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BURBANK, Calif., June 9, 2006 – What kind of animals would escape from the zoo and go to the
wilderness on a rescue mission? They’re the hilarious characters from The Wild, coming to DVD on
September 12 from Walt Disney Home Entertainment. Featuring an all-star vocal cast and cutting-edge
computer animation, The Wild is an outrageous adventure that follows a mixed-up team of lovable
animals in a hysterical comedy that the whole family will love. Available for $29.99 (S.R.P.) on DVD.
The Wild boasts a rip-roaring, all-star cast of vocal talent. Kiefer Sutherland (TV’s “24”) stars as
Samson, the lion leader, Greg Cipes is Samson’s son Ryan, Jim Belushi (TV’s “According To Jim”) is
Benny the street-savvy squirrel, Janeane Garofalo (TV’s “The West Wing”) is Bridget the quick-witted
giraffe, Richard Kind (“The Producers”) is Larry the dim-witted anaconda, William Shatner (TV’s “Boston
Legal”) is Kazar the scheming wildebeest, Patrick Warburton (“The Emperor’s New Groove,” TV’s
“Seinfeld”) is Blag, the clumsy wildebeest side-kick, and celebrated comic Eddie Izzard (“Ocean’s
Twelve”) is Nigel, the caustic koala.
The film’s high-energy soundtrack is filled with tunes by Everlife, Lifehouse, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and
Idle & DuPrez; and a score by celebrated composer Alan Silvestri (“The Polar Express,” “Back To The
Future”). The film’s director, Steve “Spaz” Williams, is an Oscar®-nominated visual-effects veteran
(nominated Best Visual Effects “The Mask” 1994) who helped pioneer CG character animation through
his work on such films as “The Abyss” and “Jurassic Park.” BONUS FEATURES
Deleted Scenes
• Five never-before-seen deleted scenes
Everlife Music Video
• “Real Wild Child”
Backstage Disney
• Eddie Izzard Unleashed: Voice-Over Blunders & Blooper Reel
• Meet Colin The Rock Hyrax
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The Characters
Samson (Kiefer Sutherland) – This legendary lion (and turtle-curling champion) is the “mane attraction” at the New York Zoo and loves to regale his zoo-mates and teenage son, Ryan, with fur-raising stories about his days in the wild. But beneath these tales of magnificent bravery lies the real truth: Samson has never set a paw inside a real wilderness in his entire life. With a heart of gold, and a genuine love for his son, Samson lives up to his roaring reputation when he ventures beyond his familiar territory and leads his friends on a journey of a lifetime to rescue Ryan.
Benny (Jim Belushi) – Samson’s best friend and moral sounding-board is a street-savvy New York squirrel. Despite his puny size, Benny is a big thinker when it comes to love, and he certainly has a tall order when he sets his sights on a 12-foot giraffe named Bridget. Benny is a loyal friend and remains steadfastly by Samson’s side no matter how tough the situation.
Ryan (Greg Cipes) – Samson’s rebellious teenage son is bored with zoo life and living in the shadow of his famous father. Longing for the excitement of the untamed jungle that Samson is always boasting about, and looking to find his own roar, Ryan sets out to experience wildlife for himself. When he escapes from the zoo, he sets into motion a wild adventure that turns the animal kingdom on its ear.
Nigel (Eddie Izzard) – Beneath his cuddly exterior as the zoo’s koala star, Nigel longs to escape his cute image. A whole new life awaits this unsuspecting fur ball when he discovers that he has been chosen to lead the wildebeests as “The Great Him.”
Bridget (Janeane Garofalo) – Quick-witted and fiercely independent, this graceful giraffe lends invaluable help to Samson and the rest of the animal rescue team with her towering height and persistent pragmatism. Not only does she have to cope with the physical demands of the concrete jungle, but she also has to fend off the advances of her amorous eight-inch-tall squirrel suitor, Benny.
Kazar (William Shatner) – The fanatic leader of a cult of wildebeests who want to be the hunters rather than the hunted, Kazar finds himself dancing to the beat of a different drummer as he makes his move to the top of the food chain. A darn good choreographer in his own right, this beastly character rules with an iron hoof and pins all his hopes on the arrival of “The Great Him.”
Larry (Richard Kind) – This 21-foot-long anaconda lays claim to having the greatest length of any animal in the zoo, but he’s a bit short when it comes to common sense. Always flexible and willing to pitch in, Larry comes in handy throughout the adventure as a pulley, a pole, a steering wheel, and a slingshot capable of firing a lion quite a distance.
Blag (Patrick Warburton) – Kazar’s clumsy wildebeest aide-de-camp is a gigantic brute who secretly harbors resentment for his boss. And he’d rather be dancing.
Screenplay by Ed Decter & John J. Strauss and Mark Gibson & Philip Halprin. Directed by Steve “Spaz” Williams.
This DVD is enhanced with Disney’s FastPlay™, an exclusive easy start-up feature from Walt Disney Home Entertainment. With Disney’s FastPlay™, viewers can let the DVD play automatically. This familyfriendly, patent-pending technology plays the movie and includes a selection of bonus footage without any additional viewing navigation. Or, viewers can choose to navigate through a simplified menu using their remote control.
Disney’s FastPlay™ includes the exclusive EasyFind menu system, available only on Disney DVDs. EasyFind menus provide consistent categories and graphic icons for easy identification of bonus material features.
STREET DATE: September 12, 2006
Direct prebook: July 18, 2006
Distributor prebook: August 1, 2006
Suggested retail price: $29.99 (DVD), $36.99 Canadian (DVD)
Rated: Rated “G.” Bonus materials not rated or subtitled.
Bonus materials subject to change.
Feature run time: Approximately 81 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: 1.78:1 enhanced for 16x9 TV screens
DVD Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages: English, Spanish, French audio. Close captioned for the hearing impaired.
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Posted June 15, 2006 / Updated August 13, 2006.
