PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, July 29, 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.
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1. 'CMT On Tour: Brad Paisley Time Well Wasted 2005'
Tour Features Sara Evans and Special Guest Sugarland and Will Launch
September 23 in Portland, OR
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3002413
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/CLTH094
Caption: Brad Paisley, as created by Brad Paisley, in his animated tour
announcement "CMT ON TOUR: BRAD PAISLEY TIME WELL WASTED 2005."
The animated video can be viewed on www.cmt.com.
Contact: Press Contacts, Lisa Chader, +1-615-335-8405, or
lisa.chader@cmt.com, or Cindy McLean, +1-615-335-8404, or
cindy.mclean@cmt.com, both of CMT; or Darlene Bieber for Brad
Paisley, +1-615-846-3878, or darlene@schmidtpr.com
2. Jeans and Music - The Perfect Fit at Gap This Fall
iTunes Music Store, a Star-Studded Cast of Musical Artists and MTV
Highlighted in Gap's Fall 2005 Marketing Campaign
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3002706
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NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/SFTH048-a
Caption: Alanis Morissette, one of the stars of Gap's new ad campaign
for Fall.
Photo #2:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/SFTH048-b
Caption: Michelle Williams (Destiny's Child), one of the stars of Gap's
new ad campaign for Fall.
Contact: Erica Archambault of Gap PR, +1-415-427-2397
3. Meijer Goes 'Back to School' With Kelly Clarkson
Recording Star Sings Meijer's Praises in 'Back To School' Campaign;
Students Have Opportunity to Win Week-Long Tour With Singing
Sensation
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998626
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/NYM037
Caption: Inaugural American Idol winner and current singing sensation,
Kelly Clarkson, promotes "back-to-school" events at the Meijer
chain of supercenters. From July through September, the
recording artist will be seen in advertising and in-store
promotions touting Meijer's vast selection of back-to-school
needs for teens and kids of all ages. Clarkson will also
headline a contest where the winner will spend one week touring
with the singer during her next concert series.
Contact: Kelly Durcan, +1-212-431-4694
4. Nick at Nite Lets Parents Indulge in Some Payback When New Hidden
Camera Series, Hi-Jinks, Premieres on Tuesday, August 2
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2999924
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050726/NYTU159
Caption: Leila Sbitani (Nice Package, 48 hour Wedding) hosts Nick at
Nite's new original hidden-camera series in which adults play
good-natured pranks on kids, Hi-Jinks. The series premieres on
Tuesday, August 2 at 9:30 pm ET/PT.
Contact: Rachel Lizerbram of Nick At Nite, +1-212-846-4412; Scott
Acord of MTV Networks, +1-310-752-8075; Don Ciaramella of The
Lippin Group, for Banyan Productions, +1-212-986-7080
5. Court Is Back in Session and Judge Harry T. Stone Is Presiding!
TV Land Reveals Verdict That Night Court Launches With 48-Hour
Marathon Beginning August 13th
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998810
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/NYM163
Caption: The hilarious comedy Night Court joins the TV Land sitcom
lineup beginning Saturday, August 13 at 6 a.m. (ET/PT) with a
48-hour marathon. Night Court will air in its regularly
scheduled time slot of 11:30 P.M. every night beginning Monday,
August 15.
Contact: Jennifer Zaldivar, TV Land/Nick at Nite Press, +1-212-846-8964,
or Ariana Urbont, MTV Networks, +1-310-752-8079, for TV Land
6. Brittany Murphy Gets the Jordache Look
Jordache Unveils Their Newest Ad Campaign Featuring the Starlet
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998288
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/LAM079
Caption: Jordache Jeans Fall Ad Campaign featuring Brittany Murphy
photographed by Patrick Demarchelier.
Contact: Hilla Narov, +1-212-367-8078, or Shirley Dweck,
+1-212-995-2095, both for Jordache
7. Top Sports Model and Trainer's Diagnosis Results in Organic Diet Book
for Improved Health and Fitness Lifestyle
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3001629
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/NYFNSN06
Caption: Kathy Feldman, a national fitness competitor, sports model and
personal trainer diagnosed for extreme hypothyroidism and
excessive weight gain developed her organic 'Raw Crunch Diet'
based on a comprehensive understanding of pure foods and true
science. Now with this easy to understand format, she and
others can spend less attention on their diet and more on their
life.
Contact: Mel Clark of SSI, Inc Publishing, +1-877-623-6465, or
viking2@charter.net
8. It's a Bird! It's a Plane! No, it's a Fashion Model!
Target debuted Fall 2005 collections on 9-story-high vertical runway
at Rockefeller Center
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3001134
Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:
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Caption: Target turned a runway upside down during an electrifying
Vertical Fall Fashion Show in the city that shares its love of
style: New York. The event took place today at Rockefeller
Center, featuring a troupe of world-class athletes that leapt
off the roof of a 9-story tower on the Plaza, then strutted
down the building's side modeling the Target Fall 2005 women's
and men's collections by Isaac Mizrahi, Mossimo, Liz Lange,
Xhilaration, Merona, among others.
Photo #2:
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Caption: Target turned a runway upside down during an electrifying
Vertical Fall Fashion Show in the city that shares its love of
style: New York. The event took place today at Rockefeller
Center, featuring a troupe of world-class athletes that leapt
off the roof of a 9-story tower on the Plaza, then strutted
down the building's side modeling the Target Fall 2005 women's
and men's collections by Isaac Mizrahi, Mossimo, Liz Lange,
Xhilaration, Merona, among others.
Contact: Genna Blackman of LaForce + Stevens, +1-212-242-9353, ext. 146;
or Paula Thornton-Greear of Target, +1-612-696-3400
9. Return of the Champions
Queen + Paul Rodgers to Rock in the U.S.A. at Meadowlands and
Hollywood Bowl
With Dates Come 2-CD Set and DVD
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998925
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/LAM088
Caption: Queen plus Paul Rodgers announce two rare U.S. concert dates
following their sold out European tour - first Queen concerts
in U.S. in 23 years. Tickets go on sale July 30 for Oct. 16
show at Continental Arena in East Rutherford, NJ and on July 31
for Oct. 22 show at Hollywood Bowl. Pictured are ex-
Bad Company Paul Rodgers with microphone, Queen's Brian May on
guitar and Queen's Roger Taylor on drums.
Contact: Bryn Bridenthal of BRIDENTHAL & ASSOCIATES, +1-805-462-9648,
bryn@bridenthal-associates.com; or Lillian Matulic of HOLLYWOOD
RECORDS, +1-818-560-6197, Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
10. Stars Shine at WTTW11's 50th Birthday Bash
Chase Sponsors Live 90-Minute Broadcast on WTTW11 and 98.7WFMT from
Chicago's Millennium Park
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3002014
Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:
Photo #1:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/CGTH020-a
Caption: Otis Clay.
Photo #2:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/CGTH020-b
Caption: Susanne Mentzer.
Photo #3:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/CGTH020-c
Caption: Billy Corgan.
Contact: Holly H. Gilson of WTTW11, +1-773-509-5424
11. COQ ROQ(SM) Hits National Music Scene With Poultry-Packed Lyrical
Prowess
"Bawk Rawkers" credit new BK(TM) CHICKEN FRIES as musical
inspiration
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998953
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/CGM038
Caption: The new sextet COQ ROQ(SM) debuts today. The band 's bawk rawk
style will be featured in BURGER KING's new music video-style
ads for BK(TM) CHICKEN FRIES that will air on network and cable
television.
Contact: Adrienne Hayes, +1-305-378-7939, ahayes@whopper.com, or
Lauren Hammann, +1-305-378-3120, lhammann@whopper.com, both
of Burger King Corporation
12. Producer Kevin Misher Moves to Paramount
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3000330
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Caption: Producer Kevin Misher moves to Paramount.
Photo #2:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991206/PARLOGO
Caption: Paramount Pictures logo.
Contact: M. Janet Hill, +1-323-956-5011, for Paramount Pictures
13. Daniel Battsek Named President of Miramax Films
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998880
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Photo #1:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050627/LAM109LOGO
Caption: The Walt Disney Studios Logo.
Photo #2:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/LAM071A
Caption: Daniel Battsek named President of Miramax Films.
Contact: Heidi Trotta, Communications of The Walt Disney Studios,
+1-818-560-7280
14. McDonald's(R) and DreamWorks Animation Enter Into a Worldwide
Marketing Relationship
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3000986
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050727/CGW028
Caption: Mike Roberts, McDonald's(R) president and chief operating
officer (left) and Ronald McDonald get a sneak preview of Shrek
3 from Jeffrey Katzenberg, DreamWorks Animation chief executive
officer. DreamWorks Animation and McDonald's Corporation today
announced a two-year worldwide marketing partnership giving
McDonald's global promotional rights to new DreamWorks animated
properties. Shrek 3 will be the first film associated with the
relationship, which begins in 2007 and will include such
signature promotions as McDonald's Happy Meals(R).
Contact: Walt Riker, +1-630-623-3678, or Lisa Howard, +1-630-623-5044,
both of McDonald's Corporation; or Bob Feldman,
+1-818-695-6677, or Rachel McCallister, MPRM, +1-323-933-3399,
or cell, +1-213-309-9117, both of DreamWorks Animation
15. 21st Century Lifestyle Brand J.Lindeberg Launches Future of Sports
Golf Shoes with PUMA(R)
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3002334
Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:
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NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/NETH026-a
Caption: J.Lindeberg Future Sports Golf Shoe by Puma.
Photo #2:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/NETH026-b
Caption: J.Lindeberg Future Sports Golf Shoe by Puma.
Contact: Nicks Ericsson, nicks@jlindeberg.co.uk or Alexandra Nelke,
alexandra@jlindeberg.co.uk, +44 (0) 20 7841 5890, or Sarah
Broach, +1-917-535-1127, sarahbroach@nyc.rr.com, or Roger
Joseph, +1-917-774-8020, josephroger@msn.com, all of
J.Lindeberg; or PUMA Australia: Sherrin Kelly,
+1-(61)- 3-9555-6655, sherrin.kelly@puma.com, or Martina
Lagler, +4366243751141, martina.lagler@puma.com; or PUMA
Benelux: Marcia Henderikx, +31334320060,
marcia.henderikx@puma.com; or PUMA France: Lara Montel,
+33 (0)1 44 90 82 67, lara.m@tmarkoagency.com; or PUMA
Germany: Jelena Torbica, 4.99133E+11,
jelena.torbica@puma.com; or PUMA Italy: Luca Stevaraglia,
3.90289E+11, Luca.Stevaraglia@puma.com; or PUMA Japan: Tamaki
Yamaguchi, +81.3.5414.8220, tamaki.yamaguchi@puma.com; or
PUMA Nordic: Fredrika Schlasberg, +4642197147,
fredrika.schlasberg@puma.com; or PUMA Spain: Isabel Bernad,
+34966660074, ibernad@puma.com; or PUMA Switzerland: Sabine
Mueller, +41326548817, Sabine.mueller@puma.com; or PUMA UK:
Lucy Finnegean, +44 1372364, lucy.finnegean@puma.com; or PUMA
USA: Kristina Fields, +1-978-698-1144,
kristina.fields@puma.com; or PUMA International: Lisa Beachy,
+1-617-488-2945, lisa.beachy@puma.com
16. Andre Agassi and adidas Enter Agreement
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2999017
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/SFM082
Caption: Andre Agassi, one of the most successful and admired tennis
players of our times, has joined the adidas tennis family. An
eight-time Grand Slam Winner, Andre will play his first match
in three stripes today at the Mercedes-Benz Cup in Los Angeles.
This new partnership will go beyond business in the
traditional sense, also supporting his foundation "The Andre
Agassi Charitable Foundation(R)".
Contact: Dorothee Kurz, Global Public Relations, +49.(0)9132.84.4043, or
mobile, +49.(0)160.884.4043, or dorothee.kurz@adidas.de, or
Kelly Olmstead, adidas US, +1-971-234-2461, or mobile,
+1-503-475-8788, or kelly.olmstead@adidasus.com, both of
adidas-Salomon AG
17. New 2006 Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle Ultra is Industry's First
Motorcycle Equipped with XM Satellite Radio as a Standard Feature
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998661
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/DCM006
Caption: XM Satellite Radio has entered the motorcycle market with
Harley Davidson's exclusive 2006 FLHTCUSE Screamin' Eagle Ultra
Classic Electra Glide, the first motorcycle model with a
standard XM Satellite Radio.
Contact: Chance Patterson of XM Satellite Radio, +1-202-380-4318,
or chance.patterson@xmradio.com
18. Rusty Wallace Forces Three-Way Tie for the Checkers(R)/Rally's(R)
Double Drive-Thru Challenge
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2999105
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/FLM022
Caption: The #2 Miller Lite(R) Team with driver Rusty Wallace won
Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) Double Drive-Thru Challenge at the
Pennsylvania 500(R). The No. 2 Team's win, its fourth of the
2005 racing season, has forced a three-way tie with the #12
ALLTEL(R) and #20 Home Depot(R) teams for the coveted $100,000
grand prize to be awarded at season's end.
Contact: Dan Donovan, MARC Public Relations, +1-412-562-2079, or
ddonovan@marcusa.com, for Checkers Drive-In Restaurants
19. Experimental HondaJet Makes Public World Debut at EAA AirVenture 2005
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3002198
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/LATH009
Caption: The experimental HondaJet is an advanced, lightweight, compact
business jet that features better fuel efficiency, more
available space in the fuselage, and higher cruise speed than
conventional aircraft in its class.
Contact: Jeffrey Smith of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.,
+1-310-781-5062; or Shigeki Endo of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.,
(Japan) +81 3-5412-1512
20. Johnnie Walker(R) Prepares to Celebrate the 200th Birthday of
Founder John Walker
The World's Best Selling Scotch Whisky Celebrates the Bicentennial
of Its Founder With the Release of a Limited Edition, Cask Strength
Blue Label(R)
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998147
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050724/LASU001
Caption: Portrait of John Walker, founder of Johnnie Walker(R), born
July 25th 1805.
Contact: Sabrina Macias, +1-917-653-2525,
Sabrina.Macias@rlpublicrelations.com, or Melissa Karp,
+1-917-690-5779, Melissa.Karp@rlpublicrelations.com, both of RL
Public Relations, or +1-212-206-8668, for Johnnie Walker
PRNewswire -- July 29
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