Easter eCard Puzzle Game

Easter is almost here! In celebration, Big Idea would like to share with you the ‘Twas The Night Before Easter eCard Puzzle Game. Piece together the puzzle to send a special message to your friends and family to wish them a Very Veggie Easter! The eCard features four different scenes from Twas the Night Before Easter and ranges in three levels of difficulty (12, 24, or 36 piece).

Below I’ve included links to the eCard Puzzle Game, official trailer, Silly Song, Behind the Voice with Cassie and downloadable assets (cover art, photos, press release and coloring pages).

eCard – Puzzle Game Link:

http://www1.americangreetings.com/ecards/display.pd?N=2456421&prodnum=3278740

VeggieTales®: ‘Twas The Night Before Easter Reminds Kids and Families of the True Meaning of the Easter Celebration, Importance of Helping Others in Need

Launch Supported by Extensive Marketing, Promotional and Licensing Campaign

Big Idea Entertainment, the leading faith-based studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters and brands, released their first new Easter holiday DVD in seven years, VeggieTales®: ‘Twas The Night Before Easter, on March 5 and March 8, 2011 in Christian and general market stores respectively.

‘Twas The Night Before Easter Trailer:

This brand new DVD features plenty of fun music as well as a new character—Cassie Cassava—voiced by American Idol top finalist Melinda Doolittle. Other memorable family-friendly content includes silly songs, interviews and a backstage pass feature with Larry the Cucumber on the “VeggieTales Live!” tour. ‘Twas The Night Before Easter examines how important it is to help other people while exploring the real meaning of Easter. The title’s launch is supported by a comprehensive marketing and advertising campaign with licensing and promotional partners such as, Gund, Toys “R” Us, Walmart, Target, American Greetings Interactive, Frankford Candy & Chocolate, American Puzzle Company and more, as well as live events.

“We hatched ‘Twas The Night Before Easter as a holiday surprise for families,” said Leslie Ferrell, General Manager of Big Idea Entertainment. “This title follows the huge sales success our first Easter-themed release, An Easter Carol, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to deliver a new DVD timed to the holiday this year. It was truly a rewarding experience working with Melinda Doolittle, and we think fans are going to love her character, Cassie Cassava, just as much as her wonderful singing!”

“>Behind the Voice of ‘Cassie’ with Melinda Doolittle:

“Eggs-tra” Bonus Features:

* Audio Commentary
* “The Hopperena” Silly Songs Sing-Along
* Behind the voice of “Cassie” with Melinda Doolittle
* Larry’s backstage pass to “VeggieTales Live!”
* “Easter Cards” Interactive Matching Game

Silly Song – “The Hopperena”:

World Vision Partnership

Furthermore, Big Idea Entertainment has teamed up with Christian charity World Vision as part of the campaign. The partnership will focus on building a greater awareness of how families can help care for those in need with opportunities to sign up for child sponsorships through World Vision at www.worldvision.org, as well as in person at numerous Christian retail stores across the country. Child sponsorship packets for World Vision will be available at participating stores wherever there are VeggieTales Easter displays and World Vision displays. The Easter DVD will also include a World Vision promotional
video with a special message from Bob and Larry as an added feature.

Big Idea is also pleased to announce the release of VeggieTales®: Hosanna! Today’s Top Worship Songs For Kids! CD in conjunction with the street date of ‘Twas the Night Before Easter DVD. Featuring the vocal talents of GRAMMY and Dove Award-winning recording artists Amy Grant and Mark Hall from Casting Crowns, the album boasts ten all new recordings for just $9.99.

To buy the DVD, just go to this link: Twas the Night Before Easter