Sunday, September 12, 2004

(AgapePress) - The newest release from Veggie Tales combines elements of a famous opera and the cinema's popular Rocky movies. It took about a year from the development of the story idea to last month's release of Sumo of the Opera.

Veggie Tales co-founder Mike Nawrocki describes this newest feature as a cross between the story of Sly Stallone's lovably punchy hero, Rocky, and Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado. He says the theme of the new tale is perseverance, which is "such a good lesson -- sticking to it, finishing well, or as we put it in the video, to keep on keeping on, even when things get tough."

Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, and other members of the beloved Veggie Tales cast are back in this latest video release, which includes "Sumo of the Opera" feature, two shorter stories -- a lively send-up of silent movies and a hilarious Three Stooges spoof -- and a brand new Silly Song with Larry called "School House Polka."

Nawrocki, who is the voice of Larry and other Veggie Tales characters, says he and the rest of the talented people behind these productions are partners in a labor of love. "We love telling stories, and we love to make ourselves laugh," he says. "And I think it's important for kids, especially with all that's available right now for them to watch, to have something that's a really great alternative, creatively and from an entertainment standpoint, but with a great message. That's what we're trying to do with Veggie Tales." More...