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Thrilling True Story Comes Home August 27: Walt Disney Pictures 'The Rookie'

Thrilling True Story Comes Home August 27: Walt Disney Pictures 'The Rookie'
Dennis Quaid Stars In Major League Family Film On DVD and VHS

Walt Disney Home Entertainment is proud to present the family film of the year, The Rookie, on Disney DVD and VHS on August 27, 2002. The unforgettable true-life story of Jim Morris, teacher and baseball player, The Rookie joins Disney's Remember the Titans as a sports-themed story of courage and determination that has inspired audiences everywhere. This critically-acclaimed, $75M global box office hit comes to Disney DVD accompanied by special bonus features that go behind the scenes, and is available in both widescreen and full frame versions. Starring Dennis Quaid ("Traffic," "Frequency"), The Rookie will be available on DVD for $29.99 (S.R.P.) and on VHS for $22.99 (S.R.P.). Prebook date is July 16, 2002.

The Rookie on DVD (widescreen 2.35:1) or (full frame 1.33:1) includes:

  • Audio Commentary with director John Lee Hancock & star Dennis Quaid
  • Director John Lee Hancock and star Dennis Quaid share their thoughts on the film
  • Spring Training Baseball Tips
  • A video baseball camp. Actual coaches provide professional tips from the "Four-Seam Fastball" to the "Power Alley Swing."
  • Deleted scenes with director John Lee Hancock's introductions
  • Here We Go Again!
  • The Softball Game
  • Dropping Joaquin Off At Home
  • The Coach's Turn
  • At The Burger Joint
  • Smooth & Graceful
  • How Do You Explain It?
  • The inspirational story - featuring Major League Baseball footage of the real Jim Morris - includes Jim Morris making his major league debut
  • 5.1 Dolby® Digital Sound

Big League Marketing Support: Walt Disney Home Entertainment will support The Rookie on Disney DVD and VHS with a multi-million dollar promotional campaign. National TV advertising will reach network, syndication and cable audiences; print ads will run in universal and sports publications, as well as newspaper advertising in sports sections; on-line contests and extensive advertising on espn.com, mlb.com and others; widespread trailering on other hit Disney titles.

In The Rookie, Dennis Quaid ("Traffic," "Frequency") stars as real-life baseball player Jim Morris, a minor league pitcher who sees his big-league career denied by a serious injury. Morris becomes a teacher and coach, motivating kids on and off the baseball diamond while imagining what might have been. When his own players challenge Morris to try out for a major league team, Morris finds out that you're never too old to follow your dreams. The Rookie's all-star cast includes Rachel Griffiths (TV's "Six Feet Under," "The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina"), Jay Hernandez ("Crazy/Beautiful") and Brian Cox ("The Affair of the Necklace").

  • Director: John Lee Hancock
  • Screenwriter: Mike Rich
  • Producers: Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray, Mark Johnson
  • Executive Producer: Philip Steuer
  • Cinematography: John Schwartzman
  • Editor: Eric L. Beason
  • Production Design: Barry Robison
  • Original Music: Carter Burwell
  • Street Date: August 27
  • Direct Prebook: July 2
  • Distributor Prebook: July 16
  • Rating: "G." DVD bonus features unrated and subject to change.
  • Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 DVD & VHS $22.99
  • Run Time: Approximately 127 minutes
  • DVD Aspect ratio:

    • Widescreen 2.35:1, formatted for 16x9 screens
    Full Frame 1.33:1

Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.

--Posted June 3, 2002
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment