Media Release
For Immediate Release
STUART LITTLE
TOPS THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING LIST
ON VIDEO & DVD
This Christmas, Stuart
Little has proven to be one of the most popular gifts, with the sell-through video
shipping nearly a quarter of a million copies to the market, representing over $5 million
in retail sales, since its release on November 25. Grossing more than $20 million at the
box office its broad family appeal has made Stuart Little the third most popular
family movie ever released in Australia. Its popularity has continued to explode with its
release on both sell-through video, rental VHS and DVD this year.
The release of Stuart Little on DVD has
resulted in unprecedented sales for a children’s DVD title; shipping more than 24,000
units since its September release. The Stuart Little DVD has been pipped as one of
the most incredible examples of the creation of believable computer-generated characters.
"We are delighted with the
outstanding success of Stuart Little on both video and DVD. It is such a lovable
title that we’re sure it will become a family classic," said Michele Garra,
Managing Director of Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment.
"We were confident that the video would be a
popular Christmas present and the sales of the DVD have been equally impressive. The
unique features on the Stuart Little DVD have been a driving force behind its sales
success," continued Ms Garra.
A disc like no other, the Stuart Little DVD
has phenomenal features including to name but a few an interactive DVD game,
‘Stuart’s Central Park Adventure’, a ‘Race with Stuart’ Hasbro
DVD Rom game, the ‘Boat Race’ early concept reel as well as a production gag
reel and music videos.
One of the most notable features on the DVD is the
educational ‘Read along’ with Stuart, where you can sit down and enjoy a
hilarious film with your children while teaching them to read.
During the frantic Christmas shopping
season retailers have also enjoyed the success of this outstanding title.
"The release of Stuart Little this
Christmas has lived up to its billing as one of the most popular movies this year.
Following its box office success, the sales of the Stuart Little video have been
phenomenal. This success has ensured it will be a much loved present under many Christmas
trees this year," said Allan McDonnell, K-Mart Business Manager for Entertainment.
"We have also been impressed with the
unprecedented sales of the Stuart Little DVD, which has achieved excellent results
for a children's title on this exciting new format. The disc's unique features have made
it an extremely popular title for all DVD enthusiasts to collect" continued Mr
McDonnell.
Australian families will yet again be able to enjoy
the delights of Stuart Little with the recent announcement that Stuart Little
II is coming soon to a cinema near you.
Stuart Little is available to buy now on video
and DVD from all major retailers, nationwide. For further information on this delightful
family movie visit www.columbiatristarfilms.com.au
or www.stuartlittleondvd.com.
Columbia TriStar DVD software is Gold Standard
Quality. Every Columbia TriStar DVD title authored by the Sony DVD Center in Culver City,
Los Angeles, USA, will carry a Gold Standard Quality Sticker. Consumers should look out
for this sticker as Columbia TriStar's endorsement of their superior quality DVD software. |
