Larry the Lawnmower
LARRY THE LAWNMOWER SET TO MOW AWAY
Magna Home Entertainment is pleased to announce the acquisition of the hit Channel 7
preschool television series LARRY THE LAWNMOWER for distribution on DVD. From
Ambience Entertainment, the Australian producers of children's programs Sharky's
Friends, GoGo Stop and Erky Perky, LARRY THE LAWNMOWER will be released on
DVD for the first time on Wednesday, 2nd December 2009.
Narrated by popular TV personality Jay Laga'aia (Play School, Water Rats, The Lion
King Musical), LARRY THE LAWNMOWER is an exciting live action series that features five colourful puppets based on everyday garden tools: Larry the Lawnmower, Tangles the Hose, Wheelie the Wheelbarrow, Rosie the Rake and Flash the Spade. Set in Greenwood Gardens, Larry and his friends work, play and often get up to mischief during
their fun adventures as they make make great discoveries about life, the environment,
teamwork and friendship.
LARRY THE LAWNMOWER commenced broadcast on Channel 7 in December 2008
and has since established a strong fan base and audience share, regularly out-rating
high-profile preschool series Hi-5! in key markets during the same timeslot. Leading
Australian licensing agent Wild Pumpkin has recently been appointed to represent the
brand and a licensing rollout across key categories including toys, games and publishing
will begin in 2010.
"It's great to be working alongside such a passionate and committed team as Magna on
the DVD release of Larry the Lawnmower," says Michael Boughen, Executive Producer
at Ambience Entertainment. "After receiving so many requests for Larry on DVD from
parents over the past year, it will be fantastic to deliver the show to the fans in time for
Christmas."
Phil Maddison, General Manager at Magna Home Entertainment, says: "We are
incredibly pleased to be working with Ambience Entertainment and Wild Pumpkin
Licensing to bring Larry the Lawnmower to DVD. Larry has legions of fans across the
country, and this wonderful locally-produced series will be a real winner on DVD."
The first DVD release of LARRY THE LAWNMOWER, entitled Adventures In
Greenwood Gardens, will feature 15 episodes from the series and will be available
through all good children's DVD retailers from 2nd December.
