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VeggiesTales Embarks on Live Show Tour
Thursday, December 15th, 2011
Big Idea Entertainment, a studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters, and brands, will debut its all-new VeggieTales Live! God Made You Special tour in more than 30 major markets nationwide—including Atlanta, Nashville, Jacksonville, Birmingham, and more—beginning February 23, 2012. For the current tour itinerary, ticket information and group sales, please visit veggietales.com/live or iTickets.com.
VeggieTales characters Bob, Larry, and the rest of the cast bring zany antics to the stage with amusing, engaging storytelling and music. The show includes silly songs like “His Cheeseburger,” “Love My Lips,” “The Hairbrush Song,” and more. The show is designed to celebrate how unique and special each person is in a high-energy musical extravaganza.
World Vision has partnered with Big Idea Entertainment as a sponsor for the VeggieTales Live! God Made You Special tour. World Vision’s child sponsorship efforts provide access to necessities like clean water, health care, education, and more.
Tags: Big Idea Entertainment, Live Show, Live Tour, VeggieTales, World Vision
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This post was written by Ericka Johnson
VeggieTales Celebrates Twenty Years with New Release
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
VeggieTales is celebrating 20 years of songs by releasing a “best of the best” DVD early next year, If I Sang a Silly Song. The DVD, by Big Idea Entertainment, will be available through digital download on January 24 and in Christian and general market stores on February 7.
VeggieTales: If I Sang a Silly Song will include fan-voted favorite songs from the past couple of decades, including “The Hairbrush Song,” “Pants,” and “Monkey,” among others. The DVD also features a new silly song, voted on by fans and chosen by Larry the Cucumber. The release contains more than 60 minutes of music and family-friendly content. Viewers can sing along karaoke-style and be the star with video background and tracks.
Tags: Big Idea Entertainment, If I Sang a Silly Song, VeggieTales
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This post was written by Erika Graham
New VeggieTales DVD From Big Idea Entertainment
Monday, July 11th, 2011
Big Idea Entertainment will be releasing a new VeggieTales DVD title in time for the holidays. VeggieTales: The Little Drummer Boy follows Junior Asparagus as The Little Drummer Boy, a lonely child who happens to stumble upon the birth of Jesus and discovers the true meaning of Christmas.
The DVD will feature multi-Grammy and Dove Award-winning artists Bebe and Cece Winans, singing their rendition of “The Little Drummer Boy,” as well as original songs such as “Can’t Live Without Ewe” and the all-new silly song “The 8 Polish Foods of Christmas.”
Tags: American Puzzle Company, Bebe and Cece Winans, Big Idea Entertainment, Dynamic Displays, Gregg Gift, Gund, Ideals Publications, Sherwood Brands, VeggieTales, VeggieTales: The Little Drummer Boy
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This post was written by Erika Graham
Big Idea Entertainment Partners With Wacky Wallscapes
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
Consumers will now be able to decorate their walls with VeggieTales characters and themes. Wacky Wallscapes has signed an exclusive licensing deal with Big Idea Entertainment to create wall coverings, wallpaper, and murals with full-sized Veggie Tales characters, including Larry the Cucumber, Bob the Tomato, Junior Asparagus, and Pa Grape. The deal also includes a complete collection of themed background scenes. Wacky Wallscapes floor-to-ceiling murals can also be customized to fit into any space. The products will be available early this fall.
Tags: Big Idea Entertainment, VeggieTales, Wacky Wallscapes
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Big Idea Entertainment to Release New Easter DVD
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Big Idea Entertainment, a faith-based studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters, and brands, will release their first new Easter holiday DVD in seven years, VeggieTales: ‘Twas The Night Before Easter, on March 5 and 8, in Christian and general market stores, respectively.
Tags: 'Twas The Night Before Easter, Big Idea Entertainment, Easter, VeggieTales
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This post was written by Christina Edwards
New VeggieTales DVD to be Released in October
Monday, June 28th, 2010
Big Idea Entertainment has announced a new VeggieTales film, VeggieTales: It’s a Meaningful Life, which will be released October 2 to Christian retail stores and October 5 to the general market. The new movie will include a new original song from Grammy and Dove Award winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman entitled “Meant to Be,” and a new Silly Song entitled “Goodnight Junior.”
The launch for the movie will be supported by a comprehensive marketing and advertising campaign with licensing and promotional partners that include Burger King, McDonald’s, Chuck E. Cheese, Denny’s, KFC, Gymboree, Gund, American Greetings, Show Hope, Family Life, and more.
The story focuses on Stewart (Larry the Cucumber) and his opportunity to change the past, ultimately exploring life’s lesson of being content. Bonus features on the DVD will include director’s audio commentary, art gallery, a parent’s guide by Family Life, “Goodnight Junior” Silly Songs Sing-along, a Visit the Train Museum with Larry feature, an interview with Steven Curtis Chapman, and the “Meant to Be” music video.
Tags: Big Idea Entertainment, steven curtis chapman, VeggieTales
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This post was written by Justin McCraw
“Sing Yourself Silly” With VeggieTales Live!
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
Big Idea Entertainment has announced the VeggieTales Live! Sing Yourself Silly tour. The 60-minute musical features characters from the VeggieTales franchise and a new song, “My Bear,” set to release with this fall’s VeggieTales: It’s a Meaningful Life DVD.
The tour will visit some 37 cities across the U.S., kicking off in Shreveport, La., September 28. Tickets range in price from $10 to $25, and more information can be found on Big Idea’s website at BigIdea.com/events.
Big Idea Entertainment is also partnering with World Vision, an organization that sponsors underprivileged children. World Vision information will be presented at each show via video and sponsorship cards.
Tags: Big Idea Entertainment, VeggieTales, VeggieTales Live! Sing Yourself Silly, VeggieTales: It's a Meaningful Life
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Big Idea Signs New Licensing Deals with Hedstrom and More
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Big Idea Entertainment is expanding its licensing program for its popular VeggieTales brand. Big Idea has recently signed deals with several new licensing partners across various categories, including play ball and toy products from Hedstrom, confectionery products from Frankford Candy & Chocolate, and Easter candy baskets and gift sets from Sherwood Brands.
Hedstrom will develop a wide range of children’s licensed play ball, bounce, and sport toy products for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The line of VeggieTales vinyl balls and bounce toys are slated to be released in time for summer.
Tags: Big Idea Entertainment, Hedstrom, Sherwood Brands, VeggieTales
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Big Idea Inks Deal with Animation Studio Entrenched
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Big Idea Entertainment is entering into an all-new, multi-production deal with animation studio Entrenched, Inc. The two companies will collaborate on new VeggieTales content, including DVDs, with animation completed by Entrenched’s sister-company, Hawaii Animation Studios (HAS). HAS played a significant part in the production of Big Idea Entertainment and Universal’s 2008 theatrical release VeggieTales: The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything, and the direct-to-video animated series 3-2-1 Penguins.
Tags: Big Idea, Entrenched, VeggieTales
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
The Toy Book’s Toy Report 01/13/10
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Catch up on last week’s news! Read The Toy Book Toy Report for 01/13/10.
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