Bob, Larry, Wynonna Celebrate Premiere of
VEGGIETALES: LORD OF THE BEANS
DVD, VHS Available October 29

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (October 26, 2005) – Big Idea held its World Premiere of VeggieTales: Lord of the Beans this week at Carmike Thoroughbred 20 in Franklin, TN. Nearly 1,000 people representing a who’s who of Nashville attended the premiere, including popular recording artist Wynonna Judd, who sings the episode’s theme song, "It's About Love." After inviting the children in the audience to join her in front of the theater, Wynonna and a crowd of children danced as the credits rolled and her theme song played to a celebratory finish.

Also attending the premiere were VeggieTales co-creators Mike Nawrocki (director of Lord of the Beans and voice of “Larry”) and Phil Vischer (writer of Lord of the Beans and voice of “Bob”), acclaimed recording artist Nicole C. Mullen and members from such well known bands as Jars of Clay, Third Day, Newsboys and more.

VeggieTales: Lord of the Beans is a story that kids and parents can enjoy together about gifts and how to use what we have to help others. Starring Junior Asparagus as Toto Baggypants, the title celebrates family, friendship, forgiveness and thankfulness and is served up on DVD and VHS Oct. 29 and Nov. 1 in the CBA and general markets respectively.

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Wynonna Judd, who sings the theme song, "It's About Love," from the new VeggieTales release, Lord of the Beans, is pictured with Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato.
Wynonna Judd with VeggieTales co-creators, Mike Nawrocki (director of Lord of the Beans and voice of “Larry”) and Phil Vischer (writer of Lord of the Beans and voice of “Bob”), are pictured with Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato at the World Premiere of their new DVD release, Lord of the Beans.

Synopsis

Lord of the Beans follows the fantastic journey of a Flobbit named Toto Baggypants (Junior Asparagus) who inherits a most unusual and powerful bean. With the help of his mentor Randalf and a spirited group of friends, Toto embarks on a mission to discover the purpose for which his gift should be used.

On their quest, the group encounters many challenges, including crossing the mountains of Much-Snowia and facing the dreaded Lord Scaryman – who seeks the bean for misguided, selfish reasons.  Will Toto discover the purpose of his gift, or will the scary dude and his Spork army capture the bean and wield its awesome powers? Find out in .