The world's most inquisitive primate takes on out-of-this-world escapades in Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures, coming to DVD on May 15, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Based on the classic books by Margret and H.A. Rey published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures contains eight new shows from the Emmy(R)-nominated, top-rated PBS KIDS(R) TV series. With two hours of fun and delightful surprises, the entertaining DVD will have preschoolers laughing as they learn about math, science and engineering from their favorite monkey. The second DVD release from the acclaimed television series, Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures is loaded with interactive bonus features that kids will happily return to again and again. As always, George's best friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat is there to lend a hand along with Jumpy Squirrel, Hundley the Dachshund, Gnocchi the Cat and the rest of George's pals.


Narrated by Emmy Award(R) winner William H. Macy (Seabiscuit, Wild Hogs), Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures introduces viewers to new experiences as George's curiosity takes him down hills, up rivers and into outer space while demonstrating basic scientific and mathematical principles such as momentum, aerodynamics and sound. George inspires kids' own natural curiosity while helping them learn how things work in the world around him. A must-own for any family with preschoolers, Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures is priced at $16.98 SRP. Preorder close is April 10, 2007.