 Originally set for a US theatrical release in 2003 and then early  2004, the film was pushed back to 4 June 2004. Secondary to numerous  positive test screenings, it was pushed back once again to  facilitate improved marketing of the film. But then two massive  waves of layoffs occurred at Miramax and Dimension during this time,  and the infamous Disney/Miramax split reached its height. The film  remained in the Dimension vaults unreleased during this time. When  the Disney and Miramax divorce was finally completed, numerous films  under the Dimension label were released. This film finally made its  US debut on 13 May 2005.