The Young Black Stallion DVD Press Release

[Luke]

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<b>DISNEY’S SPECTACULAR FAMILY ADVENTURE COMES TO
Disney DVD AND VHS ON DECEMBER 21

THE YOUNG
BLACK STALLION

THE NEW CHAPTER IN THE BELOVED STORY OF
‘THE BLACK STALLION’

DVD/Video Includes An All-New Exclusive Prequel That Tells The Story Leading Up
To “The Young Black Stallion”</b></center>

BURBANK, Calif., August 23, 2004 – Walt Disney Home Entertainment presents <b>THE YOUNG
BLACK STALLION</b>, on Disney DVD and VHS on December 21, 2004. In the Disney tradition of
bringing beloved family classics to vivid life, <b>THE YOUNG BLACK STALLION</b> is a prequel to the
now-famous motion picture “<i>The Black Stallion</i>” that captured the hearts of millions. From the creators
of the award-winning children’s classic movie “Black Stallion,” this spectacular family adventure is filled
with heartwarming messages of friendship and loyalty.

On both Disney DVD and video, the movie experience has been extended through the edition of 20
minutes of all-new exclusive programming. Discover for the first time ever the backstory of what
happened before <b>THE YOUNG BLACK STALLION</b>, created exclusively for this holiday release. It’s
an all-new adventure of how the mother and the father of <b>THE YOUNG BLACK STALLION</b> met. On
Disney DVD the bonus features take viewers even further into the world of this entertaining and heartfelt
film. Viewers will discover the making-of featurettes “Taming The Stallions,” a look at the famous
horses of Arabia; Big Black Horse Read-Along; Finding Biana Featurette; “Shooting In Namibia;” and
“Building The Casbah.”

Available from Walt Disney Home Entertainment for $29.99 (DVD) and $24.99 VHS.

<b>THE YOUNG BLACK STALLION</b> stars Richard Romanus (TV’s “<i>The Sopranos</i>”) and amazing young
film newcomer Biana Tamimi in the lead role as Neera. Set in Northern Africa at the conclusion of
World War II, this extraordinary film follows the adventures of Neera, a young girl, who becomes
separated from her family and finds herself alone in the desert. When a wild stallion (whom Neera names
Shetan) comes to her aid, the two form a special bond and the horse helps Neera to return home to her
grandfather. As their friendship and trust grows, the girl devises a daring plan to race the wild Shetan
(whose name means “the devil”) in the annual horse race and help restore her grandfathers’s (Romanus)
reputation. Staking everything on the race, Neera’s iron will and courage combined with Shetan’s
untamed power and determination culminates in some of the most breathtaking and triumphant scenes
ever. <b>THE YOUNG BLACK STALLION</b> originally premiered in the large Theatrical IMAX® format.

Produced by Fred Roos and Frank Marshall. Executive Producers Kathleen Kennedy and Jeanne
Rosenberg. Screen story and screenplay by Jeanne Rosenberg. Based on the novel by Walter Farley and
Steven Farley. Directed by Simon Wincer.

<b><u>STREET DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2004</b></u>
<u>Suggested retail price</u>: $29.99 (DVD). $24.99 VHS.
<u>Direct DVD prebook</u>: October 26, 2004
<u>Distributor DVD prebook</u>: November 9, 2004
<u>Feature running time</u>: Approximately 51 minutes
<u>Exclusive all-new prequel</u>: Approximately 20 minutes
<u>Rated</u>: “G”
Bonus material unrated and subject to change.
<u>DVD aspect ratio</u>: 1.33:1 formatted 4x3 and 1.78:1, formatted 16x9 on one disc
<u>Sound</u>: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
<u>DVD languages</u>: English, French, Spanish audio
<u>DVD subtitles</u>: French

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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[MickeyMousePal]

I might get The Young Black Stallion when it comes out on DVD I have to watch it first.

[goofystitch]

I saw this in the IMAX and it was really good. I was just upset at how short it was. Now that I read about this exclusive prequel, was this something made for the DVD? The movie didn't do so hot in theaters, so why would Disney go through the trouble of filming new scenes just for the DVD?