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    New Line Home Entertainment Offers An All-Star Fall With Three DVD Debuts Featuring Russell Crowe, Uma Thurman and Keanu Reeves

    Available for the First Time on DVD this November, PROOF, THE RAPTURE and EVEN COWGIRLS GET THE BLUES Showcase Early Performances from Today’s Hottest Stars
    LOS ANGELES, CA (August 16, 2004) – Electric performances from today’s biggest stars highlight three all-new DVD titles available November 2, 2004, from New Line Home Entertainment. Proof, an acclaimed, award-winning feature from Australia, stars Russell Crowe and Hugo Weaving; The Rapture, a taut, psychological drama, features Mimi Rogers and David Duchovny; and both Uma Thurman and Keanu Reeves headline Gus Van Sant’s eccentric sexual adventure, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. DVD special features include writer-director and actor commentaries on Proof and The Rapture. All three films will be available on DVD at a $19.97 SRP, and the order due date is October 5, 2004.

    PROOF
    Rated R for sensuality and some language · 90 minutes

    Russell Crowe (Master and Commander, A Beautiful Mind) and Hugo Weaving (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Matrix Trilogy) star in this widely acclaimed and intensely original film. Proof, the debut feature from writer-director Jocelyn Moorhouse that swept the Australian Film Institute\'s 1991 annual awards, is the story of a blind photographer, his sexually frustrated housekeeper and his only friend – the three of whom form an erotic and psychological triangle in this dry black comedy.

    The DVD includes two separate commentaries with actor Hugo Weaving and writer-director Jocelyn Moorhouse, a slideshow gallery of “Martin’s Photo Album” and the theatrical trailer. The DVD also features a widescreen (1.85:1) version of the film plus DTS, 5.1 Surround and Stereo Surround Sound, English and Spanish subtitles and closed captions.

    THE RAPTURE
    Rated R for strong sensuality and for some language and violence · 100 minutes

    Written and directed by Michael Tolkin (writer-producer of The Player), this controversial and highly powerful drama stars Mimi Rogers (The Door in the Floor, Austin Powers International Man of Mystery) and David Duchovny (The X-Files) in a story of God, faith and redemption.

    Sharon (Rogers), a telephone operator deeply unhappy in both her work and her personal life, seeks relief from her pain by engaging in frequent, anonymous sexual encounters. Then, during one of her erotic adventures, she meets Randy and unexpectedly discovers in him a man eager to transform her empty world through love. But, that isn\'t enough for Sharon; she wants something more – she wants divine salvation – and she believes she\'s found it when God sends her a vision. Sharon convinces Randy to join her in her spiritual journey, and, for a while, she experiences the bliss for which she has been longing. Then a tragedy changes everything, and Sharon discovers that the Lord may just demand more faith and strength than she can summon.

    The DVD includes commentary from writer-director Michael Tolkin and actors Mimi Rogers, David Duchovny and Patrick Bauchau. A widescreen (1.85:1) version of the film with DTS, 5.1 Surround and Stereo Surround Sound is also featured on the DVD along with the original theatrical trailer, English and Spanish subtitles and closed captions.

    EVEN COWGIRLS GET THE BLUES
    Rated R for sexuality and some language · 96 minutes

    From the director of Elephant, Good Will Hunting and To Die For comes a star-studded comedy based on the best-selling novel by Tom Robbins. Uma Thurman (Kill Bill) stars as Sissy Hankshaw, a woman who leaves New York behind as she hitchhikes her way to the lush pastures of a midwestern ranch to model for feminine hygiene advertisements. When she arrives at the beauty-ranch, Sissy is introduced to a band of free-living, free-loving cowgirls rebelling against their drag queen employer and ranch owner, The Countess (John Hurt; The Elephant Man, Midnight Express). Joining the cowgirls in their collective struggle against exploitation, Sissy not only finds liberating comradeship, she also finds romantic companionship. Co-starring in this eccentric adventure are Lorraine Bracco (HBO’s The Soprano’s), Keanu Reeves (The Matrix Trilogy), Crispin Glover (Willard, Charlies Angels: Full Throttle), Angie Dickinson (Dressed to Kill), Sean Young (No Way Out, Blade Runner), Heather Graham (Boogie Nights), and Roseanne (Home on the Range).

    The DVD includes a widescreen (1.85:1) version of the film with DTS, 5.1 Surround and Stereo Surround Sound. The disc also features the theatrical trailer, English and Spanish subtitles and closed captions.
    Title     Format     SRP     Cat. #     ISBN #     UPC #
    Even Cowgirls Get the Blues     DVD     Keepcase     N7490     794043749025     0-7806-4881-1
    Proof     DVD     Keepcase     N6942     794043694226     0-7806-4659-2
    The Rapture     DVD     Keepcase     N4908     794043490828     0-7806-2857-8
    New Line Home Entertainment distributes New Line Cinema and Fine Line Features theatrical films on DVD and VHS, including the premium DVD brand infinifilm™. The Company also distributes feature films and non-theatrical programs acquired or produced
    by New Line Home Entertainment and New Line Television. Founded in 1967, New Line Cinema is the leading independent producer and distributor of theatrical films. It licenses its programming to ancillary markets, including cable and broadcast television, as well as in all international markets. New Line Cinema is a Time Warner Company.
    For DVD screeners or artwork, please email your request to requests@newline.com or fax your request to (310) 854-0602.
    CONTACT
    Jennifer Sandler
    New Line Home Entertainment
    (310) 967-6992
    jennifer.sandler@newline.com