The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything -- A Veggietales Movie

Kids Score Hidden Treasure on DVD Release NASHVILLE, Aug. 27 /Christian Newswire/ -- Big Idea and Universal Pictures announce the DVD release of The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything -- A VeggieTales Movie ( veggiepirates.com), starring Larry the Cucumber, Mr. Lunt, and Pa Grape (Elliot, Sedgewick and George) as three animated moping misfits wanting to prove to the world they are heroes. After all . . . how hard could it be? On shelves October 11th, 2008 at Christian retail stores and October 14th, 2008 everywhere, Pirates is an all-new, feature-length movie that illustrates traditional values for kids, and the DVD comes packed with priceless bounty in more than two hours of bonus features.

The three hapless pirates made a cameo appearance in the 2002 theatrical release Jonah, A VeggieTales Movie, before landing their starring performance in The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything--A VeggieTales Movie, that sailed onto cinemaplex screens nationwide last January. During the theatrical run, and through this summer's vacation Bible school season, children and their parents watched the trio's exploits at sea, discovering along the way what it really means to be a hero! The soundtrack features artists like TobyMac, Newsboys, and Relient K singing showstoppers like "Yo Ho Hero," "Rock Monster" and "Jolly Jo's."

The Pirates DVD delivers a treasure chest brimming with more than 20 extras, including an all- new extended ending; family activities and interactive books, art and games; video and audio features (see list attached).

With all that fun, what could be better than pizza and a movie? Big Idea and Universal Pictures have partnered with Mama Rosa's Pizza and Our Old Italian Brand Pizza to include Pirates mail in rebate offers on more than a million pizzas in American supermarkets.

The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything--A VeggieTales Movie was written by Phil Vischer and directed by Mike Nawrocki. Built on solid values since the inception of VeggieTales in 1993, the franchise has sold more than 52 million DVDs/videos, 13 million books and more than 7 million CDs.