Fox Movie Channel Salutes the USO on Memorial Day

Fox Movie Channel Salutes the USO on Memorial Day

ARLINGTON, Va., May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox Movie Channel announces that it will salute the United Service Organizations (USO) on Memorial Day, May 29. During an all day marathon of 20th Century Fox films honoring the men and women of the armed forces the network will air USO public service announcements.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031119/USO )

The USO is a home away from home for the military, and operates more than 120 centers around the world, providing free e-mail and Internet access, international phone cards, libraries and travel assistance to U.S. military personnel and their families.

Chuck Saftler, General Manager of Fox Movie Channel and Executive Vice President of FX, commented "Fox Movie Channel is pleased to be working with the USO again after the great success of our VJ Day Remembrance last year. The network is proud to salute the work of the USO in assisting the men, women and families of our armed services. The USO PSAs will air with some of the finest films produced by 20th Century Fox studio dealing with the efforts of our men and women in uniform."

"Our fighting men and women inspired the creation of these classic Fox movies. In turn, these public service announcements from the USO inspire us to lend support to our men and women of the armed forces currently sacrificing for our country," added Adam Lewinson, Vice President of Programming for Fox Movie Channel.

"The USO is extremely grateful for the Fox Movie Channel's Memorial Day salute to the USO and its tribute to American service members," said USO president and CEO Edward A. Powell. "Memorial Day gives all Americans the chance to think about those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. Since 1941, the USO has reminded those serving far from home that the country supports them."

Fox Movie Channel is the only network presenting movies and original series for viewers who want to know everything about how Hollywood movies are made today. Exclusively airing 20th Century Fox films ranging from contemporary blockbusters to great titles from the studio's legendary library, movies are shown uncut, uninterrupted, commercial-free, and in their original theatrical form.

Fox Movie Channel's expanding slate of original programming explores the moviemaking process from script to screen. From behind-the-scenes interviews to unique red carpet coverage, unprecedented access allows Hollywood professionals to share the secrets of their craft with its viewers. Please visit our website at http://www.foxmoviechannel.com/ for more information.

About the USO: For 65 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by World Partners AT&T, Inc., BAE SYSTEMS, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Military Channel, S&K Sales Company and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Other corporate donors, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at http://www.uso.org/.

FOX MOVIE CHANNEL

Salute To The USO

May 29, 2006

Schedule

6:00AM ET AMERICAN GUERRILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES (1950)

8:00AM ET BACK DOOR TO HELL (1965) (Lbx)

9:30AM ET THE PURPLE HEART (1944)

11:30AM ET D-DAY THE SIXTH OF JUNE (1956) (Lbx)

1:30PM ET BACK DOOR TO HELL (1965)

3:00PM ET THE PURPLE HEART (1944)

5:00PM ET D-DAY THE SIXTH OF JUNE (1956) (Lbx)

7:00PM ET PATTON (1970) (Lbx)

10:00PM ET TORA! TORA! TORA! (1970) (Lbx)

12:30AM ET PATTON (1970) (Lbx)

3:30AM TORA! TORA! TORA! (1970) (Lbx)

Synopses

AMERICAN GUERRILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES (1950)

The story of American resistance to the Japanese after the fall of the Philippines during World War II. Starring Tyrone Power, Micheline Presle and Tom Ewell. Directed by Fritz Lang.

BACK DOOR TO HELL (1965) (Lbx)

American soldiers are stationed in the Philippines in the days before World War II. Starring Jack Nicholson, Jimmie Rogers and John Hackett. Directed by Monte Hellman.

THE PURPLE HEART (1944)

A tale of the courage and survival of several American servicemen captured by the Japanese and tried as war criminals. Starring Richard Conte, Dana Andrews and Farley Granger. Directed by Lewis Milestone.

D-DAY THE SIXTH OF JUNE (1956) (Lbx)

Before the Normandy invasion, a solider looks back on a love affair. Starring Robert Taylor, Richard Todd and Dana Wynter. Directed by Henry Koster.

PATTON (1970) (Lbx)

Oscar(R)-winning dramatization of the life and career of controversial General George S. Patton. Starring George C. Scott and Karl Malden. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

TORA! TORA! TORA! (1970) (Lbx)

The events leading to the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor are dramatized with historical accuracy. Starring Martin Balsam, Jason Robards and Joseph Cotton. Directed by Richard Fleischer.

CONTACT: Tiane Harrison of USO, +1-703-908-6433, tharrison@uso.org; or Thomas Ruffner of Fox, +1-310-369-0916

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CONTACT: Tiane Harrison of USO, +1-703-908-6433, tharrison@uso.org; or
Thomas Ruffner of Fox, +1-310-369-0916

Web site: http://www.uso.org/
http://www.foxmoviechannel.com/

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