Entertainment,Arts,Fashion & Technology
April 19
TNT & TBS Renew Contract for Screen Actors Guild Awards®
14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® to be Simulcast on TNT & TBS on Sun., Jan. 27, 2008
TNT, television’s top-rated destination for drama, and, TBS, the top-rated comedy network, have renewed their agreement with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) to continue carrying the Screen Actors Guild Awards®, according to an announcement today from Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks, and Doug Allen, SAG’s national executive director.
TNT has been home to the SAG Awards™ since 1998. TBS began its simulcast of the prestigious awards show in 2006. The Sunday, Jan. 28, simulcast of this year’s 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® ranks as the most-watched telecast of the awards ceremony since it came to cable in 1998. Its audience of more than 5.8 million viewers topped the previous year’s record-setting performance.
The 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® will be simulcast live on TNT and TBS from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, at 8 pm ET/PT, 7 pm CT and 6 pm MT.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards® commend the year’s finest achievements in acting in five film categories and eight television categories, including the distinctive ensemble awards, which honor the collaborative performance by a cast in a motion picture and by the ensemble casts of both comedy and dramatic television series.
“Since the SAG Awards honors both dramatic and comedic performances, TNT, television’s first network for drama, and TBS, television’s premier network for comedy, have proven to be ideal companions to present this exciting annual event,” said Koonin. “The appeal of the Screen Actors Guild Awards to both drama fans and comedy lovers is reflected in the SAG Awards’ steady ratings growth and has allowed to us to utilize the brands of both networks to market the presentation in ways that speak to both audiences. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Screen Actors Guild.”
Screen Actors Guild National Executive Director Doug Allen agreed that the partnership has been positive and has delivered significant benefits. “We are pleased to once again partner with Turner Broadcasting System on the telecast of the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Turner’s efforts over the last 10 years have contributed to the tremendous popularity of our celebration of acting excellence.” Allen said. “Turner’s recognition of the SAG Awards’ unique place in the industry and its wide appeal to the global home audience has helped make the SAG Awards one of the most important events of the awards season.” he added.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards, which began in 1995, was the first televised awards show to acknowledge the work of union members. Of the top industry honors presented to performers, it is the only one selected exclusively by actors’ peers. The ceremony is one of the awards season’s premiere events and is closely watched by the industry as a precursor to possible Oscar® and Emmy® recognition and by viewers as a memorable night of live television.
Each year, SAG also presents a Life Achievement Award to an actor who fosters the “finest ideals of the acting profession.” Screen Actors Guild’s 44th Life Achievement Award recipient will be announced in the fall of 2007. The honoree will receive the Life Achievement Award during the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® simulcast.
Screen Actors Guild is the nation’s largest labor union representing working actors. Established in 1933, SAG has a rich history in the American labor movement, from standing up to studios to break long-term engagement contracts in the 1940s to fighting for artists’ rights amid the digital revolution sweeping the entertainment industry in the 21st century. With 20 branches nationwide, SAG represents nearly 120,000 actors who work in film, television, industrials, commercials, video games, music videos and other new media. The Guild exists to enhance actors’ working conditions, compensation and benefits and to be a powerful, unified voice on behalf of artists’ rights. Headquartered in Los Angeles, SAG is a proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO. More information is available online at www.sag.org.
Turner Network Television (TNT), television’s destination for drama and one of cable’s top-rated networks, offers original movies and series, including the acclaimed detective drama The Closer, starring Golden Globeâ winner and Emmy® and Screen Actors Guild Awardsâ nominee Kyra Sedgwick; Saving Grace, a bold new drama starring Oscar® winner Holly Hunter; Heartland, a powerful medical drama with Treat Williams and Kari Matchett; and this summer’s eagerly anticipated television event The Company, executive-produced by Ridley Scott and starring Chris O’Donnell, Michael Keaton and Alfred Molina. TNT is also home to powerful one-hour dramas, such as Without a Trace, Law & Order, Las Vegas, Cold Case, ER, Charmed and Judging Amy; broadcast premiere movies; compelling prime-time specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR and the NBA. TNT is also available in high-definition.
TBS, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., is television’s top-rated comedy network. It serves as home to such hot contemporary comedies as Sex and the City, Everybody Loves Raymond, the King of Queens, Family Guy, Seinfeld and Friends; original comedy series like My Boys, The Bill Engvall Show, 10 Items or Less and The Frank Show; first-run comedies, such as Tyler Perry’s House of Payne; specials and special events, like Funniest Commercials of the Year and The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas; blockbuster movies; and hosted movie showcases.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a TimeWarner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and a leading provider of programming for the television industry.
Starz Cinema Announces New Lineup for Monthly 'Musaic' Series
Exclusive Independent Music Series With Films Featuring U.K. Rock Band Stereophonics, Toronto Group Metric, Singer/Songwriter Paul Weller and Underground Band Rise Against
Starz Cinema today announced the upcoming lineup of exclusive films for its popular monthly independent music series, "Musaic." The series will continue this month with the U.S. television premiere of Stereophonics: Language. Sex. Violence. Other? airing on Starz Cinema Monday, April 30 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT). This exclusive documentary and live concert experience chronicles the U.K.'s Stereophonics throughout the making of their fifth studio album "Language. Sex. Violence. Other?"
The "Musaic" series airs the last Monday of each month at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) and will feature all U.S. television premiere films with the exception of Metric: Live At The Metropolis. Upcoming films that will air on Starz Cinema as part of the series include:
* Metric: Live At The Metropolis (airs May 28): Concert film featuring
indie-rock band Metric with Emily Haines (vocals/synths), Jimmy Shaw
(guitar), Josh Weinstead (bass) and Joules Scott-Key (drums).
* Paul Weller: As Is Now (airs June 25): Paul Weller, former lead singer
of The Jam, performs classic hits and new selections.
"'Musaic' has been a popular series for Starz Cinema," said Jonathan Shair, vice president of programming and scheduling for Starz Entertainment. "The series gives viewers a chance to connect with some of the finest in independent music with exclusive interviews and performances."
Starz Entertainment, LLC, is a premium movie service provider operating in the United States. It offers 16 movie channels including the flagship Starz(R) and Encore(R) brands with approximately 15.5 million and 27.3 million subscribers respectively. Starz Entertainment airs more than 1,000 movies per month across its pay TV channels and offers advanced services including Starz HD, Starz On Demand and Vongo(SM). Starz Entertainment (www.starz.com) is an operating unit of Starz, LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation that is attributed to Liberty Capital Group.
Source: Starz Entertainment, LLC
Tony Bennett's Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland Appearance Rescheduled for October 19
Tony Bennett's Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland appearance, which was scheduled for Friday, April 20th, at Playhouse Square's Allen Theatre, has been rescheduled for Friday, October 19, 2007.
Bennett postponed his concert appearance as a result of continuing flu symptoms including congestion. The 15-time Grammy winner was advised by his doctor to restrict plane travel and to rest for the next five days.
Bennett is expected to return to his full concert schedule, which includes a concert tour of the UK and US, in May.
Tickets sold for the concert will be honored on the new date. Tony Bennett's performance in Cleveland is part of his AARP Presents "Tony Bennett The Best Is Yet to Come" tour for 2007.
Source: Cuyahoga Community College
Web site: http://www.tri-c.edu/
mtvU & ROO Partner to Bring On-Demand Video to Network of Over 500 Online College Newspapers
Online Video Application and Customizable Video Channels Now Available to Nation's Largest Network of Online Campus Publications
NEW YORK, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network and a division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA; VIA.B) MTV Networks, and Internet video specialist ROO (BULLETIN BOARD: RGRP) , today announced a partnership to offer a best-in-breed video player and customizable video channels to the more than 500 online college newspapers in mtvU's College Publisher network.
Each of the network's student-run publications will now have free access to a customizable, private-label video player and a wide variety of on-demand content channels -- including news, sports and entertainment from leading providers such as The Associated Press, Reuters and many other leading brands. The ROO content team will work closely with mtvU to develop and secure new original video exclusively for this growing network. The ROO player will also enable the online student papers to distribute their own video content, or to partner with a university's TV station to make its programming available worldwide.
The video players will be individually branded to reflect the look and feel of each college newspaper site, integrate seamlessly with a paper's online edition and be powered by the ROO Video Exchange (VX) platform. Publications that install the plug-and-play applications will also be able to capitalize on a new video advertising revenue stream. With the addition of online video, and several other recently introduced multi-media features, today mtvU also announces the re-naming of College Publisher to the College Media Network.
"Partnering with ROO reflects our commitment to empower student publications with cutting-edge digital tools that benefit their readers, business and staff," said Stephen Friedman, GM, mtvU. "This video platform unlocks new creative possibilities and sources of revenue for our affiliates and will enable them to continue inventing the newsroom of tomorrow - with the College Media Network as their laboratory."
"College students are probably the most discriminating, demanding and sophisticated consumers of video in the market today," said Robert Petty, CEO of ROO. "They watch online video more than any other group and their expectations for content and technical quality are extraordinarily high. Our vast, ever expanding content library and our unique technology platform ensure that the College Media Network will be able to offer up video channels of the most dynamic content that will draw even more students around the country to the newspaper sites."
While the name of mtvU's online college newspaper network will be new, the content management solution used by campus publications nationwide will keep the College Publisher title. The College Publisher platform is the only online publishing system designed specifically for college newspapers. The Web-based suite of tools allows multiple users to control all facets of digital publishing, including content management, multimedia administration and online advertising.
In August 2006, mtvU acquired Y2M: Youth Media & Marketing Networks, the parent company of College Publisher. Since the acquisition, the network has grown from 450 campus publications to 510, and now serves institutions with a combined enrollment of over 5.5 million students, reaching an average of 5 million unique users each month.
About ROO
ROO Group Inc. (OTCBB: RGRP) through its 100% subsidiary ROO Media Corporation, is the online video solutions company focused on meeting the specific needs of large enterprise companies globally. The company's proprietary platform, the ROO Video Exchange, simultaneously services multiple video channels, audience segments and advertisers and, as such, has become a leading platform in content aggregation, distribution and targeted advertising. ROO's unique ability to offer a "many-to-many" service has helped secure its position as the Internet broadcast company of choice for companies seeking effective strategies for monetizing online video.
About mtvU
Broadcasting to 750 colleges across the country, with a combined enrollment of over 7.2 million, mtvU is the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, mtvU can be seen in the dining areas, fitness centers, student lounges and dorm rooms of campuses throughout the U.S. mtvU is dedicated to every aspect of college life, reaching students everywhere they are, through a three pronged approach - on-air, online and on campus. mtvU focuses on content including music videos from emerging artists which can't be seen anywhere else, news, student life features, events and pro-social initiatives. mtvU is always on campus, with more than 500 events per year, including exclusive concerts, giveaways, shooting mtvU series and more. For more information about mtvU, and for a complete programming schedule, visit www.mtvU.com.
In September 2005, mtvU became the first MTV Networks channel to also be distributed in its entirety online. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, mtvU is simulcast and available on demand at mtvU.com, featuring all of network's on-air content plus exclusive new music, original series and student-produced programming for college students and music fans everywhere.
mtvU also owns and operates the College Media Network, the largest interactive network of online college newspapers in the US, and RateMyProfessors.com, the Internet's largest listing of collegiate professor ratings. The College Media Network comprises over 510 campus publications that serve institutions including Brown University, the University of Illinois, the University of Southern California, the University of Texas at Austin and Duke University, with a combined enrollment of over 5.5 million students, reaching an average of 5 million unique users each month. RateMyProfessors.com reaches approximately 10 million college students each year, via the site's more than 6.6 million student-generated ratings of over 1,000,000 college professors.
About MTV Networks
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with 135 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 200 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.
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Source: mtvU
CONTACT: Jason Rzepka of mtvU, +1-212-654-7198,
jason.rzepka@mtvstaff.com; David French of MTV, +1-212-846-6406,
david.french@mtvstaff.com; Ellie Jones Rossi, +1-646-747-7151,
erossi@kwitco.com, for ROO
Web site: http://www.mtvu.com/
http://www.roo.com/
Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces Extensive Second-Quarter Line-up for PLAYSTATION(R)3, PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) and PlayStation(R)2
More Than 100 First- and Third-Party Games to Launch in Spring 2007
FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced its 2007 second-quarter software line-up for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)), PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable), and PlayStation(R)2 (PS2) computer entertainment systems.
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More than 100 first- and third-party PS3, PSP and PlayStation 2 titles will launch during the next few months of 2007, bringing to consumers an impressively robust software line-up. The catalog encompasses the most popular game genres, featuring industry leading franchises as well as new intellectual properties that will appeal to game enthusiasts of any level.
"Our second-quarter line-up of PS3, PSP and PlayStation 2 software titles demonstrates a continued commitment from both SCEA and third-party developers to the PlayStation family of products," said Peter Dille, senior vice president of marketing, SCEA. "We are excited by the content being developed by our partners, but are also looking forward to launching PlayStation-branded exclusive games created by our own worldwide studios this quarter and throughout the rest of 2007."
In addition to disc-based games available at retailers nationwide, SCEA ushered in a new way for consumers to get games with the launch of PS3 last fall. PLAYSTATION(R)Store, accessible through the PLAYSTATION(R)Network, allows for the downloading of a wide variety of games, from new original intellectual property playable only on PS3, such as Calling All Cars(TM), to old-school classic PlayStation games for PSP. Here is a rundown of what will be available at retail and on the PLAYSTATION Store this quarter:
PS3
Key Titles
Available Through Retail Channels
F.E.A.R.(TM) Vivendi
Spider-Man 3 Activision
Ninja Gaiden(R) Sigma Tecmo
MLB 07 The Show(TM) Sony Computer Entertainment
America
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Disney Interactive Studios
The Darkness(R) 2K Games
The Bigs 2K Sports
TRANSFORMERS: The Game Activision
Available Through the PLAYSTATION Store
Calling All Cars(TM) Sony Computer Entertainment
America
Championship Sprint(TM) Sony Online Entertainment
Gauntlet II(TM) Sony Online Entertainment
Joust(R) Sony Online Entertainment
Mortal Kombat II(R) Sony Online Entertainment
Rampage(TM) World Tour Sony Online Entertainment
Super Puzzle Fighter(TM) II HD Remix Capcom
Rampart(R) Sony Online Entertainment
PSP
Key Titles
Alien Syndrome(TM) Sega
Crazy Taxi(TM): Fare Wars Sega
CRUSH(TM) Sega
Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground XSEED JKS
FINAL FANTASY(R) Square Enix
FINAL FANTASY II(R) Square Enix
Harvest Moon(R) Boy & Girl Natsume
Ridge Racer 2 Namco
Test Drive(R) Unlimited Atari
Tom Clancy's Ranbow Six(R) Vegas Ubisoft
Valhalla Knights XSEED JKS
PlayStation 2
Key Titles
DAWN of MANA(TM) Square Enix
Fantastic Four(TM)
Rise of the Silver Surfer 2K Games
.hack(R)//G.U. (TM) Vol. 2: Reminisce(TM) Namco
Harry Potter
AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX(TM) Electronic Arts, Inc.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider(R): Anniversary Eidos
Manhunt 2 Rockstar
NCAA(R) Football 08 Electronic Arts, Inc.
NARUTO(TM): Ultimate Ninja(TM) 2 Namco
Odin Sphere(R) Atlus
Ratatouille THQ
Shrek The Third(TM) Activision
Spider-man 3 Activision
Tony Hawk's(TM) Downhill Jam Activision
About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation(R) and PS one(R) game console, the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, and the ground-breaking PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the PSP system and the PS3 system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Visit us on the Web at www.playstation.com.
*All game titles are trademarked by their respective owners. HDMI cable not included. Additional equipment may be required to use the HDMI connector. Video output in HD requires cables and an HD-compatible display, both sold separately. Use of the PLAYSTATION(R) Network is subject to terms of use: www.us.playstation.com/termsofuse, and applicable privacy policy. Children under 18 will require parental consent. Broadband internet service is required (sold separately). Some broadband services may not work with the PLAYSTATION(R) Network and performance may vary. PLAYSTATION(R) Network may not be available in all regions and certain content or services may not be available to children under 13. Features and offerings of the PLAYSTATION(R) Network may change without notice. For more information, please visit www.us.playstation.com/termsofuse .
NOTE: "PLAYSTATION", "PlayStation", "PSP" and "PS one" are registered trademarks and "PS2" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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CONTACT: Jennifer Clark, +1-650-655-5994,
Jennifer_clark@playstation.sony.com, or Sheila Bryson, +1-650-655-6093,
Sheila_bryson@playstation.sony.com, both of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Web site: http://www.playstation.com/
Warner Bros. Pictures' Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to feature IMAX(R) 3D finale
IMAX's Proprietary 2D to 3D Conversion Technology Creates New Dimension for Harry Potter Fans
LOS ANGELES, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that select scenes of the IMAX DMR(R) version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will be digitally converted into An IMAX 3D Experience(R). IMAX Corporation plans to use its proprietary 2D to 3D conversion technology to transform approximately 20 minutes at the end of the film - which is being digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) using IMAX DMR (Digital Re-Mastering) technology - into IMAX(R) 3D. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will be released in IMAX(R) theatres and conventional theatres on July 13, 2007, and Warner Bros. Pictures will be the exclusive distributor of the film to IMAX theatres worldwide.
The film is based on the best-selling J.K. Rowling book and is the fifth installment of the widely successful Harry Potter film series. The previous installment of the series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire which opened on November 18, 2005, shattered numerous IMAX 2D box office records at the time and has grossed more than $20 million in IMAX theatres worldwide.
"We are so pleased to be bringing audiences yet another outstanding Harry Potter film to the big screen in both 35mm and IMAX theaters," said Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. "This is the Studio's biggest franchise to date, and we expect this highly-anticipated fifth film to play phenomenally well in all theaters throughout the summer."
"The Harry Potter films are an enormous draw all over the world, and this film should prove to be no different," added Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures International. "The last 20 minutes in IMAX 3D will add a new element of excitement to the Harry Potter experience, making this a must-see for fans of all ages. We're looking forward to a long and very successful run."
"We couldn't be happier to help bring this Harry Potter film to life in a new way," said IMAX Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs Richard L. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. "IMAX theatres are the only place to experience this year's most anticipated movies in the world's most immersive format, and we anticipate that moviegoers will want to enjoy Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix featuring scenes in IMAX 3D more than once."
"We are delighted to once again work with David Heyman and the Harry Potter team, and Warner Bros. Pictures on another memorable Harry Potter movie," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "We know that through the magic of IMAX, fans will already feel as is if they are right next to Harry, Ron and Hermione in IMAX's larger-than-life 2D format, and we are thrilled to treat them to an even more immersive experience with the finale of the film brought to you in IMAX 3D."
About IMAX Corporation
IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies, specializing in digital and film-based motion picture technologies. The worldwide IMAX network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event Hollywood films around the globe, with IMAX theatres delivering the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX(R) 3D, and IMAX DMR(R) technology. IMAX DMR is the Company's groundbreaking digital remastering technology that allows it to digitally transform virtually any conventional motion picture into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R). IMAX's renowned projectors display crystal-clear images on the world's biggest screens, and the IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences for consumers. As of September 30, 2006, there were 280 IMAX theatres operating in 40 countries.
IMAX(R), IMAX(R) 3D, IMAX DMR(R) , IMAX MPX(R) and The IMAX Experience(R)
are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information on the Company can
be found at www.imax.com.
This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on management assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Important factors that could affect these statements include the timing of theatre system deliveries, the mix of theatre systems shipped, the timing of the recognition of revenues and expenses on film production and distribution agreements, the performance of films, the viability of new businesses and products, the outcome of the Company's current accounting review, risks arising from potential material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, the ability to satisfy the reporting covenant by the amended filing deadlines, the extent and impact of the restatement of our financial statements, the outcome of the appeal of the NASDAQ Staff Determination letter and fluctuations in foreign currency and in the large format and general commercial exhibition market. These factors and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.
Source: IMAX Corporation
CONTACT: Media: IMAX Corporation, New York, Sarah Gormley, (212)
821-0155, sgormley@imax.com; Entertainment Media: Newman & Company, Los
Angeles, Al Newman, (310) 278-1560, asn@newman-co.com; Warner Bros. Pictures,
Los Angeles, Andrea Marozas, (818) 954-4849, andrea.marozas@warnerbros.com;
Investors: Integrated Corporate Relations, Amanda Mullin, (203) 682-8243;
Business Media: Sloane & Company, New York, Whit Clay, (212) 446-1864,
wclay@sloanepr.com
DMGI Announces New Music Acquisitions
Company Adds Music and Video From Todd Rundgren, The Alarm, Dwight Twilley, Richard Clayderman, and Wayne Newton to Growing Music Catalog
-- Digital Music Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMGI) , a content owner and global leader in the digital distribution of independently owned music and video catalogs, today announced the acquisition of both music and video content through digital distribution, master purchase, and digital rights purchase agreements with artists including Todd Rundgren, The Alarm, Dwight Twilley, Richard Clayderman, and Wayne Newton. The total number of music tracks included under these agreements is approximately 3,000.
"DMGI continues to build its catalog with high quality content from legendary artists, including unreleased, rare, and never-before-heard tracks," said Mitchell Koulouris, Chief Executive Officer of DMGI. "Today's announcement of previously unreleased work by these artists underscores our commitment to acquiring and making available great music to fans and music enthusiasts around the world."
The agreements announced today include:
* Todd Rundgren/Utopia: The Todd Rundgren and Utopia archive features
approximately 2,000 never-before-released live recordings, demos,
out-takes, and alternate versions from 1977 to 2000. It also includes a
significant array of never-before seen video footage as well. Rundgren,
both an accomplished songwriter and producer whose hits "I Saw the
Light," "Can We Still Be Friends," "Hello, It's Me," and "Bang the Drum"
vaulted him from a cult following to stardom, formed Utopia in the
mid-1970s. The archive includes never before seen or heard rare audio
and video performances from both Rundgren as a solo artist and Utopia.
The first of these previously unreleased audio and video performances
will be released in the summer of 2007.
* The Alarm: One of the true powerhouses of the 1980s, The Alarm recorded
some of the most important rock records of the decade including
"Declaration" and "Strength." This video catalog features some of the
great performances of the band including music videos and never before
seen live performances. The catalog also features the VH1 special
"Bands Reunited."
* Dwight Twilley: This power pop icon scored two top-twenty hits with "I'm
on Fire" in 1975 and "Girls" (featuring Tom Petty on background vocals)
in 1984. This archive features never-before released masters from the
power pop legend including demo recordings of "10,000 American Scuba
Divers Dancing," "Wild Dogs," as well as other rare and
previously-unreleased tracks. Also included are cover versions of The
Beatles' "Come Together," Badfinger's "I Can't Take It," Marvin Gaye's
"I'll Be Doggone," and Sam Cooke's "Twistin' the Night Away." These
previously unreleased tracks will be issued in a series of five
compilations starting in the summer of 2007. In addition, the
compilation "The Best of the Rest of Dwight Twilley" will also be
released in the summer of 2007 as well as an extended and remastered
version of Twilley's classic Christmas album, "Have a Twilley
Christmas."
* Richard Clayderman: International pop instrumentalist Richard Clayderman
is referred to in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the most
successful pianist in the world." With a broad international following,
Clayderman routinely sells out concerts and sells millions of records.
His first album sold more than 20 million copies and a live concert
broadcast on Chinese television in 1987 attracted more than 800 million
viewers. This catalog features Clayderman at his best including nearly
1,000 never-before released romantic standards, ballads, and hits of the
world.
* Wayne Newton: Music legend Wayne Newton is best known for his phenomenal
success as a performer in Las Vegas. As a recording artist in the 1960s
and 1970s, Newton scored a number of memorable hits including "Danke
Schoen," "Red Roses for A Blue Lady," and "Daddy Don't You Walk So
Fast." This catalog features tracks from this music legend that have
never been previously available in digital channels.
About DMGI
Founded in 2005, Digital Music Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DMGI) is a content owner and global leader in the digital distribution of independently owned music and video content. DMGI acquires the digital rights to media catalogs and digitally encodes them into multiple formats for distribution to digital entertainment services operating over the Internet and wireless, cable and mobile networks. Our digital entertainment service partners include: the iTunes Store, Google Video, YouTube, AOL/In2TV, RealNetworks, Napster, Wal-Mart Music, MusicNet, Verizon, Sprint, InfoSpace, Moderati, Zingy, 9 Squared, and many others. For more information, please visit www.dmgi.com.
Digital Music Group is a trademark of Digital Music Group, Inc. Other names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements (including, without limitation, information regarding Digital Music Group's distribution of the Todd Rundgren, The Alarm, Dwight Twilley, Richard Clayderman, and Wayne Newton music and video catalogs and making these catalogs available through current and future digital entertainment services) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the results of Digital Music Group to differ materially from management's current expectations. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors including, among others: unforeseen difficulties assembling and processing the music and video content; the market demand for digital music and video recordings and potential changes in consumers' tastes and preferences in music and video; and our dependence on digital entertainment services for the distribution and sale of our music and video content. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties described in Digital Music Group's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Digital Music Group assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.
Source: Digital Music Group, Inc.
Web site: http://www.digitalmusicgroupinc.com/
Munchkin(R) Ready to 'Rock' Baby Products Industry at JPMA 2007
Award-winning Munchkin Finalist for JPMA Innovation Award for the Seventh Time
-- Munchkin(R) -- maker of multiple award-winning baby and toddler products -- is heading to this year's Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association Show (JPMA) with an impressive line-up of new products including CRIB ROCKERS(TM), a 2007 nominee for the coveted JPMA Innovation Award. Known for developing creative products that exemplify how "it's the little things" that often make the biggest difference, Munchkin has won the honor several times prior and is a strong contender for this year's show being held at the County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. on April 23-25.
CRIB ROCKERS (TM) is a clever innovation that easily transforms an ordinary crib into a rocking bed for baby, sure to promote restful sleep and put smiles on both mom and child. Because it operates all on its own, there are no worries of a battery dying out suddenly and ruining precious naptime. This easy-to-use and helpful product is expected to top mom's registry wish list in 2007 and is a wonderful example of Munchkin's creativity and insights into what "little things" parents need the most. Since its inception in 1991, Munchkin has won six JPMA Innovation Awards for their trend-setting products.
"Munchkin is honored to be a finalist again for the JPMA Innovation Award," said Doug Gillespie, Vice President, Marketing at Munchkin." CRIB ROCKERS(TM) is a great example of how we make life easier for parents with clever, uncomplicated products."
Also being unveiled at JPMA will be the following new products that solve a wide variety of issues for today's parents.
* Feeding Friend Portable Hook-on Chair (SRP $42.99) -- For busy moms,
this delightful hook-on chair makes sure there is always a safe and fun
place for baby at the table, at home or on-the-go. It is available in
fun animal characters and adjusts to various table sizes. When not in
use, it folds up for easy storage.
* Peek-A-Boo Bear (SRP $24.99) -- This soft plush bear for baby says over
ten unique phrases, including "Peek-A-Boo, I love you!" Moms will love
that this cuddly cub promotes early speech development and lots of
interactive play, as baby discovers the joys of cause and effect.
* Elite Cruiser (Baby Carrier) (SRP $49.99) -- What do you get when you
combine form, function and fashion? A beautifully designed, easy-to-use
baby carrier. With a fashion forward design, an easy 3-buckle system
and multi-point padded lumbar support that lessens back strain, this
carrier is perfect for today's on-the-go modern mom (or dad).
* Shakey Eggs (TM) ($3.50 for 3pk) -- For babies ages 6 months and up,
this entertaining egg-shaped toy shakes, rattles and rolls. Sure to
bring out the giggles, they are available in bright colors, fun patterns
and multiple characters.
* Nickelodeon(R) Re-usable Straw Cups ($4.99 for 3pk) -- Adding fun to
mealtime whether at the kitchen table or at school, this new collection
of straw cups allows kids to drink with their favorite TV friends.
Available in packs of three, they are durable enough to wash and re-use,
but inexpensive enough to lose. Dishwasher safe.
For more information about the company and its line of smart baby and toddler products, visit www.munchkin.com.
About Munchkin, Inc.
A privately held company headquartered in North Hills, Calif., Munchkin, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets baby products that excite, delight and make life easier for families. Founded in 1991, Munchkin, Inc. has placed great emphasis on anticipating parents' needs and finding clever ways to address them. As a result of this focus on innovation, Munchkin has pioneered numerous concepts in the baby care industry including the Bottle & Nipple Brush (1995), White Hot technology(R) (1996), Teething Blanket (1997), Teether Babies (1998), and the Insulated Spill-Proof Trainer Cup (2004). In addition, Munchkin has been granted more than 50 United States patents and has won over 30 industry awards, including the coveted Target(R) Corporation Partner Award of Excellence in 2005. Endorsed and recommended by lactation consultants, medical professionals, toy specialists and parents, Munchkin products can be found at more than 25,000 retail outlets internationally. For more information, visit www.munchkin.com
Source: Munchkin
Web site: http://www.munchkin.com/
22nd Annual ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
List of Winners
TOP BOX OFFICE FILMS
This Award honors the composers with scores from the top box office films of 2006.
JON BRION
JOHN O’BRIEN (additional music)
(additional music)The Break-Up
ERRAN BARON COHEN (PRS)
(PRS)Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
CHRIS CORNELL (additional music)
(additional music)Casino Royale
RAMIN DJAWADI
PAUL WESTERBERG
Open Season
MICHAEL GIACCHINO
Mission: Impossible III
RUPERT GREGSON-WILLIAMS (PRS)
(PRS)Click
ANDREA GUERRA (SIAE)
(SIAE)The Pursuit of Happyness
MARK ISHAM
Eight Below
HENRY MANCINI
The Pink Panther (original theme)
(original theme)RANDY NEWMAN
Cars
DOUGLAS PIPES
Monster House
JOHN POWELL
Happy Feet
Ice Age: The Meltdown
X-Men: The Last Stand
HOWARD SHORE
The Departed
ALAN SILVESTRI
Night at the Museum
HANS ZIMMER
The Da Vinci Code
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
TOP TELEVISION SERIES
This award honors ASCAP composers who have written the themes and underscore for the highest rated series during the period of January 1 – December 31, 2006.
J.J. ABRAMS
MICHAEL GIACCHINO
Lost (ABC)
(ABC)JOHN ADAIR
PAUL BESSENBACHER
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (Disney)
(Disney)LEE ARONSOHN
GRANT GEISSMANTwo and a Half Men (CBS)SEAN CALLERY
24 (FOX)
(FOX)Shark (CBS)
(CBS)JEFF CARDONI
CSI: Miami (CBS)
(CBS)ADAM COHEN
STEVE FRANKS
JOHN ROBERT WOOD
Psych (USA)
(USA)LISA COLEMAN
WENDY MELVOIN
Heroes (NBC)
(NBC)CATHERINE DENNIS (PRS)
(PRS)JULIAN GINGELL (PRS)
(PRS)BARRY STONE (PRS)
(PRS)American Idol (FOX)
(FOX)ROB DUNCAN
The Unit (CBS)
(CBS)MARC FANTINI
STEFFAN FANTINI
SCOTT GORDON
Criminal Minds (CBS)
(CBS)ELIZABETH FRASER (PRS)
(PRS)House (FOX)
(FOX)MATTHEW GERRARD
ROBBIE NEVIL
Hannah Montana (Disney)
(Disney)ALEX GREENWALD
JASON SCHWARTZMAN
O.C. (FOX)
(FOX)MATTHEW HAWKINS
MAURICE “m.O” JACKSON
NEIL MARTIN
NCIS (CBS)
REINHOLD HEIL
JOHNNY KLIMEK
Without a Trace (CBS)
(CBS)JOHN KEANE
CSI (CBS)
(CBS)RUSS LANDAU
DAVID VANACORE
Survivor: Cook Islands (CBS)
(CBS)Survivor: Panama – Exile Island (CBS)
(CBS)MICHAEL LEVINE
FRANZ VONLICHTEN
HELMUT VONLICHTEN
Cold Case (CBS)
(CBS)RICHARD MARKMANN
DANIEL PINNELLA
The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS)
(CBS)DANIEL MCGRATH (PRS)
(PRS)JOSH PHILLIPS (PRS)
(PRS)Dancing With The Stars (FOX)
(FOX)BLAKE NEELY
Brothers & Sisters (ABC)
(ABC)RANDY NEWMAN
Monk (USA)
(USA)DAVID PORTER
Saved (TNT)
(TNT)MARK T WILLIAMS
Unan1mous (FOX)
(FOX)MOST PERFORMED THEMES
This award honors the ASCAP composers whose works have earned the highest number of performance credits on television in the category of themes for the 2006 survey year.
JOEL BECKERMAN
MICHAEL KARP
RUSS LANDAU
BRANFORD MARSALIS
DAVID VANACOREMOST PERFORMED UNDERSCORE
This award honors the ASCAP composers whose works have earned the highest number of performance credits on television in the category of dramatic underscore for the 2006 survey year.
SEAN CALLERY
RUSS LANDAU
DAVID NICHTERN
MARK SNOW
DAVID VANACORE
STOP THE PRESSES: VIVID’S LATEST BIG BUDGET MOVIE, “LAYOUT,” PARODIES REALITY WITH A STORY ABOUT A ‘PORN RAG’
“Any Resemblance to AVN is Purely Intentional”
LOS ANGELES – (April 19, 2007) – “Layout” is the latest big budget film from Vivid Entertainment starring the wildly popular Vivid Girl Briana Banks. The movie was written and directed by Paul Thomas, the most award winning director in the history of adult film and will be in stores around the country starting April 25.
(additional music) (PRS) (additional music) (PRS) (SIAE) (original theme) (ABC) (Disney) (FOX) (CBS) (CBS) (USA) (NBC) (PRS) (PRS) (PRS) (FOX) (CBS) (CBS) (PRS) (FOX) (Disney) (FOX)(CBS) (CBS) (CBS) (CBS) (CBS) (CBS) (PRS) (PRS) (FOX) (ABC) (USA) (TNT) (FOX) – (April 19, 2007) – “” is the latest big budget film from starring the wildly popular. The movie was written and directed by the most award winning director in the history of adult film and will be in stores around the country starting April 25.“Layout” trails a young reporter as he accepts a position at adult magazine AVG and becomes immersed in the world of pornography. Embroiled in a disastrous libel suit, the magazine struggles to maintain objectivity.
Scandal soon unfolds with the discovery of an underage porn star, awards show tampering, blackmail and fiery hot liaisons. Interoffice politics and relationships take center-stage in this parody of reality.
According to the boxcover copy, “Any resemblance to AVN is purely intentional.”
“Layout” features strong performances and intense sex scenes. The film also stars Penny Flame, Kylie Ireland, Tom Byron and Tyce Bune.
"I can offer a sense of reality, of really being there, but it is impossible without good acting,” says Paul Thomas. “Fans of Briana will not be disappointed and Tom Byron, Tyce Bune, and especially Penny Flame are absolutely, positively wonderful. I guarantee award time for all three actors. If you don't ache to have Penny for your own by the end of the film...I pity the fool."
Briana is a German-born beauty and is known for the best-selling “Briana Loves Jenna” movie and her 36" long legs. The former Penthouse Pet has often declared that when her adult acting career is over, she wants to go behind the scenes to direct her own line of adult movies, work on her website and maybe return to college full-time.
About Vivid:
The Vivid Entertainment Group is the world’s leading adult film company. Founded in 1984, Vivid pioneered the “Vivid Girl” concept, under which top adult film stars are signed to exclusive agreements that are styled on the old Hollywood contract star system. Vivid has always placed heavy emphasis on high quality erotic film entertainment for the couples market. It has created wide brand-name awareness through its films and through a licensing and marketing program that extends to advertising, apparel, book publishing, virility supplements, condoms, snowboards, calendars and comic books. The company is known for its innovative technological advances such as full function DVDs, a fast growing wireless program that is already active in 20 countries, its Burn-to-DVD technology and its popular website www.vivid.com. On April 11th Vivid will be the first adult company to release a movie on both HD DVD and Blu-ray with “Debbie Does Dallas …Again.” Vivid is a major supplier of content for pay-per-view networks in North America and internationally. The best selling hardcover book How to Have a XXX Sex Life: The Ultimate Vivid Guide, was co-authored by the Vivid Girls and published by HarperCollins.
The company started the Vivid-Alt imprint in 2006 which is headed by Eon McKai, alt-porn’s dominant icon. McKai has been widely credited as the founder of this new and edgy film genre. He has been profiled in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and The Village Voice. Visit Vivid-Alt’s popular website www.vividalt.com. Tristan Taormino, popular columnist with The Village Voice and an award winning director has also launched a Vivid-Ed imprint for the company. Visit www.vivid-ed.com.
For more information contact rm@vivid.com.
April 18
Tony Bennett's Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland Appearance to be Rescheduled
Tony Bennett's Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland appearance, which was scheduled for Friday, April 20th, at Playhouse Square's Allen Theatre, will be rescheduled.
Bennett has postponed his concert appearance as a result of continuing flu symptoms including congestion. The 15-time Grammy winner was advised by his doctor to restrict plane travel and to rest for the next five days.
Bennett is expected to return to his full concert schedule, which includes a concert tour of the UK and US, in May.
A new date for Bennett's concert in Cleveland will be announced as soon as possible. Tickets sold for the concert will be honored on the new date, yet to be announced.
Source: Cuyahoga Community College
Web site: http://www.tri-c.edu/
Fight Melanoma With Joe Pesci and James Woods!
On Monday, May 7th, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Rick Dees as well as many other top celebrities will tee it up at the 4th Annual Hack n' Smack, Kerry Daveline Memorial, Celebrity Golf Classic, held at the prestigious El Caballero country club in Tarzana, CA. This event is presented, in part, by The Actors Network (www.actors-network.com) and 100% of the net proceeds benefit the Melanoma Research Foundation (www.melanoma.org).
Player registration is limited but still available at: www.hacknsmack.org The 12pm, Modified Best Ball shotgun format, features a Hole-in-One from Keyes Mercedes, as well as a Man up and go for it hole sponsored by Top Flite D2 golf balls. The Movin 93.9 street crew will be on the scene, and there will be live music after the tournament from The Beach Toys (The most highly acclaimed Beach Boys tribute band in America). Visit www.thebeachtoys.com.
Join the fight against "The cancer we can see, but no one talks about."
Additional Celebrities scheduled to appear, but not limited to: Josh Duhamel (Las Vegas), Lorenzo Neal (Chargers Pro Bowler), Gregory Itzin (24), Patrick Warburton (Rules of Engagement), Christopher Gorham (Ugly Betty), Michael Chiklis (The Shield), Richard Schiff (West Wing), Scott Foley (The Unit), Justin Hartley (Smallville), Jeffrey Nordling (Dirt), Chris Chandler (St. Louis Rams), Shawn Ryan (ExecProd, The Unit/The Shield), Bill Smitrovich (The Practice), Kate Linder (Young and The Restless), Kevin Weisman (Alias/Clerks II), Chad Brown (NBC Poker Challenge Finalist), Ron Perlman (Hellboy), and Paul Logan (Days of Our Lives).
Source: The Actors Network
Web site: http://www.hacknsmack.org/
Web site: http://www.thebeachtoys.com/
Web site: http://www.melanoma.org/
Web site: http://www.actors-network.com/
In the Lead, Yoda Is!
Voting for Your Favorite Star Wars(TM) Stamp Gets Even Easier
The light side and the dark side are battling for honors in the race to become America's favorite Star Wars stamp.
After two weeks of voting, Yoda is in the lead -- but Darth Vader is menacingly lurking close by. Now, voting is easier than ever! Fans no longer have to wait for a confirmation e-mail, once an e-mail address has been entered the vote is cast. The site has even added an option to receive a reminder to vote the next day.
Voting continues through May 23 on http://www.uspsjedimaster.com/ . The winning stamp will be announced at the first-day-of-issue ceremony of the Star Wars stamp sheet on May 25 during Star Wars Celebration IV in Los Angeles.
The commemorative stamps feature images from all six movies in the Star Wars saga: Luke Skywalker; Han Solo and Chewbacca; Princess Leia Organa with R2-D2; C-3PO; Yoda; Queen Padme Amidala; Obi-Wan Kenobi as seen in Episodes IV through VI; Anakin Skywalker battling Obi-Wan Kenobi; Darth Vader; Emperor Palpatine; Darth Maul; Imperial Stormtroopers; Boba Fett; the Millennium Falcon; and an X-wing fighter. Which one is your favorite?
Of the 15 images on the Star Wars stamp sheet, the Postal Service has invited the public to vote on its favorite. The stamp receiving the most votes will be honored with the issuance of a single stamp, which will be for sale later this summer.
Check http://www.uspsjedimaster.com/ for regular updates on voting -- it's up to America to choose which Star Wars stamp wins the honor of a single-stamp sheet release.
Pre-order the Star Wars stamp sheet
The set of 15 stamps will be released at a first-day-of-issue ceremony on Friday, May 25, at Star Wars Celebration IV, the biggest Star Wars event in the galaxy, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The stamps will be available for purchase on May 25 in post offices, on http://www.usps.com/ and by calling 1-800-STAMP-24.
Customers may pre-order these stamps for $6.15 starting April 25 (30 days in advance of May 25), by going to http://www.usps.com/ or by calling 1-800- STAMP-24. For those outside the U.S., the same options apply. Your postal administration will deliver them as any other delivery from the U.S. All Star Wars stamps preorders will be shipped on May 25.
Stay tuned and visit http://www.uspsjedimaster.com/ for more information and to vote on your favorite stamp!
Pre-order the Star Wars pre-paid Express Mail envelopes
This set includes three pre-paid Express Mail envelopes featuring artwork images of Yoda, Darth Vader and Obi Wan Kenobi as well as the new Marine One Express Mail stamp. The set of three envelopes costs $48.75 and will be available only from May 6 through Sept. 1. Customers may pre-order the envelope set now at http://www.usps.com/ , by telephone at 1-800-STAMP-24 and in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. They are not available in post offices.
Become a Jedi shipping and mailing master to win a trip
Through May 7, customers can enter this sweepstakes by solving six different challenges about Postal Service products and services featuring a Star Wars theme. As each question is answered correctly, customers are automatically moved to the next challenge. At the start of the sweepstakes, customers enter their contact information into a sweepstakes form. There is a limit of one entry per challenge, for a total of six entries.
The Jedi shipping and mailing master challenge is a fun, interactive Web tool that reminds customers of the quick, easy and convenient suite of services available from the Postal Service, including ZIP Code Lookup, International Shipping, Flat-Rate Boxes, Click-N-Ship, Priority Mail and free Package Pickup. The winner of this sweepstakes will receive an all-expenses- paid trip for four to the 30th Anniversary Star Wars Celebration IV in Los Angeles, which runs from May 24 to May 27. (For details, go to http://www.starwars.com/celebration .)
(Note: To obtain a downloadable 300 dpi image of these stamps visit the 2007 Commemorative Stamp Program release link at http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2007stamps/starwars/welcome.htm)
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Source: U.S. Postal Service
Web site: http://www.usps.com/
http://www.uspsjedimaster.com/
http://www.starwars.com/celebration
'BROKEN WINDOWS,' a Full Length SAG Independent Feature Film, Produced by Meherio Productions in Conjunction With Sightline Entertainment, Begins Principle Photography
A Compelling Story About the Interwoven Lives of Four Women, Starring Larisa Oleynik, Sarah Thompson, Jennifer Hall and Sara Jane Nash, Begins Filming on Location in Los Angeles and La Jolla, CA.
Meherio Productions and Sightline Entertainment are pleased to announce the commencement of principle photography for the feature film "Broken Windows." Written and directed by Tony Hickman, produced by Thomas J. Rasera and executive produced by Christophe Jouin and Rick Kornfeld.
Shot on location in Los Angeles and La Jolla, CA, the film follows the life of four women over three days, with an outstanding ensemble cast that includes Larisa Oleynik ("10 Things I Hate About You," "The Secret World of Alex Mack"), Sarah Thompson ("7th Heaven," "Angel," "Cruel Intentions 2"), Jennifer Hall ("Nip/Tuck"), Sara Jane Nash ("Unspoken"), Corri English ("Bedford Diaries," "CSI: Miami"), Jonathan Murphy ("Mini's First Time," "October Road"), Jason George ("What About Brian?," "Barbershop"), Devon Gummersall ("My So-Called Life," "The L Word"), and Michael Gross ("Family Ties," "Tremors," "ER").
"Broken Windows" is a story that intertwines the uncertainties of life, our ideas and our unfulfilled dreams. It is a journey through emotions and an attempt to reconcile, to go on, to live. It is an insightful and powerful portrayal of how people struggle with problems.
Writer/Director Tony Hickman tells a compelling story with women at the center of the film:
"These are four powerful and interesting women who are being tested and pushed to their limits," said Hickman. "I wrote the script to reflect real women with real lives, like the ones I see around me everyday who love and inspire me."
Principle photography for "Broken Windows" began on April 16th 2007 and will continue through to May 14th 2007.
Source: Meherio Productions
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to Host 2007 Taurus World Stunt Awards
Show to Air on AMC on Friday, May 25th at 10:30 p.m.
Burt Reynolds, Gerard Butler and Jeanne Epper to Be Honored
The Taurus World Stunt Foundation is pleased to announce that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will host the 2007 Taurus World Stunt Awards taking place on Sunday, May 20th at Paramount Pictures. The show, which will air domestically on Friday, May 25th at 10:30 p.m. EDT/PDT on AMC, is the entertainment industry's only award show that honors and celebrates Hollywood's top stunt professionals who consistently push the limits thrilling movie goers throughout the world. Now in its sixth year, the Taurus World Stunt Awards has solidified its stature as the highest achievement that a stunt person can earn.
Johnson previously hosted the Taurus World Stunt Awards in 2005 and will next be seen in Disney's "The Game Plan," due out this Fall. In addition, Johnson is currently shooting "Get Smart" opposite Steve Carrell for Warner Bros.
"I have the utmost respect for the stunt community, which is why I am so happy to be hosting the TWSA for the second time. As actors, we truly appreciate all that they do as they literally put their life on the line for the sake of filmmaking. The stunt community is like family to me and I'm proud to be a part of honoring them."
"AMC is pleased to be broadcasting the Taurus World Stunt Awards and believe it will be a valuable addition to our programming slate," said Rob Sorcher, AMC's Executive Vice President of Programming & Production. "We look forward to honoring the industry's outstanding stunt men and women who contribute a great deal to the world of action feature films, and to providing our viewers with access to one of Hollywood's most exciting events."
This year, the Taurus World Stunt Awards will honor Gerard Butler, star of the blockbuster hit film "300" with The Action Movie Star of the Year Award. In his powerful portrayal of King Leonidas, Butler did many of his own stunts in the film which retells the story of the battle of Thermopylae. In preparation for "300," Butler trained extensively for seven months; including training with stunt men from the film.
Butler said, "It is such a special honor to receive this award from the stunt community. In each action film I'm a part of, I am continually amazed by their remarkable talent. While I am proud to receive this accolade, I am keenly aware of who the real action heroes are."
Burt Reynolds will receive the Taurus Lifetime Achievement Award for an Action Star. Throughout his career, Reynolds has been an avid supporter of the stunt industry. He became a fixture behind the wheel during iconic car chase scenes from such hit films as "Cannonball Run" and the "Smokey and the Bandit" franchises. Reynolds joins an exclusive club of actors to be recognized with this honor that includes Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Harrison Ford.
Reynolds said, "I have the highest respect for the stunt professionals who risk their lives every day. I want to thank the Taurus World Stunt Awards for not only bestowing me with this honor, but taking the time to honor these professionals and the amazing work they do."
In addition, the Taurus World Stunt Awards will be honoring movie star and stunt icon Jeanne Epper with the highly coveted Taurus Lifetime Achievement Award. Epper becomes the first woman to be recognized by the stunt industry's most prestigious honor for her action-packed career spanning more than 50 years. Epper's work can be seen in more than 200 film and television productions including "Wonder Woman," "Charlie's Angels," "Romancing the Stone," "Fletch," "Armageddon," and "Kill Bill Vol. 2." A pioneer as a woman in the field, Epper's life and career was chronicled in the 2004 award winning documentary, "Double Dare."
Epper said, "It is an amazing gift to be honored by my peers with this award. It is especially gratifying to be the first woman to be honored with the Taurus Lifetime Achievement Award. I want to thank Red Bull and Dietrich Mateschitz for their continuing support of the stunt industry and bringing this show to life each year."
The Taurus Lifetime Achievement Award is voted on by a Blue Ribbon Committee consisting of nineteen (19) stunt men and women who are leaders within their field. Epper joins an exclusive club of stunt icons who have been paid tribute with this distinction including Ronnie Rondell, Buddy Van Horn, Hal Needham, Terry Leonard and Vic Armstrong.
In addition to airing on AMC, the Taurus World Stunt Awards has become a global fixture and airs in more than 160 countries worldwide, captivating millions of viewers. The Taurus World Stunt Awards is the only show completely devoted to recognizing these behind-the-scenes heroes and their death defying work. Winning the 'Taurus' has proven to be the most prestigious honor a stunt professional can take home.
In the coming weeks, the Taurus World Stunt Awards will be announcing the nominees in nine (9) categories including: Best Fight, Best Fire, Best High Work, Best Work with Vehicle, Best Specialty Stunt, Hardest Hit, Best Overall Stunt by a Stunt Woman, Best Action in a Foreign Film and Best Stunt Coordinator and/or 2nd Unit Director.
The Taurus World Stunt Awards will also announce the Taurus World Stunt Awards Foundation recipient and a star-studded list of presenters in the coming weeks. Past presenters include David Arquette, Michael Bay, Jason Biggs, Vin Diesel, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Gandolfini, Jennifer Garner, Brad Garrett, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Kelly Hu, Johnny Knoxville, Kristanna Loken, Matthew McConaughey, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jonathan Mostow, Kevin Nealon, Bill Paxton, Keanu Reeves, Michelle Rodriguez, Seann William Scott, Jason Statham, Quentin Tarantino, Gabrielle Union, Vince Vaughn, and many more.
The show will be executive produced by Michael Dempsey (MTV Movie Awards, VH1 Big in '06, TV Land Awards), as well as Mitch Geller and Andrew Stefan.
About AMC
AMC, a division of Rainbow Media's Entertainment Services, which also includes WE tv and IFC Companies, is a 24-hour, movie-based network, dedicated to the American movie fan. The network, which reaches over 90 million homes, offers a comprehensive library of popular movies and a critically-acclaimed slate of original programming that is a diverse, movie-based mix of original series, documentaries and specials. AMC has garnered many of the industry's highest honors, including 14 Emmy awards. AMC is "TV for movie people."
About The Taurus World Stunt Awards
The Taurus World Stunt Awards benefits the Taurus World Stunt Awards Foundation, which was envisioned by Red Bull(R) Energy Drink CEO Dietrich Mateschitz. The Foundation was established by an endowment from Mateschitz to provide financial assistance to stunt performers who experience a debilitating stunt related injury.
Source: Taurus World Stunt Awards
LAMAR ODOM’S RICH SOIL ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE
A Night of Music and Fashion at Air Conditioned Supper Club
(C) MBN 2007 William Hoehne
WHAT: On Wednesday April 11th, LA Lakers starting forward, Lamar Odom hosted a private showcase for his eponymous record label, Rich Soil Entertainment at Air Conditioned Supper Club in Venice. The intimate event featured an exclusive performance by Rich Soil’s leading solo artist, Ali Vegas. 2006 Justos Mixtape Award winner DJ Superstar Jay kept the tunes cranking behind the ones and twos.
NBA players, sports execs, and music and fashion industry heavyweights mixed and mingled in the candle lit bar while enjoying specialty cocktails and delectable appetizers such as Tuna Tartar Sliders, Bite-Size Angus Burgers, Jumbo Grilled Shrimp Skewers and Sweet Potato and Classic French Fries. Partygoers enjoyed the outdoor patio lounge featuring hand-rolled cigars.
Fashionistas previewed Odom’s premiere clothing line, “Son of Man,” which fuses sports, hip-hop and spiritual aesthetics. This active wear collection, consisting of inspirational pieces such as the Angel Hoodie and Honor, Faith, Revelation, Cross, Son of Man and Jesus Tees, was modeled throughout the evening. The items featured at the event will be available for purchase at Up Against The Wall stores (Beverly Center and Fox Hills locations) as well as at www.lamarodom.com.
WHO: Host: Lamar Odom. Marques Houston (Artist), Omarion (Artist), Carson Daly, Marcellus Wiley (Jacksonville Jaguars), Chris Stokes (B2K Music Producer), First Cousins (Artists) and Slim the Mobster (Artist). LA Lakers: Maurice Evans, Jordan Farmar, Smush Parker, Ronny Turiaf and Shammond Williams.
Special Performance by: Ali Vegas (Rich Soil Artist), DJ Superstar Jay
WHERE: Air Conditioned Supper Club
625 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, California
MORE: The Showcase benefited Odom’s Foundation, Cathy’s Kids, a 501C3 benefiting disadvantaged youth and providing opportunity in the LA and NYC communities.
Listen Up! Academy Series Tunes into Sound Effects
Beverly Hills, CA — On Saturday, April 28, the Academy’s Science and Technology Council will launch its “Sound, Camera, Action!” series at the Linwood Dunn Theater with a screening of “Grand Prix” (1966). The series highlights eight popular films from the past four decades that have earned Academy recognition for sound. While these films have often been singled out for their striking visuals, spectacular sequences or career-making performances, their success owes a considerable debt to the ability of sound to augment and clarify action.
The series also includes a special 20th anniversary screening, featuring a panel hosted by screenwriter Shane Black, of “Lethal Weapon” on Friday, May 4 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. A rare 70mm archival print from the original release will be screened courtesy of Warner Bros.
The complete list of screenings in the series is:
Saturday, April 28, 7 p.m., Linwood Dunn Theater
“Grand Prix” (1966)
Academy Award® winner for Film Editing, Sound and Sound Effects
Sunday, April 29, 7 p.m., Linwood Dunn Theater
“The French Connection” (1971)
Academy Award winner for Actor, Directing, Film Editing, Best Picture and Adapted Screenplay
Oscar® nominee for Supporting Actor, Cinematography and Sound
“Jaws” (1975)
Academy Award winner for Film Editing, Original Score and Sound
Oscar nominee for Best Picture
Friday, May 4, 8 p.m., Samuel Goldwyn Theater
“Lethal Weapon” (1987)
Oscar nominee for Sound
The evening will feature a panel discussion with producer-director Richard Donner; actor Gary Busey, who played Joshua; and sound rerecording mixers Les Fresholtz and Vern Poore.
Saturday, May 5, 7 p.m., Linwood Dunn Theater
“Top Gun” (1986)
Academy Award winner for Original Song
Oscar nominee for Film Editing, Sound and Sound Effects Editing
“Platoon” (1986)
Academy Award winner for Directing, Film Editing, Best Picture and Sound
Oscar nominee for Supporting Actor (two nominations), Cinematography and Original Screenplay
Sunday, May 6, 7 p.m., Linwood Dunn Theater
“Total Recall” (1990)
Recipient of Academy Special Achievement Award – Visual Effects
Oscar nominee for Sound and Sound Effects Editing
“Speed” (1994)
Academy Award winner for Sound and Sound Effects Editing
Oscar nominee for Film Editing
The “Sound, Camera, Action!” series will culminate on May 17 with “The Sound behind the Image,” a program, hosted by Oscar-winning sound designer Ben Burtt and 19-time Academy Award-nominated sound mixer and Academy governor Kevin O’Connell. “The Sound behind the Image” will explore the extraordinary impact of sound in the history of the action-adventure genre and pay tribute to the sound design of the 1977 Oscar-winning classic “Star Wars.” A panel discussion with key members of the “Star Wars” sound crew will be moderated by O’Connell.
Tickets to each evening of the “Sound, Camera, Action!” series and “The Sound behind the Image” are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased in advance, either by mail or in person at the Academy’s ticket office, located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills.
The Linwood Dunn Theater is located at the Academy’s Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study at 1313 Vine Street, Hollywood. Doors open at 6 p.m. All seating is unreserved. Free parking is available behind the building through the entrance on Homewood Avenue.
The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the May 4 screening. For more information, call (310) 247-3600.
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Academy/UCLA Documentary Series Screening
Gets in Step with the Power of Dance
Beverly Hills, CA — Two documentary features, “Rize” and “Favela Rising,” will be screened on Wednesday, May 9, as the next installment in the 2006–2007 Contemporary Documentaries series, presented by the Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the UCLA Film & Television Archive. The screenings will begin at 7 p.m. at the Academy’s Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Admission is free.
Directed by David LaChapelle, “Rize” explores a dance phenomenon occurring in the streets of South Central Los Angeles known as “krumping.” The film focuses on a sub-community of young performers who, despite being surrounded by drug addiction, gang activity and poverty, remain optimistic and upbeat. The spirit and creativity of these krumpers allow them to rise above their environment and foster a sense of family where none existed before. “Rize” was produced by LaChapelle, Marc Hawker, Ellen Jacobson-Clarke, Richmond Talauega and Tone Talauega. Following the screening, LaChapelle will discuss the making of the film and take questions from the audience.
“Favela Rising” takes viewers to Vigario Geral, one of Rio de Janeiro’s most notorious slums, or favelas – home to teenage drug armies, ferocious violence and countless murders. In the film, one man, Anderson Sa, rallies his community to deploy music and dance as weapons against drug lords, corrupt police and the oppression of their surroundings. But just as the AfroReggae movement is showing signs of success, a tragic accident threatens its future. “Favela Rising” was directed and produced by Jeff Zimbalist and Matt Mochary.
All screenings in the series are free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Linwood Dunn Theater is located at the Academy’s Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study, 1313 Vine Street, at the northwest corner of Fountain Avenue and Vine Street in Hollywood. Parking is available behind the building through the entrance on Homewood Avenue, one block north of Fountain. For more information, call (310) 247-3600 or (310) 206-FILM.
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April 17
THE SEARCH FOR THE NEW MENUDO IS ON
National Casting Comes to NEW YORK on April 28th
Reggaeton Superstar don OMAR AND renowned music manager johnny wright to judge auditions
Want to be part of the legacy that released 32 albums and sold over 20,000,000 records worldwide and sold out Radio City Music Hall for 13 consecutive nights? The search to recreate Menudo, one of the biggest and most successful Latin pop singing groups comes to New York on April 28th. The casting sessions kicked off in Los Angeles and additional castings will take place in Dallas and New York through the end of April.
When: Saturday, April 28
: Saturday, April 2811:00AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Queens Center Mall, 9015 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst
: Queens Center Mall, 9015 Queens Boulevard, ElmhurstWho: Renowned music manager, Johnny Wright
Recording artist, Don Omar
Additional celebrity judges to be announced
Celebrity judge Don Omar, along with renowned music manager Johnny Wright and others will be on hand to audition teenage boys on their natural singing and dancing abilities, charisma and stage presence. The auditions are open to males who are at least 15 years old and appear to be less than 19 years old. All contestants will be asked to sing a song, in English or Spanish, from a pre-selected song list available on mtvtr3s.com. A legal guardian who can sign a release must accompany contestants under 18. Complete eligibility requirements are available at mtvtr3s.com.
Once selected, Menudo will be part of the Epic Records family. The partnership between Epic and Menudo kicks off with a first single in July and the group's “debut” album in December 2007.
MTV Tr3́s will chronicle the entire journey of thousands from the first audition to the last, culminating with the selection of seven finalists in “Road to Menudo” which debuts on May 12. The road continues on MTV this fall when the band will dwindle down to the five final members of the new Menudo as the channel air the 10-episode reality series (title TBD.) Reveille, producer of the two-time Golden Globe winner and Latin crossover hit “Ugly Betty,” is producing the MTV series in association with Road Games.
MENUDO’S LEGACY
Menudo was the mega group that started the boy group craze. In 1977, Edgardo Diaz formed the first Menudo in Puerto Rico. The original group consisted of two sets of brothers: Carlos, Oscar, and Ricky Melendez and Nefty and Fernando Sallaberry.
The group targeted pre-teens and young teens and had a policy that as any member turned 16 he would be replaced by a new member. More than 30 different boys made up Menudo over its years of existence. This made Menudo the only truly revolving group and gave the brand staying power in its young market.
Menudo released 32 albums and sold over 20,000,000 records worldwide.
Over the years, Menudo toured worldwide and holds numerous attendance records including 13 consecutive sellout performances at Radio City Music Hall, 200,000 fans at the soccer stadium in Rio de Janeiro, and over 500,000 at a Mexico City concert.
RICKY MARTIN REMEMBERS HIS MENUDO DAYS
During a rare break from his Blanco Y Negro tour in Guadalajara, Mexico, Ricky Martin commented about his start with Menudo and what it meant for him: "It's incredible for me - a very important time in my life. It was the beginning of my career, it was my schooling. In Menudo I learned what was discipline. I learned what it was to work in a way so intense in order to achieve something! I wish all who are involved in this project from the technical side to the talent side all the best. To the talent, take risks. Risk it, even if you think it's ridiculous! Just be yourself and don't fear what people will say - I think that's the key to success."
ABOUT DON OMAR
Without a doubt Don Omar has become one of the biggest international stars. During his triumphant musical career, The “King of Reggaeton” has traveled all over the world taking his music everywhere. During his most recent visit to Latin America Don Omar visited Chile and attended the prestigious Vina del Mar festival as the closing performer, he sang at the Estadio Nacional in front of 80,000 people and traveled to Egypt to record and film a duet with famous Egyptian singer Hakim.
Currently Don Omar is working on his English cross over; he recently filmed the video for his first English only song “Calm my Nerves” in New York City and continues working on promoting his highly successful album King of Kings: Armageddon Edition.
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio To Debut Siriusly Sinatra Channel
April 19th NEW YORK, April 17, -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) and the family of Frank Sinatra announced today that they will premiere their new, one-of-a-kind radio channel dedicated to the music, time and spirit of Frank Sinatra this Thursday, April 19 at 3 pm ET. The Siriusly Sinatra channel will debut with a special live performance from Frank Sinatra recorded at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas in 1966. Siriusly Sinatra will be the only channel available on radio produced by the Sinatra family and will broadcast recordings spanning Sinatra's entire career- including his extensive catalog of hits, rarities and his wonderful concerts-as well as favorite standard hits performed by other classic artists from our time. Siriusly Sinatra will be heard exclusively on Sirius Satellite Radio on channel 75. In addition to playing Sinatra's music, the Siriusly Sinatra channel will feature The Chairman's Hour, hosted by Frank himself, created by the Sinatra family and SIRIUS using archival material. Nancy Sinatra will also host The Nancy Sinatra Show, a weekly show. The launch dates of these shows will be announced shortly. Nancy Sinatra said, "My father's music finally has a home so every generation can drop by and listen to all of his wonderful music. I'm thrilled that all of dad's songs will be playing on SIRIUS around the clock" "SIRIUS is proud to work with the Sinatra family to create this truly special channel," Scott Greenstein, SIRIUS President, Entertainment and Sports, said. "Over 60 years after his first single, Frank Sinatra still thrills music fans everywhere. The Siriusly Sinatra channel is certain to be one of the jewels in the SIRIUS lineup, and it's an example of the exclusive and outstanding music programming that makes SIRIUS The Best Radio on Radio." A recipient of 13 GRAMMY(R) awards, Frank Sinatra and his recording career is unmatched in American popular music. From a recording catalog ranging from hits like "I'll Never Smile Again," which was #1 for twelve weeks in 1940, to the 1980 classic "Theme from New York, New York," few other recording artists have had the staying power of Sinatra in our shared musical experience. Reprise, the record company founded by Sinatra, recently released Sinatra: Vegas, the critically-acclaimed and best-selling box set of previously- unreleased, legendary Sinatra Las Vegas performances. Sinatra, a multi-media production, concluded a five-month engagement at the Palladium in London last year, and is scheduled to tour Europe and parts of Asia in the coming year. To learn more about SIRIUS, please visit www.sirius.com. About SIRIUS SIRIUS, "The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR, NBA and NHL, and broadcasts live play-by- play games of the NFL, NBA and NHL, as well as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95. SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 75 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music. SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 25,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, RadioShack and at shop.sirius.com. SIRIUS radios are offered in vehicles from Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep(R), Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercury, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Rolls Royce, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Hertz also offers SIRIUS in its rental cars at major locations around the country. Click on www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance with respect to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. are not historical facts and may be forward-looking and, accordingly, such statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the key factors that have a direct bearing on our operational results are: our dependence upon third parties, including manufacturers of SIRIUS radios, retailers, automakers and programming providers, our competitive position and any events which affect the useful life of our satellites.
April 16
HFPA ANNOUNCES TIMETABLE FOR 'THE 65TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS'
Published: April 16, 2007
April 16, 2007 - Philip Berk, President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, announced the timetable for "The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards" to be telecast Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 8-11 PM (EST) live from the Beverly Hilton on NBC.
Key dates are as follows:
October 18, 2007 (Thursday) - Final screening date for Television entries
October 19, 2007 (Friday) - Final date for press conferences for Television entries
November 9, 2007 (Friday) - Deadline for submission of Golden Globe entry forms
November 14, 2007 (Friday) 9 a.m. - Cecil B. DeMille/Miss Golden Globe Announcement
November 30, 2007 (Friday) - Deadline for nomination ballots to be mailed by Ernst & Young to all HFPA members
December 5, 2007 (Wednesday) - Final screening date for Motion Pictures
December 6, 2007 (Thursday) - Final date for Motion Picture press conferences
December 10, 2007 (Monday) - Deadline for receipt by Ernst & Young of nomination ballots
December 13, 2007 (Thursday) - 5:00 a.m. Nomination announcement of the 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards
December 14, 2007 (Friday) - Deadline for receipt of media credential applications
December 26, 2007 (Wednesday) - Final ballots mailed by Ernst & Young to all HFPA members
January 2, 2008 (Wednesday) - Deadline for receipt of publicist credential applications
January 9, 2008 (Wednesday) - Deadline for receipt by Ernst & Young of final ballots
January 13, 2008 (Sunday) - Presentation of "The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards" Live telecast on NBC Television at 8 p.m. EST
"The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards" will be seen in more than 150 countries worldwide and is one of the few awards ceremonies that span both television and motion picture achievements. The special will be produced by dick clark productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
ORESKABAND TO ATTEND ANIME EXPO® 2007 AS OFFICIAL GUESTS OF HONOR Nation¹s Largest Convention Teams Up with Sony Music Anaheim, California (April 13, 2007) ‹ The hottest teen girl sextet from Osaka, ORESKABAND, storms into Anime Expo® with their brand of ³entertainment ska rock² as the 2nd Guest of Honor for the highly anticipated 2007 convention June 29-July 2 at the Long Beach Convention Center. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org <http://www.anime-expo.org> . Formed in 2003, ORESKABAND is composed of middle school classmates-TOMI (bass & vocals), TAE-SAN (drums), SAKI (trumpet), MORIKO (tenor sax), LEADER (trombone) and IKASU (guitar & vocals). They began playing at local clubs and quickly built a following with their energetic live shows and colorful personalities. From performing at local venues and appearing in a TV commercial for POCKY, ORESKABAND continues to showcase their unique and fresh ³ska-pop² sound and has performed at the prestigious annual FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL. ORESKABAND kicked off their first tour starting from SXSW music festival from Austin, TX and continues to amaze American audiences throughout the U.S. ORESKABAND will be performing live at Anime Expo® 2007. ORESKABAND¹s song PINOCCHIO is the featured song for the official Anime Expo® 2007 commercial. ORESKABAND joins Mary Elizabeth McGlynn as Anime Expo® 2007 Official Guests of Honor. All registrants who register before the end of March are automatically placed into the drawing. Those who have already pre-registered are also automatically entered into this drawing. Secure pre-registration can be done via online at https://secure.rhq.com/anime/anime2007/attreg/index.cgi <file://localhost/anime/anime2007/attreg/index.cgi> . Attendees interested in booking flights, car rentals and/or other hotels for Anime Expo® 2007 can do so via the AX Travel Store located at www.AXTravelStore.com <http://www.AXTravelStore.com> . About Anime Expo® Located in Long Beach, California - Anime Expo®, the nation¹s largest anime/manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/ comics industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business. AX 2007 will be held June 29 July 2, 2007 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California. SPONSORS: ADV Films, Bandai Entertainment, Copic Markers, Digital Manga, Gaia Online, Go! Media, Infinity Studios, Informasian TV (IaTV) and the Los Angeles Times. More information can be found at its website (www.anime-expo.org). About Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property Anime Expo®. More information can be found at its website (www.spja.org). The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Anime Expo®/SPJA¹s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company's assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. ORESKABAND official website: www.oreskaband.com
Bonhams & Butterfields Offers
Fine European Furniture and Decorative Arts
in Los Angeles on April 30
April sale brings an eclectic selection of property from around the globe including a prominent Santa Barbara philanthropist's collection
Offering a global array of works for all collecting tastes, the April 30, 2007 Bonhams & Butterfields auction of Fine European Furniture Decorative Arts and Silver in Los Angeles will showcase pieces from the 16th through 20th centuries, with origins from Paris to Russia. The sale is timed to coincide with the 12th annual Los Angeles Antique Show sponsored by the Antique Dealers Association of California, held at the Santa Monica Air Center in the Barker Hangar.
The Spring auction features a wide variety of interesting material for private and institutional collectors, dealers and those with an eye for quality and the whimsical -- from two wonderful imposing Regency mahogany wine coolers to a 19th century bone ship model of a man'o'war. Highlights from the 560-lot sale include furnishing and decorations from the estate of Ernestine Koska Smith of Santa Barbara and other owners with a diverse selection of English, French, Italian, Spanish, KPM German porcelain, clocks, silver by Georg Jensen and other prominent makers, garden furniture, architectural elements, carvings and Continental automotons.
The crown jewel of the English section is a fine George III breakfront bookcase (est. $20/30,000). Highly sought after for residential or corporate interiors, this outstanding breakfront bookcase successfully blends design and handcrafted skill of the highest order with premium grade timbers and embellishments. On the block during the Continental section is a selection of eight KPM Berlin porcelain plaques. Estimates for these colorful and intricately painted panels range from $3,000 to $30,000. Varying in subject matter from beautiful exotic women to Biblical scenes, the 19x16 inch works should peak collector interest.
In the French section of the sale is a rare late 19th century clock of gilt, silvered brass and rouge marble in the shape of an industrial weather station -- said to illustrate Europe's fascination with the life and times of the industrial revolution." With a working automaton steam engine, it is expected to bring $6,000 to $8,000. Also on offer will be a large selection of Louis XV and XVI style decorative works and furnishings including several pieces by Francois Linke, F Barbedienne and G. Durand (estimates range from $3,000 to $80,000) highlighted by a late 19th century French gilt bronze mounted and paint decorated Linke cabinet (est. $60/80,000).
From the Netherlands comes an 18th century inlaid walnut automaton tall case clock by Henricus Van Vlymen Amsteldam (est. $12/15,000). The painted automaton dial depicts a mythological scene of vessels at sea with Perseus riding Pegasus in flight, Cupid in pursuit, the figures of Mercury and Neptune, and a small town in the background. The nine-foot tall clock is expected to garner interest from Antique Show attendees and collectors alike.
The April sale will feature a large collection of property from the Estate of Ernestine Koska Smith, a prominent Santa Barbara resident. Smith was born in 1919 in Zanesville, Ohio. She attended Wellesley College in Massachusetts and the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). She and her family went on to live in York, Pennsylvania and Palm Beach, Florida, before settling in Montecito, California in the 1970s. Smith held a seat on the Board of Directors for the St. Francis Hospital in Santa Barbara. As a world traveler and connoisseur of the arts, her Estate's property features a range of offerings including two large Regency carved mahogany wine coolers (est. $8/12,000 and $12/18,000) and a selection of 18th century Sevres porcelain. Considered plain by later tastes, several of the porcelain pieces were repainted a vivid canary yellow in the 19th century (estimates range from $400 to $800).
The sale also features a strong Italian section of furnishings and decorative arts. A magnificent Baroque shell and ivory inlayed walnut secretary bookcase from Milan highlights the offerings. Made in the late 17th century, both the upper and lower cases are decorated with classical figures and fabulous beasts. The piece stands more than eight feet tall and is estimated to bring $60,000 to $80,000 on April 30th.
A selection of carvings from around the globe will be included in the sale. For the garden is a set of four imposing carved marble figures of the Four Seasons (est. $40/60,000). Of interest is a private collection of finely carved French and German ivory figures depicting people in elegant attire and mythological subjects. Also on offer is an unusual polychrome decorated carved wood near life-size automaton chestnut vendor from the second half of the 19th century with moving eyes and head and a working oven (est. $10/15,000). Black Forest furniture includes a late 19th century carved eagle attributed to Swiss artist Alfred Stähli. Standing very patriotic at nearly three-feet tall, each of the eagle's feathers is carved with painstaking detail (est. $4/6,000).
Additional highlights from the sale include: an unusually large and colorful Crown Darby porcelain dessert service with more than 18 plates (est. $4/6,000); four services of stunning Georg Jensen silver (estimates range from $6,000 to $15,000); an 18th century Flemish Baroque garden tapestry (est. $6/8,000); a bone model of a 19th century thirty-four gun war ship more than 4 ft-8inches in length (est. $8/12,000); a George III silver four-arm five basket epergne by Robert Hennell, London, 1781 with armorial (est. $15/20,000); a pair of 19th Venetian polychrome decorated carved pine console tables each supported by a vibrantly painted harlequin and masquerader (est. $20/30,000) along with other Venetian Grotto style furnishings and decorative items.
Previews of the property will open to the pubic April 27-29, or by appointment during the 12th annual Los Angeles Antique Show. For Los Angeles clients and Show attendees, private appointments will be available in addition to the adjusted preview hours -- Friday, April 27, Saturday 28th open 10am-5pm each day- Sunday, April 29, open: 12 noon-5pm. Auction starts 10am Monday 30th April