LPWire: Finding Nemo Shatters DVD Records

Walt Disney Pictures Presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios Film ``Finding Nemo'' Shatters DVD Records
20 Million DVD/VHS Copies Sold in First 14 Days of Sales!

Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film FINDING NEMO has sold 15 million DVDs making it the #1 DVD of all time; in addition "Nemo" has sold 20 million combined DVD/VHS units within its first 14 days in the United States and Canadian market, it was announced today by Steve Jobs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pixar Animation Studios, Michael Eisner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company and Bob Chapek, President of Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Commenting on this exciting accomplishment, Jobs said, "Pixar's creative team pours their hearts into creating the industry's best DVDs for our films, so this resounding success is especially gratifying. We're thrilled beyond words."

Eisner commented, "The computer-animated blockbuster that captivated adults and children alike with oceans of fun continues to deliver after its record-setting first week on video and DVD, which just goes to show the power of blending superior story telling with cutting-edge technology," said Eisner. "The home entertainment success of films like 'Finding Nemo' proves that the consumer's enjoyment of our properties continues far beyond the theatrical release, and that these enduring films provide a strong, sustained revenue stream for the company."

President of Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Bob Chapek, added, "No amount of research could have ever predicted this type of overwhelming response from consumers across all demographics. Given the exceptional demand, we expect sales to stay strong through the holidays securing 'Finding Nemo' as the bestselling title of the year."

Disc one of this Collector's Edition features the "widescreen" presentation of the film and includes a visual commentary with deleted scenes, features on the creation of the film, virtual aquariums, art galleries and more. Disc two features the "full frame" version of the film and includes a family-friendly menu of games, underwater explorations, fish encyclopedia, virtual aquariums and more. This tidal wave of laughs, adventure and heartfelt emotion is available on DVD for $29.99 (S.R.P.) and on VHS for $24.99 (S.R.P.).

About Walt Disney Home Entertainment

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

About Pixar Animation Studios

Pixar Animation Studios (Nasdaq:PIXR)( http://www.pixar.com ) combines creative and technical artistry to create original stories in the medium of computer animation. Pixar has created five of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: Academy Award(R)-winning "Toy Story" (1995); "A Bug's Life" (1998); Golden Globe-winner "Toy Story 2" (1999); the Academy Award(R)-winning "Monsters, Inc." (2001); and "Finding Nemo" (2003). Pixar's five films have earned more than $2.2 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The Northern California studio's next two film releases are "The Incredibles" (November 5, 2004) and "Cars" (holiday 2005). Pixar's films are released by Walt Disney Pictures.

--Posted November 17. 2003
Source: Disney Home Entertainment