The tale of Despereaux / Relativity Media and Universal Pictures presents in association with a Larger Than Life Production in association with Framestore Animation ; directed by Sam Fell, Rob Stevenhagen ; produced by Gary Ross, Allison Thomas ; screenplay by Gary Ross ; screen story by Will McRobb & Chris Viscardi.
Once upon a time in the far away kingdom of Dor lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro. The two go on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.
Record details
- ISBN: 025193229427
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (1 hr., 34 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen edition.
- Publisher: Universal City, California : Universal, 2009.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. Based on the book by Kate DiCamillo. Special features: Sneak peek of Curious George 2: follow that monkey!; the tale of The tale of Despereaux: a (mostly) non-fictional making-of; top ten uses for oversized ears; interactive map of the Kingdom of Dor; Despereaux's quest game; Build-a-Boldo game; DVD-ROM: printable card creator, recipes, coloring pages, wallpapers, screensavers, printable activities. Special features not rated or subtitled. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Brad Blackbourn ; editor, Mark Solomon ; music, William Ross. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Voices: Matthew Broderick, Robbie Coltrane, Francis Conroy, Tony Hale, Ciaran Hinds, Dustin Hoffman, Richard Jenkins, Kevin Kline, Frank Langella, William H. Macy, Charles Shaughnessy, Stanley Tucci, Tracey Ullman, Emma Watson, Sigourney Weaver, Christopher Lloyd. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: G. Canadian Home Video Rating: G -frightening scenes. |
System Details Note: | DVD; region 1; NTSC; anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby digital 5.1 surround; dual-layer. |
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | Licensed for home use only. |
Language Note: | Dialogue in English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), or Spanish with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Mice > Juvenile films. Ear > Abnormalities > Juvenile films. Friendship > Juvenile films. Knights and knighthood > Juvenile films. Princesses > Juvenile films. |
Genre: | Action and adventure films. Fantasy films. Comedy films. Animated films. Feature films. |
Topic Heading: | DVD-videodiscs DVDs for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 17 of 20 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Hudson's Hope Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 20 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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Hudson's Hope Public Library | KIDS DVD TAL (Text) | BHH038241 | Kids Room | Volume hold | Available | - |
100 Mile House Branch | J TAL (Text) | 33923005372168 | Digital Video Disc | Volume hold | Available | - |
Burns Lake Public Library | DVD J 1140 (Text) | 35198000489949 | DVD | Volume hold | Available | - |
Castlegar Public Library | JDVD FIC TAL (Text) | 35146001604263 | Junior Fiction DVD | Volume hold | Available | - |
Chetwynd Public Library | J DVD FIC TAL (GENERAL) (Text) | 35222000972835 | DVD's | Not holdable | Lost | 2023-08-30 |
Creston Public Library | JR DVD FIC TAL (Text)
Acquisition Type: Donated |
35140001078768 | Junior Fiction Videos | Volume hold | Available | - |
Creston Public Library | JR.DVD FIC TAL (Text)
Acquisition Type: Donated |
35140001260655 | Junior Fiction Videos | Volume hold | Available | - |
Fort St. James Public Library | J DVD TAL DVD0071 (Text) | 35196000210885 | DVD JF | Volume hold | Available | - |
Fort St. John Public Library | DVD FAM DES (Text) | 35211000134173 | DVDs | Volume hold | Checked out | 2024-09-10 |
Gibsons Public Library | DVD FIC T (Text) | 30886000288502 | DVD | Not holdable | Lost | 2010-11-21 |