Wishbone is a live-action television series that brings books to life for kids and their families. In each episode, the star - a friendly Jack Russell Terrier with an overactive imagination - leaps into a new and exciting adventure with his human owner, Joe Talbot and his friends in their hometown of Oakdale. Almost anything sparks Wishbone's imagination - from Joe's school beach party to the family's end of the summer adventure in Jackson Park, and he's reminded of a favorite classic story in which he is the hero!
Street Date: 2/15/11
DVD SRP: $9.98
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
If you're ready for a terrier-ific time jumping into beloved tales such as Robin Hood and Hunchback of Notre Dame, all told through the eyes of an adorable Jack Terrier pup, then Wishbone is for you! The literary-minded pooch with a penchant for daydreaming is taking you back through his most awesome adventures in Wishbone™ available on DVD February 15, 2011 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.
Entertainment Weekly coined Wishbone as "One of our Favorite Series on DVD featuring Talking Animals!" This TV series, which aired on PBS, features a live-action Jack Russell Terrier who imagines himself as the hero of famous classic novels and invites his audience to come along. The tale-wagging pup has picked up 11 awards, including four Emmys and a Peabody. He appeared in People Magazine and on "The Tonight Show." He's even been part of a "Jeopardy!" category. In short -- so to speak -- this sartorial storyteller has become a popular icon. And it all started because of a little dog with a big imagination.
DVD SYNOPSIS
Let your imagination run wild with everyone's favorite dog Wishbone! The adventurous little terrier takes four action-packed journeys in these beloved classic tales. Join the Merry Men and follow Robin Hood in the Paw Prints of Thieves as he takes from the rich to give to the poor. In Hot Diggety Dawg and The Impawssible Dream, band together with Don Quixote and Jules Verne's Professor Liedenbrock to battle giants and monsters. In Hunchdog of Notre Dame, escape danger as Wishbone rescues maidens and defeats his evil master. This clever pup with a nose for adventure will delight and inspire the whole family.
DVD BONUS FEATURES
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2011
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Type: TV on DVD
Rating: NR
Genre: Children/Family/Animated
Age Target: 2-5 years old
Closed Captioned: English
Format: Full Screen
Feature Running Time: Approximately 120 minutes
Audio Status: English and French 2.0 Dolby Digital
Program Website: www.wishbone.com
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