PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, February 18, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, February 18, 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. Barry Bonds, BALCO Scandal Lampooned by Web Animation

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2880209

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050218/LAFRU2

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN9

Caption: The Major League Baseball steroid scandal and Internet
animation technology converge to produce this popular cartoon
called "Made With THG." Depicted in this scene are
superstars Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi, and Gary Sheffield
holding up a mug of their secret potion. Also shown is
commissioner Bud Selig, New York Yankees owner George
Steinbrenner, and chemical mastermind Victor Conte of BALCO.
The two-minute show, set to original music, can be viewed for
free at www.TheHomerunGuys.com.

Contact: Will Horan of Maximus Ventures LLC, +1-212-726-0454 or
publicrelations@thehomerunguys.com


2. Cal Ripken, Jr. and Other Baseball Greats Join XM Satellite Radio to
Launch First 24-Hour Major League Baseball Radio Channel

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2876087

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050214/NYM129-a


Caption: Baseball legend Cal Ripken, Jr. is joining XM Satellite Radio
to host an exclusive program on MLB Home Plate, the nation's
first 24-hour radio channel devoted exclusively to Major
League Baseball, available only on XM.

Contact: David Butler of XM Satellite Radio, +1-202-380-4317,
david.butler@xmradio.com; or Carmine N. Tiso of Major League
Baseball, +1-212-931-7878, carmine.tiso@mlb.com


3. People vs. the Pros Returns in 2005

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2873933

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050218/LAFRU4LOGO

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN3

Caption: People vs. the Pros logo

Contact: Lynda Haschke, +1-972-740-3529, or LHaschke@pvpgolf.com, for
People vs. the Pros


4. BRC Imagination Arts Puts Final Touches on the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Museum

Newest Presidential Museum Uses Advanced Technology and Special
Effects to Immerse Visitors in the Life of Abraham Lincoln

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2878397

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050218/LAFRU8

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN6

Caption: Tom Schwartz, Illinois' State Historian, interacts with a
Holavision-generated ghost of Abraham Lincoln at the new
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, Illinois.
The museum, designed by BRC Imagination Arts of Burbank, CA
and scheduled to open April 19, takes a new approach to
museum design by completely immersing visitors in the life
and story of Abraham Lincoln.

Contact: Kristen Collins, Managing Partner of KMC Partners,
+1-617-758-4193, kristen@kmcpartners.com


5. Exhibition Commemorating Diana, Princess of Wales, Set to Open in
St. Petersburg

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2879602

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050217/FLTH004

Caption: Princess Diana's famous wedding gown, including 25-foot
train, from her 1981 marriage to Prince Charles is one of 150
objects on display at "Diana, A Celebration," an exhibition
remembering the private life and public work of the late
Diana, Princess of Wales. The exhibition opens Saturday,
Feb. 19 at the Florida International Museum in
St. Petersburg, FL, and runs through May 15, 2005. It is on
loan from the Althorp Estate in England, the Spencer Family's
500-year-old ancestral home.

Contact: Steven Schwadron, Fleishman-Hillard, +1-305-520-2000, or
mobile, +1-786-200-1348, or schwadrs@fleishman.com, for Arts
& Exhibitions International


6. Whirled Music Releases Gary Pozner's 'The French Revolution'
Original Soundtrack

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2880201

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050218/LAFRU10

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN8

Caption: Gary Pozner's The French Revolution Original Soundtrack is an
excellent display of this composer's vast arsenal of polished
musicality and raw talent.

Contact: Christy Tennant for Gary Pozner, +1-212-614-1891,
christy@whirledmusic.com


7. 'The Work and the Glory' Makes Way for 200th Birthday Celebration for
Founder of Mormon Church

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2873825

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050218/LAFRU7

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN5

Caption: The epic film, "The Work and the Glory" continues its
nationwide release on March 11, 2005 by releasing into
another 78 cities across the country. The film focuses on
how the religious claims made by Joseph Smith back in the
1820's affected families and communities as a whole and
threatened to tear them apart. 2005 marks the 200th birthday
of the religion's founder and the release of the film kicks
off a year full of celebrations by its members worldwide.

Contact: Ashley Smart, Media Relations of Excel Entertainment Group,
+1-801-303-6368, asmart@xelent.com


8. Kate Winslet, Patricia Heaton, and Star Jones choose LANA MARKS for
SAG Awards

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2873056

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050209/FLW025-a

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN7

Caption: Kate Winslet wearing a Lana Marks clutch.

Contact: Lana Marks Public Relations Department, +1-561-655-3155


9. Exclusive Behind the Scenes Photos From Mariah Carey's New Videos!

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2874514

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050211/LAF024-b

Caption: Exclusive behind the scenes photos from Mariah Carey's new
videos! Superstar songbird Mariah Carey and A-list director
Brett Ratner teamed up for her first two videos from her
wildly anticipated new album, "The Emancipation of Mimi" (out
April 12). The videos feature cameos by Hollywood heartthrob
Wentworth Miller, uber-producer Jermaine Dupri, actor Eric
Roberts and rap star/Def Jam President, Jay Z, among others.
The first video for the hit single, "It's Like That," will
hit the airwaves end of February.

Contact: Laura Swanson, Island Def Jam, +1-212-333-8533,
laura.swanson@umusic.com


10. Disney Pictures Photo Advisory: Book Signing and Q&A With the
Writer/Director of 'The Incredibles' Brad Bird at the Barnes & Noble
at the Grove

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2873251

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050210/LATH072-a


Caption: Book signing and Q&A with the Writer/Director of 'The
Incredibles' Brad Bird at the Barnes & Noble at the Grove.

Contact: D. Wong, or J. Peterson, both of Disney Pictures,
+1-818-560-5447.


11. AirTran Airways and XM Satellite Radio Launch New Inflight Service
With Rocket Man Elton John

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2872298

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050209/NYW008-a

Caption: Elton John admires a model of an AirTran Airways jet
portraying his image prior to the performer's opening night
Red Piano concert in Las Vegas. Representatives from AirTran
Airways presented the model to him as well as a $50,000 check
for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. The design is part of
AirTran Airways' launch as the first airline to offer XM
Satellite Radio service on its planes.

Contact: Tad Hutcheson, +1-678-254-7442, tad.hutcheson@airtran.com, or
Judy Graham-Weaver, +1-678-254-7448,
judy.graham-weaver@airtran.com, both of AirTran Airways; or
Anne-Taylor Griffith of XM Satellite Radio, +1-202-380-4151,
annetaylor.griffith@xmradio.com


12. BET'S Celebration of Gospel '05 Brings the Roof Down With Stirring
Performances, Appearances and Salutes

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2878311

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050216/NYW071

Caption: 'American Idol' Fantasia goes back to her gospel roots during
BET's CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL '05 telecast with a foot-stomping
performance. The show also features Ruben Studdard, Kirk
Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Smokie
Norful, The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond, Angie Stone, J.
Moss, BeBe Winans, Mary Mary, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Dr.
Bobby Jones, and others.

Contact: Tosha Whitten-Griggs, +1-818-655-6712,
tosha.whitten-griggs@bet.net, or Zabrina Horton,
+1-818-655-6737, zabrina.horton@bet.net, both of BET


13. Cirque du Soleil and MGM Grand Celebrate the Gala Premiere of KA in
Las Vegas

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2869283

Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:

Photo #1:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/LAF032-a

Caption: Pamela Anderson, David LaChapelle (pictured with KA artist)
attended the Gala Premiere of KA. Last night Cirque du Soleil
unveiled its latest creation, KA, to an enthusiastic audience
made up of celebrities, VIPs and media. More than 4000 guests
celebrated the show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena where they
partied until early light in a festive, Global Village
atmosphere.

Photo #2:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/LAF032-b

Caption: The Pageant scene from 'KA' Photo by Tomas Muscionico
Costumes by Marie-Chantale Vaillancourt.

Contact: Dave Kirvin, dkirvin@kirvindoak.com, or Stacy Foley,
sfoley@kirvindoak.com, both of Kirvin Doak Communications,
+1-702-737-3100, for Cirque du Soleil; or Reggie Lyons, KA
Publicist of Cirque du Soleil, +1-702-891-1984,
reggie.lyons@cirquedusoleil.com


14. See Magician Nathan Burton Sealed in Box - 7 Days, 7 Showgirls
Las Vegas Showman's Stunt With No Food or Water to Raise Funds for
Tsunami Relief Effort

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2879962

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050217/LATH102

Caption: TSUMAI RELIEF MAGIC - Magician Nathan Burton poses with seven
showgirls who will be locked inside this box on the Las Vegas
Strip's Aladdin's Desert Passage from March 9-15. How will he
sustain on energy drinks without food or water for 1,728
hours in such crowded quarters? You can watch on
nathaninabox.com via his web cams. He can be seen on "The
Entertainer" on "E!" and also at "V-The Ultimate Variety
Show." At left, his wife and magician's assistant Sarah.

Contact: Wayne Bernath, Publicist, +1-702-435-7636, wainbern@aol.com,
for NathanBurton.com


15. WPT BOOT CAMP(TM) Announces Initial Locations for Poker Instruction

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2870230

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050218/LAFRU1

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN2

Caption: A fantasy camp for poker enthusiasts, WPT BOOT CAMP--the
"Fast Track to the Final Table(TM)--gives amateurs an
intensive 2-day immersion in poker strategy. Instruction is
by WORLD POKER TOUR(R) commentators Mike Sexton and Vincent
Van Patten, as well as Alex "The Insider" Outhred, the man
behind the camera who analyzes all hands played at WPT
televised Final Tables. Each WPT BOOT CAMP limits enrollment
to only 50 students to maximize the learning experience.
Reserve seats at www.wptbootcamp.com.

Contact: Jackie Lapin, +1-818-707-1473, jackielapin@cs.com; or Jim
Llewellyn, +1-323-810-7685, ajllewell@excite.com, both for
WPT BOOT CAMP


16. New Beachside Massages Go Straight to Valentines' Hearts at Grand
Lido Negril Resort & Spa

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2877594

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050215/NYTU180

Caption: If Cupid's arrow is missing its mark lately, a beachside
massage with your honey might do the trick - especially at
Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa. Ardor magically rekindles
during a private beachside aromatherapy massage of
intoxicating aromas of lavender, sweet orange and sesame
grapeseed oils. An equally romantic alternative is a sunrise
beach massage a deux, with invigorating peppermint, Jamaican
ginger and lemongrass essences, accompanied by a Champagne
mimosa toast to the sun.

Contact: Shantini Ramakrishnan, shantini@spring-obrien.com, or
Jennifer Sparrow, jennifers@spring-obrien.com, both of
Spring, O'Brien & Co., +1-212-620-7100, for SuperClubs


17. Pendant Promises Reduced Stress Levels by Using Phi, the 'Golden
Ratio'

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2879913

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050218/LAFRU6

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN4

Caption: Equilibrex Medallion Promises to Reduce Stress and Increase
Energy Levels by using The "Golden Ratio."

Contact: Lisa Deutch of S&S Public Relations, +1-847-955-0700,
ldeutch@sspr.com, for VibraLife Institute


18. E! Networks and BSkyB Announce Casting of Michael Jackson in Its Re-
Enactment of The Michael Jackson Trial

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2872529

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050209/LAW094

Caption: (Left) Actor Edward Moss/Photo Credit Brandon Hickman/E!
Networks. (Right) Actor Edward Moss as Michael Jackson/Photo
by Ken Pivak: E! Entertainment Television and leading UK-
based satellite broadcaster British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB)
announce that actor Edward Moss will depict Michael Jackson
in its re-enactments of The Michael Jackson Trial. News
coverage will start following the conclusion of jury
selection.

Contact: Stella Tooth, +44 207 805 4289, or Richard Turner,
+44 207 705 6845, both of BSkyB; or Sarah Goldstein,
+1-323-692-4552, or Elizabeth Johnson, +1-323-954-2515, or
Nicole Goesseringer, +1-323-692-4454, all of E! Networks


19. Is Emmy Rossum the Next Julia Roberts? Teen Vogue Talks to the
Talented Young Star in the March Issue

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2869080

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/NYF002

Caption: Emmy Rossum on Teen Vogue's March cover.

Contact: Carey Merkel, Director of Public Relations of Teen Vogue,
+1-212-286-6523 or Carey_Merkel@teenvogue.com

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