Movie PictureMovie PictureIn celebration of today's release of the Steven Spielberg produced animated shows, Animaniacs and Pinky and the Brain, we're giving away copies of Volume 1 of each show!

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Lock the Warner water tower and guard the laboratory because the Animaniacs, Vol. 1 and Pinky and the Brain, Vol. 1 are escaping to DVD on July 25, 2006 from Warner Home Video. For the first time, fans can own Animaniacs Volume 1 including 25 episodes featuring the crazy Yakko, Wakko, Dot and crew. Fans can also add to their classic animation DVD collection the 22 episodes from the Emmy nominated series Pinky and the Brain as they attempt to take over the world in Pinky and the Brain, Vol. 1. Both DVDs are priced to own for $44.98 SRP.

Follow the adventures or misadventures of the Warner Brothers, Yakko and Wacko, and the Warner Sister, Dot, in Animaniacs Volume 1. Created and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, the ensemble cast of off-the-wall Warner Bros. characters, appear in a wide variety of roles as they continuously escape the water tower and run amuck all over the Warner Lot. Animaniacs Volume 1 is a 5 disc collectors set filled with over 12 hours of zany adventures along with DVD bonus materials including Animaniacs Live! featuring comic Maurice LaMarche hosting an in studio style interview via satellite big screen TV with Animaniac friends as they comment on the historical show.

The witty, slapstick humor with pop culture parodies and cartoon wackiness is a must own for all collectors of classic animation. Animaniacs first aired on Fox in 1993, where it ran successfully for 2 years. The show then appeared on The WB as part of the "Kids WB" afternoon block from 1995-1998.

Pinky and the Brain are two laboratory mice living at Acme Labs whose genes have been spliced. Before each night is over they scheme to formulate a plan to conquer the world. The Brain is a genius who leads the master plan, whereas Pinky is quite insane and the comedic relief for the series.

Pinky and the Brain, Vol. 1 is a 4 disc collectors set, with 22 fun-filled, classic episodes from Steven Spielberg, the creator and executive producer of the Emmy nominated series. Observe Pinky and The Brain take on each attempt to conquer the world with a dry wit and humor. Originally aired on the WB Television Network from 1995-1998, these are two mice allowed to enter your living room!

"We are very excited to bring these two one-of-a-kind animation shows to DVD," said Dorinda Marticorena, WHV Vice President, Kids and Sports Marketing. "Fans of both shows have been eagerly asking about their availability on DVD and even created a petition gathering over 9,000 signatures. We are happy to make these fantastic boxed DVD sets available to their core fans as well as a new generation of animation viewers."

Animaniacs Volume 1 special features include:

- ANIMANIACS LIVE! - Comic Maurice LaMarche hosts an in studio style interview via satellite big screen TV with Animaniac friends as they comment on the historical show.

Pinky and the Brain Volume 1 special features include:

- Pinky and The Brain: The Start of All Things Wacky - Featurette with the voices of Pinky and the Brain stars, Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche, and voice director Andrea Romano as they discuss antidotes and antics about Tom Ruegger, Steven Spielberg and why they had so much fun at work.

Basics:

Animaniacs, Vol. 1

$44.98 SRP

Street Date: July 25, 2006

Pre Order Date: June 20, 2006

Languages: English

Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Running time: 750 minutes (With 20 minutes of enhanced content)

DVD Catalog #4049

Pinky and the Brain, Vol. 1

$44.98 SRP

Street Date: July 25, 2006

Pre Order Date: June 20, 2006

Languages: English

Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Running time: 660 minutes (with 20 minutes of enhanced content)

DVD Catalog #4050