From the Producers of 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Billy Elliot' Comes the Award-Winning 'Rory O'Shea Was Here'

From the Producers of 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Billy Elliot' Comes the Award-Winning 'Rory O'Shea Was Here'

This Uplifting and Inspirational Story Arrives on DVD June 14, 2005 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

"A life-enhancing, practically pinpoint-perfect picture" Gene Shalit, 'The Today Show'

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- From the producers of "Billy Elliot" and "Bridget Jones's Diary" comes "Rory O'Shea Was Here," an inspirational film about friendship and personal freedom that had audiences and critics cheering and will be released on June 14, 2005 at $29.98 SRP. Rising stars James McAvoy ("Wimbledon"), Steven Robertson ("Kingdom of Heaven") and Romola Garai (Winner, Best British Supporting Actress, London Film Critics' Circle) join Academy Award(R) winner Brenda Fricker ("My Left Foot") in this unforgettable story of determination and triumph that's the perfect mix of compelling drama and sexy, boisterous humor.

Inspired by the experiences of real people, "Rory O'Shea Was Here" follows two unlikely friends as they band together and seize an opportunity to savor life on their own terms. An official selection of the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, winner of the Audience Award at the 2004 Edinburgh International Film Festival and winner of the Irish Film and Television Award (IFTA) for Best Script (Jeffrey Caine, "The Constant Gardner"), "Rory O'Shea Was Here" is one of the most uplifting DVDs of the year.

Critics Are Raving About "Rory O'Shea"

Top reviewers coast-to-coast are wild about "Rory O'Shea Was Here." Glamour calls the film "Super, Brilliant, Hilarious, and Heartwarming," while "Ebert and Roeper" give it "Two Thumbs Up!" Claudia Puig of USA Today dubs "Rory O'Shea Was Here" "A celebration of friendship! Funny, new and profoundly affecting." NBC-TV's Jeffrey Lyons calls it "a Wonderful Film" and Leah Rozen of People magazine says it's "Inspirational."

DVD BONUS FEATURES
"Rory O'Shea Was Here" bonus features include:
* Deleted Scenes
* Extended Party Sequence
* Alternate Ending

Synopsis

From the producers of "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "Billy Elliot" comes "Rory O'Shea Was Here" -- an inspiring story of independence that follows two unlikely friends determined to face the world on their own terms. Young Michael (Steven Robertson) is a patient resigned to his quiet life within an institution's safe, predictable boundaries. Then the rebellious Rory O'Shea (James McAvoy) bursts onto the scene. Now, with the help of the beautiful young Siobhan (Romola Garai), who signs on as the boys' live-in aide, Rory will show Michael what it takes to truly be free.

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CAST & FILMMAKERS
Cast: James McAvoy, Steven Robertson, Romola Garai, Gerard McSorley,
Tom Hickey, Brenda Fricker
Director: Damien O'Donnell
Screenplay: Jeffrey Caine
Story: Christian O'Reilly

Producers: James Flynn, Juanita Wilson
Executive Producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Natascha Wharton,
Morgan O'Sullivan
Director of Photography: Peter J. Robertson
Editor: Frances Parker, A.C.E.
Costume Designer: Lorna Marie Mugan
Production Designer: Tom Conroy
Co-Producer: Catherine Tiernan
Music: David Julyan
Music Supervisor: Nick Angel

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: June 14, 2005
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98SRP ($19.95 MAP)
Selection Numbers: 27523
Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Layers: Dual (Single Sided)
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (2:35:1)
Rating: R (For Language)
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1/Captions; Spanish and French
Subtitles
Bonus Material: Deleted Scenes, Extended Party Sequence, Alternate
Ending

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CONTACTS

Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Vivian Mayer
Senior Vice President, Publicity
(818) 777-3594

Lea Porteneuve
Vice President, Publicity
(818) 777-1391

Evan Fong
Executive Director, Publicity
(818) 777-5540

Craig Radow
Manager, Print Publicity
(818) 777-4572

www.roryosheawasheremovie.com

Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

CONTACT: Vivian Mayer, Senior Vice President, Publicity,
+1-818-777-3594, or Lea Porteneuve, Vice President, Publicity,
+1-818-777-1391, or Evan Fong, Executive Director, Publicity, +1-818-777-5540,
or Craig Radow, Manager, Print Publicity, +1-818-777-4572, all of Universal
Studios Home Entertainment

Web site: http://www.roryosheawasheremovie.com/

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