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Next Generation Technology Optimized for DSLR, DSC and Mobile Phone Cameras

The FotoNation Dust Removal Technology completely and automatically removes dust from digital images. FotoNation has been awarded a U.S. patent for this technology and has 10 additional patents pending in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.  FotoNation eliminates dust from images using in-camera software which distinguishes between dust and real detail in the photo.  The software dynamically builds a map of every dust-spec and then tracks changes and movement of the dust particles to distinguish dust from the details of the photograph.   The technology has been designed to scale across multiple platforms is optimized to run as embedded software in digital cameras and mobile phone cameras as part of image acquisition.

Dust is a major problem with digital cameras and mobile phones.   In Digital SLR cameras, dust is caused by a variety of factors including changing lenses and the electrostatic nature of digital cameras.  Dust particles will typically remain on the sensor unless physically removed by a technician.  Alternatively, photographers remove dust artifacts from their images by manually retouching each image in software on a computer -- a very time-consuming activity.  FotoNation solves this problem by automatically removing dust blemishes from photos in-camera, so no tedious software retouching is necessary. 

Dust is also a significant problem in the production of camera modules for mobile phones. Mobile phone camera modules typically consist of an image sensor hermetically sealed inside a plastic package with a lens and image processor. Dust contamination on the image sensor during assembly of the camera module is a costly source of reduced manufacturing yield. The FotoNation Dust Removal Technology can increase manufacturing yield and image quality for these products.

Dust Removal: Built-in Mapping Intelligence and Optical Characterization

For DSLR implementations, FotoNation is able to accurately eliminate dust artifacts by tracking incremental changes to the dust map as well as integrating sophisticated optical lens modeling. The optical modeling accounts for how the appearance of dust specs on the sensor change based on lens’ focal length, aperture and exit pupil. In addition, the software has built-in intelligence to determine when the situation calls for user intervention 

“FotoNation’s highly innovative, automated, and patent protected dust removal algorithm was designed with the professional photographer’s needs in mind, eliminating the hind-sight case whereby the time the photographer realizes there is a problem, it is too late to fix,” said Eran Steinberg, CEO, FotoNation.

For more information, see http://www.fotonation.com or http://www.fotonation.com/index.php?module=products&id=50.

About FotoNation

FotoNation is a world-leading independent provider of embedded imaging and communication solutions for the digital camera industry. The company’s extensive portfolio of patented innovations includes in-camera red-eye removal technology, wireless connectivity, and face-recognition software.  FotoNation develops innovative solutions, patents, and products to enhance, extend, and simplify the picture taking and sharing experience. Clients include AOL, Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Kodak, Microsoft, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Samsung, Sanyo, and Sony, among others.

FotoNation has won numerous awards, including the DIMA 2006 Innovative Product Award and the prestigious 2006 European IST award for its Red-Eye Detection and Correction Technology. The company makes important industry-wide contributions to the advancement of digital imaging. In 2005, FotoNation authored the industry-adopted PTP-IP Specification, which is the basis of the international camera connectivity CIPA-005/2005 standard.

Sept. 21 LG Electronics has teamed with "Rachael Ray," the new nationally syndicated television show hosted by iconic Food Network television show host, Rachael Ray, as the exclusive provider of flat panel displays.

On the new program, which premiered nationwide on Monday, September 18, viewers experienced "The Rachael Ray Way" against a backdrop of 20 LG high-definition plasma and LCD displays, ranging from 27-inch LCD HDTVs to 50-inch plasma HDTVs, which have been integrated throughout the studio.

In addition to outfitting the dramatic set for the dynamic show, LG provided flat-panel displays for the green rooms and dressing rooms to complement the modern, fresh feel of Rachael Ray's full-of-life style.

"We at the 'Rachael Ray' show are delighted to be working closely with LG Electronics as the exclusive television provider for my new show," Ms. Ray said. "Working with LG gives us the ability to have the most energetic, interactive environment for our viewers and in-studio guests alike."

"This new generation of lifestyle programming from such a warm, energetic celebrity as Rachael Ray is the perfect fit for LG Electronics," said Tim Alessi, marketing director, LG Electronics USA. "Her boundless curiosity and constant dedication for better-living embody LG's 'Life's Good' brand promise through premium consumer electronics products."

The new show was an instant ratings success and experienced the highest ratings for any first-run syndicated talk show since the launch of "Dr. Phil" in 2002. The show opened on September 18 with a 2.8/9 weighted metered market average, which was up 17% from its average lead-in (2.4/8). "Rachael Ray" was also up 33% from its year ago time period average (2.1/7).

An hour-long, daily talk show from King World and Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions, "Rachael Ray" engages viewers and in-studio audiences with a personal, hands-on, celebratory approach to life the Rachael Ray way.

While Ms. Ray will continue to heat up the kitchen with her creative signature dishes, she will also take her audience beyond the realm of food to explore all facets of life and good living, no boundaries, no guidelines and no topics untouched.

Rachael's goal is to have viewers discover something new when watching her show, learn something fun and realize that life just doesn't have to be that hard because everybody needs a little R and R.

ABOUT LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC.

Based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., LG Electronics USA, Inc., (LGEUS) is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45-billion global force in consumer electronics and mobile communications. In the United States, LGEUS sells a wide range of digital display and digital media products, digital appliances and mobile phones under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com/ .

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

-- It's been well noted that Washington State-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Angel Travis has a remarkable capacity for channeling honest emotion through her art -- as actor/musician Jeff Goldblum once put it, "I listened to this music, closed my eyes, and my heart felt like a candied apple dipped in rum." Everyone will have a chance for such a listen with the Tuesday, September 26 release of Travis' striking label debut The Woman In Me. The heartfelt and intelligent album comes out on Angel's management company's imprint Tao & Zen Music through Mesa/Bluemoon Recordings, with distribution handled by Fontana/Universal.

On Thursday, September 28, the artist will celebrate the occasion with a record release party and showcase at hip Los Angeles nightspot Tangier. Located at 2138 Hillhurst Ave. in Los Feliz, Tangier is known all over Southern California for its eclectic calendar of great live music by newcomers and marquee names alike (and its inviting Moroccan decor and contemporary American cuisine). It will be her first performance following the release of The Woman In Me. Known for the connection she forges with audiences through her gutsy live delivery of her powerful material, Angel will no doubt more than live up to that reputation at this exciting career milestone at Tangier. For more information and reservations, call the venue at 323.666.8666.

Travis' debut album is a revealing collection of songs -- fusing elements of pop, soul, rock, blues and jazz -- that the artist says are about, "finally believing in myself." That conviction -- the radiant spirit of a woman learning to own her power, of feeling worthy of love and respect -- shines through each one of The Woman In Me's ten original tracks, all elegantly realized and authentically communicated.

Thematically, the album's song cycle chronicles Angel's life and personal evolution in Los Angeles over the last six years, a concept envisioned for the project by renowned producer Michael Vail Blum (Madonna, Young Dubliners, Suicidal Tendencies, etc.). On stand-out tracks including "Think Of You," which reflects on her rocky relationship with her mother, and the moving "Still Love You," about her father's loss of his wife of 23 years (Angel's stepmother), Travis' individual and artistic journeys converge to create music that is memorable and moving.

The Woman In Me was produced by Blum with co-production and arrangements by celebrated keyboardist Herman Jackson. Jackson's more than four decades long career spans work with artists including Narada Michael Walden, Tone Loc, Nancy Wilson, The Jazz Crusaders, The Temptations and Outkast. Mesa/Bluemoon co-founder George Nauful commented, "It was incredible to work with such a stellar team on the record. We believe that Angel is an extraordinary artist, and we're committed to developing her gifts over the long term."

Born Angela Travis in the exquisite Wenatchee Valley about two hours outside Seattle, the lifelong singer's nickname "Angel" came from a choir mate at Washington State University. It was a perfect fit for her strong voice and open heart, qualities as present in Angel's personality as in her music, and has been a constant ever since.

Another constant is Angel's ongoing artistic evolution, about which veteran producer/musician Barry Goldberg commented, "I have worked with some pretty good lady vocalists throughout my career such as: Janis Joplin, Gladys Knight, Kelly Clarkson and Tracy Nelson, to name a few. So, I know when I hear the magic. It's always something special. Angel Travis is just that ... she is a natural."

For more information: www.angeltravis.com

Source: Tao & Zen Productions

Musicnotes.com, the online leader in digital sheet music, announced today that it has sold over 20,000 downloads of sheet music for the song "You Raise Me Up."

Written by Brendan Graham and Rolf Lovland and made popular by a performance by Josh Groban, "You Raise Me Up" is the first song to break the 20,000 download mark for Musicnotes.

Sheet music for the song was first made available for download in October of 2003. Musicnotes.com now offers the song in over 30 different downloadable arrangements, the most popular of which is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement that sells for $4.95 a download.

"This is yet another amazing milestone for this timeless song. Our thanks go to Musicnotes for their vision in providing such a valuable economic link between music publishers, songwriters and the general public," said Kathy Spanberger, President & Chief Operating Officer, Peermusic, USA.

"More and more consumers are discovering the joy of digital sheet music downloads," said Musicnotes CEO, Kathleen Marsh. "It has never been easier to find and learn how to play that special song. We believe the day is coming soon where select songs will sell 100,000 downloads and generate significant incremental royalties for publishers and their songwriters."

About Musicnotes: Musicnotes, Inc. offers an impressive online catalog of over 50,000 digital sheet music titles, built on the strength of content agreements with Alfred Publishing, BMG, Famous Music, Peermusic, Word Music, EMI Christian, Bug Music, Sony/ATV Publishing and others. Internet Retailer Magazine, who selected Musicnotes as one of the Top 50 Retail Web Sites for 2006, recently designated Musicnotes as one of the top 500 online retailers. On the web: http://www.musicnotes.com/

Source: Musicnotes.com

G.O.O.D./Sony Urban Music/Columbia Records will release Once Again, the much-anticipated second solo album from the multi-platinum Grammy-winning artist John Legend, on Tuesday, October 24.

John Legend is celebrating the release of Once Again with a special appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (check your local listings) on Thursday, September 21.

Once Again is available for pre-order now at JohnLegend.com and iTunes.

Executive produced by John Legend and Kanye West, Once Again premieres 13 new John Legend songs: "Save Room," "Heaven," "Stereo," "Show Me," "Each Day Gets Better," "P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care)," "Slow Dance," "Again," "Maxine," "Where Did My Baby Go," "Maxine's Interlude," "Another Again," and "Coming Home."

Lending production support to John, who co-produced seven of the album's track, are some of the hottest talents in contemporary sounds: Will.I.Am; Kanye West; Devo Springsteen & Tom Craskey; Raphael Saadiq; Eric Hudson & Jack Splash; Craig Street; Sa-Ra Creative Partners (Om'Mas Keith, Taz Arnold & Shafiq Husayn); Dave Tozer; and Ken Lewis.

In 2004, John Legend -- then known primarily as an in-demand all-star studio session man -- stepped into the solo spotlight as a premier singer- songwriter-pianist-performer in his own right with his debut album Get Lifted. Driven in part by the hit singles "Ordinary People" and "Used To Love U," Get Lifted was a critical and commercial triumph, earning John an astounding eight Grammy nominations -- he won Best New Artist, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance ("Ordinary People") and Best R&B album -- and selling more than three million copies worldwide.

www.johnlegend.com

www.columbiarecords.com

Source: G.O.O.D./Sony Urban Music/Columbia Records

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

Universal Studios Home Entertainment today announced it has formed extensive marketing alliances with a select group of top family brands to promote the highly anticipated September 26, 2006 DVD release of animated family feature "Curious George."

Partnering with Universal to spread the news about the "Curious George" DVD are Dole Food Company(R), French's(R) Potato Sticks, Langers Juice(R), Little Debbie(R), Carvel(R), Cold-EEZE(R) and Parenting (R) magazine.

The studio's Universal Studios Partnerships division (USP) worked with the brands from the earliest stages of the film's development to identify marketing opportunities throughout the property's life cycle. In the case of Dole, that meant product placement within the "Curious George" film and videogame as well as cross-promotional campaigns for the theatrical and home entertainment releases.

"We pitch properties, not platforms," said Stephanie Sperber, Executive Vice President, Universal Studios Partnerships. "USP's unique structure allows us to work with corporate partners to find Universal properties that are appropriate for their brand. Only then do we begin discussing timing, execution and which window or windows offer them the greatest marketing value."

"In today's marketplace, an average 60% of consumers who purchase a DVD have not previously seen the film in theaters," said Ken Graffeo, Executive Vice President, Marketing for Universal Studios Home Entertainment. "In other words, because a brand is missing more than half of a property's audience if it only participates during the theatrical campaign, taking part in a DVD campaign ensures the greatest awareness."

Carvel, Cold-Eeze, Dole and Langers also participated in successful cross-promotional campaigns for "Curious George's" theatrical release.

"We are pleased to extend our partnership with Universal Pictures beyond the very successful debut of 'Curious George,'" said Craig Hall, Chief Operating Officer, Celebration Foods, maker of Carvel brand frozen desserts. "Families will truly be able to boost their celebrations with the DVD and these fine brands."

Universal has established itself as an industry leader in developing brand marketing alliances across multiple distribution platforms for its major entertainment properties. Over the past year, USP and its partners launched extremely successful cross-platform promotional campaigns for the hit features "King Kong" and "The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift." Partnering on both the theatrical and DVD windows of "King Kong" were Kellogg's(R), Nestle(R), Toshiba(R) and Chase(R); multi-platform partners for "Tokyo Drift" partners included Castrol(R), Meguiar's(R) and Toyo Tires(R).

Highlights of the "Curious George" DVD partnerships include:

* Carvel will include discount coupons for the "Curious George" DVD in

500,000 ice cream cakes, promoting the offer in radio spots,

free-standing inserts and grocery store static clings. The brand also

appears in NAMCO's "Curious George" videogame.

* Cold-EEZE is advertising a national "Curious George" sweepstakes in the

October issue of Parenting magazine that offers a trip for four to a

Universal Studios Theme Park. Additionally, consumers who purchase two

Cold-EEZE products can send away for a "Curious George" backpack.

* Dole will affix "Curious George" stickers to 100 million bananas and

"Curious George" hangers on 4.5 million pineapples as well as

distributing 10,000 point-of-sale displays nationwide. Dole products

are featured in Namco's "Curious George" videogame and in the film

itself.

* French's Potato Sticks will distribute 2.8 million "Curious George"

themed packages as well as over 200,000 "Curious George" themed stickers

on French's Potato Sticks' single server 8 multi-pack boxes and promote

a national online sweepstakes for a consumer to win a trip to Universal

Studios Hollywood. Additionally, this offer will be promoted in a

national free-standing insert.

* Langers Juice will include "Curious George" labels on 2 million of its

juices and promote the film in free-standing inserts as well as online.

* Thirty million Little Debbie snack packages will offer a mail-in rebate

for the "Curious George" DVD, as well as a mail-in offer for themed

accessories.

* Parenting magazine will present a full-page advertorial in its October

issue featuring a "sneak peek" at the "Curious George"/Dole interactive

game that drives consumers online.

Universal Pictures' hit animated feature adaptation of H.A. and Margret Rey's beloved "Curious George" children's stories tells the heartwarming and hilarious tale of an incurably curious monkey and his human friend Ted. Featuring the voice talents of Will Ferrell, Drew Barrymore, Eugene Levy, Dick Van Dyke, Joan Plowright and David Cross, "Curious George" is produced by Ron Howard and Imagine Entertainment.

On September 4, 2006, Imagine Entertainment, WGBH Boston and Universal Studios Family Productions brought "Curious George" to television as part of PBS KIDS' new hosted preschool destination. Narrated by Emmy-winning actor William H. Macy ("Seabiscuit," "Pleasantville"), the daily half-hour series is designed to inspire kids to explore science, math, and engineering in the world around them in a fun and entertaining way. Combining animated and live-action segments, the show expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the classic books.

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates the No. 1 television network, the fastest-growing Spanish-language network, a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi

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

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation's premier Hispanic youth leadership development and educational organization, announced today it has partnered with SiTV, the first English-language, Latino-themed network, to co-produce the Fifth Annual Reyes of Comedy Night, starring Carlos Alazraqui of Comedy Central's RENO 911.

Sponsored by The Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., this year's Reyes of Comedy Night line-up also will include comedians Bill Santiago of Comedy Central's "Premium Blend," Darren Carter of SiTV's Latino Laugh Festival, and Monique Marvez of Monique and the Man, to benefit CHCI's nationally recognized leadership development and educational service programs.

Reyes of Comedy Night is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd at the Washington, D.C. Warner Theatre and will feature special guest Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-39).

"Since 1978, CHCI has helped develop the next generation of Hispanic leaders," said CHCI President and CEO Esther Aguilera. "Comedy Night supports that mission by featuring our nation's talented Hispanic 'Reyes' (kings) of comedy."

Reyes of Comedy Night is one of three CHCI events commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month. CHCI's 2006 Public Policy Conference and 29th Annual Gala will be held in Washington, D.C., from October 2 - 4. For more information, visit http://www.chci.org/ or call (202) 543-1771.

Carlos Alazraqui can be seen playing officer James Garcia in Comedy Central's series RENO 911, now it its fourth season and soon to be a major motion picture in January 2007. Alazraqui also is known as the Chihuahua's voice from Taco Bell's "Yo Quiero Taco Bell" campaign, and as Mr. Crocker, a schoolteacher on Nickelodeon's Fairly Odd Parents. Next, Alazraqui is voicing a wacky penguin with Robin Williams in George Miller's animated film "Happy Feet."

Bill Santiago of Comedy Central's Premium Blend is self-described as a stand-up comedian who "narrowly escaped a career in journalism." Currently developing and touring Spanglish 101, Santiago's show examines everything you ever wanted to know -- and were afraid to ask -- about Latinos.

Darren Carter, known as the "Rooster," has performed on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and SiTV's Latino Laugh Festival. Carter has appeared in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Galavision's Que Locos and BET's The Way We Do It. Carter also appears in Be Cool, starring John Travolta, the sequel to Get Shorty. Recently, Carter filmed Uncle P, a movie starring Master P and L'il Romeo.

Monique Marvez, "combining an hourglass figure and a stopwatch wit," has taken audiences by storm over the last 15 years. Dynamic and downright hilarious, Marvez continues her transition from stage to microphone as morning host of San Diego's Monique and the Man on 100.7 Jack FM.

About Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging leaders. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of Congress, nonprofit leaders and corporate executives. For more information call CHCI at (202) 543-1771 or visit http://www.chci.org/.

About SiTV

SiTV is the first English-language, Latino-themed network. Connecting with 18-34 year-old viewers, SiTV's 60% original programming slate features hip and culturally-relevant shows including the latest in entertainment, music, lifestyle, comedy and independent films. The network launched in February 2004 and is available nationwide on Dish Network and in 13 million homes across the country on Cox, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon, among others

Web site: http://www.chci.org/
http://www.sitv.com/

While pregnant celebrities Heidi Klum, Marcia Cross and Gillian Anderson may not need the extra cash, even they are eligible for CMT's $5,000 baby bounty.

In celebration of Jeff Foxworthy's "new baby," FOXWORTHY'S BIG NIGHT OUT, CMT is awarding $5,000 a week to the mother of the first baby born in America during the premiere of new episodes of FOXWORTHY'S BIG NIGHT OUT airing Fridays at 8:30 pm ET* on CMT (Friday, September 8 through Friday, November 17, 2006).

"Celebrity babies create buzz," says Andy Holeman, Vice President of Consumer Marketing, CMT. "There's Tom and Katie's baby Suri, Britney and Kevin's baby Sean Preston, Angelina and Brad's baby Shiloh and now Jeff Foxworthy's "new baby," FOXWORTHY'S BIG NIGHT OUT, is creating its own buzz."

If you delivered your baby "Labor" Day weekend, you may be entitled to $50,000. CMT is still searching for the mother of the first baby born in America during the Friday, September 1, 2006 premiere of FOXWORTHY'S BIG NIGHT OUT at 8:30 pm ET.*

To be eligible for the $50,000, new mothers must submit an entry form (available at foxworthy.cmt.com) to the address listed on the form to be received by Saturday, September 30, 2006. To help find the mother, CMT launched a massive search campaign which included alerting nearly 4,000 hospital delivery rooms across America.

If there is more than one birth at 8:30 pm ET,* a random drawing will be conducted. If there are no babies born at 8:30 pm ET,* then the mother of the first baby born after 8:30 pm ET* Friday, will receive the cash for a BIG NIGHT OUT on CMT. Official Rules are available at foxworthy.cmt.com.

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy is heading out on a new adventure with a whole new cast of friends and special guests in the signature CMT sketch comedy series, FOXWORTHY'S BIG NIGHT OUT. Each week a different country artist joins Foxworthy for the ultimate in country comedy and live musical performances, with Kenny Rogers kicking off the premiere episode. Country stars Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, Sara Evans, Pat Green, Jack Ingram, Montgomery Gentry, Joe Nichols, Blake Shelton, The Warren Brothers, Hank Williams Jr. and The Wreckers all test their comedic chops by appearing in sketches with Jeff and his amazing cast of improvisators. Mixing the traditional TV monologue with sketches, audience participation and some of the best musical performances that the world of country music has to offer, FOXWORTHY'S BIG NIGHT OUT is a half-hour of hilarity that the whole family can enjoy.

Concept development and execution of FOXWORTHY'S BIG NIGHT OUT on CMT Baby Bounty Sweepstakes handled by GREAT!, the Atlanta-based promotion agency of record for CMT.

CMT, America's No. 1 country music network, carries original programming, specials, and live concerts and events, as well as a mix of videos by established country music artists and new cutting-edge acts, including world premiere exclusive videos. Founded March 6, 1983, CMT, owned and operated by MTV Networks, reaches 83 million households in the United States. Go to country music's biggest web site at www.CMT.com.

*8:30 pm ET - 7:30 pm CT - 9:30 pm MT - 8:30 pm PT

Web site: http://www.greattv.com/
http://foxworthy.cmt.com/
http://www.cmt.com/

Sept. 20 Live Nation (NYSE:LYV) , a leading live event and venue management company, announced today that Madonna's "Confessions Tour," which wraps up tomorrow night in Tokyo, Japan, is the highest grossing tour by a female artist in history. The tour, which was produced by Live Nation's global touring division, The Next Adventure, led by Chairman of Global Music Arthur Fogel, played 60 shows in all, drawing 1,165,000 fans and grossing $193.7 Million U.S.

"Madonna has yet again delivered an incredible show for her fans and the success of the tour is the ultimate statement," said Mr. Fogel. "She absolutely belongs at number one."

The "Confessions Tour" tops the previous record set by Cher, a three-year total of $192.5 Million from 273 shows, according to Billboard Magazine.

About Live Nation

Live Nation is a leading live event and venue management company focused on creating superior experiences for artists, performers, corporations and fans. Live Nation owns, operates and/or has booking rights for more than 150 venues worldwide and produced more than 29,500 events in 2005. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol "LYV." For more information regarding Live Nation and its businesses, please visit the company's website at www.livenation.com

Source: Live Nation

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

Sept. 20 CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) , and DreamWorks Animation SKG have teamed to promote the October 17th DVD release of DreamWorks' box-office animated hit "Over The Hedge." As part of the promotion, which starts October 1, Chuck E. Cheese's 500 restaurants across the country will unveil their first-ever special edition tokens featuring some of the movie's favorite characters including RJ, Verne, Hammy, Stella and Ozzie.

The tokens are included with special in-store food, drink and game bundles, as well as packaged in specially marked "Over The Hedge" DVDs on sale at Toys 'R Us stores beginning October 17. And, since Chuck E. is all about entertaining kids and having fun, during the promotion, Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants will incorporate an "Over The Hedge" video presentation as part of its regular show.

"We're very excited to team with DreamWorks, one of the top ranked and highly-respected family-entertainment animation companies in the world," said Brenda Holloway, marketing manager, CEC Entertainment. "This partnership makes a lot of sense because the movie is upbeat, highly entertaining and fun for the entire family -- just like a trip to Chuck E. Cheese's."

DreamWorks' "Over The Hedge" has earned $155 million domestically since its debut, making it the seventh highest grossing movie of the year.

About Chuck E. Cheese's

Chuck E. Cheese's is the place where a kid can be a kid(R). Lively animated shows starring every kid's hero, Chuck E. Cheese, cool games and skytubes(R) are certain to delight kids of all ages. Those looking for a little more action can check out the fun indoor rides like the hovering helicopter, spinning carousel and rumbling bulldozer. Best of all, kids can earn tickets valid toward fun prizes that they can take home to enjoy. Chuck E. Cheese's offers freshly made pizza, a salad bar, appetizers and desserts for the whole family.

The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas, and is on the New York Stock Exchange trading under the ticker symbol (CEC). CEC Entertainment, Inc. consists of 478 corporately owned and operated Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants and 45 franchise restaurants. The company operates in 48 states and five countries.

Source: CEC Entertainment, Inc.; DreamWorks Animation SKG

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

WHAT: WORLD PREMIERE OF "jackass number two"

WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006, PROMPTLY AT 7:30 PM

Arrivals to begin at 6:30pm

Press Check-In: 5:30pm

WHERE: GRAUMAN'S CHINESE THEATRE

6925 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood

WHO: Cast members and filmmakers attending include:

Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Ryan

Dunn, Wee Man, Preston Lacy, Dave England, Ehren McGehehey,

director Jeff Tremaine

Other celebrities attending include:

Seann William Scott, Luke Wilson, Tony Hawk, Paris Hilton, DJ

Qualls, Claudia Mason, Andy Dick, Olympic figure skaters Sasha

Cohen and Evan Lysacek, Eddie George, Tom Green, Lea Thompson,

Three 6 Mafia, Antonio Sabato, Jr., Anson Mount, Eric Balfour,

Brad Rowe, Rusty Joiner, Nikki Griffin, Shawn Hatosy, and many

others!

ABOUT "jackass number two":

When "jackass the movie" was released in 2002, people were outraged. Critics called it "a new low," "a plunge into depravity," "a sad commentary on our degenerating culture," and "a disgusting, repulsive, grotesque spectacle." Unfortunately for them, here comes "jackass number two." Simultaneously raising the stakes and lowering the bar, "jackass number two" unleashes the cast and crew as they get even uglier around the globe.

Source: Paramount Pictures; MTV Films

.Academy/UCLA Documentary Series Continues with Oscar® Nominee “Murderball,”

Sept 20, 2006  The Academy Award®-nominated feature-length documentary “Murderball,” along with “39 Pounds of Love,” will be screened on October 11 at 7 p.m. as the next installment in the 25th Annual Contemporary Documentary Series, presented by the Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Free and open to the public, the screening will take place at the Academy’s Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood.

“Murderball” looks into the world of a group of highly competitive and tough-as-nails quadriplegic rugby players. In custom-made wheelchairs, the men play their own version of the full-contact sport. The film was directed by Henry-Alex Rubin and Dana Adam Shapiro, and produced by Jeffrey V. Mandel and Shapiro. Rubin and Shapiro are scheduled to attend the screening and engage in a question and answer session with the audience.

In “39 Pounds of Love,” 34-year-old Ami Ankilewitz, who was diagnosed with an extremely rare and often fatal form of muscular dystrophy and was not expected to live past the age of six, goes in search of the doctor who predicted his childhood demise. The title refers to Ankilewitz’s weight. In the film, viewers also learn that Ankilewitz works as a 3D animator in Israel, despite being able to move only a single finger on his own. Dani Menkin, who directed ”39 Pounds of Love,” will be present at the screening to discuss his work. He produced the film with Daniel J. Chalfen.

Admission to all screenings in the Academy/UCLA Contemporary Documentary Series is free. The Linwood Dunn Theater is located at the Academy’s Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study, 1313 North Vine Street, in Hollywood, at the northwest corner of Fountain Avenue and Vine Street. Parking is available behind the building through the entrance on Homewood Avenue, one block north of Fountain. For more information, call (310) 247-3600 or (310) 206-FILM.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bada-Bing, Tony Soprano's gentlemens club on the hit TV show, often attracts the attention of the Five- O. Bada-bing, Five-O, and over a thousand other words have also attracted the attention of the editors of the OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY (WWW.OED.COM). They've all been added to the online edition of the OED as part of the ongoing updates to this authoritative reference tool.

The entry for bada-bing notes that it means "suggesting something happening suddenly, emphatically, or easily and predictably" and cites usage reaching back to 1965 in comedy routines, major newspapers, CBS News, the New Yorker, Esquire, and The Godfather.

Some of the other new and revised entries to the OED include:

pod person

carpet bombing

hard-ass

polysexual

beer pong

police harassment

scooch

pocket pool

Islamophobia

Wi-Fi

avian flu

bling

GLBT

plot point

plumber's crack

plus size

P.O.ed

consumer price index

blow-back

gay-friendly

drama queen

"The English language changes and evolves all the time and the OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY has to keep up," according to the OED's Editor at Large Jesse Sheidlower. "Our editors are currently going through the entire alphabet bit by bit, writing new entries and revising existing ones in order to stay current. It's a massive job and will take years, if not decades, to complete- at which point we'll start over again."

These new and revised entries appear only in the online edition of the OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY, which is updated four times a year.

A complete list of the new words and their definitions in the OED is available online at http://dictionary.oed.com/help/updates/pleb-Pomak.html

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Source: Oxford University Press

CONTACT: Don Myers of Oxford University Press, +1-212-726-6057

Web site: http://www.oed.com/
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Jive Recording artist Justin Timberlake debuts at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart with his sophomore release FutureSex/LoveSounds. Selling more than 684,400 copies in its first week, Justin Timberlake becomes the #1 Pop Artist, secures the #1 R&B album and reigns as the best selling solo male artist debut of the year.

Internationally, multi-platinum artist Justin Timberlake arrives at #1 in the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia and Singapore and is top 5 in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Holland, France, Denmark, and Hong Kong. The first single "SexyBack featuring Timbaland" is still topping the charts, as the #1 single four weeks in a row on the Hot 100 Billboard chart, the #1 Radio Airplay single four weeks in a row, and the # 3 single in R&R for 3 weeks in a row.

Not satisfied at topping the charts worldwide, in the digital realm, FutureSex/LoveSounds becomes the biggest pre-order album in iTunes history and breaks the all time record for one week sales of a digital album with sales of 66,698, according to SoundScan. The previous record was held by Coldplay.

FutureSex/LoveSounds is not only becoming a commercial success, but has also garnered universal praise from critics nationwide.

The Los Angeles Times (September 11, 2006) "*** 1/2 ... When Justin Timberlake's sophomore disc debuts at No. 1 on the chart next week, the Beatles era will officially be over. It's been coming for a while, with the rise of hip-hop and the relegation of most rock to the sidelines in terms of innovation. But Timberlake, who started out as part of a prefab Fab Five during the last gasp of Beatle-esque teeny-bop, means to ring in a new paradigm. ... "

USA Today (September 11, 2006) "*** 1/2 out of four ... Timberlake comes into his own as an artist ... "

People Magazine (September 18, 2006) "**** ... On this exhilarating follow-up ... he's more innovator than imitator ... "

The New York Times (September 11, 2006) "The new Justin Timberlake album is sure to be one of the year's biggest releases ... "

Time Magazine (September 18, 2006) " ... On his second solo album ... he goes about his task with the energy, hooks and heavy breathing expected of someone aiming to be pop's seducer in chief. SexyBack is a grinding, stuttering classic ... "

FutureSex/LoveSounds was co-written by Justin Timberlake and the smash single "SexyBack featuring Timbaland" was co-produced and co-written by Justin Timberlake. Additional producers on the album include JAWBreakers, Timbaland and Rick Rubin.

Source: Jive Records

CONTACT: Sonia Muckle of Jive, +1-212-824-1370

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

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Music icon Carlos Santana has been on the road with the Santana Band for most of this year, playing for hundreds of thousands of fans at concerts in South America (their first tour there in over a decade), Europe, Japan and the western United States. Just prior to Santana 2006 World Tour's final east coast U.S. leg, which began on 9/15, Carlos made the journey to his birthplace, Autlan, Mexico in the western foothills of the Sierra Madres (home to approximately 60,000 people), for a celebration in his honor.

The festivities marked the first public viewing of Centro Comunitario Tiopa Tlanextli (Santuario de Luz) -- which means "Sanctuary of Light" -- the new non-profit health clinic and community center for the people of Autlan that was funded by Carlos Santana and his wife, author Deborah Santana. Both Carlos and the Mayor of Autlan, Presidente Municipal Carlos Meillon Johnston, spoke to crowds assembled for the project's inauguration and an evening of entertainment at Plaza Carlos Santana (and adjacent Avenue Carlos Santana), named for the musician at a ceremony in 2001 when he also received the keys to the city.

Carlos conceived of the center as a way to give something meaningful back to the underserved and poor people of Autlan, where he first experienced music through his father, a virtuoso mariachi violinist. Initial seed money was raised at a Santana benefit concert in Guadalaraja, Mexico last year and the project broke ground in November, 2005 on land donated by the city of Autlan; it will be fully operational by the end of 2006. Carlos worked with Dr. Martin Sandoval Gomez -- another Autlan native, now residing in Oakdale, CA -- to guide the project to fruition. Tiopa Tlanextli will be run by a volunteer steering committee overseeing a team of doctors, nurses, dentists and counselors who will provide services -- including traditional, alternative healing and western medical treatment -- on a sliding scale basis, with an emphasis on serving the children, women and elderly of the Autlan area. The community center section will house a library -- 1,200 books have already been donated -- as well as a computer room and other meeting rooms.

Carlos and the Santana Band are now back in full swing tour mode for the final leg of their 2006 World Tour, which kicked off September 15 in Mansfield, MA with a concert featuring guitar legend Jeff Beck as the bill's opener. All other east coast dates spotlight the Salvador Santana Band opening and Los Lonely Boys as the second act, with engagements including September 16 at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY, September 20 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, September 23-24 at the Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Event Center, September 26 at Bristow, VA's Nissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge and September 28 at the Sound Advice Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, FL. The itinerary concludes with a September 30 show at Atlanta, GA's Chastain Park Amphitheatre (Los Lonely boys are not on the 9/30 bill).

On Monday, September 18, Carlos and Deborah Santana will also co-chair (along with Samuel Jackson, Alfre Woodard, Denzel Washington and others) the U.S. celebration of Archbishop Desmond Tutu's 75th birthday. The event, taking place in Beverly Hills, CA, benefits Artists For A New South Africa (ANSA) and their groundbreaking programs working with people with HIV/AIDS, children orphaned by HIV/AIDS and at-risk youth in South Africa and the U.S. Proceeds from the evening will specifically support two South African charities, personally selected by Archbishop Tutu, that serve disadvantaged children. Musical acts confirmed to perform are Angie Stone and South African-born singer-songwriter Jonathan Butler. Also on the evening's program are appearances and performances by Alfre Woodard, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Christina Ricci, Alexandra Paul, CCH Pounder, Blair Underwood and others.

Following the conclusion of Santana's World Tour, Carlos Santana will travel to South Africa for Archbishop Tutu's birthday festivities there, after which he will take a break to spend time with his family.

For more information, visit www.santana.com

SEPTEMBER - EAST COAST U.S. dates featuring Salvador Santana Band opening and Los Lonely Boys as second act (for all dates except 9/30, when SSB is sole opener):

September 20 Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena

September 22 Wallingford, CT - Chevrolet Theater

September 23-24 Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Event

Center

September 26 Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge

September 28 West Palm Beach, FL - Sound Advice Amphitheater

September 29 Tampa, FL - Ford Amphitheatre

September 30 Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre

Source: Carlos Santana

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

 To help patients, families and caregivers better understand Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Shire Pharmaceuticals Inc., will host the eighth annual ADHD Experts on Call today, September 20, 2006, from 8 A.M. to midnight EDT. Celebrity designer Ty Pennington, who was diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager, is back for the third year in a row to talk about his experience managing the disorder. Some of the nation's top ADHD experts will answer questions at the toll-free telephone hotline, 1-888-ASK-ADHD.

The hotline will provide live access to English- and Spanish-speaking experts including health care professionals, educators and advocates who can answer questions regarding the disorder. In addition, a confidential, one-on-one on-line forum will be available at http://www.adhdexpertsoncall.com/ throughout the day.

Today is also national ADHD Awareness Day. In honor of ADHD Awareness Day, Ty Pennington will join Dr. Robert Findling, Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University, for an hour-long webcast to educate the community about this real and treatable disorder. The free webcast will take place live from ADHD Experts on Call from noon to 1 P.M. EDT on September 20, and it will be hosted on http://www.adhdexpertsoncall.com/. Those joining the webcast will be able to ask Ty Pennington and Dr. Findling questions about ADHD and its treatment.

"I know what's it's like to grow up with ADHD and how important it is for parents, caregivers and patients to have access to accurate information," said Ty Pennington, host of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition(TM). "I loved being part of ADHD Experts on Call last year, and I am excited about the many people we will impact this year. I hope that by working with all of these great people and sharing how support and treatment have made a difference in my life, I'll help other kids and families understand that there are people out there ready to help them and that it's possible to live a productive life with ADHD."

Over the last seven years, the ADHD Experts on Call have fielded tens of thousands of inquiries and have helped many people better understand the condition and how to manage it.

With school back in swing, parents and teachers may suspect that their child or student has ADHD. ADHD Experts on Call provides a valuable resource to both parents and teachers who may not be familiar with ADHD, and the many treatment options available. In addition, many adults still deal with the symptoms and long-term effects of ADHD, and may want to call and learn about ways to manage their symptoms of ADHD. While the experts participating in ADHD Experts on Call cannot provide specific medical advice for patients or parents or recommend a particular course of action, they will provide helpful information on topics such as:

* How teachers may approach parents if they suspect a student has ADHD;

* How parents can approach teachers about their child's ADHD-related

needs;

* How to manage ADHD as an all-day disorder: before, during and after

school;

* How to recognize ADHD symptoms in adolescents and adults;

* How to manage ADHD in the workplace;

* The need for proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment of ADHD in

children and adults; and

* Common myths and misconceptions about ADHD.

"While this program doesn't replace a physician visit, parents and adult patients can learn valuable information about ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, support groups and treatment options that can help them better understand the disorder," said Dr. Findling.

About ADHD

ADHD is a neurological brain disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable age and maturity. ADHD affects approximately 7.8 percent of all school-age children, or about 4.4 million U.S. children and is considered one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. Approximately 80 percent of children with ADHD may continue to experience symptoms into adolescence and up to 65 percent of children with ADHD may continue to experience symptoms into adulthood. In fact, approximately 4.4 percent or nine million American adults currently struggle with the inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity symptoms of ADHD. Research strongly suggests that ADHD is influenced by genes and tends to run in families. In fact, a study of twins reveals that the heritability of ADHD symptoms is approximately 75 percent.

According to a national survey, "Capturing America's Attention," ADHD symptoms may have limited adults with the condition from reaching their academic and occupational potential, and limit their satisfaction with themselves and their relationships. According to the survey:

* Adults with ADHD have less stable relationships than those adults

without ADHD, as reflected in higher rates of divorce (twice the

likelihood) and

* Adults with ADHD tend to report lower educational achievement and are

less likely to be high school or college graduates.

* U.S. household income losses due to ADHD total nearly $77 billion each

year.

Evidence also suggests that many with ADHD may be at risk for other problems, such as drug abuse, anti-social thoughts and poor self-esteem.

Although there is no "cure" for ADHD, physicians, parents, teachers and nurses are finding ways to help children with the condition adapt to their academic, social and work environments. Callers also may request free information about ADHD with information on symptoms, diagnosis and available treatment options. For those who would prefer to use the Internet, a confidential, one-on-one, on-line forum also will be available at http://www.adhdexpertsoncall.com/ throughout the day.

For further information on ADHD please visit http://www.adhdsupport.com/, http://www.chadd.org/, http://www.add.org/ or http://www.nmha.org/.

Shire plc

Shire's strategic goal is to become the leading specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on meeting the needs of the specialist physician. Shire focuses its business on attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), human genetic therapies (HGT), gastrointestinal (GI) and renal diseases. The structure is sufficiently flexible to allow Shire to target new therapeutic areas to the extent opportunities arise through acquisitions. Shire believes that a carefully selected portfolio of products with a strategically aligned and relatively small-scale sales force will deliver strong results.

Shire's focused strategy is to develop and market products for specialty physicians. Shire's in-licensing, merger and acquisition efforts are focused on products in niche markets with strong intellectual property protection either in the US or Europe.

For further information on Shire, please visit the Company's website: http://www.shire.com/.

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Statements included herein that are not historical facts are forwarding-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time. In the event such risks or uncertainties materialize, Shire plc's results could be materially affected. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks associated with the inherent uncertainty of pharmaceutical research, product development, manufacturing and commercialization; the impact of competitive products, including, but not limited to, the impact of those on Shire plc's Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder ("ADHD") franchise; patents, including but not limited to, legal challenges relating to Shire plc's ADHD franchise; government regulation and approval, including but not limited to the expected product approval dates of CONNEXYN(TM) (SPD503) (ADHD), SPD465 (ADHD), MESAVANCE(TM) (SPD476) (ulcerative colitis), and NRP104 (ADHD), including its scheduling classification by the Drug Enforcement Administration in the United States; Shire plc's ability to secure new products for commercialization and/or development; and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in Shire plc's and its predecessor registrant Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc's filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly Shire plc's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Source: Shire plc

Web site: http://www.shire.com/
http://www.adhdexpertsoncall.com/
http://www.adhdsupport.com/
http://www.chadd.org/
http://www.add.org/
http://www.nmha.org/

 The Metropolitan Opera and SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) today announced a multi-year agreement to create Metropolitan Opera Radio, the definitive radio channel for opera lovers. The channel will debut on SIRIUS this Monday, September 25th, with a live broadcast of the Met's opening night gala performance of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, conducted by Music Director James Levine and directed by Anthony Minghella.

The exclusive new SIRIUS satellite radio music channel will broadcast an unprecedented number of live Metropolitan Opera performances each week throughout the Met's entire season, in addition to hundreds of archival performances from throughout the Met's 75-year history. Metropolitan Opera Radio will be heard on SIRIUS channel 85.

"This is a significant step in our plans to use digital technology to relay our extraordinary content," said Peter Gelb, the Met's new General Manager. "I look forward to working with SIRIUS to expand their listenership to include opera lovers throughout the US and Canada."

"With Metropolitan Opera Radio, we will bring opera lovers the best performances of our day and an unparalleled and definitive collection of historic broadcasts," said Scott Greenstein, SIRIUS President, Entertainment and Sports. "SIRIUS' broad reach and superb digital quality sound make us the perfect vehicle to help Peter Gelb and the Met fulfill their mission to both superserve existing opera lovers and create new opera fans nationwide."

The full-time channel will feature an average of four live broadcasts each week throughout the Met's 2006-07 performance season, with Saturday matinee performances enhanced with live interviews and dynamic intermission programs. The channel will also feature hundreds of re-mastered historic broadcasts culled from the Met's illustrious 75-year history. Additional vocal content will complement the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts.

Margaret Juntwait, the host of the Saturday matinee Metropolitan Opera Radio broadcasts, will be the announcer for the new channel's programs. She joins the Met full-time later this month, having hosted its nationally syndicated Saturday matinee broadcasts since 2004.

Highlights of the Met's 2006-07 season include Academy Award-winning film director Anthony Minghella's new production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly to open the season, and the world premiere of Tan Dun's The First Emperor on December 21, directed by Zhang Yimou with Placido Domingo in the title role. An abridged, English-language version of Julie Taymor's hit production of Mozart's The Magic Flute will inaugurate a new annual series of winter holiday family entertainment beginning December 29.

Today's announcement comes on the heels of the Metropolitan Opera's landmark union negotiations that provide new opportunities for distribution to larger audiences via digital media. In an historic first, this season the Met will use advanced distribution platforms and state-of-the-art technology to attract new audiences and reach millions of opera fans around the world. Beginning on December 30, the Met will transmit six of its performances live in high definition into movie theaters in the US, Canada and Europe that have been equipped with high-definition projection systems and satellite dishes.

For more information, visit http://www.sirius.com/ and http://www.metopera.org/.

About SIRIUS

SIRIUS delivers more than 125 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 67 music channels available nationwide. SIRIUS also delivers 61 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NBA and NHL and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL, NBA and NHL. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.

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

Click on http://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, 2005 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the key factors that have a direct bearing on our operational results are: our dependence upon third parties, including manufacturers of SIRIUS radios, retailers, automakers and programming partners, our competitive position and any events which affect the useful life of our satellites.

About the Metropolitan Opera

Under the leadership of new General Manager Peter Gelb, the Metropolitan Opera has launched many initiatives to connect the company with a larger audience. They include: a first-ever free open house that offers the public an opportunity to attend the final dress rehearsal of Madama Butterfly; an extensive Madama Butterfly transit advertising campaign in New York City during the month of September; $15 tickets (formerly $26) in the Family Circle section; the new Arnold and Marie Schwartz Gallery Met exhibiting contemporary art; a groundbreaking commissioning program in partnership with the Lincoln Center Theater that provides renowned composers and playwrights the resources to create and develop new works at the Met and Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater; and dynamic new content on the web site, the house program, and the Saturday matinee terrestrial radio broadcasts, which are sponsored by Toll Brothers, America's luxury home builder(TM), with generous long-term support from the Annenberg Foundation and the Vincent A. Stabile Foundation.

Source: SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Web site: http://www.sirius.com/
http://www.metopera.org/

 fuse, the nation's only viewer-influenced music television network and FANGORIA ENTERTAINMENT, the number one brand in horror for the past 25 years, have announced that the irrepressible JAMIE KENNEDY will serve as host for the first-ever televised fuse FANGORIA CHAINSAW AWARDS to be held SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Buzz bands 30 SECONDS TO MARS and AVENGED SEVENFOLD have signed on to lead the list of acts to perform during the telecast. ROB ZOMBIE and his actress wife SHERI MOON ZOMBIE, THE USED, SLIPKNOT, CHINGY, FALL OUT BOY, KORN'S JONATHAN DAVIS, GYM CLASS HEROES and COBRA STARSHIP are the first presenters to jump aboard this Halloween-season awards event.

Spotlighting the best in horror-themed cinema, music and television, the fuse FANGORIA CHAINSAW AWARDS will premiere on fuse SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22ND at 9:30PM ET. Additional announcements of performers and presenters are forthcoming.

"Award shows can thrive or die due to one important factor, the nimbleness of the host," said Catherine Mullen, EVP and General Manager of fuse. "In Jamie Kennedy, we have the ultimate ringmaster, an improv genius who can make the most of the surprises that are sure to unfold when outrageous personalities from the worlds of horror and music collide."

"30 Seconds to Mars and Avenged Sevenfold are not only fuse viewer-favorites, but artists whose images and videos are directly inspired by horror films," continued Mullen. "We're delighted that they'll be on board to perform, and that presenters like Rob Zombie, Fall Out Boy, Chingy, The Used, Slipknot, Jonathan Davis, Gym Class Heroes, and Cobra Starship will also be supporting our first foray into the awards arena."

"This horror-meets-music summit will need a sure hand to guide it, and sometimes to derail it, to make magical TV moments," stated Thomas DeFeo, President of Fangoria Entertainment. "With his kamikaze comedy instincts, no one is better suited to this task than Jamie."

Kennedy's outrageous comedic talents have been on display in a host of edge-pushing film and television productions over the past decade, including "The Jamie Kennedy Experiment," "Jamie Kennedy Unwashed," "Malibu's Most Wanted" and "Scream."

The editors of Fangoria and Fangoria.com, the leading horror magazine and online destination, joined forces with the music experts at fuse to develop a host of categories and nominees, from the straight forward to the sublimely offbeat, to honor the best in horror-themed film, television and music. Categories include: "Best Butcher (Villain)," "Chick You Don't Want to Mess With," "Line the Killed," "Creepiest Kid," "Prince of Darkness (Darkest Male in a Music Video)," "Best Video Inspired By A Horror Film" and "Femme Fatale (Most Evil Female Character in a Music Video)."

Performers nominated in the music categories include My Chemical Romance, 30 Seconds to Mars, Gnarls Barkley, AFI, Fall Out Boy, Evanescence and Red Hot Chili Peppers. fuse viewers and horror fans alike will have the chance to help determine the winners by voting at www.fuse.tv between September 1st and, naturally, Friday, October 13th. A press release with the complete list of nominees can be found at www.fuse.tv/press

This year's fright-fest, the first-ever televised, will feature a "black carpet" pre-show with a critique of the fashions of the arriving star nominees and presenters, live performances by some of the biggest names in pop, rock and hip-hop as well as a "Gala of Gore" post-show, an after-party attended by music and film A-listers. Cyber-savvy music and horror fans can follow the action and get many extras by heading to www.fuse.tv and www.Fangoria.com, before, during and after the telecast.

ABOUT fuse

fuse is the nation's only viewer-influenced, music television network, featuring music videos, exclusive artist interviews, live concerts, series and specials. fuse reflects the rapidly changing interests and attitudes of its 12-34 year-old audience by uniting the media platforms at the center of their communication and entertainment -- TV, Web, mobile technologies and interactive gaming and by incorporating their opinions and suggestions into the network's on-air and online programming. More information about fuse is available at www.fuse.tv.

ABOUT FANGORIA:

Fangoria Entertainment owns and operates the renowned monthly horror publication Fangoria Magazine and the horror genre's #1 online destination Fangoria.com. Fangoria Entertainment also produces the popular weekly 3-hour live radio show FANGORIA RADIO airing Friday nights on Sirius Satellite Radio, hosted by renowned heavy metal frontman for Twisted Sister and horror film producer-actor Dee Snider with celebrated Scream Queen and radio veteran Debbie Rochon serving as Snider's sidekick. Established in May 1979, Fangoria Magazine and Website rank as America's #1 source for horror news and entertainment. Both the magazine and the website remain the most sought-after source of movies, videogames, television series, books and toys that comprise the burgeoning world of horror entertainment. Fangoria TV produced acclaimed High Definition broadcasts of the NY Village Halloween Parade in 2004 & 2005. Fangoria Entertainment is also a prime producer of horror conventions held throughout the year in major cities nationwide. In addition, the Fangoria video label is home to a collection of contemporary horror film titles in distribution on DVD and VHS.

ABOUT RAINBOW MEDIA HOLDINGS LLC

A leader in the entertainment industry, Rainbow Media Holdings LLC is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation. Rainbow creates and manages some of the country's most compelling and dynamic programming with linear networks including national networks -- AMC, fuse, IFC (The Independent Film Channel) and WE: Women's Entertainment; its regional programming service -- Rainbow Sports Networks; on-demand networks including Mag Rack and sportskool; and the largest suite of high definition channels available anywhere -- the VOOM HD Networks. Rainbow's other businesses include its film distribution, production and exhibition division -- IFC Entertainment; in addition to its advertising sales division -- Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation -- and its full service network programming origination and distribution company -- Rainbow Network Communications.

Source: fuse

Web site: http://www.fuse.tv/press

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

Web site: http://www.fuse.tv/

 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) is teaming with the G4 television network, Brooksfilms Limited, and Berliner Film Companie GmbH (Berliner) on the U.S. release of a new original television series based on the classic Mel Brooks comedy "Spaceballs."

G4, which is now available in 59 million cable and satellite homes nationwide, has exclusively licensed the first run of "Spaceballs - The Animated Series" for the U.S. market. The network is involved in the production of the series, and will premiere the program in Fall 2007. G4 targets the Male 18-34 audience, deep-diving into the digital landscape, with a programming slate that incorporates all the twisted and clever pop culture phenomena that young guys are interested in: video games, technology, humor, animation, the Internet, cars, women and more.

MGM Worldwide Television Distribution Group, a unit of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc., will officially launch the property at the upcoming MIPCOM international television festival in Cannes, France (October 9-13).

"Spaceballs: The Animated Series" brings together a talented team of comedy specialists. Brooks, who over the past 40 years has created such classics as "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein" and both versions of "The Producers," co-wrote the "Spaceballs" pilot with the highly accomplished Thomas Meehan. Meehan, who has co-written three film projects with Brooks, the original "Spaceballs" film, "To Be or Not to Be" and the musical version of "The Producers," will oversee all writing for the first 13 episodes. Brooks will also lend his voice to two of the characters in the show, President Skroob and Yogurt.

Similar to the feature film, which parodied iconic science fiction movies, "Spaceballs: The Animated Series" will take the legendary Brooks satirical eye, spoofing the biggest blockbusters of today as well as every genre of entertainment from movies and reality TV to Culture and politics. The series will be produced by Berliner in association with Brooksfilms. Already in production, Berliner will produce 13 half-hour episodes, which will debut on G4 in Fall 2007.

Jim Packer, President of MGM Worldwide Television Distribution Group, said: "This series has all the elements of a great comedy show. Mel Brooks has one of the top comedy minds in the business and the Berliner team has an impressive track record for producing quality animation. On the heels of retooling our worldwide television distribution group, MGM will be an active player in bringing first-run series to the marketplace and 'Spaceballs' is a good example of the programming partnerships we can create with this vast library."

Neal Tiles, president of G4, added: "As the go-to network for men 18-34, irreverent humor is one of the benchmarks of our programming philosophy, as is animation. Mel Brooks' classic movies 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Blazing Saddles' are just as relevant to our young male audience today as they were when they were first released. His brand of humor will resonate well with our viewers."

Rainer Soehnlein of Berliner stated: "We are thrilled to be working with two legends of the entertainment industry, Mel Brooks and MGM, on this exciting new series. The Brooks imagination, combined with the creative possibilities of animation, will definitely make for something brand new in TV comedy."

Led by industry veteran Rainer Soehnlein, the Berliner team has produced many half-hour cartoons for television including "Da Boom Crew," which ran on Kids' WB. The company is currently wrapping up production on the feature film, "Happily N'Ever After," a CGI comedy that explores what would happen if Cinderella's wicked stepmother led a coup to take over Fairy Tale Land. Oscar winning producer John H. Williams ("Shrek") is producing the project, with Soehnlein acting as Executive Producer.

In the pilot episode of "Spaceballs: The Animated Series," the storyline will be similar to that of the movie, which was released theatrically in 1987. The evil Dark Helmet kidnaps Princess Vespa of the Planet Druidia. His dastardly plan: to blackmail her father, King Roland, into giving up his planet's air to replenish the polluted Planet Spaceball, run by the fiendish President Skroob (to be voiced by Brooks). Princess Vespa's dad hires Lone Starr and Barf to rescue the princess. After a battle with Dark Helmet, they rescue the princess and Planet Druidia. From there, they launch on a series of wild adventures across the Galaxy.

About G4

G4, the fastest growing network on television for 2006, launched in April 2002 and is now available in 59 million cable and satellite homes nationwide. The #1 podcasted cable network in America and a leader in VOD, G4's programming includes breaking video game industry news, trends, reviews, the hottest games and gear, celebrity interviews and insider opinions. Targeting the male 18-34 audience, G4 is the first and last word on games, sports, technology, animation, interactivity, the Internet and broadband. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and is owned by Comcast Corporation.

About Berliner Film Companie GmbH

The Berliner Film Companie team has produced seven animated television series and one CGI feature film since 2002. Working with America's top creators, producers and directors, Berliner has established a unique American-style production company in the heart of cosmopolitan Berlin, along with an office in Los Angeles to maintain a constant presence in the center of the U.S. entertainment industry.

About MGM Worldwide Television Group

MGM Worldwide Television Group handles distribution of film and television product as well as co-productions for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and United Artists. Through the division, more than 4,000 feature films and 10,000 television episodes are available to pay-, basic-cable and free-television clients throughout the world. MGM's series lineup includes the long running hit series "Stargate SG-1," its spin-off, "Stargate Atlantis," and "L Word."

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, which is comprised of more than 4,000 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 110 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), Texas Pacific Group (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

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

There.com parent company Makena Technologies announced today that it is serving as the lead developer for MTV Networks' "Virtual Laguna Beach," the new 3D social virtual world based on the hit MTV reality show Laguna Beach. The online spinoff, now live at http://www.vlb.there.com/ , is the first large-scale social virtual world for the entertainment company.

MTV Networks' selection of Makena reflects the advanced technology platform and user-friendly interactive experience developed for There.com, the largest 3D social virtual world on the Internet with 500,000 registered users. Exclusive There.com features such as highly expressive and lifelike 3D avatars, multi-person voice chat and an in-world event management system were used in Virtual Laguna Beach, as well as new technology that Makena built specifically in conjunction with MTV Networks for the project.

Virtual Laguna Beach is the first in a string of new social-networking platforms from MTV Networks, resulting in interactive experiences that let viewers personally experience -- and 'live' for themselves -- the content they see on-air.

"Virtual Laguna Beach is a new milestone in the use of online worlds to deeply engage users with the content they see on-air and marketers' messages," said Michael Wilson, CEO of Makena Technologies. "Partnering with MTV Networks on this project has enabled us to break new ground in the online branding experience and create new technologies that will allow the broader There.com community to live richer virtual lives than in any other social network on the Internet."

Virtual Laguna Beach enables fans of the show to create online alter egos who can interact with each other in a virtual environment featuring many of the show's landmarks, from the beach itself to the cast members' high school, favorite restaurants, shops and other hangouts.

Users can meet fellow Laguna Beach devotees, converse in groups by text or voice chat, attend parties, listen to music and watch streaming videos supplied by MTV Networks, and create and run their own events. Many site- sponsored events will parallel third-season episodes to maximize the link between the real and online universes.

The underlying server infrastructure for Virtual Laguna Beach is being provided by iXsystems, a provider of high-performance computing clusters, blade servers, rackmount servers, and storage solutions. "We are excited to provide the underlying server infrastructure for Makena and MTV Networks' groundbreaking technology and look forward to continuing our successful partnership with them in the future," said Michael Lauth, CEO of iXsystems.

About Makena Technologies, Inc.

Makena Technologies is the parent company of There.com, a fully interactive 3D online social network where members can hang out with friends, get involved in There.com-sponsored events ranging from paintball to fashion shows, create their own events, build and decorate a virtual home, and participate in building the community. The site offers sophisticated integration of multi-person voice chat, avatars who communicate with a full range of emotions, and a virtual economy enabling users to buy and sell items using a currency called Therebucks, and a PG-13 environment suitable for ages 13 and up. The company has offices in San Mateo, CA and Laguna Beach, CA. For more information, visit http://www.there.com/ .

Source: There.com

Web site: http://www.vlb.there.com/
http://www.there.com/

 Fashion designer Dana Buchman has revolutionized the modern woman's wardrobe over the past two decades, creating timeless pieces that can be worn from the office straight into the weekend. Now Buchman is launching a distinctive line especially for QVC, slated to debut on September 23 at 3 PM (ET).

The Diva by Dana Buchman collection features a variety of versatile pieces that take a fresh approach to everyday dressing. From jeans to tailored jackets in warm color tones and prints, Diva by Dana Buchman offers wardrobe essentials to suit a plethora of women and their individual fashion needs. Items in the collection range in price from approximately $43.00 to $145.00.

"It's always a thrill to be in the fitting room with my customers across the country," says Dana Buchman. "Now I get to bring an exclusive collection into their living rooms. This will be exciting and fun!"

Key items in the Diva by Dana Buchman line include a leopard print knit jacket with suede trim and notch collar, a silk chiffon carwash skirt, and a fluid matte jersey tunic with elongated side slits and adjustable retro belt. Buchman, a board member of the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America, designed this classic and casual blend to represent how today's woman approaches fashion.

"QVC is proud to add Dana Buchman to our designer repertoire," says Annette Repasch, QVC vice president of fashion merchandising. "Dana designs for real women and her unique eye for both cutting-edge trends and classics has made her an authority in the fashion world. We are confident our customers will be inspired by Dana's personal story and entrepreneurial beginnings and fall in love with this special collection."

About Dana Buchman

Dana Buchman has been at the helm of her eponymous brand for nearly two decades, creating clothes for the real women who run this country's businesses, families and communities. Her designs are worn by philanthropists, politicians, businesswomen, celebrities and stay-at-home mothers. Today the line is totally blurred and fashion is more fun than ever. As a woman whose life has many roles, she knows what type of lives women lead and she designs with this in mind. A cum laude graduate from Brown University, Buchman was a President's Fellow at the Rhode Island School of Design and earned an Advance Degree in Fashion at London's St. Martin's School of Art. She has been a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America since 1991, and currently sits on its board.

About QVC

QVC, Inc., a $7 billion company, is an e-commerce leader, marketing a wide variety of brand name products in such categories as home furnishings, licensed products, fashion, beauty, electronics and fine jewelry. QVC, which celebrates its 20th birthday this year, reaches over 160 million homes worldwide. Other divisions/subsidiaries include QVC.com, QVC @, QVC Local and QVC ProductWorks. The QVC Studio Tour is located at the company's world headquarters in West Chester, Pa. QVC is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation.

Source: QVC, Inc.

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

Sun Ming Ming is a young man who dreams of transforming his life from his home outside Harbin, China, to one in the ultra competitive NBA in America. Ming has an advantage when it comes to accomplishing this goal: he is the world's second tallest man, standing 7 feet 9 inches tall. In basketball terms, 22-year-old Ming is a true giant. Tragically, the very thing that makes him a coach's dream may also end his life -- as doctors discover a rare tumor that reveals the secret behind his incredible growth. Sponsored by American Honda Motor, Discovery Health presents Ming's story in the world premiere of ANATOMY OF A GIANT on Sunday, October 15, at 8 PM (ET/PT).

Ming suffers from a tumor in his pituitary gland, causing it to secrete excessive amounts of growth hormone, which is responsible for his tremendous height. Because he developed this condition as an adolescent, the plates at the ends of his bones did not seal as they normally do in the growth process. Without help, Ming's heart simply will not be able to grow along with him, and his key organs will fail. Ming's three-hour pioneering surgery, performed by Dr. Hrayr Shahinian, was done with an endoscope through his nose using a camera.

ANATOMY OF A GIANT follows Ming on his incredible journey from China to find the medical help he needs for his rare condition in the United States. Documenting his groundbreaking surgery, ANATOMY OF A GIANT also traces Ming's path through a chance meeting with an American sports agent and back onto the basketball courts as he drives forward in pursuit of his dream. How well he is able to bring himself back from surgery and into the shape necessary to compete for an NBA tryout is in his own hands. He cannot know if he is good enough to become one of the professional elite; he does know what it takes to try. ANATOMY OF A GIANT charts the course of a young man's dream, the lengths he will go to pursue it and the courage it takes for him never to give up.

ANATOMY OF A GIANT is produced for the Discovery Health Channel by LMNO Productions. Eric Schotz and Bill Paolantonio are executive producers for LMNO. John Grassie is executive producer for Discovery Health.

Discovery Communications, Inc. is the leading global real-world media company with operations in 170 countries and territories reaching 1.4 billion cumulative subscribers. DCI's over 100 networks of distinctive programming represent 28 trusted brands including Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet. DCI's other properties consist of Discovery Education and COSMEO, a revolutionary online homework help service, as well as Discovery Commerce, which operates more than 100 Discovery Channel Stores in the U.S. Discovery brings the real world to the whole world through its global multiplatform initiatives including Discovery Travel Media, Discovery Mobile and multiple broadband services. DCI's ownership consists of four shareholders: Discovery Holding Company (NASDAQ:DISCA) (NASDAQ:DISCB) , Cox Communications, Inc., Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, the Company's Founder and Chairman. More information about Discovery and its businesses can be found at www.discovery.com .

Source: Discovery Communications, Inc.

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

 Columbia Records recording artist Jakob Dylan has written and recorded the theme song for "Six Degrees," the new ABC Television drama produced by J.J. Abrams (Lost) that airs Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. ET. "Here Comes Now," produced by Steve Lillywhite (U2, Dave Matthews), is a ringing, anthemic track that complements the show's theory that every person on the planet is connected to every other person ... or soon will be. The song will debut in the show's season premiere, Thursday, September 21, 2006 on ABC following "Grey's Anatomy."

New songs written and recorded by Dylan will also be utilized in the show on a regular basis, with "Stardust Universe" and "No Matter What" slated for early episodes. The songs will be available on iTunes (http://www.itunes.com/) soon after their airings on Six Degrees

According to "Six Degrees" Executive Producer J.J. Abrams, "I've been a huge fan of Jakob's for years -- his music has soul and heart and makes you feel good. I'm thrilled to have this chance to work with and get to know this incredible artist."

Jakob Dylan commented, "J.J. and his team make such great and innovative television, and I was instantly intrigued by their plans to make music such an integral part of the storytelling of 'Six Degrees.' Plus, J.J. promised me that I can see episodes of 'Lost' before anyone else, but that had nothing to do with my saying yes."

Jakob Dylan is the Grammy Award-winning songwriter and leader of The Wallflowers, whose hits include "One Headlight", "6th Avenue Heartache," "Sleepwalker," "When You're On Top," and "The Beautiful Side of Somewhere." Through five acclaimed albums and millions of records sold, Jakob and his band have steered a steady course through the ever-changing trends of modern-day pop music to create a sound and a body of work that remain timeless.

They say that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person through a chain of six people, which means that no one is a stranger... for long. In, "Six Degrees," a new drama from the producers of "Lost" and "Alias," six very different New Yorkers go about their lives without realizing the impact they're having on one another -- yet. A mysterious web of coincidences will gradually draw them closer, changing the course of their lives forever.

"Six Degrees" stars Jay Hernandez ("Friday Night Lights") as Carlos, Bridget Moynahan ("Sex and the City") as Whitney, Erika Christensen ("Flightplan") as Mae, Dorian Missick ("Lucky Number Slevin") as Damian, with Campbell Scott ("The Secret Lives of Dentists") as Steven Caseman and Hope Davis ("About Schmidt") as Laura. The series is shot on location in New York City. Executive producers are J.J. Abrams, Stuart Zicherman, Raven Metzner, Bryan Burk and Ken Biller. "Six Degrees" is produced by Touchstone Television.

Source: Columbia Records

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

Nickelodeon presents a super-sized comic adventure starring Emma Roberts in Unfabulous: The Perfect Moment, a television movie event premiering Friday, October 6 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT). The one-hour telefilm set in Chinatown finds awkwardly adorable tunesmith Addie Singer (Roberts) taking a wedding-crashing chance on romance when her crush, Jake, returns from a summer in Canada to attend his cousin's nuptials.

The hit TEENick series Unfabulous, currently in its second season, will air regularly in TEENick's new Sunday lineup at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT), beginning October 1, and launch its third season in first quarter 2007.

"What's especially fun about the movie is that we get to see Addie and her friends outside the regular series environment of school and home. Having them in Chinatown adds another level of excitement, alongside the ticking clock of whether or not she finally connects with Jake," said Nickelodeon's Marjorie Cohn, Executive Vice President, Current Series and Development. "Most exciting is that it all could culminate with her and Jake finally expressing their feelings for one another."

An entire summer has flown by since Jake (Raja Fenske) left for Canada, leaving Addie forlorn that she never opened her heart to him. When she hears via the rumor mill at school that he's back for one weekend only -- and that he may have rekindled romance with an old flame -- she vows to track him down at his cousin's wedding and reveal her feelings once and for all. Meanwhile, feeling the sting of romantic rejection, Addie's brother Ben (Tadhg Kelly) sets out to shadow Jen's new boyfriend in Chinatown -- and so agrees to chauffeur his little sister and her pals Geena (Malese Jow) and Zach (Jordan Calloway) to the wedding en route.

The whole gang plans to pull out all the stops. But the clock ticks as they are sidetracked on colorful streets by the likes of Peking Acrobats, a fortuneteller, a tattoo artist and a turtle-lobster race. In a comedy of errors, Ben lands in the clink just as Addie's on the brink of getting her moment with Jake. Will she be able to bail him out and get back to the church on time to set off romantic fireworks, or will she lose Jake to conniving Patti Perez? All her money is on the lobster. If he finishes first, it's a slam-dunk.

Throughout 2006, the hit series consistently has ranked with Nickelodeon's Drake & Josh, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and Zoey 101 among cable TV's Top 10 rated shows among tweens. It receives over 13 million total viewers, including 5 million tweens 9-14 each month.*

The series and the TV movie come courtesy of executive producer/creator Sue Rose (Pepper Ann, Angela Anaconda), an Emmy and Annie nominee who has been honored by such organizations as Girls Inc., First Americans in the Arts and Parents' Choice for her strong, female lead characters and quality programs. Kids tune in to see independent Addie navigate through the fabulous and unfabulous aspects of day-to-day life. She's a typical teen, aside from her penchant for sometimes silly but poignant song-writing, and her music helps her make sense of the sometimes unexplainable events that go hand-in-hand with adolescence, as she learns about romance and responsibility, friendship, and finding a balance.

New music is penned by hit singer/songwriter Jill Sobule ('90s hits Supermodel and I Kissed a Girl) and performed by Roberts. In response to its popularity, last year Nickelodeon and Columbia records released Unfabulous and More: Emma Roberts, which includes many of the songs from the first season as well as new music.

Roberts, who is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and the niece of Julia Roberts, has been featured on the big screen and will headline there as Nancy Drew in 2007. In 2001, she nailed her first acting audition and was cast by the late director Ted Demme as the daughter of Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz in the box office hit Blow. In 2004, she appeared in lead roles in Grand Champion and Spymate. This year, she starred opposite Joanna "JoJo" Levesque in Aquamarine, a feature film about two girls who discover a mermaid.

Nickelodeon, now in its 27th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number- one-rated basic cable network for eleven consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) .

* Nielsen Cume Data May 2006

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

Bob Seger's first studio album in 11 years, Face The Promise, lands on the Billboard 200 album chart at #4 with over 150,000 SoundScan units sold. This marks the highest chart debut for the legendary rocker. Following their first ever national television performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last week, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band will appear on Late Show with David Letterman, September 27th and The View, September 28th.

Embraced by fans and critics throughout the country, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee's return has prompted Rolling Stone to say, "Seger offers more dead-on renderings of his Michigan-sired rock as though it's the hottest new style in town ... Seger fearlessly remains Seger." USA Today observed, "the champion of Old Time Rock & Roll is making good-time rock'n'roll with the same heartland hardiness."

Face The Promise chronicles both the heartbreaking and heartening truths of the American experience, tackling such diverse subjects as technology, consumerism, the war in Iraq, ecology and the fleeting nature of love and life. It features 11 Seger originals (including a duet with Patty Loveless) plus one rockin' cover song: Vince Gill's "Real Mean Bottle." Seger is joined by fellow Michigan native Kid Rock on the song, which Gill wrote about Merle Haggard.

Face The Promise is also available in a special CD/DVD edition which features a brief historical look at Seger, a segment on the making of Face The Promise, the music videos for "Like A Rock" and "The Fire Inside," and rare live historical performance footage ("Still The Same" and "Hollywood Nights") from a 1978 San Diego concert.

Seger's 1994 Greatest Hits has perennially been a Top 10 seller in an unbroken 616-week run on Billboard's pop catalog chart, R.I.A.A. certified 8x Platinum, a clear indication that such vivid tales of working class lives as "Night Moves," "Turn The Page," "Old Time Rock & Roll," "Against The Wind," and "Mainstreet" resonate as much now as when they were first recorded. With Face The Promise, this masterful storyteller begins a new chapter, extending his legacy into the 21st century.

Source: Capitol Records

 Deal or No Deal, the NBC game show phenomenon that is sweeping the nation, will find a home at Toys "R" Us as the company launches an aggressive marketing blitz designed to bring the fun and excitement of Deal or No Deal to all of its stores across the country. Through a fully-integrated campaign, Toys "R" Us will invite customers to play a retail version of the Deal or No Deal game in all its stores nationwide. The promotion will run from Sunday, October 1, through Saturday, October 28, and will roll out in conjunction with season two of the highly popular television program.

"Since airing late last year, Deal or No Deal has become an overnight sensation. Our campaign will leverage the same intrigue, which is sure to resonate with fans of the hit show," said Greg Ahearn, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Toys "R" Us, U.S. "Whether it's an in-store discount or the chance to walk away with $1 million, the Deal or No Deal promotion is a great opportunity for us to translate the show's popularity into the retail arena and create excitement in our stores before the holidays even begin."

Deal or No Deal celebrity host Howie Mandel will make a personal appearance at Toys "R" Us Times Square on Thursday, September 28, at 1 pm to kick off the national promotion and officially open the store's Deal or No Deal game boutique. Starting Sunday, October 1 and continuing for four consecutive weeks, more than 140 million Toys "R" Us newspaper circulars will include a game piece featuring two briefcases: one for "Deal" and one for "No Deal." Each week, customers can bring their circular to any Toys "R" Us location to select either the "Deal" -- an automatic 10 percent off any one item -- or take their chances and choose "No Deal" -- trying their luck to win $1 million or hundreds of thousands of other incredible prizes including an Xbox 360, MP3 players, Toys "R" Us gift cards and more. If the briefcase comes up empty, customers will still receive an in-store discount.

The new season of Deal or No Deal debuted this week and will air on Monday and Thursday nights this fall on NBC-TV. The show is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holdings. "Our partnership with Toys 'R' Us brings visibility for the Deal or No Deal property to a whole new level," said David Goldberg, President, Endemol USA. "It's the perfect association for us, because our target demographic is families and kids and we are able to reach this audience in exciting new ways through this exclusive promotion with The World's Greatest Toy Store." This exclusive Deal or No Deal partnership was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Endemol USA, JTMG, a noted licensing agency, and Toys "R" Us.

Toys "R" Us will publicize its exclusive Deal or No Deal marketing initiative through dedicated 30-second television spots and a teaser campaign airing on NBC and cable stations across the country, as well as 30-second national radio spots and one month of exposure in the company's weekly newspaper inserts. The program will also be promoted on Toysrus.com.

As part of the campaign, Deal or No Deal merchandise presentations will be featured in all Toys "R" Us retail locations across the country, providing customers with access to a unique assortment of Deal or No Deal licensed games. Toys "R" Us Times Square will advertise the campaign in its premier window space and on the world's largest scrolling graphics system, which is seen by 1.5 million people daily.

Deal or No Deal merchandise, including board games and card games to toys with a tech twist, brings the intensity of the hit program to life. Featuring popular characters, such as Howie Mandel and the "Banker," the games provide players with an opportunity to step into the roles of host, briefcase opener or contestant. Whether it's a fun game night at home or entertainment-on-the-go, parents and kids can test their own deal-making skills with one or more of the Deal or No Deal licensed games available at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and on Toysrus.com, including:

Deal or No Deal(TM) Board Game from Pressman(R)

Deal or No Deal(TM) The Interactive DVD Game Show from Imagination(R)

Deal or No Deal(TM) Electronic Game from Irwin Toy(TM)

Deal or No Deal(TM) Electronic Handheld Game from Irwin Toy(TM)

Deal or No Deal(TM) Card Game from Cardinal Industries(R)

About Toys "R" Us, Inc.

Toys "R" Us is the world's leading specialty toy retailer. Currently it sells merchandise through more than 1,400 stores, including 587 stores in the U.S. and 651 international toy stores, including licensed and franchise stores as well as through its Internet site at http://www.toysrus.com/. Babies "R" Us is the largest baby product specialty store chain in the world and a leader in the juvenile industry, and sells merchandise through 244 stores in the U.S. as well as on the Internet at http://www.babiesrus.com/.

About Deal or No Deal

Hosted by Howie Mandel ("Hidden Howie"), Deal or No Deal is an international hit game show from Endemol USA, the producers of NBC's Fear Factor and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Contestants on the show play for a top prize of $1 million in a high-energy match of nerves, instincts and raw intuition. Each night, the game of odds and chance unfolds when a contestant faces 26 sealed briefcases containing anything from a measly penny to $1 million. Without knowing the amount in each briefcase, the contestant picks one -- his to keep, if he chooses, until its unsealing at game's end. The game kicks into high gear when the amount of cash in each case is revealed to the contestant round-by-round -- and is tempted after each round by a mysterious entity known only as "The Banker" to accept an offer of cash in exchange for what might be contained in the contestant's chosen briefcase -- prompting Mandel to ask the all-important question -- "Deal or No Deal?"

Based on the successful format from Endemol that has aired in over 35 countries, Deal or No Deal is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holdings. David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA. The series is executive-produced by Scott St. John.

Source: Toys "R" Us, Inc.

Web site: http://www.toysrus.com/
http://www.babiesrus.com/

 Sibling sleuths A.J. and Rick Simon are back on the case when "Simon & Simon: Season One" comes to DVD for the first time on October 10, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Television favorites Gerald McRaney ("Deadwood") and Jameson Parker ("JAG") star as a pair of polar opposite brothers who run a San Diego detective agency. All thirteen Season One episodes of the Emmy(R)-nominated series feature action, mystery and loads of fun as the brothers Simon scramble in and out of unlikely scrapes in the course of their investigations. Created by Philip De Guere, the producer of "NCIS," "JAG," and "Max Headroom," the show was an audience favorite on CBS for seven seasons. "Simon & Simon: Season One" features an all-star guest cast including Markie Post, Peter Graves, Kenneth Mars, John Schuck, Erin Gray, Jerry Stiller and more! The three-DVD set includes an exciting bonus episode from Season Two, "The Secret of the Chrome Eagle" and "The Great '80s TV Flashback," a 30-minute look back at television's greatest decade.

Two heads are definitely better than one for A.J. (Jameson Parker) and Rick (Gerald McRaney) Simon, a pair of San Diego brothers with noses for mystery and a knack for pushing each other's buttons. Free spirited Rick and conservative A.J. put their commentary and sometimes amusingly contrasting skills to work on some of the city's most puzzling investigations in "Simon and Simon: Season One." The three DVD set is priced at $39.98 SRP.

SYNOPSIS

Freewheeling Rick Simon (Gerald McRaney) and his straight-laced brother A.J. are mismatched partners in "Simon & Simon," a San Diego based private detective agency. As different as two brothers can be, attorney A.J. wears tailored suits and plays by the rules, while street-smart Vietnam vet Rick sports a cowboy hat, lives on a houseboat in A.J.'s backyard and never met a conspiracy theory he didn't like. Together, they're an unbeatable, and often hilarious, team, investigating crimes while driving each other absolutely crazy. "Simon and Simon: Season One's" star-studded guest cast includes Markie Post, Peter Graves, Lewis Arquette, Kenneth Mars, John Schuck, Erin Gray and Jerry Stiller.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DVD

Street Date: October 10, 2006

Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Price: $39.98 SRP

Selection Number: 30483

Running Time: Disc 1: 3 Hours, 15 Minutes; Disc 2: 3 Hours, 13 Minutes;

Disc 3: 3 Hours, 14 Minutes; Disc 4: 1 Hours 38 Minute

Layers: DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Aspect Ratio: Full Screen (1.33:1)

Rating: NR

Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, English SDH

For artwork or screeners, please log on to our Web site at www.ushepublicity.com or fax your request to Universal Studios Home Entertainment Publicity at (818) 866-0226.

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

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Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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"Oscar's Docs" to Feature Films of 1963 and 1964

The Oscar®-winning documentaries of 1963 and 1964 will screen on Monday, September 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Linwood Dunn Theater as the next installment of “Oscar’s Docs, Part Two: Academy Award®-Winning Documentaries 1961-1976.” The 11-week series showcases the short and feature-length documentaries honored each year by the Academy.

“Chagall,” Oscar winner for Documentary Short Subject in 1963, is director Lauro Venturi’s tribute to the life and art of Belarussian artist Marc Chagall (born Moishe Segal). Rather than translate the documentary from its original French, Leonard Neubauer was hired to write a new commentary for the film’s interweaving of the artist’s works with images from his life. Actor Vincent Price provides the film’s narration. A 16mm print courtesy of Auerbach-Flag Films will be screened. Neubauer will participate in a discussion following the screening.

The poet himself was the subject of 1963 winner for Documentary Feature, “Robert Frost: A Lover’s Quarrel with the World.” Frost’s humor and curiosity are on display in the film, which captures the poet at home in Vermont and in Washington, DC awaiting the announcement of the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature. A new 35mm print, preserved by the Academy Film Archive from elements supplied by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, will be screened courtesy of WGBH Educational Foundation.

In 1964 “Nine from Little Rock” took home the Oscar for Documentary Short Subject. The film reports on the progress of the nine African-American students at the center of the controversy sparked by Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus’s decision to disregard the United States Supreme Court ruling in Brown vs. Board of Education and deny the students entry to Little Rock Central High School. Charles Guggenheim, the most nominated documentarian in Academy Awards history, was commissioned to make the film by the United States Information Agency under the direction of Edward R. Murrow and George Stevens Jr., head of the agency’s Motion Picture Service. A 16mm print from the Academy Film Archive will be screened courtesy of the United States Information Agency and Guggenheim Productions. Ernest Green and Dr. Terrence Roberts, who were both part of the Little Rock Nine, will participate in a discussion following the screening.

“Jacques-Yves Cousteau’s World without Sun,” Academy Award winner for Documentary Feature in 1964, gave American audiences another opportunity to see Cousteau at work at a time when underwater filming was still in its infancy. A 35mm print of the film will be screened courtesy of Sony.

Passes for “Oscar’s Docs, Part Two: Academy Award-Winning Documentaries 1961-1976” are available at a cost of $30 for the general public and $25 for Academy members and students with valid ID. Tickets for individual evenings of the series are available for $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with 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. The Academy’s Linwood Dunn Theater is located at 1313 North Vine Street in Hollywood. For more information, call (310) 247-3600.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MANS CHEST. The action-packed worldwide film sensation will make its Disney DVD debut on December 5th

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Today, everyones a pirate as the world celebrates International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and to kick off the rabble rousing, Disney Home Entertainment announces the highly anticipated DVD release of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MANS CHEST. The action-packed worldwide film sensation will make its Disney DVD debut on December 5th. Starring Johnny Depp as that mischievous, heroic rogue Captain Jack Sparrow, this epic adventure has taken audiences by storm. The films Theatrical opening weekend was the biggest in U.S. box-office history, and the high-seas Hollywood tidal wave continues with a worldwide box-office gross of over a billion dollars to date, making it Disneys most successful movie of all time.

Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest will be released as both a deluxe 2-disc Special Edition DVD set and as a single-disc DVD. The single-disc DVD features screenwriter audio commentary and the hilarious, never-before-seen Bloopers of the Caribbean. The Special Edition features limited availability holographic packaging and includes all single disc features, plus a treasure-chest of bonus booty: a behind-the-scenes documentary; a Captain Jack featurette; a sword-fighting featurette; Creating The Kraken on the films stunning sea beast;Fly On The Set an on-location view of filming; a featurette on the legend of Davy Jones; bonus program on the newly -Imagineere Pirates of the Caribbean resort attraction; star-studded, red-carpet Hollywood premiere footage; producer Jerry Bruckheimers personal on-set photo diary, and more. Much of the bonus material is exclusive to this DVD release.

To launch the Talk Like A Pirate Day festivities, Disney Home Entertainment is unleashing Dead Mans Mail (www.deadmansmail.com), an interactive site and emailable interface hosted by a rogue talking skull with a penchant for dressing up. Tips on the site for speaking like a true Pirate of the Caribbean are guaranteed to get tongues wagging. To send your own customized animated pirate email and put a touch of high seas swagger in your speech, visit www.deadmansmail.com.

Captain Jack’s Back In The Action Packed, Record-Shattering

High-Seas Thrill Ride Of The Year!

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN:

DEAD MAN’S CHEST

Includes Hours of Captivating Bonus Booty

On A Double-Disc DVD

Disney’s Biggest Box-Office Champ Of All Time

Takes Over Disney DVD Dec. 5!

September 19, 2006 – Today, everyone’s a pirate as the world celebrates International “Talk Like a Pirate Day,” and to kick off the rabble rousing, Disney Home Entertainment announces the highly anticipated DVD release of Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.

The action-packed worldwide film sensation will make its Disney DVD debut on December 5th .

Starring Johnny Depp as that mischievous, heroic rogue Captain Jack Sparrow, this epic adventure has taken audiences by storm. The film’s Theatrical opening weekend was the biggest in U.S. box-office history, and the high-seas Hollywood tidal wave continues with a worldwide box-office gross of over a billion dollars to date, making it Disney’s most successful movie of all time.

Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest will be released as both a deluxe 2-disc Special Edition DVD set and as a single-disc DVD. The single-disc DVD features screenwriter audio commentary and the hilarious, never-before-seen “Bloopers of the Caribbean.” The Special Edition features limited availability holographic packaging and includes all single disc features, plus a treasure-chest of bonus booty: a behind-the-scenes documentary; a Captain Jack featurette; a sword-fighting featurette; “Creating The Kraken” on the film’s stunning sea beast; “Fly On The Set” – an on-location view of filming; a featurette on the legend of Davy Jones; bonus program on the newly “re-Imagineered” Pirates of the Caribbean resort attraction; star-studded, red-carpet Hollywood premiere footage; producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s personal on-set photo diary, and more. Much of the bonus material is exclusive to this DVD release.

To launch the “Talk Like A Pirate Day” festivities, Disney Home Entertainment is unleashing “Dead Man’s Mail” (www.deadmansmail.com), an interactive site and emailable interface hosted by a rogue talking skull with a penchant for dressing up. Tips on the site for speaking like a true Pirate of the Caribbean are guaranteed to get tongues wagging. To send your own customized animated pirate email and put a touch of high seas swagger in your speech, visit www.deadmansmail.com.

Single disc: U.S. $29.99 (SRP), Canada $36.99 (SRP). 2-disc Special Edition: U.S. $34.99 (SRP),

Canada $41.99 (SRP), from Walt Disney Home Entertainment.

BONUS FEATURES

Single Disc Version:

• Feature Film Presentation

• Audio Commentary with Writers Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio

• Bloopers Of The Caribbean

Collector’s Edition:

Disc 1

• Feature Film Presentation

• Audio Commentary with Writers Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio

• Bloopers Of The Caribbean

Disc 2

• Charting The Return (Pre-production documentary)

• According To Plan: The Harrowing and True Story of Dead Man’s Chest

• Captain Jack: From Head To Toe

• Mastering The Blade: Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport

• Meet Davy Jones: Anatomy Of A Legend

• Creating The Kraken

• Dead Men Tell New Tales: Re-Imagineering The Attraction

• Jerry Bruckheimer: A Producer's Photo Diary

• Fly On The Set: The Bone Cage

• Pirates on Main Street: The Dead Man’s Chest Premiere

Johnny Depp (“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Finding Never Land”) is reunited with favorite cast members from the original “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl,” as well as a boatload of new, unforgettable characters. Orlando Bloom (“Lord of the Rings Trilogy”) returns as Will Turner, joined by the beautiful Keira Knightley (“Pride & Prejudice”) as the feisty Elizabeth Swann.

Jack Davenport reprises Norrington, Jonathan Pryce (“The New World”) is back as Governor Swann, and the hysterical pirate duo of Pintel (Lee Arenberg) and Ragetti (Kevin McNally, TV’s “Life On Mars”) return for more trouble. Newcomers to the adventure include Bill Nighy (“Shaun Of The Dead”) as the eerie Davy Jones, Stellan Skarsgård (“Dogville”) as the washed up sailor Bootstrap Bill, and Naomie Harris (“Miami Vice”) as the mysterious sorceress Tia Dalma.

Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is the epic sequel to the blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl.” Johnny Depp earned an Academy. Award nomination for his role as the rogue pirate Captain Jack Sparrow (Best Actor Nominee, 2005), and he’s back for more incredible adventure. Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is a grand, swashbuckling, high-octane joy ride filled with rousing action, devilish pirate humor, monstrous sea creatures and more. In the first “Pirates” film Captain Jack saved the day, but now he finds he has a debt to pay: he made a bargain for his soul with Davy Jones himself, the ghostly, fearsome ruler of the ocean depths. It looks like a one-way trip to Davy Jones’s locker, but the crafty Captain Jack won’t go down without a fight. Dashing Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and beautiful Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) once again get caught up in Jack’s adventures across the Seven Seas. Escaping hostile natives on an exotic island and fighting the mighty Kraken are just some of the thrilling escapades Jack faces, because nothing will stop him from finding the fabled Dead Man’s Chest and winning his freedom.

Written by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio. Characters created by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Stuart Beattie and Jay Wolpert. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (“Pearl Harbor,” “Armageddon,” TV’s “CSI”

series, and many, many more). Directed by Gore Verbinski.

STREET DATE:

Direct prebook:

Distributor prebook:

December 5, 2006

September 26, 2006

October 10, 2006

Suggested retail price:

Single Disc Version: U.S. $29.99 Canada $36.99

Two-Disc Collector’s Edition: U.S. $34.99 Canada $41.99

Rated: U.S. PG-13 For Intense Sequences Of Adventure Violence, Including

Frightening Images

Canada: PG-13

Bonus features not rated or subtitled, and subject to change.

Feature run time: Approximately 150 minutes

Aspect ratio: Widescreen (2:35:1) formatted for 16x9 TV screens.

Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Languages: English, French, Spanish audio.

Spanish and French subtitles.

Close captioned for the hearing impaired.

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highly
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Randy Jackson and 9Lives(R) Icon, Morris(R) The Cat, Join Forces to Kick Off Morris' Million Cat Rescue(TM) Campaign to Find Loving Homes for One Million Homeless Cats

Randy and Morris Held a Press Conference Today in New York's Grand Central Station to Discuss the Rescue Initiative

Morris the Cat Has Adopted the First Cat in a Million and Named Him Li'l Mo(TM)

Randy Jackson of FOX's "American Idol" and Morris(R) the Cat, famed 9Lives(R) cat food icon, announced today a campaign to rescue one million homeless cats. Morris and Randy are leveraging their celebrity status, and Morris'(TM) own humble beginnings as a shelter cat, in an effort to rescue one million of his fellow felines. Morris has adopted the very first cat in a million -- Li'l Mo(TM), who resembles a younger version of himself. Morris and his new sidekick Li'l Mo will appear together for special events and media interviews, in 9Lives advertisements and online at http://www.9lives.com/.

Morris and Li'l Mo will also travel the country by bus to find homes for homeless cats in 34 cities nationwide, including New York, Chicago, Charlotte, New Orleans, Minneapolis, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Houston, Cincinnati, Tampa and Pittsburgh. Check http://www.9lives.com/ for a complete listing.

"I love cats, and I've always admired Morris the Cat, who himself was a shelter cat," said Randy Jackson. "Morris asked me to help him spread the word about his Million Cat Rescue campaign and the importance of cat adoption, and I was happy to lend my support. Each year, millions of cats are never given the chance to find loving homes, and I wanted to encourage people to adopt a cat -- they make such great pets! Morris and I have both adopted cats to kick off this incredible rescue effort. Morris, of course, selected the mirror image of his younger self and named him Li'l Mo. I named my little one "Dawg"!"

9Lives(R) brand is also partnering with 3,600 shelters across the country to distribute Morris' Million Cat Rescue(TM) Welcome Home Kits that will educate consumers on proper care for their cats at home. As a commitment to Morris'(TM) efforts, 9Lives brand will donate a percentage of all sales, including the newly formulated 9Lives Daily Essentials(TM) and 9Lives(R) Tender Cuts cat food, to animal rescue shelters nationwide.

"With the launch of the new 9Lives Daily Essentials cat food, a product that will help to keep millions of cats happy and healthy, we wanted to work with Morris to support a cause that is near and dear to our spokescat's heart- cat adoption," said Ryan Thomas, 9Lives Brand Manager. "Through Morris' Million Cat Rescue campaign, Morris, Li'l Mo and 9Lives are going to educate people about the importance of adoption, and give people the resources and opportunity to adopt a cat of their own."

A shocking 3 out of every 4 cats that enter shelters do not leave alive. The reality is that 5.5 million cats are euthanized each year, representing 71% of all cats that enter animal shelters. On the flip side, there are tremendous advantages for the entire family in owning a pet -- for adults, pet ownership can decrease the risk of having a heart attack by up to 6%. Pet ownership can teach children about responsibility, compassion and loyalty -- in addition, positive self-esteem is enhanced in children with pets. And pet ownership has been shown anecdotally to help children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to focus and concentrate.

About Randy Jackson

Randy Jackson, a Grammy Award winning producer, is a twenty-year music industry veteran. He started out at the age of 13 playing bass and got his big break when he joined the band Journey. As a musician and producer he also spent eight years, as the V.P. of A&R at Columbia Records followed by four years as Senior V.P. of A&R at MCA Records. Jackson recently completed his fifth season as one of the judges on FOX's hit television show "American Idol" which once again garnered record breaking ratings. Randy has recorded, toured and performed with the likes of Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, *NSYNC, Madonna, Elton John, Destiny's Child and many more. Randy has worked on over one thousand gold and multi-platinum albums. His contributions have helped to sell over 200 million albums worldwide. With his amazing talent, immense studio knowledge, performing, touring and record company experience, Randy is one of today's highly coveted music industry experts. Last fall, Jackson launched his own radio countdown show "Randy Jackson's Hit List" for the Westwood One radio network.

About Morris(R) the Cat

In 1968, a street-wise orange tabby from a Hinsdale, Illinois shelter was about to be put down when the shelter staff noticed something special about the cat -- a certain "star quality." They quickly contacted Bob Martwick, a professional animal handler quickly adopted him on the spot, and-20 minutes from death-- Morris(R) the Cat got a second chance. Recognizing his charisma, 9Lives(R) cat food quickly signed him up, and the entire nation took notice of this new star of their television commercials. From then on, Morris was to become the most recognizable cat in the world. He was ubiquitous. He graced the covers of national magazines, he was a darling of the national talk show circuit and even was cast in the major motion picture "Shamus," with Burt Reynolds. Morris'(TM) fame continued to grow over the years, and his accomplishments even include runs for the presidency in both 1988 and 1992 on the Finicky Party platform. Despite all of his accomplishments, it is important to mention that Morris never forgot where he came from. Morris the Cat is currently in the running for Favorite Advertising Icon at http://www.advertisingweek.com/.

About Del Monte Pet Products

At Del Monte, our pet products nourish and enrich the lives of pets and pet parents by providing great-tasting, high-quality and innovative products for dogs and cats and by encouraging them to enjoy an active lifestyle together.

With trusted brands including Meow Mix(R), Kibbles 'n Bits(R), 9Lives(R), Snausages(R), Pup-Peroni(R), Milk-Bone(R), Meaty Bone(R) and Pounce(R), our products enrich the connection between people and the pets they love.

As a premier provider of taste-oriented pet food and pet snacks, our products play a key role in the lives of millions of pet families everyday.

About Del Monte Foods

Del Monte Foods is one of the country's largest and most well known producers, distributors and marketers of premium quality, branded food and pet products for the U.S. retail market, generating approximately $3 billion in net sales in fiscal 2006. With a powerful portfolio of brands including Del Monte(R), StarKist(R), S&W(R), Contadina(R), College Inn(R), Meow Mix(R), Kibbles 'n Bits(R), 9Lives(R), Milk-Bone(R), Pup-Peroni(R), Meaty Bone(R), Snausages(R) and Pounce(R), Del Monte products are found in nine out of ten American households. The Company also produces, distributes and markets private label food and pet products. For more information on Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE:DLM) , visit the Company's website at http://www.delmonte.com/.

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George Lucas Is Selected as Grand Marshal for the 2007 Tournament of Roses

The Force Will be With the Tournament of Roses in 2007 as It Is Championed by the Filmmaker Who Has Lent His Good Nature and Talent to Generations of Fans in This Galaxy ... and Maybe Beyond

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tournament of Roses revealed the identity of the Grand Marshal for the 2007 Tournament of Roses in a ceremony held today at Tournament House. George Lucas will preside as Grand Marshal over the 2007 Tournament of Roses, themed Our Good Nature.

Tournament of Roses President Paul L. Holman was joined on stage by Chewbacca and Wicket to announce the extraordinary filmmaker as Grand Marshal who will lead the New Year's Day celebration in Pasadena. As Grand Marshal, George Lucas will ride in the 118th Rose Parade in front of a worldwide television audience, and toss the coin before the 93rd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2007.

"George Lucas has brought excitement and entertainment to the world for 34 years. His creativity and talent has opened up new worlds for all of us to imagine, and has shown us how good nature can prevail. I cannot think of a better person to lead us down Colorado Boulevard on New Year's Day," said Holman. "We are delighted to welcome George to our Tournament family and hope he enjoys the experience as much as we will."

"It is a true honor to be named the Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade and I am eager to be in the midst of so many talented performers and magical floats," said Grand Marshal George Lucas when accepting his role as the 2007 Tournament of Roses ambassador. "While my mission has been to entertain others, the Rose Parade has entertained me all of my life. It is such a joy to be part of this historical parade, especially as it is the same year that marks the 30th anniversary of Star Wars."

A Modesto, California native, George Lucas has kept audiences entertained around the world for more than 34 years as one of the world's most popular filmmakers. George Lucas' devotion to timeless storytelling and cutting-edge innovation has resulted in some of the most successful and beloved films of all time. Among the many films he has produced is the Star Wars series. Star Wars became an international phenomenon breaking all box-office records and setting new standards for sophistication in film visuals and sound. Not only did it garner eight Academy Awards, but inspired a generation of young people to follow their imagination and dreams.

George Lucas created the classic adventurer Indiana Jones, and co-wrote and executive-produced the Indiana Jones trilogy. Not only has he created legendary films, George Lucas has also created a company with his name behind it; Lucasfilm Ltd., which has grown into one of the world's leading entertainment companies. Lucasfilm Ltd. encompasses Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound. Together the three have been nominated for more than 100 Academy Awards and received 40 Oscars and special achievement awards. In addition to his many projects, George Lucas is also the chairman of the board of the George Lucas Educational Foundation, serves on the board of the Film Foundation and is a member of the USC School of Cinema-Television Advisory Board. Over the years, Lucas has received some of the entertainment industry's highest honors and will now add his reign as the 2007 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal to the list.

The 118th Rose Parade, themed Our Good Nature, will take place on Monday, January 1, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. (PST) featuring majestic floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands from throughout the nation. Following the Rose Parade, at 2:00 p.m. (PST), the 93rd Rose Bowl Game will feature an exciting match up between two championship teams, showcasing the best of collegiate football.

Country Artists Enjoy Radio Time . As On-Air Personalities Jason Aldean and Little Big Town Make CMA Broadcast Awards Finalists Announcement Honoring Country Radio with the CMA Broadcast Awards

Country Artists Enjoy Radio Time . As On-Air Personalities
By Deborah Evans Price

© 2006 CMA Close Up News Service / Country Music Association, Inc.

There has always been a close bond between Country artists and Country radio, and these days, the line separating the two seems to be dissolving as many artists become air personalities.

Kix Brooks not only dominates Country airwaves as half of the hit duo Brooks & Dunn, but he can also be heard as the host of ABC Radio's "American Country Countdown." Cledus T. Judd and Chad Brock have teamed up and are doing the morning show on WQYK in Tampa. Opry veteran Jim Ed Brown is doing a syndicated show, "The Country Music Greats Radio Hour." And several artists have shows on XM and SIRIUS Satellite radio, including Bill Anderson, Cowboy Jack Clement, Shooter Jennings, Willie Nelson and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's John McEuen.

With his busy, high profile career as a recording artist, why would Brooks decide to become host of ABC Radio's "American Country Countdown?" "I love to hear myself talk," Brooks said with a laugh.

Part of the appeal for Brooks is the opportunity to share some behind-the-scenes stories with fans.

"When I got to Nashville, I can remember being at Don Gant's publishing company. He was such great storyteller," Brooks said. "Sonny Throckmorton, Mickey Newbury, Rafe Van Hoy, Don Cook and all those guys would meet over there and tell stories about people in the business."

Brooks says he's always loved countdown shows because "they are a really fun way to hear the music and to hear about the person behind the music. I never would have applied for this job, but when ABC approached me, I thought, 'Wow, this would be fun to do.'"

According to ABC Radio's Tim Howard, Producer of "American Country Countdown," having artists host radio shows provides "instant credibility and instant recognition." He said Brooks taking over "ACC" has been a great move.

"When you have someone like Kix Brooks who has been at the top of the Country world for 15 years, everybody knows who he is," Howard said. "It lends your show instant credibility and I think you'll see a lot more of it, especially with what's going on SIRIUS and XM radio."

Howard says working with Brooks has been a treat. "He's down to earth and really wants the show to be great. It's amazing the energy he puts into this thing every week. He's a great talker."

Many in the industry feel that artists are more radio savvy now than ever. "Artists are out there doing radio tours so today's artists may have more of a feel for being on the air than artists used to," said Lon Helton, Owner of the new publication, Country Air Check. For the past 14 years, Helton has also hosted "CMT's Country Countdown USA," syndicated by Westwood One. The show features artists co-hosting with Helton each week.

"There are so many more interview shows, whether it's the countdown show that I do or the satellite tours that they do," Helton said. "There seems to me to be more on-the-air interaction with Country artists and radio personalities than ever before. When you get guys with really great personalities like Chad Brock and Cledus T. Judd, it makes the transition easier."

Holly Dunn pioneered the current artist-turned-air-personality craze in 1997 when she did a yearlong morning-show stint on Detroit's WWWW.

"She is - as far as I know - the first Country star to step behind the mic and host a show and, from what I hear, she did a terrific job," said Blair Garner, host of Premiere Radio's syndicated show "After MidNite with Blair Garner." "I think it's only natural that Country artists, who are so well known for having such a close connection with their fans, are looking for other ways to extend their connection with the fans. Radio is another way of reaching out and forging that special bond that they enjoy."

Like Helton, Garner has Country artists join him on "After MidNite." "Kenny Chesney is fantastic," Garner said. "Another great person on radio is Tracy Lawrence. Had he not become a Country Music singer, he'd have been a fantastic radio host."

Helton cautions that artists and stations should carefully consider the relationship before an artist steps up to the mic at radio. "With radio stations, you're making a huge commitment when you have a morning show," Helton said. "You're promoting them on TV. You're putting their faces on billboards and in your mind, there's always that thing: 'Once an artist, always an artist.' They might want to go back on the road or get a record deal. You really can't invest in a morning show, only to have them hit the road on you a couple years later."

Radio is a more structured environment than some artists are used to, and it can be an adjustment. "Bottom line, you've got to have commitment," Garner added. "If it's marketed as 'The Chad Brock Show,' then Chad Brock has got to be there."

Helton says there are many advantages to having an artist work for your radio station. "They know how to meet and greet," he said. "They know how to schmooze clients. They know how to really put a great face on the radio station."

Some artists spent time in radio before becoming recording artists, among them John Conlee, who worked seven years at Nashville's WLAC before landing a record deal.

"Bill Anderson, Jim Reeves, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings were on the air," Conlee said. "There are a lot of folks who spent time behind the radio mic before they got in the music business. Because I was in Nashville, it helped me get to know publishers, label people and others in the music business. I credit radio with my singing sound. I had kind of a soft folk sound, but after my time in radio, my singing style evolved into what it is now, with a lot more edge to it."

For artists who may not want to get into radio full-time, but would like to do a syndicated show, today's technology makes it easier to get involved.

"The reason you're seeing more of this is that technology allows it," Howard said. "Kix can do this show from anywhere in the world."

Howard sees the artist-turned-air personality trend continuing to grow. "I think it's great that the artists are coming over to the DJ side because they bring stories to the table," he said. "Listeners want to know what is going on in these people's lives. I think you're going to see more of it down the road."

Jason Aldean and Little Big Town Make CMA Broadcast Awards Finalists Announcement
By Wendy Pearl

© 2006 CMA Close Up News Service / Country Music Association, Inc.

The nation's top Country radio stations and broadcast personalities were recognized when Broken Bow Records artist Jason Aldean and Equity Music group Little Big Town announced the 2006 CMA Broadcast Personality and Radio Station of the Year finalists on Aug. 30 during the CMA Awards Nominees News Conference at Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tenn. The announcements were carried live to Country radio stations by CMA's official radio partner Premiere Radio Networks. The winners will be acknowledged during "The 40th Annual CMA Awards." The Broadcast finalists were announced during a press conference following the live announcement of the final nominees for the 2006 CMA Awards on ABC's "Good Morning America" and a special edition of "CMT Insider."

"The radio stations and broadcast professionals do an outstanding job of broadening the scope of Country Music and exposing our artists to their listeners," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Operating Officer. "These nominees have demonstrated creativity, passion and initiative. It is important for us to recognize their talent and outstanding contributions to the Country Music industry."

Five finalists are selected for Broadcast Personality of the Year and Station of the Year in four categories (Small Market, Medium Market, Large Market and Major Market). The categories are established by market size based on population as ranked by Arbitron. Entries for Broadcast Personality of the Year are judged on aircheck, ratings, community involvement, and biographical information. Candidates for Station of the Year are judged on airchecks, ratings history, community involvement, and format leadership.

Three finalists are selected for National Broadcast Personality of the Year. To be eligible for National Broadcast Personality of the Year candidates must be syndicated, short-form and hub voice-tracking personalities heard in at least three markets with a minimum of 40 shows per year. The entries are judged by a panel of distinguished broadcast professionals, representing all market sizes and regions.

An aggregate score of the first round of judging and the second round, which is done by a different panel of judges, determines the winners. The international accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP tabulates scoring by the judges.

CMA members who are full-time, on-air personalities and CMA member radio stations in the U.S. and Canada were eligible to enter.

CMA Broadcast Award winners are not eligible to enter in consecutive years; therefore, those who received trophies in 2005 were not eligible in 2006.

The winners will be notified by phone and on the air by a Country Music artist in early October.

REACTIONS FROM SOME OF THE CMA BROADCAST AWARDS FINALISTS:

"I'd like to say that the day the nominees were announced, it was just another day. And I'd like you to believe if I didn't make the cut, it was no big deal. But it's HUGE! What a terrific honor! Those in radio know how much work the entries represent and how special it is that our peers do the judging. I am truly excited and look forward to the CMA Awards show.
- Danny Wright / "Danny Wright All Night" / Jones Radio Networks

"It's the best feeling in the world to hear your name announced as a CMA nominee. To have one of those babies sitting on your shelf is a constant reminder that the top level of Country Music professionals appreciated the work you create (or steal) on a daily basis."
- Marty McFly / WGSQ

"For CMA to honor our station with a nomination, it is the ultimate pat on the back from the people that make the music and move the industry. The Country Giant is more than a Radio Station and Listeners. We're a Family. This nomination reinforces that and strengthens our Family. Some kids watched 'The 6 Million Dollar Man' and wanted to be an astronaut. I watched 'Hee Haw' and dreamed of being on stage at the CMA's. Nobody wake me up."
- Gator Harrison / WGSQ

"The WIL team works extremely hard to present a product that entertains, informs, serves and makes a difference in the St. Louis community. We're honored to be recognized by CMA."
- Greg Mozingo / WIL-FM

"When the radio station called me at home that Wednesday morning and told me that TWO shows from KEEY are nominated for CMA Broadcast Personality, our morning show and me, it felt (and continues to feel) absolutely awesome! Especially to be mentioned with the great people from WPOC, KSON and KYGO. Words really can't describe the fact that the Country Music Association has recognized us as nominees for our industry's highest honor. Mick Anselmo (our General Manager), Gregg Swedberg (Program Director) and Travis Moon (Music Director) are very proud of us, as we are of them. In my opinion, the KEEY nominations are as much for them as they are for us. For me personally, in working for KEEY for more than 10 years now, I couldn't ask for a better relationship with the artists, folks within the industry and especially our listener Family. I'm really moved by the outpouring of support from everybody regarding the CMA nomination. The cards, e-mails, surprises at different events and even gifts! These are the same great people that continue to throw a giant pile of record-breaking cash at our St. Jude Radiothon every year. The K102 audience never ceases to amaze me. They really take ownership of the radio station. The CMA Broadcast Personality Award is a major career fulfillment and I'm honored to be nominated for it."

- Chris Carr / KEEY

Honoring Country Radio with the CMA Broadcast Awards
By Mark Crawford

© 2006 CMA Close Up News Service / Country Music Association, Inc.

Country Music wouldn't be what it is today without the support of Country radio.

"Country radio has contributed so much to the development of our industry and the careers of so many artists," said CMA Chief Operating Officer Tammy Genovese. "Recognizing the top broadcasters in the business is our way of showing them how much we appreciate the work they do on behalf of Country Music."

Since 1973, CMA has honored Country radio with the annual CMA Broadcast Awards, which recognize a National Broadcast Personality and the top Country radio stations and on-air personalities in Major, Large, Medium and Small markets. The winners are presented with an actual CMA Award during pre-broadcast ceremonies and are recognized during the live CMA Awards broadcast. Plus, all CMA Broadcast Personality of the Year winners receive complimentary CMA lifetime memberships.

In 2005, Lee Ann Womack notified the winners by calling them on their studio hotlines.

"I'm always excited to be part of something big with radio," Womack said. "Radio has been instrumental throughout my career, and I was glad to share this good news with some of the best folks working in Country radio today."

Every year since 2000, a CMA Awards nominated artist has graciously delivered the good news to CMA Broadcast Awards winners including Dierks Bentley in 2004; Terri Clark in 2003; Kenny Chesney in 2002; Brooks & Dunn in 2001; and Brad Paisley in 2000. In early October 2006, an artist will notify this year's CMA Broadcast Awards winners.

Last year's winners for CMA Broadcast Personality of the Year included the team of Bill Poindexter and Kim Carson (Dex and Kim) from WUSY/ Chattanooga and Andy Ritchie, Alison West and Jimmy Holt (Andy & Alison and the Morning Crew) from WIVK/Knoxville. WUSY also won CMA Small Market Radio Station of the Year (its ninth win in the last 11 years).

"Country Music has always been special to me and Country Music fans," Ritchie said. "It's great that the CMA honors the people who make it happen in radio - it's a very special night for everyone in the industry."

"Winning a CMA Award is like winning an Academy Award or an Oscar," added Mike Hammond, WIVK Program Director. "Just being in the Top 5 is a huge honor, win or lose."

Carson's CMA Broadcast Personality of the Year Award was her first (her partner Poindexter also won in 1999). "It's been the best moment in my career," Carson said. "I owe a lot to Dex - he's such a funny guy and has taught me so much about radio. Our staff is incredibly dedicated, and we have the best listeners in the world."

Entries for CMA Broadcast Personality of the Year are judged on airchecks, ratings, community involvement and biographical information. Radio stations are judged on airchecks, ratings history, community involvement and leadership. The winners are selected after two rounds of judging by a panel of more than 40 broadcast professionals representing all market sizes and regions. The accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP tabulates the scoring by the judges.

"Filling out a CMA entry is always a good way to find out how well you're doing," Hammond noted.

"The entry is very important," Ritchie agreed. "We spend a lot of time 'crystallizing' our show into a 10-minute segment. We need to give the judges a year in 10 minutes and a few pictures - no question that's a challenge."

Winning a CMA Broadcast Award adds an element of prestige to a radio station. Because it also reflects a high level of community commitment, a CMA Broadcast Award also shows the value a radio station has to its community.

"I think the Award validates a listener's belief that the station is doing good things, that they can depend on us to be there," Hammond said.

A CMA Broadcast Award also increases a station's recognition within the Country Music industry. "It's really exciting to win the Award and it gives our show great credibility," Ritchie said.

Country artists on tour are also more inclined to drop by CMA Award-winning stations for interviews or live studio performances - an extra benefit for the station's listeners. "Or if they're driving by they'll call in on the request line to chat for a few minutes," said Kris Van Dyke, WUSY Program Director.

Ultimately winning a CMA Broadcast Award is the result of an incredible team effort.

"I've been in radio for 36 years and have never seen a radio station bond together like family like we do here," Van Dyke commented.

Which is why Carson's first Award is in the display case in the lobby of WUSY, with all the other awards the station has won through the years.

"Winning the CMA Award made me even more dedicated to producing good radio," Carson said. "Not only did it boost my confidence, but it made me want to get even better. I have to keep on winning our listeners' respect every day."

Sept 19,2006

In celebration of Oscar®-winning composer Franz Waxman’s centennial, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will screen the 1941 films “Suspicion” and “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” both featuring Academy Award®-nominated scores composed by Waxman, on Thursday, October 19, at 7 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Hosted by Grammy®-winning conductor John Mauceri, founding director of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the program will open with an onstage discussion with John Waxman, the composer’s son, and others.

The event will continue with Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller “Suspicion,” a Best Picture nominee starring Cary Grant, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Nigel Bruce, and Joan Fontaine in her Oscar-winning performance as Lina McLaidlaw Aysgarth, a woman who believes her husband (Grant) is plotting her murder. For his work on the film, Waxman received an Academy Award nomination for Music Score of a Dramatic Picture.

At 9:20 p.m. Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman and Lana Turner will star in Victor Fleming’s horror film “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” Earning three Academy Award nominations, for Black-and White Cinematography (Joseph Ruttenberg), Film Editing (Harold F. Kress) and Music Score of a Dramatic Picture (Waxman), “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” tells the story of mad scientist Jekyll (Tracy) whose experiments with good and evil lead to murder.

Winning back-to-back Oscars for “Sunset Blvd.” and “A Place in the Sun” in 1950 and 1951, Waxman composed more than 100 film scores and earned 12 Academy Award nominations for such films as “The Young in Heart,” “Rebecca,” “The Nun’s Story,” and “Taras Bulba.” His range allowed him to write scores for films in diverse genres, including adventures, comedies and dramas.

During the three decades he spent in the motion picture industry, Waxman also composed serious concert works, and in 1947, he founded the Los Angeles Music Festival, which he directed for 20 years.
He died at the age of 60 in 1967.

Tickets to “Suspicion” and “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members. A single ticket will admit individuals to both features.

Doors open at 6:30 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. ©A.M.P.A.S.®

Manga/Book/Graphic Novel Orders Receive Complimentary USPS Shipping RICHMOND, CA ­ September 18, 2006 ­ Infinity Studios, LLC will provide free USPS shipping for all online manga orders placed on the company¹s website-www.infinitystudios.com. All orders of four (4) or less manga books will be shipped out via USPS Media Mail Service, and orders of five (5) or more graphic novels will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail Service. This offer only applies to book/manga/graphic novels orders and is a special offer without a set period of time. Infinity Studios, LLC retains the right to cancel this offer at any time. Discussions on this and other fantastic Infinity Studios, LLC offers and products can be found on the internet in the forum area of the Infinity Studios, LLC website located at www.infinitystudios.com <http://www.infinitystudios.com> . About Infinity Studios, LLC Headquartered in Richmond, California, Infinity Studios, LLC is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of Asian Graphic Novels. Founded in 2004, Infinity Studios, LLC maintains operations in the U.S., Japan and Korea. More information about Infinity Studios, LLC and its products can be found on the company¹s World Wide Web site, which is located at www.infinitystudios.com <http://www.infinitystudios.com/> . The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Infinity Studio, LLC¹s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, retail acceptance of our products, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions, integration of recently acquired subsidiaries and identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company's assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

"Rachael Ray," the new daily, daytime show, debuted yesterday with the highest ratings for any first-run syndicated talk show since the launch of "Dr. Phil" in 2002.

The show, hosted by Rachael Ray, opened yesterday with a 2.8/9 weighted metered market average, which was up 17% from its average lead-in (2.4/8). "Rachael Ray" was also up 33% from its year ago time period average (2.1/7).

"It was a wonderful start for Rachael and our show and we couldn't be happier with the ratings," remarked King World Productions CEO Roger King. "We look forward to a whole season of exciting shows, guests and ratings."

Said Terry Wood, President of Creative Affairs and Development for King World, "We are thrilled that viewers across the country tuned-in to check out Rachael's new show and we are all very proud of Rachael, Executive Producer Janet Annino and our top notch production team for bringing us such a quality program."

The daytime strip won its time period in New York with a 3.9/16 (10:00 AM on WABC) and had its best top 10 market performance in Philadelphia with a 5.2/20 (10:00 AM WPVI). Overall, the show finished first or second in 28 of its 55 metered markets.

"Rachael Ray" easily beat the three other talk shows to debut this fall. She beat the premiere episode rating of "Megan Mullally" by 133% (1.2/4); "Dr. Keith Ablow" by 211% (0.9); and "Greg Behrendt" by 250% (0.8).

"Rachael Ray" airs on 180 stations nationwide, representing 97% of the United States.

"Rachael Ray" is based in New York City and is produced by King World, in association with Harpo Productions, Inc., Scripps Networks, Inc. and Watch Entertainment, Inc., and distributed by King World.

King World Productions, Inc. is the preeminent company in television syndication, distributing the top four and six of the top 10 syndicated series, including the two highest-rated talk shows and two highest-rated game shows. In addition to Rachael Ray, among King World's stable of quality, critically-acclaimed programming are Wheel of Fortune, America's favorite game show, which has ranked #1 among all syndicated strips since its debut 23 years ago; Jeopardy!, America's favorite quiz show, which has ranked #2 among all syndicated strips for 21 of the past 22 seasons; The Oprah Winfrey Show, which has been the #1-rated talk series for 19 of the last 20 seasons and Dr. Phil, which has ranked as the #2-rated talk series since its debut in Fall 2002. Additionally, for the past 18 seasons, King World has produced and distributed Inside Edition, the longest-running and highest-rated newsmagazine in syndication. In addition, King World syndicates the CBS network primetime hits, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami and CSI: NY, family favorite Everybody Loves Raymond and the reality series, Survivor, The Amazing Race and America's Next Top Model. The King World slate also includes Bob Vila and Mr. Food.

Source: King World Productions, Inc.

The new fall television season kicks into high gear this week with the return to the airwaves of several of the most popular shows on TV. One of the most highly anticipated nights of season premieres takes place Thursday when ABC's hit drama "Grey's Anatomy" moves from Sundays in an attempt to unseat reigning ratings king "CSI". With the showdown between "Grey's" and "CSI" on tap for 9 p.m. this Thursday, PinnacleSports.com has created odds on which season premiere will draw more viewers.

The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com is the source for betting odds on all things entertainment from television ratings to hit reality series and award shows. Drawing over 20 million viewers on average, CBS hit crime series "CSI" has dominated Thursday nights for years and has opened as an overwhelming 4/11 favorite (i.e., win $4 for every $11 bet) to trounce the season premiere of its new primetime opponent. While "Grey's Anatomy" built a huge following on Sunday nights, PinnacleSports.com lists the hospital drama as a 5/2 underdog (i.e., win $5 for every $2 bet) to outdraw "CSI" this week.

"'CSI' has been a ratings juggernaut for CBS since moving to Thursday night, defeating all comers on the way to becoming the most popular show on TV not named 'American Idol'," said Simon Noble of PinnacleSports.com. "The move of 'Grey's' into the 9 p.m. timeslot on Thursday definitely represents a big challenge for the champ, but we believe 'CSI' fans will remain loyal and propel the season premiere to the top of the charts yet again. While 'Grey's Anatomy' will definitely draw a huge audience, the show will find its new home on Thursday nights much less cozy than the Sundays it has previously dominated."

Current Odds: All Odds Subject to Change

Which Show Will Draw More Viewers on Thursday, September 21st

CSI 4/11

Grey's Anatomy 5/2

Viewer numbers for the shows will be determined as reported by Nielsen Media Research. For more information and a complete list of entertainment odds, please visit http://www.pinnaclesports.com/ .

About PinnacleSports.com

PinnacleSports.com ( http://www.pinnaclesports.com/ ) is the Internet's largest sports betting site, serving customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 1998, PinnacleSports.com was the first sportsbook to introduce reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing model that gives bettors up to 50% better value on wagers than traditional bookmakers. With low minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the web, PinnacleSports.com has earned an industry-leading reputation for providing consistent value to the player, professional customer service and the quickest payouts online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao, the company offers a secure environment for sports betting, racing and casino gaming.

Source: PinnacleSports.com

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

Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton urges people to get tested for colon cancer in a new broadcast public service announcement (PSA) launching this summer. Co-produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Entertainment Industry Foundation's National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (EIF's NCCRA), which was co-founded by Katie Couric, the PSAs are part of the CDC's Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign. This initiative is a multi-year effort to educate Americans about the importance of regular colorectal cancer screening for men and women age 50 and over.

Keaton had strong personal motivation for appearing in the campaign; the disease claimed the life of her beloved grandmother, 'Grammy Keaton.' Though largely preventable through screening, colorectal cancer is second only to lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Many people have not been tested; according to CDC research, a staggering 41 million Americans have not been screened appropriately for this cancer. The PSA addresses screening issues head on. Keaton alternates between a subdued tone, speaking poignantly about her grandmother; and an exuberant one, flashing her trademark smile. "Just get screened ... If I can do it, you can do it; how's that for a deal?" says Keaton, who has been tested for the disease.

This is the second year that EIF's NCCRA has joined forces with the CDC on the Screen for Life campaign. "The CDC's public health messages have unparalleled credibility, and the entertainment industry can deliver them in the most compelling way possible -- so it's a great match," said EIF President and CEO Lisa Paulsen.

"When Katie Couric asked me to help, she mentioned she had received letters from people who saw her PSAs, got screened, and feel she saved their lives ... and I thought, I have to do this!" Keaton said.

"Diane Keaton is an American icon," Paulsen continued. "It's our experience that when someone of her stature speaks, people pay attention. We're very grateful to Diane for volunteering her time to participate, and to Brett Froomer of Radical Media, who did a wonderful job directing the PSA." The CDC and the National Association of Broadcasters will distribute the PSA to more than 1300 TV stations across the country.

The first collaboration of the CDC/EIF/NCCRA partnership was a 2005 broadcast PSA featuring Academy award-winning actor Morgan Freeman, as well as print PSAs and airport dioramas featuring NCCRA Co-Founder Katie Couric. For more information or to view the PSAs, visit CDC's Screen for Life Web site at www.cdc.gov/screenforlife or the EIF Web site at www.eifoundation.org. For more information in English or Spanish about colorectal cancer screening and prevention, call 1-800-CDC-INFO.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The CDC is a leader in nationwide cancer prevention and control, working with national organizations, state health agencies and other key groups to develop, implement and promote effective cancer prevention and control practices. CDC's goal is to encourage colorectal cancer prevention and early detection by building partnerships, promoting screening, supporting education and training, and conducting surveillance and research.

Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF)

The Entertainment Industry Foundation, as the leading charitable organization of the entertainment industry, harnesses the collective power of the entire industry to raise awareness and funds for critical health, educational and social issues in order to make a positive impact in our community and throughout the nation.

National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA)

EIF's NCCRA is dedicated to the eradication of colon cancer by promoting education about the importance of early medical screening and funding cutting-edge research to develop better tests, treatments and, ultimately, a cure. The NCCRA was co-founded by journalist Katie Couric, cancer activist Lilly Tartikoff, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation in 2000. As a result of the attention focused on colorectal cancer since the NCCRA was established, the number of colonoscopy screenings has increased almost 20 percent, a phenomenon dubbed the "Couric Effect" by the University of Michigan researchers who documented it.

Source: Entertainment Industry Foundation

Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/screenforlife

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

-- Building on its decade-long position as the preeminent awards for Websites, The Webby Awards today launched its 11th Annual Call for Entries with the debut of major new awards in interactive advertising and online film and video.

Hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times and "one of the most prestigious awards in the world" by the BBC, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet.

Joining forces with some of the biggest names in advertising and entertainment, including R/GA's Bob Greenberg, Wieden+Kennedy's John Jay, Harvey Weinstein, and Showtime's Matt Blank, The Webby Awards unveiled 15 new categories recognizing outstanding achievement in interactive advertising and also announced the world's first major awards honoring original film and video premiering on the Internet.

"The Web is now the dominant force reshaping pop culture and business and nowhere is that more evident than in the emergence of interactive advertising and the boom in film and video now premiering on the 'Net," said David-Michel Davies, Executive Director of The Webby Awards. "Having set the standards for Websites, we are thrilled to now honor the innovators who are taking the medium in exciting new creative directions."

The Webbys' major expansion comes on the heels of its most successful awards season ever. Last year's Webbys received a record 5,500 entries in 70+ categories from over 40 countries, and was capped by a star-studded June gala showcasing an inspired and influential group of Internet luminaries including Prince, MySpace founder Chris DeWolfe, Arianna Huffington, and author Thomas Friedman.

To enter your Website, interactive advertising, or online film & video in The 11th Annual Webby Awards' more than 100 categories, visit www.webbyawards.com. The early entry deadline is October 27, 2006.

With Internet advertising breaking revenue records and redefining the media landscape, Davies said the timing was right for The Webby Awards to establish new categories recognizing the extraordinary range of innovation in the field.

R/GA's Bob Greenberg is one of more than fifty advertising industry leaders who will serve on the judging panel for the new interactive advertising categories. Other members include: Jeff Benjamin, Creative Director, Crispin Porter + Bogusky; Matt Freeman, CEO Worldwide Tribal DDB; David Eastman, CEO, Agency.com; and Annie Wong, Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather, Hong Kong.

The Webby Film & Video Awards will showcase eleven categories including Animation, Comedy, Drama and Reality. Davies said Weinstein and Blank will lead a judging panel of entertainment industry insiders and creative celebrities that includes The Firm's Rich Frank, Sundance Channel's Larry Aidem, and Jim Gianopulos, Chairman and CEO, Fox Entertainment. The awards, which are being spearheaded by former Variety publisher Gerry Byrne, will be presented at a star-studded ceremony and screening on the eve of The 11th Annual Webby Awards in June 2007.

The Webby Awards is presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization with over 550 members including musician David Bowie, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, Internet inventor and Google Chief Internet Evangelist Vinton Cerf, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser, and fashion designer Max Azria.

Nominees will be announced in April, and winners will be unveiled in June 2007.

About The Webby Awards: Called the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, the Webby is the leading international award honoring excellence in Web design, creativity, usability and functionality. Established in 1996, the 10th Annual Webby Awards received over 5,500 entries from all 50 states and over 40 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: AOL, The Creative Group; Verizon; Adweek; Fortune; Variety; Wired; IDG; iStockphoto; American Marketing Association; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced.Net; KobeMail and Museum of the Moving Image. For more information visit www.webbyawards.com.

Source: Webby Awards

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

Kyocera Wireless Corp. (KWC), a leading global supplier of CDMA wireless devices and accessories, and Virgin Mobile USA, the nation's primary wireless youth network, today announced that Kyocera has signed on as the Premier Partner for Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile, scheduled for September 23 at Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course.

Complementing day-long performances on two stages, headlined by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Who, will be a host of engaging interactive activities for the "texting generation," sponsored by Kyocera Wireless. Concertgoers will be able to "Text2Screen," sending texts to friends and all festival attendees via Jumbotrons flanking the stages -- particularly easy for those using the new Kyocera Switch_Back messaging phone. Festival attendees will also be able to participate on-site in various Texting events including competitions and "Text2Win," which makes each person who submits a text or picture message during the Festival eligible to win a range of prizes including Switch_Back phones, food coupons or festival t-shirts.

"Since providing Virgin Mobile's first handsets four years ago, Kyocera Wireless has continued to design products with the style, features and affordability that speak to the Virgin Mobile generation," said Tom Maguire, vice president of global marketing at Kyocera Wireless Corp. "We're excited to be partnering with Virgin Mobile once again to showcase the Switch_Back's Qwerty keyboard and larger-than-life messaging capabilities at what will surely be one of the year's headline music events."

"Being involved with Kyocera Wireless and incorporating their handsets into this event is adding a tremendous element of community and communication to an already amazing day of music," said Howard Handler, chief marketing officer, Virgin Mobile USA. "Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile is creating an amazing atmosphere for people to take in a diverse array of music and art, as well as text and talk with friends to share the experience as it's happening."

At the Festival, Kyocera users will be able to recharge their phones with solar-powered charging stations operated by Solio Solar. And, throughout the day, Virgin "Angels," introduced at the British festival years ago, will roam the grounds providing additional Switch_Backs, charging facilities, new batteries and assistance for Text2Screen and Pic2Screen.

Virgin Festival by Virgin Mobile will be a music festival amid a full array of vendors and non-profit organizations as well as interactive art installations and performance art. The event was inspired by the Virgin Group's world-renowned UK-based V Festival, established in 1996, which has become the musical embodiment of Virgin's overall fan focus and edgy personality.

Tickets, priced at $97.50 for the full day, are still on sale through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com or 800-551-SEAT). Price includes 10% Maryland Admission & Amusement Tax and $1.50 for charity. More information about Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile can be found at www.virginfestival.com.

About Kyocera Wireless Corp.

Kyocera Wireless Corp. is a leading supplier of innovative, feature-rich CDMA wireless devices and accessories for customers worldwide. Kyocera Wireless maintains an operating belief in the genius of simplicity and strives to make the wireless experience as simple and intuitive as humanly possible. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyocera International Inc., which acquired QUALCOMM Incorporated's CDMA consumer wireless phone business in February 2000. Based in San Diego, the company is ISO-14001 and ISO-9001 certified and has won city, state and federal awards for its environmentally friendly manufacturing and recycling practices. For more information, please visit www.kyocera-wireless.com.

About Kyocera Corporation

Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO) , the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of advanced ceramics. By combining these engineered materials with metals and plastics, and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages, electronic components, cameras, laser printers, copiers, solar energy systems and industrial ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2006, Kyocera Corporation's consolidated net sales totaled approximately US$10 billion (1,181,489 million yen) with net income of approximately US$596 million (69,696 million yen).

About Virgin Mobile USA, LLC

Launched nationally in July of 2002, Virgin Mobile USA is the nation's leading wireless youth network, serving more than 4 million customers united by a passion for music and entertainment. Virgin Mobile is a joint venture between Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Sprint Nextel, which operates one of the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless networks in the United States. J.D. Power and Associates has recognized Virgin Mobile as America's top prepaid wireless carrier for Customer Satisfaction Excellence and for providing "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience" under the Certified Call Center Program.(SM) Virgin Mobile customers have access to a service portfolio that includes multiple voice pricing options, a full range of handsets and a broad array of messaging, music and mobile content offerings -- without long-term contracts.

Virgin Mobile phones are available at more than 25,000 stores, with Top-Up cards available at more than 80,000 locations nationwide. Virgin Mobile products can also be purchased online at www.virginmobileusa.com or by calling Virgin Mobile At Your Service (1-888-322-1122).

About Virgin USA:

Virgin USA oversees and is responsible for all expansion of the Virgin brand in North America. With a reputation as one of the most exciting brands in the world, Virgin continues to blast into markets where the customer is being underserved, offering value for money, good quality, innovation, exceptional customer service, fun and a sense of competitive challenge. Existing businesses like Virgin Atlantic, the award-winning transatlantic airline, Virgin Megastores, the iconic & groundbreaking music stores, and Virgin Mobile, the wireless network encouraging youth to live on their own terms, have already laid a powerful footprint in North America. Building upon the success of these businesses, Virgin USA continues to look for opportunities in North America where it can offer something better, fresher and more valuable to consumers.

Source: Virgin Mobile USA

Web site: http://www.virginmobileusa.com/
http://www.virginfestival.com/
http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/

Bridges TV (http://www.bridgestv.com/), an English language television network station founded and owned by American Muslims and dedicated to unique programming generating a media "bridge" between faiths, the American public, and the global community at large, will make an announcement concerning its expansion into multiple new prime media markets.

The expansion is being facilitated through the assistance of a leading American communications corporation.

Bridges TV will also unveil information concerning its unique new programming aimed to offer an in-depth perspective on the war on terror and the Middle East.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 2:00 PM EDT

WHERE: National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045

The Freedom Foundation is the public affairs arm of the Muslim American Society (MAS), a national grassroots religious, social, and educational organization. MAS is America's largest grassroots Muslim organization with over 50 chapters nationwide. Learn more at http://www.masnet.org/.

Web site: http://www.bridgestv.com/
http://www.masnet.org/
http://www.masnet.org/index_publicaffairs.asp

Teens who have infrequent family dinners (two or fewer per week) are twice as likely to smoke daily and get drunk monthly, compared to teens who have frequent family dinners (at least five per week), according to a new report from The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University and sponsored by TV Land and Nick at Nite's Family Table. This is the first time the study has examined the relationship between a teen's current tobacco and alcohol use and family dinners.

The report, The Importance of Family Dinners III, also reveals that, compared to teens who have five or more family dinners per week, those who have two or fewer are:

* More than twice as likely to have tried cigarettes;

* One and a half times likelier to have tried alcohol;

* Twice as likely to have tried marijuana; and

* More than twice as likely to say future drug use is very or somewhat

likely.

Findings in The Importance of Family Dinners III draw from CASA's 11th annual back-to-school survey, released this past August.

Parental Engagement

The report's findings underscore the significance of family dinners as a proxy for parental engagement.

Compared to parents who say their families have dinners together frequently, those who have infrequent family dinners are:

* Five times likelier to say they have a fair or poor relationship with

their teen;

* One and a half times likelier to say they know the parents of their

teen's friends not very well or not at all;

* More than twice as likely to say they do not know the names of their

teen's teachers; and

* Twice as likely to say that parents deserve not very much blame or no

blame at all when a teenager uses illegal drugs.

"This year's findings prove that family dinners and the communication that occurs over the course of a meal are critical in building a relationship with your children and to understanding the world in which they live," said Joseph A. Califano, Jr., CASA's chairman and president and former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. "Parents who have frequent family dinners are those who take the time to know their child's friends and the parents of these friends, know their child's teachers and chaperone their parties, and have healthier kids."

"Once again, the study's findings serve as a wake-up call to the benefits of engaging kids consistently at the family table," states Larry W. Jones, President, TV Land and Nick at Nite. "At TV Land and Nick at Nite, our Family Table initiative serves to spread the word on why families need to make sharing meals a priority. Each year, the Importance of Family Dinners study reminds us that making the commitment to eat together on a regular basis can influence your kids lives more than anything else you do. We're honored to put this messaging on our air and feel privileged to host familytable.info for participants around the country to register their family, friends and loved ones to celebrate Family Day."

Too Busy for Dinner

This year, 58 percent of teens report having dinner with their families at least five times a week, the same proportion CASA has observed over the past several years. Consistent with what teens report, 59 percent of parents say they have frequent family dinners.

This year, for the first time the study asked teens and parents who have infrequent family dinners to tell us the main reason why their family does not have dinner together more often. More than one in five of these parents and teens say they are too busy to have dinner together more often. The reason most commonly given by parents for why family dinners are not more frequent is because of conflicting schedules, while the most common reason given by teens is because one or both parents work late.

Family Dining and Academic Performance

Teens who have frequent family dinners are likelier to get better grades in school, and higher academic performance is associated with lower substance abuse risk.

Teens who have dinner with their families five or more times a week are likelier to say that they receive either all A's or mostly A's and B's in school compared to teens who have dinner with their families fewer than three times a week (63 percent vs. 49 percent). Teens who typically receive grades of C or lower are at twice the risk of substance abuse as those receiving all A's or mostly A's and B's.

Other Findings

* Family dinners mostly take place at home: more than 90 percent of teens

and parents say they have fewer than three family dinners per week at a

restaurant or someplace other than their home.

* Family dinners are also more common than family breakfasts: only 17

percent of teens and 13 percent of parents say they eat breakfast with a

family member five or more times per week.

* Twenty-six percent of 17-year olds have family dinners seven nights per

week compared to 51 percent of 12-year olds and 40 percent of 13-year

olds.

* Teens who have frequent family dinners are more than twice as likely to

say that parents are always home during the house parties they attend.

* Compared to teens who have five or more family dinners per week, those

who have two or less are twice as likely to report that half or more of

their friends use marijuana and are one and a half times likelier to say

half or more of their friends drink alcohol.

"Of course there are no silver bullets; teen substance abuse can strike any family. But one factor that does more to reduce teens' substance abuse risk is parental engagement and one of the simplest and most effective ways for parents to be engaged in their teens' lives is by having frequent family dinners," Califano concluded.

QEV Analytics conducted The National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse XI: Teens and Parents from March 9 to April 30, 2006. The firm interviewed at home by telephone a nationally representative random sample of 1,297 12- to 17-year olds (591 boys, 706 girls) and 562 parents (84 percent of whom were parents of teens surveyed). Sampling error is +/- three percent for teens, +/- four percent for parents.

CASA and TV Land and Nick at Nite's Family Table: Share More Than Meals -- Classic TV's very first pro-social initiative -- are encouraging Americans to commit to eating dinner together as a family on Family Day - A Day To Eat Dinner With Your Children(TM) on Monday, September 25, 2006. Visit http://www.familytable.info/ to pledge to have dinner as a family on Family Day. CASA created Family Day in 2001 as a national effort to promote parental engagement as a simple, effective way to reduce youth substance abuse and raise healthier children. For more information, visit http://www.casafamilyday.org/.

CASA is the only national organization that brings together under one roof all the professional disciplines needed to study and combat all types of substance abuse as they affect all aspects of society. CASA has issued 62 reports and white papers, published one book, conducted demonstration projects focused on children, families and schools at 158 sites in 64 cities and counties in 27 states plus Washington, DC and a Native American tribal reservation, and has been testing the effectiveness of drug and alcohol treatment, in a variety of programs and drug courts. For more information visit http://www.casacolumbia.org/.

TV Land & Nick at Nite's Family Table: Share More Than Meals was created by the two networks in 2003 and seeks to remind its viewers about the emotional and social benefits that come from taking the time to sit down and share with one another. Through a series of promotional spots -- which both networks air in regular rotation daily -- the networks encourage viewers to experience the benefits of dining together.

Now seen in over 87 million U.S. homes, TV Land's program mix features popular dramas, sitcoms, westerns, Retromercials and a TV-referential interstitial environment, all programmed with a specific audience in mind -- the first generation of Americans to grow up watching television and features all-time Classic hits like All in the Family, I Love Lucy, The Andy Griffith Show, and Bonanza.

Currently seen in more than 88 million U.S. homes, Nick at Nite features timeless hit comedies: The Cosby Show -- this Emmy Award-winning sitcom is one of the network's highest-rated shows: Full House -- this popular family comedy launched on the network in October and is one of the highest-rated and most popular syndicated programs in television; and Roseanne, one of the most talk- about and celebrated sitcoms in television history.

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, mtvU, VHI, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, MTV INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 12 digital services, all of which are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

About Viacom

Viacom is a leading global entertainment content company, with prominent and respected brands in focused demographics. Offering programming and content for television, motion pictures and digital platforms, Viacom's world- class brands include MTV Networks (MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television, Spike TV, TV Land, Logo and more than 130 networks around the world), BET Networks, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Home Entertainment, DreamWorks and Famous Music. More information about Viacom and its businesses is available at http://www.viacom.com/.

Ten Benefits of Frequent Family Dinners

The more often children and teens eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs. Compared to kids who have fewer than three family dinners per week, children and teens who have frequent family dinners are:

1. At 70 percent lower risk for substance abuse

2. Half as likely to try cigarettes

3. Half as likely to be daily cigarette smokers

4. Half as likely to try marijuana

5. One third less likely to try alcohol

6. Half as likely to get drunk monthly

7. Likelier to get better grades in school

8. Less likely to have friends who drink alcohol and use marijuana

9. Likelier to have parents who take responsibility for teen drug use

10. Almost 40 percent likelier to say future drug use will never happen

Percent Teens Who Have Tried Cigarettes, Alcohol, Marijuana

(by frequency of family dinners)

5 to 7 dinners per week 0 to 2 dinners per week

Cigarettes 13 29

Alcohol 32 48

Marijuana 12 25

* The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia

University is neither affiliated with, nor sponsored by, the National

Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (also known as "CASA") or

any of its member organizations, or any other organizations with the

name of "CASA".

Source: TV Land

Web site: http://www.nick-at-nite.com/
http://www.viacom.com/

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), a global leader in the online games industry, today announced EverQuest(R) The Serpent's Spine(TM), the twelfth expansion for the Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMOPRG), EverQuest, is live. EverQuest The Serpent's Spine is only available via digital download at www.everquest.com for the price of U.S. $29.99.

"The Serpent's Spine will give new and veteran players alike the opportunity to experience EverQuest from the beginning as a Drakkin, the first new player race since the Frogloks were introduced three years ago," said Christopher E. Sturr, Senior Global Brand Manager, Sony Online Entertainment. "Our ongoing efforts year in and year out to deliver new expansions, content and innovative product features for our loyal EverQuest players is testament to SOE's commitment to the success and longevity of EverQuest. No other massively-multiplayer online role-playing game has enjoyed this level of success for this long."

In keeping with the desire to continuously update the world of EverQuest, the popular zones High Pass Hold and Commonlands have been completely redesigned with fresh content and new graphics. Players will also be able to explore a new starting city, Crescent Reach, which contains merchants, quests and combat as well as new dynamic features such as auras, traps and destructible terrain. Additionally, players will be able to reach level 75 with all new spells, raids and abilities.

About EverQuest The Serpent's Spine

Nestled in a great ravine in the Serpent Spine Mountains is an ancient abandoned ogre city now called Crescent Reach, which is home to a new race born to protect the future of dragon kind, the Drakkin. Six dragons defied the council of the ancient dragons of the Nest and chose to create a new race to protect their future. The Drakkin are borne of humans touched by a dragon's blood and their colors and appearance represent the dragon that created them. Rapidly aging and reaching maturity in only months, the Drakkin forget their human beginnings and make their pilgrimage to Crescent Reach, the home of their dragon creators and the rest of their kind. EverQuest The Serpent's Spine features the following:

* New Player Race: The Drakkin have been created from both human and

dragon blood to protect the future of all dragon kind. Several colors

and customizations will be available to make each Drakkin character

unique, such as elegant scale markings and horns.

* Level Cap Increase: Players can now reach level 75, complete with new

spells, abilities, raids and quests for greater power.

* Content for Levels 1 to 75: Play through every level of the game

without ever having to leave the Serpent Spine Mountains.

* New Starting City: Crescent Reach is a fully functioning city with all

that is required to learn and thrive in EverQuest, including merchant,

quest, combat and tradeskill areas.

* Dynamic Features: New zones, NPCs, destructible and interactive

objects.

* New AAs, Spells: Experience new spells and Alternate Advancement

abilities.

The EverQuest base game is required to play this expansion. For more information on EverQuest The Serpent's Spine, please visit: http://www.everquest.com/

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest(R), EverQuest(R) II, Champions of Norrath(R), Untold Legends(TM), and PlanetSide(R), as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies(TM), SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development. SOE is owned by Sony Pictures Digital and Sony Computer Entertainment America.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and PlanetSide are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. Untold Legends is a trademark of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of

Source: Sony Online Entertainment LLC

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

Healthy eating and exercise while on vacation challenge contestants on an upcoming episode of the hit NBC television show "The Biggest Loser," filmed aboard Princess' 2,670-passenger Sapphire Princess.

In this unique episode from the show's third season, producers wanted to put contestants to the test with the ultimate in dining temptation, while showing it is possible to lose weight and make healthy lifestyle choices on a cruise.

Airing on NBC stations across the country on October 4 at 9-10 p.m. ET. (8 p.m. Central time), the Sapphire Princess episode of "The Biggest Loser" gives the show's participants the opportunity to travel away from their "ranch" home base and learn how to maintain their diets and exercise programs while faced with the temptations of a luxurious vacation setting. The footage was filmed aboard Sapphire Princess during a spring Pacific coastal cruise.

During the episode, contestants make use of a variety of shipboard locations to further their weight loss goals. They work out in the Lotus Spa gym, the ship's pools and running track, and dine at the vessel's various restaurants, choosing among a variety of healthful meal options. In particular, coaches use Sapphire Princess' Horizon Court buffet to present a lesson in making healthy food choices and portion control.

In addition, contestants face the show's weekly challenge while onboard, earning a reward for the top finishing team. This competition takes team members throughout the vessel, showcasing many ship locations, including the Princess Theater, Lotus Spa, Grand Plaza atrium and pool decks.

"We were delighted to work with this top NBC show and, in a light-hearted way, show that if health and fitness are important to passengers, we have so many dining and activity options to support this, despite the many temptations," said Jan Swartz, Princess senior vice president.

"The Biggest Loser," which has attracted up to 16 million viewers weekly during its primetime slot, promotes weight loss through healthy eating and fitness. The contestants compete in teams to ultimately determine the "biggest loser" with the greatest percentage of weight loss by following a strict exercise and diet program over the course of seven months.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.

About Princess Cruises:

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 15 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess offers its passengers the opportunity to escape to the top destinations around the globe, with sailings to all seven continents, ranging in length from seven to 30 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) (NYSE:CUK) .

Princess Cruises is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, Windstar Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together we offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.

News, background information and photography are available 24/7 at www.princess.com/news.

Source: Princess Cruises

Web site: http://www.princess.com/news

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

Dallas, TX – Luxury wine and spirits leader Moet Hennessy has teamed with Promotional Currency, a marketing strategies firm that specializes in innovative digital entertainment promotions, to launch a new digital music promotion that will reach out to both English and Spanish speaking consumers.

The digital music program, delivered via custom-designed music cards, will promote Moet Hennessy brands with a wide variety of consumers. It will also promote the Hennessy Artistry Music Tour, which culminates with an October 17 concert in New York headlining Kayne West. The music cards, featuring two free song downloads, will be distributed at sampling events, concerts and community functions throughout the Southwest region beginning September 15.

Tim Norris, director of marketing for Moet Hennessy’s Southwest Region, notes that his company has long used music as a key platform to connect with consumers and says the digital music promotion is a natural extension of this.

“We have always been cognizant of what is relevant to our consumers and see the digital music cards as a way to talk with them in a contemporary way that also conveys our luxury wine and spirits position in the U.S.,” notes Norris. “We want our consumers to walk away with something that demonstrates Moet Hennessy brands are relevant to them.”

Norris said his company selected Promotional Currency for the music promotion both because of its expertise in digital entertainment promotions and because of its ability to provide Moet Hennessy with a turnkey, customized promotional solution that included a Spanish-language music store to promote its Hennessy VS brand.

“The Spanish music store was key for us because Hennessy is a brand that enjoys consumer consumption across ethnic and multicultural lines and the Hispanic market is a big market for us,” says Norris, adding that he was pleased with the Reggaeton music featured on the site.

Barry Schaffer, president of Promotional Currency, says his company is excited to be partnering with Moet Hennessy on the promotion, which he calls one of the most “targeted” digital entertainment promotions his company has designed to date.

“This is the first time we’ve done a promotion that incorporates a Spanish language music store,” notes Schaffer. “It is also the first time we’ve designed a promotion that features seven different music cards designed for seven different brands, with a separate custom-designed landing page dedicated for each,” notes Schaffer. “It’s a powerful promotion that speaks to the specific audiences Moet Hennessy reaches in a way that is meaningful to them.”

About Moet Hennessy
LVMH Moet Hennessy L.V. (LVMH) is an international group of companies principally engaged in the production and sale of branded luxury goods, including wines, champagne, whisky, cognac, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, and fashion and leather goods, among others. LVMH's business consists of five principal business groups: Wines and Spirits, Fashion and Leather Goods, Perfumes and Cosmetics, Watches and Jewelry, and Selective Retailing. The Wines and Spirits division brand roster includes Hennessy Cognac, Belvedere Luxury Vodka, Glenmorangie Scotch Whisky, Moet & Chandon Champagne, Dom Perignon Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Champagne Krug and Grand Marnier liqueur, which it markets under license of Marnier-Lapostolle. The Company is headquartered in Paris, France.

About Promotional Currency, LLC.
Promotional Currency, LLC (PC) (http://www.promotionalcurrency.com) is the leading aggregator of digital content for promotional marketing purposes. Combining cutting edge promotional strategies and proprietary financial models, PC offers brand partners the first one-stop source for all online and wireless digital content promotions.

As a full turnkey service, PC combines digital music, ringtones, games and other digital content with delivery, hosting, management, co-branding and risk underwriting services to produce a fixed-price model for wired and wireless promotions of all sizes and budgets.

SEPT 18,2006

With the #1 opening of Columbia Pictures' inspiring drama "Gridiron Gang" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Sony Pictures Entertainment's distribution arm Sony Pictures Releasing has launched ten #1 movies to date in 2006 -- more than any studio has ever released in a single year, it was announced today by Rory Bruer, President of Domestic Distribution for Sony Pictures Releasing.

The success of the film which opened to $14.4 million puts Sony Pictures in first place in the 2006 industry market share race. To date, the studio has generated more than $1.15 billion in North American ticket sales and has captured 17.6% off all tickets sold.

The previous record of nine No. 1 films in a single year also belongs to Sony Pictures Entertainment and was set in 2003. SPE's motion picture labels -- Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures' and Revolution Studios -- have released 18 movies in 2006 to date, which means that more than 50 percent of all the studio's releases debuted in the top slot.

Besides "Gridiron Gang," the nine other films that have opened in first place since January are Columbia Pictures' "The DaVinci Code," "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," "The Pink Panther," and "R.V.," Tri Star's "Silent Hill," Columbia and Revolution Studio's "Click," and Screen Gems' "The Covenant," "Underworld: Evolution" and "When A Stranger Calls."

Since January, 2002, Sony Pictures Releasing has distributed 39 #1 films and the next closest competing studio during that time has released only 22.

"To have achieved this landmark with yet another quarter to go in 2006 is really something quite extraordinary and rare," said Bruer. "We have released a fantastic line-up of films this year and everyone at Sony -- especially the members of our production and marketing teams have every reason to be proud because we are setting a bar that will be challenging for any studio to break, including ours."

Remaining releases for 2006 include TriStar's comedy/drama "Running With Scissors," Columbia's dramas "All the King's Men," "Marie Antoinette" and "The Pursuit of Happyness," Sony Picture Animation's feature-length family adventure comedy "Open Season," Columbia's horror thriller "The Grudge 2," Columbia's comedy "Stranger Than Fiction" and romantic comedy "The Holiday" and Columbia and MGM's James Bond action/adventure "Casino Royale."

Along with the 10 #1 films, Sony has released other strong performing titles such as Columbia's "Monster House" and Revolution Studios' "The Benchwarmers."

About Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the

Source: Columbia Pictures

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

The King of Country Music strikes again, notching his 53rd number one. "Give It Away," the debut song from his forthcoming album, is Strait's fastest-moving single in five years before claiming the top spot in a mere 13 weeks, making him Billboard's all-time leader for number one country singles.

Humble as always, Strait had this to say about his latest coup: "First of all, it's hard to believe it has been 25 years. When I think about putting together an album, the process of listening to hundreds of songs each time and picking out the best 10 or so that will go on the record, it really sinks in as to just how many songs I've listened to all these years. Considering that and the fact that my fans and friends at radio have stuck with me all this time makes it seem even more incredible. I can only say thank you and thanks also to all of the great songwriters who wrote those wonderful songs that became number ones."

Strait's highly anticipated 34th studio release, IT JUST COMES NATURAL, will be in stores on October 3. From sophisticated Western swing and clever barroom anthems to sawdust two-steppers and smoky neon ballads, the recordings are classic Strait.

"This album's got fifteen songs, which is more songs than I've ever put on a record before," says George Strait. "But I thought they were all so good, there wasn't one song on here that I would have felt right about leaving off. I really think we came up with one of the best albums I've ever done."

Since his debut in 1981, this Texas troubadour has indeed been doing what comes naturally, putting together scores of hits that have earned him millions of fans worldwide and the unanimous respect of the critics.

Beyond the accolades, Strait is revered for his traditional brand of music that brings out the cowboy in all of us. In that vein, "Give It Away" is the classic roper's lament of the tough guy who refuses to give up on the girl who has given up on him. Strait delivers it in his trademark smooth style, lending the tune a tone of regret laced with just enough attitude to make the song real.

With this new release and a slew of multi-platinum albums under his belt, Strait just keeps getting better, striking a chord among the legions that yearn for wide open spaces and a simpler lifestyle.

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

World-renowned recording artist Michael Amante will pay special tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces during "An Afternoon of Romance" along with songs of the holiday season on Sunday, December 10 at the North Fork Theater in Westbury, NY.

Michael Amante, singing since the tender age of five, is gifted with a four-octave range. He is considered one of the most versatile and gifted performers in the world, and is able to sing in a variety of languages including Italian, Polish, Spanish, French, German Classical, Italian Art, and Latin. He also regularly records and performs in a vast array of styles including Pop/Rock, Gospel and Broadway with a flair, finesse and finely crafted artistry that puts this virtuoso vocalist firmly in his own class.

Amante took the world by storm with his self-titled debut album, released on Medalist records. It has become one of the best-selling recordings of its kind, placing him #1 on Billboard Magazine's 2002 Year-End Top Classical Midline Chart. He has given performances for countless dignitaries and U.S. Presidents, appeared on numerous national television shows, and has performed at many sporting and other large arenas. He is also known as the "Voice of the New York Mets" for singing the National Anthem at many of their games.

This very special event is sponsored by Allure Home Improvements, OST Group Office Supplies & More, and Unique Sanitation. The concert starts at 3:00 pm. General Admission is $49.50, with a very limited number of V.I.P. tickets remaining for $75.00. V.I.P. tickets include a very special invitation to join Michael for his rehearsal, refreshments and a gift.

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

Sept 18 2006 TouchTunes Music Corporation, the world leader in digital-downloading commercial jukeboxes, and Billboard, the world's most trusted source of music, video, and digital entertainment news, charts, reviews, and analysis, have agreed to provide all TouchTunes online jukeboxes with current Billboard music charts.

Under an agreement starting October 1, TouchTunes will have exclusive rights in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to download and display Billboard's 13 most popular charts.

TouchTunes is the first digital jukebox company ever granted rights to any Billboard charts.

Jukebox patrons will have on-screen access at the jukebox to the Billboard charts that TouchTunes considers most relevant to jukebox play, updated weekly via electronic feeds from the publisher. The jukeboxes will display information for songs and tracks from the top half of each chart. Using the jukebox's interactive touch screen, patrons will be able to select songs to play directly from the charts.

In addition, jukebox operators will have access to the same charts via TouchTunes' proprietary Web-based Operator Dashboard, an online music programming and business management tool.

The initial 18-month agreement provides for the following Billboard charts, which are based on airplay monitored by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems and sales data compiled by Nielsen SoundScan:

-- The Billboard Hot 100

-- Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

-- Hot Latin Songs

-- Hot Country Songs

-- Hot Modern Rock Songs

-- Hot Mainstream Rock Songs

-- Hot Adult Contemporary Songs

-- Hot Rap Songs

-- Hot Dance Music/Club Songs

-- Latin Pop Airplay

-- Latin Tropical Airplay

-- Latin Regional Mexican Airplay

-- Hot Canadian Digital Songs

Financial terms of the agreement weren't disclosed.

Laurie Hughes, TouchTunes vice president for business affairs, said, "Our exclusive deal with Billboard demonstrates that digital jukeboxes have joined the music industry mainstream and that TouchTunes is leading the parade."

She added, "We think this will encourage more record labels and music publishers to grant rights for digital jukebox play for more of their songs. With the addition of Billboard charts, TouchTunes' online jukebox network, the world's largest, becomes an even more potent platform for promoting artists and recordings."

"Coin-operated, pay-per-play jukeboxes have long been an integral part of the music business," said John Kilcullen, president and publisher of Billboard Information Group, a unit of VNU Business Media. "TouchTunes' industry- leading, digital-downloading jukebox network has revitalized the world of coin-operated music, and it's an attractive and powerful vehicle for distributing our charts and leveraging the Billboard brand."

Dan McAllister, TouchTunes senior vice president, sales and marketing, said, "This is another first for TouchTunes and another unique benefit for our jukebox operators and patrons. The Billboard charts have long been the most authoritative source of information about music popularity. We're proud to be associated with the Billboard name.

"Billboard's charts will be of immense help to operators in programming music and to patrons looking for songs they've heard on the radio or elsewhere but can't identify," McAllister said. "Helping patrons find songs faster enhances their experience with the jukebox. And the faster they find their songs, the faster the jukebox generates revenue for our operators."

About TouchTunes Music Corporation

TouchTunes Music Corporation introduced the world's first, coin-operated, digital-downloading jukebox in 1998. Today, the trail-blazing company has approximately 20,000 broadband and dial-up Internet jukeboxes in bars, restaurants, and other establishments throughout North America -- more than all of its competitors combined. In January of this year, TouchTunes logged the one-billionth song downloaded and played on its jukeboxes, becoming the first and, to date, the only company in the industry to reach that milestone. The company offers its customers -- jukebox owner-operators and distributors -- single-source responsibility for all jukebox hardware, software, and music services. TouchTunes is a privately held company with principal offices in Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Zurich, Ill. On the Net: http://www.touchtunes.com/ .

About Billboard

Now in its 111th year, Billboard is the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events and brand, content and data- licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends. Billboard is the flagship property for the Billboard Information Group, which also consists of Billboard.biz, Billboard.com, Billboard Chart Alert, Billboard Information Network (BIN), Billboard Directories, Billboard Books, Billboard Licensing & Events and Radio & Records. Billboard's many strategic partners include Fox-TV, Microsoft, Hands-On Mobile, Reuters, Sirius Satellite Radio, Telemundo, Univision Radio, ABC Radio Networks, Azteca America, BigChampagne and Billboard sister companies Nielsen SoundScan and Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. These partnerships leverage Billboard's proprietary data, charts and information resources to develop broadcast entertainment, digital and mobile platforms and contextual commerce applications that expand Billboard's franchise and consumer reach.

About VNU Business Media

VNU Business Media maintains a leading position in the business to business arena by providing clients with innovative and actionable business intelligence, products, and tools via a wide range of delivery channels and methodologies including business-to-business publications, trade shows, electronic applications, database marketing tools, and media intelligence.

Source: TouchTunes Music Corporation

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

Come hell or high water, acclaimed/loved/feared/revered rockers ... And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead release their new album "So Divided" November 7th on Interscope Records.

Trail Of Dead are a five-piecer best known for creating and exploding innovative and passionate rock music. This is the truth. They are also known for continually challenging themselves and their audiences with each new release. "So Divided" will be no exception, so this will continue to be true.

If there's a thread of truth that runs through "So Divided's" nine tracks, it is that of truth. As we know, the truth is often ugly. But as a rock-and-roll band and possible auteurs of the highest order, Trail Of Dead turn these ugly facts into moments of revelation. At times their sound is beautiful, a glorious symphonic collision of guitars, strings, pianos, drums both large and small and melodious, anthemic vocals. Some might even say it shares similarities to pop music that would be played by your parents in a more perfect world, but you should listen to tracks like "Stand In Silence," "8 Day Hell" and "Wasted State Of Mind" and decide.

"The music sounds upbeat, but the subject matter is very heavy," vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Conrad Keely said in a recent talk with Rolling Stone.

And then there's the plaintive Trail Of Dead that emerges on "Gold Heart Mountaintop Queen Directory" (a Guided By Voices cover), "Life" and "Witches Web": flecked with brushed cymbals, strings and shimmering acoustic and slide guitars, the sound is delicate but never restrained.

"So Divided" is fluid, passionate and at times, uncomfortable. It is also honest and sincere because that is the way it had to be.

Additionally, if we still have your ear, we would like to inform you the following venues will be marked for condemning during the fall and winter seasons of 2006 when Trail Of Dead (with Blood Brothers) visit your local hamlet:

October 27th -- Denver, Colorado - Gothic Theatre

October 28th -- Lawrence, Kansas - Granada Theatre

October 29th -- St. Louis, Missouri - Washington University

October 31st -- Chicago, Illinois - House of Blues

November 1st -- Minneapolis, Minnesota - The Quest

November 2nd -- Milwaukee, Wisconsin - The Eagles Club

November 3rd -- Columbus, Ohio - Newport Music Hall

November 4th -- Detroit, Michigan - Majestic Theatre

November 5th -- Toronto, Canada - Phoenix

November 6th -- Montreal, Canada - La Tulipe

November 8th -- Boston, Massachusetts - Avalon Ballroom

November 9th -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Trocadero

November 10th -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Trocadero

November 11th -- New York, New York - Irving Plaza

November 12th -- New York, New York - Irving Plaza

November 14th -- Washington, DC - 9:30 Club

November 15th -- Charlotte, North Carolina - Tremont Music Hall

November 16th -- Atlanta, Georgia - The Masquerade

November 17th -- Orlando, Florida - The Firestone

November 18th -- St. Petersburg, Florida - Jannus Landing

November 20th -- New Orleans, Louisiana - House of Blues

November 21st -- Houston, Texas - Warehouse Live

November 22nd -- Austin, Texas - Emo's

November 23rd -- Austin, Texas - Emo's

November 24th -- Dallas, Texas - Granada

November 25th -- Lubbock, Texas - Jake's Backroom

November 27th -- Phoenix, Arizona - Marquee Theatre

November 28th -- Las Vegas, Nevada - House of Blues

November 29th -- San Diego, California - House of Blues

November 30th -- Los Angeles, California - Henry Fonda Theatre

December 1st -- Los Angeles, California - Henry Fonda Theatre

December 2nd -- Pomona, California - Glasshouse

December 5th -- San Francisco, California - The Fillmore

December 6th -- Portland, Oregon - Crystal Ballroom

December 7th -- Seattle, Washington - Showbox

December 8th -- Bellingham, Washington - Night Light

December 9th -- Victoria, Canada - Sugar

December 10th -- Vancouver, Canada - Croatian Cultural Theater

December 11th -- Calgary, Canada - MacEwan Ballroom

December 12th -- Edmonton, Canada - Reds

December 14th -- Salt Lake City, Utah - In the Venue

Prepare Ye

Source: Interscope Records

"Country Music's Biggest Night(TM)" is getting even bigger with the announcement today that Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, and Carrie Underwood will perform when "The 40th Annual CMA Awards" airs live Monday, Nov. 6 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network from the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville. The three-hour gala will be hosted for the third time by Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn of superduo Brooks & Dunn.

"The slate of nominees for the 2006 CMA Awards speaks to the strength and vitality of the format," said CMA Chief Operating Officer Tammy Genovese. "And this year's Awards will reflect that in every performance."

Jackson maintains his perch atop of the list of artists with the most career CMA Awards nominations in 2006 with 74. He is nominated for Male Vocalist and Album of the Year for Precious Memories. The album is a pared down collection of church standards Jackson recorded for his mother as a Christmas present in 2005. Initially, there were only 100 copies recorded.

After winning three consecutive Vocal Group of the Year Awards (2003, 2004, 2005), Rascal Flatts received their first nomination for CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year. The Entertainer of the Year Award has only been won four times by a group including Dixie Chicks (2000) and Alabama (1982, 1983, 1984). Rascal Flatts also received nominations for Vocal Group and Album of the Year for Me And My Gang. Rascal Flatts co-produced the album with Dann Huff. According to Nielsen SoundScan, Rascal Flatts is the No. 1 selling act of the year thus far, having sold more albums in 2006 than any other artist regardless of genre.

One of the breakout artists of the past year, Underwood definitely didn't miss the attention of CMA's voting members. She received four CMA Awards nominations - tying her with Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban. They were her first CMA Awards nominations and they include Female Vocalist; the Horizon Award; and Single and Music Video of the Year for "Jesus Take The Wheel," which was also nominated for Song of the Year for songwriters, Hillary Lindsey, Brett James, and Gordie Sampson. The song is from Underwood's debut album Some Hearts, which made RIAA history with the fastest platinum certification for a female Country debut album. Currently RIAA certified as triple platinum for three million copies sold, Some Hearts is also Nielsen SoundScan's fastest-selling Country debut album by a female vocalist.

Brooks & Dunn, Sara Evans, and Brad Paisley have already been announced as performers, with more names to be added in the weeks leading up to the CMA Awards.

Tickets for "The 40th Annual CMA Awards" are now on-sale to the general public, and can be purchased by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com; calling (615) 255-9600; or in-person at the Gaylord Entertainment Center box office, 501 Broadway (corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, in Nashville). The ticket price is $150 for Bronze level seating; $200 for Silver level seating (excluding applicable service/handling fees). CMA members, who are eligible to purchase tickets, will receive information on how to buy tickets via mail in early September.

"The 40th Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the Country Music Association. Walter C. Miller is the Executive Producer; Robert Deaton is the Consulting Producer. Premiere Radio Network is the official radio packager of the CMA Awards, including a stereo-radio simulcast of the gala event. American Airlines is the official airline of the 2006 CMA Awards. Chevy, an American Revolution, is the official ride of the 2006 CMA Awards. Additional promotional partners include aolmusic.com, Greased Lightning Cleaning Products(R), and Hallmark Cards(R). Charles Fazzino is the official artist of the 2006 CMA Awards.

Source: Country Music Association

Web site: http://www.cmaworld.com/
http://cmaawards.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/

Bicoastal U.S. commercial production company Nonfiction Spots (http://www.nonfictionspots.com/) today announced the availability of two-time Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Barbara Kopple to the commercial advertising community, following the successful completion of her most recent documentary feature, "Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing," which she co-directed and co-produced with Cecilia Peck.

The new film has generated major buzz following a worldwide distribution deal recently announced by The Weinstein Company -- as well as the events surrounding its World Premiere at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival. The Weinstein Company plans to release the film in U.S. theaters this fall.

One of the greatest documentary filmmakers of our time, Barbara has worked with Nonfiction Spots as a commercial director since 1995. She has crafted uniquely engaging content with the world's top ad agencies for renowned brands, including Sprint, Target, Applebee's, Target and Ford, to name but a few. Most recently, she completed several spots for Ogilvy & Mather's Grand EFFIE Award-winning Real Beauty Campaign for Dove. Her commercials have also earned Clio and International Andy Awards, and repeatedly been named among Adweek's Best Spots of the month. Please contact Loretta "LJ" Jeneski at 212.967.6779 to request Barbara's latest commercial reel and to discuss upcoming commercial assignments.

About Nonfiction Spots & Longform

In 1995, Nonfiction Spots & Longform was founded in Los Angeles and New York as the first commercial production company created specifically to represent award-winning documentary filmmakers as commercial directors. Today, the company's elite roster includes some of today's most talented and passionate commercialmakers -- Rob Bindler, Steve James, Robby Kenner, Barbara Kopple, David McNamara, Stacy Peralta, Earle Sebastian, Ondi Timoner and Jessica Yu -- who have collectively won multiple Academy Awards, Sundance, DGA and Emmy honors, among many others. Working with top ad agency creatives to deliver uniquely engaging commercials for leading brands and vital causes, Nonfiction also specializes in client-sponsored film projects, including feature documentaries, short films, viral campaigns and other branded content.

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

The musical virtuosity of The Fab Faux -- in actuality five of the hardest working musicians in NYC -- completely up-ends the concept of a Beatles tribute band. Far beyond being extended sets of cover versions, their astounding shows are an inspired re-discovery of the Beatles' musical magic, as The Fab Faux tackles the group's most demanding material live onstage in a way that has to be experienced to be believed. On Sat., September 23, Southern California-centric Beatles and Fab Faux fans alike will have the opportunity to believe when the Faux make their Los Angeles debut at House of Blues Sunset Strip with a 9PM show.

Calling them, "the greatest Beatles cover band -- without the wigs," senior Rolling Stone editor David Fricke recently wrote, "the Faux invigorate the artistry of even the Beatles' most intricate studio masterpieces with top chops and Beatlemaniac glee." Approaching the songs with the intent of playing them live as accurately in musical reading and in spirit as possible, The Faux's breathtaking performances tend to dispel all concertgoers' previous notions of a Beatles tribute act.

The Fab Faux is a labor of love that was born in 1998 when neighbors Jimmy Vivino, guitarist/arranger for Late Night With Conan O'Brien house band the Max Weinberg 7 and Will Lee (who's played with all 4 Beatles), bassist for Paul Shaffer's CBS Orchestra on the Late Show With David Letterman kicked around the idea during an elevator ride in their NYC building. Rounding out the line-up are lead-singing drummer/producer Rich Pagano (John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, etc.), guitarist Frank Agnello (Marshall Crenshaw, Phoebe Snow, etc.) and ace keyboardist/guitarist Jack Petruzzelli (Joan Osborne Band, Rufus Wainwright). All five principals contribute vocals, making the Faux's soaring harmonies as resonant as their multi-instrumental chops, which are further enhanced by the four-piece Hogshead Horns (with Blues Brothers, Blood, Sweat & Tears and SNL band alums) and Creme Tangerine Strings.

The Faux's high energy shows have generated serious buzz not only at top NYC venues including Hammerstein Ballroom, the Nokia Theatre and Webster Hall -- with Beatles fans, movie stars and world class musicians in attendance -- but at major dates in Atlanta, Las Vegas, Park City, Utah (Sundance), Philadelphia and Toronto, among other locales. They've headlined 4 of the last 5 years at Liverpool's annual Beatle Week, playing before 35,000 Beatle fanatics -- while in England, they had the rare honor of recording an original song at Abbey Road Studios -- and also delighted the masses performing live on the Howard Stern Show. Benefit and corporate dates have included events for JVC, the N.B.A. and the Michael J. Fox Parkinsons Research Foundation.

"It's not just a cover band," says the Faux's Pagano. "This is the greatest music ever written, and we're such freaks for it." Imagine the instrumental complexities of "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "A Day in the Life" performed part-perfect with an orchestra. The lush, multi-layered harmonies of "Because," and "Eleanor Rigby" sung note-for-note. The adrenaline rush of "Helter Skelter" and "Paperback Writer" delivered spot on, down to the barnyard sound effects! This and more awaits at The Fab Faux's 9/23 L.A. debut at HOB (8430 Sunset Blvd., LA, CA 90069). For tickets & details, call HOB at 323.848.5100 or any Ticketmaster outlet.

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

-- A PBS documentary, a companion PBS Web site, a novel, a biography and a major motion picture recall the last queen of France and examine the many myths surrounding her life. Award- winning filmmaker Grubin's MARIE ANTOINETTE debuts Monday, September 25 from 9 to 11 pm on PBS.

At pbs.org/marieantoinette, a companion Web site to the PBS broadcast explores the French revolution through the eyes of Marie Antoinette. The site covers the opulence of the French court, the squalid prison cell where the queen spent her last days, a tour of the palace of Versailles, the underpinnings of the French Revolution, and scrutinizes Marie Antoinette's closest friends and sworn enemies.

Additional media projects examining the life of Marie Antoinette, both fiction and non, include "Abundance, A Novel of Marie Antoinette," by Sena Jeter Naslund (Harper Collins, October 2006); "Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution" by Caroline Weber (Henry Holt, October 2006); and Sofia Coppola's much anticipated feature film Marie Antoinette with Kirsten Dunst leading a notable cast, is scheduled for a theatrical release in October 2006.

MARIE ANTOINETTE, narrated by Blair Brown, weaves together re-enactments, photographs, moving images, the queen's own words, portraits, paintings and archival material. Interviews with historians and authors explore the ironies of her tragic fate. Included in the film are Lady Antonia Fraser, noted Marie Antoinette biographer; Simon Schama, acclaimed historian ("Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution") and The New Yorker's art and culture critic.

Marie Antoinette was an ordinary human being whose destiny was to be married to the King of France at the most crucial moment in France's history. The revolutionaries who stormed the Bastille found the queen a ready target for all that was wrong with France. But out of it, she did forge a completely different character. "Tribulation," she said, "first makes you realize who you are."

MARIE ANTOINETTE, a David Grubin Production in association with Cineteve for PBS in the United States, ARTE in France, the BBC in the United Kingdom and ORF in Austria, is written, produced and directed by David Grubin.

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

An ambitious journalism student gets a hot tip that sets her on the trail of a killer in Woody Allen's "Scoop," coming to DVD on November 21, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Wickedly smart and undeniably sexy, "Scoop" is a comedy with twists that keep audiences guessing until the finale. Scarlett Johansson (Lost in Translation, Match Point) and Hugh Jackman (X-Men, Van Helsing) strike romantic sparks in writer/director Allen's latest movie, set in the drawing rooms of contemporary London. Comic virtuoso Allen is at the top of his game as he whisks audiences through the hilarious twists and turns of a witty tale of murder and intrigue. Equal parts light-hearted romp and engrossing whodunit, "Scoop" also stars Ian McShane (Deadwood) as the "unnamed source" who sets the novice reporter on the trail of an unparalleled "Scoop."

While visiting friends in London, inexperienced student journalist Sondra Pransky (Scarlett Johansson) plays detective along side a washed-up magician (Woody Allen) when she receives the tip of a lifetime. Johansson is luminous as Pransky, going toe-to-toe with co-star Allen to create a delightfully dishy foil who matches him quirk for quirk and quip for quip. Hugh Jackman plays Peter Lyman, the man Sondra suspects of being "the Tarot Card Killer," even as his deadly charms set her heart aflutter and sexy chemistry between the two. The DVD is priced at $29.98. Preorder close is October 17, 2006.

Critical Kudos for "Scoop"

"Scoop's" unique mixture of intrigue and laughs held critics across America enthralled. "'Scoop' is bright, sinfully clever and packed with laughs," commended Pete Hammond of Maxim, while Jeffrey Lyons of NBC's "Reel Talk" declared: "It's funny, it's witty...this is headed to the best picture of the year list!"

Synopsis

Scarlett Johansson and Hugh Jackman star in this hilariously twisted tale of murder and mystery. When an inquisitive college journalist (Johansson) stumbles upon new clues to a string of murders, her investigation leads directly to a handsome playboy (Jackman), who draws her in with his mysterious charm. Could a whirlwind romance with the subject of her search also become the most dangerous scoop of a lifetime? Experience the laughs in this witty new comedy that will have you guessing until the very end!

For more information please visit: www.scoopmovie.net

CAST & FILMMAKERS

Director: Woody Allen

Written By: Woody Allen

Produced By: Letty Aronson, Gareth Wiley

Director of Photography: Remi Adefarasin

Production Designer: Maria Djurkovic

Costume Designer: Carol Oditz

Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Hugh Jackman, Woody Allen, Ian McShane

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DVD

Street Date: November 21, 2006

Pre-Order Close: October 17, 2006

Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Price: $29.98

Selection Number: 31213

Running Time: 96 Minutes

Layers: Single Layer

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1

Rating: PG-13

Technical Info: Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English SDH, Spanish Subtitles,

French Subtitles

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

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The CMP Game Group, organizers of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), announced today that they are more than doubling their show floor to accommodate the game industry market need for a single, one-stop shop event. The Game Developers Conference will take place March 5-9, 2007 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.

With E3 moving to a 5,000 person media-centric event, GDC has been elevated to the world's largest trade event dedicated to the game industry, with attendees numbering more than 12,500 including more than 1,000 members of the working press. 2007 will be the first year of GDC's long-term relocation to San Francisco, after its high growth trajectory necessitated the move to accommodate the expanding attendee base. When GDC was last in San Francisco in 2005, the show occupied the three floors of Moscone West. For GDC 07, the organizers reserved both Moscone West and Moscone North. With the Moscone West show floor virtually sold out, the organizers have now additionally secured the keynote hall in Moscone South in order to convert Moscone North into a second dedicated show floor. This will allow the GDC to accommodate the voluminous requests coming in for exhibition space and to include fresh exhibitor opportunities, such as the all-new Game Demo Theater.

"As GDC enters its 20th year, it emerges as the event with the largest gravitational pull of any other game industry-only event," said Jamil Moledina, executive director of the GDC. "While it remains our primary goal to serve the game development community and ensure that the session-based half of GDC remains unchanged, we also believe it is time to dramatically upgrade the range of expo opportunities. The result of our expansion is that GDC becomes the natural choice for all companies in the game industry ecosystem to exhibit and conduct business."

The traditional business of GDC has centered on the creation of development deals for publishing games, an environment fostered through a mix of industry-defining conference sessions, a broad constellation of targeted networking receptions and the Game Connection matchmaking system. In recent years, however, the event has grown far beyond its developer core, with a show floor, networking and visibility options that enable companies to build buzz for their products, connect with the right buyers, build international exposure and form strategic partnerships.

The new show floor is built around a core of existing GDC expo suites and a networking lounge, surrounded by publishers, developers, outsourcers, middleware providers, peripheral companies, component companies, mobile game companies, casual game companies, serious game companies, online game companies, licensed IP holders, and international consortia. These groups complement the existing GDC exhibitors of platform companies, tool providers, and technology providers. Vendors on the new floor have a choice between booth space, expo suites and meeting rooms, while publishers and developers have the chance to demonstrate upcoming games in the brand new Game Demo Theater.

"The GDC is always working on answering developers' needs and requests. Once again, we have proof of that," remarked Julien Merceron, Worldwide CTO of Eidos Interactive. "Most challenges for developing next-gen games come from building extremely efficient pipelines using cutting-edge programming techniques on more complex architectures. More expo space will allow the GDC to cover more diverse technologies, accommodate larger booths -- which facilitate better evaluation conditions -- and provide progressive companies that are working on the fringe of our industry with a showcase for their products."

"With these changes, we're getting to see even more of the latest technologies, the ones that will fuel the next generation of video games, without standing in line and without deafening music -- that's what makes the GDC Expo floor special," noted David Perry, CEO, GameConsultants.com

GDC has historically provided, and will continue to provide, dedicated networking and reception events for developers, publishers, serious game companies, mobile companies, and East-West collaboration. GDC is adding a casual/independent reception, as well as a dedicated Independent Games Conference to augment the Independent Games Festival (IGF), the oldest and most prestigious game innovation laboratory, that also takes place at GDC. Both the IGF and the Game Developers Choice Awards, the most widely respected peer-based game industry awards event, provide new visibility opportunities for companies not endemic to the game industry.

For more information about the Game Developers Conference, please visit www.gdconf.com.

About the CMP Game Group (www.cmpgame.com)

A core provider of essential information to the professional game industry, the CMP Game Group offers market-defining content, and drives community through the Game Developers Conference, Game Developer magazine, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, the Serious Games Summit D.C., GDC Mobile, GDC Europe, the Independent Games Festival, the Game Developers Choice Awards, GDC London, the London Games Summit, GDCTV, GDCRadio, and the GDC Focus On event series. For more information, please visit www.cmpgame.com.

About CMP Technology (www.cmp.com)

CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.

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

Attendee registration for the 2007 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo is now open, organizers of the show announced today. The 2007 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE), sponsored by Adult Video News and produced by Home Entertainment Events, is scheduled to take place January 10-13, 2007 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Unlike in previous years, AEE will overlap with the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on only two days, Wednesday, January 10 and Thursday, January 11. AEE is not affiliated with CES.

"The 2007 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo will be the best ever for industry insiders and fans," said Janet Gibson, show manager for Home Entertainment Events. "The new Wednesday to Saturday dates speak volumes about the show's strength as a stand-alone event."

Adult industry trade attendees can register for the show by going to http://www.adultentertainmentexpo.com/. Prior to the December 9, 2006 deadline, trade registration will cost $125 per person. For attendees that want to attend the Opening Night Party, a limited number of tickets are available for an additional $60.

"The sold-out 2006 Opening Night Industry Party was such a huge success that we wanted to find the most exclusive and lavish nightspot in Las Vegas to host the 2007 party," said Gibson. "Tao in the Venetian is the most spectacular venue on the Strip and is incredibly convenient for attendees as it is just steps from the Sands Expo Center."

The opening day of the show, Wednesday, January 10, 2007 will be open to trade members only from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Thursday, January 11, 2007, the show will be open to trade members only from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and fan hours will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Trade hours on Friday, January 12, 2007 will be from 9 a.m. to noon and fan hours will be from noon to 6 p.m. The show will be open to fan and trade attendees all day on Saturday, January 13, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo is a unique tradeshow experience. The largest event of its kind, the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo showcases the most comprehensive collection of adult talent, exhibitors, and product, which attracts buyers and fans from around the world. Exhibitors this year included Adam & Eve Productions, Club Jenna, Digital Playground, Inc., Evil Angel Video Productions, Hotmovies.com, Hustler Video, JM Productions, Metro Interactive LLC, New Sensations, Pleasure Productions, Pink Visual, Pure Play, Private Media, Red Light District, Sin City, Smash Pictures, Vivid Entertainment Group, Wicked Pictures, and Zero Tolerance. For a complete list of exhibitors and events during the Expo, please refer to http://www.adultentertainmentexpo.com/.

Also to be held in conjunction with the event is the GayVN Expo, a designated portion of the show floor devoted to this thriving segment of the adult industry. Additional information can be found at http://www.gayvnexpo.com/.

Fan tickets are now on sale at http://adultentertainmentexpo.com/. One-day fan passes cost $45, a $5 saving compared to on-site ticket purchases. New this year are 3-day fan passes, available for $135.

The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo sets the stage for the 24th annual AVN Awards Show, which will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, on Saturday, January 13, 2006. The annual AVN Awards Show is the premier gala of adult video and recognizes titles, individuals and companies for contributions to and excellence in the industry. Please note that a separate ticket is required for admission to the AVN Awards Show. Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.avnawards.com/.

The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo is open to qualified working members of the press. Completion of the press registration form is required of all individuals who wish to obtain press passesWeb site: http://www.adultentertainmentexpo.com/

Dwell and Art Center College of Design announced a joint partnership to present "Dwell @ Art Center: A Forum on Intelligent Living by Design," a unique colloquium on the intersection of architecture, design and technology relating to future living and lifestyles.

"Dwell @ Art Center: A Forum on Intelligent Living by Design" will be held in conjunction with the U.S. debut of the international exhibition, "Open House: Architecture and Technology for Intelligent Living," jointly produced by Art Center and Vitra Design Museum of Germany. Going beyond gadgets, "Open House" will envision the house of the future as a place for new spatial experiences, systems of sustainability, and sensory enhancements, investigating how recent technologies can change -- and improve -- future living and lifestyles. "Open House" will run March 10 through July 1, 2007 at Art Center's South Campus.

Complementing the exhibition, "Dwell @ Art Center: A Forum on Intelligent Living by Design" will feature conversations with industry leaders, panels focused on pressing questions, and group discussions-drawing a national audience of designers, architects, scholars, and builders into dialogue about the ways technology can shape daily experiences.

Dwell President and Publisher Michela O'Connor Abrams noted, "The opportunity to partner with a design institution of Art Center's caliber is an honor for Dwell. Architecture and technology for intelligent living are at the core of the Dwell mission, and their convergence is a crucial development to consider."

Art Center President Richard Koshalek said, "'Open House' is not only an exhibition, but also a research opportunity for our students and faculty to study and explore the impact of design on technology and architecture. Our partnership with the Dwell forum will help advance the collective conversation on this issue with creative and business leaders in both sectors, as well as with the informed public. As an educational institution, it is critical that we actively promote designers and architects as integral participants in the dialogue about future lifestyle planning."

To form the nexus of the "Open House" exhibition, nearly 100 teams of emerging designers whose work focuses on technology and domestic architecture submitted new designs offer real-life solutions, incorporating the concepts of connectivity, well-being, flexibility and sustainability. Fifteen international design teams were ultimately selected. Models of their visionary projects will offer designs for intelligent houses, proposals for intelligent living, and examples of intelligent materials.

Art Center College of Design

A leader in art and design education for nearly 75 years, Art Center College of Design ( www.artcenter.edu ) offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines, as well as public programs offering design education to persons of all ages and levels of experience. Fundamental to Art Center's core curricula is a commitment to social and cultural engagement and giving students the tools and skills with which to address real-world issues and effect change. Art Center is located in Pasadena, California, with classes held at its Hillside Campus and new South Campus in downtown Pasadena.

Dwell Magazine

Dwell ( www.dwell.com ) was created to expand perceptions of the word "home" and champion an aesthetic in home design that is modern, idea-driven and sensitive to social and physical surroundings. Its inherent passion for "bringing good design to everyone" has helped propel the prefab movement onto the national stage.

Source: Dwell Magazine

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

As it approaches its 95th anniversary in 2007, Girl Scouting is undergoing a historic transformation to modernize the iconic organization and focus on leadership development for girls in the 21st century.

Addressing each area of the organization, the transformation intends to revitalize the Girl Scout brand, create new fundraising models, improve volunteer systems, and significantly realign the national Girl Scout council infrastructure. The monumental changes have been designed to deliver a program that focuses on Girl Scouts' core strength of leadership development, while also offering provable outcomes that benefit girls, families and communities.

In line with this vision, on Aug. 26, 2006, the Girl Scouts of the USA's (GSUSA) National Board of Directors voted to endorse a plan to realign 312 councils into 109 high-performance, community-based councils. The new structure will make the most effective use of resources to better serve local communities across the nation and deliver a superior Girl Scout leadership program to even more girls.

The National Board of Directors also endorsed a more contemporary leadership philosophy, and renewed an organizational commitment to develop leadership skills based on the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. This leadership philosophy is captured by the new Girl Scout mission statement: "Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place."

"In a country as culturally diverse as the United States, Girl Scouting, and our philosophy of leadership, must be inclusive and respond to the needs of girls from all communities, cultures and walks of life," commented Patricia Diaz Dennis, Chair, GSUSA National Board of Directors. "As the foremost authority on issues affecting girls, we knew we had to seize the opportunity to focus on what Girl Scouting does best, and at the same time, revitalize the organization to ensure we remain compelling, contemporary and relevant to today's girls.

"Thanks to the collective vision and support of the entire Girl Scout Movement, Girl Scouting has demonstrated what it means to truly listen to girls and react in a way that will most positively meet their individual needs."

Under the leadership of GSUSA CEO Kathy Cloninger, who took office in 2003, the transformation began by asking girls and adults from throughout the Girl Scout community what they want and need from Girl Scouting today.

"From the very beginning, this process has been a partnership between the national organization and our local councils. Our first step was to reach out to as many people as possible -- girls, volunteers, staff members from throughout the organization -- to hear their ideas on the future direction of the organization," says Cloninger. "For the past two years, we have taken those ideas and shaped a strategy that is transforming every aspect of Girl Scouting while refocusing on what, historically, has always been our biggest strength: developing leadership skills in girls.

"Most importantly, as a result of this national collaboration, the framework we are putting in place to deliver the Girl Scout program retains our ability to serve local communities across the country."

THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Girl Scouting has identified some core tenets of its leadership philosophy -- discover, connect and take action -- which will form the basis of all Girl Scout activities beginning in October 2008. "The ideas of discovery, connection and action reflect the Girl Scout view that leadership extends beyond holding a position of authority," says Cloninger. "In Girl Scouting, leadership is about self, others, community service and philanthropy. You can't lead well unless you really understand yourself and have your set of values very well in place."

Research, conducted from June 2005-2006 by the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI), shows most girls see the value of developing leadership skills and that girls define leadership in terms of the qualities a leader possesses and the actions she takes. As part of the organization's focus on leadership, GSRI will commence a research review in late 2006 to explore how girls and youth define and experience leadership today. This research review is scheduled for release in March 2007, coinciding with the 95th anniversary of Girl Scouting.

About Girl Scouts:

Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls with 3.7 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouting is the leading authority on girls' healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The organization serves girls in every corner of the United States, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, as well as destinations abroad. For more information on how to join, volunteer, or donate to Girl Scouts, call (800) GSUSA 4 U [(800) 478-7248] or visit http://www.girlscouts.org/.

Source: Girl Scouts of the USA

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

GUILD PANELS TACKLE HOT TOPICS AT HD EXPO
Cinematographers, editors and leaders discuss changes, creativity, technology at upcoming HD EXPO

Panels, and workshops set for Universal Hilton

September 18, 2006 Daryn Okada, ASC, President of the American Society of Cinematographers, David Frederick, SOC, President of the Society of Operating Cameramen, and Steven Poster, ASC, President of International Cinematographer’s Guild-Local 600, join Producer’s Guild of America reps and top creative talent for a panel discussion entitled The Camera Crew, at the upcoming HD EXPO, on November 2nd.  The Camera Crew will address the controversial topic of on-set responsibilities, creativity and the financial implications of mandates and choices made during production.“We are anxious to learn what these industry leaders have to say; this panel will offer an open discussion of critical topics.  The issue of creative workflow is of great importance to all of us and we anticipate a lively and informative panel,” said Kristin Petrovich, CEO of HD EXPO. 

American Cinematographer Magazine will present a Case Study and Q&A of Brian DePalma’s The Black Dahlia, featuring Academy Award winner Vilmos Zsigmond and Mike Sowa, Senior Colorist from LaserPacific.  American Cinematographer Executive Editor Stephen Pizzello will lead the discussion exploring the The Black Dahlia’s stylish film noir look and its 4K DI, a first for LaserPacific and for the Academy Award™ winning cinematographer.
High End Technology and the Summer Blockbuster, will be presented by the American Cinema Editors; the panel lineup includes the editors of the summer’s top releases.  High End Technology and the Summer Blockbuster will take the audience candidly into the cutting room and behind the creative process.

Making It In Hollywood in the Editing Room will be presented by award winning editor Lori Jane Coleman, ACE.  This five-hour educational intensive session is sponsored by the American Cinema Editors.  With over ten years of success, Coleman’s respected training program teaches aspiring editors a tried and true path to success in a Hollywood editing career. The $65 tuition benefits ACE.

HD EXPO will present a screening event, when The Tenth International Cinematographers Guild Showcase unspools on November 2nd. Sponsored by the International Cinematographers Guild, the top 10 shorts that premiered at Cannes 2006 will screen at HD EXPO.  Filmmakers will be present.

Petrovich concluded, "The November 2nd panels address a few of the compelling issues concerning our industry today.  We are honored to have the Presidents of the American Society of Cinematographers, the Society of Operating Cameramen, the International Cinematographer’s Guild, and leaders from ACE with us; their presence adds the gravitas these topics deserve. We are also looking forward to the American Cinematographer Case and hearing Vilmos Zsigmond talk about setting the look for The Black Dahlia and taking it through a 4K digital intermediate."  Further information about the November 2nd HD EXPO, which brings together the HD Community for education, exploration and networking, can be found at www.hdexpo.net. Registration for HD EXPO is free until October 30th.

About HD EXPO
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Los Angeles, HD EXPO is an organization dedicated to promoting the adoption and growth of High Definition and future technology by building a community of experts and users through shared knowledge, experience and education.   HD EXPO is the first and largest industry gathering of its kind in the U.S. and abroa d. In addition to its annual March and November shows in Los Angles and in Chicago in May, they produce workshops and educational events internationally.   For more information go to the website at www.hdexpo.net or contact Chris Purse at 818-508.0450.

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Simultaneous Surfing While Watching, Reading and Listening

Sept.17, 2006

According to the latest BIGresearch's latest Simultaneous Media Survey, 70% of web users say they watch TV occasionally to regularly while they surf. Of newspaper readers, nearly 65% say they watch TV occasionally to regularly while they read, and 51% of radio listeners occasionally to regularly read the newspaper while listening.

Phil Rist, VP of Strategic Initiatives for BIGresearch, concludes "When you add new media to the mix, such as satellite radio, blogging, and instant messaging, consumers have more media options than ever vying for their attention... so the world of traditional media is becoming even more fragmented."

It's clear new media usage is on the rise when compared with results from the SIMM VII survey conducted back in March of this year. This trend could be contributing to increased multitasking.

The impact of new media becomes more apparent, says the report, when looking at the types of websites visited most for fun and entertainment. Yahoo.com topped the list, followed by Pogo.com and MySpace.com. iTunes.com led the way for music/video downloads, followed by Yahoo.com and LimeWire.com.

"Consumer tendency toward media multitasking makes effective marketing and advertising an entirely new challenge," said Rist. "Suddenly, a once captive TV audience has now defined itself as a moving target."

InterVideo®, Inc. (NASDAQ: IVII), a leading provider of multimedia technologies to handheld device OEMs and ODMs, announced today that it will demonstrate its latest technologies on multi-standard MDTV (Mobile Digital TV) with Siano Mobile Silicon. The demonstration will feature a seamless integration of InterVideo iMobiTM DTV player with Siano's SMS1000 on handheld devices and PCs at Siano's Mobile Zone Stand, M255) at IBC, September 8-12, 2006.

"InterVideo and Siano share a common vision in mobile Digital TV development: To let people watch TV wherever they are," said Chinn Chin, InterVideo Vice President of Engineering. "To enable this vision, InterVideo's universal player, iMobi DTV player, works with Siano's SMS1000 to support multi-band and multi-standard digital TV signals. For people who love to watch TV anywhere, InterVideo and Siano provide the perfect solution."

InterVideo iMobi universal DTV player supports DVB-H and T-DMB on both handheld devices and laptops. The SMS1000 is the only quad-band, multi-standard mobile DTV receiver. It supports DVB-H, DVB-T, DAB, enhanced packet mode DAB (IP-DAB) and T-DMB mobile digital standards. The IBC demonstrations will include:

• iMobi DVB-H on handheld devices with Siano SMS1000 DVB-H receiver
  
• InterVideo T-DMB PC viewer with Siano SMS1000 T-DMB USB dongle
  
• A China mobile phone reference design with iMobi T-DMB player and Siano SMS1000

"Over the past several years, Siano has worked with InterVideo to create this MDTV technology solution, giving consumers access to TV anywhere," said Alon Ironi, CEO, Siano. "As one of the first multi-standard players, InterVideo's iMobi universal DTV player is a perfect software companion to Siano's SMS1000 multi-standard chip."

About InterVideo, Inc.
InterVideo is a leading provider of integrated digital and high-definition multimedia and audio/video content solutions in the PC, CE and wireless industries. The company's broad suite of integrated multimedia software products are designed to enhance the consumer's entertainment experience, whether the content is delivered to a home system, HDTV set, wireless system, mobile or personal multimedia device. InterVideo's unique iMobi™ multimedia codec technologies are widely used by Smartphones, GPS units and portable entertainment device OEMs and ODMs to enhance music and video enjoyment…anyplace, anytime. The firm's worldwide headquarters is at 46430 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA, 510-651-0888. InterVideo also has major offices in Taiwan, Japan, Mainland China and around the globe. For more information, please visit http://www.intervideo.com.





Safe Harbor Statement
Except for the historical statements contained herein, the foregoing release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding InterVideo iMobi™ product. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially due to several factors, including but not limited to the ability to forecast customer behavior and recognize or respond to emerging trends, changing preferences or competitive factors, the market acceptance of our new products and product enhancements, the resolution of any notices of claims regarding alleged infringement of third parties' intellectual property rights, the ability to maintain or expand our relationship with PC OEMS and other risks and uncertainties. Please consult the various reports and documents filed by InterVideo with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to InterVideo's Form 10-Q for other risk factors that could cause actual results to differ. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and InterVideo disclaims any responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statement provided in this news release.

InterVideo and iMobi are registered trademarks of InterVideo, Inc. Siano is a registered trademark of Siano Mobile Silicon. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

About Siano Mobile Silicon
Siano Mobile Silicon provides integrated silicon receivers for the mobile digital TV (MDTV) market. Tailored specifically for handheld and mobile devices, the company's all-CMOS multi-standard solution overcomes formidable engineering challenges such as mobility reception, hand-offs, power consumption, form factor and small antenna. Since its inception in June 2004 Siano raised $34.5M from JVP, Walden Israel, Star Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners. The company has more than 50 employees. It is based in Israel with business development offices in Beijing, Taipei and Seoul. In May 2006 Siano was selected to the prestigious list Red Herring 100 Europe, a list of the most promising start-ups in the EMEA area. For additional information on Siano Mobile Silicon's solutions, visit http://www.siano-ms.com.

Mario Wallenda of 'The Flying Wallendas' to Perform High-Wire Act Across Chicago River

WLUP-FM (The Loop 97.9) Morning Air Personality Jonathon Brandmeier Invites Mario Wallenda to Travel Across a High-Wire Above the Chicago River on a Motorized 'Skycycle', Live on the Air, in Front of the World-Famous Merchandise Mart.

 Sept. 16 Paralyzed from the waist down in a high- wire accident in 1962, Mario Wallenda of The Flying Wallendas now uses a specially constructed "Skycycle", allowing him to personally continue his famous family's high-wire act. The death-defying feat will be conducted September 19th from The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, where The Loop Studios are located. The man who convinced Wallenda to come here and perform, Jonathon Brandmeier, will broadcast live from the site in front of the building where Wallenda will perform his tightrope act, crossing the Chicago River.

The stunt will take place approximately 9 a.m. this Tuesday when Mario will travel roundtrip from the Merchandise Mart river front to Wacker Drive atop a 5/8 inch steel cable hoisted nearly 100 feet above the river between two cranes from Imperial Crane Services of Bridgeview.

The Wallendas began in 1780 as a traveling circus family known for their expertise on the flying trapeze. They toured the world, headlining with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus during much of the 1930s and '40s. In 1947, The Flying Wallendas created the seven-person chair pyramid consisting of four men on a wire 35 feet in the air, a second level of two more men, and at the top, a woman sitting, then standing, on a chair. Successfully executed from 1947 through 1962, the seven-person pyramid collapsed on January 30, 1962 and the Wallendas experienced tragedy. Two men from the pyramid fatally fell to the ground while Mario survived as a paraplegic. Sixteen years later in 1978, Mario witnessed his 73-year-old father, Karl Wallenda, die after a high-wire fall in Puerto Rico.

Still, the now 64 year-old Wallenda told Brandmeier why he wants to perform again: "I want to feel alive and productive. I just can't sit around the house and not do anything. I'd rather be a live hero than a dead martyr." He first performed with the Skycycle in 2001 and set a Guinness World Record for the feat. This stunt will be just his third attempt, and his first in more than two years.

Media are invited to attend the event with special access areas designated on an advance RSVP basis by 9/18 at 5 p.m. Television vehicles will be granted access from the Wells Street entrance on the riverfront of The Merchandise Mart and will be able to park at the east end of the drive. There are two camera stations established for covering the event: 1. The northeast corner of Wacker Drive and Franklin Street (no parking); 2. Merchandise Mart roof-level access. These areas are available on an RSVP basis only. Please contact Tommy King, tking@emmischicago.com to RSVP for special media access. Interviews with Mario Wallenda will be available at The Loop broadcast located outside The Merchandise Mart main south entrance beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, 9/19.

WLUP-FM, The Loop 97.9 has been Chicago's Rock Station for nearly 30 years, featuring five decades of rock and Jonathon Brandmeier in the morning.

The Loop/WLUP-FM is owned by Emmis Communications (NASDAQ:EMMS) , an Indianapolis based diversified media firm with radio broadcasting, television broadcasting and magazine publishing operations. Emmis' 21 FM and 2 AM domestic radio stations serve the nation's largest markets of Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles as well as St. Louis, Indianapolis, Austin and Terre Haute, IN. In addition, Emmis owns two radio networks, international radio stations, award winning regional and specialty magazines, and ancillary businesses in broadcast sales and publishing.

Source: The Loop 97.9

DR. PHIL Is 'Coming for You' as the Successful Syndicated Series Begins Its Fifth Broadcast Season on Monday, September 18, in 212 Markets Nationwide

New Season Pledges Real People, Real Issues and a Real Twist

 Sept. 16  Dr. Phil McGraw, America's most popular psychologist and lifestyle strategist, launches the fifth season of his nationally syndicated, daily one-hour series and promises this new year of DR. PHIL will be the most raw, inventive and exciting yet, when it begins its broadcast season on Monday, September 18, in 212 markets nationwide.

"I'm even more excited about this season than I was about our first," says McGraw. "We spent the summer re-inventing ourselves. My theme this season is 'I'm coming for you.' I'm unleashing the show from the studio and taking it to the streets to find those who have no voice, no power and no hope."

One of this season's highlights will be literally looking into the lives of several groups of people who will periodically come to reside at the "Dr. Phil House," an actual home fitted with cameras and television screens. These willing subjects will be observed 24/7 to investigate their dysfunctional behaviors and they will receive the benefits of McGraw's counsel at appropriate moments when he will pop up on a monitor to talk with them, or show up in person. McGraw will be able to access the house's happenings at any time from his own private home, his office and even his car.

"This is a twist on an old saw. First, I'm making the house, and then the call," he says. "We're taking advantage of technological progress so that we can put it to use and have these people make their own kind of progress. This season, the 'Dr. Phil House' will become one of America's foremost addresses. You've gotta' move in to move on."

Now in the fifth season of his namesake series, McGraw's success stems from his "get real" approach to helping his guests solve their problems, stripping through their emotional clutter, getting down to the bare bones of their issues and giving them the challenge they need to move ahead. McGraw champions those who suffer from such silent epidemics as domestic violence, child abuse, depression, racism, substance abuse and other health issues that are prevalent in society, but go largely undiscussed by their victims.

In addition, DR. PHIL will go behind the headlines and delve into newsworthy segments and interviews. An example of this are the two "Hurricane Katrina" shows that aired in late August, which featured a hard-hitting interview with the new FEMA director, as well as Dr. Phil's assistance to a couple who were experiencing marital strains and depression in the wake of the storm's devastation.

The series will continue with its groundbreaking themes from prior seasons, such as the Dr. Phil Families, the Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge and drug interventions.

Also, September marks the publication of Robin McGraw's debut book Inside My Heart -- Choosing to Live with Passion and Purpose, themes from which will be woven into the DR. PHIL show. The book is a candid work, in which Robin shares her life experiences, such as living with an alcoholic parent, achieving self-reliance and how she made the choices that brought fulfillment and joy to her life.

  DR. PHIL also welcomes show ideas through its web site at www.drphil.com.    About The DR. PHIL Show 

Executive Producer Carla Pennington-Stewart has been with the Dr. PHIL show since its inception, as have Supervising Producers Angie Kraus Bell, Kandi Amelon Sawyer and Kathy Giaconia and Director Paul Casey.

The syndicated series, DR. PHIL, was created by Harpo Productions, produced by Peteski Productions in association with CBS Paramount Domestic Television and distributed by King World Productions. It is broadcast on over 212 stations representing 99.9% of the national market. Since its debut, in September 2002, the series has been ranked second among all talk shows, and consistently ranks among the Top Ten of all syndicated strips (Source: NSS Ranking Report).

Source: The DR. PHIL Show

BabyCenter and Parenting Are Top Online Family Resources

A deeper look at the audience, advertisers and ad types in Online family resources during the 2nd week of August

Data on the Web Media Industry, Family Segment Week ending August 13, 2006 US, Home and Work

"Lukas is the real deal," says Lee. "He proved that he's got the voice and swagger to front this band. He's gonna tear it up in the studio and then we're taking the show on the road. Wear a cup, kids."

"This is the gig of a lifetime," says Rossi. "That I'll be singing in a band with Tommy, Gilby and Jason -- guys that I've always respected -- is just surreal. Can't wait to get started."

The first two singles from the band's much-buzzed-about debut album, "It's All Love" and "Be Yourself & 5 Other Cliches," are both available for purchase now at Yahoo! Music Unlimited (www.music.yahoo.com). They can also be previewed at the Rock Star Supernova MySpace page!

Rossi and the other three finalists from the the hit CBS series, "Rock Star Supernova"(Dilana Robichaux, Magni Asgeirsson and Toby Rand ) each went into the studio with the band before the show's final taping to record the tracks.

Rossi joins the group after their exhaustive lead singer search, a quest that spanned 25,000 entrants, 22 cities and 6 continents. The band spent the summer assessing 15 finalists on everything from songwriting skills to live performance.

In January 2007, Rock Star Supernova will hit the road for their first worldwide tour. Supporting will be The Panic Channel, which features three former members of Jane's Addiction and "Rock Star Supernova" co-host Dave Navarro. Also on the bill will be fan favorites from the show, backed by the House Band. The tour kicks off with two inaugural shows in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, then moves on to the Hard Rock in Miami, Florida on January 16th for a 27-city trek, culminating at the Long Beach Arena in Southern California on February 27th.

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Sept. 15 DreamWorks Animation today announced plans to bring the time-traveling adventures of "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" to the big screen. The classic stories of the beloved, bespectacled dog and his pet boy will be updated for the 21st Century as an all new computer-animated comedy feature.

The film will be directed by Rob Minkoff, marking his first animated feature since he helmed the blockbuster "The Lion King." Minkoff has since directed such live-action hits as "Stuart Little" and its sequel, "Stuart Little 2." "I've always loved 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' and am thrilled to direct them in their big screen debut," stated Minkoff, who developed the pitch for the film with longtime producing partner Jason Clark.

Produced by animation legend Jay Ward, "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" featured the world's most intelligent dog, Mr. Peabody, and -- in a unique role reversal -- his pet boy, Sherman. The series of short segments premiered in 1959 as part of Ward's classic "Rocky & Bullwinkle" series and quickly became a favorite of viewers, young and old. In each of their 90+ adventures, the duo steps into Mr. Peabody's "WABAC Machine" to be transported back in time to a pivotal moment in history. There, Mr. Peabody would use his genius to literally save the "day," while imparting an entertaining, often hilarious, and always "punny" history lesson to Sherman and, thus, the audience.

Bullwinkle Studio's Tiffany Ward (daughter of the late Jay Ward) and Classic Media's Eric Ellenbogen will executive produce the project. Producer Jason Clark ("Stuart Little," "Monster House") will oversee development with Minkoff, and Andrew Kurtzman ("Down Periscope," "Camp Nowhere") will write the screenplay. DreamWorks Animation executive Chris Kuser shepherded the deal.

In making the announcement, DreamWorks Animation Head of Creative Development & Production Bill Damaschke said, "'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' has the kind of cross-generational appeal that is a cornerstone of DreamWorks Animation. Older fans remember and still delight at their adventures, while new generations of fans are discovering them on the Cartoon Network. Thanks to Mr. Peabody's WABAC Machine, the story possibilities are as endless as time itself and we are looking forward to exploring them for the big screen."

DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg added, "One of the most gratifying relationships in my 20-plus year career of making animated movies has been that of working with Rob Minkoff on 'The Lion King.' I've waited more than a decade to have an opportunity to work with him again, so I could not be more excited to welcome him to DreamWorks Animation."

Tiffany Ward stated, "DreamWorks Animation and director Rob Minkoff, are the perfect team to bring my dad's beloved characters to the big screen."

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.

About Bullwinkle Studios and Classic Media

Bullwinkle Studios is a joint venture between Classic Media, the New York- based family entertainment company, and Jay Ward Productions, Inc., producers of the series Rocky & Bullwinkle, George of the Jungle, Tom Slick and Superchicken, among others.

Classic Media manages some of the world's most recognizable family properties, including Casper the Friendly Ghost, Mr. Magoo, Richie Rich, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Lone Ranger, Lassie, Underdog, Little Lulu, pat the bunny and Lamb Chop. Classic Media is currently in production on a live-action/CGI "Underdog" feature film with Spyglass Entertainment and Disney, and the animated "VeggieTales: The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" feature film for Universal through its Big Idea Division. A live-action "The Lone Ranger" movie with Columbia Pictures and Academy Award(R)-winning producers Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher ("Gladiator," "Stuart Little") through their Sony-based Red Wagon Productions is in development. Classic Media's feature film, "Lassie," directed by BAFTA winner, Charles Sturridge, premiered September 1.

Source: DreamWorks Animation SKG

The boys in black are celebrating 15 years and Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF) , the premier independent filmed entertainment studio, pays tribute to a cult classic this fall with a massive merchandising program highlighted by the release of the RESERVOIR DOGS 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION DVD and RESERVOIR DOGS video game from Eidos. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, and featuring the star power of Harvey Keitel (MEAN STREETS, THELMA & LOUISE), Steve Buscemi (CON AIR, FARGO), Michael Madsen (DONNIE BRASCO, SIN CITY), and Tim Roth (PULP FICTION, ROB ROY), this compelling action-packed drama about a bank robbery gone awry changed the face of the film landscape and propelled Tarantino's status as one of the foremost film visionaries.

"When it was first released in theatres, RESERVOIR DOGS defined a movie genre and 15 years later the film is still as powerful and remarkable. With each generation, the fan base for the movie continues to grow and reach new audiences," said Lionsgate President Steve Beeks. "Through an outstanding array of licensees, Lionsgate will be bringing the movie to life in a variety of mediums this fall as we pay tribute to the 15th anniversary of Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece."

RESERVOIR DOGS has built one of the most loyal fan bases in film history and the DVD has been designed with the most die-hard enthusiasts in mind. The explosive title will have a special place on the DVD shelf as it comes packaged in a one-of-a-kind collectible oil can design and is loaded with newly-created exclusive bonus materials including a pulp factoids viewer, compelling featurettes and more. A critical addition to the DVD repertoire of any bona fide crime-film fan, the RESERVOIR DOGS 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

In addition to the DVD, Lionsgate will be beefing up the 15th anniversary this fall with an extensive licensing program featuring a wide array of product available at retail in multiple categories including video games, apparel and accessories. The company has partnered with Eidos for an all-new multi-platform video game that will be released timed to the DVD. Available for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PC, the game gives you the opportunity to play through the events of the film -- leading up to and following the break down of the heist -- from the perspective of each character. Truly bringing the movie to life and featuring the voice of Madsen, gamers get to experience those parts of the film that were only suggested as they delve further into the world of RESERVOIR DOGS and find out what happened at the diamond store. Rated M for Mature by the ESRB, the video game will be available day and date with the DVD on October 24 for the suggested retail price of $29.99 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions and $29.99 for the PC game.

Additionally, Lionsgate has partnered with a number of top tier licensees for a wide array of RESERVOIR DOGS-themed products including:

- C&D Visionary -- Buttons, Pins, and Stickers

- C-Life -- T-Shirts

- Changes -- Urban Apparel

- Import Images -- Posters and One-sheets

- LA Pop Art -- Fine Art

- Ripple Junction -- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts and Stickers for Specialty

Market

- Rizzoli -- Calendars

- GB Posters (U.K.) -- Canvasses, Lenticular and Art Prints.

- NECA -- Action Figures

- Sideshow Collectibles -- Collectible Figurines and Statues.

DVD Special Features*:

- Pulp Factoids Viewer

- "Playing It Fast and Loose" documentary

- The RESERVOIR DOGS Tipping Guide

- "Profiling the RESERVOIR DOGS" featurette

- Interview with Eidos Senior Marketing Manager Kevin Gill on the Video

Game

- Classic interviews with Quentin Tarantino, Tim Roth, the late Chris

Penn, and others.

- Deleted Scenes

- "Reservoir Dolls" video clip

- Select scene audio commentary featuring the cast, the crew and the

critics

- RESERVOIR DOGS style guide

- Securing the Shot: Location Scouting

- The Class of '92 retrospective

- K-Billy Sounds of the '70s

* DVD special features subject to change.

Synopsis

Four perfect killers. One perfect crime. Now all they have to fear is each other. Assembled to pull off a diamond heist, a specially selected group of thieves begin to doubt one another when the police arrive suspiciously early at the scene of the crime. Quentin Tarantino reached cult-stardom with Reservoir Dogs, a masterful showcase of a solid, colorful ensemble of characters, dramatic empathy for usually unsympathetic archetypes and gory violence subdued and made watchable by a sadistic sense of humor and style. Michael Madsen delivers one of the most frightening performances ever seen in modern cinema as Mr. Blonde, a devil-may-care sociopath. Meanwhile, Harvey Kietel and Tim Roth give the film its most touching edge, as Kietel's Mr. White develops a very paternal relationship with the mortally-wounded Mr. Orange (Roth), creating trust and bridging a promise to protect him at any cost -- a predicament he ultimately faces. The cast is rounded out with equally remarkable performances by the likes of Steve Buscemi, Laurence Tierney and the late Chris Penn as this drama eventually hits a crucial peak, leaving you with an unforgettable climax.

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The sound of sputtered latte was heard from many a music industry office on Thursday when Billboard Magazine published its latest weekly charts. Expected to stay at number one atop the Billboard Dance Single Sales chart was "Deja Vu," the latest hit song from Beyonce and Jay-Z. Instead, it was bumped down to #2, with the top spot going to "Sophia," an industrial-electronic dance track by Florida band The Cruxshadows. Released on Dancing Ferret Discs, an independent Philadelphia record label, the single also debuted at #7 on Billboard's overall Single Sales chart.

"Even we are a bit surprised," confessed Dancing Ferret's Patrick Rodgers. "Demand for the band is constantly increasing, but in terms of supply, we haven't had a new single from them in a long time." Rodgers said the label anticipated a good showing on the sales chart but was not expecting a Top 10 placement. Having Sophia hit the top of the dance charts was "frankly a shock," says Rodgers, who describes himself as a Beyonce fan.

The Cruxshadows credit the achievement to a loyal fanbase and relentless touring. According to the band's singer, who performs under the name "Rogue," The Cruxshadows average 100-120 live shows per year, primarily in Europe and the US. "We just played an enormous show in Atlanta at DragonCon, and I know the sales from that performance were key to us reaching this point. We owe our fans a great deal of thanks, because they really made this happen," Rogue says.

According to Rodgers, the singer is not exaggerating. "The first pressing of the single was mishandled at the manufacturing plant, and the entire run had to be scrapped and re-printed." The Cruxshadows had the components for the CDs sent overnight to their Atlanta show and had to ask fans to help assemble the discs for sale.

As to the future of the single, Rogue is optimistic. "The release date in Europe is still a week away. Hopefully 'Sophia' will be as well-received there as it was here." Asked about the chances for "Sophia" on next week's Billboard charts, Rodgers says, "On an independent label budget, we're thrilled just to get one week on top of the Billboard charts. Our job is connecting the band to new fans; if we get on the charts, that's nice, too."

Chart links and band information can be found at http://www.dancing-ferret.com/

Source: Dancing Ferret

Web site: http://www.dancing-ferret.com/

SPECIAL EVENTS/MARATHONS

* SCREAM AWARDS 2006

Premieres Tuesday, October 10 (10:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT). Encores

Tuesday, October 10 (Midnight - 2:00 AM, ET/PT), Saturday, October 14

(2:00 - 4:00 AM ET/PT), and Monday, October 16 (2:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT).

Spike presents the first annual televised event paying homage to the

genres of horror, sci-fi and fantasy, as well as comic book culture.

SCREAM AWARDS 2006 will tape at Pantages Theater in Hollywood. Show

host, presenters, and musical acts to be announced.

* SCREAM WEEKEND

In honor of Scream Awards 2006, Spike presents a weekend packed with

chills and thrills. The lineup is as follows:

Saturday, October 7

2:00 - 4:00 PM, ET/PT

ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (1981, Action/Science Fiction)

In 1997, when the US President crashes into Manhattan, now a giant

maximum security prison, a convicted bank robber is sent in for a

rescue. Starring Kurt Russell and Lee Van Cleef.

4:00 - 7:00 PM, ET/PT

THE SHINING (1980, Horror)

Chilling, cerebral drama about one blocked writer's decision to take

his family to the remote (and haunted) hotel at which he's agreed to

serve as a caretaker for the winter. But there's bad juju afoot and

his son starts seeing gruesome images, while dad comes completely

unglued and tries to chop his family into kindling. Based on the

novel by Stephen King. Starring Jack Nicholson.

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

SPIKE'S MOST AMAZING VIDEOS

Featuring rescues, shootouts, and explosions, Spike's Most Amazing

Videos delivers a combination of real and rare footage for some of

the most heart-pounding and unbelievable moments ever captured on

film. Hosted by Stacey Keach.

8:00 - 10:30 PM, ET/PT

STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN

Admiral Kirk's midlife crisis is interrupted by the return of an old

enemy looking for revenge and a potentially destructive device.

10:30 - 11:30 PM, ET/PT

THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER (encore)

11:30 PM - 12:30 AM, ET/PT

TNA WRESTLING: iMPACT! (encore)

Sunday, October 8

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

MXC ("The Monster Special")

On this edition of MXC all contestant put on costumes and put on a

frightful display of athletic inability. Games include: SCALING WALL,

STEPPING STONE, SLIDING DOWN THE TUNNEL, MUDBATH FOOTBALL AND RUNAWAY

ROCKAWAY

2:30 - 5:00 PM, ET/PT

GHOSTBUSTERS II (1989, Comedy)

The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of

specteral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the

business. Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Sigourney Weaver.

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

CSI ("Fur and Loathing")

The team is introduced to the "Furry" side of Vegas when a man is

found dead on the side of the road, dressed in a raccoon suit. A

gunshot victim is found in a deep-freezer.

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

CSI ("Suckered") Grissom, Sara, and Nick respond to an electrocution

at a casino, which is just a ruse to steal the central piece of the

Japanese antiquities exhibit. Catherine and Warrick deal with a

vampire murder.

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

CSI ("Werewolves")

The CSI team investigates the murder of a man suffering from a

congenital hypertrichosis, causing him to grow excessive body hair.

Elements of the case suggest a connection with a belief in

werewolves. The case leads to the victim's sister, who suffers from

the same disease. Because of her condition, she'd been hiding from

the world, but it turns out that she's hiding facts that are vital to

solving the case.

Broadcast Premiere!

8:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT

FEAR DOT COM (2002, Horror)

After discovering that several people died exactly 48 hours after

logging on to "fear.com," a detective decides to check the web site

out for himself. After signing in, he has exactly 48 hours to solve

the mystery. Starring Stephen Dorff and Natascha McElhone.

10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT

CSI ("Fur and Loathing")

11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT

CSI: NY ("Grand Murder at Central Station")

Stella and Danny are heading into the world of cuddle parties: non-

sexual events were adults learn to touch and hug each other.

Meanwhile, Mac, Hawkes, and Flack investigate the death of a hated

plastic surgeon found covered with lye with thousands of eyewitnesses

during rush hour at Grand Central Station. While Mac and Stella

assist Aiden in a rape case, after she breaks an evidence seal, Mac

must come to terms with Aiden's action and work up the nerve to fire

her.

Monday, October 9

Broadcast Premiere!

9:00 - 11:30 PM, ET/PT; Encores 12:30 - 3:00 AM, ET/PT.

GHOST SHIP (2002, Horror)

A crew of boat salvagers plunge into a world of horror after

discovering a mysterious ship, which has been missing since 1953.

Starring Gabriel Byrne and Julianna Margulies.

* UFC FIGHT NIGHT LIVE - THE FINAL CHAPTER: TITO ORTIZ VS KEN

SHAMROCK III

Telecasts LIVE Tuesday, October 10 (8:00 - 10:00 PM, ET, tape delay for

West Coast). Encores Saturday October, 14 (4:00 - 6:00 PM, ET/PT) and

Monday, August 16 (Midnight - 2:00 AM, ET/PT).

Spike TV presents the third and final installment in the UFC's most

storied rivalry between bitter rivals UFC Hall-of-Famer Ken "The

World's Most Dangerous Man" Shamrock and Tito "The Huntington Beach Bad

Boy" Ortiz. This special UFC event headlines a fight card that will

air LIVE from Hollywood, Florida at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel.

Leading up to the fight, catch two days of UFC programming on Spike TV,

including the UFC LIVE AND INSIDE (working title) on Monday, October 9

(8:00 - 8:30 PM, ET/PT); encores Tuesday, October 10 (11:30 AM - Noon,

ET/PT).

* UFC OCTAGON GIRL SEARCH

Premieres Monday, October 2 (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT). Encores Sunday,

October 8 (1:00 - 2:00 AM, ET/PT).

The search for the next UFC Octagon girl is on Spike. Ten finalists

will compete to be the last woman standing. The winner will join the

Octagon Girl team, appearing in UFC FIGHT NIGHT LIVE on October 10th.

* HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

The horror continues on Spike with a scary Halloween themed weekend.

The lineup is as follows:

Saturday, October 28

4:00 - 6:00 PM, ET/PT

SANTA'S SLAY (2005, Comedy/Horror)

Santa Claus is actually a demon who lost a bet with an Angel, so he

becomes the giver of toys and happiness. But when the bet is off, he

returns to his evil ways. Starring Bill Goldberg.

6:00 - 8:00 PM, ET/PT

GHOST SHIP (2002, Horror)

8:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT

FEAR DOT COM (2002, Horror)

Sunday, October 29

1:30 - 4:00 PM, ET/PT

GHOSTBUSTERS II (1989, Comedy)

4:00 - 7:00 PM, ET/PT

THE SHINING (1980, Horror)

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

CSI ("Werewolves")

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

CSI ("Fur & Loathing")

9:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT

TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2003, Horror)

Driving through the backwoods of Texas, five youths pick up a

traumatized hitchhiker, who shoots herself in their van. Shaken by

the suicide, the group seeks help from the locals, but their

situation becomes even more surreal when they knock on the door of a

remote homestead. It's quickly apparent the residents are a family

of inbred psychopaths, and the unlucky youths suddenly find

themselves running for their lives. Starring Jessica Biel, R Lee

Ermey, and Eric Balfour.

11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT

CSI: NY ("Dancing With Fishes")

When a man is found murdered in an elevator, Mac, Flack, Danny and

Lindsay investigate a world where very young girls enjoy sexual

encounters with much older men. They're left trying to determine

whether their best lead is a suspect, a witness ... or the intended

victim. Stella and Hawkes investigate the death of a young man found

in Central Park who died from an extreme allergic reaction and learn

that he had been pretending to be someone that he wasn't.

Midnight - 1:00 AM, ET/PT

CSI ("Fur and Loathing")

1:00 - 2:00 AM, ET/PT

CSI ("Werewolves")

ORIGINAL SERIES

* THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER 4: THE COMEBACK

New episodes premiere Thursdays (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

Encores Saturdays (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT) and Mondays

(11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT and 2:00 - 3:00 AM, ET/PT).

Sixteen former UFC fighters, eight middleweights and eight

welterweights, have gathered in Las Vegas for a new season of the

wildly popular series, THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER 4: THE COMEBACK. The

special twist to season four is that the winning middleweight and

welterweight fighters are both guaranteed a title fight and a

six-figure cash prize. UFC President Dana White hosts, and UFC

Legends Georges St. Pierre, Mark Dellagrotte and Randy Couture

serve as advisers to the fighters.

UFC UNLEASHED

Telecasts Thursdays (9:00 - 10:00 PM, 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.

* BOSTON PD

Part three premieres Friday, October 6 (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT);

part four Friday, October 6 (11:00 PM - Midnight), ET/PT.

This four-part action packed documentary miniseries that follows

the lives of Boston Police officers on and off the job. Boston PD

takes a rare glimpse into the daily routines of cops fighting

crime in some of the city's worst neighborhoods. In the series,

viewers see how the most routine traffic stop can lead to

anything; and how a simple question to a young man standing on a

street corner can turn into an all-out chase and take down,

leading to the confiscation of a lethal weapon. Viewers will also

get an inside look into how the work impacts the personal lives

of the cops across different police units and how they find ways

to cope.

* TNA WRESTLING: iMPACT! (TV-14)

New episodes premiere Thursdays (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT);

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

The new wrestling alternative, "TNA: iMPACT!" delivers a distinct

brand of high-risk, athletic entertainment. Viewers are drawn in

by TNA's philosophy of less talk and more action and the

technically advance six-sided ring. TNA's roster integrates

well-known wrestling superstars like Sting, Christian Cage, Jeff

Jarrett, and Team 3D with the world's best up-and-coming talent,

such as AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe, and Monty

Brown.

* MXC (TV-14)

Telecasts Monday - Saturday (1:00-1:30 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.

* DISORDERLY CONDUCT: VIDEO ON PATROL

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

Saturdays (9:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT), and

Sundays (1:00 - 2:00 AM, ET/PT and 3:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT).

Spike TV takes viewers for a ride in this adrenaline-packed

series with all new outrageous video footage pulled from

precincts across the country

* GAME HEAD (TV-14)

New episodes premiere Saturdays (12:00 - 12:30 AM, ET/PT).

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

* SPIKE'S MOST AMAZING VIDEOS - NEW ORIGINAL EPISODES (TV-14)

New episodes premiere Saturdays (7:00 - 8:00 PM, ET/PT).

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!

ACQUIRED SERIES

* THE SHIELD

Telecasts Monday - Friday (11:00 AM - Noon, ET/PT).

The story of in inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of

the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their

associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests

intact. Starring Emmy Award(R) winner Michael Chiklis and Catherine

Dent.

* CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (TV-PG)

Telecasts Monday - Friday (7:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT), Monday - Friday

(Midnight - 1:00 AM, ET/PT), Mondays and Fridays (9:00 - 10:00 PM,

ET/PT).

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

Scene Investigators in the Las Vegas police department's Criminalistics

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

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

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

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

Eads, Jorja Fox and Paul Guilfoyle.

* THE THREE STOOGES (TV-PG)

Telecasts Saturdays and Sundays (9:00 - 10:00 AM, ET/PT).

Larry, Moe and Curly are on Spike TV, showcasing their extremely

physical and sometimes controversial brand of slapstick humor that made

them one of the most famous comedy troupes in history.

MOVIE PREMIERES

* THE SHINING (1980, Horror)

Premieres Wednesday, October 4 (9:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT).

* THE ROOKIE (1990, Action/Comedy)

Premieres Sunday, October 15 (8:30 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

While tracking down an entrenched criminal, a tough maverick detective

becomes responsible for the training of a spoiled rookie. Starring

Clint Eastwood and Charlie Sheen.

* THE ORDER (2003, Mystery/Horror)

Premieres on Sunday October, 29 (2:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT).

A priest travels to Rome to uncover the mystery behind the death of the

head of his order. Starring Heath Ledger and Shannyn Sossamon.

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

LUKAS ROSSI LEAD SINGER ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA

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Rockstar Supernova’s New Lead Singer Lukas Rossi Announced

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Supernova’s new lead singer Lukas Rossi was announced Wednesday night  on CBS’s Rockstar: Supernova to millions of viewers. If you haven’t been following the show, Supernova is a newly created group comprised of legendary  rockers Tommy Lee (Motley Crue), Gilby Clarke (Guns ‘N Roses), and Jason Newsted (Metallica). 

After months of a once in a lifetime experience, the finale showcased four final Rockers, Australian Toby Rand, Canadian Lukas Rossi, South African native/Texan Dilana, and Magni from Iceland. Mig from Rockstar: INXS brought Rand his new Honda Element by Rockstar: Supernova and shared some inspiring words with them, “The world is your oyster. You make it what you want.” 

Lukas Rossi is a Canadian singer and a great songwriter, attributes which helped him win the gig of a lifetime, beginning with tryouts for the reality show Rockstar: Supernova. He is, as a Rockstar: Supernova insider has shared, what Supernova needs. 

During the CBS studio taping on July 16^th when there were still 13 out of the initial 15 Rockers, both Lukas and Delana stood out with the most stage presence of all the Rockers.

We had the pleasure of meeting Lukas nearly a week later at Rockstar: Supernova’s houseband’s bassist Sasha Krivstov’s solo artist gallery showing at O’Melveny Gallery. Many were mesmerized with Sasha’s distinct colorful style, with his monks being favorites. Lukas contemplated the various works of art. While many of the Rockers had developed a stage persona and all were quite nice, Lukas was to put it bluntly, cool. Or should I say hot? He was personable and eager at his opportunity to be part of the show, and he was just “it.” The “it” that someone just is, not tries to be. 

If you’re curious about what’s happened with some of the other Rockers previously on the show, several have been in the studios recording, so don’t be surprised when their tunes are out. Storm Large has been in the recording studio. Toby Rand’s own song is sure to be out after having the audience rockin’ and singing with him. Dilana’s version of “Roxanne” is one you’ll want to hear. Ryan Star, voted fan favorite by an international audience, has a new album “Dark Horse: A Live Collection.” 

There’s nothing like being on a tv show to jumpstart your career. After all, I’ve heard Rockstar: Supernova’s houseband is so good, they make everyone sound better. 

Congrats Lukas Rossi!

Related stories and websites:

Rockstar Supernova Taping, http://montebubbles.net/blog1/2006/07/rockstar_supernova_taping_at_c.html

Rockstar: Supernova Gallery Showing with Sasha Krivstov

http://montebubbles.net/blog1/2006/07/rockstar_supernova_gallery_sho.html

Rockstar_Supernova Houseband

http://www.desaart.com

 Rockstar_Supernova &_Krivstov

http://rockstar.msn.com/

Rockstar_Supernova_Rockers

http://www.intothesupernova.com

Rockstar_Supernova_Newsted and Joyce Chow

Supernova’s 27 City Tour Across North America

Rock Stars Tommy Lee, Jason Newsted, Gilby Clarke and Lukas Rossi

Supernova’s Epic Records debut is to be released on November 21^st. Fans can pre-order the record through the band’s official site, www.intothesupernova.com.

SUPERNOVA: THE ROCKSTAR TOUR

  
31-Dec-06 Las Vegas, NV - The Joint  
16-Jan-07 Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live  
17-Jan Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live Orlando  
19-Jan Norfolk, VA - Constant Center  
20-Jan Buffalo, NY - Shea's Performing Arts Center  
23-Jan Montreal, CANADA - The Bell Centre  
24-Jan Toronto, CANADA - Massey Hall  
26-Jan Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata  
27-Jan Wallingford, CT - Chevrolet Theatre  
28-Jan Worcester, MA - DCU Center  
30-Jan Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Spectrum  
31-Jan New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall  
2-Feb Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center  
3-Feb Chicago, IL - Rosemont Theatre  
5-Feb Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre  
7-Feb Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena  
8-Feb Minneapolis, MN - Roy Wilkins Auditorium  
9-Feb Fargo, ND - Fargodome  
11-Feb Dallas, TX - Nokia Theatre  
13-Feb Loveland, CO - Budweiser Events Center  
16-Feb Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum  
18-Feb Everett, WA - Everett Events Center  
19-Feb Vancouver, Canada - Queen Elizabeth Theatre  
21-Feb Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena  
22-Feb Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena  
24-Feb Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Pavilion  
25-Feb San Diego, CA - Pala Casino  
27-Feb Long Beach, CA - Long Beach Arena

The finale of ROCK STAR: SUPERNOVA, which saw Lukas Rossi picked as the lead singer of Supernova, delivered the series' largest Wednesday audience of the summer and matched its highest ratings in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to final live plus same day Nielsen ratings for Sept. 13.

ROCK STAR: SUPERNOVA WEDNESDAY (4.5/07, 7.03m) averaged 3.6/10 in adults 25-54, 3.1/09 in adults 18-49 (both second in the time period to "Dancing With the Stars") and 2.5/08 in adults 18-34.

Lukas Rossi is the newest Canadian Rock Star,

Lukas, you're our boy. Welcome," said Supernova's Tommy Lee, before adding his trademark "Hell, yeah."

Rossi blew kisses to the crowd and hugged Robichaux as a fan waved a Canadian flag in the background.

The now-complete Supernova then took to the stage for a pair of songs.

'Let's do this, baby," said the spiky-haired Rossi.

Rossi follows in the footsteps of fellow Canadian J.D. Fortune, who won last year's show and now sings with Australia's INXS. Fortune and his band are currently touring Down Under.

Rossi's new bandmates are drummer Lee (Motley Crue), guitarist Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses) and bassist Jason Newsted (Metallica). Supernova's debut show is Jan. 1 in Las Vegas

The band from the reality TV show "Rock Star: Supernova" cannot call itself Supernova when it takes its act on the road, a judge has ruled.

A Southern California rock band that has called itself Supernova since 1991 and recorded three albums under the name sued CBS, the show's participants and Mark Burnett Productions in June claiming unfair competition and trademark infringement.

"Rock Star: Supernova," which began airing July 5, followed 15 contestants who aspired to become the lead singer of a new rock band that includes former Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke and former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted. The winner that was to be named on Wednesday's episode will tour with the band and appear on its album.

United States District Court Judge John A. Houston issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday barring that band from performing, recording or selling music under the Supernova name pending the outcome of the lawsuit.

Attorney John Mizhir, Jr., who represents the original Supernova, characterized the judge's order as "a major victory."

"This is sweet justice," he said in a statement. "The band members have worked hard for the past 17 years to establish the name Supernova and they are entitled to continue to perform without any other parties — large or small