ROTK DVD Wins Four VSDA Awards
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LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2005--"Spider-Man 2" last night received VSDA's 2005 DVD Technical Award for "Best Overall Presentation - Theatrical Release" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Special Extended DVD Version)" received four awards for its DVD technology: Best Audio Presentation; Best Commentary; Best Menu Features; and Best Supplementary Materials.

VSDA's 2005 DVD Technical Awards honor DVD titles that have demonstrated the most innovative and entertaining features through the use of the latest DVD technology. The awards were presented by the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) at VSDA's Home Entertainment 2005, currently taking place at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. VSDA's Home Entertainment 2005 is the annual convention of VSDA.

"The original material and technological innovations on DVDs have produced the most-creative material coming out of Hollywood today," said Bo Andersen, President of VSDA. "We take great pride that these features are unique to home video and are thrilled to recognize and celebrate some of the best use of DVD technology."

More than 150 DVD titles were submitted for award consideration. The winners were selected by a blue-ribbon panel of DVD reviewers.

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Best Audio Presentation: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Special Extended DVD Edition)" (New Line Home Entertainment)
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Best Commentary: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Special Extended DVD Edition)" (New Line Home Entertainment)
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Best Menu Features: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Special Extended DVD Edition)" (New Line Home Entertainment)
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Best Supplementary Material: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Special Extended DVD Edition)" (New Line Home Entertainment)
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VSDA's Home Entertainment 2005 is organized through Home Entertainment Events, in which the Video Software Dealers Association is a partner. For more information about Home Entertainment Events and its shows, please send an e-mail to info@heeteam.com.

Established in 1981, the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) is the not-for-profit international trade association for the $24 billion home entertainment industry. VSDA represents more than 1,000 companies throughout the United States, Canada, and other nations. Its members operate more than 11,500 retail outlets in the U.S. that sell and/or rent DVDs, VHS cassettes, and console video games. Membership comprises the full spectrum of video retailers (from single-store operators to large chains), video distributors, the home video divisions of major and independent motion picture studios, and other related businesses that constitute and support the home video entertainment industry.