DVD
The tale of Despereaux [videorecording] / Framestore Animation in association with Larger Than Life Productions ; Relativity Media ; Universal Animation Studios ; Universal Pictures ; produced by Gary Ross, Allison Thomas ; screen story by Will McRobb, Chris Viscardi ; written by Gary Ross ; directed by Sam Fell, Robert Stevenhagen.
Record details
- ISBN: 6312781984 : DVD
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (1 hr., 34 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Universal City, Calif. : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2009.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the book by Kate DiCamillo. Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. Special features: Sneak peek of Curious George 2: follow that monkey!; the tale of The tale of Despereaux: a (mostly) non-fictional making-of; top ten uses for oversized ears; interactive map of the Kingdom of Dor; Despereaux's quest game; Build-a-Boldo game; DVD-ROM: printable card creator, recipes, coloring pages, wallpapers, screensavers, printable activities. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Brad Blackbourn ; editor, Mark Solomon ; music, William Ross. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Voices: Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson, Tracey Ullman, Kevin Kline, William H. Macy, Stanley Tucci, Ciarán Hinds, Robbie Coltrane. |
| Summary, etc.: | Once upon a time in the far away kingdom of Dor lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro. The two go on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: G. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; region 1; NTSC; anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby digital 5.1 surround; dual-layer. |
| Language Note: | Dialogue in English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), or Spanish with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard -of-hearing (SDH). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Ear > Abnormalities > Drama. Friendship > Drama. Knights and knighthood > Drama. Mice > Drama. Princesses > Drama. Ear > Drama. Friendship > Drama. Mice > Drama. Oídos > Anormalidades y deformidades > Teatro. Ratones > Teatro. |
| Genre: | Action and adventure films. Animated films. Comedy films. Fantasy films. Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 56 of 59 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Douglas Library of Hebron.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 59 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Library of Hebron | J DVD DES (Text) | 33400147165305 | Juvenile DVD | Available | - |
