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Barney™: Sharing is Caring

When You Share, You Show You Care!

05/21/2009

New York, NY

Available August 11, 2009 From Lionsgate And HIT Entertainment

Street Date: 8/11/09
Order Date: 7/15/09
DVD SRP: $14.98

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Celebrate a day of giving with Barney™ and his friends in Barney: Sharing is Caring arriving on DVD August 11, 2009 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Trusted by moms and adored by children, Barney displays sharing, caring, imagining, dancing and learning on television, online and through live events, home entertainment and publishing. The Emmy award-winning series, Barney & Friends™ changed the face of children's programming when it first launched and continues to be one of the top-rated preschool shows today, airing on PBS KIDS® and PBS KIDS Sprout℠.

DVD SYNOPSIS
A toy drive inspires Barney and his friends to donate their old toys, and through magical storytelling, sing-along songs and super-Dino surprises, Barney helps his gang discover that generosity brings a smile to everyone's face. Including performances by a young Selena Gomez as Gianna and Demi Lovato as Angela from their cast member days on Barney & Friends, Baby Bop, BJ, and the rest of Barney's pals can't wait for you to take part in the warm-hearted fun. You'll have a ball as you learn that friendship and sharing go hand-in-hand!

MARKETING SUPPORT
The Barney: Sharing is Caring DVD will be promoted on www.barney.com, which is the most trafficked site for children ages 1-3 and via e-blast to the national Barney fan database! The DVD will also be cross-promoted on over 1.2 MM Lionsgate Family titles releasing July 2009-Sept. 2009.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

• "The World's Greatest Toy of All" Game
• "BJ's Batting Cage" Counting Game

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2009
Title Copyright: © 2009 Lyons Partnership, L.P. The Barney name and character, related characters and the overlapping dino spots and Barney and star logos are trademarks of Lyons Partnership, L.P. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. and other countries.
Type: Home Entertainment Premiere
Rating: NR
Genre: Children/Family
Age Target: 2-5 years old
Subtitles: English
Closed Captioned: English Closed Captioned
Format: Full Screen
Feature Running Time: Approximately 51 Minutes
DVD Audio Status: English and Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital
Program Website: www.barney.com

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