USHV Press Release: "Beethoven's 5th"

Ronald Epstein · 11-05-2003, 10:33 AM

America's Favorite St. Bernard Is Back Onto The Screen In The Video Premiere of

Beethoven's 5th

Co-Starring Five-Time Emmy Winner John Larroquette and Five-Time Emmy and 2-Time
Golden Globe Nominee Faith Ford

The DVD & VHS Debuts on December 2, 2003

Universal City, California, November, 4, 2003-America's favorite St. Bernard is
back for a hilarious, all-new adventure in the eagerly awaited video premiere of
Beethoven's 5th. With a phenomenal cast of top comedy talent including five-time
Emmy winner John Larroquette (Night Court, Happy Family), Emmy winner Dave
Thomas (Brother Bear, SCTV), five-time Emmy nominee Faith Ford (Murphy Brown,
Hope & Faith) and Kathy Griffin (Suddenly Susan), this fun-packed newest entry
in the enormously popular Beethoven series scampers onto DVD and VHS on December
2, 2003, from Universal Studios Home Video. The DVD is priced to own at $24.98
SRP ($19.95 MAP). The video is priced at $19.98 SRP ($13.95 MAP) and has an
order close of October 28, 2003.

Arriving just in time for the peak holiday shopping season, Beethoven's latest
and most outrageous adventure yet will offer parents a fresh and terrific
stocking stuffer. The DVD will give kids a backstage pass thanks to special
bonus features that include bloopers, cast interviews, director's commentary and
other behind-the-scenes footage. Also this December, the Beethoven franchise
offers four great films on VHS and DVD at incredibly low prices. The videos of
Beethoven 1-3 are priced at $9.98 (SRP) and the DVDs are priced at $19.98 (SRP).

In a special offer, consumers that buy any Beethoven and any Land Before Time
video or DVD, will save $5.00 (by mail).

SYNOPSIS

Beethoven's 5th is the hilarious all-new adventure starring America's favorite
lovable dog and an all-star cast including 5 time Emmy Winner John Larroquette,
Emmy Nominee Faith Ford, Kathy Griffin (Suddenly Susan) and Emmy Winner Dave
Thomas. While exploring his new surroundings, Beethoven "digs up" a dirty Andrew
Jackson $10 bill. When it turns out that the $10 bill is part of a 1920's
fortune, gold fever strikes Cedar Woods and the race is on to find the long lost
loot. Suddenly everybody wants to be Beethoven's best friend, hoping he'll lead
them to the cash... but none of them are prepared for what is really hiding in
the woods. Beethoven is back bringing laughs and surprises that will have the
entire family begging for more.

Beethoven's 5th Marketing Support

Beethoven's 5th will be backed by a robust marketing campaign that will generate
sizeable consumer impressions. In November and December, an entertaining
in-theater Beethoven's 5th trailer will run in Regal Theaters before all "G" and
"PG" rated films, including Universal Pictures' Dr. Seuss' The Cat In The Hat.

Excitement among parents will be created on the internet with a contest offering
winners a Beethoven collection on video or DVD; Beethoven's 5th will also be
promoted in trailers on videos and DVDs of The Land Before Time X: The Great
Longneck Migration, and Babe.

The website is www.universalhomevideo.com

CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Mark Griffiths
Screenwriter: Elana Lesser & Cliff Ruby
Producers: Mike Elliot
Director of Photography: Christopher Baffa
Production Designer: Anthony Tremblay
Editor: John Gilbert
Music: Adam Berry
Costume Designer: Jennifer Soulages
Cast: John Larroquette, Dave Thomas, Daveigh Chase, Faith Ford, Kathy Griffin,
Tom Poston, Katherine Helmond, Clint Howard, and Stanley the dog

DVD EDITION
Street Date: December 2, 2003
Selection Number: 23092
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Pricing: $24.98 S.R.P., $19.95 M.A.P.
Bonus Material: Beethoven bloopers, cast interviews, director's commentary,
behind-the-scenes footage
Language / Audio: English