WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT
SERVES UP AN ALL-NEW ORIGINAL ANIMATED FILM
WITH THE RELEASE OF
“SCOOBY-DOO! AND THE GOURMET GHOST”
FEATURING CELEBRITY CHEFS
BOBBY FLAY, GIADA DE LAURNETIIS AND MARCUS
SAMUELSSON
AVAILABLE ON DVD SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Release Features Bonus Scooby-Doo! Episodes
Everyone’s favorite Great Dane is back
for an all-new, action-packed, culinary mystery adventure with the release of Scooby-Doo!
And the Gourmet Ghost, available in stores September 11, 2018 from
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Featuring the voice talents of internationally
acclaimed celebrity chefs, Bobby Flay (Beat
Bobby Flay), Giada De Laurentiis (Giada
in Italy) and Marcus Samuelsson (Chopped),
Scooby-Doo!
And the Gourmet Ghost takes our favorite teen sleuths on an
unforgettable adventure to New England, where they investigate the haunting of
a historic colonial inn that’s been turned into a state-of-the-art, culinary
resort. Scooby-Doo! And the Gourmet Ghost
will retail for $19.98 SRP. Order due date has been set for August 7, 2018. Scooby-Doo!
And the Gourmet Ghost is also available to own on Digital via purchase
from digital dealers.
On Scooby-Doo! And the Gourmet Ghost,
the Mystery Inc. gang visits Rocky Harbor Culinary Resort, a new cooking
retreat located in New Port Cove, Rhode Island. It’s a food lover’s
destination, where visitors can learn to prepare meals like master chefs. As
Scooby-Doo and his pals arrive to the resort, they are met by Fred’s uncle
Bobby, who happens to be the world-famous chef and restauranteur Bobby Flay.
Rocky Harbor Culinary Resort,
which was originally known as Rocky Harbor Inn, has stood empty for over two
centuries, ever since its original owner mysteriously disappeared from its
premises. The property, which is now owned by Bobby, is rumored to be haunted
by the infamous Red Ghost. Bobby
however, thinks the legend of the Red Ghost is just an old myth that’s part of
the local lore. He hesitates bringing up the subject for fear it might scare
off potential visitors to this new resort, which he dreams will become a
world-famous gourmet cooking destination.
To promote the grand opening
of the resort, Bobby organizes a live, national telecast to broadcast from the retreat’s
high-tech kitchen. It’s a star-studded evening with some of television’s
biggest celebrity chefs, including renowned chefs Giada De Laurentiis and
Marcus Samuelsson.
The telecast kicks off with a
bang! Bobby’s kitchen buzzes with celebrity chefs whipping up their most
scrumptious dishes. That’s until the lights mysteriously flicker off and out of
the shadows, Red Ghost appears frightening all the guests, who run out in a
panic. Is the legend of Red Ghost real after all? Does this mean the end of
Rocky Harbor Culinary Resort or will Scooby-Doo and his pals help save the day?
It’s a delicious mystery Scooby-Doo! fans won’t want to miss!
“We’re excited to debut this
entertaining new Scooby-Doo! film that features some of television’s best-loved
celebrity chefs. It’s fun to see Bobby, Giada and Marcus come to life in
animated form,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Vice President Family & Animation
Marketing. She added, “We think viewers will be entertained by this original
new story in which ghostly mystery mingles with the world of the culinary arts.”
Scooby-Doo! And the Gourmet Ghost features the
familiar voice talents
of Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo/Fred Jones, Grey Griffin as Daphne Blake, Matthew
Lillard as Shaggy Rogers and Kate Micucci as Velma Dinkley. The film was executive produced by Sam
Register, written by Tim Sheridan and directed by Doug Murphy.
Bonus Episodes:
·
What's
New, Scooby-Doo? "Recipe for Disaster" -- Shaggy wins a tour of the Scooby Snacks
factory, where a sludge monster is on the loose.
·
A Pup
Named Scooby-Doo, "Wanted: Cheddar Alive" -- A "cheese monster" frightens away
all the workers at the Scooby Snack factory, so no more Scooby Snacks can be
made. But without a Scooby Snack, Scooby won't pursue the monster. The kids
convince Scooby to help unmask the bad guy and reopen the factory.
·
Scooby-Doo!
Mystery Incorporated, "The Devouring" -- Dr. Rick Spartan returns to Crystal Cove to
stop a gluttonous monster who is devouring people whole.
Important
Information for Retailers
Scooby-Doo! And the Gourmet Ghost
will be available from WBHE on September 11, 2018 for $19.98 SRP. Order due date is August 7, 2018.
Advertising
The release of Scooby-Doo!
And the Gourmet Ghost will be supported by a national media and
publicity campaign that is estimated to generate millions of impressions.
Digital
Scooby-Doo! And the Gourmet Ghost
will be available to own on Digital beginning August 28, 2018. Digital
allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes to watch
anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital is available from
various retailers including Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox
and others.
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