International Entertainment News: April 2008

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Top Music Artists Contribute to New CD for Moms to Benefit March of Dimes

Celine Dion, Dixie Chicks, Wynonna Judd Featured in Songs that Celebrate Motherhood and Assist Moms During Delivery

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., MAY 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Stork Tunes, a new compilation CD consisting of soothing music by Norah Jones, Billy Joel and other top artists that celebrates motherhood and helps women relax while preparing for and giving birth, was released today in support of the March of Dimes. Proceeds from the sale of the CD will fund March of Dimes efforts to give every baby a health start in life.

"Stork Tunes helps us achieve two critical goals of our organization, namely providing useful resources for moms and pregnant women, and raising money for research and other programs to help more babies be born healthy," said Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes. "We are honored and grateful that these high-level artists were willing to donate their music to our cause."

The artists who contributed to Stork Tunes, and their songs, are:

-- Celine Dion - A Mother's Prayer
-- Dixie Chicks - Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)
-- Jessica Andrews - I Wish for You
-- The Boys Choir of Harlem - Children of the World
-- Katrina Carlson - Mother
-- Norah Jones - Sunrise
-- Dean Backholm - Mother & Child
-- Kenny Loggins - Rainbow Connection
-- Billy Joel - Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
-- Sinead O'Connor - All Babies
-- Wynonna Judd - Always Will
-- Raffi - May There Always be Sunshine

Many women feel that music can ease the pain of labor -- and medical professionals across the country are increasingly embracing this notion. Some hospitals even supply CD players in their maternity and birthing centers. The calming, inspirational musical compositions included in Stork Tunes are designed to help women prepare for the birth of their babies, relax during the labor and birth, and enjoy with their babies as they grow.

The "Stork Tunes: Songs For A Happy Birth Day" CD can be purchased online by visiting storktunes.com. All net profits, equaling a minimum of $5.00 per CD, will support March of Dimes research and other mission related programs to prevent birth defects, premature birth and other leading causes of infant death and disability.

Stork Tunes, LLC was formed to support the research and educational efforts of the March of Dimes through the Stork Tunes compact disc, which celebrates motherhood and assists women in relaxation while they prepare for and deliver their babies. Stork Tunes is based in Flemington, N.J.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies(sm), the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

http://www.marchofdimes.com/

Source: March of Dimes

CONTACT: Michele Kling of March of Dimes, +1-914-997-4613

Web Site:

http://storktunes.com/

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AT&T Mobile TV Premieres Sunday, May 4

AT&T to Deliver MediaFLO USA's FLO TV Service in 58 Markets on New AT&T-Exclusive Handsets Designed for Mobile TV Viewing; AT&T Introduces CNN Mobile Live, PIX and CNCRT, a Special Concert Channel

SAN ANTONIO, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- We interrupt your scheduled programming with an important news bulletin: AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and MediaFLO USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM), announced today the May 4 availability of the AT&T Mobile TV with FLO(TM) service. This powerful new mobile television service will provide around-the-clock access to some of today's most popular television programs -- live and in color on the mobile phone.

To ensure an unmatched mobile television experience for consumers, AT&T is introducing two new exclusive handsets: the Vu from LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. Inc. (LG) and the Access from Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung).

-- LG Vu: A sleek and stunning device, the Vu gives you a clear view of
TV, Web, pictures or videos on its large interactive touch screen. It
also lets you get the utmost in mobile entertainment with a music
player, 2.0 megapixel camera and Bluetooth(R) capabilities. The LG Vu
is available for $299.99 with a two-year service agreement and after a
$100 mail-in rebate(1).
-- Samsung Access: This stylish handset features a large landscape
display, ideal for delivering a rich viewing experience and an internal
antenna for exceptional reception. It's a great device for customers
who are looking for advanced multimedia capabilities such as a camera,
external stereo speakers, stereo Bluetooth, AT&T Music, CV, of course,
AT&T Mobile TV. The Samsung Access is available for $199.99 with a
two-year service agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate(1).

"AT&T Mobile TV is more than a new entertainment service -- it is an experience that will significantly change and enhance our customers' mobile lifestyles," said Mark Collins, vice president of Consumer Data for AT&T's wireless unit. "With this in mind, it was imperative that we launch this revolutionary service on devices that were optimal for the best mobile viewing experience imaginable. We worked closely with LG and Samsung to deliver these two iconic handsets, which are designed with the specific needs of what will soon become our Mobile TV viewing audience."

AT&T Mobile TV proves that big things come in small packages. The service will offer unmatched TV-quality programming from leading news and entertainment brands: CBS Mobile, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, NBC 2Go, NBC News 2Go, MTV Networks' COMEDY CENTRAL, MTV and Nickelodeon, as well as PIX and CNN Mobile Live, which are both AT&T-exclusive channels on MediaFLO USA's FLO TV(TM) service.

-- PIX, from Sony Pictures Television, offers a variety of contemporary
films, including comedies, cult classics, action films and family
favorites from the studio's vast library.
-- CNN Mobile Live provides users with access to 24 hours of breaking
news with live streaming anchored coverage from CNN.com Live as
well as CNN's most popular programs, including "American Morning,"
"Lou Dobbs Tonight," "CNN Election Center," "Larry King Live,"
"Anderson Cooper 360," and "CNN International."

"Our research revealed that news and movies were the two most popular program categories consumers wanted to watch on their mobile phones. We have exceeded their expectations with AT&T Mobile TV," said Collins. "Together with MediaFLO USA, we are changing the picture of television-viewing by giving our customers an innovative way to stay connected to breaking news from CNN Mobile Live, an arsenal of movie favorites with PIX and a formidable lineup of other quality programming while on the go."

Additionally, for the next 60 days, the AT&T Mobile TV service will feature CNCRT, a special concert channel delivered by Control Room, a leading producer and distributor of world-class entertainment. Every day, for 24 hours, the CNCRT channel will air one of approximately 30 recently recorded concerts from major recording artists, such as Avril Lavigne, Chris Brown, Fall Out Boy, Jay Z, Sheryl Crow, Akon, Daughtry, Lenny Kravitz, Rage Against the Machine and more.

"With the authority of CNN, the cinematic variety of PIX and the star power of CNCRT, AT&T Mobile TV adds an exciting dimension to the FLO TV service," said Gina Lombardi, president of MediaFLO USA. "We are thrilled to be working with AT&T to provide consumers with such a powerful new mobile entertainment experience."

MediaFLO USA's award-winning FLO TV service features premium full-length, high-quality programming delivered to mobile phones over MediaFLO USA's own dedicated multicast network. Using an intuitive program guide, AT&T customers will be able to easily flip from one channel to the next on their mobile FLO-enabled phones to experience the best-quality mobile TV.

There are more than 150 simulcast and/or time-shifted programs, as well as live sports events, currently available for viewing. Below are examples of some of the entertaining TV programs and events that are scheduled to air the week of May 4:

-- CBS Mobile: New episodes of "CSI," "CSI:NY" and "How I Met Your Mother"
-- CNN Mobile Live: Live breaking news coverage, including real-time
results from the Democratic and Republican primaries in North Carolina
and Indiana on May 6.
-- Comedy Central: New episodes of "The Daily Show with John Stewart" and
"The Colbert Report"
-- ESPN Mobile TV: Live game coverage as well as ESPN Mobile TV shows such
as "ScoreCenter," "ReSET" and more
-- FOX Mobile: New episodes of "Bones," "Back to You," and LIVE Big 12
College Baseball
-- MTV: New episodes of "The Hills," "Real World: Hollywood" and
"The Paper"
-- NBC 2Go: LIVE NHL Stanley Cup Playoff and Final games and finale
episode of NBC's "30 Rock" (Thurs., May 8)
-- NBC News 2Go: LIVE coverage of the Indiana and North Carolina
Democratic Primaries
-- Nickelodeon: Episodes of "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "iCarly"
-- PIX: "Memento," "In The Line of Fire," "Groundhog Day," "Kung Fu
Hustle" and "Resident Evil"

AT&T Mobile TV will launch in 58 markets including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, D.C. The service is a perfect complement to the wireless carrier's already impressive portfolio of wireless video offerings, including CV, which gives subscribers mobile access to thousands of on-demand video clips -- including news, sports, entertainment, music and movie previews. With the addition of Mobile TV, AT&T customers now have even more choices in how they experience and enjoy video content from their phone. As with CV, AT&T Mobile TV will have the Parental Controls feature, which provides content filtering and purchase blocking on your phone so that you can restrict access to content that may be inappropriate for younger viewers.

Monthly access packages for AT&T Mobile TV begin at $15 a month for the Basic package, which includes unlimited access to Mobile TV, as well as access to the exclusive CNCRT channel for a limited time. AT&T also offers a Mobile TV Plus package for $30 a month, which includes unlimited Mobile TV, unlimited mobile Web browsing on MEdia(TM) Net and unlimited CV mobile video. Customers can also subscribe to a limited basic package for $13 a month, which gives them access to four channels: CBS Mobile, FOX Mobile, NBC 2Go and NBC News 2Go. Because AT&T Mobile TV operates on MediaFLO USA's own dedicated multicast network, AT&T customers do not incur data or voice charges. Additionally, programming is subject to change, and sports programming is subject to blackout restrictions.

To learn more about AT&T Mobile TV, including service, programming and handset details, visit http://www.att.com/mobiletv beginning May 4.

(1) For the LG Vu or the Samsung Access pay $399.99 or $299.99,
respectively, and after mail-in rebate, receive $100 AT&T promotion
card. A two-year service agreement is also required. AT&T promotion
card valid wherever major credit cards are accepted and for 120 days
after issue date. May be used to pay wireless bill. Not redeemable for
cash and cannot be used for cash withdrawal at ATMs or at automated
gas pumps.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

About MediaFLO USA Inc.

MediaFLO USA Inc. unleashes the power of TV for mobile consumers, combining the best content, an intuitive user interface and a superior multicast network to deliver a true TV experience. The award-winning FLO TV service from MediaFLO USA offers full-length simulcast and time-shifted programming from the world's best entertainment brands, including CBS, CBS College Sports, CBS News, Comedy Central, ESPN, FOX, FOX News, FOX Sports, MTV, NBC, NBC Sports, NBC News, CNBC, MSNBC, NickToons and Nickelodeon. Based in San Diego, Calif., MediaFLO USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. MediaFLO USA, with FLO, and FLO TV are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. Further information is available at both http://www.mediaflousa.com/ and http://www.flotv.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: rolf.gatlin@fleishman.com

Source: AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Lauren Butler of AT&T, +1-404-236-6152, lbutler@attnews.us; or
Melinda Hutcheon of MediaFLO USA, +1-858-651-7334, melindah@mediaflousa.com

Web site:

http://www.att.com/

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AirMedia Announces 20-F Filing

BEIJING, April 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- AirMedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCN), the operator of the largest digital media network in China dedicated to air travel advertising, today announced it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F, including its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 30, 2008. AirMedia's Form 20-F can be accessed on the Investor Relations page of the Company's website at http://ir.airmedia.net.cn/ , as well as on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/ . Interested parties may also request a complimentary paper copy of the filing by contacting ir@airmedia.net.cn .

About AirMedia Group Inc.

AirMedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AMCN) operates the largest digital media network in China dedicated to air travel advertising. AirMedia has contractual concession rights to operate digital TV screens in 53 airports, including 29 out of the 30 largest airports in China, and has contractual concession rights to place its programs on the routes operated by 9 airlines, including the three largest airlines in China. In addition, AirMedia also has contractual concession rights to operate digital frames of 46 to 50 inches and large-size digital frames ranging from 63 to 70 inches in several major airports. AirMedia also offers advertisers other media platforms in airports, such as 360-degree LED displays, mega display screens, and shuttle bus displays etc. For more information about AirMedia, please visit http://www.airmedia.net.cn/ .

Investor Contact:

Raymond Huang
Investor Relations Director
Tel: +86-10-8460-8678
Email: ir@airmedia.net.cn

FD Beijing
Julian Wilson
Tel: +86-10-8591-1951
Email: julian.wilson@fd.com

Source: AirMedia Group Inc.

CONTACT: Raymond Huang, Investor Relations Director at +86-10-8460-8678
or ir@airmedia.net.cn; Julian Wilson of FD Beijing at +86-10-8591-1951 or
julian.wilson@fd.com, both for AirMedia Group Inc.

Web site: http://www.airmedia.net.cn/

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JERSEY BOYS at The Palazzo Las Vegas Celebrates Opening Night on May 3

LAS VEGAS, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- After a productive and encouraging month of preview performances, JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will celebrate its Opening Night on Saturday, May 3 at The Palazzo Las Vegas.

The talented cast will be joined by the remaining original Four Seasons, Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio and Tommy DeVito, as the show makes its highly anticipated Las Vegas debut. Expected invited guests also include Joe Pesci, Willie Garson, La Toya Jackson, Siegfried & Roy, John Cleese, Billy Crystal, Michael Urie, Wayne Brady and Rita Rudner.

"We are delighted to open the newest addition of the JERSEY BOYS family in Las Vegas," said JERSEY BOYS producer Michael David. "With a one-of-a-kind cast and a beautiful new theatre in the recently opened Palazzo, it is our fondest hope that JERSEY BOYS now become a fresh, new, happy, tax-paying resident of Las Vegas for a long time to come."

A unique, custom-built theatre houses JERSEY BOYS Las Vegas and is currently the only place on the West Coast to see this runaway hit.

"Las Vegas is a great place for JERSEY BOYS," said Scott Zeiger of BASE Entertainment. "The story and the music fit so well with this town, we are proud to be a part of bringing it here and think it's a natural fit."

Adorned with special period influences and one-of-a-kind memorabilia from The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the JERSEY BOYS Theatre will evoke fond memories of the 1960's era.

"The timeless music and intriguing story of the Four Seasons creates an energy and excitement that spreads throughout The Palazzo after every performance," said Rob Goldstein, president and COO of The Palazzo. "We wanted the centerpiece of entertainment at The Palazzo to be a dynamic experience that engages the audience and leaves them wanting more. JERSEY BOYS is exactly that type of show and we are extremely happy to be celebrating its Opening Night."

JERSEY BOYS performs at The Palazzo on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. and will be dark on Wednesday. Ticket prices range from $65 to $135 plus tax and handling fees. VIP Packages are available. Tickets for JERSEY BOYS at The Palazzo can be purchased by calling 1-866-641-SHOW or 702-414-9000, or online at http://www.palazzolasvegas.com/.

Reservations for groups are currently being accepted, for more information call 702-785-5394 or email GroupSales@BASEentertainment.com. JERSEY BOYS runs two hours (including a short break between Acts I & II).

JERSEY BOYS, which opened on Broadway to rave reviews on November 6, 2005, continues to be completely sold out and hottest ticket on the Great White Way. JERSEY BOYS received the 2006 Tony Award(R) for Best Musical and the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Recording; that recording was certified Gold by the RIAA in February, and is regularly found at the top of the Billboard chart of best-selling show CDs.

JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide -- all before they were thirty. The show features such hits as "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," "Oh, What a Night," and many more.

JERSEY BOYS is written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe. The Las Vegas production is staged by the entire original Broadway creative team, led by director Des McAnuff and choreographer Sergio Trujillo. JERSEY BOYS has scenic design by Klara Zieglerova, costume design by Jess Goldstein, lighting by Howell Binkley, sound by Steve Canyon Kennedy and projections design by Michael Clark. The orchestrations are by Steve Orich and the music direction and vocal arrangements by Ron Melrose.

JERSEY BOYS is presented in Las Vegas by original Broadway producers Dodger Theatricals, Joseph Grano, Tamara and Kevin Kinsella, Pelican Group together with BASE Entertainment (Phantom -- The Las Vegas Spectacular); in association with Latitude Link and Rick Steiner.

Statements in this press release, which are not historical facts, are "forward looking" statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond the Company's control, which may cause material differences in actual results, performance or other expectations. These factors include, but are not limited to general economic conditions, competition, new ventures, government regulation, legalization of gaming, interest rates, future terrorist acts, insurance, and other factors detailed in the reports filed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About The Palazzo Las Vegas

With over 3,000 expansive suites, luxury shopping and world-class dining and entertainment, the $1.9 billion, 50-story Palazzo Las Vegas literally takes luxury to new heights. Highlighted by a flagship, 85,000-square-foot Barneys New York, The Shoppes at The Palazzo features more than 60 luxury boutiques. In addition, 20 remarkable stores and luxury brands made their Las Vegas debuts at The Palazzo, including Chloe, Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Diane Von Furstenberg, Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Malandrino, Anya Hindmarch, and Michael Kors. Additionally, The Palazzo offers a variety of cuisines from a collection of award-winning chefs such as CarneVino by Mario Batali, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Table 10 by Emeril Lagasse and Restaurant Charlie by Charlie Trotter. Other one-of-kind offerings include, Tony Award winning Broadway musical, JERSEY BOYS, the world's largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub, Jay-Z's signature 40/40 Club and the Strip's first Lamborghini dealership.

Contacts:
Kate Turner/Elizabeth Zbylut, Kirvin Doak Communications: 702.737.3100
LeAnn Tinch, The Palazzo Las Vegas: 702.414.2423

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Palazzo Las Vegas

CONTACT: Kate Turner or Elizabeth Zbylut, both of Kirvin Doak
Communications, for Palazzo Las Vegas, +1-702-737-3100; or LeAnn Tinch of The
Palazzo Las Vegas, +1-702-414-2423

Web site:

http://www.palazzolasvegas.com/

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Get Carried Away at STEVE & BARRY'S(R) Stores, the Retail Home for New Line Cinema's Sex and the City: The Movie(TM) Official Apparel

Sex and the City: The Movie(TM) Tees and Tanks Are The Perfect Complement To Steve & Barry's BITTEN(TM) Collection, Created by Sarah Jessica Parker

NEW YORK, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha fans have flocked to STEVE & BARRY'S(R) locations since the nationwide retail chain's launch of the BITTEN(TM) collection created by Sarah Jessica Parker - fashion icon and star of the award winning HBO(R) series Sex and the City(R) - last year.

Now they can really get "Carried" away at STEVE & BARRY'S locations, with official Sex and the City: The Movie(TM) apparel, licensed from HBO(R) and New Line Cinema. A series of uniquely designed t-shirts and tank tops will arrive in participating STEVE & BARRY'S locations beginning May 1st, in advance of New Line Cinema's Sex and the City: The Movie(TM) opening nationwide on May 30th.

Featuring classic Sex and the City(R) phrases such as "I'm with Mr. Big" and "I (Heart) Sex and the City(R)," and images such as Ms. Parker's character, Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City: The Movie(TM) collection will appeal to any fan. In keeping with Steve & Barry's mission to deliver high quality merchandise at astonishing low price points, all Sex and the City: The Movie(TM) t-shirts and tanks will be available for $8.98 or less.

A portion of proceeds from the sale of Sex and the City: The Movie(TM) apparel at STEVE & BARRY'S locations will benefit the Children's Defense Fund.

While visiting STEVE & BARRY'S locations to shop for Sex and the City: The Movie(TM) t-shirts and tanks, consumers will be invited to enter a Sex and the City: The Movie(TM) sweepstakes, with prizes including a trip to New York City, a free screening of the movie with 100 friends, free movie tickets, STEVE & BARRY'S gift cards, and more, subject to the official rules for the sweepstakes.

Entries for the sweepstakes will be accepted online as well, at www.steveandbarrys.com and www.bittensjp.com/satcsweepstakes. Free screening passes to Sex and the City: The Movie(TM) will be offered at participating STEVE & BARRY'S stores while supplies last. Check www.steveandbarrys.com and www.bittensjp.com/satcsweepstakes for more information and to obtain official rules for the sweepstakes.

About Steve & Barry's(R)

New York-based Steve & Barry's is a leading casual apparel retailer that offers high-quality merchandise at astonishingly low prices for men, women and children. Founded in 1985, the company operates over 260 anchor and junior anchor shopping center and mall-based locations in 38 states. At Steve & Barry's(R) locations, shoppers will find brands they can't find anywhere else, including the BITTEN(TM) collection, the first-ever apparel line created by actress and global fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker, and the ELEVEN BY VENUS WILLIAMS(TM) collection, a collection of athletic and lifestyle apparel and sneakers. Steve & Barry's is also the exclusive home of the STARBURY(TM) collection by NBA(R) basketball star Stephon Marbury, the DEAR(TM) collection by Amanda Bynes, the BUBBAGOLF(TM) collection by PGA Professional(R) Bubba Watson, and the BIG BEN WALLACE(TM) collection. Additional information and store locations can be found at www.steveandbarrys.com.

NBA(R) and PGA Professional(R) are trademarks, services marks, and/or collective memberships marks of their respective owners.

(R) STEVE & BARRY'S is a service mark of Steve & Barry's LLC.
(TM) BITTEN is a trademark of 45220, Inc.
(TM) STARBURY is a trademark of Starbury Corporation.

(TM) ELEVEN BY VENUS WILLIAMS, DEAR, BUBBAGOLF, and BIG BEN WALLACE are trademarks of Steve & Barry's LLC ("Steve & Barry's") or an affiliated company of Steve & Barry's.

STEVE & BARRY'S(R), STARBURY(TM), BIG BEN WALLACE(TM), and BUBBAGOLF(TM) are not associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NBA(R), PGA Professional(R), or their respective owners

Contact:
Ashley Wallace
516-472-6498/516-477-5915
awallace@steveandbarrys.com

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Steve & Barry's

CONTACT: Ashley Wallace, +1-516-472-6498, or, +1-516-477-5915,
awallace@steveandbarrys.com

Web site:

http://www.steveandbarrys.com/
http://www.bittensjp.com/satcsweepstakes

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Greg Sarnow at 2008 Response Expo in San Diego

AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The Direct Response Academy and Greg Sarnow, CEO, will participate in the 2008 Response Expo from May 6 to 8 in San Diego at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. The Expo is hosted by the Direct Response Marketing Alliance (the DRMA) and Response Magazine.

Sarnow sits on the DRMA's Educational Advisory Board and is largely responsible for the content of this year's education sessions. Greg is leading two panels as well.

The first, "Holding Your Vendors Accountable" on May 7 at 2:30 p.m., will discuss the benefits of developing partner relationships and best practices for dealing with third party vendors in a direct response campaign.

The second is a financial services industry case study on May 8 from 11 a.m. to noon, featuring David Sant, Sr. VP of New Customer Acquisition for Countrywide Financial. The session will center on how the Countrywide team has successfully used direct response marketing to continue to build its new customer base in the face of the mortgage industry's crisis over the past year.

"This year's sessions are really solid," says Sarnow. "From social networking to going global through the Web, to the art of branding for direct response, we're presenting great information. Everyone in the direct-to-consumer marketplace will benefit -- whether you are a veteran corporate marketer or an inventive entrepreneur with the next great idea."

Asked to comment on the unique features of this year's Expo, Greg says, "Orchestrating a DR campaign is an art. So we're all looking forward to Maestro Benjamin Zander's keynote address on 'The Art of Possibility.' The topic is perfect for this audience! Being open to new ways of thinking and new ideas -- this is the fuel that fires this entire industry."

Visitors are invited to meet with Sarnow at the Direct Response Academy booth (#211/213). Academy staff will also be on hand with information on upcoming courses, the Academy's project management services, and a surprise Austrian treat.

For information on the Academy's programs, visit http://www.directresponseacademy.com/ or call (512) 301-5900.

The Direct Response Academy, founded in 1999 in Austin, Texas, is the only educational organization dedicated to teaching the best practices of direct response television marketing. The DRA offer project management, executive training and consulting services for companies and individuals who are launching or managing DRTV campaigns.

CONTACT: Patricia Mellody
512-301-5900
pat@directresponseacademy.com

Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link. Greg Sarnow https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=67583 Patricia Mellody https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=67537

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: The Direct Response Academy

CONTACT: Patricia Mellody of The Direct Response Academy,
+1-512-301-5900, pat@directresponseacademy.com

Web site:

http://www.directresponseacademy.com/

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Radiohead Joins USAID/MTV Campaign to Raise Awareness and Help Prevent Human Trafficking

BANGKOK, Thailand, April 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Radiohead, one of the world's top bands, has joined the MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) campaign, a partnership between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and MTV to raise awareness about human trafficking. The collaboration takes the Asia MTV EXIT campaign to a global audience, reaching as many as 560 million households worldwide.

"Radiohead is taking MTV EXIT to a new level and expanding the Asia campaign, which is on air, online and on the ground," said Olivier Carduner, USAID's Regional Mission Director for Asia.

As part of this effort, Radiohead is releasing a music video on MTV tomorrow (May 1) to the track All I Need, from its album In Rainbows. Filmed by Oscar-winning cinematographer John Seale ("The English Patient") and award-winning director Steve Rogers, the video depicts a day in the life of both an affluent youngster and a child making shoes in a sweatshop, sending a message that everyone plays a role in trafficking and exploitation.

Radiohead is also inviting anti-trafficking organizations to distribute information about human trafficking at their upcoming concert tour through North America, Europe and Asia. "It is cool that MTV is taking on this issue. The video is a powerful piece, and I hope that the emotion of the song will jump out at people in the context of these images of exploitation," said Radiohead's Thom Yorke.

MTV is looking for innovative ways to present important issues such as human trafficking to its audience, said Bill Roedy, Vice Chairman MTV Networks. "Trafficking is a crime that violates the basic rights of its victims: the rights to freedom, equality, and dignity."

The USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia is working with MTV to raise awareness about the causes and consequences of human trafficking in the region. USAID-funded documentaries Traffic and Sold have been broadcast throughout Asia, are posted on the MTV EXIT website (www.mtvexit.org), and are distributed rights-free in DVD format. Plans to take the campaign to rural and urban areas in Asia are underway.

USAID is funding the production of the MTV EXIT films for Asia. Top Asian pop and film stars, including Lucy Liu ("Charlie's Angels," "Ally McBeal"), Rain of South Korea, Tata Young of Thailand, Lara Dutta of India, Christian Bautista of the Philippines and Kris Dayanti of Indonesia have volunteered to narrate the films in their native languages and in English.

The campaign capitalizes on their images and MTV's brand appeal, transforming people's views about trafficking and exploitation and provides a platform for NGOs, governments and law enforcement agencies to prevent trafficking and assist victims.

MTV EXIT television programming is produced rights-free and is free of charge for all broadcasters and organizations. The programming is also available to be streamed and downloaded from www.mtvexit.org.

For more information on USAID and its programs to combat human trafficking around the world, visit www.usaid.gov.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: U.S. Agency for International Development

CONTACT: Hal Lipper of the U.S. Agency for International Development,
+1-66-2-263-7408, +1-66-8-9204-8725, U.S.: +1-202-712-4320, hlipper@usaid.gov

Web Site:

http://www.usaid.gov/
www.mtvexit.org

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Retirement Living TV Partners with Maryland Public Television to Address the Issue of Healthcare in America Through Its Series Healthcare '08: Search for Solutions

BALTIMORE, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Retirement Living TV (RLTV) and Maryland Public Television (MPT) are working together to bring a compelling dialogue on the healthcare system in America to the Maryland, Washington, Northern Virginia and Southern Delaware television markets through RLTV's original series, Healthcare '08: Search for Solutions. The nation's leading political and public leaders present their position on the present and future state of healthcare through this series of in-depth conversations with Bill Brody, MD, President of Johns Hopkins University. Healthcare '08 is produced in association with Johns Hopkins University and the National Coalition on Health Care (NCHC).

"This is a rare opportunity for the MPT and RLTV audiences to share in a dialogue between thought leaders on what is undoubtedly one of the most important issues facing our country. This series presents an insight into both how our healthcare system really works and what needs to be done to fix it. Dr. Brody does an exceptional job at challenging conventional wisdom in these interviews," said Elliot Jacobson, VP of programming and production, RLTV.

Healthcare '08: Search for Solution featured interview subjects include Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City; Bill Novelli, CEO, AARP; John Erickson, CEO, Erickson Retirement Communities; Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and Elias A. Zerhouni, MD, Director, National Institute of Health. During the series, Dr. William Brody, president of Johns Hopkins University interviews the participants and respected journalists including Judy Woodruff, Lea Thompson and Felicia Taylor act as moderators.

"The Federal government is in paralysis because of partisanship and special interest groups that fund their campaigns. And, they would not do anything to upset the tobacco industry where this century we're going to kill a billion people in this world because of smoking," stated Mayor Michael Bloomberg during his Healthcare '08 interview.

"This is an opportunity to provide compelling commentary on one of the most important issues facing aging Americans. RLTV has asked hard questions of some of today's top leaders and their answers are of interest to our viewers," said Eric Eggleton, SVP, MPT.

Healthcare '08: Search for Solutions Airing Schedule

RLTV - 3:30 p.m. EDT
May 1 Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City
May 8 John Erickson, CEO, Erickson Retirement Communities
May 15 Bill Novelli, CEO, AARP
May 22 Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House
TBA - Elias A. Zerhouni, MD, Director, NIH

MPT - 8 p.m. EDT
May 1 Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City
May 8 John Erickson, CEO, Erickson Retirement Communities
May 15 Bill Novelli, CEO, AARP
May 22 Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House
TBA - Elias A. Zerhouni, MD, Director, NIH

About Retirement Living TV

Retirement Living TV (RLTV) is the only network dedicated to informing, involving and inspiring people aspiring to retire and those in active retirement. Launched in September 2006, the network has all original programming with established celebrities and journalists on topics spanning critical issues including health, lifestyle, finance and politics. RLTV is the expert in the field of aging, guided by an internationally-recognized team of gerontologists and researchers. RLTV is seen in 30 million homes across North America on DirecTV, Comcast, Verizon FiOS and other video providers or by logging on to WWW.RL.TV

About Maryland Public Television (MPT)

MPT is a leader in the production of broadcast programming for public television. MPT's local/regional television credits include public affairs, original performance, documentary and entertainment programs for the citizens of Maryland. Beyond broadcast, MPT creates instructional videos, develops training and builds Internet sites that serve tens of thousands of students, teachers and child-care providers annually. MPT outreach activities, especially relating to arts, culture and history, take place in all areas of the state to further fulfill MPT's mission to engage, enlighten and entertain. For more information on MPT visit www.mpt.org

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Retirement Living TV

CONTACT: Kimberly Simmons, Media and Communications Manager of
Retirement Living TV, +1-443-430-8948 (office), +1-443-841-5313 (cell),
ksimmons@rl.tv

Web site:

http://www.rl.tv/
http://www.mpt.org/

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The Doctor is in! Emmy Award-Winner Hector Elizondo to Appear in MONK

Legendary Character Actor To Fulfill Pivotal Role as Monk's Therapist

NEW YORK, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated Hector Elizondo has agreed to appear in USA Network's award-winning, hit series MONK this summer when the series returns for its seventh season on Friday, July 18 at 9/8c. Elizondo will portray Adrian Monk's (Tony Shalhoub) much-needed therapist - a role that was recently left vacant with the unexpected passing of Stanley Kamel last month, who played Monk's beloved therapist, Dr. Charles Kroger. Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Shalhoub stars as the titular obsessive-compulsive detective in a series that has cleaned up as a ratings performer at USA since its premiere in 2002 and has cultivated a loyal following of fans and critics alike. The announcement was made by Jeff Wachtel, USA's executive vice president, original programming.

"Monk will always need a therapist - and it's a part that is pivotal to the central themes of the show. When we lost Stanley, we knew we needed an actor who could bring warmth, intelligence and humor to the role," said Wachtel. "Hector was actually the first person that came to mind, and we are incredibly fortunate that he's agreed to do some episodes with us. Stanley can never be replaced, but we think he'd be very pleased with our choice."

"What attracted me first and foremost was to have the opportunity to work with Tony Shalhoub, a man whose reputation as an actor and collaborator proceed him," said Mr. Elizondo. "Also, I understand USA is a nice place to work, allowing great creative freedoms, and MONK is actually one of the shows I enjoy watching."

One of the most beloved character actors working today, award-winning actor Elizondo has a successful career spanning 40 years that includes film, television, theater and radio. Elizondo won an Emmy in addition to four nominations for his portrayal of Dr. Phillip Watters on CBS' "Chicago Hope," and received an Emmy nomination for his performance opposite Anne Bancroft in the drama "Mrs. Cage" for PBS's acclaimed series "American Playhouse." Elizondo's numerous television appearances began with guest starring roles on now classic episodes of "Columbo," "All in the Family" and "Kojak." Elizondo has long been a fixture in Garry Marshall films, which include "The Princess Diaries," "Young Doctors in Love," "The Flamingo Kid," "Nothing in Common," "Runaway Bride," and "Pretty Woman," one of Elizondo's most renowned performances, earning him Golden Globe and American Comedy Award nominations. Additional film credits include "Beverly Hills Cop III," "Frankie and Johnny," "Necessary Roughness," "Tortilla Soup," "American Gigolo," "The Fan," and most recently, "Love In The Time Of Cholera." A native New Yorker, Elizondo first gained recognition on the New York stage for his portrayal of God in "Steambath," earning him an Obie Award. High praise followed for his Broadway roles in Neil Simon's "Prisoner of Second Avenue," "The Great White Hope," "Sly Fox," earning him a Drama Desk Award nomination, and the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's "The Price." Elizondo has also done many voice-overs, most recently in Ken Bum's PBS documentary series, "The West" and served as the host of the CBS special, "Mysterious Man of the Shroud." Elizondo is involved in LA Theatre Works, a group of 40 top actors who are devoting their time and talent to reinstating classic radio drama as a contemporary art form for National Public Radio (NPR). He recently received the Diversity Award's prestigious "Integrity Award" as well as Nosotros' "Lifetime Achievement Award" for the quality of roles he has chosen during his career. He is also an avid supporter of several charitable organizations including The Alzheimer's Association, Amnesty International, The American Cancer Society and Pediatric Aids. Elizondo is an accomplished musician and singer, performing on the conga, flute and guitar.

Elizondo is repped by The Gersh Agency and Teitelbaum Artists Group.

MONK has remained a vibrant cornerstone of USA's schedule, evident in its series-high ratings in total viewers for the sixth season finale. Although the show has been on since 2002, MONK's latest season delivered +16% more P18-49 viewers, +12% more P25-54 viewers and +21% more total viewers than the series average. Through the conclusion of season six, MONK has averaged an audience of 2 million in P18-49, 2.5 million in P25-54 and 5 million total viewers.

Tony Shalhoub ("Big Night," "Wings," "Men in Black") has earned three Emmy Awards (with five nominations), a Golden Globe Award and two SAG Awards for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Adrian Monk, a brilliant detective who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Monk's psychological disorder costs him his position as a legendary homicide detective on the San Francisco Police Force. Due to the tragic unsolved murder of his wife, Monk has developed an abnormal fear of germs, heights, crowds and virtually everything else, which provides an unusual challenge to solving crimes ... not to mention his day-to-day existence. Traylor Howard ("Two Guys and a Girl," "Me, Myself and Irene"), Ted Levine ("Heat," "Moby Dick") and Jason Gray-Stanford ("Taken," "Flags of Our Fathers") also star.

MONK is executive produced by David Hoberman ("Raising Helen," "Bringing Down the House," "The Negotiator"), Andy Breckman ("Saturday Night Live," "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Rat Race"), Tony Shalhoub, Randy Zisk ("House," "Without a Trace') and Tom Scharpling ("The Best Show on WFMU"). MONK is from NBC Universal Cable Studios in association with Mandeville Films, Inc. and ABC Studios.

For photos of MONK, as well as all USA Network projects, please log on to the NBC Universal Media Village at http://www.nbcumv.com/.

USA NETWORK is cable television's leading provider of original series and feature movies, sports and entertainment events, off-net television shows, and blockbuster theatrical films. The #1 network in basic cable, USA Network is seen in nearly 94 million U.S. homes. The USA Network Web site is located at www.usanetwork.com. Characters Welcome.

USA Network is a program service of NBC Universal Cable a division 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.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: USA Network

CONTACT: Kristin Schulman, +1-212-664-4140, kristin.schulman@nbcuni.com;
Andrea Epstein, +1-818-777-6679, andrea.epstein@nbcuni.com

Web site:

http://www.usanetwork.com/
http://www.nbcumv.com/

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Nonfiction Filmmaker Rob Devor Catches Commercials for Bonefish Grill

Sundance veteran Rob Devor brings key visual ingredient to Nonfiction Unlimited's documentary style campaign for national seafood restaurant.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., and NEW YORK, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- When documentary filmmaker Rob Devor joined commercial production company Nonfiction Unlimited (formally Nonfiction Spots) following his Sundance documentary debut, little did he suspect that his first commercial project would find him half-way across the globe, shooting in some of the world's most spectacular locations.

Devor's nonfiction film ZOO was one of the most controversial and celebrated documentaries at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Devor, whose narrative features POLICE BEAT and THE WOMAN CHASER had previously screened at Sundance, brought his signature filmmaking style of rich visuals and powerful compositions to the documentary genre, which landed him at the niche commercial house Nonfiction Unlimited. When Bonefish Grill, the Florida based restaurant chain specializing in seafood, needed to authentically capture their campaign message "Taste the Pursuit," they turned to advertising agency Cliff Freeman & Partners who brought on Nonfiction Unlimited and director Rob Devor to bring the Bonefish Grill message home.

After research and securing locations in Grenada, Malta, Iceland and Buenos Aires, Devor shot with his crew over the course of three months, capturing footage for spots and the web in his signature visual, documentary style. The task was to explore the people, the food and the sensuality of exotic cultures and in doing so invite the viewer to see Bonefish Grill in that same light -- a place that is exciting to visit, where anything can happen and a good meal and good time will most definitely be a part of it.

"Visiting a new culture and seeing it for the first time is fantastic," Devor noted. "I wanted to capture the sense of being exposed to a totally new environment for the first time and I think we did." The spots are about experiencing something new and include everything from stunning Mediterranean exteriors to locals on the street (or in the lava heated waters of Iceland), impromptu festivals, exciting nightlife, friends sharing meals and local fishermen bringing in the day's catch from the sea.

Along the way director Rob Devor and crew had a few adventures of their own. On a short flight to a remote part of Iceland, one of the windows on the six passenger plane they were on blew out at ten thousand feet, concerning the crew that they were going to freeze or the flight would go down. The pilot finally landed with a polite "Sorry about the inconvenience" and the story showed up in the local paper the next day. In Malta, the crew's arrival was greeted by one of the worst storms the country had seen in fifty years. Throughout it all, Devor and crew kept shooting, resulting in beautiful spots including "Spices / Grenada" and "Recipes / Malta," with more spots from more cities on the way.

The campaign of spots for TV and the web are not just about the restaurant, but the extraordinary lengths that Bonefish goes through to find great seafood, from exotic locations around the world.

Nonfiction Unlimited (formally Nonfiction Spots), Santa Monica / New York, works with a roster of award-winning documentary filmmakers for spots and new media advertising. Along with Rob Devor, Nonfiction represents filmmakers Rob Bindler, Paul Crowder, Steve James, Robby Kenner, Barbara Kopple, Stacy Peralta, Jessica Sanders, Ondi Timoner, Peyton Wilson and Jessica Yu.

To view some of Rob Devor's Bonefish Grill Spots and additional materials, visit:

http://www.nonfictionspots.com/robdevor/bonefishgrill

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Nonfiction Unlimited

CONTACT: L J - Loretta Jeneski, Exec Producer, Nonfiction Unlimited,
+1-310-399-9600, ext. 224, cell, +1-917-340-1019, lj@spots.net

Web site:

http://www.nonfictionspots.com/

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Westwood One Appoints Jonathan S. Marshall Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Strategic Development

NEW YORK, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Westwood One (NYSE:WON) announced today the appointment of Jonathan S. Marshall to Executive Vice President - Business Affairs and Strategic Development. Marshall, a Los Angeles based entertainment attorney, will oversee the business side of Westwood One's expansion into a broader content arena while continuing to work on the Company's core broadcast, traffic and archive assets.

"Westwood One is one of the great under utilized entertainment brands with tremendous content offerings," said Marshall. "Tom Beusse is a gifted brand enhancer and motivated CEO. The opportunity to work at Westwood One during this dynamic time as it expands its content offerings is truly exciting."

"Marshall's deal knowledge of the entertainment and intellectual property space provides us with expertise in areas where the Company expects rapid growth in the coming months," said Tom Beusse, President and CEO of Westwood One. "His appointment is consistent with our goals to move Westwood One into the broader content space."

Prior to joining Westwood One, Mr. Marshall operated his own law firm where he represented a broad range of entertainment clients including, film; internet and music companies along with independent financiers; bond companies and producers. Previously, he served as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for RKO Pictures as well as for Shooting Gallery. Marshall also worked as an associate for Loeb and Loeb. He began his career at Shearman & Sterling LLP and, in addition to his entertainment legal background, Marshall also has a working knowledge of the traffic broadcast business as his father, John Marshall, was an early pioneer on radio traffic networks.

About Westwood One

Westwood One (NYSE:WON) is a platform-agnostic content company providing over 150 news, sports, music, talk, entertainment programs, features and live events to numerous media partners. Through its subsidiaries, Metro Networks/Shadow Broadcast Services, Westwood One provides local content to the radio and TV industries and to the Web. This content includes news, sports, weather, traffic, video news services and other information. SmartRoute Systems manages traffic information centers for state and local departments of transportation, and markets traffic and travel content to wireless, Internet, in-vehicle navigation systems and voice portal customers. Westwood One serves more than 5,000 radio stations. For more information please visit www.westwoodone.com.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Westwood One

CONTACT: Matthew Hesselson of Westwood One, +1-212-641-2045,
matthew_hesselson@westwoodone.com

Web site:

http://www.westwoodone.com/

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Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. Announces Selection of Senior Engineer for SCA Project

MIAMI, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: LUDW.PK) Board of Directors announces that it has hired Bodhan Stryzak as Senior Engineer. Mr. Stryzak fills the critical position which will lead Ludwig's efforts to establish a new national digital radio service.

Mr. Stryzak holds a B.S.E.E. He has worked in the data transmission and power management industries for such companies as American Electric Controls, Inc., National Multiplex, Inc. and Pegasus Data, Inc. His responsibilities have included design of frequency agility for software radio, data disk storage devices and flash memory data collection devices. Recently he has been responsible for design of various parts of a patented data/audio set top box. He has published various papers in trade journals in Microwave and RF Design and Mobile and Portable and Mobile by Design Magazine. He has made engineering presentations at numerous Penton Publishing technical symposiums. Several of the papers related to SCA radio.

ABOUT LUDWIG ENTERPRISES, INC. -- Ludwig Enterprises, Inc., (LUDW), is a Nevada based technology company with regional offices in Miami, Florida. LUDW has acquired license rights for a revolutionary new method of radio broadcasting. This technology attaches fifty new digital broadcast channels to an existing FM radio signal. This technology will allow Ludwig Enterprises to contractually acquire the right to utilize currently issued FM radio station spectrum with minimal regulatory requirements. The company intends to deploy this technology into the fifty largest US demographic markets.

Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. has chosen not to compete with the major radio networks offering "top 50 programming" but to focus on the underserved or un-served foreign language market. Programming will consist of twenty-four hour a day programs in such languages as Chinese, Pakistani, Russian, Hebrew and many others. Additionally there will be a limited number of specialty channels focusing on twenty-four hour a day: old time radio programs, readings of local and national news papers (without commentary), specialty music channels including jazz and music forms not played on conventional stations, and educational programming.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION about Ludwig Enterprises, Inc., as well as corporate structure and stock capitalization, can be viewed on the Company's Web site: http://www.ludwigent.com/.

SAFE HARBOR

Forward-looking statements made in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements made by Ludwig Enterprise, Inc. are not a guarantee of future performance. This news release includes forward-looking statements, including with respect to the future level of business for the parties. These statements are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in these forward- looking statements as a result of certain risk factors that could cause results to differ materially from estimated results. Management cautions that all statements as to future results of operations are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and events that may be beyond the control of Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. and no assurance can be given that such results will be achieved. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the ability to procure, properly price, retain and successfully complete projects, and changes in products and competition.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Ludwig Enterprises, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, investor_relations@ludwigent.com; or
Patrick Greenish, President of Ludwig Enterprises, Inc., +1-786-235-9026,
president@ludwigent.com

Web site:

http://www.ludwigent.com/

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Sean Ash Joins WXYZ-TV / Channel 7 Weather Team

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Sean Ash has joined WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Action News as the weekend meteorologist. The announcement was made by WXYZ-TV News Director Andrea Parquet-Taylor.

Ash joins Channel 7 from WISH-TV, the CBS affiliate in Indianapolis where he was the weekend evening meteorologist. Prior to that, he worked as a meteorologist at WTVC/ Channel 9, the ABC affiliate in Chattanooga. Ash has been certified by the National Weather Association since April of 2000.

During his career, Ash has covered a host of important weather stories including the aftermath of Hurricane Charley in 2004 and the deadly Evansville tornado that touched down in Indiana in November 2005. Ash has even experienced what it was like to encounter eleven tornadoes in one day as a part of his special Emmy-nominated report "Chasing Danger" which aired on WISH-TV in 2004.

Born and raised in Louisville, KY, Ash received his bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, where he also began his broadcasting career as a weather anchor at WKBO-TV.

WXYZ is owned by the Scripps Howard Broadcasting Company and its parent, The E. W. Scripps Company (NYSE:SSP). Scripps is a diverse and growing media enterprise with interests in national cable networks, newspaper publishing, broadcast television stations, electronic commerce, interactive media, and licensing and syndication.

The company's portfolio of media properties includes: Scripps Networks, with such brands as HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Great American Country and HGTVPro; daily and community newspapers in 17 markets and the Washington-based Scripps Media Center, home to the Scripps Howard News Service; 10 broadcast TV stations, including six ABC-affiliated stations, three NBC affiliates and one independent; Scripps Interactive Media, including a leading online search and comparison shopping services, Shopzilla and uSwitch; and United Media, a leading worldwide licensing and syndication company that is the home of PEANUTS, DILBERT and approximately 150 other features and comics.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: WXYZ-TV

CONTACT: Andrea Parquet-Taylor of WXYZ-TV, +1-248-827-9400

Web site:

http://detnow.com/

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Infinity Park at the Village of Glendale Launches the 2008 Summer Event Series

GLENDALE, Colo., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity Park at the Village of Glendale is set to host ten events this summer as part of the 2008 Summer Event Series. Included in the schedule are four movie nights, a special 5th of July concert performance by Lannie Garrett, Grand Opening of the New High Performance Sports Center, Four FREE Movie nights, two TRY Friday Nights, the USA Rugby Sr. Men's Championships and Rugby Super League and the USA Rugby NA 4's. All events take place on the Pitch of Infinity Park. For ticketing information and further details please visit http://www.infinityparkatglendale.com/

2008 SUMMER EVENT SERIES SCHEDULE

Day(s) Date(s) Event Time

Sat. & Sun. May 31 & June 1 USA Rugby Men's Championship 9:00am-6:00pm

Wed. June 11 FREE Movie Night I., 8:00pm-10:00pm
presenting My Big Fat
Greek Wedding

Fri & Sat June 13 & 14 USA Rugby/National Guard TBD
Men's Collegiate All Star
Champ

Wed. June 25 FREE Movie Night II., 8:00pm-10:00pm
presenting Field of Dreams

Sat. July 5 5th of July Celebration 4:30pm-8:00pm

Experience Glendale
Lannie Garrett's Big Band
Performance

Wed. July 16 FREE Movie Night III., 8:00pm-10:00pm
presenting Casino Royale

Fri. July 25 TRY Fridays with Opie Gone 5:00pm-7:00pm
Bad

Tues. July 29 NA4 (United States v. Canada) TBD
2nd v 3rd

NA4 (United States v. Canada) TBD
1st v 4th

Sat. Aug. 2 NA4 Third Place Play Off TBD

IRB NA4 Final TBD

Wed. Aug. 6 FREE Movie Night IV., 8:00pm-10:00pm
presenting Shrek

Fri. Aug. 15 TRY Fridays with Chris 5:00pm-7:00pm
Daniels & the Kings

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Infinity Park at the Village of Glendale

CONTACT: Diana Anderson, Manager of Media Relations of DES
International, +1-720-226-9720, or cell, +1-303-475-0038, for Infinity Park at
the Village of Glendale; or Infinity Park at the Village of Glendale,
+1-720-226-9720, or fax, +1-720-221-5390, info@infinityparkatglendale.com

Web site:

http://www.infinityparkatglendale.com/
http://www.glendalerugby.com/

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SIRIUS and XM Extend Merger Agreement

WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:XMSR) and SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) today announced that the companies have agreed not to exercise their rights to terminate the Merger Agreement prior to May 15, 2008. SIRIUS and XM also announced that they have agreed to further extend the merger agreement, as necessary, for rolling two week periods unless either side notifies the other of its intention not to extend.

The closing of the pending merger remains subject to the approval from the Federal Communications Commission and satisfaction of all other applicable conditions. On March 24, 2008, the U.S. Department of Justice informed SIRIUS and XM that it ended its investigation into the pending merger, that it has concluded that the merger is not anti-competitive, and that it will allow the transaction to proceed. SIRIUS and XM each obtained stockholder approval for the pending merger in November 2007. For more information on the SIRIUS-XM merger, please visit www.XMmerger.com or www.SIRIUSmerger.com.

About SIRIUS

SIRIUS, "The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR, NBA, and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL, NBA, as well as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.

SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is an Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 80 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music.

SIRIUS Backseat TV (TM) is the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat entertainment featuring three channels of children's programming, including Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network, for the subscription fee of $6.99 plus applicable audio subscription fee.

SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available at shop.sirius.com and in more than 20,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and RadioShack.

As of December 31, 2007, SIRIUS radios were available as a factory and dealer-installed option in 116 vehicle models and as a dealer only-installed option in 37 vehicle models.

SIRIUS has agreements with Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lincoln, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, MINI, Mitsubishi, Rolls-Royce, Volvo, and Volkswagen to offer SIRIUS radios as factory or dealer-installed equipment in their vehicles. SIRIUS has relationships with Toyota and Scion to offer SIRIUS radios as dealer-installed equipment, and a relationship with Subaru to offer SIRIUS radios as factory or dealer-installed equipment. SIRIUS radios are also offered to renters of Hertz vehicles at airport locations nationwide.

Click on www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

About XM

XM (NASDAQ:XMSR) is America's number one satellite radio company with more than 9 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2008 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.

XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota is available in 140 different vehicle models for 2008. XM's industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. XM programming is also available through XM Radio Online; as downloads of original XM shows via podcasts from XM's Web site or the Apple's iTunes Store; and as streams of commercial-free XM music channels to AT&T and Alltel wireless customers through XM Radio Mobile. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/.

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the business combination transaction involving Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., including potential synergies and cost savings and the timing thereof, future financial and operating results, the combined company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will," "should," "may," or words of similar meaning. Such forward- looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of SIRIUS' and XM's management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of SIRIUS and XM. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statement: general business and economic conditions; the performance of financial markets and interest rates; the ability to obtain governmental approvals of the transaction on a timely basis; the failure to realize synergies and cost-savings from the transaction or delay in realization thereof; the businesses of SIRIUS and XM may not be combined successfully, or such combination may take longer, be more difficult, time- consuming or costly to accomplish than expected; and operating costs and business disruption following the merger, including adverse effects on employee retention and on our business relationships with third parties, including manufacturers of radios, retailers, automakers and programming providers. Additional factors that could cause SIRIUS' and XM's results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in SIRIUS' and XM's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov/). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and SIRIUS and XM disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

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FCMN Contact: mkaleya@joelefrank.com

Source: XM Satellite Radio; SIRIUS Satellite Radio

CONTACT: Patrick Reilly, Media Relations of SIRIUS, +1-212-901-6646, or
PReilly@siriusradio.com; or Kelly Sullivan of Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer
Katcher for SIRIUS, +1-212-355-4449, or ksullivan@joelefrank.com; or Nathaniel
Brown, Media Relations, +1-212-708-6170, or Nathaniel.Brown@xmradio.com, or
Chance Patterson, +1-202-380-4318, or Chance.Patterson@xmradio.com, both XM

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The Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) is mandated to promote the Quebec dubbing industry to American distributors

MONTREAL, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Ms. Christine St-Pierre, Minister of Culture, Communications and the Status of Women, has entrusted the Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) with a three-year mandate to promote Quebec dubbing know-how and incentives to the American industry, in collaboration with the Heenan Blaikie law firm.

This decision follows Minister St-Pierre's announcement rejecting any recourse to legislative measures to prohibit the distribution of films dubbed in French elsewhere than in Quebec. By avoiding the legislative route to promote dubbing, the Minister subscribes to the recent recommendations of Mr. Roy L. Heenan, founder and President of Heenan Blaikie, whom she had mandated last year to study this major issue. The observations and conclusions submitted by Mr. Blaikie corroborate those of a previous study, the Lampron Report. The two studies arrive at the same conclusion, confirming that the advantageous incentives have proven their value and have increased the volume of films dubbed in Quebec.

It seems that many American studios, particularly the majors, are still unaware of the incentives established by the Government of Quebec. This is the perspective in which the QFTC has been assigned the responsibility of promoting the many incentives introduced for the Quebec dubbing industry. As QFTC Commissioner Hans Fraikin pointed out, "This mandate is congruous to our mission of contributing to Quebec's development and competitiveness as a world-class film production centre. I am convinced that the dubbing industry will emerge a winner from this more targeted promotional strategy and thus will continue to make a major contribution to our entire industry."

Finally, in order to further promote our incentives and initiate discussions with the major American studios, the QFTC, over the next few months, will facilitate a dubbing observatory, attended by the American majors, Quebec distributors and representatives of the Department and the Regie du cinema. Of course, promotional tools will be created to support the Commissioner's sensitization visits to companies that do little or no dubbing in Quebec.

About the QFTC:

The mission of the Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) is to contribute to the development of Quebec's competitiveness as a world-class film and television production centre. The QFTC is responsible for the promotion of Quebec's advantages on foreign markets in order to attract interesting business opportunities for Quebec as a whole. In collaboration with the regional film and television commissions, it harmonizes and coordinates the welcoming and support services necessary to produce international productions in Quebec. The QFTC also has the mandate to develop and implement structuring projects beneficial to the industry as a whole, while informing and raising awareness among public and private decision-makers and the general public.

Source: Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC)

CONTACT: Melanie Dumas, Communications Officer, Quebec Film and
Television Council, (514) 499-7070, extension 225

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'The McLaughlin Group' Moving to W*USA in Washington, DC, and WCBS in New York

Award-winning talk show launches new era on May 4. Move does not affect 315 PBS affiliates.

WASHINGTON, April 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Iconic talk show host John McLaughlin announced today that his company, Oliver Productions, is moving production of his award winning public affairs talk show, "The McLaughlin Group", to Gannett's Washington DC CBS affiliate, W*USA-TV. Beginning in May, the show will air on W*USA-TV and on WCBS-TV in New York City. It will continue to be seen nationally on 315 PBS stations across the country.

"The opportunity to be a part of the new information based program line up on W*USA was just too good to turn down," McLaughlin said. "We are proud and excited to be the centerpiece of their Sunday morning lineup. At the same time, we will continue our presence in New York and on PBS, where our audience is strong and loyal. Even so, it's difficult to say good-bye after 26 years with NBC's WRC-TV where we produced the show weekly. I'm very grateful to the six general managers with whom I worked over the years and the amazing technical staff."

McLaughlin's show, which features panel discussions on issues of the day with regulars Pat Buchanan, Eleanor Clift, Clarence Page, Monica Crowley and Mort Zuckerman, has been a ratings giant over the years regularly drawing better ratings than NBC's powerhouse "Meet the Press with Tim Russert" in New York. The show's panelists will be staying on with the show as it makes its transition to the new stations.

"The McLaughlin Group set the original gold standard for political discourse in broadcasting and I'm delighted to add it to our growing public affairs line-up on Sundays," said Allan Horlick, President & General Manager at W*USA-TV. "John and his mix-it-up panel of Washington insiders can always be relied on for wry and insightful observations. We couldn't be happier that they are joining us on W*USA-TV."

Oliver Productions will move its production of The McLaughlin Group to the W*USA-TV studio. The first show produced at the new facilities will air on Saturday May 3rd at 7:30pm and Sunday May 4th at 11:30am in Washington, DC and Sunday May 4th at 11:00am in New York on WCBS-TV.

"We are looking forward to adding 'The McLaughlin Group' to our Sunday morning schedule, where it will be a perfect complement to our local news as well as 'Sunday Morning' and 'Face The Nation,'" said Peter Dunn, President & General Manager, WCBS-TV.

The McLaughlin Group premiered in 1982 and quickly established itself as the most talked about show in the nation's capital. It garnered a national following with its affiliation with PBS. WTTW-TV in Chicago will continue as the presenting PBS Station. McLaughlin also produces and hosts "One on One" which first aired in 1984. From 1984 until 1989 he produced and hosted "McLaughlin", a one hour nightly talk show on CNBC.

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Source: The McLaughlin Group

CONTACT: Keith Blackman, +1-202-530-4585, Cell: +1-202-730-5753,
Keith.blackman@bm.com, for The McLaughlin Group; or Allison Butler of The
McLaughlin Group, +1-202-457-0870 ext. 22, abutler@mclaughlin.com

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HBO, Comcast and The Jacksonville Office of Film & Television to Host Florida Premiere of HBO Films' 'Recount,' Shot Locally, on Wednesday, May 14, at The Florida Theatre

Director and Executive Producer Jay Roach, Actor Bruce Mcgill, Executive Producer and Emmy(R) Winner Paula Weinstein, Executive Producer Len Amato, Writer Danny Strong, and Producer Michael Hausman are Scheduled to Attend Invitation-Only Premiere

Two-Time Oscar(R) Winner Kevin Spacey Leads Ensemble Cast of HBO Films' 'Recount' Revisiting the Controversial 2000 Presidential Election; Directed by Jay Roach, Debuting May 25 On HBO

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- HBO, Comcast and The Jacksonville Office of Film & Television, a division of the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, will co-host the Florida premiere of HBO Films' RECOUNT, on Wednesday, May 14, at an invitation-only screening event at The Florida Theatre. Director and executive producer Jay Roach, actor Bruce McGill, executive producer and Emmy(R) winner Paula Weinstein, HBO Films senior vice president and executive producer, Len Amato, writer Danny Strong, and producer Michael Hausman are scheduled to attend. A variety of local talent and other professionals involved in the production and several of the real-life characters involved in the actual events portrayed in the film are also expected to attend.

Two-time Oscar(R) winner Kevin Spacey ("American Beauty," "The Usual Suspects") leads the ensemble cast of HBO Films' RECOUNT. Directed by Jay Roach ("Meet the Parents") and shot on location in Jacksonville and Tallahassee, RECOUNT revisits one of the most riveting and controversial moments in U.S. history -- the 2000 presidential election in Florida -- exploring the story behind the headlines to depict the 36-day tactical battle to determine who would become the 43rd President of the United States. Debuting SUNDAY, MAY 25 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO, RECOUNT also stars (in alphabetical order) Bob Balaban ("For Your Consideration"), Ed Begley, Jr. ("Living with Ed"), Laura Dern ("Year of the Dog"), John Hurt ("The Elephant Man"), Denis Leary ("Rescue Me"), Bruce McGill ("Cinderella Man") and Tom Wilkinson ("Michael Clayton").

A Spring Creek/Mirage production in association with Trigger Street Productions and Everyman Pictures, RECOUNT is executive produced by Emmy(R) winner Paula Weinstein (HBO's "Truman"), HBO Films senior vice president Len Amato ("Blood Diamond"), Oscar(R) winner Sydney Pollack ("Out of Africa") and Jay Roach, and written by Danny Strong. Michael Hausman ("Brokeback Mountain") produces.

RECOUNT offers a riveting behind-the-scenes look at the Florida presidential vote recount from Election Day in November 2000 through the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of George W. Bush over Al Gore five weeks later. Mixing larger-than-life personalities with more dramatic twists than ever could have been imagined (and adding the expressions "butterfly ballot" and "hanging chad" to the American lexicon), the film takes a fascinating look at the human drama of characters involved in the chain of events that would determine the leadership of the country. First-time writer Danny Strong's script is energetic, gripping and provocative, and creates an emotional roller coaster ride for the audience. His extensive research included a compendium of books, news coverage, court transcripts, and other written and recorded accounts, as well as first-person interviews with more than 40 of the real-life players from across the political spectrum.

Kevin Spacey portrays Ron Klain, Vice President Al Gore's former chief of staff. Tom Wilkinson portrays James A. Baker III, who was previously Secretary of State to President George H. W. Bush. Denis Leary plays Michael Whouley, national field director during the Gore campaign. Laura Dern portrays Katherine Harris, Florida Secretary of Stat. Bob Balaban portrays Ben Ginsberg, national counsel to the Bush-Cheney campaign in the 2000 election. John Hurt plays Warren Christopher, former Secretary of State to President Bill Clinton. Bruce McGill plays Republican lobbyist Mac Stipanovich. Ed Begley, Jr. portrays attorney David Boies, who represented the Gore campaign before the Supreme Court.

"Having HBO film their movie RECOUNT in Jacksonville was a great economic generator for the city, with a local impact of more than $3.3 million," said Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton. "We are excited that the film is premiering here, which underscores what an ideal location Jacksonville provides for film and television production!"

"The success of HBO's RECOUNT is another example of how Jacksonville's working professionals, vendors and city officials team together to provide excellent service," said Todd Roobin, Film Commissioner of the Jacksonville Film & Television Office. "This film will continue to enhance Jacksonville's film and television infrastructure and help promote the city's reputation as a great film and television production center."

Bruce McGill (Mac Stipanovich) previously starred in the HBO Films productions "Live from Baghdad," "Path to War" and "61*." He has appeared in more than 60 motion pictures, among them "Cinderella Man," "Collateral," "Elizabethtown," "The Insider," "Runaway Jury," "Matchstick Men," "Legally Blonde 2," "The Sum of All Fears," "Ali," "The Legend of Bagger Vance," "The Insider," "Rosewood," "Timecop," "My Cousin Vinny," "The Last Boy Scout," "No Mercy," "Silkwood" and "National Lampoon's Animal House." McGill's TV credits includes guest appearances on "CSI," "The Practice," "Gideon's Crossing," "Home Improvement," "Star Trek: Voyager," "The Commish," "Quantum Leap," "MacGyver" and "Miami Vice," as well as the TV films "The Ballad of Lucy Whipple" and "Inside the Osmonds."

Jay Roach's (director, executive producer) directing credits include all three "Austin Powers" movies, as well as "Meet the Parents" and "Meet the Fockers." His producing credits include "Charlie Bartlett," "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan," "Meet the Fockers" and "Meet the Parents." He is currently set to direct "Felt's War," which is based on the story of Mark Felt and the Watergate scandal, for Universal Pictures.

Danny Strong (writer) began his career as an actor with guest appearances on such TV shows as "Third Rock from the Sun," "Seinfeld" and "Nip/Tuck," and roles in the feature films "Pleasantville" and "Seabiscuit." A graduate of the USC School of Theater, Strong played Jonathan Levinson on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" for five years and Doyle on "Gilmore Girls" for four seasons. RECOUNT is the first produced script for Strong, who was named one of "10 Screenwriters to Watch" by Variety in 2007.

Paula Weinstein (executive producer) has produced such films as "Blood Diamond," "Rumor Has It" and "Monster-In-Law," as well as the HBO Films' "Iron Jawed Angels" and "Truman," for which she received an Emmy(R). Her other production credits include "The Perfect Storm," "The Fabulous Baker Boys," "Analyze This," "Analyze That," "Bandits," "Something to Talk About," "Liberty Heights," "Possession," "Nine to Five," "Brubaker," "Body Heat" and HBO's "Citizen Cohn." She created Spring Creek Productions with Mark Rosenberg in 1990.

Len Amato (executive producer) is senior vice president of HBO Films. Prior to joining HBO, he was president of Spring Creek Productions, co-founded by Paula Weinstein and Mark Rosenberg. His credits as producer and executive producer include "Analyze This," "Analyze That," "Possession," "Deliver Us from Eva," "Rumor Has It," "The Astronaut Farmer" and the Golden Globe- and Oscar(R)-nominated "Blood Diamond." Amato made his producing debut in 1997 with HBO's "First Time Felon," continuing his relationship with the network as executive producer of HBO Films' "Iron Jawed Angels."

Michael Hausman (producer) has worked with director Milos Forman on eight films, including "Taking Off" (as production manager/associate producer); "Hair" (first assistant director); "Ragtime," "Amadeus" and "Man on the Moon" (executive producer); and "Valmont" and "The People vs. Larry Flynt" (producer). He has also executive produced three films for director Robert Benton, including "Twilight," "Nobody's Fool" and "Places in the Heart," and was executive producer (with Lindsey Doran) on Sydney Pollack's "The Firm," "A Family Thing" and "No Mercy." In addition, Hausman's producing credits include "Homicide," "Things Change" and "House of Games" for writer-director David Mamet, as well as Mike Nichols' "Silkwood" and Elaine May's "Mikey and Nicky." Hausman's recent film credits include "Gangs of New York," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," "Brokeback Mountain" and "All the King's Men."

Source: HBO

CONTACT: Carmen Argamasilla, +1-305-446-6695, or +1-305-491-3051,
carmen@redfoxpr.com, for HBO

Web site:

http://www.hbo.com/

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Jeff Corwin and Panamanian Biologists Find Frog Feared to Be on Edge of Extinction During Filming of Animal Planet Film 'THE VANISHING FROG'

- Corwin and Biologists from the Houston Zoo Find Harlequin Frogs, Thought to be the Last of Their Kind, In Dense Rainforest of Panama -

SILVER SPRING, Md., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- While trekking through a remote rainforest in Omar Torrijos National Park in central Panama for the upcoming Animal Planet documentary THE VANISHING FROG, wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin, along with biologists Bill Konstant and Edgardo Griffith of the Houston Zoo, uncovered a small population of a critically endangered frog species that scientists feared had disappeared from the wild. The frogs belong to the genus Atelopus, commonly known as Harlequin frogs. The species in question is Atelopus varius, which is one of two species of golden frogs native to Panama, both of which are on the path to extinction in the wild. The specimens in question were found after an exhaustive search of a remote mountain river where the species was formerly found in great numbers just a few years ago. The specimens discovered on April 6, 2008, included a sub-adult which indicates the species still survives in an area where entire populations of amphibians have been wiped out by a deadly fungus.

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THE VANISHING FROG is a joint project of Animal Planet and Clorox, which have joined forces to focus worldwide attention on the deadly fungus which is destroying frogs and other amphibian populations around the world. The film is slated to premiere this fall and sends Corwin on a worldwide mission to uncover clues to the frogs' deadly plight. The crew was filming work of Amphibian Ark, a global alliance dedicated to saving amphibians that cannot be saved in the wild, at the El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center in Panama. The Houston Zoo, along with dozens of other educational institutions, universities, zoos and aquariums in partnership with the AZA, are conducting a last-ditch rescue mission and captive breeding program for Panamanian frogs, toads and salamanders at the Center.

"Some in the scientific community consider this species to be extinct in the wild," a thrilled Corwin beams. "With this rare discovery, it gives us hope that all is not lost in the battle to save this amphibian and others. But it does urgently underscore the importance of this work and emphasizes how fast and nimble we need to be in drawing attention to this global amphibian crisis."

"This discovery of additional animals from this population nearing extinction is very significant," added Dr. Kevin Zippel, program director with Amphibian Ark, a global alliance dedicated to saving amphibians that cannot be saved in the wild. "The golden frogs collected by Jeff and the team will be founders for a captive breeding population. Snatched from the jaws of extinction, these animals and their descendants might someday be used to re-establish golden frogs in Panama, assuming threats in the wild can be mitigated."

The leading cause of amphibian extinction is habitat destruction, but a deadly fungus known as chytrid has led to a dramatic increase in the rate of extinction especially in Panama, Costa Rica and other Central American countries. Additional factors include climate change, environmental degradation, and unsustainable exploitation of wildlife.

Last fall, Clorox, whose namesake bleach* is used to kill the fungus in captive breeding facilities and disinfect field equipment in the battle to save frogs, became the first corporate sponsor of the "Year of the Frog" and signed on to THE VANISHING FROG project while it was still in development. In addition, Clorox is providing funding to complete the construction of a visitors and education center at the El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center.

Animal Planet Media (APM), a multi-media business unit of Discovery Communications, is the world's only entertainment brand that immerses viewers in the full range of life in the animal kingdom with rich, deep content via multiple platforms and offers animal lovers and pet owners access to a centralized online, television and mobile community for immersive, engaging, high-quality entertainment, information and enrichment. APM consists of the Animal Planet television network, available in more than 94 million homes in the US; online assets www.animalplanet.com, the ultimate online destination for all things animal; the 24/7 broadband channel, Animal Planet Beyond; Petfinder.com, the #1 pet-related Web property globally that facilitates pet adoption; PetsIncredible, a major producer and distributor of pet-training videos and includes web service PetVideo.com; and other media platforms including a robust Video-on-Demand (VOD) service; mobile content; and merchandising extensions.

*Clorox Regular Bleach is an EPA-registered fungicide

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Source: Animal Planet

CONTACT: Brian Eley for Animal Planet, +1-240-662-2957,
Brian_Eley@Discovery.com

Web site:

http://www.animalplanet.com/
http://www.discovery.com/

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Tune In Item: Madonna Makes A Debut Appearance on BET's '106 & PARK' on Friday, May 2 at 6:00 P.M.*

NEW YORK, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in BET history, legendary music phenom Madonna will visit the network's hit countdown show, 106 & PARK, on Friday, May 2 at 6:00 PM. Hosted by fan favorites Terrence and Rocsi, 106 is prepared to give Madonna a welcome celebration like never before. To predict her next evolution, Terrence and Rocsi will get Madonna to foresee the future. Rocsi will also do yoga positions that Madonna will comment on, and Terrence will do some dance moves for her to judge. Madonna will also introduce her new video 4 Minutes, featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.

(Logo:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070716/BETNETWORKSLOGO )

As BET's highest-rated music series of all time, 106 & PARK has quickly become the leading music video countdown show on television. Live from New York City, the most energetic show on the planet comes fully equipped with an incredible audience and exclusive live performances.

For more on 106 & PARK, viewers can go online to www.bet.com.

*All times ET/PT

About BET Networks

BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of businesses extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digital Networks -- BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, which offers ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, an extension of BET network programming for global distribution.

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Source: BET

CONTACT: Marcy Polanco, +1-212-975-4048, marcy.polanco@bet.net, or
Tricia N. Newell, +1-212-205-3156, tricia.newell@bet.net, both of BET

Web site:

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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Top Music Artists Contribute to New CD for Moms to Benefit March of Dimes

AT&T Mobile TV Premieres Sunday, May 4

AirMedia Announces 20-F Filing

JERSEY BOYS at The Palazzo Las Vegas Celebrates Opening Night on May 3

Get Carried Away at STEVE & BARRY'S(R) Stores, the Retail Home for New Line Cinema's Sex and the City: The Movie(TM) Official Apparel

Greg Sarnow at 2008 Response Expo in San Diego

Radiohead Joins USAID/MTV Campaign to Raise Awareness and Help Prevent Human Trafficking

Retirement Living TV Partners with Maryland Public Television to Address the Issue of Healthcare in America Through Its Series Healthcare '08: Search for Solutions

The Doctor is in! Emmy Award-Winner Hector Elizondo to Appear in MONK

Nonfiction Filmmaker Rob Devor Catches Commercials for Bonefish Grill

Westwood One Appoints Jonathan S. Marshall Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Strategic Development

Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. Announces Selection of Senior Engineer for SCA Project

Sean Ash Joins WXYZ-TV / Channel 7 Weather Team

Infinity Park at the Village of Glendale Launches the 2008 Summer Event Series

SIRIUS and XM Extend Merger Agreement

The Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) is mandated to promote the Quebec dubbing industry to American distributors

'The McLaughlin Group' Moving to W*USA in Washington, DC, and WCBS in New York

HBO, Comcast and The Jacksonville Office of Film & Television to Host Florida Premiere of HBO Films' 'Recount,' Shot Locally, on Wednesday, May 14, at The Florida Theatre

Jeff Corwin and Panamanian Biologists Find Frog Feared to Be on Edge of Extinction During Filming of Animal Planet Film 'THE VANISHING FROG'

Tune In Item: Madonna Makes A Debut Appearance on BET's '106 & PARK' on Friday, May 2 at 6:00 P.M.*

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