illustration from Where the Wild Things Are
As anticipation builds for the theatrical release of Where the Wild Things Are, don’t miss out on Maurice Sendak’s original, award-winning animated adaption of his classic children’s story Where the Wild Things Are. To celebrate the release of the new live-action film, FilmFetish is giving away five copies of the DVD release to readers.
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In order to be entered into the random drawing for your free copy of Where the Wild Things Are, you must also:
- Reply to this post, and name one of your favorite monster movies. This can be either live-action or animated.
I’ll be running this contest through Halloween Day, October 31, 2009.
More about Where the Wild Things Are
In 1963, author/illustrator Maurice Sendak published his seventh children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are. The story of Young Max and his fantastical adventures on a mysterious island full of teeth gnashing, eye-rolling monsters – 338 words in all – captured the prestigious 1964 Caldecott Medal and became one of the most beloved books in children’s literature. To date, it has sold over 10 million copies in the U.S.alone.
On October 16th, Warner Brother will release the long (and very eagerly)-awaited adaptation of ‘Wild Things’ from director Spike Jones (Being John Malkovich, Adaptation) and writer Dave Eggers (A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius). While many are looking forward to Max’s larger than life theatrical adventures amongst a passel of hairy, creatively-designed beasts from the Henson workshop, for those who’d like a glimpse at the masterfully animated adaptation lifted directly from Sendak’s masterpiece, look no farther than Where the Wild Things Are…And Five More Stories From Maurice Sendak from Scholastic Storybook Treasures.
The DVD, re-packaged last August in a new configuration featuring even more Sendak content, has captured every leading parenting award, including Parents’ Choice (Silver), NAPPA (Gold), Oppenheim (Blue Chip) and, when it was originally released was honored with Child Magazine’s “Top 10 Videos” and one of Parenting Magazine’s “50 Best Videos for Kids”. Simply put, the adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are by pioneering studio Weston Woods could not be any truer to the book. Utilizing Sendak’s illustrations, the charming adaptation brings the classic to rich, full life for families everywhere.
The faithfully adapted title tale – one of the classics of children’s literature – headlines the repackaged and refreshed DVD from Scholastic Storybook Treasures. The DVD also includes six animated Sendak tales, a rare, behind-the-scenes interview with the author entitled Getting to Know Maurice Sendak, the Spanish language version of Where the Wild Things Are, and Special Edition stickers.
Where the Wild Things Are captured a prestigious Caldecott Medal and sold millions of copies since it was originally published in 1963. The story is familiar to children and adults of all ages. Regarded as a landmark children’s classic, it’s the wildly imaginative story of Max, a young boy who misbehaves and is sent to his room without supper. There, he lets his imagination take him to a faraway place where, after donning a distinctive wolf costume, he befriends the strange, mythical creatures who inhabit the island. But, after a “wild rumpus” Max decides it’s time to head back home, “where someone loved him best of all.”
With the new read-along function on Where the Wild Things Are, children will delight in following the narration in this beautifully animated version of Max’s adventures. Other Sendak tales, distinctively adapted by Weston Woods and featured on the DVD include Pierre, One Was Johnny, Alligators All Around, Chicken Soup with Rice, and In the Night Kitchen.
Where the Wild Things Are DVD packaging
Posted by Rene on Oct 13th, 2009
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October 13th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Jan Svankmajer’s Faust
October 13th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
thank you
October 14th, 2009 at 12:29 am
i was waiting to see this movie and to add this movie in to my DVD collection. this will be best chance for all who loves where the wild thongs are movie.
October 14th, 2009 at 1:36 am
My favorite is the original King Kong for movie monster. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
October 14th, 2009 at 4:02 am
My vote would be the animated movie 9.
Thanks
Neville
October 14th, 2009 at 8:00 am
oh man!! difficult choice,but i love Harry and the Henderson\’s Movie!!!!!
that rocked my 80s!!
October 14th, 2009 at 8:35 am
WANT TO WIN!!!
October 14th, 2009 at 8:36 am
It really isnt a movie… but my favorite show with a monster as a kid was Sesame Street with Cookie Monster!!!!!
October 14th, 2009 at 9:34 am
THANKS
October 14th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Frankenstein
October 14th, 2009 at 10:37 am
I love Labrynth.
October 14th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Monster Inc. was by far my favorite! Thanks so much.
October 14th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
monsters inc
October 14th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
nightmare before christmas
October 14th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Monsters Inc.
October 14th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Jaws. My favorite movie of all time, even if it did ruin the beach for me.
October 15th, 2009 at 12:44 am
I don’t really care for monster movies but I loved Monsters, INc.
October 15th, 2009 at 2:15 am
thsi was my favorite book
October 15th, 2009 at 7:04 am
Monsters Inc.
October 15th, 2009 at 7:18 am
my grandkids would love monster inc and POPCORN
October 15th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Monsters Inc.
October 15th, 2009 at 8:01 am
monsters inc…thanks for the great giveaway
October 15th, 2009 at 9:13 am
My favorite monster movie is Monster Inc., gotta love Disney movies.
October 15th, 2009 at 11:02 am
I loved Harry from Harry and the Hendersons.
October 15th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Creature from the Black Lagoon for laughs
October 15th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
i want to win
October 15th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Godzilla the original movie 1954
October 16th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Dark Crystal! Thanks for the chance.
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October 17th, 2009 at 7:03 am
I still love the original Frankenstein. Thanks!
October 17th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
the original king kong
October 19th, 2009 at 2:16 am
Bride of Frankenstein
October 19th, 2009 at 5:24 am
i love dracula
October 19th, 2009 at 7:20 am
I loved Monsters Inc!
October 19th, 2009 at 8:18 am
I love “Nosferatu.”
October 19th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Monsters Inc. is my favorite–haven\’t seen Monsters vs. Aliens yet though so don\’t know how that will match up.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
The Fly
October 19th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Godzilla
October 19th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
I loved The Dark Crystal, Labrinth and Troll when I was growing up
October 19th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
I like Shrek
October 21st, 2009 at 9:11 am
Kids and I love Monsters INC
October 22nd, 2009 at 3:29 am
My favorite monster movie was the new King Kong movie!
October 22nd, 2009 at 6:46 am
We like Monsters, Inc.
Thank you.
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:21 am
Monsters Inc.
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:44 pm
My favorite scary monster movie is The Host. My favorite animated monster film is Monsters, Inc. Thank you for the fun give-away.
October 24th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
I love clash of the titans. I know its not exactly a monster movie, but it was full of great monsters and creatures.
October 25th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
I used to watch the old Gammorah movies.
October 25th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Edward scissorhands
October 26th, 2009 at 1:19 am
like jaws ty
October 28th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
I\’ll go recent obscure and go with Igor.
October 28th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
it’s sad but I’d pick Godzilla since he was the first monster movie I ever saw.
October 28th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
I liked Alien 51
October 28th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
My favorite movie was The Amityville Horror
October 29th, 2009 at 3:54 am
I love Ludo and Jareth the Goblin King! I’ll go for Labyrinth! I love everyone in The Labyrinth! ^^
October 29th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Dracula
October 29th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
I don’t know if Hagrid counts but he is half giant, and they are pretty monster-ish.
October 29th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I would have to say beetlejuice is our family favorite!
October 29th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
One of my newest favorites is Monster vs Aliens
October 29th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I love Monsters v Aliens!
October 29th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Labrynith was and is my fav movie of all time.
October 29th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
That was one of my favorite books. I can’t wait to see the movie.
October 29th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
I like Shrek.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
I love Monsters vs Aliens
October 30th, 2009 at 12:13 am
Monsters Vs. Aliens.
October 30th, 2009 at 5:03 am
chobocca in star wars is my fav!
October 30th, 2009 at 5:49 am
I loved Jaws
October 30th, 2009 at 6:04 am
Monsters Inc, Such a cute animated movie!
October 30th, 2009 at 9:38 am
monsters inc ruled!
October 30th, 2009 at 9:58 am
my favorite monster movie is Monsters Inc
October 30th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Monsters Inc is my fav.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Monsters Inc
October 30th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I like Beetlejuice
October 30th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
My husband and I know EVERY word to MONSTERS INC. thanks to our 4 kids. I love that movie.
October 30th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Charlize Theron in “Monster”!
October 30th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
my kids would love this.
October 30th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
we love monsters inc
October 30th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Monsters Inc.
October 30th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
monsters inc
October 30th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Monsters Inc
October 30th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Monsters Inc of course! I love Sullly.
October 30th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Cookie Monster in \"Best Bites\"
October 30th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Oh how funny that most moms picked an animated movie. So my favorite monster movie is Monsters Inc.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Monsters Inc
October 30th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
shrek
October 30th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
I always likes the original “The Mummy” movie with Boris Karlof.
October 31st, 2009 at 1:03 am
The Labyrinth with David Bowie was just mesmerizing for me when I was young. As lots of others said, I love Monsters Inc too!
Thank you
October 31st, 2009 at 1:16 am
I loved Monsters Inc.
October 31st, 2009 at 2:03 am
One of my fave movie monsters is the creature from Jeepers Creepers, it’s so creepy!!!
October 31st, 2009 at 6:51 am
Loved Lon Chaney Jr. in The wolfman,scary and compassionate.
October 31st, 2009 at 7:33 am
Nightmare on Elm Street was and is my favorite monster movie. Thanks!
October 31st, 2009 at 8:41 am
Godzilla (1954)
October 31st, 2009 at 8:53 am
I would have to say Shrek!
October 31st, 2009 at 8:57 am
I love vampire movies!
October 31st, 2009 at 9:46 am
Monsters Inc
October 31st, 2009 at 9:46 am
Love Beetlejuice
October 31st, 2009 at 10:30 am
Monsters, Inc is a big favorite at our house.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:32 am
We love Monsters Inc. Thank you!
October 31st, 2009 at 11:19 am
The Dracula movies with Bela Lugosi
October 31st, 2009 at 11:31 am
The Giant Peach is my choice.
October 31st, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Wolverine is one of my favs
October 31st, 2009 at 1:07 pm
THE BLOB
October 31st, 2009 at 1:42 pm
My favorite is King Kong
October 31st, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Monster Inc was the best one!
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October 31st, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Labyrinth was the best!
October 31st, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Monsters, Inc. is the best animated monster movie! Thanks!
October 31st, 2009 at 5:31 pm
We just saw Monsters VS Aliens the other day and my kids liked it.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:35 pm
I like King Kong.
October 31st, 2009 at 7:48 pm
My favorite is Monster House
October 31st, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Monsters, Inc is one of my favorite monster movies!
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