EMA's Home Media Expo 2008/EMA's Home Entertainment Awards

EMA's Home Media Expo 2008/EMA's Home Entertainment Awards

Come interview the stars and learn about the bright future of the home entertainment industry.

WHAT: EMA's Home Media Expo 2008/EMA's Home Entertainment Awards

WHERE: Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas NV

WHEN: June 24, 2008
9:00 am-5:30 pm - Exhibits and Conference
7:30 pm-9:00 pm - Awards Show (press availabilities: 6:00-7:00 pm)

WHO: Awardees
Ed Begley, Jr. - Humanitarian Award
Jon Chu - Breakout Director of the Year (Step Up 2: The Streets)
Cam Gigandet (from The O.C.) - Rising Male Star of the Year
Henry Jaglom - Independent Career Achievement Award
Pauly Shore - Comedy Entertainer of the Year
Ben Stein - Freedom of Expression Award

Special Salute to Classic TV
Josie Davis - Favorite Television Child Star for Charles in Charge
Don Most & Anson Williams - Legendary Television Duo for Happy Days
Paul Petersen - Legendary Television Son for The Donna Reed Show
Charlene Tilton - Legendary Television Bad Girl for Dallas

Jamie Kennedy - Award Show Host

Plus Classic TV Stars Peter Brown (Laredo), Josie Davis (Charles in Charge), Robert Fuller (Laramie), and Denny Miller (Wagon Train).

And leading home entertainment executives from the motion picture studios, key DVD retailers, and industry analysts who can provide perspectives on the outlook for high definition DVDs, video-on-demand, and the home entertainment options of tomorrow.

MORE INFO AT:

www.homemediaexpo.com

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:

EMA's Home Media Expo is the premier gathering of the home entertainment industry. The Expo annually brings together executives from the leading home video divisions of the motion picture studios, major DVD retailers, online movie services, and others involved in the delivery of motion pictures to the home via DVD, high-definition discs, and digital delivery.

EMA's Home Entertainment Awards recognizes the best in DVD releases and honors some of the industry's brightest stars. This year's awards show, hosted by Jamie Kennedy, features a salute to classic television. EMA's special Humanitarian Award will be given to actor/environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr., and writer, actor, filmmaker, economist, and lawyer Ben Stein will receive the "Freedom of Expression Award."

The Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) provides complimentary press registration for qualified media, which provides access to all exhibits and official show events. For credentials, please contact Grace Lee at press@heeteam.com or 818-385-1500 x244.

CONTACT: Grace Lee of Entertainment Merchants Association, +1-818-385-1500 x 244, press@heeteam.com

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Source: Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA)

Web Site:

http://www.entertainmentmerchantsassociation.org/
http://www.homemediaexpo.com/

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