Comedy Superstar Will Ferrell and Oscar(R) Winner Robert Duvall Star in the Year's Funniest Must-Own Movie 'Kicking & Screaming'

Comedy Superstar Will Ferrell and Oscar(R) Winner Robert Duvall Star in the Year's Funniest Must-Own Movie 'Kicking & Screaming'

Arrives on DVD with Loads of Exciting Bonus Features October 11, 2005 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment

'Will Ferrell is hilarious ... ' - Clay Smith, Access Hollywood

'The perfect comedy for the entire family!' - Shawn Edwards, Fox-TV

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Suit up for fun, Will Ferrell-style! This summer's comedy hit "Kicking & Screaming," starring funnyman Ferrell at his sidesplitting, bumbling best, takes the field on DVD and VHS October 11, 2005 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Packed with hilarious mishaps, outrageous antics and laugh-out-loud entertainment, "Kicking & Screaming" takes on the cutthroat, do-or-die sport of... little league soccer. When a laid back vitamin salesman (Ferrell) and his hyper-competitive dad (Academy Award(R) winner Robert Duvall) face off as coaches of rival soccer teams, the kids and their victory-crazed suburban parents find themselves on a high-stakes collision course -- all in the name of good, clean fun. Also starring famed Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka, the "Kicking & Screaming" DVD is loaded with hours of exciting bonus features. Just in time for the Major League Soccer season, "Kicking & Screaming" is a film parents and kids will want to watch again and again. Available in widescreen and full frame versions, the DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP. VHS is also $29.98. Pre-order deadline is August 30, 2005.

Critics Scream G-O-O-O-A-A-A-A-L-L-L-L!!!

"Kicking & Screaming" scores big points with top film reviewers including Ebert & Roeper who give it "Two thumbs up!" and Access Hollywood's Clay Smith who says "Will Ferrell is hilarious ... you'll be laughing and cheering!" Fox-TV's Shawn Edwards says, "This movie is perfect for the entire family!"

Winning Bonus Features

* The Red Cards: Deleted Scenes * The Yellow Cards: Outtakes * Alternate Takes * From Rome to Hollywood -- From casting, traveling, to shooting ... we'll uncover the kids' stories about what their entire Hollywood experience was like. * Kickin' It with the Kids -- The kids recall their most memorable moments. * Soccer Camp -- Soccer trainer Dan Metcalf explains on camera what the kids are learning each step of the way, in this behind the scenes look at the soccer training sessions. * Behind the Net: The Making of "Kicking & Screaming" -- Utilizing great behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast, we deliver a hilarious "Making of 'Kicking and Screaming.'"

Join Kick-off Promotional Partners

Universal Studios Home Entertainment's "Kicking & Screaming" promotional partners Et Tu Salad Kits and Beckett "Got Sports for Kids" offer consumers savings and the chance to win fabulous prizes.

Et Tu Salad Kits:

Et Tu Salad Kits will execute a sweepstakes program giving consumers a chance to win a three-day trip for four to Universal Studios Orlando. The month-long program will be supported by on-pack stickers featured on 1 million Et Tu Salad Kits. Purchasers of an Et Tu Salad Kit will save $3.00 on the purchase of the "Kicking & Screaming" DVD. In addition, an insert in the "Kicking & Screaming" DVD will offer consumers $0.55 savings on their purchase of an Et Tu Salad Kit.

Beckett "Got Sports for Kids":

Beckett "Got Sports for Kids" is offering a sweepstakes program giving consumers the chance to win a grand prize autographed soccer ball from the film or a first prize "Kicking & Screaming" DVD. There will be two grand prizes and twenty-five first prizes. The DVD sweepstakes will be featured in the email newsletter, in a full-page ad promoting the DVD and sweepstakes and in a cover burst in the October/November issue of "Got Sports for Kids" with the sweepstakes mention.

Synopsis

Will Ferrell's trademark off-the-wall lunacy kicks in for a comedy sure to score big with the whole family! Phil Weston (Ferrell) is a mild-mannered suburban dad -- who's suddenly transformed into a caffeine-fueled sports maniac after he becomes the coach of his son's unruly soccer team. But when the championship pits Phil's underdog team against the squad coached by his own domineering dad (Oscar(R) winner Robert Duvall), it's game on for the most uproarious mismatch of the season! Suit up for fun, Ferrell-style, with the comedy Ebert & Roeper give "Two Thumbs Up!"

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CAST & FILMMAKERS Director: Jesse Dylan Written By: Leo Benvenuti & Steve Rudnick Produced By: Jimmy Miller Executive Producers: Charles Roven, Judd Apatow and Daniel Lupi Director of Photography: Lloyd Ahern Production Designer: Clayton Hartley Edited By: Stuart Pappe and Peter Teschner Costume Designer: Pamela Withers Chilton Music By: Mark Isham Cast: Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, Kate Walsh, Mike Ditka, Dylan McLaughlin, Josh Hutcherson, Musetta Vander

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD Street Date: October 11, 2005 Pre-Order Close: August 30, 2005 Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Price: $29.98 SRP (19.95 MAP) Selection Numbers: 26302 (Widescreen); 26303 (Full Frame) Running Time: 1 Hour 35 Minutes Layers: Dual (Single-sided) Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen); 1.33:1 (Full Frame) Rating: PG (For Thematic Elements, Language and Some Crude Humor) Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround/SDH; French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround/Subtitles; Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround/Subtitles

VHS Street Date: October 11, 2005 Pre-Order Close: August 30, 2005 Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Price: $29.98 SRP (19.95 MAP) Selection Numbers: 62997 Running Time: 1 Hours 35 Minutes Aspect Ratio: Full Frame Rating: PG (For Thematic Elements, Language and Some Crude Humor) Audio: Hi-Fi Stereo Surround

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