FRAGGLE ROCK:
COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
Collection Also Contains Replica of Jim Henson's Original Pitch Book & Special Video Tribute To Celebrated Co-Creator Jerry Juhl
LOS ANGELES / NEW YORK, NY - July, 2006 - Beginning September 5th, save your worries for another day, as The Jim Henson Company, HIT Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment present more Fraggly fun with the all-new DVD release of the Fraggle Rock Complete Second Season. Available in a rockin' five-disc box set, this latest release from the award-winning children's television series - and one of HBO's first original series - will feature all 24 episodes from the second season of Fraggle Rock. Additionally, the DVD will offer innovative bonus features, including a replica of creator Jim Henson's original pitch book for the show, a special video tribute to legendary co-creator Jerry Juhl and exclusive interviews with the cast and crew members.
The release of the Fraggle Rock Complete Second Season comes on the heels of a fan-driven campaign calling for the series' DVD debut. Legions of Fraggle Rock devotees proved that they were, indeed, down with Fraggle Rock, as they created an online petition that was signed by more than 35,000 fans urging for the DVD release of Fraggle Rock. HIT Entertainment responded and launched the Fraggle Rock Complete First Season in 2005.
Additionally, this fall will feature the first mass distribution of Fraggle-themed products from Sababa Toys and new junior apparel and accessories -- including hosiery, hats, loungewear and t-shirts -- from partners Hyp, Jerry Leigh and Zazzle.com.
Fox Home Entertainment and HIT Entertainment will support the DVD release of Fraggle Rock Complete Second Season with a highly targeted marketing campaign, including digital media and grassroots marketing.
Fraggle Rock Complete Second Season Fast Facts:
. Street Date: September 5, 2006
. Pre-book Date: August 9, 2006
. DVD SRP: $49.98
. Feature Running Time: 680 Minutes
DVD Bonus Features include: Replica of Jim Henson's original pitch book, special video tribute to legendary co-creator Jerry Juhl and exclusive interviews with the cast and crew members.
About Fraggle RockT
Premiering in January 1983, this wonderfully inventive program was designed to entertain while also encourage an understanding and embracing of diversity. Through the fun adventures of the Fraggle gang - Red, Gobo, Wembley, Boober, Mokey and Uncle Traveling Matt - the show captured the hearts of children and adults alike while featuring a unique mix of music that ranged a number of genres, from folk, blues and gospel to country and rock. The show also secured several prestigious awards, including a Cable ACE Award and five International Emmys.
About HIT Entertainment
HIT Entertainment, owned by private equity investment group Apax Partners since June 2005, is one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights-owners. HIT's portfolio includes internationally renowned children's properties, such as Bob the BuilderT, BarneyT, Thomas & Friends, PinguT, RubbadubbersT and Angelina BallerinaT and HIT acts as a representative for The Wiggles® in the UK, US and Canada. HIT also owns the Guinness World RecordsT publishing and television property and Fireman SamT, a joint venture with S4C. Launched in 1989, HIT's lines of business span television and video production (including studios in the US and the UK), publishing, consumer products licensing and live events. With a catalog of over 1,000 hours of young children's programming, HIT sells its shows to over 240 countries worldwide, in more than 40 different languages and has operations in the UK, US, Japan and Canada. In 2005, the Company joined Comcast Corporation, PBS and Sesame Workshop to launch PBS KIDS SproutSM, a 24-hour digital cable channel and VOD service for preschoolers. For more information, visit www.hitentertainment.com.
About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS and DVD as well as video acquisitions and original productions. Each year the Company 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.