The Tale of Despereaux

Cast: Matthew Broderick (Inspector Gadget, The Producers), Dustin Hoffman (Kung Fu Panda), Emma Watson (Harry Potter), Sigourney Weaver (Baby Mama, WALL.E)
Directors: Sam Fell (Flushed Away), Robert Stevenhagen
Genre: Animation/Adventure
Classification: G
Duration: 89 minutes

Small Hero. Big Heart.

From the director of Flushed Away, Sam Fell, comes The Tale of Despereaux, a story about the brave and virtuous Despereaux Tilling, amouse with comically oversized ears who dreams of becoming a gallant knight. Narrated by Sigourney Weaver and featuring the voices ofMatthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman and Emma Watson, The Tale of Despereaux is available to own on DVD and Blu-Ray from July 1st,2009.

Banished from his home for having such "unusual" ambitions and reckless bravery, Despereaux (Matthew Broderick) sets off on an amazingadventure with his good-hearted rat friend, Roscuro (Dustin Hoffman). It leads him on a noble quest to rescue an endangered princess(Emma Watson) - the likes of which he has only ever read in books.

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 bestmouse they can be!

This year's must-own DVD, The Tale of Despereaux is sure to be an instant family classic! Boasting an all-star voice cast and mesmerisinganimation, 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!!

"Aided by a to-die-for voice cast, The Tale Of Despereaux is a true work of art" - Filmink

Delightfully original tale of courage, values & determination. Small and mighty. - Girl.com.au

THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX DVD BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDES:
o The Tale of The Tale of Despereaux
o Interactive Map of the Kingdom of DOR
o Top Ten Uses For Oversized Ears
o Despereaux's Quest Game
o Build-a-Boldo

THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX BLU-RAY BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDES:
o Menus
o User Guides 4 modules including U-Control, My Scenes, Registration; BD-Live
o Playstation 3 Controller (static user guide)
o U-Control PIP - Live Action PIP - Animatic
o Sneak Peek of Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!
o Deleted Songs (It's Great To Be A Rat, Soup)
o The Tale of The Tale of Despereaux Scene Progressions (Royal Library, Despereaux and Hovis, Cat Fight; Gap in the Wall, Roscuro and Pea, Despereaux Saves the Day)
o Top Ten Uses For Oversized Ears
o Make Your Own Soup (interactive game with graphics and video)
o Card Creator (interactive greeting card builder with video, graphics, and precanned messages - both on disc and BD-Live feature)
o BD Live Features: Custom {Download Center, My Scenes Sharing, Card Creator}
AVAILABLE TO OWN OR RENT ON DVD NOW

www.thetaleofdespereauxmovie.com

The Tale of Despereaux Free Game
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Price: Single - $39.95
Blu-ray - $44.95


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