HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- "Barnyard," starring Kevin James ("King of Queens"), Courteney Cox ("Friends"), Sam Elliott ("Tombstone"), Danny Glover ("Lethal Weapon"), Wanda Sykes ("Curb Your Enthusiasm"), and Andie MacDowell ("Four Weddings and a Funeral"), and directed by Steve Oedekerk will open nationwide on Friday, August 4, 2006 in over 3,300 theatres.

From Steve Oedekerk and Nickelodeon Movies, two of the co-creators of "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius," and filmed entirely in CGI, comes this hilarious look at what really happens in a barnyard when the farmer's back is turned. "Barnyard" is a lighthearted tale centering around Otis (voiced by Kevin James), a carefree party cow, who enjoys singing, dancing and playing tricks on humans. Unlike his father Ben (voiced by Sam Elliott), the respected patriarch of the farm, and Miles, the wise old mule (voiced by Danny Glover), Otis is unconcerned about keeping the animals' humanlike talents a secret. But when suddenly put in the position of responsibility, the "udderly" irresponsible cow finds the courage to be a leader.

Paramount Pictures presents in association with and Nickelodeon Movies an O Entertainment production, a Steve Oedekerk film, "Barnyard." Written and directed by Steve Oedekerk, the film is produced by Oedekerk and Paul Marshal. Julia Pistor and Aaron Parry are executive producers. Animation production by Omation Animation studios. The film is rated PG.