Nanny McPhee comes to DVD in May

By M&C News Apr 18, 2006, 19:22 GMT

In this dark and witty fable, Thompson portrays a person of unsettling appearance and magical powers who enters the household of the recently widowed Mr. Brown (Firth) and attempts to tame his seven exceedingly ill-behaved children. The children, led by the oldest boy Simon (Love Actually\'s Thomas Sangster), have managed to drive away 17 previous nannies and are certain that they will have no trouble with this one. But as ...more

Filled with fun, humor and adventure, magic is surely afoot in Nanny McPhee from Universal Home Studios and coming to DVD in the U.S. on May 9th for the suggested retail price of $29.98.

Hailed as “The new Mary Poppins! A magical adventure for all ages!” by Melanie Moon, WB-TV, Nanny McPhee is set in an enchanted world where anything is possible as a mysterious nanny employs her fantastical skills to tame a widower’s seven outrageously unruly children. 

The DVD provides non-stop entertainment for the entire family, with hilarious pranks, mischief and magic, plus a wealth of wild and wonderful bonus features. Nanny McPhee stars Oscar winner Emma Thompson (Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban), Colin Firth (Bridget Jones's Diary) and Angela Lansbury (“Murder She Wrote”), and is directed by Kirk Jones (Waking Ned Devine).  

In this wickedly charming tale, Emma Thompson portrays a mysterious woman with special powers who enters the household of the recently widowed Mr. Brown (Colin Firth) and attempts to tame his seven very naughty children. The children have managed to drive away 17 previous nannies, but as Nanny McPhee takes control, they begin to notice that their misbehaving has magical and startling consequences.

The DVD comes with loads of enchanting extras including:
 
Casting the Children – A look at the process of casting the children, exploring their backgrounds and past experiences in acting. Includes the trials and tribulations of working with children and animals.
Village Life – A behind the scenes look at how the Brown house and the village were created.
Nanny McPhee Makeover – A look at how Emma Thompson was transformed into Nanny McPhee and subsequent transition from ugly Nanny to beautiful Nanny.
How Nanny McPhee Came to Be – A featurette looking at the life and work of Christianna Brand and Edward Adrizzone.
Feature Commentary with Director Kirk Jones and Children
Feature Commentary with Actor Emma Thompson and Producer Lindsay Doran
Plus a Hilarious Gag Reel, Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes and an Alternate Opening!

Nanny McPhee is available for pre-order at Amazon and is now available at AmazonUK. Visit the DVD’s database for more information.