PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, December 31, 2004

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, December 31, 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. Steve Irwin Headlines Aussie Travel Expo

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2843388

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041231/LAFRU5

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN5

Caption: Steve Irwin headlines Aussie Travel Expo. Australian Steve
Irwin and some of his country's most famous animals will star
in two special live performances at G'Day LA: Australia
Week's Aussie Travel Expo on January 20th and 21st, 2005 in
Los Angeles. The Aussie Travel Expo will also feature an
interactive travel marketplace, The Ten Tenors and a real
taste of Australia. With net proceeds benefiting the Steve
Irwin Wildlife Fund USA, tickets are $25 per person and
available on www.australiatravelexpo.com.

Contact: Kristen Malaby, +1-310-695-3214,
kmalaby@tourism.australia.com, for G'Day LA: Australia
Week 2005


2. Manatees Are Among Sites to 'Sea' in Jacksonville Through Super Bowl
XXXIX

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2843302

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041229/FLW002

Caption: Manatees Are Among Sites to 'Sea' in Jacksonville Through
Super Bowl XXXIX

Contact: Bonnie Upright, APR, Otis Smith Kids Foundation,
+1-904-880-6847, or mobile, +1-904-955-1278; or Stephanie
Webb of St. John & Partners, +1-904-596-8567, or mobile,
+1-904-476-6829


3. Reebok Teams Up With Lifetime Products Inc. - The World's Leading
Manufacturer of Basketball Equipment - to Launch RBK Basketball
Systems

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2842986

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041231/LAFRU2

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN2

Caption: Reebok Teams Up With Lifetime Products Inc. - The World's
Leading Manufacturer of Basketball Equipment - to Launch RBK
Basketball Systems. Lifetime offers a full lineup of
basketball systems that cater to all skill levels. More
information on Lifetime basketball products available on:
http://www.lifetime.com/Basketball/Default.aspx.

Contact: Phil Mickey of Lifetime Public Relations, +1-801-728-1239; or
Jenny Shanley, +1-781-401-4548, or Carla Stellman,
+1-781-401-7731, both of Reebok Public Relations


4. Inflatable BodyWedge 21 Introduces A 'New Angle In Fitness' And
Provides A Portable Fitness Center Everywhere You Go

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2842628

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041227/NYM037

Caption: The BodyWedge 21 will keep exercise simple and fun. The
unit's versatility allows users to work their abs, buttocks,
thighs, arms, chest and lower back. The BodyWedge 21 can be
used by itself, using your own body weight and strength for
resistance, or can be used with free weights.

Contact: Lou Desiderio of BodyWedge 21, +1-917-627-0912,
lou_desiderio@hotmail.com


5. Bowl Contenders Win the Checkers(R) Challenge

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2843673

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041230/FLTH009

Caption: Bowl Contenders Win the Checkers(R) Challenge

Contact: Lisa Tristano, MARC Public Relations, +1-412-562-1189, or
ltristano@marcusa.com, for Checkers Drive-In Restaurants,
Inc.



6. Nutrition Author Reveals How to Quit the Soft Drink Addiction in Five
Easy Steps

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2843918

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041231/LAFRU6

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN6

Caption: Nutrition author reveals how to quit your soft drink
addiction in five easy steps. Penned by nutrition guru Mike
Adams, this mini e-book, "The Five Soft Drink Monsters,"
offers a five-step action plan for conquering one of
America's most prevalent yet overlooked additions: carbonated
beverages. To assist soft drink addicts in overcoming their
beverage dependency, this report is available for downloading
at http://www.truthpublishing.com/ for $7.95.

Contact: Jessica Smith, +1-520-390-7763, jessica.s@newstarget.com, for
Truth Publishing


7. Sensi - Dining Drama

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2842708

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041227/LAM030-a

Caption: Roasted Squab with Parsnip Puree.

Contact: Media, Stephanie Davis of MGM MIRAGE, +1-702-891-7517; or
Jennifer Baum of BULLFROG & BAUM, +1-212-255-6717, for MGM
MIRAGE


8. Bayer Advanced(TM) Tries for Fifth Consecutive Trophy in the 2005
Rose Parade(R)

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2842454

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041226/NYSU001

Caption: Bayer Advanced(TM) Tries for Fifth Consecutive Trophy in the
2005 Rose Parade(R)

Contact: Brian Pia, +1-205-877-9870, or cell, +1-205-821-3441, Lori
Merricks, +1-205-877-9736, or cell, +1-205-422-5756, Angela
Drinkwater, +1-631-477-1221, drinkh2o@optonline.net, Ruffin
Flowers, +1-205-877-9795, or cell, +1-205-249-5285, Shannon
Goff, +1-205-877-9705, or cell, +1-205-266-8409, all of
Luckie PR; Mark Schneid, Bayer Advanced, +1-201-307-3368, or
cell, +1-201-274-5176; Larry Palmer, Phoenix Decorating,
cell, +1-626-375-1025


9. The Polar Express May Be Gone for Now but Many Tennessee Trains Are
Just Heading Out of the Station

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2843676

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041231/LAFRU3

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN3

Caption: Not much has changed in the last hundred years when you
experience the scenic beauty of East Tennessee by train.
No matter what part of Tennessee you want to visit, there are
trains, train rides, train museums and train people to make a
part of your tour. For additional information on Tennessee
trains, visit http://www.tenntravelnews.com/ .

Contact: Mike Cohen of the Tennessee Department Of Tourist Development
News Bureau, +1-865-584-2744


10. Disney's Magical Express Delivers 'Hassle-Free Travel' for Disney
Hotel Guests

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2843050

An accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:

Photo #1
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041228/FLTU007-b

Caption: ON THE MOVE -- Rendering shows decor of the 37 state-of-the-
art motor coaches owned and operated by Mears Transportation
that will serve passengers using Disney's Magical Express
between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World
Resort beginning May 5, 2005. The complimentary round-trip
airport shuttle/baggage delivery service will be available
for guests booking vacations with accommodations at 22 Disney
hotels.

Photo #2
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041228/FLTU007-a

Caption: Like magic, guests and their belongings will be whisked from
Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World Resort
when Disney's Magical Express begins operation on May 5,
2005. The complimentary round-trip airport shuttle/baggage
delivery service will be available for guests booking
vacations with accommodations at 22 Disney hotels. The new
service also includes an expedited airline check-in process.
Guests may begin booking vacations that include Disney's
Magical Express on Jan.

Contact: Walt Disney World Public Affairs, +1-407-828-3814


11. Apollo Theater Holiday eBay Charity Auction Offers Lucky Bidder the
Opportunity to Have Lunch With 2004 Kennedy Center Honorees Ossie
Davis and Ruby Dee

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2843801

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041231/LAFRU4

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN4

Caption: 2004 Kennedy Center Honorees Ruby Dee & Ossie Davis have
enriched and transformed American life as brilliant actors,
writers, directors, producers, and passionate advocates for
social justice, human dignity, and creative excellence.

Contact: Andrew Emmett of JAMI Charity Brands, +1-212-497-7252


12. Become a Hometown Hero in 2005:
Volvo For Life Awards' Nominees Provide Tips For Volunteering

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2843740

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041231/LAFRU1

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN1

Caption: Do you know a hero? After losing her son in a drive by
shooting, Lorna Hawkins, Lynwood, Ca., founded Drive By
Agony, which educates people about violence in Los Angeles
and allows parents of murdered children to discuss their
loss. She is among thousands of heroes nominated in the Volvo
for life Awards, a national search for everyday heroes,
honoring local heroes with $1 million in charitable
contributions. To nominate a hometown hero you know, visit
www.volvoforlifeawards.com by Jan. 10.

Contact: Eric Davis of Haberman & Associates, +1-612-372-6447,
eric@modernstorytellers.com , or Soren Johansson of Volvo
Cars of North America, +1-949-341-6719,
sjohan44@volvocars.com


13. KB Home's Jim Widner Named Builder of the Year

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2843383

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041229/LAW021

Caption: Jim Widner, division president of KB Home, Nevada named
Builder of the Year by Builder and Developer magazine.

Contact: Sarah Thornton of The Firm Public Relations, +1-702-739-9933,
saraht@thefirmpr.com, for KB Home



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Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041231/LAFRU5
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041229/FLW002
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041231/LAFRU2
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041227/NYM037
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041230/FLTH009
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041231/LAFRU6
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041227/LAM030-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041226/NYSU001
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041231/LAFRU3
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041228/FLTU007-b
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041228/FLTU007-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041231/LAFRU4
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041231/LAFRU1
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041229/LAW021
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