PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, December 3, 2004

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, December 3, 2004

The following is a select summary of the top entertainment-related press releases transmitted this week by PR Newswire. The full text of these releases is available at no charge to journalists on PR Newswire for Journalists, http://www.prnewswire.com/media.

Editors are also advised that high-resolution photos are available to accompany these previously transmitted releases. Members of the media may download the photos at no charge from the online archive links indicated below. Many photos are also available via the AP PhotoExpress Network, as indicated by the PRN# listed below.

1. Sugarplum Dreams Featured at Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2825757

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU10

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN12

Caption: Featuring a magical nighttime surprise -- a tuck-in delivered
by Old St. Nick himself -- Sugarplum Dreams at Sawgrass
Marriott Resort & Spa sends tiny tots to bed with "visions of
sugarplums dancing in heads." To wrap up the holiday season
with a special Santa appearance at Sawgrass Marriott Resort
-- located on the Atlantic Coast between Jacksonville and
historic St. Augustine -- call 800.457.4653 or visit
http://www.sawgrassmarriott.com/.

Contact: Nancy Hartsell, nhartsell@zimmerman.com, or Autumn Barnes,
both of The Zimmerman Agency, +1-850-668-2222, for Sawgrass
Marriott Resort & Spa


2. More of a Good Thing: 'Home Cooking' Magazine Features Larger Format

Publication's Redesign Offers Full-Color Photography

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2824570

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU7

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN8

Caption: THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE HOME COOKING -- And now the
magazine that illustrates it best has a bright new look!
Home Cooking, a favorite of family chefs for more than
30 years, has introduced a larger format, including full-
color photography to complement its mouth-watering, taste-
tempting recipes. Delivering the best in comfort foods, Home
Cooking is published six times a year by DRG Publishing of
Berne, Indiana. Visit their Web site at
www.HomeCookingMagazine.com.

Contact: Nancy Brown, Public Relations Coordinator of Dynamic Resource
Group, +1-260-589-4075, ext. 458, E-mail:
Nancy_Brown@DRGnetwork.com


3. The Mummers Strut (Again) on New Year's Day in Philly

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2825389

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041130/PHTU010

Caption: A Philadelphia Mummer "Strings" in the New Year during annual
day-long parade. Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC.

Contact: Cara Schneider, +1-215-599-0789, cara@gptmc.com


4. Welch's Nutcracker Collection Sure to Add 'Sparkle' to Holiday
Celebration

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2822264

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041123/NYFNSS26

Caption: Clara wished for one. Why not buy a two-pack? Welch's brings
new "sparkle" to The Nutcracker story with this handsome pair
of 25.4 fluid ounce bottles of its Red and White Sparkling
Grape Juice Cocktail. The pair make fitting sentries to the
holiday table or buffet and an attention-getting, non-
alcoholic choice for holiday cocktails. The two-pack, which
also adds a touch of whimsy to "the kids' table," has a
suggested retail price of $5.99.

Contact: John Dutcher, Fleishman-Hillard Inc., +1-515-334-3464,
dutcherj@fleishman.com, for Welch's


5. Spirited Holiday Gifts

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2822270

Accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:

NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041123/NYFNSS31-a

Caption: Spirited Holiday Gifts

Contact: Mira Bieler, +1-415-885-0574, or mbieler@charlescomm.com, or
Laurie Carper, +1-415-701-9465, or lcarper@charlescomm.com


6. It's a White Christmas in Houston as Landry's Downtown Aquarium
Unveils White Tiger Exhibit

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2827670

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041202/DATH011-a

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN9

Caption: Nero and Marina in their habitat at Downtown Aquarium in
Houston, Texas. Downtown Aquarium is owned by Landry's, Inc.

Contact: Jami Mabile, or Joanie Goldstein, or Marion Gammill, all of
Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations, +1-713-224-9115, for
Landry's, Inc.


7. Disney Cruise Line Magical Holiday Cruises: Something for Everyone
on Santa's List

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2821842

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031208/FLM023

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN3

Caption: A themed decor package has transformed Disney's sandy private
island, Castaway Cay, into a "snowy" holiday hideaway for
this season's Magical Holiday celebration. Disney Cruise
Line guests are treated to a Magical Wonderland complete with
"snow" flurries, Christmas trees, carolers, a sleigh full of
presents and even Disney characters dressed in holiday
styles.

Contact: Disney Cruise Line Public Relations, +1-407-566-3687


8. Finally, Something for Santa

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2826802

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU11

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN13

Caption: Santa's Christmas wish list this year is certain to include
the BIG JOHN Toilet Seat -- the big and tall toilet seat. A
bigger more stable toilet seat specially designed for our
larger consumers. The seat sells at a special introductory
rate of only eighty-eight dollars and can be ordered at
www.bigjohntoiletseat.com or by calling toll-free
866-366-0669. So this Christmas take a tip from Santa's
newest helper and celebrate all the big fabulous fannies in
your life.

Contact: Eileen Koch of Eileen Koch & Company (EKC), +1-310-441-1000,
eileenkoch@aol.com, for BIG JOHN Toilet Seat


9. What Would Santa Drive?

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2827153

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041201/LAW107

Caption: What would Santa Drive? Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com says the
Lexus LX 470 -- With trimmings in leather and hardwoods
throughout, Santa rides in style without a doubt.

Contact: Robyn Eckard of Kelley Blue Book, +1-949-268-3049,
reckard@kbb.com


10. World Famous Volo Auto Museum Opens Vault to the Public

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2824978

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU4

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN5

Caption: The world famous Volo Auto Museum is opening its vault to the
public for the first time since 1960. The museum will sell
nearly 100 museum artifacts and famous vehicles, including
this Gotham City Police Car used during the filming of all
four "Batman" movies. The sale also includes a prototype
Shelby GT-500 valued at $1.2 million, the 1976 Pacer featured
in "Wayne's World," and the scooter that Peter Parker used to
deliver pizzas in "Spiderman 2."

Contact: Brian Grams of Volo Auto Museum, +1-815-385-3644


11. Lincoln Brings Game Changing Surprises to Super Bowl XXXIX

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2825246

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU6

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN7

Caption: Lincoln recently announced the all-new 2006 Mark LT, with its
elegance, comfort and uncompromised truck capability, will
take Lincoln luxury back to the Super Bowl and to a new
segment, the luxury truck market. The Mark LT, which arrives
in dealer showrooms this spring with a base price of $39,995,
will begin its marketing launch with a 30-second commercial
during the first half of Super Bowl XXXIX and "Jet to
Jacksonville" sweepstakes on lincoln.com.

Contact: Rich Voytowich, +1-313-248-6691, rvoytowi@ford.com, or Sara
Tatchio, +1-313-594-3744, statchio@ford.com, both of Lincoln
Mercury


12. Middleweight Champ Bernard Hopkins to be Honored by African-American
Chamber of Commerce

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2827986

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041202/PHTH025-a

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN10

Caption: Philadelphia native and undisputed middleweight boxing
champion Bernard Hopkins will be honored by the African-
American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of Pennsylvania, New
Jersey and Delaware at the AACC's 10th annual gala, scheduled
for Saturday, December 31, 2004 in Philadelphia.

Contact: A. Bruce Crawley, Crawley Haskins Sloan, +1-215-922-7184,
crawley-haskins@att.net, for African-American Chamber of
Commerce


13. BLACK ENTERPRISE Goes Inside The Funny Business of Comedy

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2824817

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041129/NYM134

Caption: In the December cover story (on newsstands now) BLACK
ENTERPRISE reports on how Cedric the Entertainer and other
top comedians leverage their success to build their brand.

Contact: Andrew Wadium, Wadiuma@blackenterprise.com, +1-212-886-9598,
Fax: 212-886-9557


14. Original Snowboard Art Launches World Wide

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2823085

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU5

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN6

Caption: Why sit and look at your favorite artwork on your wall when
you can ride it down a mountain? With over four hundred
original Snowboard Art works from around the world,
originalsnowboardart.com is the source for this new, exciting
art form. Visitors to the website choose their favorite
Snowboard Art and have it made into an adhesive TopSkin(TM)
that is applied to their snowboard, skateboard, boat, or any
surface suitable for display, just pick it, click it and
stick it!

Contact: Panic Button Media, +1-435-640-2554, or
panicbuttonmedia@mac.com; or Bob Lutnicki of Original
Snowboard Art, +1-435-940-1448, or
bob@originalsnowboardart.com


15. The Weather Channel(R) Showcases New Screensaver With Weather-
Triggered Images

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2825487

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU3

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN4

Caption: Now, consumers have yet another opportunity to interact with
The Weather Channel. Using patent-pending technology, the
company's unique new screensaver showcases a rotating gallery
of awe-inspiring weather photos, such as this one, all of
which were submitted by weather.com(R) users. It can be
downloaded free of charge at www.weather.com/photogallery.

Contact: Stacy Kirk of The Weather Channel, +1-770-226-2611,
skirk@weather.com


16. 'Get me the easy chair and the remote Miss Moneypenny!'

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2821856

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041122/LAM031

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN2

Caption: Sir Roger Moore, host of Ultimate Bond.

Contact: Steve Belgard of Starz Encore, +1-720-852-5843; or Tom Chen
of MPRM, +1-323-933-3399, for Starz! Entertainment Group


17. Buena Vista Home Entertainment Hosts the 40th Anniversary DVD Release
Launch of 'Mary Poppins' at the El Capitan Theatre

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2826515

Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:

Photo #1:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041201/LAW074-b

Caption: November 30, 2004 -- Hollywood, CA.
Julie Andrews and Walt Disney's Richard Cook.
Buena Vista Home Entertainment hosts the 40th Anniversary DVD
Release Launch of 'Mary Poppins' at the El Capitan Theatre.

Photo by: Eric Charbonneau(C)Berliner Studio/BEImages

Photo #2:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041201/LAW074-d

Caption: November 30, 2004 -- Hollywood, CA.
Karen Dotrice, Dick Van Dyke & Julie Andrews. Buena Vista
Home Entertainment hosts the 40th Anniversary DVD Release
Launch of 'Mary Poppins' at the El Capitan Theatre.

Photo by: Eric Charbonneau(C)Berliner Studio/BEImages

Contact: For further information, please contact:

Broadcast Media: Cari Sanders 818-295-5256,
Cari.M.Sanders.-ND@Disney.com
Print and Photographer: Jeff Kaplan 818-295-5229,
Jeff.R.Kaplan.-ND@Disney.com
Also Tim Choy 323-954-7510 ex 13, t.choy@dcpublicity.com


18. Ritmo Mvndo Named Official Watch of Ocean's Twelve

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2824451

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041129/LAM004

Caption: LA-based Ritmo Mvndo is the official watch of Ocean's Twelve,
out Dec. 10th -- producing a collection of Ocean's Twelve
watches inspired by the film with two sleek dial designs,
available in red, black and silver, expected to be sold at
department stores nationwide for the suggested retail price
of $400.

Contact: Stefan Pollack, Stefan@RitmoMundo.com, or Ann Moreno,
Ann@RitmoMundo.com, both of Ritmo Mvndo, +1-310-556-4443


19. Clay Aiken Shatters Sales Record, Making History With the Biggest
Selling Debut in the SoundScan Era for a Holiday CD

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2823690

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041124/NYW110

Caption: Clay Aiken Shatters Sales Record, Making History With the
Biggest Selling Debut in the SoundScan Era for a Holiday CD

Contact: Roger Widynowski of RCA Records, +1-310-358-4125,
rogerw@bmg.com


20. Anticipation at Fever Pitch for 'Breakaway,' Second Album from Kelly
Clarkson

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2822187

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041122/NYM274

Caption: Kelly Clarkson - Releases second album "Breakaway" Tuesday,
November 30, 2004 on RCA Records and 19 Entertainment. The
new single release "Since U Been Gone" is the most added
record at Top-40 Radio.

Contact: Roger Widynowski, Sr. Director Of Publicity of RCA,
+1-310-358-4125, or rogerw@bmg.com


21. Creatas Goes Bollywood

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2827846

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041202/CGTH009

Caption: Creatas Goes Bollywood

Contact: Suzanne Gibbons-Neff for Dynamic Graphics, +1-203-656-0833,
suzanne@sgnpr.com

For more information on any of the photos, or on gaining access to the archives, members of the media may contact the PR Newswire Photo Desk at +1-888-776-6555 or +1-212-782-2840.

PRNewswire -- Dec. 3

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU10
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU7
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041130/PHTU010
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041123/NYFNSS26
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041123/NYFNSS31-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041202/DATH011-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031208/FLM023
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU11
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041201/LAW107
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU4
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU6
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041202/PHTH025-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041129/NYM134
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU5
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU3
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041122/LAM031
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041201/LAW074-b
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041201/LAW074-d
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041129/LAM004
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041124/NYW110
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041122/NYM274
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041202/CGTH009
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN2, PRN3, PRN4, PRN5, PRN6, PRN7,
PRN8, PRN9, PRN10, PRN12, PRN13
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