieTales® is one of the most recognized brands in the US withmoms of pre-schoolers*. Since 1993, VeggieTales® has sold 60+ million videos, 13 million books and more than 7 million ®®CDs. VeggieTales and Big Idea’s property, 3-2-1 Penguins! , enjoyed four seasons as top-rated series on NBC Saturday mornings, Telemundo and ION TV. The studio’s two theatrical releases, Lionsgate’s Jonah-A VeggieTales® Movie. 

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To view VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables trailer, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KYHnO7_3Q8 or www.veggietales.com/league to “Meet the League.”

Movie (2002), and Universal Pictures’ The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything -A VeggieTales Movie (2008), are distinguished among the most successful faith-based films of all time. Big Idea also maintains an extensive presence in publishing, licensing and live entertainment arenas. For more information on Big Idea, visit: www.VeggieTales.com.

*Spring 2012 Q-Score

Madame thinks all her troubles will be over when she is introduced to a fantastical place called “Stuff Mart”. This mega warehouse of stuff has aisles and aisles of all the things that Madame Blue thinks she needs to complete her life.

As she loads up her basket full of shiny items and is about to leave the store, she stops to look upon a scene of a father and son standing near a train set.  The boy is looking longingly at the train as it rides around the tracks, wishing he could have it for his very own.  His dad gently reminds him that they can’t afford it, but that’s okay because they have so much to be grateful for – a place to live, food to eat, and especially God’s love.

As I think about the simple message of this story, it brings to mind a trip I took to South Africa a few years ago.  A group of us went there to work with a small church located in a very poor township called Masiphumelele. The town was no bigger than a couple of football fields – and the homes were pasted together from old pieces of tin, discarded wood and whatever they could find to give them some semblance of shelter.  One after another, many of them leaning precariously, crammed next to each other (some sharing a wall) throughout the dirt paths of the township.

One night, after several of us had been working at the church, one of the women wanted to express her thanks for our group’s help and encouragement and invited us to her home to talk and unwind.  When we arrived to her “house”, she parted a curtain that functioned as a makeshift door.  She smiled welcomingly as she led us in, across the dirt floor into her home.  No bigger than a child’s small bedroom, she gave us the “tour” of her house.   She beamed brightly as she proclaimed, “I’m so grateful to have you here today in this home that God has so graciously provided me.  I am truly blessed.”

Even though this woman barely had enough to eat and hardly a roof over her head, she had the peace and contentment that comes from true gratefulness and the recognition that God had provided for ALL her needs – she seemingly lacked nothing in the knowledge of His love and care for her!

At this time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in giving – and getting.   Madame Blueberry was still blue, even after she attained more “stuff” and longed for the simple joy she saw in the interaction between the father and son who couldn’t afford even a 10^th of what she could.  As she witnessed the little boy sing this song, as he reflected on what he was thankful for, she realized how much she too had to be grateful for.

I thank God for this day,

For the sun in the sky,

For my mom and my dad,
For my piece of apple pie!

For the love that He shares,
‘Cause He listens to my prayers,
That’s why I say thanks every day!

As we approach Christmas, we wish you the peace and joy that comes from knowing and recognizing God’s provision in each of your lives!  A thankful heart truly is a happy heart.

As Kristina and her family began the brave and faithful journey towards fighting for Kristina’s life, Kristina stated that one of her fondest wishes was to be the voice of a character in a VeggieTales show.  She also hoped to meet the people behind the scenes who put her favorite shows together.

We were blessed and thankful to be able to make Kristina’s wish come true.  Kristina’s big day in our studios started with a tour, then spending some time “behind the scenes” with our team to see how our shows are made, and finally in the recording studio where she voiced the character of a “pea” girl that appears in the “League of Incredible Vegetables!”

At the end of the whirlwind day, the attitude, spirit and optimism that Kristina and her family demonstrated during their time with us made us so grateful that we have the opportunity, in sometimes big and small ways, to impact the kids that love our stories and characters.

Kristina’s Dad summed it up best:  “We choose each day to believe that God will heal Kristina.  Today you and your staff made this battle so much easier to fight.  You have allowed God to shine His bright and joyous glory through your hearts to ours.”

As of this writing, Kristina is doing well and her prognosis is good.  Her family attributes her progress to the many, many people who have been praying for her since she first got the diagnosis…and that’s a lot to be grateful for!  We are blessed to hear from many of you and your children about the ways our shows and stories have made you laugh, think and be inspired.  We are humbled to be able to do what we do…and thankful that we are used to make big and small differences in people’s lives daily with our talking and singing vegetables who remind us that we are all special in His eyes!