Big Idea, Entrenched Team for More VeggieTales

Wednesday, February 10, 2010
By: Thomas J. Mclean

Big Idea Entertainment, the studio behind such faith-based children’s programming as VeggieTales, has signed a multiproduction deal with animation studio Entrenched, Inc.

The two studios will collaborate on new VeggieTales content, including DVDs, with animation executed by Entrenched’s sister company Hawaii Animation Studios.

The principals at Hawaii Animation Studios — Dan Krech, Jeff Bell, Joe Serafini and John Morch — previously were significantly involved in the production of Big Idea’s 2008 theatrical release VeggieTales: The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything as well as the direct to video animated series 3-2-1 Penguins!

“We’re thrilled to partner with Entrenched at such an exciting time, " said Leslie Ferrell, general manager for Big Idea Entertainment. “We’re confident a fresh crop of VeggieTales will grow out of Hawaii, and continue to bring the timeless and delightful adventures, lessons and songs to viewers around the world. It’s an honor for us to participate in the official opening and celebration of Hawaii Animation Studios.”

On Feb. 11, Ferrell and Mike Nawrocki, Big Idea’s VP of creative development, will join other notable guests including Hawaii Lt. Gov. James Aiona and state Sen. Will Espero in Honolulu for a special commemorative opening ceremony.

Reader Comments

• Dawn Marie : Sales Operation Assit Manager : D3Publisher

  Wednesday, February 10, 2010

  I am so glad more Veggie Tales are coming. I own many of the Veggie Tales\' shows on DVD\'s. They are just wonderful (earlier stuff is the best, but I will take what I can get). Keep Walking Around the Wall, Hair Brush Song, Dance of the Cucumber -- Just make sure the Hawaii Animated Studios get in the Silly Songs. Please.