The Secret of Pirate Island soon available to purchase

[playmovictorian]

Playmobil: The Secret of Pirate Island DVD
July 30, 2009
 
I love this title. Know why? I used to play with Playmobil characters when I was a kid. I have fond memory of their construction team kit, and I used to have these little guys building houses in my mom's flower beds in our backyard.

Now, the funny little Playmobil dolls, with their hands always ready to grasp something, are starring in their first movie, a DVD premiere called Playmobil: The Secret of Pirate Island. It will be released on Oct. 13 (prebook Sept. 10), priced at $19.95. Sorry, no Blu-ray.

Here's the summary from Sony:

Based on the best-selling Playmobil Pirates playset, PLAYMOBIL:  THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND is a full-length, interactive CGI animated movie. Young adventurers Jack and Amelia encounter pirates and more as they search for buried treasure on the mysterious Skull Island.

And the best part, in the special features, viewers will be able to decide how the story proceeds with a feature that allows for 28 story combinations. Oh, and a sing-along. How fun! Oh to be 5 again.

The movie was called Playmobil: The Secret of Skull Island at one point. Here's the trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR0csmQBtAg


Playmobil: The Secret of Pirate Island - DVD
Format: DVD
Running Time: 140 Min.
Rated: NR
Release Date: October 13
Synopsis
From the imaginative minds of Playmobil comes: The Secret of Pirate Island, the first ever CGI animated movie from Playmobil! Based on the #1 selling pirate adventure set, this exciting new movie features an option allowing children to chose their own Pirate Island adventure with fun interactive features throughout the film, plus a fun sing-a-long bonus feature. It's a magical adventure that will light up every child's imagination!
DVD Features
Pirate Sing-A-Long
Instruction Card For Interactive Mode
Knight's Adventure: Quest for the Golden Scepter - Static Card
DVD Details
Genre: Animation, Children, Family
CC: English (US)
Sub: English (US), French (Parisian), Spanish (Latin Am)
Color/B&W: Color

Based on the Best-selling Playmobil Pirate Playsets

 

PLAYMOBIL:

THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND
 

Features Include Interactive Storylines, a Pirate Sing-Along and More

 

Debuts on DVD on October 13, 2009

Culver City, CA (August 3, 2009) –Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is pleased to announce the DVD premiere of PLAYMOBIL: THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND. From the imaginative minds at Playmobil and brought to life by the CGI experts at award-winning Extra Large Technology, PLAYMOBIL:  THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND is the first feature-length, interactive CGI animated adventure based on the best-selling Playmobil Pirates playsets.  The DVD will include Interactive Mode, Captain Gruff’s Favorite Movie Mode and a Pirate Sing-Along.  PLAYMOBIL:  THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND will debut on DVD on October 13, 2009 with a family-friendly SRP of $19.95.

 

Would-be buccaneers can even participate in the action, as PLAYMOBIL:  THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND features an exciting interactive storyline. At certain points throughout the story, the lead characters, Jack and Amelia, will turn to the viewers and ask, “What should we do?”  Two possible options will appear on the screen, leaving it up to the viewers to decide how the story will proceed. This unique feature allows for 28 different possible story combinations, making PLAYMOBIL:  THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND 28 different adventures for the price of one!  It’s a magical adventure that will light up every child’s imagination.
 

Children and their parents will be able to go deeper into THE SECRET OF PIRATE ISLAND experience by beginning their journey at www.sonywonder.com.  Once there, they will have an opportunity to receive exciting special offers from Sony sister divisions including Free Realms, Sony Electronics, Little Big Planet and more!

 

Synopsis

Ahoy, matey! Your favorite Playmobil toys have come to life for the very first time, in an all-new swashbuckling adventure and you’re invited to join them! You’ll have a treasure chest full of fun with seven-year-old Jack and his big sister Amelia as they stow away on a pirate ship headed for the mysterious Skull Island — a place filled with treasure and curious creatures. Can Jack and Amelia stay one step ahead of a bunch of wacky skeletons and get to the treasure before the pirates do?

 
Interactive DVD Includes:

Interactive version
Captain Gruff’s Favorite Movie
Pirate Sing-Along
 

DVD Catalog #:
 30107
 
DVD UPC Code:
 0-43396-30107-8
 
DVD Order Date:
 9/10/2009
 
DVD SLP:
 $19.95
 
Running Time
 90 minutes
 
Rating
 Not rated
 

[Gepetto]

Thanks for the info Karim, something to watch out for!




Gepetto

[playmovictorian]

Only 34 days until the Secret of Pirate Island is ours !!!

Karim

[Bolingbroke]

Finally I got my hands on one of these pirate island captains, and I must say it is really one of the best klickies of recent years.

BUT!

Why on earth couldn't they print the skulls and crossbones on the OTHER side of the hat? That way, the feather hole would've been at the back ... and the parrot could have faced forwards, rather than sideways as it does now.

*facepalm*

Why can't they do anything properly!?

 

[tonguello]

Karim:
To be honest I watched the movie and it was very disapointing. Not what I expected..... Beside the fact that limbs bend and eyes and mouth (and tongue) moves, it's a very basic story for kids not older than 6. Sorry to burts your bubble dear friend! The best part about it is a couple of clickies I would love to get my hands on if they ever get to mass production. Like the afro 70's guy or the punk rock dude!
Best scene the one with the Vikings (real clicies btw) ok I will say no more.....

ENJOY!!!
Gaston.

[bonniebeth]

It was DEFINITELY made for very young children, but I thought it was kind of cute. Not a riveting story line or anything, but the interactive feature is really cute for kids. I thought some of it was funny, especially the sequence where the skeletons were chasing them all around the island. And its been months since I watched it and I still have the little song in my head.  la la... la la...la la la la la la la   

[racerx]

Ugh, that movie is horrible beyond words.  It's going to be a Christmas present for the twins, so of course I watched it first.

Not only is it not very pirate-y, but the "branching" choices you make never get to actually affect the outcome.      The story you're forced into isn't exactly the most gripping, either.

If you don't have this yet I'd recommend staying far, far away.

[tonguello]

It was DEFINITELY made for very young children, but I thought it was kind of cute. Not a riveting story line or anything, but the interactive feature is really cute for kids. I thought some of it was funny, especially the sequence where the skeletons were chasing them all around the island. And its been months since I watched it and I still have the little song in my head.  la la... la la...la la la la la la la   

Oh my god! that song!! I had it in my mind for days!!! horrible!! 
I just thought it was going to be a better movie. The story reminded me of how I used to play as a kid. Mayde it was intended that way.... but wel.... 

[bonniebeth]

Yeah, the story was all over the place, crossing from one theme to the next, but that is the way kids play. Whatever characters they have, they'll put them in the story somehow.

[irnm2001]

I got it a while back but haven't taken the time to wacth it. Monstly because of the not so good reviews of it. I will get to it at some point.

Mad Nick