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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Based on the Best-selling Playmobil Pirate Playsets

 

PLAYMOBIL: 

THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND

 

Features Include Interactive Storylines, a Pirate Sing-Along and More

 

Debuts on DVD on October 13, 2009


 

Culver City, CA (August 3, 2009) –Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is pleased to announce the DVD premiere of PLAYMOBIL: THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND. From the imaginative minds at Playmobil and brought to life by the CGI experts at award-winning Extra Large Technology, PLAYMOBIL:  THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND is the first feature-length, interactive CGI animated adventure based on the best-selling Playmobil Pirates playsets.  The DVD will include Interactive Mode, Captain Gruff’s Favorite Movie Mode and a Pirate Sing-Along.  PLAYMOBIL:  THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND will debut on DVD on October 13, 2009 with a family-friendly SRP of $19.95.

 

Would-be buccaneers can even participate in the action, as PLAYMOBIL:  THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND features an exciting interactive storyline. At certain points throughout the story, the lead characters, Jack and Amelia, will turn to the viewers and ask, “What should we do?”  Two possible options will appear on the screen, leaving it up to the viewers to decide how the story will proceed. This unique feature allows for 28 different possible story combinations, making PLAYMOBIL:  THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND 28 different adventures for the price of one!  It’s a magical adventure that will light up every child’s imagination.

 

Children and their parents will be able to go deeper into THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND experience by beginning their journey at www.sonywonder.com.  Once there, they will have an opportunity to receive exciting special offers from Sony sister divisions including Free Realms, Sony Electronics, Little Big Planet and more!

 

Synopsis

Ahoy, matey! Your favorite Playmobil toys have come to life for the very first time, in an all-new swashbuckling adventure and you’re invited to join them! You’ll have a treasure chest full of fun with seven-year-old Jack and his big sister Amelia as they stow away on a pirate ship headed for the mysterious Skull Island — a place filled with treasure and curious creatures. Can Jack and Amelia stay one step ahead of a bunch of wacky skeletons and get to the treasure before the pirates do?

 

Interactive DVD Includes:

  • Interactive version
  • Captain Gruff’s Favorite Movie
  • Pirate Sing-Along

 

DVD Catalog #:

30107

DVD UPC Code:

0-43396-30107-8

DVD Order Date:

9/10/2009

DVD SLP:

$19.95

Running Time

90 minutes

Rating

Not rated

 
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