NCBUniversal’s Peacock streaming service is expanding its kids’ programming selection with the debut of a charming new feature-length adventure on the range for the beloved children’s book character. In addition to the premiere of Curious George: Go West, Go Wild on September 8, Peacock will be home to a robust collection of animated films, seasonal specials starring the mischievous monkey, as well as the Curious George TV series seasons 1-9.
Synopsis: Curious George is back in the saddle and ready for adventure in his exciting new movie — Go West, Go Wild. George and Ted travel to cousin Ginny’s farm for a relaxing outdoor weekend, but plans take a turn when her farm animals escape into the wild blue yonder. With the help of Emmett, a friendly farmhand with cowboy dreams, the group sets out to track the herd through the countryside, camp outdoors, fish for their dinner, and stumble into a ghost town! Featuring a spirited new score and original songs, this unforgettable story proves that anything is possible when you believe in yourself.
Go West, Go Wild is directed by Michael LaBash (Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch) from a screenplay by Jana Howington & Sherri Stoner. Deirdre Brenner is the producer, with executive producers Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, David Kirschner and Jon Shapiro. Voice stars are Frank Welker and Jeff Bennett, with casting and voice directing by Wes Gleason.
The original movie’s soundtrack features “The Other Side” by global recording artist Yuna. This is the first time in the history of Curious George films that a song is performed by a female vocalist. Other highlights include original songs written by Michele Brourman & Amanda McBroom and score by Germaine Franco. The soundtrack will be released day and date with the film release on Peacock.
Curious George: Go West, Go Wild will also be available on Digital & DVD via Universal Pictures Home Entertainment in winter 2020.
In honor of Curious George’s birthday this month, Peacock is celebrating “Curiosity Month” by unwrapping delightful additions to its Curious George Collection:
- Joining Peacock Original Go West, Go Wild, three more movies debut Sept. 20 — Curious George, Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! and Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle — as well as seasonal TV specials Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest and Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas.
- Also on Sept. 20, seasons 1-9 of Curious George will join Peacock’s current offering of seasons 10-12, along with select episodes from season 13, which debuted as Peacock Originals earlier this year.
First introduced to the world of children’s literacy over 75 years ago, Curious George was created by Margret and H.A. Rey in 1941 and remains one of the most beloved children’s classics of all-time. The animated series targets preschool viewers and follows the adventures of everyone’s favorite monkey and his insatiable curiosity to bring delightful antics, gentle humor and heartfelt emotion to each fun-filled episode. With a focus on education, the Emmy Award-winning program incorporates early concepts in math, science, technology and engineering and encourages children to use their imagination and expand their own investigations of the world.
