Gideon Tuba Warrior

CAN A CUCUMBER WITH A TUBA DEFEND A NATION?

FIND OUT IN THE ALL-NEW VEGGIETALES ADVENTURE

GIDEON: TUBA WARRIOR

Available on DVD November 4, 2006

FRANKLIN, TN (September 19, 2006) – Strike up the band! Sound the horns! Count your peas and carrots? Big Idea, Inc. presents the all-new VeggieTales adventure, Gideon: Tuba Warrior, an extraordinary story based on a legendary biblical hero. The episode stars Larry the Cucumber as Gideon, a loyal leader with heart whose faith is tested when he’s asked to do the impossible. Featuring a lesson in trusting God, a “Silly Song” with hula-dancing turtles, a surprise visit from the Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything and loads of family-friendly bonus features, the $14.99 DVD marches into stores November 4 and 7, 2006 in Christian and general market stores respectively.

"Gideon is an incredible story about one of the greatest biblical heroes of all time, and Big Idea is thrilled to present this legendary tale in a fun and entertaining format that kids will connect with,” said Greg Fritz, Marketing VP at Big Idea, Inc. "When the cast includes a cucumber, six peas, six carrots and 30,000 excessively hairy pickles, you know it’s a story the whole family will enjoy!”

VeggieTales Gideon: Tuba Warrior is the incredible story of one of the greatest biblical heroes of all time – the unassuming Gideon, played by the esteemed Larry the Cucumber, is chosen by God to defend his people against an army of 30,000 excessively hairy pickles! However, the reluctant, tuba-playing Gideon is better trained at marching in formation than he is at marching into battle. Will he be able to trust the message delivered to him by the angel (Pa Grape) and protect his people? Accompanied by a mere six carrots and six peas, will Gideon be able to stand against an army of thousands? Discover a tale of courage and trusting God based on Proverbs 3: 5-6 in the all-new VeggieTales adventure…Gideon: Tuba Warrior!

As a special bonus, Gideon: Tuba Warrior also features the heart-warming story of George Mueller, a man who trusted God for everything, starring Archibald Asparagus in the lead role. See how George's unshakable trust in God fed his entire house time and again, even when circumstances appeared to be hopeless.

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Big Idea, Inc., a subsidiary of Classic Media, is committed to providing entertaining stories that help parents teach children important life lessons in a delightfully wacky way. Big Idea is best known for its award-winning VeggieTales animated series, which has sold over 50 million videos and seven million albums of chart-topping audio since 1993. In addition to extending the property into licensing, publishing and live entertainment arenas, the company released its first-ever feature film, Jonah – A VeggieTales Movie, in 2002. Big Idea is currently in production on its second feature film, The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - A VeggieTales Movie, to be released by Universal Studios in Spring 2008. Big Idea is recognized as the leading producer and creator of values-based product reflecting a Judeo-Christian worldview in the family entertainment industry. For more information on Big Idea, visit www.bigidea.com.

Not Rated 44 minutes Color Stereo Close-Captioned
Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound
English and Spanish subtitles
DVD UPC Code: 820413107895 $14.99 SRP

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