Everyone’s
favorite Pteranodon family rides the DINOSAUR TRAIN Submarine to meet
sea creature friends in an all-new science special airing February 18 on
PBS KIDS and available on DVD February 19, 2013
ARLINGTON, VA, January 28, 2013
– On February 18, PBS KIDS will premiere an all-new
special from
The Jim Henson Company’s hit series
DINOSAUR TRAIN.
Everyone’s favorite Pteranodon family will dive into an underwater
adventure
in “Submarine Adventure.” The one-hour program will feature four new
stories about sea creatures that lived during the “Age of Dinosaurs.”
Preschoolers will meet new friends along the way – from Otto
Ophthalmosaurus to Archelon turtles
– as they learn about natural science, natural history and
paleontology. As part of this multiplatform event, DINOSAUR TRAIN will
also feature new content online and on mobile this February. The special
will also be available on DVD starting February 19.
“PBS
KIDS strives to use media to light a spark – a thirst for learning that
will empower kids to actively pursue their interests long after the
screen is turned off,” said Lesli Rotenberg, General Manager, Children’s
Programming, PBS. “DINOSAUR TRAIN leads kids on this path of
exploration with content that is fun and educational, like the
‘Submarine Adventure’ special, which will engage kids in learning
natural science and paleontology concepts, while also inspiring them
to embark on their own learning adventures in the world around them.”
On-air Special Program Descriptions:
“Otto Ophthalmosaurus”
When
the Pteranodon family takes the Dinosaur Train under the sea to visit
their friend Elmer Elasmosaurus, they learn that the Elasmosaurus family
is leaving the station to follow their food – the fish. Buddy
wants to follow, but the train tunnel doesn't go that way – so Mr.
Conductor decides to take the family in a brand-new invention, the
Dinosaur Train Submarine! On their journey, they meet a marine reptile
called Otto Ophthalmosaurus, who guides the submarine
deeper than it’s ever been, and even helps them find their way out of a
sea cave.
“Shoshana Shonisaurus”
The
Pteranodon family goes under the sea again to ride the Dinosaur Train
Submarine – this time they go to meet Shoshana Shonisaurus, an enormous
marine reptile that’s something between a dolphin and a whale. Since
Shoshana loves to dive very deep, Shiny has a problem with following
her to the bottom of the sea. Shoshana kindly helps Shiny get over her
fear of diving deep.
“Maisie Mosasaurus”
The
Pteranodon family goes back underwater in the Dinosaur Train Submarine
and meets Maisie and Marvin Mosasaurus, a daughter and father who are
huge, fast-swimming lizards with flippers. Maisie and Shiny bond
when they discover neither likes to go deep in the water. The
Pteranodons and Mosasaurus have a great time near the ocean’s surface,
each family showing the other how they hunt and catch fish to eat.
“A Sea Turtle Tale”
The
Pteranodon family is on the beach watching small eggs hatch and baby
Archelon turtles emerge and start to swim away. The family and Mr.
Conductor get into the Dinosaur Train Submarine and follow the baby
Archelons,
who discover their own facts of nature – that their mother doesn’t stay
with them after they’re born and that they will grow up to be
giant-sized sea turtles.
Online and Mobile Content:
Both full episodes and clips from “Submarine Adventure” will be available on the PBS KIDS Video Player at
PBSKIDS.org/video and on the
PBS KIDS Video App beginning February 19.
DVD:
PBS
Distribution will release DINOSAUR TRAIN “Submarine Adventure” on
February 19, 2013. The DVD is available for preorder now on
shopPBS.org.
Details for the DVD follow:
Street Date: February 19, 2013
Genre: Kids
Run Time: Approximately 50 Minutes
SRP: $9.99
Format: DVD
From the renowned Jim Henson Company, the hit
DINOSAUR TRAIN
series encourages scientific thinking and other skills as it teaches
children
about natural science, natural history and paleontology. The series is
part of PBS KIDS’ ongoing commitment to prepare kids for success in
school and in life, with cross-platform content that supports learning
in key areas such as science, math, and literacy.
About PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS,
the number one educational media brand for kids, offers all children
the opportunity to explore new
ideas and new worlds through television, online and community-based
programs.
About PBS Distribution
PBS
Distribution is the leading media distributor for the public television
community, both domestically and internationally. Jointly owned by PBS
(Arlington, VA) and WGBH (Boston, MA), PBS Distribution extends
the reach of public television programs beyond broadcast while
generating revenue for the public television system and our production
partners.
PBS
Distribution offers a diverse range of programming to our customers,
including Ken Burns’s films (“Prohibition,” “The National Parks,” “The
War,” “Baseball,” “Jazz”); documentaries from award-winning series
NOVA (“The Elegant Universe,” “Origins”), FRONTLINE (“God in
America,” “Bush’s War,” “Growing Up Online”) and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
(“Freedom Riders,” “We Shall Remain”); dramas from MASTERPIECE (“Downton
Abbey,” “Jane Eyre,” “Inspector Lewis”); films from independent
producers (“Easy Yoga for Arthritis,” “The Buddha,” “The Story of
India,” “Carrier,” “Journey into Buddhism,” “I.O.U.S.A.”); and popular
children’s programming from DINOSAUR TRAIN, SUPER
WHY!, WORDGIRL, CYBERCHASE, MARTHA SPEAKS and ARTHUR. As a multi-channel
distributor, PBS Distribution pursues wholesale/retail sales, consumer
and educational sales through PBS-branded catalogs and online shops, and
international broadcast and video sales. PBS Distribution is also a
leader in offering programming through digital
platforms, including the internet, mobile and web-connected television.
About The Jim Henson Company
The
Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family
entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an
innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation. Best known as
creators
of the world famous Muppets, Henson has received over 50 Emmy Awards
and nine Grammy Awards. Recent credits include the Emmy® nominated SID
THE SCIENCE KID, DINOSAUR TRAIN, WILSON & DITCH: DIGGING AMERICA and
PAJANIMALS. Features include “The Dark Crystal,”
“Labyrinth,” “MirrorMask” and “Unstable Fables”; television productions
include “Fraggle Rock” and the sci-fi cult series “Farscape.”
With
additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is
headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot,
complete with soundstage and post-production facilities. Independently
owned and operated by the five adult children of founder Jim Henson,
the Company is also home to Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™, a pre-eminent
character-building and visual effects group with international film,
television and advertising clients, as well as
Henson Recording Studios, one of the music industry’s top recording
facilities known for its world-class blend of state-of-the-art and
vintage equipment. The Company’s Henson Alternative brand has recently
announced the national tour of “Stuffed and Unstrung,”
a live puppet improvisational show named one of the top 10 Best Stage
Shows of 2010 by Entertainment Weekly.
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