PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, January 28, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, January 28, 2005

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. New Vegas TV Network Launched

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2858956

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050124/NYM077

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN6

Caption: Las Vegas, NV, Courtesy photo. Robin Leach announces plans
for new Vegas based cable network at Nat. Assn. of Television
Program Executives annual convention.

Contact: Leach Entertainment Enterprises Inc., +1-212-557-6900; or
Liza Anderson of Warren Cowan Public Relations,
+1-310-275-0777, for Leach Entertainment Enterprises Inc.


2. Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis and George Strait Add Superstar Power to
Hannover House Family Video Release, 'GRAND CHAMPION'

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2856816

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050128/LAFRU2

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN3

Caption: Young actors Jacob Fisher and Emma Roberts lead a superstar
cast in the enchanting new family adventure, "GRAND
CHAMPION," from Hannover House. Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis,
George Strait, Joey Lauren Adams and others round out the
cast for director and leading man Barry Tubb. "GRAND
CHAMPION" is rated G and is available now on video at Wal-
Mart, Amazon.com and key retailers across the country.

Contact: Eric Parkinson of Hannover House, +1-818-481-5277, or
+1-479-521-4999, or HannoverHouse@aol.com


3. Daniel Myrick, Co-Creator of The Blair Witch Project, Debuts The
Strand in Park City, Utah

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2860432

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050128/LAFRU9

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN10

Caption: "Blair Witch Project" Creator Adopts BitPass to Power
Distribution and $0.99 Experimental Show

Contact: Duane Kuroda of BitPass, Inc., +1-650-387-0027, or
pr@bitpass.com


4. Famous Los Angeles Landmarks Prominently Featured in New Photographic
History Book

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2863255

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050128/LAFRU4

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN5

Caption: The story of LA's fascinating past is documented in the
large-format photographic book Los Angeles Views of the Past
& Present by George Jezek. No other city has captured the
attention and imagination of the world quite as much as L.A.
In addition to Downtown L.A., the book highlights landmarks
throughout L.A. County, including Hollywood and Beverly
Hills.
Other titles available from GRJ Publishing: San Diego Past &
Present and Orange County Past & Present, (619 582-7704 or
grjbooks@cox.net )

Contact: George Jezek, Publisher, +1-619-582-7704, or cell,
+1-619-963-2330, grjbooks@cox.net


5. Givaudan Flavours and Fragrances Create Vanilla Flavour for Eiffel
Tower Ice Skating Rink

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2859046

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050128/LAFRU6

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN7

Caption: Givaudan Corporation, the worlds leading flavours and
fragrance supplier, developed a special scent for the newly
opened ice skating rink at the top of the world famous
Parisian landmark, the Eiffel Tower. Locals and tourists
alike can smell this enticing and warm vanilla flavour as
they skate high above the Paris skyline throughout the
season. Enhancing this attraction is an inventive and fun
way Givaudan broadens the scope of flavour and fragrance
application.

Contact: Shirine Coburn of Coburn Communications, Inc.,
+1-212-730-7277, shirine.coburn@coburnww.com, for Givaudan


6. The Simple Life Star, Nicole Richie Takes on a New Role as Bongo
Spokesperson

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2862555

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050127/NYTH035

Caption: Candie's, Inc., announced today that the star of FOX's hit
show, "The Simple Life", Nicole Richie has been cast as the
new BONGO(R) spokesperson. Nicole will appear in the brand's
Spring 2005 advertising campaign, which will launch in March
issues of fashion, entertainment and lifestyle magazines.
This is the actress's first endorsement deal.

Contact: Maria Dolgetta, Sr., Public Relations Manager of
Candie's, Inc., +1-212-819-2084, or mdolgetta@candiesinc.com


7. NEWSWEEK: Cover: Oscar Confidential

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2858892

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050123/NYSU003

Caption: In the January 31 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday,
January 24): "Oscar Confidential"- the annual roundtable with
Oscar contenders. This year - Swank, Foxx, Giamatti, Bening,
DiCaprio and Winslet- talk about their work. Also: Fareed
Zakaria on what Bush faces in trying to deliver on his
inaugural promise of spreading freedom across the globe; the
DNC chairman race; British car designers in Detroit; women
PhDs and elite universities; alternatives to arthritis
medicine; and the latest in karaoke machines.

Contact: Jan Angilella of Newsweek, +1-212-445-5638


8. Can't Find the Right Words This Valentine's Day? Say It With
M&M's(R)!

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2862333

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050127/NYTHFNS1


Caption: MY M&M's allows consumers to place personal messages on M&M's
-- perfect for showing that special someone just how much you
care this Valentine's Day!

Contact: Joan Buyce, +1-908-979-5056, joan.buyce@effem.com; or
Annemarie Savage, +1-212-445-8356,
asavage@webershandwick.com, both for Masterfoods, USA


9. Two Lucky Couples Say 'I Do' to a Dunkin' Donuts Wedding

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2857204

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050128/LAFRU1

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN2

Caption: The average wedding can cost more than $30,000, but,
according to the Dunkin' Donuts "Hole-y Matrimony" survey,
about American's behaviors and attitudes relating to
weddings, only 32 percent of respondents characterized most
of the weddings they have attended as fun. That's about to
change for two lucky couples getting married in February who
won an all-expense paid wedding at Dunkin' Donuts. Celebrity
wedding planner David Beahm will make sure both weddings go
off "without a hitch."

Contact: Donna Walter of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8237,
dwalter@webershandwick.com


10. Wine Market Council's Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Andrea Immer Robinson's Expert Picks for Romantic Wines to Give,
Receive and Enjoy This Valentine's Day

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2861333

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050128/LAFRU7

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN8

Caption: Wine tops Valentine's Day gift giving lists. According to
the Wine Market Council and Merrill Research, ninety five
percent of wine drinkers agree that wine makes the perfect
gift for their special someone.

Contact: Marisa Baile for Wine Market Council, 312-988-2425
mbaile@webershandwick.com


11. New Generation Connects With the New Century;
New Century Version Bible Sales Soaring Among Younger Demographics

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2861023

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050128/LAFRU8

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN9

Caption: The easy-to-read New Century Version Bible translation is
setting retail records with a sales increase of 236% in 2004.
With its target audience being teens and young adults, the
NCV translation counters the image that demographic has of
the Bible being "too big and freaky looking." It is truly
changing the way people read the Bible.

Contact: Whitney Kelley, +1-972-267-1111, ext. 214, or
whitney@alarryross.com, for Thomas Nelson Publishers


12. Get Your Motor Running!! NASCAR Driver Bill Elliott Kicks Off
Online Auction to Benefit Communities In Schools(R)

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2856844

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050119/DCW051

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN4

Caption: NASCAR driver Bill Elliott (center) talks with Victoria
Buterbaugh, a student at Vance High School in Charlotte,
North Carolina. Elliott announced the kickoff of the Lunch
With A Leader online auction to benefit Communities In
Schools. On right in photo is Bill Milliken founder of
Communities in Schools.

Contact: Deborah Veney Robinson of Communities In Schools, Inc.,
+1-703-518-2545, or robinsond@cisnet.org


13. Garnier Fructis Signs on With Hendrick Motorsports and NASCAR Star
Brian Vickers

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2860248

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050125/NYTU081-a

Caption: Garnier Fructis and Hendrick Motorsports today announced a
multi-year agreement featuring Garnier Fructis as a major
associate sponsor of the No. 25 Chevrolets driven by Brian
Vickers in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series.

Contact: Media, Sara Younger, Bratskeir & Company,
+1-212-679-2233, ext. 2935, syounger@bratskeir.com, for
Garnier


14. Film Legend Paul Newman Celebrates His 80th Birthday Today and Races
for New Record at Next Week's Rolex 24 at Daytona in Disney and
Pixar Sponsored Racecar

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2861923

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050126/LAW066-a

Caption: Disney and Pixar sponsored race car to be driven by Paul
Newman at next week's Rolex 24 at Daytona on February 4th.

Contact: Dennis Rice, Senior Vice President, Publicity of The Walt
Disney Studios, +1-818-560-5610; or Mary Conlin, Director of
Marketing of Pixar Animation Studios, +1-510-752-3330


15. The Countdown Begins: 10 Days Until Volvo Debuts Its First-Ever Super
Bowl Ad

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2862967

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050127/CGTH054

Caption: Who is this astronaut? Volvo today released this mysterious
photo from the making of its first-ever Super Bowl ad. The
identity and content of the ad will be revealed during the
big game. Super Bowl XXXIX will be held Feb. 6, 2005, in
Jacksonville, Fla. For more information, visit
www.boldlygo.com.

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


16. CareerBuilder.com Offers Pre-Game Preview of Super Bowl TV Ads

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2859383

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050124/CGM025

Caption: CareerBuilder.com provides a sneak peak at its Super Bowl ads
where chimpanzees run the office via an online campaign at
www.careerbuilder.com/TV. The ads airing during the Super
Bowl build on this first spot, parodying dissatisfying work
experiences and offering words of encouragement: "a better
job awaits."

Contact: Jennifer Sullivan of CareerBuilder.com,
+1-773-527-1164, jennifer.sullivan@careerbuilder.com


17. SAT Prep Rocks! Kaplan and Defined Mind Release Compilation of
Original SAT Vocabulary-Rich Hip-Hop, Rock, Alternative and R&B
Music

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2856248

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050128/LAFRU10

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN11

Caption: SAT Prep Rocks: Test prep leader Kaplan and publisher
Defined Mind have just released a CD of original SAT
vocabulary-rich hip-hop, rock, pop, alternative and R&B songs
from up-and-coming independent artists. The CD is
accompanied by a study guide with lyrics, definitions, and
activities. With the new SAT coming up in March, the CD
serves as a unique study tool for teens. For more
information, go to www.kaptest.com/college or
www.defmind.com.

Contact: Carina Wong, +1-212-453-7571, or carina_wong@kaplan.com, or
Victoria Grantham, +1-212-453-7538, or
victoria_grantham@kaplan.com, both of Kaplan


18. Fresh Fruit -- Latest Nutritious Menu Choice From Wendy's

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2860571

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050125/CLTU001

Caption: Wendy's is introducing a nutritious option to its menu: a
fresh fruit bowl, with an assortment of four fruits and a
low-fat strawberry yogurt for dipping.

Contact: Bob Bertini of Wendy's International, Inc., +1-614-764-3327,
or bob_bertini@wendys.com


19. Treadmill Counts Exercise and Calories

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2859011

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050124/NYFNSK09

Caption: Fit men, women and children are not created by diet alone.
Healthy Lifestyles count on cardio-fitness. PaceMaster
treadmills help exercisers personally "count" their way to
cardio fitness. It is even easier than counting calories. For
more info, please visit www.pacemaster.com.

Contact: Stuart Dodson, +1-864-233-3776, ext. 21, or stuartd@jdpr.com,
for Aerobics, Inc.


20. Estee Lauder Creates Luxury Spa Experience Exclusively for 2005
Oscar(R) Nominees

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2859765

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050124/NYM208

Caption: Estee Lauder congratulates 2005 Best Actress/Actor Oscar(R)
nominees with an invitation to their exclusive Beauty Spa and
a signature Michael Kors bag, which includes a selection of
Estee Lauder's newest makeup, skincare products and
fragrance, Manolo Blahnik shoes, Baccarat Crystal, a
monogrammed cashmere and suede Loro Piana blanket, Robert
Marc eyewear and La Grande Dame Vueve Clicquot Champagne.

Contact: Melissa McCarthy, Estee Lauder Global Communications,
+1-212-572-4435; Danielle Benson or Elizabeth Murphy, both of
Ketchum Entertainment, +1-310-584-8300, for Estee Lauder


21. Celebrity Nursery Designer Wendy Bellissimo and Babies "R" Us
Introduce Exclusive Nursery Collections Celebrating Baby and Mama

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2860430

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050125/NYTU021

Caption: Celebrity nursery designer Wendy Bellissimo and Babies "R" Us
introduce exclusive nursery collections celebrating Baby and
Mama Designs now available exclusively at Babies "R" Us.

Contact: Meredith Cammaker of BNC, +1-212-253-4646,
mcammaker@bncpr.com; or Nicole Patzer of Babies"R"Us,
+1-973-617-5900, patzern@toysrus.com

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Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050124/NYM077
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http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050127/NYTH035
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http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050128/LAFRU8
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050119/DCW051
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050125/NYTU081-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050126/LAW066-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050127/CGTH054
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050124/CGM025
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050128/LAFRU10
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050125/CLTU001
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050124/NYFNSK09
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050124/NYM208
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050125/NYTU021
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