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Join in the celebrations for Spot’s 25th Anniversary with this (special silver edition) DVD and VHS – Where’s Spot

12/01/2005


“My family loves Spot because in Spot’s world learning and fun go hand in hand." Jude Law, Actor

HE’S ONE of the world’s favourite children’s characters; a loveable little puppy who has been entertaining children around the globe for 25 years. He’s sold 50 million books, 5 million videos worldwide and now Spot is back again in this great new DVD!

It’s 25 years since Spot first appeared in 1980 in Eric Hill’s award winning, innovative lift-the-flap title ‘Where’s Spot? and, to celebrate, Abbey Home Media is delighted to announce the release of Where’s Spot? on VHS and DVD on 18th April 2005 from all major retailers.

Spot and his friends enjoy more surprises and adventures in this adorable animated compilation. Each five-minute episode is a complete story accompanied by special music and songs, including: Where’s Spot? Spot Plays Hide & Seek, Spot’s First Picnic, Spot’s Treehouse, Spot Goes to the Playground, Spot in the Garden, Spot’s First Walk, Spot’s Bath and Spot’s Favourite Toy.

Created by the BAFTA award-winning King Rollo Films (Maisy, Mr Benn, Wide Eye) in full cell animation, with voice-overs from well-known actress Jane Horrocks, Where’s Spot? is sure to be a major hit with young viewers this autumn. Packed full of fun and gentle humour, Spot’s songs, adventures and concepts all combine to bring home to young children that learning can be fun!

DVD VHS Cat No: AHEDVD3126 AHE2212 ISBN: 1 860223443 1 860223435 Barcode: 9 78186022344 0 9 78186022343 3 Cert: Uc Uc Run Time:60 mins 60 mins RRP: £9.99 £8.99 DP: £6.80 £6.12

DVD contains fantastic extras in the form of 4 interactive games (guess the shape, memory game, hide & seek, tool tidy) plus DVD-Rom content (wallpapers and gift cards to print out and colour in).

What the celebrities say:

“Happy Anniversary Spot! We all love you in our family!” Carol Smillie, Television Presenter

“Spot is a very familiar dog from when I was young, which is what makes it special for me to read to my son who enjoys it as much as I did.” Nicole Appleton, Singer

“My family loves Spot because he’s an inquisitive, happy little chappie who loves a good adventure! Long may he reign.” Melanie Sykes, Television Presenter

“Spot was always a favourite with my children when they were younger.... I hope that Spot will be around for many years to come.” Gary Rhodes, Celebrity Chef

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For further information, please contact:
Nardis Roscoe
Marketing Director
020 7563 3933
[email protected]
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