Grab your lasso and fedora! This August, Big Idea will release its second action-packed Minnesota Cuke adventure on DVD, VeggieTalesî: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for NoahâÂÂs Umbrella, A Lesson in Confidence. Supported by a comprehensive marketing, promotional and advertising campaign across TV, print, radio, online and in-theater, Minnesota Cuke and the Search for NoahâÂÂs Umbrella debuts August 1st in the Christian market (CBA) through Word Distribution and August 4th in the general market through Genius Products timed for the back-to-school season. Inspired by the beloved Bible story of NoahâÂÂs ark, the new VeggieTales DVD is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the highly successful Minnesota Cuke and the Search for SamsonâÂÂs Hairbrush, released Direct-to-Video in 2005. âÂÂVeggieTales fans love Minnesota Cuke, and we are excited to bring him back for an all-new adventure,â said Greg Fritz, SVP of Sales and Marketing, Big Idea. âÂÂOur partnerships with LifeTouch Portrait Studios, CURE International and Chuck E. CheeseâÂÂs, as well as our comprehensive media plan, will help us reach millions of kids with a timely lesson in confidence as families are preparing for the new school season.â Minnesota Cuke is on the search for NoahâÂÂs famous ark when he learns of a mysterious and powerful umbrella â and a clever villain who wants it for his own schemes. Will Minnesota have the confidence to face the challenges and keep searching â or will all hopes of finding the ark be washed away for good?