Surf S Up

Surf's Up , the latest CG-animated feature film from Sony Pictures Animation, is based on the "true story" of up-and-coming surfer Cody Maverick. The film follows Cody as he enters his first professional surf competition. Inspired by the legendary wave rider Big Z, Cody leaves his family and hometown of Shiverpool, Antarctica to travel to Pen Gu Island for the Big Z Memorial Surf Contest. Cody believes that fame and fortune will bring him the admiration and respect he craves, but when he meets a washed-up old surfer named Geek, Cody begins to understand that the greatest champion isn't always the one who comes in first. Get an inside look at the making of this incredible film in Surf's Up: The Art and Making of a True Story, which is packed with a wealth of extras, including a DVD that details the digital image-making process, a teaser movie poster, a booklet on "Building a Digital Wave," vintage surfer postcards, a surfbook bookmark, and a commemorative Pen Gu Times newspaper. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, James Woods, Mario Cantone, Deidrich Bader, Jane Krakowski, and Mindy Sterling, Surf's Up is directed by Ash Brannon ( Toy Story 2 ) and Chris Buck ( Tarzan ). Sony Pictures Consumer Products and Insight Editions have partnered to create two incredible previous books, The Art of Open Season and The Art & Making of Monster House . Animation Magazine's rave review observed that Insight Editions and Sony "have raised the bar for movie tie-ins!"

Surf’s up, Bro! Not yet, Dude. Books are boring. Not this one! Newbery Award Winner Kwame Alexander's bouncy ode to the joy of reading is available in board book format Bro and Dude have very different ideas about how to spend a day at the beach. But as Bro continues to gasp and cheer while he reads his book (Moby Dick), Dude can’t help getting pulled in—literally. Before you can shout “Surf’s up!” both frogs are sharing the same adventure— that is, until they get to the beach. Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander and illustrator Daniel Miyares join forces to give readers a wild ride in this playful board book celebrating the joys of summer and reading.

Surf's Up is an animated comedy that goes behind the scenes of the high octane world of competitive surfing The film profiles teenage Rockhopper penguin Cody (Shia LaBeouf), aspiring champion surfer, as he enters his first pro competition. Followed by a camera crew to document the experience, we see Cody leave his home in Shiverpool and go to Pen Gu Island to take part in the 'Big Z Memorial Surf Off'. Cody believes that winning will bring him the admiration and respect he desires but when he meets an apparently washed-up old surfer named Geek (Jeff Bridges), Cody begins to find his own way and realises that a true winner doesn't always come first.

Otto makes waves in facing two dilemmas: should he surf the monster waves when a fierce storm hits Ocean Shores, and should he pose for the cover of "Gnarly Surf" magazine--even if it means making his sister Reggie angry? Includes a free tattoo. Illustrations. Consumable.

Read about surfing and meet the best surfers from around the world.

This book is about how the six turtle dudes, lived and loved the surfing life, around the coast of NSW.

Doctor Richard Schmidt forms a "Generic Therapy Group". All the good Doctor hopes to do is tip the scales of hate and chaos toward the side of love, mercy and forgiveness. When these characters meet, angels and devils are difficult to tell apart. With each comes a collection of friends, family and plots that confirm California is indeed the fated "Land of Fruits and Nuts".

Cody Maverick trains for the Big Z Memorial Surf-Off Contest.