Iconic Artist Prince Performs Three Consecutive Sold Out Nights At Mohegan Sun Casino In Connecticut Bringing The House Down With NEW POWER GENERATION And 3RDEYEGIRL

Iconic Artist Prince Performs Three Consecutive Sold Out Nights At Mohegan Sun Casino In Connecticut Bringing The House Down With NEW POWER GENERATION And 3RDEYEGIRL

UNCASVILLE, Conn., Dec. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic artist Prince performed three consecutive house packed shows for fans over the past weekend (December 27-29) at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. Prince, backed by members of both NEW POWER GENERATION and his new rock group 3RDEYEGIRL, ended 2013 with a bang that is still echoing through media and fan responses. 2014 is anticipated to be a big year for Prince, with a new album from 3RDEYEGIRL tentatively titled "Plectrum Electrum," releasing in the early part of the year.

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Grammy nominated multi-talented artist Janelle Monae, who opened for Prince on Sunday, tweeted out post show, "Prince is Still THE greatest all around. RE inspired all over again. Wow. Amazing."

Says Rolling Stone of Saturday night's performance "In presenting the latest manifestations of both his funk and rock sides, Prince demonstrated that he is as much a virtuoso bandleader as he is a guitarist...as this performance reminded us...all that Prince needs to do to take over the world again is to decide that he wants to."

Says Entertainment Weekly, "The fact that he (Prince) was totally compelling in those moments is a testament both to his incredible songs and to his singular charisma."

Spin Magazine says of his live performance of "Something In The Water" http://youtu.be/ixeNAGaWXKc, "You can witness the Minneapolis man in all of his blazing glory as he destroys his flame broiled guitar..."

Boston Globe adds, "Prince often looked (and sounded) a lot like Jimi Hendrix as he led his powerhouse band thorough a dizzying set list. His horn section added blasts of brass, and his core band, an all female trio named 3RDEYEGIRL cut a monstrous presence..."

Check out live performance clips from Sunday here:
Something In The Water (guitar solo) - http://youtu.be/ixeNAGaWXKc
Musicology - http://youtu.be/CsHnMquZkb4

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Singer Dylan Connor's 4th Album "Blood Like Fire" Raises Awareness of Humanitarian Tragedy in Syria

Singer Dylan Connor's 4th Album "Blood Like Fire" Raises Awareness of Humanitarian Tragedy in Syria

All Proceeds to Benefit Children of Syria through Karam Foundation

STRATFORD, Conn., Dec. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- "The food is running out now/ there are children without heat/ rockets force them into the street"

As much as these words ring with horrifying truth torn from today's headlines, they are in actuality, lyrics from American singer/songwriter Dylan Connor's new album Blood Like Fire (Songs for Syria).

In 2012, Connor's protest song, Weary World became a rallying cry to alert any and all who would listen to the tragic situation in Syria. Images of Syrians hiding in freezing basements clutching babies to their breasts, helpless against the onslaught of another brutal winter, were but harbingers of the escalating terror yet to come.

Today, nothing has changed. In fact, it has gotten worse.

But this past week, a tipping point seems to have been reached. Dylan Connor's music video for Weary World has exploded online, with upwards of 50,000 views on YouTube. The words are as relevant now as they were in early 2012. But today, Connor's voice is resonating with more and more Syrians around the globe.

On January 14(th), Connor will release the EP "Blood Like Fire," which contains the song Weary World. It will be available worldwide on iTunes, Amazon, CdBaby etc. Each song captures a chapter in the evolution of the Syrian crisis, which has claimed over 125,000 lives according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. As a gesture of solidarity with the Syrian people, Connor sings the choruses of each song in Arabic.

He is donating all proceeds from sales of the album to help displaced Syrian children through Karam Foundation (karamfoundation.org).

On Friday, January 17(th), Connor will headline a CD release event at Fairfield Theater Company's Stage One in his hometown of Fairfield, CT. Get tickets and details at www.fairfieldtheatre.org/shows/dylan-connor. On Sunday, February 2(nd), Connor will hold a special CD release event at DROM at in New York City. For more details go to www.dromnyc.com. Both shows will feature special guest Omnia Hegazy (www.omniamusic.com).

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CONTACT: Dylan Connor, 203-545-2625, info@dylanconnor.com

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Northwestern Mutual to break new advertising during the Rose Bowl

Northwestern Mutual to break new advertising during the Rose Bowl

Latest installments in "Columns" campaign to incorporate live-action shots for first time

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual will debut new, financial planning themed advertising during the January 1 broadcast of the Rose Bowl Game on ABC.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59534-northwestern-mutual-financial-planning-ad-rose-ball-game-abc

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The spots, created by Olson in Minneapolis, Minn., are the latest iteration in Northwestern Mutual's successful "Columns" campaign. Running since 2010, the ads showcase visually distinctive imagery that conveys the company's financial strength and the importance of financial security to its current and prospective clients.

Directed by James Gartner (live action) and Capacity (animation), with music composed by Nylon, the new spots will leverage and amplify Northwestern Mutual's multiyear partnership with the NCAA(®) by including footage of actors portraying student-athletes as the first live-action images to appear during the animated campaign. The live-action provides a metaphor to help showcase how planning and teamwork, coaching, discipline and practicing the fundamentals lead to positive, long-term results.

"This campaign effectively communicates the importance of a distinctive financial planning process and our proven results in our industry," said Conrad York, vice president of marketing at Northwestern Mutual. "The strong tie between planning and sports resonates with our clients and prospects so we're excited to debut this campaign."

The series includes six :30 spots in all, including a football-themed spot title "Long Gain" that will air during the Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl and BCS Championship game. Other spots will feature actors portraying collegiate student-athletes playing men's and women's basketball, baseball, and softball.

Basketball themed ads will launch during regular college basketball season on networks such as ESPN and CBS, and continue into the NCAA Women's Final Four® on ESPN and NCAA Men's Division I Championship® airing across TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV, with this year's 2014 Men's Final Four® airing on TBS and National Championship airing on CBS. They will be supported by local sponsorships, events in key markets, and a short video series exclusively on ESPN and ESPN.com featuring current NCAA basketball coaches sharing how they help their team plan for success.

The commercial that will be aired during the Rose Bowl can be viewed here.

About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual is among the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2013 according to FORTUNE® magazine and has helped clients achieve financial security for more than 156 years. As a mutual company with $1.4 trillion of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual has no shareholders. The company focuses solely and directly on its clients and seeks to deliver consistent and dependable value to them over time.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, and its subsidiaries. Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries offer a holistic approach to financial security solutions including: life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, investment products, and advisory products and services. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, limited purpose federal savings bank; Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company; and Russell Investments.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Ryan, 1-800-323-7033, mediarelations@northwesternmutual.com

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Jennifer Lawrence Voted Top Money-Making Star of 2013 in Quigley Publishing Company's Annual Poll

Jennifer Lawrence Voted Top Money-Making Star of 2013 in Quigley Publishing Company's Annual Poll

GROTON, Mass., Dec. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer Lawrence has been voted the Top Money-Making Star of 2013 in Quigley Publishing Company's 82nd Annual Poll. This is Lawrence's first appearance in the Quigley Poll, and the first time an actor has gone from Star of Tomorrow one year to the Top Money-Making Star the next. After winning an Academy Award and a Golden Globe earlier this year and outstanding performances in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" and "American Hustle," theatre owners and film buyers felt Lawrence was responsible for more traffic to movie theatres in 2013 than any other actor. Sandra Bullock, who was in "The Heat" and "Gravity" this year, placed second on the Top Ten Money- Making Stars list. The only other time females were voted the top two spots in history was our first poll in 1932 when Marie Dressler and Janet Gaynor were first and second respectively. Since then, nine women have been voted first in the Top Money-Making Star Poll a total of seventeen years, with Julie Andrews, Doris Day, Shirley Temple and Marie Dressler winning multiple times.

The Quigley Poll, conducted each year since 1932, is an annual survey of motion picture theatre owners and film buyers, which asks them to vote for the ten stars that they believe generated the most box-office revenue for their theatres during the year. It has been long regarded as one of the most reliable indicators of a Star's real box-office draw because the selections are made by professionals whose livelihood depends on choosing the films and actors that will bring audiences to their theatres. It draws a distinction among stars that happen to appear in hit films and those stars that Exhibitors and film buyers believe actually cause an audience to come to their theatres. The Quigley Poll appears annually in Quigley Publishing Company's International Motion Picture Almanac and on our web site: www.quigleypublishing.com. Both list the results of all the Polls since 1932.

Bradley Cooper placed third and was in "The Hangover Part III" and "American Hustle." Tom Hanks, who has been one of the Top Ten draws seventeen times with five first place finishes, was fourth this year with great performances in "Saving Mr. Banks" and "Captain Phillips." Last year's winner, Denzel Washington, was fifth place, appearing in "2 Guns" and Leonardo DiCaprio, who was in "The Great Gatsby" and "The Wolf of Wall Street," was sixth. This is the ninth year that Exhibitors have placed both Washington and DiCaprio in the Top Ten. Robert Downey, Jr. who starred in "Iron Man 3" came in seventh.

Hugh Jackman made his third showing in the Top Ten in eighth place with "The Wolverine," "Prisoners" and "Movie 43." Brad Pitt was voted into the ninth spot and was in "World War Z," "12 Years a Slave" and "The Counselor." Exhibitors recognized Melissa McCarthy's audience appeal and voted her into the Top Ten for the first time this year after a busy 2013 with "Identity Theft," "The Hangover Part III" and "The Heat."

Tom Cruise has not placed in the Poll since 2007, but has been in the Top Ten 20 times since 1983, and been voted number one - the most of any actor - seven times. Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds and Bing Crosby have all won five times. Clint Eastwood has appeared in the poll 21 times starting in 1968. John Wayne, Doris Day and Shirley Temple each finished first four times, but John Wayne was voted one of the Top Ten Money-Making Stars an astounding 25 times from 1949 to 1974.

Exhibitors were also asked to name the Stars of Tomorrow for 2013: one male and one female who they feel will be Top Money-Makers in the years to come. The 2013 winners are Amy Adams who was in "Man of Steel," "Her," and "American Hustle" and the ubiquitous James Franco who acted in "Oz the Great and Powerful," "Spring Breakers," "Lovelace," "Homefront" and "This is the End" in 2013 in addition to writing, producing and directing numerous films.


Top Ten Money-Making Stars of 2013


1. Jennifer Lawrence
2. Sandra Bullock
3. Bradley Cooper
4. Tom Hanks
5. Denzel Washington
6. Leonardo DiCaprio
7. Robert Downey, Jr.
8. Hugh Jackman
9. Brad Pitt
10. Melissa McCarthy
Stars of Tomorrow:

Amy Adams

James Franco

Quigley Publishing Company was founded in 1915 and has published the International Motion Picture Almanac annually since 1930 and the InternationalTelevision & Video Almanac since 1955. Historical data, analysis and all of the Top Ten Money-Making Star Polls dating back to 1932 are available in the 2013 edition of the International Motion Picture Almanac and on our web site: www.quigleypublishing.com

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CONTACT: Bill Quigley: 978-448-0272. Fax: 978-448-9325. bquigley@quigleypublishing.com

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Telefilm Canada To Partner On A Special Focus On Canadian Cinema Program At 2014 Palm Springs International Film Festival

Telefilm Canada To Partner On A Special Focus On Canadian Cinema Program At 2014 Palm Springs International Film Festival

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Dec. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Palm Springs International Film Festival has announced that Telefilm Canada will once again partner with the Festival as the sponsor of this year's special Canadian Cinema showcase, "Focus on Canada" at the 25(th) annual edition of the event. Telefilm Canada, the government cultural agency devoted to the development and promotion of the Canadian audiovisual industry, will host a day devoted to celebrating the creative strength and stylistic diversity of new Canadian cinema, capped by an event held at Lulu California Bistro on Sunday, January 5. The full "Focus on Canada" lineup includes 13 Canadian features, 9 of them marking their U.S. debuts at PSIFF. The Festival is scheduled from January 3-13, 2014.

"We're delighted to be partnering this year with Telefilm Canada, who've been -such a strong creative force in the emergence of Canadian cinema worldwide," said Festival Director Darryl Macdonald. "Canadian cinema has provided many of the highlights of this Festival over the course of our first 24 years, and it's fitting that for our 25(th), we join with Telefilm to celebrate the richness and diversity of Canada's vibrant, distinctive film culture by saluting this vintage year in its film production with the work of so many gifted new and accomplished talents.

"I am delighted that the Palm Springs International Film Festival is paying such a wonderful tribute to Canadian talent during its 25(th) anniversary edition, which will be celebrated in dazzling style," said Carolle Brabant, Executive Director of Telefilm Canada. "Our partnership with the PSIFF allows us to showcase an outstanding Canadian program of films that includes Louise Archambault's Gabrielle, which represented Canada in the race for the 2014 best foreign-language film Oscar. The Festival generates significant promotional spinoffs, which will have a positive effect--in terms of audience-building and business opportunities--on the Canadian films being screened."

"Canada's extraordinary success on the international stage this year--as evidenced by the plethora of awards and sales activity-- has inspired us to shine a spotlight on Canadian Cinema at the Palm Springs Film Festival this year," says Artistic Director Helen du Toit. "With Enemy and Prisoners (two films in one year!) starring some of Hollywood's biggest stars, Denis Villeneuve is now considered one of the world's hottest filmmakers. As a lead up to the Oscar race, we will be honoring Mathew McConaughey at our Black Tie Awards Gala this year for his performance in Jean-Marc Vallée's celebrated new film Dallas Buyers Club. Talent nurtured in Canada is launching at prestigious international festivals and finding distribution around the globe. Out of the 13 films we selected, over half already have US distribution, marking an increased interest from previous years. In the end the evidence is clear: the stars have aligned for Canadian Cinema. We applaud you!"

The Canadian film line-up includes the following films previously announced:


-- Another House
-- The Auction
-- Empire of Dirt
-- Enemy
-- Gabrielle
-- Gerontophilia
-- The Grand Seduction
-- The Manor
-- Patch Town
-- Sarah Prefers to Run
-- Siddharth
-- Stay
-- Vic + Flo Saw a Bear
About Telefilm Canada
Telefilm is dedicated to the cultural, commercial and industrial success of Canada's audiovisual industry. Through its various funding and promotion programs, Telefilm supports dynamic companies and creative talent here at home and around the world. Telefilm also administers the programs of the Canada Media Fund. Visit telefilm.ca and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/telefilm_canada and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TelefilmCanada.

For more information, call 760-322-2930 or 800-898-7256 or visit www.psfilmfest.org.

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CONTACT: Steven Wilson, B|W|R Public Relations, 212.901.3920, Steven.wilson@bwr-pr.com, David Lee, PSIFF, 760.322.2930, david@psfilmfest.org, Douglas Chow, Manager, External Communications, Telefilm Canada, (514) 283-0838 ext. 2225, or 1-800-567-0890, douglas.chow@telefilm.ca

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Dunham and Dillingham Publishing Unveils Powerful, Unique New Solution to Learn French Fast

Dunham and Dillingham Publishing Unveils Powerful, Unique New Solution to Learn French Fast

Dunham and Dillingham Publishing has today announced the availability of their new solution for students who want to learn French fast--Language and Lyrics, an amalgamation of story and song that offers emotional engagement and true, natural language learning

OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunham and Dillingham Publishing has today unveiled a dramatic new program for anyone who wants to learn French easy--Language and Lyrics. This new program is the brainchild of Dennis Dunham, PhD and Kyle Dillingham, world-renowned musician and fluent French speaker.

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The first thing that strikes aspiring Francophones is the difference with Language and Lyrics. It's not a book. It's not a read-along audio series. The new program is essentially a 10-disc collection filled with story and song. Il Fait Beau is a "romantic, thrilling comedy written for beginning and intermediate Francophones."

The program draws learners into the French language through a thrilling story combined with original music and songs, as reported by The Oklahoman. Cutting-edge research shows that songs and music help the learner engage both hemispheres of their brain, allowing them to learn twice as fast. "The entire series is like listening to a Broadway style musical, except that it's in beginning French," says co-creator Dennis Dunham.

Dunham goes on to say, "We believe that the less translation, the better. If a person is going to be learning a language, it should be in as engaging a way as possible. We wanted to develop a program true to the heart of how people learn a second language."

Kyle Dillingham adds, "Having a story in script format takes out all the guesswork for the beginning French reader."

Appropriate for all ages, and written for the beginner wanting to learn French fast, this series contains all original story and music. Aspiring language learners can purchase the box set or download the entire series from the Language and Lyrics website.

To find out more about how Language and Lyrics can help anyone learn French fast, visit http://www.LanguageAndLyrics.com.

About Dunham and Dillingham Publishing: Dunham and Dillingham Publishing, LLC will someday provide a series of foreign language self-study CDs and readers. The emphasis is on engagement, learning a second language the same as a learner's first language, and right brain application. French is the first of many planned series.

Contact: Dennis Dunham

Name: Dunham and Dillingham Publishing

Phone: (855) 449-1463

Web Address:http://www.LanguageAndLyrics.com
Email:Dennis@LanguageAndLyrics.com

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McDonald's Flavor Battle Unveils Three Finalists in National DJ Competition

McDonald's Flavor Battle Unveils Three Finalists in National DJ Competition

DJs from Los Angeles, Chicago and Newport News, Va., battle for $10,000 and bragging rights at exclusive finale event taping in NYC

OAK BROOK, Ill., Dec. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald'sFlavor Battle, a national disc jockey (DJ) competition featuring some of America's hottest up-and-coming mix-masters, revealed today DJ R-Tistic of Los Angeles; Niena Drake of Chicago; and DJ Erika B of Newport News, Va.; beat nine other DJs from across the nation and advanced to the final round of the 13-week battle. The top three will scratch, mix and battle on the 1s and 2s at a taped finale event in New York City on January, 15, 2014, before a panel of celebrity judges. What's at stake: a $10,000 grand prize and bragging rights as the 2014 Flavor Battle Champion.

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The epic battle of eats and beats began online at FlavorBattle.com in November with 12 DJs each representing a U.S. region and a McDonald's iconic burger -- the Bacon and Cheese Quarter Pounder (East Coast), Deluxe Quarter Pounder (Central) and Bacon Habanero Ranch Quarter Pounder (West Coast). A surprise, dual performance in Times Square by McDonald's Flavor Battle judges, celebrity mix-master/producer DJ Clue and rising star/2013 Flavor Battle winner DeeJay Element, helped kick-off the fifth annual battle. McDonald's Flavor Battle social media correspondent and television /radio personality Sway also participated in the launch event.

"I know how difficult it can be to break into this industry, so it's encouraging to see McDonald's provide a national platform for emerging talent to showcase their skills," said DJ Clue. "Although there can only be three finalists, there was a great mix of talent in this year's competition and everyone deserves recognition for what they bring to the tables. I know the final battle is going to be hot."

DJ R-Tistic, Niena Drake and DJ Erika B garnered the most votes in their respective regions in the intense online competition, in which thousands of music and burger lovers listened to a custom mix from each DJ on FlavorBattle.com and voted daily for their favorite flavor master. The remaining nine DJs who did not advance to the finale received a second shot at recognition via the Sprite® Spin-Off round. DJ Clean of Washington, D.C., climbed his way to the top of the Sprite Spin-Off and will receive $1,000 cash prize and spin during the finale taping, representing Big Mac.

"Music is an essential component of culture and communities," said Rob Jackson, McDonald's U.S. marketing director. "As a brand, McDonald's is proud to continue supporting a program that brings together some of the most creative, emerging DJs across the country to showcase their sharp talent and connect with audiences through this unmatched art form."

Music and burger lovers everywhere can watch the 2014 McDonald's Flavor Battle broadcast on FlavorBattle.com on Thursday, February 13 to find out who will be crowned this year's winner.

Conducted with men's style and lifestyle network Complex Media, Flavor Battle launched in 2009 as an extension of McDonald's 365Black initiative. McDonald's 365Black platform was created to celebrate the pride, heritage and achievements of African-Americans year round.

About McDonald's
McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States offering a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to more than 26 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local businessmen and women. Customers can now log online for free at any of the 11,500 participating Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, www.365Black.com or follow us on Twitter (@McDonalds) and Facebook (Facebook.com/McDonalds) for updates on our business, promotions and menu items.

About Complex Media
Complex Media is the leading provider of style, entertainment, lifestyle and product content dedicated to young male tastemakers. The company launched in 2002 with Complex magazine, a men's style guide and lifestyle publication with a current circulation of 345,000. Complex Media expanded to include flagship web site Complex.com (www.complex.com), which attracts more than 2.2 million unique monthly visitors; as well as the Complex Media Network (www.complexmedianetwork.com), a network of 70+, 100% exclusive Web sites targeting men 18-34 which generates more than 420 million page views and attracts 37 million unique visitors per month.

The following trademarks used herein are owned by McDonald's Corporation and its affiliates: 365Black, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder and McDonald's.

© 2013 McDonald's



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CONTACT: Kristen Wells, McDonald's USA, kristen.wells@us.mcd.com, (630) 623-2901; Taryn Williams-Clark, Burrell Communications, tclark@burrell.com, (312) 297-9886

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Artist Michael Becker brings one-man show to Gallerie Sparta in West Hollywood January 9 to February 1

Artist Michael Becker brings one-man show to Gallerie Sparta in West Hollywood January 9 to February 1

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Artist Michael Becker brings culture-rich Cuba into our back yard with his one-man show HAVANA from January 9 to February 1 at Gallerie Sparta in West Hollywood.

Michael and his camera traveled to Havana, Cuba with the Los Angeles Music Center to attend the Ballet Festival in 2010. During an exclusive Havana tour and private audience with the National Ballet of Cuba, Michael was given permission to photograph dancers rehearsing for the ballet festival to be performed before Castro later that week.

"We were a small group of art patrons in Havana there to attend the festival," Michael said. "Americans have a certain perception of the country. It's not very clear and it's mysterious because of that. It's a beautiful city with lovely people and I wanted to capture that in my work."

Michael Becker has made an energetic colorful survey of a mostly dreary world still lost in yesteryear. This show captures a rare glimpse of Havana's exotic side and includes the lively dancers of the famous nightclub Tropicana, a visit to author Ernest Hemingway's home and examples of the neo-baroque architecture style of the buildings. These are bright and colorful images bringing a cheerful view of Havana.

Michael selected fourteen photos to showcase in this exhibition. As part of his inimitable photo styling, he has enlarged each one to 48 by 71 inches and then face mounted them behind acrylic panels. This gives even more life to Michael's vibrant images. Artist's proceeds will support Inner-City Arts.

Since its opening in the summer of 2013, Gallerie Sparta has become a popular International French Gallery representing painting, photography and sculpture.

The gallery is hosting an artist's reception for Michael on January 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. Please RSVP to galleriesparta@gmail.com.

Gallerie Sparta, at 8641 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and also by special appointment. There is free parking behind all shops on Sunset Plaza.

More information, 646-228-6171 or www.galleriesparta.com.

Michael is a self-taught photographer who turns his shutterbug sacraments into art through manipulation. He does very little with Photoshop and relies only on cropping, some saturation of color and his artistic flair. Michael has held several exhibitions in the Los Angeles area to both critical and commercial success. To learn more, please visit www.michaelbecker.me.

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Michael Becker

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See Unlimited Showings Of "ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES" With The Anchorfan Ticket

See Unlimited Showings Of "ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES" With The Anchorfan Ticket

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE AND PARAMOUNT PICTURES PARTNER ON THE EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2014

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the release of the hit film "ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES," Paramount Pictures and Alamo Drafthouse have partnered to bring fans the Anchorfan Pass, a special edition movie pass that will allow moviegoers to attend unlimited showings of the film through its run of engagement at Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas.

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The Anchorfan Pass is on sale today for $15 and gives moviegoers admittance to "ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES" on the date of purchase and unlimited shows beginning January 1, 2014.

The pass is valid at participating Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in Austin, Texas; Kalamazoo, Michigan; Houston, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; Winchester, VA; Kansas City, Missouri; Denver, Colorado; Ashburn, VA; Yonkers, New York and New Braunfels, Texas.

To purchase the Anchorfan Pass and for "ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES" showtimes, visit www.drafthouse.com or a participating theater box office.

With the 70's behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returns to the news desk in "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues," which opened in theaters everywhere December 18. Also back for more are Ron's co-anchor and wife, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), weather man Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), man on the street reporter Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and sports guy Champ Kind (David Koechner) - All of whom won't make it easy to stay classy...while taking New York and the nation's first 24-hour news channel by storm. Produced by Judd Apatow, Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. Written by Will Ferrell & Adam McKay. Directed by Adam McKay.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

About Alamo Drafthouse

Alamo Drafthouse is an entertainment brand comprised of the acclaimed cinema-eatery chain, the largest genre film festival in the United States and a collectible art gallery. Named "the best theater ever" by Time Magazine, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has built a reputation as a movie lover's oasis not only by combining food and drink service with the movie-going experience, but also introducing unique programming and high-profile, star studded special events. Alamo Drafthouse Founder & CEO, Tim League, created Fantastic Fest, a world renowned film festival dubbed "The Geek Telluride" by Variety. Fantastic Fest showcases eight days of offbeat cinema from independents, international filmmakers and major Hollywood studios. The Alamo Drafthouse's collectible art gallery, Mondo, offers breathtaking, original products featuring designs from world-famous artists based on licenses for popular TV and Movie properties including Star Wars, Star Trek & Universal Monsters. The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is expanding its brand in new and exciting ways, including the launch of Drafthouse Films, a new film distribution label and plans to extend its theaters and unique programming philosophy to additional markets across the United States. More information about Alamo Drafthouse franchise opportunities are available on the official website www.drafthouse.com.

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Outdoor Channel Reveals Winter/Spring Programming Lineup

Outdoor Channel Reveals Winter/Spring Programming Lineup

Six New TV Series Join 73 Returning Favorites with All New Episodes

TEMECULA, Calif., Dec. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel is ringing in the New Year with a robust roster of first quarter (Q1) programming starting today, Monday, December 30(th). As part of an extensive schedule of 79 shows, America's Leader In Outdoor TV welcomes six new series to the network: "Heartland Waterfowl," "The Hunt for Big Fish with Larry Dahlberg," "Modern Fishing with Jared Jeffries," "NRA All Access presented by Taurus," "Territories Wild" and "The Obsession of Carter Andrews."

"Outdoor Channel strives to offer quality programming to satisfy the outdoor entertainment appetite and enthusiasm of our growing audience," said Jeffrey Wayne, Executive Vice President of Programming at Outdoor Channel. "With our winter and spring lineup, we are offering a wide range of new and returning reality-based, character-driven, competition-intensive and instructive content featuring our top-rated celebrity and endemic talent and notable guest appearances."

The hunting and shooting excitement kicks off with returning favorites, starring Ted Nugent, Michael Waddell, Michael Bane, Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, Mike Pawlawski, Jim Burnworth and Jim Scoutten on their captivating Outdoor Channel journeys: "Western Extreme presented by Bowtech" [Mondays at 7:00 p.m. ET], "Michael Waddell's Bone Collector" [Mondays at 8:00 p.m. ET], "Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild" [Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET], "Shooting USA's Impossible Shots" [Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. ET], "The Best Defense" [Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. ET], "Shooting USA" [Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. ET], "Wardens" [Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. ET], "Gridiron Outdoors with Mike Pawlawski" [Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. ET] and "Crush with Lee & Tiffany" [Sundays at 7:30 p.m. ET].

Audiences will also be lured in by returning fishing series, such as "Bottom Feeders" [Fridays at 8:30 p.m. ET]; "Speargun Hunter" [Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. ET]; "Jack Link's Major League Fishing" [Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. ET] with Kevin VanDam, Skeet Reese and Michael Iaconelli; and "Buccaneers & Bones" [Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. ET] featuring Tom Brokaw and Michael Keaton.

The brand-new series, "Heartland Waterfowl" [Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET], follows the lives of Michael Hunsucker and Shawn Luchtel from "Heartland Bowhunter." In this series, the duo team up with Midwest waterfowlers Ronnie Philips and Logan Burditt and document their passion for scouting and hunting waterfowl as they follow the migration of the birds through the Central and Mississippi Flyways. The Monday night action continues with trapping and hunting expert Tom Miranda and his series "Territories Wild" [Mondays at 10:00 p.m. ET], which is a fast-paced hunting documentary that chronicles Miranda's bow hunt adventures around the globe.

A unique fishing show on finding and capturing monstrous fish of all species using all kinds of gear hits the network on Fridays. Starring expert angler Larry Dahlberg, "The Hunt for Big Fish with Larry Dahlberg" [Fridays at 7:30 p.m. ET] explores the unimaginable corners of the earth and each episode includes a "Larry's workshop" segment where Dahlberg shares fabrication techniques for do-it-yourself tackle makers.

There are a handful of people like Carter Andrews in the world who take fishing to the absolute limit and dedicate their lives to the sport. Any fish, anywhere, more than 300 days a year, Andrews can be found with a rod in hand and a smile on his face. It's not just a hobby or a pastime, or even just a passion, but an undying obsession. "The Obsession of Carter Andrews" [Sundays at 10:00 a.m. ET] displays his uncontrollable desire to find and catch the biggest fish with the lightest and toughest tackle on the planet.

Most people are unaware of basketball phenom Jared Jeffries' passion for saltwater fishing, which is on full display in "Modern Fishing with Jared Jeffries" [Sundays at 3:30 p.m. ET]. In each episode, Jeffries will share angling tips, tricks and techniques, leaving viewers angling for their own next big catch. With trips planned to exotic fishing destinations, and a number of elusive species on his bucket list, his goal is to share his take on modern fishing with the world.

"NRA All Access presented by Taurus" [Sundays at 10 p.m. ET] takes a comprehensive look at the role the NRA plays in important Second Amendment issues and the outdoor lifestyle. Hosted by hunting couple Matt Duff and Jessie Duff, the series will introduce viewers to the NRA's relationship with entertainers, athletes, veterans, and everyday Americans who have a deep passion for gun ownership and the shooting sports tradition.

This Winter/Spring season marks the first time ever that Outdoor Channel will showcase the network's popular talent seven-days-a-week for four consecutive weeks at 11:30 p.m. ET. This "strip" of programming will begin with four straight weeks of Michael Waddell from December 30(th) through January 26(th). The network plans to air special "best of" episodes of "Realtree Road Trips" with commentary by David Blanton, followed by 14 straight days of "Michael Waddell's Bone Collector," hosted by Waddell's hunting buddies Nick Mundt and Travis "T-Bone" Turner. This will be followed by 28 days of hunting power couple Lee and Tiffany Lakosky. The Lakosky showcase will start with a week of their first series, "Gettin' Close with Lee & Tiffany," followed by three weeks of "Crush with Lee & Tiffany" from January 27(th) through February 23(rd). And a nightly Uncle Ted showcase will feature the best of his popular series "Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild" from February 24(th) through March 23(rd).

Special guest appearances for the first week of the quarter include former Los Angeles Laker Jerry West, aka "Mr. Clutch," on "Fly Rod Chronicles" [Saturday, January 4(th) at 5:30 p.m. ET], Washington State University head football coach Mike Leach on "Gridiron Outdoors with Mike Pawlawski" [Saturday, January 4(th) at 8:00 p.m. ET] and comedian/actor Jeff Foxworthy on "Crush with Lee & Tiffany" [Sunday, January 5(th) at 7:30 p.m. ET].

Outdoor Channel offers a number of themed programming blocks that combine the network's top shows with the most recognizable brands in the outdoor arena. Primetime programming blocks include: "Prime Bowhunting Monday with G5," "Mossy Oak Tuesday Night Pursuits," "MidwayUSA's Wednesday Night at the Range" and "Primos Thursday Night Calls of the Hunt." Weekend programming blocks include: "Chevy Silverado Saturdays" and "Bass Pro Shops Big Sporting Saturdays," followed by "Bushnell Sunday at First Light" and "Wildgame Innovations Sunday Night on the Hunt."

For the full Q1 programming schedule, please visit: http://outdoorchannel.com/Schedule.aspx. Check local listings or log on to OutdoorChannel.com to find out how to get the network in your area.

About Outdoor Channel
Taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1993, Outdoor Channel is America's Leader In Outdoor TV. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, LLC and provides a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is received by 39.1 million U.S. households - the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country - and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. Outdoor Channel can be viewed in HD and is accessible by broadband and mobile platforms. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook, and download our iPhone and iPad app.

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Jim Meyer to Present at the Citi Internet, Media and Telecommunications Conference

Jim Meyer to Present at the Citi Internet, Media and Telecommunications Conference

NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announced today that Jim Meyer, its Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to speak at the Citi Internet, Media and Telecommunications Conference in Las Vegas, on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at approximately 3:45 pm PT.

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An audio webcast of the presentation will be available via the Investor Relations section of the company's website, www.siriusxm.com.

About SiriusXM

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world's largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has 25.6 million subscribers. SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S. and from retailers nationwide as well as at shop.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM programming is available through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information services for subscribers in cars, trucks, RVs, boats and aircraft through SiriusXM Traffic(TM), SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather(TM), SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine(TM), Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation(TM), and XMWX Marine(TM). SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers.

On social media, join the SiriusXM community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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," "believe," "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 statements: our competitive position versus other forms of radio and audio services; our dependence upon automakers; general economic conditions; failure of our satellites, which, in most cases, are not insured; our ability to attract and retain subscribers at a profitable level; royalties we pay for music rights; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation; rapid technological and industry change; failure of third parties to perform; changes in consumer protection laws and their enforcement; and our substantial indebtedness. 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, 2012, 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.

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Renowned 'Mentalist to the Stars' Sidney Friedman Releases 2014 Predictions

Renowned 'Mentalist to the Stars' Sidney Friedman Releases 2014 Predictions





CHICAGO, Dec. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (contact: Chris Daley, 773-296-2445) - Bedbugs in Boston? Calamity in Cleveland? Pillow fight in Peoria? Want to know what 2014 has in store? Futurist and "mentalist to the stars" (CHICAGO TRIBUNE and FORBES) Sidney Friedman has a 15-year track record of accurate prognostication perhaps unmatched by any other (72% documented accuracy). Sidney now releases his predictions for 2014. More info at www.SidneyFriedman.com

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As seen on numerous TV shows, i.e. THE VIEW and the TODAY SHOW, known for his shows and seminars on extra-sensory mind power, and for his best-selling book YOUR MIND KNOWS MORE THAN YOU DO, mentalist and futurist Sidney Friedman (aka Sidney Seer) has shown a particular knack for seeing future events, including the 2011 east coast earthquake, Obama winning the last two elections, the 2012 floods in New York City, numerous Oscar predictions, and the exact trend of the Dow Jones in 4 of the last 5 years.

Nonetheless, ironically, Friedman states: "Most of the future is not predictable. That is as it should be. No one knows PRECISELY what will be. But once in a while the curtain parts revealing a glimpse of tomorrow's theater. I attempt to interpret what these impressions mean -- sometimes successfully, sometimes not. Always though, my intention is for fun and curiosity."



Here are some of Friedman's predictions for 2014:

1) Edward Snowden will return to the United States and will NOT face trial.

2) Pope Francis announces plans for a visit to North America. Chicago will be one of the destinations. (And although it's been revealed the Pope will visit the Middle East for two days, the trip actually will extend to four days.)

3) A fusion of resources, a major collaboration between China and the United States is announced. It most likely will regard energy and assistance for developing countries.

4) A major pipeline, not for oil, but for water is announced.

5) The feel-good network will feel even "gooder." Following several ratings-challenged years, Oprah Winfrey's OWN network will see its ratings and revenues soar this year.

6) Unlike most celebs, who keep their weddings closed and private, Kanye and Kim's wedding will be televised live. Some of the revenue will go to charity.

7) Garlic is in the news.

8) Strange, eerie, rumbling sounds are heard in the Midwest of the United States.

9) Chivalry returns.

10) Most improbably, the 2014 elections see Texas turning blue.

11) Snow falls in southern Florida.

12) A major delay occurs in the Oscar telecast.

13) The Chicago Cubs will make it to the World Series. But I predict this every year, and will continue to predict it until it happens.

The full range of predictions on OSCARS, economy and celebrities are at: www.SidneyFriedman.com



Sidney's goal is to do predicting the right way, with honesty, with integrity, with care, and with fun and intrigue .Learn more at:www.SidneyFriedman.com or call Chris Daley at 773-296-2445.

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Stream TV to Present Consumer-Ready 4KTVs with Glasses-Free 3D at CES 2014

Stream TV to Present Consumer-Ready 4KTVs with Glasses-Free 3D at CES 2014



PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stream TV Networks is excited to showcase its consumer-ready 4KTVs featuring breakthrough Ultra-D(TM) glasses-free adjustable 3D technology during WCES 2014. Of the various sizes to be brought to market by the company's brand partners in 2014, the 50" and 55" models will be on display.

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Some of the TVs will be accompanied by the seeCube-4K(TM), an external device that converts a wide range of content - 2D or 3D stereoscopic sources - to 2160p glasses-free 3D in real time. Stream TV has successfully ported its realtime conversion technology to the new Qualcomm 8074 processor, and a second version of the TV will carry the conversion technology built into a chip, significantly reducing costs. Using complex algorithms, the Ultra-D technology converts 1080p/2 million pixel content into a 4K/8 million pixel viewing experience. Users can connect their satellite or cable service, VOD, Blu-ray player, Xbox or PlayStation, as well as watch Internet content from Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Baidu TV, PPStv, iQYi tv, Totou TV and other video sites with ease.

Qualcomm's latest 8074 processor features the new Krait 400 CPU in quad configuration, with speeds of up to 2.3 GHz per core for best-in-class performance per watt, so processor performance can hold up to the more demanding processing. The new Adreno 330 GPU delivers more than 2x performance for compute applications over the current Adreno 320 GPU, capturing playback and display in 2160p video.

"Ultra-D presents a never-before-seen glasses-free 3D viewing experience," said Mathu Rajan, CEO of Stream TV Networks. "There's a lack of 4K content out there, but by generating millions of new pixels with depth information, we truly take advantage of what a 4K screen can offer."

Ultra-D will be on display at WCES 2014 from January 7-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall Booth 14032, and during a press conference on January 8, 2PM at the Venetian Hotel, Marcello Ballroom 4503.

Experience the future of 3D today, not years from now. To schedule an Ultra-D demo, contact press@ultra-d.com. Additional information, supporting images and interviews with CEO Mathu Rajan and other Stream TV executives are available by request.

ABOUT STREAM TV NETWORKS, INC:
Stream TV Networks, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based new media company founded in 2009 to offer enhanced entertainment and communications experiences through superior quality devices with unlimited accessibility.

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Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort Hosts Ricky Martin, Live In Concert

Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort Hosts Ricky Martin, Live In Concert

Grammy Award Winner takes the stage at Cancun's premier entertainment destination

MIAMI, Dec. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Palace Resorts - the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations - proudly hosted the celebration of the year with international superstar entertainer, Ricky Martin. The Grammy Award winning singer rocked the stage at an exclusive sold out concert at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort on Saturday, December 28, 2013.

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Known around the world for his spectacular live performances, Martin sang in front of more than 13,000 resort guests, local fans and VIPs. He kicked off the night with his mega hit "Come With Me," and left the audience wanting more after closing the evening with "Maria." The 18 song set list included standouts from his vast catalogue including classics such as "Shake Your Bon Bon," "She Bangs," and "Cup of Life."

Following the concert, the hotel hosted local socialites, government officials and other hotel VIPs at the property's onsite nightclub, Noir. One of the latest additions from the resort's recent multi-million dollar enhancement project, Noir offers a striking mix of cutting-edge design and glamorous nightlife.

Both a Grammy and multiple Latin Grammy winner, Ricky Martin is the leading Latin music figure of his generation - beloved by fans worldwide for his instinctive understanding of rhythm, passion for performing, and equal compassion for giving. The international superstar has sold more than 60 million albums and has been the recipient of dozens of prestigious international awards saluting both his career achievements and far-reaching philanthropic efforts through the Ricky Martin Foundation. Following the global success of his 2011 album Musica+Alma+Sexo (which achieved the highest chart debut for a Spanish language album in more than 15 years) and its ensuing arena and stadium world tour - Martin made his highly anticipated return to Broadway with a critically-hailed performance in the first revival of Evita. The first half of 2013 saw Ricky Martin take over a coach's chair on The Voice Australia, and use his time 'down under' to record his newly released high-energy single "Come With Me." The track signals the beginning of a new music phase that finds Martin hard at work recording songs for his next full album.

"Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort has become synonymous with unmatched entertainment offerings," said Gibran Chapur, Executive Vice President of Palace Resorts. "Closing out the year with an icon such as Ricky Martin is a testament to the superior quality experiences we offer our guests. We couldn't think of a better way to say goodbye to 2013 than with a holiday stay in paradise complete with an electrifying performance from Ricky Martin."

Ricky Martin Live In Concert was produced by Lee Tofanelli and Associates, Inc. They have been providing concert production, talent acquisition and television production services to domestic and international clients for over 30 years. The company has offices in Vineland, New Jersey and Los Angeles, California.

Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort continues to elevate the all-inclusive concept and offer guests an unforgettable vacation experience by combining world-class hospitality and top-rated live entertainment with exceptional amenities and attractions. Located on Cancun's tranquil south shore and nestled between 123 acres of tropical foliage and secluded white sand beach, Moon Palace Golf Spa & Resort offers guests more than 2,400 ocean and garden view accommodations or golf villa suites. Multiple pools are complemented by two children's pools, one Golf Club pool and four swim-up bars. Additional on-site adventures range from a water sports marina for sporting activities to a world-class spa, and fully equipped fitness center.

Recognized as Cancun's premiere entertainment resort destination, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort has hosted world-renowned artists such as Shakira, Enrique Iglesias, Usher and Air Supply among others, in addition to spectacular shows such as Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, Cirque Dreams Rocks and most recently, Cirque Dreams Holidaze. Kicking off 2014, Moon Palace will host performances by the legendary band Chicago, February 14 - 15, 2014, and Grammy-Award winning artist, Michael Bolton, March 29-30, 2014. From January 20 to April 30, 2014, Moon Palace will host mentalist Ryan Oakes, a professional sleight-of-hand artist, magician and mentalist, one of the most sought-after entertainers in the industry.

Guests who book who book a stay of five nights or more are privy to the most valuable vacation promotion on record - $1,500 Resort Credit, which can be used on spa and beauty salon treatments, golf outings, romantic dinners, wedding packages, and off-site excursions and tours. Palace Resorts' all-inclusive accommodations start at $172 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. To reserve your Palace Resorts stay, please visit www.PalaceResorts.com, call (877) 325 1531 or contact your preferred travel professional.

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About Palace Resorts
With seven oceanfront resorts overlooking the sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, Palace Resorts sets the highest standards for five-star all-inclusive vacations in Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Riviera Maya, Mexico. Offering luxurious and spacious accommodations accentuated by signature in-room whirlpool tubs, nightly entertainment, the Caribbean's most extravagant spas and premier Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses, Palace Resorts offers a truly exceptional experience for travelers. The unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes Palace Resorts a leading provider of world-class resort vacations.

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Top Ranked Hollywood Seminar Focusing on Screenwriters Gaining Access Through MeetHollywoodExecs.com

Top Ranked Hollywood Seminar Focusing on Screenwriters Gaining Access Through MeetHollywoodExecs.com

James Cameron (Avatar), Sylvester Stallone (Rocky), Nancy Myers (It's Complicated), Paul Haggis (screenwriter, James Bond films - Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale; Million Dollar Baby), and Matt Groening (Simpsons) all started as students at Sherwood Oaks screenwriting school.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For over 40 years, it has hosted some of the most successful seminars in Los Angeles. Students who attended seminars have gone on to win 29 Oscars, 12 Emmys, 2 Studio Presidents, and over $4B in box office sales. Become your own success story. Be part of the school that was featured in People magazine, US magazine, talked about in the Tonight Show.

Seminars are open to anyone interested in learning what it takes to succeed in Hollywood. You learn in a close encounter setting where seminars are limited to 18 students.

Seminars include guest speakers by some of the greatest Hollywood producers, executives, agents, managers, writers, and directors. It is a rare opportunity to meet and gain insight from working Hollywood professionals (12 different Hollywood professionals over 3 days).

Like me and many of our friends, we designed these seminars to empower the artistic desire and craft: how Hollywood decision makers decide on how to option a script, make a movie, distribute a movie; how producers, agents and managers chose writers; discover the traits that good writers possess and how new talent is hired; avenues on how a writer transitions to a director, how producers hire writers for assignments, how to get your script to producers without an agent, what is happening in the current market from working successful producers, get ideas on how to make your script more commercial, discover what is hot in the industry, what you need to know on how to succeed before writing or sending out your script, inside secrets and strategies to help you succeed in your Hollywood career, and much more.

These seminars provide rare insight. In addition, twice a year there are celebrity events where an outsider can meet and greet Hollywood actors and directors. The seminars are a platform where people learn from experienced Hollywood professionals. These seminars lend themselves to those curious about the industry, have a screenplay written, those who have won several awards or already established in the industry, all can learn and obtain those much needed contacts and insight. The precious insight that will be shared -- can often save hundreds of hours.

One of the secrets of being successful in entertainment business is to meet working Hollywood professionals as well as celebrities. Gaining contacts while learning first hand can be fun and rejuvenating as one works on their next screenplay or film project. This is where one often finds writers and filmmakers investing to bring their dream or career to the next level.

Although not guaranteed, often times, our students will get an opportunity to have a photo taken with a top celebrity at our celebrity events. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, check out our website and facebook page.

If you are serious about investigating the possibility of getting a movie made or taking your screenwriting/filmmaking business to the next level, then this is a crucial opportunity for you. Those who have won significant screenwriting contests have had opportunities to have their screenplay optioned. It is a seminar where passion and excellence in film/media are exhibited and your potential is unlimited.

Our next seminar is January 22 to 24, 2014 with a celebrity event on January 25, 2014. Events are available throughout the year. Registration is limited due to high demand and limited availability.

Please check out our website at www.MeetHollywoodExecs.com.

For inquiries and more information, email or call 323-878-2226.

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Rentrak Signs TV Ratings Agreement With Hispanic Public Television Network 'Vme'

Rentrak Signs TV Ratings Agreement With Hispanic Public Television Network 'Vme'

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentrak (NASDAQ: RENT), the leader in precisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, today announced a TV Essentials contract with Vme, the fourth-largest ad-supported Hispanic network.

Vme will utilize Rentrak's industry-leading TV ratings currency, including its automotive segmentation, to gain insights about audience viewing patterns. Rentrak information will allow the network to give advertisers specific performance metrics tied to advertiser targets.

"Rentrak's advanced TV measurement tools will provide precise and consistent insights into our consumer viewing behavior," said Vme's Vice President of Programming and Operations Doris Vogelmann. "Their detailed audience tracking helps us provide our clients with the most comprehensive, effective marketing plans possible."

"Rentrak is pleased that a leading Hispanic network is adopting our Advanced Demographics ratings," said Chris Wilson, president of national television at Rentrak. "We look forward to being a strong partner as they look to advance television selling and buying norms."

Rentrak's television ratings service is the only fully-integrated system of detailed satellite, telco and nationwide cable TV viewing information from more than 25 million TVs and Video on Demand from more than 111 million TVs, including granular information for TV stations in all 210 markets projected to the US population.

About Vme
Vme TV (pronounced veh-meh), is the first national Spanish-language television network in association with public television stations. Reaching more than 70 million households in the United States, Vme TV is broadcast in 43 markets by PBS stations and is available on DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse, as well as major cable companies including Comcast. The 24-hour digital broadcast service is dedicated to entertain, educate and inspire families in Spanish with a contemporary mix of original productions, exclusive premieres, acquisitions, and popular public television programs specially adapted for Hispanics. To find your local channel or to learn more about Vme TV, visit www.vmetv.com (http://www.vmetv.com/mediakit) or follow us on social media via www.facebook.com/vmetv or www.twitter.com/vmetv.

About Rentrak
Rentrak (NASDAQ: RENT) is the entertainment and marketing industries' premier provider of worldwide consumer viewership information, precisely measuring actual viewing behavior of movies and TV everywhere. Using our proprietary intelligence and technology, combined with Advanced Demographics, only Rentrak is the census currency for VOD and movies. Rentrak provides the stable and robust audience measurement services that movie, television and advertising professionals across the globe have come to rely on to better deliver their business goals and more precisely target advertising across numerous platforms including box office, multiscreen television and home video. For more information on Rentrak, please visit www.rentrak.com.

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Edward Lehman, of LEHMAN, LEE & XU, Offers Legal Expertise on CCTV Dialogue: Cyber Hunting and Cyber Bullying

Edward Lehman, of LEHMAN, LEE & XU, Offers Legal Expertise on CCTV Dialogue: Cyber Hunting and Cyber Bullying

BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The suicide of 18 year old An Qi sparks debate throughout China about the phenomenon of Cyber Bullying and Cyber Hunting. To tackle the issues of real and virtual bullying, CCTV's Tian Wei sits down with long-time "China-hand" and legal expert Edward Lehman, of LEHMAN, LEE & XU( http://www.lehmanlaw.com ) and Professor Shi Anbin of Tsinghua University on December 20th, 2013. Edward Lehman and Professor Shi Anbin were asked to comment on the difference between Cyber Bullying and Cyber Hunting, the negative or positive public contributions of Cyber Hunting, whether Cyber Bullying and Cyber Hunting are moral or legal issues in China and throughout the world.

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To introduce Cyber Bullying, the story of an 18-year-old girl was told; a girl who fell victim to Cyber Hunting, then suffered inevitable Cyber Bullying, and finally committed suicide as a result of the online abuse that she underwent. A retail store owner claimed that the girl, An Qi, was a thief and released the online hounds of social media on a "human flesh search" to find her. After Cyber Bullying that overflowed into her personal life and educational life, An Qi tragically committed suicide. Her poignant story ignites debate concerning the power of the internet and social media as tools to promote public safety or devices of convenient bullying and abuse by everyone and against everyone.

Cyber bullying, according to educator Bill Belsey, "is the use of the Internet and related technologies to harm other people, in a deliberate, repeated and hostile manner." On the other hand, Cyber Hunting (or Internet Vigilantism), is the phenomenon of vigilant acts taken through the Internet or carried out using applications that depend on the Internet. How does this growing phenomenon affect netizens, not only in China, but around the world?

In attempting to better define Cyber Bullying, Professor Shi Anbin notes that two crucial inquiries need to be made, "do the actions taken by members of the social media involve malice," and "at what point do the laws of the real world apply to the virtual one." He further deconstructs the environment of bullying, whether real or virtual, to involve the powerful community finding outlets to abuse the weaker one; masses collected online, hunting and sometimes bullying a single individual. However, the internet, in its infinite speed and power, has the ability to change the definition of who is powerful and who is the next to be bullied. In the case of An Qi, shortly after her suicide, human flesh searches were initiated against the store owner who accused her from the beginning and his power was turned viciously against him.

Edward Lehman notes that An Qi was never accused by the police or any other legal authority, despite the action taken by social media. The actions were those of vigilantism which he notes, "could be positive but when the public is not abreast of all the information it is dangerous for them to act as judge, jury, executioner." Without decisions by a court or official police action, Cyber Hunting and Internet Vigilantism can have vast reaching repercussions. Further Edward Lehman notes that bullying in the real world has unique differences from bullying online. Cyber Bullying invades the home, the "always carried" smart phone, and beyond the walls that may have protected victims in the past. Victims are particularly vulnerable when they feel that can't appeal for emotional or mental aid as they suffer through the online torment. The public interest is of utmost concern, this can sometimes be facilitated by Cyber Hunting, but the protection of innocent victims, be it mental, physical, or emotional should be a constant priority and upheld, often times deterring vigilantism.

Edward Lehman is frequently asked to provide his legal and cultural insights as a guest of CCTV. He is the Founder and Managing Director of LEHMAN, LEE & XU China and has served more than 26 consecutive years "on the ground" in dealing with Chinese legal, tax, foreign direct investment, intellectual property, franchise, direct sales, and other business issues.

Edward Lehman is the longest serving Managing Director of any law firm (Chinese or Foreign) in the People's Republic of China, with more than 21 years in this position. In 1992 Edward Lehman founded LEHMAN, LEE & XU China (making it the 8th private law firm opened in mainland China). He was also the Manager and Chief Ethics Officer of different full service Chinese law firms, providing legal advice on a range of Chinese legal issues.

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LEHMAN, LEE & XU

LEHMAN, LEE & XU is a prominent Chinese corporate commercial full service law firm with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, a network of 31 cities throughout greater China, and Mongolia. The firm has been recognized as a "Red Chip" corporate commercial law firm in mainland China. LEHMAN, LEE & XU is managed by Edward Lehman, a long-time "China hand" and founder of LehmanBrown CPA( http://www.lehmanbrowncpa.com ). Mr. Lehman is the first foreign lawyer to work at a Chinese law firm since the founding of the People's Republic of China and has the "dubious distinction" of being the longest serving manager of any law firm in China. He is the legal commentator to China Central Television, a fellow at the China Academy of Social Sciences, and a leading expert on corporate law with more than 26 consecutive years of practice experience in Mainland China.

To learn more about us, please visit our website at http://www.lehmanlaw.com.

Contact:

Davin Torjesen

Email: legaladmin@lehmanlaw.com

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China National Culture & Art Corporation and i-marker Forge Strategic Alliance with Hollywood Studios on Import Film Business in China

China National Culture & Art Corporation and i-marker Forge Strategic Alliance with Hollywood Studios on Import Film Business in China

HONG KONG, Dec. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- i-marker Culture & Media Investments Ltd. ("i-marker Media"), Horizon Entertainment Group Ltd. ("Horizon Entertainment") and Motion Picture Association of America ("MPAA") have held a meeting in Hong Kong on December 9, 2013, with in-depth discussion on strategic cooperation and related details of implementation regarding the import film business in China, for implementation of their strategic partnership. Mr. Mike Ellis, President and Managing Director Asia Pacific of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), welcomed the strategic cooperation proposal as put forward by i-marker Media and Horizon Entertainment, as American film has a huge growth potential in the Chinese market, especially from 2012 onward, the quota on import films to China had been increased as based on original quota of 20, plus an additional annual quota of at least 14 IMAX, 3D and other enhanced format films, with revenue sharing percentage to the U.S. film copyright owners increased from 13% to 25%.

On December 20, 2013, leaders of China Communist Party Central Committee Publicity Department ("CPC Central Committee Publicity Department") and Managing Director of China National Culture & Art Corporation ("CNCAC") hosted a meeting with i-marker Media, Horizon Entertainment, U.S. film industry participants, including 21(st) Century Fox, EDKO Films Ltd. (which is also the Hong Kong distributor of Universal Studios, Inc.), Lionsgate, Ivanhoe Pictures, Secret Lab, and other professional parties including China-EU Cultural & Creative Industries Alliance, and Mr. Daniel Cruz from Jordan Capital Markets Inc. on behalf of Liquid Entertainment Inc. and so on. They discussed on the strategic cooperation and related business regarding import and distribution of foreign film and TV content to China, expressed their optimism on the related business and believed it will raise the standard of film industry in mainland China and will play a positive role in integration of resources in the Chinese film industry. In addition to imported films business, the Hollywood studios in the meeting also expressed their intention to participate in diversified cooperation which can stimulate growth of the Chinese film industry, such as film co-production, co-financing movies, building of film city and film-related peripheral products. Fund companies in the meeting said they were actively exploring ways through which strategic investment can assist development of the Chinese film market. Mr. Xue Qiliang, Member of the Eight CPC Central Committee Publicity Department Party Committee and Deputy Head of the Mass Line Educational Practice Steering Group, pointed out the significance of this meeting, as the recently convened 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China emphasized on "to build a strong socialist cultural nation, the key factor is to enhance the cultural creativity and vitality of the whole nation", and Mr. Xue further emphasized, "We will fully support the full-scale cooperation between CNCAC and Hollywood studios, making the culture related industry bigger and stronger, more prosperous and more competitive." Mr Lu Changhe, Managing Director of CNCAC, said, "The year 2014 will see its full-scale, comprehensive and extensive cooperation with leading Hollywood studios to import and distribute more high quality blockbuster films to China." During the meeting, CNCAC and 21(st) Century Fox, EDKO Films Ltd. (Hong Kong distributor of Universal Studios, Inc.) and Lionsgate expressed strong intention for strategic future cooperation.

i-marker Media, a company with headquarters in Hong Kong, had entered into a cooperation agreement ("Cooperation Agreement") with CNCAC in October 2013 on the exclusive partnership in import and distribution of foreign revenue sharing import films and flat fee import films and TV content in the PRC. Pursuant to the Cooperation Agreement and on exclusive basis, i-marker Media in association with Horizon Entertainment will apply strategic partnership with leading Hollywood and international film and TV studios, producers, film makers and production teams, and exclusive agreements with strategic partners including Cactus Three and Cargo Entertainment, to assist in film import businesses in China to ensure access to a pipeline of premium Hollywood blockbuster film content and acquisitions of related IPs and other rights including merchandise, internet and mobile gaming for import and distribution across all media platform throughout mainland China, Hong Kong and internationally.

Founded in 1987, CNCAC is a large state-owned cultural enterprise directly under the Ministry of Culture of China. Its main business includes operating various large-scale cultural and artistic performances in China, and actively developing economic cooperation and related product development of well-known art groups and artists in China.

i-marker had signed a MOU on October 8, 2013 with FingerAd Media Company Limited (the "MOU"), a wholly owned subsidiary of China Railsmedia Corp Ltd (Hong Kong Stock code: 745) in relation to the proposed exclusive cooperation in import and distribution of foreign films and TV contents into the PRC. Pursuant to the MOU, i-Marker will assign all rights and obligations under the Cooperation Agreement to FingerAd, including the set up of strategic partnership with world class Hollywood and international film and TV studios, producers, and production teams; formulation of import film plan and strategy; appointment of Hollywood import film agent and partner; and assisting in the set up of cinema circuits in the PRC.

According to the State General Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, China's box office reached USD2.74bn (RMB17.07bn) in 2012, with an annual growth rate at nearly 30% for the past five consecutive years. US and other foreign films accounted for more than half of the China market in 2012, grossing USD1.41bn (RMB8.8bn) for a 51.54% market share.

Contact:
Ms. Flora Yu
flora.yu@i-marker.com

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China Digital TV Announces Annual General Meeting Results

China Digital TV Announces Annual General Meeting Results

BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- China Digital TV Holding Co. Ltd. (NYSE: STV) ("China Digital TV" or the "Company"), the leading provider of conditional access ("CA") systems to China's expanding digital television market, announced the results of the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders held in Hong Kong today.

At the meeting, shareholders approved the re-election of independent directors Dr. Songzuo Xiang, Mr. Jianyue Pan and Mr. Eric Xu as Class III Directors, each to serve on the Board of Directors for a further three-year term.

For more detailed information regarding the shareholder resolution adopted at the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders, please review the Notice of the Annual General Meeting of shareholders at http://ir.chinadtv.cn.

About China Digital TV

Founded in 2004, China Digital TV is the leading provider of CA systems to China's expanding digital television market. CA systems enable television network operators to manage the delivery of customized content and services to their subscribers. China Digital TV conducts substantially all of its business through its PRC subsidiary, Beijing Super TV Co., Ltd., and its affiliate, Beijing Novel-Super Digital TV Technology Co., Ltd., as well as subsidiaries of its affiliate.

For more information please visit the Investor Relations section of China Digital TV's website at http://ir.chinadtv.cn.

For investor inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Nan Hao
Investor Relations Manager
Tel: +86-10-6297-1199 x 9780
Email: ir@chinadtv.cn

Josh Gartner
Brunswick Group
Tel: +86-10-5960-8610
Email: chinadigital@brunswickgroup.com

In the US:

Cindy Zheng
Brunswick Group
Tel: +1-212-333 3810
Email: chinadigital@brunswickgroup.com

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MBNA Launches New TV Ad Campaign

MBNA Launches New TV Ad Campaign

CHESTER, England, December 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --



Campaign launches leading balance transfer credit card, as the nation


prepares for its annual financial spring clean



MBNA has launched a new TV advertising campaign, entitled 'Seasons', as consumers
begin their annual financial spring clean after the festive season.



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Research into the nation's festive spending, commissioned by MBNA, found that 37
percent of consumers (42 percent of females and 31 percent of males) will make a New
Year's resolution to reorganise their finances in January 2014.



The campaign, which consists of a 30-second TV spot that aired for the first time on
Boxing Day during "Gone with the Wind"[1], focuses on MBNA's longest balance transfer
credit card, which offers eligible new customers zero percent interest on balance
transfers and money transfers for up to 29 months from the account opening date[2].



"It's this time of year that we see consumers looking to reorganise their finances,
consolidate any existing debts and seek to save money where they can - with many making a
New Year's resolution to do so," said Michael Donald, Marketing and Commercial Executive
for MBNA.



"The advert takes consumers on a journey through the seasons over a period of 29
months - almost 2 1/2 years - demonstrating the extent of time available to our eligible
customers to better manage their money through our best ever balance transfer offer."



The advert, which runs until February 2, 2014, was created by Tag, part of the
Williams Lea Group, with media buying handled by MEC.



The advert is available to view by clicking
http://www.mbna.co.uk/about-us/mbna-save-in-the-seasons



"We're delighted to be bringing the MBNA brand to television screens across the
country once more," added Donald. "This campaign forms part of a broader commitment MBNA
has made to make life easier for those people we are proud to serve, and those we hope to
serve in the future."



Representative example 18.9% p.a. variable on card purchases. Equivalent to 18.9% APR
representative variable based on a credit limit of GBP1200.



Picture Caption: Still images from the new MBNA television advert, which aired for the
first time on Boxing Day



[1] The advert first aired at 9.24am on Boxing Day, on TCM during Gone with the Wind



[2] The offer applies to transfers made within the first 60 days (a 2.89 percent
handling fee applies to balance transfers and a 4.00 percent fee applies to money
transfers).



Notes to editors



Research conducted by Consumer Intelligence in December 2013 among 2,056 consumers.
All figures and percentages provided are weighted.



About MBNA Limited:



MBNA Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC).
For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.mbna.co.uk.



About Tag:



With over 2000 employees, Tag is a brand services agency that manages and implements
global communications campaigns. Its clients - over 47 of the world's top 500 brands
across more than 120 different countries - trust the team to bring control and consistency
to their campaigns, taking them to market quickly and effectively. Its people, experience
and scale allow our client base of over 120,000 marketers to focus on realising the
potential of their brands.



Editor and supplementary notes:



The information contained in this press release is intended solely for journalists and
should not be used by consumers to make financial decisions. Any consumer interested in
learning more about any of this product should visit http://www.mbna.co.uk for full
terms and conditions.






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Nevanta Media Launches Limited Edition Celebrity Charity Calendar 2014

Nevanta Media Launches Limited Edition Celebrity Charity Calendar 2014

BANGALORE, December 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --



Celebrities and Designers Come Together to Extend Their Support for the Empowerment of
Underprivileged and Disabled Women & Children



Nevanta Media, India's first all women's video portal on fashion and celebrities,
launched its 2014 limited edition calendar today. The calendar brings together actors from
Bollywood and TV, leading and emerging designers, along with dynamic women entrepreneurs
to raise money for charity. The proceeds from the sale of the table top calendar will go
to the Samarthanam Trust of the Disabled, to train and rehabilitate visually impaired
girls and women.



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Gurpreet Sidhu, Co-Founder & CEO for Nevanta says, "We always see the glamorous side
of the fashion industry, but the Nevanta celebrity charity calendar brings out the human
side. Everyone who worked on the calendar stepped forward to support Nevanta's cause of
empowering women. We also added a twist by bringing in successful and fashionable women
entrepreneurs to the mix. And we at Nevanta are proud that we could make all this happen
and encourage people to contribute to a good cause."



Popular stars like Evelyn Sharma, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Sanjjanna, and Parul Yadav are
excited about their participation in the Nevanta 2014 calendar. Evelyn Sharma says, "I
really liked the idea of an all women media company doing the fashion calendar to support
the empowerment of underprivileged and disabled women and children. I am happy to be a
part of it and hope Nevanta is able to raise a lot of money for the cause."



South Indian star Sanjjanna who is known for her association with many charitable
causes says, "I have been associated with Nevanta ever since its inception and it has come
a long way since then. I wish and pray that Nevanta's charity celebrity calendar creates
waves in the country."



The other celebrities featuring in this calendar are Shibani Kashyap, Pooja Ruparel,
Smita Gondkar, Sampada Vaze and women entrepreneurs like Sunija Rishi, Co-Founder of
Nevales, Shubhra Chadda, Co-Founder of Chumbak and Rasika Wakalkar, owner of
multi-designer store, Rudraksh, etc.



Known fashion designers like AD Singh, Namrata G, Nivedita Saboo, Ramesh Dembla and
Nimirta Lalwani among others have extended their support to this calendar by dressing up
the calendar girls in their glamorous outfits.



The Limited Edition Calendar is available for purchase at
https://www.nevanta.com/product/nevanta-celebrity-charity-calendar-2014 You can also
donate at http://www.samarthanam.org/Donate_to_Samarthanam



About Nevanta Media:



Nevanta is an online video fashion magazine that offers comprehensive fashion week
coverage, leading and emerging designer showcase, latest trend reporting, celebrity
interviews and fashion news.



www.nevanta.com [http://www.nevanta.com ] is India's first all-women media group,
which aims to be the finest online destination for Indian fashion and design for the
modern Indian women all around the globe.



Our vision is to be the connecting point for modern Indian woman to discover Indian
fashion and her very own style statement.



http://www.facebook.com/NevantaMedia



http://twitter.com/NevantaMedia



About Samarthanam Trust of the Disabled:



Samarthanam Trust is an NGO that aims to empower the visually impaired, disabled and
underprivileged people through developmental initiatives focusing on educational, social,
economic, cultural and technological aspects.



The proceeds from the sale of the table top calendar will be donated to train and
rehabilitate visually impaired girls and women. http://www.samarthanam.org



Primary Media Contact: Gurpreet Sidhu, gurpreet.sidhu@nevanta.com, 91-967-3813908






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