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January 27, 2006 —

"Fried Green Tomatoes," the timeless story about the soul-stirring power of friendship, marks a milestone with an all-new 15th Anniversary Edition DVD available June 6, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Starring Oscar(R) winners Kathy Bates ("Misery," "Titanic") and Jessica Tandy ("Driving Miss Daisy," "Cocoon") along with Mary Stuart Masterson ("Benny and Joon," "Some Kind of Wonderful") and Mary-Louise Parker ("Boys on the Side," "Red Dragon"), this inspiring, much-loved film encompasses a lifetime of women's friendships and intimate memories including love, marriage, birth, scandal and death. Written by Fannie Flagg and Carol Sobieski and based on Flagg's best-selling novel, "Fried Green Tomatoes" was directed by Jon Avnet ("Up Close and Personal").

Released theatrically in 1991, the film grossed more than $80 million at the box office and was nominated for two Academy Awards(R). An unexpected bond blossoms between Ninny Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy), a feisty nursing home resident in her 80's and Evelyn Couch (Kathy Bates), a disheartened middle-aged housewife. Ninny charms Evelyn with an inspirational tale about a transcendent friendship between two young women in the 1920s. The heartwarming story of Idgie Threadgoode (Mary Stuart Masterson) and Ruth Jamison (Mary-Louise Parker) motivates Evelyn to take control of her life. Endearing, emotional and inspirational, "Fried Green Tomatoes" will touch the hearts of viewers of all ages with its moving portrayal of life and love with all their contradictions.

This new extended version has been digitally re-mastered with Dolby 5.1 audio. The Anniversary Edition is priced at $19.98 SRP. Preorder close is May 2, 2006. "Fried Green Tomatoes" DVD Features Tasty Side Dishes The Anniversary DVD Edition of "Fried Green Tomatoes" contains all-new bonus material including: -- Never Before Seen Deleted Scenes -- Find out more about Ninny, Evelyn, Idgie and Ruth with brand new scenes -- Outtakes -- Hilarious outtakes featuring the film's stars on set As well as bonus material that take a deeper look into making of the film: -- Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes -- A documentary exploring one of America's most beloved films, featuring director Jon Avnet, actors Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker along with many others. -- Sispey's Recipes -- Jon Avnet's Director's Notes -- Production Photographs -- Production Notes -- Poster Campaign -- Original Theatrical Trailer -- Feature Commentary with Director Jon Avnet

Evelyn Couch (Kathy Bates) is a lonely housewife "too old to be young and too young to be old," when she meets Ninny Threadgoode, an outgoing elderly woman, in a nursing home. As their unlikely bond grows, Ninny shares a remarkable tale of love, devotion and a friendship that triumphs over a multitude of obstacles. She relates the story of Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison (Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker), two young women in 1920's Alabama who form a lifelong attachment. The pair opens a cafe in their tiny home town of Whistlestop, where their friendship sustains them, helping Ruth survive an abusive marriage and allowing them to rise above the small-minded scrutiny of their town. The inspiring story sets Evelyn on a path to independence and a lasting friendship with Ninny. Based on the best selling novel Fried Green Tomatoes at The Whistlestop Cafe, the all-new anniversary DVD makes a very special Mother's Day gift for women of all ages.