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PBS KIDS PREMIERES DINOSAUR TRAIN SUBMARINE ADVENTURE SPECIAL
Everyone's favorite Pteranodon family rides the DINOSAUR TRAIN Submarine to meet sea creature friends in an all-new science special airing February 18 on PBS KIDS and available on DVD February 19, 2013
ARLINGTON, VA, January 28, 2013 On February 18, PBS KIDS will premiere an all-new special from The Jim Henson Company's hit series DINOSAUR TRAIN. Everyone's favorite Pteranodon family will dive into an underwater adventure in Submarine Adventure. The one-hour program will feature four new stories about sea creatures that lived during the Age of Dinosaurs. Preschoolers will meet new friends along the way from Otto Ophthalmosaurus to Archelon turtles as they learn about natural science, natural history and paleontology. As part of this multiplatform event, DINOSAUR TRAIN will also feature new content online and on mobile this February. The special will also be available on DVD starting February 19.
PBS KIDS strives to use media to light a spark a thirst for learning that will empower kids to actively pursue their interests long after the screen is turned off, said Lesli Rotenberg, General Manager, Children's Programming, PBS. DINOSAUR TRAIN leads kids on this path of exploration with content that is fun and educational, like the Submarine Adventure' special, which will engage kids in learning natural science and paleontology concepts, while also inspiring them to embark on their own learning adventures in the world around them.
On-air Special Program Descriptions:
Otto Ophthalmosaurus
When the Pteranodon family takes the Dinosaur Train under the sea to visit their friend Elmer Elasmosaurus, they learn that the Elasmosaurus family is leaving the station to follow their food the fish. Buddy wants to follow, but the train tunnel doesnt go that way so Mr. Conductor decides to take the family in a brand-new invention, the Dinosaur Train Submarine! On their journey, they meet a marine reptile called Otto Ophthalmosaurus, who guides the submarine deeper than it's ever been, and even helps them find their way out of a sea cave.
Shoshana Shonisaurus
The Pteranodon family goes under the sea again to ride the Dinosaur Train Submarine this time they go to meet Shoshana Shonisaurus, an enormous marine reptile that's something between a dolphin and a whale. Since Shoshana loves to dive very deep, Shiny has a problem with following her to the bottom of the sea. Shoshana kindly helps Shiny get over her fear of diving deep.
Maisie Mosasaurus
The Pteranodon family goes back underwater in the Dinosaur Train Submarine and meets Maisie and Marvin Mosasaurus, a daughter and father who are huge, fast-swimming lizards with flippers. Maisie and Shiny bond when they discover neither likes to go deep in the water. The Pteranodons and Mosasaurus have a great time near the ocean's surface, each family showing the other how they hunt and catch fish to eat.
A Sea Turtle Tale
The Pteranodon family is on the beach watching small eggs hatch and baby Archelon turtles emerge and start to swim away. The family and Mr. Conductor get into the Dinosaur Train Submarine and follow the baby Archelons, who discover their own facts of nature that their mother doesn't stay with them after they're born and that they will grow up to be giant-sized sea turtles.
Online and Mobile Content:
Both full episodes and clips from Submarine Adventure will be available on the PBS KIDS Video Player at PBSKIDS.org/video and on the PBS KIDS Video App beginning February 19.
DVD:
PBS Distribution will release DINOSAUR TRAIN Submarine Adventure on February 19, 2013. The DVD is available for preorder now on shopPBS.org. Details for the DVD follow:
Street Date: February 19, 2013
Genre: Kids
Run Time: Approximately 50 Minutes
SRP: $9.99
Format: DVD
Images and screeners of DINOSAUR TRAIN Submarine Adventure are available upon request or on PBS PressRoom.
From the renowned Jim Henson Company, the hit DINOSAUR TRAIN series encourages scientific thinking and other skills as it teaches children about natural science, natural history and paleontology. The series is part of PBS KIDS' ongoing commitment to prepare kids for success in school and in life, with cross-platform content that supports learning in key areas such as science, math, and literacy.
About PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers all children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online and community-based programs. For more information on specific PBS KIDS programs supporting literacy, science, math and more, visit PBS.org/pressroom. Follow PBS KIDS on Twitter and Facebook.
About PBS Distribution
PBS Distribution is the leading media distributor for the public television community, both domestically and internationally. Jointly owned by PBS (Arlington, VA) and WGBH (Boston, MA), PBS Distribution extends the reach of public television programs beyond broadcast while generating revenue for the public television system and our production partners.
PBS Distribution offers a diverse range of programming to our customers, including Ken Burns's films (Prohibition, The National Parks, The War, Baseball, Jazz); documentaries from award-winning series NOVA (The Elegant Universe, Origins), FRONTLINE (God in America, Bush's War, Growing Up Online) and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE (Freedom Riders, We Shall Remain); dramas from MASTERPIECE (Downton Abbey, Jane Eyre, Inspector Lewis); films from independent producers (Easy Yoga for Arthritis, The Buddha, The Story of India, Carrier, Journey into Buddhism, I.O.U.S.
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