USHE Press Release: The 40-Year-Old Virgin

Ronald Epstein · 10-17-2005, 03:32 PM

AVAILABLE IN AN UNRATED, UNINHIBITED AND LONGER LASTING VERSION...

MAKE IT A DATE TO REMEMBER WITH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON'S BIGGEST COMEDY

THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN

READY AND WILLING ON DVD DECEMBER 13, 2005
FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Universal City, California, October 17, 2005 - The year's most over-the-top, below-the-belt comedy, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, is coming to DVD and VHS December 13, 2005 in a rated and unrated version featuring over 17 additional minutes of wildly hilarious footage filmed specifically for the DVD and not shown in theaters. The film, which has earned over $100 million at the box office, stars Steve Carell (Bruce Almighty, NBC's "The Office") as Andy Stitzer - a sweet-natured but middle-aged virgin who, through the well-meaning but misguided efforts of his co-workers, begins an unforgettable journey toward the goal of "getting lucky." The film features an outstanding ensemble cast including Catherine Keener (The Interpreter), Paul Rudd (Anchorman), Romany Malco (The Tuxedo), Seth Rogen (Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy), Elizabeth Banks (Seabiscuit) and Leslie Mann (Orange County). Both versions of the DVD are loaded with tons of sidesplitting bonus features including uproarious outtakes and deleted scenes.. Available just in time for holiday gift giving from Universal Studios Home Entertainment, the DVD is priced at $29.98. Pre-order deadline is November 1, 2005.

The 40-Year-Old Virgin marks the feature directorial debut of Emmy award-winning producer-writer Judd Apatow, who produced the memorable hit comedies Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Kicking & Screaming. Apatow is perhaps best recognized for his work on some of television's most acclaimed shows including "Freaks & Geeks", "The Larry Sanders Show," and "The Ben Stiller Show."

FIRST TIME BONUS FEATURES
The 40-Year-Old Virgin DVD includes hysterical bonus features that will leave fans laughing so hard, they'll be gasping for air! Features include:
* Gag reel: Hilarious on-set moments with cast and crew.
* "You know how I know you're gay?" With commentary by director/co-writer Judd Apatow and actor/co-producer Seth Rogen: Features never-before-seen extra material of David (Paul Rudd) and Cal (Seth Rogen) doing their infamous "You Know How I Know You're Gay" routine.
* 1970s Sex Education Film (Rated version only)
* Line-o-rama: A look at the cast on the set doing different variations of the same line.
* Waxing "documentary": A four camera behind-the-scenes look at Steve Carell's chest being waxed.
* Deleted scenes with commentary by director/co-writer Judd Apatow and actor/co-producer Seth Rogen
* Date-a-palooza: Additional deleted footage of the crazy speed dating scene.
* Feature commentary with director/co-writer Judd Apatow, actor/co-writer Steve Carell and cast.

The unrated DVD features an extended film with over 17 minutes of never-before-seen footage, many of the aforementioned bonus materials, plus the following outrageous features:

* Additional deleted scenes with commentary by director/co-writer Judd Apatow and actor/co-producer Seth Rogen
* My dinner with Stormy: Actor/co-producer Seth Rogen has dinner with adult film star Stormy Daniels.
* Andy's Fantasies, with commentary by director/co-writer Judd Apatow and actor/co-producer Seth Rogen.

SYNOPSIS

Andy Stitzer (Steve Carell) is an amiable, middle-aged, retail employee with strong geek tendencies and a total lack of experience with the opposite sex. He's relatively unbothered by his chaste status, but it's a topic of great interest to his co-workers at the Big-Box electronics store where he works. They have big plans for Andy, and he begrudgingly joins their wildly funny plot to rescue him from his four-decade dry spell. Just when it seems like a lost cause, the unexpected happens: Andy falls in love...with a single mom (Catherine Keener) who has a "no sex" dating policy.

CAST & FILMMAKERS
Cast: Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Leslie Mann, Jane Lynch and Kat Dennnings.
Directed By: Judd Apatow
Written By: Judd Apatow, Steve Carell
Produced By: Judd Apatow, Clayton Townsend, Shauna Robertson
Executive Produced By: Steve Carell, Jon Poll
Director of Photography: Jack N. Green ASC
Production Designer: Jackson De Govia
Editor: Brent White
Costume Design: Debra McGuire
Music By: Lyle Workman

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: December 13, 2005
Pre-Order Date: November 1, 2005
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98
Selection Numbers/Aspect Ratio:
* 27883-Rated R / Full Frame 1.33:1
* 28706-Not Rated / Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
* 29320-Not Rated / Full Frame 1.33:1
Running Time: 1 Hour 57 Minutes (Rated); 2 Hours 13 Minutes (Unrated)
Layers: Dual Layer (Single Sided)
Rating: R for pervasive sexual content, language and some drug use; Unrated
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround; French Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English SDH; French Subtitles; Spanish Subtitles

VHS
Street Date: December 13, 2005
Pre-Order Date: November 1, 2005
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98
Selection Numbers: 63261
Running Time: 1 Hour 57 Minutes
Aspect Ratio: Full-Frame
Rating: R for pervasive sexual content, language and some drug use.
Technical Info: Hi-Fi Stereo Sound, English, Closed Captioned

Ronald Epstein · 10-17-2005, 03:35 PM

...and boys and girls, may I personally add,
that this is the funniest movie I have seen all year.

Far better than Wedding Crashers, cruder yet
more rewarding than any of the American Pie films.

Guaranteed: Most women will hate this film while guys
will absolutely love it!

This gets my stamp of approval!

Jesse Skeen · 10-17-2005, 03:56 PM

Great, so the theatrical version WON'T be available, except in foolscreen. I'm getting REALLY sick of these "Unrated, Extended, Extreme, Too Hot For Theaters, More Outrageous" editions. They included both versions of "American Wedding" on the same disc (except for the longer bachelor party, I otherwise prefer the theatrical cut) so why the hell can't they ALWAYS do that???

Ravi K · 10-17-2005, 04:23 PM

I loved this film, but I thought the theatrical version could have used some trimming down.

Vincent-P · 10-17-2005, 04:31 PM

Did anyone else read this closely? The theatrical cut won't be in widescreen, but there WILL be bonus features that are ONLY on the theatrical cut? Thanks a lot Universal. You guys always make the best decisions.

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Will K · 10-17-2005, 04:46 PM

I loved this movie and this would probably be the only time I might choose the R version because I'm apparently not the only one in thinking the theatrical was long enough. I'm a bit worried the unrated version is going to be too long and the pacing severely compromised. But I won't be buying fullscreen.

TravisR · 10-17-2005, 04:50 PM

It looks like the only thing not on the unrated version is the 1970's Sex Ed Film. I guess it's better than dropping deleted scenes or a commentary.

I missed this one in the theaters but I love Apatow's TV stuff so I'm looking forward to picking it up.

Joe Reinwald · 10-18-2005, 01:37 PM

I agree with Ron--I laughed so hard several times my head hurt. I looked over at my wife, and the movie couldn't have been over fast enough for her.

Andrew Radke · 10-18-2005, 01:56 PM

I'm definitely getting this. I saw it twice at the theater, and would gladly see it a 3rd time. I agree with Ron 100%. This is bar none the funniest comedy this year. Obviously, I'll be picking up the unrated version, but I think those who prefer the theatrical cut are indeed getting screwed. Something tells me though that whatever footage didn't make the theatrical version is going to be hysterical. Just a hunch. Either way, I can't wait to own this one.