Online Auction Takes Fans to New Heights with 'Vertical Limit' Film Props And Wardrobe.

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