International Entertainment News: PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp For Week Ending Friday, August 19, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp For Week Ending Friday, August 19, 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. Welfare Game Banned in the 80's Is Back

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3014908

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050819/LAFRU1

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN#1

Caption: The Classic Welfare Fraud Edition of the board game "Public
Assistance: Why Bother Working for a Living?" and the
Celebrity Edition of "Capital Punishment." Both games are
offered at welfaregame.com as inexpensive downloadable files,
an innovative "games-to-personal-printer" concept. Game
enthusiasts can find out about the games, download them, and
be having fun playing them within the hour. Buyers can also
decide for themselves the quality of their games, making
quick-print disposable versions and/or primo versions.

Contact: Robert Bowie Johnson, Jr. of WelfareGame.com,
+1-410-757-4630, RBowieJ@comcast.net

2. North American Premiere of Nick Park's and Steve Box's Wallace &
Gromit - The Curse of the Were-Rabbit a Gala Presentation

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3014745

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050816/LATU087

Caption: Wallace (PETER SALLIS) and his ever-faithful dog Gromit are
cashing in with their humane pest-control outfit, "Anti-
Pesto," in DreamWorks Animation's clay animation comedy
WALLACE & GROMIT - THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT, from
Aardman.

Contact: Tonia Addison, Press Office of the Toronto International Film
Festival, +1-416-934-3200

3. Stylish New Game Boy Micro Ships Sept. 19

Players Can Choose From Two Colors, Each With Three Custom
Faceplates

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3015022

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/LAW017

Caption: Fall's hippest new tech-cessory won't be found on fashion
runways, but it will turn heads just the same. Game Boy Micro
starts shipping to stores nationally Sept. 19 at an MSRP of
$99.99, and promises to be one of the most sought-after items
heading into fall and holiday season. The edgy hardware will
come in silver and black versions, each with three removable,
fun faceplates so users can personalize their Micro depending
on their mood.

Contact: Colleen Quinn, +1-206-505-8322, cquinn@golinharris.com, or
Alison Holt Brummelkamp, +1-213-623-4200, ext. 757,
aholt@golinharris.com, both of Golin Harris, for Nintendo of
America Inc.

4. Numark Introduces iDJ(TM), First-Ever iPod(R) DJ Mixer

Numark and Apple Team Up to Bring DJ Mixing to the Masses

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3014724

Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:

Photo #1:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050816/FLTU018-a

Caption: First ever iPod DJ Mixer from Numark.

Photo #2:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050816/FLTU018-b

Caption: First look at the packaging of Numark's iPod DJ Mixer.

Contact: Aaron Wilson, Public Relations Specialist of Max Borges
Marketing Solutions, +1-305-576-1171, ext. 4, or
aaronwilson@maxborges.com, for Numark Industries

5. Nintendo DS a Steal at $129.99; Nintendogs Barks Up a Storm

U.S. Fans Brace for Japan's Smash-Hit Puppy Simulation

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3014275

Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:

Photo #1:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050816/LATU049C-a

Caption: Nintendo on Tuesday announced a $20 price drop for its hand-
held Nintendo DS video game system. Starting Aug. 21,
Nintendo DS will sell at an MSRP of $129.99. The price drop
comes a day ahead of the launch of Nintendogs, the new
lifelike puppy simulator made exclusively for Nintendo DS.
Nintendogs already is a smash-hit in Japan, where more than
700,000 copies have sold.

Photo #2:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050816/LATU049C-b

Contact: Colleen Quinn, +1-206-505-8322, cquinn@golinharris.com, or
Alison Holt Brummelkamp, +1-626-286-2067,
aholt@golinharris.com, both of GolinHarris, for Nintendo

6. Jeopardy! Champ Ken Jennings Named Columnist for mental_floss
Magazine; Trivia Genius Issues Challenge to Readers

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3015913

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050818/CLTH003

Caption: Readers of mental_floss magazine will soon have the
opportunity to personally challenge Jeopardy! all-star Ken
Jennings when he launches his new column -- "Six Degrees of
Ken Jennings" in the upcoming September/October issue.

Contact: Toby Maloney of Mental Floss LLC, +1-440-338-1816, or
Toby@mentalfloss.com

7. The Boston Audissey: The MP3/iPod Walking Tour of Boston

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3016138

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050818/NETH016

Caption: Listeners explore Boston's secret sites on The Boston
Audissey, an audio walking tour on MP3 and CD.

Contact: Juliet DeVries of Audissey Guides, +1-774-392-1074,
Juliet@AudisseyGuides.com

8. Oxfam America and Sun Microsystems Team to Bring Supporters to Fair
Trade Movement

Concertgoers at Coldplay Shows Can Sign Petition through Sun-Powered
Text Messaging Solution With Goal to Reach 10 Million Supporters by
World Trade Organization Meeting in December

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3016280

Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:

Photo #1
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050818/SFTH059-a

Caption: Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, encourages fans to
support Oxfam's Make Trade Fair campaign at concerts this
summer.

Photo #2
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050818/SFTH059-b

Caption: Sun Microsystems powers the petition-by-text solution that
allows fans to join the fair trade movement.

Contact: Carolyn Rohrer of Sun Microsystems, Inc., +1-415-294-5084 or
carolyn.rohrer@sun.com; or Lyndsay Cruz of Oxfam America,
+1-562-331-0698, or lcruz@oxfamamerica.org,

9. The Lost DVD First Season Premiere Held in Oahu on the Set of Lost

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3015394

Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:

Photo #1
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/NYW063-a

Caption: Buena Vista Executives Bob Chapek (L), Gordon Ho (L), Andy
Siditsky (R), Pat Fitzgerald(R) with Dominic Monaghan(Center)
at the "Lost" DVD first season premiere.

Photo #2
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/NYW063-b

Caption: Daniel Dae Kim at the world premiere of Buena Vista Home
Entertainment DVD launch of the first season of "Lost".

Photo #3
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/NYW063-c

Caption: Dominic Monaghan at the world premiere of Buena Vista Home
Entertainment DVD launch of the first season of "Lost".

Photo #4
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/NYW063-d

Caption Emilie de Ravin (left) and Terry O'Quinn (right) at the world
premiere of Buena Vista Home Entertainment DVD launch of the
first season of "Lost".

10. Lilo & Stitch 2: Premiere in Hawaii

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3014993

Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:

Photo #1
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/LAW048-a

Caption: Christopher Chase (producer) and Chris Sanders (voice of
Stitch plus original creator and co-director of the original
film).

Photo #2
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/LAW048-c

Caption: Lilo, Sharon Morrill (President, DisneyToon Studios) and
Stitch at the world premiere of Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch has a
Glitch on the island of Oahu. The film is produced by
DisneyToon Studios.

Photo #3
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/LAW048-h

Caption: Lilo & Stitch on red carpet

11. Christie Brinkley Returns to CoverGirl Building on Record-Setting
20-Year Partnership

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3014229

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:

NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050816/NYTU010

Caption: After her 20 year CoverGirl contract ended in 1996, Christie
Brinkley re-signs with CoverGirl to tout its new anti-aging
line Advanced Radiance. Here Christie Brinkley poses for her
first CoverGirl campaign in almost 10 years.

Contact: Joy-Lee Pasqualoni, of MARINA MAHER COMMUNICATIONS,
PH: +1-212-485-6808, or FAX: +1-212-355-6318, for Procter &
Gamble

12. everGIRL Back-to-School Apparel Line Gives Tweens the Power to
Express Themselves Through Fashion

- Styles Designed With Input From Tweens That Moms Will Love -

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3015214

Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:

Photo #1
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/NYW055-a

Caption: New "back-to-school" fashion designs from Nickelodeon's
everGirl brand are stylish enough for tweens and affordable for
parents.

Photo #2
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/NYW055-b

Caption: New "back-to-school" fashion designs from Nickelodeon's
everGirl brand are stylish enough for tweens and affordable for
parents.

Contact: Alyssa Sanders, +1-917-522-3527, asanders@accesspr.com, or
Brooke Tvedten, +1-415-844-6257, btvedten@accesspr.com, both of
Access Communications for everGirl

13. Student Advantage Magazine (SAM) Launches on Campuses Across the
Country

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3014106

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:

NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050816/NYFNSW44

Caption: Student Advantage Magazine debuts with The Black Eyed Peas.

Contact: Angela Rose Blackman of Student Advantage, +1-617-912-2071,
angela@studentadvantage.com

14. W.R. Case & Sons Rolls Across America with Custom Chopper by Orange
County Choppers(TM)

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3016389

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050818/CGTH040

Caption: Paul Teutul, Sr. shows off the Case Custom Chopper that W.R.
Case will give away in a nationwide sweepstakes.

Contact: Shelley Swanson, Marketing Communications Manager,
+1-814-363-6132, sswanson@wrcase.com , or Fred Feightner,
Marketing Communications Coordinator, +1-814-363-6105,
ffeightner@wrcase.com, both ofW.R. Case & Sons Cutlery
Company

15. ARA Launches National Sportsmanship Award for Division I College
Football

New Award Recognizes Good Character On and Off the Football Field

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3015501

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/CGW029

Caption: The ARA Sportsmanship Award will be given to the Division I
college football player who exemplifies sportsmanship both on
and off the football field.

Contact: Pete Friedmann, Media Relations for ARA, +1-847-204-1873; or
Dave Bergeson, Executive Director, ARA, +1-847-375-4866

16. 3rd Annual Weber Tailgating Study(TM) Proves Grilling #1 Activity
During Tailgating Parties

Auto Racing Ranks as Second Favorite Sport for Tailgates

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3014595

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:

NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050816/CGTU028

Caption: The 3rd Annual Weber Tailgating Study(TM) proves that
grilling is the #1 activity during tailgating parties.

Contact: Sherry L. Bale of Weber-Stephen Products Co.,
+1-224-836-2724, sbale@weberstephen.com , or Kim Durk for
Weber-Stephen Products Co., +1-773-278-5116,
kimdurk@peoplepc.com

17. El Amor Ahora (Love Now) Exhibit at Nordstrom to Showcase Work of
Hispanic Artists in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Exhibit to Feature Works Inspired by Artists' Interpretation of Love

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3015410

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/SFW030

Caption: Madagascar Jasmine by Irene Caranza.

Contact: Michael Boyd of Nordstrom, Inc., +1-206-373-3034

18. Now Organic Tea Means Great Flavor, Too!

Introducing Celestial Seasonings(R) New Organic Teas

Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3015018

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/LAW015

Caption: Celestial Seasonings' new line of Organic Teas.

Contact: Lori Fromm of Burson-Marsteller, +1-312-596-3522, for
Celestial Seasonings

PRNewswire - August 19

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050819/LAFRU1
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050816/LATU087
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http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050818/CLTH003
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050818/NETH016
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050818/SFTH059-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050818/SFTH059-b
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/NYW063-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/NYW063-b
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/NYW063-c
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/NYW063-d
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http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/LAW048-c
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http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050816/NYTU010
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/NYW055-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/NYW055-b
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050816/NYFNSW44
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050818/CGTH040
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/CGW029
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050816/CGTU028
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/SFW030
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050817/LAW015
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN1,
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Source: PR Newswire

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