PBS Kids: Wild Kratts "Rainforest Rescue" DVD Release

Arlington, Va. – March 7, 2013 – PBS Distribution announced it will be releasing two episodes of PBS KIDS’ popular WILD KRATTS series on the new DVD “RAINFOREST RESCUE.” Join brothers and wildlife explorers Martin and Chris Kratt (creators of the award-winning “Kratts’ Creatures” and Emmy-winning “Zoboomafoo”) as they embark on two creature-filled rainforest romps. As families follow the adventures of the Kratt brothers, they’ll meet interesting animals and witness many never-before-seen wildlife moments. The two episodes featured on this DVD are filled with humor, excitement and a whole lot of science.

The show transforms the Kratt brothers into animated versions of themselves. With their creature smarts plus their newly-invented Creature Power Suits, the brothers Kratt use amazing animal abilities to rescue their animal friends when they get into trouble. The two engaging and fun episodes featured on this DVD are detailed below.

Rainforest Stew 
When Chris and Martin go in search of an obscure rainforest creature to add to their Life Lists, the Wild Kratts become embroiled in the complex relationships of a tropical rainforest.

Shadow: The Black Jaguar 
Martin and Chris are trying to decide on their next wild cat adventure when they learn that Zach Varmitech has decided to “catnap” a black jaguar to use as a symbol for his new spybots.

“RAINFOREST RESCUE” will be available on DVD April 9, 2013. The run time of the DVD is 50 minutes and the DVD SRP is $9.99. Additional WILD KRATTS DVDs are available from PBS Distribution including “LOST AT SEA,” “JUNGLE ANIMALS” and others.

Produced by the Kratt Brothers Company and 9 Story Entertainment, WILD KRATTS transforms Martin and Chris Kratt, creators of the award-winning KRATTS’ CREATURES and Emmy-winning ZOBOOMAFOO, into animated versions of themselves, allowing the real-life zoologists to visit wild animals in their little-seen habitats and showcase key science concepts along the way. Geared to kids ages 6 to 8, each episode of WILD KRATTS presents age-appropriate science inspired by the natural abilities of the animals that the Kratt brothers – and young viewers – meet. The series premiered on PBS KIDS in January 2011 and is part of PBS KIDS’ ongoing commitment to STEM – science, technology, engineering and math – education for kids.

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, mobile and community-based programs. Kidscreen- and Webby-award winning pbskids.org provides engaging interactive content, including the PBS KIDS video player, now offering free streaming video accessible on computer- and mobile-device-based browsers.  Follow PBS KIDS on Twitter and Facebook.

About Kratt Brothers Company 

Kratt Brothers Company, founded in 1993, has created and produced over 200 episodes of television, including award-winning series: Kratts’ Creatures, Zoboomafoo, Kratt Brothers: Be The Creature and Wild Kratts. Through its full service animation studio, Kratt Brothers Company is currently in production on its third season of the Emmy-nominated hit, Wild Kratts. www.krattbrothers.com

About 9 Story

Founded in 2001, 9 Story Entertainment is an award-winning production and distribution company dedicated to delivering the most-loved children’s properties internationally. With 70+ employees and full production and distribution capabilities, 9 Story is a leader in the amazing and magical world of youth entertainment. www.9story.com

About PBS Distribution

PBS Distribution is the leading media distributor for the public television community, both domestically and internationally, extending the reach of these 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, documentaries from award-winning series such as NOVA, FRONTLINE, AMERICAN MASTERS, NATURE, and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, dramas from MASTERPIECE, as well as films from independent producers and popular children’s programming. 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 internet and mobile devices.

WILD KRATTS: RAINFOREST RESCUE

Street Date: April 9, 2013

Genres: Kids

Run Time: 50 Minutes

SRP: $9.99

Format: DVD

Remember: Every purchase keeps PBS going and kids growing. So buy your copy today! 

**Note this information was provided to me so I could share with my readers on behalf of PBS Kids**