Fans of "Clifford The Big Red Dog," beloved book and animated TV series character, will delight in his new feature film opening April 23 in Los Angeles and major cities around the country.

Based on the best-selling books by Norman Bridwell, "Clifford's Really Big Movie" was produced by Scholastic Entertainment, which created the internationally popular Clifford television series in association with Public Broadcasting Corporation. According to film producer Deborah Forte, the movie gives families with young children an adventure opportunity to experience Clifford's big heartedness and generosity of spirit on the big screen.

"In creating the film, we took great care to develop an experience that is truly in the spirit of Clifford --- a rollicking adventure with a gentle storytelling style that makes Clifford so accessible to young children," said Forte. "We didn't feel that an edgy movie, filled with double-entendres, sophisticated humor or a big jeopardy, would be appropriate for young children and their parents. It is straightforward and relatable to young children."

In the film, Clifford hits the road with friends, "Cleo" and "T-Bone" as they become stars in a traveling carnival show. The trio have many adventures together before finding their way back home to Birdwell Island.

The movie features the vocal acting talents of the late John Ritter as "Clifford," Wayne Brady as "Shackelford," Jenna Elfman as "Dorothy," and John Goodman as "George Wolfsbottom." The soundtrack includes six original songs, including a bouncy tune, "You and Me," celebrating Clifford's enduring relationship with longtime friend "Emily Elizabeth." The MPAA G-rated film runs 73 minutes. For more information, log on to www.scholastic.com/clifford