(Los Angeles, Calif.) Big Vision Entertainment has announced the DVD release of Magical Music Express, a new ground breaking music show for preschoolers through early elementary schoolers. Produced by Big Vision and Ives Street Entertainment, this program will be available at retail stores on February 14, 2006.

Magical Music Express includes two half-hour episodes that introduce children to the world of music through innovative songs and creative visual instruction. Each episode has a colorful cast of characters, like host Mr. Stephens and his good friend, Keys, a lovable Yellow Lab. The series is designed to teach children the basic concepts and elements of the musical language.

Magical Music Express has received several awards, including the prestigious Seal of Approval from the Parents Television Council, The Dove Foundation’s Family Approved Award and the New Parents Guide’s Seal of Approval. In addition, the Dove Foundation has called it “fantastic and your young ones will learn everything about music.”

The debut of Magical Music Express DVD features the series’ first two episodes: “What is Music?” and “The Language of Music.” The DVD also comes with a Sing-a-Long audio CD featuring 11 original songs from both episodes.

Executive Producer and President of Big Vision, Houston Curtis, acknowledged that “Magical Music Express has been designed to supplement the educational curriculum of children’s ages 5 through 12. In addition, we consider it very parent and family-friendly programming. It encourages parents and children to view and enjoy the program together.”

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Producer and co-creator Steve Kaminski added, “Not only is Magical Music Express upbeat and fun for families to enjoy – it really is an introduction to music with its terms and the basic music facts featured throughout the show. We would certainly compare the learning style presented in these shows to those of the classic School House Rock series of the 1970’s. The songs and lessons will really ‘stick’ to your children and you will see your children absorbing the knowledge while being entertained, the teaching technique often referred to as ‘hiding the medicine.’”

DVD Extras: Interactive Chapter Selection Menus, Free Audio CD Sing-A-Long with 11 original songs.

Magical Music Express, 60 Minutes, srp$14.95, UPC 881737500298, Available 2/14/06. Label: Big Vision Entertainment. Distributor: Ventura Distribution.

Big Vision Entertainment is one of the leading special interest home video labels with a range of hit titles including the award-winning Masters of Poker series featuring World Champion poker players Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke; the Billboard chart topping Hardcore Homecoming and Forever Hardcore, and the critically acclaimed, Baby Know It All, among other niche-based products. In addition, it is a full-service television production and video distribution company.