International Entertainment News: November 2007

Friday, November 30, 2007

Comedy Superstar Dana Carvey to Tape National Television Special Live From Santa Rosa

March 28th and 29th Taping Marks Second National TV Special from Sonoma County Arts Center in Less Than a Month

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Perhaps best known as the "Church Lady" from Saturday Night Live, Emmy Award-winning comedian Dana Carvey is coming to Santa Rosa's Wells Fargo Center for the Arts to tape his much-anticipated HBO Special. The special will be taped live from the Center's 1600 seat main theater on March 28th and 29th. It will be the second national television special to be hosted at the Santa Rosa arts center in less than a month. On February 30th and March 1st, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts will also host the taping and live broadcast of legendary comedian George Carlin's 14th HBO Special, entitled "It's Bad For Ya."

"I don't want to put any pressure on the audience or myself," said Dana Carvey, "but I plan on making history." Carvey, who calls the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts the "greatest theater I have ever played," said, "Everybody knows that this is the best theater in America. I'm going to be the only Bay Area-raised kid to shoot an HBO comedy special at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts."

"What can we say ... this is just a great tribute to Sonoma County audiences," said the Arts Center's Rick Bartalini. "We learned today from HBO that this is the first time in the network's history that two artists have requested to tape from the same venue in such a short time-frame. It's especially flattering given the fact that both Dana Carvey and George Carlin could have their pick of any theater nationwide, and they chose to come here."

Carvey, who was attending S.F. State University when he won the San Francisco Comedy Competition, says he recalls coming to the Santa Rosa arts center as a child. He played a sold out performance at the Center this past summer, calling the audience "the smartest and nicest crowd I have ever played to (and I'm not trying to kiss anyone's ass)." About his upcoming TV special, Carvey promises it will be "nothing less than a love letter to the people of Santa Rosa."

TICKETS

Dana Carvey's TV Special will be recorded at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, March 28 and 29 at 8:00 pm (theater doors close promptly at 7:30 pm). Tickets ($35, $45, $65) are on sale Friday, December 7 at noon. Purchase tickets at the Box Office located at 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa, by phone at 707-546-3600, or online at http://www.wellsfargocenterarts.org/.

Print quality artist images available at:

http://www.wellsfargocenterarts.org/docs/contact/media.html

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

CONTACT: Kristi Buffo, Public Relations Manager of Wells Fargo Center
for the Arts, +1-707-527-7006, ext. 150, kristib@wellsfargocenterarts.org

Web site:

http://www.wellsfargocenterarts.com/

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Tribune Granted Regulatory Approvals by Federal Communications Commission

FCC Grants Transfer of Television Station Licenses and Extension of Waivers; Going-Private Transaction Expected to Close By End of 2007

CHICAGO, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tribune Company (NYSE:TRB) today announced that the Federal Communications Commission has approved the transfer of its broadcasting licenses and the extension of its cross-ownership waivers in markets where the company owns both a television station and a newspaper. Tribune's going-private transaction is expected to close by year end following satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions, including the receipt of a solvency opinion and completion of the committed financing.

"We appreciate today's action by the FCC, which allows our transaction to move forward," said Dennis FitzSimons, Tribune chairman, president and chief executive officer. "We look forward to implementing the new ownership structure that will enable us to focus all of our energy and resources on Tribune's future."

On April 2, 2007, Tribune announced its intention to become a private company, owned 100 percent by an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). When the transaction closes, Sam Zell's investment in the company will increase to $315 million and he will become chairman of Tribune's board of directors.

To complete the transaction, Tribune sought FCC approval to transfer the operating licenses of its broadcast stations to new ownership. The company also asked for an extension of existing waivers of the FCC's cross-ownership rule in New York, Los Angeles, Hartford and South Florida -- markets in which Tribune operates both a newspaper and television station. The waivers granted today are temporary, pending the outcome of the FCC's ongoing review of media ownership rules. In Chicago, the company will be exempt from cross-ownership restrictions through a permanent waiver provision.

TRIBUNE (NYSE:TRB) is one of the country's top media companies, operating businesses in publishing, interactive and broadcasting. It reaches more than 80 percent of U.S. households and is the only media organization with newspapers, television stations and websites in the nation's top three markets. In publishing, Tribune's leading daily newspapers include the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Newsday (Long Island, N.Y.), The Sun (Baltimore), South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Orlando Sentinel and Hartford Courant. The company's broadcasting group operates 23 television stations, Superstation WGN on national cable, Chicago's WGN-AM and the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Popular news and information websites complement Tribune's print and broadcast properties and extend the company's nationwide audience.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain comments or forward-looking statements that are based largely on the company's current expectations and are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties. You can identify these and other forward looking statements by the use of such words as "will," "expect," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "intend," "continue," or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements also include the assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing statements. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in these statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include risks related to the transactions being consummated; the risk that financing might not be obtained in a timely manner, without conditions, or at all; the impact of the substantial indebtedness incurred to finance the consummation of the merger; the ability to satisfy all closing conditions in the definitive agreements; difficulties in retaining employees as a result of the merger agreement; risks of unforeseen material adverse changes to our business or operations; risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans, operations, and business growth initiatives; the risk associated with the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Tribune and others in connection with the merger agreement; and other factors described in Tribune's publicly available reports filed with the SEC, including the most current annual 10-K and quarterly 10-Q reports, which contain a discussion of various factors that may affect Tribune's business or financial results. These factors, including also the ability to complete the merger, could cause actual future performance to differ materially from current expectations. Tribune is not responsible for updating the information contained in this press release beyond the published date, or for changes made to this document by wire services or Internet service providers.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: jreiter@tribune.com

Source: Tribune Company

CONTACT: Gary Weitman of Tribune Company, +1-312-222-3394, fax,
+1-312-222-1573, gweitman@tribune.com

Web site:

http://www.tribune.com/

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Celebrity Pet Filmmakers Capture DogCatemy Awards

Rachael Ray, Howard Stern, Beth Ostrosky, Richard Belzer, Among Stars Applauding Winners

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- They were clapping, cheering and barking as well last night as the winners of the 2007 DogCatemy Awards were announced at the second annual gala, a Red Carpet event attended by pet-lovers and their dogs, hosted by North Shore Animal League America, the world's largest no-kill animal shelter.

Celebrities Rachael Ray, Howard Stern, Beth Ostrosky, Richard Belzer, Josh Flitter, Brandon Hannan, Hallie Kate Eisenberg and several hundred League supporters, many accompanied by their dogs, filled the ballroom of Capitale in New York City. Mistress of Ceremonies was Fox TV's Good Day New York anchor Jodi Applegate, with Fox TV Entertainment Reporter Toni Senecal introducing the videos and celebrity presenters.

Taking top prizes were: New York Post Columnist and author Julia Szabo for "Best Dogumentary" featuring Tiny Tim, a three-legged dog rescued from the League's shelter by American menswear designer John Bartlett; CBS reporter Dr. Debbye Turner for "Best Musical" for her video on Nora, the piano playing cat; Beth Ostrosky for the "Best Pawformance" video featuring her Bulldog, Bianca; Hallie Kate Eisenberg for a "Best Tail Waggin'Comedy" featuring her six pets; and "Best in Show" to Gary Dell Abate for his film about his dog Norman. Also, the League introduced the winner of its online Amateur PetFlix Video contest, "My Pet's Got Talent," Rick Caran and his poker-playing JilliDog.

Also showcased were a video by animal supporter Jana Kohl on the horrors of puppy mills, as well as the League's two new public service announcements featuring League spokesperson Beth Ostrosky. Also, League President J. John Stevenson announced the launch of the American Mutt-i-Grees Club, a national initiative promoting appreciation of mixed breed pets.

In total, 17 celebrities created videos for the event. In addition to the winners, the filmmakers included: Rachel Ray, Richard Belzer, Jodi Applegate, Katie Lee Joel, Josh Flitter, Mark Levin, Shane and Sia Barbi, Brandon Hannan, Linda Larkin and Yul Vazquez, Robin Quivers, and canine celebrities Eli, the Milk Bone Dog Biscuit Dog and Bella Starlet Dog.

The videos will be posted on the League's website, www.animal-league.org.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: North Shore Animal League America

CONTACT: Devera Lynn, Vice President of Communications, +1-516-883-7633,
+1-516-474-5332, or Dianne Zoppa, Public Relations Manager, +1-516-883-7636,
+1-516-232-5998, both of North Shore Animal League America

Web Site:

http://www.animal-league.org/

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Portland Teen Named Finalist in Two National Hero Competitions

CNN and Volvo Recognize Student's Fight Against Predators

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas Jessup (15) has been named a finalist in the CNN Hero competition and also a finalist in the Volvo for Life Awards competition as a Youth Hero. Jessup is recognized for her work in protecting teenage girls from abduction and sexual assault. For the CNN Hero award Jessup is among 18 honorees in 6 categories of cause-related work from among 7,000 nominations. She's now competing for the nation's top CNN Hero.

"I'm honored to be included among such remarkable people," said Dallas. "There are some excellent things going on in the world and it's terrific for CNN and Volvo to put the spotlight on them."

For the Volvo Youth Hero award Jessup was selected from thousands of nominations, as 1 of 10 Youth Heroes in the Annual Volvo for Life Awards. She's now in the running for the "America's Greatest Hometown Hero" to be decided in part by online voting at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/.

Although only 15, Jessup is putting predators and rapists out of business across the country. She uses her expertise in martial arts to train and empower girls 11 to 19 to stand up for themselves in brutal attack situations. Jessup, a Tae Kwon Do black belt and Filipino Street Fighting instructor, was motivated to act after learning of alarming statistics of sexual assault and abduction of young women. One in four women is the victim of sexual assault and there are 114,000 attempted abductions in the US annually.

To turn the tables on the attackers, Jessup wrote and produced a film to illustrate simple ways for a 100-pound girl to get away from any size attacker by eye gouging, biting, slapping an ear, and other quick-learn techniques. To date, 325,000 copies of her film, "Just Yell Fire", have been downloaded or distributed for free.

Now that the film is in 37 countries, Jessup continues her work by lobbying politicians to include self defense as a mandatory component of physical education in schools. "What if a predator couldn't take your daughter because she was smarter and faster," asks Jessup. "That's what Just Yell Fire is all about."

The CNN Heroes are featured weekdays on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360". Anyone can vote for their favorite Volvo Hero online at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/ until January 7.

Information: Maggie 360.521.0437

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Just Yell Fire

CONTACT: Maggie Jessup, +1-360-521-0437, for Just Yell Fire

Web site:

http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/

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'NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off: From Huddle to Headset' to Air Throughout the Month of December on FSN

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL PLAYERS, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association, presents "NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off: From Huddle to Headset," the fifth of six monthly television specials created and produced by NFL PLAYERS, and sponsored by Electronic Arts and Reebok.

According to the NFL Coaches Association, close to one third of the nearly 600 coaches in the National Football League are former players. In this month's edition, NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off catches up with four coaches who've traded their helmets for headsets and teach today's players the game they love. Quarterbacks Coach Jim Zorn (Seattle), Wide Receivers Coach James Lofton (San Diego), Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett (Dallas), and Tight Ends Coach Jonathan Hayes (Cincinnati) are all highlighted in this half-hour program that looks back on their playing days and transition from the field to the sideline.

Tune in to see how Zorn, the first quarterback for the Seahawks franchise, connects with the players now calling the signals in Seattle, and visit training camp with Lofton, a Hall of Famer who runs routes alongside the Charger's young receiving corps. Watch as Garrett takes his coaching technique from the gridiron to the classroom in hopes of inspiring high school players through his "Play It Smart" program, and check in with Hayes, who discusses the tight-knit NFL fraternity and reflects on the coaching legends who've influenced both his playing and coaching careers.

Despite hanging up their cleats years ago, these coaches are still major players in the league. See how their love for the game lives on in "NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off: From Huddle to Headset," airing all month on FSN. Visit http://www.nflplayers.com/ to catch a sneak peek of the show and check your local listings for air dates and times.

ABOUT NFL PLAYERS: Formed in 1994, NFL PLAYERS is the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association. Representing more than 1,800 active and many memorable retired NFL players, NFL PLAYERS "takes the helmets off" the players and markets them as personalities as well as professional athletes. Through an exclusive sponsorship agreement between the organization and the NFL, players are integrated into NFL sponsor activation programs. In addition, under an exclusive agreement between NFL PLAYERS and the NFL, NFLPLAYERS.COM, the company's official website, is part of the NFL Internet Network. Each year NFL PLAYERS negotiates and facilitates more than 4,000 player marketing opportunities for players. NFL PLAYERS activities include retail licensing, corporate sponsorships and promotions, special events, radio and television projects, publishing and internet. For more information, visit http://www.nflplayers.com/.

(Regional broadcast schedule follows. For up-to-date schedule, please visit NFLPLAYERS.com)

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Network -- Date -- Time -- Zone -- L, D, R
FSN ARIZONA Sat - 12/01/2007 08:00 PM Mountain-Arizona Delay
FSN ARIZONA Thu - 12/20/2007 03:00 PM Mountain-Arizona Delay
FSN ARIZONA Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Mountain-Arizona Delay
FSN ARIZONA Fri - 12/28/2007 12:30 PM Mountain-Arizona Repeat
FSN ARIZONA (Non-Arizona) Sun - 12/09/2007 09:00 AM Mountain-Arizona
Delay
FSN BAY AREA Sat - 12/01/2007 06:30 PM Pacific Delay
FSN BAY AREA Sat - 12/08/2007 08:00 AM Pacific Repeat
FSN BAY AREA Thu - 12/20/2007 12:00 PM Pacific Delay
FSN BAY AREA Sat - 12/22/2007 08:00 AM Pacific Repeat
FSN BAY AREA Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Pacific Delay
FSN BAY AREA Sat - 12/29/2007 09:00 AM Pacific Repeat
FSN BAY AREA (Non-Warriors) Thu - 12/27/2007 12:00 PM Pacific Repeat
FSN DETROIT Sat - 12/01/2007 01:30 PM Eastern Delay
FSN DETROIT Thu - 12/20/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
FSN DETROIT Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
FSN FLORIDA Sat - 12/01/2007 11:30 AM Eastern Delay
FSN FLORIDA Thu - 12/20/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
FSN FLORIDA Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
FSN MIDWEST Sat - 12/01/2007 08:00 PM Central Delay
FSN MIDWEST Sat - 12/15/2007 02:00 PM Central Repeat
FSN MIDWEST Tue - 12/18/2007 10:00 PM Central Repeat
FSN MIDWEST Tue - 12/18/2007 01:30 AM Central Repeat
FSN MIDWEST Wed - 12/19/2007 06:30 AM Central Repeat
FSN MIDWEST Thu - 12/20/2007 03:00 PM Central Delay
FSN MIDWEST Sat - 12/22/2007 01:00 PM Central Repeat
FSN MIDWEST Sun - 12/23/2007 07:00 AM Central Repeat
FSN MIDWEST Tue - 12/25/2007 10:00 PM Central Repeat
FSN MIDWEST Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Central Delay
FSN MIDWEST (Non-Blues) Wed - 12/12/2007 11:30 AM Central Repeat
FSN NEW YORK Sat - 12/01/2007 06:30 PM Eastern Delay
FSN NEW YORK Sun - 12/02/2007 06:00 AM Eastern Repeat
FSN NEW YORK Sat - 12/08/2007 07:00 PM Eastern Repeat
FSN NEW YORK Thu - 12/20/2007 08:30 AM Eastern Repeat
FSN NEW YORK Thu - 12/20/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
FSN NEW YORK Fri - 12/21/2007 06:30 PM Eastern Repeat
FSN NEW YORK Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
FSN North Sat - 12/08/2007 05:30 PM Central Delay
FSN North Thu - 12/20/2007 03:00 PM Central Delay
FSN North Sat - 12/22/2007 05:30 PM Central Delay
FSN North Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Central Delay
FSN Wisconsin Sat - 12/08/2007 05:30 PM Central Delay
FSN Wisconsin Sat - 12/08/2007 10:00 PM Central Repeat
FSN Wisconsin Thu - 12/20/2007 03:00 PM Central Delay
FSN Wisconsin Sat - 12/22/2007 05:30 PM Central Repeat
FSN Wisconsin Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Central Delay
FSN NORTHWEST Sat - 12/01/2007 01:00 PM Pacific Delay
FSN NORTHWEST Wed - 12/12/2007 12:30 PM Pacific Repeat
FSN NORTHWEST Sat - 12/15/2007 12:00 PM Pacific Repeat
FSN NORTHWEST Thu - 12/20/2007 05:00 PM Pacific Delay
FSN NORTHWEST Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Pacific Delay
FSN OHIO Sat - 12/01/2007 12:00 PM Eastern Delay
FSN OHIO Thu - 12/20/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
FSN OHIO Wed - 12/26/2007 12:30 PM Eastern Repeat
FSN OHIO Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
FSN OHIO (Non-Cavaliers) Wed - 12/12/2007 12:30 PM Eastern Repeat
FSN PITTSBURGH Thu - 12/20/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
FSN PITTSBURGH Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
FSN ROCKY MOUNTAIN Sun - 12/09/2007 09:00 AM Mountain Delay
FSN ROCKY MOUNTAIN Wed - 12/12/2007 02:30 PM Mountain Repeat
FSN ROCKY MOUNTAIN Sat - 12/15/2007 10:30 AM Mountain Repeat
FSN ROCKY MOUNTAIN Sun - 12/16/2007 07:30 AM Mountain Repeat
FSN ROCKY MOUNTAIN Thu - 12/20/2007 03:00 PM Mountain Delay
FSN ROCKY MOUNTAIN Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Mountain Delay
FSN SOUTH Fri - 12/14/2007 07:00 PM Eastern Repeat
FSN SOUTH Thu - 12/20/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
FSN SOUTH Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
FSN SOUTH (Non-Hurricane) Sat - 12/01/2007 06:30 PM Eastern Delay
FSN SOUTH (Non-Hurricane) Mon - 12/03/2007 07:00 PM Eastern Repeat
FSN SOUTHWEST Thu - 12/20/2007 03:00 PM Central Delay
FSN SOUTHWEST Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Central Delay
FSN SOUTHWEST (TX & OK) Sat - 12/01/2007 01:00 PM Central Delay
FSN WEST Sat - 12/01/2007 11:30 AM Pacific Delay
FSN WEST Sat - 12/01/2007 07:00 PM Pacific Repeat
FSN WEST Fri - 12/14/2007 02:00 PM Pacific Repeat
FSN WEST Thu - 12/20/2007 05:00 PM Pacific Delay
FSN WEST Thu - 12/27/2007 04:00 PM Pacific Delay
COMCAST MID ATLANTIC Sat - 12/01/2007 05:00 PM Eastern Delay
COMCAST MID ATLANTIC Sat - 12/08/2007 05:30 PM Eastern Repeat
COMCAST MID ATLANTIC Mon - 12/10/2007 03:30 PM Eastern Repeat
COMCAST MID ATLANTIC Sat - 12/15/2007 12:30 AM Eastern Repeat
COMCAST MID ATLANTIC Mon - 12/17/2007 03:30 PM Eastern Repeat
COMCAST MID ATLANTIC Mon - 12/24/2007 03:30 PM Eastern Repeat
COMCAST MID ATLANTIC Sat - 12/29/2007 12:30 AM Eastern Repeat
COMCAST MID ATLANTIC Mon - 12/31/2007 03:30 PM Eastern Repeat
Comcast New England Sat - 12/01/2007 03:30 PM Eastern Delay
Comcast New England Sat - 12/01/2007 09:30 PM Eastern Delay
Comcast New England Sat - 12/08/2007 12:30 PM Eastern Repeat
Comcast New England Fri - 12/14/2007 12:00 PM Eastern Repeat
Comcast New England Sat - 12/15/2007 02:30 PM Eastern Repeat
Comcast New England Thu - 12/20/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
Comcast New England Wed - 12/26/2007 02:00 PM Eastern Repeat
Comcast New England Thu - 12/27/2007 03:00 PM Eastern Delay
Comcast New England Sat - 12/29/2007 01:00 PM Eastern Repeat
Comcast New England (Non-Celtics) Thu - 12/20/2007 08:30 AM Eastern Delay
Comcast New England (Non-Celtics) Thu - 12/27/2007 08:30 AM Eastern Delay
COMCAST PHILADELPHIA Wed - 12/05/2007 04:00 PM Eastern Delay
COMCAST PHILADELPHIA Thu - 12/13/2007 12:30 PM Eastern Repeat
COMCAST PHILADELPHIA Mon - 12/17/2007 12:30 PM Eastern Repeat
COMCAST PHILADELPHIA Sat - 12/22/2007 01:30 PM Eastern Repeat
COMCAST PHILADELPHIA Fri - 12/28/2007 11:30 AM Eastern Repeat
Comcast Chicago Sat - 12/01/2007 03:00 PM Central Delay
Comcast Chicago Wed - 12/12/2007 04:00 PM Central Repeat
Comcast Chicago Sat - 12/29/2007 02:30 PM Central Repeat
Comcast Chicago Sun - 12/30/2007 02:30 PM Central Repeat
SUN SPORTS Wed - 12/19/2007 09:30 AM Eastern Delay
SUN SPORTS Sun - 12/23/2007 01:00 AM Eastern Repeat
SUN SPORTS Fri - 12/28/2007 10:30 PM Eastern Repeat

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: susiel@bzapr.com

Source: PLAYERS, INC.

CONTACT: Lara Potter, +1-202-572-7460, Lara.Potter@nflplayers.com, or
Joanna Comfort, +1-202-756-9170, Joanna.Comfort@nflplayers.com, both for
PLAYERS, INC.

Web site:

http://www.nflplayers.com/

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Senator Bob Menendez to Appear on Azteca America's Political Forum 'Issues: Caras y Voces'

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Azteca America, the fastest-growing Hispanic television network in the United States, is proud to present Senator Robert "Bob" Menendez on the Dec. 3 transmission of "Issues: Caras y Voces" (Issues: Faces and Voices), a political forum hosted by veteran Latino journalist Armando Guzman.

Senator Menendez (D-NJ) was appointed to fill the seat of Senator Jon Corzine in 2006, becoming the first member of a minority to represent New Jersey in the US Senate, and the sixth Hispanic to serve in the Senate. He later won the election in November of the same year. He is a strong supporter of small business and immigration.

"Issues: Caras y Voces" features top leaders that impact the Hispanic community through one-on-one interviews conducted by Armando Guzman. Covering the White House and the Capitol for almost two decades, Mr. Guzman is one of the most respected correspondents in Washington. The interview forum airs every Monday evening during Noticiero Azteca America, the network news broadcast of Azteca America.

Past guests of "Issues: Caras y Voces" include: New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL), Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano and Congressman Jose E. Serrano (D-NY).

Don't Miss "Issues: Caras y Voces" Mondays during the transmission of Noticiero Azteca America, at 11:00 pm EST and PST / 10:00 pm CST.

Webcast repetitions are available at www.aztecaamerica.com/corporate and www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org.

The forum is also broadcast in Mexico on Proyecto 40.

About Azteca America

Azteca America is the fastest-growing Hispanic network in the United States. The network is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TV Azteca S.A. de C.V., one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television content in the world. Azteca America currently has presence in 60 Hispanic markets, including: Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, San Antonio, San Francisco, Phoenix, Brownsville-McAllen, Sacramento, Albuquerque, Fresno, San Diego, Denver, El Paso, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Austin, Las Vegas, Boston, Tucson, Corpus Christi, West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, Seattle, Bakersfield, Hartford-New Haven, Portland, Salt Lake City, Monterey-Salinas, Laredo, Yuma, Ft. Myers-Naples, Palm Springs, Raleigh-Durham, Odessa, Colorado Springs, Milwaukee, Santa Barbara, Lubbock, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Reno, Greenville-Spartanburg, New Orleans, Omaha, Tulsa, Boise, Abilene, Chico, Toledo, Chattanooga, Victoria, Twin Falls, Charleston and Sherman.

www.aztecaamerica.com/corporate

Azteca America is a Grupo Salinas Company.
Visit: www.gruposalinas.com

Grupo Salinas Media Contact:
Daniel McCosh
011 (5255) 1720-0059
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Azteca America; Grupo Salinas

CONTACT: Daniel McCosh, Grupo Salinas, +011-5255-1720-0059,
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

Web site:

http://www.aztecaamerica.com/
http://www.gruposalinas.com/

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Bozell Blasts CNN for Serial Hillary Clinton Assistance

"CNN owes the American people an explanation"

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wednesday's CNN Republican Presidential debate was the network's second primary forum in two weeks to feature softball questions for or supporters of Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton.

Wednesday's YouTube debate consisted of video questions selected by CNN from submissions from throughout the nation. Only two of the questioners were present to be allowed a follow-up, and one of them was retired General Keith Kerr, a known gay activist who is also on the Clinton campaign's LGBT Americans for Clinton Steering Committee.

The November 15th Democratic debate at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas was billed by CNN as a forum for students and "undecided voters" to ask the candidates questions of their choosing. However, one of the questioners, Maria Parra Sandoval, later revealed that she was told by CNN she had to ask Senator Clinton an innocuous question about her preference for "diamonds or pearls" rather than the serious policy question she wanted to pose. And another supposed "undecided" voter was LaShannon Spencer, a former Political Director for the Arkansas Democrat Party who has in the past gushed about her admiration for both Hillary and Bill Clinton.

MRC President Brent Bozell released the following statement:

"How much farther into the bag for Hillary Clinton could CNN possibly go?" said L. Brent Bozell, President of the Media Research Center.

"Trying to slough off Wednesday's fiasco as simple incompetence does not explain CNN's forcing a student with a substantive question to instead ask Hillary her preference in jewelry.

"Besides which, CNN has been paving the road for Hillary since her first Senate campaign; their first campaign advertisement for her dates back to April 24th, 2000.

"Then, CNN's Candidate Clinton 'town meeting' at the State University of New York at Buffalo was nothing more than a Potemkin town hall. Wolf Blitzer claimed the format to be 'open-ended', but it was later revealed that 'questions from university students (were) screened by CNN staff members'.

"CNN owes the American people an explanation for its ceaseless and continuing assistance of Hillary Clinton.

"The past is prologue; the Clinton News Network, alive and well during Bill's two terms, is again rearing its ugly head in anticipation of a Hillary Administration."

Bozell's new book, written with MRC Director of Research Tim Graham, is entitled Whitewash: What the Media Won't Tell You About Hillary Clinton, But Conservatives Will. It documents in detail how the media have consistently and continuously avoided reporting on her stridently liberal record and agenda and her great many personal, political and financial scandals, and how they have instead served as her de facto promotions department.

To schedule an interview with MRC President Brent Bozell or another MRC spokesperson, please contact Kevin McVicker at 703-739-5920.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Crown Forum

CONTACT: Kevin McVicker for Crown Forum, +1-703-739-5920,
+1-703-727-9537 (cell), kmcvicker@sbpublicaffairs.com

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'Protect Minnesota' Coalition Holds Second Annual Benefit to Launch Public Education and Radio Ad Campaign Calling for Background Checks on Gun Sales

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A statewide coalition will honor the president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and give 'Apple Pie Awards' to law enforcement Officials, advocates and gun violence survivors for their efforts to prevent gun violence on Saturday, December 1 from 2-6 PM at the Fine Line Music Cafe, 318 1st Ave. N in Minneapolis.

Protect Minnesota, the coalition working to prevent gun violence, includes the Brady Partner group the Million Mom March of Minnesota. The coalition is holding its second annual benefit to launch a public education and radio advertising campaign to advocate for background checks to be conducted on all gun sales in Minnesota. The event will also honor law enforcement officials, community leaders, advocates and gun violence survivors who have dedicated themselves to efforts to reduce and prevent gun violence. Gun owners and non-gun owners will be present at the event, illustrating the fact that the issue of background checks for gun sales is one of common ground that brings Minnesotans together in agreement.

The Protect Minnesota benefit will include drinks, food, and musical acts by local performers. The benefit will also include both a Live and Silent Auction where attendees can bid on a remarkable selection of gifts and packages for the holidays. Items include winter and ski packages, tickets to arts events and concerts, as well as jewelry, antiques, gift certificates, golf packages and special gifts for children.

Protect Minnesota "Apple Pie Award" winners include Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence; Valerie Wurster, Minneapolis Deputy Chief of Police, for creating a program for the safe turn-in of unwanted firearms and for court-ordered gun turn-ins at Minneapolis police precincts; John Choi, St. Paul City Attorney; Mary Johnson, a gun violence survivor and advocate who lost her 20-year-old son Laramium LaMont Byrd when he was murdered by a teen. (Ms. Johnson founded the "From Death to Life" healing group, then started "Two Mothers", a group for mothers of both victims and offenders); Maggie Doran, who founded the "Ben Doran Foundation" after her 15-year-old son was murdered. Ms. Doran serves as the Executive Director where her foundation advocates for rights of crime victims and works to address societal issues that lead to violent crime.

Musical acts and artists performing include Absolute Gruv - golden age rock and roll; Thandisizwe Jackson-Nisan - MN State Arts Board Poetry Out Load Champion 2007; vocalist Dorothy Doring; vocalist Allison Raney; and guitarist and vocalist Billy Johnson.

As the nation's largest, non-partisan, grassroots organization leading the fight to prevent gun violence, the Brady Campaign, with its dedicated network of Million Mom March Chapters, works to enact and enforce sensible gun laws, regulations and public policies. The Brady Campaign is devoted to creating an America free from gun violence, where all Americans are safe at home, at school, at work, and in our communities.

For continuing insight and comment on the gun issue, read Paul Helmke's blog at www.bradycampaign.org/blog/.

Visit the Brady Campaign website at www.bradycampaign.org.

Contact: Sue Fust at 651-645-3271 or 952-406-2464 or Joan Peterson at 218-428-6570.

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FCMN Contact:

Source: Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

CONTACT: Sue Fust, +1-651-645-3271, +1-952-406-2464, or Joan Peterson,
+1-218-428-6570, both of Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

Web Site:

http://www.bradycampaign.org/

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UNIVERSAL PICTURES MOVES UP RELEASE OF 'CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR' TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2007

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Pictures has accelerated the release date of "Charlie Wilson's War" by four days, moving the film from Tuesday, December 25, 2007, to Friday, December 21, it was announced today.

(Logo:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060316/LATH064LOGO)

Adam Fogelson, Universal Pictures' President of Marketing and Distribution, stated, "We saw an opportunity to advance the release of this film and are taking advantage of that. We've seen how strongly "Charlie Wilson's War" plays and can't wait to get it in front of audiences everywhere. We are confident that their enthusiastic word-of-mouth will be one of the things that helps us continue playing strongly through this terrific moviegoing period."

The film, starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman, tells the outrageous true story of how one congressman who loved a good time, one Houston socialite who loved a good cause and one CIA agent who loved a good fight conspired to bring about the largest covert operation in history. Director Mike Nichols, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and producers Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman bring George Crile's best-selling book to the screen.

Universal Pictures Presents -- In Association with Relativity Media and Participant Productions -- A Playtone Production of a Mike Nichols Film: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Charlie Wilson's War," starring Amy Adams and Ned Beatty. Music for the film is by James Newton Howard. The costume designer is Albert Wolsky; co-producer is Mike Haley. The visual effects supervisor is Richard Edlund, ASC. The film is edited by John Bloom and Antonia Van Drimmelen; the production designer is Victor Kempster. The director of photography is Stephen Goldblatt, ASC, BSC. Executive producers are Celia Costas, Ryan Kavanaugh and Jeff Skoll. The film is produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. "Charlie Wilson's War" is based on the book by George Crile, and it is from a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin. The film is directed by Mike Nichols. http://www.charliewilsonswar.net/ (C)2007 Universal Studios.

About Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Studios (http://www.universalstudios.com/). Universal Studios is part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi.

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AP Archive:

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Source: Universal Pictures

CONTACT: Michael Moses of Universal Pictures, +1-818-777-5926

Web site:

http://www.charliewilsonswar.net/
http://www.universalstudios.com/

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VH1 Classic Records Announces the Final Installment of the Best-Selling 'KISSology' DVD Series on the Heels of Vol. 2's 6x Platinum Success

'KISSOLOGY: VOLUME THREE 1992-2000' THE SUPER EXPANDED FOUR DISC SET CONTAINS NEARLY 10 HOURS OF LIVE KISS!

IN STORES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH

INCLUDES THE ENTIRE COVENTRY CONCERT - THE GROUPS FIRST SHOW IN MAKE-UP AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON DVD

NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The KISSology DVD Series has proven itself a smash hit success with Volume One reaching 5 Times Platinum and now Volume Two reaching an unprecedented 6 TIMES PLATINUM sales success! KISS Fans can complete the ultimate KISS set this December when VH1 Classic Records releases "KISSology: Volume Three 1992-2000" the third and final installment of the KISSology collection on DVD Tuesday, December 18, 2007.

The set jumps right into 1992 with a complete performance recorded at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit and goes straight through June 2000 with "The Last KISS" concert recorded at The Continental Arena in New Jersey. The grand finale brings the KISSology trilogy full circle, leaving audiences with the entire Coventry Concert. The milestone concert marks the first show of KISS in make-up captured on camera. The concert was sneaked on Volume One as an "Easter Egg" but can be seen in full-length for the FIRST TIME EVER on DVD.

"We knew that there would be strong demand for the KISSology series, but we are very pleased with its multi-platinum levels of success," said Paul DeGooyer, Senior Vice President, DVD/Audio/Electronic Games, MTV Music Networks and Logo. "We've truly enjoyed working with KISS to deliver this comprehensive anthology to their legions of fans. It's always exciting when creative and commercial success coincide."

A must-own for any KISS fan, the nearly ten hours of live KISS includes a total of six complete concerts, the MTV "Unplugged" show and an exclusive MTV "Unplugged" Behind-the-scenes documentary in the super expanded four disc set.

Now fans get 24 hours to snatch up the final installment to this classic KISS collection in a limited pre-order period. On Friday, December 7 beginning at 9 PM ET/PT VH1 Classic is giving KISS fans the chance to pre- order the "KISSology Volume 3" four DVD set during VH1 Classic's "KISSmas," prior to hitting stores. The pre-sale will coincide with over 24 hours of KISS programming on VH1 Classic. Through December 9 at 12 midnight, fans can purchase "KISSology Volume 3" by visiting kissmas.vh1classic.com. Those who purchase "KISSology Volume 3" will be given the opportunity to submit a 'KISSmas' card to the band and have their message appear on VH1 Classic throughout the 24 hours of KISS programming. KISS programming to air throughout the day on VH1 Classic include KISSology Volume 1 Concert -- Kiss Live at the Summit in Houston, 1977, KISSology Volume 2 Concert -- Kiss Live from Sydney, Australia, 1980, KISSology Volume 3 Concert -- Kiss Live from LA, Halloween 1998, "KISS Unplugged," and "KISSology: Volume 2 Special."

KISS has sold 80+ million records throughout their career. The group has earned more than 55 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since receiving its first gold record for "KISS Alive!" in 1975. KISS has performed more than 3500 concerts in front of nearly eighty million fans in virtually every country on planet earth.

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60s, 70s, 80s and early 90s, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more. Learn more at www.vh1classic.com.

With the same pristine, digitally-restored video as Volumes One and Two, and coupled with a 5.1 audio mix, Volume Three features stunning visual quality and impeccably detailed sound designed to meet the approval of the most demanding KISSmaniac.

"KISSology: Volume Three 1992-2000" is produced by Alex Coletti and co- produced by Roger Coletti.

KISSOLOGY
THE ULTIMATE KISS COLLECTION
VOL. 3 1992-2000

DISC ONE

THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS
DETROIT, MI 11/27/92
"CREATURES OF THE NIGHT"
"DEUCE"
"I JUST WANNA"
"UNHOLY"
"PARASITE"
"HEAVEN'S ON FIRE"
"DOMINO"
"WATCHIN' YOU"
"WAR MACHINE"
"ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"
"LICK IT UP"
"TAKE IT OFF"
"I LOVE IT LOUD"
"DETROIT ROCK CITY"
"GOD GAVE ROCK 'N' ROLL TO YOU II"
"LOVE GUN"
"STAR SPANGLED BANNER"

MTV UNPLUGGED:
BEHIND THE SCENES 1995

MTV UNPLUGGED 8/9/95
"COMIN' HOME"
"PLASTER CASTER"
"GOIN' BLIND"
"DO YOU LOVE ME"
"DOMINO"
"GOT TO CHOOSE"
"SURE KNOW SOMETHING"
"A WORLD WITHOUT HEROES"
"HARD LUCK WOMAN"
"ROCK BOTTOM"
"SEE YOU TONITE"
"I STILL LOVE YOU"
"EVERY TIME I LOOK AT YOU"
"HEAVEN'S ON FIRE"
"SPIT"
"C'MON AND LOVE ME"
"GOD OF THUNDER"
"2,000 MAN"
"BETH"
"NOTHIN' TO LOSE"
"ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"

TOTAL RUN TIME: 3 HOURS

DISC TWO

TIGER STADIUM
DETROIT, MI 6/28/96
"DEUCE"
"KING OF THE NIGHT TIME WORLD"
"DO YOU LOVE ME"
"CALLING DR. LOVE"
"COLD GIN"
"CHRISTINE SIXTEEN"
"LOVE GUN"
"SHOUT IT OUT LOUD"
"WATCHIN' YOU"
"FIREHOUSE"
"STRUTTER"
"SHOCK ME"
"ROCK BOTTOM"
"GOD OF THUNDER"
"LET ME GO, ROCK 'N' ROLL"
"100,000 YEARS"
"ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"

MTV VMA PERFORMANCE
BROOKLYN BRIDGE 9/4/96
"ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"
"NEW YORK GROOVE"
"DEUCE"
"CALLING DR. LOVE"
"LOVE GUN"

DODGER STADIUM
LOS ANGELES, CA 10/31/98
PART ONE
"PSYCHO CIRCUS"
"SHOUT IT OUT LOUD"
"LET ME GO, ROCK 'N' ROLL"
"SHOCK ME"
"DO YOU LOVE ME"
"CALLING DR. LOVE"
"FIREHOUSE"
"COLD GIN"
"NOTHIN' TO LOSE"
"SHE"
"I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU"

TOTAL RUN TIME: 2 HOURS. 57 MINUTES

DISC THREE

DODGER STADIUM
LOS ANGELES, CA 10/31/98
PART TWO
"INTO THE VOID"
"LOVE GUN"
"WITHIN"
"100,000 YEARS"
"KING OF THE NIGHT TIME WORLD"
"GOD OF THUNDER"
"DEUCE"
"DETROIT ROCK CITY"
"BETH"
"BLACK DIAMOND"
"ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"

DETROIT ROCK CITY PREMIERE PARTY
LOS ANGELES, CA 8/9/99
"DETROIT ROCK CITY"
"SHOUT IT OUT LOUD"
"COLD GIN"
"ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"

THE LAST KISS
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES AREA
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 6/27/00
"DETROIT ROCK CITY"
"DEUCE"
"SHOUT IT OUT LOUD"
"FIREHOUSE"
"HEAVEN'S ON FIRE"
"LET ME GO, ROCK 'N' ROLL"
"SHOCK ME"
"PSYCHO CIRCUS"
"GOD OF THUNDER"
"100,000 YEARS"
"LOVE GUN"
"BLACK DIAMOND"
"BETH"
"ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"

TOTAL RUN TIME: 2 HOURS, 48 MINUTES

DISC FOUR

COVENTRY
QUEENS, NY 12/22/73
"DEUCE"
"COLD GIN"
"NOTHIN' TO LOSE"
"STRUTTER"
"FIREHOUSE"
"LET ME KNOW"
"100,000 YEARS"
"BLACK DIAMOND"
"LET ME GO, ROCK 'N' ROLL"

TOTAL RUN TIME: 43 MINUTES

PRODUCED BY ALEX COLETTI
CO-PRODUCER ROGER COLETTI

CONTACT: Kristen Foster/Erica Gerard Brett Henne/VH1
PHONE: 212.373.6108 212.846.6752
EMAIL: Erica.Gerard@pmkhbh.comBrett.Henne@vh1staff.com

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Kristen Foster or Erica Gerard, +1-212-373-6108,
Erica.Gerard@pmkhbh.com, for VH1; or Brett Henne of VH1, +1-212-846-6752,
Brett.Henne@vh1staff.com

Web site:

http://www.vh1.com/
http://www.vh1classic.com/
http://www.kissmas.vh1classic.com/

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Name That Tune: But Can You Name the Artist?

In the December edition of MarketSquare: The deconstruction of the album and what it means for artists and brands.

CHICAGO, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Leo Burnett's December edition of MarketSquare will be broadcast at 9 am CST on Monday, December 3rd. The show can be heard live on http://www.webmasterradio.fm/ and via podcast.

Marc Landsberg, global corporate strategist at Leo Burnett and president of Arc Worldwide, moderates a discussion with:

-- Jorgen Larsen, former chairman and CEO of Universal Music International
and chairman of iLoop Mobile;
-- GLC, a hip-hop artist with a positive message who tours with Kanye
West;
-- Matt MacKelkan, an independent artist getting fame up and down the East
Coast;
-- Part-time Leo Burnett music producer Eric Sheinkop, who at 25 has
already launched his own music company, Bandit Productions.

Click on the full 60-minute program or minute-long snippets to hear insights on:

1. The deconstruction of the album
2. Why it's cool for artists to sell out
3. Radiohead: giving away the online store
4. Exposure vs. economics
5. Music on social networks

About Leo Burnett Worldwide

Leo Burnett Worldwide, comprising the Leo Burnett brand agency and marketing partner Arc Worldwide, is one of the world's largest agency networks and a subsidiary of Publicis Groupe (http://www.publicisgroupe.com/), the world's fourth-largest communications company.

With this approach, LBW ensures that people who buy into client brands believe in them all the more. With expertise in mass advertising and digital, promotional and retail marketing, LBW partners with blue-chip clients such as The Coca-Cola Company, Diageo, McDonald's and Procter & Gamble. The company has won more advertising awards for campaign effectiveness than any other agency in the last six years in the U.S., has been heralded as a "pioneer on the frontier of marketing", and continues to be ranked as one of the world's top five creatively awarded networks worldwide.

MULTIMEDIA LINKS:

Leo Burnett's MarketSquare: Why It's Cool for Artists to Sell Out -- http://tinyurl.com/create.php

GLC on matching his hip-hop to the right brands -- http://media.webmasterradio.fm/episodes/audio/2007/GLC.mp3

Jorgen Larsen on the deconstruction of the album -- http://media.webmasterradio.fm/episodes/audio/2007/LARSEN.mp3

Matt MacKelcan on marketing the indie artist -- http://media.webmasterradio.fm/episodes/audio/2007/MacKELCAN 1.mp3

And what if all bands imitated Radiohead? -- http://media.webmasterradio.fm/episodes/audio/2007/RADIOHEAD.mp3

The rise of the single, the demise of the album -- http://media.webmasterradio.fm/episodes/audio/2007/SCHEINKOP.mp3

AccessMusicNetwork.com Announces Internet Radio Toolkit for Professionals

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- AccessMusicNetwork.com announced today a new and innovative Internet Radio software product being provided as a packaged toolkit for the Entertainment and Leisure marketplace. The company's Internet Radio Station Toolkit for professionals is being introduced with several listening audiences and demographics in mind including women, teenagers, and seniors. The product is targeted to businesses that wish to support high-quality radio and content feeder services to web portals, including online storefronts, businesses, military bases and college campuses.

*(LOGO: Send2Press.com/mediaboom/07-1130-AccessMus_72dpi.jpg)

The toolkit, which consists of sample deployments and source code for several web browsers and web servers, is capable of running under Macintosh and Windows XP/Vista (support also available for Linux). The toolkit supports a Web 2.0 visual interface with scaleable touch-capable 3D rotational menu items. It supports robust delivery of high-quality sound for music, and even makes available on-the-fly voice recording in MPEG format to add advertising, jingles, live news and information for listeners. A stream protection feature is also supported with a server-based retrieval solution that helps ward off freeloaders should the customer wish to enable more content control of their Internet Radio station.

The AMN Internet Radio core audio solution has been tested with thousands of concurrent users, and has sustained robustness and reliability with millions of users for over 5 years. This is supported under publicly reported Web user statistics from the U.S. Federal Government including Testimonials presented to the U.S. Congress.

For a limited time AccessMusicNetwork.com is providing a trial version online FREE of charge to its users for a period of two months. Afterwards, the toolkit will be available to purchase for $99. There is also a 2-month promotional offer of the Educational Toolkit v1.0, which is provided to qualifying schools and universities, available to purchase for $19.95. Both offers expire January 30, 2008.

The company is managed by two seasoned entrepreneurs including founder Dale Schalow, a professional audio-media engineer and programmer, who holds his BM from JMU, studied CL/NLP at Georgetown, and has worked with various artists in L.A. including David Bowie and House of Pain. Kuan-Tsae Huang is a digital media library expert who served as Vice President at IBM in charge of e-commerce implementation in New York. Dr. Huang received his Ph.D. in EECS from MIT.

More information: http://www.accessmusicnetwork.com/

This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.send2press.com/

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Source: AccessMusicNetwork.com

CONTACT: Dale Schalow of AccessMusicNetwork.com, +1-703-625-7367,
dale@a-m-n.com

Web site:

http://www.accessmusicnetwork.com/
http://www.send2press.com/

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With a new Version 5, Tunebite Blossoms From a Legal Copy Protection Removing Tool to a Universal Converter for Music, Audio Books, Videos and Films

KARLSRUHE, Germany, November 30/PRNewswire/ -- RapidSolution Software AG has launched three new editions of the latest
Version 5 of the globally leading conversion software Tunebite for Windows
Vista and XP. These will be available on the company's website

http://audials.com at a cheaper price. In addition to new DRM formats,
Tunebite now also converts all significant unprotected audio and video file
formats for PCs and mobile devices.

Multimedia Christmas and its pitfalls

There are many offers, both in stores and on the Internet, for low-priced
MP4 players, mobiles, iPods or iPhones for Christmas 2007. How disappointing
though, when the recipients of the gifts cannot enjoy all the music, audio
books and, increasingly, the video clips and even films at Christmas time and
thereafter - due to DRM copy protection or because the mobile device cannot
play back the file format. As has been the case every year since 2004, the
multi-award-winning classic Tunebite comes to the rescue once again in 2007
through innovations and simplicity of use combined to the best digital
quality:

Conversion giant for music, audio books, videos & films with over 50 file
formats

The number of input formats has dramatically risen to 18 audio and 18
video formats. With Tunebite 5, the number of output formats supported has
increased to 15 of the most important standard audio and video formats.
Tunebite 5 is consequently the universal media converter for files with or
without DRM copy protection for PCs, mobiles, MP3 players, PDAs, PSPs, MP4
players and Apple iPods & Co.

Copy protection assistance, now with increased speed & even more tunes
simultaneously

Depending on the personal computer's operating system and performance,
Tunebite 5 now legally records DRM-protected music even faster. The efficient
system is able to convert a copy protected WMA file up to 27 times faster
with high-speed dubbing. Large music volumes comprising 9 instead of 4 files
are now automatically and simultaneously handled.

Profile editor for individual settings opens up new possibilities for
mobile devices

The Tunebite 5 Profile editor enables music and video files to be
customized, in terms of quality and file size for instance. Films and video
clips can thus be accurately adapted to the player's screen resolution.
Mobile devices no longer need to convert Tunebite 5 resolution-optimized
videos during play-back. This takes the pressure off devices and thereby
enables low-priced MP4 players or multimedia mobiles to play back the videos.
High-end devices benefit from the reduced file size of resolution-optimized
cinema films and can therefore use the storage space for more entertainment.

Increased user convenience. More optional functions

As usual, Tunebite 5's brand new user interface is user-friendly - even
with many new functions. In addition to the previous version's mobile device
synchronization and CD burner, extra features such as a ring tone generator
and automatic completion of missing ID3 tags, album pictures and song texts
have been added.

Many things get more expensive, but often no better. With Tunebite, the
opposite stands true.

With Version 5, Tunebite offers the new Classic and Premium editions and
as a universal converter, the Platinum edition. Tunebite 5 Platinum replaces
its predecessor and in comparison now offers more functions and licensed
codecs at a price below 30 Euros. This saves consumers approximately 5 Euros.

About RapidSolution

RapidSolution Software AG is a leading entertainment software company.
RapidSolution products are available online at Audials.com or in the
international stores. Well-known brands include Tunebite, Radiotracker,
Videoraptor and RS audials complete.

RapidSolution Software AG
Erbprinzenstrasse 27
76133 Karlsruhe,
Germany

Telephone: +49(0)721-66-33-88-0
Telefax: +49(0)721-66-33-88-19,
mailto:presse@rapidsolution.de

Source: RapidSolution Software AG

RapidSolution Software AG, Erbprinzenstrasse 27, 76133 Karlsruhe, Germany, Telephone: +49(0)721-66-33-88-0, Telefax: +49(0)721-66-33-88-19, mailto:presse@rapidsolution.de

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/

In the news release, Amsterdam Native and St. Jude Patient Christian Gizara to Appear With Marlo Thomas on Nov. 30 'Larry King Live' to Educate Viewers About Life-Saving Work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R), issued Wednesday, November 28 by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the show will now air Saturday, December 8, 2007 rather than Friday, November 30, 2007 as originally issued.

Complete, corrected release follows:

Amsterdam Native and St. Jude Patient Christian Gizara to Appear With Marlo Thomas on Dec. 8 'Larry King Live' to Educate Viewers About Life-Saving Work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R)

Appearance part of Fourth Annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign

AMSTERDAM, N.Y., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Twelve-year-old Christian Gizara, Amsterdam native and St. Jude patient, will appear alongside St. Jude National Outreach Director Marlo Thomas during the December 8th episode of "Larry King Live." This appearance, which can be seen Saturday, December 8th at 9 p.m. ET on CNN, is one in a series of media activities in conjunction with the fourth annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. Christian, who was diagnosed with ependymoma, a brain tumor, in 2003 and is now cancer-free, will share his story on-air and help educate viewers about the life-saving work of St. Jude and how they can help by participating in the Thanks and Giving campaign.

This is the third year for long-time St. Jude supporter, Larry King, to invite Marlo Thomas to share stories of hope, like Christian's, with his viewers during Thanks and Giving. Christian's story is a unique one -- it began in October 2003 when Christian developed flu-like symptoms. His parents took him to see their pediatrician, who suggested rest and fluids. But three days later, Christian woke up vomiting and crying that his head hurt "really bad." His doctor sent him for an MRI and lab work at the local children's hospital, where Christian was diagnosed with ependymoma, a brain tumor. Two days after his diagnosis, Christian underwent a nine-hour brain surgery to remove the tumor. Knowing he needed ongoing treatment, his parents searched the Internet, where they discovered St. Jude. Tune in Saturday, December 8th to hear the rest of Christian's story, how St. Jude saved his life and see how he's doing today.

This holiday season, everyone can help kids like Christian by supporting the Thanks and Giving campaign. The campaign encourages customers to "Give thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not." Shoppers will see the St. Jude Thanks and Giving magnifying glass on a bright green background in their stores and can support the campaign by adding a donation at checkout or purchasing specialty merchandise that benefits St. Jude. Donations and purchases can also be made online at www.stjude.org or by calling 1-800-4STJUDE. Thanks and Giving began nationwide on November 19 and continues through the holiday season.

Thanks and Giving was created by award-winning actress and St. Jude National Outreach Director Marlo Thomas and her siblings, Terre and Tony Thomas, the children of hospital founder Danny Thomas. It is an unprecedented coming together of retail and corporate partners, media and celebrities, asking everyone to join them in supporting St. Jude's groundbreaking research that benefits children in communities across the country and around the world. St. Jude is the nation's leading pediatric cancer research and treatment center and the only one that covers all of the costs for medicine, treatment, food, travel and lodging. Eighty-five cents of each dollar received goes directly to research and treatment.

Celebrity friends Jennifer Aniston, Antonio Banderas, Bernie Mac, Ray Romano, Robin Williams and Reggie Bush have donated their talent for new national television spots, produced by Tony Thomas, which are airing on broadcast and cable networks, in both general and Spanish-language markets; and in a 60-second movie trailer that is reaching audiences on more than 20,000 movie screens and on American Airlines flights during the holidays. Radio spots featuring country artist Keith Urban are running on hundreds of stations throughout the campaign. Thanks and Giving also includes print ads in high profile magazines from home decor, to lifestyle, entertainment and news. Full-page ads showcasing the campaign's corporate partners are in newspapers in major cities and in USA Today. The national media blitz includes online banner ads on more than 3,000 Web sites, as well as outdoor billboards in prominent locations from coast to coast.

About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded in 1962 by late entertainer Danny Thomas, St. Jude has treated children from across the country and around the world.

-- No child is ever turned away because of a family's inability to pay.
-- St. Jude covers all costs for treatment and is the only pediatric
cancer research center that pays for travel, lodging and food for
patients and a family member.
-- Eighty-five cents of every dollar received goes directly to research
and treatment.
-- St. Jude has increased the survival rate of the most common form of
childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), from 4 percent
when the hospital opened to 94 percent today.
-- Every breakthrough at St. Jude is freely shared with the scientific and
medical community worldwide. That's why St. Jude is called the
"hospital without walls."
-- St. Jude is the epicenter for pediatric brain tumor research and has
one of the largest sickle cell disease programs in the country.
-- St. Jude discovered a way to lessen side effects, making radiation
treatment more effective for virtually all cancers.
-- St. Jude follows the progress of its patients long after they leave the
hospital, providing related follow-up services, advice and assistance
at no charge to the patients.

More information is available at www.stjude.org, where visitors can view the celebrity spots, learn about the corporate partners, buy unique merchandise designed by the patients at St. Jude and meet some of the patients.

Source: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

CONTACT: Katie Schroeder, +1-212-843-8036, kschroeder@rubenstein.com,
Emily Gest, +1-212-843-8588, egest@rubenstein.com, both of Rubenstein
Communications, Beth Malone of ALSAC - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
+1-901-578-2484, beth.malone@stjude.org

Web site:

http://www.stjude.org/

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Kevin Lipson Appointed Vice President of Field Sales & Marketing for Universal Music Group Distribution

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevin Lipson has been appointed Vice President of Field Sales & Marketing for Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD), it was announced today by Jim Urie, President UMGD.

Based in Universal City, Mr. Lipson will supervise the sales and marketing efforts of the company's Regional Directors as well as its distribution sales staff. He will also be responsible for maintaining and cultivating the company's regional account base. He will report directly to Mr. Urie.

"Kevin is a great 'record man' who will be a real asset to the company as we continue to meld the company's physical and digital future," said Mr. Urie. "We are extremely lucky to have someone of Kevin's caliber at UMGD."

Mr. Lipson was most recently the Executive Producer on Universal Music Enterprise's Lethal Squad Mixtapes, where he was responsible for all aspects of the project including A&R, sales, marketing and new media. Prior to that, he was the Regional Director for UMGD's Boston & DC regions, leading the division to two "Region of the Year" Awards. Throughout the years he has held senior sales and marketing positions at UMGD, and was also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager for the Island Def Jam Music Group.

Mr. Lipson received his B.A. from Salisbury State University.

About Universal Music Group Distribution

Universal Music Group Distribution has been the industry market share leader for the past eight years and consists of three major divisions: Universal Music Distribution (UMD), Fontana and Vivendi Visual Entertainment (V V E). UMD handles the distribution and sales for such labels as Universal Motown Records Group, Island Def Jam Music Group, Roadrunner, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, MCA Nashville, Universal South, Lost Highway, Mercury Nashville, Verve Music Group, Universal Music Classics Group, Universal Music Latino, Universal Music Enterprises, Hip-O, UTV, Univision Music Group, Disa, Machete Music, ABKCO, Hollywood, Lideres Entertainment, Lyric Street, RMM, Thump, Ark 21, Rounder, Fonovisa, Varese Sarabande, Walt Disney, VI Music and Viva Discos. Fontana is the company's independent sales, marketing and distribution arm, and V V E is its home DVD and entertainment division.

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group is the world's largest music company with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's largest global music publishing operation.

Universal Music Group consists of record labels Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Emarcy, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Geffen Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal Music Latino, Universal Motown Records Group, Universal South Records and Verve Music Group, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes eLabs, a new media and technologies division, and Universal Music Mobile.

Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.

Contact:

Grant Pavolka
212-331-2562

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Universal Music Group

CONTACT: Grant Pavolka of Universal Music Group, +1-212-331-2562

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Puerto Rico and Lifetime Television Celebrate 'Christmas in Paradise'

Integrated Marketing Program Features Island through Feature Film and Puerto Rico Trip Giveaway

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) and Lifetime Television will help spread the joy this holiday season with the launch of Lifetime's new film, "Christmas in Paradise" set in Puerto Rico and the "Holiday in Paradise" Sweepstakes featuring a Grand Prize trip to Puerto Rico. The winner will be announced live during the film premiere on Saturday, December 15, at 9PM (ET/PT) on Lifetime.

"Christmas in Paradise," a two-hour movie, was filmed entirely on the Island of Puerto Rico. The film, starring Charlotte Ross ("Beggars and Choosers") and Colin Ferguson ("Eureka"), is the story of two bereaved families who meet aboard a Caribbean Christmas cruise ship and end up experiencing the magic of the holidays and romance through the unique sights, customs and people of Puerto Rico. The families explore the Island, visit the Spanish fort, El Morro, shop in Old San Juan, taste traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, and partake in the celebrations and excitement of Puerto Rico during the holidays. The movie stands out from other Christmas-themed movies because it is a juxtaposition of the conventional. Snowy landscapes are replaced with sun-drenched Puerto Rican beaches and the traditional North American Santa Claus is replaced with symbols and traditions of The Three Kings.

The partnership between PRTC and Lifetime also provides a number of marketing components including online promotion, on-air promotion and an online Sweepstakes. "Our goal from the onset was to create something truly unique," said Jonathan Sandak, Director Partnerships Lifetime Networks. "Based on independent research from companies such as IAG, we know there is a lift to audience engagement when an integration is as seamless as what we have created for Puerto Rico." The intention is to provide a unique platform for our audience by exposing them to the Puerto Rico brand while promoting Lifetime's Holiday Movie. The inclusion of the online sweepstakes goes further than a standard giveaway as it promotes the island's benefits, teases the upcoming movie and drives movie tune-in as the sweepstakes winner will be announced live during the premiere.

The "Holiday in Paradise Sweepstakes" launched on November 12 and will continue through December 14. The Grand Prize winner will receive a three-day/two-night trip for two persons, including airfare, oceanfront junior suite at Gran Melia Puerto Rico (where the movie was filmed), a spa treatment, airport transfers and tours of the El Yunque rainforest and Old San Juan. To register for the Sweepstakes and to take a sneak peak of the film's out takes, visit www.mylifetime.com.

The website also features visuals of the Island and interviews with the movie's cast members.

"Puerto Rico is thrilled to work with Lifetime and be featured in their upcoming holiday film," said Terestella Gonzalez Denton, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. "The film showcases the many wonderful sights and sounds and holiday traditions of our Island and helps to position Puerto Rico as an ideal vacation destination."

For travel between Puerto Rico and the United States, No Passport Is Required. For additional information about Puerto Rico, call (800) 866-7827 or visit www.GoToPuertoRico.com.

About PRTC

The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), founded in 1970, is a public corporation responsible for stimulating, promoting and regulating the development of the tourism industry. It markets Puerto Rico as a tourism destination through advertising, public relations and promotional activities; promotes tourism among local residents; provides visitor orientation and technical assistance to investors; evaluates tourism facilities and establishes standards of quality; and regulates and oversees gaming operations. PRTC has offices and representatives in the U.S. mainland, Canada, Europe and Latin America.

About Lifetime

Lifetime is the leader in women's television and one of the top-rated basic cable television networks. A diverse, multi-media company, Lifetime is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. Lifetime Television, Lifetime Movie Network, Lifetime Real Women and Lifetime Digital (including myLifetimeTV.com) are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, a 50/50 joint venture of The Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.

Contact: Matthew Frappier
Edelman
212.819.4802
Matthew.Frappier@edelman.com

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: The Puerto Rico Tourism Company

CONTACT: Matthew Frappier of Edelman for The Puerto Rico Tourism
Company, +1-212-819-4802, Matthew.Frappier@edelman.com

Web site: http://www.gotopuertorico.com/
http://www.mylifetime.com/

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Imperia Entertainment Rescinds Nexxus One Finance Deal; Files SEC and FBI Complaints for Securities and Insurance Fraud

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IPEI) announced today that it has rescinded its capitalization agreement with Nexxus One Capital Trust of Switzerland, A.G. (http://www.nexxusone.com/) and has filed a securities fraud complaint with the Securities Exchange Commission and forwarded a request for an FBI investigation to the Las Vegas Regional Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on the grounds of securities and insurance fraud against Nexxus One Capital Trust of Switzerland, A.G., Nexxus Cayman SPV, Ltd., Nexxus One Securities, Ltd. of Las Vegas Nevada. The company has succeeded in recovering approximately 300,000,000 shares of common stock associated with the deal, and will return that stock to its transfer agent for cancellation. "After receiving the closing documents, and a series of extensions and promises to perform on the part of Nexxus One that did not come to fruition, we have rescinded the $10 million capitalization agreement between the company and Nexxus and decided to take action in federal court to recover damages," said Kenneth Eade, Chairman. "Nexxus One Capital Trust of Switzerland, A.G. is a large institution based in Switzerland, so we are confident that, if we receive a judgment against it that it will be collectible," he added. "We are moving forward with our new business plan of combining film distribution of ours and other companies' film products with the production of our own," said Eade. The company is currently in the process of a private offering, selling units consisting of a debt security and equity in its film, "Never Submit," to fund its operations. This offering does not involve the sale of common stock.

The complaints state that, in January 2007, Nexxus One made an offer to Imperia to capitalize the company with a $10 million bond rated investment grade by Standard and Poors, Moody's or Fitch, in exchange for over 300 million shares of restricted company stock. The company accepted and, after a series of delays, the transaction closed in June 2007, with Nexxus delivering a $10 million note from Nexxus Cayman SPV, Ltd. After closing, the company contacted a finance broker to help the company monetize the bond. During that process it was discovered that the bond, which was actually a "capital protected promissory note" allegedly secured by a $300 million bond, was suspect, and the company began an investigation to determine the validity of the transaction.

The complaint further states that it took the company months to close the transaction, and even more months to receive a CUSIP number. The company delivered the stock to escrow for Nexxus One and delivered stock to Nexxus One Securities, Ltd.. in full performance of its part of the agreement, but Nexxus One never gave the company the information requested that was necessary to monetize the instrument. During the pendency of the transaction, which was originally supposed to close in February 2007, the company's stock price plummeted, and the company was forced to make offerings of common stock in order for the company to raise the capital it needed to survive. When the company's financial representative attempted to verify the insurance for the bond, he found that, out of all the insurance providers listed on the insurance guarantee, only one actually existed. When he attempted to verify the CUSIP number (653376AA1), he found that it was indeed a CUSIP number that was applied for, but there was no correct record of a financial instrument corresponding to that CUSIP number.

The complaint further states that, in August, the company gave notice of rescission of the bond transaction to Nexxus One, and Nexxus One requested the company to wait 30 days for Nexxus to perform, and to execute a non-disclosure agreement, and Nexxus One would deliver a proper bond and the information needed to monetize it. The company waited the thirty days and still nothing happened. Nexxus One again requested the company to delay rescission on November 2, 2007, offering alternative performance that also never occurred.

ABOUT IMPERIA ENTERTAINMENT

Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (http://www.imperiaentertainment.com/) is a company that has emerged as a player in the area of independent film production and distribution. The company engages in investing in and producing full-length feature films. Imperia's film properties include its feature film, "Say It In Russian" (http://www.sayitinrussianmovie.com/), starring Faye Dunaway, and "Never Submit," starring Corey Sevier, Ernie Hudson and star MMA fighters Ken Shamrock, Josh Koscheck, Michael McDonald, Mauricio Shogun Rua, and Nate Quarry , the award-winning "Autograph" television series, and "The New Three Stooges" cartoon series, a series of 156 cartoons and 41 live wraparound skits featuring The Three Stooges.

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Imperia Entertainment, Inc. and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-statements include fluctuation of operating results, the ability to compete successfully and the ability to complete before-mentioned transactions. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Imperia Entertainment, Inc.

CONTACT: Kenneth Eade of Imperia Entertainment, Inc., +1-310-275-0089,
info@imperiaentertainmentinc@yahoo.com

Web site:

http://www.imperiaentertainment.com/
http://www.nexxusone.com/

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All Aboard the 'Gingerbread Express'! Dunkin' Donuts and Rachael Ray Bring New York Holiday Shoppers Free Trolley Service and Kick Off National Card Drive for Armed Services

Free Trolley Rides from NY Waterway Terminal throughout City on December 1;

Dunkin' Donuts and Rachael Ray Kick Off National Armed Services Holiday Card Drive with Donation of One Ton of Coffee to Soldiers' Angels

NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, December 1, Dunkin' Donuts, the world's largest coffee and baked goods chain, and Rachael Ray are delivering early holiday presents to both New York shoppers and the men and women serving in our armed services. Dunkin' Donuts and Rachael will launch the "Gingerbread Express," two special old-fashioned trolleys originating from NY Waterway Terminal and traveling to central shopping locations throughout Midtown while providing free rides to shoppers, from approximately 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gingerbread Express passengers and visitors to the ferry terminal will also have the opportunity to sample Dunkin' Donuts' new Gingerbread Latte and sign greeting cards for United States armed service personnel who are serving at home and abroad. Donations will be accepted on board the trolleys for Soldiers' Angels, one of the nation's largest volunteer-based nonprofit military support organizations providing aid and comfort to our nation's deployed soldiers and their families.

At a special event to officially launch the Gingerbread Express, Dunkin' Donuts and Rachael Ray will announce a national card drive in participating Dunkin' Donuts stores throughout the country to show support for men and women serving in the United States armed services. Each card will be included in Soldiers' Angels packages sent to servicemen and women at home and abroad. The initial card drive will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at New York Waterway Terminal, which offers passengers one of the best ways to reach the city during the busy holiday season.

As part of this kick off, Rachael Ray will unveil an initial one ton donation of Dunkin' Donuts coffee to Soldiers' Angels founder, Patti Patton- Bader, which will be included in 2,000 care packages, and will honor two of the organization's hardest working volunteers. In addition, visitors to www.ServingHeroes.com may make donations to Soldiers' Angels. ServingHeroes.com is an online effort from Dunkin' Donuts in conjunction with The Dunkin' Brands Community Foundation to recognize individuals throughout America who have helped emergency response organizations better serve their communities.

"I'm thrilled to help Dunkin' Donuts launch the Gingerbread Express for local shoppers and kick off a national card drive that will show our appreciation for the heroes who serve this country every day," said Rachael Ray. "With these programs, we can spread the holiday spirit in a fun and important way, while providing a little taste of home through Dunkin' Donuts coffee and handwritten messages to our brave servicemen and women."

"It means so much to us that Dunkin' Donuts is supporting those who serve," said Patti Patton-Bader. "The card drive helps United States military personnel know that we're remembering them and honoring their service ... and the donation of one ton of coffee will provide a taste of home they will really appreciate."

Contact: Casey Corrigan
RF|Binder Partners
(Work) 212-994-7530
(Cell) 732-690-0871
casey.corrigan@rfbinder.com

About Dunkin' Donuts

Founded in 1950, today Dunkin' Donuts is the number one retailer of hot regular coffee-by-the-cup in America, selling 2.7 million cups a day, nearly one billion cups a year. Dunkin' Donuts is also the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world and sells more hot regular coffee, iced coffee, donuts, and bagels than any other quick service restaurant in America. Dunkin' Donuts has more than 7,200 franchised restaurants in 31 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Dunkin' Donuts is a subsidiary of Dunkin' Brands, Inc. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

About Soldiers' Angels

Soldiers' Angels is a volunteer-based, 501 ( c )(3) nonprofit organization providing aid and comfort to the military and their families. Since it's founding in 2003, over 140,000 volunteers have adopted more than 100,000 soldiers. In addition to sending letters and holiday cards, Soldiers' Angels has sent over 250,000 care packages, distributed 75,000 comfort scarves to our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, and purchased 30,000 phone cards for soldiers to call their families. There are also special services and programs for the wounded and their families including purchasing over 2,100 laptops with voice activation software. The organization does everything it can to live up to its motto -- "May no soldier go unloved. May no soldier walk alone. May no soldier be forgotten, Until they all come home."

About The Dunkin' Brands Community Foundation

The Dunkin' Brands Community Foundation brings the people and brands of the Dunkin' Brands system together to support the service and leadership of those who help and protect communities every day - especially in times of crisis. The Dunkin' Brands Community Foundation helps to support emergency response organizations so they have the capacity and leadership to respond when communities need them most.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Dunkin' Donuts

CONTACT: Casey Corrigan of RF Binder Partners, +1-212-994-7530,
+1-732-690-0871, casey.corrigan@rfbinder.com

Web site:

http://www.dunkindonuts.com/
http://www.servingheroes.com/

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First-Ever Winners of the Lifetime Movie Network Student Filmmaker Competition to be Saluted at the 2007 Women in Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast, Hosted by Lifetime Networks and The Hollywood Reporter, Tuesday, December 4 in Los Angeles

First-Ever Winners of the Lifetime Movie Network Student Filmmaker Competition to be Saluted at the 2007 Women in Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast, Hosted by Lifetime Networks and The Hollywood Reporter, Tuesday, December 4 in Los Angeles

FIRST PLACE 'ANNA' FILM WILL MAKE ITS WORLD PREMIERE ON LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11

- Judges Included Jennifer Lopez, Lauren Shuler Donner, Gale Anne Hurd and Mimi Leder -

NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Two outstanding young artists, Liliana Greenfield-Sanders of New York City and Jessica Marie Sutherland of Berea, Ohio, the first-ever winners of the Lifetime Movie Network Student Filmmaker Competition, will be stepping into the industry spotlight when they are honored at the star-studded 2007 Women in Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast, hosted by Lifetime Networks and The Hollywood Reporter, on Tuesday, December 4 in Los Angeles.

Lifetime Movie Network, The Hollywood Reporter, New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), The William Morris Agency and Women In Film Los Angeles sponsored the national competition, designed to encourage and discover the next generation of female filmmakers.

Said Louise Henry Bryson, Executive Vice President/General Manager, Lifetime Movie Network: "Lifetime Movie Network is the #2 women's network, second only to Lifetime, and the channel has been experiencing a surge in ratings. So we're already the home for women who watch movies, but we also want to be the home for women who make movies. The Lifetime Movie Network Student Filmmaker Competition is critical to fostering and inspiring such talented women like Liliana and Jessica and we are proud to be showcasing their incredible work."

Greenfield-Sanders' first place film "Anna," about a peculiar young woman who struggles to connect with the people she encounters in the East Village of New York City, will make its world premiere on Lifetime Movie Network on Tuesday, December 11, and will also be shown on www.lmn.tv. Her first film, "Ghosts of Grey Gardens," premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2005. It has also been screened at the Museum of Modern Art and made its television debut on PBS in 2006.

She currently attends NYU's Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Program in Film.

Sutherland is a Master's student at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. "Seven Turn," her first-ever film, is based on Jessica's memory of her own seventh birthday party, the same day her father died.

Both films were screened during a reception, honoring them and other women filmmakers, at the 2007 Hamptons International Film Festival on October 20.

An elite panel of producers, directors, executives and actors from the Hollywood community, including Lauren Shuler Donner, prolific producer of hits such as the "X-Men" movies and "You've Got Mail"; Gale Anne Hurd, producer of box office favorites like "The Terminator" movies; Mimi Leder, veteran director of television series like "ER" and "L.A. Law"; actress and producer Jennifer Lopez; and Catherine Olim, Managing Director of PMKHBH Public Relations, assessed nearly 70 short films produced by female film students from across the country. The contest was open to all female film students, including executive producers, producers, writers, cinematographers and editors.

In 2006, women comprised 15 percent of all directors, executive producers, producers, writers, cinematographers and editors working on the top 250 domestic-grossing films. This is the same percentage of women employed in these roles in 1999 and represents a decline of 2 percentage points from 2005. (The Celluloid Ceiling: Behind-the-Scenes Employment of Women on the Top 250 Films of 2006).

LIFETIME is the leader in women's television and one of the top-rated basic cable television networks. A diverse, multi-media company, LIFETIME is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. LIFETIME Television, Lifetime Movie Network, Lifetime Real Women and Lifetime Digital (including myLifetime.com) are part of LIFETIME Entertainment Services, a 50/50 joint venture of The Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.

Source: Lifetime Movie Network

CONTACT: Gary Morgenstein of Lifetime, +1-212-424-7162,
morgenstein@lifetimetv.com

Web site:

http://www.lmn.tv/
http://www.lifetimetv.com/

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Epic Records/Legacy Recordings Unveil The 25th Anniversary Edition of Michael Jackson's Thriller The World's Biggest Selling Album Of All Time

Newly Expanded Deluxe Edition of Multi-Platinum Grammy-Winning Album With New & Previously Unreleased Bonus Tracks Including Remixes By Akon, will.i.am & Kanye West + Bonus DVD Featuring Digitally Restored Short Films & Michael Jackson's Historic Breakout Performance From "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever" Television Broadcast

Thriller - 25th Anniversary Edition Available Tuesday, February 12, 2008

NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Epic/Legacy Recordings proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson's Thriller, the world's biggest-selling album of all time, with a newly expanded deluxe edition of the phenomenal record-breaking pop culture touchstone, available in the U.S. on Tuesday, February 12, 2008. The album will be available worldwide the week of February 11, 2008.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060130/LEGACYLOGO )

The Michael Jackson Thriller 25th anniversary celebration kicks off in December 2007 with the release of a new single and continues throughout 2008 with a multi-faceted global marketing campaign featuring high-profile television, radio and online events around the world.

The Thriller - 25th Anniversary Edition will include the original album in its entirety as well as eight bonus tracks and a DVD featuring Michael Jackson's groundbreaking short films from Thriller ("Thriller," "Beat It," and "Billie Jean") and the artist's Emmy-nominated breakout performance of "Billie Jean" from the legendary "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever" television special (first broadcast on NBC on May 16, 1983).

The newly expanded version of Thriller premieres five tracks previously unreleased in any form: a new Kanye West remix of "Billie Jean"; a new 2008 version of "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" with Akon and will.i.am; will.i.am remixes of "The Girl Is Mine" and "P.Y.T."; and "For All Time," a rare unreleased cut from the original Thriller recording sessions, newly mixed and mastered by Michael Jackson.

Additional bonus material on the Thriller - 25th Anniversary Edition includes "Someone In The Dark," "Carousel," and Michael Jackson's original demo recording of "Billie Jean."

The deluxe Thriller - 25th Anniversary Edition packaging contains a personal greeting from Michael Jackson to his fans penned exclusively for this special release.

Originally released in the US 25 years ago on November 30, 1982 by Epic Records, Thriller, Michael Jackson's sixth solo album and second with producer Quincy Jones, rocketed the former child-star lead singer for the Jackson 5 into the stratosphere of international superstardom. Introducing the "robot" and the "moonwalk" into the international lexicon of clubland dance moves via the pulsing sounds of Thriller, Michael Jackson revolutionized all aspects of mainstream pop culture -- from radio airwaves to the newly emerging art form of music videos -- becoming the world's most popular entertainer in the process.

The original Thriller spent an astounding 80 consecutive weeks in the American Top 10, 37 of those at #1. Seven of the album's original nine tracks became Top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 while Individual singles from Thriller reached #1 chart positions in the US, the UK, France, Italy, Australia, Denmark, Belgium, South Africa, Spain, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada.

Thriller made history as the first and only record to be America's top- selling album two years running (1983 and 1984).

Thriller has been certified 27x platinum by the RIAA, giving it Double Diamond Award status in the US. In addition, the album has achieved Diamond or Multi-Platinum status in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. In 1985, the Guinness Book of Records named Thriller the Best Selling Album of All Time, an achievement which remains unsurpassed to this day.

In February 1984, Michael Jackson held a record-breaking 12 Grammy nominations, going on to win eight, which stands as the record for most Grammy Awards to be won by anyone in a single year. Seven of Michael's Grammys that year were for Thriller: Album of the Year; Record of the Year ("Beat It"); Best Male Pop Vocal Performance ("Thriller"); Best Engineered Recording, Non- Classical (Thriller); Best Male Rock Vocal Performance ("Beat It"); Best Male R&B Vocal Performance ("Billie Jean"); Best R&B Song ("Billie Jean"). (Michael's eighth Grammy that year was in the Best Recording For Children - Single or Album, Musical or Spoken category for "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial"). That same year, Michael Jackson took home eight American Music Awards and three MTV Video Music Awards. The following year, "The Making of Michael Jackson's Thriller" took home the Best Video Album trophy at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards.

Named the "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time" by the Guinness World Records, Michael Jackson is among the most highly acclaimed and influential artists in pop culture. He was named the World Music Award's Best-Selling Pop Male Artist of the Millennium and received the American Music Award's Artist of the Century Award. He has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice: in 1997 as a member of the Jackson 5 and as a solo artist in 2001.

THRILLER - 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Thriller - original track listing - US Billboard Chart Peaks

"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" - (#5 Hot 100, #5 R&B)
"Baby Be Mine"
"The Girl Is Mine" (with Paul McCartney) - (#2 Hot 100, #1 R&B,
#1 Adult Contemporary)
"Thriller" - (#4 Hot 10, #3 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks)
"Beat It" - (#1 Hot 100, #1 R&B)
"Billie Jean" - (#1 Hot 100, #1 R&B, #9 A/C)
"Human Nature" - (#7 Hot 100, #2 Adult Contemporary)
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" - (#10 Hot 100)
"The Lady in My Life"

Bonus Material:

10. Someone In the Dark ^
11. Billie Jean (Michael Jackson's original demo recording) ^
12. Carousel ^

Previously Unreleased Tracks For 25th Anniversary Edition:

13. The Girl Is Mine 2008 with will.i.am*
14. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) 2008 with Michael Jackson and will.i.am*
15. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008 with Michael Jackson, Akon and
will.i.am*
16. Billie Jean 2008 with Kanye West*
17. For All Time (unreleased track from original Thriller sessions)*

^From 2001 Thriller Special Edition
*-previously unreleased

Bonus DVD
The Videos
1. Thriller
2. Beat It
3. Billie Jean
4. Billie Jean performance from Motown 25:
Yesterday, Today and Forever

25th Anniversary Executive Producer: Michael Jackson
Original Album Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Productions

www.michaeljackson.com

www.legacyrecordings.com

www.epicrecords.com

Photo: NewsCom:

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AP Archive:

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Legacy Recordings

CONTACT: Tom Cording of Legacy Media Relations, +1-212-833-4448,
LegacyMediaRelations@sonybmg.com

Web site:

http://www.legacyrecordings.com/
http://www.michaeljackson.com/
http://www.epicrecords.com/

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Friday, November 30, 2007

Comedy Superstar Dana Carvey to Tape National Television Special Live From Santa Rosa

Tribune Granted Regulatory Approvals by Federal Communications Commission

Celebrity Pet Filmmakers Capture DogCatemy Awards

Portland Teen Named Finalist in Two National Hero Competitions

'NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off: From Huddle to Headset' to Air Throughout the Month of December on FSN

Senator Bob Menendez to Appear on Azteca America's Political Forum 'Issues: Caras y Voces'

Bozell Blasts CNN for Serial Hillary Clinton Assistance

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VH1 Classic Records Announces the Final Installment of the Best-Selling 'KISSology' DVD Series on the Heels of Vol. 2's 6x Platinum Success

Name That Tune: But Can You Name the Artist?

AccessMusicNetwork.com Announces Internet Radio Toolkit for Professionals

With a new Version 5, Tunebite Blossoms From a Legal Copy Protection Removing Tool to a Universal Converter for Music, Audio Books, Videos and Films

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Kevin Lipson Appointed Vice President of Field Sales & Marketing for Universal Music Group Distribution

Puerto Rico and Lifetime Television Celebrate 'Christmas in Paradise'

Imperia Entertainment Rescinds Nexxus One Finance Deal; Files SEC and FBI Complaints for Securities and Insurance Fraud

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First-Ever Winners of the Lifetime Movie Network Student Filmmaker Competition to be Saluted at the 2007 Women in Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast, Hosted by Lifetime Networks and The Hollywood Reporter, Tuesday, December 4 in Los Angeles

Epic Records/Legacy Recordings Unveil The 25th Anniversary Edition of Michael Jackson's Thriller The World's Biggest Selling Album Of All Time

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