Miramax Films to Release Kevin Smith's "Jersey Girl" on March 26, 2004

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2004 - Miramax Films is proud to announce the March 26, 2004 release date of "Jersey Girl," Kevin Smith's latest feature project. "Jersey Girl," starring Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler, is produced by Smith and his longtime producing partner Scott Mosier through their View Askew production company. The announcement was made today by Miramax chief operating officer Rick Sands. "Jersey Girl" will open in 1,600 theaters nationwide on March 26, expanding to 2,000 theaters on April 2 and further expanding to 2,500+ theaters on April 9.

Sands stated, "Based on the feedback from research screenings and positive response from key exhibitors, 'Jersey Girl' is proving to have great word of mouth and promises to have strong play through the Easter holiday. This, coupled with the favorable competitive environment, allowed for the date change from March 19th."

"I am pleasantly surprised by the audiences' great reactions to 'Jersey Girl'," said Steve Bunnell, senior vice president, head film buyer, Loews Cineplex Theatres, Inc.

"'Jersey Girl' is a film that can be marketed really well not only to Kevin Smith's fans but to all audiences," said John Lundin, Cinemark USA head film buyer.

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