FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE





"One of the must-see movies from this year's Sundance! A refreshingly real exploration of love and fidelity with rich performances."

- Steven Zeitchik, LA Times



**OFFICIAL ENTRY: 2010 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL**

**OFFICIAL ENTRY: 2010 SXSW FILM FESTIVAL**



PHASE 4 FILMS SCORES WITH THE DVD RELEASE OF KATIE ASELTON'S ACCLAIMED ROMANTIC DRAMEDY "THE FREEBIE" CO-STARRING

DAX SHEPARD



DVD AND VOD RELEASE SET FOR JANUARY 11th



What IF YOU WERE GIVEN ONE NIGHT OFF FROM YOUR RELATIONSHIP?



New York, NY (November 22, 2010) - Phase 4 Films is proud to announce the January 11th, 2011 home entertainment release of Katie Aselton's critically acclaimed THE FREEBIE.


Since premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in January, THE FREEBIE has become one of the most talked about independent films of the year. Written, directed and starring Katie Aselton (from the hit TV show THE LEAGUE), THE FREEBIE centers on a happily married couple with a stalled sex life who look to spice things up by agreeing to an experiment: for one night each partner can freely cheat on the other with no repercussions. Dax Shepard (PARENTHOOD) co-stars alongside Aselton. The film was executive produced by Aselton and Mark Duplass (CYRUS) and produced by Adele Romanski (MYTH OF THE AMERICAN SLEEPOVER).



Phase 4 Films is releasing THE FREEBIE on DVD and VOD on January 11th, 2011.



Darren (Shepard) and Annie (Aselton) have an enviable relationship built on love trust and communication -- they still enjoy each other's company and laugh at each other's jokes, but, unfortunately, they can't remember the last time they had sex. When a dinner party conversation leads to an honest discussion about the state of their love life, they begin to flirt with a way to spice things up. The deal: one night of freedom, no strings attached, no questions asked. Could a "freebie" be the cure for their ailing sex life? And will they go through with it? With a keen eye and fresh take, Aselton's directorial debut shines with crisp storytelling and fine-tuned performances. THE FREEBIE is an insightful and humorous look at love, sustaining relationships, and the awkwardness of monogamy when the haze of lust has faded.



For more information, please visit: www.untie-theknot.com



THE FREEBIE - DVD

Specifications:

Street Date: January 11, 2011

Pre-Order: December 7, 2011

Run time: 77 minutes

Rating: R (MPAA - for language and sexual content)

DVD Sound: English 2.0 Stereo

DVD SRP: $29.99

Screen Format: 16x9 Widescreen

Language: English

CC: English



DVD Bonus Features: Audio commentary with Katie Aselton and Dax Shepard, Theatrical Trailer, National Freebie Day PSAs, Photo Gallery



About the filmmaker:

Born and raised in the small coastal town of Milbridge, Maine, Katie Aselton graduated from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York in 2003. Frequently working with the Duplass Brothers, she starred in THE PUFFY CHAIR (Sundance 2005, nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards), and INTERVENTION (Berlin 2006, Silver Bear and Teddy Award), and also has a role alongside John C. Reilly in the Fox Searchlight Movie, CYRUS. She has appeared in NBC's THE OFFICE and stars in the new FX television show THE LEAGUE, currently in its second season.



About Phase 4 Films Inc.

Phase 4 Films distributes feature films, television and special interest content across all media in the North American market. Its label, kaBOOM! Entertainment is one of the leading pre-school and children's brands in the market.