Grammy(R)-Nominated Music Artist & Actress Christina Milian Headlines an All-New Chapter in the Mega-Hit Movie Franchise Bring It On: Fight to the Finish

Grammy(R)-Nominated Music Artist & Actress Christina Milian Headlines an All-New Chapter in the Mega-Hit Movie Franchise Bring It On: Fight to the Finish

WITH A FRESH NEW CAST, HOT NEW MOVES AND INCREDIBLE CHART-TOPPING MUSIC, THE FILM COMES EXCLUSIVELY TO BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF AND DVD ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new installment of the global hit cheerleading franchise, Bring It On: Fight to the Finish comes exclusively to Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def and DVD on September 1, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment Family Productions and Beacon Communications. Showcasing daring athletics, fierce competition and hot young stars, including Grammy(R)-nominated recording star and actress Christina Milian, Bring It On: Fight to the Finish sets the bar higher than ever with the story of an East Los Angeles teen who reinvigorates a lackluster Malibu cheer squad with her scorching Latina style.

For the first time, the signature acrobatic moves that have won the Bring It On films worldwide acclaim will be presented in pristine high definition. And, with Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def's pure digital sound, fans can enjoy the film's music from Lady GaGa, Christina Milian, Kat DeLuna and The Veronicas. In the director's chair is Bille Woodruff, one of the industry's most sought after film and music video directors. Having directed Beauty Shop with Queen Latifah and Honey starring Jessica Alba, as well as music videos for artists including Britney Spears, Enrique Iglesias, Prima J, Paula Deanda, Lil Wayne and Usher, Woodruff brings a fresh perspective to the franchise.

The film is executive produced by longtime Beacon partners Charlie Lyons (The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep, The Guardian) and Armyan Bernstein (The Hurricane, Air Force One) and produced by David Buelow (Into The Blue 2, Legally Blondes), David Brookwell (Raise Your Voice, "That's So Raven") and Sean McNamara (Bratz, Raise Your Voice). Tony Gonzalez, choreographer of Bring It On: All or Nothing and Bring It On: In It to Win It returns as associate producer and choreographer to create the franchise's most astounding dance sequences yet.

A thrilling combination of high energy fun, rivalry and heartwarming romance have made the Bring It On franchise a runaway hit in home entertainment, racking up sales of almost 12 million units in North America alone, representing nearly $300 million in consumer spending. The series continues to be a marquee property in Universal's DVD Originals(TM) line of high-quality feature films created especially for the growing made-for-DVD market. Since their introduction in 2005, Universal DVD Originals(TM) have been an unprecedented success, responsible for four of the top five best-selling live-action, non-family DVD premieres of all time, including Bring It On Again and Bring It On: All or Nothing.

Christina Milian, who was recently seen in the film The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, opposite Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey, leads a talented squad of newcomers in Bring It On: Fight to the Finish. In addition to Milian, the film stars Rachele Brooke Smith (Center Stage), Cody Longo (Fame, High School), Holland Roden ("Cold Case," "Lost"), Nikki SooHoo (Stick It, "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody"), Meagan Holder ("90210"), Vanessa Born ("CSI: New York," "Hannah Montana") and Gabrielle Dennis ("The Game," "My Name is Earl"), as well as Janelle and Jessica Martinez (Bratz), also known as the red-hot musical duo Prima J.

For the ultimate fan, the Bring It On All-Star Pack, containing the hugely popular films Bring It On, Bring It On: All or Nothing and Bring It On: Fight to the Finish will also be available on September 1st for $39.98 SRP. In these films, some of Hollywood's young hottest stars - including Christina Milian, Kirsten Dunst (the Spiderman films), Gabrielle Union (Deliver Us From Eva), Eliza Dushku ("Dollhouse"), Hayden Panettiere ("Heroes"), Solange Knowles-Smith (Johnson Family Vacation) and recording star Rihanna - show they've got all the right moves in their spirited quests for victory.

BONUS FEATURES

Bring It On: Fight to the Finish on Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def and DVD comes with bonus features

   including:    --  DELETED SCENES   --  PRACTICE ROUND: Join choreographer Tony G as he teaches cheer routines       to the cast of Bring It On: Fight to the Finish.   --  BACK STAGE PASS: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the       film, from cheer camp through production.   --  ON SET WITH CHRISTINA MILIAN: An interactive video diary shows viewers       what it was like for Christina Milian to make Bring It On: Fight to       the Finish from her own perspective, using footage shot by Christina       herself.    --  MUN2: THE CHICAS PROJECT: "Flip This": Watch an episode of "The Chicas       Project" in which the Chicas go to cheer camp in Texas.     Exclusive-to-Blu-ray(TM) Hi-def bonus features include:    --  BD-LIVE(TM):  Access the BD-Live(TM) Center through your       Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest       trailers and more!     SYNOPSIS   

In the all-new movie Bring It On: Fight to the Finish, East Los Angeles high school cheer squad captain Lina Cruz (Christina Milian) and her best friends Gloria (Vanessa Born) and Treyvonetta (Gabrielle Dennis) have high hopes of winning the Spirit Championships with the team's fiery fusion of Latin and hip-hop moves. Instead, Lina's world is turned upside down when her mother remarries and her family relocates to Malibu where she is forced to adjust to a new home, a new stepsister (Holland Roden) and a new school with a less-than-stellar cheer squad. Always ready for a challenge, Lina takes on the daunting task on transforming the Malibu Vista High Sea Lions cheer squad into a championship team, but she will have to get past the award-winning Jaguar cheer squad and their captain, Avery (Rachele Smith). Lina's budding romance with Avery's brother Evan (Cody Longo) only intensifies the rivalry. With the stakes higher than ever before, Lina devises a bold plan that could blow the Jaguars right off of the competition floor and lead the Sea Lions to victory!

The Universal Studios Home Entertainment Family Productions banner, which includes Universal Animation Studios, develops and produces live-action and animated family productions directly for the home entertainment and television markets. Among the group's portfolio of prized properties is The Land Before Time, the most successful feature-length children's home entertainment franchise of all time, having earned more than one billion dollars worldwide to date. Since its formation in 2005, the group has built an exceptional slate of family fare, including the all new DVD Original release Bring It On: In It to Win It, the latest winning installment in the hugely successful Bring It On film franchise; the highly popular action-adventure epic Scorpion King 2: Rise of A Warrior; the Daytime Emmy(R)-winning "Curious George" television series on PBS KIDS; a string of Barbie movies, based on the world-renowned Mattel-branded doll; and Beethoven's Big Break, based on the beloved family franchise. Universal Studios Family Productions is part of Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.

   CAST AND FILMMAKERS   Directed By: Bille Woodruff   Written By: Elena Song and Alyson Fouse   Produced By: David Buelow, David Brookwell, Sean McNamara   Executive Produced By: Charlie Lyons and Armyan Bernstein   Director of Photography: David Claessen   Production Designer: Mark Zuelzke   Costumes By: Ruth E. Carter   Music By: Andrew Gross   Cast: Christina Milian, Rachele Brooke Smith, Nikki SooHoo, Cody Longo,   Holland Roden, Meagan Holder, Vanessa Born, Gabrielle Dennis, Prima J    TECHNICAL INFORMATION   Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def   Street Date: September 1, 2009   Copyright:  2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment   Selection Number: 63106476   Price:  $39.98 SRP   Running Time: 1 hour 43 minutes   Layers:  BD-50   Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (1.78:1)   Rating:  PG-13 for language/innuendo   Technical Info: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; Spanish and French DTS   Surround 5.1; English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles    TECHNICAL INFORMATION    DVD   Street Date:  September 1, 2009   Copyright:  2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment   Selection Number: 63106372   Price: $29.98 SRP   Running time: 1 hour 43 minutes   Layers:  Dual   Aspect Ratio:  Anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1)   Rating:  PG-13 for language/innuendo   Technical Info: English, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1; English   SDH; Spanish and French Subtitles     CONTACTS: Universal Studios Home Entertainment   Michelle Slavich   Vice President, Publicity   (818) 777-5344   Michelle.Slavich@nbcuni.com  

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