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The Surfrider Foundation and Propaganda Headquarters are proud to announce the

participants for the 2nd annual Surfrider Foundation Celebrity Surf Jam.

This year's Celebrity Surf Jam will again take place at Orange County's

famed Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday, June 10th, 2006 from 10:00 am to

2:00 pm. Admission is free for the public.

This one-of-a-kind event brings together some of today's brightest

stars from the world of music and film, a host of top professional surfers

and committed Surfrider Foundation activists from across the country, to

raise awareness and support for our beach and coastal environments by

participating in this unique contest event in the in the waters off

Huntington Beach.

Surfrider Foundation's Celebrity Surf Jam is once again being chaired

by X-Games commentator and star of E! Television's Daily 10, Sal Masekela.

Joining Sal and competing for the best waves will be event co-chair Brandon

Boyd and fellow Incubus members Mike Einziger and Ben Kenney, Oscar

nominated actress Minnie Driver, star of the hit 70's television series

Courtship of Eddie's Father, Brandon Cruz, Porno For Pyros member Peter

DiStefano, Switchfoot bassist Tim Foreman, Baywatch alumni and star of the

N Network's upcoming show Beyond The Break, David Chokachi, along with

fellow cast member Ross Thomas.

The stars will be joined by a host of today's top surfing

professionals, including event co-chair and co-star of the Endless Summer

II, Pat O'Connell, Rob Machado, WCT surfers Taylor Knox and Damien Hobgood,

and free surfing phenomena Tim Curran, Danny Fuller and Jeff Deffenbaugh

and Pascal Stansfield. In a feature unique to Celebrity Surf Jam, the

celebrities and pros will paired with members of the public; in form of

Surfrider Foundation chapter activists from around the country. Together

the group will compete in the National Surf League's exciting contest

format "The Game."

Surfrider Foundation's Celebrity Surf Jam is presented by Op, adidas

and Fed Ex. For more information on the event go to

About the Surfrider Foundation

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization

dedicated to the protection and preservation of our world's oceans, waves

and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers, the

Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 40,000 members and 60 chapters

across the United States and Puerto Rico, with international affiliates in

Australia, Europe, Japan and Brazil.

About Propaganda Headquarters

Propaganda is a Board Sports, Marketing and Management agency with

services that include Strategic Consulting, Athlete Management, Event

Production and Creative Design. For more information go to

As Taking The Long Way debuts at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 best-selling albums chart this week, with first week's sales of 525,829, the Dixie Chicks have become the first female group in chart history to have three albums debut at #1, breaking the record the Chicks established in 2002 when the group's last studio album, Home, debuted at #1 and made them the first female group ever to have two albums debut at #1.

With the #1 debut of Taking The Long Way, the Dixie Chicks have also become the first female group in chart history to have three studio albums occupy the #1 slot on the Top 200.

Taking The Long Way has achieved one of the year's Top 5 first week's sales tallies and has the best first week's sales for any female act on the Top 200 in 2006.

In addition to its chart-topping success in America, Taking The Long Way has just debuted at #2 in Australia.

Taking The Long Way arrives in the midst of an incredible media blitz surrounding the Dixie Chicks, who were honored with a profile on CBS's "60 Minutes" and appeared on the cover of Time magazine an unprecedented two times in May. The group was featured in a five-part series of interviews, culminating with an SRO live concert at New York's Bryant Park on Friday, May 26, on ABC's "Good Morning America." The Dixie Chicks will sit down for an in-depth interview on "Larry King Live" tonight, Wednesday, May 31.

The popular success of Taking The Long Way is echoed in the praise the album is receiving from the press, which has been heralding the record in a flurry of four-star reviews. "Taking The Long Way embraces the depth and fury of classic rock while remaining true to the trio's Texas roots," raved Rolling Stone while USA Today called the album "Incredibly impressive."

Entertainment Weekly gave the new Dixie Chicks album an "A" grade saying, "Fightin' words and the music doesn't back down either, on an album that finds the Dixie Chicks bolder than ever. With (Natalie) Maines projecting more passionately than ever, Taking The Long Way remains intimate and personal."

"This is an album that has something for everyone," said The New York Times, "old fans who thought the Dixie Chicks were at their finest in their fancy-free early days as well as recent admirers who are eager to see the band push beyond the confines of country."

Rolling Stone closed its review of the album with a nod to the new Dixie Chicks single, "If you've dismissed the Chicks or need a new reason to love them, the epic, howling longing of 'Voice Inside My Head' will blow away your expectations."

The record-breaking chart-topping success of Taking The Long Way is the latest in a long line of achievements for the Dixie Chicks. With 39 RIAA gold, platinum and multi-platinum certifications to their credit, the Dixie Chicks are the only female group to hold two RIAA Diamond Awards (each for sales of more than 10 million units).

The Dixie Chicks have won eight Grammy Awards including:

Best Country Album (Wide Open Spaces, 1998; Fly, 1999; Home, 2002)

Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal ("There's Your Trouble," 1998; "Ready To Run," 1999; "Long Time Gone," 2002; "Top of the World," 2004)

Best Country Instrumental Performance ("Lil' Jack Slade," 2002) and

Best Recording Package (Home, 2002).

Taking The Long Way is produced by Rick Rubin (Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Run-DMC) and features fourteen new songs co-written by the Dixie Chicks.

"Everything felt more personal this time," says the Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines. "I go back to songs we've done in the past and there's just more maturity, depth, intelligence on these. They just feel more grown-up."

Having sold more than $100 million worth of concert tickets during their career, the Dixie Chicks are one of the most popular live acts in history. The Dixie Chicks will embark on the "Accidents & Accusations Tour" in support of Taking The Long Way beginning July 21 in Detroit, Michigan and ending November 11 in Tacoma, Washington (full itinerary follows). For additional tour information and links to purchase tickets for the "Accidents & Accusations" tour, please log on to: www.dixiechicks.com

DIXIE CHICKS ACCIDENTS & ACCUSATIONS TOUR

Date City Venue On sale

21-Jul Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena Saturday, June 3

22-Jul Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena Saturday, June 3

23-Jul Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center Saturday, June 10

25-Jul Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center Saturday, June 3

28-Jul Albany, NY Pepsi Arena Saturday, June 3

29-Jul Boston, MA Banknorth Garden Saturday, June 3

1-Aug New York, NY Madison Square Garden Monday, June 5

4-Aug Washington, DC Verizon Center Saturday, June 3

13-Aug Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center Saturday, June 10

15-Aug Chicago, IL The United Center Saturday, June 3

18-Aug Minneapolis, MN Target Center Saturday, June 3

20-Aug Kansas City, MO Kemper Arena Saturday, June 10

22-Aug St. Louis, MO Savvis Center Saturday, June 10

23-Aug Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse Saturday, June 10

24-Aug Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena Saturday, June 3

26-Aug Fargo, ND Fargodome Saturday, June 3

3-Sep Phoenix, AZ Glendale Arena Saturday, June 3

6-Sep Fresno, CA SaveMart Center Saturday, June 10

8-Sep Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena Saturday, June 10

9-Sep Oakland, CA Oakland Arena Sunday, June 11

14-Sep Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center Saturday, June 10

16-Sep Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Saturday, June 10

23-Sep Omaha, NE Qwest Center Saturday, June 3

24-Sep Denver, CO Pepsi Center Saturday, June 10

26-Sep Oklahoma City, OK Ford Center Saturday, June 10

27-Sep Memphis, TN FedEx Forum Saturday, June 10

29-Sep Dallas, TX American Airlines Center Saturday, June 3

30-Sep Houston, TX Toyota Center Saturday, June 10

1-Oct Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center Saturday, June 10

3-Oct Nashville, TN Gaylord Entertainment

Ctr. Saturday, June 3

5-Oct Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum Saturday, June 3

6-Oct Jacksonville, FL Veterans Memorial Arena Saturday, June 10

7-Oct Ft. Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center Saturday, June 3

17-Oct Atlanta, GA Philips Arena Saturday, June 3

20-Oct Knoxville, TN Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, June 3

22-Oct Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Saturday, June 10

27-Oct Ottawa, Ontario Scotiabank Place Saturday, June 3

28-Oct Toronto, Ontario Air Canada Centre Saturday, June 3

4-Nov Edmonton, Alberta Rexall Place Saturday, June 10

5-Nov Calgary, Alberta Saddledome Saturday, June 3

8-Nov Vancouver, BC GM Place Saturday, June 3

9-Nov Portland, OR Rose Garden Saturday, June 3

11-Nov Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome Saturday, June 3

Source: Open Wide/Columbia Records

Web site: http://www.columbiarecords.com/
http://www.dixiechicks.com/

Remy Martin(R) is turning up the volume for Black Music Month. Today, the cognac-maker announced its plans to help raise awareness and recognition of black music this June. Activities will include a national online consumer poll to name the top hip-hop soul artists and songs of all time, a partnership with cutting-edge music magazine XXL for a hip-hop soul special issue (on newsstands now) and custom advertising. Their efforts will come to life during an exclusive New York City VIP kick-off party next week, featuring a performance from XXL cover artist Keyshia Cole. Remy Martin will also present the first Remy Martin 1738 Award for Contributions to Black Music to the Hip-Hop Association.

First celebrated in 1926, Black Music Month has been proclaimed by the President every year since 1979. 2006 marks the second year that Remy Martin 1738 has developed a program around Black Music Month. In 2005, the brand teamed with renowned hip-hop producer Hype Williams and collaborated with the Rhythm & Blues Association and Jazz Alliance to compile a comprehensive list of the 1,738 most influential songs in black music. This year, Remy Martin is building substantially on that foundation.

"Remy Martin 1738 and Black Music Month are a natural fit. The 1738 brand has quietly found a place as the spirit of choice for a number of high-profile individuals in the music industry -- and the inner circles around them," said Steve Hissam, Remy Martin category director. "This year's effort reflects our desire to further drive awareness through direct engagement with music fans. The poll, the special issue, the party and the award -- they're all geared toward getting more people involved in the conversation and elevating the visibility of Black Music Month."

The revamped 1738.com (www.1738.com) is a testament to that effort. The Web site includes the list of 1,738 songs compiled last year, which users can listen to, as well as information on the XXL special issue and in-market events. The site's primary focus, however, is an online poll that asks fans to select their favorite hip-hop soul artists and tracks of all time. Daily updates are made to the leader board and users can check back to view the top "17 and 38." Hundreds have already cast their votes and thousands more are expected throughout the month of June. Remy Martin will announce the top 17 artists and 38 tracks at the beginning of July.

While 1738.com solicits the "people's choice," Remy Martin has also teamed with XXL to provide a professional take on the landscape of hip-hop soul music via sole-sponsorship of Hip-Hop Soul magazine, a special issue from the publishers of XXL. The stand-alone publication hit newsstands in mid-May and pays tribute to Black Music Month, spotlighting the category's newest ambassadors (Keyshia Cole and Ne-Yo grace the cover) while also paying tribute, in a photo essay, to the legends who pioneered the hip-hop soul category (including Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Patti LaBelle).

On June 6, Remy Martin and XXL will co-host a kick-off celebration for Black Music Month in New York City, with a performance by Cole, whose music can be heard on the Mission Impossible: 3 soundtrack. At the party, the brand will present the first Remy Martin 1738 Award for Contributions to Black Music to the Hip-Hop Association, whose mission is to facilitate, foster and preserve hip-hop culture. Throughout the month of June, the brand will also host promotions around the country.

Remy Cointreau USA

Remy Cointreau USA, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of France's Remy Cointreau, SA. It is the exclusive U.S. importer for a variety of premium spirits and wines, including Remy Martin (R), Cointreau (R), The Macallan Scotch Whisky (R), The Famous Grouse (R), Damrak Gin (R), Mount Gay Rum (R), Galliano (R), Champagne Piper-Heidsieck (R), Champagne Charles Heidsieck (R), Marchesi Antinori (R), Masi Agricola (R), Vietti (R), Biondi Santi (R), Vina Haras de Pirque (R), Laroche (R), Merryvale(R), Piper Sonoma (R) and Bearboat (R).

Source: Remy Martin

She's a writer, producer, activist, philanthropist, community leader, mother of three and one of the most accomplished women in TV history. Now Emmy Award-winning producer Marta Kauffman is entering the ranks of the documentary world. Best known as the co-creator and executive producer of the hit TV series "Friends," Kauffman will join director Roberta Grossman and the nonprofit production company, the Katahdin Foundation, in producing "Blessed Is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh," a feature documentary on the World War II-era poet and diarist who became a soldier, martyr and national heroine in Israel.

"Marta's participation in the film is very exciting," says Grossman. "She is someone who elevates every project she touches, and her experience and guidance will only make the film better. I couldn't dream of a better person to join us in bringing this story to life."

Prior to her work on "Friends," Kauffman co-created and co-executive produced the critically acclaimed series "Dream On." She co-created the series "The Powers That Be," for Norman Lear, and co-created and served as executive producer on the comedy series "Family Album" and "Veronica's Closet." She was the executive producer of the WB's recent series "Related," and she and her husband, composer Michael Skloff, also devote a considerable amount of volunteer time to the Jewish community in Los Angeles.

"I strongly believe that Holocaust stories must continue to be told, especially now, when survivors are in their 80s and 90s and still able to provide first-hand accounts," says Kauffman. "The story of Hannah Senesh captivated me not only because of Hannah's courage, but also because, at its core, it is an intense and moving mother-daughter story."

Named for Hannah Senesh's most famous poem, "Blessed Is the Match" explores the life and death of the young writer in Palestine in 1943 who volunteered for a mission to rescue Jews in her native Hungary, her mother Catherine among them. Shockingly, it was the only outside rescue mission for Jews during the Holocaust. In 1944, Hannah parachuted behind enemy lines, was captured, imprisoned and ultimately executed by the Nazis. In a cruel twist of fate, her mother witnessed the entire ordeal -- first as a prisoner with Hannah and later as her advocate, braving the bombed-out streets of Budapest in a desperate attempt to save her daughter.

"I first read Hannah Senesh's diary in junior high and was inspired by her courage and touched by her vulnerability," says Grossman, an award-winning filmmaker who has written and directed over 40 hours of documentary television. "Hannah was a diarist like Anne Frank and a soldier with the single-minded intensity of Joan of Arc. Now that I am a mother closer to Catherine's age, Catherine's riveting account of her daughter's last days adds a layer to a story that already resonated with me deeply."

The producers have been granted unprecedented access to the Senesh family archive -- including hundreds of unpublished letters and nearly 1,300 never-before-seen photos of remarkable quality. They will complete filming in Israel and Hungary this fall and are planning for a theatrical release and a national broadcast on public television in early 2008.

Founded by Lisa Thomas, the co-founder and former CEO of Clif Bar, Inc., the Katahdin Foundation is a not-for-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation based in Berkeley, California. Katahdin's mission is to tell compelling stories often ignored by the mainstream media -- stories that inform, enlighten, entertain and inspire. Katahdin is dedicated to creating high quality documentary films, ancillary educational materials and media projects that open minds, provoke dialogue and encourage positive social change -- outstanding works that touch the soul as they sound a call to action.

Source: Katahdin Foundation

-- PartyPoker.com, the worlds largest online poker room, is delighted to announce that there are now a MILLION reasons to keep your Sunday afternoons free with the start of the weekly Sunday Million Guaranteed Tournament on 4th June.

Every Sunday at 4:30pm ET players online will be able to win a SHARE of at least $1 million. To buy-in directly costs $215 but special daily satellite tournaments start from as little as $3. Other ways of getting into the main event include PartyPoker.com's unique double step method that allows qualification 24/7 and Players Club Freerolls that can be entered with as little as 100 Party Points.

A PartyPoker.com spokesman said "The new weekly One Million Guaranteed Tournament gets underway this Sunday with hundreds of players guaranteed to finish in the money. The introduction of the $1 million guaranteed means it is curtains for the $500k. A year ago our guaranteed tournament on a Sunday had a total prize pool of $350,000 - it's astounding that the amount of money on offer has nearly tripled in just 12 months."

For detailed information on the tournament see the events section on www.partypoker.com

Source: Partygaming PLC

The world's first chalk artists can be traced back to 16th century Italy, but perhaps the world's best chalk artists can be traced to Pasadena, California -- where 600 of the world's most creative artisans will compete in the Pasadena Chalk Festival. On Father's Day weekend -- June 17 and 18 -- 70,000 visitors will gather at Paseo Colorado in Pasadena to watch as muralists of all ages and backgrounds create elaborate chalk masterpieces that span nearly two city blocks. The festival is free and open to the public.

"We're proud to host this remarkable event again," said Jodi Taylor Zens, marketing director for Paseo Colorado. "These artists represent the diversity of southern California, and their amazing artwork is one of a kind."

Artists may create murals in any design and style, but in celebration of Father's Day, this year's event will also have a "Famous Fathers" mural category that offers a special prize. Additionally, some artists will team up with their own dads to create their murals this Father's Day weekend. Student Gavin McRobbie and his father, David McRobbie, have competed together since Gavin was five; this year, the 17-year-old is technical director for his father's team.

"We've always enjoyed working side-by-side at this event -- it's a great way to spend time together," said David McRobbie, a graphic designer.

The festival will feature attractions beyond the breathtaking artwork. Guests can eat in the Absolut Bistro or shop the Absolut Art Gallery, while children can create chalk murals on a takeaway tile in Chalkland. Musical performances round out the festivities.

At the weekend's conclusion, event artists select the top murals -- including Best Overall, Best Technique and more. Visitors choose the "Paseo Colorado People's Choice" winner by voting inside the center's shops.

The Light Bringer Project -- a Pasadena-based non-profit arts organization -- created the festival in 1993 and produces it each year.

"We created this event to unite people through art and that is always achieved," said Tom Coston, president of Light Bringer Project. "These striking masterpieces lure more artists and visitors each year."

Paseo Colorado is located at 280 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California. For more information, call 626.795.9100 or visit www.pasadenachalkfestival.com.

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

During the NBA Playoffs on Saturday, Heineken USA unveiled new advertising creative featuring music icons Lil Jon and Jermaine Dupri. Leveraging their musical accolades, their jet set lifestyle and their appeal among Heineken's core consumers, Heineken tapped Lil Jon and Dupri to underscore the Brand's continued association with music and its commitment to surprise and delight consumers with innovative marketing approaches.

Acclaimed motion picture director Allen Hughes directed the: 30-second spot, which features new music from Dupri, created and recorded exclusively for Heineken, features Lil Jon hopping off a jet to pay off a bet with buddy Jermaine Dupri after a music industry award event. Lil Jon delivers the coveted prize of Heineken to Dupri, and bets him "two twelves" that he'll sweep next year's awards. In the end, viewers are reminded, "It's All About the Beer." The spot aired again Tuesday during the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns.

"We were delighted to showcase two industry heavy-weights like Jermaine Dupri and Lil Jon, and given their off-screen relationship and success, their friendly competition was at the heart of the storyline," said Andy Glaser, Heineken brand director, Heineken USA. "Although the commercial stars these two music icons who have won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, the storyline is really just about two guys and the gentlemen's honor of paying up on a wager. That Heineken would be the reward of the bet underscores the premiumness and wit the Heineken brand is known for."

Heineken's association with Dupri and Lil Jon reinforces its continued commitment to bring consumers innovative music experiences. Heineken pioneered the groundbreaking live music festival "AmsterJam" last year, which brought together artists from different music genres to create never-before- heard collaborations, or "mash-ups." In addition, for the third year in a row Heineken partnered with NARAS to roll out the "Green Carpet" at the GRAMMY(R) Awards, and the brand recently was a seven-time exclusive presenter of the Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards.

About Heineken USA

Heineken USA Inc., the nation's largest beer importer, is a subsidiary of Heineken International BV, which is the world's most international brewer. Brands imported into the U.S. include: Heineken Lager, the world's most international beer brand; Heineken Premium Light; Amstel Light, the largest- selling imported light beer brand; and Buckler non-alcoholic brew. Heineken USA is also the exclusive USA importer for the Tecate, Dos Equis, Sol, Carta Blanca and Bohemia brands from FEMSA Cerveza of Mexico. Please visit www.EnjoyHeinekenResponsibly.com.

Source: Heineken USA

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

In recognition of his visionary use of the Internet to distribute music and connect with audiences, music legend Prince will be honored at The 10th Annual Webby Awards on June 12th in New York City, the International Academy of the Digital Arts and Sciences announced today.

The first major artist to release an entire album -- 1997's Crystal Ball -- exclusively on the Web, Prince's leadership online has transformed the entertainment industry and reshaped the relationship between artist and fan. Long before MySpace and iTunes, Prince used the Web as a new way to distribute music, premiere videos, and build his relationship with his fans. His groundbreaking web site, NPG Music Club (http://www.npgmusicclub.com/) boasts more than seven full-length CDs of music that are unavailable anywhere else.

"Besides being a musical genius, Prince is a visionary who recognized early on that the web would completely change how we experience music," said Tiffany Shlain, founder of The Webby Awards. "For more than a decade, he has tapped the power of the Web to forge a deeper connection with his fans and push the boundaries of technology and art."

Prince will be saluted alongside Webby Awards winners in 69 categories, as well as five other Special Achievement honorees -- the founders of Myspace.com, Thomas Friedman, Mark Cuban, The Gorillaz, and Internet co-inventor Dr. Robert Kahn -- which were announced earlier this month.

Proclaimed "the online equivalent of an Oscar" by the New York Times (June 21, 2005), The Webby Awards is the leading international honor for Web sites and the innovators behind them.

The Webby Awards is presented by the Academy, 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.

Over 600 winners, industry leaders, and celebrities will attend the June 12th ceremony at New York City's landmark Cipriani Wall Street. For the second year in a row, Rob Corddry of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart will emcee the evening's festivities.

In keeping with Webby tradition, all winners and Webby Special Achievement honorees will be limited to five-word acceptance speeches. Last year's Webby Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Al Gore made worldwide headlines with his speech -- "Please don't recount this vote."

Title Sponsors for The 10th Annual Webby Awards are:

* AOL LLC, a leading network of Web brands including the new AOL.com(R),

AOL's next generation broadband Web portal, which offers an extensive

array of content and features available for free. Web users can access

industry leading communication products; the best programming from

news, sports and personal finance to music, movies, television and

games; as well as an innovative video media experience, all from one

place.

* The Creative Group, a division of Robert Half International, the

premier staffing company for creative professionals.

For a list of all winners of The 10th Annual Webby Awards and The People's Voice Awards presented by Verizon, visit http://www.webbyawards.com/.

About The Webby Awards:

Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards is the leading international honors for Web sites. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a 535-member judging organization consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: AOL.com, The Creative Group; Verizon; Adweek Magazines; Fortune and FSB; OnRequest Images, IDG; PricewaterhouseCoopers; iStockphoto, American Marketing Association; 2Advanced Studios, 2 Advanced.net; MX Interactive; For more information visit http://www.webbyawards.com/.

About the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences

The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the creative, technical, and professional progress of the internet and interactive media. The Academy is an intellectually diverse organization that includes over 500 members consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields, such as musician David Bowie, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, business guru and author Tom Peters, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, fashion designer Max Azria, Simpsons creator Matt Groening and Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser. For more information, visit http://www.iadas.net/.

Source: The Webby Awards

Web site: http://www.webbyawards.com/
http://www.iadas.net/
http://www.npgmusicclub.com/

'Bring It On: All or Nothing'

Hayden Panettiere, Solange Knowles-Smith and Music Sensation Rihanna Star in the Winner-Take-All Comedy Packed With Today's Hottest Music

Bringing more rivalry, attitude, high-energy competition and heartwarming fun with hot young stars and chart-topping songs from today's biggest artists, "Bring It On: All or Nothing" debuts on DVD for the first time ever on August 8, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Starring Hayden Panettiere (NBC's fall drama "Heroes", Face of Neutrogena, "Racing Stripes", "Ice Princess"), Solange Knowles-Smith ("The Johnson Family Vacation") and marking the movie debut of Def Jam recording sensation Rihanna, "Bring It On: All or Nothing" is a high-energy, attitude-filled comedy about a cross-town rivalry that builds to a no-holds-barred faceoff. Directed by Steve Rash ("American Pie Presents Band Camp", "Can't Buy Me Love") and featuring a cast of winning new characters played by some of Hollywood's brightest young stars, "Bring It On: All or Nothing" follows on the tremendous success of its ever-popular predecessors in the must-own film franchise. Loaded with more attitude than ever, this movie offers a first-rate lineup of extras and a hot soundtrack from today's top artists including Rihanna, Solange, Gwen Stefani, Avril Lavigne and Weezer.

"The 'Bring It On' movies are a proven audience favorite across all demographics and the property is the perfect vehicle to further power Universal's DVD Originals(TM) strategy," said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. "This latest incarnation, with its popular young talent, chart-topping music, exceptional production values and exciting, all-new storyline, takes the franchise to new heights and delivers it straight into the hands of home entertainment consumers through a targeted, theatrical-style marketing campaign. It's a strategy that has delivered exceptional results for us to date and one that the most discerning audiences have widely embraced."

In "Bring It On: All or Nothing", popular Britney Allen (Hayden Panettiere) moves from posh Pacific Vista to working-class Crenshaw Heights. In order to win over her new classmates -- including head cheerleader Camille (Solange Knowles-Smith) -- she must prove that she's got the moves and the attitude to earn a spot on the hard-to-crack cheer squad and then face her former teammates in a high-stakes cheer-off for an appearance in Rihanna's new music video.

The DVD release will enjoy unprecedented promotional support in reaching over 35 million consumers nationwide through partnerships with some of the country's most high profile companies including SoBe, Teen People, Spirit Accessories and Lady Footlocker. The DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP. Preorder close is July 5, 2006.

More Fun with "Bring It On: All or Nothing" Bonus Features

Viewers can experience more of the fun and excitement with the Bring It On: All or Nothing bonus features, including:

* Gag Reel

* Behind The Cheers -- Get an Exclusive Backstage Pass to See What It

Takes to Bring the Moves to the Screen.

* Cheer Camp: From Wannabe To Cheerleader -- Watch the Cast Learn the

Film's Rockin' Cheers and Dance Moves!

* Break It Down -- Think You've Got What it Takes? Follow the Squad and

Choreographer Tony G As They Break Down Their Routines Into

Easy-to-Follow Steps.

* From The Street To The Set -- Lil "C" and Richmond Explain the Attitude

and Physical Moves Needed for These Eye-Catching Dance Moves.

Synopsis

Get ready for more fun, more attitude and more excitement than ever before! At Pacific Vista High School, popular Britney (Hayden Panettiere) is captain of the cheerleading squad. But Britney's life quickly turns from cheer-topia to cheer-tastrophe when her father's job moves her family across town to urban Crenshaw Heights. At her new school, Britney finds herself at odds with her classmates, especially with 'it' girl Camille (Solange Knowles-Smith), the cheer captain of the Crenshaw Heights Warriors. But when Britney proves herself and secures a coveted spot on the cheer squad, the Warriors find themselves in a cross-town 'cheer-off' to star in music sensation Rihanna's upcoming video. With edgy new moves, the no-holds-barred fight to the finish will test friendships, loyalties and talents -- but only one team can 'bring it' and earn a place in cheer history!

For more information please visit: www.bringitonmovie.com

CAST & FILMMAKERS

Director: Steve Rash

Written By: Alyson Fouse

Produced By: David Roessell

Director of Photography: Victor J. Kemper ASC

Production Designer: Simon Dobbin

Edited By: Danny Saphire

Costume Designer: Shawn Barton

Original Music By: Transcenders

Cast: Hayden Panettiere, Solange Knowles-Smith, Rihanna, Gus Carr, Marcy

Rylan, Cindy Chiu, Giovonnie Samuels, Francia Almendarez, Gary Leroi Gray,

Danielle Savre, Jessie Fife

FEATURE TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DVD

Street Date: August 8, 2006

Pre-Order Close: July 5, 2006

Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Price: $29.98

Selection Number: 29100

Running Time: 1 Hour, 39 Minutes

Layers: Dual Layer

Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1

Rating: PG-13; for sexual humor and language

Technical Info: Dolby Digital 5.1; English SDH; Spanish Subtitles; French

Subtitles

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Extreme announce today it has signed a deal with Retail Corp and Nakeel to develop a multi-million dollar 3 million square ft Extreme branded experiential theme park in Dubai. The partnership between Retail Corp and Extreme Group's theme parks business division, Ex Parks, aims to revolutionise the existing theme park model for the 21st century and introduce a brand new concept in theme park design and construction. The mission is to break the mould of traditional themes parks globally and become the blueprint for theme parks in the future.

Phase 1 of the project will focus on the concept, the design, the layout, the experience and the look and feel of the Park. It will also include a feasibility and market study to give both parties a full understanding of market with a view on a global role out. The Ex Park will offer riders areas to ride and theme park fans interactive and experiential areas across sports and lifestyle activities based around the computer gaming, BMX, skateboarding, snowboarding, skydiving and surfing, plus ground breaking cutting edge rides in the world.

The plan is to develop cutting edge rides and experiences based on routes a snowboarder may take down the face of a steep deep powder field, a base jumper might experience when basing off a building or a surfer may experience when catching a wave. Engineers will then replicate the motion and speed a rider experiences when developing it into a ride.

Al Gosling, CEO of Extreme and founder of the Extreme Sports Channel commented: "Our vision for Ex Parks is to bring a whole range of extreme activities to a park environment and create a credible 21st Century alternative to the standardised parks out there today in Arena. Retailcorp share our vision to deliver an incredible customer experience to a wide consumer base who may otherwise only appreciate the thrill of extreme sports as a spectator."

Marvin B. Shaire, Chief Operating Officer of Retailcorp added: "Extreme Sports in Dubai is a relatively new thing although the market for such activities is growing massively. We are delighted to be developing a brand new idea for the modern day theme park with the Extreme Group as we are convinced it has a formula for success.

The new skate and wave themed park will bring a breathtaking new sports and retail attraction to the Middle East and will offer:

- Pro-designed skatepark street course & ramps, with pro & beginner areas

- WaveLoch 10 ft breaking competition class stationary sheet wave

- FlowRider beginners and recreational wave

- Extreme rollercoasters

- Rock-effect indoor climbing walls

- Pumping audio/visual system and live DJs

- Video games systems

- Internet access

- Extreme Stores, Café and Hotels

- Future plans will see exciting new attractions such as skydiving simulators and bungee trampolines for a complete and exhilarating extreme sports experience

http://www.expark.com

About Ex Parks

"Our goal is to develop ground breaking world leading Extreme branded theme parks based on action sports and all of the lifestyle elements that surround them". Ex Parks is pioneering a new generation of Extreme sports-focused theme parks across the world. With the traditional theme parks model in decline, we are looking to deliver a completely new, revolutionary experience. Anchored around state of the art skate parks, double wave rides and even a skydiving wind tunnel... athletes, riders and theme park fans will be blown away by what's on offer. The experiential area will enable anyone to see what it's like to ride a huge wave or base jump off a cliff, but without any risk to life or limb. The retail area will include shops from all the leading clothing & equipment brands with a wide choice of hardware and technical gear on tap. http://www.exparks.com

About Extreme

Extreme was started in 1995 by Al Gosling, Founder of the Extreme Sports Channel. He set up Extreme with the goal of establishing the world's leading Extreme Sports Media Company.

At Extreme we believe in doing things differently, offering people something ground-breaking and new but having a laugh while we make it happen. Each of our fast moving youth-driven companies is run by great people who are passionate, innovative, independent and equity driven. We empower these teams to manage their businesses, listen to feedback and react quickly to ensure continuous improvement. http://www.extrememediagroup.com

About Retailcorp. and Istithmar PJSC

Retailcorp represents the retailing arm of the group of companies owned by the Ruling Family of the Emirate of Dubai, these include Nakheel, Istithmar, Dubai Ports Authority, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Customs and Dubai Metals and Commodities Centre. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Istithmar (www.istithmar.ae), a major investment house based in the United Arab Emirates focusing on private equity, real estate and other alternative investments, and is owned by the Government of Dubai.

Retailcorp is a subsidiary of Istithmar PJSC, a major investment house based in the United Arab Emirates focusing on private equity, real estate and other alternative investments. As Chief Operating Officer, Marvin Shaire brings to Retailcorp, extensive retail, consultancy and strategic input.

Retailcorp was created in 2004 and signalled the birth of a new major player in the regions retail market. It focuses on the development of networks in the region, either by introducing brands that have not yet penetrated the market or by re-structuring fragmented segments of retailing. It provides strategic expertise, management and financing services and facilitates many aspects of the development of a brand in the region thanks to its special status.

Established in 2003, Istithmar was created with the key mission of earning exceptional returns for its investors while maintaining due regard for risk. Established with an initial investment capital pool of US$2 billion, Istithmar has, to date, invested in 30 companies deploying approximately USD 1.5 billion in equity capital. It currently focuses its activities in four industry verticals - Consumer, Financial Services, Industrial and Real Estate. Istithmar will enhance its own existing capital pool of US$2 billion through partnerships with world-class corporations and other leading providers of capital, the creation of investment funds and leverage.

http://www.extrememediagroup.com

Source: Extreme Group

Prilosec OTC today announced a partnership with award-winning country music multi-platinum duo Big & Rich who have signed on as spokespersons for the brand. The partnership will consist of advertising, interactive, in-store promotions, as well as name and title sponsorship of Big & Rich's "Coming to Your City" summer tour, which kicks-off in June. In addition, the partnership will support the Prilosec OTC "Live Your Adventure" Sweepstakes that promises to take lucky fans on a one-of-a- kind Big & Rich adventure. Prilosec OTC is the number one selling over-the- counter heartburn medicine.(1) Prilosec OTC is used for 14 days for treating frequent heartburn (FHB), or heartburn that occurs two or more days a week. This summer Big & Rich is working with Prilosec OTC to help educate the 50 million Americans who suffer from heartburn understand that there is life on the other side of heartburn. Additional details on the partnership and sweepstakes are available at http://www.prilosecotc.com/.

"Both John and I have suffered from frequent heartburn -- and it was really interfering with our lives," said Big Kenny of Big & Rich. "That's why we're excited to be working with Prilosec OTC this summer to show how country music fans can live it up without worrying about heartburn getting in the way."

The "Coming to Your City" tour will visit more than 30 venues nationwide, featuring heartburn screenings, artist autograph sessions, fan karaoke and other fun activities at each stop along the way. Another exciting component of the partnership includes a special on-pack DVD offer that will be available to consumers at participating Wal-Mart stores this summer. The DVD includes a 50- minute documentary with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the making of Big & Rich's new video, "The 8th of November," a song based on the true story of their friend and Vietnam War purple-heart recipient Niles Harris. The made-for-TV documentary chronicles the inspiration for the song including Big & Rich traveling back to Vietnam with Harris to the exact site of the battle that took place on November 8, 1965. The song will be released in early July.

"Prilosec OTC is thrilled to be working with such a great powerhouse act like Big & Rich," said Clarissa Niese, assistant brand manager, Prilosec OTC. "We know the band has an extremely loyal fan base and we look forward to entertaining and educating those fans about what life can be like on the other side of heartburn through our activities this summer."

The Prilosec OTC Country Connection

A recent survey(2) found that 38 percent of frequent heartburn sufferers choose Country as their top musical choice, versus only 24 percent of people who don't suffer from heartburn at all. In other words, adult frequent heartburn sufferers are 58 percent more likely to put Country Music at the top of their list than are adults who say they don't have heartburn.

About Big & Rich

Big & Rich formed in Nashville around 1998, when ex Lone Star vocalist John Rich began collaborating with songwriter Big Kenny (real name: Kenny Alphin). The duo established a performers' roundtable at a local dive, and the event dubbed the "Muzik Mafia" soon gained a reputation for eclecticism and notable special guests.

Big & Rich is known for taking country music and removing the boundaries combining several genres anchored by fiddles and the steel guitar and sprinkled with rock and rap and more.

About PRILOSEC OTC

PRILOSEC OTC is the #1 Doctor-(3) and Pharmacist-(4) recommended OTC acid reducer, the first of a class of OTC heartburn medicines that works differently from every other over-the-counter heartburn medication. Prilosec OTC is the only OTC heartburn medicine that can work for 24 hours with one pill a day by directly shutting down many acid pumps in your stomach when used as directed for 14 days for treating frequent heartburn. PRILOSEC OTC is the #1 selling OTC heartburn medicine(1) on the market. For more information about PRILOSEC OTC, visit http://www.prilosecotc.com/. PRILOSEC OTC is available over-the-counter through an alliance between P&G and AstraZeneca.

About Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG)

Three billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers(R), Tide(R), Ariel(R), Always(R), Whisper(R), Pantene(R), Mach3(R). Bounty(R), Dawn(R), Pringles(R), Folgers(R), Charmin(R), Downy(R), Lenor(R), Iams(R), Crest(R), Oral-B(R), Actonel(R), Duracell(R), Olay(R), Head & Shoulders(R), Wella, Gillette(R), and Braun. The P&G community consists of almost 140,000 employees working in over 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

(1) Based on dollar sales. AC Nielson FD+ dollar share of heartburn

(12/28/03 - 6/25/05).

(2) An omnibus survey administered by International Communications

Research (ICR) on June 17-22, 2005 surveyed 1,016 adults via

telephone to determine music format preference among frequent

heartburn sufferers.

(3) NDC Health, NDC Physician Recommendation Audit (April 2005 -

September 2005, Acid Reducer Category). Data on file.

(4) Based on share of recommendations: Pharmacy Today 2005 OTC Survey,

Acid Reducers.

Source: Prilosec OTC

Philbrook Museum of Art presents Oklahoma's debut exhibition of Robert Weingarten's stunning 40-by-40-inch color saturated Malibu beach photography on the lawn for the summer until September 3.

The dramatic series records the malleable nature of light in the same scene over the course of a single year at 6:30 a.m. Weingarten set his camera at his bedroom window in a fixed position overlooking the water. The unwavering gaze of the camera lens allows the viewer to revel in the hidden beauty of scenes that the naked eye can't ascertain: the near phosphorescent quality of the water on a bleak winter's day; a placid seascape of muted hues; an ocean that seems lit by fire.

Executive Director Brian Ferriso said, "Each image in Weingarten's '6:30 a.m.' series is a symphonic arrangement of color made possible by the daily shift in atmospheric conditions. As a whole, the 19 photographs in the exhibition are an astonishing procession of color-saturated splendor. The presentation of "6:30 a.m." at Philbrook is an exciting diversion for the museum as it transforms the outdoor Westby Garden into a photography gallery."

Weingarten describes his images as an "attempt to reflect the timelessness of a landscape, the fleeting nature of a particular confluence of light and conditions that render a dramatic and single moment."

Using a 350 millimeter lens, slow-speed film and no filters, Weingarten's focus remained resolute. His only calibration was in the shutter speed depending on the quality of the light on any given day. He then printed in pigment inks to produce the greatest depth and saturation of color. The stark 40-by-40-inch-square format reveals the myriad details of each scene.

Mr. Weingarten is an accomplished landscape photographer. His work is in the collection of museums throughout the United States including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles, Calif.; the Monterey Museum of Art in Monterey, Calif.; the J. Paul Getty Museum of Art, Los Angeles, Calif. and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, TX. He is represented by the Marlborough Gallery in New York, N.Y. and the Weston Gallery in Carmel, Calif. He has recently exhibited his work at the Royal Photographic Society in Bath, England; the Riverside Art Museum in Riverside, Calif. and the Center for Photographic Art in Carmel, Calif. He holds the distinction of Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain.

The Weingarten exhibit is part of Philbrook's ongoing commitment to living artists in America. Also on exhibit this summer will be "Focus 3: Cameron Martin," a New York City landscape painter through September; "Waking Dreams: The Art of the Pre-Raphaelites from the Delaware Art Museum" until July 2; "The Academic Tradition: Drawings, Prints and Watercolors from the Philbrook Collection" opening July 2; "Viktor Schreckengost National Centennial Exhibition" and "G. Daniel Massad: Recent Work" through June.

Philbrook Museum of Art offers numerous adult and children's summer classes including its famed summer camp for children ages 5-15 with enrollment open now. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and until 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Members and children 18 and under are free.

Weingarten Artist talk and book signing, Thursday, June 8, 6:00 p.m.

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

Network LIVE, a joint venture between AOL, XM Satellite Radio and AEG, announced today that the Company's Japan launch, and through partnerships with Dreamboat and Dentsu Casting & Entertainment will make Network LIVE content available to Japanese consumers across several platforms, including television, satellite and terrestrial radio, cellular/mobile, and Internet.

With this announcement, Network LIVE will provide Dreamboat and Dentsu Casting & Entertainment with a mix of live programming, including live and prerecorded concerts with a blend of established and breakthrough artists, interviews with musical performers and other live special events. As part of the agreement, both Dreamboat and Dentsu Casting & Entertainment will offer the content exclusively to their distribution partners, advancing Network LIVE's vision of creating a comprehensive global digital network to serve the content desires of consumers across all distribution regions and on all platforms including theatrical, internet, satellite radio, and television.

Bon Jovi's Network LIVE performance from the opening of the Nokia Theater in NYC will be the first concert available to Dreamboat partners. Since launching in July 2005, Network LIVE has worked with some of the biggest names in music including leading international artists like Madonna, Rolling Stones, Green Day, and Black Eyed Peas. All content is captured in high-definition and Dolby 5.1 surround sound. This formal agreement has been predicated by a history of successful shows that Network LIVE, Dreamboat and Dentsu Casting & Entertainment have delivered to Japanese music fans, including the historic Live 8 concerts.

Also announced was the selection of the B'z, Japan's top rock duo, to join Network LIVE's international lineup. The B'z are scheduled to be filmed in concert later this year, and their performance will be distributed as part of Network LIVE's programming worldwide.

"From the very beginning, entering the Japanese market has been crucial to our overall strategy of building out a global multi-platform network. As with all our distribution agreements, we were seeking the right partner to help us execute our vision," said Andy Brilliant, Executive Vice President of International for Network LIVE. "With Dreamboat and Dentsu Casting & Entertainment, Network LIVE is fulfilling our promise of delivering high-quality, engaging, live content to consumers on global scale -- across platform and device."

"With Network LIVE, we will be bringing an exciting, extraordinary, and international content service to the Japanese audience," said Kei Mima, president of Dreamboat. "Together, we are creating a world-wide network for entertainment in the digital age."

"Dentsu is very excited to support the launch of Network LIVE in Japan," stated Tak Ohashi, executive officer. "Dentsu will be providing full marketing support for this unique global horizontal entertainment platform."

About Network LIVE

Network LIVE is the first entertainment network committed to redefining the creation and distribution of live content in the digital age. A joint venture formed by AOL, XM Satellite Radio and AEG, Network LIVE has produced and distributed marquee events such as Live 8, as well as concerts from Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Green Day, Madonna, Keith Urban, Gorillaz, Rolling Stones, and John Mayer Trio

About Dentsu Casting & Entertainment Inc.

Dentsu Casting & Entertainment is the Dentsu subsidiary specializing in marketing a wide range of unique entertainment projects of all genres across multi-media platforms.

About Dreamboat

Dreamboat is an IT technology company, at the forefront of secure and speedy content transmission. Combining fresh content with unique transmission technology, Dreamboat is creating a new paradigm to reach a wide range of users.

SPORTSBETTING.COM, a recognized leader in Internet sports wagering, launches the US$500,000 Quest for the Cup -- a free prediction contest on the 2006 World Cup. The US$500,000 Quest for the Cup allows the members and visitors of SPORTSBETTING.COM the chance to win the following cash prizes.

- US$500,000 for 64 games correctly predicted

- US$50,000 for 60-63 games correctly predicted

- US$5,000 for 55-59 games correctly predicted

In addition, SPORTSBETTING.COM will award prizes to top scorers which include a Philips 42 inch plasma television, Sony DVD Handycam camcorder, an Apple iPod Nano, and 6 - $100 betting accounts. Prospective contestants can play the $500,000 Quest for the Cup by visiting http://www.sportsbetting.com and completing the free entry.

During the 2002 World Cup, Russell Arnet of Prince Albert, British Columbia, Canada, bested thousands of other contestants. He was thrilled to receive a Toshiba 50 inch HDTV projection television for obtaining the highest score.

SPORTSBETTING.COM offers live odds and accepts real money bets on all 2006 World Cup games. SPORTSBETTING.COM guarantees fast and secure betting transactions and offers various deposit options for customer convenience. The minimum sports wager is US$5 and the maximum depending on the sport is US$1,100 to US$5,500.

SPORTSBETTING.COM offers free contests daily. It is owned by Interactive Systems Inc, a subsidiary of London Stock Exchange AIM listed World Gaming Plc (symbol: WGP), and is licensed and regulated by the government of Antigua to accept Internet casino and sportsbook wagers from an international audience. The company receives and pays millions of dollars in wagers weekly on major sporting events from around the world.

SPORTSBETTING.COM employs state of the art hardware and software solutions developed by leaders in e-commerce to provide online sports betting and casino gambling in a simple and secure environment. They also offer a wide range of the latest sports news, schedules, stats, standings and scores.

According to a recent Harris Interactive survey, 61% of adults agree that a company should have the freedom to decide for itself the benefits it offers to its employees and their spouses or partners. 67% of heterosexual adults and 71% of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) adults say they consider a company's employee benefits to be an absolutely essential, or very important, factor when choosing to work for one company over another.

91% of GLBT adults and 79% of heterosexuals also say it is extremely important, very important, or important that their employer offers equal health insurance benefits to all employees,

These are some of the results from the latest national Out & Equal Workplace survey, conducted online among 2,501 U.S. adults, of whom 270 self-identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender by Harris Interactive^® in conjunction with Witeck-Combs.

Out & Equal Executive Director, Selisse Berry, says "Attracting and retaining the best employees possible is what differentiates the success of many companies today."

The survey finds that to heterosexuals, diversity is an increasingly important factor in deciding where to work:

72 percent of heterosexual adults consider it extremely important, very important or important that a company have a written nondiscrimination policy that includes sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, sex, religion, age and disability, compared to 63 percent in 2002.

61 percent of heterosexual adults consider it extremely important, very important, or important that a company promote and professionally develop senior managers who come from diverse backgrounds, compared to 56 percent in 2002.

In addition, the survey highlights that substantially more GLBT adults are comfortable with "being out" at the workplace compared to four years ago.

62 percent of GLBT adults say they are comfortable introducing a spouse, partner or significant other to a boss or management, compared to 41 percent in 2002.

50 percent of GLBT adults state they are comfortable having a photo of a spouse, partner or significant other on their desk or in the office, compared to 34 percent in 2002.

According to Berry, "More than half of Fortune 500 companies now offer domestic-partner benefits and have some kind of sexual orientation-protection clause in their EEO [equal employment opportunity] policy. And today, 75 percent of Fortune 100 companies have this..."

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37693) has announced the addition of the Global Sources report: China Sourcing Report: Home Theater Systems to their offering.

Benefit from a rapid increase in home theater system output in mainland China and Taiwan.

Based on personal factory tours

By 2007, Greater China will produce 10.8 billion home theater system units - 40% more than in 2004. In a boom market like this, you need to:

- Preview upcoming features on new designs before your competitors do

- See how outsourcing affects final price and quality

- Identify manufacturers that serve the world's largest brands

- And much more

This 125-page report offers profiles of 48 key suppliers to help you find the manufacturer that best suits your needs. PLUS product trends, production issues, and pricing forecasts that will impact the way you source for the next 12 months.

What you'll get:

- In-depth profiles of 32 major suppliers featuring a detailed look at their manufacturing processes, QC capabilities, R&D strategies and more. Based on personal factory visits and interviews with senior managers, this information is available nowhere else.

- Brief profile tables of 16 additional manufacturers highlighting their production capabilities, product approvals, main export markets, R&D focus and other data.

- Full-color product gallery of 94 top selling export models of home theater systems, including top-line specifications and key features.

Products are sorted by product line for easy comparison and reference

- This report covers: 2.1 speakers, 5.1 speakers and home-theaterin- a-box sets

How you'll benefit:

- Identify the suppliers who serve the world's biggest brands including Akai, Carrefour, JBL, Panasonic, Philips, Sony and Wal-Mart

- Find out how much of the production process is outsourced and understand its impact on your orders' quality and FOB pricing

- Get a competitive advantage with a preview of upcoming features manufacturers will be integrating into their designs - even before they hit the market

- Easily contact any of the 48 featured suppliers using verified phone numbers, e-mail addresses and other contact details

Topics Covered

Industry Overview

Introduction

Supplier Demographics

Manufacturing Capability

Quality Management Certifications of Respondents

Production Mix

Production and Quality Indicators

Years in Business and length of HTS Experience

Factory Information and Investment in Equipment

In-house and Outsourced Processes

Export Capability

Makers export orientation for home theater products

Types of buyers served in terms of sales

Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong export destinations

Makers Export Orientation for all products

Product & Price Trends

Quality and Safety approvals of home theater systemts

Price differential table

R&D Index

R&D Focus for home theater systems

Outlook

Export and Production Forecast in 2006

Price Forecast in 2006

On the move

Suppliers at a glance

Supplier Profiles

Supplier Tables

Product Gallery

Supplier Index by Short Name

Supplier Index

The Companies Mentioned are as follows:

- Akai - Carrefour - JBL - Panasonic - Philips - Sony - Wal-Mart

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37693

Fox Home Entertainment:

Debuting on DVD June 6, Come See The Paradise, Emperor Of The North and Thunder Birds Are Available at the Incredibly Cool Low Price of $14.98! -0-

Street Date: June 6, 2006

SRP: $14.98 U.S. / $16.98 Canada

Title: Length:

The 300 Spartans 114 min

Come See The Paradise 138 min

Emperor Of The North 120 min

A Farewell To Arms 152 min

Flight Of The Phoenix (Wide & Full Screen) 105 min

Master And Commander (single disc) 137 min

Men Of Honor (Wide & Full Screen) 128 min

Redemption 93 min

Sexy Beast 89 min

The Siege 116 min

Thunder Birds 78 min

Street Date: June 6, 2006

SRP: $9.98 U.S. / $11.98 Canada

Title: Length:

Alien Nation 91 min

Anywhere But Here 114 min

The Deep End 101 min

The King Of Comedy 105 min

Lucia, Lucia 109 min

Quest For Fire 100 min

Rapid Fire 95 min

Sordid Lives 111 min

The Terrorists 98 min

Launch Highlights:

-- Just in time for those hot summer nights, Come See The Paradise, Emperor Of The North and Thunder Birds arrive on DVD for the first time at the ultra-cool low price of $14.98.

-- Directed by the infamous Alan Parker (Bugsy Malone, Mississippi, Evita, The Commitments), Come See The Paradise portrays an emotional tale of forbidden love.

-- Emperor Of The North includes bonus features such as an optional commentary by film historian Dana Polan and a hidden Easter Egg.

-- Set at the height of World War II, Thunder Birds tells the story of the incredible flight training at Thunderbird Field, Arizona in 1942. Lead by Preston Foster and Gene Tierney the dramatic storyline is an excellent addition to DVD collections.

Synopses:

The 300 Spartans

Based on actual events occurring in 480 B.C. Greece, this scintillating drama stars Richard Egan as the extraordinary Greek soldier Leonidas, who led 300 Spartan soldiers against an overwhelming Persian army in the Battle of Thermopalyae. Unable to recruit the soldiers he needed to defend a critical Greek mountain pass against Persia's King Xerxes, Leonidas nonetheless prepared for battle. When warned that the number of arrows his tiny army faced would "blot out the sun," Leonidas replied that his army would "fight in the shade." With its superb cinematography, realism and musical score, this story of courage and self-sacrifice is inspired filmmaking at its best.

Alien Nation

Thought-provoking, witty and entertaining, this action-packed blend of science fiction and police drama finds Los Angeles the new home of 300,000 humanoid extraterrestrial. When a gang of these Newcomers kills a police detective's (James Caan) partner, he sets out to solve the crime with his new partner (Mandy Pitinkin) -- the L.A.P.D.'s first Newcomer detective. But the unlikely pair soon uncover a far more dangerous threat to society.

Anywhere But Here

Adele is a flashy, flirtatious dreamer. Her daughter Ann is a quiet, no-nonsense realist. On the surface, they're like oil and water, but deep down, they're two of a kind. "Susan Sarandon makes magic" (Chicago Tribune) and "Natalie Portman soars" (NY-1) in this funny and touching story about a mother who knows best...and a daughter who knows better!

Come See The Paradise

From Oscar(R)-nominee Alan Parker comes this "powerful, controversial, masterful achievement" (Susan Granger, American Movie Classics), a romance set against one of the darkest periods in US history. Dennis Quaid is "terrific (and) turns in his best screen work, bar none" (The Hollywood Reporter) in this stirring drama that's become "one of the truly great motion pictures of our time!" (PBS Cinema Showcase) In California, 1936, intermarriage is illegal. Jack McGurn (Quaid) and Lily Kawamura (Tamlyn Tomita) must elope to Seattle, where they soon have a daughter. But when Pearl Harbor is attacked, Lily, her family, and thousands of other Japanese-Americans, are "relocated" to internment camps. As Jack tries desperately to keep his family together, the grim specter of war threatens to tear them apart!

The Deep End

In the comfort of a seemingly normal life, Tilda Swinton brings to the fore a sense of isolation as Margaret Hill, a lonely Lake Tahoe housewife whose husband spends months at sea on an aircraft carrier. In his absence, Margaret does her best to do right by her family, no matter what. Margaret's routine has always included solving one emergency after another with quick decision. So when her eldest son Beau's lover washes up on the beachfront in front of their house, she does the only thing an unflinchingly devoted mother could: she hides the body to protect her son. Now unexpectedly, in the aftermath of this desperate act emerges Alek Spera (Goran Visnjic), who knows about the death and the secret life of her son. But what begins as a riveting cat-and-mouse game soon turns into a haunting love story with self-sacrifice at its center. For as Margaret attempts to dodge blackmail, the law and even the questions of her family, she herself becomes exposed.

Emperor Of The North

Oscar(R)-winners Lee Marvin (The Wild One) and Ernest Borgnine (Marty) face off in an epic battle of wills in this riveting thriller "full of outrageous challenges, impossible predicaments and improbable escapes" (The New York Times)! Directed by Robert Aldrich (The Dirty Dozen), and boasting "gripping, action-packed suspense (and) one of the most spectacular fights in a long time, Emperor of the North is one helluva film!" (Genesis) Set on the Pacific Northwest railways at the height of the Depression, Emperor of the North pits a crafty, train-hopping drifter called A-No.1 (Marvin) against Shack (Borgnine), the cruel, bum-intolerant conductor of Engine 19. But when pride turns their determination into obsession, the clash escalates into a fight-to-the-finish that only one man can survive!

A Farewell To Arms

This gripping version of Ernest Hemingway's World War I story stars Rock Hudson as an ambulance driver and Jennifer Jones as the nurse he falls in love with. Initially strangers, the two find they must suddenly grapple with difficult decisions about their life together until fate steps in and their future becomes uncertain. Featuring a stellar cast that includes Vittorio De Sico (who was nominated for a 1957 Best Supporting Actor Oscar(R)), Mercedes McCambridge and Elaine Stritch. A Farewell To Arms is one of the cinema's most poignant portraits of war.

Flight Of The Phoenix

Dennis Quaid (The Day After Tomorrow) pilots an outstanding ensemble cast in this "adrenaline-pumping...sure-fire audience pleaser" (The Orange County Register) that delivers white-knuckle tension, high-soaring action and full-throttle excitement! A cargo plane on a routine flight suddenly hits a high-turbulence storm, forcing a crash-landing hundreds of miles off course in the barren Gobi desert. Among the survivors, one eccentric passenger leads the crew to build a new plane -- against all odds, against all hope, and sometimes...against each other.

The King Of Comedy

Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis and Sandra Bernhard light up the screen in this unforgettable film by Martin Scorsese. A funny thing happens to talk show host Jerry Langford (Lewis) on his way to the studio...kidnapped by stand-up comedian Rupert Pupkin (De Niro) and his wacky sidekick (Bernhard), Langford is forced to give Pupkin a shot at the big time by allowing the struggling comic to perform his routine on Langford's show. What unfolds is an incredibly funny and poignant story about the darker side of comedy.

Lucia, Lucia

From the acclaimed new wave of Mexican filmmaking comes this offbeat comedic thriller starring Cecilia Roth. A woman's search for her missing husband ignites a dangerous and unexpectedly romantic adventure. It's a wild ride through mysterious territory of identity, as Lucia finds herself in a triangle of love and friendship - with a reawakened passion for life that's different from anything she ever imagined!

Master And Commander

The fate of an empire rests on the shoulders of one man. Academy Award(R)-winner Russell Crowe commands the screen in this "rousing, high-seas adventure that sweeps you into another world" (Rolling Stone). After a sudden attack by a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his vessel, Captain "Lucky" Jack Aubrey (Crowe), is torn between duty and friendship as he embarks on a thrilling, high-stakes chase across two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy at any cost.

Men Of Honor

Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Robert De Niro "deliver powerhouse performances" (Chicago Tribune) in this triumphant epic inspired by the life of Carl Brashear. Men of Honor tells the courageous tale of an African-American sailor (Gooding) who dared to dream of becoming a U.S. Navy Master Diver. Despite a ruthless training officer (De Niro) and a tragic shipboard accident, Carl's iron will is never broken. Against all odds, he pushes on to achieve the impossible in an incredible finish that will leave you cheering.

Redemption

Jamie Foxx gives a "career defining" performance (Daily Variety) as Stan "Tookie" Williams, founder of the notorious Crips street gang, in this riveting true story. Awaiting execution on death row, Tookie is now determined to stop the violence he helped create. When he begins a crusade to steer children away from gangs by writing a series of powerful anti-gang books, he earns worldwide critical acclaim, as well as four Nobel Peace Prize nominations.

Quest For Fire

Set 80,000 years ago, this accomplished "cinematic spectacle" (New York Magazine) follows the lives of four tribes of early man -- each with their own customs and stages of development. As they all face perilous terrain, human rivals and savage predators, one peaceful tribe searches for the element that will bring comfort and safety to all of mankind: fire. While celebrating human drama, this stunning film, shot on location in Scotland, Iceland, Canada and Kenya, also offers fascinating insights into prehistoric man's survival.

Rapid Fire

In this explosive martial arts action adventure, college student Jake Lo (Brandon Lee) is pursued by smugglers, mobsters and crooked federal agents after he witnesses a murder by a Mafia kingpin (Nick Mancuso). When the witness protection program fails him, Lo has to protect himself with his only weapons -- his hands. Determined to survive, he takes on Chicago's warring drug lords with the assistance of a renegade cop (Powers Boothe) and his beautiful partner (Kate Hodge).

Sexy Beast

Gal (Ray Winstone) has retired from the gangster life in London, and is sunning himself beside the pool at his villa in Spain when a boulder comes crashing by, barely missing him. Soon, he is being threatened by a human boulder, Don Logan (Ben Kingsley). Logan wants Gal for a high stakes vault break-in back in London and he will not take no for an answer. Nevertheless, that's exactly the answer Gal keeps giving him, even as Don gets more and more threatening.

The Siege

Bruce Willis and Denzel Washingon deliver action and mayhem in this edge-of-your-seat thrill ride from the director of "Courage Under Fire" and "Glory." When a crowded city bus blows up in Brooklyn and a campaign of terror begins to make its bloody mark on the streets of New York, it's up to FBI special agent Anthony "Hub" Hubbard (Washington) and U.S. Army General William Deveraux (Willis) to find out who's responsible...and put an end to the destruction. Together, they face an explosive danger at every turn when they team up to wage an all-out war against a ruthless band of terrorists. Co-starring Annette Bening ("The American President") and Tony Shaloub ("Men in Black"), THE SIEGE is a "tense and nerve-wracking" (Los Angeles Times) action-adventure that's "packed with excitement and surprises!" (Journal News).

Sordid Lives

Get ready for laughs the size of Texas when Olivia Newton-John, Beau Bridges, Bonnie Bedelia and Delta Burke lead an all-star cast in this twisted, white-trash tale "that puts the 'fun' in 'dysfunctional'" (Jam! Movies). The hilariously sordid details about a southern family surface with a vengeance when relatives converge for the funeral of "Grandma Peggy," who died after tripping over her lover's wooden legs! Toss in a couple of feuding, big-haired daughters, a jumpy aunt who just quit smoking, the scorned neighbor from hell, and crazy, cross-dressing "Brother Boy" -- and you've got an outrageous "train wreck you can't help but watch!" (Chicago Tribune)

The Terrorists

Sean Connery delivers a compelling performance as Nils Tahlvik, the tough-as-nails security chief of a wealthy Scandinavian country. Tahlvik faces his ultimate challenge when a ruthless group of terrorists takes the British Ambassador hostage and hijacks a passenger jet. Tahlvik's government orders him to cooperate fully -- but he's not about to give in! This riveting action film is a thrilling adventure from beginning to end.

Thunder Birds

Preston Foster gives a "striking performance," John Sutton "is excellent" and Gene Tierney "is outstanding" (The Hollywood Reporter) in this thrilling, topnotch drama directed by Oscar(R) winner William A. Wellman. Highlighted by exceptional aerial sequences and suspenseful, heartfelt romance, Thunder Birds remains "the first story of its kind the world has ever known!" (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) Peter Stackhouse (Sutton) wants to overcome his fear of flying in order to earn his wings and fight for his country. He becomes fast friends with Steve Britt (Foster), a patient and understanding instructor who sees the fighting heart in Peter and vows to give him every chance. But when both men fall for the same girl (Tierney), their camaraderie is put to the highest test...even as they fight side-by-side for their beliefs!

A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is the marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS and DVD as well as video acquisitions and original productions for the U.S. and Canada. Each year the Company introduces hundreds of new and newly repackaged products, which it services to more than 70,000 retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce -- throughout North America. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is a unit of Fox Filmed Entertainment, a Fox Entertainment Group company.

If you think Saddam Hussein is turning his trial into a farce, then you should read his blog! National Lampoon employees by day, "Humanitarians for Blogging" by night, Scott Rubin and MoDMaN get down and dirty with the bearded one in "National Lampoon The Saddam Dump: Saddam Hussein's Trial Blog." Addressing everything from heckling as a workable defense strategy to palace makeover tips and proper attire for the Iraqi court, Saddam's opinions on the trial of the century (mixed with some personal reflections on life, love and, of course, Doritos) are all captured for the first time in this, his very own blog.

National Lampoon Press, the publishing division of National Lampoon, Inc. (AMEX:NLN), announced today that Lampoon "missionaries," Rubin and MoDMaN, have just returned from an exhaustive three month mission to Iraq, and a few off-color brothels in between, where they assisted deposed leader, Saddam Hussein, in chronicling his life behind bars for the controversial book "National Lampoon The Saddam Dump: Saddam Hussein's Trial Blog."

In transcribing Hussein's trial blog, Rubin and MoDMaN witnessed some of the furry leader's darker travails: the torture of watching an American Super Bowl; the pains of a hunger strike which resulted in a gain of 17 lbs.; the death of a cell mate, friend and yes, fly; and a close encounter with death at the hands of, you guessed it, Doritos.

"Saddam has one weakness that I was able to observe in all of the time I spent with him: Doritos," stated National Lampoon Editor-in-Chief and "Blogging without Borders" Founder, Scott Rubin. "We spent something like $200 billion trying to fight and defeat him when all we needed to do was drop 10 bags of Doritos in each palace."

"Because Saddam was a bit 'old school' when it came to dealing with things like email, source code, and difference of opinion, my patience and ability to duck a punch were essential to making 'The Saddam Dump' a reality," said MoDMaN. "Saddam may be guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity but he can tell a wicked funny joke and I'm glad I could help him share."

Some of Saddam's more insightful blog entries include the following:

-- To Coup or Not to Coup

-- Limericks by Saddam

-- I Pardon Myself

-- Insane in the Hussein

-- Pimp Your Palace

-- Judge Judy Rocks

-- The Disco Messiah

In keeping with National Lampoon's longstanding legacy of heaping parody on everything that's sacred and then some, "National Lampoon The Saddam Dump: Saddam Hussein's Trial Blog" will provide readers with an up close and personal look at a Saddam we thought we really knew.

Saddam Dump is live! For a sneak peak, go to http://saddamdump.blogspot.com.

About National Lampoon Press

The formation of National Lampoon Press marks its first publishing collaboration since 1997 when production of its periodicals ceased. Each book title will exude National Lampoon's new comedy philosophy, as seen through its television, film and internet divisions. The company has experienced several publishing milestones in the last century, selling two million copies of "National Lampoon's High School Yearbook" and several hundred thousand copies of various joke and cartoon titles.

Scheduled release of National Lampoon Press' first six titles -- "National Lampoon The Saddam Dump: Saddam Hussein's Trial Blog" (July), "National Lampoon Jokes Jokes Jokes" (September), "National Lampoon Magazine Rack" (September), "National Lampoon Not Fit for Print: Tasteless Jokes, Cartoons and Essays We Probably Should Have Kept to Ourselves" (October), "National Lampoon Favorite Cartoons of the 21st Century" (October) and "National Lampoon Rotten True Facts" (October).

Holtzbrinck Publishers is distributing National Lampoon Press titles worldwide.

About National Lampoon

National Lampoon, Inc. is active in a broad array of entertainment segments, including feature films, television programming, interactive entertainment, home video, audio CDs and book publishing. The company also owns interests in all major National Lampoon properties, including National Lampoon's Animal House, the National Lampoon Vacation series and National Lampoon's van Wilder. The National Lampoon Network serves over 600 colleges and universities throughout the United States. The network reaches as many as 4.8 million students, or nearly one in four of all 18-to-24-year-old college students. In addition, the company operates a humor website, http://www.nationallampoon.com, on the Internet.

The company has four operating divisions: National Lampoon Network, Entertainment Division, Publishing Division and Licensing Division.

ZVUE.com download store to carry titles like Azumanga Daioh, DNAngel, Elfen Lied, Gilgamesh, Godannaar and Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi

HandHeld Entertainment(TM) (OTCBB: HNDH), the company behind ZVUE(TM) portable media players and the ZVUE.com download store (with thousands of videos available), today announced an agreement with ADV Films, North America's No. 1 producer-distributor of Japanese animation "anime" videos, to make ADV's extensive anime catalog available for instant download at http://www.ZVUE.com.

The agreement with ADV Films (http://www.advfilms.com) provides HandHeld Entertainment with a substantial catalog of video-on-demand anime videos available for purchase and instant digital download from an organization that was voted "Best Anime Company" at Anime Expo 2005, North America's largest anime convention, and designated "Overall Favorite Anime Company" in both 2004 and 2005 by the Anime News Network.

"HandHeld Entertainment is at the head of the class by providing anime lovers the ability to instantly purchase their favorite anime movies for portable media players like the ZVUE," said Jeff Oscodar, president and chief executive officer of HandHeld Entertainment. "ZVUE users have come to expect the best video downloads from ZVUE.com, and they'll continue to get them with ADV Films because they offer some of the world's best anime movies available."

ADV Films has the largest catalog of any anime studio in America and (through its sister companies) is aligned with the premiere cable network devoted to anime (Anime Network) and the No. 1 anime-manga magazine (Newtype USA). ADV Films' backlist includes hit anime series like Azumanga Daioh, DNAngel, Elfen Lied, Gilgamesh, Godannaar and Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi.

"Anime has become big business, and it's getting bigger every day," said ADV Films co-founder and chief executive officer John Ledford. "The popularity of anime continues to grow in the U.S., and our alliance with HandHeld and its ZVUE.com download website means that more fans will have more access to the anime they love."

The addition of ADV Films programming to HandHeld Entertainment's quickly expanding ZTV (http://www.zvue.com/downloads) digital download store comes on the heels of other recent content announcements from HandHeld Entertainment. These include the addition of world-famous fashion shows from IMG, legendary punk rock videos from Music Video Distributors, a music partnership with eMusic, Latin music videos from Sunflower Entertainment, the acquisition of 1,500 full-length films and television shows from Worldvision Cinema, comedic movies from Fun Little Movies, extreme sports videos from TotalVid, independent films from StoryPIPE.com, and classic TV programs and cartoons from LikeTelevision.

About the ZVUE

Available today in approximately 1,800 Wal-Mart stores around the United States, as well as on the Internet, the $99 (US) ZVUE plays videos and MP3 files available from the ZVUE.com download store and also lets users view digital pictures from a digital camera or home video from a camcorder. The ZVUE offers full-color video and clear audio sound that gives users a robust, on-the-go digital experience when coupled with downloadable content from the ZVUE Web site.

About ADV Films

In the 14 years since its inception, ADV Films has become the No. 1 producer-distributor of Japanese animation ("anime") for the North American market and has also developed a leadership position in the UK. ADV Films' library also includes popular live-action science fiction programs such as The Jim Henson Company's Farscape, the nationally syndicated Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda and the Saturn Award-nominated Mutant X. In 2005 ADV Films was voted "Best Anime Company" in the SPJA awards, presented at Anime Expo, North America's largest anime convention. The readers of Anime News Network designated ADV Films "Overall Favorite Anime Company" in both 2004 and 2005.

About HandHeld Entertainment, Inc.

HandHeld Entertainment is a digital-media-to-go company with a family of mass-market portable media players priced at mass-market prices as well as its own online video content store. Its ZVUE portable media players are available for purchase online and in approximately 1,800 retail locations across the United States, while portable video lovers can visit ZTV (HandHeld Entertainment's video content store at http://www.zvue.com) to buy pay-per-download videos or download thousands of free media titlesHandHeld Entertainment, ZVUE and ZTV are trademarks of HandHeld Entertainment. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Amazon's Original Weekly Program Sponsored by UPS Premieres on Amazon.com Homepage Thursday at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET

Amazon.com (Nasdaq:AMZN) today announced that the Dixie Chicks, Dean Koontz and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges are scheduled to appear as guests on the premiere episode of "Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher" this Thursday, June 1, at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET.

"I'm delighted to be a part of the premiere of 'Amazon Fishbowl,'" said author Dean Koontz about his scheduled appearance on the June 1 show. "This is a brilliant new way to reach readers, and with Bill Maher as the host, at least his half of our conversation is guaranteed to be coherent."

Taped live and streamed through a media player on the Amazon.com homepage, "Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher" is an approximately 30-minute show with live musical performances and interviews conducted by comedian Bill Maher with authors, film stars and musicians every Thursday night June 1 through August 17 (shows will be archived on the Amazon Entertainment homepage at http://www.amazon.com/entertainment). The goal of the show is to help Amazon.com customers find and discover new music, films, and books, and to help the creators of these works find new audiences. Each show includes a "UPS Special Delivery" in which Amazon.com and UPS surprise randomly selected customers by delivering their Amazon.com order alongside their favorite authors, musicians and film stars.

On the June 1 premiere, the Grammy-award-winning Dixie Chicks will talk with Maher and play songs from their brand-new album "Taking the Long Way," which was released on May 23 and currently tops Amazon.com's music bestseller list. Koontz will discuss his latest book, "The Husband," which was released today, May 30. Chris "Ludacris" Bridges will be joined by former high school basketball star Darnellia Russell to discuss their involvement in the new Miramax Pictures documentary film, "The Heart of the Game," which is scheduled to be shown in select theaters starting June 9. Examples of other guests scheduled to appear on the show this summer include Dashboard Confessional, John Mayer, Nelly Furtado, Augusten Burroughs, Janet Evanovich, Kathy Reichs, and Robert Baer.

The full-length pilot episode of "Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher" was filmed in Park City, Utah, during the Sundance Film Festival and is now available for viewing on the Amazon Entertainment homepage at http://www.amazon.com/entertainment. Maher's guests for the pilot show included musician Rob Thomas, bestselling author Stephen King, and novelist/screenwriter Armistead Maupin, who adapted his novel "The Night Listener" for the Sundance debut film of the same name. Actor and comedian Paul Reiser made the UPS Special Delivery for the pilot episode.

Journalists interested in receiving more information or covering a taping of "Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher" in person can submit an inquiry via http://www.amazon.com/pr or the Amazon.com Media Hotline at 206-266-7180.

About Amazon.com

Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMZN), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth's Biggest Selection. Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as health and personal care, jewelry and watches, gourmet food, sports and outdoors, apparel and accessories, books, music, DVDs, electronics and office, toys and baby, and home and garden.

Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, including http://www.amazon.com, http://www.amazon.co.uk, http://www.amazon.de, http://www.amazon.co.jp, http://www.amazon.fr, http://www.amazon.ca, and http://www.joyo.com.

As used herein, "Amazon.com," "we," "our" and similar terms include Amazon.com, Inc., and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

Blade Runner: The Final Cut, Scott's Definitive New Version, Follows in 2007 with 25th Anniversary Special Edition

Warner Home Video (WHV) announced today that it has acquired worldwide rights to Ridley Scott's Blade Runner and plans two new DVD releases of the futuristic classic. Rights had lapsed a year ago, but negotiations for a long-term license have now been completed, and the film will again be available to the public.

First, a restored and remastered DVD version of the 1992 Director's Cut will debut in September in the U.S. for a special four-month limited release, after which it will be placed on moratorium by WHV.

Later in 2007, to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary, the studio will unveil Blade Runner: The Final Cut, Scott's definitive new version of his science-fiction masterpiece. The film will be released theatrically in select major U.S. cities, followed by a multi-disc Special Edition DVD release which will also contain three alternate versions of Blade Runner: the Original U.S. Theatrical Cut, the Expanded International Theatrical Cut and the 1992 Director's Cut. Ample, ground-breaking bonus features will also be included.

In making the announcement, Jeff Baker, WHV's Senior VP and General Manager, Theatrical Catalog, said: "This is clearly Ridley's signature film and we are thrilled to have it back. While details of the new DVDs will be announced later, we wanted to get this great news to the many serious film buffs and ardent Blade Runner fans who've been so patient, despite besieging us with thousands of annual requests in recent years for new Blade Runner DVDs."

Continued Baker, "A number of people have told me that in the start-up days of DVD, Blade Runner was absolutely the first DVD title they wanted, so much so that they purchased it even before their first DVD player! I guarantee these fans our new DVDs will be well worth waiting for."

Blade Runner -- starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos and Daryl Hannah -- made its first appearance in U.S. theaters on June 25, 1982, dazzling audiences with its stylish, brooding look into the future. From its intelligent, provocative story line to its stunning camera work and state-of-the-art special effects, Blade Runner opened the door to a new view of tomorrow.

Set in a multi-ethnic, overcrowded, high-tech city of the future, Blade Runner was also a benchmark in production design and helped propel the "cyberpunk" look into mainstream American consciousness.

Warner Home Video (WHV) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced DVD Decision(TM) 2006 - 30 Movies in 30 Days, a joint initiative offering movie fans nationwide the opportunity to vote online for the WHV library titles they want released on DVD.

WHV and Amazon.com have jointly nominated 30 films from Warner Bros.' vast library (the world's largest) that have never before been seen on DVD. Visitors to the Amazon.com web site will be able to vote for their favorite titles from June 1 through June 30. At the end of the voting period, the ten movies with the largest number of votes will be selected as the winners.

On August 8, the two companies will announce the winning titles and make available for pre-order each of the ten winners. Five of the winning titles will make their DVD debut on December 5, 2006. The remaining five will be released on January 2, 2007. All of the films will be re-mastered and will contain added bonus features where available. Each title will sell for $19.97 SRP.

Throughout the month of June, each movie will be spotlighted at Amazon.com, with links to its trailer (as available), synopsis, customer feedback and other information. Consumers can vote immediately or anytime throughout the voting period allowing for time to review the trailers and film information throughout the entire promotion.

Voters can access the DVD Decision 2006 voting page at

"Listening to what consumers want has been one of the major factors driving WHV to its #1 position in home video market share," said George Feltenstein, senior vice president of theatrical catalog marketing at WHV. "The DVD Decision campaign, started in 2003, was just one way to let the public know we're giving them the DVD entertainment they want. And we're also thrilled to be able to hear from the tens of millions of Amazon.com customers who represent the perfect cross section of tastes, attitudes and purchasing patterns for our new initiative."

"We're proud to partner with Warner Home Video to introduce on DVD some of the most beloved films of the last 75 years to our Amazon.com customers," said Laura Porco, Amazon.com's director of media merchandising, North America. "From the beginning, Amazon.com's site truly democratized the online shopping experience and has continued to develop new ways to empower our customers to make more informed purchasing decisions based on their own likes and preferences. DVD Decision 2006 is the perfect extension of our philosophy."

Titles selected for "DVD Decision(TM) 2006" are Al Capone, Gymkata, The Hand, Operation Crossbow, Up Periscope, Cimarron, The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing, Angels in the Outfield, Blume in Love, Get to Know Your Rabbit, Not With My Wife You Don't, You're A Big Boy Now, April in Paris, Best Foot Forward, The Eddie Cantor Story, Presenting Lilly Mars, All Fall Down, The Arrangement, Band of Angels, Bhowani Junction, Carny, The Illustrated Man, Looker, Madame Curie, Made in Heaven, Mike's Murder, One Trick Pony, Sphinx, Sunrise at Campobello and There Was a Crooked Man.

The 30 film candidates will be divided into three categories: action/adventure, comedy/musicals and drama. Spanning more than 40 years of Hollywood filmmaking, featured stars include Lucille Ball, Warren Beatty, Ralph Bellamy, Doris Day, Kirk Douglas, Jodie Foster, Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, Greer Garson, Sidney Poitier, Burt Reynolds, Rod Steiger and a host of other luminaries.

The first two DVD Decisions (2003 & 2004) drew more than a quarter million votes and sold nearly half a million units at the outset of their release.

About Warner Home Video

With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.

About Amazon.com

Amazon.com, Inc., (Nasdaq: AMZN), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth's Biggest Selection. Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as health and personal care, jewelry and watches, gourmet food, sports and outdoors, apparel and accessories, books, music, DVDs, electronics and office, toys and baby, and home and garden.

Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, including http://www.amazon.com, http://www.amazon.co.uk, http://www.amazon.de, http://www.amazon.co.jp, http://www.amazon.fr, http://www.amazon.ca, and http://www.joyo.com.

As used herein, "Amazon.com," "we," "our" and similar terms include Amazon.com, Inc., and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

Warner Home Video

Movielink, the leading U.S. broadband video-on-demand (VOD) download service, and EROS International, the leading international distributor of Bollywood content, today announced plans to make EROS Bollywood movies available for on-demand delivery over the Internet. The deal marks the first time Bollywood films will be available via digital distribution in the U.S. through Movielink's rental service and download-to-own purchase store. EROS Bollywood titles will go live on Movielink in June 2006.

"Our relationship with EROS supports our commitment to broadening the library of content available in our rental and purchase stores for consumers to access easily and conveniently on demand," said Jim Ramo, CEO, Movielink. "We are very pleased to be offering the many U.S. based Bollywood fans an opportunity to watch or own some of the best foreign films available from South Asia."

Movielink customers will soon be able to download popular and cult classic Bollywood films such as the BAFTA nominated "Devdas" and the Oscar nominated classic "Mother India" or the blockbuster "Waqt."

"EROS is very excited to offer our premium Bollywood library to Movielink consumers in a broadband video-on-demand format," said Kishore Lulla, Chairman & CEO, EROS International. "It marks the coming together of Hollywood and Bollywood. Our visions are aligned and we are confident of being able to offer a compelling consumer proposition."

"The EROS and Movielink collaboration will enable the company to deliver hundreds of premium Bollywood movies over broadband to more than 2 million South Asian consumers in the U.S. as well as an increasing mainstream audience," commented Roger Vakharia, who is on the EROS Board of Directors and helped launch this initiative.

Movielink is available to U.S. Internet users with broadband connections. Consumers can easily browse Movielink's user-friendly site and view trailers of available titles without charge. Once customers are ready to rent or purchase a title, they register with Movielink and pay for their rental or purchase via credit card. Movielink's Movies in Minutes(TM) feature lets customers begin watching titles within 2-10 minutes.

About Movielink

Movielink (http://www.movielink.com) is the leading online movie download service offering U.S. broadband customers an extensive selection of recently released films and classic movies covering every genre, from action, comedy, drama, family and romance to sci-fi, horror and thrillers. The service is owned and operated by Movielink, LLC, a joint venture of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Studios and Warner Bros. Movielink content offerings are drawn from the current releases and vast libraries of those studios as well as from those of Walt Disney Pictures, 20th Century Fox and leading independent studios.

About EROS

Eros International is an international media and entertainment group of companies that owns, creates and globally distributes "Bollywood" content in a variety of formats. It has an extensive film library containing in excess of 1,000 titles with an extensive worldwide distribution network developed over almost three decades. Eros is a vertically integrated business producing, acquiring and exploiting Bollywood content across the value chain.

Recent successes include "Main Hoon Na," "Waqt" and "Paheli," India's official entrant to the 2006 Academy Awards (Oscars). In 2002, Eros masterminded the international distribution and marketing of the BAFTA-nominated spectacular "Devdas," starring Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai, which had its world premiere at Cannes.

Signs Cheez-It(R) and Cingular Wireless as Key Advertising Sponsors

TV Guide SPOT(TM), one of the fastest growing networks in the burgeoning video-on-demand (VOD) market, today announced that it has reached approximately 20 million subscribers nationwide since its launch one year ago. The VOD network has been embraced by distribution partners and advertisers alike, as it has dedicated approximately 75 percent of its programming to original shows created specifically for on-demand viewers, as opposed to repurposed content. In addition to existing cable operator relationships with Comcast, Time Warner, Bright House and Insight Communication, TV Guide SPOT launched this week with Adelphia and Cox Communications, further growing the customer base for the on-demand network's original programming. TV Guide SPOT has also recently signed new distribution deals with Cablevision Systems and Charter Communications.

Advertisers continue to partner with TV Guide SPOT, as its programming offers an attractive vehicle to reach the demographic of males ages 18-34 years. Cheez-It(R) brand, the advertising launch partner of TV Guide SPOT, has re-signed with the VOD network to execute a programming integration sponsorship of the weekly and daily editions of Watch This! Cingular also joins the network's line-up of promotional partners in a unique product integration sponsorship of TV Guide SPOT's music show, mVids.

"We are thrilled that TV Guide SPOT has gone from zero to 20 million cable VOD subscribers in just 12 months," said Dmitri Ponomarev, Vice President, TV Guide SPOT. "Our success in attracting both distribution partners and blue chip advertisers validates TV Guide SPOT's programming strategy, and also indicates that the VOD platform is gaining traction with viewers."

TV Guide SPOT has become a valued service with cable operators, allowing digital subscribers to sample, catch-up, and preview the best of television through its original, "bite-size" programming. It also takes both digital cable and broadband viewers up close and personal with the biggest stars and behind the scenes of the most popular shows on television through the best of TV Guide Channel's programming.

TV Guide SPOT currently features the following short-form programs:

-- Watch This! looks at the most compelling programs of the week and daily prime-time, including special episodes, premiers, television events and hidden gems that TV Guide SPOT editors mine just for the on-demand audience.

-- Big Movie Guide highlights the best of cable's on-demand movies with star interviews, movie clips, behind-the-scenes stories and red carpet events. The "Best Pics" section of the guide highlights the best on-demand movies of the month.

-- mVids showcases leading music acts and guides viewers to special appearances of the bands on talk and variety shows each week - from Good Morning America and the Today Show to Jay, David and Conan.

-- TV Guide SPOT on-demand features exclusive celebrity interviews and behind-the-scenes specials spotlighting the very best of TV Guide Channel. Many episodes will include bonus never-before-seen content not previously aired on the TV Guide Channel.

About TV Guide Channel

TV Guide Channel reaches nearly 80 million homes and is the premier television entertainment network for viewers seeking the latest information on the best programs, hottest stars and latest trends on television. Headquartered in the heart of Hollywood at its TV Guide Studios, the network combines original programming with comprehensive program listings information - all of which deliver on viewers' need for an entertaining and easy guide to what's on TV. TV Guide Channel is owned and operated by TV Guide Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

About Gemstar-TV Guide

Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: GMST) is a leading media, entertainment and technology company that develops, licenses, markets and distributes technologies, products and services targeted at the television guidance and home entertainment needs of consumers worldwide. The Company's businesses include: television media and publishing properties; interactive program guide services and products; and technology and intellectual property licensing. Additional information about the Company can be found at http://www.gemstartvguide.com.

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-- Unprecedented Cross-Network Preview of the Best of Summer TV on Cable and Broadcast Television

-- Sneak Peeks and Behind-the-Scenes Footage of 17 of the Hottest TV Shows Set to Premiere or Return this Summer

-- Plus 13 Exclusive Interviews with TV's Hottest Personalities

TV Guide magazine editor-in-chief Ian Birch announced today that the magazine's Summer Preview issue (June 5 issue, on newsstands June 1), will include a fully-navigable DVD, as a free multi-media companion. Affixed to the cover of select east and west coast newsstand editions of TV Guide, this unprecedented cross-network DVD will feature sneak peeks at the new and returning programs TV Guide editors are recommending for summer viewing.

Produced by TV Guide, and hosted by the TV Guide Channel's John Fugelsang, the Summer TV Preview DVD will be organized into three genres and feature commentary by three of TV Guide magazine's editors -- senior TV critic Matt Roush (comedy/drama), LA bureau chief Craig Tomashoff (family), and writer Ali Gazan (reality). It features never-before-seen clips and behind-the-scenes footage from 17 of this summer's favorite returning programs and most anticipated new shows, as well as exclusive interviews with 13 of the small screen's hottest personalities.

"There is a lot of terrific television coming up in the next few months, and we're happy to feature so many of our favorite programs from across the broadcast and cable networks for this DVD," said Mr. Birch. "We are always looking for new ways to add value for our readers and to enhance their TV viewing experience. This DVD seemed the perfect companion to our popular annual Summer Preview issue as it will provide our readers with a unique and entertaining overview of what we believe is the best of summer television for 2006."

TV Guide's Summer TV Preview DVD features exclusive interviews with more than a dozen of television's most popular personalities including Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Kevin Connolly, Doug Ellen, and Jeremy Piven (HBO's "Entourage"), Kyra Sedgwick (TNT's "The Closer"), Tom Everett Scott (TNT's "Saved"), Annabeth Gish and Jason Clarke (Showtime's "Brotherhood"), Denis Leary (FX's "Rescue Me"), Tommy Lee and Dave Navarro (CBS' "Rock Star"), and show creators and executive producers Simon Cowell (NBC's "America's Got Talent") and Mark Burnett (CBS' "Rock Star").

Sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes footage featured on the DVD include "Entourage" and "Deadwood" (HBO), "Rock Star" (CBS), "America's Got Talent" and "Treasure Hunters" (NBC), "So You Think You Can Dance" (Fox), "Danny Phantom" (Nick), "Backyardigans" (Nick Jr.), "Whistler" and "Beyond the Break" (The N), "The Closer" and "Saved" (TNT), "Brotherhood" and "Weeds" (Showtime), "Psych" and "The 4400" (USA) and "Rescue Me" (FX).

Organized by genre, the following is a list of television shows that are featured on TV Guide's Summer TV Preview DVD: -0-

COMEDY/DRAMA

Rescue Me (FX)

Deadwood (HBO)

Entourage (HBO)

Brotherhood (Showtime)

Weeds (Showtime)

The Closer (TNT)

Saved (TNT)

The 4400 (USA)

Psych (USA)

REALITY

Rock Star (CBS)

Treasure Hunters (NBC)

So You Think You Can Dance (Fox)

America's Got Talent (NBC)

FAMILY

Backyardigans (Nick Jr.)

Danny Phantom (Nick)

Beyond the Break (The N)

Whistler (The N)

TV Guide's Summer TV Preview DVD will be available with newsstands copies of TV Guide magazine's June 5 issue (on newsstands Thursday, June 1) in the following markets: -0-

New York

Los Angeles

Philadelphia

Boston

San Francisco

Washington, DC

Seattle - Tacoma

Phoenix

Cleveland

Sacramento

Pittsburgh

Portland

Baltimore

TV Guide magazine is a product of Gemstar-TV Guide International (Nasdaq:GMST).

About Gemstar-TV Guide

Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:GMST) is a leading media, entertainment and technology company that develops, licenses, markets and distributes technologies, products and services targeted at the television guidance and home entertainment needs of consumers worldwide. The Company's businesses include: television media and publishing properties; interactive program guide services and products; and technology and intellectual property licensing. Additional information about the Company can be found at http://www.gemstartvguide.com.

Note to Editors: Gemstar, TV Guide, TV Guide Spot and TV Guide Mobile are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. The names of other companies, products and services used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Gillette Venus Awards Best Legs Title to Mariah Carey; Performer and Songwriter Mariah Carey Receives First ``Celebrity Legs of a Goddess'' Title and Announces Fourth Annual Search for Best Legs in America

2006 Gillette Venus (PG), a recognized authority on women's legs, today named Mariah Carey the first "Celebrity Legs of a Goddess." The superstar, who captured three GRAMMY(R) Awards for her celebrated six-times platinum album The Emancipation of Mimi, was immortalized with a 16-foot high likeness of her perfect legs. Ms. Carey unveiled the replica during a ceremony at New York's legendary Radio City Music Hall, home to some of the most famous legs in the world.

As the official 2006 "Celebrity Legs of a Goddess," Ms. Carey kicked off Venus' nationwide search for the woman with the most beautiful legs in the U.S. "Legs of a Goddess" contests will be held at select venues during Ms. Carey's highly anticipated concert tour, The Adventures of Mimi: The Voice, The Hits, The Tour.

"Mariah Carey was our hands-down choice for the first Venus 'Celebrity Legs of a Goddess' title," said Peter Clay, Vice President Premium Systems, Gillette Global Grooming. "She has gorgeous legs, and she radiates the inner beauty and confidence that embodies the Venus brand."

The "Legs of a Goddess" tour will visit five cities throughout the month of August. Contests will be held at Ms. Carey's concert venues in the following locations:

1. Miami, August 5, American Airlines Arena

2. Atlanta, August 9, Philips Arena

3. Philadelphia, August 11, Wachovia Center

4. Boston, August 21, TD Bank North Garden

5. New York, August 23, Madison Square Garden

Contestants will be asked to strut their stuff on a catwalk and "strike a pose" for a panel of expert judges to determine if they have the best legs in town. The judges will be looking for a woman with toned, shapely legs who exudes a confident, vibrant personality. The winner of each local market competition will receive VIP tickets to Ms. Carey's concert and a one-on-one meeting with her backstage after the show.

Winners from each local market contest will advance to the final round, where a national winner will be named and will receive a grand prize of $25,000 cash.

The "Legs of a Goddess" contest celebrates the Venus brand and its portfolio of razors. Venus offers a diverse collection of razors that caters to the needs and shaving preferences of every woman. The Venus line includes original Venus, Venus Divine, Venus Paradise, Venus Disposable and Venus Vibrance.

MARIAH CAREY

Enjoying one of the most extraordinary years of her entire career, Mariah Carey's 6-times platinum Island Records album The Emancipation Of Mimi captured three Grammy awards and recently passed its one-year anniversary on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. Mimi includes Mariah's 16th and 17th #1 career singles, "We Belong Together" and "Don't Forget About Us," respectively - which tied one of the most enduring chart records in Billboard Hot 100 history, Elvis Presley's 17 #1's. Mariah is now positioned as the only active recording artist with the potential to surpass the Beatles' all-time high of 20 #1 hits. Mimi has sold more than 9 million units worldwide to date, making it the biggest-selling album of 2005, and bringing Mariah's career sales more than 160 million units world-wide.

ABOUT P&G

Three billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers(R), Tide(R), Ariel(R), Always(R), Whisper(R), Pantene(R), Mach3(R), Bounty(R), Dawn(R), Pringles(R), Folgers(R), Charmin(R), Downy(R), Lenor(R), Iams(R), Crest(R), Oral-B(R), Actonel(R), Duracell(R), Olay(R), Head & Shoulders(R), Wella, Gillette(R), and Braun. The P&G community consists of almost 140,000 employees working in over 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

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IMG, the world's premier sports, entertainment and media company, announced today that it has signed Cindy Crawford, the fashion icon and entrepreneur who has appeared on countless magazine covers worldwide. IMG will exclusively represent Crawford in all areas of fashion and marketing including licensing, corporate sponsorships, endorsements, speaking engagements and other areas to capitalize on her international appeal in entertainment and fashion and her business successes.

Crawford, one of the world's most successful models, is known as both a smart and savvy businesswoman who has excelled in many different areas. Her name and face have been responsible for launching numerous new brands, as well as repositioning such classic staples as Revlon and Pepsi. She has experienced unparalleled opportunities in the worlds of fashion, beauty, licensing, publishing and television. As a result, Crawford currently maintains an exceptionally successful career off the runway as an entrepreneur and spokesperson for various companies and charitable organizations.

"I appreciate the way IMG combines its many global resources to present options to clients," Crawford said. "I'm looking forward to exploring new opportunities in corporate and fashion areas."

George Pyne, President of IMG Sports & Entertainment, said, "We're delighted to partner with fashion icon and respected entrepreneur Cindy Crawford. IMG will leverage its worldwide network of relationships and expertise to capitalize on Cindy's global popularity and appeal across a broad spectrum of fashion and corporate areas."

Ivan Bart, Senior Vice President, IMG Models, commented, "Cindy is a remarkable woman who is truly both a fashion and business trendsetter. We look forward to bringing IMG's breadth and depth of domestic and international resources to our relationship with Cindy."

In the fall of 2005, Crawford launched "Cindy Crawford Home", exclusively with southeast furniture giant Rooms to Go. The licensing program has been extremely successful, and plans to take the brand wholesale nationally with additional licensee programs in the home category are currently being developed. In addition, Crawford's long term licensing programs for her skincare line "Meaningful Beauty" and signature fragrances with Cosmopolitan Cosmetics continue to thrive. Crawford also remains a highly sought after corporate spokesperson as she continues her ten-year relationship as a global spokesperson for Omega watches and was most recently the face of Liz Claiborne's 2006 spring campaign.

Neal Seidman, Senior Vice President of IMG Licensing, said, "Given our strong relationships with the world's biggest corporations, IMG is the ideal partner to identify the numerous licensing opportunities available to someone with Cindy's broad recognition and outstanding personal qualities. We will work with her to evaluate and pursue these opportunities in a broad range of industries, and are excited by the prospects this partnership offers."

Born and raised in DeKalb, Illinois, Crawford competed in Elite Model Management's Look of the Year competition in 1983 and placed among the top 15 finalists. From there, she re-wrote modeling history, becoming the world's most-recognizable model during her career.

About IMG

IMG is the world's premier Sports, Entertainment and Media Company. IMG is a diversified global business with two major business segments: IMG Sports & Entertainment, and IMG Media. IMG employs over 2,300 people in 30 countries. Forstmann Little & Co. purchased IMG in 2004.

IMG Sports & Entertainment includes: consulting services; event ownership and management; fashion events and models representation; licensing; golf course design; client representation in golf, tennis, broadcasting, hockey, European football, rugby, cricket, motorsports, coaching, Olympic sports and action sports. In addition, IMG Academies is the world's largest and most advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport training and educational facility, delivering world-class sports training experiences to over 12,000 junior, collegiate, adult and professional athletes each year.

IMG Media, which includes our content production subsidiaries TWI and Darlow Smithson Productions, is recognized as a global leader in the delivery of traditional and new media content and services, with Internet, broadband and mobile expertise, transforming how audiences access and interact with content. IMG Media produces and distributes over 9,000 hours of sports, documentary, docu-drama, entertainment, and popular factual content annually, over multiple platforms across 200 countries, including award-winning television and radio programming. It also represents the broadcast rights to many of the world's premier sporting events and has the world's biggest sports archive with more than 200,000 hours of footage.

More information about IMG is available at http://www.imgworld.com and

Significantly Enhances DIRECTV's Industry-Leading Lineup of Cricket Programming

Extending its lead as the nation's premier provider of international cricket programming, DIRECTV (NYSE:DTV) has reached an agreement with Global Cricket Corporation (GCC) to broadcast two International Cricket Council (ICC) events -- the ICC Champions Trophy, to be held in India in October 2006, and the ICC Cricket World Cup, to be played in the West Indies in March 2007.

"These are the most prestigious cricket events in the world, and we are proud to offer them to DIRECTV customers for the first time ever," said Aaron McNally, vice president, International, DIRECTV, Inc. "With these ICC events, and with exclusive rights to six of the ten test-playing ICC members as part of our CricketTicket(TM) package, we are cementing our position as the leading distributor of televised cricket content in the United States."

Pricing and packaging for the two events will be announced at a later date.

"Our agreement with DIRECTV is great news for cricket in the United States of America and for the ICC," said ICC President Ehsan Mani. "DIRECTV's coverage means people who might not ordinarily be exposed to cricket will get the chance to watch it. And we hope the opportunity to see the world's best players in the world's best tournament, the ICC Cricket World Cup, will lead to a significant increase in the number of people interested in the game in the United States, a country which has tremendous potential for growth in cricketing terms."

"We are extremely grateful to DIRECTV for their support and look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership with them," added Mr. Mani.

Ian Frykberg, managing director of GCC, said, "Global Cricket Corporation looks forward to working with DIRECTV at the ICC Champions Trophy 2006 later this year and at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 next year."

Television rights to the two ICC events have been acquired by DIRECTV on a non-exclusive basis. DIRECTV's acquisition of international cricket rights has been part of an effort to expand its programming services for the diverse ethnic population within the United States. Cricket is extraordinarily popular among populations from South Asia, West Indies and many other parts of the world. Since late 2004, DIRECTV has been offering customers access to cricket matches via the DIRECTV CricketTicket(TM) package, the first-ever, year-long subscription TV package for international cricket.

All other international programming is being offered through DIRECTV's WorldDirect(TM) platform, which features 39 channels that deliver a wide variety of new programming in multiple foreign languages, including Russian, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean, Italian and Ukrainian, to underserved ethnic markets throughout the United States.

DIRECTV customers will need to use a WorldDirect services satellite dish that is capable of receiving both international and English-language programming. In some markets, customers who subscribe to a local channels package will require a second smaller dish.

About DIRECTV, Inc.

DIRECTV, Inc. is the nation's leading digital television service provider with 15.4 million customers. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV (NYSE:DTV) is a world-leading provider of digital multichannel television entertainment. DIRECTV is approximately 37 percent owned by News Corporation.

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Kyra Sedgwick Returns in Second Season of THE CLOSER, Premiering Uninterrupted and Commercial Free Monday, June 12, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)

In a quest to offer guests the very best entertainment programming during their stay and introduce new viewers to TNT's hit drama series, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and TNT have formed a unique relationship to bring guests an exclusive sneak preview of the second season premier episode of THE CLOSER, the highly rated, critically acclaimed crime drama, starring Golden Globe(R) and Screen Actors Guild Award(R) nominee Kyra Sedgwick (Something to Talk About, TNT's Door to Door). Guests staying at one of the 15 participating Sheraton Hotels between June 1 and June 12 will be treated to special private club room screening parties of the hit drama before the season premier debuts to millions of eager fans on TNT. In addition, more than 120 Sheraton Hotels will offer exclusive free in-room sneak previews of the season premier episode to hotel guests via Lodgenet. This exclusive entertainment offering is the latest of several new programs and signature services Sheraton has recently introduced that embraces the brand's new positioning around warm, comforting connections.

"Interrogation in Progress" door hangers, clever on-property signage and tune-in messaging on room key cards will stir up excitement and set the stage for the exclusive screening parties being held at all participating hotels, including the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, Sheraton Chicago, Sheraton New Orleans, Sheraton Gateway Hotel Los Angeles, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Sheraton Seattle, Sheraton Atlanta, Sheraton Bal Harbour and Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center.

"This unique promotion demonstrates the kind of out-of-the-box strategy we employ in seeking new ways to reach consumers with our message," said Tom Carr, senior vice president of marketing for TNT. "This arrangement with Sheraton will allow us to reach consumers through an entirely new platform in order to build word-of-mouth anticipation for the dramatic second season of THE CLOSER."

"We are thrilled to team up with TNT and provide our guests with the first look at the long awaited return of one of cable's most popular dramas before anyone else," said Chad Waetzig, senior vice president of marketing, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. "Our goal is to offer our guests exclusive access to popular programming and keep them connected to only the finest in-room entertainment during their stay. More importantly, we want to provide a memorable experience that goes beyond the guestroom and makes our guests feel welcome the moment they walk through our doors."

TNT's blockbuster original series THE CLOSER - which ranked as cable's #1 new original series last year and earned star Kyra Sedgwick Golden Globe(R) and Screen Actors Guild Award(R) nominations - is back for a second 15-episode season beginning Monday, June 12, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). The premiere episode will be presented uninterrupted and commercial-free, sponsored by Audi.

THE CLOSER follows the ever-challenging world of Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson (Sedgwick), a transplant from Atlanta who heads up the Priority Homicide Division of the Los Angeles Police Department. Her position on this elite detective squad, which handles high-profile cases of a sensitive nature, is a tenuous balancing act. She faces sometimes-antagonistic roadblocks, even from her own peers, but she and her team forge ahead solving difficult crimes, despite some who are still wary of her unconventional style.

The second season of THE CLOSER will feature the return of the entire SAG Award(TM)-nominated ensemble cast. In addition to Sedgwick, the cast includes Jon Tenney (You Can Count on Me, Get Real) as FBI Agent Fritz Howard, Brenda's love interest who also sometimes assists her on investigations; J.K. Simmons (Spider-Man, Law & Order, Oz) as Brenda's boss, Assistant Police Chief Will Pope, with whom she once had an affair; Corey Reynolds (The Terminal, Tony nominee for Hairspray) as Sgt. David Gabriel, Brenda's right-hand man; Robert Gossett (Arlington Road, The Net) as Commander Taylor, head of the robbery homicide division and a frequent thorn in Brenda's side; G.W. Bailey (M*A*S*H, St. Elsewhere, Police Academy) as quick-witted veteran Detective Lt. Provenza; Tony Denison (Melrose Place, The Amy Fisher Story) as disgruntled Detective Andy Flynn; Michael Paul Chan (Robbery Homicide Division, The Insider) as technology-minded Detective Mike Tao; Raymond Cruz (Collateral Damage, Training Day) as Detective Julio Sanchez; and Gina Ravera (The Temptations, Soul Food) as Detective Irene Daniels.

THE CLOSER launched June 13, 2005, with a delivery of 5,259,000 households, making the premiere ad supported cable's #1 original scripted series telecast ever. The series went on to finish its first season as cable's #1 new original series of the year among targeted adult demos, viewers and households.

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, with 400 hotels and resorts in more than 60 countries is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood(R) Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), Sheraton(R), Westin(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, W(R), Le Meridien(R) and the recently announced Aloft(SM). Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com.

Turner Network Television (TNT), television's destination for drama and one of cable's top-rated networks, offers original movies and series, including the detective drama series The Closer, starring Golden Globe(R) and Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) nominee Kyra Sedgwick; Saved, a new character-driven drama starring Tom Everett Scott; and this summer's eagerly anticipated anthology series Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King. TNT is also home to powerful one-hour dramas, such as Law & Order, Without a Trace, Las Vegas, Cold Case, ER, NYPD Blue, Charmed and Judging Amy; broadcast premiere movies; compelling prime-time specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards(R); and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR and the NBA. TNT is also available in high-definition.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the television industry.

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Producer Gerald Green announced today that an agreement has been reached with the government of the People's Republic of China to proceed with a film based on the infamous siege by Japanese forces of Nanking, then China's capital, during late 1937 and early 1938.

The film will be produced by Green's company, Viridian Entertainment and by the Jiangsu Provincial Culture Industry Group, headed by its chairman, Dr. Li Xiangmin.

Production is set to begin in late 2006 in China for release on the 70th anniversary of the commencement of the attack, which began on December 19, 1937.

Said Green: "This film will be epic in scope but also an intimate portrait of two women -- one, a mother of a traditional Chinese family and the other, a real historical figure, the heroic American educator Minnie Vautrin. Between them, 300,000 Chinese are saved from certain murder and rape."

Writing the screenplay is William Macdonald, co-creator and senior executive producer of HBO's epic series "Rome."

Says Macdonald, "The film will reintroduce the world to a brutal event that once shocked the world and was known as 'The Rape of Nanking'."

Added Green: "Certain Asian scholars pursuing their own nationalist agendas have dared to deny the tragedies that occurred in Nanking seventy years ago despite the overwhelming oral, filmed, and recorded history to the contrary. We intend to right that wrong, using the devastating personal and family tragedies that resulted as the true measure of what was done here."

About Viridian Entertainment

Viridian Entertainment is owned by producer Gerald Green with offices in Los Angeles, London, and Bangkok. Among the movies for theatrical release produced by Gerald Green are Oliver Stone's Salvador, Bride of the Wind directed by Bruce Beresford, My First Mister starring Albert Brooks and Leelee Sobieski, and Diamonds starring Kurt Douglas, Dan Akroyd, and Lauren Bacall.

Source: Viridian Entertainment

Ontra Presentations (http://www.ontrapresentations.com/ ) announced today that it has secured its third year of business from Tribune Entertainment Company, one of the fastest-growing suppliers of syndicated programming. Tribune Entertainment, which sells syndicated programming and advertising of popular shows such as American Idol Rewind, South Park, and Family Feud, has used Ontra's Presentation Management system since 2003 in order to manage and present digital materials to clients and prospects in a professional and entertaining manner.

Since implementing the Ontra system, Tribune finds it easier and faster to build presentations, and more efficient to manage slides and other digital materials. Having a complete Presentation Management system allows Tribune to instantly access images, briefs, case studies, videos, research, logos and company collateral. Tribune can continuously add to, update and distribute presentations, so that everyone can use the most recent and relevant material. In fast-paced selling situations like the UpFronts, Ontra allows the entire team to create impactful presentations, cross-sell material from partners such as Dreamworks SKG and Hearst Entertainment, and close more deals.

According to Clark Morehouse, Senior Vice President of Advertiser Sales at Tribune Entertainment, the PowerPoint days are over.

"We previously used PowerPoint for sales presentations, but it was static and lacked the audio visual capabilities we needed. Using PowerPoint our people would lug extra equipment to sales calls and stop presentations to play video, sometimes experiencing technical difficulties along the way," said Morehouse. "With Ontra we can ramp up special effects, movement and animation, and we can launch video right from the presentation, completely integrated from our laptops. We don't need any additional equipment, which is especially helpful when going to prospective clients' offices."

"Companies are recognizing how Presentation Management can juice sales" said James Ontra, CEO Ontra Presentations, "When sales people start with an approved, up-to-date library of slides and add slides for each specific presentation, they not only save time preparing presentations, but their message is right on target. It's like your entire sales staff is singing off the same sheet of music."

About Ontra Presentations

Ontra Presentations is a leader in enterprise software for interactive, multimedia presentations. Ontra's software provides users with greater flexibility and greater content capacity than previously seen in presentation technologies, enabling clients to deliver better looking, up-to-date, and more relevant presentations. Visit http://www.ontrapresentations.com/

About Tribune Entertainment

Tribune Entertainment Company, the Los Angeles-based entertainment division of Tribune Broadcasting Company (NYSE:TRB) , is one of the country's fastest-growing suppliers of television product, creating a diverse portfolio of programming for syndication, network and cable. Tribune Entertainment currently holds the distribution rights to over 15 series, including rights to the off-network first season of television phenomenon, American Idol as well as film packages and specials. Tribune also holds the bartering sales rights to Dreamworks SKG, Fremantle Media North America and Hearst Entertainment. Visit http://www.tribtv.com/

Source: Ontra Presentations

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

of Strategy Analytics' advanced wireless laboratory. "But that's subject to reliable network performance," said Nolan. "In our view, the current 100 to 150 percent premiums charged by the main operators make adoption of these services highly unlikely."

A new research report by Strategy Analytics, entitled, "Mobile Music USA: Sprint (NYSE: S) Service Preferred to VCast But Price Premiums Too High on Both," indicates that very few consumers are willing to pay the current "price premiums" just to download music to their mobile phones. The researchers examined mobile music services run by Sprint, the Mobile Music Store and Verizon's (NYSE: VZ) VCast Music, the top two services on the market today.

"The current services -- especially Sprint Music Store -- meet or exceed user expectations in terms of performance and convenience," said Paul Brown, wireless analyst at Strategy Analytics. "However, price remains a considerable barrier to acceptance."

The end-user evaluation of full track music download services, showed that, at least for now, the Sprint service was preferred to VCast Music for both perceived network performance and ease of use.

Research suggests that users are willing to pay a premium of around 35 percent for the convenience of downloading tracks to both their wireless devices and PCs, according to Kevin Nolan, the director of Strategy Analytics' advanced wireless laboratory. "But that's subject to reliable network performance," said Nolan. "In our view, the current 100 to 150 percent premiums charged by the main operators make adoption of these services highly unlikely."

Though the analysts are skeptical, providers are moving forward with plans for more mobile music services.

Tokyo-based NTT DoCoMo (NYSE: DCM) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) said earlier this month that they will partner to provide mobile music services with DoCoMo's 3G handsets.

The software developer will enable NTT DoCoMo handsets to play music downloaded to a PC from "more than 100 online music services," the two companies said in a joint statement.

DoCoMo is Japan's biggest mobile phone operator by subscribers. The company will begin the music service with the new F902iS model mobile phone, to be launched later this summer.

Japanese mobile phone firms including rival KDDI are also accelerating efforts to offer new features to attract customers. Domestic competition is expected to intensify when number portability is introduced later this year -- allowing users to keep their existing phone numbers even when they switch to other service providers.

Other developers, like Sony (NYSE: SNE) , are moving into the mobile music downloading market. The interface on the new Walkman handsets works well for music searching and organizing collections, said IDC analyst Sean Ryan, adding that customers know and respect the Walkman brand, and music has become a strategic target for Sony Ericsson .

The Walkman W710i phone also includes a number of other features:

A motion sensor

Fitness applications to measure running speed, distance and time -- or count steps

A 2 megapixel camera with zoom lens

A 512 megabyte memory stick for music or other data storage

An FM radio

The researchers at Strategy Analytics examined the emerging industry of mobile music, the distribution of songs to mobile phones, which is similar to the sale of music on iTunes.com to iPod users. However, ring tones -- also on mobile phones -- are not considered overpriced by consumers. They have become a $3 billion worldwide market, but it's a market that is nearing maturation, with growth rates expected to fall to about 20 percent this year after doubling in 2005. Accordingly, music labels are now preparing different types of music clips they hope consumers will buy to personalize other mobile phone features

WHAT: The world premiere of THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT

WHO: THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT director Justin Lin; writer

Chris Morgan; producer Neal H. Moritz; cast members Lucas Black,

Bow Wow, Nathalie Kelley, Brian Tee, Sung Kang, Leonardo Nam,

Brian Goodman, Keiko Kitagawa, Jason Tobin, Zachery Ty Bryan,

Nikki Griffin, Caroline de Souza Correa, Jimmy Lin, Atley Siauw,

Aiko Tanaka, Kaila Yu and JJ Sonny Chiba; executive producer

Clayton Townsend; composer Brian Tyler

Plus celebrity guests including Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Columbus

Short, Steve Valentine and many more.

WHERE: Universal Studios Hollywood

The Gibson Amphitheatre

Universal City, CA

WHEN: Sunday, June 4, 2006

4:00 PM Celebrity Arrivals

5:00 PM Screening Begins

THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT arrives in theaters nationwide

on Friday, June 16, 2006.

AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Inc., a wholly- owned subsidiary of AVP, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AVPI) , a lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on professional beach volleyball, and Hilton Hotels Corporation, recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company, have announced a new sponsorship deal for the 2006 AVP Crocs Tour season. This deal will make the Hilton Family of Hotels, including its Hilton Garden Inn(R) brand and flagship brand Hilton Hotels, the "Official Hospitality Partner of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour," the national touring series that features more than 200 of the nation's top male and female professional beach volleyball players.

Beginning this season, the Hilton Family of Hotels is taking hospitality to new heights at AVP tournaments by hosting city officials, celebrities, top-level AVP sponsors and promoters inside the Hilton Family AVP Sponsor Hospitality Tent where attendees can gather above center court to watch the pro-beach action while enjoying free beverages, a full upscale buffet station and hand-waited hors d'oeuvres.

The deal also provides AVP with rooms at Hilton Family-owned or managed properties including Hilton, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and the Waldorf=Astoria Collection(TM).

"We are extremely excited to announce this new partnership between the Hilton Family of Hotels, the most recognizable hotel and hospitality chain in the world, and the AVP Crocs Tour," said Leonard Armato, CEO and tour commissioner. "The deal will allow us to provide our players, sponsors, partners and fans with world-class hospitality as they compete in and attend events throughout the season. We look forward to building this partnership in the years to come."

"Athletes, staff, and fans of the AVP Crocs Tour are on the road all summer long," said Mary Beth Parks, vice president of marketing, Hilton Family of Hotels. "We are happy to provide the quality and value offered by the Hilton Family of Hotels to the AVP and look forward to showcasing our excellence in hospitality at AVP Crocs Tour events throughout the 2006 season."

To activate its sponsorship in local communities, The Hilton Family is working with the AVP to host a series of free "Hilton AVP Youth Volleyball Clinics," where local youth volleyball players and hotel guests in select tour stops will have the opportunity to meet and further hone their volleyball skills with 2004 Olympic medalist Elaine Youngs and AVP's reigning defensive player of the year Rachel Wacholder. The pair have also struck individual sponsorship deals with The Hilton Family of Hotels, Hilton Hotels and Hilton Garden Inn.

About the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Inc.

AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Inc. is a lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on the production, marketing and distribution of professional beach volleyball events worldwide. AVP operates the industry's most prominent volleyball tour in the United States, the AVP Crocs Tour. Featuring more than 200 of the top American men and women competitors in the sport, AVP will hold 16 AVP Crocs Tour events throughout the United States in 2006. In 2004, AVP athletes successfully represented the United States during the Olympics in Athens, Greece, winning gold and bronze medals, the first medals won by U.S. women in professional beach volleyball. For more information, please visit www.avp.com.

About Hilton Hotels Corporation

Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) is the leading global hospitality company, with nearly 2,800 hotels and 475,000 rooms in more than 80 countries, including 150,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands including Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations(TM), Homewood Suites by Hilton(R), Scandic and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection(TM). For more information, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.

Source: AVP, Inc.

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

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

TIAA-CREF, the financial services organization and leading provider of retirement services in the academic, research, medical and cultural fields, today announced that Olympic Gold Medalist Joey Cheek will join more than 100 of its employees at the American Heart Association's Ninth Annual Denver Heart Walk on Saturday, June 3. Cheek has visited several TIAA-CREF offices over the last three months to support employees in various community service initiatives.

"I'm excited to join the TIAA-CREF team in the Denver Heart Walk," said Cheek. "TIAA-CREF has a long history of giving back to local communities and it is a pleasure to support its efforts."

The 5K walk, which raises funds to support the American Heart Association, will take place along the streets surrounding the Denver Performing Arts Complex-Sculpture Park and Galleria. This is the third year in a row that TIAA-CREF is participating in the event. With more than 100 employees walking, the TIAA-CREF team is among the top five largest teams expected to participate.

"We're thrilled to have Joey Cheek support our community service initiatives. We are committed to giving back to the communities in which we operate and supporting important initiatives like the Denver Heart Walk," said TIAA-CREF Director of Community Relations Tonya Murray.

About TIAA-CREF

TIAA-CREF is a national financial services organization with more than $380 billion in combined assets under management (3/31/06) and the leading provider of retirement services in the academic, research, medical and cultural fields. Further information can be found at http://www.tiaa-cref.org/ .

Source: TIAA-CREF

Web site: http://www.tiaa-cref.org/

KFC, ESPN and ABC Sports are searching for America's most enthusiastic youth baseball team. Sports fans nationwide are encouraged to nominate and vote for their teams. The local squad with the most votes will have one of their games recorded by ESPN and receive an ESPN-produced feature on their team during ESPN and ABC Sports' coverage of the 2007 Little League World Series.

"KFC is proud to team with ESPN and ABC Sports to honor youth baseball teams across the country," says Scott Bergren, executive vice president of marketing for KFC. "Teamwork -- not just wins and losses -- should be celebrated. That is why KFC is stepping up to the plate to recognize America's most enthusiastic team along with those competing in Williamsport, Pa."

Fans can visit ESPN.com, keyword KFC, to obtain official rules, as well as nominate and vote for teams that exemplify enthusiasm. The winning team and the 19 additional squads scoring the most votes will win ESPN gear and a party at KFC.

To find out more about how KFC can help rally your home team, and to enter, visit http://espn.com/ , keyword KFC. To the find the KFC nearest you log onto http://www.kfc.com/ .

About KFC

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain specializing in Original Recipe(R), Extra Crispy(TM) and Colonel's Crispy Strips(R) with home-style sides, Honey BBQ Wings, and freshly made chicken sandwiches. There are more than 13,000 KFC outlets in more than 80 countries and territories around the world, serving some eight million customers each day. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE:YUM) .

About ESPN, Inc.

ESPN, Inc. is the world's leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring a portfolio of over 50 multimedia sports assets. The company is comprised of seven domestic television networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, ESPNU, ESPN Today), ESPN and ESPN2 HD, simulcast services, ESPN Regional Television, ESPN International (networks, syndication, radio, web sites), ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, SportsTicker, ESPN Enterprises, ESPN Zones (sports-themed restaurants), and other growing new businesses including ESPN360 (Broadband), ESPN Mobile, ESPN on Demand, ESPN Interactive and ESPN PPV. Based in Bristol, Ct., ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN.

Source: KFC Corporation; ESPN, Inc.

Web site: http://espn.com/
http://www.kfc.com/

Now even casual Golden Tee fans can compete in one of those hot, live tournaments we're always hearing about!

Better yet, the chances of winning are as good as it gets. There will be more than 800 winners and $100,000 awarded in cold, hard cash - including four $5,000 top prizes awarded at a regional casino.

To make it to the playoffs, contenders have to do just one thing: play 50 games of Golden Tee LIVE during the qualification period, something many players will do without even trying.

Golden Tee is the world's first and most famous video sport, known for its scorching, big-dollar tournaments. But those are for elite players. The Regional Championships are for everyone.

To improve the odds, Golden Tee is sponsoring four regionally based contests: Eastern, Western, Midwest, and Southern. Qualification periods run through November and vary by region. Players will find all the details posted right on their favorite machine and at http://www.goldentee.com/.

Each regional playoff will be held at a popular casino, so attendees and their families can enjoy a big, entertainment-packed weekend.

And there's more. In addition to the main event, there's a second "Pub Champ" tournament. To be crowned a Pub Champ, a player must have the best 50- game average on a single machine. How easy is that?

There's even something for those elite players: the Team USA Shootout. At each playoff, the top 16 qualifiers will compete head-on for a coveted spot on Team USA. Winners will attend the 2007 World Championship, Golden Tee's international Ryder Cup-style event.

But you don't have to be one of the elite to have a Golden Tee blast of your own - and take home the title of Regional Champ.

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

A confluence of factors will cause North American production over the year's final three quarters to be the lowest for the period in 10 years, according to the latest report from Ward's AutoForecasts.

Fortunately, a strong showing in the first quarter will keep the calendar year comparison a bit more favorable, with total 2006 output at a 5-year low.

Production in the first three months totaled 4.29 million units, compared with 4.09 million in first-quarter 2005, and the highest for the period since 4.8 million in 2000.

But the outlook beyond that leaves calendar year output at 16.05 million, 1.6% below 2005's 16.32 million, and the lowest since 2001's 15.82 million, says Haig Stoddard, Manager -- Industry Analysis for Ward's Automotive Group, publisher of Ward's AutoForecasts.

The final nine months of the year will fall to its lowest aggregate level since 1996. April-December output will total 11.76 million, compared with 1996's 11.64 million.

That is 4%, or some 463,000 units, below the 12.22 million vehicles built during like-2005 and more than 10% below the period's record 13.13 million units in 1999.

Lower demand from year-ago for North American-built vehicles is the primary reason for the production slowdown.

Adding fuel to the fire are slowdowns for the market's two biggest auto makers, General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. Both have been particularly hard hit by the market shift away from midsize SUVs. To shore up profit margins, both have cut back on incentive spending and sales to rental fleets.

Additionally, the two have cut production capacity through plant closures and shift reductions at selected facilities. GM will be cutting more capacity in the third quarter, when it eliminates third-shift output at three plants.

Product-cycle timing also will play a role by forcing production interruptions that will negatively impact output. The Big Three all have plants scheduled for major retooling efforts in the latter half of the year, particularly GM, which will begin the changeover to its all-new GMT900 fullsize pickups.

GM and Ford's available straight-time output for the year will fall by nearly 500,000 units compared with 2005. In spite of this, industry capacity as a whole will drop by just 100,000 units from prior-year due to increases by most of the remaining manufacturers.

The industry will have available straight-time output of 17.75 million units in 2006, well above what actually will be produced.

Another factor limiting North American production is increased sales of imported vehicles.

Through April, North American sales of imported vehicles increased 1.8% over year-ago, while domestically produced cars and trucks declined 0.4%. Import share of the total market is 21.6%, which would be the highest since 22.3% in 1989 if that mark holds for the year.

Ward's AutoForecasts details forecast North American production by manufacturer, plant, platform and vehicle line, and is a product from Ward's Automotive Group. It draws from our extensive automotive database and from the many experts employed at Ward's for our news, data and analysis services.

Source: WardsAuto.com

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