Madagascar
From the studio that brought you Shrek and Shark Tale.... Go wild on November 15th when MADAGASCAR, the hit family movie debuts on DVD and VHS from DreamWorks Home Entertainment. This must-own DVD release of the year's #1 family comedy captures the film's blend of humor, adventure and all-out fun with an array of engaging, interactive bonus programming that delivers tremendous entertainment value.
More than a movie, the MADAGASCAR DVD explodes with over 100 activities, interactive games and creative projects that will have kids and adults alike roaring for more, including an all-new I Like To Move It, Move It music
video specially-created for the DVD release featuring the Madagascar zoosters and assorted jungle locals in a wild dance celebration.
Available for $19.95, the MADAGASCAR DVD also includes Behind The Crates, a hilarious tongue-in-cheek look at the making of the movie, a commentary by the film's breakout characters the prodigious penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private, an entertaining Learn To Draw program from the film's animation team, an extensive array of downloadable activities and customizable projects, and much more.
MADAGASCAR tells the story of four Central Park Zoo animals who find themselves shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar. Stranded, the native New Yorkers Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer) and Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) must figure out how to survive in the wild and discover the true
meaning of the phrase It's a jungle out there.
The design of the four main characters began with the basic features of a lion, zebra, hippopotamus and giraffe. Influenced by classic cartoons from the 1930's and 40's as well as children's picture books, the teams at DreamWorks Animation and PDI/DreamWorks then used state-of-the-art computer animation to achieve an old-fashioned cartoon look that pays homage to such animation legends such as Chuck Jones and Tex Avery. In keeping with Madagascar's cartoon comedy style, the animators carried this look over to all of the film's elements. As the designs dictated that this world be slightly askew -- not overly caricaturized -- the team began referring to it as the "whack factor."
PENGUIN COMMENTARY
- Those four plotting penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico who set the entire story in motion with their planned escape from the zoo to head for the wide open spaces of Antarctica reminisce about their on-set antics.
FILMMAKERS' COMMENTARIES
- From classic cartoons and children's books to the paintings of renowned French artist Henri Rousseau, in this commentary the Madagascar filmmakers reveal the design influences that helped shape the fantastical island of Madagascar. Filled with fun anecdotes about the production process such as the individual hurdles each of the characters presented to the animation team, ranging from Alex's mane, to Melman's neck, to Gloria's rather rotund
girth and even Marty's particular talent for shifting from being a quadruped, walking on all fours, to a biped, and how the off-screen friendships of the voice talent added to the character's relationships.
MAD MISHAPS
- A montage of the most amusing technical goofs that occurred during the Madagascar production.
CRACK THE CODE
- Always popping up out of nowhere, the wildly hilarious Penguins intermittently invade the menus, leaving behind random foot prints. Each foot print reveals a mysterious code that allows viewers to eventually Crack the Code. Once cracked, users are in for a delightful surprise!
MEET THE WILD CAST
- An entertaining introduction to Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe, and the talented actors that brought them roaring to life.
ENCHANTED ISLAND
- Sponsored by the Madagascar Conservation Organization, get an exciting location-by-location tour of the beautiful and exotic island of Madagascar!
BEHIND THE CRATES
- Led by writer/directors Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, the teams at DreamWorks Animation and PDI/DreamWorks reveal how they used state-of-the art computer animation to bring Madagascar from storyboards to the big screen.
THE TECH OF MADAGASCAR
- A behind-the-scenes look at the technical expertise required to create this animated film.
DREAMWORKS KIDS: THIS WAY TO PLAY
- Designed just for kids, this menu option offers a variety of fun-filled, engaging interactive games and activities, and is loaded with non-stop fun and entertainment.
-I Like To Move It, Move It Video
The premiere of the I Like To Move It, Move It music video featuring the vocal talents of Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julien and the entire Madagascar crew in a wild dance celebration.
Set Top Games:
An exclusive version of the Madagascar bEqual game only on the DVD! Have fun with your whole family while you learn more about the wild side of the animal world!
- Learn To Draw
Learn to draw your favorite Madagascar characters with this step-by-step onscreen guide.
- Matching Lemurs
In this memory game, kids need to help control a wild group of dancing lemurs by matching up them up with their more sedate twin, but with all of those dancing lemurs it will be tough to spot the twin.
- Marty's Birthday Wish
Find the hidden birthday gift and view a different birthday fortune each time.
- Madagascar Symphony
This game will challenge viewers to replay sounds they hear in the correct order.
- Fossa Wack
A hilarious take on the age-old Whack-A-Mole game.
DVD-Rom Activities
- Printables
The fun continues long after the movie ends with a collection of Madagascar inspired creative activities that allow kids to unleash their wild side: Make a Madagascar fashion statement with a selection of printable iron-ons; download frames for your favorite photos; be irresistibly drawn to customizable magnets; become a true party animal with an assortment of invitations and decorations that can be personalized for any occasion; transform your room into a zany zoo filled with posters of your favorite characters; and more.
CAST AND CREW BIOS AND PRODUCTION NOTES
PHOTO GALLERIES
VHS Price: $19.95 (M.A.P.)
DVD Price: $19.95 (M.A.P.)
Street Date: November 15, 2005
Running Time: 85 minutes, 53 seconds
MPAA Rating: PG for mild language, crude humor and some thematic elements
Audio: English 5.1, English 2.0, French 5.1, French 2.0,
Spanish 2.0
Subtitles: English, French and Spanish
Closed Captioned
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