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BURBANK, Calif., May 15, 2007 – Bridge to Terabithia will transport your living room to a fantasy world when
the 2007 box office hit arrives on DVD June 19th from Walt Disney Home Entertainment and Walden Media.
Based on Katherine Paterson’s Newbery Award-winning novel, Bridge to Terabithia recounts the
heartwarming tale of kids who stumble upon the fantasy kingdom Terabithia, where they face the challenges
of childhood and learn that friendship is life’s one true reward. Rounding out the cast are Zooey Deschanel (“Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”), the beautiful music teacher
Mrs. Edmonds who is Jess’ first crush; and Robert Patrick, best known as the “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”
bad guy, playing Jess’ austere father. Bailee Madison plays May Belle Aarons, Jess’s little sister and friend.
The enchantment continues with the bonus features including educational documentary “Behind the Book:
The Themes of Bridge to Terabithia”. The short film supplements classroom study of the book and helps
young viewers understand the central themes and characters. Special effects featurette “Digital Imagination”
also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the film. In the music video for “Keep Your Mind Wide Open” from
the movie’s soundtrack, AnnaSophia Robb’s singing talents are front and center. Also included is a double
dose of audios commentaries: the first with director Gabor Csupo, writer Jeff Stockwell and producer Hal
Lieberman and the second featuring the film’s stars Josh Hutcherson and AnnaSophia Robb with producer
Lauren Levine.
Jess Aarons—played by Josh Hutcherson
(“RV”)—a shy, artistic 5th grade boy, is the fastest runner in school until new girl in town, outgoing Leslie
Burke (“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” star AnnaSophia Robb), busts Jess’s speed record. The two
eventually form a friendship over their love of storytelling and discover that the make-believe world they
created has come to live in a secret forest. Their adventures in Terabithia, where they are crowned king and
queen, help them face the challenges of growing up.
Bridge to Terabithia was directed by Emmy® Award-winning producer Gabor Csupo (“The Simpsons”). Cofounder of leading animation house Klasky Csupo, the Hungarian-born director has created such memorable animated television and movie franchises as “Rugrats” and “The Wild Thornberries.” Weta Digital, the visionary Academy Award®-winning digital arthouse that created the visual masterpiece of Middle Earth in the “Lord of the Ring” trilogy, breathed life into the creatures of Terabithia and transformed Jess and Leslie’s make-believe world into a picturesque reality.
More than 30 years ago, Katherine Paterson was inspired to write the “Bridge the Terabithia” novel for her son David. Today, David Paterson (“The Great Gilly Hopkins”) is an accomplished playwright, who co-wrote the Bridge to Terabithia screenplay with Jeff Stockwell (“Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys”).
Bridge to Terabithia was co-produced by Walden Media (“Charlotte’s Web”), which partnered with Disney for the 2005 hit “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” as well as “Holes,” a 2003 adventure-comedy starring Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver and Jon Voight. Walden and Disney are producing several “Narnia” sequels for theatrical release including “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” which began filming this year with Director Andrew Adamson.
Bridge to Terabithia DVD is priced at $29.99 in the U.S. and $37.99 in Canada.
STREET DATE: JUNE 19, 2007
Suggested retail price: $29.99 U.S. / $37.99 Canada
Feature run time: 96 minutes
Rated: “PG.” Thematic elements including bullying, some peril and mild language
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UltimateDisney.com Top Stories: Posted May 15, 2007 / Updated June 20, 2007.
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Score by Aaron Zigman,
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