HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The “laugh-out-loud funny” (“Access Hollywood”) adventure featuring the “funniest animated action stars ever” (Westwood One) prepares to take over the planet when DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: DWA) worldwide sensation MONSTERS VS. ALIENS arrives on Earth on DVD and Blu-ray September 29, 2009. One of the highest-grossing films of the year, earning over $196 million at the domestic box office, “the year’s coolest comedy” (“Sixty Second Preview”) delighted kids and parents alike with its uproarious story and unforgettable characters. Now, for the first time ever, DreamWorks Animation has created a spectacular 3D companion story to continue the excitement and fun of the theatrical film. The Ginormous Double DVD Pack and Blu-ray both feature the world premiere of B.O.B.’S BIG BREAK, an all-new 3D adventure starring everyone’s favorite gelatinous hero and featuring the voice talents of Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett and Kiefer Sutherland.
The Ginormous Double DVD Pack and Blu-ray each include four pair of 3D glasses and have even more of what audiences loved with an all-new interactive game in 3D, three all-new music videos, three never-before-seen deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, filmmaker commentary and hours of activities, such as the Creature Feature Fun Factory and much, much more. Additionally, the Blu-ray boasts an exclusive Animators’ Corner and Trivia Track so viewers can learn everything they want to know about the characters and story. With something for the whole family to enjoy, the Double DVD Pack is the year’s best entertainment value with an anticipated retail price under $25. The film also will be available on a single-disc DVD.
MONSTERS VS. ALIENS
When Susan Murphy (Reese Witherspoon) is unexpectedly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches tall and is instantly labeled a “Monster” named Ginormica. The military jumps into action, and she is captured by General W.R. Monger (Kiefer Sutherland) and held in a secret government compound filled with other “monsters” like herself. This ragtag group consists of the brilliant but insect-headed Dr. Cockroach P.H.D. (Hugh Laurie); the macho half-ape-half-fish The Missing Link (Will Arnett); the gelatinous and indestructible B.O.B. (Seth Rogen); and the 350-foot grub called Insectosaurus. Their confinement time is cut short however, when a mysterious alien robot lands on Earth and the motley crew of Monsters is called into action to save the world from imminent destruction.
B.O.B.’S BIG BREAK
B.O.B. (Seth Rogen) and his monstrous crew are on a mission to bust out of Area 52, the government’s top-secret holding cell. Led by mad-scientist Dr. Cockroach P.H.D. (Hugh Laurie) and macho amphibian The Missing Link (Will Arnett), the trio outwits grizzled General W.R. Monger (Kiefer Sutherland) to make a triumphant escape…almost.
Monstrous Marketing Campaign
The MONSTERS VS. ALIENS DVD and Blu-ray debut will be supported by a comprehensive marketing program including an extensive advertising campaign that will generate hundreds of millions of impressions across national television, print and online media outlets. In addition, DVD and Blu-ray messaging will be extended further through promotional alliances with a wide range of companies including Carl’s Jr.® and Hardees Restaurants®, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Energizer, Hostess Snack Cakes, Litehouse, Tyson Foods and Wrigley. A national publicity campaign will further raise awareness of the launch through editorial placement from street date through the holiday season.
DreamWorks Animation’s MONSTERS VS. ALIENS DVD
The MONSTERS VS. ALIENS Ginormous Double DVD Pack delivers more 3D and 2D fun with a universe of bonus features including the following:
Disc 1:
MONSTERS VS. ALIENS
GINORMOUS EXTRAS
• Modern Monster Movie Making
• Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
o Monger’s Plan
o War Room Turns on Monsters
o If You Don’t Know
• DWA Music Video Juke Box
• Filmmaker Commentary
• The Tech of MONSTERS VS. ALIENS
• Top Secret Sneak Peek Files
o How To Train Your Dragon
o Shrek The Musical
o Kung Fu Panda World
o The Penguins of Madagascar
o Shrek The Halls
o Secrets of the Furious Five
o MONSTERS VS. ALIENS Activision Game trailer
Disc 2:
B.O.B.’S BIG BREAK (in Monster 3D & 2D)
OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD FEATURES
• Karaoke Music Party
o “More Than A Woman” with B.O.B.
o “Born To Be Wild” with Dr. Cockroach & Missing Link
o “I Will Survive” with Ginormica
• Paddle Ball Game in Monster 3D
• DVD-Rom
o MONSTERS VS. ALIENS Activision Game Demo with Cheat Code
o Creature Feature Fun Factory
o Kung Fu Panda World
o Shrekster.com
o MonstersVsAliens.com
o DreamWorksAnimation.com
DreamWorks Animation’s MONSTERS VS. ALIENS Blu-ray
The MONSTERS VS. ALIENS Blu-ray will be presented in 1080p high definition. The disc includes the following:
GINORMOUS EXTRAS
• B.O.B.’S BIG BREAK in Monster 3D & 2D
• Paddle Ball Game in Monster 3D
• Modern Monster Movie Making
• Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
o Monger’s Plan
o War Room Turns on Monsters
o If You Don’t Know
• DWA Music Video Juke Box
• Filmmaker Commentary
• The Tech of MONSTERS VS. ALIENS
• Top Secret Sneak Peek Files
o How To Train Your Dragon (HD)
o Shrek The Musical (HD)
o Kung Fu Panda World (HD)
o The Penguins of Madagascar (HD)
o Shrek The Halls (HD)
o Secrets of the Furious Five
o MONSTERS VS. ALIENS Activision Game trailer
• Karaoke Music Party with:
o “More Than A Woman” with B.O.B.
o “Born To Be Wild” with Dr. Cockroach & Missing Link
o “I Will Survive” with Ginormica
• Exclusive Blu-ray Extras
o Animators’ Corner – Picture-In-Picture
o Trivia Track
A MONSTERS VS. ALIENS single-disc DVD will also be available and includes the following:
GINORMOUS EXTRAS
• Modern Monster Movie Making
• Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
o Monger’s Plan
o War Room Turns on Monsters
o If You Don’t Know
• DWA Music Video Juke Box
• Filmmaker Commentary
• The Tech of MONSTERS VS. ALIENS
• Top Secret Sneak Peek Files
o How To Train Your Dragon
o Shrek The Musical
o Kung Fu Panda World
o The Penguins of Madagascar
o Shrek The Halls
o Secrets of the Furious Five
o MONSTERS VS. ALIENS Activision Game trailer
About DreamWorks Animation SKG
DreamWorks Animation is principally devoted to developing and producing computer generated, or CG, animated feature films. With world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced CG filmmaking technology and techniques, DreamWorks Animation makes high quality CG animated films meant for a broad movie-going audience. The Company anticipates releasing its feature films into both conventional and IMAX® theatres worldwide. The Company has theatrically released a total of eighteen animated feature films, including Shrek, Shrek 2, Shark Tale, Madagascar, Over the Hedge, Shrek the Third, Bee Movie, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Monsters vs. Aliens. All of the Company’s feature films are now being produced in stereoscopic 3D technology.
About Paramount Home Entertainment
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.