Families of Flight 93 Receives an Additional $250,000 from Universal Pictures

Families of Flight 93 Receives an Additional $250,000 from Universal Pictures

In Association with Universal Studios Home Entertainment's DVD release of "United 93"

SOMERSET, Pa., June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Families of Flight 93 announced that Universal Pictures has continued its support of the Flight 93 National Memorial with a contribution of $250,000. The news accompanies the announcement of Universal Studios Home Entertainment's release of "United 93" on DVD on September 5, 2006. The contribution will support the Flight 93 National Memorial project, established to build a national park honoring the passengers and crew of Flight 93 who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, saving countless lives on the ground.

"We are extremely grateful for Universal Pictures' continued generosity and efforts to raise awareness of the story of Flight 93, especially as the fifth anniversary of 9/11 approaches," said Hamilton Peterson, President of Families of Flight 93. "Hopefully, the film 'United 93,' Universal's contributions, along with additional private and federal funds, will encourage others to come forward to help us permanently honor our loved ones, the 40 heroes of Flight 93."

"The selfless actions and unflinching courage of United 93's true heroes is as inspiring as it is humbling," said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. "We are extremely proud to stand with their families in honoring and preserving their legacies by supporting the Flight 93 National Memorial."

For information about the Flight 93 National Memorial and the selected design, or to learn how to contribute, please visit www.honorflight93.org.

About Families of Flight 93

The 15-member Board of Directors of Families of Flight 93 is an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to assist and support the development and management of the Flight 93 National Memorial.

About the Flight 93 National Memorial

On September 24, 2002, Congress passed the Flight 93 National Memorial Act. The Act created a new national park unit to commemorate the passengers and crew of Flight 93 who, on September 11, 2001, courageously gave their lives thereby thwarting a planned attack on our Nation's capital. The Memorial is near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where Flight 93 crashed on September 11, 2001.

The Flight 93 National Memorial project made history as the first national park designed entirely through an open, public design competition. The year- long, international competition received more than 1,000 submissions created by professionals and members of the general public.

A diverse jury comprised of family members, community representatives and design professionals chose the winning design because it most completely exemplifies the mission of the memorial. The final design selection for the Flight 93 National Memorial, announced September 7, 2005, was created by Paul

Murdoch Architects of Los Angeles. The design can be viewed online at www.flight93memorialproject.org.

When completed, the Flight 93 National Memorial will encompass 2,200 acres of land, of which almost 1,300 acres will be dedicated to the design features, and 900 acres will be protected through partnerships and scenic easements. The National Park Service is the steward of the Flight 93 National Memorial.

About Universal Pictures and United 93

Universal Pictures and StudioCanal Present in Association With Sidney Kimmel Entertainment A Working Title Production of A Paul Greengrass Film: United 93. The casting is by Amanda Mackey CSA, Cathy Sandrich Gelfond CSA, John Hubbard, Dan Hubbard. The music is by John Powell; line producer is Mairi Bett. The costume designer is Dinah Collin. The production designer is Dominic Watkins. The editors are Clare Douglas, Christopher Rouse ACE, Richard Pearson. The director of photography is Barry Ackroyd BSC. The executive producers are Debra Hayward and Liza Chasin. The film is produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Lloyd Levin and Paul Greengrass. United 93 is written and directed by Paul Greengrass. www.united93movie.com.

Source: Families of Flight 93

CONTACT: Lisa Tristano of MARC USA PR, +1-412-562-1189, or
ltristano@marcusa.com, for the Families of Flight 93; or Vivian Mayer, Sr.
Vice-President, +1-818-777-3594, or vivian.mayer@nbcuni.com; or Evan Fong,
Executive Director, +1-818-777-5540, or evan.fong@nbcuni.com, both of
Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Web site: http://www.united93movie.com/
http://www.flight93memorialproject.org/
http://www.honorflight93.org/

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