A BRAND-NEW HILARIOUS FAMILY ADVENTURE
FEATURING AN ALL-STAR CAST AND THE WORLD’S BEST LOVED ST. BERNARD AS HE’S NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!
BEETHOVEN’S BIG BREAK
UNIVERSAL’S LATEST DVD ORIGINALTM DEBUTS ON DVD DECEMBER 30, 2008
Universal City, California, October 13, 2008— Bring together one mega-popular pooch, an all-star cast, some of today’s hottest music and a barrel of bouncing baby St. Bernards, and it all adds up to Beethoven’s Big Break! The all-new adventure comes exclusively to DVD on December 30, 2008
from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. This full-length comedy stars Moises Arias (Rico on “Hannah Montana”), Jonathan Silverman (“The Single Guy”), Daytime Emmy ® winner Jennifer Finnigan (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), Rhea Perlman (“Cheers”), Joey Fatone (“Dancing with the
Stars,” ‘N Sync), Stephen Tobolowsky (“Heroes”), Oscar Nunez (“The Office”), Eddie Griffin (Undercover Brother) and Cesar Millan (“The Dog Whisperer”) in his feature film debut—and introduces Pete The Lizard! A fresh and funny re-imagination of the hugely popular franchise, Beethoven’s Big Break is jam-packed with more action and laughs than ever before. Featuring an exciting array of bonus materials, the DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP.
“With movies, bestselling books and even reality television showcasing the public’s fascination with all things dog-related, we believe that there's no better time than now to re-invent the Beethoven franchise.” said Glenn Ross, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Universal Studios Family
Productions. “Beethoven has delighted families around the world and we saw this as the perfect opportunity to give this beloved character a makeover for his introduction to a new generation.”
Beethoven’s Big Break is Universal Studios Home Entertainment Family Productions’ newest DVD OriginalTM. Since its introduction in 2005, the DVD Original™ line has made the studio the industry leader in the growing made-for-DVD market. Universal’s strategy combines top-notch casts with highcaliber production values to create new installments of its popular franchises. By launching these films with aggressive marketing campaigns, Universal has released some of the most successful made-forDVD
movies of all-time, including an unbroken string of hits extending the blockbuster franchises Bring It On, American Pie and The Scorpion King.
BARKIN’ HOT BONUS FEATURES
The Beethoven’s Big Break DVD contains a kennel full of exciting, exclusive bonus features, including:
• ON THE SET OF BEETHOVEN: Experience how the cast and crew made this film in Orlando, FL.
• MOISES STEALS THE SHOW: Filled with direct-to-camera hijinks, this piece features Moises Arias acting, joking, and playing.
• HOW DID THEY DO THAT?!: Animal trainers Mark Eschevarria and Dave Sousa tell us how they trained three dogs for the role of Beethoven while Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan explains the keys to working with animals.
• HAIL CESAR!: In this piece, we’ll spend some time with Cesar Millan who reveals that, having grown up in Mexico, he left for the United States in hopes of working with famous movie dogs including Beethoven!
• TEACHING YOUR OLD DOG NEW TRICKS: In a special shoot with Beethoven and key animal trainer Mark Eschevarria, we give a step-by-step explanation of how you can teach your dog to roll over.
• GET TO KNOW THE ANIMAL ACTORS: Featuring an introduction by Moises Arias, this entertaining and educational feature will give kids at home a chance to learn more about the wide array of animals used in this film.
• TRAINING BEETHOVEN: Viewers train the real Beethoven to do tricks, including shake, sit, and roll over.
• And more features that will leave the whole family howling with laughter!
OWN ALL YOUR FAVORITE BEETHOVEN FILMS IN BEETHOVEN'S DOG-GONE
BEST MOVIE PACK
For viewers in need of even more puppy love, Beethoven’s Big Break will also be included in the new Beethoven's Dog-gone Best Movie Pack, available on December 30. Six hilarious full-length movies for one great price, Beethoven's Dog-gone Best Movie Pack includes every chapter of the
hugely successful dog franchise. With over 8 hours of action, laughs and surprises, Beethoven's Dog-gone Best Movie Pack will satisfy the most devoted fans of the big-hearted, wet-nosed Beethoven and his adorable puppies.
SYNOPSIS
Although animal handler Eddie (Silverman) works with lots of creatures, he has a strict NO PETS ALLOWED policy and won’t let his son Billy keep adorable stray dog Beethoven and his family of puppies. But when dog-nappers steal the canine star of the movie Eddie’s working on, the studio big
shots must quickly find a replacement and unexpectedly cast the lumbering canine as their next big star. Through his rambunctious antics and larger-than-life personality, Beethoven not only crashes into Hollywood but into Eddie’s heart as well.
Tailor Made Servers
CAST AND FILMMAKERS
Directed By: Mike Elliott
Screenplay By: Derek Rydall
Story By: Derek Rydall and Brian Levant
Produced By: Wayne Morris
Director of Photography: Stephen F. Campbell
Production Designer: Mark Garner
Edited By: Roderick Davis
Music By: Robert Folk
Music Supervisor: Paul DiFranco
Costume Designer: Beverly Safier
Casting: Jan Glaser, CSA
Cast: Jonathan Silverman, Jennifer Finnigan, Rhea Perlman, Stephen Tobolowsky, Oscar Nunez, Joey Fatone, Cesar Millan, with Moises Arias and Eddie Griffin.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: December 30, 2008
Pre-Order Close: November 11, 2008
Copyright: 2008 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 S.R.P.
Selection Number: 63104274
Running Time: TBD
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.78:1; Full Frame 1:33.1
Technical Info: English Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subititles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Rating: PG for some mild rude humor.
FEATURING AN ALL-STAR CAST AND THE WORLD’S BEST LOVED ST. BERNARD AS HE’S NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!
BEETHOVEN’S BIG BREAK
UNIVERSAL’S LATEST DVD ORIGINALTM DEBUTS ON DVD DECEMBER 30, 2008
Universal City, California, October 13, 2008— Bring together one mega-popular pooch, an all-star cast, some of today’s hottest music and a barrel of bouncing baby St. Bernards, and it all adds up to Beethoven’s Big Break! The all-new adventure comes exclusively to DVD on December 30, 2008
from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. This full-length comedy stars Moises Arias (Rico on “Hannah Montana”), Jonathan Silverman (“The Single Guy”), Daytime Emmy ® winner Jennifer Finnigan (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), Rhea Perlman (“Cheers”), Joey Fatone (“Dancing with the
Stars,” ‘N Sync), Stephen Tobolowsky (“Heroes”), Oscar Nunez (“The Office”), Eddie Griffin (Undercover Brother) and Cesar Millan (“The Dog Whisperer”) in his feature film debut—and introduces Pete The Lizard! A fresh and funny re-imagination of the hugely popular franchise, Beethoven’s Big Break is jam-packed with more action and laughs than ever before. Featuring an exciting array of bonus materials, the DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP.
“With movies, bestselling books and even reality television showcasing the public’s fascination with all things dog-related, we believe that there's no better time than now to re-invent the Beethoven franchise.” said Glenn Ross, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Universal Studios Family
Productions. “Beethoven has delighted families around the world and we saw this as the perfect opportunity to give this beloved character a makeover for his introduction to a new generation.”
Beethoven’s Big Break is Universal Studios Home Entertainment Family Productions’ newest DVD OriginalTM. Since its introduction in 2005, the DVD Original™ line has made the studio the industry leader in the growing made-for-DVD market. Universal’s strategy combines top-notch casts with highcaliber production values to create new installments of its popular franchises. By launching these films with aggressive marketing campaigns, Universal has released some of the most successful made-forDVD
movies of all-time, including an unbroken string of hits extending the blockbuster franchises Bring It On, American Pie and The Scorpion King.
BARKIN’ HOT BONUS FEATURES
The Beethoven’s Big Break DVD contains a kennel full of exciting, exclusive bonus features, including:
• ON THE SET OF BEETHOVEN: Experience how the cast and crew made this film in Orlando, FL.
• MOISES STEALS THE SHOW: Filled with direct-to-camera hijinks, this piece features Moises Arias acting, joking, and playing.
• HOW DID THEY DO THAT?!: Animal trainers Mark Eschevarria and Dave Sousa tell us how they trained three dogs for the role of Beethoven while Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan explains the keys to working with animals.
• HAIL CESAR!: In this piece, we’ll spend some time with Cesar Millan who reveals that, having grown up in Mexico, he left for the United States in hopes of working with famous movie dogs including Beethoven!
• TEACHING YOUR OLD DOG NEW TRICKS: In a special shoot with Beethoven and key animal trainer Mark Eschevarria, we give a step-by-step explanation of how you can teach your dog to roll over.
• GET TO KNOW THE ANIMAL ACTORS: Featuring an introduction by Moises Arias, this entertaining and educational feature will give kids at home a chance to learn more about the wide array of animals used in this film.
• TRAINING BEETHOVEN: Viewers train the real Beethoven to do tricks, including shake, sit, and roll over.
• And more features that will leave the whole family howling with laughter!
OWN ALL YOUR FAVORITE BEETHOVEN FILMS IN BEETHOVEN'S DOG-GONE
BEST MOVIE PACK
For viewers in need of even more puppy love, Beethoven’s Big Break will also be included in the new Beethoven's Dog-gone Best Movie Pack, available on December 30. Six hilarious full-length movies for one great price, Beethoven's Dog-gone Best Movie Pack includes every chapter of the
hugely successful dog franchise. With over 8 hours of action, laughs and surprises, Beethoven's Dog-gone Best Movie Pack will satisfy the most devoted fans of the big-hearted, wet-nosed Beethoven and his adorable puppies.
SYNOPSIS
Although animal handler Eddie (Silverman) works with lots of creatures, he has a strict NO PETS ALLOWED policy and won’t let his son Billy keep adorable stray dog Beethoven and his family of puppies. But when dog-nappers steal the canine star of the movie Eddie’s working on, the studio big
shots must quickly find a replacement and unexpectedly cast the lumbering canine as their next big star. Through his rambunctious antics and larger-than-life personality, Beethoven not only crashes into Hollywood but into Eddie’s heart as well.
Tailor Made Servers
CAST AND FILMMAKERS
Directed By: Mike Elliott
Screenplay By: Derek Rydall
Story By: Derek Rydall and Brian Levant
Produced By: Wayne Morris
Director of Photography: Stephen F. Campbell
Production Designer: Mark Garner
Edited By: Roderick Davis
Music By: Robert Folk
Music Supervisor: Paul DiFranco
Costume Designer: Beverly Safier
Casting: Jan Glaser, CSA
Cast: Jonathan Silverman, Jennifer Finnigan, Rhea Perlman, Stephen Tobolowsky, Oscar Nunez, Joey Fatone, Cesar Millan, with Moises Arias and Eddie Griffin.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: December 30, 2008
Pre-Order Close: November 11, 2008
Copyright: 2008 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 S.R.P.
Selection Number: 63104274
Running Time: TBD
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.78:1; Full Frame 1:33.1
Technical Info: English Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subititles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Rating: PG for some mild rude humor.
