International Entertainment News: June 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

GREEN LANTERN: First Flight Extreme Thrill Coaster in New DC UNIVERSE Debuts at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Theme Park Now Boasts Most Coasters on the Planet!

VALENCIA, Calif., June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Magic Mountain, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, today launched its record-breaking 18th coaster with the debut of the new first-in-the-U.S., vertical track, spinning GREEN LANTERN: First Flight. GREEN LANTERN: First Flight is the third of three new epic coaster experiences introduced at the Valencia theme park this year. Located in the new DC UNIVERSE themed area, GREEN LANTERN: First Flight is a "must ride" experience for all thrill seekers this summer.

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"As the park's history-making roller coaster, GREEN LANTERN: First Flight is the perfect complement to our coaster dynasty," said Bonnie Rabjohn, Six Flags Magic Mountain Park President. "With this addition, Six Flags Magic Mountain now has the most comprehensive collection of thrilling roller coasters anywhere in the world. There's no better way to celebrate the Park's 40th anniversary!"

Reaching far beyond traditional thrills, the DC Comics Super Hero GREEN LANTERN focuses the might of his Power Ring and takes the coaster-riding experience to another galaxy with GREEN LANTERN: First Flight. Before boarding, riders experience what it was like for Hal Jordan as they follow in his footsteps as a test pilot at Ferris Aircraft to being chosen as Green Lantern of sector 2814 to training on the planet Oa. Two unique pre-show rooms, produced exclusively for Six Flags, give anxious riders instructions on how to overcome their fears and become like a Green Lantern.

Once they've recited the Green Lantern oath, fearless riders brave a never-been-done-before completely VERTICAL zigzag pattern while sitting in eight-person vehicles, four abreast and back-to-back, each rotating independently. The two-minute thrill begins with riders going up the 107-foot lift hill before spinning their way down through 825-feet of twisted vertical track, featuring up to three, 360-degree, head-over-heel spins.

Guardians of peace and justice, the GREEN LANTERN CORPS is an intergalactic police force charged with the protection of the universe. A GREEN LANTERN must be someone who has the ability and willpower to overcome great fear. Recognized as the greatest member of the GREEN LANTERN CORPS, HAL JORDAN was the first Earthman ever inducted into the corps and also became a founding member of the JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA. Green Lanterns are outfitted with a weapon unlike any other in existence: a ring that channels pure willpower in the form of solid green energy that can manifest any construct the bearer imagines.

First published by DC Comics in 1941, GREEN LANTERN currently appears in over 100 comic books distributed worldwide annually. GREEN LANTERN has also appeared in Warner Bros. animation, home videos and interactive games, and stars in his first feature film, "Green Lantern," from Warner Bros. Pictures, starring Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively which opened June 17.

"GREEN LANTERN: First Flight is truly a unique thrill. Not only is the coaster out-of-this-world, but it brings the excitement of Green Lantern to life in new ways for everyone to enjoy," stated Geoff Johns, best selling Green Lantern comic book writer and Chief Creative Officer of DC Entertainment. "For me personally, it's the ultimate calling card to say there is a ride of this magnitude representing a character I've worked on and am so passionate about."

The new DC UNIVERSE features newly themed rides, branded merchandise and specialty food. As guests enter the grand portal, they're greeted by a bright and colorful comic-book-inspired world, featuring WONDER WOMAN Lasso of Truth, where riders twirl high in the air plastered to the wall at a 45-degree angle; THE FLASH Speed Force, a fast-spinning ride that sends you to the edge of your seat; and the popular BATMAN The Ride, where riders fly at intense speeds with nothing but air beneath their dangling feet. Super hero shoppers can find all their gear at the new DC UNIVERSE store and when park guests have worked up an appetite, they can enjoy hot, delicious pizza at Teen Titan Tower Pizza,fresh roasted corn at Kent Farms and frozen lemonade.

Six Flags Magic Mountain is located at 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, in Valencia, north of Los Angeles off Interstate 5 at the Magic Mountain Parkway exit. The Park is open daily. For information call (661) 255-4111 or visit us online at sixflags.com.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest regional theme park company with 2010 revenue of nearly $1.0 billion and 19 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Six Flags Over Texas, the company's flagship location, is celebrating its 50th anniversary season in 2011.

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About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About DC Entertainment

DC Entertainment, home to such iconic DC Comics properties as Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, MAD Magazine and Fables, is a creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its super-heroic characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing over 1,000 comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Comics is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.

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BMO Announces 5 Year Sponsorship Extension at Summerfest

MILWAUKEE, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BMO Financial Group today announced a 5 year extension of the Summerfest stage sponsorship that M&I Bank has underwritten since 2006.

The sponsorship includes support for Phase Two of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.'s South End Project, which is targeted for completion in time for Summerfest 2012. The design of Phase 2 of the South End Project is ongoing, and will be submitted to the Board of Harbor Commissioners for approval, at a later date.

"We're incredibly proud to join in the singular celebration of summer that is Summerfest. It is one of Milwaukee's best cultural attractions and, as the largest musical festival in the world, it draws global visitors and performers to the city's front door," said Bill Downe, president and chief executive officer, BMO Financial Group. "By combining the strengths of M&I and Harris, we can be an even more active community partner - and we look forward to deepening our commitment to Milwaukee."

"We thank BMO for creating a continuing partnership with us and for recognizing the importance of Summerfest to our community," said Donald Smiley, president & CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. "We welcome them warmly to the Summerfest family."

For more than 193 years, BMO has believed in community reinvestment and corporate and social responsibility in the communities it serves. In 2010, BMO contributed more than $54 million in donations, sponsorships and events in North America to groups, organizations and programs that help build and sustain resilient, vital and healthy communities.

About BMO Financial Group

Established in 1817 as Bank of Montreal, BMO Financial Group (TSX, NYSE: BMO) is a highly diversified financial services organization. With total assets of $413 billion as of April 30, 2011, and more than 38,000 employees, BMO provides a broad range of retail banking, wealth management and investment banking products and solutions.

About Summerfest

Established in 1968, Summerfest, the World's Largest Music Festival, is a yearly music festival held at Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee. Summerfest is run by the non-profit organization Milwaukee World Festival. The festival lasts for 11 days and is made up of 11 stages with performances from over 700 bands. Summerfest attracts between 800,000 and 1 million people each year. For more details visit Summerfest.com.

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BMO Financial Group

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Verizon's My Fabulous Quince Contest Offers Teens The Opportunity to Win a Quinceanera of Their Dreams

Latin Music Hottest New Artist, Prince Royce, to Perform at Grand Prize Winner's Party

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From July 1 through August 31, teens across the United States will have the chance to enter to win the Quince of their dreams as part of Verizon's My Fabulous Quince contest. Eligible teens from 13 participating cities and surrounding areas (Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, El Paso, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Tampa, Miami, Albuquerque, Secaucus, Chicago and Washington, D.C.) can participate by submitting an essay online or at Verizon Wireless My Fabulous Quince expos. For details, visit: http://www.myfabulousquince.com. Thirteen winners will receive an all-expenses-paid Quince, as well as a college scholarship and Verizon products.

"At Verizon, we recognize that our customers celebrate different types of traditions. The Quince tradition marks a coming of age milestone for a young lady and has long been celebrated by Latino families across the United States. Although generally celebrated for girls, there are more 15-year-old boys celebrating this cultural event," said Elva Lima, executive director of community relations and multicultural communications at Verizon Wireless. "This contest will give a young lady or man the Quince of their dreams. We encourage teens of all backgrounds to join us by participating in My Fabulous Quince."

Contest Entry, Selection Process and Prizes

Following the contest entry phase, 20 finalists will be selected from each of the 13 participating cities. From September 8 through 22, consumers can vote online or text in their vote for their favorite finalist. The finalist with the highest number of votes will win the grand prize, consisting of an all-expenses-paid Quince for up to 200 guests, a $5,000 college scholarship, three Verizon smartphones and an exclusive performance by multi-platinum recording artist Prince Royce who will sing his greatest hits including: "Stand By Me," "Corazon Sin Cara" and "Mi Ultima Carta."

"I'm excited to be part of Verizon's My Fabulous Quince and to be able to make one of my fan's dreams come true," said Prince Royce. "Growing up, I enjoyed going to Quinceaneras, and this time around I'll have the chance to share that special moment with the grand prize winner."

The top finalist in each of the remaining 12 cities will receive a first prize package, which includes a Quince for 100 guests with all expenses covered by Verizon, as well as a $2,500 college scholarship and a Verizon smartphone.

Quince Expos and Prince Royce Meet & Greets

Teens and their families around the country will also have the chance to get up close and personal with Prince Royce at the My Fabulous Quince expos at select Verizon Wireless stores and through the new Prince Royce app, available to Verizon Wireless customers.

Quince expos and Prince Royce meet-and-greets will take place in the following cities. For times and event details, visit: http://www.myfabulousquince.com:

CITY DATE
Oxnard, Calif. July 9, 2011
Chula Vista, Calif. July 10, 2011
El Paso, Texas July 16, 2011
Albuquerque, N.M. July 17, 2011
Houston, Texas July 23, 2011
San Antonio, Texas July 24, 2011
Tampa, Fla. July 30, 2011
Hialeah, Fla. July 31, 2011
Secaucus, N.J. August 6, 2011
Gaithersburg, M.D. August 7, 2011
Irving, Texas August 13, 2011
Chicago, Ill. August 20, 2011
Fresno, Calif. August 27, 2011

Expo attendees will receive tips on how to plan a Quince celebration on any budget, as well as exclusive offers from local vendors. In addition, attendees can donate no-longer-used wireless phones to HopeLine® from Verizon to help support victims of domestic violence and help protect the environment by disposing of wireless phones in an environmentally sound way. Attendees who make a donation to HopeLine® from Verizon will receive a VIP pass, which will guarantee them access to meet Prince Royce at the My Fabulous Quince expos.

The Prince Royce app with the latest Prince Royce news, audio, video and information on the My Fabulous Quince contest and expos is now available to download from Android Market(TM) for Verizon Wireless customers with 4G LTE Android(TM) smartphones and select 3G Android mobile devices. For more information about Verizon's My Fabulous Quince, including contest rules, eligibility and Quince expos, please visit http://www.myfabulousquince.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Prince Royce

Breakthrough Latin recording artist Prince Royce has exploded into the mainstream with his fresh urban approach to traditional bachata music, fusing Tropical Latin with contemporary R&B and pop rhythms. Royce's self-titled debut album, released in 2010, has been certified double platinum, while garnering a 2010 Latin Grammy® nomination, three 2011 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards and four 2011 Latin Billboard Awards. "Prince Royce" became the #1 Latin album in the country, more than a year after its release, marking an unprecedented achievement for a developing Latin music artist. Royce's first single, a bilingual bachata cover of the 1961 Ben E. King classic, "Stand By Me," reached the #1 position on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart; and his second single, "Corazon Sin Cara," written by Royce himself, fared even better, shooting up to #1 on Billboard's Latin Songs chart.

The artist has had two sold-out tours in Europe, one in the U.S., and has been invited by Enrique Iglesias to be a special guest on his fall 2011 tour of North America. Royce has recently entered into an exclusive, long-term, worldwide recording deal with Atlantic Records via a joint venture with Top Stop Music to release his next albums in English and Spanish.

SOURCE Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Cameka Crawford, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-3497, Cameka.Crawford@verizonwireless.com

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Tribune Broadcasting Launches New National Food Show

"America's Best Bites" To Feature Great Hidden Gems Across The U.S.

CHICAGO, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TV viewers nationwide are in for an eating treat with the debut of a new national food and travel program, America's Best Bites, on many Tribune broadcasting stations nationwide this fall.

The hosts, Ted Brunson and Natalie Forte, are on a mission each week to find affordable dishes and must-eat items across America, based primarily on viewer feedback from Facebook and Twitter.

"If you are trying to lose weight, we encourage you not to watch the show as it will be tempting to your taste buds," said Sean Compton, President/Programming for Tribune Broadcasting.

The half-hour weekend program airs in major markets, including on WPIX-TV New York, KTLA-TV Los Angeles and WGN-TV Chicago. The program is produced by Chicago-based Oak Brook Productions, creators of the hit WGN-TV program "Chicago's Best," which has developed a strong following as a food program with a sense of humor and audience participation.

Ted Brunson adds America's Best Bites to his current hosting duties on Chicago's Best. Natalie Forte joins America's Best Bites from Los Angeles, where she has hosted and reported features for LX-TV, ABC Family and Reelz Channel.

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TRIBUNE is one of the country's leading multimedia companies, operating businesses in broadcasting, publishing, and interactive. The company's broadcasting group operates 23 television stations, WGN America on national cable and Chicago's WGN-AM. In publishing, Tribune's leading daily newspapers include the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, Sun Sentinel (South Florida), Orlando Sentinel,Hartford Courant, The Morning Call and Daily Press. Popular news and information websites complement Tribune's print and broadcast properties and extend the company's nationwide audience.

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Tribune Broadcasting

CONTACT: Gary Weitman, SVP/Corporate Relations, +1-312-222-3394 (office), gweitman@tribune.com

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Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation Unveils Ubiquity Studios and Creates a New Vision for the Next Hollywood in Irvine, CA

Industry Leading Broadcaster Unveils State Of the Art Digital 3D Production Studio and Facility That Will Establish The Next Hollywood in Irvine, CA

IRVINE, Calif., June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation announced today that its 30,000 square foot 3D digital production facility is fully operational and will establish the New Hollywood in Irvine, CA.

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"We are creating the Next Hollywood here in Irvine with our groundbreaking capabilities and programming," announced Chris Carmichael, Ubiquity Founder and CEO. "Our goal is to move the center of gravity for content creation 50 miles south to the heart of Orange County."

Located in the heart of Irvine's booming Research Park and Spectrum Center, where the 405 and 5 freeways converge, Ubiquity's massive facility sits at the epicenter of economic activity in Orange County. Featuring the largest sound stages between Los Angeles and San Diego, this new facility is a filmmaker and producer's dream with 3 separate sound stages, multiple edit suites, fully equipped gourmet kitchen and creature comforts such as a hair salon and luxurious green room.

"I am currently shooting my next 3D IMAX feature on location in Tahiti and I can't wait to get back to Ubiquity Studios to start post production," said Mike Prickett, Ubiquity's Director of Cinematography, one of the world's top cinematographers who has worked with all formats including IMAX and 3D has been featured on numerous feature films including X2: X-Men United, Pirates of The Caribbean and on all major television networks including most recently the hit show Hawaii Five-0 and Deadliest Catch.

Ubiquity's strategy is to combine its studio capabilities with its patents and products to create a new content creation and business model that will revolutionize how consumers, content creators and media brands interact, breaking down traditional technical and licensing boundaries and establishing new forms of collaboration.

Advanced Studio Capabilities

Designed from the ground up for Digital Cinema Production, Ubiquity's 30,000 square foot digital media production facility is based in the rapidly growing research center in Irvine CA. Well positioned between LA's booming film and television industry and San Diego's expanding telecommunications research centers, Ubiquity Studios are a complete digital cinema solution and are ready for professional quality production of feature films, broadcast television properties and digital media.

Ubiquity Studios features equipment from Sony, including the new 4K Cine Alta F23, as well as cameras from Sony, Canon, and Red. The studios feature professional lighting with 400+ amps per studio and are fully air-conditioned with whisper quiet noise reduction. The three stages feature 30-foot ceilings, green, blue and white infinity walls, elephant doors for vehicle shoots, cranes and grip trucks and ample secure parking.

In addition to shooting capability, Ubiquity Studios features multiple edit bays connected by a high speed fiber channel network with a high capacity SAN + RAID architecture as well as a well appointed viewing center for producers and executives. The Studios are supported by an Emmy and Academy awarding winning team drawing upon a deep talent pool of producers, editors, cinematographers and 3D stereographers available for any production.

Future expansion plans include a 4K 3D Digital Projection system and in-house commercial quality theatre with banked seating and a cinema quality screen for showcasing and premiering commercials, music videos, live events and digital and 3D feature films.

Leading action sports brands have recently shot a series of commercials in the 3D studio and were very pleased with the convenient location, professional staff and outstanding production facilities.

Powerful New Programming

In addition to its production capabilities, Ubiquity Studios has and continues to produce powerful programming including its current series "KJ Noons Uncaged" featured on Showtime and YouTube focused on the career of KJ Noons, champion Strikeforce fighter and EliteXC Lightweight Champion. In addition to the "Uncaged" series Ubiquity Studios has a number of multiplatform episodic features in production focused on action sports, entertainment and lifestyle genres.

"We have an outstanding slate of compelling and exciting properties in development that will delight and engage consumers, and our multiplatform and interactive approach will have jaws dropping in Hollywood," said Erik Smith, SVP of Business Development and Alliances

Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation

Redefining content creation and distribution for the Web 3.0 revolution, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation is a next-generation company, creating the world's first ubiquitous network, where content distribution is platform and screen independent. With more than 60 worldwide patents and patents-pending, Ubiquity is accelerating the ultimate convergence of media: Mobile, Internet and Television combined into a ubiquitous experience.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation
Amanda Schwecherl
Marketing Manager
Tel: 949.489.7600
Email: Amanda.schwecherl@ubiquitysn.com
www.ubiquitybc.com

Marty Appel Public Relations
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Basketball Champion and Reality TV Star Lamar Odom to Serve as Spokesperson for Life Insurance Awareness Month

Odom Will Share How Life Insurance Benefited His Family

ARLINGTON, Va., June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Los Angeles Lakers forward and star of the hit show Khloe & Lamar, will serve as the national spokesperson for Life Insurance Awareness Month. The nonprofit LIFE Foundation, which secured Odom's participation, coordinates the industry-wide campaign in response to concern about the growing number of Americans who lack life insurance protection. Today, 30 percent of US households have no life insurance, according to the industry research group LIMRA.

Lamar Odom's Life Insurance Story

Odom was raised in Queens, New York in a single-parent household. Even though Odom's mother, Cathy, earned a modest income working as a corrections officer, she sent him to Catholic school because of concerns about the public schools in the South Jamaica neighborhood where they lived. When Odom was 12, his mother died of colon cancer. Because she had life insurance, Odom was able to continue his Catholic school education.

When Odom graduated high school at 18, life insurance again made a difference in his life. Odom was considered to be one of the best young basketball players in the country, but knew it would be best for his career if he did not pursue a professional career right away. Because he and his grandmother, who raised him through high school, were financially stable, Odom did not need to immediately earn a paycheck and attended college for several years prior to turning pro.

"I'm sure my mom didn't think she would die at age 35, but that didn't stop her from doing the responsible thing and buying life insurance," said Odom. "Her wise decision gave me the foundation to move on in my life, and played a big role in making me the person I am today. When I began my pro career, one of the first things I did was buy life insurance to make sure that my loved ones would always be taken care of. I'm proud to be working with the LIFE Foundation to share my story and to hopefully get more Americans to do the kind of smart planning that my mom did."

Odom's Story to be Shared in Public Service Announcements

Beginning in August, Odom's story will be broadcast nationally in TV and radio public service announcements (PSAs). The PSAs will also be available on LIFE's website during the September campaign at www.lifehappens.org.

"Lamar is living proof of the amazing impact that life insurance can have on a person's life, and we're thrilled that he has agreed to share his story so publicly by serving as the spokesperson for Life Insurance Awareness Month," says Marvin H. Feldman, CLU, ChFC, RFC, president and CEO of the LIFE Foundation. "If loved ones depend on you and would suffer financially when you die, life insurance is a topic that must be addressed and hopefully Lamar's involvement in our awareness efforts will result in more Americans taking a serious look at their personal need for coverage."

About Life Insurance Awareness Month

Life Insurance Awareness Month was created by the LIFE Foundation in 2004 in response to growing concern about the large number of Americans who lack adequate life insurance protection. According to the industry research group LIMRA, nearly 70 million adult Americans have no life insurance, and most with coverage have far less than most experts recommend. Held each September, Life Insurance Awareness Month is an industry-wide effort involving hundreds of leading companies and thousands of insurance advisors. For more information about Life Insurance Awareness Month and LIFE's plans for the September campaign, contact Jon Dressner at jdressner@lifehappens.org.

About LIFE

The Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE) was founded in 1994 in response to the public's growing need for information and education on life, health, disability and long-term care insurance. LIFE also seeks to remind people of the important role insurance professionals perform in helping families, businesses and individuals find the insurance products that best fit their needs. To learn more about these topics, please visit www.lifehappens.org.

CONTACT: Katharine Carver
212-445-8210
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Pinar Posluk
212-445-8242

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Scientific Breakthrough Allowing Paleontologists to Reconstruct Color Patterns in Dinosaurs Featured in New National Geographic Channel Series Jurassic C.S.I.

Dinosaur Expert Dr. Phillip Manning Hosts Jurassic C.S.I.: In Living Color, Premiering Thursday, July 7, at 10:00 PM ET/PT

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Whether predator or prey, sneaking around or strutting before potential mates, dinosaurs likely lived and died by their distinct color patterns. But nobody knows how dinosaurs really looked. Exactly what color patterns did dinosaurs display? A team of scientists are closer to answering that question, reporting that they have taken a big step in determining what the first birds looked like more than 100 million years ago, when their relatives, the dinosaurs, still ruled the earth. The scientific breakthrough, described today in the journal Scienceonline, will be featured in Jurassic C.S.I.: In Living Color, premiering Thursday, July 7, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on National Geographic Channel(full series to air this August).

Dr. Phillip Manning, host of Jurassic C.S.I., and a team of scientists from the University of Manchester and Stanford University pulled pigment traces from fossilized feathers, using one of the world's most precise imaging machines, called the Synchrotron, at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory at Stanford University. The Synchrotron used highly focused beams one million times stronger than a chest X-ray to search for traces of color pigment chemistry in a 110-million-year-old fossilized feather of a bird known as Gansus. The technology helped prove that within a fossil exists the chemical ghost of the actual creature that perished millions of years ago.

"For me, unlocking the color of extinct organisms has always been one of those goals that I thought we'd never achieve," says Manning, "but with this research we have made an extraordinary step toward one day fully mapping the color of birds, squid, fish and dinosaurs that have long since vanished from the planet."

After years of research and scientific debate, Manning and the team discovered chemical traces of a pigment, an important component of color that once formed patterns in the feathers of the fossilized birds. The breakthrough could give scientists a far greater understanding of the feeding habits and environments occupied by extinct creatures, as well as shed light on the evolution of color pigments in modern species.

For more information and clips, visit http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/jurassic-csi/all/Overview.

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CONTACT: Chad Sandhas, +1-202-912-6537, csandhas@natgeotv.com

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An American Family: Anniversary Edition Airs Thursday, July 7 on Public Television

A Two-Hour Feature-Length Special Offers Viewers a Window into the Original 12-Hour Landmark 1973 Series That Changed Television History

NEW YORK,June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --On Thursday, July 7th at 8 p.m. ET (check local listings), An American Family: Anniversary Edition, a 2-hour feature-length special of the original 12-hour cinema verite documentary series that changed television history, will air on public television. An American Family: Anniversary Edition will provide viewers a window into the groundbreaking series, which has not been seen nationwide on PBS for more than 20 years. The 2-hour documentary will air in New York on THIRTEEN on Friday, July 8th, at 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings). Viewers can also watch excerpts from the original series and one full episode at: http://www.pbs.org/programs/american-family/.

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Alan and Susan Raymond, filmmakers on the original landmark production - Alan as cinematographer and Susan as sound recordist - have now edited the 12-hour series into a new two-hour feature-length special that captures the most memorable and compelling moments of the series. An American Family: Anniversary Edition provides a fresh perspective to viewers who may have missed the original series airing nearly 40 years ago.

Originally aired on public television in 1973, An American Family was the most controversial and talked-about television program of its time. In the course of its three-month run, the 12-part series riveted the country and drew in a record 10 million viewers a week. In the years since it was first broadcast, the series has become the subject of lengthy articles and reviews, including panel discussions with anthropologist Margaret Mead, who speculated that An American Family could be the beginning of a new way to explore the complexities of contemporary reality, "maybe as important for our time as were the invention of drama and the novel for earlier generations." In 2002, TV Guide named An American Family one of the Top 50 Greatest Television Shows of All Time.

The original 1973 series An American Family, stepped into the home of the Loud family of Santa Barbara, California, chronicling the lives of its family members. The series made parents Pat and Bill Loud and their five children Lance, Delilah, Grant, Kevin and Michele Loud household names. During the seven months that the family lived under the microscope of the camera, viewers watched significant life moments unfold including Pat Loud asking for a separation from her husband Bill Loud, as well as a glimpse into the New York lifestyle of their gay son, Lance Loud.

Unlike most documentaries of its day, An American Family had no host, no interviews, and almost no voice-over narration. Producer Craig Gilbert and filmmakers Alan and Susan Raymond portrayed everyday life without embellishment in the style of cinema verite. The first episode was broadcast by PBS on Thursday evening, January 11, 1973 at 9 p.m.

For An American Family: Anniversary Edition, produced by Alan Raymond and Susan Raymond. Edited by Alan Raymond. Supervising Producer is Charlotte Mangin. Original Series Conceived and Produced by Craig Gilbert. For WNET: Executive In Charge of Production Stephen Segaller. For WLIW: General Manager John Servidio. A WLIW production in association with PBS and WNET.

About WNET New York Public Media

WNET is a pioneering provider of television and web content. The parent of THIRTEEN, WLIW21 and Creative News Group, WNET brings such acclaimed broadcast series and websites as Tavis Smiley, Need To Know, Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, Charlie Rose, Secrets of the Dead, Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, Consuelo Mack WealthTrack, Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps and Cyberchase to national and international audiences. Through its wide range of channels and platforms, WNET serves the entire New York City metro area with unique local productions, broadcasts and innovative educational and cultural projects. In all that it does, WNET pursues a single, overarching goal -- to create media experiences of lasting significance for New York, America and the world. For more information, visit www.wnet.org.

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Second Phase of War on Illegal Pornography National Effort Launched: Stop NBC From Exploiting Women and Promoting Porn with 'The Playboy Club' This Fall

Effort Seeks To Make It Unprofitable For NBC To Sexually Exploit Women

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The War on Illegal Pornography today launched the second phase in its nationwide effort to make it unprofitable for NBC to air its planned fall series "The Playboy Club" on its website, www.CloseTheClubOnNBC.com.

"Today, we begin an effort to contact every NBC affiliate across the country, as well as the top NBC executives, with a message about NBC's fall series, "The Playboy Club," said Patrick Trueman, director of the War on Illegal Pornography and President of Morality in Media. "That message is this, 'Sexual exploitation is to be condemned, not programmed on network TV.'"

"The Playboy philosophy toward women is, 'use them, abuse them, and discard them,' just like Hefner has with his girlfriends and wives," said Dawn Hawkins, executive director of Morality in Media. "Such treatment is unacceptable," she added. "What mother wants her girls to be subjected to sexual exploitation?"

The War on Illegal Pornography will activate its coalition of 110 national, state, and local groups for this phase of the project. Supporters of all groups number in the hundreds of thousands and will be asked to go to the activist website set up for the project, www.closetheclubonnbc.com, and click "Contact NBC Leaders" to easily send a protest email. Regional coordinators are being established to assure that NBC affiliates will be contacted in large numbers across the country.

Trueman noted that Playboy, once equated with "soft-core" pornography, has been distributing hardcore pornography on pay TV channels and the Internet for years. Distribution of hardcore pornography can be prosecuted under federal and state obscenity laws.

"Idolizing hardcore porn king Hugh Hefner might be a suitable topic for a porn movie but most people will want to keep that kind of trash programming out of their homes. Studies consistently demonstrate that pornography harms people and leads to violence against women, sexual trafficking, sexual addiction, destruction of families, and so much more harm. Why would NBC promote such harmful behavior?" Trueman asked.

About Morality in Media

Morality in Media, Inc., is the leading national organization focused on opposing pornography and indecency through public education and the application of the law. For more information visit www.waronillegalpornography.com, www.moralityinmedia.organdwww.pornharms.com.

Media Contact:
Dawn Hawkins
720-988-9862
dhawkins@pornharms.com

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V-MODA Premieres True Blood® V-80 On-Ear Headphones

First Product to Debut from the New V-MODA for True Blood Collection

Supernatural Sound and Sleek Design Inspired by Immortal Style of the Emmy® Award-Winning HBO® Series

LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --V-MODA, the authentic music lifestyle brand and manufacturer of award-winning headphones, announced the availability of the V-80 on-ear headphones, part of the V-MODA for True Blood line developed in partnership with HBO. The V-80 is a lightweight, high-fashion headphone that is poised to redefine the headphone industry by fusing life-like 3D sound, timeless materials, ultimate durability and the unique ability to shapeshift its style.

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The V-80 offers a great deal of customization options for True Blood fans. They can choose from a range of designs that showcase their fanatical passion for the show as a badge of distinction. The two iconic V-MODA metal ear shields, on either side of the ear cushions, can easily be switched out to exhibit a variety of options featuring popular images and icons from the show - from the night club, Fangtasia, to the Japanese symbols featured on the Tru Blood beverage. Users can even choose their blood type to laser etch their name into immortality. Active fans, fear not, the V-80 is built to pass the MIL-STD-810G military standard guidelines!

The V-80 headphone is the progeny of a select group of legendary producers, DJs and artists who, over the course of thousands of nights around the world and countless hours in studio, added their audio and design expertise to carefully craft the sound and create a headphone for those with heightened and sophisticated senses. The final product is crafted from steel, aircraft-grade aluminum, Kevlar, microfiber suede, 24k Gold, unique textiles and an exoskeleton hard case, all essential elements to its DNA.

At the heart of the V-80 is its patent-pending and biggest-in-class 40mm Dual-Diaphragm High-Fidelity Drivers that deliver multi-driver sound with the efficiency of a single driver. This results in a sinister combination of vibrant bass, a vivid organic mid-range and vivacious clarity on portable devices without the need for batteries. The headphone also offers long-play comfort through a tailored, fashionable fit without unsightly gaps and minimal pressure on the head and ears, the result of relentless research and hundreds of variations to find the precise shape and materials.

V-80 features:

-- Detachable Kevlar®-reinforced cables with 24k gold-plated plug

-- One 3.5mm fabric cable with a one-button remote control and microphone
compatible with all iPhone, Android, Blackberry, tablets and all 3.5mm
port smartphones

-- One 3.5mm audio fabric cable for universal audio device compatibility

-- Distinctive exoskeleton carrying case with an exclusive blood vial
zipper, ensuring headphones are protected in style

-- Two-year V-MODA premier warranty

-- Immortal Life Replacement Program - 50 percent off lifetime discount to
replace consumer-damaged headphones

"The True Blood phenomenon mirrors the edgy, seductive values of the V-MODA Tribe," said DJ and Chief Visionary Officer for V-MODA, Val Kolton. "HBO and True Blood were a natural fit with V-MODA in creating a groundbreaking, industry changing product that is a creation of acoustic visionaries."

The "V-MODA for True Blood" line is now available at select retailers, V-MODA.com, http://store.hbo.com, Amazon.com, Newegg.com/ and the HBO Shop® located at 42nd St. & 6th Ave. in New York.

ABOUT V-MODA

V-MODA is the true music lifestyle brand that is distinguished by its fashion-forward design, unparalleled quality and unequivocal passion for music and materials. Led by professional DJ and Chief Visionary Officer, Val Kolton, V-MODA products blend the spirit of Italian design, the essence of music, and the charisma of Hollywood. Together with design extraordinaire Joseph Bucknall, the world's most influential producers, musicians and DJs, V-MODA is constantly challenging the norm and forging the remix revolution. For more information, please visit V-MODA's website, v-moda.com.

ABOUT HBO LICENSING & RETAIL

HBO Licensing & Retail officially licenses the HBO® brand for the development and merchandising of innovative product lines inspired by the network's award-winning programming. With products created around classic series like The Sopranos® and Sex and the City® to current hits like True Blood® and Entourage®, items include fashion apparel, jewelry, digital and CD soundtracks, games, books as well as exclusive, premium collections in partnership with upscale, designer brands. Merchandise can be purchased in retail stores nationwide, at http://store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop®, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City. HBO Licensing & Retail products are also sold internationally across Europe, Asia and Australia.

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Friends with Benefits Soundtrack Includes Fun Classics and Buzz-Worthy Artists Available July 19th From Madison Gate Records a Soundtrack With Benefits

LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In Screen Gems' new comedy Friends with Benefits, Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis) think it's going to be easy to add the simple act of sex to their friendship, despite what Hollywood romantic comedies would have them believe. They soon discover however that getting physical really does always lead to complications. The film's cast also includes Patricia Clarkson, Jenna Elfman, Bryan Greenberg, with Richard Jenkins and Woody Harrelson. The film will be released nationwide on Friday, July 22nd.

The soundtrack plays an integral part to the characters in the movie, with such fun classics as Kris Kross' '90s hit "Jump," Semisonic's perennial hit "Closing Time," and Steppenwolf's "Magic Carpet Ride (Philip Steir Remix)." In addition, new buzz-worthy artists are also featured including Fitz and the Tantrums, Max & Simon, and Peter Conway, as well as popular established artists like G. Love and Special Sauce, Grant Lee Phillips, and Greg Laswell. A notable contribution comes from indie band Rogue Wave with a cover of OK Go's song "This Too Shall Pass," created specifically for the film.

Filmmaker Will Gluck was instrumental in the soundtrack, serving as its executive producer and working closely with music supervisor, Wende Crowley. "Because we chose not to use a composer, these songs are truly the soundtrack to this movie. I couldn't be more excited about this compilation," says Gluck.

In addition to being in stores, on Itunes and Amazon on July 19th, the soundtrack will also be available physically via Amazon's Disc-On-Demand service which offers physical product at a direct-to-consumer level through Amazon's webstore.

TRACK LISTING:

FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS: Original SoundtrackVarious Artists

About Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in more than 140 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.

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The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. and AEP Capital LLC announce the Acquisition of Bonded Services Group Limited

NEW YORK, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. ("The Wicks Group") and AEP Capital LLC ("AEP"), today announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of Bonded Services Group Limited and its subsidiaries ("Bonded") from affiliates of Berggruen Holdings. Bonded is a market leader in providing storage and media management services to the movie, music, television and other creative content industries as well as other businesses which have significant assets where specialized storage and retrieval service is highly valued. Wicks and AEP have partnered with Jerome N. Gold, an executive with significant media industry experience and contacts, to consummate the transaction. Mr. Gold will lead the company as Chief Executive Officer and will be based in Los Angeles, CA.

"I am very excited to join with The Wicks Group and AEP to make this acquisition of Bonded," Mr. Gold said. "I have known the principals at both firms for many years and collectively, we believe our relationships and knowledge of the media and business services industries gives us an opportunity to grow the company into being the best provider of storage and retrieval services. I look forward to this new challenge and to working with our customers, the Bonded management team and my investment partners to continue to build this fine company."

Bonded provides its storage services in Los Angeles, New York, London, Toronto, Paris, Amsterdam and Hong Kong. The Wicks Group and AEP will seek to leverage Bonded's strategic footprint to grow its presence in markets that focus on the storage and care of valuable customer assets. Content owners will continue to need a trusted partner to preserve and help exploit their assets by finding opportunities for new uses that are being driven by changes in technology.

"Bonded has a strong reputation in its niche markets and we believe there are opportunities to expand the product offerings with key customers," said Daniel L. Black, Managing Partner at The Wicks Group. "We think Bonded can grow its business organically by providing services that are sensitive to the needs of content owners since the company's leadership team has deep knowledge of the underlying businesses that use the services. There is also an opportunity to leverage our existing footprint to pursue acquisitions. Acquisitions will be a key component to driving growth and will provide us the opportunity to broaden our relationships."

"We look forward to working with the management team, staff and world class customer base in the coming years," added Gregg Mayer, Managing Director of AEP Capital LLC. "Berggruen has been a fine steward of the business during its ownership, and we expect to take advantage of Bonded's unique position in the future."

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP acted as legal advisors to The Wicks Group on the transaction. Graubard Miller acted as legal advisor to AEP on the transaction.

About The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. (www.wicksgroup.com)

The Wicks Group is a New York based private equity firm that invests in selected segments of the information, education, and media industries. The funds currently own or have owned companies in educational publishing, educational services, database and information services, affinity marketing services, consumer publishing, medical information services, radio and television broadcasting, outdoor advertising, and cable television distribution.

About Bonded Services Group Limited (www.bondedservices.com)

Bonded Services Group Limited is the recognized leader in the film storage and video archive services business with climate-controlled vaults that store over 8,000,000 reels of film, video and audio-related material worldwide. The company also provides a wide range of technical and inventory management services such as specialized vaults for high value content storage services.

About AEP Capital LLC (www.aepcapital.com)

AEP is a boutique investment firm engaged in private equity and specialized advisory assignments. Its private equity efforts are primarily focused on acquisitions and investments in media, entertainment, communications and business services. AEP and its affiliates currently own or have owned companies in educational services, direct marketing services, consumer publishing, radio and television networks. In addition, AEP assists its clients in identifying, evaluating, structuring and negotiating all forms of business transactions.

SOURCE The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C.

The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C.

CONTACT: Daniel L. Black, Managing Partner, The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C., +1-212-838-2100, daniel.black@wicksgroup.com, www.wicksgroup.com; Gregg Mayer, Managing Director, AEP Capital LLC, +1-212-641-5067, gmayer@aepcapital.com, www.aepcapital.com

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Concurrent Expands Video-on-Demand in China

Next generation video services available to more than 25 million subscribers through four leading cable operators

ATLANTA, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR), a worldwide leader in video and media data and advertising solutions, today announced that it has reached agreements for next generation video-on-demand (VOD) solutions with four leading cable television operators in China. Concurrent is providing VOD solutions to Jiangsu CATV, Jilin CATV, Mudianjiang CATV, and Xizhou CATV, whose combined subscriber base represents more than 25 million households. Concurrent, with operations in Beijing, is providing VOD systems and associated services with China-based Potevio, a state-owned equipment manufacturer and network integration services provider.

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"China is rapidly becoming a growth engine for Concurrent," said Dan Mondor, Concurrent's president and chief executive officer. "These new agreements illustrate that we are successfully executing against our strategy of focusing on high growth international markets to expand our global customer base. Our decision to partner with Potevio in mainland China is paying dividends, and together we are taking the leadership position in video and media data solutions in this explosive market."

Jiangsu Broadcasting and Television Network (Jiangsu CATV) is China's largest conglomeration of cable multiple system operators (MSOs) with approximately 20 million subscribers, and Jilin CATV is a top 10 cable provider with nearly 4 million subscribers, both provincial-level operators. Mudianjiang CATV and Xizhou CATV are city-level cable operators.

About Concurrent

Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR) is a global leader in innovative solutions that enable the seamless delivery, management and monetization of video on any screen. Built on a solid foundation of video firsts and Emmy® Award winning technology, Concurrent's screen-independent video delivery and media data solutions create a truly holistic, 360-degree view of the consumer video experience. By harnessing the full potential of video, Concurrent provides customers in the cable, telco, wireless, web, advertising and content development industries with new revenue opportunities such as advanced advertising. Concurrent's video solutions are built upon a rich heritage of high-performance real-time technology, which also powers solutions for the defense, aerospace, automotive and financial industries. Concurrent is a global company with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.ccur.com.

For more information, contact:
Media Relations:
Arketi Group Concurrent
Jenny Stallings,
Jacqueline Parker Director of Marketing
(404) 929-0091 x220 (678) 258-4166
jparker@arketi.com pr@ccur.com

Media Relations:
Arketi Group
Mike Neumeier, APR
(404) 929-0091 x210
mneumeier@arketi.com

Investor Relations:
Concurrent PondelWilkinson
Kirk Somers, Exec. VP, Corporate Affairs Rob Whetstone
(678) 258-4000 (310) 279-5963
investor.relations@ccur.com rwhetstone@pondel.com

Certain statements made or incorporated by reference in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events and development and our future performance, as well as our expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. These forward looking statements include, among others, statements regarding our products and product development. All forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include our ability to meet customer schedules and demands and deployment and integration goals.

Important risk factors are discussed in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 31, 2010, and may be discussed in subsequent filings with the SEC. The risk factors discussed in such Form 10-K under the heading "Risk Factors" are specifically incorporated by reference in this press release. Our forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information, or otherwise.

Concurrent, Concurrent Computer Corporation and its logo are registered trademarks of Concurrent. All other Concurrent product names are trademarks of Concurrent, while all other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Kung Fu Panda 2 on DVD

LONDON, June 30, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Tesco Entertainment has a huge array of DVDs
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/browse/dvd ], films, games and CDs
providing a fabulous choice of entertainment for people of all ages at great
prices. The Kung Fu Panda 2 DVD will soon be available to buy from Tesco
Entertainment at amazing value for such a great fun family film.

Upcoming releases such as the Kung Fu Panda 2 DVD
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all available to buy on pre-order, meaning no delay in your enjoyment. Tesco
Entertainment has a Pre-Order Price Promise which ensures that, if the
pre-order price is different to the price on the day of release, customers
are guaranteed to be charged the lower price.

Kung Fu Panda 2 on DVD is a fantastic animated action-comedy drama that
will have you glued to the screen from the off-set. Following on from the
events of Kung Fu Panda we again follow Kung Fu master Po (Jack Black) the
panda and his friends the Furious 5. Spending their days protecting the
Valley of Peace and living a happy and content life they are suddenly
threatened with losing everything they know and love when the power mad Lord
Shen (Gary Oldman) seeks to destroy Kung fu and takeover China by harnessing
the power of dynamite.

Upon seeing this threat, Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) sends Po and the
Furious 5 on a perilous mission to stop the evil Lord Shen and to protect
their beloved Kung fu.

Po and the Furious 5 must now trek to the city of Gongmen and face their
deadliest challenge yet. Up against massive cannons and an army of wolves
they must use all their skill, cunning and strength if they are to succeeded
in protecting Kung fu and defeating the evil Lord Shen

What follows is a fantastic action packed ride filled with fantastic
animation, laughter and some beautifully touching moments. Exceptionally
well put together, the Kung Fu Panda 2 DVD is a pitch perfect film and is a
clear standout in animated family films. An instant classic, this great
story is suitable for all ages and is perfect for all those who love quality
action comedies.

Tesco Entertainment is the portal for Tesco's wide selection of films,
DVDs, games and CDs. With exclusive deals, great prices, free delivery
across the UK, double Clubcard points and outstanding service, Tesco
Entertainment is the best destination for all your entertainment needs.

For more information please visit http://www.tesco.com/entertainment

Source: Tesco Entertainment

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"Little Steven" Van Zandt to Host a Tribute to Clarence Clemons on his SiriusXM Channel Underground Garage

Two-hour special, "For Clarence," to commemorate the saxophonist's career and life

NEW YORK, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that "Little Steven" Van Zandt will host a two-hour special commemorating the beloved E Street Band member, who passed away on June 18 at the age of 69.

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Little Steven's tribute "For Clarence" will air Friday, July 1 at 7:00 pm ET on Underground Garage, channel 21.

The special will feature Little Steven reflecting on the career of his bandmate and friend and sharing stories and personal recollections of the beloved E Street Band member.

SiriusXM listeners will hear songs that feature the recognizable sound of Clemons' saxophone, including "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out," "Mary Lou" and "Jungleland." "For Clarence" will also feature songs from Clemons' solo career, including "You're A Friend Of Mine" and his cameos on other artists' records, including "Freeway Of Love" with Aretha Franklin and "All of the Good Ones Are Taken" with Ian Hunter.

The two-hour special will also include archival interview excerpts with Clarence and audio selections from his appearances in movies and TV, including the 1977 movie New York, New York, the TV series Different Strokes and the HBO series The Wire.

Little Steven's Underground Garage is the exclusive channel created and produced by E Street Band member, "Little Steven" Van Zandt. Underground Garage plays the best rock and roll records ever made -- new and old. Listeners will hear all sixty years of Rock 'n' Roll including the early Rolling Stones, the Ramones, the Byrds and the White Stripes.

For more information on SiriusXM, please visit www.siriusxm.com.

About Sirius XM Radio

Sirius XM Radio is America's satellite radio company. SiriusXM broadcasts more than 135 satellite radio channels of commercial-free music, and premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather, and data services to 20.6 million subscribers. SiriusXM offers an array of content from many of the biggest names in entertainment, as well as from professional sports leagues, major colleges, and national news and talk providers.

SiriusXM programming is available on more than 800 devices, including pre-installed and after-market radios in cars, trucks, boats and aircraft, smartphones and mobile devices, and consumer electronics products for homes and offices. SiriusXM programming is also available at siriusxm.com, and on Apple, BlackBerry and Android-powered mobile devices.

SiriusXM has arrangements with every major automaker and its radio products are available for sale at shop.siriusxm.com as well as retail locations nationwide.

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 future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "intend," "plan," "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. 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: our competitive position versus other forms of audio and video entertainment; our ability to retain subscribers and maintain our average monthly revenue per subscriber; our dependence upon automakers and other third parties; our substantial indebtedness; and the useful life of our satellites, which, in most cases, are not insured. Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, which is 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 we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

Follow SiriusXM on Twitter or like the SiriusXM page on Facebook.

P-SIRI

Contact for SiriusXM Radio:
Samantha Bowman
SiriusXM Radio
212 901 6644
samantha.bowman@siriusxm.com

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Second Phase of National Morality in Media Effort Launched: Stop NBC From Exploiting Women and Promoting Porn with 'The Playboy Club' This Fall

Effort Seeks To Make It Unprofitable For NBC To Sexually Exploit Women

About Morality in Media

Media Contact:
Dawn Hawkins
720-988-9862
dhawkins@pornharms.com

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Malibu® Sets the Stage for a White Hot Summer with the Radio Maliboom Boom Station Invasion Concert Tour

Between 10 Beach and Poolside Bashes, Scorching Hot Music from Taio Cruz, Ciara and DJ Skribble and the "It" Job for One Lucky Correspondent, the World's Best Selling Caribbean Rum is Taking the Beats to the Streets This Summer

NEW YORK, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The "stage is set" for Malibu Rum to bring "Liquid Sunshine" to the coolest beaches and pools this summer with the Station Invasion Concert Tour, presented by Radio Maliboom Boom - ensuring that the Caribbean vibe makes waves across the country. Created and hosted by Malibu, the 10-city tour features mega-platinum singer-songwriter Taio Cruz; and Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum superstar Ciara, as well as legendary DJ Skribble to keep the dance party going all summer long.

Hosting the tour will be the newly appointed Radio Maliboom Boom Correspondent Nick Vitale - who was picked for the job of a lifetime from a recent consumer engagement campaign. Conducted exclusively online, the search for the Radio Maliboom Boom Correspondent invited consumers to audition for the role via Facebook. And, who wouldn't want to host a multi-city tour sponsored by Malibu? Vitale, from Virginia Beach, VA, will be the envy of desk jockeys everywhere, as the Station Invasion Concert Tour emcee -- with flip-flops on feet and cocktail in-hand.

"I'm excited to be part of the Station Invasion Concert Tour," said Taio Cruz. "I'm looking forward to teaming with Malibu for an experience that creates the perfect summer state of mind."

"It's time for everyone to break out their flip flops, their coolest shades and raise a glass to summer," Ciara added. "With DJ Skribble on the decks, from Miami, to New York City, to Phoenix and back, just wait until you see the dance party we're about to start."

Get Your 'bu on at the Station Invasion Tour

Radio Maliboom boom will kick off the exclusive tour in Miami on July 16, when Ciara, who's had five top ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100, will raise the roof (and a cocktail) for a pool party that everyone will be talking about. The gorgeous and talented song bird will headline seven of the 10 cities while "Dynamite" hit-maker Taio Cruz, who has sold more than 15 million singles worldwide, will perform at the remaining three. As if that weren't enough, the renowned DJ Skribble of MTV fame will be working the turntables with the hottest summer jams at every stop throughout the tour.

Guests will enter the exclusive pool and beach parties via a white boardwalk that will usher them right into a Malibu state of mind. Each party will be perfectly outfitted with beach bum gear, Carnivale Dancers and tiki bars. The Malibu photo station will be set up to capture friends in their best of moments; and a specially designed mobile app will let guests interact with DJ Skribble and enter for a chance to win a "meet and greet" with the artists.

As if that weren't enough, guests will be invited to take a break from the dance floor and create their own summer mixes with the best DJs in the biz at the Scratch DJ Academy booth. Guests will leave with their own eternal summer soundtrack so they can get their "Boom Boom" on any time of year.

Party Hoppin'

Saturday, July 16: Miami, FL - Ciara
Thursday, July 21: Virginia Beach, VA - Ciara
Saturday, July 23: Jersey Shore, NJ - Ciara
Saturday, July 30: Boston, MA - Ciara
Thursday, August 4: New York City, NY - Ciara
Saturday, August 13: Dallas, TX - Ciara
Thursday, August 18: Chicago, IL - Ciara
Thursday, August 25: Los Angeles, CA - Taio Cruz
Saturday, August 27: San Diego, CA - Taio Cruz
Thursday, September 1: Phoenix, AZ - Taio Cruz

The Ultimate Summer Job

After an extensive search, Malibu has selected its Radio Maliboom Boom Correspondent - Nick Vitale from Virginia Beach, VA, to tour the country and help Taio Cruz and Ciara get the party started. Vitale was chosen by voters across the country to represent Malibu as the official emcee of the tour - conducting artist interviews, introducing the musical acts, reporting behind-the-scenes antics in his daily updates from the road and rallying the nation to get their island on -- Malibu style.

After a "grueling" training in Malibu's homeland of Barbados, three finalists were narrowed down to one and Vitale was given a summer stipend of $15,000 and the challenge of taking on all the dancing he can handle. Follow Vitale's adventures under the sun on Facebook or Twitter: www.facebook.com/Malibu-Rum or www.twitter.com/Malibu_Rum.

Radio Maliboom Boom Airstream® "Remote" Trailer

Helping to ring in the party in each city, Malibu will also introduce its Radio Maliboom Boom "Remote" unit in the form of a brand new 2011 Airstream® trailer, a retro summer blast from the past that will build excitement as it travels across the country with the tour. Malibu fans can visit MalibuHotSummer.com for the chance to win the Airstream when the Tour is complete and ride in style, every summer for years to come.

Summer Can Happen Anywhere, Anytime with Malibu

Radio Maliboom Boom Station Invasion Tour guests will be toasting to summer with the season's hottest cocktail - the Liquid Sunshine - inspired by the summer and perfected by the smooth hint of coconut found in every sip of Malibu.

Can't make it to the pool party bash? The Liquid Sunshine is easy to make at home and delicious every time.

Liquid Sunshine

1 1/2 parts Malibu®

1 part pineapple juice

1 part orange juice

Splash of club soda

Build over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange slice.

More details on Malibu's summer of fun, including information on the Station Invasion Tour, videos from the road and beach-worthy tracks from DJ Skribble, can be found at the Station Invasion website (http://MalibuConcertTour.com). Consumers can "like" Malibu's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Malibu-Rum for a chance to be invited to these exclusive private events.

About Pernod Ricard USA

Pernod Ricard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA. In July, 2008, Pernod Ricard completed the acquisition of the iconic ABSOLUT® Vodka brand from the V&S Group, and Pernod Ricard USA is now the second-leading company in the U.S. by sales value.

In addition to ABSOLUT®, Pernod Ricard USA's leading brands include such prestigious spirits as The Glenlivet® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Chivas Regal® Scotch Whisky, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Seagram's Extra Dry Gin®, Beefeater® Gin, Plymouth(TM) Gin, Martell® Cognac, Malibu® flavored Rum, Kahlua® Liqueur, Hiram Walker® Liqueurs, Pernod® and Ricard®; such superior wines as Jacob's Creek® and Brancott Estate®; and such exquisite champagnes and sparkling wines as Perrier Jouet® Champagne, G.H. Mumm(TM) Champagne and Mumm Napa® sparkling wines.

The company is based in Purchase, New York, and has roughly 1,000 employees across the country. Pernod Ricard USA urges all adults to consume its products responsibly and has an active campaign to promote responsible drinking. For more information on this, please visit: http://www.acceptresponsibility.org/.

Get Your Island On Responsibly. Always Drink in Moderation.

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Pernod Ricard USA

CONTACT: Justin Rivera; Ketchum, +1-646-935-4290, justin.rivera@ketchum.com; Sarah Bessette; Malibu, +1-646-746-9076, sarah.bessette@pernod-ricard.com

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Dancing With the Stars Champion Mark Ballas and Chelsie Hightower Join All-Star Line-Up for A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS!

- Live Performance From the U.S. Capitol Celebrates 20th Anniversary of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST -

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Two-time Dancing with the Stars champion Mark Ballas and Emmy-nominated choreographer Chelsie Hightower join the cast of A CAPITOL FOURTH, the live PBS broadcast of America's favorite Independence Day tradition. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Beauty and the Beast, the duo will dance to American Idol winner Jordin Sparks' performance of this beloved Disney song. Ballas and Hightower's waltz, before a live concert audience of hundreds of thousands, will take place at the foot of the U.S. Capitol in the same location where the President is inaugurated.

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A CAPITOL FOURTH will feature unrivaled performances from some of the country's best-known musical names topped off by the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits will host the all-star line-up that also includes: Grammy and Emmy Award-winning actor and musician Steve Martin performing withthe Steep Canyon Rangers; multi-platinum recording superstar Josh Groban; Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe nominated star of stage and screen who has just released his debut self-titled album Matthew Morrison (Glee); Rock 'N Roll legend Little Richard performing with the cast of the Broadway smash hit Million Dollar Quartet; three time Tony-nominated Broadway star Kelli O'Hara; and the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.

Consistently one of the highest rated programs on PBS over the past decade, A CAPITOL FOURTH became the top-rated program in primetime on PBS for the 2009-2010 season. The eventwill air in HD from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol on Monday, July 4, 2011 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings) as well as to our service members around the world on the American Forces Network. A CAPITOL FOURTH can also be heard live in stereo over NPR Member stations nationwide.

Companion Web Site

A companion web site at www.pbs.org/capitolfourth features a comprehensive viewer's guide to the 2011 concert. Broadcast quality video footage is available at the following FTP site: http://www.capitalconcerts.org/mediacenter/cap4th/. Additional press materials can be found at www.pbs.org/pressroom. Visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/capitolfourth and look for exclusive behind-the-scenes updates from the performers on Twitter using #Cap4thPBS.

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Patti Smith's OUTSIDE SOCIETY is the First Single-CD Collection to Span Arista and Columbia Years from 1975 to 2007

Perfect entry point for fans of her autobiographical memoir, JUST KIDS, winner of the National Book Award and a New York Times bestseller; CD includes personal recollections of each song written by Patti Smith

OUTSIDE SOCIETY also packaged as a double-LP vinyl set, available everywhere starting August 23, 2011, through Columbia/Arista/Legacy

NEW YORK, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Patti Smith raises the curtain on OUTSIDE SOCIETY, a new collection of her signature songs on the Arista and Columbia labels. The landmark 18-song release marks the first single-CD collection to span Patti's entire body of recorded work. The chronologically arranged tracks move from 1975 (her debut album, Horses, with "Gloria" and "Free Money") through 2007 (Twelve, with her cover of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"). Also released on vinyl as a double-LP set, OUTSIDE SOCIETY will be available everywhere August 23rd through Columbia/Arista/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.

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The music on OUTSIDE SOCIETY is newly remastered by award-winning engineer Greg Calbi and Patti Smith band member Tony Shanahan. The CD booklet will feature brief recollections of each song written by Patti, who personally supervised the choices.

Of "Because The Night," for example, Patti writes: "Bruce Springsteen gave me a great gift in allowing me to lend verses to his beautifully constructed anthem. My contribution was written for my future husband, Fred 'Sonic' Smith. Though we have performed it hundreds of times, the strong response it draws always makes it fresh and exciting to sing."

The release of OUTSIDE SOCIETY caps the year and a half of critical praise and adulation that has greeted the publication of Patti's New York Times non-fiction bestseller Just Kids (Ecco, January 2010). In her autobiographical memoir, wrote the Times, "the godmother of punk recalls her time with Robert Mapplethorpe and their yearnings for a life in art in New York City."

In November 2010, coinciding with the paperback edition of Just Kids, Patti received the 2010 National Book Award for nonfiction, at a special awards ceremony held in New York. The award topped a list of honors that were also bestowed by:

-- The American Library Association (ALA) - the list of Notable Books of
2010;
-- The Los Angeles Times - annual Book Prize finalist in Current Interest
field;
-- National Book Critics Circle Award - finalist in Autobiography/Memoir
field;
-- Publishers Weekly magazine - the list of the Top 10 Best Books of 2010.

The release of OUTSIDE SOCIETY also precedes the Polar Music Prize gala in Sweden on August 30th. Patti Smith and the Kronos Quartet were selected as Laureates to receive the prestigious award from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. "By devoting her life to art in all its forms," said the Polar Music Prize committee, "Patti Smith has demonstrated how much rock'n'roll there is in poetry and how much poetry there is in rock'n'roll. Patti Smith is a Rimbaud with Marshall amps. She has transformed the way an entire generation looks, thinks and dreams. With her inimitable soul of an artist, Patti Smith proves over and over again that people have the power."

The establishment recognition of Just Kids has won an enormous new following for Patti Smith - and OUTSIDE SOCIETY now provides the perfect entry point into her music for those new fans.

Writing about "Trampin'," the final track on OUTSIDE SOCIETY, Patti muses in autobiographical style reminiscent of Just Kids: "This unique spiritual, originally sung by Marion Anderson, was performed live in the studio with my daughter Jesse. It sings for the weary traveler seeking a home after years of work, words, and wandering."

Upcoming shows for Patti Smith and her Band (including Lenny Kaye, Jay Dee Daugherty, Tony Shanahan and Jack Petruzzelli) include the Castle Clinton National Monument in Manhattan's Battery Park on Thursday, July 14th; and the Shinnecock Indian Reservation pow-wow grounds on Friday, August 5th, the opening day of the "Escape To New York" weekend festival.

OUTSIDE SOCIETY by PATTI SMITH (Columbia/Arista/Legacy 88697 94315 2) Selections: 1. Gloria (Horses, 1975) * 2. Free Money (Horses, 1975) * 3. Ain't It Strange (Radio Ethiopia, 1976) * 4. Pissing In A River (Radio Ethiopia, 1976) * 5. Because The Night (Easter, 1978) * 6. Rock N Roll Nigger (Easter, 1978) * 7. Dancing Barefoot (Wave, 1979) * 8. Frederick (Wave, 1979) * 9. So You Want To Be A Rock N Roll Star (Wave, 1979) * 10. People Have the Power (Dream of Life, 1988) * 11. Up There Down There (Dream of Life, 1988) * 12. Beneath The Southern Cross (Gone Again, 1996) * 13. Summer Cannibals (Gone Again, 1996) * 14. 1959 (Peace and Noise, 1997) * 15. Glitter In Their Eyes (Gung Ho, 2000) * 16. Lo and Beholden (radio edit) (Gung Ho, 2000) * 17. Smells Like Teen Spirit (Twelve, 2007) * 18. Trampin' (Trampin', 2004).

Learn more at pattismith.net and legacyrecordings.com.

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CONTACT: Tom Cording at Legacy Media Relations, +1-212-833-4448, Tom.Cording@sonymusic.com

Web Site: http://www.legacyrecordings.com

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Discovery Familia Brings Kids the Best of Summertime Fun With Special Episodes of Hi-5

The network invites children to spend part of their summer vacation on fun-filled, learning adventures - from a Safari in Africa to exploring our fascinating underwater world

MIAMI, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Familia heats up the summer with special episodes of Hi-5, the network's classic series that will transport children to a summer filled of adventures. Providing a positive and healthy learning environment, this specially-prepared summer segment begins airing on July 11 from Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM ET/ 9:30AM PT (the series will continue throughout the year in this same time slot once the special programming has concluded).

Each of the summer episodes will offer kids a world of fun learning escapes based on music, dynamic and playful interactivity, body movements, storytelling and vocabulary/language. Together, along with the show's lively hosts Casey, Fely, Lauren, Stevie and Tim, kids will make amazing discoveries as they explore the world that surrounds them.

Created for preschool-aged children, Hi-5 offers important educational lessons that contribute to a child's individual learning and development including:

-- Language and music
-- Social and emotional skills
-- Visual, mathematical, spatial concepts
-- Cooperation and team work
-- Social responsibility

Following are descriptions of some of the special summertime episodes of Hi-5:

Episode 1 - Monday, July 11: Stevie acts as a guardian for Africa. He hides inside a tree trunk and is on the lookout as he counts the many animals that visit the watering hole. Fely is also on a similar mission inside a giant rock.

Episode 2 - Tuesday, July 12:The children play with paper dolls, practicing manners and how to make friends. All participate in activities that stimulate relationship and communication building skills.

Episode 3 - Wednesday, July 13:Fely and the children find themselves in a beautiful coral garden where they play and explore in this underwater world as they represent the creatures that inhabit it. They sing and dance the shark dance and help the mermaids fashion clothing made of seaweed.

Episode 4 - Thursday, July 14:Chats makes a list of her favorite adventures and together with Casey they decide on their next one. Tim is a train and Fely prepares for her first airplane flight.

Episode 5 - Friday, July 15:Casey and Chats travel by a magic gondola, Lauren learns how to eat with sticks, Stevie creates a tropical island and Lauren composes a song, while Tim tries to entertain Fely and Casey on their way to the beach.

Hi-5 is a production of Kids Like Us and Nine Films & Television. The critically-acclaimed show is produced by award-winning producers Helena Harris, the creator of "Bananas in Pyjamas" and Posie Graeme-Evans, who has also produced hundreds of hours of quality children's television content.

About Discovery Familia

Discovery Familia is the only Spanish language network completely dedicated to the Hispanic mom and what is important to her: her kids, her home and her time. With insightful programming targeted to children aged 2-6, the network's daily Discovery Kids block provides a safe, entertaining and curriculum-based co-viewing experience that helps preschoolers get ready for the real world. Each night, Discovery Familia is programmed for mom, spanning relevant topics from cooking and home improvement, to parenting and relationships, to beauty and health. With trusted content, entertaining programs and unmatched quality, Discovery Familia is everything she needs to escape--without ever leaving home.

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CONTACT: Heidi Lazo, +1-305-255-4133, heidi@adcompr.com, or Angela D'Costa, +1-305-866-4944, angela@adcompr.com

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Rock and Roll Music Icon Fred Walecki, Owner of Westwood Music, Joins Max Sound Advisory Board

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Max Sound Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: MAXD), the provider of breakthrough high definition audio solutions, announced today the addition of Fred Walecki to their Advisory Board to help introduce Max Sound's HD Audio(TM) technology to key contacts within the music industry.

"Fred Walecki is a legendary Industry Icon in the International music scene," says John Blaisure - CEO of Max Sound Corporation. "The history and relationships that Fred has accumulated are with the biggest names in the music business both past and present at every level and genre from Artists to Music Producers to Record Labels. He is a perfect candidate for advising Max Sound on how to enter this market at the highest levels. Fred Walecki brings with him the ability to help facilitate the huge revenue market that can dramatically benefit from re-mastering all MP3 and AAC music with the Max Sound HD Audio process. As he helps us increase the Max Sound Buzz around the industry these music Icons enter our Studios in Santa Monica and hear the difference between a Max Sound HD MP3 Audio file and the original MP3 or even the original CD and they are blown away."

The Max Sound HD Audio process is positioned to impact the music industry comparable to when CDs took over the public's imagination in the early 1980s. The only difference is that with Max Sound the industry doesn't have to retool in order to get back the CD quality sound that has been lost in the last decade due to compression technologies and music download services. Now that MP3s, AACs, and other compressed formats are the new standard on how audio content is delivered, and are continuing to dominate over and replace the CD, this provides a strategic advantage to the Max Sound HD Audio process.

Since the 1960s, Westwood Music and its owner have been at the center of rock and roll legend making. The stories of Fred Walecki are well known in the Global music scene, like the time the Rolling Stones went to see Sonny and Brownie at the Ash Grove, driven by Fred in his mom's station wagon. Or when Bernie Leadon promised to stand good for a Westwood Music charge account for his new band, which had come up with the questionable name of "The Eagles."

"My family has been in the music business for many years," said Fred Walecki. "We have been providing musicians with the best equipment and instruments we could get our hands on since 1947, but never in the past 40 years, including when CDs came out, have I heard audio sound as good is it does with Max Sound's HD process outside of a recording studio. They truly have their hands on a ready to deploy breakthrough technology that I believe will revolutionize the music industry and I am excited to join their advisory board and help make several key introductions that could lead to some tremendous partnerships."

Years ago Fred Walecki was diagnosed with throat cancer, and because of the strong relationships he had in the music business, long time friend Glyn Johns (Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, etc.) formed a benefit concert that was held in his name to help raise funds for the substantial medical costs. Due to the response they had to add a second day to the venue. Close friends and performers at this concert included Don Henley, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Brown, Randy Meisner, Spinal Tap, Jeff Bridges, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Warren Zevon, Ry Cooder, Albert Lee, Colin Hay and many others.

About Max Sound Corporation

Max Sound® is to audio what HD (High Definition) is to video. The Max Sound® HD Audio(TM) Process can convert any audio file to high definition quality while significantly reducing the file size. Visit http://www.maxsound.com/benefits to watch several video demos to see the difference for yourself.

Max Sound® and HD Audio(TM) are registered trademarks of Max Sound Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements in this press release which are not purely historical, including statements regarding Max Sound's intentions, beliefs, expectations, representations, projections, plans or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions, trends in the products markets, variations in the company's cash flow or adequacy of capital resources, market acceptance risks, technical development risks, and other risk factors. The company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Max Sound disclaims any obligation and does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release.

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Company Contact: John Blaisure
Phone: 888-777-1987
Email: john@maxsound.com

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Thursday, June 30, 2011

GREEN LANTERN: First Flight Extreme Thrill Coaster in New DC UNIVERSE Debuts at Six Flags Magic Mountain

BMO Announces 5 Year Sponsorship Extension at Summerfest

Verizon's My Fabulous Quince Contest Offers Teens The Opportunity to Win a Quinceanera of Their Dreams

Tribune Broadcasting Launches New National Food Show

Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation Unveils Ubiquity Studios and Creates a New Vision for the Next Hollywood in Irvine, CA

Basketball Champion and Reality TV Star Lamar Odom to Serve as Spokesperson for Life Insurance Awareness Month

Scientific Breakthrough Allowing Paleontologists to Reconstruct Color Patterns in Dinosaurs Featured in New National Geographic Channel Series Jurassic C.S.I.

An American Family: Anniversary Edition Airs Thursday, July 7 on Public Television

Second Phase of War on Illegal Pornography National Effort Launched: Stop NBC From Exploiting Women and Promoting Porn with 'The Playboy Club' This Fall

V-MODA Premieres True Blood® V-80 On-Ear Headphones

Friends with Benefits Soundtrack Includes Fun Classics and Buzz-Worthy Artists Available July 19th From Madison Gate Records a Soundtrack With Benefits

The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. and AEP Capital LLC announce the Acquisition of Bonded Services Group Limited

Concurrent Expands Video-on-Demand in China

Kung Fu Panda 2 on DVD

"Little Steven" Van Zandt to Host a Tribute to Clarence Clemons on his SiriusXM Channel Underground Garage

Second Phase of National Morality in Media Effort Launched: Stop NBC From Exploiting Women and Promoting Porn with 'The Playboy Club' This Fall

Malibu® Sets the Stage for a White Hot Summer with the Radio Maliboom Boom Station Invasion Concert Tour

Dancing With the Stars Champion Mark Ballas and Chelsie Hightower Join All-Star Line-Up for A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS!

Patti Smith's OUTSIDE SOCIETY is the First Single-CD Collection to Span Arista and Columbia Years from 1975 to 2007

Discovery Familia Brings Kids the Best of Summertime Fun With Special Episodes of Hi-5

Rock and Roll Music Icon Fred Walecki, Owner of Westwood Music, Joins Max Sound Advisory Board

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