The legend of the Loch and its mysterious inhabitant has captured the imagination of millions of people worldwide for generations.

Now the ancient myth is brought vividly to life in the enchanting The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep, available to buy on DVD, Blu-ray and UMDTM Video and to rent on DVD from 30th June 2008, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Based on the much-loved novel by acclaimed children’s author DICK KING-SMITH (The Sheep-Pig), The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep boasts an incredible cast, including Academy AwardÆ-nominee Emily Watson (Gosford Park, Angela’s Ashes), Ben Chaplin (The Thin Red Line, The Truth About Cats and Dogs), David Morrissey (Derailed, TV’s Sense and Sensibility) and Alex Etel (Millions, TV’s Cranford).

The story begins when a lonely young boy named Angus MacMorrow (ETEL) takes home a strange object he finds on the beach.

He soon realises that it is a magical egg and finds himself raising an amazing creature: a mythical ‘water horse.’

Angus and the creature, who he names Crusoe, soon form a strong bond of friendship, and Angus begins an extraordinary journey of discovery, protecting a secret that gives birth to a legend.

Boasting breathtaking special effects created by the special-effects team behind The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia and Charlotte's Web, this release is perfect entertainment for the whole family this summer.

The DVD is also packed with unmissable special features, including interviews with cast and crew and deleted scenes.