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Sticky Bumps and Wax Research Announce the Release of Soul Surfer the Movie On Blu-ray™/DVD Combo Pack & DVD August 2nd

CARLSBAD, CALIF (August 2nd, 2011) Sticky Bumps announces the release of their Elite World Team Rider Bethany Hamilton's movie, Soul Surfer, on Blu-ray and DVD. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment made her bestselling autobiography, Soul Surfer, into a major motion picture and is set to release the film on Blu-ray DVD combo pack and DVD beginning Tuesday August 2nd, 2011.

Soul Surfer is Bethany's inspiring story of how she courageously overcame extreme challenges to become a champion through the love of her family, her sheer determination and unwavering faith. Her success is a source of inspiration to millions. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid.

DVD and Blu-ray Bonus Features Include:

_ Deleted Scenes

_ "The Making of Soul Surfer" Featurette

_ "Surfing for the Screen: Inside the Action" Featurette

_ "Becoming Bethany" Featurette

_ "Heart of a Soul Surfer" Documentary

Soul Surfer has a runtime of approximately 106 minutes and is rated PG for an intense accident sequence and some thematic material.

www.soulsurferthemovie.com

About Wax Research
Wax Research is recognized by the international surfing community as one of the original surf accessory companies. It is the oldest and largest surf wax manufacturer in the world, founded in 1972 by John Dahl and with the focus of manufacturing surf and ski waxes and accessories. Wax Research brands include Sticky Bumps, Ransom and WEND, and are distributed on the seven continents worldwide. Its headquarters are located in Carlsbad, California, USA. www.stickybumps.com

About Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company. SPE is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in more than 140 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.