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KB Toys Announces Hot Holiday Toy List for 2007
Shining Stars, Hannah Montana, and Baby Genius top the List

PITTSFIELD, Mass., Oct. 11 KB Toys, the nation's largest mall-based specialty toy retailer, today announced its annual Hot Holiday Toy List for 2007, featuring a wide selection of the season's "must have" toys that will delight children and parents alike. Featured toys are available this holiday season at KB Toys stores nationwide, and include toys that laugh, dance, race and are most importantly, fun!

"We are really excited about this year's toy offerings. Some of the big trends are television and film-inspired merchandise and the new line of fun and educational toys from Baby Genius," said Andy Bailen, CEO of KB Toys.

KB Toys has trained its staff and hired additional seasonal sales help to assist busy shoppers find just the right gift. KB Toys closely follows the hottest trends to offer the most popular toys, and new this year is an exciting collection of "Super Value" toys at great low prices.

"Our new Super Values program has been a clear hit for customers," adds Bailen. "These toys offer exceptional value and with hundreds to choose from and new arrivals every week, it's no surprise that this collection has really taken off."

Plus KB Toys Gift Cards are available featuring popular characters such as Dora The Explorer and Hot Wheels. These are perfect for the gift giver that knows a child's favorite character or interest but not a specific toy he or she wants.

KB Toys HOT HOLIDAY Toy List FOR 2007 (alphabetical)

7' x 7' Bounce House Ages 3 & Up Radco, LTD

Baby Genius Preschool Toys Ages 6 months & Up Creative

Innovations

& Sourcing

Grand Canyon Express R/C Ages 4 & Up EZ Tec Radio

Train Set Control

Hannah Montana Dolls & Ages 6 & Up Mattel(R)

Accessories

Hot Wheels Turbo Town Garage Ages 3 & Up Mattel(R)

Lightning McQueen R/C Vehicle Ages 3 & Up Mattel(R)

Shining Stars Ages 3 & Up Russ(R)

Turbo Twister R/C Somersault Car Ages 5 & Up Simbable

International

We Did It Dancing 12" Dora Ages 2 & Up Fisher-Price (R)

WWE 6" Figures Ages 8 & Up Jakks Pacific(R)

KB Toys has your holiday shopping list covered with a range of toys to suit children of all ages!

Ages 6 Months & Up

Baby Genius Preschool Toys

With Baby Genius ... Music Makes a Difference! Baby Genius is the premier

musical edu-tainment brand for infants & toddlers, offering child-

friendly, quality content with play patterns that nurture & stimulate.

Ages 6 months & up.

Manufacturer: Creative Innovations & Sourcing

Ages 2 & Up

We Did It Dancing 12" Dora -- A KB Exclusive Super Value

Dora talks in English & Spanish & dances! Ages 2 & up.

Manufacturer: Fisher-Price

Ages 3 & Up

7'x7' Bounce House

Perfect for indoor & outdoor fun. Self inflates in minutes. Features

continuous air-flow. Ages 3 & up.

Manufacturer: Radco, LTD

Lightning McQueen Remote Control Vehicle - A KB Exclusive Super Value

Easy to steer star of the movie Cars! Approx. 10" long. Batteries sold

separately. Ages 3 & up.

Manufacturer: Mattel

Hot Wheels Turbo Town Garage -- A KB Exclusive Super Value

Multi-level service garage playset with working elevator. Includes one Hot

Wheels vehicle. Ages 3 & up. Additional vehicles sold separately.

Manufacturer: Mattel

Ages 4 & Up

Radio Control Grand Canyon Express Train Set

G-gauge train set features wireless remote controller & authentic sound

effects. Track layout measures over 20 feet. Batteries sold separately.

Ages 4 & up.

Manufacturer: EZ Tec Radio Control

Ages 5 & Up

Turbo Twister Radio Control Somersault Car

Radio control stunt car does it all -- super flipping stunts, spins &

more. Features light-up wheels. Batteries sold separately. Ages 5 & up.

Manufacturer: Simbable International Industries Limited

Ages 6 & Up

Hannah Montana Dolls & Accessories

Rock out with the hottest Hannah Montana toys around! Ages 6 & up.

Manufacturer: Play Along

Ages 8 & Up

WWE 6" Figures

Ultra-realistic sculpt, design & battling accessories. Styles may vary.

Ages 8 & up.

Manufacturer: Jakks Pacific

About KB Toys

KB Toys, Inc. is the nation's largest mall-based specialty toy retailer, operating more than 560 stores across America, the American Territory of Guam and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Headquartered in Pittsfield, Mass., the privately-held company has been delighting children and parents alike with the fun of toys for more than 80 years.

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Source: KB Toys

Web site: http://www.kbtoys.com/

August 14

“Lonesome”Meets Alloy Orchestra at Academy

Beverly Hills, CA — Rediscovered masterpiece “Lonesome,” an early “partial talkie” from 1928, will be accompanied by the Alloy Orchestra in a presentation by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday, September 14, at 8 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

“Lonesome” is director Paul Fejos’s portrayal of the frenzy of life and the loss of new love over the course of one day in the “big city,” New York. The film’s stunning views of Coney Island and other Gotham locations will be shown to full advantage in the newly tinted print to be screened courtesy of the George Eastman House and Universal.

The Alloy Orchestra, whose original score for “Lonesome” premiered alongside the restored print at the 1994 Telluride Film Festival, is noted for its combination of traditional and invented instruments. The three-man musical ensemble, under the direction of Ken Winokur, frequently uses electronic synthesizers alongside such outrageous objects as musical saws and toilet seats – part of its “rack of junk” – to create its renowned silent film scores.

Tickets to “Lonesome” are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members. They may be purchased by mail or at the Academy box office during regular business hours. Tickets also may be purchased online at www.oscars.org/events until noon PDT on the day of the event. There are no minimum order requirements and no transaction or processing fees.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. For additional information, call (310) 247-3600.

August 13

INFINITY STUDIOS, LLC ONLINE STORE TO STOCK HIGH END PVC FIGURINES High Quality PVC Figurines Available For Purchase RICHMOND, CA August 13, 2007 Infinity Studios, LLC announced today that the official company¹s online store will be a direct distributor for the world re-known lines of Kotobukiya Anime and Manga PVC figurines. More information can be found on the company¹s website at http://www.infinitystudios.com. In addition to the company¹s highly rated graphic novel titles, Infinity Studios, LLC will also offer all Kotobukiya high-end toys and collectibles in the Anime/Manga category. Kotobukiya Collectible PVC figurines include licenses from popoular manga/anime titles such as BRAVE STORY, SHUNYA YAMASHITA, MY HIME, FATE, TO HEART. PIA CARROT GO, NEONE GENESIS EVANGELION and PLEASE TWINS. Discussions on this or any Infinity Studios, LLC series/titles/products can be found on online in the forum area of the Infinity Studios, LLC website located at www.infinitystudios.com <http://www.infinitystudios.com> . About Infinity Studios, LLC Headquartered in Richmond, California, Infinity Studios, LLC is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of Asian Graphic Novels. Founded in 2004, Infinity Studios, LLC maintains operations in the U.S., Japan and Korea. More information about Infinity Studios, LLC and its products can be found on the company¹s World Wide Web site, which is located at www.infinitystudios.com <http://www.infinitystudios.com/> . The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Infinity Studio, LLC¹s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, retail acceptance of our products, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions, integration of recently acquired subsidiaries and identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company's assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

DAN RATHER REPORTS” to Present Conclusive Evidence of Voting Machine Failures
Screener Clip of Controversial Findings Now Available for Download

What: This Tuesday, DAN RATHER REPORTS presents conclusive evidence of the failure of touch screen voting machines across the country. The episode, “The Trouble with Touch Screens”, is an entire hour devoted to new information on this story. From scientists involved in testing the equipment, to manufacturers in third world countries who shipped these defective voting machines to the United States DAN RATHER REPORTS will present new information showing that these defective machines may have altered the outcome of multiple elections.

A screener clip from this controversial episode is now available at the following link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1826549866685179676&hl=en

When: Dan Rather Reports “The Trouble with Touch Screens” will air Tuesday, August 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The program also airs at 11:00 p.m. ET to accommodate west coast prime time.
Dan Rather Reports “The Trouble with Touch Screens” will air Tuesday, August 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The program also airs at 11:00 p.m. ET to accommodate west coast prime time. About HDNet

HDNet (www.hd.net) provides viewers with the best in original comedy, drama, news, sports and music programming.

HDNet is your exclusive, high definition home for popular, critically acclaimed original programming, including television’s only HD news feature programs “HDNet World Report”, “Dan Rather Reports” featuring legendary journalist Dan Rather and “NASA on HDNet” (presenting live shuttle launches through 2010). HDNet presents championship sports coverage featuring the National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, NASCAR Grand National Division, NASCAR NEXTEL Cup re-broadcasts, boxing and Mixed Martial Arts; groundbreaking music programming with the HDNet Concert Series featuring leading artists and bands including U2, Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani and more, plus original music programs “Sound Off with Matt Pinfield”, and “True Music w/Katie Daryl”; entertaining interview shows including “Face 2 Face with Roy Firestone” and “Higher Definition”, in addition to fun and irreverent lifestyle programming including “Geek to Freak with Dennis Rodman”, “Deadline!”, “Art Mann Presents”, and “Get Out!” HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to the critically acclaimed and award winning programs such as the Emmy Award winning “Arrested Development”, “The Black Donnellys”, “Blade: The Series”, “Star Trek: Enterprise”, “Dead Like Me”, “Smallville”, “Joan of Arcadia”, “Boomtown” and “Andy Richter Controls the Universe”.

HDNet Movies also features a wide selection of major studio theatrical releases – all uncut, unedited, and appearing in their original aspect ratio so that HDNet Movies viewers get the best possible home theater experience.

Only HDNet Movies exclusive “Sneak Previews” bring feature films to viewers before they premiere in theaters! Some of the HDNet Movies “Sneak Previews” have included the Academy Award nominated “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room”, Toronto Film Festival nominee “The War Within”, and “Bubble”, the first of six movies by acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh and produced exclusively for HDNet Films and, most recently, “Broken English”, from Zoe Cassavetes, starring Gena Rowlands, Parker Posey, Drea de Matteo and Griffin Dunne. Upcoming Sneak Previews include “Quid Pro Quo”, starring Nick Stahl and Vera Farmiga, “Hunter”, the story of the life and death of infamous gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson from director Alex Gibney and producer Graydon Carter, “Cashback”, written and produced by Sean Ellis, “Flawless”, starring Michael Caine and Demi Moore, and ”Closing Escrow”, a real estate mockumentary featuring April Barnett and Allen Friedman.

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MTVN's NOGGIN and The N Channels to Split into Two Separate 24-Hour Services, Dec. 31, '07
NOGGIN to Become 24-Hour Commercial-Free Preschool Service
The N to Become First 24-Hour Tween/Teen Channel, Will Feature 'TEENick' Programming During Day and The N's Content at Night
The N Adds to Hit Schedule with New Original and Acquired Programming for Fall and Winter

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of MTV Networks' (MTVN) niche programming strategy to super-serve targeted audiences, the award-winning NOGGIN and The N, the two Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group brands that currently share space on a single channel, will be separated into two 24- hour services beginning Dec. 31, '07, it was announced today by Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group. NOGGIN and The N will be carried by all cable operators, DirecTV, AT&T U-verse and Verizon FiOS.

"Having NOGGIN and The N as two separate channels alongside our Nicktoons network gives our core audiences of preschoolers, kids 6-11 and tweens/teens their own dedicated 24-hour services, as well as more places for us to cultivate and develop future hits," Zarghami said. "Making these highly valued channels separate and distinct will also provide us with the opportunity to explore serving audiences adjacent to these demos, and will provide demo- specific home bases for our vast programming library."

"Splitting these channels into two 24-hour services provides MTV Networks and our partners with wonderful growth opportunities to further reach and serve our audiences," said Denise Dahldorf, Executive Vice President, MTVN Content Distribution and Marketing. "The demos that NOGGIN and The N serve are important drivers with VOD, broadband and interactive applications, which adds to these brands' already incredible value."

On Dec. 31, commercial-free preschool channel NOGGIN will expand to 24- hours, as will ad-supported The N, which will serve tweens and teens with programming from Nickelodeon's popular TEENick block during the day and continue as The N at night. The N will move into the transponder currently occupied by the Nick Games and Sports channel (GAS), which will evolve into a new broadband service for TurboNick.

NOGGIN, with its mission to be a place where preschoolers gain key curricular knowledge through interactivity and narrative, features a schedule of original programming like Jack's Big Music Show, Oobi and The Upside Down Show, as well as hit shows including Franklin, Max & Ruby, Little Bear, Pinky Dinky Doo, and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! NOGGIN also offers Nick Jr. favorites like Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, The Wonder Pets!, Blue's Clues and The Backyardigans.

For The N's move to 24 hours, its featured hit TEENick programming in the day will include Drake and Josh, The Amanda Show, All That and The Nick Cannon Show, among others. Programming at night from The N will include its current stable of hits including Degrassi: The Next Generation, Beyond the Break and South of Nowhere, as well as brand-new programming just greenlighted.

Some of the new, forthcoming programming for The N includes brand-new seasons of Degrassi (October 2008), Instant Star (February 2008) and the return of South of Nowhere (February 2008) in addition to the following four new original series:

-- About A Girl, The N's first-ever scripted comedy series, is a 13-

episode college-based show written in LA and shot on location in

Vancouver, premiering Friday, Oct. 5, 2007. The comedy, produced by

Brightlight Productions Inc., chronicles Amy Ryan (Chiara Zanni, Good

Luck Chuck), a college sophomore whose campus dorm turns out to be more

of a dud than a dream, and she finds herself in need of a new address.

Effectively homeless, she quickly bunks up with not one, but four male

roommates in an off-campus house where everyday courtesies such as

hygiene and privacy are about to go out the window;

-- Interns (working title), a new half-hour scripted comedy from creators

Will McRobb & Chris Viscardi (The Adventures of Pete & Pete), and

produced by The Tom Lynch Company, the creators of The N's South of

Nowhere. Interns begins production in Vancouver in August and is

scheduled to premiere in 2008;

-- Gigantic (working title) Did you ever wonder what a silver spoon tastes

like? This half-hour dramedy co-created by cult filmmaker Ben

Wolfinsohn (High School Record) and Debby Wolfinsohn takes a fictional

inside look at the chaotic, hilarious, entitled and often trying lives

of the teen kids growing up in the shadow of Hollywood's mega stars.

Gigantic is scheduled to premiere in 2008;

-- Queen Bees (working title) is an eight-episode reality series produced

by Endemol USA that brings a group of teen "Queen Bees" together to

live under one roof. We all knew them growing up. From the girl who

is nice to you one minute but completely cruel the next, to the know-

it-all who tries to be the center of attention and thinks she's better

than everyone else, to the girl who'll steal your guy while you watch

in horror. Each episode will focus on a different Queen Bee trait to

see who is really the leader of this hive. Through a series of

outrageous challenges filled with temptations, these Queen Bees will be

forced to reveal their true selves. Queen Bees is scheduled to

premiere in 2008;

-- The Degrassi Spring Break Movie, the network's first Degrassi TV movie,

scheduled to premiere in April 2008, will feature the cast from

Degrassi Community High as they take their first college road trip;

-- The N also has acquired the hit That '70s Show (June 2008), which will

join the recently added Laguna Beach (45 eps) and The Hills (23 eps).

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, in its 28th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 94 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 13 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) .

About MTV Networks and Viacom

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with 137 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 200 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Viacom is a leading global entertainment content company, with prominent and respected brands. Engaging its audiences through television, motion pictures and digital platforms, Viacom seeks to reach its audiences however they consume content. Viacom's leading brands include the multiplatform properties of MTV Networks, including MTV: Music Television, VH1, CMT: Country Music Television, Logo, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, and more than 130 networks around the world, as well as digital assets such as MTV.com, comedycentral.com, VSPOT, TurboNick, Neopets, Xfire and iFilm; BET Networks; Paramount Pictures; DreamWorks; and Famous Music. More information about Viacom and its businesses is available at http://www.viacom.com/.

Source: Nickelodeon

Web site: http://www.nick.com/
http://www.viacom.com/

COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Cleans Up Its Act and Starts To Address The Mess With Pro-Social Initiative Geared To Reducing Waste and Reviving The Planet
Network To Launch Public Service Announcements, a Comprehensive Digital Media Site, Recycling Components Of Its COMEDY CENTRAL Live Stand-up Tours and Produce First Carbon Neutral "Roast"
First Stage Of Campaign To Focus On E-Ware Recycling, Proper Waste Disposal and Fossil Fuel Emissions
Will Partner With Experts Including The Natural Resources Defense Council, Earth 911 And GreenDimes To Educate And Provide Real, Tactical Ways To Take Action

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that Pluto is gone as a back-up, COMEDY CENTRAL is poised to step up and Address the Mess. The network has launched a new pro-social campaign committed to showing viewers easy ways to reduce waste, improve their lives and help revive the planet, it was announced today by Michele Ganeless, executive vice president and general manager for COMEDY CENTRAL, part of Viacom's (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) MTV Networks.

The first phase of Address the Mess features a Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign designed to introduce the initiative and prompt a call-to- action to visit AddressTheMess.com (www.addressthemess.com) , an engaging, interactive and educational Web site that will inform visitors on a variety of environmental issues and provide links to partner sites such as the Natural Resources Defense Council, Earth 911 and GreenDimes that offer specific information about what people can do and how they can effect change by providing real, tactical ways to take action.

"Address the Mess takes on a critical issue at a critical time with a flexible and far-reaching approach," said Ganeless. "The Address the Mess message will extend across multiple COMEDY CENTRAL platforms and will support people looking to make a difference not just on the national and global scale, but on an individual level and in their own communities."

"A lot of people in the COMEDY CENTRAL audience want to do their part; they just aren't sure where to begin. We want to help them find that starting point and inspire and move others to act as well," said Kelleigh Dulany, vice president, public responsibility, COMEDY CENTRAL and Spike TV. "Environment concerns are especially relevant to our audience and we've made the message of this initiative accessible to them by putting it in the unique COMEDY CENTRAL voice. We can be direct and concise without appearing pushy or preachy."

Address the Mess aims to help individuals identify their own carbon footprint and offer information on how to reduce it. Visitors to AddressTheMess.com will be invited to take a quiz to determine how large or small of an impact their footprint makes. Specific area of focus will be education on proper trash disposal of household items, motor oil and e-ware (COMEDY CENTRAL's audience has one of the largest concentration of early- adopters to the latest and greatest gadgets -- what's the best way to dispose of that six-month old cell phone they now consider hopelessly outdated?), as well as ways to reduce the amount of junk mail cluttering mailboxes and claiming trees. Also on a personal and local level, Address the Mess will encourage action with community clean-up projects and the revitalization of neighborhoods and historic venues.

Along with its presence on-air and online, COMEDY CENTRAL will spread the message of Address the Mess through the network's successful COMEDY CENTRAL Live stand-up tours, beginning with a college tour this fall which will include student involvement in recycling drives. The network is also in discussions with its national advertising and affiliate partners to build the reach and impact of the initiative (details to be announced at a later date). COMEDY CENTRAL has previously announced that, with the help of NativeEnergy, a national marketer of carbon offsets and renewable energy credits (RECs), this year's "COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of Flavor Flav" was the network's first-ever carbon neutral production.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 91 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of VIACOM Inc.'s (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is www.comedycentral.com. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press web site at www.comedycentral.com/press.

Source: COMEDY CENTRAL

Web site: http://www.comedycentral.com/
http://www.addressthemess.com/

Christopher Cain's 'September Dawn,' Starring Jon Voight and Terence Stamp, About 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre, Opens Nationwide Aug. 24, 2007

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Christopher Cain's film "September Dawn" that stars Jon Voight as a zealot Mormon bishop and Terence Stamp as Brigham Young and chronicles the controversial real-life 1857 massacre by Mormons of 120 men, women and children traveling through Utah in a wagon train from Arkansas to California, will open theatrically in 800 to 1,000 theaters on August 24, 2007. "September Dawn" will open this month as one of the most anticipated films of the year at a time when issues of Mormonism are in heightened areas of the news.

Although occurring 150 years ago, "September Dawn" graphically dramatizes a tragedy about religious fanaticism that resonates strongly today. The film costars Trent Ford, Tamara Hope, Lolita Davidovich, Dean Cain, Jon Gries, Taylor Handley, Huntley Ritter, Krisinda Cain and Shaun Johnston. The film that includes a Romeo & Juliet relationship love story is being released through Black Diamond Pictures in association with Slowhand Cinema Releasing.

The Mountain Meadows Massacre, as it is known, occurred on September 11, 1857, and was the first known act of religious terrorism on U.S. soil. A group of Mormons, many disguised as Paiute Indians, slaughtered all but 17 small children on a wagon train on its way to California. One man, the adopted son of Mormon leader Brigham Young, was eventually executed for the crime -- 20 years after the event. The film is deemed controversial because it presents a point of view held strongly by hundreds of direct descendants of the massacre: that the iconic Brigham Young had complicity in the massacre, a view denied by the Mormon Church, even today.

Cain says he was drawn to the project because "it so closely resembles the religious fanaticism the world is seeing today. People were killed in the name of God 150 years ago and they're still being killed in the name of God."

Excerpts of initial reviews herald the film as follows:

"Stunning... shocking... powerful. Jon Voight gives a compelling performance." -- Jeffrey Lyons, NBC & Reel Talk

"Gripping and fascinating... a pulse-pounding experience that is bound to create waves of controversy." -- Pete Hammond, Maxim

"A shocking piece of history about a particularly vicious religious war fought right here on American soil... told with artistry, conviction, power, and entertainment value. It opens your eyes and packs a wallop!" -- Rex Reed, The New York Observer

"Bound to incite controversy... a stirring drama with a timely, pertinent message." -- Susan Granger, SSG Syndicate

"Paints an incendiary portrait... of a paranoid religion." -- Stephen Schaeffer, Boston Herald

The trailer for the film narrates the following message:

"On September 11, 1857, in an unspoiled valley of the Utah territory -- and in the name of God -- 120 men, women and children were savagely murdered. Who ordered the massacre, and why, has been hidden in a cloak of secrecy and conspiracy. And the reputation of one of this nation's mightiest religious figures has been preserved and protected. Until Now."

Cain ("Young Guns") also co-wrote and produced "September Dawn." The film was produced by Scott Duthie and Kevin Matossian, and co-written by Carole Whang Schutter. Michael Feinberg, Patrick Imeson and Wendy Hill-Tout were executive producers. Handling U.S. and international distribution for "September Dawn" is Marty Zeidman. The film is MPAA rated "R" and has a running time of 110 minutes. The trailer and other information is available on the website, www.septemberdawn.net

ASCAP Tops 300,000 Members
Milestone Underscores Diversity and Growth of World's Leading Performing Rights Organization

From Irving Berlin to Beyoncé, George Gershwin to Green Day, Henry Mancini to Joan Sebastian, Duke Ellington to Hans Zimmer, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the first and leading performing rights organization, has long been driven by the talent and vision of its music creator members. Today, ASCAP announced a new milestone: the number of songwriters, composers and music publishers to join the Society has now surpassed 300,000, providing the voice of the music creator with increasing strength and influence in the future of the music industry.

With reported record revenues of $785 million and royalty payments of $680 million for 2006, as well as an all-time low operating expense ratio of 12.0 percent, ASCAP emphasizes that its membership is the focal point of the organization. Founded in 1914, ASCAP is the only U.S. performing rights organization created and controlled by composers, songwriters and music publishers, with a Board of Directors elected by and from the membership. During its 93-year history, ASCAP has developed a robust membership. In 2006 alone ASCAP elected over 40,000 new members.

"Today, the range of media, delivery systems and venues for performances of music is vast and expanding," said ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento. "Music is everywhere and the fact that the public wants to discover new music and listen to music all the time, wherever they are and whatever they are doing, attests to music's popularity and importance. Music creators are joining ASCAP in record numbers because, in the face of such great change in the music industry, they see the value in a member-run organization whose sole interest is in protecting their rights and cultivating their careers."

Reflecting the continuing evolution of the musical spectrum, ASCAP's repertory of over 8.5 million songs represents all genres of music. And, with ASCAP membership now growing by over 700 music creators a week, to celebrate the 300,000th member milestone, ASCAP presents the profiles of new members that are typical of today's ASCAP: up-and-coming pop/rock bands The Amaury and The Undeserving; established bluegrass family band Cherryholmes, teenage rap phenomenon Lil' Mama; award-winning television composers Jeff Lippencott and Mark T. Williams; and legendary Regional Mexican music icon Ramon Ayala. Cherryholmes, Ayala, Lippencott and Williams switched from another performing rights society to join ASCAP, further emphasizing ASCAP's leadership and the advantages of member-ownership. To view profiles of these new members and check out their music, please visit http://www.ascap.com/playback/2007/summer/new_members/.

As music creators pursue their goals in the industry and make their living writing music, many join ASCAP to leverage the organization's wide range of customized member benefits. Some of the value-added benefits ASCAP has created for its members include: MusicPro Insurance®, which provides affordable insurance for music professionals; Mediaguide, a state-of-the-art music tracking service; and the annual ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO which helps attendees obtain the knowledge, tools and contacts to maximize their success and inspire their work. ASCAP also offers a wide variety of retail, travel and association discounts. For more information about ASCAP or how to become a member, please visit http://www.ascap.com

About ASCAP

Established in 1914, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) is the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization representing the world's largest repertory totaling over 8.5 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more than 300,000 songwriter, composer and music publisher members. ASCAP also represents the repertories created by the international affiliates of 90 foreign performing rights organizations. ASCAP protects the rights of its members and foreign affiliates by licensing the public performances of their copyrighted works and distributing royalties based upon surveyed performances. ASCAP is the only American Performing Rights Organization owned and governed by its writer and publisher members. www.ascap.com

Applications for the 2008 JCK Show ~ Las Vegas Design Center Are Now Being Accepted

- JCK Events are searching for jewelry designers to participate in the 2008 Design Center at the JCK Show ~ Las Vegas. The Design Center will provide a warm, inviting environment for a small selection of designer-owned companies with similar artistic product and marketing missions; as well as offer retail buyers an organized and varied assortment of designer jewelry expertise and products from all facets of the design jewelry world.

To participate in the Design Center, companies must complete the 2008 Design Center Application and return it with six (6) digital images and any support materials (press kit, photos, marketing materials, and catalogs). Applications can be found online at www.jckshows.com. The deadline for submission is October 12, 2007.

Once all applications have been received they will be reviewed by a jury of industry members including designers, retailers and other trade representatives who have experience in evaluating the design of fine jewelry. Overall appearance, originality, and salability are what will be taken into consideration. Following the jury, all available booths will be assigned based on the results of the jury tally. This year's Jury will take place in November 2007 and results will be announced the first week in December. Applicants will be contacted within two weeks following the jury tally.

In addition, the Jury will also choose The Rising Stars, which offers several designers the chance to make their debut in the fine jewelry market.

The 17th Annual JCK Show ~ Las Vegas will run Friday, May 30 through Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the Sands Expo Center/Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. JCK Events are produced by JCK, the leading producer of trade events in the fine jewelry industry and include JCK Toronto: August 12-14, 2007 in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Ontario, Canada; the 6th Annual Swiss Watch by JCK: May 30 through June 3, 2008 at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino; the 9th Annual LUXURY by JCK and the 2nd Annual PREMIERE: May 27 -29, 2008 at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino; and JCK New Delhi: July 4-6, 2008 at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre in India. For more information on any of JCK Events, please visit us at www.jckshows.com or call 1-800-257-3626.

August 10

Ed Begley, Jr.
Brings Back Popular Musical Production
Based On Life of Labor Activist

(Los Angeles) Six-time Emmy nominated actor and Co-star of the HGTV series, LIVING WITH ED, Ed Begley, Jr. is bringing back his popular musical production, CESAR & RUBEN about the life of labor activist, Cesar Chavez. The play chronicles the life of Chavez after his death when he meets the late Los Angeles Times reporter, Ruben Salazar in the cafe where Salazar was tragically killed 23 years prior.

The original production- written, produced and directed by Begley at the El Portal Theater in 2003 played to sold out audiences and gained critical acclaim. The production won a Nos Otros Award and four Valley Theater Awards while gaining enthusiastic support from the Cesar Chavez Foundation, the United Farm Workers and Chavez’ widow and children.

The current production will run from August 10th thru September 9th with 8:00 pm performances Thursday-Sunday nights and a 3:00 pm matinee on Sundays. Previews begin on August 3rd. Tickets prices are $35 with Senior and Student discounts. The play will run at the NoHo Arts Center at 11136 Magnolia Boulevard in North Hollywood. To order tickets call 818-508-7101 or www.thenohoartscenter.com.

Sony BMG Music Entertainment Completes Historic Licensing Deal for Entire Philadelphia International Records Catalog to Bring the Classic Philly Soul Sound to a New Generation Through its Commercial Music Group & Legacy Recordings
Monumental Philly Soul Music Reissue Project - Directly Supervised by PIR Founders & Catalog Creators Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff - to Launch In October 2007 with Double CD Compilations: 'The Essential Lou Rawls' & 'The Essential Teddy Pendergrass'

Sony BMG Music Entertainment has entered into an historic agreement to license the complete catalog of music from Philadelphia International Records (PIR), the groundbreaking hit-making label founded by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff in 1971, to be released through Sony BMG Music Entertainment's Commercial Music Group and Legacy Recordings.

The monumental PIR reissue project will be conducted under the direct auspices of Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, the Grammy-winning multi-platinum- selling writing and production team who created one of the most recognizable and influential catalogs of pop and soul music ever recorded.

The Gamble-Huff collaborative chemistry generated a series of massive hits throughout the 1960s including "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" (a regional hit for Dee Dee Warwick later covered by Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations), the Soul Survivors' "Expressway To Your Heart," the team's first Top 5 record, and the Intruder's 1968 breakout "Cowboys To Girls," blueprints for the emerging trademark sound of Philly Soul.

In 1971, Gamble and Huff founded PIR as the outlet for their creative vision. Building a stable of Philly-based talent -- including Patti LaBelle, Archie Bell & the Drells, Jerry Butler, the Ebonys, the Intruders, the O'Jays, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Billy Paul, MFSB, the Three Degrees, Teddy Pendergrass, Lou Rawls, to name a few -- PIR recordings reached the tops of the charts from day one, at one point selling more than 10 million records in a nine month period, with hits like Billy Paul's "Me & Mrs. Jones," a Grammy-winning #1 pop and R&B smash, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' "If You Don't Know Me By Now," and the O'Jay's "Backstabbers" and "Love Train."

"We are extremely glad and ecstatic about being back home with Sony BMG to continue the partnership that helped launch this incredible music 35 years ago," said PIR co-founders Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. "This is a fantastic opportunity to bring the sounds of Philly Soul to new and established audiences in fresh and exciting ways. We're honored to know that the R&B and soul music we love so much will continue to provide the soundtrack to the lives of so many fans, young and old, all over the world."

"The sounds of PIR are a vital and indispensable part of American pop music history," said John Ingrassia, President of Sony BMG Music Entertainment's Commercial Music Group. "It's a thrill and an honor to be working directly with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff to find new ways of bringing classic Philly Soul music into the lives of music fans everywhere."

In the early 1960s in Philadelphia, songwriter and performer Kenny Gamble and in-demand session pianist Leon Huff wrote more than 14 songs together during their first chance meeting. That fortuitous encounter led to one of the most prodigious songwriting and production partnerships in R&B and pop music history.

By 1973, PIR was second only to Motown as the largest African-American owned company in America. Over the years, the Gamble and Huff team has been responsible for 70 #1 pop and R&B singles and 175 RIAA gold, platinum, and multi-platinum certifications. To-date, the Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff partnership has produced more than 3,500 songs and won 5 Grammys.

Having been covered or sampled by a vast array of artists including Jay-Z, Babyface, Nelly, OutKast, Angie Stone, Simply Red (whose 1989 version of "If You Don't Know Me By Now" was a #1 record earning Gamble and Huff the Best R&B Song Grammy), Bette Midler, Mary J. Blige, Michael Buble, Kanye West, 50 Cent and T.I., among many others, Gamble and Huff songs and productions have entered the musical DNA of contemporary culture. It has been reported that one of Gamble and Huff's songs is played on the radio somewhere in the world every 13.5 minutes.

One of the most sought-after and heavily licensed catalogs of music in the world, the sounds of Gamble and Huff have figured prominently in television programs, films and advertising spots for more than 30 years. MFSB's #1 hit from 1974, "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)," is best-known as the theme song for "Soul Train" while the O'Jay's funk/soul classic "For The Love Of Money," first released in 1973, enjoyed a massive resurgence as the theme song for Donald Trump's reality show, "The Apprentice" in 2004. Gamble-Huff songs may be heard in the soundtracks for a host of recent Hollywood films including the Bernie Mac-Ashton Kutcher romantic comedy "Guess Who" (2005) and Eddie Murphy's 1996 hit "The Nutty Professor." Gamble-Huff songs have been used in high-profile television ad campaigns for Verizon, Old Navy, the Gap and Coors Beer, among many others.

With a catalog that has lasted more than 35 years, Gamble and Huff continue to receive national and international accolades with the duo's music being prominently featured on such top-rated shows as Donald Trump's "The Apprentice," "Dancing With The Stars," and "American Idol," which have showcased such Gamble and Huff produced hit recordings as "For The Love Of Money," "If You Don't Know Me By Now," "Don't Leave Me This Way" and others throughout their respective seasons. Most recently, the NBC "Today" show honored Gamble and Huff for their more than 45 years of creative work as music producers.

Gamble and Huff and the PIR catalog have been bestowed with countless accolades and honors including the 1999 Trustees Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS & the Grammy Foundation) for their "significant contributions ... to the field of recording." For their historic contributions to dance, soul and disco music, Gamble and Huff were inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame in September 2005. As prolific songwriters for a host of artists, Gamble and Huff were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994. Gamble-Huff artists and productions have received multiple awards from the Rhythm & Blues Foundation. Gamble and Huff were recipients of the prestigious Ivor Novello Award, presented in London by the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters, in 2006.

PIR became the birthplace, incubator and launching pad for the Philly Soul sound, a unique blend of R&B rhythms, sweet soul vocals, deep funk grooves, pulsing horn charts and lush string arrangements with melodic structures combining elements of pop, jazz and world music. A sophisticated sound lovingly crafted in the studio by some of the 20th century's most influential producers and production teams -- including Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, Thom Bell, Linda Creed, Gene McFadden and John Whitehead, Bunny Sigler, Dexter Wansel, Joe Tarsia and others -- Philly Soul set the stage for disco, smooth jazz, adult contemporary music and more.

The new PIR licensing agreement will allow Legacy Recordings and the Sony BMG Music Entertainment Commercial Music Group to release PIR recordings drawn from the entire history of the label. The PIR reissue project will consist of releases in physical and digital media (including ringtones and other cell phone and PDA applications) and will include artist-specific and thematic compilations, new additions to the "Essentials" series, live and unreleased material, and many more secret finds and rarities to be mined from the deep and coveted collection of classic recordings in the PIR vaults.

The PIR reissue project will debut in October with two new double-disc collections: "The Essential Lou Rawls" and "The Essential Teddy Pendergrass."

A major roll-out for the PIR reissue project is being planned for 2008 -- the 45th anniversary of the first Gamble-Huff collaboration -- with major releases scheduled throughout the year.

Legacy Recordings, the Grammy Award-winning catalog label of Sony BMG Music Entertainment, produces and maintains the world's greatest catalog of digitally remastered titles in the historic reissue field, encompassing the genres of pop, rock, jazz, blues, R&B, folk, country, gospel, Broadway musicals, movie soundtracks, world music, comedy and more. Legacy's primary resource is the vast 20th century archives of Columbia Records (including ARC, Brunswick, OKeh, and Vocalion), the Epic family of labels (including PIR), the archives of RCA Records (including Victor, Bluebird, Buddah, Kama Sutra, Groove and Vik), the BMG family of labels including Arista (including Amy Mala Bell), Jive, Profile, Silvertone, and Windham Hill, as well as such associated imprints as American, Bang!, CTI, Mainstream, Monument, Ode, and others.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070810/NYF001

Tom.Cording@sonybmg.com

Web site: http://www.legacyrecordings.com/

August 9

In the Middle of the Dog Days of Summer Things Heat Up with The Next Big Thing in Theatre: Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is a Slam-Dunk and the 'Sleeper-Hit' Nobody Saw Coming

While most people were enjoying their weekend, a phenomenon was unfolding on stage at Chicago's LaSalle Bank Theater (formerly the Shubert Theater) in the guise of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, the Disney steamroller that is sure to change the course of things to come.

The editors at BroadwayWorld.com, who proudly have their radar spinning 24/7, zeroed in on Chicago and went to work to track down the players and put together a comprehensive piece on the "little show that could" and is about to take over the world.

Meet the people who are guiding this juggernaut -- Jeff Calhoun, the director, Freddie Gershon, Chairman of Musical Theatre International, Steve Fickinger, Vice President of Licensing for Disney Theatrical Productions, and other assorted players and contributors. We also think that you'll be surprised that greed is not a driving force in the unique calculation of the future for this show.

At BroadwayWorld.com, you will also be able to see footage of the first mounted national tour and "clicks" that will send you to all things HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.

Click Here: http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=20513

All of this happens as the airdate approaches for Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2, launching on the Disney Channel August 17th and moving this already skyrocketing enterprise further into the stratosphere.

BroadwayWorld.com is the premiere theatre site on the net, visit http://www.broadwayworld.com/ for more information.

Source: BroadwayWorld.com

Web site: http://www.broadwayworld.com/

Jessica Alba Joins Mike Myers in Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment's 'The Love Guru' Due in Theaters June 20, 2008
Romany Malco and Verne Troyer Also Added to Cast of Comedy That Begins Shooting This September in Toronto

-- Paramount Pictures, which has scheduled Mike Myers' new comedy "The Love Guru" -- his first original character since Austin Powers -- in a prime summer tentpole position on June 20, 2008, has announced major casting for the film, which begins production in September in Toronto, Canada.

Joining Myers, who plays Pitka, the "Love Guru," will be Jessica Alba, who was most recently seen in the blockbuster action sequel "The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" and will star in the romantic comedy "Good Luck Chuck" with Dane Cook and the thriller "The Eye" for Cruise-Wagner Productions.

Other additions to the cast include Romany Malco, who starred in Will Ferrell's hit comedy "Blades of Glory" and Judd Apatow's smash "The 40-Year-Old Virgin", and Verne (the immortal Mini-Me) Troyer.

The Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment presentation of a Nomoneyfun Films production is directed by Marco Schnabel, who served as second unit director on "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and "Meet the Parents." The screenwriters are Myers and Graham Gordy. The producers are Myers and Michael De Luca ("Ghost Rider"). Donald J. Lee, Jr. ("World Trade Center"), Roger Birnbaum and Gary Barber are the executive producers.

In the comedy, "The Love Guru" (MIKE MYERS), Pitka is an American who was left at the gates of an ashram in India as a child and raised by gurus. He moves back to the U.S. to seek fame and fortune in the world of self-help and spirituality, specializing in settling intimacy issues between couples. His unorthodox methods are put to the test when he must settle a rift between major league star hockey player Darren Roanoke (ROMANY MALCO) and his estranged wife. After the split, Roanoke's wife starts dating the star member of a rival team, out of revenge, sending her husband into a major professional skid -- to the horror of the team's owner Jane Bullard (JESSICA ALBA) and Coach Cherkov (VERNE TROYER). Pitka must return the couple to marital nirvana and get Roanoke back on his game so the team can break the 40-year-old "Bullard Curse" and win the championship.

Alba is represented by Endeavor, Thruline Entertainment and Sloane Offer Weber and Dern, LLP.

Malco is represented by Paul Kohner Agency, Mosaic Media Group, and Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo.

Troyer is represented by Elena Fondacaro of Fonolli Management Inc.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films, Nickelodeon Movies and DreamWorks Studios. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studios, and Worldwide Television Distribution.

30th Anniversary of 'Elvis Week' Live From Graceland Exclusively On Sirius' Elvis(R) Radio
Week Of Programming Will Include Live Coverage of Candlelight Vigil Hosted By George Klein and Exclusive Backstage Interviews From 'Elvis: The 30th Anniversary Concert'

-- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) will air exclusive coverage of Elvis Week 2007 on Elvis Radio, channel 13. Fans can tune in August 11 through August 17 to hear live special broadcasts, including back-stage coverage of Elvis: The 30th Anniversary Concert, and The 3rd Annual SIRIUS Satellite Radio Candlelight Vigil show hosted by long time Elvis friend George Klein.

Elvis Week is an annual event that attracts fans from around the globe to converge on Memphis and Graceland to pay tribute to the life and legacy of the rock 'n' roll icon. This year's Elvis Week will mark the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley's passing and is expected to draw record crowds. Elvis Radio will bring complete in-depth coverage with live celebrity interviews, guest DJs, and memories from fans. Highlights from Elvis Week 2007 will include:

Sat. August 11 (4 pm ET)

Elvis Radio hosts TY and Argo live from downtown Memphis at the Elvis Week

Opening Ceremonies with Memphis Redbirds

Mon. August 13 (1 pm ET)

The GK Super Session with Jerry Schilling & Joe Esposito, George Klein

hosts an intimate conversation with Elvis' closest friends.

Tues August 14 (6 pm ET)

Guest DJ is Joe Moscheo, the Imperials' Bassman and author of a brand new

book, The Gospel Side of Elvis.

Wed. August 15 (4 pm ET)

Guest DJ Joe Guercio, Elvis' Maestro

Wed. August 15 (8 pm ET)

The 3rd Annual SIRIUS Satellite Radio Candlelight Vigil, hosted by George

Klein (Elvis Radio host and close friend of Elvis Presley)

Thurs. August 16 (6 pm ET)

Live exclusive backstage coverage of Elvis: The 30th Anniversary Concert

Elvis Radio is broadcast live and commercial-free exclusively from studio located at Graceland. For a full Elvis Week schedule and more information, visit www.sirius.com/elvisradio.

To learn more about SIRIUS, please visit www.sirius.com.

Elvis Radio is made possible through a licensing arrangement with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Elvis, Elvis Presley and Graceland are registered

trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., a CKX company. For all the details about Elvis Week 2007 events visit www.ElvisWeek.com.

About SIRIUS

SIRIUS, "The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR and NBA, and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL and NBA, as well as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.

SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 75 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music.

SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 25,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, RadioShack and at shop.sirius.com.

SIRIUS radios are offered in vehicles from Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep(R), Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercury, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Rolls Royce, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Hertz also offers SIRIUS in its rental cars at major locations around the country.

Click on www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance with respect to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. are not historical facts and may be forward-looking and, accordingly, such statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the significant factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed are: our pending merger with XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. ("XM"), including related uncertainties and risks and the impact on our business if the merger is not completed; any events which affect the useful life of our satellites; our dependence upon third parties, including manufacturers of SIRIUS radios, retailers, automakers and programming providers; and our competitive position versus other audio entertainment providers.

Source: SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Web site: http://www.sirius.com/
http://www.elvisweek.com/

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: 'Elizabeth'
On DVD September 18, 2007 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

-- OVERVIEW: The critically acclaimed "Elizabeth" will be more popular than ever this fall when its highly anticipated sequel, "Elizabeth: The Golden Age", hits theaters! Relive all of the excitement and intrigue of the original "Elizabeth" starring Academy Award(R) winners Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush and Richard Attenborough. Nominated for 7 Academy(R) Awards, "Elizabeth" includes an all-new sneak peek of "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" and a digitally remastered picture that will please any fan of the Queen!

BONUS FEATURES:

* Sneak Peak of Elizabeth: The Golden Age

* The Making of Elizabeth

* Theatrical Trailer

* Photo Gallery

* Elizabeth Featurette

* Feature Commentary with Director Shekhar Kapur

SYNOPSIS: Academy Award(R)-winners Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush and Richard Attenborough lead a distinguished cast in "Elizabeth" -- the critically acclaimed epic of the Queen's turbulent and treacherous rise to power! Before the Golden Age, Elizabeth was a passionate and naive girl who came to reign over a land divided by bloody turmoil. Amidst palace intrigues and attempted assassinations, the young Queen is forced to become a cunning strategist while weighing the counsel of her mysterious advisors, thwarting her devious rivals, and denying her own desires for the good of her country. Relive the majesty and drama of one of history's greatest monarchs in this stunning production that was honored with 7 Academy Award(R) nominations including Best Picture!

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

Street Date: September 18, 2007

Price: $14.98

Selection Number: 61101937 WS

Running Time: 2 Hours 4 Minutes

Layers: DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1

Rating: R for Violence and Sexuality

Languages/Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Sound: English Dolby 5.1 Surround

CAST AND FILMMAKERS

Cast: Cate Blanchett ("The Man Who Cried"), Geoffrey Rush ("Munich"),

Richard Attenborough ("Jurassic Park"), Christopher Eccleston ("Heroes"),

Joseph Fiennes ("Shakespeare in Love")

Directed By: Shekhar Kapur ("The Four Feathers")

Produced By: Alison Owen, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner

Written By: Michael Hirst

Costume Designer: Alexandra Byrne

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.

Web site: http://www.universalstudios.com/

COMEDY CENTRAL(R) and AtomFilms(R) Announce the Winner of Second Annual User-Generated Broadband Video Competition 'COMEDY CENTRAL Test Pilots'
'Super Sam' Selected by comedycentral.com Users as the Grand Prize Winner of 'COMEDY CENTRAL Test Pilots'
'Super Sam' Pilot to Be Featured On-Air in COMEDY CENTRAL's Late Night Series 'Web Shows'
To View 'Super Sam' Click on the comedycentral.com and AtomFilms.com Links Below
http://www.comedycentral.com/motherload/index.jhtml?ml_video=89359
http://testpilots.atomfilms.com

-- COMEDY CENTRAL and AtomFilms, both divisions of Viacom's (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) MTVN Entertainment Group, announced today that "Super Sam" is the grand prize winner of the second annual "COMEDY CENTRAL Test Pilots," an online competition in search of the next big broadband show. In addition to being featured on comedycentral.com and atomfilms.com, "Super Sam," from Wilmington, North Carolina creator Brent Triplett, will also be featured on-air in COMEDY CENTRAL's late night series "Web Shows."

"COMEDY CENTRAL continues to be in the forefront of creating, discovering and showcasing original broadband content," said Lou Wallach, SVP, original programming and development, COMEDY CENTRAL. "By partnering with AtomFilms, the preeminent broadband entertainment studio, we were able to both broaden our audience as well as tap into an even greater wealth of creative and imaginative talent. We applaud the comedycentral.com and atomfilms.com audience for their submissions, participation and selection of the 'Test Pilots' grand prize winner 'Super Sam.'"

"COMEDY CENTRAL's Test Pilots" accepted submissions from June 1 through July 10, 2007. COMEDY CENTRAL partnered with AtomFilms as the exclusive destination to upload and share their one-to-five-minute pilots. During the competition, COMEDY CENTRAL chose a series of "staff picks" and those pilots were featured on both comedycentral.com and AtomFilms.com. The panel of judges, which consisted of COMEDY CENTRAL and AtomFilms executives, narrowed down the entries to four semi-finalists. Viewers then voted online at comedycentral.com for their favorite pilot.

The grand prize winner, "Super Sam," as determined by the online voting, will receive $5000.00 and the potential for a development deal with COMEDY CENTRAL to produce an episodic broadband series. In addition, "Super Sam" will air on COMEDY CENTRAL's late night series "Web Shows." Last year's winner, "Awesome Friends" was signed for a six episode broadband series deal.

"COMEDY CENTRAL Test Pilots" is sponsored by the new Subway Fresh Fit Meals.

A 2007 Webby Award finalist, AtomFilms is unique among online video services, licensing and developing original content in partnership with filmmakers and animators. Since pioneering the online video category in 1998, AtomFilms has attracted a loyal audience of millions of users with its consistently outstanding short-form programming. AtomFilms compensates filmmakers and animators based on revenues generated from its advertising and distribution businesses, and its payments to creators have totaled millions of dollars. AtomFilms is a division of VIACOM Inc.'s (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) MTV Networks.

Source: COMEDY CENTRAL

aileen.budow@comedycentral.com

Web site: http://www.comedycentral.com/
http://www.atomfilms.com/

Virgin Mobile USA Debuts the Re*Generation Art Gallery in Online Auction to Benefit Homeless Youth
Commissioned Works By Twenty-One Internationally Renowned Artists Including Denise Tassin, Eric White and Rich Jacobs
Auction Runs Until Benefit Gala in New York in November To Recognize Congressional Designation of National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

-- Virgin Mobile USA, a leading provider of no-annual-contract wireless phone services targeted at the youth market, today announced it has commissioned a special gallery of works of art created by 21 internationally renowned artists on behalf of The RE*Generation, Virgin Mobile's pro-social initiative to raise awareness of the plight of at-risk and homeless youth. The works, which represent the artists' interpretations of what it's like to be alone and on the fringe, were first shown this past weekend at the Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile in Baltimore, MD.

As of this week, the art is available for viewing and bidding online at www.regenerationgallery.com and will remain there for a period preceding a benefit gala planned in New York in November where the items will be auctioned off. All proceeds benefit Virgin Mobile's charitable partners in The RE*Generation: StandUp For Kids, YouthNoise and Children's Health Fund.

Each piece has been created on a 24" x 24" wood panel by the artists, some emerging, some established: Diane Barcelowsky, Melinda Beck, Calef Brown, Thomas Campbell, Clayton Brothers, Daniel Davidson, James Gallagher, Julie Goldstein, Matt Hansel, Caroline Hwang, Jordan Isip, Chesiel John, Greg Lamarche, Matt Leines, Julia Marchand, Taylor McKimens, Jean-Pierre Roy, Antonio Sanchez, Denise Tassin, and Eric White, all of whom were specifically chosen by artist and curator Rich Jacobs for their youthful and powerful imagery.

"The RE*Generation Art Gallery and Auction was a successful event last year, contributing to the more than $1 million invested in The RE*Generation and our charitable partners. We take our commitment to these groups and this issue very seriously, and integrate building awareness about the millions of homeless young people into everything Virgin Mobile does," said Dan Schulman, CEO, Virgin Mobile USA. "We're very proud of this program, and the activities planned in November for National Homeless Youth Awareness Month."

Through the efforts of The RE*Generation, a Congressional resolution was passed last month designating November as a time to focus on the crisis of homeless youth in the U.S.

"The artists participating again this year, as well as those new to The RE*Generation, are thrilled to contribute to this worthwhile project," said consultant and private dealer Alix Sloan. "I'm confident these works will produce an extremely successful event for this meaningful cause." Sloan, who organized Marilyn Manson's first art exhibit, serves as The RE*Generation Gallery Coordinator for the second time.

Brief biographical information about each artist is attached.

About Virgin Mobile USA, LLC:

The nation's leading wireless youth network, Virgin Mobile USA provides more than 4.8 million customers with control, flexibility and choice in wireless service, rich data content and innovative products without annual contracts. Voice pricing plans range from monthly options with unlimited nights and weekends to by-the-minute offers, allowing consumers to adjust how and what they pay according to their needs. Virgin Mobile's full slate of smart, stylish and affordable handsets, including the popular Switch_Back and Slice, are available at top retailers in more than 35,000 locations nationwide and online at www.virginmobileusa.com, with Top-Up cards available at more than 130,000 locations.

Virgin Mobile USA's national coverage is powered by the Nationwide Sprint PCS(R) Network and the company, which launched in 2002, is a joint venture between Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Sprint Nextel. Virgin Mobile provides some of the highest customer satisfaction levels in the industry with its own customers reporting a 94% satisfaction rate. Virgin Mobile contributes 5% of profits from downloadable content to The RE*Generation, its pro-social initiative to help homeless teens, through donations to charitable partners or funding of programs that support and raise awareness for young people in need; and provides postage-paid return envelopes in every new package for customers to recycle old phones.

About The RE*Generation

Virgin Mobile USA, together with Virgin's charitable arm, Virgin Unite, is helping a generation to help its own through The RE*Generation. Behind The RE*Generation is a pioneering three-way campaign connecting Virgin Mobile's 4.8 customers with non-profit organizations working on the front lines of activism. For more information, visit www.virginmobileusa.com/regeneration.

The RE*Generation 2007 Gallery Artists

Diane Barcelowsky

Diane Barcelowsky's work has been exhibited in several galleries including Alona Kagan Gallery in New York, Allston Skirt Gallery in Boston, Pickled Art Center in Beijing, Found Gallery in Los Angeles, Reg Vardy Gallery in the UK and Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona. Her work has also been recognized in publications including New York Arts Magazine and The New York Times. Barcelowsky currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

Melinda Beck

Melinda Beck is a fine artist, illustrator and graphic designer based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work has been exhibited at numerous galleries, including a recent new acquisitions show at The Library of Congress. Her work has been recognized by American Illustration, The Art Directors Club Society of Publication Designers, Communication Arts and many others. This is Melinda Beck's second year participating in The RE*Generation Gallery.

Calef Brown

Visual artist and writer Calef Brown has exhibited his works of art in galleries in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, and included in "America Illustrated," the inaugural exhibit at the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rome. He is the author and illustrator of four critically acclaimed books for children and his work has been published in Time, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, The New York Times and many other publications. Brown currently lives in Pasadena.

Thomas Campbell

Thomas Campbell is a self-taught painter, photographer, filmmaker, and writer. Campbell's artworks combine scribbles and scriptures, taking slogans and anecdotes from his unique vocabulary and juxtaposing them with a profound look at human nature. Campbell has mounted solo exhibitions in New York, Paris, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Morocco. In 1999, he completed his first feature length surfing film, The Seedling, and in 2004 released his second, Sprout. Thomas Campbell lives and works in Santa Cruz, California.

Clayton Brothers

Rob and Christian Clayton's collaborative process begins when one brother starts a piece and then hands it off to the other for his interpretation. The Clayton Brothers' work has been exhibited worldwide at galleries and museums such as Bellwether Gallery, The Drawing Center and Clementine Gallery in New York; V1 Gallery in Denmark, Mackey Gallery in Houston, Dallas Museum of Art and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art in Wisconsin. A book of their work, "The Most Special Day of My Life," was published in 2003. Rob and Christian Clayton both currently reside in Southern California, but are originally from Aurora, Colorado.

Daniel Davidson

Daniel Davidson, a San Francisco native, has exhibited his works of art in galleries and museums including the Corcoran Gallery of Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The Carnegie Mellon Museum of Art, and the San Diego Museum of Art. He is also the recipient of the Rome Prize from The American Academy in Rome. Davidson currently resides in Brooklyn.

James Gallagher

James Gallagher is a fine artist, illustrator and art director. His collaged images have been shown in galleries all over the world and have been spotted in Arkitip, J&L Books and numerous Die Gestallen publications This is James Gallagher's second year participating in The RE*Generation Gallery. He attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City and currently lives in Brooklyn.

Julie Goldstein

Julie Goldstein explores a variety of mediums including large-scale hand burnished, woodcut printing, found fabrics and traditional sewing techniques. Topics range from gender roles in contemporary society to the artist's own, deeply personal stories. Julie Goldstein's works have been exhibited in museums and galleries in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Japan and Brazil. She lives and works on Long Beach Island N.J., a barrier island outside of NYC.

Matt Hansel

Matt Hansel grew up in suburban West Virginia. He earned his BFA from Cooper Union School of Art and his MFA from Yale. His work has been exhibited in group shows in New York City, Brooklyn and Austin. He will have his first solo exhibition in 2008. He currently lives in Brooklyn.

Caroline Hwang

Caroline Hwang was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has exhibited her work at numerous galleries including Clementine Gallery and Aidan Savoy Gallery in New York, sixspace and New Image Art in Los Angeles, and Motel Gallery in Portland. She has also been featured in Paper Magazine and Swindle Quarterly and has created illustrations for The New York Times, Bust Magazine and HOW Design. Caroline Hwang, who now lives in Brooklyn, is a second year participant in The RE*Generation Gallery.

Jordin Isip

Jordin Isip is from Queens, New York and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. He has exhibited nationally in galleries in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco, and also abroad in Berlin, London, Manila, Paris and Rome. His artwork has been published in numerous magazines including Arkitip, The Atlantic Monthly, Juxtapoz, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and many other publications. This is Jordin Isip's second year participating in The RE*Generation Gallery.

Rich Jacobs

Rich Jacobs is an artist/curator based in San Francisco and is the curator of The RE*Generation Gallery for the second year. He was born in Long Beach, CA and his artwork has appeared on skateboards and snowboards, in magazines, books and on record and CD covers. For the last ten years, he has curated large, well-received group exhibitions featuring the work of many of his talented friends and colleagues.

Chesiel John

Participating in The RE*Generation Gallery for the second year, Chesiel John's first publicly recognized work, "Peace Mural," was created in 1996 for a Stop the Violence community campaign. Her work has been exhibited primarily in New York City galleries, but also in San Francisco and the Philippines, and has been featured in Jazz IZ magazine, The Financial Times, and many others. She is currently living in Brooklyn.

Greg Lamarche

Hailing from Queens, New York, Greg Lamarche works primarily in collage and painting. He has exhibited his artwork throughout the United States, most recently at White Walls Gallery in San Francisco, OK OK Gallery in Seattle and David Krut Projects in New York. Also an accomplished illustrator, in the last year Lamarche has worked with Zoo York, Carhartt, and Seventh Letter, among others. His artwork has been featured in the magazines Arkitip, Swindle, Garage, Mass Appeal, Alarm, Juxtapoz and Vapors.

Matt Leines

Matt Leines, born and currently based in Montclair, New Jersey, is known for his drawing style, mixing elements of the baroque with the dreamlike narratives of the surrealists. His work has been exhibited across the United States, Europe, Japan and also featured as part of the acclaimed RVCA Artists Network Program. Matt graduated form the Rhode Island School of Design in 2002.

Julia Marchand

Southern California native, Julia Marchand's painting and drawings have been exhibited in galleries in London, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Palm Springs and Austin. She has an upcoming solo exhibition of new works at Perihelion Arts in Phoenix, AZ in early 2008.

Taylor McKimens

While growing up in the tiny town of Winterhaven, California, Taylor McKimens drew inspiration from comic books and daily life in the Southwest. As a current New York City resident, his work has been shown at galleries and museums including P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, Deitch Projects and Clementine Gallery in New York, The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art in Japan and Perugi Artecontemporanea, in Italy.

Jean-Pierre Roy

Jean-Pierre Roy, raised in Venice, California earned his BFA from Loyola Marymount University and his MFA from The New York Academy of Art. Since graduating, his work has been shown extensively in galleries nationwide including two successful solo shows. He currently lives in Brooklyn and teaches painting and drawing at Parsons School of Design. Roy grew up in Southern California.

Antonio Sanchez

Antonio Sanchez is a painter and film editor who lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. As a painter, his works have been exhibited in galleries in Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York. As an editor, he has worked on a variety of award-winning short films and documentaries. Antonio is currently working on an upcoming solo exhibition in Washington DC and a published collection of black and white illustrations of New York from a recent exhibition at advertising agency Foote Cone and Belding.

Denise Tassin

Denise Tassin's work is in the permanent collections of the Baltimore Museum of Art, Sheppard Pratt Health System and University of Baltimore as well as numerous private collections; and has been exhibited worldwide in museums and galleries including the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Baltimore Contemporary Museum and the Delaware Art Museum. The Maryland State Arts Council has recognized her work with four Individual Artist Fellowships in the areas of drawing, installation and painting and she is the 2005 third place winner of The Trawick Prize. Originally from Louisiana, she currently resides in Baltimore, MD.

Eric White

Eric White grew up in Ann Arbor, MI and now resides in Brooklyn. He has shown extensively in galleries and museums such as The American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore; Gracie Mansion, Clementine Gallery, Feigen Contemporary and PPOW in New York; Robert Berman and Track 16 in Los Angeles, and Moda Politica in Tokyo. A fine art monograph of his work, "It Feeds Itself," was published in 2003, followed by a book based on his solo exhibition "Who Are Parents?" in 2005. This is Eric White's second year participating in The RE*Generation Gallery.

Source: Virgin Mobile USA

Web site: http://www.virginmobileusa.com/
http://www.regenerationgallery.com/
http://www.virginmobileusa.com/regeneration

August 8

Universal Music Group (UMG) to Invest With Loud.com
Deal Further Expands UMG's Portfolio of Strategic Media Investments

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, has made an equity investment in Loud.com, which operates the popular portals http://www.loud.com/ and http://www.battlerap.com/. The announcement was made today by Nick Henny, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of UMG, Joseph Safina, co-Founder & co-Chief Executive Officer of Loud.com, and Steve Rifkind, Chief Executive Officer of SRC Entertainment and co-Founder & co-CEO of Loud.com.

This agreement further expands UMG's growing portfolio of strategic media investments while increasing commercial opportunities for its market-leading roster of artists and musical products.

"Universal's strategy is to become actively involved in all areas of media where our artists and our music are present," stated Mr. Henny. "Loud.com has created an incredibly vibrant and growing on-line hip-hop community that features not only compelling user-generated content, but also the means for users to create their own music and compete for a record deal. Loud.com is quickly emerging as one of the leading new online ventures that successfully reaches the new generation of international and multicultural youth."

"We are delighted that UMG is joining the Loud.com family," commented Mr. Safina. "When Steve and I started Loud.com, our hope was to create a virtual home for hip-hop fans around the world. To our delight, it has quickly evolved into an online community, competition, A&R site and marketing company all rolled into one. And with UMG now on board, we'll be able to offer even more compelling services to our members."

"Through SRC, I've enjoyed a long-standing and successful relationship with Doug Morris (Chairman & CEO, UMG), Zach Horowitz (President & COO, UMG) and Nick, and I am delighted to extend it even further with this new agreement," added Mr. Rifkind. "Loud.com is a great opportunity for hip-hop fans from around the world to showcase their creativity in a public forum. And I'm thrilled that UMG has decided to get involved in this exciting endeavor."

The Loud.com portal is a free competition open to all registered users that offers the ability to download professional beats from some of today's leading hip-hop producers at 99 cents apiece and overlay rap tracks while going head-to-head with other DJs and MCs from around the world. The series of battles will be judged by celebrity hip-hop producers such as Cool and Dre, David Banner, Midi Mafia, DJ Khaled and Sha Money, with the ultimate winner of the Showdown awarded $100,000 in cash and a recording deal with SRC Records, Steve Rifkind's UMG-distributed label that is home to such platinum-plus, Grammy-nominated superstars as Akon and Wu-Tang Clan. Additional judges will be announced shortly.

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group is the world's largest music company with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's largest global music publishing operation.

Universal Music Group consists of record labels Decca Label Group, Deutsche Grammophon, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal Music Latino, Universal Motown Records Group, Universal Records South, and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes eLabs, a new media and technologies division, and Universal Music Mobile.

Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.

About Loud.com

Loud.com puts the user at center stage, providing them with professional "beats" from leading hip-hop artists along with powerful online editing tools which will allow them to create their own raps and compete with other aspiring MCs and DJs around the world. There is no charge except the 99 cents for the downloaded beats. Each battle is officiated by a panel of celebrity hip-hop producers, with a 10-round head-to-head elimination resulting in a Loud.com Showdown final. The final winner will receive $100,000 in cash and a recording deal with SRC Records.

Source: Universal Music Group; Loud.com

Web site: http://www.loud.com/

LANA CLARKSON PLANNED PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN SOON BEFORE HER MURDER

The clock is ticking and the end of the trial is near.
So Today we have posted the following on our web site.

Beverly Hills - Lana Clarkson was not in any mood for suicide because she was preparing to launch a live comedy tour based on her characters from the video" Lana Unleashed". The video was shown in court last week. How do we know this? Lana herself contacted our office to discuss directly with Edward Lozzi, her former publicist and long time friend, the publicity campaign to launch Lana Unleashed. Arianna Huffington's Huffington Post, quoted this information recently from an article about Lana Clarkson and Edward Lozzi.

" ...in fact she was developing a motion picture and a comedy road series when she was murdered. She had called me during her last Christmas holidays in this life to talk about the possibility of ( us) providing publicity for her amazing one-woman comedy show, Lana Unleashed...." Edward Lozzi

Both the prosecution and defense regard Edward Lozzi as a hostile witness due to his outspoken four years of guest appearances on CNN, MSNBC, INSIDE EDITION and Court TV in defense of Clarkson and his controversial statement that Lana was an expert in firearms due to her training as an action/adventure star at the Beverly Hills Gun Club. Lozzi is also at odds with the lawyers who represent Lana's mother and sister for their Wrongfull Death civil suit.

" These two mute lawyers have muzzled the two people who should be speaking the most about their beloved daughter and sister. Their silence over these past four years and their contempt for the media has sent the wrong message to the jury and the public during this criminal murder trial." Edward Lozzi

Last month Judge Larry Fidler ruled that a defense witness could not testify at the trial or even mention Lana Clarkson's name or refer to the trial outside of his courtroom. Fidler justified his decision by stating that even though the jury was ordered not to watch or listen to the news, there was a chance that outside courtroom news reports of this trial could filter down to those jury members that are following the media. That is precisely what this posting will attempt to do. We hope this information gets to the jury.

Edward Lozzi, former publicist and long time friend of Lana Clarkson

Click on this link for the full article below
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/edward-lozzi/mods-and-rockers-festival_b_58046.html
Beverly Hillswas not in any mood for suicide because she was preparing to launch a live comedy tour based on her characters from the video The video was shown in court last week. How do we know this? Lana herself contacted our office to discuss directly with , her former publicist and long time friend, the publicity campaign to launch . quoted this information recently from an article about Lana Clarkson and Edward Lozzi."Edward LozziBoth the prosecution and defense regard Edward Lozzi as a hostile witness due to his outspoken four years of guest appearances on CNN, MSNBC, INSIDE EDITION and Court TV in defense of Clarkson and his controversial statement that Lana was an expert in firearms due to her training as an action/adventure star at the Beverly Hills Gun Club. Lozzi is also at odds with the lawyers who represent Lana's mother and sister for their Wrongfull Death civil suit.Edward LozziLast month ruled that a defense witness could not testify at the trial or even mention Lana Clarkson's name or refer to the trial outside of his courtroom. Fidler justified his decision by stating that even though the jury was ordered not to watch or listen to the news, there was a chance that outside courtroom news reports of this trial could filter down to those jury members that are following the media. former publicist and long time friend of Lana Clarkson Click on this link for the full article below

NOGGIN Promotes Bike Safety Education Through a National Partnership With St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) and Supports Nationwide Trike-A-Thon Program Beginning Monday, August 13
*DID YOU KNOW THAT ACCIDENTS INVOLVING BIKES, MOTOR VEHICLES AND CHILDREN CAUSE AN ESTIMATED 800 FATALITIES AND 45,000 INJURIES EACH YEAR?

-- NOGGIN, the commercial-free educational preschool network from Nickelodeon, has teamed up with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the world's premier center for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases, to help promote bike safety education and the hospital's national Trike-A-Thon program, established more than 20 years ago. Beginning Monday, August 13, NOGGIN and St. Jude will commence an ongoing on-air and online partnership to raise awareness for bicycle and tricycle safety and to help encourage families to participate in one of the 14,000 local Trike-A-Thon events around the country.

The St. Jude Trike-A-Thon is a special program developed for early childhood educators and childcare centers to teach children riding safety tips while helping to continue St. Jude's mission of finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. Each Trike-A- Thon event is a week-long activity involving young children, their parents and teachers, which introduces key concepts of riding safety, and concludes with a fun-filled event where the participants bring their riding toys from home and show off the skills they have learned.

"Bike safety is a critical issue that affects preschoolers, so it's an issue that is crucial to NOGGIN," said Brown Johnson, Executive Vice President, Executive Creative Director, Nickelodeon Preschool and General Manager, NOGGIN. "We are proud to be partnering with St. Jude, whose widespread Trike-A-Thon events expose thousands upon thousands of kids and their families to proper riding safety habits. Biking is also fun for everyone so this important initiative combines education and a great activity in the true tradition of Nick Preschool."

"We are honored to have NOGGIN on board this year to help with our Trike- A-Thon fundraising program," said John P. Moses, CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude. "The commitment of this wonderful children's network to show our on-air PSAs truly demonstrates its deep dedication to the life-saving mission of St. Jude, and we are so very grateful. It is our hope that these PSAs will not only increase riding safety for children, but also help teach children the great difference they can make in the lives of others through volunteering."

In support of the initiative, NOGGIN will help solicit participants for the St. Jude Trike-A-Thon events through a series of four PSAs that will debut on-air and on the network's award-winning website, www.noggin.com. Beginning Monday, August 13 through Sunday, September 30, the spots will air on NOGGIN 2-3 times each day, and will feature a "Trike-A-Thon Quiz" for preschoolers. The quizzes teach key bike safety tips, including always wear a helmet, never ride in the street, be careful around driveways, and always watch where you are going. Each spot will also feature clips from a new bike safety song and video, "Different Spokes for Different Folks" written and performed by kids' group Hot Peas 'N Butter who are also featured on NOGGIN's hit music series Jack's Big Music Show. NOGGIN will air the PSAs again in regular rotation from December 2007 through January 2008.

Also beginning August 13, St. Jude's website, www.st.jude.org/trike and noggin.com will stream the full music video from Hot Peas 'N Butter, with additional behind-the-scenes footage interviews with Nickelodeon Preschool's Brown Johnson, and Daniel Lapidus and Francisco Cotto from Hot Peas 'N Butter. They address the importance of bike safety and the St. Jude Trike-A-Thon program.

Beginning August 13 through May 2008, NOGGIN's Gold Star Club will present each Trike-A-Thon preschooler with a customizable bike safety workbook and certificate for successful completion of the Trike-A-Thon program. In addition, NOGGIN will thank participating groups for promoting bike safety and hosting a St. Jude Trike-A-Thon by naming all qualifying schools and centers both on-air and online during Summer 2008.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.

NOGGIN, the commercial-free, educational preschool network from Nickelodeon, currently reaches 57 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite TV. NOGGIN, which airs from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (ET), is like preschool on tv, with educational programming both on-air and online at www.noggin.com. NOGGIN and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

*Source: NHTSA's National Center for Statistics and Analysis 2005

Source: NOGGIN; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Web site: http://www.stjude.org/
http://www.noggin.com/
http://www.nick.com/
http://www.st.jude.org/trike

The People Have Spoken: Rap Artist Common Achieves First Career #1 on Billboard Album Chart With Finding Forever

-- On his 7th album, Finding Forever, Grammy winning rap superstar Common hits the jackpot, scoring his first career #1 on the Billboard Album Chart.

The G.O.O.D. Music/Geffen Records album scanned 155,329 in its first week, 32,187 more than the next best selling title. Common's previous best ranking on the chart was #2 for 2005's BE. Like BE, Finding Forever has fellow Chicagoan Kanye West in the role as executive producer. Guest artists on the album include West, Lily Allen, will.i.am, D'Angelo, and Gang Starr's DJ Premier. Along with production by West, will.i.am and the late Detroit legend J. Dilla (So Far To Go) produce tracks.

What's extraordinary about the best selling Finding Forever is that it was truly the people who made Common #1. With songs and an album that have received critical acclaim and consumer interest, Common's music has not yet penetrated mainstream commercial radio. Those who bought the album bought it for the artist and his brand, not a particular song. Very few artists make the connection with the public as Common does. As his hometown paper Chicago Tribune wrote, "Common has become the rarest of pop success stories: a mainstream hip-hop artist who projects a mature, compassionate image and thrives on thoughtful, soul-fired albums designed for repeated listening rather than short-lived singles."

Common is an anomaly, who thrives with the multi-impressions he gets outside the traditional hip hop avenues from his Gap television commercial a few months back to him being the face of Converse's (Product) Red campaign to his album being carried at Starbucks as well as him playing and doing a very successful album signing at a Starbucks in Santa Monica, which according to the Fire Marshal drew over 1,500 people. On-line, Common has been everywhere. Finding Forever and Common have been the main feature at iTunes, and were featured with Verizon, to currently being Artist of the Month at Microsoft Windows Media, to performing for Live Sets on Yahoo! and AOL's "Sixteen Bars" and the album previewed with MTV.com's The Leak.

In the press, which has always been with Common from his 1992 debut Can I Borrow a Dollar?, through 2000's acclaimed Like Water for Chocolate and 2005's multi-Grammy-nominated BE, Common is often cited as one of the best observers and masters of wordplay in rap history, and critics believe that Finding Forever continues that legacy. In a stellar review XXL wrote: "Common makes timeless hip-hop seem easy." Both People and USA Today bestowed their highest rankings on the album. Rolling Stone wrote, " ... his ear grabbing command stands up to almost any MC out there." And for the first time in his career Common graces the cover of the Source in their August 2007 issue. In the last few months Billboard, Ebony, and Uptown magazine have put him on their cover.

On top of his music success Common has recently launched a burgeoning acting career with roles in Smokin' Aces with Jeremy Piven as well as the soon-to-be released American Gangster with Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington as well as filming both Wanted with Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman and The Night Watchman with Keanu Reaves and Forest Whitaker.

There are very few artists who consistently deliver such thought provoking cutting edge material who are accepted by the mainstream as Common. The chart topping may have signaled a new era in not just hip hop, but in credible music overall, and Common and his fans have led the charge to this era.

Source: Geffen Records

Beyonce's Fall Continues to Trip up Web Users as Top Term on Lycos; 'High School Musical 2' Propels Disney Back into Top 10; 'Psych,' Most-Searched Summer TV Show
'Bourne Ultimatum,' Mary Louise Parker, Corey Haim ... Big Search Gainers
The Lycos 50(TM) for Week Ending Aug. 4, 2007

Lycos, Inc. (http://www.lycos.com/), a leading community destination for broadband entertainment content, today announced the following information from The Lycos 50(TM), the 50 most popular Internet search results for the week ending Aug. 4, 2007. For a complete list of The Lycos 50 and for in-depth text of The Lycos 50 Daily Report, go to http://50.lycos.com/ . Readers of The Lycos 50 can also share their thoughts on Internet trends and pop culture on The Lycos 50 Blog located at http://lycos50.tripod.com/blog/.

Biggest Movers and Shakers for Week Ending Aug. 4, 2007:

1. Bourne Ultimatum 900 %

2. Ugly Betty 733 %

3. Mary Louise Parker 700 %

4. Corey Haim 700 %

5. South Beach Diet 300 %

6. eMule 163 %

7. Whoopi Goldberg 100 %

8. David Duchovny 100 %

9. Julia Stiles 36 %

10. Shakira 34 %

Notes of Interest:

Beyonce (#1) dominates web search interest for the second straight week, following her fall from a concert stage in Orlando nearly two weeks ago, while MySpace (#2) and YouTube (#3) continue to see a spike in search activity due in part to searches for the video of Beyonce's fall. Meanwhile, web users appear to be tiring of Lindsay Lohan's (#11) downward spiral, as search interest for Lohan drops 54 percent over the past week. But while former Disney alum Lohan cools off, Disney (#8) jumps from the number 11 spot last week, as the world awaits the debut of "High School Musical 2," coming to the Disney Channel Aug. 17. Searches for "High School Musical 2" have increased 180% since the first week in June, and searches for star Zac Efron have jumped 95%. Efron is undoubtedly the most popular star of "High School Musical" with web users, receiving 203% more search activity this week than second most popular star, Ashley Tisdale. Check out the "High School Musical 2" hoopla on Lycos MIX at http://mix.lycos.com/mix/disneys-high-school-musical-2 .

The Lycos 50 Most-Searched summer TV shows for the week ending Aug. 4, 2007:

1. Psych

2. Big Brother

3. Greek

4. Kyle XY

5. Fallen

6. Entourage

7. Eureka

8. Age of Love

9. The Closer

10. The Singing Bee

Search Gainers:

"The Bourne Ultimatum," which won big at the box office last weekend, is also a hit with web users, grossing 900% in search activity, with search interest for one of the film's costars, Julia Stiles, also rising 36% this week. Stiles dominates online interest over the star of the film franchise, Matt Damon, generating 2,100% more searches than Damon. Two Showtime stars, Mary Louise Parker and David Duchovny, also increase this week as Season 3 of Parker's sitcom, Weeds, debuts on August 13 and Duchovny's soon to air new series, "Californication," centers around a troubled LA novelist. Corey Haim, currently co-starring with Corey Feldman in the A&E reality show, "The Two Coreys," also jumps 700% this week.

The Lycos 50(TM) Top 10 Search Terms for the Week Ending Aug. 4, 2007:

1) Beyonce 6) Paris Hilton

2) MySpace 7) Britney Spears

3) YouTube 8) Disney

4) Pokemon 9) Clay Aiken

5) Naruto 10) WWE

About Lycos, Inc.

Lycos, Inc. (http://www.lycos.com/) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Daum Communications Corp., a leading Internet portal and e-commerce destination in Korea with a growing presence throughout the Asian markets. Lycos, Inc. operates search and technology websites that foster online communities, including the new Lycos Cinema and Lycos MIX video platforms, combining community with high-quality broadband video content. Other Lycos products and sites include Lycos.com, Hotbot.com, Tripod.com, Angelfire.com, Gamesville.com, Lycos Mail, Lycos Phone, Lycos Entertainment, Lycos Music and Lycos Planet. Lycos was acquired by Korean Daum Communications Corp. in October 2004 and has its U.S. headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts. Daum Communications Corp. is traded on the KOSDAQ: 035720, http://www.daum.net/.

Lycos(R) is a registered trademark of Lycos, Inc. All other product or service marks mentioned herein are those of Daum Communications Corp., Lycos, Inc. or their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Source: Lycos, Inc.

http://www.daum.net/
http://50.lycos.com/
http://lycos50.tripod.com/blog
http://mix.lycos.com/mix/disneys-high-school-musical-2

La Boheme Gentlemen's Cabaret Presents 'THE 4th ANNUAL ADULT FILM STAR BALL'
Hosted By Rock Legend Dave Navarro & Digital Playground Contract Superstar Jesse Jane(R)

-- EVENT: Rock Legend Dave Navarro & Digital Playground Contract Super Star Jesse Jane(R) host the "4th Annual Adult Film Star Ball"

DATE: Saturday, August 25th, 2007

TIME: 6PM-2AM

VENUE: La Boheme Gentlemen's Cabaret

ADDRESS: 1443 Stout St. Denver Co. 80202 USA

INFO: http://www.adultfilmstarball.com/

http://www.labohemegc.com/

"The 4th Annual Adult Film Star Ball", an 8-hour extravaganza fusing the best of music and adult entertainment will be hosted by Digital Playground contract super star Jesse Jane(R) and rock legend Dave Navarro. The ball will showcase over 40 of the world's top adult performers, four of the worlds biggest DJs, and 200 stunning "La Boheme" girls. If that's not enough, the pair will be sharing hosting responsibilities with adult super stars Ron Jeremy, Jenna Haze, Nikki Benz, Shy Love, and Club Jenna Contract Girls Brea Bennett, Lela Star, Joanna Angel and Roxy Jezel. All these magnificent stars will be partying the night away at La Boheme Gentlemen's Cabaret.

Lance Migliaccio, the club owner and president, is pleased with the hype the event is generating, "This event continues to grow beyond everyone's expectations and it's really exciting to have Dave Navarro, Jesse Jane(R), and our favorite adult stars here in person ... "

Digital Playground's Jesse Jane is looking forward to the party. She says, "I'm so excited to host this event. It's going to be a good time and a lot of fun. We're all crazy. Get crazy with us! You don't want to miss it! WOO HOO!"

La Boheme's huge line up of performers also includes the following stars: Adriana Sage, Alektra Blue, Ashlyn Brooke, Bridget the Midget, Brooke Haven, Casey Parker, Sunny Lane, Claudia Monet, Courtney Cummz, Dayton, Exotica, Ginger Lee, Jana Jordan, Katarina Kat, Kim Chambers, Krystal Steal, Lexi Lamour, Lizzy Borden, Lynn Monroe, Mary Carey, Megan Reece, Memphis Monroe, Monica Mayhem, Naomi Knight, Nina Ferrari, Porcelain Twins Zen & Zero, Puma Swede, Shayla LaVeaux, Shy Love, Sydnee Steele, Tatiana Stone, Trina Michaels, Trisha Uptown, and Vivian West. All of the stars will be performing, hanging out and signing autographs for fans all night long.

Rock Stars, Adult stars, Playboy Models, Penthouse Models, Celebrity Athletes, and the nations Top Mash-Up DJ's ... will again make "The 4th Annual Adult Film Star Ball" the "not to be missed" party of the year!

For more information about the event, visit the Adult Film Star Ball official websites, http://www.adultfilmstarball.com/ or http://www.labohemegc.com/

For more information about Jesse Jane(R), visit her online at http://www/. JesseJane.com or http://www.digitalplayground.com/

Source: La Boheme Gentlemen's Cabaret

Web site: http://www.labohemegc.com/
http://www.fusion-e.com/
http://www.adultfilmstarball.com/

The Death of Reality TV: Viewers are Tuning Out the Apprentice, Survivor, and American Idol as InfoMedia Announces the World's First Competitive Internet Reality Show

-- Where have all the viewers gone? If the buzz being generated on the Internet is any indication, it seems they're turning off their TV sets and getting ready to tune into the world's first competitive internet reality show.

A mainstay of primetime television for the past decade, reality programming is attracting fewer viewers than ever before. Network executives and producers are watching their audiences dwindle at an increasing pace as consumers are presented with more viewing choices from different mediums. A large number of viewers are turning to the Internet for entertainment, though there has been very little original programming designed to keep their attention for more than a few minutes.

The major networks have been scrambling to put more content online. In February, NBC released a study of its online streaming video player. "Our viewers responded strongly to the streaming video on our site," said Jeff Gaspin, the president of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, Digital Content and Cross Network Strategy. "Contrary to conventional wisdom, consumers are ready to watch long-form entertainment on the web and we plan on making more available." At the time of the study, nearly 42 million full length episodes had already been streamed from their website.

While the networks have found a new revenue stream by re-broadcasting their TV shows, they have yet to produce a full-fledged made-for-internet series. In April, The New York Times reported that Mark Burnett (creator of Survivor and other reality series) might produce a political themed reality show to be hosted on MySpace in 2008. Whether it will happen remains to be seen, but if it does, it will not be the first reality show to hit the web.

Television execs and those in the entertainment industry are watching closely as Internet entrepreneur, Joel Comm, is set to premier the world's first competitive Internet reality show, "The Next Internet Millionaire." Designed to appeal to reality fans of all ages, Comm's original program intends to entertain as well as educate how he and others generate millions of dollars on the Internet.

Today "The Next Internet Millionaire" announced a website and one-minute teaser promoting the August 15th premier of the program. Both the website and the new teaser demonstrate first-rate production values unlike anything the Internet has ever seen.

"I believe the Internet is ready for prime time programming," says Joel Comm, Host and Executive Producer of 'The Next Internet Millionaire.' "With the popularity of reality programming and online video, the time is right for the two to converge. Audiences are ready to embrace quality, original web-based content that will become the talk at the water cooler." Comm continues, "'The Next Internet Millionaire' is a historical production that will forever raise the bar for online video production."

Online video auditions were solicited earlier this year, with hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs applying for the opportunity to win $25,000 cash and a large-scale joint venture with Comm, a successful Internet businessman and author of the New York Times Best Seller, 'The AdSense Code.' Twelve contestants were culled from the auditions and brought on location to learn strategies and techniques for generating income online from the leading Internet marketing experts. The roster includes such prolific teachers as Mark Joyner, Armand Morin, Mike Filsaime, Rich Schefren, Marlon Sanders, and Brad Fallon, all of whom regularly generate millions of dollars per year online.

The contestants include six men and six women from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Costa Rica. With varying levels of online experience, the contestants will learn from the experts and compete in a variety of individual and team challenges designed to test their leadership ability, persuasion skills, creativity, and other business related skills. The goal is to find the ideal joint venture partner for Comm.

Beginning August 15th and concluding in November, the world will watch as these twelve contestants compete for an opportunity of a lifetime; the ultimate joint venture with one of the world's most respected Internet marketers.

The Next Internet Millionaire is a joint venture between InfoMedia, Inc., Eric Holmlund and Deluge Films of Northern Colorado. InfoMedia, Inc. is a new media company based in Loveland, Colorado. Providing a twelve-year track record of building profitable Internet sites, InfoMedia leads the way in innovative, entertaining and educational uses of the Internet.

To interview Joel Comm, for sponsorship opportunities or for more informationSource: InfoMedia, Inc.

Web site: http://www.nextinternetmillionaire.com

'Puppet Up! - Uncensored' Finds a Home in Hollywood
Internationally renowned adult puppet comedy show from The Jim Henson Company will appear monthly at Avalon Hollywood Opening August 17th, 2007
'These brilliant American puppeteers are seducing all they meet ... the apparently effortless technical excellence is matched only by some of the quickest and wickedest humor in town.' - The Telegraph (UK)
'The puppeteers' quick-wit and nothing-is-taboo attitude make this show a riot of very wrong things.' - The Stage (UK)
'It's naughty, fast, funny and has freaky-looking puppets. It's unshackled creativity.' - Daily Telegraph (AUS)
' ... marvelous puppets, top-drawer improvisation and mild filth that is bound to please.' - The Age (AUS)
' ... a mind boggling degree of on-demand creativity' - Aspen Times (US)

-- After critically acclaimed standing-room-only performances in Aspen, Edinburgh, Sydney and Melbourne, "Puppet Up! -- Uncensored" has found a home in Los Angeles for a monthly engagement at Avalon Hollywood. Performances will begin on Friday, August 17th with additional dates confirmed for Saturday, September 22nd and Saturday, October 20th. Monthly shows will continue to be scheduled thereafter. Tickets are available at http://www.avalonhollywood.com/ or by calling (323) 462-8900.

The live stage show from The Jim Henson Company features more than 75 puppets and a cast of puppeteers who perform sketches on the spot using suggestions from the audience. "Puppet Up! -- Uncensored" was conceived by Brian Henson ("Farscape", "Muppet Treasure Island") and began as a class where performers in the Company's troupe could hone their improvisational and comedic skills. Quickly, the irreverent hilarity and fascinating puppeteering techniques proved to be appealing to comedy audiences and the show was invited to festivals around the world. Since its premiere at the HBO Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen in March 2006, the show has played at the Edinburgh Fringe in Scotland, The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas, The Big Laugh Comedy Festival in Sydney and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Additionally, TBS aired the show as a television special last November and web clips can currently be seen at http://www.tbs.com/shows/puppetup/

"'Puppet Up! -- Uncensored' is like a high-wire act. It combines the technical challenges of puppeteering with the quick-thinking needed for each sketch -- along with the high stakes of performing in front of a live audience. It is quite an adrenaline rush and a lot of fun," says Brian Henson, co-CEO of The Jim Henson Company and producer of the show. "We have been thrilled with the excellent response the show has received around the world and we are excited to partner with Avalon Hollywood to bring 'Puppet Up! -- Uncensored' to a local audience."

About The Jim Henson Company

The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and computer graphics. Best known as creators of the world famous Muppets (the rights to which are now owned by The Walt Disney Company), Henson is the recipient of over 50 Emmy Awards and nine Grammy Awards. Credits include the Saturn Award-winning "Farscape" and the features "MirrorMask", "Five Children and It" and "Good Boy!". With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot complete with soundstage and post-production facilities. Independently owned and operated by the five adult children of founder Jim Henson, the Company is also home to Jim Henson's Creature Shop, a pre-eminent character-building and visual effects group with international film, television and advertising clients, as well as Henson Recording Studios, one of the music industry's top recording facilities known for its world-class blend of state of the art and vintage equipment. The Company recently launched "Puppet Up! -- Uncensored", a live puppet improvisational show that has played to sold out crowds in Aspen, Hollywood, Edinburgh, Sydney and Melbourne and premiered as a special on TBS. The Company has also announced the creation of Jim Henson Designs, a merchandise collection inspired by Jim Henson's earliest sketches. The Jim Henson Company's website is located at: http://www.henson.com/

About Avalon Hollywood

In 2002 the original Hollywood Playhouse, and previously infamous Palace, was transformed by a state-of-the-art face lift orchestrated by John Lyons and Steve Adelman. Avalon Hollywood has grown into one of the most prestigious venues for live performances and special events. Its stage is home to the Beatles first west coast performance and the first broadcast of the American Music Awards. The list of performers is legendary: Rolling Stones, Madonna and Nirvana, to current entertainers such as Kanye West, Justin Timberlake and the Black Eyed Peas to name a few.

Source: The Jim Henson Company

preston@avalonhollywood.com

Web site: http://www.henson.com/
http://www.avalonhollywood.com/
http://www.tbs.com/shows/puppetup

BlingPlayer Makes Television Debut on Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Popular Artists Purple Popcorn Featured Wearing the Iced-out Player

, a provider of innovative interactive, media-convergent entertainment devices, is pleased to announce that its MediaREADY BlingPlayer was featured on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Monday night. The airing featured popular rap artist MIMS performing with Purple Popcorn. Purple Popcorn wore the BlingPlayer during their performance on the music segment of the show.

MIMS debut album Music Is My Savior, features the album's lead single, This Is Why I'm Hot, has hit no.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. MIMS has also released a rock remix entitled "This Is Why I Rock" with Miami rock group Purple Popcorn.

"This is an exciting day for MediaREADY as the BlingPlayer made its national television debut on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" Monday night," said Jeffrey Harrell, CEO of MediaREADY, Inc. "As the product begins to make a buzz, this kind of national attention is a great start."

The MediaREADY BLINGPLAYER is a high fashion portable media player that makes a new kind of fashion statement. Initial jewel encrusted designs include the traditional polished, brushed, and a skull and crossbones dog tags versions. This ultra-stylish MP3 and MPEG-4 2GB portable player stores over 30+ hours of music or 16+ hours of video. The hip new portable also features a built-in FM radio tuner and FM recording feature with 30 Channel station memory in an all new wearable design. Its small, portable design lets you roll everywhere with your music, video and photos around your neck. The BLINGPLAYER supports simple conversion of various video formats to MPEG-4 and no additional drivers are needed for its' High Speed USB 2.0 connection to other MediaREADY components or your Vista, Windows 2000, XP or ME based personal computer. Sporting a vivid 1.5" screen with 65K color display, 7 user chosen Equalizer settings, a built-in voice recorder and Telbook portable address book function, this unique portable media device makes it easy to rock out with your friends.

"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" is from Big Dog Productions in association with NBC Universal Television Studios. Debbie Vickers is the executive producer. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" airs Monday - Friday at 11:35pm (EDT) on NBC.

To view the music segment of the show, click here: http://www.mymediaready.com/bling/homevideo.php

To purchase the MediaREADY BlingPlayer visit our website at http://www.blingplayer.com/.

About MediaREADY Incorporated:

MediaREADY, Inc (BULLETIN BOARD: MRED) is a pioneer in the media center and portable media device markets offering products and services that provide consumers with new gateways to today's digital media and online services; therefore influencing how consumers are entertained, become informed, and communicate. The Company has launched several products in categories including; media center and portable media center products, customer support and affiliate promotion services. MediaREADY is focused on delivering products and solutions that are innovative, affordable, and easy to use. For more information on the MediaREADY product line, including purchasing information, visit http://www.mediareadyinc.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations or beliefs, including, but not limited to, statements concerning the Company's operations, financial performance and, condition. For this purpose, statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. The Company cautions that these statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products, pricing and new technology; changes in consumer preferences and tastes; and effectiveness of marketing; changes in laws and regulations; fluctuations in costs of production, and other factors as those discussed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. In addition, the company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Source: MediaREADY, Inc.

Web site: http://www.mediareadyinc.com/
http://www.blingplayer.com/

Beyonce and Justin Timberlake Lead the Way With Seven Nominations Each Followed by Kanye West and Rihanna With Five Nods and Amy Winehouse Vying for Three Moonmen
MTV Announces New Categories Honoring Year-Long, All-Around Achievements of Artists

The "2007 MTV Video Music Awards" is set to take over the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas Sunday, September 9th at 9PM (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT.) To get things started, today the VMA's hijacked a special edition of "TRL" to announce nominees, performers and much more for the September 9th musical extravaganza. Artists nominated for the "2007 MTV Video Music Awards" include Justin Timberlake and Beyonce with seven nominations each; Kanye West and Rihanna received five nominations while Amy Winehouse received three nods. Timbaland, Kanye West, Fall Out Boy, Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters and Rihanna are all scheduled to perform at the "2007 MTV Video Music Awards." In addition, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland are set to host their own Fantasy Suite party. Additional performers and presenters will be announced shortly.

In tune with the total reinvention of this year's show, MTV has pared down the categories to eight to be awarded during the live two hour show including new categories:

-- Male Artist of the Year / Female Artist of the Year -- recognizes the

artist's complete body of work throughout 2007.

-- Most Earthshattering Collaboration -- a new award that recognizes the

best teaming of creative minds in 2007.

-- Monster Single of the Year -- awarded to that unavoidable super smash

that you just can't get outta your head!

-- Quadruple Threat award --- honors those boundary-busting artists who

have conquered multiple worlds including, but not limited to; music,

fashion, philanthropy, business, acting and dance.

"What great nominees! They truly reflect a stellar year in music and videos and show some love to the new faces that burst onto the scene this year," said MTV President Christina Norman.

The Ballots for "The 2007 MTV Video Music Awards" were sent out for the first time to artists and musical tastemakers as well as to an exclusive industry group and viewers who determined the nominees for the telecast. Approximately 50 viewers and individuals representing record labels, music journalists, video directors and music producers, selected the nominees for awards categories encompassing such wide-ranging contemporary music forms as rap, dance, R&B and rock. Ballots are cast online and duplication is avoided through a special control number assigned to each ballot, which can only be tallied once.

Shugoll Research is the Official Business Advisor of the "2007 MTV Video Music Awards".

Voting for "Best New Artist" begins August 7th through the show Live on September 9th. Viewers can vote by visiting www.vma.mtv.com.

Jesse Ignjatovic is the Executive Producer, Den of Thieves for the "2007 MTV Video Music Awards." Dave Sirulnick is Executive Producer. Chris Choun is Co-Executive Producer. Jen Jones and Jane Mun are Co-Producers. Amy Doyle and Joanna Bomberg are Music Talent Executives. Robin Reinhardt-Locke is Celebrity Talent Executive. Garrett English is Executive in Charge of Production. Hamish Hamilton is Director.

Following are the nominees for the "2007 MTV Video Music Awards"

GENERAL CATEGORIES

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

AMY WINEHOUSE

"Rehab"

Back To Black

Universal Republic

Director: Phil Griffin

Producer: Hywit Abate

Production Company: Bikini Films

BEYONCE

"Irreplaceable"

B'Day

Columbia Records

Director: Anthony Mandler

Producer: Kim Bradshaw

Production Company: Box Fresh Pictures

JUSTICE

"D.A.N.C.E."

Vice Records

Director: Jonas & Francois

Producer: Jonas & Francois

Production Company: 75 Prod

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

"What Goes Around ... Comes Around"

Future Sex/Love Sounds

Jive Records/Zomba Label Group

Director: Samuel Bayer

Producer: Veronica Zelle

Production Company: H.S.I. Productions

KANYE WEST

"Stronger"

Graduation

Hip Hop Since 1978/Roc-A-Fella/Island Def Jam

Director: Hype Williams

Producer: Hype Williams

Production Company: Naaila Entertainment

RIHANNA featuring JAY-Z

"Umbrella"

Good Girl Gone Bad

Def Jam

Director: Chris Applebaum

Producer: John Hardin

Production Company: Reactor Films

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

AKON

"Don't Matter"

Konvicted

Universal Motown

Director: Gil Green

Producer: Jeff Panteleo

Production Company: Partizan Entertainment

Featuring EMINEM

"Smack That"

Konvicted

Universal Motown

Director: Benny Boom

Producer: David Duarte

Production Company: F.M. Rocks

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

Featuring T.I.

"Let Me Talk To You/My Love"

Future Sex/Love Sounds

Jive Records/Zomba Label Group

Director: Paul Hunter

Producer: Veronica Zelle

Production Company: H.S.I. Productions

Featuring TIMBALAND

"Sexy Back"

Future Sex/Love Sounds

Jive Records/Zomba Label Group

Director: Michael Haussman

Producer: Nina Huang

Production Company: H.S.I. Productions

And SNOOP DOGG

"I Wanna Love You"

Konvicted

Universal Motown

Director: Benny Boom

Producer: Jeff Panteleo

Production Company: Partizan Entertainment

"Love Stoned/I Think She Knows Interlude"

Future Sex/Love Sounds

Jive Records/Zomba Label Group

Director: Robert Hales

Producer: Richard Weaver & Oualid Mousaness

Production Company: H.S.I. Productions

"What Goes Around ... Comes Around"

Future Sex/Love Sounds

Jive Records/Zomba Label Group

Director: Samuel Bayer

Producer: Veronica Zelle

Production Company: H.S.I. Productions

KANYE WEST

"Can't Tell Me Nothing"

Graduation

Roc-A-Fella

Director: Hype Williams

Producer: Hype Williams

Production Company: Naaila Entertainment

"Stronger"

Graduation

hiphopsince1978/Roc-A-Fella/Island Def Jam

Director: Hype Williams

Producer: Hype Williams

Production Company: Naaila Entertainment

With NAS, KRS-ONE & RAKIM

"Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been DJ Premier Remix)"

Nike Air Force (25th Anniversary)

Nike

Director: Thibaut de Longeville

Producer: Jeff Tammes

Production Company: Partizan Entertainment

ROBIN THICKE

"Can U Believe"

The Evolution of Robin Thicke

Star Trak/Interscope Records

Director: Benny Boom

Producer: Roger Ubina

Production Company: Uncle Music

"Lost Without You"

The Evolution of Robin Thicke

Star Trak/Interscope Records

Director: Benny Boom

Producer: Roger Urbina

Production Company: F.M. Rocks

Featuring BUSTA RHYMES & PHARRELL

"I Wanna Love You Girl (Remix)"

The Evolution of Robin Thicke

Star Trak/Interscope Records

Director: P.R. Brown

Producer: Michael Angelos

Production Company: Anonymous

T.I.

"Big Things Poppin' (Do It)"

T.I. vs T.I.P.

Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records

Director: Eric White

Producer: Joyce Washington

Production Company: Uncle Films, L.L.C

Featuring WYCLEF JEAN

"You Know What It Is"

T.I. vs T.I.P.

Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records

Director: Chris Robinson

Producer: Joyce Washington

Production Company: H.S.I. Productions

"What You Know"

KING (The Album), ATL (The Movie)

Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records

Director: Chris Robinson

Producer: Melissa Larsen

Production Company: H.S.I. Productions

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

AMY WINEHOUSE

"Rehab"

Back To Black

Universal Republic

Director: Phil Griffin

Producer: Hywit Abate

Production Company: Bikini Films

"You Know I'm No Good"

Back To Black

Universal Republic

Director: Phil Griffin

Producer: Kate Phillips for Alchemy

Production Company: Alchemy

BEYONCE

"Irreplaceable"

B'Day

Columbia Records

Director: Anthony Mandler

Producer: Kim Bradshaw

Production Company: Box Fresh Pictures

And SHAKIRA

"Beautiful Liar"

B'DAY Deluxe Edition & Video Anthology

Columbia Records

Director: Jake Nava

Producer: Ben Cooper

Production Company: Anonymous Content

FERGIE

"Big Girls Don't Cry (Personal)"

The Dutchess

Wil.I.Am Music Group/A&M Records

Director: Anthony Mandler

Producer: Gina Leonard

Production Company: Cyclops Productions

"Glamorous"

Featuring LUDACRIS

The Dutchess

Wil.I.Am Music Group/A&M Records

Director: Dave Meyers

Producer: Gina Leonard

Production Company: @radical.media

Featuring WIL.I.AM

"Fergalicious"

The Dutchess

Wil.I.Am Music Group/A&M Records

Director: Fatima Robinson

Producer: Dawn Rose

Production Company: Black Dog Films

NELLY FURTADO

"Maneater"

Loose

Mosley Music/Geffen Records

Director: Anthony Mandler

Producer: Ciarro Pardo, Grace Miguel, Lou Miguel

Production Company: Box Fresh Pictures

"Say It Right"

Loose

Mosley Music/Geffen Records

Director: Rankin & Chris

Producer: Nicole Acacio

Production Company: North By North Six

RIHANNA featuring JAY-Z

"Umbrella"

Good Girl Gone Bad

Def Jam

Director: Chris Applebaum

Producer: John Hardin

Production Company: Reactor Films

BEST NEW ARTIST

AMY WINEHOUSE

"Rehab"

Back To Black

Universal Republic

Director: Phil Griffin

Producer: Hywit Abate

Production Company: Bikini Films

"You Know I'm No Good"

Back To Black

Universal Republic

Director: Phil Griffin

Producer: Kate Phillips

Production Company: Alchemy

CARRIE UNDERWOOD

"Before He Cheats"

Some Hearts

Arista Nashville

Director: Roman White

Producer: Randy Brewer

Production Company: Rev-o-lution Pictures

GYM CLASS HEROES

"Clothes Off"

As Cruel As School Children

DecayDance/Fueled By Ramen

Director: Alan Ferguson

Producer: Jose Carlos Mangual

Production Company: The Kompany

"Cupid's Chokehold/Breakfast in America"

As Cruel As School Children

DecayDance/Fueled By Ramen

Director: Alan Ferguson

Producer: Jacqui Frisco

Production Company: Anonymous Content

LILY ALLEN

"Alfie"

Alright, Still

Capitol Records

Director: Sarah Chatfield

Producer: Fiona Wright

Production Company: Colonel Blimp

"Smile"

Alright, Still

Capitol Records

Director: Sophie Muller

Producer: Rob Small

Production Company: Factory Films

"LDN"

Alright, Still

Capitol Records

Director: Nima Nourizadeh

Producer: Grace Bodie

Production Company: Partizan Entertainment

PETER BJORN & JOHN

"Young Folks"

Writer's Block

Almost Gold Recordings

Director: Ted Malmros

Producer: Ted Malmros

Production Company: Oktan

BEST GROUP

FALL OUT BOY

"This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race"

Infinity On High

Island Records

Director: Alan Ferguson

Producer: Jacqui Frisco

Production Company: Anonymous Content

"THNKS FR TH MMRS"

Infinity On High

Island Records

Director: Alan Ferguson

Producer: Jacqui Frisco

Production Company: Anonymous Content

GYM CLASS HEROES

"Clothes Off"

As Cruel As School Children

DecayDance/Fueled By Ramen

Director: Alan Ferguson

Producer: Jose Carlos Mangual

Production Company: The Kompany

"Cupid's Chokehold/Breakfast in America"

As Cruel As School Children

DecayDance/Fueled By Ramen

Director: Alan Ferguson

Producer: Jacqui Frisco

Production Company: Anonymous Content

LINKIN PARK

"What I've Done"

Minutes To Midnight

Warner Bros. Records

Director: Joseph Hahn

Producer: Bill Boyd

Production Company: @radical.media

MAROON 5

"Makes Me Wonder"

It Won't Be Soon Before Long

A&M/Octone Records

Director: John Hillcoat

Producer: Shelli Jury

Production Company: Oil Factory

WHITE STRIPES

"Icky Thump"

Icky Thump

Third Man Records/Warner Bros. Records

Director: The Malloys & Jack White

Producer: John Hopgood

Production Company: Frames Per Second Productions, Inc.

MOST EARTHSHATTERING COLLABORATION

AKON featuring EMINEM

"Smack That"

Konvicted

Universal Motown

Director: Benny Boom

Producer: David Duarte

Production Company: F.M. Rocks

BEYONCE & SHAKIRA

"Beautiful Liar"

B'DAY Deluxe Edition & Video Anthology

Columbia Records

Director: Jake Nava

Producer: Ben Cooper

Production Company: Anonymous Content

GWEN STEFANI featuring AKON

"The Sweet Escape"

The Sweet Escape

Interscope Records

Director: Joseph Kahn

Producer: Maryann Tenado

Production Company: H.S.I. Productions

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE featuring TIMBALAND

"Sexy Back"

Future Sex/Love Sounds

Jive Records/Zomba Label Group

Director: Michael Haussman

Producer: Nina Huang

Production Company: H.S.I. Production

U2 featuring GREEN DAY

"The Saints Are Coming"

U218 Singles

Interscope Records

Director: Chris Milk

Producer: Barbara Benson

Production Company: @radical.media

QUADRUPLE THREAT OF THE YEAR

BEYONCE (Columbia Records)

BONO (Interscope)

JAY-Z (Roc-A-Fella)

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE (Jive Records/Zomba Label Group)

KANYE WEST (Roc-A-Fella)

MONSTER SINGLE OF THE YEAR

AVRIL LAVIGNE

"Girlfriend"

The Best Damn Thing

RCA

Director: The Malloys

Producer: John Winters

Production Company: Black Dog Films

DAUGHTRY

"Home"

Daughtry

RCA

Director: Danny Clinch

Producer: Lindha Narvaez

Production Company: Three on the Tree Productions

FALL OUT BOY

"THNKS FR TH MMRS"

Infinity On High

Island Records

Director: Alan Ferguson

Producer: Jacqui Frisco

Production Company: Anonymous Content

LIL' MAMA

"Lip Gloss (No Music)"

The Voice of the Young People

Jive Records/Zomba Label Group

Director: Malcolm Jones

Producer: Brian Quinlan

Production Company: @radical.media

MIMS

"This Is Why I'm Hot"

M.I.M.S. (Music Is My Savior)

American King/UBO

Director: Dale Resteghini

Producer: Kim Resteghini

Production Company: Raging Nation Films

PLAIN WHITE T'S

"Hey There, Delilah"

All That We Need

Fearless Records

Director: Jay Martin

Producer: Kwame Amoaku

Production Company: 5 Guns No Cables

RIHANNA featuring JAY-Z

"Umbrella"

Good Girl Gone Bad

Def Jam

Director: Chris Applebaum

Producer: John Hardin

Production Company: Reactor Films

SHOP BOYZ

"Party Like A Rock Star"

Rockstar Mentality

ONDECK Records/Universal Republic

Director: Marc Klasfeld

Producer: Billy Parks

Production Company: Rockhard Films

TIMBALAND featuring KERI HILSON, D.O.E. & Sebastian

"The Way I Are"

Timbaland Presents: Shock Value

Interscope Records/Mosley Music Group/Blackground Records

Director: Shane Drake

Producer: Hiywet Abate & Kate Phillips

Production Company: Merge

T-PAIN featuring YUNG JOC

"Buy You A Drank (Shawty Snappin')"

Epiphany

Jive Records

Director: Benny Boom

Producer: Joyce Washington

Production Company: Uncle Music

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES

BEST DIRECTOR

BEYONCE & SHAKIRA

"Beautiful Liar"

B'DAY Deluxe Edition & Video Anthology

Columbia Records

Director: Jake Nava

Producer: Ben Cooper

Production Company: Anonymous Content

CHRISTINA AGUILERA

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RCA

Director: Mathew Rolston & Christina Aguilera

Producer: Barbara Benson

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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

"What Goes Around ... Comes Around"

Future Sex/Love Sounds

Jive Records/Zomba Label Group

Director: Samuel Bayer

Producer: Veronica Zelle

Production Company: H.S.I. Productions

KANYE WEST

"Stronger"

Graduation

Hip Hop Since 1978/Roc-A-Fella/Island Def Jam

Director: Hype Williams

Producer: Hype Williams

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LINKIN PARK

"What I've Done"

Minutes To Midnight

Warner Bros. Records

Director: Joseph Hahn

Producer: Bill Boyd

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RIHANNA featuring JAY-Z

"Umbrella"

Good Girl Gone Bad

Def Jam

Director: Chris Applebaum

Producer: John Hardin

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Director: Jake Nava

Producer: Ben Cooper

Production Company: Anonymous Content

Editor: Jarett Figl

GNARLS BARKLEY

"Smiley Faces"

St. Elsewhere

Downtown/Atlantic Records

Director: Robert Hales

Producer: Coleen Haynes

Production Company: H.S.I. Productions, Inc.

Editor: Ken Mowe

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

"What Goes Around ... Comes Around"

Future Sex/Love Sounds

Jive Records

Director: Samuel Bayer

Producer: Veronica Zelle

Production Company: H.S.I. Productions

Editor: Hollee Singer

KANYE WEST

"Stronger"

Graduation

Hip Hop Since 1978/Roc-A-Fella/Island Def Jam

Director: Hype Williams

Producer: Hype Williams

Production Company: Naaila Entertainment

Editor: Peter Johnson & Corey Weisz

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"What I've Done"

Minutes To Midnight

Warner Bros. Records

Director: Joseph Hahn

Producer: Bill Boyd

Production Company: @radical.media

Editor: Igor Kovalik

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Choreographer: Frank Gatson

CHRIS BROWN

"Wall To Wall"

Exclusive

Jive Records/Zomba

Director: Erik White

Producer: Roger Urbina

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Choreographer: Rich & Tone and Flii Styles

CIARA

"Like A Boy"

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Choreographer: Jamaica Craft (lead choreographer)

EVE

"Tambourine"

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Director: Melina

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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE featuring TIMBALAND

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BarbieGirls.com, The First Global Virtual World Designed for Girls, Celebrates 4 Million Registered Users, Making It the Fastest Growing Virtual World Online

Highly Anticipated Barbie Girl(TM) Device Arrives in Stores This Week, Allowing BarbieGirls.com Fans to Discover Even More Online Features and Experience Summer's Hottest Tech Toy

Within just three months of its launch, BarbieGirls.com (http://www.BarbieGirls.com) has become the fastest growing virtual world, touting 4 million registered users to-date and growing by an average of 45,000 girls per day. This week, BarbieGirls.com looks to build on this unprecedented growth with the highly anticipated debut of the Barbie Girl(TM) device. Rolling into stores now, with a suggested retail price of $59.99, the multi-functional Barbie Girl(TM) device will be one of the most exciting tech gadgets introduced for girls this year, functioning as a portable music/MP3 player, next generation fashion doll and a "key" to unlock exclusive play features and trillions of character and room combinations on the popular BarbieGirls.com website. The portable, doll-inspired Barbie Girl(TM) device connects to a girl's computer via a USB-enabled docking station and allows girls on BarbieGirls.com to adopt pets, such as a puppy, bunny or monkey; enter exclusive hangout spots within the world; "buy" or "gift" special fashions, including everything from a tiara to a cowboy hat; and decorate their rooms with girl-favorites such as an aquarium, tiki hut, and even a juke box that plays music.

In addition to unlocking trillions times more play on BarbieGirls.com (on top of what is already a robust play experience for non-Barbie Girl(TM) Device owners), the sleek, handheld 4 1/2-inch Barbie Girl(TM) device is a music player for MP3- and WMA-file songs. Not only a music player but also the next generation of fashion doll play, the Barbie Girl(TM) device features a range of snap-on, mix-n-match fashions and accessories, so girls can customize and style out their Barbie Girl(TM) device, while also making a fashion statement of their own with clip-on earrings and beads for the device's earphones.

"Barbie continues to lead and evolve as the way girls play evolves, and Barbie Girls has proven to directly deliver against what today's girl wants, combining the perfect trio of fashion, music and an online virtual world," said Chuck Scothon, general manager and senior vice president, Girls, Mattel Brands. "We are thrilled to be the first global, virtual online world designed exclusively for girls and offer girls an unparalleled online/offline hybrid play experience."

Barbie Girls(TM) - "Biggest Bit of News in the Online World..."

In late April, the beta version of BarbieGirls.com launched globally, providing girls with "virtually" everything they could want online, including giving girls the opportunity to create a highly personalized avatar and "move" it throughout the Barbie Girls(TM) world, design their own rooms, shop with B Bucks (virtual currency) that girls can also earn, play games, watch videos and have real-time chats with other girls online. With 4 million users registered to-date, the site has been a runaway success in its beta phase and is scheduled to come out of beta in late August, receiving notice by industry experts.

"The biggest bit of news in the online world industry didn't come from E3 in Los Angeles...in the first 60 days of its existence, the new online virtual world Barbie Girls has signed up three million members, and they're adding new ones at the rate of 50,000 a day," said Wagner James Au, GigaOM. "This is staggering growth by any standard, but even more so because Mattel's MMO is still in Beta."

In addition to being a favorite among girls, moms alike will endorse BarbieGirls.com, as it is designed to be a safe place for girls to play and interact online. The site features a four-pronged safety approach:

1. Chatting on BarbieGirls.com prevents the exchange of personal information between users who do not know each other in real life, and prevents inappropriate, hurtful or offensive language.

2. Easy-to-use safety features give a girl the ability to lock or open her room to other characters, the ability to block users and prevent them from contacting her on the site, and the ability to report other users for inappropriate behavior.

3. Robust moderation tools provide BarbieGirls.com administrators with the ability to monitor chat that occurs in the environment, track and monitor reported users, and ban users who attempt objectionable behavior.

4. Finally, later this summer, parental controls will be implemented, which will require parental permission via e-mail for girls to register on BarbieGirls.com. Additional parental permission will be required to access certain chat functionality.

Parents are also encouraged to spend time online with their children to monitor their online use, and "Valuable Tips for Girls" and a "Message to Parents" are featured on the site.

On August 13, Barbie Girls websites will go live in five additional languages including: -0-

French: http://www.barbiegirls.fr (France)

Spanish: latina.barbiegirls.com (Latin America)

http://www.barbiegirls.es (Spain)

Italian: http://www.barbiegirls.it (Italy)

German: http://www.barbiegirls.de (Germany)

Portuguese: br.barbiegirls.com (Brazil)

http://www.barbiegirls.com.pt (Portugual)

Barbie Girl(TM) Device - Tech Specs and Availability

The Barbie Girl(TM) device has 512 MB of on-board memory to hold up to 120 MP3 or 240 WMA-file songs, and it has an expandable miniSD slot that holds a memory card up to 2 GB (available at retailers nationwide). The Barbie Girl(TM) device is available beginning now for a suggested retail price of $59.99 (U.S.) at major retailers across the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia and New Zealand. There will also be a 1 GB version available at select retailers beginning in October. Both versions can play any non-DRM-encrypted MP3 or WMA files, comes with Windows(R) Media Player 11 and has a built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery that charges via the USB port. Recommended system requirements include: broadband Internet connection; Windows XP or Windows Vista(TM); DirectX 9.0 or above; Pentium(R) III 800 MHz or above (or equivalent processor); 512 MB RAM; 200 MB free hard drive space; Internet Explorer 6.0 or later with SP1 and Macromedia Flash Plug In; CD-ROM drive and a USB 2.0 Port.

A belt clip, adjustable-sized earbuds and durable storage case are included with the Barbie Girl(TM) device. Accessory packs are sold separately for $9.99 (U.S.) and include various fashions, accessories and pets, as well as additional, exclusive content that comes to life online.

About Mattel

Mattel, Inc., (NYSE:MAT) (http://www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie(R), the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels(R), Matchbox(R), American Girl(R), Radica:(R) and Tyco(R) R/C, as well as Fisher-Price(R) brands, including Little People(R), Power Wheels(R) and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. Mattel is recognized as one of the 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies by Forbes Magazine and is ranked among the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by CRO Magazine. Committed to ethical manufacturing practices, Mattel marks a 10-year milestone in 2007 for its ever-evolving Global Manufacturing Principles and focus on sustainable business practices. With global headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Mattel's vision is to be the world's premier toy brands -- today and tomorrow.

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CMA Announces Ralph Emery, Vince Gill and Mel Tillis as Newest Members of Country Music Hall of Fame
Announcement Made at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum With Special Guests Brenda Lee, Barbara Mandrell and Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell

The Country Music Association announced today that influential radio and television personality Ralph Emery, multi-award-winning entertainer Vince Gill and legendary singer/songwriter Mel Tillis will become the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame.

Emery will be inducted in the "Non-Performer" category, which is awarded every third year in a rotation with the "Career Achieved National Prominence Prior to World War II" and "Recording and/or Touring Musician Active Prior to 1980" categories. Gill will be the third artist inducted in the "Career Achieved National Prominence Between 1975 and the Present" category, which was created in 2005. Tillis will be inducted in the "Career Achieved National Prominence Between World War II and 1975" category.

"Induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame is the highest musical honor a Country Music artist and industry veteran can attain," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Operating Officer. "All three of these extraordinary men are highly deserving of this honor.

"Ralph Emery brought more than just Country Music into our homes via radio and television. His entertaining and thought-provoking interviews have always provided a unique glimpse into the personal side of our favorite performers.

"As a singer, songwriter and performer, Mel set a high standard for all entertainers. His presence in movies and TV alongside the top actors of that time gave Country Music a higher profile in the '70s and made Mel a pop culture icon.

"Vince is the ultimate triple threat: a singer with the voice of an angel, a songwriter who conveys the joys and heartbreaks of life with every word he writes, and a consummate musician, who is equally at home playing guitar with Chet Atkins or Eric Clapton. As the longtime host of the CMA Awards, Vince also represented Country Music with dignity and humor for 12 years."

Emery, Gill and Tillis will be officially inducted in October during the traditional, invitation-only Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame(R) and Museum.

"It is with great pride that CMA will induct these three outstanding artists and personalities into the Country Music Hall of Fame, where they will join a small yet monumental group of entertainers and industry veterans whose influence on Country Music is enormous," said Genovese.

"The Country Music Hall of Fame's Medallion Ceremony, which takes place during the annual reunion of the membership, has historically been the occasion where new inductees are presented the keepsake medal commemorating their ownership of Country Music's paramount honor," said Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Director Kyle Young. "The medals traditionally are presented by a member of the Hall of Fame during an intimate and emotional evening of homecoming, storytelling, music, memories and fellowship.

"We are honored that CMA sees our ceremony as the appropriate setting for the official induction of new members. Including the formal induction as part of the evening will certainly seal the event's reputation as Country Music's most prestigious night."

The announcements were made this morning at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in a press conference hosted by Genovese. Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell congratulated the new inductees on behalf of Music City U.S.A. Emery was introduced by his longtime friend and former two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Barbara Mandrell. Gill was introduced by Young, while Tillis was introduced by his good friend and Country Music Hall of Fame member Brenda Lee.

All inductees are chosen by CMA's Hall of Fame Panel of Electors, consisting of more than 300 anonymous voters appointed by the CMA Board of Directors. Emery, Gill and Tillis will increase membership in the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame from 98 to 101 inductees.

Ralph Emery - Walter Ralph Emery was born March 10, 1933 in McEwen, Tenn. From an early age he loved Country Music and the artists who performed it, and developed a passion for radio. After high school graduation, he worked a variety of jobs in Nashville before enrolling in the Tennessee School of Broadcasting. Soon after, Emery took the first step in his radio career by accepting a job at WTPR/Paris, Tenn. in 1951. He later worked at WNAH/Nashville and WAGG/Franklin before obtaining a job at his first major network radio station WSIX/Nashville. He made a brief sojourn to a Baton Rouge radio station before returning to Nashville at WMAK.

The pivotal moment of Emery's career was in 1957 when WSM/Nashville hired him to be their late-night disc jockey. Due to the 50,000-watt, clear-channel broadcasting range of the station at night, Emery's Country Music show was heard over much of the southern and central United States, making him one of the most listened to DJs in the nation. Emery interviewed all the Country Music artists of the day, from the top names to the aspiring stars, and often hosted impromptu jam sessions on air when artists dropped in to be on his show. If a Country artist wanted to increase the national exposure of their current single, one of their first bookings was a live interview on Emery's late night radio show. But Emery was more than just a radio host to most of the artists. He soon grew to be a friend and trusted confidante to the biggest Country stars while also winning the Country Disc Jockey of the Year Award six times.

The 1960s and '70s were a great period for Emery that saw him stretch beyond his all-night radio duties. In 1961, he became an announcer on the legendary Grand Ole Opry, which was broadcast nationally on WSM. A few years later he began hosting and producing a 90-minute, live morning television show on WSM-TV/Nashville that would run uninterrupted for nearly 30 years. The television show featured an in-studio band of local session musicians and rising singers. Lorrie Morgan and The Judds were among the featured performers on "The Ralph Emery Show" who later became nationally known Country artists. In its prime, two out of three Nashville homes tuned into "The Ralph Emery Show" every weekday morning, establishing the program as the strongest lead-in for NBC-TV's "Today" of any NBC affiliate in the nation at the time. Using the same format, he also hosted "Sixteenth Avenue South," an afternoon program for WSM-TV in the late '60s.

Emery appeared as himself in three movies: "Country Music on Broadway" (1965); "Nashville Rebel" (1966); and "The Road to Nashville" (1967). He acted alongside good friend Tex Ritter in the 1966 film "The Girl from Tobacco Row" and with Loni Anderson and Linda Hamilton in the 1982 television movie "Country Gold." He gave up his all-night radio show in 1972 because of the demands on his time and his growing television popularity; however, he continued to work in radio and radio syndication throughout the next several decades. From 1974 to 1980, he hosted the syndicated television series "Pop! Goes The Country" and in 1976 he served as the announcer for Dolly Parton's syndicated television series "Dolly." In 1981 and 1982, Emery hosted "Nashville Alive," a television show filmed in the Stagedoor Lounge at the Opryland Hotel. The program aired on the WTBS cable channel, marking Nashville's first foray into cable television.

WSM created The Nashville Network (TNN), a national cable network devoted to Country Music, in 1982. One year later, Emery was a natural choice to host the network's flagship program "Nashville Now," a nightly interview and performance program similar to "The Tonight Show." Infused with Emery's personable style, and introducing his new sidekick puppet Shotgun Red, during the 10 year run of the show Emery interviewed every major and rising Country artist. The show's popularity also drew non-Country guests including then- President George H.W. Bush, future President Bill Clinton, and non-Country celebrities Steve Allen, Jay Leno, Mickey Rooney, Cybill Shepherd and Lily Tomlin, among others. In 1986, Cable Guide Magazine named Emery its Favorite Cable Personality of the Year over competition including Dick Cavett and Larry King.

In 1989, he was inducted into the Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame.

While still at "Nashville Now," Emery released his first book Memories: The Autobiography of Ralph Emery in 1991, co-written with Tom Carter. Filled with anecdotes about his life and the artists he had known and interviewed, the book was a huge success and stayed high on the New York Times Best-Seller List for more than six months. Three more books were released over the next decade, including More Memories (also with Carter) in 1993; The View From Nashville (with Patsi Bale Cox) in 1998; and 50 Years Down a Country Road (also with Cox). These memoirs established Emery as a true historian and master storyteller, relating the behind-the-scenes stories about the Country Music artists and industry.

After ending "Nashville Now" in 1993, Emery moved on to produce and host a variety of specials for TNN. Among the most popular were his "On the Record" specials that featured in-depth interviews with celebrities such as Vince Gill, Andy Griffith, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette, and the first, nationally televised in-depth interview with former President George Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush after leaving the White House. He also hosted TNN's first daytime talk/variety television series and produced "Ryman Country Homecoming" and "Ralph Emery's Country Homecoming," a series of specials featuring the legends of Country Music performing and sharing stories from their lives. In 2000, Emery was named "Country Radio's Greatest Personality" in a survey of broadcasting professionals conducted by Radio and Records.

Remaining active on both the local and national scene, Emery launched a new live morning television show on WZTV-TV/Nashville in 2001, but left soon after it began due to health reasons. He continues to share Country Music and its artists with viewers nationwide on "Ralph Emery Live," his current television series on RFD-TV.

Earlier this year, Emery celebrated 40 years of marriage with his wife Joy. He has three children, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Vince Gill - Vincent Grant Gill was born April 12, 1957 in Norman, Okla. His father encouraged him to learn to play guitar and banjo, which he did along with bass, mandolin, dobro and fiddle. While in high school, he performed in the bluegrass band Mountain Smoke, which built a strong local following and opened a concert for Pure Prairie League.

After graduating high school in 1975, Gill moved to Louisville, Ky., to be part of the band Bluegrass Alliance. After a brief time in Ricky Skaggs's Boone Creek band, Gill moved to Los Angeles and joined Sundance, a bluegrass group fronted by fiddler Byron Berline. In 1979, he joined Pure Prairie League as lead singer and recorded three albums with the band, the first of which yielded the Top 10 pop hit "Let Me Love You Tonight" in 1980. Departing the group in 1981, Gill joined Rodney Crowell's backing band the Cherry Bombs, where he met and worked with Tony Brown and Emery Gordy Jr., both of whom would later produce many of his future solo albums.

In 1983, Gill signed with RCA Records and moved with his then-wife Janis and daughter Jenny to Nashville to pursue his dream of being a Country Music artist. His debut mini-album Turn Me Loose (produced by Gordy) was released the following year, featuring his first charting solo single, "Victim of Life's Circumstances." The Things That Matter, his first full album that was released later that year, featured two Top 10 hits -- a duet with Rosanne Cash on "If It Weren't For Him" and a solo hit with "Oklahoma Borderline." In 1987 he achieved his first Top 5 single, "Cinderella," from his album The Way Back Home. In addition to performing as a solo artist, Gill also worked frequently as a studio musician, wrote songs for other artists and toured with Emmylou Harris.

Gill signed with MCA Records in 1989, reuniting with Brown as a producer, and released the album When I Call Your Name. While the debut single "Oklahoma Swing" (a duet with Reba McEntire) reached the Top 20, it was the title cut that firmly established the singer as new force on the Country Music scene. The song peaked at No. 2 and earned Gill his first CMA Award (Single of the Year) and his first Grammy Award (Best Male Country Vocal Performance) in 1990. The next single, "Never Knew Lonely," peaked at No. 3 and the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of more than 1 million copies.

Declining an offer from Mark Knopfler to join Dire Straits as a full-time member, Gill went on to record his next album Pocket Full of Gold, which also became a Platinum certified album after it was released in 1991. The album featured four Top 10 hits including the title cut, "Liza Jane," "Look at Us" and "Take Your Memory With You." That year he also earned his first CMA Vocal Event of the Year Award for his performance with Mark O'Connor and the New Nashville Cats (featuring Gill, Ricky Skaggs and Steve Wariner). In 1992 he released the quadruple-Platinum certified I Still Believe In You. The title cut became Gill's first No. 1 single, followed quickly by "Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away." The album also featured the hits "One More Last Chance," "Tryin' to Get Over You" and "No Future in the Past." Gill also topped the charts with "The Heart Won't Lie," his second duet with McEntire, which was featured on her album It's Your Call.

Gill co-hosted the CMA Awards for the first time in 1992. He continued to host "Country Music's Biggest Night(TM)" for 12 consecutive years, ending his run in 2003. Gill not only set a record for the most times anyone has consecutively hosted a televised awards show, but he set the bar for other television awards emcees with his mix of respect for his peers and the audience, quick ad libs and gentle humor.

Gill recorded his first Christmas album Let There Be Peace on Earth in 1993, before releasing When Love Finds You in 1994. This album also sold more than 4 million copies and featured six hits including the title cut, "What the Cowgirls Do," "Whenever You Come Around," "Which Bridge to Cross (Which Bridge to Burn)," "You Better Think Twice" and "Go Rest High On That Mountain." Becoming an in-demand duet partner, Gill sang with Amy Grant on "House of Love," the title cut of her 1994 album, which became a hit on adult contemporary radio stations. That same year he also sang with Gladys Knight on "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" from the all-star Rhythm, Country and Blues album, and with Dolly Parton on a duet version of her signature "I Will Always Love You" from her Something Special album that earned the duo the CMA Vocal Event of the Year Award in 1996.

His 1996 album High Lonesome Sound leaned back towards his bluegrass days, with hits including the title cut, "My Pretty Little Adrianna," "Worlds Apart," "You and You Alone" and "A Little More Love." The Key, released in 1998, was a return to hardcore Country while chronicling the turmoil in his life including the death of his father and the breakup of his first marriage. The album, which was one of his most critically acclaimed releases and his first to top the Billboard Country Albums Chart, featured the hits "If You Ever Have Forever In Mind," and his duet with Patty Loveless on "My Kind of Woman/My Kind of Man." His status as an in-demand duet partner continued with his 1999 duet "If You Ever Leave Me" with Barbra Streisand on her album A Love Like Ours.

Gill married singer Amy Grant in 2000, and released Let's Make Sure We Kiss Goodbye that same year. The album commemorated his new relationship and featured the hit "Feels Like Love." The couple celebrated the birth of their daughter Corinna Grant Gill in 2001. Three years later, Gill released Next Big Thing, his first solo-produced album, featuring the title cut and "Young Man's Town." He reunited with Rodney Crowell, Tony Brown, Richard Bennett and Hank Devito (as well as new additions Eddie Bayers, John Hobbs and Michael Rhodes) as the Notorious Cherry Bombs, and the supergroup released an album in 2004 on Universal South Records.

In 2006, Gill released These Days, a groundbreaking, four-CD set featuring 43 new recordings of diverse musical stylings. The project featured a variety of guest performers including John Anderson, Guy Clark, Sheryl Crow, Phil Everly, daughter Jenny Gill, wife Amy Grant, Emmylou Harris, Diana Krall, Michael McDonald, Bonnie Raitt, LeAnn Rimes, Gretchen Wilson, Lee Ann Womack, Trisha Yearwood and more.

Gill has sold more than 22 million albums. He has earned 18 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 1993 and 1994. He is tied with George Strait for having won the most CMA Male Vocalist Awards (five), and is currently second only to Brooks & Dunn for accumulating the most CMA Awards in history. Gill is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and has received 18 Grammy Awards to date, the most of any male Country artist. Gill currently serves as president of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Board of Officers and Trustees. An avid golfer, he helped create the annual Vince Gill Pro-Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament ("The Vinny") in 1993 in order to help support junior golf programs throughout Tennessee. Besides being known for his talent as a performer, musician and songwriter, Gill is regarded as one of Country Music's best known humanitarians, participating in hundreds of charitable events throughout his career.

Mel Tillis - Lonnie Melvin Tillis was born Aug. 8, 1932 in Tampa, Fla. At age 3, the young Tillis suffered from malaria, which is believed to have caused his life-long stuttering problem. Interested in music at an early age, he learned to play guitar, drums and violin. His first public performance was at age 16 in a local talent show. After high school graduation, Tillis joined the United States Air Force and served in Okinawa, Japan where he joined a musical group called The Westerners that performed at most military clubs in that city.

Tillis exited military service in 1955 and moved to Dover, Fla., where he worked as a fireman on the Atlantic Coastline Railroad. This enabled him to use his railroad pass to travel to Nashville. A year later he moved to Music City to follow his dreams of being a songwriter. Webb Pierce recorded his song "I'm Tired," which earned Tillis a songwriter contract with Pierce's Cedarwood Music Publishing Company. Pierce went on to have success with several more Tillis compositions, including "I Ain't Never," "No Love Have I," "Honky Tonk Song," "Tupelo County Jail" and "Sawmill." During this time other artists also recorded his songs, including Bobby Bare ("Detroit City"), Patsy Cline ("Strange" and "So Wrong"), Stonewall Jackson ("Mary Don't You Weep"), Brenda Lee ("Emotions") and Ray Price ("One More Time," "Burning Memories" and "Heart Over Mind").

Tillis enjoyed writing songs for others, but he also wanted to be a performer in his own right. His first single, a cover of "It Takes a Worried Man to Sing a Worried Song" was released in 1957. Tillis charted a Top 40 single in 1958 with his song "The Violet and a Rose" (which later became a hit separately for both Little Jimmy Dickens and Wanda Jackson) and again in 1959 with "Finally." He also succeeded with "Sawmill" and "Georgia Town Blues," two duets with Bill Phillips. Heart Over Mind, his first album, was released on Columbia Records in 1962. Tillis teamed with Pierce for the duet "How Come Your Dog Don't Bite Nobody But Me" in 1963. While on Columbia, Tillis also released singles such as "The Brooklyn Bridge," "Loco Weed" and "Walk On, Boy," before moving to Kapp Records.

In the mid-to-late 1960s, Tillis achieved greater success as both a performer and as a songwriter. After reaching the Top 15 in 1965 with "Wine," he had success with "Stateside" in 1966 (he named his band The Statesiders after this song), "Life Turned Her That Way" in 1967, and his first Top 10 hit "Who's Julie?" in 1968. Kenny Rogers and the First Edition had a Top 10 pop hit with the Tillis-penned "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town" in 1969. Other artists who recorded hits with Tillis compositions include Waylon Jennings ("Mental Revenge") and Charley Pride ("The Snakes Crawl at Night").

Moving from the '60s into the '70s, Tillis became a major force on the Country charts. He hit the Top 10 twice in 1969 with "These Lonely Hands of Mine" and "She'll Be Hanging Around Somewhere." The next year he reached the Top 5 twice with "Heart Over Mind" and "Heaven Everyday" while also scoring big on the charts that year with "Commercial Affection" and "Arms of a Fool." He began a series of duets with Sherry Bryce in 1971, including "Take My Hand" and "Living and Learning," and in 1972 topped the charts for the first time with "I Ain't Never." Tillis recorded a series of Top 5 smashes including "Neon Rose," "Midnight, Me and the Blues," "Stomp Them Grapes," "Memory Maker" and "Woman in the Back of My Mind." Most of these songs were recorded while Tillis was signed to MGM Records.

In 1976 Tillis was named the CMA Entertainer of the Year. That same year he was also inducted into the Nashville Songwriters International Hall of Fame and he signed with MCA Records. During this time period he scored many No.1 hits including "Good Woman Blues," "Heart Healer," "I Believe in You" and "Coca Cola Cowboy." Tillis moved to Elektra Records in 1979, achieving hits including "Blind in Love," "Lying Time Again," "Your Body is an Outlaw," "Steppin' Out," "A Million Old Goodbyes," and his No. 1 hit, "Southern Rains" in 1981. That same year he released Mel and Nancy, a duet album with Nancy Sinatra featuring the hit "Texas Cowboy Night." Switching back to MCA Records, Tillis recorded several more hit singles including "In the Middle of the Night" in 1983, and his Top 10 hit, "New Patches" in 1984. Tillis would later record for RCA Records, Mercury Records and Curb Records. To date, Tillis has scored 36 Top 10 singles, six of which peaked at No. 1.

After making his acting debut in a 1973 episode of the television series "Love, American Style," Tillis acted in several television and movie productions over the next decade. He made guest appearances on the television series "Nashville 99" (1977), "The Dukes of Hazzard" (1979), "The Tim Conway Show" (1980) and "Love Boat" (1983). He co-hosted a short-lived ABC television series with Susan Anton in 1978 entitled "Mel and Susan Together," and acted in several made-for-television movies, including "Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol" (1979), "The Stockers" (1981) and "Bandit: Bandit Goes Country" (1994). Tillis also graced the silver screen, beginning with "W.W. and Dixie Dancekings" in 1975 alongside Burt Reynolds and Jerry Reed. He went on to appear in several other movies including "The Villain" (1977) with Kirk Douglas and Arnold Schwarzenegger, "Every Which Way But Loose" (1979) with Clint Eastwood, "Smokey and the Bandit II" (1980) with Reynolds, Reed, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason, "Cannonball Run" (1980) and "Cannonball Run II" (1984) both alongside Reynolds and an all-star cast and "Uphill All The Way" (1986) with Roy Clark and Glen Campbell.

In the 1980s, Tillis remained an in-demand songwriter, writing a No.1 hit for Ricky Skaggs ("Honey (Open That Door)") among others. He opened a theater in Branson, Mo., where he performed more than 4,000 shows, entertaining sold- out audiences regularly until 2002 when he sold his theater and returned home to Florida. He wrote his autobiography Stutterin' Boy in the late '80s and released his first gospel album, Beyond the Sunset, in 1993. He teamed with Bobby Bare, Waylon Jennings and Jerry Reed in 1998 as The Old Dogs. The quartet recorded a two-CD set of songs written by Shel Silverstein and was nominated for CMA Vocal Event of the Year a year later. In 1999, BMI named Tillis the "Songwriter of the Decade" for two decades. He was named the Golden Voice Entertainer of the Year in 2001, the same year he received the Golden R.O.P.E. Songwriter Award. In 2002, Tillis's daughter, Country Music artist Pam Tillis, released the album It's All Relative: Tillis Sings Tillis, a tribute album to her father. The project featured father and daughter performing together on the last track, "Come On and Sing." Fulfilling his long-time dream, Tillis joined the cast of the Grand Ole Opry in June.

Tillis, who has six children and six grandchildren, continues to perform approximately 100 concerts per year with his band The Statesiders. He currently resides in Florida, where he enjoys painting, fishing, gardening, cooking and University of Florida ballgames.

Quotes from today's Hall of Fame announcement are below.

VINCE GILL QUOTES

How did you react after learning that you will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame later this year?

I was pretty overwhelmed, to put it mildly. After I found out, I got in the car and took off driving ... and weeping.

How did you prepare for this announcement?

I'm not a speechwriter. I've lived my life off the cuff. It's so heady that I don't know if I can get my arms around it, even when it comes. I've been involved so much, just being on the Board here at the Hall of Fame for so many years and watching so many of the medallion ceremonies the Hall of Fame does down here, which are so respectful of those going into the Hall. I sing at them, play at them, and I'm always a part of them. So this will really be a mind-bender [laughs].

How is the Hall of Fame unique even among the other honors you've received?

This is the pinnacle of a career, hands-down. As a kid learning to play, I knew there was a baseball Hall of Fame. I knew there was a football Hall of Fame, because I was such a little athlete. But I learned music for the love of music, never with a result in mind.

Right now, how do you feel?

I'm just overwhelmed. An awful lot of people deserve to be here before I do, but I didn't have anything to do with the voting or how it happened and I'm grateful that people thought enough of me to select me for this.

MEL TILLIS QUOTES

How did you learn that you will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame later this year?

I was out on my 400-acre farm in Ashland City [Tenn.], in my garden. I got a call on my cell phone from Tammy [Genovese, CMA Chief Operating Officer]. She let me know -- and I dropped an eggplant [laughs]. Anyway, I'm thankful that I won. I hope I deserve it.

How do you prepare for this event?

Well, I wrote down a little speech, and Kathy said, "You ought to just do it from the heart." I said, "My speech is from my heart, but I can't remember it like I used to." So I got some notes.

How is the Hall of Fame unique even among the other honors you've received?

Man, I've been in the business for 51 years. I was at the first meeting of the CMA, at the Nashville Life and Accident Insurance Company Building, at Seventh and Union. It's gone now, but it was upstairs, where they had the Friday night Opry. We had our first meeting there, and I remember Connie B. Gay, Jim Denny ... Old Jim Denny, he told a buddy of mine, a songwriter, Wayne Walker, "I want you boys to be there." We worked for Jim Denny and Webb Pierce at the Cedarwood Music Publishing Company. We didn't want to go, so he said, "If you don't go, I'm gonna whup your ass!" So we went [laughs]. It was the first meeting. We joined CMA and we've been members ever since.

How do you feel at this moment, right before the induction?

It's a feeling of accomplishment. It's a nice birthday present; I'll be 75 years old tomorrow. It's like icing on the cake.

RALPH EMERY QUOTES

How did you learn that you will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame later this year?

Tammy [Genovese, CMA Chief Operating Officer] called me. I'd only met her briefly. Anyway, somebody called the house and said, "You don't need to come down. It'll take about 15 minutes." I said, "No, I want to go. I want to meet this lady. She's the head of the CMA, so I want to get to know her." I went down. I waited in the conference room, she came in, we said hello, and she began to ask me if I knew various people down south of here in Alabama and Mississippi. Then I said, "Why did you call me?" She said, "To tell you that you are now in the Hall of Fame." Later, I thought, "What a mean trick!"

What makes membership in the Hall of Fame unique among awards?

Number one, you never feel you will get there, at least in your own lifetime, because there are so many people who should be here. So why you? And there's nothing we can do to control it. Most of these people in show business exert a certain amount of control, but there's no control over this. You can't do anything to get in. You can't pay to get in. It just has to happen as a result of your work. Mel, Vince and I were having this same conversation: If the work is sufficient, maybe someday they'll recognize it.

You can't tell me who won the Grammy three years ago or who was CMA Entertainer of the Year four years ago. But here, once you're in the Country Music Hall of Fame, people remember it forever.

How do you prepare for this ceremony?

I've been writing speeches since Friday. I've written four. I've only brought one [laughs]. But I wrote it this way and that way. Even after doing the television show last night, I had more revisions. And we made the final revisions this morning. So I guess I'm ready. They wrote on there, "You can speak as long as you want to" and I assumed about anything I want to. I told Vince a while ago, "You know, you've got the tough job. You've got to follow Mel Tillis." But I'm really honored by this. I can't really imagine my being in the Hall of Fame.

So how do you feel now?

I have mixed feelings. I once asked Barbara Mandrell ... She rode with the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy equivalent of the Thunderbirds. She said, "It's so hard to tell people what that's like. It's like trying to tell people who've never had sex what that is like." [laughs] I'm using that as a metaphor. It is difficult for me to tell you how I feel, how excited I am, and how in wonder I am that this has happened.

Source: Country Music Association

2007 MTV VMA's Mission: Revolutionize the Awards Show
MTV Taps Super-Producer Timbaland as Maestro
Everything That Happens in Vegas Will be Televised for One Night Only As Rihanna, Timbaland, Foo Fighters, Amy Winehouse, Kanye West, Fall Out Boy, Lily Allen, and Chris Brown Are Set to Perform
Justin Timberlake and Timbaland Set to Host Fantasy Suite Party
Mark Ronson Heats Up the 1's and 2's With Special Guests

-- In an unprecedented move, MTV remixes the "2007 MTV Video Music Awards" by teaming with innovative music producer Timbaland to be the show's Maestro and by bringing together today's hottest artists to create unique and collaborative "one time only" performances at the 24th annual awards show. Timbaland, Foo Fighters, Kanye West, and Fall Out Boy will be performing with special guests live from The Palms Fantasy Suites. Its HOT fun in the desert as Amy Winehouse, Rihanna, Lily Allen and Chris Brown have also been added to the list of powerhouse performers with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland hosting their own Fantasy Suite party. In addition, celebrity DJ/Producer Mark Ronson will rock the party in The Pearl with help from his turntables, horn section and surprise guests. The 2007 MTV Video Music Awards will air live from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT). Presenters and additional performers for the "2007 MTV Video Music Awards" will be announced at a later date.

"We may not own Las Vegas yet, but for one weekend the VMAs will rock this town," said Christina Norman, President, MTV. "From Justin to Rihanna to the Foo Fighters, the sheer amount of star power and talent is tremendous and will no doubt blow the roof off The Palms. And, seriously, this is just the beginning."

As previously announced, MTV is set to program a whole VMA weekend featuring not-to-be-missed events, appearances and sizzling performances culminating with the star-studded music extravaganza. In addition, the show will ONLY air on September 9th in its original form -- so what happens in Vegas really will stay in Vegas. Encore presentations of this year's VMAs will be remixed versions that will be programmed by and for the viewers, deeply connecting them to a complete music experience across multiple platforms.

Shugoll Research is the Official Business Advisor of the "2007 MTV Video Music Awards".

Voting for "Best New Artist" begins August 7th through the show Live on September 9th. Viewers can vote by visiting http://www.vma.mtv.com/.

The "2007 MTV Video Music Awards" marks the fourth time Laurie Ziegler, Branded Entertainment is doing the official VMA gift bag.

The official sponsors of the "2007 MTV Video Music Awards" are Chevy, Herbal Essences, Neutrogena, Pepsi Smash, Sprint and Taco Bell.

About MTV

About the Palms Casino Resort

The Palms Casino Resort, heralded as one of Las Vegas' hippest resorts, is an all-encompassing, one-stop resort destination. Owned by the Maloof family, the 703-room property boasts a diverse mix of bars and restaurants and a 95,000-square-foot casino. Amenities include the legendary Playboy Club -- the first and only club of its kind to open in 25 years; The Pearl Concert Theater; Moon Nightclub; Nove Italiano; Little Buddha; The Palms Pool & Bungalows; Palms Spa and AMP salon; Brenden Theatres, a 14-theatre Cineplex; Rain Night Club; ghostbar; Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company; and over 60,000 square-feet of meeting space. The Palms is home to the Real World: Las Vegas and Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown, as well as E!'s Party at the Palms, hosted by Jenny McCarthy, and A&E's Inked. The resort features the hottest collection of Fantasy Suites including the Erotic Suite with its trademark Show Shower, the Real World Suite, as seen on MTV, and the Hardwood Suite, the only hotel room in the world with its own basketball court. E!'s Girls Next Door, VH1, MTV and CSI feature the Palms on a regular basis and the Victoria's Secret Angels made the Palms a featured destination on their "Angels Across America" tour. The Palms Casino Resort is located just west of the Las Vegas Strip and I-15 on Flamingo Road. For room reservation information, call toll free at (866) PALMS-RES, (866) 725-6773, or visit http://www.palms.com/. For groups of 15 rooms or more, contact the Sales Department at (866) PALMS-MTG or (866) 725-6768.

Source: MTV

Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List August 20-26

http://starz.mediaroom.com/

Tuesday, August 21

Dirty Dance-A-Thon

Celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the theatrical release of Dirty

Dancing (Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Jerry Orbach) with a 24-hour

marathon of the film.

Begins at 6 a.m. (ET/PT) on Encore Love

Friday, August 24

Summer of Stars (More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=728)

Flightplan -- (Jodie Foster, Sean Bean, Peter Sarsgaard)

9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Starz

Starz Cinema World Television Premiere Weekend hosted by Jeff Goldblum

(More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=752)

Shut Up and Sing

10 p.m. (ET/PT) on Starz Cinema

Country music superstars The Dixie Chicks were riding high when they

made an onstage statement critical of the U.S. President. Follow the

story as the band struggles to re-define itself amidst a barrage of

negative critical heat.

Saturday, August 25

Starz Saturday Premiere

The Grudge 2 -- (Amber Tamblyn, Jennifer Beals, Sarah Michelle

Gellar)

9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Starz

Starz Cinema World Television Premiere Weekend hosted by Jeff Goldblum

(More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=752)

The Heart of the Game

10 p.m. (ET/PT) on Starz Cinema

The true story of the Roosevelt High girls basketball team led by a

tax professor-turned-coach. The perennial losers become contenders

while their explosive, self-destructive superstar fights to stay

with the team.

Indie Icons (More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=737)

Dazed and Confused -- (Richard Linklater)

9 p.m. (ET/PT) on IndiePlex

The contemporary cult classic focuses on the final day of high

school in 1976 for a group of teens who are truly dazed, confused

and wondering where to go next. An early role for Matthew

McConaughey, directed by Richard Linklater.

Kings of Cool (More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=737 )

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly -- (Clint Eastwood)

8 p.m. (ET/PT) on RetroPlex

The final chapter of the Man With No Name trilogy. Director Sergio

Leone's Spaghetti Western classic about a drifter, an outlaw and a

sadistic gunman racing to claim a treasure buried during the Civil

War.

The Beguiled -- (Clint Eastwood)

11:05 p.m. (ET/PT) on RetroPlex

A wounded Union soldier creates tension while recuperating at a

Confederate girls school.

Sunday, August 26

Starz Cinema World Television Premiere Weekend hosted by Jeff Goldblum

(More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=752)

Pittsburgh

10 p.m. (ET/PT) on Starz Cinema

Does love conquer all? Jeff Goldblum seeks to find that out in

Pittsburgh. After the actor gets engaged to his Canadian

actress/girlfriend (whom he's known for three weeks), she tells him

that her visa in the States will expire unless she gets an acting

job. Why work on Broadway when you can do the "The Music Man"

regionally in Pittsburgh? Thinking she'll have a better chance of

getting the lead as 'Marian, the Librarian,' the couple decides to

do a "buy one -- get one free audition." Goldblum bypasses a Michael

Bay film, which baffles his Hollywood manager, and returns to his

hometown with girlfriend and friends Ed Begley, Jr. and Illeana

Douglas in tow. Also stars musicians Moby and Alanis Morissette,

Conan O'Brien, and Keith Addis, Goldblum's manager.

Indie Icons (More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=737)

The English Patient -- (Anthony Mingella)

9 p.m. (ET/PT) on IndiePlex

During WW II, a pilot suffering from massive burns is cared for by

a military nurse in rural Italy and slowly his story of lost love

and tragedy is revealed. Winner of nine Oscars(R), including Best

Picture and Best Supporting Actress.

Source: Starz Entertainment LLC

August 7

Academy Issues Campaign Regulations for 80th Academy Awards®

Beverly Hills, CA — Regulations for marketing campaigns for the up-coming 80th Academy Awards have been approved by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and are being distributed to film companies this week.

This year’s Regulations strongly encourage companies to reduce the volume of surface mail by consolidating multiple mailings into a single one whenever possible or by using email instead. “We have been troubled in the past by the vast amount of surface mail that film companies generate in connection with their campaigns,” said Academy President Sid Ganis. “While we very much want our members to continue to take advantage of the many scheduled screenings, we hope this change in the Regulations will encourage companies to be more thoughtful and conservation-minded when they disseminate their screening information.”

The Regulations also note that companies should, whenever possible, allow members to opt out of receiving any or all mailings.

With regard to screenplays, the Regulations permit companies to place downloadable versions on a Web site for Academy members to access if they choose. Another notable change is that eligible music may no longer be sent to any members at any time. This prohibition includes recordings, sheet music and music videos.

Campaign Regulations are issued by the Academy each year to ensure fairness in the Awards competition and to remind all involved that the Academy’s decisions are based solely on the merits of the eligible films and achievements. Violations of the Regulations are subject to penalty, though in recent years the level of compliance has been very high.

Academy Award® nominations in all categories will be announced on January 22, 2008. The 80th Academy Awards presentation will be telecast live by the ABC Television Network on Sunday, February 24, 2008.

Note: Regulations concerning the promotion of films eligible for the 80th Academy Awards are available at http://www.oscars.org/regulations.

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“Bugsy” Hits “Great To Be Nominated”

Beverly Hills, CA — The 1991 Best Picture nominee “Bugsy” will be screened as the next feature in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ “Great To Be Nominated” series. The film, centered on the life of gangster Bugsy Siegel during the Golden Age of Hollywood and the rise of Las Vegas, will screen on Monday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Oscar® nominees cinematographer Allen Daviau and writer James Toback, along with actor Don Calfa (“Louie Dragna”) and casting director Ellen Chenoweth will participate in an onstage discussion following the screening.

“Bugsy” is the fourth Warren Beatty-produced film to be featured in the “Great To Be Nominated” series.

“Bugsy” received a total of 10 Academy Award® nominations, taking home the Oscars® for Art Direction (Dennis Gassner; Set Decoration: Nancy Haigh) and Costume Design (Albert Wolsky). The film also received nominations for Best Picture (Mark Johnson, Barry Levinson and Warren Beatty, producers), Actor in a Leading Role (Warren Beatty as Bugsy Siegel), Actor in a Supporting Role (Harvey Keitel as Mickey Cohen), Actor in a Supporting Role (Ben Kingsley as Meyer Lansky), Cinematography (Daviau), Directing (Levinson), Music – Original Score (Ennio Morricone) and Writing – Screenplay written directly for the screen (James Toback).

The Oscar®-nominated shorts “Birch Street Gym” and “Blackfly” will be screened prior to the feature.

Tickets are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased by mail, in person at the Academy during regular business hours or, depending on availability, on the night of the screening when the doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets also may be purchased online at www.oscars.org/events. There are no minimum order requirements and no transaction or processing fees. Tickets may be purchased online until noon PST on the day of the event.

Curtain time for all features is 7:30 p.m., and pre-show elements will begin at 7 p.m. The Academy is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 247-3600.

August 4

Spike TV Television Highlights - September 2007

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- PREMIERES

* THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER: TEAM SERRA VS. TEAM HUGHES

New Season Premieres Wednesday, September 19

(11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT).

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Serra vs. Team Hughes features sixteen of

the best up-and-coming mixed martial artists in the 170 lbs

welterweight division from around the world. The two finalists will

square off in a live finale in December, with the winner netting a

six figure contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship(R), the

premier mixed martial organization in the world. Current

welterweight champion, Matt Serra, and former champ, Matt Hughes,

will serve as coaches and battle one another in a live UFC pay-per-

view event following the finale in December.

* MANSWERS

Premieres Wednesday, September 19 (Midnight - 12:30 AM, ET/PT);

Encores Wednesday, September 19 (12:30 AM - 1:00 AM, ET/PT),

Thursday, September 20 (Midnight - 12:30 AM, ET/PT) & Friday,

September 21 (1:00 AM - 1:30 AM, ET/PT).

Whether its questions about booze, sex, or violence, MANswers is

trivia for men that delivers real answers that guys need to know. In

each episode, "MANswers" races through re-enactments, expert one-on-

ones and man-on-the-street interviews to educate Spike viewers on the

taboo topics in terms only guys can relate to. The truth is never

what you would expect and will inevitably end up being talked about

around the water cooler the next day.

EVENTS/SPECIALS

* MONSTER SHARK 2007

Premieres Monday, September 3 (10:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT); Encore

Saturday, September 8 (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, ET/PT) & Saturday,

September 8 (1:30 AM - 2:30 AM, ET/PT).

The ocean's most lethal hunter becomes the hunted in this one-hour

special following the 2007 Oak Bluffs Monster Shark Tournament, the

world's supreme showdown for shark. With big money and reputations on

the line, nearly 300 boats and 1000 big game fisherman from across

the country compete to catch the largest sharks in the waters off

Martha's Vineyard.

* COUNTDOWN TO UFC 75: CHAMPION VS. CHAMPION

Premieres Wednesday, September 5 (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT);

Encore Thursday, September 6 (10:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT) &

Saturday, September 8 (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, ET/PT).

A preview of the September 8th UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion event to

be held at the 02 Arena in London, England.

* TNA: ROAD TO NO SURRENDER

Premieres Friday, September 7 (Midnight - 1:00 AM, ET/PT);

Encore Saturday, September 8 (Midnight - 1 AM, ET/PT) &

Saturday, September 8 (2:30 AM - 3:30 AM, ET/PT).

Preview all of the exciting matches and hear from your favorite

wrestlers as they prepare for the Road to No Surrender pay-per-view,

live from Orlando on Sunday, September 9th.

* UFC 75: CHAMPION VS. CHAMPION

Premieres Saturday, September 8 (9:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT);

Encores Friday, September 14 (9:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT).

Tune into Spike TV for the first ever basic cable presentation of a

UFC Title Fight. From the 02 Arena in London, England, Quinton

'Rampage' Jackson battles Dan Henderson in a five round bout for the

Light Heavyweight Championship.

* UFC FIGHT NIGHT LIVE

Premieres Live Wednesday, September 19 (9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/Tape

delay West Coast). Encore Saturday, September 22 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM,

ET/PT) & Friday, September 28 (9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

Leading into the sixth season of The Ultimate Fighter is UFC Fight

Night LIVE. Spike TV takes it to the Octagon with its eleventh LIVE

UFC fight card featuring the most popular fighters in the UFC.

* COUNTDOWN TO UFC 76

Premieres Thursday, September 20 (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT);

Encore Friday, September 21 (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT) &

Saturday, September 22 (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, ET/PT).

A preview of the September 22nd UFC 76 pay-per-view event to be held

at the Anaheim Honda Center.

* FIGHTIN' FRIDAY NIGHTS

Spike TV brings you at least two hours of fightin' action with encore

presentations of previous UFC Fight Nights. Schedule will air as

follows:

-- UFC 70: Nation's Collide from Manchester: Gonzaga vs. Filipovik

Telecasts Friday, September 7 (9:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT).

-- UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion: Jackson vs. Henderson

Telecasts Friday, September 14 (9:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT).

-- UFC Fight Night: Stout vs. Fisher

Telecasts Friday, September 21 (9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

-- UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs. Fisher

Telecasts Friday, September 28 (9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

* LABOR DAY WEEKEND MARATHONS

Tune into Spike TV Labor Day Weekend for a mixture of action

and forensics.

MOVIE MARATHON

Telecasts Saturday, September 1 (2:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

-- PREDATOR (1987, Action/Science Fiction)

Telecasts 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM, ET/PT.

A team of commandos, on a mission in a Central American jungle,

find themselves hunted by an extra-terrestrial warrior. Starring

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers and Elipidia Carrillo.

-- ROADHOUSE 2 (2006, Action/Drama)

Telecasts 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, ET/PT.

While he's deep undercover in New York, DEA agent Shane Tanner

learns that his uncle Nate Tanner has been beaten up by a group of

men because he doesn't want to sell the Black Pelican, his bar in

Tyree, Louisiana. Starring Johnathon Schaech, Jake Busey and

Crystal Mantecon.

-- ROADHOUSE (1989, Action/Drama)

Telecasts 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, ET/PT.

A tough bouncer is hired to tame a dirty bar. Starring Patrick

Swayze, Kelly Lynch and Sam Elliott.

-- NEXT OF KIN (1989, Action/Crime)

Spike Premiere Telecasts 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT.

A Chicago policeman who comes from Appalachia seeks revenge on a

mobster who killed his brother. Starring Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson

and Adam Baldwin.

CSI MARATHON

Telecasts Sunday, September 2 (3:30 PM - 9:00 PM, ET/PT).

Lady Heather's Box

Telecasts 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, ET/PT.

Grissom is attracted to a dominatrix until she becomes a murder

suspect, and a family crisis strikes Catherine.

Gum Drops

Telecasts 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, ET/PT.

Nick takes the lead on a case where in the house of a family of four,

three pools of blood are found. Nick thinks that a little girl may

still be alive, but Sara is doubtful, thinking that Nick's recent

near-death experience is affecting his judgment.

Secrets and Flies

Telecasts 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, ET/PT.

A 28 year-old single mother is found dead. Initially, it's believed to

be a suicide, but Catherine determines she was murdered. Also, Ecklie

summons Grissom to refute the testimony of an entomologist in a murder

trial.

Dog Eat Dog

Telecasts 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, ET/PT.

Catherine and Brass investigate the case in which a man is found dead

in a dumpster. It soon turns out the man had a serious food problem.

The trail of his death soon leads to a hotdog-eating contest.

Meanwhile, Nick and Sara investigate a not-so-amicable divorce with a

bizarre twist. So bizarre it eventually lead to murder when both are

found dead and it looks like the dog killed one of them.

Still Life

Telecasts 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM, ET/PT.

The CSI's are called out to investigate the disappearance of a boy

whose father died four years ago. Soon a couple is arrested at a

convenience store with a boy matching the description of the missing

kid. The only problem is they both claim it is their son. Both parents

have exactly the same picture of the boy, with a scar on exactly the

same place on his face. They hope a DNA-test could confirm who the

real parents are, but when this information comes to light, it leads

to another bizarre twist, possibly murder.

CSI MARATHON

Telecasts Monday, September 3 (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, ET/PT).

Join Spike TV for a marathon featuring premiere episodes of Season 7 of

CSI. Schedule is as follows:

Toe Tags

Premieres 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, ET/PT; Encores 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, ET/PT.

Coming straight from the perspectives of five people: Donna, Rebecca,

Jack, Lou and Ray. All with one thing in common. They're all dead.

Brass and Catherine get to handle the case of Donna, who's a cop from

San Francisco, moonlighting as a bodyguard. Warrick and Greg work the

case of Rebecca, who's a former supermodel who died while hiking with

her new husband Gavin. Nick and Sofia handle the case of Jack, a

returning veteran from Iraq, who was killed in front of his wife and

baby daughter who he just met for the first time. Grissom and Sara

take the case of Lou and Ray whose bodies were found in Lou's garage.

Fannysmackin'

Premieres 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, ET/PT; Encores 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, ET/PT.

Three tourists are beat up, badly. One is dead, Alfonzo. Jessica is

badly beaten but is still alive. Stanley, the last tourist is saved by

Greg who ends up severely hurt in turn and ends up hospitalized after

having to make a life altering decision.

Guest Star(s): Kevin Federline, Dov Tiefenbach, Daniel Franzese

Double-Cross

Premieres 11:00 AM - Noon, ET/PT; Encores 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, ET/PT.

Grissom and Sara may be secret lovers, but they still find ways to

surprise each other like when their religious beliefs surface when two

nuns find a body of a woman crucified on a makeshift cross. The woman

was found in a church where the priest may be a man of sin instead of

a man of God.

Burn Out

Premieres Noon - 1:00 PM, ET/PT; Encores 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, ET/PT.

Grissom attempts to get a confession from a neighborhood pedophile by

having him help in locating two missing boys. The sex offender is the

main suspect. The investigation is more complex than the team ever

thought it would be.

Guest Star(s): Alan Tudyk

Post Mortem

Premieres 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, ET/PT; Encores 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, ET/PT.

While investigating an elderly woman's murder, Grissom receives a

miniature crime scene replica; Greg attends a hearing to ascertain his

culpability in a teenager's accidental death.

* SEAGAL VS. VAN DAMME MARATHON

On Sunday, September 9, Steven Seagal and Jean Claude Van Damme go

head-to-head in a Spike TV movie marathon. Schedule is as follows:

-- OUT OF REACH (2004, Action/Drama)

Telecasts Sunday, September 9 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, ET/PT).

Billy Ray Lancing, a former covert agent turned survivalist,

discovers that the foster program he is using to help a young girl

is actually a human trafficking network. Lancing heads overseas to

find the girl and shut down the operation. Starring Steven Seagal,

Ida Nowakowska and Agnieszka Wagner.

-- WAKE OF DEATH (2004, Action/Adventure)

Telecasts Sunday, September 9 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, ET/PT).

After his wife is brutally murdered, an ex-cop wages war against

the Chinese triads. Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Simon Yam and

Philip Tan.

-- TODAY YOU DIE (2005, Action/Crime)

Telecasts Sunday, September 9 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, ET/PT).

A former thief who is trying to go straight seeks vengeance on

those who framed him. Starring Steven Seagal, Anthony 'Treach'

Criss and Sarah Buxton.

-- DERAILED (2002, Action/Thriller)

Spike Premiere Sunday, September 9 (9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

On an out of control train holding hostages and high-tech bio-

weapons, agent Kristoff becomes a one man army to derail the

terrorists and save the lives of everyone on board. Starring Jean-

Claude Van Damme, Tomas Arana and Laura Harring.

007 ACTION

James Bond is not one to shy away from a high-stakes challenge.

Catch him " Casino Cinema" Mondays in September.

-- DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002, Action/Adventure)

Telecasts Monday, September 10 (9:00 PM - 12:30 AM, ET/PT).

It's up to James Bond to discover the connection between a North

Korean terrorist and an adventurous diamond broker whose looks may

be deceiving. Starring Pierce Brosnan,

-- THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999, Action/Adventure)

Telecasts Monday, September 17 (9:00 PM - 12:30 AM, ET/PT).

James Bond protects an oil tycoon's daughter while battling her

former kidnapper, a terrorist who can't feel pain. Starring Pierce

Brosnan, Sophie Marceau and Robert Carlyle.

-- GOLDENEYE (1995, Action/Adventure)

Telecasts Monday, September 24 (9:00 PM - 12:30 AM, ET/PT).

James Bond teams up with the lone survivor of a destroyed Russian

research center to stop the hijacking of a nuclear space weapon by

a fellow agent believed to be dead. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Sean

Bean and Izabella Scorupco.

MURDER MARATHON

Telecasts Sunday, September 30 (7:00 PM - 4:00 AM, ET/PT).

Catch up on an entire season of Spike TV's alternative series Murder,

where real people attempt to correctly solve real crimes pulled directly

from police files. Marathon leads up to the series finale on Tuesday,

October 2.

ORIGINALS

-- MURDER

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays (10:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT);

Encores Thursdays (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT).

In each episode of MURDER two amateur sleuth teams compete to be the

first to solve a gruesome crime ripped from the closed case files of

homicide departments across the U.S.

-- UFC UNLEASHED

UFC Unleashed is the best of the best from the UFC archives.

Unleashed features the semifinals and finals of The Ultimate Fighter,

best of the pay-per-view fights, quickest Knockouts, legendary

fighters and fights, and much more. Premiere episodes air on:

* Wednesday, September 12 (10:00 PM- 11:00 PM, ET/PT)

* Wednesday, September 19 (8:00 PM - 9:00 PM, ET/PT)

* Wednesday, September 26 (9:00 PM -10:00 PM, ET/PT)

-- TNA: iMPACT!

Telecasts Thursdays (9:00 PM - 10:00 PM, ET/PT).

Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling's "iMPACT!" features stars such

as Kurt Angle, Sting, Christian Cage, AJ Styles, Abyss, Team 3D, The

Latin American Xchange and the Knockout babes battling it out for

supremacy inside the ring. Watch what millions of fans are now

calling "The New Face Of Professional Wrestling". TNA also features

the high-flying, no-limits stars of the "X Division" as well as

signature, innovative matches like "The Ultimate X Match" and "Six

Sides Of Steel."

-- GAME HEAD

New episodes premiere Fridays (1:00 - 1:30 AM, ET/PT).

Spike TV presents a weekly showcase on the world of video games.

From the latest reviews, cheat codes, the hottest game of week and

more, GAME HEAD offers viewers an uncompromised look at the hardcore

culture of videogames.

MOVIE PREMIERES

THE DEEP (1977, Horror/Mystery)

Spike Premiere Saturday, September 8 (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, ET/PT).

A couple of vacationers find trouble with treasure hunters when they

discover underwater treasure. Starring Nick Nolte.

LORDS OF DOGTOWN (2005, Action/Drama)

Broadcast Premiere Sunday, September 9 (11:00 PM - 1:30 AM, ET/PT).

Follow the legendary Z-Boyz and the rising trend of surf and

skateboarding in California. Starring John Robinson and Heath Ledger.

ACQUIRED SERIES

STAR TREK: VOYAGER

Telecasts Monday - Thursday (4:00 - 6:00 PM, ET/PT) &

Fridays (5:00 - 6:00 PM, ET/PT); will not air Monday,

September 3 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, ET/PT.

The 3rd installment of the Star Trek television franchise examines the

USS Voyager and her crew, who have become stranded in the Delta

Quadrant, seventy thousand light-years from Earth. Unless they can find

some kind of shortcut, it will take them seventy-five years to return to

the space of the United Federation of Planets. Starring Kirk Mulligan.

CSI: NY

Telecasts Tuesdays (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT).

The third edition of the "CSI" franchise sets up shop in the Big Apple,

where taciturn Detective Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) and his partner,

Detective Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes), lead a crime-solving

team. Like his counterparts in Las Vegas and Miami, Taylor knows that

people may lie, but the evidence rarely does.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (TV-PG)

Telecasts Monday - Friday (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, ET/PT) & Monday -

Wednesday (Midnight - 1:00 AM, ET/PT); will not telecast Monday,

September 3 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, ET/PT) & Wednesday, September 19

(8:00 PM - 9:00 PM, ET/PT) &

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION revolves around a team of forensic Crime

Scene Investigators in the Las Vegas police department's Criminalistics

Bureau. By relentlessly analyzing every detail at the scene of a crime,

no matter how seemingly irrelevant or grotesque in nature, the team has

science and experience on their side to solve the case. The series

stars William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads,

Jorja Fox and Paul Guilfoyle.

WEEKEND PROGRAMMING

WEEKEND POWERBLOCK

Spike TV puts sexy car enthusiast Courtney Hansen in the driver's seat as

host of the network's "Power Block" lineup, a weekend (Saturdays Noon -

2:00 PM, ET/PT and Sundays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, ET/PT) two-hour block of

auto related programming.

Saturdays:

Noon - 12:30 PM, ET/PT

HORSEPOWER TV

Host Joe Elmore and tech expert Mike Galley work out of their to-die-for

performance garage sharing speed secrets on how to transform everyday

cars into road burners and how to get the most out of them on the street

and at the strip. This series captures the performance lifestyle taking

viewers to America's best events, rallies and races.

12:30 - 1:00 PM, ET/PT

MUSCLE CAR

Celebrating America's love affair with these fabled 60's and 70's era

muscle cars, the series focuses on finding, restoring and modifying

iconic Detroit iron like the Pontiac GTO, the Hemi Cuba, the Boss Mustang

and the Chevelle SS.

1:00 - 1:30 PM, ET/PT

XTREME 4X4

Hosted by Ian Johnson and Jessi Combs, this series features hardcore 4x4

build-ups and off-road truck projects, plus extreme action events -- rock

crawling, desert racing, sand drags, mud racing, and trail riding

adventure.

1:30 - 2:00 PM, ET/PT

TRUCKS!

This how-to/new vehicle series addresses the light truck market with

special emphasis on pickups and sport utility vehicles. From the wildest

jet drag trucks and monster trucks to the world's most radical 4x4 rock

crawlers and customs, each episode takes viewers step-by-step modifying,

customizing, restoring and testing classic and sport trucks, off-roaders

and race trucks.

Sundays:

11:00 - 11:30 AM, ET/PT

HORSEPOWER TV

11:30 AM - Noon, ET/PT

MUSCLE CAR

Noon - 12:30 PM, ET/PT

XTREME 4X4

12:30 - 1:00 PM, ET/PT

TRUCKS!

Source: Spike TV

August 3

VEOH NETWORKS AND Collegiate images team up to bring ncaa football content online
--Dedicated NCAA Football Channel to Launch on Veoh.com This September--
--Channel to Feature Exclusive Customization Features--
SAN DIEGO & FORT LAUDERDALE-- (August 2, 2007) – Veoh Networks (www.veoh.com), the leading innovator in Internet television, and Collegiate Images, the centralized licensing and rights clearance agency of still images and video focusing exclusively on college sports, have teamed up to create a dedicated NCAA Football channel on Veoh.com. Through this deal, Veoh will gain access to football game highlights each week to spotlight on the channel. The NCAA Football channel will kick-off in early September, in time for the 2007 season.
(August 2, 2007) – Veoh Networks (), the leading innovator in Internet television, and Collegiate Images, the centralized licensing and rights clearance agency of still images and video focusing exclusively on college sports, have teamed up to create a dedicated NCAA Football channel on Veoh.com. Through this deal, Veoh will gain access to football game highlights each week to spotlight on the channel. The NCAA Football channel will kick-off in early September, in time for the 2007 season.

As part of the channel, Veoh is building a proprietary customization engine that will enable users to personalize their NCAA Football experience. More details of these unique and interactive elements will be unveiled closer to the launch.

“We are very pleased to partner with Collegiate Images to bring this unique service to college sports fans,” said Steve Mitgang, CEO of Veoh Networks. “Moving forward, Veoh will continue to seek strategic partnerships with content providers, advertisers and publishers that advance our mission of making Veoh the most innovative and comprehensive video platform on the Internet."

"We are excited about bringing Veoh Networks' technology to NCAA Football fans across the country this fall," said David Bertram, Executive Director for NCAA Football. "The mission of NCAA Football is to promote the sport of college football, and through this new NCAA Football channel from Veoh, we will be able to reach fans nationwide to share the great highlights from the football season."

Rich Routman, SVP of Business Development for Collegiate Images, added, “We are very excited to work with Veoh in offering this incredibly innovative product, which will bring the best of college football to our fans’ desktops, where they can view it when they want and how they want.”

This deal furthers Veoh’s mission to provide the best and most comprehensive selection of video content on the Internet. To date, more than 85,000 video publishers -- from independent producers to some of the best known brands in music, sports, politics, and entertainment -- have chosen Veoh, including CBS, Billboard, Paramount Pictures, Us Weekly, Car and Driver, National Lampoon, Lionsgate, Road and Track, and PBS. Through its powerful syndication system, Veoh automatically syndicates content published on its site to YouTube, Google Video, and MySpace Video, allowing Veoh’s publishers to reach the largest audience in the world.

This content agreement comes as Veoh’s user base continues to experience strong growth. In June, the company announced that its user base grew to 14.3 million unique users – marking a 223% overall rise in traffic since Veoh launched in February with a 4.4 million user base.

About Collegiate Images

Collegiate Images (CI) is the centralized licensing and rights clearance agency that manages the distribution of copyrighted intellectual property content, focusing exclusively on college sports. CI partners with copyright holders to define, claim, protect and manage their intellectual property, allowing each copyright holder to control and monetize those rights in the ever-changing digital landscape. CI provides these services for moving images, still images and live data rights. CI’s partners include premier athletic programs, collegiate conferences, bowl games, national and regional sports networks and a multitude of other rightsholders.

About NCAA Football

NCAA Football USA, Inc. (NCAA Football) is 501c4 not-for-profit corporation and represents a coalition of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), the Collegiate Commissioners Association (CCA), the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). It serves as the collective voice to promote college football.

About Veoh Networks

Veoh Networks is an innovative Internet Television company that delivers broadcast-quality video programming via the Internet.

The Veoh Networks’ portfolio includes Veoh.com - one of the most popular video hosting services on the Internet with over 85,000 content publishers – from Paramount Pictures, Lions Gate, PBS, National Lampoon, Road and Track and Us Magazine to thousands of independent filmmakers and content producers – that currently attracts over 15 million unique users per month., and VeohTV – a free downloadable application that turns online video into Internet Television. VeohTV makes it easy to turn any computer into a digital video recorder that allows viewers to watch and record shows from thousands of Internet video sources. For advertisers, Veoh offers compelling ways of engaging with a targeted audience and measuring performance of their ad buys.

Veoh Networks is a privately held company that is backed by leading technology and media investors, including Shelter Capital Partners, Spark Capital, Goldman Sachs, Michael Eisner’s Tornante Company, and Time Warner Inc. The company’s principal offices are in Los Angeles and San Diego , California .

Sci-Tech Council Links with the Library of
Congress to Preserve Creative America

Beverly Hills, CA — The Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has entered into a three-year collaborative partnership with the Library of Congress’ “Preserving Creative America,” a program designed to collect, manage and preserve digital content, including motion pictures, for future generations.

The Library of Congress, through its National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP), will provide matching funds toward the Academy’s pioneering efforts in the preservation of digital motion picture content. The Academy is one of eight private sector organizations selected to participate in “Preserving Creative America.”

Unlike film elements that have been proven to last for more than a century, digital storage technologies used in creating today’s motion picture elements become obsolete in as little as three to five years.

“We’ve arrived at a point in our motion picture history where preserving digital content is as important as preserving our old Hollywood treasures,” said Academy President Sid Ganis. “That’s why the Academy is committed to supporting the development of archival technologies and practices that will take us through the 21st century.”

The Council’s Digital Motion Picture Archive Framework Project will build on the Academy’s current research on digital preservation issues and help define the technologies and standards necessary to preserve digitally mastered and “born digital” motion pictures. The project will develop specifications for digital file formats, provide support for industry-wide research on promising technologies and practices, and create educational materials on digital archive requirements, software application guides and online resources.

“The Library of Congress is delighted to welcome the Academy to its growing network of NDIIPP partners,” said Associate Librarian for Strategic Initiatives Laura E. Campbell, who is leading NDIIPP for the Library of Congress. “We respect the Academy’s early contributions to motion picture technology and know that its Science and Technology Council is ideally placed to contribute to the development of preservation standards.”

The Council’s work involves more than 100 of the industry’s leading technologists who represent major movie studios, technology and service providers, not-for-profit archives and independent filmmakers.

“Preserving Creative America” is the most recent initiative of the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program at the Library of Congress, authorized by the U.S. Congress in December 2000. The authorizing legislation specifically asked the Library to enlist the private sector to help address the long-term preservation of digital content. The “Preserving Creative America” projects will target preservation issues across a broad range of creative works, including digital photographs, cartoons, motion pictures, sound recordings, and even video games, and will be conducted by a combination of content industry trade associations, private sector companies and non-profits, and cultural heritage institutions.

Information on NDIIPP can be found at www.digitalpreservation.gov.

Established in 2003 by the Academy's Board of Governors, the Science and Technology Council provides a forum for the exchange of information, promotes cooperation among diverse technological interests within the industry, sponsors publications, fosters educational activities and preserves the history of science and technology of motion pictures.

ANIMETV REVIEWS BLEACH AND SAMURAI GIRL REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL IN 10TH EPISODE Hottest Online Video Podcast Program Also Interview Anime Stars Johnny Yong Bosch and Wendee Lee Burbank, California (August 2, 2007) ‹ Anime fans galore will drool over the 10th podcast episode of AnimeTV as the cast enter the realm of BLEACH and the ³Under Exposed² title SAMURAI GIRL REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL. More information can be found on the website www.goanimetv.com <http://www.goanimetv.com> . The cast of AnimeTV will be reviewing both titles as well as the voice actors behind the main characters, one who happens to be the host of AnimeTV, Johnny Yong Bosch (BLEACH; character-Kurosaki Ichigo). During the ³Under Exposed² segment, the cast of AnimeTV interviews the legendary Wendee Lee (SAMURAI GIRL REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL; character-Ryoko Mitsurugi) who has voiced such recognizable characters as Faye Valentine (COWBOY BEBOP), Vanessa Leeds (ROBOTECH) and MOST recently Haruhi Suzumiya (THE MELANCHOLY OF HARUHI SUZUMIYA). BLEACH (Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Shounen, Supernatural) Plot Summary: Kurosaki Ichigo (played by Johnny Yong Bosch) is a 15 year old boy who has the ability to see ghosts/spirits. That all changes when a Death God named Kuchiki Rukia pans into his bedroom and introduces him to "Hollows". To save his family, Ichigo takes on the powers of the Death God after Rukia is badly injured. After two Death God's from Soul Society take Rukia away for breaking the law of transferring Death God powers to a human and being in the human word longer than allowed, Ichigo vows he will save the life of the Death God who saved his life. However, there are traitors in Soul Society and Ichigo and the rest of Soul Society must figure out who these traitors are and what they want with Rukia. The Soul Society, along with Ichigo, must be prepared for what these traitors wish to do to Soul Society and the rest of the human world. SAMURAI GIRL REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL (Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen) Plot Summary: At Daimon High School, kids settle their disputes by dueling with each other in the school's official K-Fight battle arena. Ryoko Mitsurugi (played by Wendee Lee), samurai girl and the undefeated K-Fight champion, is called upon by a mysterious Priestess to protect the Earth from an invasion from the alternate universe of Solvania. Ryoko faces battles that will test her skills, her friendships, and her heart in order to find her true inner strength as a samurai warrior. The 10th episode of AnimeTV is now available on www.goanimetv.com <http://www.goanimetv.com> and a host of other outlets including Comcast Video On Demand, iTunes and Akimbo. Watch for new episodes every other Thursday evenings at 8:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time. ³AnimeTV Go!!!² About AnimeTV AnimeTV is a free fifteen (15) minute online video podcast program produced by Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Inc. (Headquartered in Burbank, CA) appearing every other Thursday evenings at 8:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time on www.goanimetv.com and a host of other outlets including including Comcast Video On Demand, iTunes and Akimbo. More information can be found on the show¹s World Wide Web site, which is located at www.goanimetv.com. About Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Inc. Headquartered in Burbank, California, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Inc. is a leading and award winning full service audio post production studio working in the fields of feature films, television, electronic entertainment, anime and direct to home entertainment projects. Founded in 1993, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Inc. maintains operations in the U.S. with three buildings, six recording/mixing stages and just under 200 staff of actors, writers, directors and technicians. Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Inc. is also committed to carrying out projects that contribute to the promotion of innovative cultural awareness internationally. More information about Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Inc. and its products can be found on the company¹s World Wide Web site, which is located at www.bangzoomentertainment.com <http://www.bangzoomentertainment.com> . The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Inc actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, retail acceptance of our products, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions, integration of recently acquired subsidiaries and identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company's assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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August 1

Academy Boogies to “Saturday Night Fever” in NYC

New York, NY – In a special 30th anniversary celebration, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ “Monday Nights with Oscar®” (MNWO) will present a screening of “Saturday Night Fever” on Monday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy Theater in New York City. The program will feature a post-screening onstage discussion with actresses Karen Lynn Gorney and Donna Pescow, costume designer Patrizia Von Brandenstein and casting director Shirley Rich.

Based on a magazine article by Nik Cohn and adapted for the screen by Norman Wexler, “Saturday Night Fever” is a classic boy-meets-girl story. John Travolta, who earned an Academy Award® nomination for his performance, stars as Tony, a 19-year-old paint store worker from Brooklyn who is struggling to break out of his limited world. At night, Tony dons a white suit and becomes the king of the local disco dance floor, where he meets Stephanie (Gorney), a talented dancer who is also looking to overcome her working-class status.

The 1977 film features a soundtrack dominated by disco era hits by the Bee Gees, including “Staying Alive,” “Night Fever” and “If I Can’t Have You,” and incorporates such themes as drugs, sex, unrequited love, homophobia and racial tension.

MNWO is a monthly series showcasing high-quality prints of films that have been nominated for or won Academy Awards®. This screening will feature a newly struck print from the Academy Film Archive, courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

The Academy Theater is located at 111 East 59th Street in New York City. Tickets for “Saturday Night Fever” are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. Tickets may be reserved by calling 1-888-778-7575. Depending on availability, tickets may be purchased on the night of the screening. Doors open at 7 p.m. All seating is unreserved.

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July 31

HOPE LIVES WHEN PEOPLE REMEMBER
~SIMON WIESENTHAL
SIMON WIESENTHAL

FROM THE MORIAH FILMS COLLECTION OF THE SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER

STARZ HOME ENTERTAINMENT

PRESENTS

THE SIMON WIESENTHAL COLLECTION

Available on DVD September 11, 2007

Burbank, CA – Experience the extraordinary diversity of Jewish life and the legacy of the Holocaust with a set of touching and inspirational DVDs in The Simon Wiesenthal Collection. The collection features narration by Hollywood legends including Elizabeth Taylor, Orson Welles, and Nicole Kidman. These documentaries, from the Moriah Films unit of the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles, recount harrowing yet uplifting tales that form an informative mosaic of the Jewish experience in the 20th century. SRP for the collection is set at $59.97 and pre-book is Aug. 9, 2007. The Simon Wiesenthal Collection will be available at retail September 11, 2007 in time for the High Holy Days.

Born in the Ukraine, Simon Wiesenthal was educated in architectural engineering, a background that may have helped save his life more than once during the war. In all, Wiesenthal spent time in 12 concentration camps, including one where he was seconds away from death at the hands of the SS, but was saved by an empathetic SS commander. Simon and his wife, Cyla, together lost at least 89 family members during the Holocaust. In his last internment, at the Mauthausen concentration camp, freedom arrived with the Allied liberation of the camp in May 1945. Soon after, Wiesenthal set upon a remarkable campaign to bring Nazi criminals to justice, an effort that evolved to truly global proportions. With no formal training as an investigator, Wiesenthal assisted U.S. and Israeli officials in tracking and capturing more than 1,100 of Nazi Germany’s worst war criminals, including the Gestapo officer who arrested Anne Frank, and the mastermind of Hitler’s Final Solution, Adolf Eichmann.

Wiesenthal was honored in 1977 by the dedication of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, based in Los Angeles, which promotes awareness of anti-Semitism, monitors neo-Nazi organizations and manages the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. Though very few Nazi war criminals are thought to be alive, the Center continues the struggle to bring these individuals to justice.

The Simon Wiesenthal Collection features the following films:
features the following films:
I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU – The powerful new documentary on the life and legacy of Simon Wiesenthal, narrated by Oscar^® winner Nicole Kidman.
– The powerful new documentary on the life and legacy of Simon Wiesenthal, narrated by Oscar winner Nicole Kidman. ECHOES THAT REMAIN – Rare photos and unseen footage create this poignant portrait of Eastern European Jewry before the Holocaust.
– Rare photos and unseen footage create this poignant portrait of Eastern European Jewry before the Holocaust. GENOCIDE – The 1981 landmark Academy Award^®-winning documentary narrated by Elizabeth Taylor and Orson Welles.
– The 1981 landmark Academy Award-winning documentary narrated by Elizabeth Taylor and Orson Welles. UNLIKELY HEROES – Discover the unknown and long-untold stories of the men and women of the Jewish Resistance during the Nazi reign.
– Discover the unknown and long-untold stories of the men and women of the Jewish Resistance during the Nazi reign.
LIBERATION – Patrick Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg and Sir Ben Kingsley narrate this gripping look at the transgressions and triumphs of the Allied war effort.
– Patrick Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg and Sir Ben Kingsley narrate this gripping look at the transgressions and triumphs of the Allied war effort. THE LONG WAY HOME – The 1997 Academy Award^®-winning documentary explores the plight of Jewish refugees who survived the Holocaust.
– The 1997 Academy Award-winning documentary explores the plight of Jewish refugees who survived the Holocaust. EVER AGAIN – A startling study of violent anti-Semitism throughout modern Europe and its connection to recent terrorism.
– A startling study of violent anti-Semitism throughout modern Europe and its connection to recent terrorism. IN SEARCH OF PEACE – The epic story of the creation of Israel, narrated by Michael Douglas with Anne Bancroft, Edward Asner and Richard Dreyfuss.
– The epic story of the creation of Israel, narrated by Michael Douglas with Anne Bancroft, Edward Asner and Richard Dreyfuss. BEAUTIFUL MUSIC – The unforgettable true story of an Orthodox Jewish music teacher and a blind, autistic Palestinian piano prodigy.
– The unforgettable true story of an Orthodox Jewish music teacher and a blind, autistic Palestinian piano prodigy.

In addition to the collection, Starz Home Entertainment will be releasing Ever Again and I Have Never Forgotten You individually. Both films will carry a SRP of $19.97 and are also available on September 11, 2007.

Narrated by Oscar^®-winner Kevin Costner, Ever Again had a limited theatrical release in the fall of 2006. Directed by Academy Award^®-winner Richard Trank and produced by Oscar^®-winner Rabbi Marvin Hier, the film was a production of the Moriah Films unit of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Trank is the principal writer and director for Moriah Films. His award-winning films have been screened at the Sundance, Berlin, Chicago and Jerusalem Film Festivals, among others.

I Have Never Forgotten You had a limited theatrical release this summer and was the official film selection of the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival. Narrated by Oscar^®- winner Nicole Kidman, I Have Never Forgotten You is the stirring new documentary of Wiesenthal. This account of the legendary Nazi hunter's fight for justice is a compelling journey of untiring determination in seeking out those responsible for the Holocaust.
had a limited theatrical release this summer and was the official film selection of the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival. Narrated by Oscar- winner Nicole Kidman, is the stirring new documentary of Wiesenthal. This account of the legendary Nazi hunter's fight for justice is a compelling journey of untiring determination in seeking out those responsible for the Holocaust.
Moriah Films, the film division of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, was created to produce theatrical documentaries to educate both national and international audiences. It focuses on the 3,500-year old Jewish experience as well as contemporary human rights and ethics issues. Moriah has produced nine films to date, two of which have received the Academy Award^®-for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home (1997) and Genocide (1981).
, the film division of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, was created to produce theatrical documentaries to educate both national and international audiences. It focuses on the 3,500-year old Jewish experience as well as contemporary human rights and ethics issues. Moriah has produced nine films to date, two of which have received the Academy Award-for best feature documentary, (1997) and (1981).
Starz Home Entertainment

Starz Home Entertainment, along with its label Anchor Bay Entertainment, is a division of Starz Media. Starz Media is a programming production and distribution company operating worldwide. It includes the Film Roman and Manga Entertainment brands. Its units create animated and live-action programming – including theatrical films – and programming created under contract for other media companies. It distributes that programming, and programming acquired from outside producers, through home video retailers, theaters, broadcasters, ad supported and premium television channels, and Internet and wireless video distributors in the US and internationally. Starz Media is an operating unit of Starz, LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation that is attributed to Liberty Capital Group. www.starz.com.

THE SIMON WIESENTHAL COLLECTION

Street Date: September 11, 2007

Pre-Book: August 9, 2007

Catalog #: 15257

UPC: 0-1313-15257-9 3

Run Time: 811 Min

Rating: Not Rated

SRP: $59.97

I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU

Street Date: September 11, 2007

Pre-Book: August 9, 2007

Catalog #: 15256

UPC: 0-1313-15256-9 4

Run Time: 105 Minutes

Rating: PG-13

SRP: $19.97

EVER AGAIN

Street Date: September 11, 2007

Pre-Book: August 9, 2007

Catalog #: 15255

UPC: 0-1313-15255-9 5

Run Time: 74 Minutes

Rating: Not Rated

SRP: $19.97

“Great To Be Nominated”
Dons
“The Godfather, Part III”

Beverly Hills, CA — “The Godfather, Part III,” a 1990 Best Picture nominee and the final film in Francis Ford Coppola’s “Godfather” trilogy, will be screened as the next feature in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ “Great To Be Nominated” series. The film, which completes the tragic saga of the Corleone family, will screen in its original theatrical release version on Monday, August 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Actors Don Calfa (“Louie Dragna”), Franc D’Ambrosio (“Anthony Corleone”), Joe Mantegna (“Joey Zasa”) and Al Ruscio (“Leo Cuneo”); rerecording mixer Michael Minkler; co-producer Fred Roos; and stunt coordinator Buddy Jo Hooker will participate in a panel discussion following the screening.

“The Godfather, Part III” received a total of seven Academy Award® nominations: Best Picture (Coppola, producer), Actor in a Supporting Role (Andy Garcia), Art Direction (Dean Tavoularis; Set Decoration: Gary Fettis), Cinematography (Gordon Willis), Directing (Coppola), Film Editing (Barry Malkin, Lisa Fruchtman, Walter Murch) and Music – Original Song (“Promise Me You’ll Remember,” Music by Carmine Coppola; Lyric by John Bettis).

The Academy Award-nominated animated short “A Grand Day Out,” starring Wallace and Gromit, will be screened prior to the feature.

Curtain time for all features is 7:30 p.m., and pre-show elements will begin at 7 p.m. The Academy is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 247-3600.

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INFINITY STUDIOS, LLC ANNOUNCES ONLINE PRE-ORDERING OPTION Fans Now Have Option To Obtain Hot New Manga Titles Sent Straight to Their Doors Before They Are Available at Retail Bookstores RICHMOND, CA July 31, 2007 Infinity Studios, LLC announced today that in August 2007, manga fans will be able to purchase Infinity Studios, LLC manga titles at least one month, prior to the title hitting retail bookshelves at the company¹s online store located within the official company¹s website. More information can be found on the company¹s website at http://www.infinitystudios.com. ³Pre-orders will become available for each and every upcoming title approximately 1 to 2 months prior to each particular book¹s/volume¹s release date. It¹s possible we may offer slight discounts for pre-orders but there won¹t be any uniform discount rate so visitors will have to check the individual title information for any possible discounts. In addition, some of our future pre-order titles will come with promotional items and freebies which will be announced at the time of the title¹s release², states, Infinity Studios, LLC President and CEO, Jay Chung. Mr. Chung also states, ³A lot of our hard core readers, who like to get their manga ASAP, have noticed that we release our titles sooner (at least one month prior to the title hitting retail shelves) on our website and asked us to create a pre-order system so they can obtain their manga as soon as the title is released.² This pre-order feature is only available on the Infinity Studios, LLC website at www.infinitystudios.com <http://www.infinitystudios.com> . Titles that will be released in August include ICHIGEKI SACCHU HOIHOI-SAN Vol. 1 and NININ GA SHINOBUDEN (2X2=SHINOBUDEN) Vol. 3. Upon activation of the online pre-ordering system, fans will be able to immediately pre-order hit titles such as KYOUHAKU DOGS Vol. 1, UNBALANCE UNBALANCE Vol. 2 and CHUN RHANG YHUR JHUN Vol. 4. Discussions on this or any Infinity Studios, LLC series/titles/products can be found on online in the forum area of the Infinity Studios, LLC website located at www.infinitystudios.com <http://www.infinitystudios.com> . About Infinity Studios, LLC Headquartered in Richmond, California, Infinity Studios, LLC is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of Asian Graphic Novels. Founded in 2004, Infinity Studios, LLC maintains operations in the U.S., Japan and Korea. More information about Infinity Studios, LLC and its products can be found on the company¹s World Wide Web site, which is located at www.infinitystudios.com <http://www.infinitystudios.com/> . The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Infinity Studio, LLC¹s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, retail acceptance of our products, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions, integration of recently acquired subsidiaries and identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company's assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

July 27

LOU FERRIGNO, ACTOR, AUTHOR, WORLD CHAMPION BODY BUILDER
& LOS ANGELES RESERVE DEPUTY SHERIFF
GRADUATES TO LEVEL II FROM SHERIFF'S RESERVE ACADEMY

THE FORMER MR. UNIVERSE AND INCREDIBLE HULK
WILL BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT SHERIFF'S GRADUATION
CEREMONIES WITH SHERIFF LEE BACA ON JULY 30TH

Hollywood Meets Law Enforcement as Sheriff Lee Baca Presides

This Just In: Lou Ferrigno has Just Been Cast in
the New Universal INCREDIBLE HULK motion picture
which is Now in Production starring Edward Norton

Los Angeles - (LMS )- Lou Ferrigno, actor, two time consecutive Mr. Universe, champion body builder, author, LA County Reserve Deputy Sheriff, and health & fitness expert, has been chosen as the keynote speaker for this year's graduation ceremonies for the new Los Angeles Reserve Deputy Sheriffs. And yes, Lou will be wearing his uniform with the white gloves and his gun. On July 30th at the Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles, Lou Ferrigno, who was sworn-in last year as a Los Angeles County Reserve Deputy Sheriff, will be certified to an upgrade Level II training classification. This designation required many hard hours of on the job training and study in advanced weaponry, as well as anti-terror tactics and procedures. Mr. Ferrigno has been required to complete at least twenty hours of service per month this past year on top of his training and study time. He has been assigned to the Sheriff's Reserve Forces Bureau, Headquarters Unit and works on the recruitment of new deputies. He also works with the Sheriff's Youth Activities League (YAL) and the Special Victims Bureau, which works with abused children. He has become an Ambassador of good will and opportunities from the Sheriff's Department to a generation demographic of young city kids who had never thought before of getting involved in law enforcement.

Mr. Ferrigno's new spectacular line of Ferrigno Fitness equipment www.louferrigno.com is now available along with the complete LOU FERRIGNO home gym package for all ages. He continues his successful personal training business that includes such star clientele as Mickey Rourke, Michael Jackson, and Chuck Norris. He also wrote three books: " Lou Ferrigno's Guide to Personal Power, Bodybuilding and Fitness", " My Life as the Incredible Hulk", and " The Incredible Lou Ferrigno".

Ferrigno successfully transferred his bodybuilding fame to a career on stage and film. His first film was a documentary, " Pumping Iron", a film with cult status that chronicled his exploits as the youngest person to become Mr. Universe. In less than a year after "Pumping Iron", Lou was again larger than life and created a new cult legend as the title character of the hit TV show " The Incredible Hulk". And just recently he was offered a role in the new Universal Pictures "Hulk" motion picture starring Edward Norton now in production. And if that's not enough, the producers of the hit TV show Dancing With The Stars, just met with Lou and he is in the radar about appearing as a contestant. Stay tuned.

Ferrigno and wife Carla currently have a recurring role as the new neighbor in " King of Queens", one of the nations highest rated network TV programs which is about to go into syndication.

Lou Ferrigno has invited many of his family, celebrity friends and co-workers to attend and share in this happy event with him.

Los Angeles - (LMS )- Lou Ferrigno, actor, two time consecutive Mr. Universe, champion body builder, author, LA County Reserve Deputy Sheriff, and health & fitness expert, has been chosen as the keynote speaker for this year's graduation ceremonies for the new Los Angeles Reserve Deputy Sheriffs. And yes, Lou will be wearing his uniform with the white gloves and his gun. On July 30th at the Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles, Lou Ferrigno, who was sworn-in last year as a Los Angeles County Reserve Deputy Sheriff, will be certified to an upgrade Level II training classification. This designation required many hard hours of on the job training and study in advanced weaponry, as well as anti-terror tactics and procedures. Mr. Ferrigno has been required to complete at least twenty hours of service per month this past year on top of his training and study time. He has been assigned to the Sheriff's Reserve Forces Bureau, Headquarters Unit and works on the recruitment of new deputies. He also works with the Sheriff's Youth Activities League (YAL) and the Special Victims Bureau, which works with abused children. He has become an Ambassador of good will and opportunities from the Sheriff's Department to a generation demographic of young city kids who had never thought before of getting involved in law enforcement.Mr. Ferrigno's new spectacular line of Ferrigno Fitness equipment is now available along with the complete LOU FERRIGNO home gym package for all ages. He continues his successful personal training business that includes such star clientele as Mickey Rourke, Michael Jackson, and Chuck Norris. He also wrote three books: " Lou Ferrigno's Guide to Personal Power, Bodybuilding and Fitness", " My Life as the Incredible Hulk", and " The Incredible Lou Ferrigno". Ferrigno successfully transferred his bodybuilding fame to a career on stage and film. His first film was a documentary, " Pumping Iron", a film with cult status that chronicled his exploits as the youngest person to become Mr. Universe. In less than a year after "Pumping Iron", Lou was again larger than life and created a new cult legend as the title character of the hit TV show " The Incredible Hulk". Ferrigno and wife Carla currently have a recurring role as the new neighbor in " King of Queens", one of the nations highest rated network TV programs which is about to go into syndication.Lou Ferrigno has invited many of his family, celebrity friends and co-workers to attend and share in this happy event with him.

Sheriff's Graduation & Swearing In Ceremony with Lou Ferrigno as Keynote Speaker
Monday July 30th, 2007 starting at 7:00 PM
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 381-B
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Los Angeles Church Responds to Media Inquiries About Pastor's Defamation Lawsuit Against ABC News and John Stossel

Jul. 27, 2007 In response to multiple media inquiries, the 22,000-member Crenshaw Christian Center announced today that it had placed on the Internet a copy of its pastor's defamation lawsuit against ABC News and correspondent John Stossel along with a short video that sets the record straight.

Dr. Frederick K.C. Price, founder and pastor of Crenshaw Christian Center in South Central Los Angeles, filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court in connection with a story that falsely implied he had improperly diverted his congregation's donations. The suit names ABC parent The Walt Disney Company, American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., ABC Inc., Stossel, 20/20 producer Glen Ruppel, the Trinity Foundation Inc., and Trinity founder Ole Anthony as defendants.

The ABC story that aired March 23 on both ABC's Good Morning America and 20/20 programs was headlined "Enough!" and featured Stossel introducing the topic by saying "How much of what you give do they keep?" According to the lawsuit complaint, the story included a film clip of one of Dr. Price's televised sermons in which he is seen telling his congregation, "I live in a 25 room mansion, I have my own $6 million yacht, I have my own private jet and I have my own helicopter and I have seven luxury automobiles."

The ABC story said Dr. Price owned these luxurious items and lived the extravagant lifestyle he was describing. In fact, the lawsuit states, Dr. Price was preaching a sermon about a hypothetical person who has great wealth but lives a spiritually unfulfilled life.

"Well I was pointing out that there is such a thing as bad success," Dr. Price told his congregation in the sermon that was first televised on The Lifetime Network in 1997. He then outlined this person's great wealth, but said at the same time the man's wife was sleeping with the gardener, all of his children were on drugs and he didn't know whether his friends really liked him or just liked what he could do for them. "Friends, to me that's bad success," Dr. Price told the congregation.

"In broadcasting the clip as alleged, defendants breached fundamental journalistic guidelines and acted in reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of that which was broadcast," the lawsuit states.

The church produced a short video report of its own that included the offending ABC footage that was taken out of context and compared it to the full context of Dr. Price's remarks in a 1997 sermon. The video was shown to the congregation at the July 22 church service in Los Angeles.

The church has invited the public to download and watch the video from the Internet at the following web address: http://www.crenshawchristiancenter.net/ecomm/index.php?option=com_ content&task=view&id=85&Itemid=117 (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) The public can also download a copy of the lawsuit complaint at the same web address.

A native of Los Angeles, Dr. Price founded CCC in 1973. Since then it has grown to more than 22,000 members and a worldwide television ministry entitled "Ever Increasing Faith." The church finances missions to some of Africa's poorest communities in Namibia, Ghana and Zimbabwe and supports food and housing programs in its largely African-American South Los Angeles community.

Dr. Price also founded the Fellowship of Inner-City Word of Faith Ministries, an international fellowship of pastors and ministers from around the globe whose religious philosophy is based on the belief that economic prosperity can be achieved through a faith-based, God-centered life.

According to the complaint, the entire sermon was broadcast on the Lifetime Television channel, which, like ABC, is owned by Disney. "Therefore, the broadcaster defendants could have discovered the context in which the clip appeared at any time if they had bothered to look in their own archives," the complaints states.

The lawsuit alleges that the film clip was given to ABC News by defendants Ole Anthony and the Trinity Foundation, a Dallas-based organization founded by Anthony that is vehemently hostile to evangelical church leaders. The suit states that Stossel and Ruppel knew that Anthony and Trinity were "biased and unreliable sources."

Dr. Price and CCC demanded that ABC air an apology that included the full context of the pastor's sermon. In response, ABC aired a correction and apology on both Good Morning America and 20/20, but refused to air the full context of the sermon. Instead, the network aired the offending film clip again as part of the apology.

In addition, ABC failed to broadcast the purported correction in as conspicuous a manner as they had promoted the false and defamatory broadcast, which was repeatedly promoted on Good Morning America by co-anchors Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts.

The correction failed to repair the damage, the complaint argues, noting it failed to comply with California law that provides that a retraction must be 'published or broadcast in substantially as conspicuous a manner in said newspaper or on said broadcasting station as were the statements claimed to be libelous.'"

The lawsuit asks for general, special, exemplary and punitive damages according to proof at trial. Dr. Price is represented by Anthony M. Glassman of Glassman, Browning, Saltsman & Jacobs.

Source: Dr. Frederick K.C. Price, pastor and founder, Crenshaw Christian Center.

Sitrick And Company

Tony Knight, 310-788-2850

July 26

Hiltons in Court. Paris Hilton's Auntie Francesca Hilton

Zsa Zsa Gabor & Husband Prinz Frederick Von Anhalt
v.
Daughter, Francesca Hilton -Law Suit

JUDGE ORDERS Zsa Zsa FOR THE LAST TIME TO APPEAR in Court
this FRIDAY 7/27/07 pursuant
to Local Rule 7.9(d) and the Court’s order.

Attached is Motion to the Court by Francesca Hilton for Sanctions/Damages
Against Zsa Zsa for Defying the Court

Santa Monica- In June 2005, Zsa Zsa Gabor, the mother of Francesca Hilton, her only child from Hotel magnet Conrad Hilton, filed a law suit against her for Elder Abuse, Negligence, Fraud and other charges. The co-Plaintiff and alleged instigator of this suit is Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband, Frederick VonAnhalt who recently claimed that he was possibly the father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby at a press conference in his Belair driveway in earshot of his wheel chair bound wife Zsa Zsa Gabor. He also sued the manufactrers of Viagra for $11 million dollars claiming it made him impotent. The current motion for sanctions by Hilton against Zsa Zsa Gabor states that Zsa Zsa herself wants this litigation to end and that she is being forced to continue it. (see attached motion)

Constance Francesca Hilton, comedian, writer, and the aunt of Paris Hilton, has countered against each and every claim in this case all revolving around the alleged-multi-million dollar fraudulent refinancing of the famous Gabor Belair Estate owned for over 40 years exclusively by Zsa Zsa Gabor. Francesca Hilton claims she was wrongfully accused on all counts and has suffered serious damages as a result of these false accusations. After two years of legal haggling, both parties have agreed to appear in Santa Monica Court for a mediation conference.

"Zsa Zsa Gabor has been ordered to appear in Court Friday pursuant to Local Rule 7.9(d) and the Court’s order. The Court specifically ordered Zsa Zsa to appear. If she fails to appear, the defense will move to strike her answer or issue an OSC re: sanctions.", said attorney Ronald Richards representing Francesca Hilton. Last month Zsa Zsa was a no show which ruffled the feathers of the judge but he gave her one more chance to appear this Friday because of a note from her doctor claiming that she had an infected leg.

Zsa Zsa Gabor, a retired actress and socialite, has been a recluse for over two and a half years. She was seriously injured in a car crash on Sunset Blvd. a few years back and has been confined to a wheelchair. She no longer gives interviews or ventures out in public. She is in an uncomfortable position once again having to make a decision to appear, or not appear, in court Friday. If she does appear she would have to testify under oath against her own daughter. If she does not appear the court could sanction her and remove her previous statements from the record.

Francesca Hilton, a resident in the Hollywood Hills, was at one time a public relations executive, an expert equestrian with her famous mother, and a producer/writer. She also performs as a stand-up comic at the infamous Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd where she was discovered by owner Mitzi Shore. She is currently writing her memoirs for publication about life as a Hilton.

Francesca Hilton and her attorney Ron Richards shall appear as ordered and will be available for interviews at the Court House.

ZSA ZSA Gabor and Frederic Von Anhalt
v.
Constance Francesca Hilton et al. CASE # SCO85767 DEPT I
Friday July, 27th 2007 at 9:00 AM
Superior Court For the State of California County of Los Angeles- West District
Santa Monica Courthouse
1725 Main Street
Santa Monica California

Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List July 29 - August 4 & August 5 - 11

Sunday, July 29

Super Mutts

Starz Kids & Family goes to the dogs with an all-day mutt marathon. (All

times are ET/PT).

-- Eight Below at 12:20 a.m. - (Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, Jason Biggs)

-- Beethoven's 2nd at 2:30 a.m. - (Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicholle

Tom)

-- All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 at 4:30 a.m. - (Charlie Sheen, Sheena Easton,

Ernest Borgnine)

-- Soccer Dog: The Movie at 6:30 a.m. - (James Marshall, Olivia D'Abo,

Jeremy Foley)

-- The Shaggy Dog at 8:15 a.m. - (Tim Allen, Danny Glover, Kristin Davis)

-- Eight Below at 10:00 a.m. - (Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, Jason Biggs)

-- An All Dogs Christmas Carol at 12:05 a.m. - (Steven Weber, Dom Deluise,

Sheena Easton)

-- All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 at 1:20 p.m. - (Paul Sabella, Larry Leker)

-- Miracle Dogs at 2:45 p.m. - (Kate Jackson, Ted Shackelford, Stacy

Keach)

-- Beethoven's 2nd at 4:20 p.m. - (Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicholle

Tom)

-- Doogal at 6 p.m. - (Jon Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, William H. Macy)

-- The Shaggy Dog at 7:20 p.m. - (Tim Allen, Danny Glover, Kristin Davis)

-- Eight Below at 9:00 p.m. - (Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, Jason Biggs)

-- Soccer Dog: The Movie at 11:05 p.m. - (James Marshall, Olivia D'Abo,

Jeremy Foley)

Indie Icons (More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=737)

Bullets Over Broadway (Woody Allen)

9 p.m. (ET/PT) on IndiePlex

A gangster with a gift for writing assists a struggling playwright whose

cast includes a snooty stage diva and a crime boss's talentless

girlfriend. Written and directed by Woody Allen, Best Supporting

Oscar(R) for Dianne Wiest.

Monday, July 30

Musaic (More Information: http://www.starz.com/appmanager/seg/s?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=template&template_ dir=/features/musaic/&template_file=content.html)

Michael Franti & Spearhead: Live in Sydney

10 p.m. (ET/PT) on Starz Cinema

This energetic 10-song performance from the Hordern Pavillion in Sydney

highlights Michael Franti's growth from angry political rapper to an

artist fluent in old-school R&B, soul and hip-hop.

Friday, August 3

Summer of Stars (More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=728)

Fun With Dick and Jane - (Jim Carrey, Tea Leoni, Alec Baldwin)

9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Starz

Saturday, August 4

Starz Saturday Premiere

The Prestige - (Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, David Bowie)

9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Starz

Indie Icons (More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=737)

Wild at Heart - (David Lynch)

9 p.m. (ET/PT) on IndiePlex

David Lynch directs this fast-paced tale of a couple's wild, sinful

adventures from the Carolinas to Texas.

Kings of Cool (More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=737)

The Hot Rock - (Robert Redford)

8 p.m. (ET/PT) on RetroPlex

Peter "Bullitt" Yates directs Robert Redford and George Segal as hapless

jewel thieves who bungle the perfect crime. From Donald Westlake's

classic caper novel.

The Sting - (Robert Redford)

9:45 p.m. (ET/PT) on RetroPlex

Two con-artists in 1930s Chicago swindle a racketeer crime boss via an

elaborate gambling scheme in this witty, hilarious story. Winner of

seven Oscars(R), including Best Picture.

Hot Items List for August 5 - 11

Sunday, August 5

Indie Icons (More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=737)

Miller's Crossing - (Joel Coen)

9 p.m. (ET/PT) on IndiePlex

The right-hand man of an Irish mob boss plays all the angles in a

Prohibition gangland story. From the creators of Fargo.

Friday, August 10

Before They Were Stars

Take a look at today's stars' earlier work with a 48-hour marathon

beginning at 8 p.m. on Encore. (All times listed are ET/PT).

Friday, August 10

-- Selena at 8 p.m. - (Jennifer Lopez)

-- Fear at 10:15 p.m. - (Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon)

Saturday, August 11

-- Class at 12 a.m. - (John Cusack)

-- Amazing Stories: The Movie at 1:40 a.m. - (Kevin Costner, Kiefer

Sutherland, Anthony Lapaglia, Mary Stuart Masterson)

-- Rumble Fish at 3:10 a.m. - (Nicolas Cage)

-- The Man in the Moon at 4:50 a.m. - (Reese Witherspoon)

-- Angels in the Outfield at 6:35 a.m. - (Adrien Brody, Matthew

McConaughey)

-- Jack at 8:20 a.m. - (Jennifer Lopez)

-- Ulee's Gold at 10:20 a.m. - (Jessica Biel)

-- Love Potion No. 9 at 12:20 a.m. - (Sandra Bullock)

-- Thelma & Louise at 2 p.m. - (Brad Pitt)

-- Hackers at 4:15 a.m. - (Angelina Jolie, Matthew Lillard, Marc Anthony)

-- American Graffiti at 6:05 p.m. - (Harrison Ford)

-- Dazed and Confused at 8 p.m. - (Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck)

-- Encino Man at 9:45 p.m. - (Brendan Fraser)

-- Mallrats at 11:15 p.m. - (Jason Lee, Ben Affleck)

Sunday, August 12

-- From Dusk Till Dawn at 1 a.m. - (Salma Hayek)

-- Once Bitten at 2:50 a.m. - (Jim Carrey)

-- Race the Sun at 4:30 a.m. - (Halle Berry, Casey Affleck, Eliza Dushku)

-- Are You In the House Alone? at 6:15 a.m. - (Dennis Quaid)

-- Fried Green Tomatoes at 8 a.m. - (Chris O'Donnell)

-- King of the Hill at 10:15 a.m. - (Adrien Brody)

-- Sling Blade at 12 p.m. - (Billy Bob Thornton)

-- Enemy of the State at 2:30 p.m. - (Jack Black)

-- 10 Things I Hate About You at 4:45 p.m. - (Heath Ledger)

-- Buffy the Vampire Slayer at 6:30 p.m. - (Hillary Swank)

Summer of Stars (More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=728)

The Prestige - (Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, David Bowie)

9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Starz

Saturday, August 11

Starz Saturday Premiere

Gridiron Gang - (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Xzibit, Vanessa Ferlito)

9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Starz

Indie Icons (More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=737)

A Life Less Ordinary - (Danny Boyle)

9 p.m. (ET/PT) on IndiePlex

A fired janitor kidnaps his boss's daughter in revenge, only he gets way

more than he bargained for - especially when two rambunctious angels

must convince the pair to fall in love. Co-starring Holly Hunter and

Delroy Lindo.

Kings of Cool (More Information:

http://starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=737)

The French Connection - (Gene Hackman)

8 p.m. (ET/PT) on RetroPlex

Based on true events: A pair of NYC detectives stumble into an

international heroin ring. Includes one of the most exciting car chases

ever filmed. Winner of five Oscars(R), including Best Picture and Best

Actor (Gene Hackman).

French Connection II - (Gene Hackman)

9:50 p.m. (ET/PT) on RetroPlex

Savvy New York cop Popeye Doyle is out of element in France as he

pursues heroin kingpins to Marseilles. Directed by John Frankenheimer

(The Manchurian Candidate, Reindeer Games). A continuation of The French

Connection.

'Hairspray' Soundtrack Hits a High Note and Launches into Billboard's Top 5

LOS ANGELES, July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- New Line Records' soundtrack of the hit musical comedy "Hairspray" (now playing in theaters nationwide) sold 71,625 units this week, boosting the album to #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, #1 on the Billboard Independent Label chart, #2 on the Billboard Soundtrack chart, and #2 on the Billboard Digital Album chart. It is also ranking #1 at retailers across the country.

"The 'Hairspray' soundtrack got off to a great start before the movie's release, but now as more people see the film and discover the music, the soundtrack has just exploded. It's great cross-promotion; each fuels the other," says Jason Linn, New Line's Executive Vice President of Music. "Once they see the film, audiences feel like they need to immediately own this record because it features amazing performances and, just like the film, is a fun, high-energy ride."

The "Hairspray" soundtrack, released on July 10, includes three original numbers that were created specifically for the film version of the hit Broadway musical -- "Ladies' Choice," "New Girl In Town," and "Come So Far." Also featured on the soundtrack are the songs "Good Morning Baltimore," "Welcome to the '60s," "Nicest Kids In Town," and "You Can't Stop The Beat." The songs are performed by cast members John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes, Brittany Snow and Elijah Kelley among others. Also featured is the track, "Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now" performed by Rikki Lake, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Nikki Blonsky.

The "Hairspray" soundtrack is produced by Marc Shaiman and features music by Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman. It features tracks mixed by Ed Cherney (Rolling Stones, Bette Midler), Peter Mokran (Pussycat Dolls, Christina Aguilera) as well as Frank Wolf.

Sixteen years after the release of the original film, New Line Cinema is bringing a feature film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of "Hairspray" to life. Featuring new and original material based on John Waters' 1988 cult classic about star-struck teenagers on a local Baltimore dance show, the comedy features a remarkable collection of talent including John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, Allison Janney, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley, director and choreographer Adam Shankman (Bringing Down The House), and producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Chicago). The new screenplay for "Hairspray" was written by Leslie Dixon (Freaky Friday, Outrageous Fortune). "Hairspray" debuted in theatres nationwide on July 20.

About New Line Records:

New Line Records, a division of New Line Productions, has been releasing recorded music since 2002. Distributed through Warner Music Group's independent arm ADA, NLR has released over 50 titles including the soundtracks to "Elf," "Wedding Crashers," "The Notebook," "A Prairie Home Companion" and "Hairspray." It is also the artist home to The Sounds, Albert Hammond Jr., OFFICE and Robbers on High Street, among others.

About New Line Cinema Corporation:

Celebrating its 40th anniversary year, New Line Cinema is the most successful independent film company in the world. Its mission is to produce innovative, popular and profitable entertainment in the best creative environment. In addition to the production, marketing and distribution of theatrical motion pictures, the fully-integrated studio has divisions devoted to home entertainment, television, music, theater, merchandising and an international unit. In 2005, New Line partnered with HBO to form Picturehouse, a new theatrical distribution company to release independent films. A pioneer in franchise filmmaking, New Line's Oscar-winning "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy is one of the most successful film franchises in history. New Line is a division of Time Warner, Inc. (NYSE:TWX) .

International recording artist and Grammy award winner Alannah Myles releases exclusive EP Available on iTunes 8.14.07
In tribute to Elvis Presley on the 30th anniversary of his passing (8.16.77)
www.linusentertainment.com/alannah

TORONTO, July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- In honour of Elvis Aaron Presley, international, Grammy award winning recording artist, Alannah Myles has re-recorded and is releasing a brand new updated version of her original Billboard #1 hit Black Velvet - the song that introduced a whole new generation to a soulful country groove depicting metaphors that told a story of the King when it topped the charts worldwide in 1990.

Black velvet and that little boy smile

Black velvet with that slow southern style

A new religion that'll bring you to your knees

Black velvet... if you please...

An inspiration to all recording artists around the world, Alannah Myles has hit the highest highs - winning a Grammy award and selling multi-millions of records, and hit the lowest of lows - left uncompensated for the success of her sales. Through the highs and the lows, Alannah has met every challenge an artist can be hit with, facing them head on with the tenacity of one of the most determined artists in the history of the music business.

Her first self titled album (1989) produced four Top 40 hits, "Love Is", "Lover of Mine", and "Still Got This Thing", as well as the number one international smash, "Black Velvet", which she won a Grammy award for best female rock performance, along with several Juno Awards, a Diamond award for sales in excess of 1,000,000 in Canada - the only artist who still retains this status for her debut record. ASCAP awarded the song a 'Millionaire Award' in 2005 for over 4 million radio plays of "Black Velvet" in the USA. SOCAN awarded the songs, "Black Velvet" and "Lover Of Mine" each with an award for over 100,000 plays in Canada in 2005 with her #1 hit song "Instead Of A Kiss" to follow.

Alannah's re-recorded Black Velvet 2007 along with two other songs from the album - Only Wings, and Faces in the Crowd are being released on August 14, 2007 as a digital EP exclusively on iTunes in tribute to Elvis on the 30th anniversary of his passing, on August 16, 1977.

Source: Linus Entertainment

FUNimation Entertainment Announces November Release of First Blu-ray Title
Dragon Ball Z Movie Double Feature Showcased In High-Definition Blu-ray Disc(TM) Format

-- At this year's San Diego Comic-Con International, FUNimation Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Navarre Corporation, is announcing that it is bringing the next generation entertainment to anime fans and will release its first high-definition home entertainment product on Blu-ray disc. Dragon Ball Z blasts onto Blu-ray with two Broly movies: Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan and Broly: Second Coming, two of the largest selling DBZ movies of all time.

"After seeing demos of each next generation platform, it was clear that the Blu-ray platform was ideal for FUNimation," said Ward Thomas, Senior Vice-President of Sales and Operations at FUNimation Entertainment. "The capabilities of the Blu-ray technology allows our fans to enjoy their favorite FUNimation titles like never before."

These two movies have been remastered in high-definition, digitally restored and enhanced with an all-new 5.1 surround sound mix. The video has been transferred directly from the original 35mm Japanese film creating a higher visual quality to match the dynamic action seen in the series and movies. All the special features on the disc are in full 1920 x 1080p HD, including a featurette about the restoration, remastering and high definition processes called "Dragon Ball Z: A New Look."

Dragon Ball Z Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan and Broly: Second Coming (TVPG) hit shelves November 13, 2007.

After Dragon Ball Z Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan and Broly: Second Coming, FUNimation Entertainment will start releasing high definition versions of some of its most popular catalog titles in the U.S. Further details, including street dates and pricing, will be released at a later date.

About FUNimation Entertainment

FUNimation(R) Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Navarre Corporation, is a brand management company and one of the nation's leading independent home video entertainment companies. The company has a proven formula for launching and advancing brands, and manages a full spectrum of rights with its brands including broadcasting, licensing, production, Internet, and home video sales and distribution.

About Blu-ray Disc

Blu-ray Disc is the next-generation optical disc format for high-definition video and high-capacity software applications. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc will hold up to 25GB of data, and a double-layer Blu-ray Disc will hold up to 50GB of data. A standard definition DVD holds less than 10GB by comparison. This greater storage capacity enables the Blu-ray Disc to store up to five times the amount of content than is possible with current DVDs, and is particularly well suited for high definition feature films with extended levels of additional bonus and interactive material. Blu-ray Disc is supported by the world's leading consumer electronics, personal computer and gaming companies.

Blu-ray Discs deliver a truly unique high-definition viewing experience with a crystal-clear 1920x1080p picture (the number "1080" represents 1,080 lines of vertical resolution, while the letter "p" stands for progressive scan) and astounding 5.1 channel surround and 48 kHz, 24-bit uncompressed audio.

Consumers will benefit from Blu-ray Disc's improvements over current DVD technology including enhanced menu navigation, increased capacity for bonus features and new interactive capabilities.

Blu-ray Disc can deliver entertainment content in full high-definition (HD), under a secure environment made possible through advanced copyright protection technology. Blu-ray Disc playback products are expected to be backward compatible with the current DVDs, allowing continued enjoyment of existing DVD collections.

Source: FUNimation Entertainment

Web site: http://www.funimation.com/

Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon to Star in New Line Cinema Comedy 'Four Christmases'

-- Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon are in final negotiations to star in New Line Cinema's upcoming comedy "Four Christmases", it was announced today by New Line Production President Toby Emmerich.

In the film, Vaughn and Witherspoon will play a couple who struggle to visit all four of their divorced parents' homes on Christmas day.

"Four Christmases" is based on a screenplay by Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson. It is being produced by Spyglass Entertainment's Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum and Jon Glickman. Vaughn and Witherspoon will also produce.

Project will be overseen for New Line by Emmerich and production executives Mark Kaufman and Michael Disco.

Vaughn and Witherspoon have both worked on recent New Line projects, with Vaughn starring in the 2005 hit comedy "Wedding Crashers" and Witherspoon starring in the upcoming thriller "Rendition", which is scheduled for an October 19th release.

Vaughn will next be seen in the holiday comedy "Fred Claus" and the 2008 Picturehouse release Vince Vaughn's "Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days and 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland." He has also starred in "The Break-Up", "Mr. & Mrs. Smith", "Be Cool", "Dodgeball", "Starsky and Hutch", "Old School", "Made" and "Swingers."

Vaughn is represented by UTA and The Gold Company.

Witherspoon, who won the Academy Award in 2005 for the musical bio-pic, "Walk the Line", has also starred in "Legally Blonde I & II", "Sweet Home Alabama", "Election" and the New Line comedy, "Pleasantville."

Witherspoon is represented by CAA and Management 360.

About New Line Cinema Corporation:

New Line Cinema's 'Hairspray' Continues to Hit All the Right Notes at the Box Office
Highest-Opening Musical Holds Strong In Midweek Screenings And In The UK

New Line Cinema's musical comedy "Hairspray" continues to draw big crowds in theaters on the heels of its strong opening weekend, with the film grossing $4.5 million on Monday, $4.3 million on Tuesday and $3.8 million on Wednesday to bring its cumulative domestic gross to $40.1 million since its July 20th debut. The film's $27.4 million opening made it the highest opening movie musical in film history.

"We got off to a great start with "Hairspray" last weekend, and the film's performance in these first midweek showings is very strong -- we only dropped off 4 percent last night," says David Tuckerman, New Line's President of Theatrical Distribution. "Audiences are enjoying the film and spreading the word. That's a recipe for a long and successful run."

Internationally, "Hairspray" is also off to a strong start as the film had the highest grossing stage-to-screen musical debut of all time in the UK with a $4.2 million bow (approximately a $12,000 per-screen average) last weekend despite the fact that the "Hairspray" stage show has yet to open outside the United States (it will debut in the UK this Fall). "Hairspray" will open in France on August 22 and in Australia on Sept. 13.

As the film continues to draw big crowds in theaters, its official soundtrack is finding equal success. The soundtrack from New Line Records sold 71,625 units this week, boosting the album to #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, #1 on the Billboard Independent Label chart, #2 on the Billboard Soundtrack chart, and #2 on the Billboard Digital Album chart. It is also ranking #1 at retailers across the country.

Sixteen years after the release of the original film, New Line Cinema has brought the feature film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of "Hairspray" to life. Featuring new and original material based on John Waters' 1988 cult classic about star-struck teenagers on a local Baltimore dance show, the comedy features a remarkable collection of talent including John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, Allison Janney, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley, producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ("Chicago"), and director Adam Shankman ("Bringing Down The House"). The new screenplay for "Hairspray" was written by Leslie Dixon ("Freaky Friday," "Outrageous Fortune").

About New Line Cinema Corporation:

Grand-Prize Winner of TCM's 8th Annual Young Film Composers Competition Announced

-- Oscar(R)-winning composer Hans Zimmer, whose numerous scores include The Lion King, The Da Vinci Code and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, led a blue-ribbon panel of judges in selecting James Schafer as the grand-prize winner of Turner Classic Movies' (TCM) 8th Annual Young Film Composers Competition last night, July 25, in Los Angeles. The five finalists were announced earlier this year from more than 800 aspiring film composers who submitted entries from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France and Spain for the competition this year.

In the running for the grand prize were Jaebon Hwang from New York City; Jeremy Schrepple from Los Angeles; Garth Neustadter from Appleton, Wisc.; James Schafer from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; and Edward White from London, England. Each participant scored a 90-second clip from the silent classic Beau Brummel (1924), starring John Barrymore and Mary Astor, for the final round of judging. Schafer, the grand-prize winner, received $15,000 and a chance to score a feature-length film for premiere on TCM. Runners up also received prizes, including Apple laptops and Logic Pro Software.

Talent competing in TCM's 8th Annual Young Film Composers Competition were challenged to score a brief clip from Beau Brummel, matinee idol Barrymore's portrayal of the arrogant 19th-century style mogul who enjoyed life among England's upper class until he insulted his good friend, the Prince of Wales. The competition, which ran from Jan. 1, 2007 - March 31, 2007, was opened this year for the first time to participants from not only the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada but also France and Spain.

Turner Classic Movies, currently seen in more than 75 million homes, is a 24-hour cable network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company. TCM presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from the largest film library in the world, the combined Time Warner and Turner film libraries, from the '20s through the '90s, commercial-free and without interruption. The network also offers critically acclaimed original documentaries and specials, including the Emmy-winning Stardust: The Bette Davis Story, Brando and Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool. Please visit tcm.com for more information.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.

Spike TV Powers Up Its Mobile Content and Announces the First-Ever Ringtone Deal With Comic Book Icon Stan Lee
Ringtones Will Include Famous Quotes From Stan

-- At Comic-Con today, Spike TV, a division of VIACOM Inc.'s (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) MTVN Entertainment Group, announced its first-ever original ringtone deal with Spider-Man(R)(1) co- creator and legendary comic book writer Stan Lee and POW! Entertainment, Inc. (POWN.PK). Ringtones featuring Stan's famous quotes will be available cross carrier.

Featured ringtones will include messages about your secret identity, or messages for your arch-nemesis, or sidekick, and more. Users can download Spike TV's Stan Lee ringtones and callback tones directly from their carriers.

"We are thrilled to partner with the legendary Stan Lee for the launch of his original ringtones on Spike TV mobile," said Erik Flannigan, EVP, digital media, Spike TV. "Stan has created some of the most beloved superheroes in comic book history and his genius can now be experienced in the digital arena."

Said Stan, "Wow! What a kick to be using my own quotes as ring tones for good ol' Spike TV! The gang at Spike must like to live dangerously 'cause they let me say whatever I want-- so consider this fair warning, O True Believers-- you're in for some wild and wacky verbal wonderment!"

Known to millions as the man whose Super Heroes propelled Marvel to its preeminent position in the comic book industry, Stan Lee's creations and co- creations include Spider-Man(R), The Incredible Hulk(R), X-Men(R), The Fantastic Four(R), Iron Man(R), Daredevil(R), Silver Surfer(R) and Dr. Strange(R) and hundreds of others.

POW! (Purveyors of Wonder) Entertainment Inc. (POWN.PK), an advanced media and entertainment company, founded by world famous comic book and motion picture icon Stan Lee, together with award winning producer Gill Champion and intellectual property specialist Arthur Lieberman, esq. POW!'s principals extensive backgrounds encompass the creation, production and licensing of original intellectual properties including some of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time (i.e. some of Stan Lee's characters have dominated the comic book genre and transcended to the big screen breaking all time box office records and grossing billions of dollars in revenues). Capitalizing on this combined expertise POW! partners with individuals and entities of entertainment's top echelon including studios and networks in the creation, licensing and distribution of new POW! character franchises including animation and live-action feature films, plus television, DVDs, video games, merchandising and related ancillary markets all of which contribute to global expansion.

Source: Spike TV

NEW LINE CINEMA AND SCHOLASTIC MEDIA PUT FINISHING TOUCHES ON ONE OF THE YEAR'S MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS THE GOLDEN COMPASS

Toy Line, Interactive Games, Publishing and Apparel Lay Foundation For Merchandising Program

NEW YORK - July 25, 2007 - It has been dubbed by many as the "next Lord of the Rings" and called a "brilliant" masterpiece by some of the world's most renowned literary critics. The Golden Compass, the first book in the best-selling and award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy, published by Scholastic U.K., will hit the big screen on December 7, 2007. Scholastic Media and New Line Cinema are now finalizing its licensing program. With Sega tapped as interactive partner,, master toy licensee Corgi International creating an extensive line of toys and collectibles, and a list of more than 40 licensing partners worldwide, The Golden Compass merchandising program is set to be a major holiday success story.

"The buzz for The Golden Compass has been fantastic and we're excited to launch product at retail in the fall," said Leslye Schaefer, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Consumer Products for Scholastic Media. "The film provides so much rich material and we know that fans are anxiously awaiting products based on this incredibly popular story."

" When you have a story that features fierce armored polar bears, talking transformable 'daemons' and the magical altheometer its easy to see why fantasy fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the merchandising program for The Golden Compass" said Dave Imhoff, New Line's Senior Executive Vice President of Worldwide Licensing and Merchanding

Scholastic has recently signed on Sababa Toys and MEGA Brands in the board game & puzzle category. Each company will develop variations on board game themes that take players through the fantasy adventure created in The Golden Compass mythology. Additional categories include apparel, home décor, card & DVD board game, food & candy, stationary, gift & novelty and publishing. Scholastic is publishing the movie tie-in books throughout the world in the English language. The publishing covers a range of titles and formats, including The Official Illustrated Movie Companion, Visual Explorer - The Definitive Guide to Lyra's World, The World of The Golden Compass, The Story of the Movie, Movie Storybook, Shuffle-Puzzle Book, Poster Book and The Official Movie Quiz Book.

A full list of licensees is available upon request.

The Golden Compass is co-produced by New Line Cinema and Deborah Forte, President of Scholastic Media, and written and directed by Chris Weitz (About A Boy, Antz).

The Successful World of The Golden Compass
His Dark Materials has been praised by critics and has a passionate worldwide fan base. With more than 14 million books sold across the globe that have been translated into 37 different languages, the trilogy was the first children's series ever to be honored with England's prestigious Whitbread Book of the Year Award. An epic two-part, six-hour stage production of the story at London's Royal Theatre also received numerous honors, including three prestigious Olivier nominations, with consistently sold-out performances throughout its run. The website www.goldencompassmovie.com has already garnered millions of page views.

About Scholastic Media
Scholastic Media (SM), the entertainment and media division of Scholastic, is a leading producer of quality, family-oriented content across multiple platforms, including feature films, television programming, videos, interactive and audio products, and web sites, and is a major developer and marketer of children's brands worldwide. Among SM's award-winning and top-rated productions are the animated series Clifford The Big Red Dog® (PBS KIDS®); the Emmy award-winning spin-off series Clifford's Puppy Days (PBS KIDS); I SPY (HBO Family); The Magic School Bus® (TLC); Goosebumps®; Animorphs®; and Maya & Miguel (PBS KIDS GO!). SM's critically-acclaimed feature films include Clifford's Really Big Movie, The Indian in the Cupboard, The Babysitters Club Movie, and The Mighty. SM is also producing the forthcoming film The Golden Compass, based on the award-winning Philip Pullman trilogy His Dark Materials, for New Line Cinema. Scholastic is a co-creator of the new multi-platform qubo network for children, which promotes literacy and positive values through entertainment. Provided by Scholastic, Dragon is the new pre-school series airing on qubo.

Scholastic: About Scholastic
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores, schools, libraries and television networks; and the Company's Internet site, www.scholastic.com.

About New Line Cinema
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, New Line Cinema is the most successful independent film company in the world. Its mission is to produce innovative, popular and profitable entertainment in the best creative environment. In addition to the production, marketing and distribution of theatrical motion pictures, the fully-integrated studio has divisions devoted to home entertainment, television, music, theater, merchandising and an international unit. In 2005, New Line partnered with HBO to form Picturehouse, a new theatrical distribution company to release independent films. A pioneer in franchise filmmaking, New Line's Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of the most successful film franchises in history. New Line is a division of Time Warner, Inc. (TWX).

ADDING and REPLACING Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Celebrates Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition For the Very First Time, All Three Versions to Be Released on DVD and High Definition Blu-rayTM Multi-Disc Sets November 13th

CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please note the addition of alternate cell phone numbers in the contact section.

The corrected release reads:

SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATES STEVEN SPIELBERG’S CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND: 30TH ANNIVERSARY ULTIMATE EDITION
For the Very First Time, All Three Versions to Be Released on DVD and High Definition Blu-rayTM Multi-Disc Sets November 13th
Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Steven Spielberg’s critically acclaimed classic, will be released on Blu-ray Disc and standard DVD in multi-disc sets as Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition on November 13th by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of this motion picture, which Gene Shalit called “one of the most spectacular movies ever made,” the set incorporates all three versions of the film, including the first-ever home video release of the 1977 Original Theatrical edition, as well as the re-edited 1980 theatrical Special Edition and Spielberg’s definitive Director’s Cut (released in 1998 as the Collector’s Edition). Bonus material on the 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition includes a never-before-seen interview with Spielberg created specifically for this release, a retrospective documentary and more.
, Steven Spielberg’s critically acclaimed classic, will be released on Blu-ray Disc and standard DVD in multi-disc sets as on November 13th by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of this motion picture, which Gene Shalit called “one of the most spectacular movies ever made,” the set incorporates all three versions of the film, including the first-ever home video release of the 1977 edition, as well as the re-edited 1980 theatrical and Spielberg’s definitive (released in 1998 as the ). Bonus material on the includes a never-before-seen interview with Spielberg created specifically for this release, a retrospective documentary and more.

The stunning high definition presentation of Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition contains all three cinematic versions on just one 50 GB Blu-ray Disc, with bonus material included on a second disc, and is made possible by new breakthroughs in home entertainment technology. This marks the first classic Spielberg film ever to be released on a pre-recorded high definition disc format.

A legendary film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind was nominated for eight Academy Awards.1 Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws) has the starring role of electrical lineman Roy Neary, as he sets out to investigate a mysterious power outage and experiences a life-changing “close encounter.”

The Original Theatrical version of Close Encounters of the Third Kind was released on screens in 1977 and was never available on home video. Spielberg released a re-edited Special Edition theatrically and on VHS in 1980 wherein he deleted several smaller scenes and added other sequences including scenes of Dreyfuss inside the alien mother ship at the end of the film. In 1998, the Collector’s Edition was released on home video with a limited theatrical run and featured Spielberg’s definitive director’s cut with changes, some small and subtle, as well as a change eliminating the interior mother ship scenes from the end of the Special Edition, thus restoring the original ending. The Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition is the first collection to include all three versions of the film.

The Blu-ray release provides for all three versions of Close Encounters of the Third Kind to be included on one 50GB disc through a process known as “seamless branching,” made possible with the added interactivity of Blu-ray’s software and the robust processing power of the second generation players. This process identifies the differences between each version of the film and segments the footage accordingly. These segments are then encoded and assembled into three unique playlists, thus allowing footage used in all three films to be included on the Blu-ray disc only once. Based on the viewer’s selection of the Original Version, Special Edition or definitive Director’s Cut, each film will be presented seamlessly in its original form by use of its respective playlist.

Both the Blu-ray and the DVD of Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition are packed with bonus features, including an exclusive interview with Spielberg and a Close Encounters of the Third Kind Retrospective Documentary.

Available only with the Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition high definition Blu-ray Disc, are additional bonus features including all-new “Storyboard-to-Scene Comparisons,” the original 1977 “Watch The Skies” featurette and an original theatrical preview.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition will be available November 13, 2007 -- nearly 30 years to the day after its original theatrical release -- on Blu-ray Disc for $49.95 or DVD for $39.95.
will be available November 13, 2007 -- nearly 30 years to the day after its original theatrical release -- on Blu-ray Disc for $49.95 or DVD for $39.95. Synopsis: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Electrical lineman Roy Neary (Dreyfuss) is one of several people who experience a close encounter of the first kind, witnessing UFOs flying through the night sky. He is subsequently haunted by a mountain-like image and becomes obsessed with discovering what it represents, much to the dismay of his family. Meanwhile, government agents around the world have close encounters of the second kind, discovering physical evidence of extraterrestrial visitors in the form of lost fighter aircraft from World War II and a stranded military ship that disappeared decades earlier, only to suddenly reappear in the Sonora and Gobi Desert. Roy and the agents then follow the clues they have been given to reach a site where they will have a close encounter of the third kind: contact.

Blu-ray Disc Bonus Features Include:

All New Interview with Steven Spielberg on Close Encounters of the Third Kind

All New “Storyboard to Scene Comparisons”

Close Encounters of the Third Kind Retrospective Documentary
Retrospective Documentary

The Original 1977 “Watch the Skies” Featurette

Original Theatrical Preview

DVD Bonus Features Include:

All New Interview with Steven Spielberg on Close Encounters of the Third Kind

“Making Of Close Encounters of the Third Kind” Retrospective Documentary

Close Encounters of the Third Kind was written and directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Julia Phillips and Michael Phillips. It stars Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws), Terri Garr (Tootsie), Melina Dillon (Absence of Malice) and François Truffaut (Day For Night) Feature run times are approximately 135 minutes for the Original Version, 132 minutes for the Special Edition and 137 minutes for the Collector’s Edition. It is rated PG for intense sci-fi action, mild language and thematic elements.
was written and directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Julia Phillips and Michael Phillips. It stars Richard Dreyfuss (), Terri Garr (), Melina Dillon () and François Truffaut () Feature run times are approximately 135 minutes for the , 132 minutes for the and 137 minutes for the . It is rated PG for intense sci-fi action, mild language and thematic elements. Close Encounters of the Third Kind:
30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition
DVD Catalog #: 21268
DVD UPC Code: 043396212688
DVD Order Date: 10/11/07
DVD SRP: $39.95
BD Catalog #: 22859
BD UPC Code: 043396228597
BD Order Date: 10/11/07
BD SRP: $49.95

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company. SPE is a division of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital contest creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries. Sony Pictures 1 Best Director, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Effects - Visual Effects, Best Film Editing, Best Music - Original Score, Best Sound, 1978

``Anime Bento'' Festival Serves up Four Nights of the Freshest Anime Titles on the Big Screen
NCM Fathom Responds to Anime Movie Demand by Hosting the Hottest Manga and FUNimation Entertainment Anime Titles in more than 250 Movie Theatres Nationwide

& NCM Fathom presents an "Anime Bento" festival serving up four nights of the hottest anime titles on the big screen. (Graphic: Business Wire)

SAN DIEGO & CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCM FATHOM, the entertainment division of National CineMedia, takes an unprecedented move in alternative theatre entertainment by announcing a special, four-day anime festival – “Anime Bento, 4 Nights, 4 Servings – The Hottest Anime Movies on the Big Screen” – with FUNimation Entertainment and Manga movies never before seen on the big screen with exclusive bonus features each night. The announcement was made at the 37th Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and pop culture event in North America.

“Anime Bento, 4 Nights, 4 Servings – The Hottest Anime Movies on the Big Screen” is the first of what is planned to be an annual NCM FATHOM Anime Event. Debuting in more than 250 select AMC, Regal Entertainment Group and Georgia Theatre Company movie theatres nationwide beginning on Sept. 19th at 7:30 p.m. local time, the complete “Anime Bento” schedule will serve up one exciting title each night as follows:

“Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles” – Wednesday, Sept. 19th
“Full Metal Alchemist – The Movie – Conqueror of Shambala” – Thursday, Sept. 20th
“Lupin the III: The Castle of Cagliostro” – Wednesday, Sept. 26th
“Karas – The Prophecy” – Thursday, Sept. 27th

Tickets for “Anime Bento” can be purchased for $10.00 at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theatre box offices beginning August 11th. For a complete list of theatre locations, please visit the website (theatres are subject to change).

“We’ve had incredible success with the anime category in the recent past and NCM FATHOM is excited to debut the first annual anime festival in theatres with the hottest anime titles provided by the top anime studios in the industry – FUNimation Entertainment and Manga,” said Dan Diamond, vice president of NCM FATHOM. “The anime phenomenon has captivated teens and adults alike, and this special event is designed as a way for fans to meet and revel in their love for anime while experiencing it in a way they’ve never experienced it before – on the big screen.”

About the Titles
“Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles”

Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles is the latest exciting chapter of the Robotech saga. A heroic cast of returning characters, led by Scott Bernard and Vince Grant, fight to end a decades-long struggle against an enigmatic alien race known as the Invid. However, the mysterious disappearance of the legendary Admiral Hunter will unfold in a treacherous mystery that could tear apart our young heroes and threaten their very survival!

“Full Metal Alchemist – The Movie – Conqueror of Shambala”

It is 1923 in Munich. Two years have passed since Edward Elric’s sacrifice ripped him out of his world and into ours, separating him from his younger brother, Alphonse. In that time, Ed’s continued research into rocketry has allied him with Alphonse Heiderich, a fellow researcher who oddly resembles Ed’s brother. Progress has been slow, however, and Ed has become discouraged. But when he saves a quiet Gypsy girl with the power to read minds, Ed is quickly pulled into a plot by the Thule Society and the burgeoning Nazi Party that could drag both worlds into a terrible war. Back in his own world, Al has been unlocking new secrets of alchemy and gaining incredible powers, all in the hopes of finding Ed.

Battling the occult, ideological extremists, and monstrous Homunculi lurking in the shadows, can the brothers find a way to reunite without causing chaos and bloodshed? What will happen when the world of alchemy and the world of modern science collide?

“Lupin the III: The Castle of Cagliostro”

When master thief Lupin III, a.k.a. "The Wolf," inadvertently steals a fortune in counterfeit bills from a casino, he is quick to realize the high-quality printing plates that made them are worth even more. Tracing the source of the money to the small European country of Cagliostro, Lupin and his team of colorful outlaws cross swords with the local count over his forthcoming marriage to the last princess of the Cagliostro family. It’s a fast-paced adventure as Lupin must battle fearsome ninjas, rescue a damsel in distress and uncover the key to the lost Cagliostro fortune. This is the first feature film written and directed by Academy Award™ winning anime pioneer and visionary Hayao Miyazaki.

“Karas – The Prophecy”

MIKURA IS ON THE RISE AGAIN... Tokyo - a city populated by both humans and by ghostly beings. They exist in both dimensions, seen and unseen: spirits, apparitions, demons. The balance between these two dimensions has long been upheld by the city's guardian raven Karas and his masters. But that balance has been thrown into disarray as Eko, a former Karas, has attempted to seize power and bring order to the streets through force. The entity Yurine, who represents the will of the people, stands in his way with her newly risen Karas. Now an ageless battle stretching across both dimensions and killing humans and spirits alike is in progress between the two sides and their armies. Karas is humanity’s last hope.

About National CineMedia

National CineMedia (NCM) LLC operates the largest digital in-theatre network in North America through long-term agreements with its founding members, AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), the three largest movie theatre operators in the U.S., and through multi-year agreements with several other theatre operators. NCM LLC produces and distributes its FirstLook pre feature program; cinema and lobby advertising products; comprehensive meeting and event services and other entertainment programming content. NCM LLC’s national network includes approximately 14,000 screens of which approximately 12,200 are part of the company’s Digital Content Network (DCN). NCM LLC’s DCN covers 154 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top 50). During 2006, approximately 550 million patrons attended movies shown in theatres owned by the NCM LLC founding members (excluding Loews). National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) owns a 44.8% interest in and is the managing member of NCM LLC. For additional information, visit www.ncm.com.

About FUNimation Entertainment

FUNimation® Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Navarre Corporation, is a brand management company and one of the nation's leading independent home video entertainment companies. The company has a proven formula for launching and advancing brands, and manages a full spectrum of rights with its brands including broadcasting, licensing, production, Internet, home video sales and distribution. For more information about FUNimation Entertainment and its brands, please visit www.funimation.com.

About Manga Entertainment, Ltd.

Manga Entertainment Ltd. is an entertainment company specializing in the production, marketing and distribution of Japanese animation for theatrical, television, Internet, DVD and home video release worldwide. The Manga film library is marketed and distributed in the U.S. through Starz Home Entertainment. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in London and Tokyo. Manga is a division of Starz Media, a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Group.

Veoh Networks Names Yahoo! Veteran Steve Mitgang as New Chief Executive Officer
Company Further Solidifies Senior Executive Team with Appointment of Jennifer Betka as Senior VP of Marketing

Veoh Networks (www.veoh.com), the leader in Internet Television, today announced that Steve Mitgang has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Mitgang comes to Veoh from Yahoo!, where he was Senior Vice President of the global team leading the definition, creation, and marketing of Yahoo!’s advertising products, platforms, and services. He succeeds Veoh’s founding CEO Dmitry Shapiro, who will now assume the role of Founder and Chief Innovation Officer with active involvement in the business and a focus on advancing Veoh’s technology platforms and consumer standards. Dmitry will continue to represent the company’s thought leadership within the industry.

To further support the Company’s growth strategy and solidify its senior management team, Veoh has also named Jennifer Betka as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Betka joins Veoh from Sirius Satellite Radio where she was instrumental in the development of the service’s interactive strategy and successful Internet marketing initiatives for key properties.

These new appointments come as Veoh’s user base continues to experience strong growth. In June, the company announced that its user base grew to 14.3 million unique users – marking a 223% overall rise in traffic since Veoh launched in February with a 4.4 million user base.

This growth is expected to accelerate as Veoh continues to roll out its revolutionary VeohTV product, which it expects to transform the online video landscape. Currently in beta, VeohTV acts as a specialized video browser and DVR (digital video recorder) for discovering, viewing and managing online video. VeohTV combines the breadth of the Internet with the simplicity of traditional TV and betters it with a patent-pending smart recommendation engine so that viewers can discover more of what they want to watch. Because VeohTV supports open Internet standards, it has access to virtually all of the content on the Internet.

“Steve’s strong leadership and expertise in monetizing new technologies, establishing content deals, and creating new forms of effective online advertising, combined with Jennifer’s keen insight and relevant experience in online marketing will propel Veoh’s growth as we continue to scale the business and innovate,” said Dmitry Shapiro. “Steve, Jennifer, and I share a common vision for Internet Television and how it evolves, and I am looking forward to working with both of them to make Veoh the best platform for content owners, consumers, and advertisers.”

“Dmitry has done an outstanding job driving Veoh to a leadership position in Internet television, along with a top 50 internet traffic ranking,” said Ted Meisel, Chairman of Veoh. “Having worked with Steve for many years at Overture and Yahoo!, I am confident he is just the right leader to sustain the company’s rapid growth. Similarly, as we build branded content experiences on top of Veoh’s platform, Jennifer brings a unique blend of skills in interactive, consumer and partner marketing honed over many years at AOL and Sirius Radio.”

A Silicon Valley and start-up veteran, Mr. Mitgang has 22 years of experience in general management, strategic planning, product management and business development for some for the country’s best-known brands, as well as experience with enterprise software and Internet ASPs. While at Yahoo!, Mitgang was the senior executive credited with creating the vision and managing the production of Project Panama (Yahoo’s new monetization platform). Prior to his tenure at Yahoo!, Mitgang led a variety of consumer marketing and technology companies, driving them to leading market positions or successful exits. He joined Yahoo! after its successful acquisition of Overture Services, where he led the company’s Performance Marketing group. Prior to joining Overture, Mr. Mitgang was president and CEO of Keylime Software, a web analytics company acquired by Overture Services under Mitgang’s stewardship.

Mitgang commented, “Veoh has developed a truly revolutionary platform, which, along with its rapid growth, makes Veoh one of the most exciting businesses in New Media,” “Dmitry has assembled an incredibly talented team, and VeohTV is already is being lauded as the most innovative approach to delivering the online video experience for consumers. I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to lead the team through its next phase of remarkable growth and to guide Veoh into maturity by working closely with content owners, advertisers, and publishers.”

Prior to joining Veoh, Betka served as Vice President Interactive for SIRIUS Satellite Radio, where she was responsible for the introduction of Sirius Internet Radio, the company’s streaming radio service. At Sirius she also spearheaded numerous interactive marketing initiatives, including Howard Stern’s move from terrestrial radio to Sirius, which resulted in the largest entertainment event on the web at that time. Betka has also held executive positions with Time-Warner and AOL in sales strategy, programming development and global marketing.

For Veoh, Betka will lead the charge of building the brand through integrated marketing programs and content development efforts.

About Veoh Networks

Veoh Networks is an innovative Internet Television company that delivers broadcast-quality video programming via the Internet.

The Film That Started It All: BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT Debuts on DVD December 18 with Exclusive New York/LA Theatrical Launch October 5
Three Spectacular Editions of Director’s Long-Awaited New Version, Restored and Remastered with 5.1 Audio, New and Deleted Scenes, Special Effects and More
All 4 Previous Cuts, Including the Ultra-Rare ‘Workprint’ Version, Available along with Hours of Extra Content Including Over 45 Minutes of Deleted Scenes & ''Dangerous Days,'' the Comprehensive New Feature-Length Doc
Ultimate Collector’s Edition, in Unique Limited 'Deckard Briefcase,' Also Available in HD DVD & Blu-Ray
, in Unique Limited 'Deckard Briefcase,' Also Available in HD DVD & Blu-Ray

The one that started it all. Sir Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, starring Harrison Ford, is one of the most important science-fiction movies of the 20th Century -- the film with immeasurable influence on society for its futuristic depiction of a post-apocalyptic, dystopian world, a film perhaps more powerful and relevant today than when it was made. The film, in fact, has appeared on more ‘Top Five’ sci-fi lists than any other film.

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, director Ridley Scott (Alien, Hannibal and a three-time Oscar® nominee, Best Director, for Gladiator, Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down) has gone back into post production to create the long-awaited definitive new version, which Warner Home Video will unveil on DVD December 18th in the U.S. Blade Runner: The Final Cut, spectacularly restored and remastered from original elements and scanned at 4K resolution, will contain never-before-seen added/extended scenes, added lines, new and improved special effects, director and filmmaker commentary, an all-new 5.1 Dolby® Digital audio track and more.

A showcase theatrical run is also being planned for New York and Los Angeles October 5.

Blade Runner: The Final Cut will be included in three stunning DVD editions: a Two-Disc Special Edition (at $20.97 SRP), a Four-Disc Collector’s Edition ($34.99 SRP) and the Five-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition ($78.92 SRP) in Collectible “Deckard Briefcase” packaging.
will be included in three stunning DVD editions: a (at $20.97 SRP), a - ($34.99 SRP) and the ($78.92 SRP) in Collectible “Deckard Briefcase” packaging.

Simultaneous HD DVD and Blu-Ray versions (each $TBD) of the “Deckard Briefcase” will also be released in numbered, limited quantities. HD DVD and Blu-Ray 5-Disc Digi Packs with collectible slipcase (each $TBD) will include all of the UCE content.

Ford, Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos, Joanna Cassidy, Sean Young and Daryl Hannah are among some 80 stars, filmmakers and others who participate in the extensive bonus features. Among the bonus material highlights is Dangerous Days - a brand new, three-and-a-half-hour documentary by award-winning DVD producer Charles de Lauzirika, with an extensive look into every aspect of the film: its literary genesis, its challenging production and its controversial legacy.

Additionally, two of the collections (4- & 5-Disc) will include an entire disc with hours of enhanced content containing featurettes and galleries devoted to over 45 minutes of deleted and alternate scenes recently discovered in deep storage and approved by Ridley Scott, visual effects as well as background on author Philip K. Dick, script development, abandoned sequences, conceptual design, overall impact of the film and how it lead to the birth of cyberpunk. Trailers, TV spots and promotional featurettes will also be included.

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Image Entertainment Announces Multiple DVD Releases of Legendary Favorite ''Caligula,'' Including Four-Disc Imperial Edition

Stars Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirren and Director Tinto Brass Participate in Unprecedented Special Edition

Image Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:DISK), a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, today announced the October 2nd DVD release of an expansive "Four-Disc Imperial Edition" of the box office and home video hit, Caligula. A pop-culture phenomenon filled with scandal, rumors and controversy since its checkered production history beginning in 1976, this unflinching look at the decadence of ancient Rome remains a fixture in modern society, appearing everywhere from techno and rock performers to a recent star-studded tribute film at last year's Cannes Film Festival.

The deluxe DVD set is highlighted by two newly-recorded, no-holds-barred commentary tracks with the film's stars, Malcolm McDowell (recently seen on NBC's Heroes and HBO's Entourage as well as starring in the Rob Zombie's upcoming Halloween) and Helen Mirren (2007 Academy Award and Golden Globe Best Actress Winner for The Queen). The film's original director, cult favorite Tinto Brass, also goes on record in an extensive new filmed interview discussing the making of the film; other new interviews include actors John Steiner, Lori Wagner, and the film's on-set reporter, Ernest Volkman. This release marks the outcome of several months of unprecedented access to the film's vaulted archives, which have remained unseen for nearly three decades.

The film also stars award-winning actor Peter O'Toole (Lawrence of Arabia, Showtime's The Tudors) and Academy Award winner John Gielgud (Arthur, The Elephant Man), and the dazzling production was designed by Academy Award winner Danilo Donati (Life Is Beautiful, Flash Gordon, Fellini's Amarcord).

Caligula is presented in two versions, both newly mastered in high definition from recently uncovered negative vault materials: the unrated, uncensored theatrical version and an alternate pre-release cut featuring never-before-seen footage. Other bonus features include two versions of the "Making of Caligula" documentary (featuring interviews with the stars and filmmakers as well as writer Gore Vidal), hours of never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes and behind-the-scenes footage, hundreds of revealing photographs from the set never seen by the public, three theatrical trailers, a CD containing the full soundtrack release as well as 40 minutes of alternate and unreleased tracks written for the film, and DVD-Rom supplements including Vidal's original screenplay, an interview with Bob Guccione, three magazine features and more.

Caligula will also be released as single-disc unrated and R-rated editions on October 2, both also remastered in high definition and containing three theatrical trailers.

About Image Entertainment:

Image Entertainment, Inc. is a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, with approximately 3,000 exclusive DVD titles and approximately 250 exclusive CD titles in domestic release and approximately 450 programs internationally via sublicense agreements. For many of its titles, the Company has exclusive audio and broadcast rights and, through its subsidiary Egami Media, Inc., has digital download rights to approximately 2,000 video programs and over 250 audio programs containing more than 4,000 tracks. The Company is headquartered in Chatsworth, California, and has a domestic distribution facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information about Image Entertainment, Inc., please go to http://www.image-entertainment.com. -0-

Return to House on Haunted Hill: Discover True Evil on DVD October 16, 2007

Beware of the Terror that Resides Behind Locked Doors. Starring Amanda Righetti, Erik Palladino, Cerina Vincent, Tom Riley, Andrew Lee Potts, Steven Pacey and Jeffrey Combs as Dr. Vannacutt Released Simultaneously in Rated, Unrated and HD/BD Versions with Special Features Including Alternate Endings, Character Confessions, and Much More. The HD/BD Format Will Also Feature Never-Before-Seen Navigational Cinema Technology.

BURBANK, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jul. 26, 2007 Warner Premiere, the direct-to-consumer production arm for Warner Bros. Pictures and Warner Home Video, creaks open the doors for the highly anticipated sequel Return to House on Haunted Hill, produced by Joel Silver's genre banner, Dark Castle Entertainment. A roller-coaster ride of terror, the film exhumes the evil spirit of Dr. Vannacutt and his diabolical nurses and orderlies. Unimaginable horrors are unleashed on a whole new group of unsuspecting victims on October 16, 2007, just in time for Halloween. Made for those who think they can handle a slaughterhouse of blood, gore and terror, the film will be released in R-Rated, Unrated and HD/BD Unrated Disc versions.

From award-winning director Victor Garcia (El Ciclo), Return to House on Haunted Hill features an ensemble cast including Amanda Righetti ("Entourage," "The O.C."), Erik Palladino ("CSI," "Over There," "ER"), Cerina Vincent ("Bones," "Toxic," Cabin Fever), Tom Riley (I Want Candy), Andrew Lee Potts (Primeval) and Steven Pacey ("Spooks"). Horror icon Jeffrey Combs (House on Haunted Hill) reprises his role as the evil Dr. Vannacutt.

"Return to House on Haunted Hill is a thrilling, edge-of-the seat ride that will allow fans to unleash their imaginations in the same vein as the original Vincent Price film, appealing to true die-hard horror fans," said Diane Nelson, President of Warner Premiere. "This is the first title tied to the Warner Premiere partnership with Joel Silver's Dark Castle Entertainment and the hands-on guidance of Joel and director Victor Garcia has delivered a truly entertaining horror film unlike what has been seen before from direct-to-DVD titles. We are prepared to deliver a truly unique DVD with never before used Navigational Cinema technology to offer an interactive viewing experience supported by a comprehensive strategic marketing campaign to ensure success."

Return to House on Haunted Hill is a sequel to the theatrical hit House on Haunted Hill, a remake of the Vincent Price horror classic from 1959. House on Haunted Hill (1999) starred Geoffrey Rush, Famke Janssen, Taye Diggs, Peter Gallagher, Chris Kattan, Ali Larter and Bridgette Wilson. The story revolved around a millionaire who offers a group of diverse people $1,000,000 to spend the night in a haunted house with a horrifying past. The film had a box-office gross of $41MM, and has sold-through over 1.1MM DVD units to date in the U.S.

"Timing is the key to all success and it is due time to unlock the doors to the House on Haunted Hill franchise with this technologically advanced sequel for Halloween. WHV has planned an extremely targeted marketing and promotional campaign that will drive awareness, as well as take advantage of this exciting time when high-def applications can be used in new ways to appeal to tech fans who want more from their DVD entertainment," said Jeffrey Baker, General Manager and Senior Vice President of WHV Theatrical Catalog. "Our sales team will be providing incentives tailored specifically to retailers' unique needs, which will allow for increased visibility in-stores. Additional marketing and promotional strategy will heighten consumer awareness and anticipation for the title."

Return to House on Haunted Hill will be available as an Unrated DVD for $27.99 SRP. Both the R-Rated version and the Unrated version will be available in Widescreen formats. The HD/BD Unrated Disc will be available for $34.99 SRP.

SYNOPSIS

Sarah Wolfe was the only living survivor from the massacre at the Vannacutt Mansion, but no one believed her claims that ghosts were responsible for the gruesome murders that took place there. Now her recent and questionable suicide leaves her sister, Ariel, no choice but to devote herself to finding out who - or what - was responsible for her death. Ariel discovers that Sarah sent her the diary of the sadistic Dr. Vannacutt just before she died, offering clues to the diabolical evil that resides within the house. But the diary also makes Ariel a target in a deadly treasure hunt that leads a group of unwitting victims back to the Vannacutt Mansion, reawakening the terror imprisoned within the house on the hill.

This time, the house and the evil spirits inside are out to make sure that no one leaves alive.

DVD ELEMENTS

Unrated Version:

The DVD release of Return to House on Haunted Hill Unrated version is filled with terrifying special features including:

-- Return to House on Haunted Hill Additional Scenes

-- Character Confessions: Return to House on Haunted Hill Confessionals

-- The Search for an Idol: Dr. Richard Hammer's Quest

-- Mushroomhead Music Video Simple Survival

HD/BD Version:

The DVD release of Return to House on Haunted Hill HD/BD Version will also feature interactive state-of-the-art Navigational Cinema which allows viewers to select alternate film sequences throughout the movie as it plays, enabling them to virtually create their own, personal film experience.

MARKETING SUPPORT

Return to House on Haunted Hill will be heavily supported by a national television, print and online media campaign, delivering more than 400 million impressions aimed at horror and technologically savvy fans. In addition, presence at horror conventions and film festivals leading up to release date and through the entire month of October will be key in capturing consumer attention.

The online marketing campaign for Return to House on Haunted Hill will kick off in the months prior to release to build pre-awareness to fans. The campaign will include an online destination website that will encourage viral activity.

Merchandisers and POP kits are available. Please contact your WHV rep for details. -0-

BASICS

"R" Rated and "Unrated" DVD Price: $ 27.99 SRP

HD/BD "Unrated" DVD Price: $ 34.99 SRP

Street Date: October 16, 2007

Prebook: September 18, 2007

Languages: English, Spanish

"R" Rated DVD Catalog # 114675

"Unrated" DVD Catalog # 114676

HD "Unrated" DVD Catalog # 116989

BD "Unrated" DVD Catalog # 117460

CREDITS

Warner Premiere

Warner Premiere is Warner Bros. Entertainment's new production company focused on the development, production and marketing of feature-length content for the growing direct-to-DVD market. Warner Premiere is committed to being at the creative forefront in the evolution of quality product in the direct-to-DVD business, creating material that exemplifies the commitment to story, production and brand equity for which Warner Bros. is known.

Warner Home Video

With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video, and New Line Home Entertainment.

MySpace, Fox and the Producers Guild of America Unveil Exclusive Partnership to Develop Content from the Best New Talent in Television

New Program "The Storyteller Challenge" To Offer Aspiring Producers Opportunity to Compete for a Chance to Develop a New Series for FOX MySpace Community to Guide Creative Process

MySpace, the Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX), and the Producers Guild of America today announced an exclusive industry partnership designed to recruit the next generation of talent in original programming. Together, the companies are introducing "The Storyteller Challenge", a program inviting aspiring producers to enter their original 5-7 minute television "pilots" on a dedicated MySpace community page beginning September 4, 2007. As a result of the program, two winning entrants will each receive $25,000 and an opportunity for a development deal with FOX. Additionally, the MySpace community will have exclusive access to the entries and the opportunity to weigh in on their favorite content.

"The Storyteller Challenge gives aspiring producers the potential opportunity to cut through Hollywood's red-tape and get an audience with top brass in the television business, all while cutting their teeth with the MySpace community," said Chris DeWolfe, CEO of MySpace. "By tapping into MySpace's community of millions of users worldwide, FOX and the Producers Guild will have a crack at discovering the best new ideas from the most promising aspiring talent."

Two winners will be determined by a combination of user rankings and judging by an expert panel consisting of distinguished members of the Producers Guild of America, top film schools and FOX executives.

As part of an innovative interactive selection process, MySpace users will be able to vote for their favorite videos, interact with the creators, suggest plot lines and critique videos. While the finalists will be narrowed down over two rounds by the expert panel of judges, user votes will first bring the favorites to the forefront, giving them a boost by showing they've established an online fan base.

"One of the most exciting aspects of working in entertainment today is that you never know where the next great storyteller will come from. Companies like MySpace have given aspiring producers the essential tools to put their creations in front of a mass audience; as a result, the barrier to entry into this industry is lower than it's ever been in our lifetimes," said Marshall Herskovitz, President of the Producers Guild of America. "Make no mistake, producing will always be a difficult and competitive job, but I'm proud that our Storyteller Challenge will give unique new voices the chance to find their audience."

The top six finalists will be announced on January 6, 2008 and flown to Hollywood to meet, screen and pitch their series ideas to the judges. Winners will be announced on January 25, 2008 and the winning videos could be featured on MySpace Film and MySpace's new global video platform, MySpaceTV which has experienced explosive growth in recent months, with 38% of people streaming video on Internet doing so on MySpace, according to comScore Media Metrix.

About MySpace

MySpace, a unit of Fox Interactive Media Inc., is the premier lifestyle portal for connecting with friends, discovering popular culture, and making a positive impact on the world. By integrating web profiles, blogs, instant messaging, e-mail, music streaming, music videos, photo galleries, classified listings, events, groups, college communities, and member forums, MySpace has created a connected community. As the first ranked web domain in terms of page views(a), MySpace is the most widely-used and highly regarded site of its kind and is committed to providing the highest quality member experience. MySpace will continue to innovate with new features that allow its members to express their creativity and share their lives, both online and off. MySpace's international network includes localized community sites in the United States, France, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, Austria, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, Japan, Sweden, Latin America and the United Kingdom. Fox Interactive Media is a division of News Corp. (NYSE:NWS - News, NWS.A - News; ASX:NWS - News, NWSLV - News).

(a) Among the top 2000 domains comScore Media Metrix, June 2007. For more information on comScore Networks, please go to http://www.comscore.com.

About the Producers Guild of America

The Producers Guild of America is the only organization in the entertainment industry that brings together the leading creators of film, television and new media. Over the past six years, the Producers Guild has grown from roughly 350 members to over 3,500, including regional offices in New York and San Francisco, complementing its Los Angeles-based headquarters. In representing, protecting and promoting the interests of all members of the producing team, the PGA is proud to offer employment opportunities, seminars, health benefits, credit arbitrations and networking events among other benefits.

Fox Reality Channel Welcomes Back the Controversial Original Series, ''Solitary'' with a Behind-the-Scenes Special

New Season Begins SATURDAY, August 4 at 11:00 PM ET/8:00 PM PT, with "The Road to Solitary 2.0" Leading into the Eight Episode Series and Concluding with Reunion Show Where Subjects Meet for the First Time

Fox Reality Channel, the only all-reality, all-the-time television network, brings back a second season of controversy with "Solitary 2.0.," the first reality show that truly pushes contestants to their psychological and physical limits. Viewers will get an in-depth look at the casting process and the development of twisted new psychological tests and physical challenges with the August 4 special "The Road to Solitary 2.0" at 11:00 PM ET/8:00 PM PT. "Solitary 2.0" premieres on August 11 at 9:00 PM ET/PT, and concludes with one of the most unique reality show reunions ever on October 6, with the "Solitary 2.0" contestants meeting for the first time and comparing experiences from the grueling competition.

No other reality show puts psychological and physical stamina to the test like "Solitary 2.0." The second season elevates the competition and reloads with a series of challenges far more extreme than the first season's. Nine new contestants enter separate isolation pods and must follow the instructions given by "Val," a female computer entity who is their omniscient "friend" and sarcastic taskmaster. While in solitary, the guests never have interaction with each other or any other human being. Val controls all elements of their existence - including sleep, sound, temperature, and light. They're even stripped of their names, which are replaced with numbers. In grueling competitions, and deprived of direct knowledge of the players they are up against, each guest pushes harder and farther than seems humanly possible. And, no one goes home until they themselves quit. There are no councils, no alliances, and no votes. When the experiment ends, the last person standing walks away with bragging rights and a cash prize of $50,000.

The first season of "Solitary," which debuted June 5, 2006, received praise from viewers and critics alike, going on to become one of the ten-most-downloaded series in terms of both season purchases and individual episode purchases during its first week in the iTunes store. As a completely original competition featuring nine intense personal journeys, "Solitary" steps out of the traditional reality show box.

"'Solitary' entered into uncharted territory in the reality world," said David Lyle, President, Fox Reality Channel. "'Solitary 2.0' will push the limits of human tolerance even further and allow our viewers to go along for the ride while, luckily for them, watching comfortably from their homes."

"Solitary 2.0" is executive produced and co-created by Emmy award-winning producer, Andrew Golder ("Identity," "World Series of Blackjack," "Win Ben Stein's Money") and Lincoln Hiatt ("Unan1mous").

ABOUT THE PRODUCERS OF "SOLITARY 2.0"

Andrew Golder and Lincoln Hiatt are co-creators and executive producers of "Solitary 2.0." Their partnership dates back fifteen years to a start as writers on "Let's Make A Deal" for NBC. Golder, an Emmy award winner for "Win Ben Stein's Money," has produced more than a dozen game and variety shows including "Identity," "The Chair" and "You Don't Know Jack." Hiatt was the creator and executive producer of the hit FOX reality series "Unan1mous," and his experience encompasses a long history in both reality television ("The Contender," "The Family") and feature films ("Godzilla," "Independence Day"). "Solitary" itself is the ultimate voyeuristic social experiment and reality game show. Funny and macabre, it reflects the lighter and darker sensibilities of the two men who produce it.

ABOUT FOX REALITY CHANNEL

Fox Reality Channel launched May 24, 2005 to become the first destination for lovers of unscripted programming. The channel offers major US network favorites, exclusive international reality programming, Original Series and Specials. Fox Reality Channel offers reality viewers more of their favorite reality programming with RealityRevealed in Primetime with never-before-seen footage, exclusive interviews, behind the scenes secrets and more reality fun. Fox Reality Channel distribution is set to propel past 35 million subscribers in its second year, becoming one of only four new networks to achieve that feat. Its programming is available on television, broadband, cellular phones and other leading mobile devices. It recently entered into a sweeping deal with Apple(R) to deliver upcoming original series to iTunes(R) (excluding American Idol Extra). To get more information on Fox Reality Channel programs and schedules, please visit foxreality.com.

July 23

Universal Studios Hollywood Invites Guests to Be the Final Time-travelers on 'Back to the Future - the Ride' and Take a Chance at Winning a Collectible DeLorean as Doc Brown Sets the Ride on a Countdown to Its Last Mission on Labor Day, September 3, 2007
'Back to the Future' Closure to Make Way for New Simpsons Thrill Ride Opening Spring 2008 at 'The Entertainment Capital of L.A.'

-- After thrilling over 61 million visitors with wild rides across "the space-time continuum," the ground-breaking "Back to the Future - The Ride" attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood will soar into the future for the very last time on Labor Day, September 3, 2007. Fans of the attraction will also have an opportunity to take the last ride and drive off as the owner of one of the stainless steel 1981 DeLoreans that served as inspiration for Doc Brown's flux capacitor-equipped time machines.

"Back to the Future - The Ride" blends breakthrough simulator technology with a cutting-edge Omni-max 70mm film to create a total sensory experience. A signature attraction at "The Entertainment Capital of L.A." for over 14 years, the ride is being closed to make way for the introduction of a new thrill ride based on the enormously popular "The Simpsons" TV series and movie. The Simpsons ride is slated to debut in Spring 2008.

"Back to the Future - The Ride" was introduced in 1993 as a continuation of the Oscar(R)-winning blockbuster "Back to the Future" film trilogy directed by Robert Zemeckis and executive produced by Steven Spielberg for Universal Pictures. The attraction features an eight-seat convertible DeLorean Time Travel Vehicle that elevates the theme park ride experience to an unprecedented level of detail, beginning with an artfully staged queue line experience that helps set up the ride's narrative storyline.

At the center of "Back to the Future-The Ride" is an original film, masterfully designed to interface with the simulator's technology by an award-winning team of filmmakers, including Oscar(R)-winning and three-time Oscar(R) nominated director Douglas Trumbull, Oscar(R)-nominated cinematographer David K. Kennedy and Oscar(R)-nominated writer Bob Gale.

With imitation being the most sincere form or flattery, the ride has inspired many replicas at other theme parks worldwide since its gala 1993 premiere at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Fewer than 10,000 DeLorean automobiles were built at the company's Northern Ireland factory. The car was notable for its futuristic design, including a stainless steel exterior and top-opening gull-wing doors. The 1981 DeLorean that Universal Studios Hollywood will give away has been driven with just over 60,000 miles. Officials at the studio are unable to estimate how many millions of years the vehicle has traveled in the space-time continuum. To learn more about winning the DeLorean, guests can log on to http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/ or visit the theme park to register at specially-created "Back to the Future" kiosks.

Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A., includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour, the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert and special event venue. The theme park features such groundbreaking attractions as "Revenge of the Mummy(sm) - The Ride," "Shrek 4-D(TM)," "Jurassic Park(R) - The Ride" and the world-renowned Studio Tour, which takes guests behind-the-scenes of such landmark TV and movie locations and sets as Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds." Universal CityWalk features 65 entertainment-themed restaurants, nightclubs, shops and dynamic entertainment options. Universal CityWalk Cinemas, offering the best movie-going experience in Los Angeles, features 19 screens including one of Southern California's largest IMAX(R) venues and newly renovated stadium-style seating.

Universal Studios Hollywood (http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/) is a unit of Universal Parks & Resorts, a division of Universal Studios, a part of NBC Universal. NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May of 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi.

Source: Universal Studios Hollywood

Web site: http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/

UPDATE: Get Ready to Heat Up With Laughter! The World Television Premiere of 'Gabriel Iglesias: Hot and Fluffy' Debuts Saturday, August 4 at 10:00 P.M.* on Comedy Central(R)

-- It's time to cool down with red hot stand-up comedy! Comedian Gabriel Iglesias rocks the mic with all-new hilarious jokes in his latest one-hour stand-up special. The World Television Premiere of "Gabriel Iglesias: Hot and Fluffy" debuts on COMEDY CENTRAL Saturday, August 4 at 10:00 p.m.

From the Fox Theater in Bakersfield, California, learn what voice master Gabriel Iglesias does when he impersonates George Lopez in a strip club, Carlos Mencia on stage and large-breasted women at theme parks. Viewers will even discover the best way to get out of a speeding ticket and why "fluffy" men and Volkswagen Beetles never mix. Get ready for all-new caliente comedy in this all-new World Television Premiere special.

Iglesias's style of comedy is a mixture of story telling with characters and sound effects that bring his issues to life. His amazing ability to cross over with his clean animated style of comedy has made him a big demand in all markets. In 2000, Iglesias won a Kid's Choice Award for the Nickelodeon TV show "All That." In 2004 and 2005, Iglesias was voted into the Top 25 comedians of COMEDY CENTRAL's end-of-year "Stand-Up Showdown." As one of the fastest rising stars in the recent boom of Latino comedians, Iglesias was also put on the map by the Galavision TV show, "Que Locos!". This highly successful television comedy hour quickly spawned a nationwide tour of sold- out performances across the country. The experience not only helped to develop Iglesias's loyal fan base, but also led him to additional film and television roles. He has guest-starred on ABC's "My Wife & Kids," Showtime's "Resurrection Boulevard" and was involved in the WB pilot for "Deez Nuts".

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Source: COMEDY CENTRAL

Web site: http://www.comedycentral.com/

“Great To Be Nominated”Celebrates “Born on the Fourth of July”

Beverly Hills, CA — The 1989 Best Picture nominee “Born on the Fourth of July” will be screened as the next feature in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ “Great To Be Nominated” series. The film biography of Ron Kovic, a paraplegic Vietnam veteran who becomes an anti-war activist, will screen on Monday, July 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Actor Raymond J. Barry (“Mr. Kovic”), sound effects editor Scott Gershin and rerecording mixers Gregory Harold Watkins and Michael Minkler will participate in a panel discussion following the screening.

“Born on the Fourth of July” received a total of eight Academy Award® nominations and took home the Oscars® for Directing (Oliver Stone) and Film Editing (David Brenner, Joe Hutshing). The film was also nominated for Best Picture (A. Kitman Ho and Stone, producers), Actor in a Leading Role (Tom Cruise), Cinematography (Robert Richardson), Music – Original Score (John Williams), Sound (Michael Minkler, Gregory H. Watkins, Wylie Stateman, Tod A. Maitland) and Writing – Screenplay based on material from another medium (Stone, Ron Kovic).

The Oscar®-winning live action short “Work Experience” and the Academy Award-nominated animated short “The Hill Farm” will be screened prior to the feature.

Individual tickets for the remaining screenings in part four of “Great To Be Nominated” are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased by mail, in person at the Academy during regular business hours or, depending on availability, on the night of the screening when the doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Curtain time for all features is 7:30 p.m., and pre-show elements will begin at 7 p.m. The Academy is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 247-3600.

July 20

List of Primetime Emmy Nominations
Thu Jul 19, 2:14 PM ET

Nominees in all categories for the 59th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, announced Thursday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences:

1. Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour): "Avatar: The Last Airbender: City of Walls and Secrets," Nickelodeon; "Robot Chicken: Lust for Puppets," Cartoon Network; "The Simpsons: the Haw-Hawed Couple," Fox; "South Park: Make Love, Not Warcraft," Comedy Central; "SpongeBob SquarePants: Bummer Vacation/Wig Struck," Nickelodeon.

2. Animated Program (Programming One Hour or More): "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Good Wilt Hunting," Cartoon Network; "Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms," Starz; "Secrets of the Deep," Discovery Channel; "Camp Lazlo: Where's Lazlo?," Cartoon Network.

3. Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series: "The Class: Pilot," CBS; "How I Met Your Mother," CBS.

4. Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series: "Deadwood," HBO; "Heroes: Genesis," NBC; "Rome," HBO; "Shark: Teacher's Pet," CBS; "The Tudors: Episode 101," Showtime; "Ugly Betty: The Box and the Bunny," ABC.

5. Art Direction for a Miniseries or Movie: "Broken Trail," AMC; "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS; "Return to Halloweentown," Disney Channel; "The Starter Wife," USA.

6. Art Direction for a Variety, Music Program or Special: "79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC; "Cirque du Soleil: Corteo," Bravo; "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower," The History Channel; "Engineering an Empire: Egypt," The History Channel; "Hell's Kitchen: Episode 210," Fox; "MADtv: Episode 1209," Fox; "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC.

7. Casting for a Comedy Series: "Desperate Housewives," ABC; "Entourage," HBO; "30 Rock," NBC; "Ugly Betty," ABC; "Weeds," Showtime.

8. Casting for a Drama Series: "Brothers & Sisters," ABC; "Friday Night Lights," NBC; "Grey's Anatomy," ABC; "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," NBC; "The Tudors," Showtime.

9. Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or Special: "Broken Trail," AMC; "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS; "The Path to 9/11," ABC; "The Ron Clark Story," TNT; "The Starter Wife," USA.

10. Choreography: "Dancing With the Stars: Episode 303A," ABC; "So You Think You Can Dance: Ramalama (Bang Bang)," Fox; "So You Think You Can Dance: Calling You," Fox; "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC.

11. Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series: "According to Jim: Hoosier Daddy," ABC; "Rules of Engagement: Jeff's Wooby," CBS; "Two and a Half Men: Release the Dogs," CBS.

12. Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Built to Kill," CBS; "Deadwood: Catbird Seat," HBO; "Rome: Passover," HBO; "The Sopranos: Soprano Home Movies," HBO; "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip: Pilot," NBC.

13. Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie: "Broken Trail, Part 1," AMC; "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Part 1," PBS; "The Path to 9/11: Night 2," ABC; "The Valley of Light (Hallmark Hall of Fame Presentation)," CBS.

14. Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming: "Deadliest Catch: The Unforgiving Sea," Discovery Channel; "Meerkat Manor: Family Affair," Animal Planet; "Planet Earth: Pole to Pole," Discovery Channel; "This American Life: God's Close-Up," Showtime; "When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts," HBO.

15. Cinematography for Reality Programming: "The Amazing Race: I Know Phil, Little Ol' Gorgeous Thing," CBS; "Dirty Jobs: Mule Logger," Discovery Channel; "Project Runway: Iconic Statement," Bravo; "Top Chef: Episode 209," Bravo.

16. Commercial: "Animals," American Express; "Battle," Cingular; "Happiness Factory," Coca Cola; "Jar," GE; "Pinball," Pepsi; "Singing Cowboy," Truth; "Snowball," Travelers.

17. Costumes for a Series: "Deadwood: Amateur Night," HBO; "Desperate Housewives: Getting Married Today," ABC; "Rome: De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)," HBO; "The Tudors: Episode 103," Showtime; "Ugly Betty: I'm Coming Out," ABC.

18. Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special: "Broken Trail: Part 2," AMC; "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Part 1," PBS; "Longford," HBO; "The Starter Wife: Part 1."

19. Directing for a Comedy Series: "Entourage: One Day in the Valley," HBO; "Extras: Orlando Bloom," HBO; "The Office: Gay Witch Hunt," NBC; "Scrubs: My Musical," NBC; "30 Rock: The Breakup," NBC; "Ugly Betty: Pilot," ABC.

20. Directing for a Drama Series: "Battlestar Galactica: Exodus, Part 2," Sci-Fi Channel; "Boston Legal: Son of the Defender," ABC; "Friday Night Lights: Pilot," NBC; "Heroes: Genesis," NBC; "Lost: Through the Looking Glass," ABC; "The Sopranos: Kennedy and Heidi," HBO; "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip: Pilot," NBC.

21. Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program: "American Idol: The Finale," Fox; "The Colbert Report: Show 2161," Comedy Central; "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart: Show 12061," Comedy Central; "Saturday Night Live: Host: Alec Baldwin," NBC; "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC.

22. Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special: "Broken Trail: Part 1 & Part 2," AMC; "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS; "Prime Suspect: The Final Act (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS; "Tsunami, The Aftermath: Part 1 & Part 2," HBO.

23. Directing for Nonfiction Programming: "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib," HBO; "Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed," The History Channel; "Thin," HBO; "This American Life: God's Close-Up," Showtime; "When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts," HBO.

24. Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series: "Dexter," Showtime; "Heroes: Genesis," NBC; "Lost Through the Looking Glass," ABC; "The Sopranos: The Second Coming," HBO; "The Sopranos: Soprano Home Movies," HBO.

25. Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series: "My Name Is Earl: The Trial," NBC; "My Name Is Earl: Guess Who's Coming Out of Joy," NBC; "The Office: The Job," NBC; "Weeds: Mrs. Botwin's Neighborhood," Showtime; "Weeds: Crush Girl Love Panic," Showtime.

26. Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or a Movie: "Broken Trail: Part 2," AMC; "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Part 1," PBS; "Life Support," HBO; "The Path to 9/11: Night 2," ABC; "The Starter Wife: Part 3," USA.

27. Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Series: "American Idol: Idol Gives Back," Fox; "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart: Show 12043," Comedy Central; "Dancing With the Stars: Episode 304," ABC; "How I Met Your Mother: Robin Sparkles," CBS; "Two and a Half Men: Release the Dogs," CBS.

28. Picture Editing for a Special (Single or Multi-Camera): "79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC; "Cirque du Soleil: Corteo," Bravo; "Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed," HBO; "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC; "A Tribute to James Taylor (Great Performances)," PBS.

29. Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming: "AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies," CBS; "Deadliest Catch: The Unforgiving Sea," Discovery Channel; "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib," HBO; "Meerkat Manor: Family Affair," Animal Planet; "Planet Earth: Mountains," Discovery Channel; "When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts," HBO.

30. Picture Editing for Reality Programming: "The Amazing Race: I Know Phil, Little Ol' Gorgeous Thing," CBS; "American Idol: Memphis Auditions," Fox; "Extreme Makeover Home Edition: The Thomas Family," ABC; "Project Runway: Iconic Statement," Bravo; Survivor: An Evil Thought," CBS.

31. Hairstyling for a Series: "Dancing With the Stars: Episode 303," ABC; "Deadwood: A Constant Throb," HBO; "Desperate Housewives: It Takes Two," ABC; "Rome: De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)," HBO; "Ugly Betty: I'm Coming Out," ABC.

32. Hairstyling for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special: "79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC; "Broken Trail," AMC; "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "Jane Eyre," PBS.

33. Lighting Direction (Electronic, Multi-Camera) for VMC Programming: "79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC; "American Idol: The Finale," Fox; "Dancing With the Stars: Episode 308," ABC; "49th Annual Grammy Awards," CBS; "Late Night With Conan O'Brien: Episode 2408," NBC.

34. Main Title Design: "Dexter," Showtime; "Hu$tle," AMC; "The Lost Room," Sci Fi Channel; "The Path to 9/11," ABC; "Standoff," Fox; "Ugly Betty," ABC.

35. Makeup for a Series (Non-Prosthetic): "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Fannysmackin'," CBS; "Dancing With the Stars: Episode 303," ABC; "Deadwood: I Am Not the Man You Take Me For," HBO; "MADtv: Episode 1210," Fox; "Rome: De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)," HBO.

36. Makeup for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Non-Prosthetic): "Broken Trail," AMC; "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower," The History Channel; "Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King," TNT; "The Starter Wife," USA.

37. Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Miniseries, Movie or a Special: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Living Legend," CBS; "Grey's Anatomy: My Favorite Mistake," ABC; "House: Que Sera Sera," Fox; "MADtv: Episode 1203," Fox; "Nip/Tuck: Conor McNamara," FX.

38. Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score): "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Law of Gravity," CBS; "Ghost Whisperer: Love Never Dies," CBS; "Kidnapped: Pilot," NBC; "Planet Earth: Pole to Pole," Discovery Channel; "Rome: Philippi," HBO; "24," Fox.

39. Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score): "Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters," HBO; "Broken Trail," AMC; "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines," TNT; "Longford," HBO; "Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King Battleground," TNT; "The Path to 9/11," ABC.

40. Music Direction: "79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC; "Dancing With the Stars: Episode 310," ABC; "Scrubs: My Musical," NBC; "The 60th Annual Tony Awards (2006)," CBS.

41. Original Music and Lyrics: "Family Guy: Peter's Two Dads," Song Title: "My Drunken Irish Dad," Fox; "MADtv: Episode 1209," Song Title: "Merry Ex-Mas," Fox; "Saturday Night Live Host: Justin Timberlake," Song Title: "D--- in a Box," NBC; "Scrubs: My Musical," Song Title: "Everything Comes Down to Poo," NBC; "Scrubs: My Musical," Song Title: "Guy Love," NBC.

42. Original Main Title Theme Music: "Dexter," Showtime; "Hu$tle: 401," AMC; "On the Lot: 102A," Fox; "30 Rock: Hard Ball," NBC; "The Tudors: Episode 5," Showtime.

43. Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Ricky Gervais, "Extras," HBO; Tony Shalhoub, "Monk," USA; Steve Carell, "The Office," NBC; Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock," NBC; Charlie Sheen, "Two and a Half Men," CBS.

44. Lead Actor in a Drama Series: James Spader, "Boston Legal," ABC; Hugh Laurie, "House," Fox; Denis Leary, "Rescue Me," FX; James Gandolfini, "The Sopranos," HBO; Kiefer Sutherland, "24," Fox.

45. Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: Robert Duvall, "Broken Trail," AMC; Tom Selleck, "Jesse Stone: Sea Change," CBS; Jim Broadbent, "Longford," HBO; William H. Macy, "Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King Umney's Last Case," TNT; Matthew Perry, "The Ron Clark Story," TNT.

46. Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Felicity Huffman, "Desperate Housewives," ABC; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "The New Adventures of Old Christine," CBS; Tina Fey, "30 Rock," NBC; America Ferrera, "Ugly Betty," ABC; Mary-Louise Parker, "Weeds," Showtime.

47. Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Sally Field, "Brothers & Sisters," ABC; Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer," TNT; Mariska Hargitay, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC; Patricia Arquette, "Medium," NBC; Minnie Driver, "The Riches," FX; Edie Falco, "The Sopranos," HBO.

48. Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: Queen Latifah, "Life Support," HBO; Helen Mirren, "Prime Suspect: The Final Act," PBS; Mary-Louise Parker, "The Robber Bride," Oxygen; Debra Messing, "The Starter Wife," USA; Gena Rowlands, "What If God Were the Sun," Lifetime.

49. Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Kevin Dillon, "Entourage," HBO; Jeremy Piven, "Entourage," HBO; Neil Patrick Harris, "How I Met Your Mother," CBS; Rainn Wilson, "The Office," NBC; Jon Cryer, "Two and a Half Men," CBS.

50. Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: William Shatner, "Boston Legal," ABC; T.R. Knight, "Grey's Anatomy," ABC; Masi Oka, "Heroes," NBC; Michael Emerson, "Lost," ABC; Terry O'Quinn, "Lost," ABC; Michael Imperioli, "The Sopranos," HBO.

51. Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: Thomas Haden Church, "Broken Trail," AMC; August Schellenberg, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; Aidan Quinn, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; Edward Asner, "The Christmas Card," Hallmark; Joe Mantegna, "The Starter Wife," USA.

52. Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Jaime Pressly, "My Name Is Earl," NBC; Jenna Fischer, "The Office," NBC; Holland Taylor, "Two and a Half Men," CBS; Conchata Ferrell, "Two and a Half Men," CBS; Vanessa Williams, "Ugly Betty," ABC; Elizabeth Perkins, "Weeds," Showtime.

53. Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Rachel Griffiths, "Brothers & Sisters," ABC; Katherine Heigl, "Grey's Anatomy," ABC; Chandra Wilson, "Grey's Anatomy," ABC; Sandra Oh, "Grey's Anatomy," ABC; Aida Turturro, "The Sopranos," HBO; Lorraine Bracco, "The Sopranos," HBO.

54. Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: Greta Scacchi, "Broken Trail," AMC; Anna Paquin, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; Samantha Morton, "Longford," HBO; Judy Davis, "The Starter Wife," USA; Toni Collette, "Tsunami: The Aftermath," HBO.

55. Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Martin Landau, "Entourage," HBO; Ian McKellen, "Extras," HBO; Stanley Tucci, "Monk," USA; Giovanni Ribisi, "My Name Is Earl," NBC; Beau Bridges, "My Name Is Earl," NBC.

56. Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Christian Clemenson, "Boston Legal," ABC; Forest Whitaker, "ER," NBC; David Morse, "House," Fox; Tim Daly, "The Sopranos," HBO; John Goodman, "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," NBC; Eli Wallach, "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," NBC.

57. Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Dixie Carter, "Desperate Housewives," ABC; Laurie Metcalf, "Desperate Housewives," ABC; Elaine Stritch, "30 Rock," NBC; Judith Light, "Ugly Betty," ABC; Salma Hayek, "Ugly Betty," ABC.

58. Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Kate Burton, "Grey's Anatomy," ABC; Elizabeth Reaser, "Grey's Anatomy," ABC; Marcia Gay Harden, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC; Leslie Caron, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC; Jean Smart, "24," Fox.

59. Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: Ellen DeGeneres, "79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC; Stephen Colbert, "The Colbert Report," Comedy Central; Jon Stewart, "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," Comedy Central; David Letterman, "Late Show With David Letterman," CBS; Tony Bennett, "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC.

60. Comedy Series: "Entourage," HBO; "The Office," NBC; "30 Rock," NBC; "Two and a Half Men," CBS; "Ugly Betty," ABC.

61. Drama Series: "Boston Legal," ABC; "Grey's Anatomy," ABC; "Heroes," NBC; "House," Fox; "The Sopranos," HBO.

62. Miniseries: "Broken Trail," AMC; "Prime Suspect: The Final Act," PBS; "The Starter Wife," USA.

63. Made for Television Movie: "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "Inside the Twin Towers," Discovery Channel; "Longford," HBO; "The Ron Clark Story," TNT; "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy," Lifetime.

64. Variety, Music or Comedy Series: "The Colbert Report," Comedy Central; "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," Comedy Central; "Late Night With Conan O'Brien," NBC; "Late Show With David Letterman," CBS; "Real Time With Bill Maher," HBO.

65. Variety, Music or Comedy Special: "The Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner," Comedy Central; "The Kennedy Center Honors: A National Celebration of the Performing Arts," CBS; "Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed," HBO; "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC; "A Tribute to James Taylor (Great Performances)," PBS; "Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired," HBO.

66. Special Class Program: "79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC; "The 64th Golden Globe Awards," NBC; "Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award," HBO; "Prince Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show," CBS; "The 60th Annual Tony Awards (2006)," CBS.

67. Children's Program: "Hannah Montana," Disney Channel; "Nick News With Linda Ellerbee: Private Worlds: Kids and Autism," Nickelodeon; "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," Disney Channel; "That's So Raven," Disney Channel; "When Parents Are Deployed," PBS.

68. Nonfiction Special: "AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies," CBS; "Blood Diamonds," The History Channel; "Brando," TCM; "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib," HBO; "Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed," The History Channel.

69. Nonfiction Series: "American Masters," PBS; "Biography," A&E; "Deadliest Catch," Discovery Channel; "Inside the Actors Studio," Bravo; "Planet Earth," Discovery Channel.

70. Reality Program: "Antiques Roadshow," PBS; "Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan," National Geographic; "Extreme Makeover Home Edition," ABC; "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List," Bravo; "Penn & Teller: Bull----!" Showtime.

71. Reality-Competition Program: "The Amazing Race," CBS; "American Idol," Fox; "Dancing With the Stars," ABC; "Project Runway," Bravo; "Top Chef," Bravo.

72. Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction Filmmaking: "Jonestown: The Life and Death of People's Temple (American Experience)," PBS; "A Lion in the House (Independent Lens)," PBS; "When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts," HBO.

73. Writing for Nonfiction Programming: "American Masters Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film," PBS; "Penn & Teller: Bull----!" Showtime; "Planet Earth: Mountains," Discovery Channel; "Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed," The History Channel; "This American Life: God's Close-Up," Showtime.

74. Sound Editing for a Series: "Battlestar Galactica: Exodus, Part 2," Sci-Fi Channel; "CSI: Miami: No Man's Land," CBS; "ER: Bloodline," NBC; "Lost: A Tale Of Two Cities," ABC; "Smallville: Zod," CW; "24: 10:00 PM 11:00 PM," Fox.

75. Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or Special: "Broken Trail, Night 2," AMC; "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines," TNT; "The Path to 9/11: Night 1," ABC; "Tsunami, The Aftermath: Part 1," HBO.

76. Sound Editing for Nonfiction Programming (single or multi-Camera): "The Amazing Race: I Know Phil, Little Ol' Gorgeous Thing," CBS; "American Masters Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built," PBS; "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib," HBO; "When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts," HBO.

77. Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (one-hour): "Boston Legal: Lincoln," ABC; "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Living Doll," CBS; "Deadwood: A Two-Headed Beast," HBO; "Heroes: Genesis," NBC; "The Sopranos: Stage 5," HBO; "24: 10:00 PM 11:00 PM," Fox.

78. Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or Movie: "Broken Trail: Night 2," AMC; "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Part 1," PBS; "Krakatoa: Volcano of Destruction," Discovery Channel; "The Lost Room: The Key and the Clock: Night 1," Sci-Fi Channel.

79. Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (half-hour) and Animation: "Entourage: One Day in the Valley," HBO; "My Name Is Earl: Our Cops Is on!" NBC; "The Office: The Coup," NBC; "Scrubs: My Musical," NBC; "30 Rock: Corporate Crush," NBC.

80. Sound Mixing for a Variety or Music Series or Special: "79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC; "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart: Show 12061," Comedy Central; "49th Annual Grammy Awards," CBS; "The Magic Flute (Great Performances at the Met)," PBS; "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC.

81. Sound Mixing for Nonfiction Programming (single or multi-camera): "The Amazing Race: I Know Phil, Little Ol' Gorgeous Thing," CBS; "American Masters Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built," PBS; "Deadliest Catch: The Unforgiving Sea," Discovery Channel; "Planet Earth: Pole to Pole," Discovery Channel; "When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts," HBO.

82. Special Visual Effects for a Series: "Battlestar Galactica: Exodus, Part 2," Sci-Fi Channel; "Eureka: Pilot," Sci-Fi Channel; "Grey's Anatomy: Walk on Water," ABC; "Heroes: Five Years Gone, NBC; "Rome: Philippi," HBO.

83. Special Visual Effects for a Miniseries, Movie or Special: "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "Drive: The Starting Line," Fox; "Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King: Battleground," TNT; "Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King: The End of the Whole Mess," TNT; "The Path to 9/11: Night 2," ABC; "Secrets of the Deep," Discovery Channel.

84. Stunt Coordination: "CSI: Miami: Rush," CBS; "CSI: NY: Sleight Out of Hand," CBS; "ER: Bloodline," NBC; "Heroes: Genesis," NBC; "24: 2:00 PM 3:00 P.M.," Fox.

85. Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video for a Series: "American Idol: Bon Jovi," Fox; "Dancing With the Stars: Episode 310," ABC; "Jimmy Kimmel: Live Jay-Z Show," ABC; "Late Night With Conan O'Brien: Episode 2424," NBC; "Saturday Night Live: Host Alec Baldwin and Musical Guest Christina Aguilera," NBC.

86. Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video for a Miniseries, Movie or Special: "79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC; "American Idol: Idol Gives Back," Fox; "Comic Relief 2006," HBO; "Dane Cook: Vicious Circle," HBO; "49th Annual Grammy Awards," CBS; "Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show: Prince," CBS; "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC.

87. Writing for a Comedy Series: "Extras: Daniel Radcliffe," HBO; "The Office: Gay Witch Hunt," NBC; "The Office: The Negotiation," NBC; "30 Rock: Tracy Does Conan," NBC; "30 Rock: "Jack-Tor," NBC.

88. Writing for a Drama Series: "Battlestar Galactica: Occupation/Precipice," Sci Fi Channel; "Lost: Through the Looking Glass," ABC; "The Sopranos: Kennedy and Heidi," HBO; "The Sopranos: The Second Coming," HBO; "The Sopranos: Made in America," HBO.

89. Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program: "The Colbert Report," Comedy Central; "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," Comedy Central; Late Night With Conan O'Brien," NBC; "Late Show With David Letterman," CBS; "Real Time With Bill Maher," HBO.

90. Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: "Broken Trail," AMC; "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; "Jane Eyre: Parts 1 & 2," PBS; "Prime Suspect: The Final Act," PBS; "The Starter Wife," USA.

'TARGET PRESENTS TONY BENNETT: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC' NBC Special Receives Eight Emmy Nominations
Bennett Nominated in Performance Category, Rob Marshall for Direction, and Program Gets Nod for Outstanding Special

-- The critically acclaimed and ground-breaking television special, TARGET PRESENTS TONY BENNETT: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC received eight Prime-time Emmy nominations as announced earlier today. The special garnered nods in all of the major categories including Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special; Outstanding Individual Performance for Tony Bennett; and Outstanding Direction for Rob Marshall. Additional nominations were received for Choreography, Art Direction, Editing, Sound Mixing and Technical Direction. TARGET PRESENTS TONY BENNETT: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC was aired on NBC on November 21, 2006 and was acknowledged as a "masterpiece" by the Hollywood Reporter among other media outlets.

Tony Bennett commented, "Working with Rob Marshall was one of the best experiences of my career. I am honored to be nominated and thrilled for all involved who worked at such a high-level of artistry and professionalism to create this special." Tony Bennett previously won an Emmy in 1996 for "Outstanding Individual Performance," for the special, "TONY BENNETT LIVE BY REQUEST: A VALENTINE'S SPECIAL."

Director Rob Marshall (CHICAGO, MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA) commented, "TONY BENNETT: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC' was a total labor of love. Having the opportunity to revive and re-imagine the variety specials of our past, as well as working with the legendary Tony Bennett, was an extraordinary, once in a lifetime experience." In addition to his Emmy nomination for direction, Rob was also nominated along with his producing partner John DeLuca for "Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special" and for "Outstanding Choreography." Rob Marshall previously won an Emmy for "ANNIE" in 1999 and received a 2006 DGA AWARD for his direction of "TARGET PRESENTS TONY BENNETT: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC."

Danny Bennett, executive producer for the special and Tony's son and manager remarked, "This program was an unparalleled achievement that brought high-quality entertainment and exceptional production elements to the variety special genre for television." Danny Bennett is nominated in the category of "Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special." Tony Bennett's other son, Dae Bennett, was also nominated in the category of "Outstanding Sound Mixing."

Filmed at the historic Los Angeles Theatre, the special was directed by Rob Marshall who was joined by his Academy Award winning production team. Joining Bennett in musical production numbers that featured stylized sets and show-stopping choreography were Barbra Streisand, Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Michael Buble, John Legend, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, Juanes and Chris Botti. In addition, narrative segments highlighting Tony's career achievements featuring Robert DeNiro, Billy Crystal, John Travolta, Bruce Willis and Catherine Zeta-Jones provided a biographic element. The DVD version of the special, which was released in November 2006, has already been certified Gold and Platinum.

"TARGET PRESENTS TONY BENNETT: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC" was produced by RPM Productions & LUCAMAR Productions.

COMPLETE LISTING OF EMMY NOMINATIONS FOR "TARGET PRESENTS TONY BENNETT: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC"

Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special

-- Danny Bennett, Executive Producer

-- Rob Marshall, Executive Producer

-- John DeLuca, Executive Producer

-- Jodi Hurwitz, Producer

Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program

-- Tony Bennett -- Performer

Outstanding Directing for Variety, Music or Comedy Program

-- Rob Marshall -- Director

Outstanding Choreography

-- John DeLuca and Rob Marshall -- Choreographers

Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety, Music or Non-Fiction Program

-- John Myhre -- Production Designer

-- Thomas Voth -- Art Director

-- Barbara Cassel -- Set Director

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Special

-- Wyatt Smith -- Editor

Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video for A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special

-- Terry Donohue -- Technical Director

-- Sion Michel -- Camera

-- Darin Moran -- Camera

-- John Grillo -- Camera

-- Thomas Tcimpidus -- Senior Video

-- Nick Theodorakis -- Video

Outstanding Sound Mixing for A Variety or Music Series or Special

-- Dae Bennett -- Recorded and Mixed by

-- Sue Pelino -- Re-recording Mixer

-- Christopher Koch -- Additional Audio Post Mixer

TONY BENNETT: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC

CREDITS

Premiere Date: Tuesday, November 21 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC

Starring: Tony Bennett with guest star appearances by Christina Aguilera, Chris Botti, Michael Buble, Juanes, Elton John, Diana Krall,

k.d. lang, John Legend, Barbra Streisand and Stevie Wonder

Executive Producers: Danny Bennett, Rob Marshall, John DeLuca

Producer: Jodi Hurwitz

Director: Rob Marshall

Director of Photography: Dion Beebe ACS

Production Designer: John Myhre

Choreography: John DeLuca, Rob Marshall

Costume Designer: Colleen Atwood

Origination: Los Angeles Theatre

Produced by: RPM TV Productions Inc. & LUCAMAR Productions

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