Universal Studios Home Entertainment Announces the Release of 'The Land Before Time(R): Invasion Of The Tinysauruses' on DVD and VHS January 11, 2005

Universal Studios Home Entertainment Announces the Release of 'The Land Before Time(R): Invasion Of The Tinysauruses' on DVD and VHS January 11, 2005

All-New Feature-Length Film Featuring the Distinctive Voice Talents of Michael Clarke Duncan and Camryn Manheim Brings Laughter, Adventure and New Friends to the Billion Dollar Animated Children's Franchise

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Littlefoot and his lovable pre-historic pals return in the all-new, fun-filled adventure "The Land Before Time(R): Invasion Of The Tinysauruses," premiering on DVD and video for the first time ever on January 11, 2005. Featuring the voice talent of Oscar(R) nominee Michael Clarke Duncan ("The Green Mile") and Camryn Manheim ("The Practice"), "Invasion Of The Tinysauruses" marks the eleventh installment of the most successful feature-length children's video franchise of all time. Loved by kids and trusted by moms, the franchise has sold over 60 million units. The excitement begins when Littlefoot, Ducky, Cera, Spike and Petrie meet a herd of mysterious tiny dinosaurs in a story filled with new friends, lots of laughs and great sing-along songs. "The Land Before Time(R): Invasion Of The Tinysauruses" is presented by Universal Home Entertainment Productions. The DVD and VHS are priced at just $19.98 for the first time ever ($14.95 MAP). Pre-order close date is December 7, 2004.

"INVASION OF THE TINYSAURUSES"
BRINGS NEW ADVENTURE, NEW FRIENDS, NEW SONGS AND A NEW LOOK
TO THE TIMELESS FRANCHISE



Since the franchise launched in 1988, Moms all over the world have trusted the valuable lessons contained within each fun-filled installment. "Invasion Of The Tinysauruses" debuts with an all-new, family-friendly packaging look and three new original songs that kids will want to sing again and again. Additionally, "The Land Before Time: Invasion Of The Tinysauruses" contains bonus features the whole family will enjoy, including:

* 9 Sing-Along-Songs: A popular feature for kids and adults, the DVD
features 9 sing-alongs that will encourage the whole family to sing
and dance! In addition to two all-new songs on "Invasion Of The
Tinysauruses," the DVD also features a compilation of 7 songs from
"The Land Before Time(R)" musical library:

* Creepy Crawlies -- from "Invasion Of The Tinysauruses"
* Girls & Dads -- from "Invasion Of The Tinysauruses"
* Imaginary Friend -- from "Journey to Big Water"
* The Lesson -- from "The Big Freeze"
* On Your Own -- from "The Secret of Saurus Rock"
* Friends for Dinner -- from "The Mysterious Island"
* It Takes all Sorts -- from "Journey Through the Mists"
* Standing Tough -- from "The Time of Great Giving"
* You Are One of Us Now -- from "The Great Valley Adventure"

* "The Land Before Time(R)" Music Video: Adding to the fun, this music
video is a medley of two songs: If We Hold On Together and Bestest
Friends.

CONSUMER OFFER EXTENDS THE LAND BEFORE TIME(R) FUN



Consumers will save five dollars by mail when they purchase Brighter Child's "The Land Before Time Prehistoric Adventures" CD-ROM. Through games and activities, the "Prehistoric Adventures" software helps children increase matching skills, reinforce alphabet, shape and number recognition, and more. Children will have fun working with their favorite Great Valley pals to construct stories, animated scenes, musical interludes and printable crafts.

NATIONAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE LATEST INSTALLMENT OF
THE BILLION DOLLAR FRANCHISE



The "The Land Before Time(R): Invasion Of The Tinysauruses" DVD will be launched with an incredible national media campaign and new song for advertising, including spots on ABC Family, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Toon Disney, and Radio Disney, as well as in-theater advertising in Regal, United Artists and Edwards Theatres.

SYNOPSIS

Everyone's favorite prehistoric pals are back in an exciting new adventure filled with fun, friendship and laughter. This time around, a herd of pint-sized mussauruses invades the Great Valley and teaches Littlefoot a big lesson about a little lie. When Littlefoot tells a whopper that leads to big problems for his tiny new friends, as well as an invasion of two sharpteeth, dinosaurs big and small realize they must put aside their differences and band together to protect their homeland. With its unforgettable new characters and rollicking soundtrack, "The Invasion of the Tinysauruses" reminds us that heroes, friends and families come in all shapes and sizes -- and that honesty really is the best policy!

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD Editions:
Street Date: January 11, 2005
Order Close: December 7, 2004
Copyright: (C) 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Rating: G
Suggested Retail Price: $19.98 ($14.95 MAP)
Selection Number: 25002
Running Time: 1 Hr. 21 Mins.
Number of Layers: Dual (single sided)
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame 1.33
Language / Audio:
* English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
* French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
* Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Captions: English
Subtitles: French, Spanish
Added Value Elements: Bonus materials include: "The Land Before Time(R)"
Music Video; "The Land Before Time(R)" Sing-Along Songs from All 11 "The
Land Before Time(R)" Adventures

VHS Editions:
Street Date: January 11, 2005
Order Close: December 7, 2004
Copyright: (C) 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Rating: G
Suggested Retail Price: $19.98 ($14.95 MAP)
VHS Single Selection Number: 62605
Running Time: 1 Hr. 21 Mins.
Language: English
Audio: Hi-fi Stereo Surround
Picture: Full-frame



Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios. Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates the No. 1 television network, the fastest-growing Spanish-language network, a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi Universal.

CONTACTS

Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Vivian Mayer Michelle Oakes
Senior Vice President, Publicity Director of Publicity
(818) 777-3594 (818) 777-5344

Craig Radow Heather David
Manager, Print Publicity Manager, Broadcast Publicity
(818) 777-4572 (818) 777-0549



Source: Universal Home Entertainment

CONTACT: Vivian Mayer, Senior Vice President, Publicity,
+1-818-777-3594, Michelle Oakes, Director of Publicity, +1-818-777-5344, Craig
Radow, Manager, Print Publicity, +1-818-777-4572, or Heather David, Manager,
Broadcast Publicity, +1-818-777-0549, all of Universal Studios Home
Entertainment


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