January 3, 2007

AMERICA’S FAVORITE FAT CAT AND HIS LOYAL DOG PAL TEAM UP FOR LAUGHS IN

GARFIELD & FRIENDS:
AN ODE TO ODIE

13 Side-Splitting Episodes of “Garfield & Friends” Hand-Picked By Show Creator Jim Davis On DVD March 20 From Fox Home Entertainment

Hollywood’s coolest cat grudgingly shares the spotlight with everybody’s favorite pooch pal Odie when Garfield & Friends: An Ode to Odie debuts on DVD March 20 from Fox Home Entertainment.

A perfect foil for Garfield’s dry wit, Odie endears himself to fans with his boundless enthusiasm and uproarious exuberance in 13 hilarious episodes from the wildly popular “Garfield & Friends” television series. Hand-picked by Garfield Creator Jim Davis to pay tribute to Garfield’s faithful friend, this collection features the many adventures and misadventures of America’s beloved pup.

Boasting wry dialogue, blistering sarcasm and Garfield’s own particular brand of attitude, this lasagna-loving feline and his gang of friends have attracted legions of loyal fans and sold more than six million DVDs to date. A truly successful brand and enduring icon, Garfield is the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world with over 263 million readers daily.

A perfect gift for fans and collectors alike, consumers can get the Garfield & Friends: An Ode to Odie DVD with a Ty, Inc. Odie beanie mini plush that is exclusive to the DVD for only $14.98 U.S./$16.98 Canada. A version of the Garfield & Friends: An Ode to Odie DVD is also available without the plush for the same price. Pre-book is February 21, 2006.

Marketing Support:

The Garfield & Friends: An Ode to Odie DVD will be supported by a multifaceted marketing campaign that includes grassroots and online outreach and Easter gift guide advertising. A comprehensive publicity program is also in place, targeting broadcast, print and radio outlets.

Synopsis:

He’s not just man’s best friend. Odie is such a lovable pooch that he’s even a cat’s best! You’ll find out why Garfield is so doggone lucky to have a pal like Odie in this DVD that’s filled with frolicking fun, hilarious humor and that uniquely Garfield attitude! Whether the fairy dogmother has him flying, a crazed inventor has him on the run or Garfield has him temporarily convinced he’s a cow, Odie is one terrific tail-wagger – and his tale is worth telling!

DVD Episodes and Special Features:

The Garfield & Friends: Behind the Scenes DVD includes 13 episodes from the “Garfield & Friends” television series hand-picked by Garfield creator Jim Davis. The DVD features English Stereo and Spanish Mono presented in full-frame aspect ratio 1.33:1 with both English and Spanish subtitles. The following is a breakdown of the Garfield & Friends: An Ode to Odie DVD:

Episodes:

  • The Fairy Dogmother
  • Dogmother 2
  • Canine Conspiracy
  • Odie the Amazing
  • Truckin’ Odie
  • Airborne Odie
  • Odielocks and the Three Cats
  • Moo Cow Mutt
  • Robodie
  • Robodie II
  • Arivederci, Odie
  • All About Odie
  • Ode to Odie

About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.

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GARFIELD & FRIENDS: An Ode to Odie

DVD Price: $14.98 U.S./$16.98 Canada
Street Date: March 20, 2007
Prebook Date: February 21, 2007
Catalog Number: 2242430
Catalog Number With Toy: 2242433
Feature Running Time: 120 minutes
U.S. Rating N/A
Canadian Rating: N/A
Closed Captioned: Yes

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