From Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Master of Slapstick Chevy Chase Stars in a Hilarious Movie From the Writer of 'Blazing Saddles' and 'Honeymoon in Vegas,' 'Fletch: The Jane Doe Edition'

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., March 26  /PRNewswire/ -- Chevy Chase is at the top of his legendary comic form in "Fletch: The Jane Doe Edition," an all-new special edition DVD of the beloved comedy thriller coming to stores on May 1, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  The suspenseful and laugh-packed "Fletch" stars Chase as an investigative reporter with a penchant for not-so-clever disguises and a byline that reads "Jane Doe."  Based on Gregory McDonald's award-winning bestseller, the fast-paced script by Andrew Bergman ("Blazing Saddles," "Honeymoon in Vegas") is brimming with wry one-liners and sidesplitting slapstick moments.  Directed by Michael Ritchie ("Cops and Robbersons," "Semi-Tough"), the film also stars Geena Davis ("Commander in Chief") and Tim Matheson ("Van Wilder").  "Fletch: The Jane Doe Edition" features a digitally remastered picture and 5.1 surround sound and comes in collectible 3-D lenticular packaging.  Back on DVD for the first in three years, this very special edition is packed with never-before-seen bonus materials that make it a must-own DVD for all comedy fans.  DVD is priced at $19.98 SRP.  Pre-order close is March 27, 2007.
                   Scoop: Special Edition DVD Includes                     Never Before Seen Bonus Features
"Fletch: The Jane Doe Edition" celebrates the return of everybody's favorite investigative reporter with a host of new bonus features, including:
  *  Just Charge It to the Underhills: Making and Remembering "Fletch" --     Relive the insanity of this comedy masterpiece through hilarious     interviews with the cast and crew!  *  From John Cocktoaston to Harry S. Truman: The Disguises -- See how     Chevy Chase's wild imagination and a few prosthetics created the     wackiest characters of all time!  *  Favorite "Fletch" Moments -- Enjoy a collection of some of the film's     funniest, most memorable moments.                                 Synopsis
Chevy Chase is at his hilarious best in this suspense-packed comedy thriller based on Gregory McDonald's best-seller.  Irwin Fletch, a.k.a. Fletch (Chase), is an investigative reporter who's constantly changing his identity. While working on a drug expose, Fletch attracts the attention of a strange businessman (Tim Matheson) who wants him to be killed so his wife will inherit more insurance.  The wily Fletch senses a scam, and soon he's up to his byline in frame-ups, murder, police corruption and forbidden romance.  It'll be the story of the year, if he can stay alive to meet his deadline!
  CAST & FILMMAKERS  Director:  Michael Ritchie  Produced By: Peter Douglas, Alan Greisman  Screenplay: Andrew Bergman  Director of Photography: Fred Schuler  Editor: Richard A. Harris  Production Designer: Boris Leven  Costume Designer: Gloria Gresham  Cast: Chevy Chase, Geena Davis, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson,  Richard Libertini, Tim Matheson, George Wendt, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar  TECHNICAL INFORMATION  DVD  Street Date: May 1, 2007  Pre-Order Close: March 27, 2007  Copyright: 2007 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.  Price: $19.98 SRP  Selection Number: 61032892  Running Time: 1 Hour, 38 Minutes  Layers: DVD-9 (Single Sided)  Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)  Rating: PG  Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 2.0,  Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono,  English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles
  CONTACTS  Universal Studios Home Entertainment  Lea Porteneuve  Vice President, Publicity  (818) 777-1391  Stacey Leinson  Print Publicist on behalf of USHE  (818) 777-0523
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