PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, December 5, 2008

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, December 5, 2008

Bank of America Survey Finds Despite Tightening Their Wallets, Americans Are Further from Achieving Their Retirement Goals Amidst Weakening Economy

A growing number of Americans are concerned that the current economic crisis is threatening to leave them further behind on their retirement plans, according to a new survey released by Bank of America. The 2008 Bank of America Retirement Savings Survey, which reflects the mindset and behavior of approximately one thousand people across the country, finds that six in ten Americans are spending less than they were three months ago as a result of the current economic climate. However, even with this decreased spending, more than half of the general public and 40 percent of affluent Americans are also saving less than they were three months ago -- with approximately one in five citing that they're saving "much less."

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'Dark Knight' Fans Want Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie in Next Batman Movie, Says Blockbuster Survey

As the December 9 DVD release of "The Dark Knight" approaches, fans have casting picks for director Christopher Nolan should he create another Batman film. According to a survey conducted by Blockbuster Inc., movie fans are hoping to see Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie play starring roles. The villains that fans would most like to see Batman take on are The Riddler and The Joker's therapist turned girlfriend Harley Quinn.

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CBGB Rocks Again

The iconic and legendary NYC Rock Club, CBGB known for launching the careers of Television, Ramones, Blondie, Patti Smith, the B-52's, and the Talking Heads, is making a comeback under a new ownership team headed by James Blueweiss and Robert Williams, partners in the newly formed CBGB Holdings based in New York City. The new team includes members of founder Hilly Kristal's immediate family, long-time employees, and music industry advisors that have a history with the club. Next summer, CBGB will hit the road with the Vans WARPED Tour as an interactive traveling exhibit with integrated media, mobile, and internet linkages.

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Kristin Chenoweth Soars to the Top on Billboard's Chart With New Holiday CD A Lovely Way To Spend Christmas

Sony Masterworks is pleased to announce that Kristin Chenoweth's recently released holiday recording, A Lovely Way To Spend Christmas, has garnered the highest sales and chart ranking in her recording career. With increased sales of 63 percent this week, A Lovely Way To Spend Christmas holds the number one position on Billboard's Heat Seekers -- Top New Artist Chart and continues to steadily climb Billboard's Seasonal and Top 200 Charts.

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PRNewswire -- Dec. 5

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