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Luke · Site Admin Joined: 17 Apr 2003

Walt Disney Pictures Presents A Remarkable Cross-Country Story
of America’s Extraordinary People and Places

AMERICA’S
HEART AND SOUL

ON DISNEY DVD OCTOBER 26

BURBANK, Calif, October 11, 2004 – Walt Disney Home Entertainment proudly presents the
remarkable film AMERICA’S HEART AND SOUL - from sea to shining sea, from purple mountain
majesties, it’s not merely the land that makes America beautiful, it’s her people. Filmmaker Louis
Schwartzberg takes viewers on a journey that weaves across this great nation, revealing a rich tapestry
of ordinary people living extraordinary lives as they follow their dreams with the freedom of spirit
that’s uniquely American. From the Vermont dairy farmer, to the blind mountain climber, to the father
and son marathon runners, their inspiring stories are as different as can be – passionate, colorful,
courageous, funny, touching. Available on Disney DVD exclusively at Costco October 26.

AMERICA’S HEART AND SOUL features an exclusive new song ‘The World Don’t Bother Me
None” by John Mellencamp. On Disney DVD, the film’s bonus materials feature four extended
musical performances, “In Search of America’s Heart and Soul” featurette and an audio commentary
with director Louis Schwartzberg. AMERICA’S HEART AND SOUL is produced and directed by
Louis Schwartzberg.

STREET DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2004
Suggested retail price: $19.99 DVD
Rated: “PG” For Mild Thematic Elements.
Bonus materials not rated.
Feature run time: Approximately 88 minutes.
DVD aspect ratio: 1.85:1, enhanced for 16x9 tv screens
and
1.33:1 formatted 4x3
Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

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.

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Jack · Walt Disney Treasure Joined: 29 Apr 2003

The Costco Execs must be very excited and honored to be the only stores getting America's Heart and Soul!
This is a Chris Johnson type of movie, I guess.

2099net · Platinum Edition Joined: 19 Apr 2003 Location: UK

America's Heart and Soul.

Heart = John Lassiter
Soul = Aretha Franklin

Awesome. Imagine a movie made by those two!
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MickeyMouseboy · Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2004 7:06 pm Post subject:

lukey are you planning to sign up with costco website so i can order it thru the site?

Luke · Site Admin Joined: 17 Apr 2003

I am the Doctor · Special Edition Joined: 03 Oct 2004

Just out of curiousity-is Disney afraid that if they offer this movie to other stores like Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target, etc. that it won't sell? Confused

I hope this isn't the start of a trend. I can see it now-Cinderella, available on Disney DVD exclusively at Wal-Mart for $50. Surprised

Hey, it could happen-if a DVD (or any item for that matter) is only available in one place, that store can set whatever price it wants. Competition keeps prices low, so let's hope Disney doesn't make a habit out of this. Mad

Chernabog · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 3:28 am Post subject:

Since I´m outside USA, I wonder if anyone can be very kind and help me to get the Heart & Soul DVD, since Costco doesn´t ship outside US.
I can pay you through Paypal.
Anyone...kind soul... ? Smile

2099net · Platinum Edition Joined: 19 Apr 2003 Location: UK

The Monkey's Uncle · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 8:53 am Post subject:

this is lame. i guess ill have to order it. wal-mart doesbt sell anything unless they think it will make them money! greedy pigs! LOL

I am the Doctor · Special Edition Joined: 03 Oct 2004

2099net-

While I certainly agree with you that Wal-mart may be refusing to give the movie shelf space (Wal-Mart has never been known for offering a variety of titles) I rather doubt that stores such as Best Buy and Borders, which do carry a wide selection of titles, would not carry America's Heart and Soul. I very much dislike the idea of "exclusive sellers," be they Costco or anyone else.

Just Myself · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 10:37 pm Post subject:

Out of curiousity will this be available to rent at Blockbuster or Hollywood?
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Luke · Site Admin Joined: 17 Apr 2003

I've just posted a review of the DVD here:
http://www.ultimatedisney.com/americasheart.html

Chernabog · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 4:13 am Post subject:

Please - are there not anyone who can help me with this?
(See my earlier post!)
I need this film but can not order it myself since I´m outside US.

I am the Doctor · Special Edition Joined: 03 Oct 2004

Luke

The trouble I see, and as your review so easily pointed out, very few people have seen America's Heart and Soul (including myself, so I can't necessarily make a judgement on the film). Disney has done itself no favors with this particular film-it was released during the Spiderman 2-Fahrenheit 9/11 double whammy 4th of July weekend this summer, meaning at best it was a second or third choice for most movie-goers and now this limited DVD distribution. Is Disney deliberately trying to lose money on this film? Question

Of course America's Heart and Soul wasn't the only film to get buried by the Spidey 2/Fahrenheit juggernaut-one of my favorite films from 2004-Two Brothers also came out at this time and did very little business, which I thought was quite a shame. Sad

However, I would assume that Universal will release the Two Brothers DVD to all retailers when it comes out, since it would not want to miss out on any sales.
I don't think either America's Heart and Soul or Two Brothers would ever match the DVD sales of a Spiderman 2 or a Fahrenheit 9/11, but by limiting the distribution-and no rental copies available at Blockbuster,etc.-Disney is setting itself up for failure.