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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas DVD Giveaway

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Burbank, California, January 2, 2009—A touching and unforgettable tale of a forbidden friendship between two children divided by war, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas comes to DVD on March 10, 2009 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Set during World War II, the story is seen through the eyes of the eight-year-old son of a concentration camp commandant, whose pact with a Jewish boy has heart-wrenching consequences. Bonus features, including an exclusive look at the creation of the film, add to a powerful and poignant movie experience.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas stars Asa Butterfield as eight-year-old Bruno, with Vera Farmiga (The Departed, Nothing But the Truth), and David Thewlis (Kingdom of Heaven, the Harry Potter franchise) as his parents, and Jack Scanlon as his friend, Shmuel. Farmiga earned a Best Actress award from the British Independent Film Awards and the film collected two additional nominations for Most Promising Newcomer (Butterfield) and Best Director for Mark Herman (Little Voice, Brassed Off). It received the Audience Choice Award at the 2008 Chicago International Film Festival. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is based on the internationally bestselling novel by John Boyne. 
 
 When his father (David Thewlis,) a high-ranking Nazi officer, is assigned to oversee a farm in the countryside, eight-year-old Bruno (Asa Butterfield) misses the excitement and camaraderie he knew in his hometown of Berlin. Lonely and bored, Bruno secretly explores his new surroundings and discovers the farm is surrounded by barbed wire. When he sees Shmuel (Jack Scanlon), a boy his own age, working behind the fence, he strikes up a tentative friendship, playing checkers and catch through the barbed wire. As Bruno slowly realizes that his new friend is Jewish, he becomes confused by the Nazi doctrines his tutor espouses and suspicious of the real purpose of the farm. When Shmuel needs his help, the boys form an outrageous plan that comes to a devastating conclusion. Intelligent, thoughtful and haunting, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is an unforgettable portrait of a child trying to navigate in an increasingly complex and shadowy adult world.

 BONUS FEATURES
 
  • Friendship Beyond the Fence—This behind-the-scenes featurette shows how filmmakers balanced the tale of Bruno, the lonely son of a Nazi officer, and the sensitive reality of one of the darkest periods in world history to create an unforgettable motion picture.
  • Deleted scenes—With commentary by director Mark Herman.
  • Audio Commentary—Director Mark Herman and author John Boyne discuss the film.

GreatDad Contest


Win a The Boy in the Striped Pajamas DVD. To enter the contest, simply tell us which is your favorite video game for both dads and kids and why. Send in your answers using the comment form below. Last date for entries is March 18, 2009.

Read the rules and regulations.

Contest Update: The contest is closed. See the winner's page.

 
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Comments
By Pamela,   From Marysville
My men love Wii sports. It keeps them all active and give them a chance a bond.

By Charlene,   From Spotsylvania
Guitar Hero

By Lily,   From Las Vegas
I love Tetris because it's so addicting!

By Renee,   From Colon
I bought Wii Sports video games because they looked so good now I have to buy a Wii.

By Marie,   From Portland
The best game on Wii is the bowling game. Its so realistic and really gets everyone going.

By Beverly,   From Hyde Park
We like the Wii Bowling game. The movie looks really good. Thanks for having the contest!

By Kimberly,   From Mount Clemens
This movie was sooooooooo good!

By Marcy,   From Bridge City
With all the new fancy games.....the kids favorite is Duck Hunt on the Old Nintendo game unit!

By Gianna,   From Cambridge
Super Mario 3.. so many different fun levels that everyone enjoys :)

By Gus,   From El Paso
My kids love Lego Star Wars because you never die, so you're given multiple opportunities to win the game.

By desiree,   From hurst
I would like to see the movie

By Angela,   From Miramar
Rock Band is good.

By krissy,   From black mountain
Mario Kart. It's fun for all ages so the Dad and son can both enjoy it without getting bored and the Dad wont feel like he's playing a childs game =)

By Jeff,   From GRANT
Pacman is the only one I know how to play.

By sue,   From PHILADELPHIA
Oh I would have to say the original mario brothers.. the kids love to play with daddys game he had when he was their age.

By Vicki,   From Los Angeles
don't really play video games so I wouldn't know. Think its better to go to a museum or do a project together

By Terri,   From Fort Atkinson
My husband and kids enjoy playing Chicken Shoot on the DS and trying to beat each other.

By Timothy,   From Aventura
I never saw this movie.

By john,   From Utica
I never saw this movie. Please enter me. Thank you.

By mike,   From shelby twp
My daughter and I love to play Scooby Doo with her V.Smile gaming system.

By RICHARD,   From Winston Salem
Guitar Hero is fun playing with the kids. WE always have a blast doing it.

By Sarah,   From Lakewood
We have the most fun with the Wii Bowling game. Thanks for the contest.

By Geoff,   From Columbus
I think the new Wii Music game is terrific for dads and sons to play together - even if neither has a lot of experience with musical instruments or singing, the game is extremely educational, interactive, and tons of fun to boot.

By vivian,   From silver spring
the game joust

By Wendy,   From Pomona
Any of the Mario games because it is a character all ages can relate to

By Chrysa,   From Cambridge
I think RockBand is fun for the whole family because it is interactive and energizing.

By Mike,   From West Lafayette
Wii Sports. It not only gets your kids moving, but it's a lot of fun for both of you.

By Molly,   From Citrus Heights
Def Guitar Hero or Rock Band

By Pat,   From Alton
Mario Kart as my son can practice and beat everyone in the house. It is a fun time together. He is 7!

By Ryan,   From Stow
Mario Kart is my favorite game to play with the kids. It is fun for all ages and there are many courses to choose from based on skill level.

By Lisa,   From Auxvasse
Wii bowling is perfect in our family because my sons and my husband can spend hours playing the bowling against each other and have so much fun spending the time together. Thanks!

By Ed,   From Skokie
Wii bowling...we have the best time!

By Lisa,   From nacogdoches TX
My husband enjoys playing Guitar hero with my 9 year old son

By Edward,   From Glassport
I have to say taking my son to a hockey game. I don't have custody of him but we enjoy our time.

By Sue,   From Crocker
PacMan

By Jae,   From Glendale
My favorite game to play with my sons is Wii Sports, they love to beat me at bowling.

By Jillian,   From Indiana
Lego Indiana Jones is the best!

By LeAndrew,   From Dallas
My sons and I are big 'Nascar' fans and so the 'Nascar Karting' game for the Wii is a 'BIG WINNER' in our household! Thanks for the 'great' giveaway offering! Good luck to all!

By Chris,   From Williamsport
Any of the Lego games, like Lego Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Batman!

By Teddi,   From Middletown
Our family loves Wii sports!

By Kelly,   From Manhattan
Wii Sports is fun for sons and dads (and the whole family!). Plus it is nice that you can be active even while you are sitting/standing in front of the tv. Definitely makes the winter go by faster!

By Caroline,   From Los Angeles
WII Sports. It's a great family game.

By Sheila,   From Downingtown
would love to win this movie

By Gabriel,   From Winfield
My son and I play Guitar Hero together and he plays much better than me.


By anna,   From honolulu
Pacman does it for us - easy & fun.

By Heather,   From Lewiston
Mario Kart or any racing game for that matter. My fellas like Hotwhells racing

By Terra,   From Quincy
I think Wii Sports is great for kids and dads because it allows them to interact with each other and have a good time.

By Jay,   From Chicago
We like racing games, such as Mario Carts. We can all play, and the kids seem to be able to beat me pretty regularly.

By christopher,   From elk grove
baseball on the wii

By Christina,   From Milwaukee
Guitar Hero on the Wii makes everyone happy!

By Belenda,   From Springfield
No children, and I don't play video games, but the movie sounds interesting.

By bob,   From covington
Interesting question given the subject matter. Anyway, let's go with donkey kong.

By Jennifer,   From Thayer
enter me

By mindy,   From Bronx
WII sprots thanks for the giveaway

By Landy,   From Gilroy
Wii sports games because both can enjoy it. My kids are too young to play now, but in the future I hope they spend quality time with Daddy.

By Crystal,   From Sacramento
Me and my dad like playing racing games - Gran Turismo, Need for Speed, Road Rash, ect.

By Deborah,   From Andover
We are all Mario Kart nuts. IN our house, the kids play the adults, and usually win! Thank you!

By Richard,   From Honolulu
Pac Man does it for us - easy & fun.

By Doug,   From Salado
Guitar hero, cause it gives us all a chance to sing

By James,   From Niskayuna
I like to play the Wii sports with my boys. It's non-violent and helps they with their coordination. Thanks for the giveaway.

By Terry,   From Brownsburg
we like Ms. Pacman and digdug

By Pamela,   From Carmel
Guitar Hero!!!! Rock on!!!

By Jason,   From Elko
Mario Kart for Wii all the way

By Ken,   From Keyport NJ
We could spend hours competing in Playstation's Twisted Metal games. Fighting cars was fun. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

By Denise,   From Evans
Chess or Monopoly

By Alan,   From Charlottesville VA
I'm not much of a game player, but have had a lot of fun with the girls playing Tetris.

By Gary,   From Goleta
Wooo Hooo Make me a winner!

By Holly,   From Butner
My son and I love to play Rock Band and Guitar Hero together.

By Kristy,   From Waukesha
My favorite would probably be Rock Band!

By Deb,   From Bluffton
Guitar Hero of course, interaction and quality time.

By Lisa,   From clifton
My bro and his son like the guitar hero game.

By Karen,   From Bridgeport
Great Game :)

By Randall,   From Moore
Love to win and see this movie

By david,   From valley stream
would be a fun win

By david,   From valley stream
would be a fun win

By Jim,   From Nashua
I am terrible at video games, but play bowling and baseball on the Wii with my kids. I like the active part of the games.

By Tom,   From Auburn
I'm looking forward to seeing this

By Miaelkaye,   From Orlando
Just about any type of puzzle game would work, like Bomberman or Tetris.

By Mike,   From Holiday
i want to win

By Monique,   From Puyallup
We all love playing Mario Kart on the Wii Together!! Thanks for the Chance. mogrill@comcast.net

By Erica,   From Baltimore
we love playing mario kart in our house...everyone gets so into it!

By Larry,   From Columbia
Pong

By CHARLES,   From HIGH RIDGE
thanks

By Yvonne,   From Largo
Thanks for this great giveaway.

By Angela,   From Lakeport
no favorite game, just would love to see this movie

By veronica,   From tooele
I wanted to see this great prize

By Judy,   From Machesney Park
I would love to watch this DVD.
I think it would be a great movie. Thank you so much

By Charlotte,   From Opp
I would love to win this.

By evelyn,   From ny
enter me

By Denise,   From Mattituck
We all enjoy playing "Mario Party 6". It's just a fun and competitive game that has us laughing at each other.

By leloni,   From Madison
I cant wait to see this...

By Sylvia,   From Boynton Beach
I want to see this movie

By Robert,   From Wappingers Falls
My daughter and I play Candyland on the computer together. She loves it

By Toby,   From Brooklyn
This is a good movie. Great prize!

By Albert,   From Brooklyn
Nice contest.

By Geri,   From Boca Raton
Anything in the "Mario" universe is great for both kids and adults.

By Denyse,   From Seminole
I like the old Ms Pac Man- it's easy for me and the kids.

By Floy,   From McPherson
I'd like to see this movie

By Chris,   From Shippensburg
Mario Karts. It's something that I can play with all the kids, not just the older ones.

By Tara,   From Dundee
My family would love this. Thank you for the opportunity.

By Andrew,   From reminderville
My son loves Lego STar Wars and it is fun for both of us.

By Larry,   From Miramar Beach
Pac Man because it is fun and teaches kids coordination and quick thinking

By Cathie,   From Pueblo
My grandkids and their grandpa love to play bowling. It's a game that grandpa has always loved and the kids love to tease him if he doesn't do well on the video and then con him into taking them "real" bowling to prove he can still really bowl lol

By s,   From USA
i would say depends on age but wii carnival is fun for all ages and all came play fair and have fun ..bowling is fun too.

 
 
 
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