In Theatres October 16, 2009

Innovative director Spike Jonze collaborates with celebrated author Maurice Sendak to bring one of the most beloved books of all time to the big screen in "Where the Wild Things Are," a classic story about childhood and the places we go to figure out the world we live in.

The film tells the story of Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy who feels misunderstood at home and escapes to where the Wild Things are. Max lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions.

The Wild Things desperately long for a leader to guide them, just as Max longs for a kingdom to rule. When Max is crowned king, he promises to create a place where everyone will be happy. Max soon finds, though, that ruling his kingdom is not so easy and his relationships there prove to be more complicated than he originally thought.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures, a Playtone/Wild Things Production of a Spike Jonze film: "Where the Wild Things Are," starring Max Records, Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose, Chris Cooper, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara and Forest Whitaker.

"Where the Wild Things Are" is directed by Spike Jonze from a screenplay by Spike Jonze & Dave Eggers, based on the book by Maurice Sendak. It is produced by Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, John Carls, Maurice Sendak and Vincent Landay, with Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers.

The creative team is made up of many long-time collaborators of Jonze, including director of photography Lance Acord, production designer K. K. Barrett, editor Eric Zumbrunnen and costume designer Casey Storm, as well as Karen O and Carter Burwell, who did the music. They are joined by editor James Haygood.

"Where the Wild Things Are" will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.

Concurrently with the film's nationwide release in conventional theatres, "Where the Wild Things Are: The IMAX Experience" will be released in IMAX theatres beginning October 16, 2009, digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience through proprietary IMAX DMR technology. With crystal clear images, laser-aligned digital sound and maximized field of view, IMAX provides the world's most immersive movie experience.

This film is rated PG by the MPAA for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language.

Soundtrack Album is available on DGC/Interscope Records.

Prizes:

Four (4) Wild Prize Packages Including:

• One Pair of "Where the Wild Things Are" Limited Edition Children's UGG Boots (arv $150), Adult "Where the Wild Things Are" Character T-Shirt (arv $20), Kids "Where the Wild Things Are" Character T-Shirt (arv $16), Sketch Pad with Color Pencils (arv $29), Synthetic Fur Hat (arv $29), Messenger Bag with Embroidered Carol (arv $29), Carol Mask on a Stick (arv $5), Paper Crown (arv $2) and a Kite (arv $8)
• One "Where the Wild Things Are" Videogame for the Xbox 360 (arv $49.99), Adult "Where the Wild Things Are" Character T-Shirt (arv $20), Kids "Where the Wild Things Are" Character T-Shirt (arv $16), Sketch Pad with Color Pencils (arv $29), Synthetic Fur Hat (arv $29), Messenger Bag with Embroidered Carol (arv $29), Carol Mask on a Stick (arv $5), Paper Crown (arv $2) and a Kite (arv $8)
• One "Where the Wild Things Are" Hardcover Book (arv $17.95), One Kid's Pajamas (arv $40), Messenger Bag with Embroidered Carol (arv $29), Carol Mask on a Stick (arv $5), Paper Crown (arv $2) and a Kite (arv $8)
• Pair of IMAX Tickets (arv $38), Adult "Where the Wild Things Are" Character T-Shirt (arv $20), Kids "Where the Wild Things Are" Character T-Shirt (arv $16), Sketch Pad with Color Pencils (arv $29), Synthetic Fur Hat (arv $29)

"Where the Wild Things Are limited edition children's UGG Boots. UGG Australia has captured the rambunctious and lovable essence of everyone's favorite childhood story on UGG Australia's cozy and comfortable iconic sheepskin."

"Play through action-filled adventure across the mysterious island of the Wild Things." In-Stores October 13th. Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS

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PRIZES:

Four (4) Wild Prize Packages Including:

• One Pair of "Where the Wild Things Are" Limited Edition Children's UGG Boots (arv $150), Adult "Where the Wild Things Are" Character T-Shirt (arv $20), Kids "Where the Wild Things Are" Character T-Shirt (arv $16), Sketch Pad with Color Pencils (arv $29), Synthetic Fur Hat (arv $29), Messenger Bag with Embroidered Carol (arv $29), Carol Mask on a Stick (arv $5), Paper Crown (arv $2) and a Kite (arv $8)
• One "Where the Wild Things Are" Videogame for the Xbox 360 (arv $49.99), Adult "Where the Wild Things Are" Character T-Shirt (arv $20), Kids "Where the Wild Things Are" Character T-Shirt (arv $16), Sketch Pad with Color Pencils (arv $29), Synthetic Fur Hat (arv $29), Messenger Bag with Embroidered Carol (arv $29), Carol Mask on a Stick (arv $5), Paper Crown (arv $2) and a Kite (arv $8)
• One "Where the Wild Things Are" Hardcover Book (arv $17.95), One Kid's Pajamas (arv $40), Messenger Bag with Embroidered Carol (arv $29), Carol Mask on a Stick (arv $5), Paper Crown (arv $2) and a Kite (arv $8)
• Pair of IMAX Tickets (arv $38), Adult "Where the Wild Things Are" Character T-Shirt (arv $20), Kids "Where the Wild Things Are" Character T-Shirt (arv $16), Sketch Pad with Color Pencils (arv $29), Synthetic Fur Hat (arv $29)

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