UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Christmas comes but once a year ... but this year it's up to Beethoven, the heroic and hilarious St. Bernard, to make sure it comes at all! Beethoven's Christmas Adventure, an all-new, feature-length family comedy adventure, commenced production in Winnipeg, Manitoba on February 14, 2011. The latest from Universal Studios Home Entertainment Productions, Beethoven's Christmas Adventure will be released exclusively on Blu-ray & DVD this holiday season.
With a heart as big as his furry frame, Beethoven is beloved by generations of kids and parents who have avidly followed his escapades since the original 1992 theatrical feature Beethoven racked up more than $147 million at the worldwide box office. Now, the iconic St. Bernard joins a cast of family favorites in an original holiday adventure that features a trip to Santa's North Pole workshop, a bit of yuletide magic and enough action and laughs to make it a sure-fire holiday classic for all ages.
The Universal Home Entertainment Productions banner develops and produces live-action and animated productions directly for the home entertainment and television markets. Since its formation in 2005, the group has assembled an exceptional roster of family fare including the brand-new animated feature-length DVD Original release The Little Engine That Could; the Daytime EmmyÂ-winning "Curious George" television series on PBS KIDS, currently in its fifth season; a string of hit Barbie movies, based on the world-renowned Mattel-branded doll; and the crowd pleaser Beethoven's Big Break, based on the beloved family property. The group also has successfully built upon some of Universal's highly celebrated live-action franchises, most recently releasing the adrenaline-fueled Death Race 2 and Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball; as well as Bring It On: Fight to the Finish, the latest winning installment of the hugely successful Bring It On films; the popular action-adventure epic Scorpion King 2: Rise of A Warrior; and the perennial teen comedy American Pie: Book of Love. Upcoming projects currently on deck include the all-new DVD Original features Blue Crush 2 and Honey 2. The group is part of Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
'Tis the season to celebrate with everyone's favorite St. Bernard, Beethoven, in an all-new, heartwarming holiday adventure where the hilarious canine speaks for the first time!
When Henry the elf (Kyle Massey, TV's That's So Raven) flees the North Pole with Santa's sleigh and his magical bag of toys, he crash-lands the precious cargo in a suburban neighborhood tree. But when the bag ends up in the wrong hands, it's up to heroic Beethoven and his teenage pal, Mason (Munro Chambers, TV's Degrassi: The Next Generation), to rescue Henry, fetch Santa's toys and save Christmas for children everywhere. Featuring an all-star cast, including Tom Arnold as the voice of Beethoven, it's a barking good time for the whole family!
'Tis the season to celebrate with everyone's favorite St. Bernard, Beethoven, in an all-new, heartwarming holiday adventure where the hilarious canine speaks for the first time! When Henry the elf flees the North Pole with Santa's sleigh and his magical bag of toys, he crash-lands the precious cargo in a suburban neighborhood tree. But when the bag ends up in the wrong hands, it's up to heroic Beethoven and his teenage pal, Mason, to rescue Henry, fetch Santa's toys and save Christmas for children everywhere. Featuring an all-star cast, including Tom Arnold as the voice of Beethoven, it's a barking good time for the whole family!
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