Posted Thu May 12, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by Tom Landy
The lab puppies are back in an all-new spook-tacular family comedy this September.
In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista has planned to release 'Spooky Buddies' on Blu-ray on September 20.
In 'Spooky Buddies,' the lovable "Buddies"-- talking pups B-Dawg, Budderball, Buddha, Mudbud, and Rosebud--embark on a spine-tingling journey across town to a shadowy mansion shrouded in legendary secrets. In a race against the mysterious Howlloween Hound, the Buddies and some new friends--Pip, Zelda, Rodney and Skip--must stop Warwick the Warlock to save the world from his dastardly deeds. Their brave exploits in this trick-or-treat adventure highlight the importance of friendship, courage and teamwork.
'Spooky Buddies' stars the voices of Diedrich Bader (TV´s "The Drew Carey Show"), Ryan Stiles (TV´s "The Drew Carey Show"), Debra Jo Rupp (TV´s "That 70´s Show"), Tim Conway (TV´s "SpongeBob SquarePants," "The Carol Burnett Show"), Frankie Jonas (TV´s "Jonas"), G. Hannelius (TV´s "Good Luck Charlie"), Ty Panitz ("Santa Buddies," "How to Eat Fried Worms"), Charles Henry Wyson ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"), and Nico Ghisi ("Santa Buddies"). It also features the acting talents of Harland Williams ("The Whole Nine Yards," "Dumb and Dumber"), Rance Howard ("Night Club," "The Dilemma"), Jennifer Elise Cox (TV´s "Pretty the Series," "The Brady Bunch Movie"), Pat Finn ("I Love You, Beth Cooper"), Michael Teigen ("Santa Buddies"), Elisa Donovan ("Clueless"), Sierra McCormick ("Ramona and Beezus"), Skyler Gisondo ("Santa Buddies," "Space Buddies"), Sage Ryan ("Piranha"), Jake Johnson (TV´s "Little Monk"), and Tucker Albrizzi ("Bridesmaids"). Director Robert Vince and Producer Anna McRoberts partner for their sixth "Buddies" film.
Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will be available as a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack (as well as a DVD/Blu-ray combo pack w/DVD packaging) and supplements include:
DIGS: Rosebud Edition — Leo Howard of Disney Channel´s Leo Little´s Big Show interviews Rosebud, the only female pup in the Buddies litter, as she invites viewers into her dream home for an exciting tour. Highlights include the creative use of the color pink throughout her décor, her blush-colored car--the perfect vehicle for the ultimate blond driver--and her fabulous closet holding luxurious garments, and some costumes that fans may recognize from past adventures.
All-New Music Video "Monster Mash" — A fun new Hip hop cover of this Halloween classic introduces the popular song to a new generation of trick-or-treaters with a high-energy new routine performed by Davis Cleveland, Adam Irigoyen, and Kenton Duty from the cast of Disney´s "Shake It Up."
Suggested list price for each combo pack is $39.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Spooky Buddies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 20.
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