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Dynamic duo; Asterix and his big friend Obelix are back on another one of their action-packed adventures...but this time they are going to take on the Olympic Games! Starring Gerard Depardieu (Green Card, Vivaldi) and Clovis Cornillac (Bellamy, Cash), the hilarious family comedy Asterix At The Olympic Gamesc omes to DVD on 18th August 2008 from Pathe Distribution Limited.

Audacious young Gaul Alafolix (Stephane Rousseau) falls head over heels in love with Greek Princess Irina. With the help of Asterix (Cornallic), Obelix (Depardieu) and the druid Panoramix (Jean-Pierre Cassel), he travels to Greece to win the Olympic Games and the Princess' heart. There he finds himself in competition with Cesar's treacherous son Brutas, who is feverishly plotting his father's downfall. Asterix and Obelix end up competing in the Olympics...against some very big, very strong and very competitive Romans. Luckily Asterix has a plan...

Asterix At The Olympic Games contains a whole host of celebrity cameos including footballing legend, Zinedine Zidane (Numerodix); seven-time F1 world champion, Michael Schumacher (Schumix); 2006 Wimbledon tennis champion; Amelie Mauresmo (Amelix) and basketball superstar and Mr Eva Longoria; Tony Parker (Tonus Parker). With the boisterous performances and the immense production design, it's clear to see why Asterix At The Olympic Games is the highest budgeted French film ever.

Brighten up your summer with this perfect complement to this year's Beijing Olympics, by watching Asterix At The Olympic Games. This fun-filled comedy DVD is perfect for all the family, Asterix fans and all those who fancy a laugh-a-minute movie.