Based on the best-selling book, Because of Winn Dixie is the heartwarming "tail" of a young girl ("Annasophia Robb") whose life is changed by a scruffy, fun-loving, smiling pooch she names Winn-Dixie. Directed by Wayne Wang (Anywhere But Here, Maid In Manhattan) and starring Jeff Daniels (Imaginary Heroes, Pleasantville), Cicely Tyson (Diary Of A Mad Black Woman, "Fried Green Tomatoes"), Eva Marie Saint ("North By Northwest", Superman Returns) and singer Dave Matthews, this film tells the charming story of a smiling dog and a young girl's bumpy summer of discovery that bring together an eccentric Florida town. The DVD is offered on a flipper disc in both pan & scan and widescreen, and features audio commentary by Jeff Daniels and producer Trevor Albert, as well as scene specific commentary by Annasophia Robb, the adorable newcomer whose magic wish for a friend helps the townspeople find the joy that they'd lost. In addition, the DVD includes two featurettes, a gag reel and an Inside Look at the upcoming "Ice Age 2: Meltdown".

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DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

The DVD is offered on a flipper disc with both pan & scan and widescreen formats. The DVD features audio commentary by Jeff Daniels and producer Trevor Albert and scene specific commentary by Anna Sophia Robb, a Behind The Scenes With Winn-Dixie featurette, a Diamond in the Ruff featurette, a gag reel and an Inside Look at Ice Age 2. The Because of Winn-Dixie DVD is presented in English Dolby Digital 5.1, as well as Spanish and French Dolby Surround, and contains English and Spanish subtitles.

SYNOPSIS

Based on the best-selling book, Because of Winn Dixie is the heartwarming "tail" of a young girl (Annasophia Robb) whose life is changed by a scruffy, fun-loving pooch she names Winn-Dixie. The special bond between them works magic on her reserved dad (Jeff Daniels) and the eccentric townspeople they meet during one unforgettable summer.

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