MBN, Monte Bubbles Network

Content Is King

Written by Joyce L Chow & William Hoehne May 5, 2006

MBN

INTERNET ADVERTISING IS THE FUTURE

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We have been up for sometime now. During that time we have put up over 5,000 pages of news material.

We have reached the point where more then 100 pages of news a day s put up for you.

During this time we have maxed out the credit cars, drained the bank accounts and ran our car into the ground covering stories and trying to gain creditability. Creditability that has led to us getting a invitation to go to China to cover the Chinese version of CES (consumer electronics show which will run us many tens of thousands to go to.)

In the past few days you have seen that we have been carrying sponsored material to help start paying the bills. We are trying to find the right mix of sponsored spots and placement of these spots.

The internet is a growing market. For the cost of one television commercial today you could advertise on 1,000 websites and know your message is getting to people all over the world.

Our site is growing with each and every day over 1200 unique visitors show up with this count growing also with each day.

Now is the time of the Upfront in the industry. (For those that don’t know what the upfront is, it is a time of the year when you try and convince the people that have the money that you actually know what your doing and won’t waste heir money if they take out advertising with you.

The upfront is may not be what it used to be but then what is in this changing world. I have went from radio to television to motion pictures and now the internet and have seen that the more that things seem to change the more they are the same.

The upfront is tool in the process that is needed to keep the industry going. Eventually it will fade away but till then it is important to everyone.

Right now with net sites like ours that are trying to get a piece of the action of the upfront it is like in the early days of the upfront all over again, people seeking funds in the upfront now are those in the new frontier just like television once was then cable and satellite.

The upfront is still something you need and till something better comes along a necessary evil for all in the business.

We are internet based and frankly we do not offer the most creative web site nor a site that currently has the most viewers on the net although we do grow with every day.

What we do offer is knowledge.

We have attended many industry conferences on the internet and conferences at CES, OMMA, NAB .

The two things that those holding theses conferences agree on is that the consumer is in charge and that no one really understands the net.

We do understand it and know how to make it work for both us and advertisers and we know the consumer is not in charge, the content provider is.

In this business it is standard practice to handle any problem that comes up by putting many very creative and talented people in a room and come up with a means of throwing money at the problem because this is the best and fastest way to get things done.

Throwing money at a problem is not always the answer though, remember the fable of the tortoise and the Hare. The best and the fastest don’t always win. Would you go into a dark room and quickly open a closed door to see what was behind it?

What we simply propose is that you let us show you how to make the net work the way it is meant to work and to work on a limited budget.

We look forward to working with you to make our site the finest site for news and eventually entertainment on the net.

Feel free to contact us at info@montebubbles.net

A.C Cosmetics the Official Makeup Brand for the British Academy Television Awards and Title Sponsors of the Aftershow Party get set to Glamourise the Stars of 2006!

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents in Association with Virtual Studios the Los Angeles Premiere of POSEIDON Wednesday, May 10th at 7:00PM

"Bigger, Better, Funnier!" -Pat Collins, UPN News

This spring, get ready for twice the fun, twice the laughs, and twice the Momma! Everyone's favorite cross-dressing crime fighter returns for another hilarious adventure that's fun for the whole family in BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2, the smash-hit sequel to the original worldwide box office hit coming to DVD May 9, 2006 from Fox Home Entertainment. "Your family will love it" (KPRC-TV/NBC) when funnyman Martin Lawrence (Bad Boys, National Security) returns as FBI Agent Malcolm Turner, a man concealing more than just his weapon. When a national security conspiracy arises, Turner goes deep, deep undercover to investigate the prime suspect.

He decides to revisit his alter ego as the fun-loving granny "Big Momma," becoming a housekeeper in the suspect's household, saving the day and ultimately finding him/herself becoming attached to the three children of the dysfunctional clan. Featuring a hilarious performance from Nia Long (Are We There Yet?, Big Momma's House), the film also features Emily Proctor ("CSI: Miami") and Mark Moses ("Desperate Housewives"). BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2 definitely makes one thing abundantly clear...it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings. The DVD is "big" on special features, with feature commentary from director John Whitesell, producer David Friendly and actor Zachary Levi, 12 deleted and extended scenes with optional commentary and a "Big Momma's Secrets" featurette. The BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2 DVD is available for $29.98 U.S. / $43.48 Canada.

DVD Special Features

The BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2 DVD is presented in both widescreen and full screen format on a flipper disc, with English Dolby Surround 5.1 and Spanish and French Dolby Surround, and English and Spanish subtitles. Special features include feature commentary by director John Whitesell, producer David Friendly and actor Zachary Levi, twelve deleted and extended scenes with optional commentary and a "Big Momma's Secrets" featurette.

Synopsis

Nonstop laughs are back in the house with this super-sized sequel that's wilder, funnier, and filled with even more outrageous new adventures! Martin Lawrence and Nia Long return in a heavyweight hit comedy that's loads of fun for the whole family! In the interest of national security, FBI agent Malcolm Turner (Lawrence) goes back undercover as Big Momma -- a slick-talking, slam-dunking Southern granny with attitude to spare! Now this granny must play nanny to three demanding kids to complete his most outrageous assignment ever!

A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS and DVD as well as video acquisitions and original productions. Each year the Company introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce -- throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company. -0-

BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2

DVD Price: $29.98 U.S. / $43.48 Canada

Street Date: May 9, 2006

Total Running Time: 99 minutes

U.S. Rating PG-13

Canadian Rating PG

Closed Captioned: Yes

Fox Home Entertainment

the first MTV Networks' series to premiere to a global audience and roll out on every MTV platform. The series, developed in collaboration with HP's PC business as a core component of its new global marketing campaign, follows college students as they size each other up and decide if they'd like to meet, based solely on the contents of their hard drives.

"Meet or Delete" will roll out internationally and utilize virtually every MTV asset, including mtvU, mtvU.com, MTV, MTV.com MTV2, broadband channels mtvU Uber and MTV Overdrive, MTV wireless, the MTV Store and even the massive MTV 44 1/2 high definition TV in Times Square. The first episode will premiere on mtvU Uber at mtvU.com on May 10th and subsequently debut across MTV's global network, including local channels in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Five more episodes will follow in the fall. In addition, each of the local MTV channels outside the US will air another four locally- produced episodes of "Meet or Delete" on-air, online and on wireless handsets.

As a complement to the programming and marketing campaign, MTV and mtvU are launching 14 regionalized "Meet or Delete" online hubs with episodes from around the globe, unseen footage, interactive games, free music downloads, updates on previous cast members, casting calls and more. The global hub will launch on May 10th and be available at www.meetordelete.com. "Meet or Delete" will also hit college campuses and other hot spots across the US this summer as part of mtvU's upcoming VJ search.

"PCs have become the emotional hard drive of our global audience, making the premise of 'Meet or Delete' relevant everywhere in the world," said Michael Wolf, President and COO, MTV Networks. "We're thrilled to collaborate with HP on this groundbreaking project - a milestone in our drive to deliver great content, worldwide, on every device - and it's a prime example of the innovative programs we're developing for top global companies."

"We're delighted to join with MTV, working together at the forefront of the entertainment industry to meet the emerging demand for more personal, digital content that is always available, always connected," said Satjiv Chahil, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for the Personal Systems Group at HP. "HP is the one company with the digital expertise to simplify the entire digital entertainment experience, making access to personal content - through any medium, using any device, at any time - a reality."

"College students are the first adopters of emerging media and technologies, which enables mtvU to serve as a creative laboratory for new types of on-air, online and wireless short form programming," said Stephen Friedman, GM, mtvU. "'Meet or Delete' offers a fascinating look at the degree to which students now live their lives online, and we look forward to working with HP to tell this story on a global stage."

"Meet or Delete" offers a new twist on getting to know someone, be it for dating, identifying your next roommate or picking a new band member. In the pilot episode, Amanda Alpert of the University of South Carolina Columbia is given unlimited access to the computers of three potential dates she's never met. With the opportunity to explore the deepest reaches of the guys' hard drives, from a remote location and with nothing else to go on, she checks their e-mail, music playlists, pictures, recently visited websites, video files, IMs with their friends, etc. The guys watch in horror as she goes deeper and deeper into their digital persona, finding info and files they never planned to share with anyone. The pilot episode premieres on mtvU and the network's all-access broadband channel, mtvU Uber at mtvU.com, on May 10th. "Meet or Delete" is executive produced by Eric Conte, Joe Buoye is line producer and Farrell Roth serves as supervising producer.

HP's new PC marketing campaign, themed "The Computer is Personal Again," focuses on the highly individual and personal relationships people have with their computers. Whether a person is creating a spreadsheet or a work of art, HP understands that the personal computer is not just a commodity, but a digital extension of each individual user. The worldwide campaign includes traditional, web and viral marketing elements, such as the "Meet or Delete" series and online community, that will be rolled out across key countries in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia over the next six months. The deal with MTV was brokered and will be managed on a global level by Zenith Optimedia and CBS Viacom Plus.

About mtvU and CBS Viacom Plus

Broadcasting to over 730 colleges across the country, with a combined enrollment of over 6.8 million, mtvU is the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, mtvU can be seen in the dining areas, fitness centers, student lounges and dorm rooms of campuses throughout the U.S. mtvU is dedicated to every aspect of college life, reaching students everywhere they are, through a three pronged approach - on-air, online and on campus. mtvU focuses on content including music videos from emerging artists which can't be seen anywhere else, news, student life features, events and pro-social initiatives. mtvU is always on campus, with more than 300 events per year, including exclusive concerts, giveaways, shooting mtvU series and more. For more information about mtvU, and for a complete programming schedule, visit www.mtvU.com.

mtvU Uber makes mtvU the first MTV Networks channel distributed in its entirety via broadband, streaming 24/7 and on demand, featuring all of mtvU plus exclusive new music, original series and student-produced programming for college students and music fans everywhere.

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 more than 100 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, 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 95 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.

CBS Viacom Plus is the marketing and business development team that represents CBS and Viacom's combined portfolio of assets to create customized solutions for advertisers. The team enables its clients to have a single conversation across multiple divisions and media platforms to connect their brands with CBS and Viacom's brands and content in ways that innovatively engage consumers. CBS Viacom Plus is responsible for building partnerships with major advertisers and providing total account management in order to deliver profound results.

Source: MTV

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

Debut CD is the First Product of an Alliance That Will Define a Distinctive Sound for Hard Rock Properties

Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos announced today a unique partnership with Allido Records, headed by renowned DJ and producer Mark Ronson and music executive Rich Kleiman, through which Ronson will create a limited-edition series of CDs exclusively for the brand's 12 properties. The debut CD is slated to feature 12 to 14 songs that Ronson will handpick and mix with a unique, modern sound that melds perfectly with the distinctive rock vibe of Hard Rock properties. The CD will be available for purchase this summer at all Hard Rock Hotel and Casino locations and online at www.hardrock.com.

"Allido Records is a perfect partner for Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, which are unique properties where style and substance rock," said Peter Zudyk, director of brand marketing for Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos. "This new CD series will feature Mark Ronson's world-class taste and unique spin on a variety of songs and it's yet another way Hard Rock offers guests the ultimate rock star experience."

Since entering the music scene 10 years ago, Mark Ronson has steadily risen to the top of his field, as both a DJ and producer of music that blends a variety of genres, while maintaining a song's authenticity. Hard Rock has tapped Ronson to help define a distinctive sound and vibe for the brand's 12 properties. The series of limited-edition CDs he is mixing for Hard Rock is the first product of the Hard Rock Hotels-Allido Records alliance.

"I'm incredibly excited to work with Hard Rock on these compilations," said Mark Ronson. "I couldn't think of a single brand that I'd be more thrilled to create this amazing soundtrack for. And these CDs will set the standard for cutting edge rock 'n' roll and all sorts of amazing music as we branch out with the next ones."

"Hard Rock Hotels is the perfect entity for a partnership with Allido Records," said Rich Kleinman, president/CEO of Allido Records. "The brand's unique qualities complement Mark's own distinctive sound and we anticipate a long, successful partnership."

Ronson will provide a sneak preview of the Hard Rock CD series and spin a mix of songs from the first release into his set on May 18 at a VIP party for new condo owners of Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, Hard Rock's first condo-hotel. Ronson will be joined by his sister Samantha, the ultra-popular DJ/rock singer, for some "sibling spinning" at this private event.

About Hard Rock International

With 121 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes, 11 Hotel & Casinos and two stand- alone Casinos in more than 41 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally-recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by The Rank Group Plc (RNK.L). For more information on Hard Rock, visit www.hardrock.com.

About Allido Records

Mark Ronson and Rich Kleiman stay on the grind. These native New Yorkers are ingrained with the kind of talent and ambition that grows from the pavement and graduates to the boardroom. With their production company, Allido Records, expanding at a rapid pace, they're putting both the streets and the office suites on blast.

These two have the hustle to make things happen. After securing a joint- venture deal with Clive Davis' J Records for Chicago-based rapper and Grammy winner Rhymefest, Allido is set to release his much buzzed-about debut, Blue Collar, this summer. Ronson and Kleiman are also closing their deal for Australian-born singer Daniel Merriweather, whose soulful pipes have already drawn comparisons to D'Angelo and Prince and will be producing the soundtrack to the critically acclaimed film "Half Nelson" starring Ryan Gosling, which received rave reviews at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. In addition, Allido manages Mark Ronson's ever-expanding DJ and producer careers, as well as go-to downtown tastemaker DJ Jus SKE (Pharrell Williams).

Allido is also making its mark by hunting down the best music for film/TV production companies and corporations. Allido provides expert music supervision for films and TV shows, recently scoring the movie "Prime" starring Uma Thurman and Meryl Streep, and "Fade to Black," the Documentary on Jay Z and his farewell concert at Madison Square Garden.

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

American Airlines passengers can now test the old adage that time flies when you're having fun. As of April 1, American has joined with Screenlife, maker of Scene It? (R) The DVD Game, the world's top-selling board game brand, to offer a wide array of games on more than 29,000 monthly entertainment-equipped domestic and international flights.

The game launch, partially sponsored by Sierra Mist(R), follows a highly successful pilot program executed in the fall of 2005.

"The pilot test showed us the value of offering passengers new and different forms of entertainment," said Mary McKee, American's Managing Director - Inflight Products. "Screenlife games have the power to engage a diverse audience, so they're a great fit for American Airlines. Our customers enjoy the variety provided by the game content, and we are pleased to continue offering onboard trivia for their entertainment."

Over the course of the next 12 months, 48 game programs will be shown prior to American Airlines inflight movies. Each month, approximately 4.4 million passengers will have the opportunity to test their pop culture knowledge at 30,000 feet. Each Screenlife game program features real clips from hit movies like "Titanic", "Office Space" and "Gladiator," as well as highlights from popular TV shows like "Survivor," "American Idol" and "Friends."

"We're very enthusiastic about giving travelers a fun, interactive experience in the air," said Dave Long, Screenlife's co-founder and CEO. "Our partnership with an industry leader like American Airlines is just one of the ways we're working to broaden our presence in the world of entertainment."

Entertainment fans will be challenged by questions like:

* Name the actress who played these characters: Daisy Araujo, Vivian Ward and Anna Scott.

* Who is the first Friend to find out that Monica and Chandler are dating?

* Which band sang the following songs: 'New', 'I'm Just a Girl' and 'Hey Baby'?

* Who was taken as the number one overall draft pick in the 2003 NBA draft?

Frequent fliers who expect to trump their less-traveled seat mates may want to hold off issuing a challenge: each month, four different games will be available, alternating on an eastbound/westbound and semi-monthly rotation. In addition, a special selection of Screenlife games will be available on DVD to First and Business Class passengers on select flights in their Inflight Theater Kits. In May, passengers will enjoy the following trivia lineup on all American flights equipped with inflight entertainment systems:

* Scene It? Disney Edition

* Scene It? Music Edition

* Scene It? Turner Classic Movies Edition

* Scene It? TV Edition

Other exciting titles, including American Idol-All Star Challenge, Scene It? Marvel Edition and DVD Blast!, will be featured on future American Airlines flights.

The American Airlines in-flight program is one of several new relationships Screenlife is forging as it expands into new entertainment platforms. Earlier this year, the company's blockbuster Scene It? DVD game was introduced to 9.5 million homes across the country as an On Demand feature on Comcast, America's leading digital cable provider.

About Screenlife, LLC

Screenlife, LLC is a premier entertainment company that's changing the way the world has fun. Screenlife is the creator and world's leading manufacturer of DVD games, including Scene It?, the number one selling DVD game worldwide. Screenlife games feature patented Optreve(TM) DVD Enhancement Technology and are available in five languages, across 14 countries, and in more than 40,000 retail locations. A leader in entertainment licensing, Screenlife has established thousands of partnerships with major Hollywood studios, sports leagues and recording labels as well as actors, athletes and musicians.

About American Airlines

American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 3,900 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve more than 600 destinations in over 135 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation (NYSE:AMR) . AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, the AmericanConnection(R) airlines, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc.

AmericanAirlines(R) We know why you fly(SM)

Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed on the Internet.

The address is http://www.aa.com/

Source: American Airlines, Inc.; Screenlife, LLC

Web site: http://www.aa.com/
http://www.screenlifegames.com/

William Hurt & Donald Sutherland are among the stellar list of actors to lend their voices to this landmark collection

Simon & Schuster Audio is pleased to announce a distinguished list of American film, television, and stage actors chosen to narrate the major works of literary giant Ernest Hemingway. Launching the series will be Donald Sutherland, narrating the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA; Campbell Scott, narrating FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS; and John Slattery, narrating A FAREWELL TO ARMS. Academy Award-winner William Hurt will narrate THE SUN ALSO RISES, to be published in October 2006 for the 80th anniversary of the original Scribner publication.

At the time of the original announcement, on February 15th, 2006, Patrick Hemingway, the author's son, had said, "I think that my father would have been pleased to have so many of his finest works published in audiobook form. Reading Hemingway is to listen to him, to 'hear' the dialogue. The spoken word versions will certainly add another dimension to his writing and will entice new audiences to his work."

Said Chris Lynch, Executive Vice President and Publisher of Simon & Schuster Audio. "Our Grammy Award-winning production team, led by Sandy Moore with unparalleled commitment from producers Elisa Shokoff, Carol Shapiro, and Travis Tonn, has succeeded in bringing together an amazing roster of accomplished actors for our Hemingway audio collection. All of us at Simon & Schuster Audio are very proud of this series-the most complete audio collection ever produced."

Following the May launch, subsequent titles in the unabridged audio collection are: A MOVEABLE FEAST, read by Tony Award-winner James Naughton (June 2006); ISLANDS IN THE STREAM, read by Bruce Greenwood (July 2006); and TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT, read by Audie Award-winner Will Patton (August 2006). Narrators are yet to be announced for the fall and winter releases: ACROSS THE RIVER AND INTO THE TREES (September 2006); THE GARDEN OF EDEN (November 2006); GREEN HILLS OF AFRICA (December 2006); and DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON (January 2007).

Simon & Schuster Audio has already published to critical acclaim THE SHORT STORIES VOLUMES I, II, and III, read by Stacy Keach, and TRUE AT FIRST LIGHT, read by Brian Dennehy.

As previously announced, the deal brings all formats of Hemingway's books under one publisher. His works in printed and digital format are published by Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. Spoken word editions of Hemingway's major works were previously available only for the library market. All titles will be available on unabridged CD as well for download.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Simon & Schuster Audio is a leading publisher of general interest audiobooks including bestselling fiction, nonfiction, business/finance, self- improvement, inspiration, language learning programs, original audiobook productions, and children's titles. In addition to a list that includes such unparalleled authors as Ernest Hemingway, David McCullough, Stephen King, Phillip McGraw, and Mary Higgins Clark, Simon & Schuster Audio has produced audiobooks that have won five Grammy Awards and earned twenty-six Grammy nominations since 1989. For more information about Simon & Schuster Audio, visit our website at http://www.simonsaysaudio.com/.

Simon & Schuster, a part of the CBS Corporation, is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for consumers of all ages, across all printed, electronic, and audio formats. Its divisions include Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Online, and international companies in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit our website at www.simonsays.com.

* TUNE IN to the SimonSays Podcast featuring exclusive interviews &

audiobook excerpts at www.simonsaysbooks.com/podcast *

Source: Simon & Schuster Audio

Web site: http://www.simonsays.com/
http://www.simonsaysaudio.com/
http://www.simonsaysbooks.com/podcast

T-Mobile Ranks Highest in Wireless Retail Sales Satisfaction Performance

As the number of wireless service offerings grows and new products being offered become more complex to use, wireless customers increasingly rely on the salesperson to help select the right service plans to fit their communication needs, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Wireless Retail Sales Satisfaction Study(SM) -- Volume 1 released today.

The study, now in its third year, analyzes the experiences of customers who recently had a wireless retail sales buying experience. The study measures overall customer satisfaction performance of the major wireless carrier-branded stores based on four factors (in order of importance): sales staff (51%); store display (17%); price/promotion (16%); and store facility (16%).

The study finds that the sales staff dimension has increased in importance from 44 percent in 2004 to 51 percent of the overall satisfaction score in 2006. Additionally, among the specific components comprising the sales staff factor, the salesperson's knowledge of the service plan has increased the most. Subsequently, the price/promotion factor has become less critical in determining retail sales satisfaction -- declining from 28 percent in 2004 to 16 percent in the 2006 study.

"It's clear that the sales process and the information and expertise that the sales staff provides will be the key area that distinguishes those carriers that meet and exceed their customer service expectations," said Kirk Parsons, senior director of wireless services at J.D. Power and Associates. "As providers match each other on price, retail outlets that provide the necessary product information and take the time to explain all the service options that are available will generate significantly higher ratings and, more importantly, increase the likelihood of repeat purchases."

For example, the incidence of visiting the same retail store again to purchase future services is more than five times higher among those delighted with the sales process. In fact, the likelihood to recommend that store to other potential buyers, such as friends and neighbors, is 4.5 times higher among "delighted" (rating their experience a 10 on a 10-point scale) customers when compared to those who are less satisfied.

"This can translate into significant additional revenue potential by attracting new subscribers," said Parsons.

Among the major wireless carrier-owned retail stores, T-Mobile ranks highest in customer satisfaction for a third consecutive time. T-Mobile receives particularly high ratings in sales staff, store display and price/promotion dimensions. T-Mobile is followed in the rankings by Verizon Wireless.

The study also finds the following key retail wireless sales transaction patterns:

* The typical new wireless customer who has purchased a cell phone or service plan within the past six months talks an average of 524 minutes

(8.7 hours) per month -- approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes longer than the average user (416 minutes or 6.94 hours).

* The typical reported average wireless retail sales transaction takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute to complete from the time the customer

enters the store to the time the final paperwork is finished and the cell phone is received. This is a 9-minute decrease from 2005.

* Retail satisfaction suffers among those customers who feel they were pressured during the sales process. The average overall satisfaction

rating among those customers who report feeling no pressure is 101 index points, compared to 74 among those who felt pressured in some way -- a 36 percent difference.

Volume 1 of the 2006 Wireless Retail Sales Satisfaction Study is based on experiences reported by 6,111 wireless users who have completed a retail sales transaction within six months prior to being surveyed. The results are from the two most recent reporting waves, which were conducted in October 2005 and February 2006. Volume 2 of the study will be released in October 2006.

Overall Retail Sales Index Rankings

Wireless Retail Company Index Score

T-Mobile 101

Verizon Wireless 100

Industry Average 97

Sprint Nextel 94

ALLTEL 92

Cingular 92

About J.D. Power and Associates

Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is an ISO 9001-registered global marketing information services firm operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, consulting, training and customer satisfaction. The firm's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 290 offices in 38 countries. Sales in 2005 were $6.0 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

No advertising or other promotional use can be made of the information in this release without the express prior written consent of J.D. Power and Associates. www.jdpower.com

Web site: http://www.jdpower.com/
http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/

Miss America 2006 Jennifer Berry will join in the festivities this weekend in a spectacular series of events to celebrate the 132nd Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby Weekend begins with the star-studded Mint Jubilee Derby Eve Gala on Friday, May 5th. Proceeds benefit the James Graham Brown Cancer Center, the new Gilda's Club of Louisville and the Disabled Jockeys' Endowment.

Miss America 2000 Heather French Henry, a native of Kentucky; Miss America 1971 Phyllis George, former First Lady of Kentucky; Miss Kentucky 2005 Kerri Mitchell, Miss Kentucky 2004 Maria Maldonado Smith, and Miss Kentucky 2001 Monica Hardin will also be attending the Mint Jubilee Gala. Other celebrities attending the sold-out Derby Eve event include actors Gary Cole: The West Wing, Justin Bartha: Failure to Launch, Alyssa Milano, Rebecca Budig Guiney, and John Elway, former NFL quarterback.

The 132nd Kentucky Derby Race takes place at the legendary Churchill Downs Racetrack on Saturday, May 6th. Miss America 2006 Jennifer Berry along with former Miss Americas Heather French Henry and Phyllis George will take to the stands sporting their signature hats chosen exclusively for the Kentucky Derby as they share in the tradition of this world-renowned thoroughbred racing event. The broadcast will be live on NBC nationally, beginning at 5PM EDT.

The Miss America Organization is one of the nation's leading achievement programs and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Last year, the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance. For more information, go to http://www.missamerica.org/.

Mint Jubilee Website - http://www.mintjubilee.org/

Kentucky Derby Website - http://www.kentuckyderby.com/2006/

Source: Miss America Organization

Web site: http://www.mintjubilee.org/
http://www.kentuckyderby.com/2006
/Web site: http://www.missamerica.org/

WHO: From the film - Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the

Cable Guy, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, John Ratzenberger, Richard

Petty, Paul Dooley, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Michael Wallis, Darrell

Waltrip, Jenifer Lewis, Katherine Helmond, Dave Foley, soundtrack

artist Brad Paisley, President and General Manager of Lowe's Motor

Speedway Humpy Wheeler, and Academy Award(R)-winning director John

Lasseter.

Other guests include -- Walt Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook,

Secretary of Transportation Norm Mineta, Carolina Panther Steve

Smith, and NASCAR surprise guests.

WHAT: Premiere of Disney-Pixar's CARS at Lowe's Motor Speedway in

Charlotte, North Carolina.

After taking moviegoers magically into the realm of toys, bugs, monsters, fish, and superheroes, the masterful storytellers and technical wizards at Pixar Animation Studios ("The Incredibles," "Finding Nemo," "Monsters, Inc."), and Academy Award(R)-winning director John Lasseter ("Toy Story," "Toy Story 2," "A Bug's Life"), hit the road with a fast-paced comedy adventure set inside the world of cars. Lightning McQueen (voiced by OWEN WILSON), a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters -- including Doc Hudson (a 1951 Hudson Hornet with a mysterious past, voiced by PAUL NEWMAN), Sally Carrera (a snazzy 2002 Porsche voiced by BONNIE HUNT), and Mater (a rusty but trusty tow truck voiced by LARRY THE CABLE GUY) -- who help him realize that there are more important things than trophies, fame and sponsorship. The all-star vocal cast also includes free-wheeling performances by Tony Shalhoub, Michael Keaton, George Carlin, Katherine Helmond, Cheech Marin, John Ratzenberger, Paul Dooley, Michael Wallis, Darrell Waltrip, racing legend Richard Petty, Jenifer Lewis and Jeremy Piven. Fueled with plenty of humor, action, heartfelt drama, and amazing new technical feats, CARS is a high octane delight for moviegoers of all ages.

WHEN: Friday, May 26, 2006

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Six Flags (NYSE:PKS) today launched "The Carrothead Club," its official club for kids aged four to ten. As members of the club, "Carrotheads" will receive special recognition during their park visit, exclusive opportunities to enter contests to win a variety of unique prizes and in park experiences, a monthly newsletter and an official "Carrothead Club" hat.

Membership in "The Carrothead Club" is free, and kids can join by attending Brunch With Bugs at any of the 13 Six Flags branded parks in the U.S. Brunch With Bugs is a special reservation-only meal for kids and their families with Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes pals; Bugs and his friends put on a show, pose for private photos, give out special prizes and of course serve up a delicious buffet meal.

"Carrotheads" will also receive a monthly newsletter - The Carrothead Club Courier -- that contains puzzles, photos, carrot recipes and interviews with Six Flags specialists who get to the root of questions kids REALLY want answered - like "how do roller coasters work?" - plus contests and the inside scoop on fun details about Six Flags parks, from new coasters to celebrity appearances.

"The Carrothead Club is the latest family-friendly enhancement to Six Flags' in-park experience, and a way to continue kids' connection with Six Flags after they leave the park," said Carol Silver, Six Flags Director of Entertainment and Marketing. "Enabling kids to take a piece of the park with them is a unique way for our guests to become Six Flags brand ambassadors in their individual communities."

Source: Six Flags

Chronic Illness Coalition, African American Community Leaders Urge Seniors to Learn More About Medicare's Drug Program before Initial Deadline of May 15th

Award-winning actress and author Ruby Dee joined the Chronic Illness Coalition today in Detroit to encourage senior and disabled members of the African American community to learn more about Medicare's new prescription drug program and consider their options before the initial enrollment period closes May 15th. Joined by others representing the interest of eligible African Americans, Dee spoke to seniors at an educational program as a part of "Insure the Uninsured Day" -- a free event sponsored by the Chronic Illness Coalition, bringing together health care experts to educate the public about their health insurance options.

"Medicare is already helping millions of Americans access lower costing prescription drugs. However, in less than two weeks, the initial enrollment deadline of May 15th will arrive," said Dee. "I strongly encourage Detroit's African American community to seek out information about the new drug coverage, share that information with your loved ones, and if appropriate, enroll in a plan that will best meet your needs. The time to act is now."

Anthony Pollicella is president of the Chronic Illness Coalition's Board of Directors, and noted that, "African Americans are disproportionately affected by several chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease. We are pleased to have Ms. Dee join us for 'Insure the Uninsured Day' to help raise awareness about this new health insurance option that could help increase the quality and access of health care for Michigan's seniors, especially those affected by chronic illnesses."

Joining Dee as a co-sponsor of a press conference before the education program was Lonnie Joe, Jr., M.D., president of the National Medical Association's Detroit Medical Society. "Local events like 'Insure the Uninsured Day' are a great way to assess the coverage needs of seniors and people living with disabilities," said Joe. "An estimated 4.2 million African Americans rely on Medicare as their primary source of health care coverage, and more than three quarters of Michigan's eligible African American beneficiaries are already taking advantage of this new program. But there are still more who can use the help and that is why we are here today."

The Detroit Alumnae chapter of Dee's sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, also came out as a co-sponsor supporting this educational effort. Barbara Anderson, president of the Detroit Alumnae Chapter, said, "Access to prescription drugs is a very important issue facing the African American community. It is important that those eligible for the new Medicare drug program talk to their loved ones and utilize community resources so they can make an informed decision about enrolling before the initial enrollment period ends."

Individuals and families can learn more about the new Medicare prescription drug benefit by calling 1-800-Medicare or by visiting http://www.medicare.gov/. For most people, initial enrollment for the Medicare drug benefit will continue through May 15, 2006, with benefits having begun on January 1, 2006. Ms. Dee's appearance is sponsored by Pfizer Inc.

About Ruby Dee

Although born in Cleveland, Ohio, Ms. Dee considers herself a product of Harlem, where she grew up and began her career as a member of the American Negro Theatre. She received her B.A. from Hunter College, and later studied acting with Paul Mann, Lloyd Richards and Morris Carnovsky. She recently completed work as the lead in Number 2, a New Zealand comedy-drama scheduled for release next year, and was also featured in this year's television production of Their Eyes Were Watching God. Ms. Dee is the author of two children's books, Tower to Heaven and Two Ways to Count to Ten; a book of poetry and short stories, My One Good Nerve; and With Ossie and Ruby: In This Life Together, a joint autobiography co-authored with her late husband. Dee has been inducted into the NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame, awarded the Silver Circle Award by the Academy of Television Arts and Science, the National Medal of Arts Award, and the Screen Actors Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award.

About the Chronic Illness Coalition

Chronic illness touches a wide spectrum of conditions and people -- affecting individuals, whole families and communities throughout the entire world. When the Chronic Illness Coalition (CIC) was first formed, there was less information available for the layperson addressing the issues of adjustment, change and personal development following the diagnosis of a chronic disease. It is the similarity between chronic illnesses which brought most of the agencies involved together by sharing information and comparing interests, exchanging expertise and helping those people afflicted with chronic illness. Chronic illness can affect a person at any time in life and the CIC is here to help provide information to assist with very difficult and emotionally draining and often times critical needs.

Source: Chronic Illness Coalition

Web site: http://www.medicare.gov/

This nail-biting thriller, shot in Philadelphia and New Hope, explores the consequences of denial

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, according to the laws of physics. For five friends, in Stephen Stahl's new film, "Consequences," they quickly discover that in life there can be serious and sometimes deadly consequences for bad behavior.

The award-winning director, who made his mark in theater with 150 plays under his belt, is turning his attention to film. Stahl's first film received the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival's Feature Film- Genre Award for Best Thriller at an awards ceremony held in Los Angeles last month. The festival is regarded as one of the leading film events in the world, with entries from a wide range of independent, global filmmakers. Past winning films have included the work of actors such as Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz, Rod Steiger, and Tippi Hedren, among others.

The film was shot in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas of New Hope, Pennsylvania, and Lambertville, New Jersey. With a $2 million budget, which is small by commercial film standards but significant for an independent film, the production quality is "superb," according to Stahl. The film will premiere in New York City on May 5.

"The time was the '80s; the characters shared their love for living, hopes and dreams together. But drugs and alcohol can deceive reality. Their lives over the weekend take a terribly wrong turn, and the larger consequences of the actions are realized," Stahl said.

The stars of "Consequences" are: Nicolas Joseph Kattar, Adam Ratcliffe, Paul Marron, Michael Tranzilli, and Chris Cannon. The original music was composed and performed by Kenoka Wagner, and the director of photography is Tom Agnello.

Coverage of the screening is invited. It will be held on Friday, May 5, 6:00 p.m., at Village East Cinemas, Screening Room 7, 12th Street and Second Avenue, New York.

For more information on "Consequences," including a trailer video clip, visit http://www.finpictures.com/.

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

Special Performance by Oscar & Grammy Award-Winner, Peabo Bryson

All Proceeds to Benefit ULP Community Empowerment Programs

PHILADELPHIA, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Urban League of Philadelphia announces its 4th Annual Song of Equality Gala paying tribute to one of America's most prominent songwriters who has used music as a vehicle to heal social ills, to promote unity and to economically empower individuals within the African-American community. Join us on Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 8:30pm at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 260 South Broad Street, as we honor this year's Harmony Award recipient: legendary singer/songwriter Teddy Pendergrass. Oscar and Grammy Award-winner Peabo Bryson will perform. Concert tickets are $36 each and will go on sale at the Kimmel Center's Box Office (215.893.1999 or http://www.kimmelcenter.org/) on May 15th!

As the first African-American male solo singer in history to record five consecutive multi-platinum albums, Teddy Pendergrass is a living musical legend whose music spans over three decades. His stellar career began with Philadelphia International Records as a part of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, which brought us such hits as "Wake Up Everybody" and the Grammy- nominated song "If You Don't Know Me By Now." In 1976, Teddy embarked on his solo career producing a string of hit albums including "TP" and "Life Is A Song Worth Singing." In 1982, a car accident left Teddy paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. From 1983 - 1998, he recorded six albums; performed at Live Aid; published an autobiography entitled Truly Blessed; and participated in the legendary gospel musical Your Arms Are Too Short To Box With God. He has made numerous appearances on television and award shows. Since 2001, Teddy has made selected concert appearances performing to sold-out arenas throughout the country. Teddy is an outspoken advocate for the disabled. In 1998, he founded the Teddy Pendergrass Alliance (TPA), a national (501c3) non-profit organization that helps individuals with spinal cord injuries rebuild their lives. TPA acts as a conduit, making the resources of government, universities and private industry more readily available to people with spinal cord injuries who seek education, training and employment. We are proud to honor Teddy Pendergrass as a Philadelphia native who has used music as a vehicle to promote unity and to economically empower individuals.

Oscar Award and Grammy Award-winning singer Peabo Bryson has earned unprecedented international success with almost twenty albums to his credit. He is widely known for recording many hit songs including duets "A Whole New World (Disney/Aladdin's Theme)" with Regina Bell, "Tonight I Celebrate My Love" with Roberta Flack, "By The Time This Night Is Over" with saxophonist Kenny G and "Beauty and the Beast (Disney)" with Celine Dion. As an actor, Peabo appeared in the lead role for the touring production of the Tony Award- winning play "Raisin" and in the Michigan Opera Theater's production of Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess." With over twenty-five years of music behind him, he continues to give electrifying performances throughout the world.

Independence Blue Cross presents the Song of Equality Gala. Visit the Urban League of

Web site: http://www.kimmelcenter.org/

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M.A.C Cosmetics, globally the professional artist's brand of choice for fashion, film, TV, theatre, music and photography is rolling out the red carpet this year to glamorise nominees, presenters and actresses for the 2006 British Academy Television Awards sponsored by Pioneer.

M.A.C is proud to be the Official Makeup Brand for the glittering occasion this season as well as the Official Title Sponsor for the Aftershow Party at The Grosvenor Hotel. M.A.C make-up artists from the M.A.C Pro Team will be on hand to provide make-up services to VIP's in town for the awards. M.A.C Pro Artists will be offering their services to VIPs daily from May 5th through to May 7th in the M.A.C Beauty Suite at The Landmark Hotel or via one to one 'at home' appointments. With stars including Coronation Street's Samia Smith, Kate Ford and Debra Stephenson, Bleak House's Gillian Anderson, Emmerdale's Roxanne Pallette, Holby City's Jaye Jacobs, Extra's star Ashley Jensen, actresses Michelle Collins, Amanda Holden, and Keeley Hawes as well as singer's Myleene Klass, Suzanne Shaw and TV personality Rebecca Loos already booked in for appointments M.A.C will certainly be creating a bevy of glamorous flashbulb worthy looks!

All celebrities receiving the M.A.C experience will leave with a 'touch-up kit' to maintain their stunning red carpet look - and for 'on the spot, on the night' touch-ups at the star studded Awards ceremony, on Sunday 7th May, M.A.C will also be providing a make-up area complete with artists to keep all the celebrities looking fabulous at the Grosvenor House Hotel.

M.A.C is also delighted to be the title sponsor of this year's after party at the British Academy Television Awards where stars will be invited to further celebrate their accolades and dance the night away!

M.A.C supports and works with a broad cross-section of television production companies and make-up artists throughout the year. M.A.C's hot top five products used in the world of TV over the last twelve months for dramatic moments include M.A.C Face & Body Foundation for a camera flawless look! Hot spot proof M.A.C Blot Powder is a favourite for sticky moments and quick as a flash application. M.A.C Wipes are must haves for quick scene changes and tear jerking story lines. M.A.C Blush Creme gives an innocent glow for those not so innocent encounters and M.A.C Spice Lip Pencil provides the ultimate on screen pout! .......All any star needs for the perfect look in the first take!

Source: M.A.C Cosmetics

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Expanding the programming options available on its FiOS TV service, Verizon is developing a new pilot program called "Community Studio" that will feature on demand content of interest to diverse viewers. The Community Studio concept emerged in discussions between Verizon and more than 35 civil rights leaders.

Slated to begin in the second quarter of 2006, Community Studio will leverage the unmatched capacity of FiOS TV's fiber-optic transmission and offer viewers a library of public interest and civil rights content each month. Customers will use Verizon's video-on-demand (VOD) service to watch Community Studio programs whenever they want to see them.

"FiOS TV's amazing capacity enables us to offer a wide variety of programming, including diverse content featuring voices from the public interest community," said Kathryn C. Brown, Verizon senior vice president, public policy development and corporate responsibility. "Our viewers will benefit from additional content choices, and the organizations will gain the opportunity to reach our diverse and growing subscriber base nationwide."

High-quality public interest programming will come from a variety of established national organizations seeking to reach out to viewers.

Community Studio adds to the already wide choice of programming Verizon provides that is of interest to diverse audiences. FiOS TV currently includes public access, education and government (PEG) channels in each of its TV markets. Verizon also offers a wide choice of diverse programming and emerging networks through its FiOS TV Premier package of more than 180 digital channels and other services. There are over 50 specialized channels designed to appeal to various cultural and ethnic interests.

Initial partners in Verizon's Community Studio venture are the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, National Hispanic Media Coalition, American Association for People with Disabilities, Black Leadership Forum and U.S. Distance Learning Association.

"Verizon's Community Studio is an historic first, giving members of the civil and human rights community an opportunity to use new and emerging technologies to enhance the national dialogue," said Wade Henderson, executive director, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights.

TVN Entertainment will provide a number of hours of encoding, asset management and distribution services to the public interest organizations as part of the project. "TVN is proud to join with Verizon in giving community groups a platform to reach more people," said TVN Chief Operating Officer Doug Sylvester. TVN is Verizon's VOD service provider and furnishes the backend support, transport and advanced element management tools for Verizon's VOD offering.

Placement of content will be at the discretion of Verizon, which will provide this pilot service free to participating national organizations. Verizon delivers both broadcast and on-demand programming through FiOS TV, now available in parts of California, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Texas and Virginia.

Following are comments from leaders of the four other organizations that are initial partners in the Community Studio venture:

American Association of People with Disabilities

"The American Association of People with Disabilities applauds Verizon for the exciting Community Studio initiative, and is delighted to be involved," said Andrew J. Imparato, president and CEO. "With its powerful, new fiber network, Verizon can fill a void and create long-awaited opportunities for diverse constituencies -- including the disability community, which is more than 50 million strong -- to broadcast relevant information to national audiences."

U.S. Distance Learning Association

"Verizon's Community Studio program will enable Americans of all ages, regardless of geography, to enjoy additional education and distance learning opportunities," said Dr. John Flores, president and CEO.

Black Leadership Forum

"The Black Leadership Forum believes that Community Studio will provide an objective voice to the voiceless," said Dr. Joe Leonard, executive director.

National Hispanic Media Coalition

"The Community Studio Project is a great idea and the National Hispanic Media Coalition pledges its support in making it the success it deserves to be," said Alex Nogales, president and CEO.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) , a Dow 30 company, is a leader in delivering broadband and other communication innovations to wireline and wireless customers. Verizon operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 53 million customers nationwide; one of the most expansive wholly-owned global IP networks; and one of the nation's premier wireline networks, serving mass market and wholesale customers. Based in New York, Verizon has a diverse workforce of more than 250,000 and generates annual consolidated operating revenues of approximately $90 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/ .

Premiere Screening at Landmark Theatre Followed by Benefit Concert Featuring Performances by Irma Thomas, Kermit Ruffins, Theresa Andersson and Others

'New Orleans Music in Exile' to Premiere on Starz InBlack Friday, May 19, 2006

Starz Entertainment Group LLC (SEG) will help bring music back to New Orleans with the premiere screening of its feature-length original documentary "New Orleans Music in Exile" on Saturday, May 13, 2006. The day-long event begins with a public screening at 11:45 a.m. followed by an invitation-only screening at 2:30 p.m. both at the Landmark Theatre in the Canal Place Center. The day culminates with a private Benefit Concert Celebration at Tipitina's French Quarter at 5:30 p.m. featuring performances by famed New Orleans musicians including Irma Thomas, Kermit Ruffins, Theresa Andersson, ReBirth Brass Band and World Leader Pretend.

"New Orleans Music in Exile" will premiere exclusively on Starz InBlack at 7 p.m. ct. Friday, May 19, 2006, with an encore presentation on Starz, Saturday, May 20th at 12:00 p.m. ct.

The New Orleans event is part of SEG's dual commitment to premiere the documentary which chronicles the horror and heartbreak of musicians who lived through the disaster and to help raise funds to benefit local musicians and junior and high school music departments throughout New Orleans. Earlier this year, SEG, in conjunction with The Tipitina's Foundation, launched a fundraising campaign to support the Foundation's "Instruments A Comin" and "Hurricane Katrina: Artist Relief" programs. These ongoing efforts provide material support for school music programs and direct assistance to musicians and their families affected by Hurricane Katrina. SEG will make a monetary contribution to Tipitina's at the concert on May 13th. For more information about The Tipitina's Foundation, visit www.tipitinasfoundation.org.

"'New Orleans Music in Exile' presents us with the ideal opportunity to do something about the catastrophic devastation that Katrina had on New Orleans' famed music culture," said Robert B. Clasen, president and CEO, SEG. "As we prepared for the film's premiere on Starz InBlack, we realized that we could use the film as a vehicle to help musicians and junior and high school music departments. The "New Orleans Music in Exile Concert and Benefit" will help bring the music that we all love and enjoy back to the streets and the schools in New Orleans. We invite anyone who cares about this city to contribute to this worthwhile cause -- The Tipitina's Foundation -- to help restore New Orleans' treasured music culture."

Directed by noted music documentarian Robert Mugge (Last of the Mississippi Jukes, Blues Divas), "New Orleans Music in Exile" is a story of struggle, inspiration and the power of the Crescent City's music history. Musicians featured in the documentary include Dr. John, Cyril Neville, Kermit Ruffins, Irma Thomas, the Iguanas, the ReBirth Brass Band and others. In addition to performing, they share their personal stories of how Katrina affected their lives, scattering them to other cities, and how they are getting back on their feet. The film's co-producer is Diana Zelman.

Filming of "New Orleans Music in Exile" began two months after the muddy waters roiled by Katrina, drenched homes and neighborhoods like the Lower Ninth Ward, St. Bernard Parish, Treme' and Algiers, where many musicians lived, but were forced to leave, scattering them to other cities.

Viewers will see the devastation first hand. Blues singer Irma Thomas walks through her famous club, the Lions Den, which was destroyed by the storm and unfortunately will not be rebuilt. We also visit her soaked, soiled and severely damaged home. Kermit Ruffins talks about his lost possessions and move to Houston. Paul Sanchez of Cowboy Mouth shares how he has been living out of his tour bus. He says, "My home had ten feet of water and I had nine-foot ceilings. The first month was easy to keep your spirits up, because it was like, this adventure ... But now, we're over two months in and the fun's gone out of it and I just want to go home." Phil Frazer, leader of the ReBirth Brass Band says, "I lost a couple of cars and the roof was gone from my house. Both of our drummers, their houses were submerged under water completely. They lost everything."

People interested in contributing to help New Orleans musicians and music programs can send donations to Tipitina's Foundation, Attention: Music in Exile, 800 Baronne Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70113.

Starz Entertainment Group LLC (SEG) is a premium movie service provider operating in the United States. SEG offers 16 movie channels including the flagship Starz(R) and Encore(R) brands with approximately 14 million and 26 million subscribers respectively. Starz Entertainment Group airs more than 1,000 movies per month across its pay TV channels and offers advanced services including Starz HDTV, Starz On Demand and Vongo(SM). Starz Entertainment Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation, www.starz.com.

Web sites: http://www.starz.com
http://www.tipitinasfoundation.org

Julia "J-Dia" Diaco has teamed up with Philadelphia-based producer Simon Illa (Vivian Green and Floetry; music for the Phillies' baseball team; American Rap Stars Soundtrack) to put the finishing touches on her debut album, My Blue Heaven -- due in stores this summer. To date, an album's worth of songs are completed, including the debut single and video "I Won't Tell," featuring Styles P, slated to premiere on Inside Edition (this Thursday, May 4).

J-Dia first came into the spotlight two years ago, when, as an NYU freshman, she was arrested for dealing marijuana. She spent a court-mandated ten months in a behavioral center, during which time she concentrated her energies and filled an entire box with songs she had written while away.

Since the age of five, J-Dia has sought out the stage; she began working with a vocal coach when she was only seven years old and throughout her young life performed in community and school theatrical productions as well as participated in local talent shows. Today, at the age of 20, she is eager to finally set forth on her career as a singer -- and as an entrepreneur:

J-Dia is signed to Forget About It Music by C.E.O.Chris Cardillo, who offered her a percentage of the company as an incentive. Upon meeting J-Dia, Cardillo dropped all his other pending projects knowing that J-Dia has everything it takes to be an established music artist. In addition, by J-Dia accepting a stake in Forget About It Music, she has found the faith in herself to have greater creative control over her career than most young artists today. She is currently deciding on a music distribution deal from among many offers and looking forward to unleashing a few other surprise collaborations on My Blue Heaven. J-Dia expresses, "This has been a lifelong goal; unfortunately I got lost along the way, and I'm glad to be back on the right track. If I could make this incident disappear, I'd do it in a heartbeat, but the media won't let me."

After her ten-month stint in Montana, Idaho and California, J-Dia returned to school, first in California and then in New Jersey. However, she has now decided to pursue her music career full-time. J-Dia looks forward to breaking a silence that was advised by her attorneys at the time of the court case. The video for "I Won't Tell" premieres this

Thursday, May 4, on Inside Edition.

Vyvx, a market leader in providing fiber-optic and satellite transmission solutions to the media and entertainment industry for 17 years, announced today that it received an NAB Award for Innovation in Media (AIM) at the NAB 2006 Conference & Exhibition. As one of the five companies receiving the highest number of votes by peers in the Content Delivery category during the second annual AIM program, Vyvx received AIM recognition for its inV(SM) Service platform for the enhanced electronic delivery of long form and high-definition television (HDTV) content. The AIM program honors groundbreaking products that exceed expectations for boosting efficiency, increasing user flexibility and creativity in content delivery. Vyvx was selected for an AIM Award in 2004 when it launched its Vyvx(R) HD VenueNet(R) solution which provides HDTV content delivery for live event and sports broadcasters.

"As the professionals who are using broadcasting technologies day in and day out, NAB attendees are in a unique position to recognize the hottest products emerging into the marketplace. The NAB would like to extend its congratulations to all of the 2006 AIM winners who received this esteemed recognition," said NAB Senior Vice President, Conventions & Expositions, Chris Brown.

The top five products within each of the Content Creation, Content Management and Content Delivery categories received recognition with a 2006 AIM. Each winning product also will be eligible for further recognition when a judging panel composed of key industry editors reviews the AIM-winning technologies and other new products at the exhibition to select an overall winner within each product category. The 2006 Editors' Choice Award winners will be announced on Thursday, May 4.

Derek Smith, senior vice president and general manager of Vyvx, accepted the AIM Award at the NAB Technology Luncheon held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Wednesday, April 26.

"Vyvx solutions continue to receive endorsements from NAB attendees through the AIM awards, which demonstrates their recognition of our commitment to developing innovative solutions that support the electronic delivery of any type of content to various destinations," Smith said. "Vyvx inV is an unmatched service for media content owners like advertisers, agencies and studios who need a single distribution provider to reach an increasing number of destinations through a variety of delivery options."

The Vyvx inV service reaches the current network footprint of nearly 13,000 destinations and provides long-form content owners, such as direct- response marketers and syndicators, with a fully encrypted, efficient electronic delivery alternative to physical tape distribution. The platform can reduce turnaround time for direct-response marketers by nearly 50 percent, allowing shorter lead times and the ability to quickly adapt to changing market conditions. It also provides syndicators and station groups with new levels of flexibility and value, eliminating the need to schedule multiple live video satellite feeds, while reducing the lead time required to deliver the content.

Vyvx is the industry leader in gathering and distributing broadcast- quality live and non-live video for the media and entertainment industry. Using its network reach and innovative solutions, Vyvx delivers nearly 250,000 fiber and satellite video feeds and more than 5 million ads and promotional media content around the world each year. Offering both HD and standard- definition digital services to the sports, cable, and broadcasting industries, Vyvx supplies its customers with the broadest range of flexible and reliable services in the industry.

About Vyvx, LLC

Vyvx provides video delivery solutions over fiber optics and satellite to global advertising, sports, news, and entertainment customers. Vyvx offers a wide range of dedicated and occasional services and its electronic footprint reaches more than 13,000 online television and radio stations, networks and cable head-ends, as well as more than 100 professional sports venues and all major media centers, movie studios and production facilities. Vyvx is a subsidiary of Level 3 Communications, Inc.

The Vyvx logo and Vyvx HD logo are trademarks and Vyvx and Venuenet are registered trademarks of WilTel Communications Group, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Level 3 Communications, LLC.

AccuWeather, Inc. announced today the creation of a new television channel for cable and IPTV subscribers that will deliver fully interactive real-time local forecasts and weather information with the choice and control of broadband and the quality and responsiveness of TV.

The new channel, part of the ICTV(R) ActiveVideo Distribution Network (AVDN(TM)), will enable access to and viewership on television of a wide range of AccuWeather content, including searchable local forecasts, animated satellite-generated weather maps and local television weather broadcast programming. The channel will allow AccuWeather and participating network operators to deliver an unprecedented viewer experience that combines television quality and immediacy with the flexibility and searchability of the Internet.

The ActiveVideo Distribution Network is a usage-based content distribution service that enables operators, programmers and advertisers to bring broadband video programming and advertising models from the Internet to the television, including high-CPM ads that are targeted, auditable and interactive. AVDN delivers Web-driven programming and live and VOD streams -- all with superior TV quality -- as MPEG video over the existing VOD infrastructure to any digital set-top box. Network operators deploying AVDN can enhance their existing VOD offerings by combining optimum video delivery -- television resolution, fast response times, and heightened interactivity -- with the customizability and targetability of Web-based programming and advertising models.

"Viewers prefer to have immediate access to and control over the weather information they need, rather than waiting for periodic updates," said Jim Candor, AccuWeather Senior Vice President of New Media. "As an ActiveVideo Distribution Network programming partner, we are providing for the first time viewer-controlled access on television to AccuWeather's complete, worldwide base of information and news reports. The AVDN channel will complement our existing Web presence by creating new opportunities for our content and our advertisers to reach millions of cable and IPTV subscribers, all of whom can manage the information they receive with standard remote controls."

"While interest in the AVDN has been high from a diverse mix of programmers, we recognized early on the value of local weather in building customer loyalty," said Michael Taylor, Senior Vice President, Business Development for ICTV. "Using ICTV's enabling infrastructure, AccuWeather can offer participating network operators a unique service that combines AccuWeather's unparalleled meteorological expertise with the best attributes of television and broadband: High-quality, highly responsive video delivery, broadband functionality, and the measurability and targetability of Internet- style advertising models."

Capitalizing on the ability to deliver Web programming as MPEG video to any digital set-top box, the ICTV ActiveVideo Distribution Network is entirely standards-based, requiring no custom integration or proprietary development. Live and VOD programming can be blended seamlessly with content that is created and modified quickly using standard Web tools and talent, and distributed to the headend via standard Web infrastructure. The AVDN runs within the existing VOD infrastructure, delivering all programming from the headend as MPEG video, and integrates with and extends existing set-top based interactive approaches.

Using the ActiveVideo Distribution Network, network operators and programmers can enhance the value of existing channels by allowing viewers to take active control of what they see and when they see it. As an example, through simple clicks on their remote controls, television viewers can select an ActiveVideo channel from the standard program guide and enter a broadband experience that includes video, navigational elements, channel branding, banner advertisements, and links to different video segments. Screens can be manipulated to reflect personal viewing interests and purchasing preferences. Clicking on advertisements within the ActiveVideo experience enables interaction with sponsor messages, including "telescoping" to let consumers request more information, watch a demonstration or make a purchase.

About ICTV

ICTV(R) offers network-based television solutions that combine broadband video choice and control, Internet-style advertising models and TV quality and responsiveness. The company's ActiveVideo Distribution Network (AVDN(TM)) uses standards-based content creation, distribution and delivery technologies to seamlessly deliver Web-driven programming and elements, live video and VOD to the television. The company's HeadendWare(R) platform enables the highest quality interactive experience - including animation, high-fidelity audio, and live and Web video. Using ICTV technology, programmers and advertisers can deliver a limitless array of personalized content and advertising, all developed and managed with open Web tools, technology, and talent. The company is based in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, with offices in Baltimore and the United Kingdom. Strategic investors include Liberty Media, Motorola, OpenTV and Lauder Partners. For more information, visit http://www.ictv.com/.

About AccuWeather.com

AccuWeather.com, The World's Weather Authority(R), provides a portfolio of products and services through the airwaves, via the Internet, in print, and behind the scenes that benefit hundreds of millions of people worldwide. AccuWeather.com serves over 250,000 paying customers in media, business, government and institutions, and millions more through its free website. AccuWeather.com also provides content onto more than 10,000 Internet sites including CNN Interactive, ABC's owned and operated stations, The Washington Post and The New York Times.

ICTV and HeadendWare are registered trademarks and AVDN is a trademark of ICTV, Inc.

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

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

Roll out the red carpet as Behavior Design, a leading independent interactive agency, is proud to announce that they have snagged three Webby nominations for their work in this year's 10th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the "Online Oscars" by Time Magazine, The Webby Awards are determined by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences.

Behavior Design's nominations are for "Carnivale: Creating the Scene" on behalf HBO in the Television category (http://www.hbo.com/carnivale), and for Behavior's acclaimed redesign of the online humor magazine The Onion in both the Humor category and the News categories (http://www.theonion.com).

Winners will be announced on May 9, 2006 and honored at The 10th Annual Webby Awards on June 12 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The gala event, hosted by comedian Rob Corddry of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, will showcase the winners' famous five-word acceptance speeches and a lively look back at the Web's evolution during The Webby Awards first ten years.

The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization with over 500 members including musician David Bowie, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver, and fashion designer Max Azria.

The Webby Awards voting process is audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

ABOUT BEHAVIOR DESIGN

Behavior creates compelling user experiences to help our clients strengthen online brands, improve web site usability, increase online revenues, and decrease operating costs. Since 2001, Behavior has directed successful web development initiatives for the nation's top brands and companies, including JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), ResortQuest International, IAC/InterActiveCorp, HBO, Unilever (NYSE:UL, UN), XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq:XMSR), The Museum of Modern Art, Smithsonian Institution and The Onion

Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced its lineup of titles for the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) May 10-12, 2006 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Ubisoft will showcase its titles at booth #924 in the South Hall.

"Our E3 lineup demonstrates Ubisoft's profound commitment to the next-generation of video games," said Yves Guillemot, president and chief executive officer of Ubisoft. "Ubisoft is very excited to be introducing ground-breaking new intellectual property and showcasing how we bring innovation to our best-selling franchises. Our award-winning development teams are pushing the limits of what can be achieved and leading the industry into the future."

Ubisoft lineup for E3 2006:

-- Assassin's Creed(TM): Experience the power of a feared Assassin in the game that will redefine the action adventure genre for the next generation. Players' actions will throw the immediate environment into chaos and shape events in this pivotal moment during the Third Crusade.

-- Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway(TM): Gearbox Software's critically acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter launches into the next generation of gaming with amazing graphics and cutting-edge game play features powered by Unreal Engine 3 and a completely redesigned online component. As Matt Baker, lead a squad of real soldiers who think, relate and fight together through the brutal trials of the dramatic Operation Market Garden.

-- Dark Messiah(TM) of Might & Magic(R): Discover a new breed of PC game that will redefine the Action-RPG genre. Powered by an enhanced version of the Source engine from Valve, the second chapter in the new Might & Magic(R) franchise allows players to experience ferocious combat as an expert warrior, mage, or assassin using a vast array of devastating weapons against vicious creatures in a captivating fantasy environment.

-- Enchanted Arms(TM): The first RPG developed exclusively for Xbox 360(TM), this epic adventure created by FromSoftware in Japan is arriving for the first time in North America and Europe. Enchanted Arms allows players to escape to a fantasy world filled with beautiful cinema-quality graphics, unique characters and bizarre creatures.

-- Game to be Unveiled: Experience the next-generation project from Ubisoft and Free Radical, the developers of the critically-acclaimed Timesplitters(R) series for the first time at E3.

-- Open Season(TM): Team up with the cast of characters from Sony Pictures Animation's feature-length CGI film Open Season coming in September. It's a riotous romp in the great outdoors for kids of all ages when a rowdy brood of forest animals turn the tables on unsuspecting hunters.

-- Rayman Raving Rabbids(TM): Developed by famed creative director Michel Ancel, this new installment of the Rayman franchise will be the funniest and zaniest yet. Rayman's world is threatened by a devastating invasion by the most unexpected creatures and Rayman must battle to save his world and its inhabitants.

-- Red Steel(TM): The only original first-person game built from the ground up and exclusively for the Wii(TM) launch. Red Steel takes full advantage of Nintendo's innovative controller and provides the unique experience of combined gunplay and swordplay.

-- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent(TM): The best-selling Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell(R) saga is taking an entirely new direction. In the highly anticipated next chapter, play as a double agent spy for the first time. Take on dual roles of covert operative and ruthless terrorist, where choices of whom to betray and whom to protect affect the outcome of the game.

-- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six(R) Vegas: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six(R) makes its dramatic next-generation debut. Rainbow operatives take to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as an escalating terrorist siege in "Sin City" threatens to take world terrorism to new heights.

Follow Ubisoft News at our special E3 website: http://e3.ubi.com.

For more information about Ubisoft, please visit http://www.ubi.com and http://www.ubisoftgroup.com.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through its strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21 countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated revenue of 547 million Euros for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. To learn more, please visit http://www.ubisoftgroup.com.

(C) 2006 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin's Creed, Rayman, the character of Rayman, Rayman Raving Rabbids, Red Steel, Splinter Cell Double Agent, Ubisoft, Ubi.com and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

(C) 2006 Gearbox Software, L.L.C. All rights reserved. Published and distributed by Ubisoft Entertainment under license from Gearbox Software, L.L.C. Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway is a trademark of Gearbox Software and is used under license. Gearbox Software and the Gearbox logo are registered trademarks of Gearbox Software, LLC.

Free Radical Design and its associated logo are trademarks of Free Radical Design Limited. Developed by Free Radical Design Limited.

(C) 2006 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Persistent Elite Creation and the Soldier Icon are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Rainbow Six, Red Storm and Red Storm logo are trademarks of Red Storm Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Red Storm Entertainment, Inc. is a Ubisoft Entertainment company.

(C) 2006 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Might and Magic, Dark Messiah, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Developed by Arkane Studios and Floodgate Entertainment. Valve, Half-Life, and Source are trademarks or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, the Xbox Logos and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or in other countries.

CenterStaging's rehearsals.com to Sponsor MUSEXPO Reception with Recording Artists and Industry Leaders

CenterStaging Corp. (OTCBB:CNSC), a creator of digital entertainment content for multi-channel online distribution worldwide, today announced that Tommy Nast, Executive Vice President of Business Development has been invited to participate on an expert panel to discuss the latest artistic and business innovations in the music industry at the MUSEXPO 2006, an annual music industry event featuring artists and delegates from three dozen countries, being held in West Hollywood, Calif., April 30-May 3.

The panel, entitled, "The State of Global Independence," will be among the concluding events on the fourth and final day of MUSEXPO 2006. The panel is scheduled for 3:30 - 5 pm, at the Bel Age Hotel in West Hollywood.

Mr. Nast, a distinguished music industry executive, recently joined CenterStaging, where he will spearhead the Company's new digital portal, rehearsals.com. A unique new web destination, rehearsals.com provides original content for music fans worldwide, showcasing artists in various aspects of both their creative process and their working environment. Content includes video streams of "behind the scenes" rehearsals as musicians prepare for tours and television appearances, in live performances and at work in recording sessions.

"rehearsals.com is ecstatic to be a part of MUSEXPO 2006," said Mr. Nast. "This is an amazing conference that shares our vision on the integrity and artistry of new music."

In addition, CenterStaging and rehearsals.com will sponsor and host the MUSEXPO's concluding business and networking reception at The Key Club, on Sunset Blvd., from 6 - 8 pm, for all registered conference delegates. DJ Vice will be the deejay at the event and emerging band Tremolo is performing.

"We're delighted about CenterStaging and rehearsals.com's participation at MUSEXPO 2006, both with Tommy Nast as a panelist and rehearsals.com's hosting the event's business networking reception," said CEO Roger Paglia. "MUSEXPO is a major gathering that attracts many of the industry's most recognized business leaders and artists."

The State of Global Independence panel discussion will be co-moderated by Bob Lefsetz, the Editor of The Lefsetz Letter, and Tony Wilson, the Founder of Factory Records/In The City. In addition to Mr. Nast, panelists will include Alex Hodges - EVP, House Of Blues Concerts, Inc., Andy Kipnes - President, AAM Inc., Chris Taylor - Founder/Music Attorney, Taylor Mitsopulos Burshtein, Derek Sivers - Founder, CD Baby, Don Rose - Acting President, A2iM, Donald Tarlton - Chairman/Founder, Donald K. Donald Productions/BCL Entertainment Corp., Gary Chen - Co-Chairman/CEO, Orca Digital Inc./Top 100, China, John Cloud - Head of Playground Int'l & Creative Director, Playground Music (Scandinavia) and Jonathan Shalit - Managing Director, Shalit Global.

About CenterStaging Corp.

CenterStaging Corp. (OTCBB:CNSC) is a public company based in Burbank, CA with an office in Bensalem, PA and is the parent company of CenterStaging Musical Productions, Inc. and its division rehearsals.com. The Company provides rehearsal and production services for all facets of the entertainment industry. The 150,000 square foot facility features 12 rehearsal studios and sound stages, a high-definition broadcast center, thousands of musical instruments and backline equipment in Burbank, CA. The facility houses rehearsals.com which is envisioned as a gateway into the professional artist's workshop, and provides streaming video as well as digital audio programming, exclusive performances, candid artist interviews and intimate lessons from the masters. The teaming of CenterStaging and rehearsals.com mounts a powerful vertically integrated entertainment model that not only develops and produces content, but also delivers compelling programming to an online audience.

Mantra Films, Inc. announced today that the brand new Girls Gone Wild: Ultimate Rush will be released on Tuesday, May 16th, 2006. Ultimate Rush features the world's sexiest, real girls going wild against a backdrop of the planet's most exciting, extreme sports. Mantra Films, the makers of Girls Gone Wild (GGW), will launch a brand new advertising campaign this week to support the video and DVD's release. This will include a multimillion-dollar broadcast flight of the series' infamous late night infomercials and commercials that will air throughout 2006.

Girls Gone Wild: Ultimate Rush takes the Girls Gone Wild franchise to new heights -- literally. The title combines extreme sporting with hot, young college girls who love thrills and excitement, but love getting wet, going wild and getting naked with each other even more. Ultimate Rush travels to Hawaii to surf the North Shore, thousands of feet in the air for topless skydiving, to Moscow for the world's first naked flight in zero gravity, and to the track for 200 mph thrills in a racecar.

"Girls Gone Wild: Ultimate Rush takes you where the action is, with more excitement, more hot young girls, and more uncensored action than ever before," said Joe Francis, founder and CEO of Mantra Films and Girls Gone Wild. "Fans will be blown away by the extreme sports, extreme thrills, and of course by the sexy women that these thrills attract! It's one small step for man, but one giant leap for Girls Gone Wild!"

The Girls Gone Wild video and DVD series captures real, adventurous young women going wild on the beach, in the bars, and on college campuses across the country. Millions have purchased one of the more than 300 GGW titles, and even more have seen one of the infomercials -- making it a bona fide pop-culture phenomenon. GGW will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in 2007.

Girls Gone Wild: Ultimate Rush can be purchased by calling one of the 800 numbers on the infomercial or by visiting girlsgonewild.com.

Mantra Films, Inc. develops and distributes lifestyle entertainment to audiences worldwide through home video, television, live event, wireless, Internet, SVOD, and Pay Per View distribution channels. The company is a leader in the direct response marketing and membership segments and owns and operates its own production facilities and call center. The company was founded in 1997 by Joe Francis and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents in Association with Virtual Studios the Los Angeles Premiere of POSEIDON Wednesday, May 10th at 7:00PM

WHAT: Red carpet arrivals at the Premiere at Grauman's Chinese

Theater

WHO: From the film: Kurt Russell, Josh Lucas, Richard Dreyfuss,

Jacinda Barrett, Emmy Rossum, Mike Vogel, Mia Maestro, Jimmy

Bennett, Andre Braugher, Kevin Dillon, Freddy Rodriguez,

Stacy Ferguson and director Wolfgang Petersen

Other special guests include: Apl.de.ap, Dean Cain, Ricardo

Antonio Chavira, Josh Duhamel, Harry Hamlin, Jay Hernandez,

Oliver Hudson, John Legend, Carol Lynley, Gabriel Macht, Lisa

Rinna, Taboo, Jon Voight, Kate Walsh, will.i.am

WHEN: Wednesday May 10th

Check-in: 5:00pm

Red carpet arrivals begin: 6:00pm

Screening begins 7:00pm

WHERE: Grauman's Chinese Theater

6925 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood, CA 90028

After a rogue wave capsizes a luxury cruise ship in the North Atlantic, a small group of survivors find themselves unlikely allies in the ensuing battle for their lives in "Poseidon." Determined to fight their way to the surface, they must forge a path upward through layers of wreckage as the ship continues to sink, drawing upon skills and strengths they didn't even know they had, fighting against time for their own survival and for each other.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Virtual Studios, a Radiant Production Next Entertainment / Irwin Allen Productions / Synthesis Entertainment Production of a Wolfgang Petersen film: Kurt Russell, Josh Lucas and Richard Dreyfuss star in "Poseidon," also starring Jacinda Barrett, Emmy Rossum, Mike Vogel, Mia Maestro, Jimmy Bennett and Andre Braugher. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen from a screenplay by Mark Protosevich, based on the novel by Paul Gallico, "Poseidon" is produced by Wolfgang Petersen, Duncan Henderson, Mike Fleiss and Akiva Goldsman. Kevin Burns, Jon Jashni, Sheila Allen and Benjamin Waisbren are the executive producers. John Seale, A.C.S., A.S.C., is the director of photography; William Sandell, the production designer; and Peter Honess, A.C.E., the editor. Music by Klaus Badelt. Costumes designed by Erica Edell Phillips. "Poseidon" will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. Soundtrack album on A&M Records. -0-

POSEIDON has been rated "PG-13" by the MPAA for "intense prolonged

sequences of disaster and peril."

POSEIDON will be released on May 12, 2006

Media invited to meet with Hollywood celebrity, Michael Madsen aka Mr. Blonde

of Reservoir Dogs and the new Lara Croft model, Karima Adebibe during E3 in

Los Angeles, California.

WHO: Screen star, Michael Madsen is well known for his villainous

and

often sadistic character roles. His most notable role was that of

the psychopathic Mr. Blonde in the Quentin Tarantino-directed

cult classic, Reservoir Dogs. The movie famously features the

unforgettable ear-cutting scene where Mr. Blonde tortures a

terrified police officer while dancing to the eerily cheerful

tune, "Stuck in the Middle with You." Madsen's villainous and

hard-edged movie characters also included a role as Susan

Sarandon's rough-edged boyfriend "Jimmy" in Thelma & Louise, bank

robber, Rudy Travis in the remake of The Getaway, and Mafioso,

Sonny Black in Donnie Brasco. Madsen most recently teamed up

again with director, Quentin Tarantino to play the coldly evil

"Budd" in the epic revenge movie, Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill

Bill: Vol. 2.

The new face of Lara Croft, Karima Adebibe has recently been

featured across several media outlets to coincide with the

release of the hotly anticipated and recently released Tomb

Raider: Legend. With two movie spin-offs, 200+ magazine covers

and the title of U.K. Ambassador for Science and Technology under

her belt, the digital diva hit U.S. retail stores with the latest

Tomb Raider release in April to rave reviews.

WHAT: Michael Madsen will be available for media interviews in support

of the forthcoming video game, Reservoir Dogs. He will be talking

about his experiences in the original movie and will reveal some

exciting plans for a key piece of memorabilia from the film.

Karima Adebibe -- the new Lara Croft model will be available for

media interviews and to discuss her exciting year and unique

experiences as the new face of Lara Croft.

Please contact Oonagh Morgan to set up media appointments

WHEN: Michael Madsen: Wednesday, May 10th: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Lara Croft/ Karima Adebibe: Thursday, May 11th, 1:30 p.m.-

5 p.m.;

Friday, May 12th: 10 p.m. - 2 p.m.

WHERE: Electronic Entertainment Exposition (E3)

Los Angeles Convention Center

About Eidos

Eidos Interactive Ltd is part of SCi Entertainment Group Plc (SEG) one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software. Following the acquisition of EIDOS Plc in May 2005, the Group has a valuable combined portfolio of intellectual property including: Lara Croft Tomb Raider, Hitman, Total Overdose and Commandos. For more information, please visit Eidos' web site at www.eidos.com

PRNewswire -- May 4

Source: Eidos Interactive Ltd

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

Greene King, the U.K.'s Third-largest Managed Pub Company, Agrees to Grow Buzztime's Presence to 19 Pubs as Part of a Larger Trial Deployment

NTN Buzztime, Inc. (AMEX:NTN) , a leading developer and distributor of interactive entertainment and technology, announced today that after a successful period of testing, Greene King PLC, the third largest managed pub company in the UK, has committed to increasing the number of locations offering the Buzztime iTV Network to nineteen of its UK pubs. The decision follows a three-month period of testing the new Buzztime Network in two Greene King pubs, during which time Buzztime has proven to be a substantial value proposition to the initial Greene King sites. The increase in sites offering the Buzztime iTV Network will enable Greene King to evaluate the impact on a wider scale. Locations joining the network are from Greene King's Hungry Horse brand, Real Pubs North, Town Locals and Real Pubs South.

Kris Gumbrell, Greene King's Operations Manager for Real Pubs Division, said "We are very pleased with the performance of the Buzztime offering thus far, and excited about the potential it can bring to our company in terms of prompting guests to stay long, spend more and return more frequently."

"We are pleased to be working with such a substantial and respected operator as Greene King," said Stanley Kinsey, Chairman and CEO of NTN Buzztime. Chris Hawkins, Buzztime Sales UK Marketing Director, said, "We look forward to working in greater depth to show the additional value that we can offer Greene King, utilizing branded multiplayer games and advertising designed specifically for its pub brands."

The Buzztime iTV Network is a promotional entertainment network located in restaurants, sports bars and pubs that allows customers to play along with interactive games on the television with other patrons within the pub and across the Buzztime Network in live games for fun, notoriety and prizes. Games include trivia quiz shows, sports games, and the new Texas Hold'em and Buzztime Billiards offerings.

NTN Buzztime has over 4,000 Buzztime iTV Network subscriber sites in North America, and completed an initial trial of the Buzztime Network in the UK in mid-2005, with aggressive sales and marketing efforts commencing in late 2005.

About NTN Buzztime, Inc.

Based in Carlsbad, CA, NTN Buzztime, Inc. (AMEX:NTN) is the parent company of wholly-owned Buzztime Entertainment, Inc. and NTN Hospitality Technologies, an operating division. The company has been a leader in interactive television entertainment for over 20 years and distributes its Play Along TV(R) games and technology through numerous platforms including cable TV, satellite TV, mobile phones, electronic games, books as well as its own Buzztime Network which is available on TVs in over 4,000 restaurants and sports bars throughout North America and the United Kingdom. For more information, please see www.ntnbuzztime.com.

Source: NTN Buzztime, Inc.

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

Dream Musician, Inc. ( http://www.dreammusician.com/ ) announced the launch of their new online music store today designed to provide musicians with the ultimate experience of playing in their favorite bands. At DreamMusician.com, musicians can download songs containing the accompaniment of every artist in their favorite band except their preferred instrument, enabling enthusiasts to stand in for the likes of Rick James, Elton John, Marvin Gaye, and many more. Additionally, for the music buff looking to tweak his/her skills, Dream Musician provides songs that isolate the musician's instrument of choice, excluding the accompaniment of all other instruments in the song. This way, fans can hear every intricate detail of how the original artists performed their favorite songs.

"Dream Musician is just that ... a musician's dream come true," Gordon Johnson, vice president and COO of Dream Musician, Inc., explains. "Until the creation of Dream Musician, musicians could only double their part over the original recording. Now, musicians can add their own nuances and creativity to the original recordings giving them something they have longed for -- the ability to not jut play with the band, but to play in the band."

Dream Musician, in cooperation with Universal Music Group (UMG), has licensed an extensive library of song titles ranging across several genres of music. The songs, downloadable in Windows Media format, cater to every musician whether wishing to improve on talent, live out a dream, or simply trying to learn a part.

"There's a psychology involved with playing music," Ken Katz, president of Music Arts Enterprise (MAE) retailer, explains. "It's a bold move to play with a band or in front of people. With Dream Musician there's no human consequence for being wrong. No one is going to judge you behind closed doors. I think this technology will not only motivate artists to perform in public, but will encourage many musicians to join a band. I think it's got a lot of validity. We expect it to do very well amongst the music community."

Dream Musician, Inc. provides its music through secure digital downloads priced at $2.00 per individual title. For additional information, visit: http://www.dreammusician.com/ .

About Dream Musician, Inc.

Dream Musician, Inc. provides the ultimate experience in music personalization, creating a revolution in the music industry. Dream Musician has business arrangements with the best content and distribution providers in the industry, including Universal Music Group and Puretracks, Inc. The founding executives of Dream Musician, Inc. have a strong belief in supporting music education and plan to launch DreamMusician.org -- a nonprofit organization devoted to music education in schools.

Source: Dream Musician, Inc.

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

Internally Developed Original Titles and High Profile Additions to Proven Franchises Provide Innovative Content for All Segments of Growing Market

Leading independent video game publisher THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced the company is entering the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) with its strongest line-up to date, featuring innovative products for core and mass-market gamers spanning all platforms. The company's portfolio features internally developed next-generation console and Windows PC titles, mass-market licensed products and all new content for handheld and gaming system wireless devices. The line-up will be on display in THQ booth #1324, in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center May 10-12.

THQ is capitalizing on a growing internal studio system of 14 wholly-owned developers and more than 25 of the best independent development teams worldwide to build a formidable product line-up that provides all gamers with new and innovative content. Playable for the first time, exclusively at the THQ booth, will be the much-anticipated Saints Row(TM), developed by Volition, Inc. for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as cross-platform next-gen console title Frontlines(TM): Fuel of War(TM), developed by THQ's Kaos Studios. WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2007, developed by Yukes Co., Ltd. for THQ/Jakks, will be on display for both current and next-gen systems. Additionally, new original properties will include next-gen Windows PC titles Company of Heroes(TM), developed by Relic Entertainment, and Supreme Commander(TM).

High-profile licensed properties Disney/Pixar Cars, SpongeBob SquarePants(TM): Creature from the Krusty Krab and Avatar: The Last Airbender(TM), all scheduled to ship for next-gen and current gen systems, will also be on display.

"THQ is positioned to deliver original content to all segments of the video game market and capitalize on industry growth opportunities over the next several years," said Brian Farrell, president and CEO, THQ. "Our extensive studio system is building an impressive product pipeline of high-profile original and licensed properties that will keep THQ on the cutting edge of innovative development for all viable platforms."

Next Generation Console Line-Up

THQ's next-gen console line-up includes original, internally developed titles, and a high-profile addition to the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw franchise that brings the series to the Xbox 360 for the first time:

Saints Row: An explosive, third person, open-world action/driving hybrid developed by THQ's Volition, Inc., Saints Row is the only game in its genre that offers players unrivalled character customization options and a multiplayer experience through Xbox Live(R) online entertainment network. In the game, players assume the role of a member of the 3rd Street Saints on a mission to rise up the gang ranks and eventually take over the city of Stilwater, controlled by rival gangs. In Saints Row, actions have consequences and players decide how best to muscle their way to the top. Saints Row is scheduled to release for Xbox 360 in fall 2006. Saints Row is also scheduled to ship for wireless devices in fall 2006.

Frontlines: Fuel of War: Developed by THQ's Kaos Studios, Frontlines: Fuel of War is an open world infantry and vehicle-based First Person Shooter featuring advanced next-gen weaponry that places gamers in a desperate struggle set in the near future. A global war for oil is being waged between two superpowers, the Western Coalition (US/NATO) and the Red Star Alliance (Russia/China), and gamers will play both sides within the context of battle. The single player campaign will focus on this story, as players battle through intense scenarios with other squad members, moving the frontline through enemy territories in this war-torn universe. Frontlines: Fuel of War is expected to ship for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in 2007. *

WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2007: The eighth release in THQ/JAKKS' critically-acclaimed franchise, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 delivers the next generation of World Wrestling Entertainment(R) experience with incredible high-definition graphics, intense action and unprecedented levels of choice and control. New additions this year include a brand new analog control grappling system, new high-impact movesets, user-controlled environmental hotspots and an interactive fighting area within the crowd. In addition, the game includes updated rosters for Raw and SmackDown, an expanded General Manager Mode and online multiplayer game play with voice chat support. In development by Yuke's Co. Ltd., for the PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system and Xbox 360, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 is scheduled to release beginning in fall 2006. *

The Sopranos: A mob war is brewing as Philadelphia's and New Jersey's most powerful families are about to collide. As the illegitimate son of "Big Pussy," the gamer has been born into the organization and is now being given an opportunity to demonstrate loyalty to Tony Soprano. As a soldier, players must earn money on collections, protect turf through intimidation and gain admiration within their own family to move up in the ranks of the organization. Carry out orders from Paulie, Silvio, Christopher and Tony in familiar locations such as the Bada Bing!, Nuovo Vesuvio's and Satriale's. The storyline was created in collaboration with show creator David Chase, and the show's key cast members provide the voices. The Sopranos is scheduled to release in holiday of 2006.

MotoGP(TM) '06: Building on the successes of its Xbox predecessors, MotoGP '06 re-launches the franchise on Xbox 360. Gamers will be met with new tracks, bike models, refined handling and Live! functionality, making this a truly fresh and aspirational title for even the most hardened fans of the series. MotoGP '06 will launch with the current 2006 season data, giving an unprecedented accuracy to the real sport, in addition to visual effects that surpass any racing title to date. All extreme mode circuits have been revamped, streamlined for speed and fast-flowing racing action. Customize and ride all new extreme bikes in street racing action from the gleaming skyscrapers of Rio de Janeiro to the jagged mountains of Tuscany. MotoGP '06 is scheduled to release for Xbox 360 in spring 2006.

GTR: Crafted by award-winning Swedish development studio SimBin Development Team AB, GTR features all the cars, drivers and tracks from two full FIA GT Championships and challenges casual racers to become world-class drivers. Directed by professional racing driver and former FIA GT Team Owner, Henrik Roos, GTR sets new standards for auto racing realism. GTR is expected to ship globally on Xbox 360 in spring 2007.

Next Generation PC Line-Up

In addition to carving out a leadership position on next-gen console systems, THQ is showcasing a collection of triple-A, next-generation Windows PC properties at E3, highly targeted at the core gamer:

Supreme Commander(TM): Developed by Gas Powered Games, founded by Chris Taylor, creator of Total Annihilation and the Dungeon Siege series, Supreme Commander features a riveting, action-packed storyline, ground-breaking gameplay and genre-defining online multiplayer battles. In the 37th Century, the galaxy is torn apart by three rival factions, each vying to eradicate its enemies from the universe, end the Infinite War and become the reigning power supreme. Supreme Commander represents the next evolution in the Real Time Strategy genre through its truly strategic and tactical gameplay and mind-blowing scale and scope, which is coupled with unrivalled zoom and control features. Supreme Commander is scheduled to release for Windows PC in early 2007.

Company of Heroes(TM): Developed by THQ's Relic Entertainment, creators of game of the year Warhammer(R) 40,000(TM): Dawn of War, comes Company of Heroes, the next revolution in action strategy. Company of Heroes is a WWII RTS game that brings to life the brave men of Able Company in cinematic intensity as they fight across Europe in the greatest war mankind has ever known. Relic's proprietary next-gen Essence Engine provides unprecedented graphics and physics complete with the destruction of all terrain and buildings. Featuring 2-8 players MP competition via Lan or Internet, Company of Heroes is scheduled to release for Windows PC in fall 2006. Company of Heroes is also scheduled to ship for wireless devices in fall 2006.

- WINNER Best Strategy Game of E3 2005 -- Game Critics' Best of E3 Awards

- WINNER Best PC Game, Best Strategy Game of E3 2005 -- GameSpot

Titan Quest(TM): From the co-creator of Age of Empires, Brian Sullivan, and his team at Iron Lore Entertainment, comes an all-new action role-playing game set in the mythical worlds of ancient Greece and Egypt. Amazing visuals and fast-action gameplay deliver a true cinematic gaming experience. Lush ancient-world settings crafted in near-photo realistic detail provide the player with an extraordinary canvas on which to embark upon an epic quest of the ultimate good versus evil. Titan Quest is scheduled to release in summer 2006.

Warhammer(R) 40,000(TM) Dawn of War - Dark Crusade(TM): The highly-anticipated second expansion pack to internal THQ studio Relic Entertainment's critically-acclaimed real-time strategy hit Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade features an all new single-player experience and 2 new races - The Necrons and The Tau - allowing the gamer to play up to 7 unique races from the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War universe. Based on the world of Warhammer 40,000 - the dark, futuristic universe from Games Workshop - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade offers massive non-linear strategy and is scheduled to release for Windows PC in fall 2006.

Industry Leading Mass-Market Line-Up for Next Generation and Current Generation Systems

THQ will be displaying titles based on its own core IP, mass-market titles and established original franchises for next-gen as well as the huge installed base of current-gen console and hand-held systems:

Disney*Pixar Cars: Cars, the video game, is a high performance interactive experience in the open world created in the film, challenging players to relive the excitement created by Lightning McQueen and his friends. Fans will discover unique characters and environments inspired by the film with more than 10 playable characters and 30 races and minigames to choose from. The game features a fully immersive re-creation of all major environments introduced in the movie, including Radiator Springs and Ornament Valley, which will offer distinctive racing experiences to players while maintaining the artistic style of the film. Disney*Pixar Cars, the video game, is expected to ship for PlayStation 2 system, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube(R), Game Boy(R) Advance, PSP system, Nintendo DS(TM), Windows PC and Mac in June 2006 and for Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii console in fall 2006.

Destroy All Humans!(TM) 2: The plot for world domination is renewed as acclaimed developer Pandemic Studios transforms conventional expectations -- allowing gamers to play as the Alien and take on the most feared enemy in the universe -- mankind. Packed with non-stop action, an explosive arsenal of alien weaponry, advanced mental abilities and an irreverent personality that satires 1960's era icons and science-fiction mythology, Destroy All Humans! 2 uncovers an open-ended world where the player can unleash massive destruction on the ground or in their UFO. Destroy All Humans! 2 is scheduled to release for the PlayStation 2 system and Xbox(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in fall 2006. Destroy All Humans! 2 is also scheduled to ship for wireless devices in June 2006.

SpongeBob SquarePants(TM): Creature from the Krusty Krab: In a unique and creative twist, SpongeBob SquarePants explores the peculiar world of Bikini Bottom as it transforms through a series of various unique visual styles. Continuing the popular sea sponge's reign as a gaming and TV property, SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab offers fans brand new gameplay mechanics through nine visually bizarre levels and is expected to ship for Nintendo's Wii console, PlayStation 2 system, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Windows PC and Nintendo DS in fall 2006. SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab is also scheduled to ship for wireless devices in fall 2006.

Monster House(TM): Based upon the upcoming computer animated film from Columbia Pictures, the Monster House(TM) videogames will allow players to experience key moments of the movie as they unravel the creepy mysteries of old man Nebbercracker's possessed house. Players will encounter unique adventures as they explore a living, breathing house, full of traps and secrets. With three playable characters, fans of the film will enjoy seeing the movie come to life in their living rooms. The Monster House videogames are expected to be available for the PlayStation 2 system, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS in July 2006.

Bratz: Forever Diamondz: Yasmin(TM), Cloe(TM), Sasha(TM), and Jade(TM) are back for a brand new adventure sending them across the country in search of the hottest fashion designer. Players will experience unique adventures through the eyes of the four playable characters, in detailed open world environments, as they compete for a spot in "America Rocks Fashion" TV show. Fans will discover new features that include a figure skating competition and the ability to adopt a pet to train, dress, accessorize and showcase in competitions. Bratz: Forever Diamondz is expected to ship for PlayStation 2 system, Nintendo GameCube, Windows PC, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance in fall 2006. *

Barnyard: Enter the world of Nickelodeon's newest adventure and bring the "Barnyard" movie to life. Players will interact with their favorite movie characters while trying to prove they are the biggest party animal of them all. The film is written, produced and directed by acclaimed comedy writer/producer Steve Oedekerk ("Bruce Almighty," "Ace Ventura," "The Nutty Professor," "Kung Pow") and Nickelodeon Movies, producers of the Oscar(R) nominated "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius." The Barnyard video game is expected to ship for PlayStation 2 system, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance and Windows PC in July 2006.

Avatar: The Last Airbender: Based on Nickelodeon's hottest new show, fans will play as Aang, Katara, Sokka and Haru as they grow into an unstoppable team utilizing the kung fu inspired bending arts through the Avatar universe. Players will explore the four Avatar nations in beautifully detailed environments and battle new enemies. Avatar: The Last Airbender is scheduled to ship for Wii, PlayStation 2 system, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, PSP system and Windows PC in fall 2006.

Juiced(TM): Eliminator: Developed by THQ's newly acquired studio Juice Games, real street racing speeds onto the PSP system, utilizing wireless functionality to offer never-before-seen multiplayer games. Building on the crew & pink-slip racing that established Juiced as a leader in the street-racing genre, the game offers two new 'ad-hoc' multiplayer modes, Eliminator & Relay, challenging gamers to put their hard-earned cars on the line. In addition, players will choose from new crew chiefs, locations, tracks, as well as new cars with tons of new body-kit components. Juiced: Eliminator is scheduled to release for the PSP system in June 2006. Juiced: Eliminator is also scheduled to ship for wireless devices in June 2006.

Alex Rider(TM): Stormbreaker(TM): Embrace the role of Alex Rider to out-spy, out-wit and out-cool evil in a thrilling action adventure featuring third person stealth game play, fast-paced racing action, intense fighting and unlockable mini-games. Players will relive defining moments from the Stormbreaker(TM) movie and become the ultimate spy. Alex Rider: Stormbreaker is scheduled to release exclusively for Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance in Summer 2006.

Wireless: THQ Wireless will be also demonstrating games based on some of its biggest brands. In addition to wireless extensions of console and Windows PC brands listed above, feature titles will include Star Wars, NFL Football 2006 and others. For more information about THQ Wireless at E3, please visit www.thqwireless.com.

These titles and others, including games for the PSP system, GameBoy Advance and Nintendo DS will be on display at the THQ booth.

About Pixar Animation Studios

Pixar Animation Studios (NASDAQ:PIXR) (http://www.pixar.com/) combines creative and technical artistry to create original stories in the medium of computer animation. Pixar has created six of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and The Incredibles. Pixar has won 20 Academy Awards(R) and its six films have grossed more than $3.2 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The Northern California studio's next two film releases are Cars (June 9, 2006) and Ratatouille (summer 2007).

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) manages the third largest licensing business in the world -- representing leading entertainment properties including SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer. NVCP handles the merchandising for Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Comedy Central, MTVN International, and Spike TV. Nickelodeon, in its 27th 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 more than 89 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for more than ten consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) .

About World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto and London. Additional information on the company can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. Information on television ratings and community activities can be found at parents.wwe.com.

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products. The product categories include: Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories. The products are sold under various brand names including JAKKS Pacific(R), Play Along(R), Flying Colors(R), Creative Designs International(TM), Road Champs(R), Child Guidance(R), Pentech(R), Trendmasters(R), Toymax(R), Funnoodle(R), Go Fly a Kite(R), Color Workshop(R), JPI(TM) and Plug It In & Play TV Games(TM). JAKKS and THQ Inc. participate in a joint venture that has worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further information, visit www.jakkspacific.com.

About Sony Pictures Consumer Products

Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP), a Division of Columbia TriStar Consumer Marketing (CTCM), is based in Los Angeles and handles the merchandising and branding efforts for some of the most recognized properties in film and television.

Columbia TriStar Consumer Marketing is a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). SPE is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content 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 Entertainment can be found on the World

Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com/.

About Games Workshop

Games Workshop is the world's largest hobby war games company. Based in Nottingham, UK, it designs, manufacturers and distributes its range of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 games, miniature soldiers, novels, comics and resin models through more than 340 of its own Hobby centres, mail order, Internet and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. Further details on the company can be obtained at www.games-workshop.com

About Buena Vista Games

Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG) is the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company. The division publishes, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with third-party interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market.

About Samuelson Productions

Stormbreaker is produced by Marc Samuelson and Peter Samuelson, whose producing credits include "Arlington Road", "Wilde", "Revenge of the Nerds" and "Tom & Viv" and, as executive producers, "Keeping Mum", "The Libertine" and the forthcoming "Chromophobia".

About HBO

Home Box Office, Inc. is the premium television-programming subsidiary of Time Warner Inc., providing two 24-hour premium television services, HBO and Cinemax. Together, both networks reach approximately 40 million subscribers in the United States via cable and satellite delivery. Home Box Office's international joint ventures bring HBO branded services to more than 50 countries around the globe.

About MGA

MGA Entertainment, a consumer entertainment products company with headquarters in Van Nuys, California, manufactures innovative lines of proprietary and licensed products, ranging from fashion and mini-dolls to radio-controlled vehicles. Bratz was introduced in June 2001, and has since become one of the world's premier toy lines and girls lifestyle brands. The brand is also noted for having won a Family Fun magazine's Toy of the Year Award three years in a row. With over 400 licenses worldwide, Bratz brings together innovative companies and cutting-edge fashion styles to create exciting new products in apparel, footwear, fashion accessories and so much more. Visit www.mgae.com

About Wii

Nintendo's next system, Wii, will feature a controller designed to be used with either one hand or two -- a first in the video game industry. When picked up and pointed at the screen, the controller gives a lightning-quick element of interaction, sensing motion, depth, positioning and targeting dictated by movement of the controller itself.

About THQ

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless, Juice Games, Kaos Studios, Rainbow Studios, Relic Entertainment, Volition, Inc., Company of Heroes, Destroy All Humans!, Frontlines: Fuel of War, Juiced, Juiced: Eliminator, Saint's Row, Titan Quest and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox Live are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Frontlines: Fuel of War is not yet concept approved for PlayStation 3 by Sony Computer Entertainment America.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 has not yet been concept approved for PlayStation 3 or the PSP system by Sony Computer Entertainment America.

Bratz is not yet concept approved by Sony Computer Entertainment America.

(C) Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2004. Dawn of War, Dawn of War logo, GWI, GWI logo, Games Workshop, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000 Device, and all associated names, insignia, marks, and images are either (R), TM and/or (C) Games Workshop Ltd 2000-2004, variably registered in countries around the world. Used under license. All Rights Reserved.

Source: THQ Inc.

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

The Video Access Alliance hosted a forum today on Capitol Hill to discuss the importance of video choice and diverse programming. Dr. Randal Pinkett, President and CEO of BCT Partners and winner of NBC's "The Apprentice, 2005 with Donald Trump," moderated the forum where independent programmers presented videos to showcase the content offerings they provide consumers and discuss the limited video distribution channels that exist today. Members of the Video Access Alliance participating in today's event were: Black Education Network, The Horror Channel, ImaginAsian TV, The Tennis Channel, The Outdoor Channel, The America Channel, and The Employment & Career Channel.

Currently, Congress is considering legislation in both the House of Representatives and the Senate that would update the laws governing telecommunications in the United States and provide new and exciting video choice to consumers. Video choice, a major component of the legislation, can have a major and positive impact on all networks, including independent and minority networks. The Video Access Alliance is seeking to ensure that this legislation meets the needs of the fast growing sector of independent and minority networks.

"Members of the Video Access Alliance support video choice because it will empower entrepreneurs and independent talent trying to bring more choices in programming and increased access to their local neighborhoods that reflects today's diverse programming needs. All Americans should support these important reforms as a way to bring opportunity to underrepresented groups and to strengthen our economy through innovative new content and networks," said Julia Johnson, Chairperson of the Video Access Alliance. "We appreciate the fine work by members of Congress who are working to make video choice legislation a reality."

"We applaud the members of Congress whose hard work on this issue has brought consumers one step closer to the video choices they deserve," said Broderick Byers, Founder and CEO of the Employment and Career Channel. "An important aspect of ensuring our voice is heard is to allow more access to the video market. Current laws restrict the ability of new video players to enter the market, creating a barrier for independent and minority networks to have their content carried. This needs to be ended."

Current law allows local municipalities to erect numerous barriers to companies that wish to compete with current cable companies. This has the effect of making it much more difficult for smaller networks to find their market and prohibits consumers from the choices they deserve. Legislation being discussed in the House and the Senate would make it easier for new video entrants to join the video market.

"As the law now stands, it protects long-established networks and stifles smaller networks," said Doron Gorshein, CEO of America Channel. "By reforming existing video franchising laws, Congress can directly help independent and minority networks. With more video choices, consumers will be able to sample the wide array of independent and minority networks that exist."

Forum moderator Dr. Randal Pinkett is happy to be helping to get the word out about the importance of franchise reform to independent and minority networks: "These networks are the wave of the future. Congress needs to ensure that their emergence into the market is not stifled by anti-competitive laws. The more outlets are provided to these networks for delivery of their programming, the more competition is increased which results in more innovation and greater consumer choice."

The Video Access Alliance is a not-for-profit organization designed to serve as an advocacy and advisory group for independent, emerging and minority networks, content providers, independent film producers, video programmers, entertainers, and other industry participants.

Source: Video Access Alliance

Web site: http://www.videoaccessalliance.org/

to entertain service men and women in U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern, Germany, May 11, 2006. This tour is co-sponsored by the Installation Management Agency, Europe's Morale Welfare and Recreation Office.

Born in New York, Mo is a self-proclaimed "military brat," frequently moving throughout her childhood. Her hit single "Superwoman," from her debut album "Based on a True Story," quickly became a chart topper. Her critically acclaimed sophomore album, "Meet the Girl Next Door," released in 2003, established Lil' Mo as an R&B sensation.

In 2002, Lil' Mo also found success as a radio personality. On Baltimore's WXYV, she hosted the market's highest-rated afternoon drive radio show. Her credits also include guest-hosting for a variety of New York disc jockeys. Mo, however, decided to return to her first love, singing. She is working towards her next independent album scheduled for release in late 2006.

USO celebrity entertainment has played an essential role in serving U.S. troops, providing much needed recreational opportunities to troops. Since 1941, the USO has provided entertainment to service members during times of peace and conflict all over the world. What started out as a way to bring entertainment to the troops became the single greatest entertainment enterprise in show business history.

Entertainers have given selflessly of their time and talents traveling to foreign countries and often facing the same dangers as service members. With a handshake, signed autograph or simple conversation, entertainers are conveying the thanks of a grateful nation. Some performers who have participated in recent USO tours include Master P and Lil' Romeo, Gary Sinise, Chely Wright, Montgomery Gentry and La Mafia. Tours are sponsored by AT&T, Inc., the Official Telecommunications Sponsor of USO entertainment tours.

About the USO: For 65 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by World Partners AT&T, Inc., BAE SYSTEMS, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Military Channel, S&K Sales Company and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Other corporate donors, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at http://www.uso.org/.

Web site: http://www.uso.org/

This marriage of best-in-class intellectual property and next-generation gaming expertise continues the Bond franchise's long legacy of providing thrills to audiences around the globe. Since the initial release of Dr. No in 1962, James Bond films have grossed more than $3.6 billion theatrically worldwide and approximately 30 million units of video games based on the world of James Bond have been sold to date. James Bond continues to delight audiences worldwide with a quintessential blend of action, glamour and sophisticated style synonymous with top secret agent 007.

"James Bond is the ultimate action movie franchise, and we look forward to establishing a long-term relationship with MGM and EON," said Mike Griffith, president and CEO of Activision Publishing Inc. "The James Bond franchise creates tremendous global expansion opportunities for Activision as it is one of the few video game licenses that appeals equally to domestic and international consumers. James Bond storylines are rich with style, drama and action, all of which lend themselves perfectly to developing extraordinary games that capture the thrill of being the most celebrated secret agent in the world."

Under the terms of the agreement, Activision will obtain the worldwide rights to create video games for all current and next-generation consoles, PC and hand-held platforms. The license will grant Activision the right to develop and publish games based on all of the James Bond movies, as well as non-movie based games.

"MGM Interactive continues to work with best in class publishing and development teams, to ensure we deliver both memorable and fully immersive interactive gaming experiences for both core and mass-market gamers," said Travis Rutherford, MGM's executive vice president, Consumer Products and Location-Based Entertainment. "Activision's proven expertise in developing cutting edge games, their core competency in managing large movie franchises combined with the global appeal of the James Bond property, will create a new benchmark for the next-generation gaming experience. We are excited to be partnered with Activision and look forward to a long and mutually successful partnership."

"Activision's track record of developing engaging and sophisticated games across all platforms makes it the ideal partner to introduce the Bond videogame experience to a new generation of game players, as well as to provide new thrills and excitement for the legions of people who are already fans of the Bond films and games," said David Pope, CEO of EON Productions Limited, maker of the James Bond films.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

MGM Interactive manages Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Inc.'s business, development and production of interactive products for a variety of multi-media platforms, as well as talent and developer relationships.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music, and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,000 titles. Operating units including Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 110 countries. Under the supervision of new Chairman and CEO Harry Sloan, MGM is revitalizing all areas of the company. As a result, the studio is now being positioned as an independent, vertical integrated multi-media company.

MGM ownership is currently as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), Texas Pacific Group (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

About EON Productions

EON Productions/Danjaq LLC is owned by the Broccoli family and has produced 20 James Bond film since 1962. The Bond films make up the most successful franchise in film history and include such blockbuster films, Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough and Die Another Day produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. EON Productions and Danjaq LLC are affiliate companies and control all worldwide merchandising of the James Bond franchise.

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Activision Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.4 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia, Spain and the Netherlands. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.

Source: Activision Inc.

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

Alterna'TV, one of the leading Latin American television channel distributors in the U.S., and Mexicanal, a regional channel in Mexico, will broadcast a special FORO MX program with an in-depth analysis of the historic Hispanic marches held recently in important U.S. cities. The broadcast is scheduled for tonight at 6:30 pm Pacific/8:30 pm Central, and again at 10:30 pm Pacific/12:30 am Central, and on Sunday, May 7 at 1:00 pm Pacific/3:00 pm Central.

FORO MX features political and social analysis and interviews. The program was created to inform Mexicans who live in the United States of current events and encourage debate.

In light of the current controversial scenario, political journalist and commentator Carlos Gonzalez took FORO MX's cameras to the immigrant marches in the United States Monday, May 1 to record the testimonies of illegal immigrants. He also interviewed personalities such as Senator Gil Cedillo (D- CA) and Francisco Moreno, President of the Michoacana Federation of Immigrants in Los Angeles.

About Mexicanal:

Mexicanal, a television channel created by Cablecom, from Mexico, and Castalia Communications, from Atlanta, and available through the DIRECTV PARA TODOS (R) service, provides Mexicans living in the United States with news and entertainment programming from their hometowns. The channel's lineup features the best programming from public broadcasters, independent producers, and local access stations in various regions across Mexico, including Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacan, State of Mexico, Nuevo Leon, and San Luis Potosi.

About Alterna'TV:

Alterna'TV distributes channels that have been carefully selected as leaders in their country of origin, such as: ONCE MEXICO, MEXICO 22, ECUAVISA INTERNACIONAL, NDTV THE DOMINICAN CHANNEL, CB TELEVISION MICHOACAN, LATINOAMERICA TELEVISION, MEXICANAL, AYM SPORTS and TEVE-DE-MENTE. ALTERNA'TV's programming genres include documentaries, arts and culture, news, music, children's programming, cooking and general entertainment.

To learn more about Alterna'TV, please visit http://www.alternatv.com.mx/ .

Source: Alterna'TV

At today's MSN(R) Strategic Account Summit, MSN announced a new initiative, called MSN Originals, as part of its expanding content investments to fuel continued growth of MSN. MSN Originals is focused on partnering with the best and brightest creative minds in the media industry to bring the new generation of storytelling online. As part of the MSN Originals initiative, MSN also announced an original content partnerships with Reveille, a leading independent Hollywood production studio and distribution company that has produced groundbreaking critical and ratings hits including NBC's "The Office" and "The Biggest Loser," FX's "30 Days," MTV's "Date My Mom," and with Be Jane Inc. (