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HOOT
Press Release

Available to buy on DVD  August 15, 2006
Director: Wil Shriner
Starring: Luke Wilson, Jimmy Buffett, Logan Lerman, Brie Larson and Cody Linley
MPAA Rating: PG for mild bullying and brief language
Total Running Time:  90 Minutes
DVD Order Date: July 11, 2006

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LUKE WILSON AND JIMMY BUFFETT STAR IN THE FAMILY ADVENTURE
HOOT
AVAILABLE ON DVD AUGUST 15, 2006,
FROM NEW LINE HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Based On the Best-Selling Novel by CARL HIAASEN
With All-New Songs by Singer/Songwriter JIMMY BUFFETT

LOS ANGELES, CA (June 9, 2006) – Based on the best-selling, Newbery Honor-winning novel by Carl Hiaasen, and winner of the Film Advisory Board’s Award of Excellence, the inspirational family film Hoot flies onto DVD on August 15, 2006, from New Line Home Entertainment. Starring Luke Wilson (The Family Stone, Old School) and featuring five original songs from first-time movie producer and cast member Jimmy Buffett, the film follows three children as they fight corporate greed and outsmart grownups to teach their community a valuable lesson about protecting the environment and the natural habitat of animals. This adventurous tale also stars the talented young cast of Logan Lerman (TV’s Jack and Bobby, The Butterfly Effect), Brie Larson (TV’s Raising Dad, 13 Going on 30) and Cody Linley (Cheaper by the Dozen, My Dog Skip). Directed by Wil Shriner (TV’s Everybody Loves Raymond, Frasier), DVD bonus features include director commentary, a behind-the-scenes look at “Jimmy Buffett: Filmmaker in Paradise” and national wildlife and animal rescue featurettes. Hoot is available on DVD at a $27.95 SRP, and the pre-order due date is July 11, 2006.
Synopsis
Roy Eberhardt (Lerman) is constantly moving from state to state due to his father’s job. After moving from Montana to the laidback, tropical Coconut Cove, Florida, Roy has trouble fitting in and avoiding the curse of being the new kid. After befriending two other local outcasts, Beatrice (Larson) and Mullet Fingers (Linley), he is informed about a disturbing threat to a local population of endangered owls taking place at the construction site of the new Mother Paula’s All-American Pancake House. Determined to protect the adorable creatures, Roy and his friends must take on greedy land developers, corrupt politicians and clueless cops as they fight to prevent the destruction of the owls and their natural home before it is too late.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*

• Audio commentary by director Wil Shriner and Carl Hiaasen
• Featurettes:
o “Jimmy Buffett: Filmmaker in Paradise”
o “Director on the Set”
o “Meet the Kids in the Cast”
o “Animals in Action”
o “Meet the Creator of Hoot
o “National Wildlife Federation” – a look at the Arizona Owl Habitat Restoration and the Backyard Habitat
• Blooper reel
• Three fun animal games
• Widescreen 16x9 (1.85:1) version of the film
• Dolby Digital 5.1 (English)
• Stereo Surround Sound 2.0 (English)
• English and Spanish subtitles
• Closed captions

*DVD special features subject to change.
Title Format SRP Cat. # ISBN # UPC #
HOOT Keepcase $27.95 N10359 0-7806-5523-0 794043103599
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