'THE PRODUCERS' - The Theatrical Version of the Tony Award-Winning Musical

Comedy Hit Starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick

On DVD May 16, 2006 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The stage is set for a
riotous tale when Nathan Lane ("The Birdcage") and Matthew Broderick
("The Stepford Wives") reprise their Tony Award-winning roles in "The
Producers," available on DVD May 16, 2006 from Universal Studios Home
Entertainment. The side-splitting story of a pair of Broadway
producers who hatch a seemingly can't-miss scheme, features an
unforgettable supporting cast including Uma Thurman ("Kill Bill: Vols.
1 & 2," "Pulp Fiction") and Will Ferrell ("Anchorman: The Legend of
Ron Burgundy," "Old School," "Kicking & Screaming"). Directed and
choreographed by Susan Stroman, the Tony Award-winning director and
choreographer of the original Broadway production, "The Producers" DVD
includes more of the musical numbers, wacky repartee and high-energy
fun that made it a record-breaking stage play! Written by comedy
legend Mel Brooks ("Blazing Saddles") and Thomas Meehan ("Annie"),
with music and lyrics by Brooks, the DVD includes over 30 minutes of
additional footage, including never-before-seen musical numbers and
outtakes. "The Producers" will have viewers laughing and singing as
they enjoy the DVD time and time again.

"The Producers" tells the hilarious tale of Max Bialystock (Nathan
Lane) and Leo Bloom (Matthew Broderick), Broadway's most inept
producers who entice investors with a scheme that's literally too good
to be true. But when "Springtime for Hitler," an unbelievably
tasteless musical ode to the Third Reich, becomes a comedy sensation,
the jig is up for the would-be conmen. The DVD is priced at $29.98
SRP. Preorder close is April 11, 2006.

CRITICS GIVE "THE PRODUCERS" A STANDING OVATION

Critics across America stopped laughing just long enough to give "The
Producers" rave reviews for its unique blend of wacky humor and
musical spectacle. Pete Hammond of Maxim says, "'The Producers'
delivers huge belly laughs and lots of fun." "Outrageously funny,"
writes Jess Cagle of WCBS-TV/People and Roseann Rogers of NBC-TV calls
it simply "Spectacular!"

FUN WITH "THE PRODUCERS'" BONUS FEATURES

"The Producers'" DVD is filled with fun and entertaining bonus
features that give viewers a further look into the making of this
hilarious film.

* Deleted Scenes -- Includes a musical number, "King of Broadway," not

seen in the theatrical film

* Outtakes -- Features actors Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman

and Will Ferrell

* Analysis of a Scene: I Wanna Be a Producer -- This feature includes a

never-before-seen extended version of the musical number "I Wanna Be A

Producer" with exclusive behind the scenes footage of rehearsals and

production.

* Feature Commentary with Director Susan Stroman

SYNOPSIS

Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick return to their award-winning roles
in the hilariously funny film of the Broadway smash-hit. Scheming
producer Max Bialystock (Lane) and his mousy accountant, Leo Bloom
(Broderick), discover that under the right circumstances they could
make more money by producing a Broadway flop than they can with a hit.
But what will they do when their sure-to-offend musical becomes a
surprise sensation? Co-starring sexy Uma Thurman and comedy genius
Will Ferrell, "The Producers" is a fun-filled, side-splitting comedy.

For more information please visit: www.theproducersmovie.com.

CAST & FILMMAKERS

Director: Susan Stroman

Written By: Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan

Produced By: Mel Brooks, Jonathan Sanger

Director of Photography: John Bailey, ASC, Charles Minsky, ASC

Production Designer: Mark Friedberg

Edited By: Steven Weisberg

Costume Designer: William Ivey Long

Original Music By: Mel Brooks

Cast: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman and Will Ferrell

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DVD

Street Date: May 16, 2006

Pre-Order Close: April 11, 2006

Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Price: $29.98 SRP

Selection Number: 28438 (Full Frame); 28437 (Widescreen)

Running Time: 2 Hours 15 Minutes

Layers: Dual

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 (Full Frame); 2.40:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen)

Rating: PG-13 (for sexual humor and references)

Technical Info: English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround;

English SDH; Spanish and French Subtitles

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