The Benchwarmers scores on DVD in July

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By Patrick Luce Jun 5, 2006, 12:37 GMT

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases the grand slam comedy The Benchwarmers, loaded with special features, on DVD, for PSP, and Blu-ray Disc July 25 for the suggested retail price of $28.95.

Directed by Dennis Dugan (Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy), The Benchwarmers stars Rob Schneider (50 First Dates), David Spade (Joe Dirt) and Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Just Like Heaven) as friends who create a three-man baseball team and go head-to-head with the top little league team in the state. The film also stars Jon Lovitz (The Producers, Little Nicky, The Wedding Singer), Molly Sims (Starsky & Hutch, “Las Vegas”) and Craig Kilborn (The Shaggy Dog, Old School

The Benchwarmers has brought in more than $55 million at the box office and tells the story of three nerds (Schneider, Spade and Heder) who team up to create a baseball team in an effort to make up for their lack of athleticism when they were younger. The determined trio compete against a full squad of elementary school baseball players and along the way, develop a large following of left-out kids as they head into a high-stakes, winner takes all game against the best little league in the state. The DVD will come with several special features including:Deleted Scenes
Commentary with Director Dennis Dugan
Commentary with David Spade and Jon Heder
“Mr. October”: Behind the Scenes with Reggie Jackson
“Nerds vs. Bullies”: Whose Side Are You On?
“Play Ball”: Cast & Crew Discuss America’s Pastime
“Who’s on Deck?”: Howie’s Greatest MomentsThe Benchwarmers will be available for pre-order at Amazon. As of yet, there is not a release date for the UK. Visit the DVD’s database for more information. No cover art has been released yet. Check back for more details as the street date approaches.

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