Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment                                WEB ALERT  WHO:             Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment                   and Yahoo! Auctions announce an extreme online auction of                   movie props and wardrobe from the edge-of your-seat                   thrill ride, "Vertical Limit" (PG-13).  A high point in                   the bidding action will also include a fully equipped                   2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac vehicle, painted with a                   special "Vertical Limit" theme and featured prominently                   at the film's premiere.  Let it take you on your next                   adventure!  WHAT:            Now through December 15th, 2000, Internet users won't be                   left hanging for a chance to own a piece of this                   breathtaking adventure starring Chris O' Donnell, Bill                   Paxton, Robin Tunney and Scott Glenn.  Gear from                   "Vertical Limit" such as Peter's (O' Donnell) climbing                   outfit from the opening scene, Elliot's (Paxton) snow                   suit, and a climbing cam used by Annie (Tunney) and the                   special Ford Explorer Sport Trac will be available to the                   highest bidders on Yahoo! Auctions at                   http://auctions.yahoo.com and through the Official                   "Vertical Limit" Web site at www.verticallimit.com.  The                   Wilderness Society, working to protect America's                   wilderness and to develop a nation-wide network of wild                   lands through public education, scientific analysis and                   advocacy, will receive a portion of the auction's                   proceeds.  ABOUT THE FILM:  The world's most feared mountain, K2, is the only thing                   standing between a brother (O'Donnell) and a sister                   (Tunney) shattered by a split second decision.  In a race                   against time, he must now launch an extraordinary rescue                   to find her trapped inside an icy grave.  "Vertical                   Limit," featuring the first 35mm footage of K2 ever seen                   in a major motion picture, is directed by Martin Campbell                   from an original screenplay by Robert King and Terry                   Hayes.  The story is by Robert King.  Producers are Lloyd                   Phillips, Robert King and Martin Campbell, with Marcia                   Nasatir as Executive Producer.  The film is rated PG-13                   for intense life/death situations and brief strong                   language.  "Vertical Limit" blasts into theatres                   nationwide on December 8th with an explosive story of                   endurance, courage and love.  WHEN:            Stake your claim starting today until December 15th,                   2000.  WHERE:           http://auctions.yahoo.com, www.verticallimit.com or                   www.verticallimit.com/auction  CONTACT:         Lisa DeLucia of Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment,                   310-840-8955, ldelucia@sonypictures.com

PRNewswire -- Dec. 7

SOURCE: Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment

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