Brother Bear II DVD Press Release & Discussion
Brother Bear II DVD Press Release & Discussion
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
<center><b>ALL-NEW ANIMATED MOVIE
Featuring Patrick Dempsey, Mandy Moore With Songs By Melissa Etheridge
BROTHER BEAR 2
<i>NEW CHARACTERS AND OLD FRIENDS RETURN IN THE STIRRING
ADVENTURE OF DESTINY AND COURAGE ON DVD AUGUST 29</i></b>
Read UD's <b>Brother Bear 2</b> DVD Review</center>
BURBANK, Calif., May 26, 2006 – It’s good to be a bear in the all-new animated movie <b><i>Brother Bear 2</b></i>, the
hilarious sequel to Walt Disney Pictures’ wildly successful Brother Bear (a Theatrical hit and a top-selling DVD
title in 2004), on Disney DVD <b>August 29</b>. An exciting film about enduring friendships and following one’s
heart, <b><i>Brother Bear 2</b></i> welcomes back the human-turned-bear Kenai and the young cub Koda, plus Rutt and
Tuke the wisecracking moose. New to the wild tundra are Rutt and Tuke’s comical paramours the
“moosettes,” plus the outrageous Sha-Woman, and Kenai’s childhood friend and love interest Nita. Music
superstar and Grammy® Award-winner Melissa Etheridge performs three sensational songs for <b><i>Brother Bear
2</b></i>, including two new songs written by Melissa Etheridge specifically for the film. Acclaimed rising musical star
Josh Kelley (top-ten hit “Amazing” and new album “Almost Honest”) performs, with Melissa Etheridge, the
moving end-credit song.
Loaded with star power, <b><i>Brother Bear 2</b></i> features new voice Patrick Dempsey (hunky star of TV’s “<i>Grey’s
Anatomy</i>”) as Kenai, with Jeremy Suarez (Jordan on TV’s “<i>The Bernie Mac Show</i>”) reprising his role as Koda.
Rick Moranis (“<i>Honey I Shrunk The Kids</i>”) and Dave Thomas (TV’s “<i>Grace Under Fire</i>”) return as the comically
mixed-up moose duo of Rutt and Tuke. For the new characters, recording artist and actress Mandy Moore (“<i>A
Walk To Remember</i>,” “<i>The Princess Diaries</i>”) voices Nita; the hilarious comedienne Wanda Sykes (“<i>Over the
Hedge</i>”) is Innoko the Sha-Woman; and Andrea Martin (“<i>My Big Fat Greek Wedding</i>”) and Catherine O’Hara
(“<i>Chicken Little</i>”) play the moosettes Anda and Kata, respectively.
Exclusive, never-before-seen bonus features are: “Trample Off, Eh?” where viewers help Rutt and Tuke win a
date with the moosettes by answering fun trivia questions about the movie; and an exclusive “Behind The
Music” featurette on Melissa Etheridge and how she was inspired to write songs for the movie. Available only
on Disney DVD for $29.99 (S.R.P.) from Walt Disney Home Entertainment on August 29, 2006.
In <b><i>Brother Bear 2</b></i> Kenai emerges from his first hibernation hungry as - well, a bear - and eager to take his little
brother Koda to Crowberry Ridge for the best spring berries. Their buddies, Rutt and Tuke, have come down
with a severe case of spring fever and are busy courting a pair of moossettes, with hilarious results. But Kenai
and Koda are immune, intent on following their plan. That is, until Kenai’s childhood pal Nita shows up with a
very human problem only Kenai can solve, and his plans change. Big time.
It seems a simple carved amulet Kenai gave Nita long ago had a greater significance than either of them
realized. Now Nita can’t marry until she and Kenai burn the amulet together at Hokani Falls, their old stomping
grounds. They set off on an arduous and tumultuous journey over icy mountains, raging rivers and unforeseen
obstacles. It’s an adventure that renews their friendship, redefines who they are, and ultimately reveals that
the Great Spirits have a surprising plan of their own.
<center><table border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.ultimatedisney.com/images/a-c/bb2.jpg" alt="Brother Bear II DVD cover"></td><td>Preorder <b>Brother Bear 2</b> on DVD from:
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• <a href="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.a ... d=28118312" target="de">DVD Empire</a> <font size="2">($22.01)</font>
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<b><u>STREET DATE: AUGUST 29, 2006</b></u>
<u>Direct prebook</u>: July 3, 2006
<u>Distributor prebook</u>: July 18, 2006
<u>Suggested retail price</u>: $29.99 (DVD)
<u>Rated</u>: Rated “G.” Bonus materials not rated or subtitled.
Bonus materials subject to change.
<u>Feature run time</u>: Approximately 73 minutes
<u>DVD aspect ratio</u>: Family friendly widescreen 1.78:1 enhanced for 16x9 TV screens
<u>DVD Sound</u>: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, DTS® 5.1 Digital Surround Sound
<u>Languages</u>: English, Spanish, French audio.
Close captioned for the hearing impaired.
Read UD's <b>Brother Bear 2</b> DVD Review
Click here to see pictures from <i>Brother Bear 2</i>.
<br><br><br>
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
<center><b>ALL-NEW ANIMATED MOVIE
Featuring Patrick Dempsey, Mandy Moore With Songs By Melissa Etheridge
BROTHER BEAR 2
<i>NEW CHARACTERS AND OLD FRIENDS RETURN IN THE STIRRING
ADVENTURE OF DESTINY AND COURAGE ON DVD AUGUST 29</i></b>
Read UD's <b>Brother Bear 2</b> DVD Review</center>
BURBANK, Calif., May 26, 2006 – It’s good to be a bear in the all-new animated movie <b><i>Brother Bear 2</b></i>, the
hilarious sequel to Walt Disney Pictures’ wildly successful Brother Bear (a Theatrical hit and a top-selling DVD
title in 2004), on Disney DVD <b>August 29</b>. An exciting film about enduring friendships and following one’s
heart, <b><i>Brother Bear 2</b></i> welcomes back the human-turned-bear Kenai and the young cub Koda, plus Rutt and
Tuke the wisecracking moose. New to the wild tundra are Rutt and Tuke’s comical paramours the
“moosettes,” plus the outrageous Sha-Woman, and Kenai’s childhood friend and love interest Nita. Music
superstar and Grammy® Award-winner Melissa Etheridge performs three sensational songs for <b><i>Brother Bear
2</b></i>, including two new songs written by Melissa Etheridge specifically for the film. Acclaimed rising musical star
Josh Kelley (top-ten hit “Amazing” and new album “Almost Honest”) performs, with Melissa Etheridge, the
moving end-credit song.
Loaded with star power, <b><i>Brother Bear 2</b></i> features new voice Patrick Dempsey (hunky star of TV’s “<i>Grey’s
Anatomy</i>”) as Kenai, with Jeremy Suarez (Jordan on TV’s “<i>The Bernie Mac Show</i>”) reprising his role as Koda.
Rick Moranis (“<i>Honey I Shrunk The Kids</i>”) and Dave Thomas (TV’s “<i>Grace Under Fire</i>”) return as the comically
mixed-up moose duo of Rutt and Tuke. For the new characters, recording artist and actress Mandy Moore (“<i>A
Walk To Remember</i>,” “<i>The Princess Diaries</i>”) voices Nita; the hilarious comedienne Wanda Sykes (“<i>Over the
Hedge</i>”) is Innoko the Sha-Woman; and Andrea Martin (“<i>My Big Fat Greek Wedding</i>”) and Catherine O’Hara
(“<i>Chicken Little</i>”) play the moosettes Anda and Kata, respectively.
Exclusive, never-before-seen bonus features are: “Trample Off, Eh?” where viewers help Rutt and Tuke win a
date with the moosettes by answering fun trivia questions about the movie; and an exclusive “Behind The
Music” featurette on Melissa Etheridge and how she was inspired to write songs for the movie. Available only
on Disney DVD for $29.99 (S.R.P.) from Walt Disney Home Entertainment on August 29, 2006.
In <b><i>Brother Bear 2</b></i> Kenai emerges from his first hibernation hungry as - well, a bear - and eager to take his little
brother Koda to Crowberry Ridge for the best spring berries. Their buddies, Rutt and Tuke, have come down
with a severe case of spring fever and are busy courting a pair of moossettes, with hilarious results. But Kenai
and Koda are immune, intent on following their plan. That is, until Kenai’s childhood pal Nita shows up with a
very human problem only Kenai can solve, and his plans change. Big time.
It seems a simple carved amulet Kenai gave Nita long ago had a greater significance than either of them
realized. Now Nita can’t marry until she and Kenai burn the amulet together at Hokani Falls, their old stomping
grounds. They set off on an arduous and tumultuous journey over icy mountains, raging rivers and unforeseen
obstacles. It’s an adventure that renews their friendship, redefines who they are, and ultimately reveals that
the Great Spirits have a surprising plan of their own.
<center><table border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.ultimatedisney.com/images/a-c/bb2.jpg" alt="Brother Bear II DVD cover"></td><td>Preorder <b>Brother Bear 2</b> on DVD from:
<font size="3">• <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... eimprovemz" target="amz">Amazon.com</a> <font size="2">($17.99)</font>
• <a href="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.a ... d=28118312" target="de">DVD Empire</a> <font size="2">($22.01)</font>
• <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1190473-10 ... =202641183" target="buy">Buy.com</a><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-1190473-10387774" height="1" width="1" border="0"> <font size="2">($22.38)</font>
• <IMG SRC="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/serve?bf ... %3D1546627" BORDER="0" WIDTH="1" HEIGHT="1" NOSAVE ><A HREF="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bf ... %3D1546627" TARGET="bb">BestBuy.com</a> <font size="2">($24.99)</font>
• <a href="http://www.qksrv.net/click-1190473-5463 ... r+Bear+DVD" target="ebay">eBay</a></font></td></tr></table></center>
<b><u>STREET DATE: AUGUST 29, 2006</b></u>
<u>Direct prebook</u>: July 3, 2006
<u>Distributor prebook</u>: July 18, 2006
<u>Suggested retail price</u>: $29.99 (DVD)
<u>Rated</u>: Rated “G.” Bonus materials not rated or subtitled.
Bonus materials subject to change.
<u>Feature run time</u>: Approximately 73 minutes
<u>DVD aspect ratio</u>: Family friendly widescreen 1.78:1 enhanced for 16x9 TV screens
<u>DVD Sound</u>: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, DTS® 5.1 Digital Surround Sound
<u>Languages</u>: English, Spanish, French audio.
Close captioned for the hearing impaired.
Read UD's <b>Brother Bear 2</b> DVD Review
Click here to see pictures from <i>Brother Bear 2</i>.
<br><br><br>
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For a change, Australia is not too far behind in the DTV stakes, with our copy coming out August 30.
I will also defend these DTVs, especially given most people that hate them have only seen one or two (if any)! They continue to get better with each release, and the original Brother Bear surprised me with just how good it actually was. Mind you, I was expecting a turkey, so it was a massive step up.
Cheers, L.
I will also defend these DTVs, especially given most people that hate them have only seen one or two (if any)! They continue to get better with each release, and the original Brother Bear surprised me with just how good it actually was. Mind you, I was expecting a turkey, so it was a massive step up.
Cheers, L.
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I like those stills, and plotwise, this sounds surprisingly original for a cheapquel, so I'll give it a fair chance.
Other than the unsurprising lack of significant supplimental material on the DVD, the only major negative I can find here is that Phil Collins wasn't involved in the music at all, since he was so closely linked to the original; I expect he was too busy with Tarzan's Broadway bow to find time for this as well.
Well, that and Joaquin Phoenix isn't back as Keani (I guess he got too expensive after Walk the Line.) But they got the one and only McDreamy instead, so can't complain there. Dempsy's perfect, and hearing him in this will help tide me over until the third season of Grey's Anatomy starts airing in September. Still not buying this until I've rented it first in case it sucks, but I think this one is worth a shot.
Oh, and it would have been great to get this animated in 2.35:1 again, but I guess that's asking too much for a DTV, no?
Other than the unsurprising lack of significant supplimental material on the DVD, the only major negative I can find here is that Phil Collins wasn't involved in the music at all, since he was so closely linked to the original; I expect he was too busy with Tarzan's Broadway bow to find time for this as well.
Well, that and Joaquin Phoenix isn't back as Keani (I guess he got too expensive after Walk the Line.) But they got the one and only McDreamy instead, so can't complain there. Dempsy's perfect, and hearing him in this will help tide me over until the third season of Grey's Anatomy starts airing in September. Still not buying this until I've rented it first in case it sucks, but I think this one is worth a shot.
Oh, and it would have been great to get this animated in 2.35:1 again, but I guess that's asking too much for a DTV, no?
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Is it wrong to have this anticipated more than any other animated film this year?
Rick Moranis' and Dave Thomas' return is bound to mean this movie will rock and the trailer on both Chicken Little and Narnia made the movie look like it had a well-told story.
I'm actually anticipating this DVD much more than The Little Mermaid: Platinum Edition.
Rick Moranis' and Dave Thomas' return is bound to mean this movie will rock and the trailer on both Chicken Little and Narnia made the movie look like it had a well-told story.
I'm actually anticipating this DVD much more than The Little Mermaid: Platinum Edition.
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I am so glad for the "Family Friendly" Widescreen/1.78:1
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I know that you did not just say that!Timon/Pumbaa fan wrote:I'm actually anticipating this DVD much more than The Little Mermaid: Platinum Edition.
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I don't know if anyone's posted this yet, but "Brother Bear II" will be having a premiere screening at this year's Comic-Con 2006 in San Diego, CA.
It's going to be in the Sunday programming schedule, seeing that's the 'family'-oriented day of the convention.
It's going to be in the Sunday programming schedule, seeing that's the 'family'-oriented day of the convention.
1:00-2:15 WORLD PREMIERE! Brother Bear 2— The moose are loose in Disney's all-new motion picture Brother Bear 2. The wisecracking moose Rutt and Tuke return, along with your favorite characters and some new friends, in a hilarious adventure of destiny turned upside down. On DVD August 29. Room 6A