Wayne Brady and Jaci Velasquez Board VeggieTales' Noah's Ark

Carrots meet cubits as VeggieTales builds an ark filled with lessons about trusting God in Noah's Ark,  its first Bible-themed production in more than four years.  Starring Wayne Brady and Jaci Velasquez, along with Larry the Cucumber, Bob the Tomato, Noah's Ark will be available March 3.

The Grammy nominated and multi-Emmy award-winning host of one of TV’s most famous game shows, Let’s Make a Deal, and star of Whose Line Is It Anyway brings to life Noah’s son Shem, who first questions, then learns to embrace, his father’s direction from God. Christian singer, actress and radio host Jaci Velasquez co-stars as Shem’s wife, Sadie.

“Saying ‘yes’ to VeggieTales was a no-brainer – my daughter’s a fan and I love the music and messages,” says Brady, who performs seven original songs in Noah's Ark. “The best part is, Bob and Larry are down to earth and they never let the ‘I’m a global Veggie superstar’ thing go to their heads.”

Adds Velasquez: “Every parent searches for entertainment that’s both wholesome and imparts valuable life lessons, and with Noah’s Ark, VeggieTales serves up a delicious dish on both counts.  The story, the music and the visuals are perfect for the entire family.”

DreamWorks Animation Beefs Up Netflix Lineup With ‘Puss In Boots’ And ‘Veggie Tales’

DreamWorks Animation and Netflix are announcing three new original series to debut on the world’s leading Internet television network in late 2014: King Julien, Puss in Boots and VeggieTales in the House (new recipes for faith-based values as Bob and Larry venture off the counter top).

DreamWorks Buys VeggieTales's Owner

DreamWorks Animation has purchased Classic Media, the parent company of Big Idea and the VeggieTales brand. Big Idea will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year.

The $155 million deal gives DreamWorks the rights to more than 450 family titles, including Lassie, Casper the Ghost, The Lone Ranger, and George of the Jungle.

"DreamWorks Animation respects and supports Big Idea's successful history in producing faith-based, family friendly entertainment and is committed to supporting our growth," Big Idea manager Leslie Ferrell said to Christian Retailing. "We expect many wonderful things to come of this partnership."

"[Classic Media] is arguably one of the largest, most valuable collection of characters and branded assets left in the world today," DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg, said to Bloomberg News. "We see this really providing DreamWorks with whole new sets of opportunities."

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