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July 19

Independent Lens Earns First Primetime Emmy Nomination
'A Lion in the House,' an Inspiring Documentary about Childhood Cancer, Garners 'Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction Filmmaking' Nod

-- The Independent Television Service (ITVS) announced today that its acclaimed anthology series Independent Lens, which airs Tuesday nights at 10:00 P.M. on PBS, has received its first national primetime Emmy nomination. The Independent Lens special presentation of A LION IN THE HOUSE, which follows six years in the lives of five families fighting childhood cancer, was nominated in the "Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction Filmmaking" category.

"We are honored to be nominated for our first primetime Emmy as we are about to begin our sixth season as a national primetime series," said Independent Lens Series Producer, Lois Vossen. "A LION IN THE HOUSE was a profoundly moving and ultimately inspiring documentary that touched the hearts of millions of viewers; it is gratifying to have the filmmakers, Julie Reichert and Steve Bognar recognized by the industry."

A LION IN THE HOUSE is an epic film about the pervasive realities of childhood cancer. From the trauma of diagnosis to the physical toll of treatment, from the stresses that can tear a family apart to the courage of children who face the possibility of death with honesty, humor and dignity, A LION IN THE HOUSE is an unprecedented portrait of this life-altering experience. As the film compresses six years into a two-part, four-hour narrative event, it puts viewers in the shoes of parents, physicians, nurses, siblings, grandparents and social workers as they struggle to defeat an indiscriminate and predatory disease.

A LION IN THE HOUSE was accompanied by an extensive national outreach campaign. Conducted in partnership with such preeminent organizations as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the American Cancer Society, the campaign worked to improve care and strengthen support systems for families fighting childhood cancer-especially those who face socio-economic challenges. Hundreds of events, including policy briefings on Capitol Hill and dozens of presentations at professional conferences and community clinics made this PBS Independent Lens broadcast into an important national tool in the battle against pediatric cancer.

The Primetime Emmy nomination builds on Independent Lens' prior Emmy wins in the News and Documentary category, A LION'S TRAIL (2006) for Outstanding Cultural and Artistic Programming and BE GOOD, SMILE PRETTY (2004) for best Documentary.

Production and Funding Credits

A LION IN THE HOUSE is a co-production of Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert and the Independent Television Service (ITVS) with funding provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Lance Armstrong Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, The Program for Media Artists, The Ohio Arts Council and The MacDowell Colony.

A LION IN THE HOUSE is produced and directed by Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert. Executive producer for ITVS is Sally Jo Fifer.

Source: The Independent Television Service

Lionsgate's Acclaimed Showtime Comedy WEEDS Scores 5 Emmy(R) Nominations Including Outstanding Lead Actress and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Studio's 6-Hour SCI FI Miniseries THE LOST ROOM Garners 2 Additional Emmy Nods

-- Lionsgate's (NYSE:LGF) acclaimed Showtime comedy WEEDS has scored five Emmy Award(R) nominations, including nods for Mary-Louise Parker for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series; Elizabeth Perkins for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series; Amy McIntyre Britt and Anya Colloff for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series; and David Helfand and William Turro, who earned individual nominations in the Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series category for two separate episodes.

Lionsgate's six-hour SCI FI miniseries THE LOST ROOM also received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Main Title Design by Thomas Cobb and Robert Bradley and Outstanding Sound Mixing for A Miniseries or A Movie by Bayard Carey, Rick Alexander and Rich Rogers.

"This kind of acknowledgement from the TV Academy is very exciting," said Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate's president of programming and production. "We're thrilled for all of our Emmy nominees and salute the outstanding casts and crews on both of these productions."

Widely praised for its bold and provocative look at the complicated life of a suburban, pot-dealing mother, WEEDS returns to Showtime for its third season of 15 new episodes on Monday, August 13. Produced by Lionsgate in association with Tilted Productions, the series stars Mary-Louise Parker, Elizabeth Perkins, Kevin Nealon, Justin Kirk, Tonye Patano, Romany Malco, Hunter Parrish, Alexander Gould, Andy Milder and Ally Grant. Guest stars this season include Matthew Modine, Mary-Kate Olsen, Carrie Fisher and Zooey Deschanel.

Lionsgate's current television programming slate also includes the much buzzed-about new dramas MAD MEN from Emmy Award-winning writer and executive producer Matthew Weiner ("The Sopranos") which launches on AMC tonight, and THE KILL POINT, an eight-hour drama event starring Emmy(R) Award winner John Leguizamo and Donnie Wahlberg, which debuts on Spike TV this Sunday, July 22.

Lionsgate is the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, winning the 2006 Best Picture Academy Award (R) for CRASH and operating as a premier producer and distributor of motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, and video-on-demand content. Its prestigious and prolific library of more than 11,000 motion picture titles and television episodes is a valuable source of stable, recurring revenue and a foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.

Source: Lionsgate

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

COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Honored With Network Record 12 Primetime Emmy(R) Nominations
Nine-Time Emmy-Winner 'The Daily Show With Jon Stewart' Cited Again For Program, Performance, Writing, Directing As Well As Sound Mixing And Editing, Totaling Six Nominations
Smash Hit 'The Colbert Report' Scores Four Nominations For Show, Performance, Writing And Directing
Emmy-Winning Animated Favorite 'South Park' Receives Seventh Nomination
'The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of William Shatner' Walks Away With Network's First Specials Nomination

-- Beating its own personal best of eight, COMEDY CENTRAL earned 12 nominations in the 2006-2007 Primetime Emmy Awards competition, it was announced today by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS).

Nine-time Emmy-winner (four times for program, five times for writing) "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" the network's unique news parody series, is nominated this year in six categories: Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series, Stewart's performance for his Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program, Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program and Chuck O'Neil, singled out for the fifth year-in-a-row for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program. Receiving their first Emmy nominations this year are the "Daily Show" editing team for Outstanding Multi-camera Picture Editing For A Series and audio engineer Tim Lester for Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Or Music Series Or Special. This brings the grand total of Primetime Emmy nominations for the "Daily Show" to 24. The program is also a two-time winner of the prestigious Peabody(R) Award for Excellence in Broadcasting.

"The Colbert Report," with Stephen Colbert assuming a dismissive, Bill O'Reilly-like persona while commenting on the issues of the day, received four Emmy Award nominations: Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series, Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program for Colbert's performance and Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program. Director Jim Hoskinson was cited for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program. The show was nominated in each of these categories last year, bringing its total number of nominations to eight.

"South Park," the adult animation phenomenon, home to Kyle, Stan, Kenny and Cartman, received its seventh nomination for the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour), the category in which it won in 2005. Nominated for the "Make Love, Not Warcraft" episode, the show in its 11th season remains COMEDY CENTRAL's highest rated show.

"The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of William Shatner," a no-holds-barred raucous ribbing of the popular actor, was nominated in the Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special category, earning the network's first nomination in the television specials arena.

The Emmy Awards will be presented in two ceremonies. The first, primarily for creative arts categories, will take place on Saturday, September 8, while the balance of the Emmys, primarily for the performing arts, will be announced before a black-tie audience during a primetime telecast (FOX) on Sunday, September 16. Both ceremonies will take place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA.

The following is a complete list of COMEDY CENTRAL's nominations, along with all credited individuals:

OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart, Executive Producer

Ben Karlin, Executive Producer

David Javerbaum, Executive Producer

Kahane Corn, Co-Executive Producer

Josh Lieb, Co-Executive Producer

Rory Albanese, Supervising Producer

Jim Margolis, Supervising Producer

OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE IN A VARIETY OR MUSIC PROGRAM

Jon Stewart, Host, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Steve Bodow, Head Writer; Rachel Axler, Kevin Bleyer, Rich Blomquist,

Tim Carvell, J.R. Havlan, Scott Jacobson, David Javerbaum, Ben Karlin,

Rob Kutner, Josh Lieb, Sam Means, Jason Reich, Jason Ross,

Jon Stewart, Writers

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM

Chuck O'Neil, Director, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

OUTSTANDING MULTI-CAMERA PICTURE EDITING FOR A SERIES

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Tonya Dreher, Graham Frazier, Mark Paone, Daric Schlesselman,

Einar Westerlund, Editors; Rob York, Videotape Editor

OUTSTANDING SOUND MIXING FOR A VARIETY OR MUSIC SERIES OR SPECIAL

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Tim Lester, Audio Engineer

OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES

The Colbert Report

Jon Stewart, Executive Producer

Stephen Colbert, Executive Producer

Ben Karlin, Executive Producer

Meredith Bennett, Co-Executive Producer

Allison Silverman, Co-Executive Producer

Richard Dahm, Co-Executive Producer

OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE IN A VARIETY OR MUSIC PROGRAM

Stephen Colbert, Host, The Colbert Report

OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM

The Colbert Report

Stephen Colbert, Allison Silverman, Richard Dahm, Michael Brumm,

Rob Dubbin, Eric Drysdale, Peter Gwinn, Jay Katsir, Laura Krafft,

Frank Lesser, Writers

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM

Jim Hoskinson, The Colbert Report

OUTSTANDING ANIMATED PROGRAM (For Programming Less Than One Hour)

South Park, "Make Love, Not Warcraft"

Trey Parker, Executive Producer, Writer, Director

Matt Stone, Executive Producer

Anne Garefino, Executive Producer

Frank C. Agnone II, Supervising Producer

Kyle McCulloch, Producer

Eric Stough, Director of Animation

OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SPECIAL

The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of William Shatner

Joel Gallen, Executive Producer

Rick Austin, Producer

Source: COMEDY CENTRAL

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

USA Network Garners a Record 12 Primetime Emmy(R) Nominations
2 Nominations for Tony Shalhoub and MONK; 10 Nominations for Debra Messing, Judy Davis & Joe Mantegna and THE STARTER WIFE

-- USA Network garnered twelve (12) primetime Emmy(R) nominations, including those for Tony Shalhoub in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for MONK, Debra Messing for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Movie or Miniseries, Judy Davis for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie, Joe Mantegna for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie and Outstanding Miniseries for THE STARTER WIFE. These nominations are the most USA has received in a single year, besting the nine received in 2004.

Tony Shalhoub's Emmy nomination is his fifth in the category; he has won three times for his portrayal of Adrian Monk, a brilliant detective who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder in the critically acclaimed hit series MONK. Shalhoub made history in 2003 when he became the first star of a basic cable series to be nominated and then go on to win for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Shalhoub has also won a Golden Globe(R) Award and two SAG(R) Awards for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for the role. Additionally, Stanley Tucci was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series for his role as David Ruskin on the show.

Debra Messing's nomination in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie category for her role as Molly Kagan in THE STARTER WIFE is her fourth Emmy nomination. Her previous nominations and win in 2003 were for the role for which she is best known, Grace Adler on the NBC Emmy Award winning series "Will & Grace." She also has garnered four Golden Globe nominations and two American Comedy Award nominations.

THE STARTER WIFE earned ten (10) nominations, including those for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for Messing, Outstanding Miniseries, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for Judy Davis, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for Joe Mantegna, Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or Movie for Sara Parriott & Josann McGibbon, Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or Movie, Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special, Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Part 1), Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or a Movie (Part 3) and Outstanding Makeup for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Non-Prosthetic).

THE STARTER WIFE, a sexy, savvy and wickedly funny tour de force based on Gigi Levangie Grazer's New York Times best-seller, is about life after divorce and one woman's quest to redefine herself after years of marriage to a Hollywood studio head. THE STARTER WIFE stars Debra Messing, Joe Mantegna, Judy Davis, Anika Noni Rose, Miranda Otto, Peter Jacobson, Stephen Moyer, Aden Young and Chris Diamantopoulos. Directed by Jon Avnet and written by Sara Parriott & Josann McGibbon, the miniseries was produced by Hay Pop Pty Limited in association with McGibbon/Parriott Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment for NBC Universal Television Studio. Stephanie Davis and Howard Klein served as executive producers for 3 Arts, with Jon Avnet, Gigi Levangie Grazer, Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott also serving as executive producers.

The following is a complete list of USA Network's twelve (12) Primetime Emmy(R) Award nominees:

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series

Monk

Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie

The Starter Wife

Debra Messing as Molly Kagan

Outstanding Miniseries

The Starter Wife

Producers TBD

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie

The Starter Wife

Judy Davis as Joan McAllister

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie

The Starter Wife

Joe Mantegna as Lou Manahan

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series

Monk

Stanley Tucci as David Ruskin

Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special

The Starter Wife

Josann McGibbon, Writer

Sara Parriott, Writer

Outstanding Art Direction For A Miniseries, Or Movie

The Starter Wife

Tracey Gallacher, Production Designer

Brian Edmonds, Art Director

Rolland Pike, Set Decorator

Outstanding Casting For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special

The Starter Wife

Mary Jo Slater, Casting Director

Steven Brooksbank, Casting Director

Tom McSweeney, Australian Casting Director

Outstanding Costumes For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special

The Starter Wife - Part 1

Marion Boyce, Costume Designer

Debra McGuire, Costume Designer for Debra Messing

Vanessa Loh, Assistant Costume Designer

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Miniseries Or A Movie

The Starter Wife - Part 3

Robert Florio, A.C.E., Editor

Outstanding Makeup For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special (Non-Prosthetic)

The Starter Wife - USA

Viv Mepham, Department Head Makeup Artist

Deborah Lanser, Personal Makeup Artist to Debra Messing

USA NETWORK is cable television's leading provider of original series and feature movies, sports and entertainment events, off-net television shows, and blockbuster theatrical films. The #1 network in basic cable, USA Network is seen in nearly 94 million U.S. homes. The USA Network Web site is located at www.usanetwork.com. Characters Welcome.

USA Network is a program service of NBC Universal Cable a division of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.

Source: USA Network

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

Academy Award(R)-Nominated Actor Jeff Goldblum to Host Starz Cinema's World Television Premiere Weekend August 24-26
Features Dixie Chicks' Shut Up and Sing, Sports Documentary The Heart of the Game and Culminates With Pittsburgh, Goldblum's Unique Film Blending Fiction and Reality

-- Acclaimed actor Jeff Goldblum, universally known for his skillful performances of challenging, often complicated characters will host Starz Cinema's "World Television Premiere Weekend" August 24-26. The weekend includes the Dixie Chicks' Shut Up and Sing and the sports documentary The Heart of the Game. It concludes with Goldblum's charming and funny Pittsburgh, a film that seamlessly blends fact and fiction, as the actor returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh to appear in a stage production of "The Music Man." Pittsburgh will be released on DVD in September by Starz Home Entertainment.

Does love conquer all? Goldblum seeks to find that out in Pittsburgh. After the actor gets engaged to his Canadian actress/girlfriend (whom he's known for three weeks), she tells him that her visa in the States will expire unless she gets an acting job. Why work on Broadway when you can do the "The Music Man" regionally in Pittsburgh? Thinking she'll have a better chance of getting the lead as 'Marian, the Librarian,' the couple decides to do a "buy one -- get one free audition." Goldblum bypasses a Michael Bay film, which baffles his Hollywood manager, and returns to his hometown with girlfriend and friends Ed Begley, Jr. and Illeana Douglas in tow. How much humiliation will he be able to take? Can he stomach being booked second on Conan because he's not promoting a film, but only regional theater? And finally, will he actually be able to pull off singing and dancing as "Harold Hill" on stage?

What's fact? What's fiction? Whatever it is, Goldblum isn't talking. He's leaving it up to the viewers to decide for themselves.

"Pittsburgh is a labor of love for me, and it's very close to my heart," says Goldblum. "I'm thrilled it has found a home on Starz and will soon be released by them the following month on DVD. Starz Cinema is known for showing thought provoking, alternative art house films and I look forward to hosting its World Television Premiere Weekend."

Starz Cinema World Television Premiere Weekend Shown every night at 10:00 p.m. August 24-26

Shut Up and Sing 8/24 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) -- The award-winning documentary on the controversial Dixie Chicks, in the wake of singer Natalie Maines' anti-George W. Bush statement during a European concert. The film is directed by Cecilia Peck (daughter of Gregory) and two-time Oscar(R)-winner Barbara Kopple.

The Heart of the Game 8/25 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) -- Narrated by rapper/actor Ludacris, the film captures the passion and energy of a Seattle high school girls' basketball team, the eccentricity of their unorthodox coach, and the incredible true story of one player's fight to play the game she loves.

Pittsburgh 8/26 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) -- A witty film starring Jeff Goldblum, Ed Begley, Jr., Illeana Douglas, musicians Moby and Alanis Morissette, Conan O'Brien, and Keith Addis, Goldblum's manager.

Starz Cinema brings the art-house to your house.

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 15.8 million and 28.2 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 (http://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

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

Style from the Red-Carpet Catwalk at the Cannes Movie Festival
Lifestyle Expert, Philanthropist & Real-life Diva Stacy Cohen gives a behind-the-scenes look at the style, fashion and glamour at the Cannes Movie Festival.

- Dreams are what makes the world go around, dear friends, and on the last Sunday night in May, the world's most glamorous Divas came from far and wide to take a glittering ride on a magic red carpet to rub shoulders at the favorite of all Hollywood honies: Cannes! Already "the" mega glam event of the Summer season, this year marks something else rather special, la grande dame that is Cannes comes of age for its 60th birthday ....

Oh, what a glorious night it was for this Diva, who has dreamt of a trip to the Cannes Film Festival since she was just a tiny Divette! Of course, I was simply enamored at the sight of all the A and double AA listers .... Understated Angelina Jolie who blew everyone out of the water with her natural elegance, I mean, if there is ever a moment for over-the-top-ness it's Cannes baby. At the photocall for her new film Mighty Heart, she paired a belted satin Elie Tahari top with a simple black pencil skirt, peep-toe pumps and soft ringlets. At night for the film's official premiere, Angelina turned up the drama in a vintage black lace Balmain sheath from Decades, set off by sexy peep-toe pumps and Francis Klein jewels. Just goes to show that less really can be more ... it left me all agog!

But while I think the silver screen is simply divine, I just couldn't take my eyes off the mile-long parade of fashion magnificence that heralded the croisette ...! Everywhere I turned, there was glamour in spades; here was stunning Kylie Minogue in a beautiful cocktail gown and soft honey chignon, there was Dita von Teese, whom I later saw in her saucy strip show, here were the show-stopping mucho eye candy Ocean's Thirteen boys, there was lovely Hollywood vixen Sharon Stone .... The star-studded parties proved to be a very definite return to the glamour of Old Hollywood, laden with diamonds, Divas, and glitz cut-down-to-there ...!

The atmosphere was one of friendly frivolity as U2 played two songs on Cannes' red steps before screening their documentary "U23D," with Bono treating the crowd to a few words of French: "Bon anniversaire, Cannes ...!" But the most glamorous party of all to really hit the Diva factor square on the chapeau was when Sharon Stone hosted a gala auction dinner to raise money for AIDS research, bringing in a whopping US$7 million. Stone promised that gorgeous and charitable George Clooney would throw in a kiss to the woman who bid US$350,000 for a relaxing yacht vacation. Always the gentleman, he obliged. Now where's my checkbook ...?

But from Giorgio Armani Prive to Proenza Schouler, from Marchesa to Georges Chakra, from Roberto Cavalli to Dolce & Gabbana, from Chopard to De Grisogono, my divalicious dream night on the Riviera can only be topped by one thing, making the return trip in 2008 ...! I Cannes not wait ...!

About Stacy Cohen

Stacy Cohen is an internationally known author, philanthropist and influence in the worlds of fashion and media. In addition to serving as official lifestyle editor of "Style Monte-Carlo" magazine Stacy is also the founder of Stacy Cohen Lifestyle Inc., which is launching a number of media projects in conjunction with the release of her lifestyle book, "The Kosher Billionaire's Secret Recipe." Visit her official web site at http://www.stacycohen.com/ for more information or contact the press agent:

Source: Stacy Cohen

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

Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List July 19 - 25 & July 26 - August 1

Friday, July 20

Summer of Stars )

All the King's Men -- (Sean Penn, Kate Winslet, Jude Law)

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

Saturday, July 21

Starz Saturday Premiere

The Illusionist -- (Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell)

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

Starz Cinema World Television Premiere

Quinceanera -- (Emily Rios, Jesse Garcia, Chalo Gonzalez)

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

A Hispanic L.A. teen, nearing her 15th birthday celebration, is tossed

from her family when she becomes pregnant, then finds refuge with a

great-uncle in an eccentric neighborhood. A warm, sharply observed

coming-of-age story.

Indie Icons

Rumble Fish (Francis Ford Coppola)

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

Director Francis Ford Coppola examines a troubled teenager trying to

find his own identity in the shadow of his older brother. From the

writer of 'The Outsiders.'

Kings of Cool

Raging Bull -- (Robert De Niro)

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

Director Martin Scorsese's modern classic tells the true story of

volatile boxer Jake LaMotta, from his early triumphs as world champion

to his later dissolute days as a seedy nightclub owner. Best Actor

Oscar(R) for Robert De Niro.

The Deer Hunter -- (Robert De Niro)

10: 15 p.m. (ET/PT) on RetroPlex

The searing, haunting story of rural Pennsylvania buddies and the

traumas they, and their families and lovers, face during the Vietnam

War. Winner of five Oscars(R), including Best Picture and Best

Supporting Actor (Christopher Walken).

Sunday, July 22

Indie Icons

The Piano (Jane Campion)

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

In 19th century Australia, a troubled woman meets her earthy,

eccentric neighbor who strikes a strange bargain with her and her

piano. Oscars(R) for Best Actress (Hunter) and Best Supporting Actress

(Anna Pacquin).

Hot Items List for July 26 - August 1

Friday, July 27

Summer of Stars

The Illusionist -- (Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell)

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

Saturday, July 28

Starz Saturday Premiere

The Covenant -- (Steven Strait, Sebastian Stan, Toby Hemingway)

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

Starz Cinema World Television Premiere

Wah-Wah -- (Gabriel Byrne, Miranda Richardson, Emily Watson)

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

As Swaziland becomes independent from Great Britain, the family of a

government minister is falling apart due to his drinking -- and the

young son is forced to grow up fast. Based on the life of

writer-director Richard E. Grant.

European Vacation

Encore Westerns takes you on a trip across the big pond this summer

with a 48-hour marathon of Westerns made in Europe.

Friday, July 27 (All times are ET/PT)

-- A Fistful of Dollars at 8 p.m. -- (Clint Eastwood, Marianne Koch,

John Wells)

-- For A Few Dollars More at 9:45 p.m. -- (Clint Eastwood, Lee Van

Cleef, Gian Maria Volonte)

Saturday, July 28

-- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly at 12 a.m. -- (Clint Eastwood, Eli

Wallach, Lee Van Cleef)

-- My Name Is Nobody at 3:05 a.m. -- (Henry Fonda, Terence Hill, Jean

Martin)

-- Guns of the Magnificent Seven at 5:05 a.m. -- (George Kennedy,

James Whitmore, Monte Markham)

-- Vengeance at 7 a.m. - (Richard Harrison, Claudio Camaso, Spela

Rozin)

-- A Fistful of Dollars at 8:45 a.m. -- (Clint Eastwood, Marianne

Koch, John Wells)

-- For A Few Dollars More at 10:30 a.m. -- (Clint Eastwood, Lee Van

Cleef, Gian Maria Volonte)

-- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly at 12:45 p.m. --(Clint Eastwood, Eli

Wallach, Lee Van Cleef)

-- Duck!, You Sucker at 3:30 p.m. -- (Rod Steiger, James Coburn,

Romolo Valli)

-- Vengeance at 6:10 p.m. -- (Richard Harrison, Claudio Camaso, Spela

Rozin)

-- My Name Is Nobody at 8 p.m. -- (Henry Fonda, Terence Hill, Jean

Martin)

-- Sabata at 10:05 p.m. -- (Lee Van Cleef, William Berger, Pedro

Sanchez)

Sunday, July 29 (All times are ET/PT)

-- Guns of the Magnificent Seven at 12 a.m. -- (George Kennedy, James

Whitmore, Monte Markham)

-- Duck, You Sucker! at 1:50 a.m. -- (Rod Steiger, James Coburn,

Romolo Valli)

-- Roy Colt and Winchester Jack at 4:30 a.m. -- (Charles Southwood,

Marilu Tolo, Teodoro Corra)

-- Sabata at 6 a.m. -- (Lee Van Cleef, William Berger, Pedro Sanchez)

-- A Minute to Pray, A Second to Die at 7:50 a.m. -- (Alex Cord,

Arthur Kennedy, Robert Ryan)

-- God Forgives, I Don't! at 9:30 a.m. -- (Frank Wolff, Terence Hill,

Bud Spencer)

-- The Big Gundown at 11:15 a.m. -- (Lee Van Cleef, Tomas Milian,

Walter Barnes)

-- Renegade at 12:50 p.m. -- (Vincent Cassel, Michael Madsen, Juliette

Lewis)

-- A Man Called Sledge at 3 p.m. -- (James Garner, Dennis Weaver,

Claude Akins)

-- God Forgives, I Don't! at 4:40 p.m. -- (Frank Wolff, Terence Hill,

Bud Spencer)

-- The Big Gundown at 6:30 p.m. --(Lee Van Cleef, Tomas Milian, Walter

Barnes)

-- Renegade at 8 p.m. -- (Vincent Cassel, Michael Madsen, Juliette

Lewis)

Indie Icons

Summer of Sam (Spike Lee)

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

New York City, 1977: A sweltering heat wave and the emergence of a

serial killer, Son Of Sam, create angry paranoia in a Bronx

neighborhood in director Spike Lee's riveting, hard-edged drama.

Kings of Cool

Paths of Glory - (Kirk Douglas)

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

Director Stanley Kubrick's searing World War I drama about a general,

far from the front lines, who unblinkingly sends his troops on a

doomed mission -- then decides to punish the men for their failure.

Spartacus - (Kirk Douglas)

9:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on RetroPlex

"I am Spartacus!" The stirring tale of a rebel gladiator who raises an

army of slaves to challenge the mighty Roman empire. With Peter

Ustinov (Best Supporting Actor Oscar(R)) and Tony Curtis, directed by

Stanley Kubrick.

Sunday, July 29

Super Mutts

Starz Kids & Family goes to the dogs with an all-day mutt marathon.

(All times are ET/PT).

-- Eight Below at 12:20 a.m. -- (Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, Jason

Biggs)

-- Beethoven's 2nd at 2:30 a.m. -- (Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt,

Nicholle Tom)

-- All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 at 4:30 a.m. -- (Charlie Sheen, Sheena

Easton, Ernest Borgnine)

-- Soccer Dog: The Movie at 6:30 a.m. - (James Marshall, Olivia D'Abo,

Jeremy Foley)

-- The Shaggy Dog at 8:15 a.m. -- (Tim Allen, Danny Glover, Kristin

Davis)

-- Eight Below at 10:00 a.m. -- (Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, Jason

Biggs)

-- An All Dogs Christmas Carol at 12:05 a.m. -- (Steven Weber, Dom

Deluise, Sheena Easton)

-- All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 at 1:20 p.m. -- (Paul Sabella, Larry Leker)

-- Miracle Dogs at 2:45 p.m. -- (Kate Jackson, Ted Shackelford, Stacy

Keach)

-- Beethoven's 2nd at 4:20 p.m. -- (Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt,

Nicholle Tom)

-- Doogal at 6 p.m. -- (Jon Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, William H. Macy)

-- The Shaggy Dog at 7:20 p.m. -- (Tim Allen, Danny Glover, Kristin

Davis)

-- Eight Below at 9:00 p.m. -- (Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, Jason

Biggs)

-- Soccer Dog: The Movie at 11:05 p.m. -- (James Marshall, Olivia

D'Abo, Jeremy Foley)

Bullets Over Broadway (Woody Allen)

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

A gangster with a gift for writing assists a struggling playwright

whose cast includes a snooty stage diva and a crime boss's talentless

girlfriend. Written and directed by Woody Allen, Best Supporting

Oscar(R) for Dianne Wiest.

Monday, July 30

Michael Franti & Spearhead: Live in Sydney

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

This energetic 10-song performance from the Hordern Pavillion in

Sydney highlights Michael Franti's growth from angry political rapper

to an artist fluent in old-school R&B, soul and hip-hop.

Source: Starz Entertainment LLC

AMC Announces Original Drama Series Mad Men to Launch on iTunes
Network Offers Cross-Platform Access To Highly Anticipated New Series From Emmy(R)-Award-Winning Executive Producer and Writer of 'The Sopranos(TM)' Matthew Weiner

-- AMC today announced that the network's first original drama series, Mad Men, will be available on the iTunes Store beginning July 20th (http://www.itunes.com/). All thirteen episodes, from AMC in association with Lionsgate, will be available for purchase and download the day after they air for $1.99 per episode or as a Season Pass for $24.99. The launch dovetails with the network premiere of the series, tonight, Thursday, July 19th at 10PM EST.

A special 'making of' Mad Men documentary is available now as a free download on iTunes, and 12 Apple retail stores in cities that include New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, are featuring the documentary in their Apple Theater areas.

"Offering our content on iTunes gives consumers the unique ability to view Mad Men episodes when and where they want, providing the show with the ability to have a stronger voice to reach a wider audience," said Charlie Collier, EVP and General Manager of AMC. "We couldn't be more excited about Mad Men. This is an important series for AMC as it marks the first time the network is delving into the original drama series arena. Leading up to the premiere, Mad Men has already received industry wide critical acclaim. We are thrilled by the critics' response and are eagerly awaiting the premiere."

In the past, AMC has provided a vast array of content at amctv.com including exclusive celebrity interviews, movie polls, blogs and photos. As AMC premieres Mad Men, this latest initiative further deepens the network's commitment to extend the brand online, providing AMC a wider platform to promote the series, while ensuring the show is available to the broadest possible audience.

Created by the Emmy Award-winning executive producer and writer of "The Sopranos" Matthew Weiner, Mad Men is a provocative new primetime drama, set in 1960 New York, about the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising. The series has already garnered great buzz and critical acclaim including Newsweek touting it as "must-see TV" and "out of this world." The New York Post called it, "the best new show of the summer" and People Magazine gave it "3 1/2 stars" & "the sophistication of a feature film." The Wall Street Journal states, "critics have been salivating for a look at Mad Men" and Entertainment Weekly declared it a "Top Ten of Entertainment Weekly's 50 Summer Shows."

Mad Men depicts the social mores of this most innovative yet ruthless profession while taking an unflinching look at the ad men who shaped the hopes and dreams of Americans on a daily basis. The series revolves around the conflicted world of Don Draper, the biggest ad man (and ladies man) in the business, and his colleagues at the Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency. As Don makes the plays in the boardroom and the bedroom, he struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels. The series also depicts authentically the roles of men and women in this era while exploring the true human nature beneath the guise of 1960 traditional family values.

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 91,000,000 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, and three Golden Globe(R) nominations for its first original movie, "Broken Trail."

About Rainbow Media Holdings LLC

Rainbow Media Holdings LLC is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC) . Rainbow Media is a leading producer of targeted, multi-platform content for global distribution, creating and managing some of the world's most compelling and dynamic entertainment brands, including AMC, IFC, WE tv, Lifeskool, sportskool, and VOOM HD Networks. Through its IFC Entertainment division, Rainbow Media also owns and manages the following: IFC Films, a theatrical feature film distribution company; IFC First Take/IFC in Theaters, a day and date theatrical feature film/VOD initiative; the IFC Center in New York City; IFC Productions, a feature film production company; and IFC Entertainment, which owns and operates a film library. Rainbow Media also operates Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation, its advertising sales company, and Rainbow Network Communications, its full service network programming origination and distribution company.

Source: Rainbow Media Holdings LLC

July 18

Tonight, Breanne Ashley from Newnan, Georgia Is Crowned Miss Hooters International 2007 at the Hooters Swimsuit Pageant in Las Vegas

Breanne Ashley, representing Hooters of Newnan, was selected out of over 125 Hooters Girls from around the world to represent Hooters for the next year, as Miss Hooters International 2007. Among the many prizes and opportunities that accompany the crown, this Hooters Girl from Georgia will take home the first place prize of $50,000 cash as well as be featured in Hooters Magazine, national marketing campaigns and TV commercials.

This year's Pageant, hosted by Chris Rose, was held at the Planet Hollywood's Theatre of Performing Arts in Las Vegas. The judges included television personalities Josh Henderson and Tom Arnold; 2005 Playmate of the Year, Tiffany Fallon; Four Time NBA Champion, John Salley; ESPNs star of "Stump the Schwab", Howie Schwab, NFL Hall of Famer, Gale Sayers; Football Great, Warren Moon; and Rob Dibble from Fox Sports Net "Best Damn Sports Show Period". The Pageant also featured an appearance by Michelle Nunes, Miss Hooters International 2006.

The top five winners included: 1st Runner Up, Natalie Pandorf (representing Tampa, FL), 2nd Runner Up Sara Hoots (representing Selma, TX), 3rd Runner Up, Megan Brady (representing San Francisco, CA), and 4th Runner Up, Randi Jackson (representing the Jacksonville, FL). Rounding out the top ten finalists in no particular order are Candace Pittman (representing Long Beach, CA); Nichole Kelly (representing New York State); Nesie Daglis (representing Downtown Atlanta); Amanda Vallee (representing Knoxville, TN) and Erin Mol (representing Memphis, TN).

Contestants from Australia, China, Germany, Canada, Korea, Mexico, Austria and Guatemala traveled a long way to Las Vegas to compete for over $150,000 in cash and prizes. Viviana Leiva, representing Guatemala was selected from the international contestants to represent Miss Hooters World. She received $5,000 cash with her new title.

Hooters of America, Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 440 Hooters restaurants in 44 states and 22 foreign countries. The first Hooters opened in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Hooters is well known for its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters nearly world famous chicken wings, and service provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls.

Source: Hooters of America, Inc.

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

Football Legend Emmitt Smith to be Celebrity Endorser for World-Renowned Arthur Murray Dance Studios
Smith and his Real Life Dance Partner, Pat, Take the Lead on Showing Couples the Benefits of Dancing

-- Arthur Murray International has announced that football legend Emmitt Smith will become a Celebrity Endorser for the iconic ballroom dance schools. Smith, the NFL's All-Time leading rusher and three-time Super Bowl Champion with the Dallas Cowboys, crossed over into the world-wide mainstream as a skillful ballroom dancer when he and dance partner Cheryl Burke won ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" Fall 2006 competition.

"When Emmitt and Cheryl won the Dancing with the Stars title, people were amazed that a pro football legend could learn to dance, no matter how unlikely it seemed that he could be light on his feet," said Thomas D. Murdock, Vice President Marketing and Promotions for Arthur Murray International. "That's why we thought Emmitt would be the perfect spokesperson for Arthur Murray Dance Studios. The entire world loved watching Emmitt challenge every stereotype of men and ballroom dancing. When he's on the dance floor, Emmitt moves with style and grace, proving that any man can learn to dance."

As a Celebrity Endorser, Emmitt and his wife, Pat, will be featured in TV commercials, print media and radio spots sharing the benefits of learning to dance. Pat Smith is an actress and the former Miss Virginia.

Emmitt's dedication to achieving results is legendary, both in his professional football career and in his personal life. For twelve years Emmitt helped lead the Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships, lead the NFL in rushing four times, was the league MVP in 1993, MVP of Super Bowl XXVIII and made eight Pro Bowl appearances. In addition, Emmitt was the first player in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards in 11 consecutive seasons and on October 27, 2002 he surpassed Walter Payton's all-time Leading Rushing Record of 16,726 yards to become the NFL's All-Time Leading Rusher. He will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on July 21 and is eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. Today Emmitt is a television analyst with ESPN and serves as President of SmithCypress Partners, a commercial real estate business. He resides in Dallas with his wife Pat and their four children.

Arthur Murray Dance Studios can be found throughout America and Canada and in Australia, Brazil, Italy, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, South Africa, Japan, and Puerto Rico. For more information about ballroom dance, visit http://www.arthurmurray.com/.

Source: Arthur Murray International

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

July 17

'Live with Regis and Kelly's' Daily 'Host Chat' Now Available on liveregisandkelly.com

-- Every day, millions of viewers tune in to top-rated morning talk show "Live with Regis and Kelly" to get their daily fix of "Host Chat," the program's lively, unscripted and always unpredictable opening segment. Each morning, hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa kick off the show with their take on the day's news, their own lives and the hot pop culture topics of the day. Now, viewers who miss "Live" can catch "Host Chat" by logging on to the "Live with Regis and Kelly" website, liveregisandkelly.com.

For the first time, "Live's" signature segment is available online for viewing, linking and even sharing with other fans. Whether it's on their home computer or from their desk at work, "Live's" viewing audience can easily access "Host Chat" from liveregisandkelly.com. The footage is posted each afternoon following the show's West Coast telecasts, with the previous four days also available for viewers to enjoy.

"'Live's' signature 'Host Chat' is available for online viewing and sharing, and it's great to have yet another way of providing it to our audience," said Janice Marinelli, President, Disney-ABC Domestic Television. "Now our viewers never have to miss what is certainly one of the most entertaining daily segments on TV."

"Host Chat" is one of TV's most original and distinctive segments, and has been described as "an exhilarating free-for-all" and "the best 20 minutes on television." Philbin and Ripa's daily conversations are totally unscripted, totally spontaneous and have become a signature feature of the show. "Host Chat's" origins date back to "The Regis Philbin Show," Philbin's early '60s talk show on KOGO-TV in San Diego. Each broadcast began with Philbin talking directly to the viewers about events in the news or his own life; over the years, this dialogue would evolve into what is now known as "Host Chat" on "Live."

"Live with Regis and Kelly" airs weekday mornings in national syndication. The show is executive produced by Michael Gelman, and is distributed by Disney-ABC Domestic Television. Produced by WABC-TV in New York, "Live with Regis and Kelly" airs in more than 200 markets across the country.

Source: Live with Regis and Kelly

Web site: http://liveregisandkelly.com/

DreamWorks Animation's 'Monsters vs. Aliens' Set to Invade U.S. Theaters May 15, 2009

-- DreamWorks Animation's "Monsters vs. Aliens" has been slated for its domestic release on May 15, 2009, one week earlier than its previously announced date, with both the official title and the 2009 release date now confirmed for the project. "Monsters vs. Aliens," which reinvents the classic '50s monster movie into an irreverent modern day action comedy, will be the first DreamWorks Animation film produced in stereoscopic 3D technology. The film is being directed by Conrad Vernon ("Shrek 2") and Rob Letterman ("Shark Tale"), and produced by Lisa Stewart ("I Think I Love My Wife").

About DreamWorks Animation SKG

DreamWorks Animation SKG (NYSE:DWA) is devoted to producing high-quality family entertainment through the use of computer-generated (CG) animation. Utilizing world-class creative talent and state-of-the-art technological capabilities, the company is committed to making two computer-animated feature films a year that appeal to a broad movie-going audience.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This document includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company's plans, prospects, strategies, proposals and our beliefs and expectations concerning performance of our current and future releases and anticipated talent, directors and storyline for our upcoming films and other projects, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry in which we operate and management's beliefs and assumptions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of the business of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. These risks and uncertainties include: audience acceptance of our films, our dependence on the success of a limited number of releases each year, the increasing cost of producing and marketing feature films, piracy of motion pictures, the effect of rapid technological change or alternative forms of entertainment and our need to protect our proprietary technology and enhance or develop new technology. In addition, due to the uncertainties and risks involved in the development and production of animated feature projects, the release dates for the projects described in this document may be delayed. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. DreamWorks Animation is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

Source: DreamWorks Animation SKG

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

July 13

VEOH ATTRACTS MORE THAN 14 MILLION UNIQUE USERS IN JUNE LOS ANGELES,

CA (July 12, 2007) - In June, Veoh Networks (www.veoh.com), the leading innovator in Internet television, announced that its user base grew to 14.3 million unique users. This marks a 223% overall rise in traffic since Veoh launched in February with 4.4 million users. Veoh expects its growth to continue to accelerate with the further rollout of its VeohTV which it expects to further transform the online video landscape. Currently in beta, VeohTV acts as a specialized video browser and DVR (digital video recorder) for discovering, viewing and managing online video. VeohTV combines the breadth of the Internet with the simplicity of traditional TV and betters it with a patent-pending smart recommendation engine so that viewers can discover more of what they want to watch. Because VeohTV supports open Internet standards, it has access to virtually all of the content on the Internet. “Our continued rapid growth shows that we have created a platform for experiencing online video that people truly want,” said Dmitry Shapiro, founder of Veoh Networks. “VeohTV will continue to revolutionize the Internet Television landscape, for users, publishers and for advertisers.” To date, more than 85,000 video publishers -- from independent producers to some of the best known brands in music, sports, politics, and entertainment -- have chosen Veoh, including CBS, Billboard, Paramount Pictures, Us Weekly, Car and Driver, National Lampoon, Lionsgate, Road and Track, and PBS. Through its powerful syndication system, Veoh automatically syndicates content published on its site to YouTube, Google Video, and MySpace Video, allowing Veoh’s publishers to reach the largest audience in the world. About Veoh Networks Veoh Networks is an innovative Internet Television company that delivers broadcast-quality video programming via the Internet. The Veoh Networks’ portfolio includes Veoh.com and VeohTV - a free downloadable application that turns online video into Internet Television. Veoh.com is an advanced video hosting and sharing site with over 85,000 content publishers - from Paramount Pictures, Lions Gate, PBS, National Lampoon, Road and Track and Us Magazine to thousands of independent filmmakers and content producers - that currently attracts over 14 million unique users per month. VeohTV makes it easy to turn any computer into a digital video recorder that allows viewers to watch and record shows from thousands of Internet video sources. For advertisers, Veoh offers compelling ways of engaging with a targeted audience and measuring performance of their ad buys. Veoh Networks is a privately held company that is backed by leading technology and media investors, including Shelter Capital Partners, Spark Capital, Goldman Sachs, Michael Eisner’s Tornante Company, and Time Warner Inc. The company’s principal offices are in Los Angeles and San Diego, California.

Emmy(R) Award-Winning Actor John Leguizamo and Donnie Wahlberg Square Off in Spike TV's New Original Scripted Eight-Hour Event
'The Kill Point'
Action-Drama Premieres Sunday, July 22 at 9:00 PM ET/PT with Limited Commercial Interruption
Series Created By James DeMonaco ('The Negotiator'),
Directed By Steve Shill ('The Wire' & 'The Tudors') And
Produced By Lionsgate And Mandeville

-- Emmy(R)Award-winning actor and Golden Globe nominee John Leguizamo and Donnie Wahlberg star in Spike TV's new original scripted series, "The Kill Point," an eight-hour event focusing on two men as they square off during a bank heist gone horribly wrong and the hostage negotiations that ensue. Produced by Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF) in association with Mandeville, "The Kill Point" premieres on Spike TV with a two-hour event beginning Sunday, July 22 at 9:00-PM ET/PT with limited commercial interruption.

John Leguizamo is "Mr. Wolf," the leader of a small group of military veterans who set out to rob a major bank in Pittsburgh. When things go awry, they're forced to take more than a dozen hostages from all walks of life, including a wealthy and powerful businessman's daughter. Suddenly, "Mr. Wolf" finds himself battling the police, the hostages and members of his own team while at the same time, fighting his own personal demons from the Iraq war and from his own war at home. Will he be sharp enough to hold it all together or lose control of the situation? And will he find redemption before it's too late -- and does he even care to?

On the opposite side of the perimeter is "Horst Cali," the Pittsburgh Police Department Hostage Negotiator, played by Donnie Wahlberg, who must go toe-to-toe with "Mr. Wolf." "Cali" must use his wit and negotiating skills, while managing his own personal issues, to manipulate the situation and convince Wolf to free the hostages before the FBI takes control, or worse.

With time of the essence and the uncertainty of the unfolding events, both men need to remain resourceful and collected or risk losing lives. "The Kill Point" reveals how the hostage takers leverage their situation and how the negotiator tries to unravel their plans. Which man will blink? Who will outsmart the other? Who will survive? It's a dangerous game of chess played out with human lives at stake.

Peter Appel ("NYPD Blue"), Dana Ashbrook ("Deadwood"), Geoffrey Cantor ("Law & Order"), Steve Cirbus ("Law & Order"), Jeremy Davidson ("Cold Case"), Christine Evangelista ("Law & Order"), Jennifer Ferrin ("Rescue Me"), Leo Fitzpatrick ("The Wire"), Frank Grillo ("Prison Break"), Michael Hogan ("Law & Order: Criminal Intent"), Michael Hyatt ("The Wire"), Wayne Kasserman ("Law & Order: SVU"), Mike McGlone ("The Brothers McMullen"), Susie Misner ("Rescue Me"), JD Williams ("The Wire") and Michael K. Williams ("The Wire") and special guest star Tobin Bell ("SAW") round out the cast of "The Kill Point."

spiketv.com has created original short form broadband episodes to coincide with "The Kill Point." The broadband episodes were developed and shot exclusively for spiketv.com. The webisodes will feature "The Kill Point" character Deke, a military vet involved in the bank heist who escapes and immobilizes forces on the outside in order to mount a campaign to save his brothers-in-arms trapped in the bank. In between the on-air episodes, spiketv.com will premiere a web original and offer the viewer a glimpse into the back story of "The Kill Point" taking the online viewer into Deke's world to see how he commandeers his crew, weapons and gear. The broadband episodes will also delve deeper into Deke's character to illustrate how he plans his escape and the effects the Iraq War had on him with some graphic flashbacks.

Additionally, High Definition episodes of "The Kill Point" will be available exclusively for downloaded via Xbox LIVE Marketplace, home to more than 1,500 hours of premium entertainment content. Xbox will also offer the standard definition episodes as will iTunes. "The Kill Point" downloads will be available after its on air debut on both xBox, iTunes and Amazon.

"The Kill Point" was created by James DeMonaco ("The Negotiator," "Assault on Precinct 13"), who also serves as executive producer and writer. David Hoberman ("Monk," "Bringing Down the House") and Todd Lieberman ("Wild Hogs," "Bringing Down the House") are executive producers. Steve Shill ("The Wire," "The Tudors") is co-executive producer and director. Todd Harthan ("Skinwalkers") serves as the supervising producer and writer. Tim Iacofano is producer and Bill Hill is co-producer. Bill McGoldrick is Spike TV's executive in charge of production.

Lionsgate is the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, generating two consecutive years of $300 million-plus domestic theatrical box office, operating a $500 million-plus home entertainment business and producing a broad slate of prime time television series for fiscal 2007. It is a premier producer and distributor of motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, and video-on-demand content. Its prestigious and prolific library of more than 10,000 titles is a valuable source of stable, recurring revenue and a foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.

Spike TV is available in 91.6 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.

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

Source: Spike TV

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

Salt 'N Pepa Season Up VH1 With New Reality Show
'The Salt 'N Pepa Show' Premieres Monday, October 15

"Push It." "Let's Talk About Sex." "Shoop." "Whatta Man." The songs are as legendary as this rap duo. Twelve million records sold. A first ever Grammy awarded to a female rap group for Best Rap Performance. Three MTV Video Music Awards. Then, in 2002, at the height of their success, Salt 'N Pepa suddenly called it quits. Rumors swirled that Salt had found God and Pepa wanted to pursue an acting career. Despite the speculation, the girls remained silent. Until now.

Premiering Monday, October 15, "The Salt 'N Pepa Show," will follow the ladies as they attempt to reunite on and off the stage in this funny, often touching reality series. They soon discover however, that achieving this is easier said than done since most of their past issues are still unresolved. Salt is angry about being unappreciated when they were together and Pepa blames Salt for breaking up the group. Their lifestyles are also polar opposites: Salt has indeed found God and is living a quiet life in Long Island with her husband while Pepa is still the party girl and desperately wants to re-capture the glamour of Salt 'N Pepa's glory days. Can they overcome their differences long enough to heal their friendship and perform again?

"The Salt 'N Pepa Show" is executive produced by Banks Tarver and Ken Druckerman for Left/Right Inc. Michael Hirschorn, Shelly Tatro and Danielle Gelfand for VH1. Kari McFarland is supervising producer for VH1.

For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releases and photographs, visit VH1's press-only Web site at www.vh1.com/press

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 90 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital services including VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul and VSPOT, VH1's broadband channel. Connect with VH1 at www.VH1.com.

Source: VH1

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
http://press.mtvn.com/tcajuly07

VH1 Classic Presents the U.S. Premiere of 'Seven Ages Of Rock' a Landmark Seven-Part Series Exploring the Story of Rock Music Premiering on VH1 Classic on Monday, December 17

"Seven Ages of Rock," a co-production with the BBC, will make its U.S. debut on VH1 Classic Monday, December 17. MTV veteran Mark Goodman narrates this 7-part series, which showcases the various genres of rock music that impacted and shaped pop culture.

From the birth of rock to metal to alternative rock -- there is a genre for every music fan -- some that have stood the test of time and others that have not. This exclusive series will delve into what made each of these genres of music resonate with fans across the world.

Each of the seven episodes will take a deeper look into the individual ages of rock by evaluating the music itself -- breaking down key tracks, getting behind the songs and composing ideas, as well as looking into the social influences of the time and the social context that influenced the progression of the music. Throughout each episode viewers will hear from some of rock music's biggest icons including Keith Richards, David Bowie, Roger Waters, Lou Reed, Ozzy Osbourne, James Hetfield, Deborah Harry, Gene Simmons, Roger Taylor, Stewart Copeland, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Stipe, Henry Rollins, Dave Grohl, Frank Black, Noel Gallagher and many more.

Here's a breakdown of each night:

Episode 1: The Birth of Rock - Rock music emerges in the late 60's as a fresh branch of rock 'n' roll. Becoming popular through artists like The Who, Cream, and The Rolling Stones, rock groups exemplified this era of protest through a tone of seriousness in their music.

Episode 2: Art/Prog Rock - As rock music made a name for itself, upcoming rock artists began to experiment with their sound. Groups including The Velvet Underground, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and Genesis were all a part of this innovative and varied sound.

Episode 3: Heavy Metal - A new sound that emerged from the UK, heavy metal conveyed an intense and powerful resonance. Artists like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin paved the way by establishing the heavy sound while artists like Metallica and Motley Crue added their own rock 'n' roll twist.

Episode 4: Punk - Continuing with the evolution of the sound of rock, a genre of music emerged in the 1970s that can best be described as anti- establishment. Demonstrated by bands including The Sex Pistols, The Clash and Television, these artists created music that went hand-in-hand with the rebellion of youth at the time, often containing lyrics that incorporated political outrage and a "do-it-yourself" attitude.

Episode 5: Stadium Rock - Rock music became more dominant in mainstream pop culture in the 80s allowing artists such as Queen, The Police, Bruce Springsteen, and U2 to sell out stadium-sized venues.

Episode 6: Alternative/Grunge - Influenced by punk, bands including Nirvana, REM, Sonic Youth, and Pearl Jam shunned the traditions of the music industry and signed with independent record labels. Despite their deviance from traditional mainstream success, many alternative bands were commercially successful.

Episode 7: UK Indie - Growing out of the UK punk scene, bands such as The Smiths, Oasis, and the Stone Roses possessed an independent spirit that embraced their artistic power and financial control. These groups created music that provided a strong and sometimes arrogant counterpoint to the pop sounds dominating the charts.

"Seven Ages of Rock," a VH1 Classic co-production with the BBC is executive produced by Michael Poole for the BBC and Michele M. Dix and Ben Zurier for VH1. William Naylor serves as the series producer for the BBC.

For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releases and photographs, visit VH1's press-only Web site at www.vh1.com/press

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that present videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60's, 70's and 80's, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more. Learn more at http://www.vh1classic.com/.

Source: VH1

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
http://press.mtvn.com/tcajuly07
http://www.vh1classic.com/

VH1 Says 'I Hate My 30's'
VH1's New Scripted Ensemble Comedy 'I Hate My 30's' Premieres Thursday, July 26 at 10:30pm*
Series To Launch On VH1.com, VH1 Mobile, VH1 On-demand And Various Digital-To- Own Platforms Beginning Monday, July 16
Entire Season To Be Available On Joost Beginning On Monday, July 16

VH1's new scripted half- hour comedy "I Hate My 30's," takes an irreverent look at the end of prolonged adolescence by introducing us to a group of thirty-somethings struggling with the realities and responsibilities of finally being an adult. VH1 has produced eight episodes of the series premiering July 26th at 10:30pm.* VH1 will air each episode's premiere commercial-free.

On July 16, ten days prior to its on-air premiere, "I Hate My 30's" will "sneak" premiere in its entirety across multiple screens including VH1.com, VH1 Mobile, VH1 On-demand through various cable providers' VOD offerings and Joost. In addition to the premiere episode, Joost will offer the entire 8- episode season in advance on July 16 - a first for both VH1 and Joost. Beginning on July 17, the premiere episode of the series will be available on several "digital-to-own" platforms including, iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com), Amazon Unbox and AOL Video.

Set in the second homes for many thirty-somethings (the office and the local coffee shop), "I Hate My 30's" is hosted by Dr. Rod, the kindly yet twisted owner of Dr. Rod's Turn Your Head and Coffee. Each week, Dr. Rod sets up an issue that is explored through the skewed (and occasionally surreal) perspective of our characters. Carol can't decide if she should focus on career or love; Travis wants to party but has a wife and kid at home; Chad won't stop playing video games to pay his bills; Mandy has to watch all her sorority sisters walk down the aisle while she remains single; and Corey buries himself in work and fantasy books to forget that his wife left him. Each episode ends with a piece of sage advice from animated co-worker C.L. Fox, whose run-ins with ex-girlfriends, bookies, and the law, provide many cautionary tales for the group.

If you loved the 80's, you're probably in your 30's now. And like many of the beloved sitcoms of those years, "I Hate My 30's" tries to solve the characters' (and the audience's) problems by the end of the half hour. But this show does it with a decidedly 21st century dose of irony. As Dr. Rod would say, "Your 30's are the time for prioritizing, for deciding what is really important to you -- even if what you think is important, isn't."

"I Hate My 30's" was developed by an idea VH1 brought to the group Drama 3/4 - a talented group of multi-hyphenates who have worked together putting on comedy shows and producing short films since college. Executive produced by Brice Beckham, David Fickas and Josh Uranga for Drama 3/4 and Michael Hirschorn and Maggie Malina for VH1. All episodes were written and directed by Brice Beckham and David Fickas.

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VH1 is a registered trademark of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc. MTV Networks also operates and offers joint ventures, licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby its programming can be seen worldwide.

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http://www.vh1.com/press

And the Critics' Choice Award Goes to ... VH1
The Broadcast Film Critics Association's 'Critics' Choice Awards' Honors VH1 With A 3-Year Deal
The First Major Awards Show Of The Season Will Air Live From The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium On VH1 Monday, January 7, 2008

-- The Broadcast Film Critics Association's (BFCA) "Critics' Choice Awards" show will make VH1 its new television network home with an exclusive three-year deal. The awards are bestowed annually by the BFCA to honor the finest in cinematic achievement. VH1 will air the 13th annual "Critics' Choice Awards" gala live from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Monday, January 7, 2008.

Since its inception in 1995, the "Critics' Choice Awards" has become a star-studded bellwether event of the movie awards season. The BFCA consistently picks nominees and winners that go on to garner more Academy Award nominations and wins than any other movie awards shows.

In 2007 alone, the "Critics' Choice Awards" foretold 30 of the 35 nominees and six of the seven Oscar(R) winners in the top seven categories including best picture, acting, directing, and writing. In addition, since 1999 the BFCA has correctly chosen 43 of 45 Academy Award nominated movies in the Best Picture category and this year was the only major film critics group to name "The Departed" (the 2007 Oscar(R) winner) as Best Picture.

The "Critics' Choice Awards" is the first major award show of the year and the only one to air before the Oscar(R) nomination ballots are mailed in. With its history of picking nominees and winners, it provides television viewers with their first opportunity to see all the top awards season contenders in one place.

The "Critics' Choice Awards" is always a hot ticket event for entertainment A-listers. Attending the show in 2007 was a who's who of Hollywood including: Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Forest Whitaker, Helen Mirren, Alan Arkin, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Clint Eastwood, Ryan Gosling, Kate Winslet, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Penelope Cruz, Spike Lee, Jessica Biel, Sacha Baron Cohen and Dakota Fanning.

The Broadcast Film Critics Association is the largest film critics' organization in the United States and Canada, representing more than 200 television, radio and online critics. BFCA members are the primary source of information for today's film going public. The very first opinion a moviegoer hears about new releases at the multiplex or the art house usually comes from one of its members.

"The VH1 audience has a ravenous appetite for pop culture, especially films and the A-list names that appear in them. Our viewers will welcome the annual Critics' Choice Awards ceremony which is the first, must-attend event of Hollywood's award season," said Tom Calderone, EVP and General Manager, VH1. "We are honored to have the BFCA join the VH1 family and hope to be able to add our creative stamp to the show."

"VH1 is a window onto the pop culture landscape that the Broadcast Film Critics Association reports on, making this an ideal network home for our show," stated Joey Berlin, President of the BFCA. "We are thrilled to have VH1 host our awards show and look forward to growing with the network."

VH1 will expand elements of the show online at VH1.com and on VH1 Mobile. Exclusive video footage from the event will include celebrity interviews, "behind-the-scenes" footage and more. Additional multiplatform plans will be announced closer to the event.

Bob Bain for Bob Bain Productions and Joey Berlin for Berlin Entertainment are executive producers. Lee Rolontz is the executive producer for VH1.

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'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' Salutes the Pioneers of Hip Hop Who've Reinvented the Sound and Look of the Genre on Monday, October 8 at 10PM*
Hosted By Tracy Morgan The Fourth Annual Hip Hop Celebration Will Feature Tributes To Snoop Dogg, Whodini, Missy Elliot, Wild Style's 25th Anniversary and Teddy Riley and Andre Harrell For New Jack Swing
VH1 Searches For The Next Great Music Producer To Create The Official Score For This Year's 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' With Online Contest 'The Score' Launching July 23 On HIPHOP.VH1.COM

-- VH1 will once again honor the hip hop pioneers and legends that have made significant contributions to all aspects of pop culture with the fourth annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors." Hosted by Tracy Morgan, this year's honorees include Snoop Dogg, Whodini, Missy Elliot, Wild Style's 25th Anniversary and Teddy Riley and Andre Harrell for New Jack Swing.

Premiering on Monday, October 8 at 10 PM*, "VH1 Hip Hop Honors," will celebrate the players who broke new ground and pioneered the genre into a true cultural phenomenon. "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" will be taped at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, October 4. The music and influence of each of the honorees will be recognized through performances by classic artists in collaboration with today's hottest new talent. Generations of hip hop will bridge the gap for one exceptional night to set it off with the original style and flavor that sparked and inspired the evolution of the music. Additional performances and appearances will be announced shortly.

On July 23, VH1.com is launching "THE SCORE," an online search to find the best, undiscovered hip hop producer in the country. VH1 will give one lucky producer the opportunity to heat up VH1's fourth annual hip hop celebration by awarding him or her with the opportunity to create and produce the official score of the annual, televised event. The winning score will be used during the broadcast of "VH1 Hip Hop Honors." The creator will receive show credit and the opportunity to be mentored by an industry executive/producer during a session where the winning score will be professionally produced.

From July 23 through August 20, contestants can post their 60-second beats for consideration at http://hiphop.vh1.com/. See site for official rules and guidelines. Three finalists will be selected by a panel of music industry judges. Viewers will then decide through online voting who has what it takes to create and produce this year's official score to "VH1 Hip Hop Honors."

Additionally, in early September, VH1.com will launch a dedicated "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" Web site with honoree profiles, exclusive online content and more.

"VH1 Hip Hop Honors" is executive produced by Lee Rolontz for VH1 and Jac Benson for Blackjac Entertainment. Louis J. Horvitz will direct. Nelson George and Fab Five Freddie are consulting producers.

For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releases and photographs, visit VH1's press-only Web site at www.vh1.com/press

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Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
http://hiphop.vh1.com/

TV Land is 'All Shook Up' With Month-Long Celebration of Elvis Presley in August
"Elvis Month" to Feature Films, Concerts, Documentaries and Original Special Myths and Legends: Elvis
TVLand.com to Offer Extensive Elvis Content Online

-- TV Land becomes the home to everything Elvis Presley this August when the network celebrates the King of Rock 'n' Roll with a month-long tribute commemorating his legacy. This ultimate showcase includes: concerts such as the '68 Comeback Special and Aloha from Hawaii, the documentary Elvis By The Presleys, his much-loved films like Love Me Tender and Wild in the Country, and the original special Myths and Legends: Elvis. The special, which premieres Thursday, August 16 at 10 p.m. (all times ET/PT), provides insight into some of the long-standing mysteries surrounding Presley. Additionally, on Thursday, July 26, TV Land and the city of Honolulu, Hawaii will dedicate a life-sized bronze sculpture of Elvis Presley which will grace The Neal S. Blaisdell Center, formerly The Honolulu International Center, the site of Elvis' 1973 Aloha from Hawaii concert. Finally, TVLand.com will pay tribute to the King with an Elvis photo gallery, dedication footage from the network's Elvis statue unveiling in Honolulu, a blog from music writer Ben Fong-Torres in which he shares his memories of Elvis and clips from Elvis' TV specials and concerts.

"Elvis Presley is the ultimate icon of pop culture who changed the face of music," states Larry W. Jones, President, TV Land. "He had a force and an impact which is unprecedented, and it is our hope that TV Land's tribute to him will remind fans of his amazing legacy that continues to endure."

In a monumental event, TV Land will air a number of Presley's treasured work by showing films, concerts and documentaries starring and about the King of Rock 'n' Roll throughout the month. The network will also premiere an original special, Myths and Legends: Elvis, a look at some of the most popular mysteries surrounding the icon.

TV Land's programming for Elvis Month includes:

-- Concert Weekends - Performance specials such as Elvis: '68 Comeback

Special, Aloha From Hawaii, Elvis: the Great Performances and Ed

Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Elvis Presley.

-- Documentaries and Made-for-TV Movies - Elvis By the Presleys, Elvis

and Me, Elvis On Tour and Elvis: His Best Friend Remembers.

-- Feature Movies - Love Me Tender; Wild in the Country; Easy Come, Easy

Go; Fun in Acapulco; Paradise Hawaiian Style; Roustabout; Girl Happy;

Live a Little, Love a Little and Speedway.

-- Myths and Legends: Elvis

A TV Land Original Special

Thursday, August 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

Based on the popularity of season one of TV Land Myths & Legends, this

half-hour special coincides with TV Land's month-long salute to Elvis

Presley. Thirty years after Elvis has "left the building," TV Land

takes an in-depth look at some of the most popularly held mysteries

about the King of Rock 'n' Roll and dissects them to separate fact from

fiction. Are Oprah Winfrey and Elvis really related? Did he really

approach President Nixon in the hopes of becoming a federal drug agent?

These, and many other mysteries will be answered in this special.

TVLAND.COM TRIBUTE

TVLand.com currently features a sneak peek at "Elvis Month" on TV Land, which includes video excerpts from Elvis's Aloha from Hawaii special and a photo gallery of Elvis throughout his life. Users can also watch movie trailers from Presley's movies Speedway, Girl Happy and Live a Little, Love a Little, clips from his TV specials and concerts, and in the coming weeks, log on to play The Elvis Trivia Game. The site will also feature images from the statue, footage from the dedication and a blog from Ben Fong-Torres, a former editor for Rolling Stone Magazine, as he shares his comments and special memories about Elvis. Additionally, TVLand.com will also offer excerpts from a radio interview conducted by former KPOI-FM's DJ Tom Moffatt after Elvis returned from the Army. Finally, fans can watch interviews from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with producers who have worked with Elvis and chat with other Elvis fans on the site's message boards.

ELVIS STATUE

On July 26, TV Land and the city of Honolulu, Hawaii will dedicate a life- sized bronze sculpture of Elvis Presley. The statue will grace The Neal S. Blaisdell Center, formerly The Honolulu International Center, the site of Elvis' 1973 Aloha from Hawaii concert. The sculpture - which commemorates this historic Aloha from Hawaii event seen globally on television -- portrays the King of Rock 'n' Roll as he appeared in that performance and pays tribute to him during the 30th Anniversary year of his passing.

This bronze sculpture is the network's sixth work to honor people, places and moments from pop culture by recognizing the site as a "TV Land Landmark." The network's landmarks include: a bronze statue of Ralph Kramden of The Honeymooners at the entrance of New York City's Port Authority Bus Terminal; a sculpture of Mary Tyler Moore from The Mary Tyler Moore Show at Nicollett Mall in downtown Minneapolis, MN; The Andy Griffith Show statue in Raleigh's Pullen Park; a bronze statue of Bob Newhart commemorating his role as Dr. Robert Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show in Chicago and most recently, a tribute to the beloved series Bewitched with a life-size statue depicting a magical view of character Samantha Stevens, played by actress Elizabeth Montgomery, in Salem MA. Fans can visit TVLand.com to see photos, virtual tours of the statues as well as streaming video of some of the dedications.

Studio EIS, a three-dimensional design and sculpture studio in New York founded by brothers Ivan and Elliot Schwartz, is creating the life-sized bronze sculpture. The studio also created The Andy Griffith Show statue, the statue commemorating Bob Newhart's role as Dr. Robert Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show and the statue of Samantha Stevens from Bewitched.

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. has granted permission for this special tribute and is involved in the approval process of the sculpture.

Now seen in over 90 million U.S. homes, TV Land is dedicated to building the ultimate Baby Boomer entertainment brand on all platforms. Armed with a slate of new original programming, newly acquired Classic TV and movies, multiplatform content and Cause Change, a new pro-social initiative, the network is uniquely positioned to cater to America's 78 million Baby Boomers, the first generation of Americans who grew alongside television. TV Land's program mix features hit originals, popular dramas, sitcoms, westerns and Retromercials. TV Land's roster includes hits like All in the Family, M*A*S*H, The Andy Griffith Show and several others. Furthering the network's commitment to develop original programming that complements its roster of acquisitions, the network regularly showcases original series and specials like I Pity The Fool, Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg, TV Land Myths and Legends, Generation Boom, TV Land Confidential and the upcoming original series High School Reunion.

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.

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) is based in Memphis, with additional offices in Los Angeles. In addition to Graceland and its related attractions in Memphis, including the Heartbreak Hotel, EPE is aggressively involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, music publishing, and television, film, video and Internet projects. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit http://www.elvis.com/. EPE is a subsidiary of CKX, Inc., a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ National Market(R) under the ticker symbol "CKXE." Also visit http://www.ckx.com/.

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Entertainment Weekly and TV Land Collaborate To Present the 50 Greatest TV Icons of All Time
List To Be Revealed in Entertainment Weekly and Two-Hour Original Special to Premiere on TV Land on Friday, November 16
EW.com and TVLand.com Join Forces To Countdown TV Icons 51-100

-- Oprah. Heather Locklear. Homer Simpson. Regardless of age, TV genre or lifeform, there are select TV personalities whose work is timeless and whose popularity is endless due to the impact they have made through television. Entertainment Weekly and TV Land Present: The 50 Greatest TV Icons, a two-hour special premiering on TV Land on Friday, November 16 from 8-10pm ET/PT, counts down the iconic personalities who have made their indelible mark via the small screen. The list will also be revealed in the issue of Entertainment Weekly on stands that same day.

Whether these beloved performers have made the list because they are game changers like Jerry Seinfeld, have the longevity of Kermit, or the instant rise to super stardom like Farrah, Entertainment Weekly and TV Land Present: The 50 Greatest TV Icons takes a comprehensive look at these respected icons, all culled from over 50 years of television. The TV Land original special and Entertainment Weekly feature story (November 23rd issue, on stands the 16th) both feature interviews with the stars themselves as well as people who have worked with them, knew them, created them or were inspired by them. The Entertainment Weekly story celebrates the list by taking an in-depth look at each of the stars, while TV Land honors the performers in the special by giving viewers access to rarely seen footage that solidifies each icon's place in TV history. The TV Land special is produced by Gay Rosenthal Productions.

"America has gotten to know so many talented performers through television so it was very difficult to narrow the list down to 50," states Larry W. Jones, President, TV Land. "However, when you look at this list, it's clear that these names are in a different league. Their appeal crosses generations and will have the lasting impact that rightfully gives them the icon label. TV Land viewers and Entertainment Weekly readers will have a great time reliving the moments that earned these performers a spot on the list."

"Teaming up with TV Land to name the 50 Greatest TV Icons of All Time is the perfect match for Entertainment Weekly. Readers relish our signature lists, and since we're in a Golden Age of TV it's a great time to celebrate the performers who have elevated the medium over its entire history," says Entertainment Weekly Managing Editor Rick Tetzeli. "This multi-platform campaign helps us serve readers in an even bigger way."

EW.com and TVLand.com will host a supplement list with the names of TV Icons 51-100, a complement to the TV special and magazine. Additionally, the sites will host content that will engage fans by allowing them to see more original interviews with those featured on the list and other celebrities talking about how these icons have inspired them. Specifically, EW.com will have links to all EW articles that have been published on the icons, feature a bracket game that allows fans to vote for their favorite icon and host video of current stars talking about their own favorite icons. TVLand.com will offer classic video clips of icons on the list, celebrity interviews of those on the list and feature a message board for visitors to sound-off about the list.

The 50 Greatest TV Icons is a Gay Rosenthal Production. Executive Producers are Gay Rosenthal and Paul Barrosse from Gay Rosenthal Productions and Sal Maniaci, Senior Vice President, Development and Original Production, TV Land. Co-Executive Producer is Nicholas Caprio and Supervising Producer is Natalie Aaron, both from Gay Rosenthal Productions.

ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY AND EW.COM

Entertainment Weekly, a winner of four National Magazine Awards is America's leading consumer magazine of entertainment and popular culture. The magazine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Inc., and has a guaranteed circulation rate base of 1.725 million reaching an audience of 10.7 million readers. EW.com, winner of MPA's best entertainment website of the year, is one of the most popular and most comprehensive sites for online entertainment coverage. EW.com's homepage contains unique, online-only content - articles, photo galleries, reviews, Q&As and blog items, etc. - plus a complete archive of Entertainment Weekly magazine.

About TV Land

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Nickelodeon's First Original Broadband Series, Nick Cannon's Star Camp, To Debut Sunday, July 22, On TurboNick
New Reality Series from Executive Producers Nick Cannon, Quincy Jones and Quincy "QD3 Jones III - and Hosted by Cannon -- Follows Eight Kids through MegaStar Boot Camp
Performance Finale to Air on Nickelodeon in TEENick, Sunday, August 26

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, will debut a new original series, Nick Cannon's Star Camp, July 22, exclusively on TurboNick, the network's broadband video player. Executive produced by host Cannon, Quincy Jones and Quincy "QD3" Jones III, the show selects and follows eight members of a new youth super-group hand-picked by Cannon as they literally learn how to be stars. The series of five 15-minute episodes will stream on TurboNick (www.turbonick.com) every Sunday, and the finale performance will air in Nickelodeon's TEENick block on Sunday, August 26 (6 p.m. ET/PT).

"Streaming video has become a big part of how today's multi-tasking generation of kids is experiencing entertainment. Several of our properties like Mr. Meaty and Avatar have developed a huge following online, so introducing an original series to air exclusively on TurboNick is the natural next step in super-serving our audience," said Marjorie Cohn, Executive Vice President of Original Programming and Development, Nickelodeon Networks. "We're especially excited to be launching this series in collaboration with top talent like Nick Cannon and Quincy Jones, who know how to connect with our audience on any platform."

Developed to give a select group of kids the opportunity to showcase their talents, Nick Cannon's Star Camp produces The Giggle Club, an eight-member all-star super group. After the cameras stop following the group as they learn the fundamental tools needed to make it in the music industry, plans for them include recording an album and performing in a live stage show tour, thereby fulfilling their dreams of stardom. To help get them there, Nick Cannon and Quincy Jones call on a "media dream team" of producer and director Debbie Allen and choreographer to the stars, Fatima Robinson. The group is put through a "megastar boot camp" with state of the art equipment and resources to hone in on their performance skills.

"There is so much untapped talent out there, particularly among young kids today. We wanted to find this talent and give kids the training necessary to mold them into the budding stars that they can be," said Cannon. "I can't think of a better network to be working with than Nickelodeon and a better way to reach today's multi-platform kid audience than by airing this series on TurboNick."

"I am committed to projects that have a positive influence on today's youth," said Jones. "Nick Cannon's Star Camp is a perfect fit and a beautiful way to help create the next generation's successful writers, actors, musicians and producers."

The Giggle Club features eight members, ranging in age from 13 to 19. They are Cashae Davis (Young Daisy), Antonio Anderson (M-One), Tehabreana Mc Nair (Bre-Roca), Malik Mc Nair (Mac Flossy), Jessica Salinaz (Jessi J), William May (Big Will), Amanda Moseley (Mandy Rain) and Jesse Brown (Casper).

TurboNick will complement the Nick Cannon's Star Camp streaming experience with background on the show and The Giggle Club members, as well as a message board where kids can actively discuss their thoughts on the new mega-stars. Printed interviews with The Giggle Club members will also appear on the site.

Nick Cannon's Star Camp is executive produced by Quincy Jones, Nick Cannon, Quincy "QD3" Jones III, Ray Brown and Sean McNair. The show's creators are Ray Brown and Sean McNair.

Executive producer/host Cannon is no stranger to the Nickelodeon family. First appearing on Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series All That, he went on to star in and executive produce his own comedy series on the channel, "The Nick Cannon Show." Cannon is also a successful rapper, actor, writer and producer of hit shows Wild N Out and Short Circutz on MTV. He has shared the comedy stage with the likes of Chris Tucker, Damon Wayans and Chris Rock.

Entertainment impresario/producer-arranger-performer Jones has won 27 Grammys and is the most Grammy-nominated artist in history (79). He produced the best-selling album and best-selling single of all time. Jones has worked with the greatest artists of all time, from Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis to Bono, Celine Dion, Ludacris, 50 Cent, will.i.am and Alicia Keys. He turned rapper Will Smith into a TV and film star with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and launched Oprah Winfrey to global fame with The Color Purple. Jones currently serves as a producer of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production The Color Purple. A tribute album honoring his career and featuring today's hottest stars is in production. Among his television credits as an executive producer are the hit series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Mad TV as well as HBO's celebration of President Clinton's inauguration, An American Reunion, and The 68th Annual Academy Awards.

Quincy "QD3" Jones III, founder of QD3 Entertainment, is a respected multi-platinum producer, having created hits for artists including LL Cool J, Ice Cube and Tupac Shakur. QD3 Entertainment has produced a successful series of documentary films chronicling urban and hip hop culture and creates content for multiple platforms, including television, the Internet, mobile and video on demand.

TurboNick premiered as the first broadband player for kids in 2005 to complement Nickelodeon's on-air programming. It is one of several multiplatform experiences that allow kids to access Nickelodeon content anywhere in the world at any time of the day. Users are able to search from a library of hundreds of long and short-form videos of Nickelodeon favorites. And the video streaming on TurboNick never stops. Even as users watch, browse, interact with and personalize their experience, they are able to stay connected with programming as never before. TurboNick has experienced triple digit percentage increases over last year in terms of traffic. For the month of May, it garnered 106 million streams, a +542% increase over May 2006.

Nickelodeon, in its 28th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 92 million households and has been the number-one- rated basic cable network for 12 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) .

Source: Nickelodeon

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

Mmm ... Mobile Entertainment!
Jamster brings 'The Simpsons' to a mobile phone near you ... just in time for THE SIMPSONS MOVIE

-- The next time you hear, "D'oh!" or "Hey everybody pay attention to me. I'm a big, fancy jerk with a big, fancy cellphone," it'll probably be coming from a mobile phone near you because those phrases, along with a range of other content from The Simpsons, are available for the first time to mobile users, exclusively at http://www.thesimpsonsmobile.com/ and http://www.jamster.com/.

"These are about to become the most sought-after ringtones in the United States," said Lucy Hood, CEO of Jamster/Jamba, the world's leading mobile entertainment company. "People have been clamoring for us to offer The Simpsons on mobile phones, and now we are happy to offer 'The Yellow Plan' to consumers across the nation."

The Yellow Plan is a subscription service offering exclusive made-for- mobile content based upon the popular FOX animated television series, The Simpsons. THE SIMPSONS MOVIE, based on the long-running and much-honored show, arrives in theaters everywhere July 27.

"The Simpsons is a world-wide phenomenon that had been enjoyed on virtually every entertainment platform except mobile ... until now," said Denise Sirkot, Executive Vice President of Gracie Films, the creators of The Simpsons. "We've worked closely with Jamster to ensure fans of the show get content that meets our creative standards and fans' expectations. The Yellow Plan provides a great mix and we have exciting plans down the road."

Simpsons fans will show their true colors as their phone rings with Homer voicing classics like, "Mmm ... donuts" or "Woo-hoo!" They can shake and grind to the famous Itchy and Scratchy theme song ringtone or dance to a jazz version of The Simpsons theme song. Consumers will also enjoy the screensavers showing Homer as Mr. Sparkle or the wallpapers of Marge and her famous quotes. For only $9.99/month, fans can make use of six credits to purchase a broad selection of new Simpsons content including ringtones, voicetones, wallpapers and screensavers. New content will be available every month.

Additionally, Yellow Plan subscribers will have the chance to play as Homer in The Simpsons: Minutes to Meltdown, a mobile game from Electronic Arts, stocking up on donuts and sneaking past Krusty the Clown and Officer Lou to save Springfieldians from potential nuclear meltdown. The mobile game is a laugh-out-loud, beat-the-clock adventure game that will surely touch Simpsons fans.

"The Yellow Plan is the mobile industry's first single brand subscription, with original mobile-only offerings created by writers and talent from The Simpsons," said Hood. "Our goal is to connect people with their passions, and people all over the world are passionate about The Simpsons."

Following this initial introduction, new content from other beloved Simpsons characters, products based upon great holiday and other themes, as well as a few surprises, will be available to Yellow Plan subscribers. Jamster supports all major U.S. carriers and handset manufacturers. For additional information please visit http://www.thesimpsonsmobile.com/ and http://www.jamster.com/.

About Jamster

Jamster is one of the world's leading providers of mobile entertainment able to reach one in six consumers around the globe. With a wide offering of mobile products and services available directly via mobile phones, Jamster connects people with their passions in 35 countries on five continents and in 23 languages. Branded popular content from around the world including The Simpsons and The Simple Life, the latest content from major media companies, including chart-topping ringtones from top music labels such as UMG and Sony, mobile games from renowned game developers such as Electronic Arts, and original content made exclusively for mobile phones, allows Jamster to give consumers what they want, when they want it and where they want it. Jamster is a joint venture between News Corporation (NYSE:NWS) (NYSE:NWS.A) and VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) and headquartered in Beverly Hills, Calif., and Berlin, Germany.

Source: Jamster

Web site: http://www.thesimpsonsmobile.com/
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Starz Presents World Television Premiere of Winning Films From 2007 Film Your Issue Competition on July 14

-- As exclusive broadcaster of the international competition, Starz Entertainment presents the world television premiere of "Starz Movie News: 2007 Film Your Issue." It premieres on Starz Saturday, July 14 at 1:50 p.m. (ET/PT), following with an encore presentation on Starz Edge Friday, July 20 at 5:05 p.m. (ET/PT).

Film Your Issue is an international "issue film" competition which invited global citizens ages 16-25 to add their voice to the public dialogue on pressing social issues via films of one minute or less. In addition to Starz Entertainment, Yahoo!/Jumpcut, USA TODAY, Universal Pictures, ASCAP, The United Nations Department of Public Information, The Humane Society of the United States, and The Natural Resources Defense Council also lent a hand to partner with Film Your Issue.

The winning films showcased in "Starz Movie News" include FYI U.S. Jury Selection winners Live a Revolution by Jamie Walker of Pittsburgh, Penn.; One Word by Chelsea Moore of Pikeville, Tenn. and The Terrorist by Chad Simpson of Columbus, Ohio. FYI International Jury Selections were awarded to How A Prostitute is Born by Dolly Ovadia Nahon of Haifa, Israel and Putek by Ramon del Prado and Theresa Clamor of Manila, The Philippines.

Hidden Agenda by Kylee Darcy of Fairfax, Calif. was awarded the FYI -- Yahoo! Audience Award for American Film and Looks Can Be Deceiving by Rio de Janeiro residents received the FYI -- Yahoo! Audience Award for International Film as well as the United Nations Department of Public Information -- FYI Award. Finally, the Natural Resources Defense Council -- FYI Award went to Give a Hoot, Bike Commute by Boulder, Colo. resident Ethan Van Duzer.

The FYI 2007 Awards Ceremony was held June 26, 2007, at the United Nations Headquarters. The VIP Jury that decided the winning films included the heads of several major studios, television, Internet, music and publishing, as well as senior elected government representatives. Robert Clasen, chairman and chief executive officer of Starz, LLC and Chris McGurk, head of Starz' Overture Films joined the judging jury this year. The judges were headed by Distinguished Jurist Walter Cronkite; Director Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy); CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer; NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams; Terry Semel, Yahoo! former chairman and chief executive officer; Harvey Weinstein, chairman of The Weinstein Company; David Linde, co-chair of Universal Pictures; and the lyricist team of Marilyn and Alan Bergman.

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 15.8 million and 28.2 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 VongoSM. Starz Entertainment (http://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

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

Peter Gallagher ('The O.C.'), Jamie-Lynn Sigler ('The Sopranos'), Kristin Lehmann ('Prison Break'), Jenna Boyd ('Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants') and Two-Time Academy Award(R) Nominee Peter Fonda ('Easy Rider') Star in the Lifetime Original Miniseries 'The Gathering'
The Two-Part, Four-Hour Miniseries from "Battlestar Galactica" Producer David Eick, "X-Files" Executive Producer John Shiban and Sony Pictures Television to Air This October

-- Peter Gallagher ("The O.C."), Jamie-Lynn Sigler ("The Sopranos"), Kristin Lehmann ("Prison Break"), Jenna Boyd ("Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants") and two-time Academy Award(R) nominee Peter Fonda star in the chilling new original miniseries, "The Gathering," from the creative minds of David Eick ("Battlestar Galactica") and John Shiban ("X-Files"). The two-part, four-hour drama from Sony Pictures Television follows the story of Michael Foster (Gallagher), a doctor in search of his wife, Ann (Lehman), after she vanishes without a trace. Without any logical explanations for her disappearance, Michael's search leads him to dark and sinister findings, including the existence of a cabal of witches gathering in New York. Tom Patricia (Lifetime's "Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story") also serves as executive producer and Bill Eagles ("CSI") directs. "The Gathering" is Lifetime's second original miniseries, following in the footsteps of network's 2005 acclaimed and highly rated drama, "Human Trafficking." The miniseries is currently in production in Toronto and will premiere this October on Lifetime Television.

In "The Gathering," Dr. Michael Foster wakes up after a disturbing night to find his wife Ann missing from their home. With the local police refusing to help and community speculation that Ann ran off with another man, Michael is left with only the puzzling visions he had the night of Ann's disappearance including a dying raven, a bloody circle on the wall and cryptic images of Ann and his daughter Zee (Boyd).

As Michael attempts to uncover the mystery of Ann's disappearance, he befriends one of Zee's teachers, Maggy Rue (Sigler), who reveals to him that Ann may be involved with an ancient religious sect of witches determined to dominate the world, even resorting to murder to get what they want. But as Michael gets closer to finding his wife - and the truth - he discovers very powerful people including wealthy real-estate developer, Thomas Carrier (Fonda), are also involved and quickly learns there is no one he can trust.

Peter Gallagher most recently starred for four seasons as Sandy Cohen in the FOX drama "The O.C." Gallagher began his career on stage, gaining critical acclaim for his work in "Sky Masterson" and "Guys and Dolls" before earning a Tony Award nomination for his starring role in "Long Days Journey into Night." He recently starred in the production of "The Exonerated" and "Noises Off." His film credits include "While You Were Sleeping," "To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday," "The Man Who Knew Too Little," "American Beauty," "Sex, Lies and Videotape," "How to Deal," "Center Stage" and "Mr. Deeds."

Gallagher's television credits include the Emmy(R) and Peabody Award- winning miniseries, "The Murder of Mary Phagan," "An Inconvenient Woman," "Brave New World," "Private Contentment," "The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez" and "A Tale of Two Wives." An accomplished singer, Epic Records released Gallagher's album "7 Days in Memphis" last November.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler is best known for playing Meadow Soprano on HBO's critically acclaimed, Emmy(R)-Award winning drama "The Sopranos." Sigler's performance on the show earned her the 1999 and 2000 Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award for Best Actress in a Dramatic Series, as well as two ALMA Award nominations for Best Actress in a Drama Series. Sigler recently wrapped production on three projects including "Homie Spumoni," a comedy co-starring Donald Faison, Joey Fatone and Whoopi Goldberg; "Lovewrecked," opposite Amanda Bynes and Chris Carmack which aired on ABC Family and the thriller "Dark Ride" form Lionsgate. Sigler made her Broadway debut as Belle in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" in October 2002, remaining in the role through February 2003. In the summer of 2001, she starred in the national tour of Rodger's and Hammerstein's "Cinderella." Additional theater roles include New York regional productions of "Annie," "The Wizard of Oz," "The Sound of Music," "The Wiz" and "Gypsy."

Kristin Lehman was most recently seen in the FOX series "Drive" and "Prison Break." Lehman's additional TV credits include "Century City," "Judging Amy," "The Outer Limits," "Kevin Hill," "Felicity," "Poltergeist: The Legacy," "Strange World" and the miniseries "Verdict in Blood." She's appeared in the feature films "Sentinel" with Keifer Sutherland and Eva Longoria; "The Chronicles of Riddick" starring Vin Diesel and Judi Dench; "The Way of the Gun" with James Caan and Benicio Del Toro; "Dog Park" with Luke Wilson and Natasha Henstridge and "Alaska" with Thora Birch and Charlton Heston.

Despite her young age, Jenna Boyd has starred alongside some of Hollywood's most talented actors including Cate Blanchett in "The Missing." Boyd also appeared in the movies "Dickie Roberts: Child Star," "In an Instant" and starred as Bailey Graffman in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." Boyd's television credits include "CSI," "CSI: Miami," "Ghost Whisperer," "Six Feet Under," "Carnivale" "Just Shoot Me," "Titus" and "The Geena Davis Show."

Two-time Academy Award(R) nominee Peter Fonda is the son of legendary actor Henry Fonda, brother to Jane Fonda and father of Bridget Fonda. Fonda is most well-known for his cult classic "Easy Rider" which he wrote, starred in and produced. Fonda received his first Academy Award(R) nomination for the movie's screenplay. He received his second nomination for his work in "Ulee's Gold." Some of Fonda's additional film credits include "Wild Hogs," "Ghost Rider," "The Laramie Project" and "The Cannonball Run."

"The Gathering" is produced by Grove Street Pictures, Inc. and Cine Pico in association with Sony Pictures Television for Lifetime Television. David Eick ("Battlestar Galactica"), John Shiban ("The X-Files," "Supernatural") and Tom Patricia ("Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story") serve as executive producers. John Shiban also wrote the miniseries and Bill Eagles ("Numb3rs," "CSI") directs.

Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. SPT produces and distributes top-rated, award-winning programming in every genre, including series, movies and family entertainment, for network and cable television; first-run and off-network syndication; and digital distribution on the Internet and mobile devices. SPT also distributes all of the company's theatrical releases and library titles. SPT (www.sonypicturestelevision.com) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.

Lifetime is the leader in women's television and one of the top-rated basic cable television networks. A diverse, multi-media company, Lifetime is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. Lifetime Television, LMN, Lifetime Real Women, Lifetime Home Entertainment and Lifetime Online (www.lifetimetv.com) are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, a 50/50 joint venture of The Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.

Source: Lifetime

Web site: http://www.lifetimetv.com/
http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com/

July 11

The Walt Disney Studios to Offer Movie Rentals On Demand Through Xbox LIVE Starting Now
New partnership brings growing catalogue of current blockbuster and classic library titles to Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Whether you want to find adventure in a blockbuster game or lose yourself in a magical movie moment, you can get the ultimate in entertainment in your living room with Xbox 360(R) and Xbox LIVE(TM). Today at the E3 Media & Business Summit, Microsoft Corp. and Disney-ABC Domestic Television announced an agreement to bring feature films from The Walt Disney Studios to U.S. members of Xbox LIVE, the online games and entertainment network on Xbox 360.

Beginning today, consumers of all ages will have access to a growing catalog of new and classic movies from The Walt Disney Studios including titles from Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Hollywood Pictures and Miramax Films, on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, the leading high-definition-video download service. Xbox 360 owners will be able to rent popular Disney films on demand as they become available, such as "Bridge to Terabithia," Miramax Film's "The Queen" and Touchstone Pictures' "Deja Vu."

"We're always looking for more ways to let people experience our films," said Dan Cohen, executive vice president of pay television and interactive media for Disney-ABC Domestic Television. "With the millions of Xbox 360 consoles in living rooms today with a direct, high-speed Internet connection, Xbox LIVE really has become a terrific device for the delivery of digital entertainment content."

As a result of this partnership between Microsoft and Disney-ABC Domestic Television, an array of current and library titles will be available this July, with more to come in both standard and high definition. Currently offering more than 2,350 hours of premium entertainment content from 15 partners, Xbox LIVE Marketplace is the only online service offering downloadable movies and TV shows in high definition. In a little more than seven months since video content was launched on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, there have been nearly 10 million downloads of entertainment content.

"Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE Marketplace truly offer something for everyone of all ages, gender or personal taste," said Peter Moore, corporate vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business in the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft. "With this partnership, we are able to feature blockbuster new releases as they become available, as well as an incredible array of classic family films that made Disney the icon it is today." Xbox LIVE Marketplace content is available to all Xbox 360 owners. High-definition new-release movie rentals are 480 Microsoft(R) Points each, and standard-definition new-release movie rentals are 320 Microsoft Points each. Classic feature films in high definition are 360 Microsoft Points each, and classic feature films in standard definition are 240 Microsoft Points. More information is available online at http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/marketplace/moviestv/?WT.svl=nav.

About Xbox LIVE

Xbox LIVE is the first and most comprehensive unified online entertainment network seamlessly integrated throughout the entire console experience, making it easy for people to find the friends, games and entertainment they want from the moment they power on their Xbox 360 system. Xbox LIVE connects millions of members across 25 countries to enjoy hundreds of multiplayer games, downloadable games via Xbox LIVE Arcade, free and premium playable game demos, music videos, TV shows and movies in the United States as well as new game levels, characters and vehicles for all their favorite retail games. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live.

About Disney-ABC Domestic Television

Disney-ABC Domestic Television's pay television and interactive media division is a leading distributor of movies in the video-on-demand arena. DADT distributes movies domestically from The Walt Disney Studios, including titles from Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, and Miramax Films. It currently licenses movies through a wide range of distributors and platforms including cable MSOs, satellite companies, internet distributors, telcos, mobile operators, and via other emerging technologies.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/
http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live

Fats Domino's Top Chart Hits Compiled for New Collection, Greatest Hits: Walking To New Orleans
30-Track CD and Digital Album from Capitol/EMI Features 29 Top 10 Hits, Including Eight #1s

In the worlds of pop, rock and R&B, Antoine "Fats" Domino is a legend. An original inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1986), Domino was second only to Elvis Presley in rock record sales in the 1950s and gave the world some of the greatest songs and performances of R&B and early rock 'n' roll. Capitol/EMI is proud to honor Fats Domino's legacy with the August 14 release of Greatest Hits: Walking To New Orleans, a new 30-track CD and digital album that's as big and rollicking as his New Orleans boogie-woogie. The new chronologically sequenced collection boasts 29 Top 10 R&B hits, including eight #1s from Domino's unprecedented run of success with Imperial Records from 1950 to 1963.

Greatest Hits: Walking To New Orleans spans Domino's Imperial tenure, from his first million-selling hit, 1949's "The Fat Man" (which many have called the first rock 'n' roll record), through his mid-'50s R&B chart-toppers, including his first Top 10 Pop hit, "Ain't That A Shame" and "I'm Walkin'." The blue twosome of "Blueberry Hill" (his biggest hit) and "Blue Monday" (often cited by Fats as his favorite record) are included, and the collection's title track, "Walking To New Orleans." During his heyday, Fats sold more than 65 million records and co-wrote many of his successful songs with his producer and bandleader, Dave Bartholomew.

Domino made "Blueberry Hill," previously associated with Gene Autry and Louis Armstrong, and the Tin Pan Alley artifact "My Blue Heaven" his own the moment he wrapped his Creole-inflected pipes around each of those ancient ditties. "I like old numbers like that, because they never die," said Fats. "They always keep good memories, and the older people like 'em, and the younger people like 'em."

The first musician to become a rock 'n' roll icon solely on the strength of his music and not as an image or novelty, Fats Domino was also part of many of the early touring rock 'n' roll package shows that barnstormed the country and popularized the new music.

Domino often found lyrical inspiration in the experiences of everyday folks. "Something that happened to someone, that's how I write all my songs," he said. "I used to listen to people talk every day, things would happen in real life. I used to go around different places, hear people talk. Sometimes I wasn't expecting to hear nothin', and my mind was very much on my music. Next thing I'd hear, I would either write it down or remember it good."

Even as rock 'n' roll's popularity waned as Little Richard retreated into the ministry, Elvis donned Army fatigues, and a battalion of well-scrubbed teen idols invaded from Philly, the Fat Man kept on rocking with "Whole Lotta Loving," "I'm Ready," and "I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday." "Be My Guest" wafted down to Jamaica and ended up a cornerstone of ska's birth.

No other veteran R&B artist of his era would come close to equaling his long-term impact on rock 'n' roll, as evidenced by the wide variety of artists covering his songs, from Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald, Ricky Nelson and Ike & Tina Turner to John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Sheryl Crow, T-Rex, Los Lobos, and Cheap Trick.

"On and off the stage, he's a true man who belongs to the public," said the late Roy Montrell, his longtime guitarist. "Everything he does, he does it with his public in mind."

He's still a man of the people, judging from the way the world waited on pins and needles when word filtered out that he was missing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina's devastation. New Orleans' Ninth Ward, Antoine Domino, Jr.'s home from the day of his birth on February 26, 1928, was one of the epicenters of Katrina's wrath. When photos of Domino's rescue from his flooded home finally hit media outlets, the planet breathed a collective sigh of relief.

That's how beloved a figure Fats Domino remains, not only in his native Crescent City, where he's a virtual deity, but everywhere. As one of the irreplaceable rock 'n' roll pioneers of the 1950s, he deserves no less.

For more information, visit Fats Domino's official website: http://www.fatsdominomusic.com/.

Fats Domino - Greatest Hits: Walking To New Orleans

1. The Fat Man R&B #2 (1950)

2. Goin' Home R&B #1; Pop #30 (1952)

3. Going To The River R&B #2; Pop #24 (1953)

4. Please Don't Leave Me R&B #3 (1953)

5. Something's Wrong R&B #6 (1953)

6. Ain't That A Shame R&B #1 (11 weeks); Pop #10 (1955)

7. All By Myself R&B #1 (three weeks) (1955)

8. Poor Me R&B #1 (1955)

9. I Can't Go On (Rosalie) R&B #6 (1955)

10. Bo Weevil R&B #5; Pop #35 (1956)

11. Don't Blame It On Me R&B #9 (1956)

12. I'm In Love Again R&B #1 (9 weeks); Pop #3 (1956)

13. My Blue Heaven R&B #5; Pop #19 (1956)

14. When My Dreamboat Comes Home R&B #2; Pop #14 (1956)

15. So Long R&B #5; Pop #44 (1956)

16. Blueberry Hill R&B #1 (11 weeks); Pop #2 (3 weeks)

(1956)

17. Honey Chile R&B #2 (two weeks) (1956)

18. Blue Monday R&B #1 (8 weeks) (1956); Pop #5

(1957)

19. I'm Walkin' R&B #1 (6 weeks); Pop #4 (1957)

20. It's You I Love R&B #2; Pop #6 (1957)

21. Valley Of Tears R&B #2; Pop #38 (1957)

22. Wait And See R&B #7; Pop #15 (1957)

23. Whole Lotta Loving R&B #2; Pop #6 (1958)

24. I'm Ready R&B #7; Pop #16 (1959)

25. I Want To Walk You Home R&B #1; Pop #8 (1959)

26. I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday R&B #22; Pop #17 (1959)

27. Be My Guest R&B #2; Pop #8 (1959)

28. Walking To New Orleans R&B #2; Pop #6 (1960)

29. My Girl Josephine R&B #7; Pop #14 (1960)

30. Let The Four Winds Blow R&B #2; Pop #15 (1961)

Source: Capitol/EMI

Paramount Classics Establishes 'Arctic Fund'
Four organizations to receive proceeds from ARCTIC TALE

-- Paramount Classics has established the "Arctic Fund" to coincide with the release of their film, ARCTIC TALE, on July 25. Four groups working to protect the Arctic and its inhabitants -- The National Geographic Polar Fund, World Wildlife Fund, National Wildlife Federation and Wildlife Conservation Society -- will receive equal shares from a percentage of the lifetime domestic box office revenue.

From National Geographic Films, the people that brought you MARCH OF THE PENGUINS and Paramount Classics, the studio that brought you AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, ARCTIC TALE is an epic wildlife adventure that explores the vast world of the Great North. The movie tells the story of a walrus pup and a polar bear cub on their life's journey from birth to adolescence to maturity and parenthood in the frozen Arctic wilderness. Once an almost perpetual winter wonderland, the walrus and the polar bear are losing their beautiful icebound world as it melts from underneath them. Queen Latifah is the Storyteller of "Arctic Tale," and the movie features music from Ben Harper, Brian Wilson, Aimee Mann and The Shins.

"By releasing this film, we hope to educate children and their families to raise awareness about the issues facing our planet," said John Lesher, President of Paramount Classics. "These four organizations are at the forefront of this cause and we are proud to support them."

The National Geographic Polar Fund -- National Geographic Mission Programs has created the Polar Fund to support research, conservation and education projects. Those programs are designed to foster greater awareness around polar and climate science, including climate, sea ice and hydrology, terrestrial and marine habitats and species, as well as human systems, and will span both poles. The National Geographic Polar Fund builds on National Geographic's strengths of 117 years supporting global scientific fieldwork and many of the first polar expeditions. As National Geographic works to inspire people to care about the planet, understanding the conditions at the poles is critical to our collective future.

World Wildlife Fund -- For more than 45 years, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has been protecting the future of nature. The largest multinational conservation organization in the world, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally. WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.

National Wildlife Federation -- The largest conservation organization in the U.S, National Wildlife Federation is inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future. NWF unites individuals from diverse backgrounds through a grassroots network of 4 million members, supporters and volunteers. NWF's programs educate and inspire people from all walks of life to conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat. NWF focuses its conservation work in three major areas that will have the biggest impact on the future of America's wildlife: confronting global warming and seeking solutions to this major threat to the nation's wildlife; protecting and restoring wildlife habitat and connecting people to nature.

The Wildlife Conservation Society -- Since 1895, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has worked to save wildlife and wild lands around the globe. Today WCS has field staff at work in over 60 nations, protecting many of the last wild places left on our planet. To bring the mission home, the Bronx Zoo based WCS is distinguished as the only global conservation organization that also operates the world's largest system of urban wildlife parks, educating more than 4 million zoo and aquarium visitors each year about the importance of wildlife conservation.

About Paramount Classics

Paramount Classics is the specialty film division of Paramount Pictures Corporation, (PPC), a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) . PPC is a global entertainment company that produces and distributes filmed entertainment through the Paramount Motion Picture Group, which includes Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks SKG, Paramount Vantage, and Paramount Classics. PPC operations also include Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Digital Media Group, Paramount Studios and Worldwide Television Distribution.

Source: Paramount Classics

Harry Potter Charms the Entertainment Industry
The Nielsen Company examines Harry Potter's vast impact on Books, Movies, Internet, Television, Music and Advertising

-- With the imminent release of the new Harry Potter movie, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," as well as the upcoming book release on July 21 of the seventh and final installment in the series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," The Nielsen Company today released a multi-dimensional overview into the young wizard's strong impact on the entertainment industry. Here is a unique look at the Harry Potter effect.

-- Book sales (Nielsen BookScan) - Since 1998, when Nielsen began

measuring book sales in the United Kingdom, the six Harry Potter books

have sold more than 22.5 million copies in the UK alone. In the United

States, the Harry Potter titles published after 2001 have sold more

than 27.7 million copies.

-- Box Office sales (Nielsen EDI) - Combined, the first four Harry Potter

films have grossed more than $3.5 billion worldwide. The first film,

"Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone," is the fourth all-time highest

grossing film worldwide.

-- Advertising (Nielsen Monitor-Plus) - In the U.S., ad spend for all

Harry Potter branded merchandise (including books, movies, DVDs and

other promotional products) totals $269.1 million from 1998 to date.

Outside of the U.S. from 2000 to date, $119.3 million was spent on

total advertising for all Harry Potter branded merchandise in Canada,

Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, and the

U.K.

-- DVD/Video sales (Nielsen VideoScan) -All three Harry Potter DVDs/Videos

- Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, and Prisoner of Azkaban -

debuted at #1 and remained the #1 family film for the first 3 weeks of

each release.

-- Internet Traffic (Nielsen//NetRatings) - The Warner Bros. "Harry Potter

Order of the Phoenix" Web site drew 446,762 unique visitors in May

2007.

-- Internet Buzz (Nielsen BuzzMetrics) - On blogs, the final book "Harry

Potter and the Deathly Hallows," is generating more "buzz" than the

latest movie installment, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

-- Music sales (Nielsen SoundScan) - The four Harry Potter soundtracks

combined have sold more than 1.1 million copies in the U.S. and almost

100,000 copies in Canada since the initial release back in October

2001. There have been a total of 180,000 downloads of individual songs

that tied to the four Harry Potter soundtracks.

-- TV ratings (Nielsen Media Research) - Since 2002, the Harry Potter

movies have aired on U.S. television a total of 366 times.

-- Moviegoer Profile (Nielsen Cinema) - A recent survey of moviegoers

shows 51% of persons age 12+ are aware that the new book is coming out

next month. Twenty-eight percent of persons 12+ in the U.S. have read

one or more of the previous Harry Potter books, and 15% have read all

of the Harry Potter books-to-date.

-- Consumer (ACNielsen) - More than $11.8 million has been spent by U.S.

consumers on Harry Potter-licensed trademark cookies, candy and gum

products since June 2002.

Books (Nielsen BookScan)

In the United Kingdom alone, more than 22.5 million copies of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books have walked off the shelves since 1998, when Nielsen BookScan began measuring books sales in the UK and six of the top ten best-selling books during this period have been Harry Potter books. In the United States, the Harry Potter titles published after 2001, the first year of the U.S. Nielsen BookScan panel, have sold more than 27.7 million copies. During that period, three of the top ten best-selling books in the U.S. have been Harry Potter books.

In all territories where Nielsen BookScan monitors book sales data, peak sales of Harry Potter titles consistently coincide with launch of the new hardback editions and continue to break records. In 2005, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince jumped out of the starting gate with 1.87 million copies sold in the first day in the UK and 4.1 million copies sold the first day in the U.S. (both countries include pre-orders). Similarly, nearly 1.7 million copies of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix were sold on its 2003 release date in the UK, accounting for nearly 50% of the book's total first year sales in that country.

The greatest peak in sales of Harry Potter books took place in 2003, when sales in the UK accounted for fully 22% of the Children's market for the year, while sales in Australia took 19% of the Children's market and generated Aus$30.5 million in revenue for the year. This trend was largely due to the long delay in the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This was also the first new title to be released following the launch of the first Harry Potter film in November 2001, which helped catalyze a large increase in sales of the backlist titles as people caught up with the series.

The second largest sales peak for Harry Potter titles was in 2005, except in Ireland (ROI) and China, where 2005 sales surpassed 2003 sales as news of Harry Potter spread across the globe.

2006 saw a slowdown in sales, with the annual sales of Harry Potter titles being at their lowest since 1999 in the UK. This trend is indicative of people waiting for the launch of the final hardback edition later this month.

Audio titles of the Harry Potter series were also very popular, with total sales of more than 1.34 million audio copies in the U.S. (818,000) and the UK (525,000) to date. In the UK, audio releases of Harry Potter and Sorcerer's Stone have sold the most volume to date (128,280 units). Since 2001, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (452,000 units) and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (349,000 units) are the best-selling audio books in the U.S..

Total Sales of Harry Potter Books by Country

Country Volume Sales

UK 22,547,594

U.S. (since 2001) 27,676,957 **

Australia 4,584,576

Ireland 327,435

South Africa 151,798

China 2,005,660

Source: Nielsen BookScan's Retail Panels; Chinese data supplied by

OpenBook

NOTE: 2007 data comprises of 23 weeks sales up to 16th June

** U.S. Data includes sales occurring from 1/1/2001 through 6/16/07

and ONLY includes books published after 1/1/2001. U.S. Data

includes English version of titles only.

Top Selling Books in the U.S. Since 2001

Sales

Rank Publish Since

Title Author Date Format 1/1/2001

1 The Da

Vinci Code BROWN, DAN 3/1/2003 Hardcover 8,504,466

2 Harry Potter

and the Order

of the Phoenix ROWLING, J.K. 6/1/2003 Hardcover 8,434,516

3 Harry Potter

and the

Half Blood

Prince ROWLING, J. K. 7/1/2005 Hardcover 7,194,873

4 The South

Beach Diet AGATSTON, ARTHUR 1/1/2003 Hardcover 5,167,516

5 The Purpose

Driven Life WARREN, RICK 10/1/2002 Hardcover 4,911,202

6 The Five

People You

Meet in

Heaven ALBOM, MITCH 1/1/2003 Hardcover 4,348,131

7 Angels &

Demons BROWN, DAN 7/1/2001 MM 4,333,277

Paperback

8 Harry Potter

and the

Prisoner

of Azkaban ROWLING, J. K. 9/1/2001 Trade 3,396,770

Paperback

9 The Secret

Life of

Bees KIDD, SUE MONK 1/1/2003 Trade 3,313,701

Paperback

10 The Kite HOSSEINI,

Runner KHALED 1/1/2003 Trade 3,016,249

Paperback

Source: Nielsen BookScan

Top Selling Books in the UK Since 1998

Rank Title Author Publish Format Sales Since

Date 1 Jan 1998

1 The Da Brown, Dan 1 Mar Paperback 4,470,081

Vinci Code 2004

2 Harry Potter

and the

Order

of the

Phoenix Rowling, J.K. 21 Jun Hardback 3,037,324

2003

3 Harry Potter

and the Half-

Blood Prince:

Children's

Edition Rowling, J.K. 16 Jul Hardback 2,931,880

2005

4 Harry Potter

and the

Philosopher's

Stone Rowling, J.K. 26 Jun Paperback 2,832,067

1997

5 Angels and Brown, Dan 1 Jul Paperback 2,716,114

Demons 2003

6 Harry Potter

and the

Chamber of

Secrets Rowling, J.K. 28 May Paperback 2,692,745

1999

7 Harry Potter

and the

Prisoner of

Azkaban Rowling, J.K. 1 Apr 2000 Paperback 2,460,352

8 Harry Potter

and the

Goblet of Fire Rowling, J.K. 6 Jul 2001 Paperback 1,951,794

9 Deception Brown, Dan 1 May Paperback 1,813,010

Point 2004

10 Digital Brown, Dan 5 Jul Paperback 1,724,201

Fortress 2004

Source: Nielsen BookScan

Film (Nielsen EDI)

Combined, the first four Harry Potter films have grossed more than $3.5 billion worldwide. The first film, "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone," grossed more than $974.7 million worldwide at the box office, ranking it number four on the worldwide all-time highest grossing films. In its first week of release the film grossed more than $129.4 million in the U.S. and Canada. The second film, "Harry Potter and Chamber of Secrets," grossed more than $878.6 million worldwide and $106.1 million for its opening week in the U.S and Canada.

Worldwide Box Office Sales - All Time Highest Grossing Films

Rank U.S. Film Worldwide

Premiere Box Office

1 12/19/1997 Titanic $1,850,788,188

2 12/17/2003 The Lord of the Rings:

The Return of the King $1,118,891,257

3 7/7/2006 Pirates of the Caribbean:

Dead Man's Chest $1,062,821,812

4 11/16/2001 Harry Potter and the

Sorcerer's Stone $974,751,219

5 12/18/2002 The Lord of the Rings:

The Two Towers $925,012,866

6 5/19/1999 Star Wars: Episode I: The

Phantom Menace $923,179,709

7 6/11/1993 Jurassic Park $920,067,947

8 5/19/2004 Shrek 2 $915,121,703

9 11/18/2005 Harry Potter and the

Goblet of Fire $892,211,651

10 11/15/2002 Harry Potter and the

Chamber of Secrets $878,635,209

11 5/4/2007 Spider-Man 3 $876,342,300

12 12/19/2001 The Lord of the Rings:

The Fellowship of the Ring $870,175,011

13 5/30/2003 Finding Nemo $865,714,978

14 5/19/2005 Star Wars: Episode III:

Revenge of the Sith $849,997,605

15 5/25/2007 Pirates of the Caribbean: At $836,381,716

16 5/3/2002 Spider-Man $821,606,375

17 7/3/1996 Independence Day $817,169,255

18 5/25/1977 Star Wars $797,998,007

19 6/4/2004 Harry Potter and the

Prisoner of Azkaban $793,049,239

20 6/11/1982 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial $792,974,579

Source: Nielsen EDI

Note: Box Office sales converted to U.S. Dollars, Sales through 6/24/2007

Advertising for Harry Potter (Nielsen Monitor-Plus)

In the U.S., ad spending for all Harry Potter branded merchandise (including books, movies, DVDs and other promotional products) totaled $269.2 million for 1998 to date. Outside of the U.S., from 2000 to date, $119.3 million was spent on total advertising for all Harry Potter branded merchandise in the following 8 countries -- Canada, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, and the U.K.

Since 2000, international advertisers have spent $659,019 promoting the Harry Potter books (print books and audio books), with the bulk of the ad dollars going towards audio books ($543,412). The top spending category outside the U.S. has been theatrical releases ($57.3 million). Ad spending for Harry Potter among DVD/Video releases came in second at $31.9 million. Advertisers for video games spent $11.8 million and toys/games spent almost $11.6 million, while advertising for Harry Potter magazines reached $3.8 million.

Book Advertising in U.S. - Since 1998, when Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone first appeared in the U.S., the publisher has spent a total of $344,787 to promote the book. That amount is a long way off from the advertising peak for the fifth book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which since 2002 has totaled $942,049. Additionally, $184,700 was spent in 2001 to advertise Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages, two books published by J.K. Rowling and Scholastic, whose proceeds benefit needy children. In total, $3.6 million in the U.S. has been spent to date for the Harry Potter books (1-7), Harry Potter Fantasy Beast/Quidditch books and the Harry Potter Deluxe Box Sets, with the majority of the ad spend going towards the first seven books ($2.8 million).

Advertising Spent on Harry Potter Books

in the U.S. 1997-2007

Total U.S.

Ad Spend by

Books 1-7 Book

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone $344,787

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets $159,888

Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban $186,841

Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire $503,754

Harry Potter and Order of the Phoenix $942,049

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince $454,873

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows $144,809

Total $2,737,001

Other Harry Potter Titles

Harry Potter Fantasy Beast/Quidditch Books $184,690

Harry Potter Deluxe Box Sets $555,762

Source: Nielsen Monitor-Plus

Box Office Advertising in U.S. -- More than $142.6 million has been spent to advertise the first four Harry Potter theatrical releases. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the second move in the series, has spent the most at $40 million. Each of the other movies spent between $31 and $36 million in total on advertising.

Advertising Spent on Harry Potter Motion Pictures

in the U.S. 2001-2007

Motion Picture Total U.S. Ad

Spend by Movie

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone $36,973,254

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets $40,050,184

Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban $33,678,800

Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire $31,970,768

Total $142,673,006

Source: Nielsen Monitor-Plus

DVD/Video Advertising in the U.S. -- $68.5 million was spent on advertising for the Harry Potter DVD/Videos. The first movie release, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, spent the most on advertising, $22.5 million. The budgets for the subsequent DVD/Video releases were reduced, each spending between $14.5 and $15.9 million.

Advertising Spent on Harry Potter DVDs/Videos

in the U.S. 2001-2007

Total U.S.

Ad Spend

DVD/Video by Video

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone $22,584,483

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets $15,925,370

Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban $15,424,089

Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire $14,566,663

Total $68,500,605

Source: Nielsen Monitor-Plus

Cross Promotion in the U.S. -- The Harry Potter brand has partnered with products as diverse as bubble bath to electronic games to cross-promote and sell more merchandise. In total, $54 million was spent promoting Harry Potter products excluding the core businesses of books and movies over the last seven years. EA Games Harry Potter & Goblet of Fire Entertainment Software spent the most reaching more than $4.5 million. Other notable promotions include: EA Games Entertainment Software Harry Potter Quidditch World Cup ($3.2 million), Mead Harry Potter School Supplies ($3.1 million), EA Entertainment Software Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone ($2.3 million), and Harry Potter & Chamber Of Secrets Playsets Polyjuice Potion Maker ($2.0 million).

Internet Traffic (Nielsen//NetRatings)

The Warner Bros. Web site, "Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix," drew 446,762 unique visitors in May 2007. Social media and reference sites related to the movie attracted a unique audience of 705,487, more than 1.5 times the Web traffic to the official Harry Potter sites. However, average visitor time spent at the Warner Bros. site in May was more than seven minutes, compared to under 2.5 minutes at the official site.

Internet Buzz (Nielsen BuzzMetrics)

Over the last six months, the final book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," has generated more buzz than the latest movie installment, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". After the release of the Order of the Phoenix movie trailer in late April, buzz about the movie briefly surpassed buzz about the final book.

Bloggers reacted to the announcements of the final book and book cover design, generating a sharp increase in posts and discussions in January and March 2007.

Fake scans of the movie's ending sparked interest among bloggers and buzz about the final book and latest movie increased in tandem in June 2007.

Music Sales (Nielsen SoundScan)

Since 2001 there have been four Harry Potter soundtracks coinciding with the four movie releases. These soundtracks have sold over 1.1 million copies in the U.S. and almost 100,000 copies in Canada.

The biggest selling Harry Potter soundtrack by far was the first: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Since its release in October of 2001, this Potter soundtrack has sold 619,000 copies in the U.S. Soundtrack sales for the additional Harry Potter movies declined with each release. "The Chamber of Secrets," based off the second movie in the series, has sold roughly 210,000 copies since its release in November 2002. The other two soundtracks; "Prisoner of Azkaban" and "The Goblet of Fire," have respectively sold 180,000 and 135,000 copies in the U.S.

There have been a total of 180,000 downloads of individual songs from the four Harry Potter soundtracks since 2003, when Nielsen SoundScan began measuring digital music sales. At 65,000 digital track sales, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" has been the most popular soundtrack.

DVD/Video sales (Nielsen VideoScan)

According to Nielsen VideoScan, all three Harry Potter DVDs/videos - Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, and Prisoner of Azkaban - debuted at #1 and remained the #1 family film for the first 3 weeks of each release. "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (Warner Home Video, released 11/23/04) was the #1 selling family video, and #4 video regardless of category, in all of 2004. "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" (Warner Home Video, released 4/11/03) was the #4 selling video in 2003 and the #3 family video in 2003. "Harry Potter And The Sorcerers Stone" (Warner Home Video, released 5/28/02) was the #3 selling video in 2002 and was the #2 family video in 2002.

TV ratings (Nielsen Media Research)

The Harry Potter movies have been telecast on U.S. television a total of 366 times since 2002 on four cable networks (Disney, ABC Family, Cinemax and HBO) and one broadcast network (ABC). In 2007, two Harry Potter movies aired on the Disney Channel, averaging approximately 2.8 million viewers. The last broadcast network (ABC) to carry a Harry Potter movie was "Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone" on 4/21/07, with approximately 4.2 million U.S. viewers.

Most Viewed Harry Potter Movies on U.S. Television

Network Air Movie Viewers

Date 2+

ABC 5/9/2004 H. POTTER AND SORCERER'S STONE - Movie 1 11,080,000

ABC 11/19/2005 H. POTTER AND CHAMBER-SECRETS - Movie 2 7,760,000

ABC 5/7/2005 H. POTTER AND CHAMBER-SECRETS - Movie 2 7,500,000

ABC 5/15/2004 H. POTTER AND SORCERER'S STONE - Movie 1 6,854,000

HBO 11/16/2002 H. POTTER AND SORCERERS STONE - Movie 1 6,649,000

ABC 10/28/2006 H. POTTER & THE PRISONER

OF AZKABAN - Movie 3 6,075,000

ABC 4/30/2005 H. POTTER AND SORCERER'S STONE - Movie 1 5,650,000

Source: Nielsen Media Research U.S.

Moviegoer Profile (Nielsen Cinema) --

Findings from a recent Nielsen Cinema survey show 51% of persons age 12+ in the U.S. are aware that the new book is coming out next month. Twenty- eight percent of persons 12+ in the U.S. have read one or more of the previous Harry Potter books, and 15% have read all six previous Harry Potter books.

More than half (53%) of the people who have read at least one of the Harry Potter books indicated they plan on reading "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," with nearly 40% planning to read it as soon as it is released.

While the Harry Potter books are wildly popular in the U.S., the movies are even more so. More than one quarter of Americans 12+ claim to have seen all of the previous Harry Potter movies. In the U.S., the box office audience for the last two Harry Potter movies - Prisoner of Azkaban and The Goblet of Fire - is made up primarily of children and teens. While not quite a majority, over 40% of the box office audience for the last two movies is 2-17 years old, with girls making up just over 50%. Other findings from Nielsen Cinema include:

-- 59% of persons age 12 and older are aware that the fifth movie in the

series, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," is coming out this

month.

-- 57% of persons 12+ have seen one or more of the previous Harry Potter

movies.

Consumer Package Good Sales (ACNielsen) -- According to data from consumer research company ACNielsen, more than $11.8 million has been spent by U.S. consumers on Harry Potter-licensed trademark cookies, candy and gum products since June 2002.

Sales of Harry Potter-Licensed Trademark Cookies, Candy, Gum

52 Weeks

Ending June Total Sales

2006-07 $745,411

2005-06 $2,661,520

2004-05 $2,222,275

2003-04 $2,052,446

2002-03 $4,098,185

Total $11,779,837

Source: ACNielsen; Total U.S. Food, Drug and Mass Merchandiser Stores

(excluding Wal-Mart); 52 weeks ending in June of each year

ACNielsen data also shows that sales for Harry Potter-licensed cookies, candy and gum products peak the week a Harry Potter movie or book launches, showing almost $900,000 in sales for Harry Potter-licensed goods the week of the 11/5/02 movie premiere of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" and $650,000 in sales the week of the 11/18/05 movie premiere of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire".

Candy products licensed from the Harry Potter series can be a little unconventional. Some favorites include: Cockroach Clusters, Jelly Slugs, Ice Mice, Chocolate Frogs, Fizzing Whizbees, and of course Bertie Bott's Jelly Beans, including ear wax and dirt flavors.

Other Press Contacts:

Cara Milo - Nielsen BookScan US - 914.684.5505

Karen James - Nielsen BookScan UK - +44 (0) 1483 712230

Brandon Knott - Nielsen EDI - 323.860.4669

Laura Czaja - Nielsen Monitor-Plus - 646.654.8681

Erin Crawford - Nielsen VideoScan - 323.954.3211

Suzy Bausch - Nielsen//NetRatings - 408.941.2965

Sandra Parrelli - Nielsen BuzzMetrics - 646.654.7772

Jennifer Peterson - Nielsen SoundScan - 914.684.5572

Brandi Preston - Nielsen Media Research - 646.654.8391

Karen Gyimesi - Nielsen Cinema - 646.654.8631

Cheryl Pearson-McNeil - ACNielsen - 847.605.5312

About The Nielsen Company

The Nielsen Company is a global information and media company with leading market positions and recognized brands in marketing information (ACNielsen), media information (Nielsen Media Research), online intelligence (NetRatings and BuzzMetrics), trade shows and business publications (Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Adweek). The privately held company is active in more than 100 countries, with headquarters in Haarlem, the Netherlands, and New York, USA. For more information, please visit, http://www.nielsen.com/.

Source: The Nielsen Company

CONTACT: Karen Gyimesi of The Nielsen Company, +1-646-654-8631

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

DreamWorks Pictures/Paramount Pictures' 'TRANSFORMERS' Smashes Industry and Studio Records in First Week of Release
Paramount Hits $1 Billion Domestic Gross Mark July 9 Fastest of Any Studio

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures' co-production "TRANSFORMERS" set an industry record for a non-sequel of $155.4 million in its opening week, surpassing the previous record held by the original "Spider Man" in 2002. In addition, during its first full day of release on Tuesday, July 3, "TRANSFORMERS" grossed $27.8 million, the biggest Tuesday in industry history, surpassing the second "Pirates of the Caribbean" adventure. The following day, July 4th, the Michael Bay-directed action adventure posted another industry best for the holiday of $29 million, outstripping "Spider-Man 2" in 2004.

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For DreamWorks and Paramount, "TRANSFORMERS" three-day debut of $70.5 million was the top non-sequel and top live-action film ever. This propelled Paramount over the $1 billion mark in domestic gross in 189 days, the earliest any studio has reached that benchmark in a calendar year. The year 2007 will be Paramount's highest grossing since 1998, when it reached $1.046 billion, a figure that will be surpassed by the end of the coming weekend.

Over the past week, Paramount reclaimed its status as the #1 studio in market share, which it held earlier in the year, from April 21 to May 3. In addition, "TRANSFORMERS" was DreamWorks' fourth straight #1 opening film following "Norbit," "Blades of Glory" and "Disturbia."

Other records established by "TRANSFORMERS" include:

-- Top July 4th weekend ($70.5 million) for a non-sequel, surpassing

the studio's own "War of the Worlds" in 2005 ($64.9 million).

-- Best July opening weekend ($70.5 million) for a non-sequel, surpassing

2001's "Planet of the Apes" ($68.5 million).

-- Top daily gross in July ($29.073 million) for a non-sequel, besting

"Planet of the Apes" ($24.6 million).

-- Top Wednesday gross of all time ($29.073 million) for a non-sequel,

beating the previous record holder 2004's "The Passion of the Christ"

($26.6 million).

-- Top Thursday gross ($19.177 million) for a non-sequel, beating 1996's

"Independence Day" ($17.3 million).

-- Best live action movie debut ($70.5 million) for Paramount or

DreamWorks, with the previous personal bests being "War of the Worlds"

($64.9 million) and 2005's "The Ring 2" ($35.1 million) respectively.

DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures Present, in association with Hasbro, a di Bonaventura Pictures Production, a Tom DeSanto/Don Murphy Production of a Michael Bay Film "TRANSFORMERS" starring Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel, Anthony Anderson, Megan Fox, Rachael Taylor with John Turturro and Jon Voight. Directed by Michael Bay from a story by John Rogers and Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman and a screenplay by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman, the film is based on Hasbro's Transformers(TM) Action Figures. The producers are Don Murphy, Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, and Ian Bryce and the executive producers are Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian. The director of photography is Mitchell Amundsen. The production designer is Jeff Man. The film is edited by Paul Rubell, A.C.E. and Glen Scantlebury. The costume designer is Deborah L. Scott. The music is by Steve Jablonsky. The music supervisor is Dave Jordan. The special visual effects are by Industrial Light & Magic.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

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

About DreamWorks Pictures

DreamWorks Studios was formed in 1994 by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen. The company won three consecutive Best Picture Academy Awards with "American Beauty," "Gladiator" and "A Beautiful Mind" (both co-produced with Universal.) Among the company's other successes have been such films as "Saving Private Ryan," "War of the Worlds," "Dreamgirls" (all co-produced with Paramount), and "Blades of Glory." Among its upcoming productions are "Things We Lost in the Fire," "The Kite Runner (distributed by Paramount Classics), and "Sweeney Todd" (co-produced with Warner Bros.).

Source: DreamWorks Pictures; Paramount Pictures

CONTACT: Michael Vollman, Executive Vice President, Integrated

Mobile Video Drives Mobile Multimedia: Varies by Country, By Operator

Driven by rising demand for video, the market for premium mobile content is expected to exceed $44 billion in 2011, more than double the nearly $20 billion in 2007, iSuppli Corp. predicts.

Premium mobile content consists of mobile music, games, graphics, video and adult content for mobile platforms, mainly wireless handsets.

Mobile video is the fastest growing media segment, while music and gaming continue strong growth but with significant regional variation.

Different regions, different trends

The mobile data market overall is continuing to expand robustly, driven by strong mobile content growth and a sustained rise in mobile messaging. However, significant differences in growth rates are emerging. iSuppli’s research has identified the following regional and country-level trends:

- In Asia, India leads Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) growth of non-messaging data revenue at 40.4 percent.

- Italy will see the strongest non-messaging data revenue CAGR through 2011 among major Western European countries, at 29 percent. Ringtones represent the strongest segment today, but video will dominate Italy ’s mobile content revenue by 2011, followed by games.

- In the Americas , Brazil will see a 41 percent CAGR for non-messaging data revenue.

“Data and content revenues are the life preservers for wireless operators, as voice Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) declines accelerated during Q2 among the 20 key operators tracked by iSuppli,” said Mark Kirstein , vice president with iSuppli. “Drawn from our deep operator profiles, aggregate voice ARPU in the first quarter declined by 6 percent sequentially compared to the fourth quarter of 2006. Meanwhile, mobile data ARPU increased by 1 percent sequentially. Data ARPU is particularly strong among North American operators, where both messaging revenue and mobile multimedia content are seeing strong growth.”

iSuppli also found that:

- Among the 20 key operators, data represents nearly 20 percent of revenue now. Three of these operators derive more than 30 percent of their revenue from data: SK Telecom, NTT DoCoMo and O2.

- Growth in ringtunes is slowing. Asia and Europe are maturing, while heady growth rates in North America moderate. The top five markets for ringtunes are China , Italy , Japan , the United Kingdom and the United States in 2011. However, many country-level markets will peak before 2011.

- Mobile gaming growth is slowing significantly, particularly in Asia . Korea and Japan had the dominant positions in 2006.

- Among mobile content companies, game publishers Glu Mobile and Square Enix each gained market share during the quarter, while Electronic Arts and THQ each lost about 3 percent share.

- Universal Music group holds the largest share of mobile music content revenue among the major record labels.

- Several U.S. operators saw revenue associated with messaging double in 2006 compared to 2005, driven by both increased peer-to-peer messaging and increased premium Short Message Service (SMS) revenue.

iSuppli’s Mobile Multimedia Content Tracker, covers the value chain for delivering digital music, video and gaming to mobile handsets. Coverage detailed country-level and operator-level analysis of, mobile data, mobile messaging and mobile multimedia by type.

ABC-tv chooses Graham-Patten D/ESAM 8000 Mixers
D/ESAM 8000 Included in HD Edit Bays

Grass Valley, CA. The ISIS Group, Inc. reports that three Graham-Patten D/ESAM 8000 Digital Edit Suite Audio Mixers are now part of the HD operation at the ABC-TV headquarters in New York City. In 1998, ABC-TV built their first two HD edit control rooms. During the day, the rooms were used to edit and create HD content. Then in the evening the rooms changed function, and became on-air control rooms.

Now the D/ESAM 8000 is part of those rooms, used with the Editware editing control system and a Ross Synergy production switcher. ABC-TV required a custom interface to allow the mixers to meet the needs of on-air usage. The interface allows the Ross Synergy to control the D/ESAM 8000s in the on-air environment.

While the rooms are primarily for creating and editing content, they can still be used as on-air broadcast control rooms - and a D/ESAM mixer was part of the on-air HD version broadcast of the Memorial Day 2007 Indy 500 race.

"We're pleased that ABC chose the D/ESAM 8000 for the HD edit bays," said ISIS Group President Len Dole. "The D/ESAM technology is ideal for linear editing, which is often the fastest way to get on-air. That is why the D/ESAM 8000 is used by major broadcasters around the world at sporting events, including the Olympics and the U.S. Super Bowl."

VIZIO SIGNS ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH 2006 NFL MVP LADAINIAN TOMLINSON
- LaDainian Tomlinson's endorsement deal with VIZIO HDTV brand includes TV, Radio, Print, Online and personal appearances by MVP

Irvine, CA - July 10, 2007 - VIZIO, maker of multiple award-winning lines of high definition flat panel TVs, announced today that they have signed a personal endorsement deal with 2006 NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson. The multiyear deal gives VIZIO the use of Tomlinson's name, likeness, photograph, voice, live or recorded performance and signature for VIZIO promotions. Tomlinson will also make appearances on behalf of VIZIO at various events, the first of which has LT hosting ESPN's ESPY pre-party tonight at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, CA.

"When choosing an appropriate representative for our company we wanted to find somebody that embodied VIZIO's core beliefs," says Jeff Schindler, vice president of marketing for VIZIO, Inc. "We needed someone that would reflect the company's emphasis on performance as well as its perseverance despite all odds." Both LaDainian and VIZIO, Inc. have emerged to become leading players in their respective fields by staying true to their mission.

"I believe no one's going to give you anything. You have to earn it," said LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006 NFL MVP. "I appreciate the vision and commitment VIZIO has demonstrated in order to achieve their success and am honored to be a part of the VIZIO family."

VIZIO recently wrapped production on the first of a series of television commercials starring LaDainian. The comedic 30-second spot shows LT at home watching a TCU football game on his brand new VIZIO.

Another, which is currently in production, will chronicle LT's journey to stardom beginning in his childhood town of Marlin, TX to his arrival in the NFL. VIZIO is also producing a documentary of LT's life that will give fans an in-depth look at what makes him who he is today. The LT documentary will play out online during the 2007 NFL football season.

VIZIO continues to be the fastest growing brand of flat panel HDTV's in North America and is now ranked #3 in shipment units and #4 in shipment revenue by DisplaySearch. VIZIO's 32" and 37" LCD HDTV's led all models in Quixel Research's "Best Sellers" for Q'1 2007.

In 2006, LT was selected as the NFL's Most Valuable Player and its Walter Payton Man of the Year award. He also set NFL records with 31 touchdowns, 28 rushing touchdowns and broke the single-season scoring record. In just six seasons, LT is already the Chargers' all-time leading rusher, has been named to four Pro Bowls and has rushed for 1,200 yards in all six of his NFL seasons. LT is the 7th player in NFL history to run, catch and throw for a touchdown in the same game.

VIZIO has also teamed up with LT in dedicating "VIZIO Educational Centers" to non-profit organizations that will enhance the centers' capabilities of providing HDTV programming that incorporates computers and educational DVDs. "I am delighted to have VIZIO's support in helping make a difference in these communities," stated LaDainian Tomlinson. "With VIZIO's assistance, we are able to help kids achieve their goals by getting them off the streets and into something positive."

About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc. "Where Vision Meets Value," headquartered in Irvine, California, is a top five North American flat panel television brand. Their VIZIO brand has been seen and heard on TV and radio, including NBC's Today Show, ABC's Good Morning America and Live with Regis and Kelly, won numerous awards from leading publications including Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, CNET's Top 10 Holiday Gifts, PC World's Best Buy, Sound & Vision's Editors Choice, Home Theater Magazine's Rave Award, PC Magazine's Editors Choice, AVRev.com's #1 Product We Love the Best and The Perfect Vision's Products of the Year. VIZIO is bringing vision to the consumer electronics market through practical innovation. VIZIO products offer customers advanced technologies at the most affordable value. Products include the VIZIO, Maximvs and Gallevia lines of Plasma and LCD HDTVs. Many of these products can be found at BJ's Wholesale, Circuit City, Costco, Kmart, Sam's Club, Sears, Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at www.VIZIO.com.

The V, VIZIO, Gallevia, Maximvs, Where Vision Meets Value names, phase and symbols are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks may be the property of their respective holders.

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Source: VIZIO, Inc.
- LaDainian Tomlinson's endorsement deal with VIZIO HDTV brand includes TV, Radio, Print, Online and personal appearances by MVPIrvine, CA - July 10, 2007 - VIZIO, maker of multiple award-winning lines of high definition flat panel TVs, announced today that they have signed a personal endorsement deal with 2006 NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson. The multiyear deal gives VIZIO the use of Tomlinson's name, likeness, photograph, voice, live or recorded performance and signature for VIZIO promotions. Tomlinson will also make appearances on behalf of VIZIO at various events, the first of which has LT hosting ESPN's ESPY pre-party tonight at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, CA."When choosing an appropriate representative for our company we wanted to find somebody that embodied VIZIO's core beliefs," says Jeff Schindler, vice president of marketing for VIZIO, Inc. "We needed someone that would reflect the company's emphasis on performance as well as its perseverance despite all odds." Both LaDainian and VIZIO, Inc. have emerged to become leading players in their respective fields by staying true to their mission. "I believe no one's going to give you anything. You have to earn it," said LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006 NFL MVP. "I appreciate the vision and commitment VIZIO has demonstrated in order to achieve their success and am honored to be a part of the VIZIO family."VIZIO recently wrapped production on the first of a series of television commercials starring LaDainian. The comedic 30-second spot shows LT at home watching a TCU football game on his brand new VIZIO.Another, which is currently in production, will chronicle LT's journey to stardom beginning in his childhood town of Marlin, TX to his arrival in the NFL. VIZIO is also producing a documentary of LT's life that will give fans an in-depth look at what makes him who he is today. The LT documentary will play out online during the 2007 NFL football season.VIZIO continues to be the fastest growing brand of flat panel HDTV's in North America and is now ranked #3 in shipment units and #4 in shipment revenue by DisplaySearch. VIZIO's 32" and 37" LCD HDTV's led all models in Quixel Research's "Best Sellers" for Q'1 2007.In 2006, LT was selected as the NFL's Most Valuable Player and its Walter Payton Man of the Year award. He also set NFL records with 31 touchdowns, 28 rushing touchdowns and broke the single-season scoring record. In just six seasons, LT is already the Chargers' all-time leading rusher, has been named to four Pro Bowls and has rushed for 1,200 yards in all six of his NFL seasons. LT is the 7th player in NFL history to run, catch and throw for a touchdown in the same game.VIZIO has also teamed up with LT in dedicating "VIZIO Educational Centers" to non-profit organizations that will enhance the centers' capabilities of providing HDTV programming that incorporates computers and educational DVDs. "I am delighted to have VIZIO's support in helping make a difference in these communities," stated LaDainian Tomlinson. "With VIZIO's assistance, we are able to help kids achieve their goals by getting them off the streets and into something positive."About VIZIOVIZIO, Inc. "Where Vision Meets Value," headquartered in Irvine, California, is a top five North American flat panel television brand. Their VIZIO brand has been seen and heard on TV and radio, including NBC's Today Show, ABC's Good Morning America and Live with Regis and Kelly, won numerous awards from leading publications including Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, CNET's Top 10 Holiday Gifts, PC World's Best Buy, Sound & Vision's Editors Choice, Home Theater Magazine's Rave Award, PC Magazine's Editors Choice, AVRev.com's #1 Product We Love the Best and The Perfect Vision's Products of the Year. VIZIO is bringing vision to the consumer electronics market through practical innovation. VIZIO products offer customers advanced technologies at the most affordable value. Products include the VIZIO, Maximvs and Gallevia lines of Plasma and LCD HDTVs. Many of these products can be found at BJ's Wholesale, Circuit City, Costco, Kmart, Sam's Club, Sears, Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at www.VIZIO.com.The V, VIZIO, Gallevia, Maximvs, Where Vision Meets Value names, phase and symbols are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks may be the property of their respective holders.###Source: VIZIO, Inc.
Accessories 4 Technology licenses SRS TruSurround to deliver high quality sound to new Tannoy PSP Speaker System

- SRS Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRSL), a leading provider of innovative surround sound, audio and voice technologies, today announced that Accessories 4 Technology Limited (A4T), a leading manufacturer of innovative iPod and gaming peripherals, has signed a licensing agreement with SRS Labs for the use of several audio technologies in new, high-end accessory products. The first product, a docking station for the PSP(tm), will feature SRS TruSurround(r) virtual surround sound rendering technology and will be branded under the Tannoy name - a renowned manufacturer of high quality professional and residential speaker systems.

While playing games is one of the pleasures of owning a PSP, watching movies and listening to music are also high on list. Therefore, it's not surprising that when looking for an audio enhancement partner for the new PSP Speaker System, SRS Labs was the first and obvious choice. A4T's implementation of SRS TruSurround ensures consumers will receive the best possible listening experience from the speaker system, regardless of the application - games, music and movies will all enjoy optimum sound. SRS TruSurround processes any multichannel audio source and delivers an immersive virtual 5.1 surround sound home theater experience over two speakers or headphones. With TruSurround, consumers will feel as if they're surrounded by "phantom" speakers that appear to extend all around them, putting them in the center of the entertainment experience.

"A4T is a well respected manufacturer of accessory products and we are very proud that they chose to feature our virtual surround technology in the PSP speaker system, marking our first design win for the gaming market," said Eduard Vendrell, Sales Executive - EMEA, SRS Labs. "The best gaming experience is one in which the user becomes completely immersed in the game and TruSurround makes that possible. We look forward to broadening our relationship with A4T through joint marketing efforts and innovative product advancements."

Other features of the Tannoy PSP Speaker System include unparalleled power output (50 watts RMS total power output), a five foot audio cable, auxiliary 3.5mm input for portable audio devices or computer, and an IR remote control for docking station and PSP functions. The PSP Speaker System, which starts shipping into the UK in June, and then will be available globally by the end of the year.

"We understand the importance of reaching the ultimate gaming experience," said Bill Stirling, Sales and Marketing Director, Accessories 4 Technology. "We are constantly researching and looking for the latest developments in the marketplace to meet this challenge and that is why we chose to incorporate SRS TruSurround. Our partnership with Tannoy to design an innovative speaker system combined with the high-quality audio technologies of SRS enabled us to bring consumers the perfect PSP speaker system."

About SRS Labs, Inc.
SRS Labs develops advanced audio and communications technology that optimizes and improves the listening experience through techniques based on the latest research into the human auditory system. With over one billion products shipped worldwide, SRS Labs is a leader in audio. Incorporated in products ranging from HDTVs and mobile phones to PCs and automotive entertainment, SRS Labs audio and speech signal processing provides the best possible sound on every form factor and in every environment. SRS Labs surround sound solutions enable the professional broadcast and recording industries with high-performance production, back-haul, storage, and transmission capability. SRS Labs supports manufacturers worldwide with offices in the US, China, Europe, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
About Accessories 4 Technology
Primarily operating under the 4 Gamers and 4 Tunes brands, Accessories 4 Technology was established in 2005 by a team of Industry Experts with vast experience in the fields of audio, visual and gaming peripherals with a simple but powerful mission statement that placed product design through innovation at the heart of the company.

Understanding the importance in reaching the ultimate gaming experience from the latest games in the marketplace, A4T are constantly researching and developing accessories to meet this challenge and with 4Gamers have one of the UK's leading brands of gaming accessories dedicated to bringing innovative and leading edge products to the consumer.

Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release, including those by Mr. Vendrell, may constitute forward-looking statements regarding our assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events that are based on management's belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that the Company's goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect the Company's actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. Some of these factors include the acceptance of new SRS Labs' products and technologies, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the timely development and release of technologies by the Company, general business and economic conditions, especially in Asia, and other factors detailed in the Company's Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the SEC. SRS Labs specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
- SRS Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRSL), a leading provider of innovative surround sound, audio and voice technologies, today announced that Accessories 4 Technology Limited (A4T), a leading manufacturer of innovative iPod and gaming peripherals, has signed a licensing agreement with SRS Labs for the use of several audio technologies in new, high-end accessory products. The first product, a docking station for the PSP(tm), will feature SRS TruSurround(r) virtual surround sound rendering technology and will be branded under the Tannoy name - a renowned manufacturer of high quality professional and residential speaker systems.While playing games is one of the pleasures of owning a PSP, watching movies and listening to music are also high on list. Therefore, it's not surprising that when looking for an audio enhancement partner for the new PSP Speaker System, SRS Labs was the first and obvious choice. A4T's implementation of SRS TruSurround ensures consumers will receive the best possible listening experience from the speaker system, regardless of the application - games, music and movies will all enjoy optimum sound. SRS TruSurround processes any multichannel audio source and delivers an immersive virtual 5.1 surround sound home theater experience over two speakers or headphones. With TruSurround, consumers will feel as if they're surrounded by "phantom" speakers that appear to extend all around them, putting them in the center of the entertainment experience."A4T is a well respected manufacturer of accessory products and we are very proud that they chose to feature our virtual surround technology in the PSP speaker system, marking our first design win for the gaming market," said Eduard Vendrell, Sales Executive - EMEA, SRS Labs. "The best gaming experience is one in which the user becomes completely immersed in the game and TruSurround makes that possible. We look forward to broadening our relationship with A4T through joint marketing efforts and innovative product advancements."Other features of the Tannoy PSP Speaker System include unparalleled power output (50 watts RMS total power output), a five foot audio cable, auxiliary 3.5mm input for portable audio devices or computer, and an IR remote control for docking station and PSP functions. The PSP Speaker System, which starts shipping into the UK in June, and then will be available globally by the end of the year. "We understand the importance of reaching the ultimate gaming experience," said Bill Stirling, Sales and Marketing Director, Accessories 4 Technology. "We are constantly researching and looking for the latest developments in the marketplace to meet this challenge and that is why we chose to incorporate SRS TruSurround. Our partnership with Tannoy to design an innovative speaker system combined with the high-quality audio technologies of SRS enabled us to bring consumers the perfect PSP speaker system."About SRS Labs, Inc.SRS Labs develops advanced audio and communications technology that optimizes and improves the listening experience through techniques based on the latest research into the human auditory system. With over one billion products shipped worldwide, SRS Labs is a leader in audio. Incorporated in products ranging from HDTVs and mobile phones to PCs and automotive entertainment, SRS Labs audio and speech signal processing provides the best possible sound on every form factor and in every environment. SRS Labs surround sound solutions enable the professional broadcast and recording industries with high-performance production, back-haul, storage, and transmission capability. SRS Labs supports manufacturers worldwide with offices in the US, China, Europe, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.About Accessories 4 TechnologyPrimarily operating under the 4 Gamers and 4 Tunes brands, Accessories 4 Technology was established in 2005 by a team of Industry Experts with vast experience in the fields of audio, visual and gaming peripherals with a simple but powerful mission statement that placed product design through innovation at the heart of the company.Understanding the importance in reaching the ultimate gaming experience from the latest games in the marketplace, A4T are constantly researching and developing accessories to meet this challenge and with 4Gamers have one of the UK's leading brands of gaming accessories dedicated to bringing innovative and leading edge products to the consumer.Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release, including those by Mr. Vendrell, may constitute forward-looking statements regarding our assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events that are based on management's belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that the Company's goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect the Company's actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. Some of these factors include the acceptance of new SRS Labs' products and technologies, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the timely development and release of technologies by the Company, general business and economic conditions, especially in Asia, and other factors detailed in the Company's Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the SEC. SRS Labs specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. STRYKER’S MESSAGE IS LOUD AND CLEAR WITH REVOLABS
Boardroom at world headquarters home to 16-channel Solo™ wireless mic system
Maynard, MA – July 2007… When Stryker, a company recognized as one of the preeminent medical products and services companies in the world, outfitted its boardroom at their newly built world headquarters, state-of-the-art communication capabilities were a key priority. To assist with their vision of the ideal meeting facility, the company sought the expertise of Vista AV Integration, a division of Office Interiors, Inc. As part of an elaborate A/V infrastructure that includes video conferencing facilities, presentation facilities, and digital signage, the experts at Vista AV Integration equipped Stryker’s boardroom with the Solo Executive wireless microphone system from Revolabs.
When Stryker, a company recognized as one of the preeminent medical products and services companies in the world, outfitted its boardroom at their newly built world headquarters, state-of-the-art communication capabilities were a key priority. To assist with their vision of the ideal meeting facility, the company sought the expertise of Vista AV Integration, a division of Office Interiors, Inc. As part of an elaborate A/V infrastructure that includes video conferencing facilities, presentation facilities, and digital signage, the experts at Vista AV Integration equipped Stryker’s boardroom with the Solo Executive wireless microphone system from Revolabs.

Based in Granger, IN, Vista AV Integration is a design/build firm that specializes in A/V solutions for higher education and corporations. Among its notable credits, the firm handles many A/V projects for the University of Notre Dame. According to Tim Cichos, an AV Systems Engineer for the firm who oversees system design, system programming, staff training, and on-site client technical training, “Stryker’s new boardroom is a large facility—approximately 40-feet by 80-feet, with a very long table. We needed to ensure clear, suitably loud sound reinforcement so that everyone in the room could comfortably hear what was taking place, and the system had to be easy to use. After evaluating a number of products, Revolabs’ Solo wireless microphone system was deemed the right tool for the job.”

When queried about those traits that made the Revolabs Solo the best choice, Cichos pointed to the Solo’s form factor and its battery system. “Traditional lavalier microphones have a wire hanging down from them that connects to a transmitter,” said Cichos. “Our client really didn’t like this—it was considered cumbersome. By contrast, the Solo is a much cleaner design that clips easily onto one’s lapel or can be worn with a lanyard. There are no wires to complicate matters.”

“Of equal importance,” continued Cichos, “the Solo wireless mics are charged very conveniently. The microphones reside in a charging base, so there was much less concern about having properly charged batteries ready for meetings. Their compact design and ease of operation make the Solo system an extremely viable solution for this type of environment.”

Vista AV Integration spent the better part of October and November 2006 installing the equipment at Stryker’s new facility. The equipment, which includes a programmed sound system, a retractable ceiling mounted projector, and a screen—all under control of a Crestron automation system— was placed into service in early December of that year. For the boardroom, which is used for the company’s big quarterly meetings, Cichos and his team installed a 16-channel Solo system. “All sixteen microphones are the wearable, lapel model,” notes Cichos, “with fourteen units being clipped onto one’s clothing, and the two remaining mics being worn by presenters using the included lanyard. The microphones are used primarily for sound reinforcement, though they are tied into the room’s conferencing facilities.”

Reflecting on the installation, Cichos summed up his Revolabs experience. “The Solo wireless microphone system removes many of traditional obstacles for using wireless mics in the corporate environment. The system is easy to use, easy to charge, and it’s always ready to go as a result. Finding charged batteries is never an issue. Further, the company’s technical support is first-rate. I’d highly recommend them.”

About Vista AV Integration

Vista AV Integration focuses on audio-visual systems integration and custom design projects for the education, commercial, healthcare and government markets. The division's experienced technicians install systems in teaching and training facilities, classrooms, boardrooms, conference rooms, and other professional environments. Vista's staff, with a combined 100+ years of experience in the AV industry, provides engineering, design, installation, programming, training, and administrative services. Visit the company online at www.office-interiorsinc.com.

About Revolabs

Headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts, Revolabs, Inc. is a wireless solutions company committed to enhancing enterprise collaboration through innovative wireless systems. Its products are used throughout the world and across a wide range of industries, including financial services, higher education, medical, legal services, and more. For additional information, visit the company online at www.revolabs.com or call 800.326.1088.

ARRIS Announces Successful Interoperation of the ARRIS Mobility Application Server with Cedar Point Communications' SAFARI C3 Multimedia Switching System

Operators assured of simple integration of ARRIS Mobility Application Server into present voice networks and emerging IMS architectures

today announced that its Mobility Application Server (MAS) has completed successful interoperability testing with Cedar Point Communications' SAFARI C3 Multimedia Switching System, a widely deployed integrated voice and multimedia switch. The interoperability testing of ARRIS MAS enables operators to deploy a scalable Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solution that utilizes an existing or yet to be deployed Cedar Point SAFARI C3 switching infrastructure.

"With the successful interoperability testing with Cedar Point, ARRIS has now completed soft switch interoperability testing with three vendors for FMC deployment," said Peter Fousas, ARRIS,VP Business Development. "This testing demonstrates the MAS' ability to offer converged services in networks being deployed today with a smooth evolution path to PacketCable™ 2.0 networks as they are rolled out in the coming years."

"The flexibility of the SAFARI C3 platform and its ability to enable the migration to new, standards-based architectures have been important parts of our value proposition," said Dave Spear, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Market Development for Cedar Point Communications. "As operators move towards the deployment of FMC and other advanced services, it is critical that we support them by ensuring that the investment they are making today will continue to provide dividends in the future."

The ARRIS Mobility Application Server supports a range of FMC deployment scenarios enabling device, network, and service convergence. The platform converges today's existing switching infrastructure while providing a seamless evolution to tomorrow's PacketCable 2.0 and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) networks. The MAS has effectively separated device, network, and service convergence to allow for a varied approach to offering converged services. This flexibility allows operators to deploy FMC services independently of developing mobile operator relationships or building out mobile networks. For more information about the ARRIS FMC solution visit http://www.arrisi.com/fmc.

About ARRIS
ARRIS provides broadband local access networks with best-in-class video, high-speed data, mobile and fixed-line telephony systems for the delivery of voice, video and data to their residential and small-to-medium sized business customers. The Company also provides a complete set of tools and cable system infrastructure maintenance and upgrade products. ARRIS complete solutions enhance the reliability and value of converged services from the network to the end-user. Additionally, ARRIS Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Atlanta, Chicago, Cork, Ireland and Shenzhen, China, and operates support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at http://www.arrisi.com.

About Cedar Point Communications
Cedar Point Communications' totally integrated switching platform simplifies the network, enabling the scalable, cost-effective, less complex delivery of VoIP and multimedia applications for network operators. Designed to provide carrier-class performance and reliability, while increasing network integrity, security and privacy, Cedar Point's SAFARI C³™ Multimedia Switching System is a PacketCable™-qualified solution that supports legacy circuit, NCS and SIP-based voice services, as well as interoperating with core IMS architectures. The company is based in Derry, NH. For more information, please visit http://www.cedarpointcom.com.

For more information on the ARRIS FMC Solution, please visit http://www.arrisi.com/products_solutions/product_families/fmc/

July 10

Eight New Governors Elected to AMPAS Board;Six Incumbents Returned

Beverly Hills, CA –– Eight new governors, four of them serving for the first time, have been elected to represent their branches on the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Six incumbent governors were reelected.

Newcomers to the board are Henry Winkler, Actors Branch; Vilmos Zsigmond, Cinematographers; Richard Pearce, Documentary; and Charles Fox, Music. Returning to the Board after a hiatus are Dede Allen, Film Editors; Curt Behlmer, Sound; Richard Edlund, Visual Effects; and Frank Pierson, Writers.

Incumbent governors reelected to another term are Rosemary Brandenburg, Art Directors branch; Curtis Hanson, Directors; Jim Gianopulos, Executives; Hawk Koch, Producers; Marvin Levy, Public Relations Branch; and Carl Bell, Short Films and Feature Animation.

Fourteen of the Academy’s 15 branches are each represented by three governors, who may serve up to three consecutive three-year terms. Terms are staggered so that each branch elects or reelects one governor each year. The recently created Makeup Branch is represented by a single governor, Leonard Engelman, whose seat was not part of this election cycle.

Governors who were not up for reelection and who continue on the Board are Ed Begley Jr. and Tom Hanks, Actors Branch; Jeannine Oppewall and Albert Wolsky, Art Directors; Caleb Deschanel and Owen Roizman, Cinematographers; Paul Mazursky and Alexander Payne, Directors; Michael Apted and Rob Epstein, Documentary; Robert Rehme and Tom Sherak, Executives; Donn Cambern and Mark Goldblatt, Film Editors; Charles Bernstein and Bruce Broughton, Music; Mark Johnson and Kathleen Kennedy, Producers; Sid Ganis and Cheryl Boone Isaacs, Public Relations; Jon Bloom and John Lasseter, Short Films and Feature Animation; J. Paul Huntsman and Kevin O’Connell, Sound; Craig Barron and Bill Taylor, Visual Effects; and James L. Brooks and Fay Kanin, Writers.

July 9

Spike TV Television Highlights - August 2007

-- THE KILL POINT - SEASON FINALE

Premieres Sunday, August 26 (9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT); Encore Sunday,

August 26 (11:00 PM - 1:00 AM, ET/PT); Marathon leading into the Finale

telecasts Sunday, August 26 (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, ET/PT).

Emmy(R)Award-winning actor and Golden Globe nominee John Leguizamo and

Donnie Wahlberg star in Spike TV's new original scripted series, THE

KILL POINT, an eight-hour event focusing on two men as they square off

during a bank heist gone horribly wrong and the hostage negotiations

that follow.

With time of the essence and the uncertainty of the unfolding events,

both men need to remain resourceful and collected or risk losing lives.

THE KILL POINT reveals how the hostage takers leverage their situation

and how the negotiator tries to unravel their plans. Which man will

blink? Who will outsmart the other? Who will survive? It's a

dangerous game of chess played out with human lives at stake.

-- MURDER

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

Wednesdays (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT) & Saturdays (Midnight - 1:00

AM, ET/PT).

Following in the dramatic tradition of "CSI," Spike TV's "Murder,"

follows real people as they try to solve a real homicide pulled

directly from police files. Two groups of civilians are brought into

an exact replica crime scene pulled from the files of a solved homicide

case. Every pertinent detail available to the original detectives has

been recreated and available to the groups, who then assess the crime

scene and collect evidence. The groups are given a list of potential

suspects, an opportunity to analyze the suspect's interrogation tapes

and then meet with a coroner to review the findings of the original

autopsy report. Contestants are given 48 hours to complete their

investigation, collect and catalogue their evidence and use their own

smarts and instincts to find the murderer.

-- TNA WRESTLING: iMPACT! - NEW EPISODES

New episodes premiere Thursdays (9:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT); Encores

Saturdays (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT), Pre-empted on Saturday, August

11 will encore starting at 10:30 PM, ET/PT, instead.

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

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

American Xchange and the Knockout babes battling it out for supremacy

inside the ring. Watch what millions of fans are now calling "The New

Face Of Professional Wrestling". TNA also features the high-flying, no-

limits stars of the "X Division" as well as signature, innovative

matches like "The Ultimate X Match" and "Six Sides Of Steel."

-- UFC UNLEASHED

Telecasts Thursdays (10:00 - 11:00 PM & 11:00 - Midnight, ET/PT).

This one-hour series features the greatest moments from the UFC(R)'s

vast library of fight footage. The show includes classic bouts never

before seen on television except on pay-per-view.

-- MXC

Telecasts Fridays (Midnight - 12:30 AM & 12:30 - 1:00 AM, ET/PT).

Spike TV's acclaimed original comedic series, is described as a wacky

combination of "Fear Factor," "Jackass," "Iron Chef," with a touch of

"Mystery Science Theater 3000." Using the actual footage from one of

the most popular primetime Japanese reality game shows, Takeshi's

Castle, MXC is re-written to create an entirely new comedic storyline.

The series is not dubbed and there is not a single trace of literal

translation from the original show.

-- GAME HEAD

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

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

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

GAME HEAD offers viewers an uncompromised look at the hardcore culture

of videogames.

SPECIAL EVENTS / MARATHONS

-- BREAKFAST WITH BOND

Telecasts Monday through Friday (9:00 AM, ET/PT) beginning July 30 and

ending August 31.

Rise and shine with 007 as Spike TV telecasts one movie a day in the

chronological order in which they were released in theaters. In the

final week, it's the best 5 Bond movies, as voted online by Spike TV

viewers.

-- ROCKY BAL - BLOWOUT

Telecasts Saturday, August 4 (2:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

Tune in to Spike TV for a Rocky Balboa movie marathon featuring

Rocky I - IV.

-- ROCKY (1976, Action/Drama)

Telecasts Saturday, August 4 (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM, ET/PT).

A small time boxer gets a once in a lifetime chance to fight the

heavyweight champ in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for

his self-respect. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire and Burt

Young.

-- ROCKY II (1979, Action/Drama)

Telecasts Saturday, August 4 (4:30 PM - 7:00 PM, ET/PT).

Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while

the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a

rematch. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Carl Weathers and Talia Shire.

-- ROCKY III (1982, Action/Drama)

Telecasts Saturday, August 4 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, ET/PT).

When Rocky is defeated by a brutal challenger, Apollo Creed offers to

retrain him in order to regain his fighting spirit. Starring Sylvester

Stallone, Carl Weathers and Mr. T.

-- ROCKY IV (1985, Action/Drama)

Telecasts Saturday, August 4 (9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

When Apollo Creed is killed in a match against a powerful Soviet boxer,

Rocky decides to challenge him himself. Starring Sylvester Stallone,

Carl Weathers and Dolph Lundgren.

-- HARRISON FORD MARATHON

Telecasts Saturday, August 11 ( 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM, ET/PT).

Spike TV honors one of America's most successful actors, Harrison Ford,

with a marathon of some of his most action packed roles.

-- WITNESS (1985, Drama/Thriller)

Telecasts Saturday, August 11 (2:30 PM - 5:00 PM, ET/PT).

A young Amish boy is sole witness to a murder; policeman John Book goes

into hiding in Amish country to protect him until the trial. Starring

Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, and Josef Sommer.

-- CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER (1994, Action/Drama)

Telecasts Saturday, August 11 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, ET/PT).

CIA Analyst Jack Ryan is drawn into an illegal war fought by the US

government against a Colombian drug cartel. Starring Harrison Ford,

Willem Dafoe, and Anne Archer.

-- PATRIOT GAMES (1992, Action/Drama)

Spike Premiere Saturday, August 11 (8:00 PM - 10:30 PM, ET/PT).

When CIA Analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a

renegade faction targets him and his family for revenge. Starring

Harrison Ford, Anne Archer, and Patrick Bergin.

-- TNA: HARD JUSTICE

Premieres Saturday, August 11 (11:30 PM - Midnight, ET/PT); Encores

Saturday, August 11 (3:00 AM - 3:30 AM, ET/PT).

Preview all of the exciting matches and hear from your favorite

wrestlers as they prepare for TNA's August 12th Hard Justice pay-per-

view event.

-- COUTURE: 100% NATURAL

Telecasts Thursday, August 23 (10:00 PM - 2:00 AM, ET/PT).

Tune into Spike TV for a marathon devoted to UFC Heavyweight champion

Randy Couture as he prepares to defend his title against Gabriel

Gonzaga.

-- UFC Unleashed

Telecasts Thursday, August 23 (10:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

Coming out of a year long retirement, Randy Couture faces Tim Sylvia at

UFC 68 in a history making heavyweight championship bout.

-- UFC 74 Countdown

Premieres Thursday, August 23 (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT); Encore

Saturday, August 25 (11:00 AM - Noon) & Saturday, August 25 (6:00 PM -

7:00 PM, ET/PT).

A preview of Randy Couture's upcoming Pay-Per-View fight.

-- UFC Unleashed

Telecasts Thursday, August 23 (Midnight - 12:30 AM, ET/PT).

From UFC 54: Boiling Point, Randy "The Natural" Couture battles Mike

Van Arsdale. Other bouts include Frank Mir vs. Tank Abbott and Chuck

Liddell vs. Jeremy Horn.

-- Pros vs. Joes Season 2

Telecasts Thursday, August 23 (1:00 AM - 2:00 AM, ET/PT).

Episode features Randy Couture with Michael Irvin, Jose Canseco and

Kevin Willis.

-- THE KILL POINT - MARATHON

Telecasts Sunday, August 26 (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, ET/PT).

Catch up on the entire season of Spike TV's The Kill Point with a

Sunday afternoon marathon leading into the season finale. Starring

Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo and Donnie Wahlberg.

MOVIE PREMIERES

-- PREDATOR (1987, Action/ Science Fiction)

Spike Premiere Monday, August 6 (9:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT).

Dutch and his group of commandos are returning from a successful CIA

mission in a Central American jungle when they discover that something

is hunting them. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, and

Jesse Ventura.

-- AIRHEADS (1994, Comedy)

Spike Premiere Saturday, August 11 (10:00 AM - Noon, ET/PT).

Chazz, Rex, and Pip are a band known as The Lone Rangers and all

they're looking for is some attention. But when they take over a radio

station with fake guns in order to get their song played over the

airwaves, they get a little more than they bargained for. Starring

Brendan Fraser, Adam Sandler and Chris Farley.

-- PATRIOT GAMES (1992, Action/Crime)

Spike Premiere Saturday, August 11 (8:00 PM - 10:30 PM, ET/PT).

When CIA Analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a

renegade faction targets him and his family for revenge. Starring

Harrison Ford and James Earl Jones.

ACQUIRED SERIES

-- STAR TREK: VOYAGER

Telecasts Monday - Thursday (4:00 - 6:00 PM, ET/PT), Fridays (5:00 -

6:00 PM, ET/PT) & Monday - Wednesday (1:00 AM - 2:00 AM, ET/PT), Pre-

empted Monday, August 20 will air at 1:30 AM, ET/PT.

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

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

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

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

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

Mulligan.

-- CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (TV-PG)

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

Wednesday (Midnight - 1:00 AM, ET/PT).

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

Scene Investigators in the Las Vegas police department's Criminalistics

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

crime, no matter how seemingly irrelevant or grotesque in nature, the

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

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

Eads, Jorja Fox and Paul Guilfoyle.

WEEKEND PROGRAMMING

-- WEEKEND POWERBLOCK

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

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

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

block of auto related programming.

Saturdays:

Noon - 12:30 PM, ET/PT

HORSEPOWER TV

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

performance garage sharing speed secrets on how to transform everyday cars

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

the strip. This series captures the performance lifestyle taking viewers

to America's best events, rallies and races.

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

MUSCLE CAR

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

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

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

Chevelle SS.

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

XTREME 4X4

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

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

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

adventure.

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

TRUCKS!

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

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

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

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

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

and race trucks.

Sundays:

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

HORSEPOWER TV

11:30 AM - Noon, ET/PT

MUSCLE CAR

Noon - 12:30 PM, ET/PT

XTREME 4X4

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

TRUCKS!

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

“Great To Be Nominated” Makes “Broadcast News”

Beverly Hills, CA — The 1987 Best Picture nominee “Broadcast News” will be screened as the next feature in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ “Great To Be Nominated” series. The story of a network news producer who must make tough romantic choices in her relationships with two reporters will screen on Monday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Co-producer Penney Finkelman Cox, actor Christian Clemenson (“Bobby”), costume designer Molly Maginnis and music editor Robert Badami will participate in a panel discussion following the screening.

“Broadcast News” received a total of seven Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture (James L. Brooks, producer), Actor in a Leading Role (William Hurt), Actor in a Supporting Role (Albert Brooks), Actress in a Leading Role (Holly Hunter), Cinematography (Michael Ballhaus), Film Editing (Richard Marks) and Writing – Screenplay written directly for the screen (James L. Brooks).

The Oscar®-winning live action short “Ray’s Male Heterosexual Dance Hall” and the Academy Award-nominated animated short “Your Face” will be screened prior to the feature.

Passes for the remaining screenings in part four of “Great To Be Nominated” are $30 for the general public and $25 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. A $5 discount is available for those who wish to renew their passes from parts one, two or three of the series. Individual tickets are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. Passes and tickets may be purchased by mail, in person at the Academy during regular business hours or, depending on availability, on the night of the screening when the doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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1. "Transformers," Paramount, $70,502,384, 4,011 locations, $17,577 average, $155,405,412, one week.

2. "Ratatouille," Disney, $29,014,293, 3,940 locations, $7,364 average, $109,531,598, two weeks.

3. "Live Free or Die Hard," Fox, $17,730,149, 3,411 locations, $5,198 average, $84,424,123, two weeks.

4. "License to Wed," Warner Bros., $10,422,258, 2,604 locations, $4,002 average, $17,838,076, one week.

5. "Evan Almighty," Universal, $8,719,135, 3,460 locations, $2,520 average, $78,706,785, three weeks.

6. "1408," MGM, $7,088,979, 2,631 locations, $2,694 average, $53,738,325, three weeks.

7. "Knocked Up," Universal, $5,222,680, 2,213 locations, $2,360 average, $132,089,425, six weeks.

8. "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," Fox, $4,239,993, 2,618 locations, $1,620 average, $123,881,586, four weeks.

9. "Sicko," Lionsgate, $3,600,179, 702 locations, $5,128 average, $11,452,560, three weeks.

10. "Ocean's Thirteen," Warner Bros., $3,525,366, 2,102 locations, $1,677 average, $109,145,316, five weeks.

11. "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," Disney, $3,008,962, 1,869 locations, $1,610 average, $301,725,691, seven weeks.

12. "Evening," Focus, $2,374,904, 979 locations, $2,426 average, $8,378,433, two weeks.

13. "Shrek the Third," Paramount, $1,537,841, 1,421 locations, $1,082 average, $316,740,255, eight weeks.

14. "Surf's Up," Sony, $991,175, 1,458 locations, $680 average, $56,042,318, five weeks.

15. "Nancy Drew," Warner Bros., $912,495, 1,124 locations, $812 average, $23,247,916, four weeks.

16. "A Mighty Heart," Paramount Vantage, $647,288, 651 locations, $994 average, $8,404,897, three weeks.

17. "La Vie En Rose," Picturehouse, $608,884, 162 locations, $3,759 average, $6,030,711, five weeks.

18. "Once," Fox Searchlight, $439,648, 132 locations, $3,331 average, $4,563,755, eight weeks.

19. "Spider-Man 3," Sony, $303,553, 310 locations, $979 average, $334,344,283, 10 weeks.

20. "Disturbia," Paramount, $302,010, 283 locations, $1,067 average, $79,305,519, 13 weeks.

More Than Meets the Eye: Blockbuster Transforms Record Books

TRANSFORMERS saw a record-destroying launch in North America at the weekend that was complemented by a stunning second international weekend.

The domestic records started to fall as it launched on Tuesday (July 3) to become the biggest Tuesday on record (US$27.5m). The action blockbuster then stormed into the traditionally tough July 4 holiday rising day-on-day to take US$29.1m - setting the all-time record for the holiday ahead of SPIDER- MAN 2's US$21.9m.

The three-day (July 6-8) weekend saw the behemoth add US$70.9m. This brings the colossal six-day total (including Monday July 2 previews) to US$155.8m - cracking yet another record to become the biggest first week for a non-sequel in history. The result beat 2002's SPIDER-MAN which recorded US$151.6m in its launch week.

The second international weekend for TRANSFORMERS saw it breaking more records for director Michael Bay and Paramount. A US$46.7m weekend welcomed 19 new European territory launches while enjoying excellent holds in the Asia Pacific markets that opened it June 28.

A phenomenal second weekend in Korea headed the film's weekend business dropping off a mere 10% week-on-week for a US$11.8m weekend and a US$29.3m total gross in ther territory after 11 days. The film dominated the Korean market with a 74% market share at the weekend and has already sold over four million tickets, the second fastest film in history to achieve the landmark.

Russia's US$7.1m launch set an all-time record for Michael Bay and was Paramount's second biggest opening of all time, to head the weekend for new launch territories. Spain followed with a US$4.6m weekend.

TRANSFORMERS is already fast approaching the US$100m mark in International box office, currently standing on US$96.7m. Worldwide the film has already surpassed the US$250m mark, with a total gross of US$252.5m.

This marks a phenomenal start to TRANSFORMERS' worldwide release with many numerous international territories yet to open, including many major markets. Amongst those still to come are: Mexico, Brazil and South Africa (July 20); France and Belgium (July 25); the United Kingdom (July 27); Germany (August 2); and Japan (August 4).

TRANSFORMERS stars Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Jon Voight and John Turturro, alongside the voice talents of Peter Cullen, Hugo Weaving and Keith David.

TRANFORMERS will open across the UK and Ireland on Friday, July 27th.

Distributed by Paramount Pictures UK.

Images available via: www.image.net

Source: Paramount Pictures (UK)

For further information please contact: Debbie Turner, Head of Publicity, PPUK, T: +44-(0)20-7534-5221, debbie_turner@paramount.com or Jenny Erwood, Publicity Manager, PPUK, T: +44-(0)20-7534-5235, jenny_erwood@paramount.com

Zune Fires Up Live at the BBQ
Microsoft's portable entertainment brand brings a unique experience to hip-hop fans with a series of free summer concerts in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) today announced a series of three summer events to celebrate hip-hop music and the community that surrounds it. The Zune Live at the BBQ series will give fans an opportunity to see top hip-hop artists for free in a unique outdoor environment with music, games and, true to the series' name, a barbecue. The concert hits Los Angeles on July 12, Chicago on July 22, and New York City on Aug. 4. Viral invitations will be sent to fans, and they will be asked to register at a special Web site to receive their ticket.

"These summer concerts are a great way for Zune to bring fans together with the artists they love," said Chris Stephenson, general manager of Global Marketing for Zune at Microsoft. "It's a way to show our appreciation to the hip-hop community for its support of the Zune(TM) brand and to bring the music to life for fans."

Artists confirmed to participate in Live at the BBQ include Common, David Banner, UGK, Mos Def, Bilal, Clipse, Collie Budz, E-40, Cham, and Large Professor. Additional artists are being confirmed, and fans can expect a few surprises along the way.

"Live at the BBQ is helping to bring hip-hop back to a golden age where records were produced and iconic artists rose directly out of their local communities," said UGK member Bun B. "It's a chance to put singles, ringtones and industry hype aside and just get a bunch of our friends together for some great music and barbecue. Let's eat."

More information about Live at the BBQ is available at http://www.zune.net/.

About Zune

Zune is Microsoft's music and entertainment platform that provides an end-to-end solution for Connected Entertainment. The Zune experience includes a 30GB digital media player, the Zune Marketplace music service, and a foundation for an online community that enables music fans to discover new music. Zune Marketplace offers for purchase more than 2.6 million song titles, ranging from popular hits to leading-edge new music. Zune users can download songs individually or by the album using Microsoft(R) Points or a Zune Pass subscription, which offers unlimited downloads for $14.99 a month. Zune Marketplace also offers insightful editorial programming produced by a team of music professionals who aim to bring a local record store experience to the digital world. Zune is part of Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices Division and supports the company's software-based services vision to help drive innovation in the digital entertainment space. More information can be found online at http://www.zune.net/en-us/press.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

http://www.zune.net/

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Nickelodeon's TV Movie 'Drake & Josh: Really Big Shrimp' Dishes up Extra-Large Laughs and Hot Musical Licks
Premiering August 3, 8-9 PM
Josh Seals Record Deal for Drake ... and Steams Him by Blowing It Big Time
Josh's Tape Switcheroo at Spin City Records Could Prompt Bigwig to Sue
Two-Time Kids' Choice Award Winner Drake Bell Makes Directorial Debut

-- "Drake & Josh: Really Big Shrimp," a Nickelodeon TV movie starring the hit TEENick series headliners Drake Bell and Josh Peck, serves up jumbo laughs and Drake's musical licks, in the super-sized comedy premiering Friday, August 3 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT). But when Josh botches the record deal he sealed for his wannabe rock star stepbrother Drake, will it rock their friendship? Two-time Kids Choice Award winner Bell (2006 & '07) wears two hats, taking turns behind the camera with Drake & Josh director Steve Hoefer, to make his directorial debut.

In addition, on Saturday, August 4, an eight-hour Drake vs. Josh marathon (noon-8 p.m. ET/PT) hosted by Miranda Cosgrove -- who'll segue from playing Drake and Josh's mischievous little sister Megan to her own TEENick series, iCarly, in September -- will be capped by an encore of "Drake & Josh: Really Big Shrimp" at 8 p.m. and a sneak peek of iCarly at 9 p.m. Shrimpylympics will interlace the marathon of favorite episodes, and Miranda will keep score as Drake and Josh compete in events including Shrimpo Roman Wrestling, Shrimptona 500, Shrimp Regata and The Long Swim Home.

"Kids loved the first Drake & Josh TV movie, 'Drake & Josh Go Hollywood,' which scored huge ratings last year, and 'Really Big Shrimp' has big personal stakes for the guys that really puts their relationship to the test. Not only does it feature Josh and Drake at their comic best but it has a great song from Drake. Kids won't want to miss it," said Marjorie Cohn, Nickelodeon's Executive Vice President, Development and Original Programming.

As Drake's manager, Josh arranges for his brother to perform with his band for record exec Alan Krim, and the talented teen knocks Krim's socks off. The boys venture to Hollywood to meet the rest of the moguls at Spin City Records. There, they get star treatment and an incredible offer: Drake's song will grace a commercial to debut in the Super Bowl. While Drake segues to a recording studio to tape the tune, Josh soaks up luxury in the plush offices and is awed - and distracted -- by a platter of huge prawns presented to him along with the contract. Mesmerized by the giant shrimp, he inadvertently signs away all creative rights to Drake's song.

When the label opts to use a cheesy rendition of the tune, Drake fires Josh, and their friendship starts marching to the beat of a different drum. Bent on making things right, Josh revisits the recording studio to pull off a tape switcheroo. But the double-edged deed may lead the record company to sue!

Meanwhile, a strange houseguest causes chaos at home, and forced to share the boys' room, Megan (Miranda Cosgrove) has it redecorated all in pink. Josh is further dismayed when he's passed over for the assistant manager slot at the Premiere movie theatre -- and his ex-girlfriend Mindy is picked by boss (and bride-to-be) Helen to wear the gold vest.

In its fourth season, mega-hit Drake & Josh airs regularly on Sundays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) and daily at 5:30 p.m., and consistently ranks among TV's top five shows with kids and tweens.* Kids tune in to see singer-musician/ladies' man Drake routinely pull responsible Josh into shenanigans. As mischievous little sister Megan, Miranda Cosgrove always relishes hoodwinking them both.

Classic Nickelodeon success stories Josh Peck and Drake Bell ascended from The Amanda Show's ensemble to become series headliners. Bell, who co-starred in Nick Movies/Paramount Pictures' Yours, Mine & Ours in 2005, taped his first commercial at age 5 and appeared soon after opposite Gena Rowlands in the feature film The Neon Bible. He grabbed attention in a featured role in Jerry Maguire and followed with a co-starring role -- and private music lessons -- with Roger Daltrey in Chasing Destiny. The experience inspired him to start his own band, and his music and vocals are featured in his albums Telegraph and It's Only Time and on the Drake & Josh soundtrack. Bell also appeared as John Cusack's son in the HBO feature The Jack Bull and played Cusack's character as a kid in High Fidelity.

Peck, who lent his voice to the hit animated feature film Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, started his acting career at age 7 and launched a stand-up comedy career at 9 by appearing in New York clubs including Catch a Rising Star and Stand Up, New York. He made his feature-film debut a few years later in the Nickelodeon/Paramount movie Snow Day, followed by Max Keeble's Big Move and Spun. He won critical acclaim, including an Independent Spirit Award, with the role of a bully who gets his comeuppance in the feature film Mean Creek and as a punk kid in Barbara Kopple's movie Havoc.

Like her TV brothers before her, Miranda Cosgrove, 14, will headline her own TEENick series: iCarly launches in September 2007, and Cosgrove (School of Rock, Yours, Mine & Ours) stars as Carly Shay, a level-headed teen who hosts her own home-grown web show. The groundbreaking comedy is TV's first scripted series to incorporate user-generated content from real kids. While grappling with adolescence, Carly becomes an unwitting, underground celeb to kids everywhere. The character will ask viewers for submissions to her web show, and kids in the TV audience will be directed to iCarly.com to post their original ideas and videos, which may be either scripted into a future iCarly episode or become part of Carly's webcast online.

The series Drake & Josh and the TV movie come courtesy of executive producer/creator Dan Schneider and his Schneider's Bakery, Inc. Schneider continues to carve a progressive niche in kid and family entertainment, currently as executive producer/creator of the TEENick hits Zoey 101 and Drake & Josh and of the kid channel's upcoming iCarly. He also creatively ran Nickelodeon's All That for several years, serving as executive producer and show runner and created and executive produced The Amanda Show. His unique sense of kid-humor served as a natural launching pad for his feature-film endeavors including Good Burger, a Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon Movies film, and Big Fat Liar from Universal Studios. His recent credits also include creating and executive producing the WB series What I Like About You. He received an Emmy(R) nomination for Zoey 101 starring Jamie Lynn Spears.

Nickelodeon, in its 28th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 92 million households and has been the number-one- rated basic cable network for almost 12 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) .

Source: Nickelodeon

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

Ripple and Jack in the Box (R) Partner to Serve up 'Jack TV' Hyper-Local News and Entertainment Programming on HD Screens
Ripple expands its national footprint to Jack in the Box restaurants, delivering up-to-the-minute locally relevant news and entertainment to Jack in the Box customers

-- Ripple, the first nationwide out-of-home lifestyle digital media company today announced a partnership that will allow company-operated Jack in the Box(R) restaurants to broadcast entertainment, breaking news and sports, and relevant local information to its customers. Additionally, Ripple today announced it has secured $10 million Round B funding in a separate news release.

Already reaching nearly 10 million individuals a month in more than 600 retail locations throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington and Hawaii, The Ripple Network will grow substantially through this partnership with Jack in the Box. Ripple and Jack in the Box have created a custom network to serve top branded news, entertainment, weather and sports content tailored specifically for Jack in the Box customers across different locales. The program will include two high-definition LCD screens in each restaurant to entertain and inform customers.

"As a consumer-oriented media technology company that puts the consumer experience above everything else, we are thrilled to help Jack in the Box better serve their loyal customers with a useful local community media product," said Ali Diab, Ripple Co-Founder and President of Products and Technology. He added, "Jack in the Box is staying ahead of the curve by catering to its customers' need for relevant, local and community oriented media and entertainment on-the-go throughout their day, and we at Ripple are extremely proud to be able to help Jack in the Box fulfill its customer mission."

Fast Food, Better Service, Fresh News

Enhancing the Jack in the Box restaurant environment is an important part of the quick-serve chain's strategic initiative to reinvent the Jack in the Box brand. This effort has already produced major improvements to the Jack in the Box menu with the addition of high-quality ingredients like artisan ciabatta bread and new products like the industry's first 100% sirloin burger. Now the chain is rolling out a comprehensive restaurant re-imaging program that includes a complete redesign of the dining room and common areas. With all Jack in the Box locations expected to be re-imaged in the next four to five years, the chain is raising the level of its facilities to that of its innovative menu and to better reflect the personality of its fictional founder and popular advertising spokesman, Jack.

"Re-imaging our restaurants further differentiates the Jack in the Box brand from our competitors," said Greg Joumas, Division Vice President of Advertising and Marketing Communications for Jack in the Box. "Along with new flooring, furnishings, lighting and Jack-inspired decorative elements, adding amenities like music, flat-screen TVs and an in-store network is key to creating an inviting dining destination for our guests."

"When considering an in-store network, we put our guests first. We have a vision for this network to be truly entertaining and consistent with our brand. Ripple provides a diverse range of content partnerships, experience in building consumer facing products, and the expertise and understanding in delivering a reliable 24/7 network."

Partnering with Ripple to deliver geographically and demographically targeted news and entertainment to each participating restaurant enables Jack in the Box to give local regular customers customized entertainment and news that's informative, engaging and relevant. Unlike a regular cable or satellite content feed, the Ripple Network consolidates top-rated television and web programming alongside selected advertising according to each individual retail partner's preferences throughout the day.

In-Store Digital Entertainment: A Growing Business

"Jack in the Box, in re-designing their restaurant environment so that it serves customers' desire to be entertained and informed while dining out, starts solving a problem many retailers face in trying to stay in touch with consumers in an increasingly competitive media arena," said Alex Nocifera, Ripple Founder and President of Sales and Distribution. "Needless to say, retailers have a strategy in mind to constantly improve the dynamic with their customers' experience, and we're very excited to be elemental in the formula for success."

The Jack in the Box and Ripple partnership is one of the largest location partnerships announced in the out-of-home advertising category, which is one of the fastest growing media segments. Growth in the out-of-home category is predicted to increase by double digits in the next five years, according to PQ Media's Alternative Out-of-Home Media Forecast 2007-2011.

About Ripple

Ripple, founded in 2004, is an out of home digital lifestyle media network delivering hyper-local news and entertainment directly into the places and spaces of everyday life. Already reaching nearly 10 million individuals across several states each month via in-store high-definition screens tailored to an on-the-go audience, Ripple is fast expanding its nationwide network of content and retail partners to better serve each neighborhood and the businesses that wish to engage, entertain and connect with the people within them. For more information, please visit http://www.rippletv.com/.

About Jack in the Box Inc.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NYSE:JBX) , based in San Diego, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box(R) restaurants, one of the nation's largest hamburger chains, with more than 2,000 restaurants in 17 states. The company also operates a proprietary chain of convenience stores called Quick Stuff(R), with more than 50 locations, each built adjacent to a full-size Jack in the Box restaurant and including a major-brand fuel station. Additionally, through a wholly owned subsidiary the company operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill(R), an emerging leader in fast-casual dining, with more than 350 restaurants in 39 states.

Source: Ripple

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

July 6

Academy Orchestrates “Amadeus” Screening in NYC

New York, NY – Actors F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce and Christine Ebersole and will join director Milos Forman and production designer Patrizia Von Brandenstein in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ “Monday Nights with Oscar®” (MNWO) screening of “Amadeus,” on Monday, July 16, at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theater in New York City. The program will feature a post-screening onstage discussion with the cast and crew members in attendance.

Shot on location in Prague, “Amadeus” is loosely based on the relationship between 18th century composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. Adapted from the Tony Award®-winning stage play, the drama celebrates Mozart’s music and explores such themes as envy, the nature of genius, and man’s connection with God.

Winning the 1984 Best Picture Oscar (Saul Zaentz, producer), “Amadeus” earned an additional seven Academy Awards®: Actor in a Leading Role (Abraham), Art Direction (Von Brandenstein; Set Decoration: Karel Cerny), Costume Design (Theodor Pistek), Directing (Forman), Makeup (Paul LeBlanc, Dick Smith), Sound (Mark Berger, Tom Scott, Todd Boekelheide, Chris Newman) and Writing – Screenplay based on material from another medium (Peter Shaffer).

The film also received nominations for Actor in a Leading Role (Hulce), Cinematography (Miroslav Ondricek) and Film Editing (Nena Danevic, Michael Chandler).

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

The Academy Theater is located at 111 East 59th Street in New York City. Tickets for the screening are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. Tickets may be reserved by calling 1-888-778-7575. Depending on availability, tickets may be purchased on the night of the screening. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All seating is unreserved.

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July 5

SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Broadcast all 8 Live Earth Concerts From Around the Globe NEW YORK, July 3, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that it will broadcast all 8 Live Earth: The Concerts for a Climate in Crisis including live backstage interviews from New York and live commentary of the London concert. The historic event will take place this Saturday July 7, 2007 over 24 hours and encompass 7 continents, 8 cities, and over 150 music artists including performances from The Police, Bon Jovi, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Eyed Peas, Metallica, John Mayer, Smashing Pumpkins, Roger Waters, Beastie Boys, Genesis, Kanye West, Duran Duran, Madonna and many others. SIRIUS will also dedicate a channel to broadcasting the best of Live Earth, highlighting the most memorable moments from all 8 concerts. Staying true to the spirit of the event, SIRIUS will launch Green 119, a four-day broadcast channel starting July 4, dedicated to informing the audience about the realities of the climate crisis with environmental tips and myths, celebrity interviews, political commentary, listener comments and the Live Earth concert calendar. Other eco-conscious programming on SIRIUS will include the Stop Global Warming Concert recorded on Earth Day 2007. The concert features performances by Sheryl Crow, Carole King and a speech by Laurie David the producer of An Inconvenient Truth. Live Earth, a project of the SOS Campaign, is designed to motivate people to take action to combat the current climate crisis. The event was organized by Kevin Wall, CEO of Control Room, the company producing the Live Earth concerts globally, and former Vice President Al Gore, chair of the Alliance for Climate Protection. Live Earth kicks off in Sydney, Australia and makes its way around the globe to Tokyo, Japan; Shanghai, China; Johannesburg, South Africa; London, United Kingdom; Hamburg, Germany; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, finishing in Giant Stadium, New Jersey. Each city will feature local artists. Channel and programming schedule is as follows: Location SIRIUS Channel Date and Time Sydney The Spectrum channel 18 7/6 9 pm ET and 7/7 6 pm ET (rebroadcast) Tokyo Boombox channel 34 7/6 11 pm ET Shanghai SIRIUS Disorder channel 32 7/7 6:30 am ET Hamburg The Spectrum channel 18 7/7 8 am ET and 7/8 2 am ET (rebroadcast) London Alt Nation channel 21 7/7 8:30 am ET and 7/7 6 pm ET (rebroadcast) Antarctica Super Shuffle channel 12 7/7 9 am ET Kyoto The Vault channel 16 7/7 9 am ET Johannesburg Reggae Rhythms channel 97 7/7 11 am ET New York SIRIUS Hits 1 channel 1 7/7 2:30 pm and 7/8 12 am ET (rebroadcast) Rio de Janeiro Boombox channel 34 7/7 2:30 pm ET Other programming details: Stop Global Warming Concert from Earth Day 2007 with performances by Sheryl Crow and Carole King on The Spectrum channel 18, July 6 at 8 pm ET and July 14 at 10 am ET. About SIRIUS SIRIUS, "The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR and NBA, and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL and NBA, as well as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95. SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 75 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music. SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 25,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, RadioShack and at shop.sirius.com. SIRIUS radios are offered in vehicles from Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep(R), Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercury, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Rolls Royce, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Hertz also offers SIRIUS in its rental cars at major locations around the country. Click on www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance with respect to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. are not historical facts and may be forward-looking and, accordingly, such statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the significant factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed are: our pending merger with XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. ("XM"), including related uncertainties and risks and the impact on our business if the merger is not completed; any events which affect the useful life of our satellites; our dependence upon third parties, including manufacturers of SIRIUS radios, retailers, automakers and programming providers; and our competitive position versus other audio entertainment providers.

Movies Explore the Mind in Academy Double Feature

Beverly Hills, CA — “Persona” and “Being John Malkovich” will screen as a double feature of psychological explorations on film to be presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday, July 20, at 7 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

The program, which coincides with the ongoing exhibition “Movies on the Mind: Psychology and Film since Sigmund Freud” in the Academy’s Fourth Floor Gallery, will begin with Ingmar Bergman’s “Persona” (1966). The film tells the haunting story of a nurse, Alma (Bibi Andersson), who cares for an actress, Elisabeth (Liv Ullmann) who despite being healthy, has withdrawn to the point of being mute. Alma soon discovers that her mute patient’s mind and personality are subsuming her own.

At 8:30 p.m. “Being John Malkovich” (1999) will take the screen. Director Spike Jonze and writer Charlie Kaufman (both of whom received Academy Award® nominations, along with actress Catherine Keener) teamed up in this comedy-drama-fantasy that imagines the discovery of a portal into the mind of actor John Malkovich (playing himself). Craig (John Cusack), a puppeteer who is working at a dull office job in Manhattan, joins with his co-worker Maxine (Keener) to sell 15-minute trips into Malkovich’s brain, until their moneymaking scheme is discovered.

Ticketholders will be able to take advantage of special evening hours for “Movies on the Mind,” an interactive multimedia exhibition that presents dozens of film clips, posters, photographs and staged environments examining psychology and film. The Fourth Floor Gallery will be open prior to the screenings, from 5 to 7 p.m., and also following the first screening, from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Regular viewing hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Please note the Academy will be closed over the Labor Day weekend. “Movies on the Mind” will close on Sunday, September 16.

Tickets to “Persona” and “Being John Malkovich” are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members. A single ticket will admit individuals to both features. Tickets also may be purchased online at www.oscars.org/events. There are no minimum order requirements and no transaction or processing fees. Tickets may be purchased online until noon PDT on the day of the event.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Seats are unreserved. The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Free parking is provided in the garages located at 8920 and 9025 Wilshire Boulevard. For additional information, call (310) 247-3600.

July 2

Gospel Talent In a 'Free' Two-Day Outdoor Summer Festival
EVENT ALSO FEATURES RIDES AND INFLATABLES FOR THE KIDS, ALONG WITH FABULOUS FOOD!

-- It's two days of gospel music, food, and fun! The CITY OF DAVID GOSPEL FEST is the biggest outdoor gospel concert event of the summer in Detroit. It happens July 6-7 at God's Graceland Park, just in front of Greater Grace Temple and admission is FREE! Start times are 6pm on Friday and 4pm on Saturday. Huge crowds are expected to bring their lawn chairs and blankets to the park to hear Detroit's own nationally acclaimed gospel artists: Vanessa Bell-Armstrong, Evelyn Turrentine-Agee, and the Whitfield Company. Plus, Mark Holley & 1-A-Chord, Saxman Montee Jefferson, Ernest Lee & Spirit of David, and many more. All together more than a dozen of the city's top gospel artists will join them for this two-day gospel blowout!

In addition to the music, there will be fabulous food, a train ride & inflatables for the kids, plus the GGT Classic & New Car Show. It features dozens of antique cars, hotrods, and even new cars straight from the dealers' showroom floors. Nearly 60 classics and hotrods are expected along with more than 25 new cars ranging from the latest domestic and foreign models.

The gospel fest is sponsored by Greater Grace Temple, Comerica Bank, Happy's Pizza, Pepsi, Sinai-Grace Hospital, and Apollo Market. For more information, call 313-543-6000 or visit http://www.greatergrace.org/. God's Graceland Park is located in front of Greater Grace Temple at 23500 W. Seven Mile Road in Detroit, MI.

Source: Greater Grace Temple

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

“Great To Be Nominated”
Checks into
“A Room with a View”

Beverly Hills, CA — The 1986 Best Picture nominee “A Room with a View” will be screened as the next feature in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ “Great To Be Nominated” series. The Merchant Ivory film about a young English girl torn between two men who represent different worlds will screen on Monday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

“A Room with a View,” based on the novel by E.M. Forester, received a total of eight Academy Award® nominations and introduced film audiences to actress Helena Bonham Carther. The film took home the Academy Awards® for Art Direction (Gianni Quaranta, Brian Ackland-Snow; Set Decoration: Brian Savegar, Elio Altamura), Costume Design (Jenny Beavan, John Bright) and Writing – Screenplay based on material from another medium (Ruth Prawer Jhabvala). The film also received Oscar® nominations for Best Picture (Ismail Merchant, producer), Actor in a Supporting Role (Denholm Elliott), Actress in a Supporting Role (Maggie Smith), Cinematography (Tony Pierce-Roberts) and Directing (James Ivory).

The Oscar-winning live action short “Precious Images” and the Academy Award-nominated animated short “Luxo Jr.” will be screened prior to the feature.

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

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COMEDY CENTRAL^® PICKS ITS POSSE FOR
“THE COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST OF FLAVOR FLAV”

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Playas Of The Night Include Roast Master Katt Williams,
Roasters Carrot Top, Greg Giraldo, Ice-T, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Lampanelli, Bridgett Neilsen,
Patton Oswalt, Snoop Dogg, Sommore And Many Others

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"The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast Of Flavor Flav"

To Air On Sunday, August 12 At 10:00 P.M.*

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NEW YORK, July 2, 2007 – The clock is tickin’ on Rapper, lova and newest Roastee Flavor Flav! COMEDY CENTRAL is taking a page out of Public Enemy’s song book and Flav best be ready because “You’re Gonna Get Yours!” Comedian Katt Williams has been tapped as the evening’s Roast Master. The show is being taped at The Warner Brother Studio Lot on Sunday, July 22 in Los Angeles. “The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of Flavor Flav" will air on Sunday, August 12 at 10:00 p.m.

This year’s Roasters include Carrot Top, Greg Giraldo, Ice-T, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Lampanelli, Bridgett Neilsen, Patton Oswalt, Snoop Dogg, Sommore, among others. Throughout the evening, DJ Spinderella will be spinning the tunes.

While things are heating up on stage, COMEDY CENTRAL will do its part to cool things off. This year’s Roast will be the network's first-ever carbon neutral production. COMEDY CENTRAL will offset its carbon emissions with the help of partner, NativeEnergy, a national marketer of carbon offsets and renewable energy credits (RECs), offering individuals and organizations a means to compensate for their global warming pollution.

Flavor Flav, born William J. Drayton, is credited as rap music’s original “Hype Man." Flav is celebrating his 20^th year in the rap business and currently on tour with Public Enemy front man and partner Chuck D. Flav has starred in VH1’s "Surreal Life," "Strange Love" and the record setting, "Flavor of Love" series.

"The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast Of Flavor Flav" will be executive produced by Joel Gallen from Tenth Planet Productions, who also executive produced and directed “COMEDY CENTRAL’s Roast Of William Shatner" and "COMEDY CENTRAL's Roast Of Pamela Anderson." Elizabeth Porter serves as the executive in charge for the network.

"The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast Of Flavor Flav" is sponsored by Anheuser Busch, Taco Bell and Jack Link’s.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 91 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of VIACOM Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is www.comedycentral.com

, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 91 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of VIACOM Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is

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

Black Sheep Opens FILM4 FRIGHTFEST

- Prepare Yourself for the Violence of the Lambs!!!

Icon Film Distribution Announce

BLACK SHEEP

Will Have its UK Premiere as the Opening Night of

FILM4 FrightFest

on the 23rd August at the Odeon West End

'A delirious mix of hilarity and horror' Billy Chainsaw, Bizarre

There are 40 million sheep in New Zealand ... and they're pissed off!

On a vast New Zealand sheep station, a reckless genetic engineering experiment goes horribly wrong, turning sheep into bloodthirsty killers.

Directed by Jonathan King and featuring effects from the Internationally renowned physical effects house Weta Workshop, under the supervision of Academy Award winner Richard Taylor (THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, KING KONG, THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE). Newcomers Nathan Meister and Danielle Mason feature in the ensemble cast alongside Oliver Driver (MAGIK & ROSE, SNAKESKIN), Tammy Davis (WHALE RIDER), Peter Feeney (TOY LOVE) and industry veteran Glenis Levestam.

Black Sheep will be flocking into cinemas everywhere on the 12th October 2007

Certificate 15 / Running Time 90 Mins

FILM4 FRIGHTFEST runs from the 23rd to 27th August at the Odeon West End.

www.frightfest.co.uk Images from Icon titles are available at www.picselect.com

Source: Icon Film Distribution

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to Screen Rescue Dawn for American Troops in Iraq
Film's Stars Help Mark This Independence Day for America's Soldiers

-- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) will help America's troops overseas celebrate Independence Day this year by screening the studio's Vietnam War biopic Rescue Dawn in Iraq. On July 4, 2007, over 2,000 troops stationed at Camp Anaconda, a large U.S. base near Balad, will screen the film highlighting the amazing life of Dieter Dengler, the only American to ever break out of a POW camp in the impenetrable Laotian jungle during the Vietnam War. The film, which will also be released in Los Angeles and New York on July 4th, will be introduced with a taped message to the troops from the film's lead actors Christian Bale, Steve Zahn and Jeremy Davies. Rescue Dawn will expand its release pattern on July 13, 2007 to additional markets and on July 20, 2007 the film will be released wide in the US.

MGM arranged the Rescue Dawn screening in Iraq through the motion picture team of The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), a division of the military which provides products and services to military families worldwide and generates earnings to supplement military morale, welfare and recreation programs.

"We are proud of our troops in Iraq and we wanted to do something special to honor their commitment," said Rick Sands, MGM's Chief Operating Officer. "Screening a film about Dieter's heroic life on Independence Day could not be more appropriate to show our thanks to the brave men and women overseas."

"Given the extraordinary heroic story that this film portrays, I can think of no better venue to show it to America's warriors than Camp Anaconda in the heart of Iraq," said AAFES' Chief of Communications Lt. Col. Dean Thurmond. "We are gratified and thankful to the distributor, producers and cast of this film for remembering our troops and giving them the opportunity to see this film."

Rescue dawn is directed by legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man, Fitzcarraldo) and stars acclaimed actor Christian Bale (Batman Begins, The Prestige). Rescue Dawn is the true story of a Dieter Dengler who, from the depths of total darkness, blazed his own willful path to freedom. Dengler, a German-American Navy pilot, received numerous honors for his heroism including the Navy Cross. An inspirational action-adventure and a stark epic of survival, Rescue Dawn reveals how Dengler relied on his courage, endurance and tenacity to find his way home.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,000 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc.,

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 110 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit http://www.mgm.com/.

Source: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.

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

The Chairman's Hour 'Hosted' by Frank Sinatra to Launch Exclusively on SIRIUS Satellite Radio

-- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) and the Sinatra family are proud to announce a unique weekly show on Siriusly Sinatra channel 75. The Chairman's Hour is 'hosted' by Frank Sinatra himself using rare material unearthed from the Sinatra family archives. The show, spanning decades, is reflective of his body of work, emotional composition, and respect for those who he collaborated with personally and professionally. The Chairman's Hour will premiere on July 7 at 5 pm ET, with a special preview broadcast on July 4 at 5 pm ET, featuring a set of Frank's patriotic songs.

Siriusly Sinatra, which launched earlier this year, is the only 24-hour, seven-day-a-week, commercial-free channel to broadcast the entire spectrum of Sinatra's career as well other artists from the big band, swing and traditional pop genres. Produced by the Sinatra family, the channel also features regular blocks of Sinatra's music, archival performances and is the home of Nancy For Frank, a weekly show hosted by Nancy Sinatra.

Frank Sinatra's career is unmatched in American popular music. A recipient of 13 GRAMMY(R) awards, Sinatra holds the distinction of singing on the first Billboard No. 1 single, "I'll Never Smile Again" (1940), which sold 900,000 copies. From his first released single in 1940, as the singer with Tommy Dorsey's band, to the 1980 release of "Theme From New York, New York," Frank Sinatra had more than 200 hits on Billboard's pop singles chart.

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 significant factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed are: our pending merger with XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. ("XM"), including related uncertainties and risks and the impact on our business if the merger is not completed; any events which affect the useful life of our satellites; our dependence upon third parties, including manufacturers of SIRIUS radios, retailers, automakers and programming providers; and our competitive position versus other audio entertainment providers.

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

Sony Pictures Television Adds 'The Larry Sanders Show' to the iTunes Store

-- Sony Pictures Television today announced that the Emmy Award-winning comedy "The Larry Sanders Show" will be available for purchase and download on the iTunes Store (http://www.itunes.com/) beginning today.

The new offering on iTunes, "Not Just the Best of The Larry Sanders Show", includes twenty-three of the show's classic episodes. Individual episodes will be priced at $1.99 and the entire collection is available for $34.99.

"I am thrilled that The Larry Sanders Show will be available on iTunes because it will make it easier for me to watch episodes of my own show from wherever I am, and hopefully easier for everyone else, too," said Garry Shandling. "It can now be revealed that I am the "I" in iTunes!"

The Larry Sanders Show debuted on HBO August 1, 1992, and was ahead of its time, becoming an immediate critical and audience hit for its satirical, tongue-in-cheek look at Hollywood. The series that combined documentary-like camerawork with a clever blend of fact and fiction set the standard of quality for HBO and influenced the development of shows like Sex and the City, Six Feet Under, The Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and The Office. Over the course of its six-year (1992 - 1998), 89-episode run, the series was nominated for 56 Emmy Awards [winning three: Outstanding Writing for Shandling & Peter Tolan; Outstanding Directing for Todd Holland; Outstanding Supporting Actor for Rip Torn]. The show also won three Golden Globe(R) nominations, two Peabody Awards, two TV Critics Awards and five CableACE Awards for Best Comedy Series. Unfortunately, the series never won an Oscar, a Tony or the Nobel Prize for Literature because their respective nominating committees received their DVD screeners late.

Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. It produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment for network and cable television, as well as first-run and off-network series for syndication. With more than 25 programs on the air, SPT boasts a program slate that includes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off-network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms. SPT also owns one-half of cable channel GSN and is a partner in FEARnet, the premier horror/thriller website and VOD service. Sony Pictures Television oversees all of Sony Pictures Entertainment's (SPE) domestic digital distribution efforts across all electronically delivered platforms, including the internet and mobile. Sony Pictures Television, advertiser sales, is one of the premiere national advertising sales companies, handling the commercial inventory in SPT syndicated series as well as in all of SPE's digital businesses in the United States, for Sony BMG and for iN DEMAND's high-definition channel Mojo, and is part owner of national media sales company ITN Networks, Inc. SPT (http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com/) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.

Source: Sony Pictures Television

Web site: http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com/
http://www.itunes.com/

DMGI Announces New Digital Distribution Agreements for Classic Television Shows
The Bill Cosby Show, Route 66, and The Super Dave Show Highlight Additions to the DMGI Classic TV and Comedy Networks

-- Digital Music Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMGI) , a content owner and global leader in the digital distribution of independently owned music and video catalogs, announced today a number of new long-term digital distribution agreements for classic television content totaling over 300 episodes including The Bill Cosby Show, Route 66, The Super Dave Show, and Dangerous Assignment.

"We're pleased to announce the addition of a number of great video catalogs to the DMGI video library," said Mitchell Koulouris, CEO of DMGI. "Today's announcement includes timeless classic television properties that extend our position as a market leader in digital video distribution."

The Bill Cosby Show

Aired for two seasons on NBC between 1969 and 1971, The Bill Cosby Show is a lighthearted comedy starring Bill Cosby playing the role of Chet Kincaid, physical education teacher at a Los Angeles high school. The Bill Cosby Show was humorous yet emphasized warmth, intelligent character studies and plausible, real life situations. The plot frequently centered around lessons learned in life, which were explained in the classic Cosby style. The Bill Cosby Show was nominated for four Emmy Awards including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding New Series, and Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series.

Route 66

This classic television series starred George Maharis and Martin Milner as two young men driving around the US working at odd jobs, helping people, and searching for adventure. The Route 66 catalog includes over 100 episodes, created by acclaimed directors such as Sam Peckinpah and Arthur Hiller and featuring a variety of guest stars such as Rod Steiger, Martin Sheen, Buster Keaton, Robert Redford, Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre, and Robert Duvall. Route 66 enjoyed two Emmy nominations in 1962.

The Super Dave Show

Regarded by some as one of the funniest television shows ever, The Super Dave Show starred Bob Einstein as "accomplished" stuntman Super Dave Osborne. Unfortunately for Super Dave, he rarely succeeds at the stunts he aims to accomplish. Super Dave is a regular on popular talk shows such as the Late Show with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Einstein received the Cable Ace Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Super Dave.

Dangerous Assignment

Starring Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, undercover agent for the U.S. government, this 1950's spy thriller includes over 50 episodes. In each episode, Donlevy was sent off by "The Commissioner" to exotic locations such as Burma, Mexico City, or behind the Iron Curtain where he encounters adventure and international intrigue. The show also featured Hugh Beaumont of Leave It To Beaver fame in three episodes and is considered one of the overlooked treasures of the golden age of television.

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, Joost, mSpot, Veoh, RealNetworks, Napster, Wal-Mart Music, MusicNet, Verizon, Sprint, InfoSpace, Moderati, Zingy, 9 Squared, and many others. For more information, please visit http://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 Bill Cosby Show, Route 66, The Super Dave Show, and Dangerous Assignment video catalogs and making these catalogs available through digital entertainment services) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the results of DMGI 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 video content; the market demand for digital video recordings and potential changes in consumers' tastes and preferences in video; and our dependence on digital entertainment services for the distribution and sale of our video content. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties described in DMGI's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report for 2006 on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2007 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 14, 2007. Digital Music Group assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

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

June 28

Another Hilton in Court Tomorrow. This Time It's Paris' Auntie Zsa Zsa Gabor & Husband Prinz Frederick Von Anhalt v. Daughter Francesca Hilton -Law Suit

Zsa Zsa is ordered to be in Court tomorrow pursuant
to Local Rule 7.9(d) and the Court’s order.

Santa Monica- In June 2005, Zsa Zsa Gabor, the mother of Francesca Hilton, her only child from Hotel magnet Conrad Hilton, filed a law suit against her for Elder Abuse, Negligence, Fraud and other charges. The co-Plaintiff of this suit is Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband, Frederick VonAnhalt who recently claimed that he was possibly the father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby at a press conference in his Belair driveway in earshot of his wheel chair bound wife Zsa Zsa Gabor. He also sued the manufactrers of Viagra for $11 million dollars claiming it made him impotent.

Constance Francesca Hilton, has countered against each and every claim in this case all revolving around the alleged-multi-million dollar fraudulent refinancing of the famous Belair Estate owned for over 40 years by Zsa Zsa Gabor. Francesca Hilton claims she was wrongfully accused on all counts and has suffered serious damages as a result of these false accusations. After two years of legal haggling, both parties have agreed to appear in Santa Monica Court for a mediation conference.

"Zsa Zsa Gabor has been ordered to appear in Court tomorrow pursuant to Local Rule 7.9(d) and the Court’s order. The Court specifically ordered Zsa Zsa to appear. If she fails to appear, the defense will move to strike her answer or issue an OSC re: sanctions.", said attorney Ronald Richards representing Francesca Hilton.

Zsa Zsa Gabor, a retired actress and socialite, has been a recluse for over two and a half years. She was seriously injured in a car crash on Sunset Blvd. a few years back and has been confined to a wheelchair. She no longer gives interviews or ventures out in public. She is in an uncomfortable position once again having to make a decision to appear, or not appear, in court tomorrow. If she does appear she would have to testify under oath against her own daughter. If she does not appear the court could sanction her and remove her previous statements from the record.

Francesca Hilton, a resident in the Hollywood Hills, was at one time a public relations executive, an expert equestrian with her famous mother, and a producer. She also performs as a stand-up comic at the infamous Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd where she was discovered by owner Mitzi Shore. She is currently writing her memoirs for publication about life as a Hilton.

Francesca Hilton and her attorney Ron Richards shall appear as ordered and will be available for interviews at the Court House.

ZSA ZSA Gabor and Frederic Von Anhalt
v. Constance Francesca Hilton et al. CASE # SCO85767 DEPT I

Friday June 29, 2007 at 9:00 AM

Superior Court For the State of California County of Los Angeles- West District
Santa Monica Courthouse
1725 Main Street
Santa Monica California

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