LIONSGATE TEAMS WITH STEPHENIE MEYER, FACEBOOK AND WOMEN IN FILM TO CREATE SHORT FILMS COMPETITION BASED ON CHARACTERS FROM THE WORLD OF TWILIGHT

LIONSGATE TEAMS WITH STEPHENIE MEYER, FACEBOOK AND WOMEN IN FILM TO CREATE SHORT FILMS COMPETITION BASED ON CHARACTERS FROM THE WORLD OF TWILIGHT

Winning Short Films by Aspiring Female Filmmakers to be Chosen By Star-Studded Award-Winning Female Panelists

Shorts will Premiere Exclusively on Facebook Next Year

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing effort to enhance its diverse portfolio of premium content, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, is teaming with Facebook, the prestigious Women In Film organization, the crowdsourcing platform Tongal and best-selling Twilight Saga author Stephenie Meyer to create and manage a social media campaign to develop and produce a series of short films directed by aspiring female filmmakers. The campaign, called "The Storytellers - New Creative Voices of The Twilight Saga," will include films based on a broad spectrum of characters from the Twilight universe, with guidance provided by Meyer's encyclopedic The Twilight Saga: Official Illustrated Guide.

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The campaign will center on a multiphase contest culminating in the selection of at least five aspiring female filmmakers to direct short films based on characters from the Twilight universe. The films will be produced and directed with the mentorship of a blue chip panel of advisors, which will ultimately select the winning shorts that will premiere exclusively on the Facebook platform next year. The star-studded group of female panelists will include Stephenie Meyer, actress Kristen Stewart, Academy Award winners Kate Winslet and Octavia Spencer, Jennifer Lee, the award-winning writer and one of the directors of Disney's global blockbuster Frozen, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke, Emmy Award-winning actress Julie Bowen, and Women In Film President Cathy Schulman.

Five winning shorts will be financed through production advances, and fans will help select a grand prize winning filmmaker who will receive a cash prize and career opportunities. The short film development and production process will involve extensive fan engagement on the Facebook and Tongal platforms.

"More people than ever before are creating, discovering and engaging with videos on Facebook," said Facebook Vice President of Partnerships Dan Rose. "This collaboration with Stephenie Meyer, Lionsgate and Women In Film is a great opportunity to engage Twilight's massive global audience on Facebook through an innovative premium video program."

"We're delighted to expand our longstanding relationship with Stephenie and confident that her participation in the Twilight short films campaign will add an exciting new dimension to the incredible world she has created as an author and producer," said Lionsgate Chief Executive Officer Jon Feltheimer and Vice Chairman Michael Burns. "Our partnership with Facebook and Women In Film underscores the opportunities for growing our franchises in exciting new directions, and we're pleased to introduce fresh creative talent to the Twilight universe as part of our commitment to female empowerment in front of and behind the camera."

"Accessing Hollywood is a momentous challenge, especially for aspiring female filmmakers, so I'm thrilled that Women In Film has been invited to join Stephenie Meyer, Lionsgate and Facebook to empower new storytellers with diverse voices," said WIF President Cathy Schulman. "Women In Film is proud to help recruit and mentor female filmmakers as part of a project that illustrates the power of a beloved book and movie franchise to lessen the gender gap in our film community and provide a platform for women's perspectives to be seen and heard."

"The female voice is something that has become more and more important to me as I've worked in the film industry," said Meyer. "I'm honored to be working with Women In Film, Lionsgate, and Facebook on a project dedicated to giving more women a chance to be heard creatively."

ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM

Women In Film (WIF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for women, encouraging creative projects by women, and expanding and enhancing portrayals of women in all forms of global media. Given that women comprise fifty percent of the population, WIF's ultimate goal is to see the same gender parity reflected on and off screen: in management positions as well as in front of and behind the camera. Founded in 1973, WIF focuses on advocacy and education, provides scholarships, grants, film finishing funds, mentorships, film and television shadowing programs, participation in its award-winning PSA program and access to employment opportunities. WIF also works to preserve the legacies of all women working in the entertainment community. For more information visit www.wif.org.

ABOUT THE TWILIGHT SAGA

Meyer's Twilight Saga books have sold more than 120 million copies worldwide and have been translated into at least 38 languages around the globe, winning the 2008 British Book Award for "Children's Book of The Year" for Breaking Dawn and the 2009 Kid's Choice Award for Favorite Book for the series as a whole. The five films of The Twilight Saga franchise have grossed more than $3.3 billion at the global box office, ranking among the most successful feature film franchises of all time.

ABOUT LIONSGATE

Lionsgate, home to The Hunger Games, Twilight and Divergent franchises, is a premier next generation global content leader with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms and international distribution and sales. Lionsgate currently has more than 30 television shows on over 20 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as the multiple Emmy Award-winning Mad Men and Nurse Jackie, the comedy Anger Management, the broadcast network series Nashville, the syndication success The Wendy Williams Show and the critically-acclaimed hit series Orange is the New Black.

Its feature film business has been fueled by such recent successes as the blockbuster first two installments of The Hunger Games franchise, The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the first installment of the Divergent franchise, Now You See Me, Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain, Warm Bodies, The Possession, Sinister, Roadside Attractions' A Most Wanted Man and Pantelion Films' breakout hit Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.

Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rate. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.

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First Female Executive Director of The National Basketball Players' Association Speaks Out on the NFL and Domestic Violence

First Female Executive Director of The National Basketball Players' Association Speaks Out on the NFL and Domestic Violence

Michele Roberts Says of Ray Rice Incident, "...That Wouldn't Have Happened Under My Watch"

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Michele Roberts, the first female executive director of the National Basketball Players' Association, in an interview airing tonight on the PIX11 NEWS AT 10 PM, speaks out about the Ray Rice elevator video and criticizes how the NFL handled it, saying, "...that wouldn't have happened under my watch." Roberts also talks about policies the NBA has in place to prevent domestic violence cases involving its players.

Excerpts of the interview with PIX11 reporter Dyrol Joyner can be found on the PIX11 website here:
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Founded in 1948 and owned by Tribune Broadcasting, a division of Tribune Media, WPIX-TV (PIX11) has long been regarded as a groundbreaking station in New York. In 2006, PIX11 became the flagship station of the CW Television Network, and its successful primetime programming, award winning news, extensive library of hit movies, first-run programs, off-network sitcom favorites, quality children's programming and public affairs shows, as well as outstanding event coverage, have contributed to the station's success. PIX11 has earned over 270 Emmy® Awards including two for Outstanding Morning News Program and multiple Awards for Outstanding Newscast. The station has been honored with numerous other awards for excellence in reporting, news coverage, public affairs, specials and features. In addition, PIX11 has been the broadcast home of the New York Mets since 1999. For more information, visit www.pix11.com

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Lady Antebellum Reveals Second 7FOR7 Surprise Live On Today

Lady Antebellum Reveals Second 7FOR7 Surprise Live On Today

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

WHO:

Lady Antebellum launched 7FOR7 this week, a week-long campaign where the band travels across the country to surprise and fulfill seven wishes for seven fans in seven days. The special endeavor preceded the release of their fifth studio album 747 out today.

WHAT:

This morning during their appearance on Today, Lady Antebellum surprised nursing student Katharine Laventis, who lost both her parents at a young age and is now paying her own way through school. Laventis, who was in the crowd under the pretense that she and a friend had won free tickets to the taping, was recognized and pulled up on stage by the band during their on-air interview. The trio then completely shocked Laventis with their announcement that they would be setting up a scholarship with American International College to help offset the cost of her tuition. To watch today's 7FOR7, click here: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152317471392595.

HOW:

7FOR7 Video 2 is now available to embed: <div id="fb-root"></div> <script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div data-href="https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152317471392595" data-width="600"><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152317471392595">Post</a> by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ladyantebellum">Lady Antebellum</a>.</div></div>

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Get Beautiful and Support a Great Cause!

Get Beautiful and Support a Great Cause!

WEU presents the interactive HD streaming of Life is Beautiful Festival to benefit U.S. schools and support youth empowerment initiatives via World Trust Foundation.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- World Education University (WEU) is pleased to present the first-ever high-definition streaming event featuring select highlights from Life is Beautiful, a music, food, art and learning festival that takes place in Downtown Las Vegas October 24, 25 and 26, 2014. Designed as a fully interactive social experience, the premium HD streaming event will last several hours on each day of the festival showcasing concerts, culinary demonstrations, art exhibitions and learning events on four vertical HD channels.

Purposed as a fundraiser to support education and youth empowerment initiatives, the premium streaming event will be available to the public on a donation-per-view basis benefitting World Trust Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit tasked with empowering young people with mentoring and educational opportunity since 1994. In cooperation with iRock2Live PSA Music Series Pledge Drives for Education, e-tickets to the Life is Beautiful streaming event will also be available at participating schools throughout the U.S. to support school fundraising efforts.

In addition to showcasing highlights from the Life is Beautiful Festival, the streaming event aims to inspire audiences using the galvanizing power of music and arts combined with public service announcements (PSAs) and fully interactive social media integration. Delivered by popular artists, the PSAs promote important causes such as anti-bullying, don't text and drive, suicide prevention and healthy choices. Streaming audiences will be invited to share experiences in their social networks or express "Your Voice, Your Choice" by answering the question, "What will you do to change the world?"

Conceived as a healthy alternative to traditional candy-centric school pledge drives, the 2014 iRock2Live PSA Music Series Pledge Drive is a unique fundraising program that promotes team-building and encourages students to rally around causes that impact their world. Like traditional school pledge drives, students solicit pledge donations, but instead of selling candy or cookie dough, they sell e-tickets to the streaming events. The pledge drive takes place October 6(th) through 20(th) at schools throughout the U.S. A significant portion of proceeds will be retained by participating schools. Remaining proceeds will be sent directly to World Trust Foundation to support education and youth empowerment initiatives.

E-tickets are available for a $20 donation-per-view at WorldTrust.org. A non-premium free stream will also be available on the Life is Beautiful Website, where viewers will have the option to upgrade to the premium stream by making a donation. For more information about the Life is Beautiful concert lineup, culinary demonstrations, art exhibitions and learning events, please visit LifeisBeautiful.com. Share using #LifeisBeautifulStreaming, #iRock2Live and #LifeisBeautiful2014.

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National Geographic Channel Names Chicago-based Charlie Engelman As The Winner Of Expedition Granted

National Geographic Channel Names Chicago-based Charlie Engelman As The Winner Of Expedition Granted

Winning Submission, "Get Pumped About Nature," Earns $50,000 to Fund Expedition

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Selected by public votes, Charlie Engelman will advance his dream expedition. His winning project, "Get Pumped About Nature," will allow him to travel the United States to encounter extreme nature and share his educational experiences through an interactive website and regular films and vlogs. Awarded the $50,000 Expedition Granted prize by National Geographic Channel (NGC), he will also be highlighted with an on-air promo on NGC. The winning entry can be viewed at http://expeditiongranted.nationalgeographic.com/.

"It's with great esteem that we grant Charlie Engelman's winning expedition, 'Get Pumped about Nature,'" said NGC CEO Courteney Monroe. "At National Geographic Channel, we believe in pushing boundaries and forging new paths, and were thrilled to receive such a wide and innovative variety of video entries. After three months of submissions, advisor input and community voting, we are honored to name the 2014 Expedition Granted Explorer."

This socially fueled national competition to find the next generation of explorers launched in June. Expedition Granted received more than 700 entries via Web videos outlining innovative exploration projects in science, technology, conservation, adventure, the arts and beyond. The program's goal is to democratize the concept of exploration to show that in the 21st century, explorers can come from all backgrounds and disciplines and anyone with curiosity and passion can be an explorer. Expedition Granted was developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society and 21st Century Fox and sponsors the Jeep brand and Dos Equis.

Ten finalists with projects ranging from healthcare to the environment to bioenergy were selected on September 16, and since then, the public has been voting for the winner, with close to 400,000 votes recorded. Finalists were selected based on their project's originality, ability to make an impact on the local and/or global community and viability. Expedition Granted advisors include NGC Brain Games host Jason Silva, online filmmaker Casey Neistat, chef Wylie Dufresne, psychiatrist and aeronaut Bertrand Piccard, author and science evangelist Ainissa G. Ramirez, director and artist Kenzo Digital, musician and producer Thomas Dolby, journalist and explorer Thayer Walker, futurist and social scientist Marina Gorbis, multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur Raghava KK and outdoorsman Gregg Treinish.

"This is absolutely amazing," said winner Charlie Engelman. "The support I received from my family, friends, neighbors, classmates and professors was just incredible. Thanks to the voters and National Geographic, I can now produce the nature series of my dreams."

For more information, visit ExpeditionGranted.com and follow us on social media at #expeditiongranted.

About National Geographic Channel
Based at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C., the National Geographic Channels US are a joint venture between National Geographic and Fox Networks. The Channels contribute to the National Geographic Society's commitment to exploration, conservation and education with smart, innovative programming and profits that directly support its mission. Launched in January 2001, National Geographic Channel (NGC) celebrated its fifth anniversary with the debut of NGC HD. In 2010, the wildlife and natural history cable channel Nat Geo WILD was launched, and in 2011, the Spanish-language network Nat Geo Mundo was unveiled. The Channels have carriage with all of the nation's major cable, telco and satellite television providers, with NGC currently available in over 85 million U.S. homes. Globally, National Geographic Channel is available in more than 440 million homes in 171 countries and 45 languages. For more information, visit www.natgeotv.com.

About 21st Century Fox
21st Century Fox is the world's premier portfolio of cable, broadcast, film, pay TV and satellite assets spanning six continents across the globe. Reaching more than 1.5 billion subscribers in approximately 50 local languages every day, 21st Century Fox is home to a global portfolio of cable and broadcasting networks and properties, including FOX, FX, FXX, FXM, FS1, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, FOX Sports, Fox Sports Network, National Geographic Channels, MundoFox, STAR India, 28 local television stations in the U.S. and more than 300 channels that comprise Fox International Channels; film studio Twentieth Century Fox Film; and television production studios Twentieth Century Fox Television and Shine Group. The Company also provides premium content to millions of subscribers through its pay-television services in Europe and Asia, including Sky Deutschland, Sky Italia and its equity interests in BSkyB and Tata Sky. For more information about 21st Century Fox, please visit www.21CF.com.

About National Geographic Society
With a mission to inspire people to care about the planet, the 126-year-old National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Working to inspire, illuminate and teach, the member-supported Society reaches over 600 million people worldwide each month through its media platforms, products and events. National Geographic has funded more than 11,000 research, conservation and exploration projects, and its education programs promote geographic literacy. For more information, visit www.nationalgeographic.com.

About Jeep Brand
Built on more than 70 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV brand with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence.

The Jeep vehicle lineup includes Cherokee, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Patriot, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. To meet consumer demand around the world, all Jeep models are sold outside North America -- and all are available in right-hand-drive versions and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options. Chrysler Group LLC sells and services vehicles in approximately 120 countries around the world.

About HEINEKEN USA
HEINEKEN USA Inc., the nation's leading upscale beer importer, is a subsidiary of Heineken International BV, the world's most international brewer. European brands imported into the U.S. include Heineken -- the world's most international beer brand -- Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, Desperados, Amstel Light and Newcastle Brown Ale. HEINEKEN USA also imports the Dos Equis Franchise, Tecate Franchise, Sol, Indio, Carta Blanca and Bohemia brands from Mexico. For the latest information on our company and brands, follow us on Twitter @HeinekenUSACorp, or visit HEINEKENUSA.com.

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Alec Baldwin And Kevin Spacey Duke It Out In Diapers For DreamWorks Animation's Upcoming Comedy Boss Baby

Alec Baldwin And Kevin Spacey Duke It Out In Diapers For DreamWorks Animation's Upcoming Comedy Boss Baby

Due Date Set for March 18, 2016

GLENDALE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Award(®) nominee Alec Baldwin suits up to play the boss (who FYI, is a total baby) in DreamWorks Animation's upcoming comedy feature Boss Baby. Joined by two-time Academy Award(®) winner Kevin Spacey who will take on the role of corporate uber-villain (and baby nemesis) Francis E. Francis, the two will duke it out for the proverbial "World's Best Boss" mug. Inspired by Marla Frazee's award-winning picture book of the same name (Publishers Weekly Best Children's Picture Book of the Year in 2010), the CG film will be released by 20(th) Century Fox on March 18, 2016.

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Directed by Tom McGrath (Madagascar franchise, Megamind), produced by Ramsey Naito (The Spongebob Squarepants Movie) and Denise Cascino (Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Megamind) and written by Michael McCullers (Austin Powers films), Boss Baby is a fantastical family comedy about the bossiest member in every family - the new guy. From the day his baby brother arrived (in a cab...wearing a suit), seven-year-old Tim knew this fast-talking briefcase-carrying baby (voiced by Baldwin) was trouble - after all, there's only so much love to go around, right? But as Tim embarks on a mission to win back the sole affection of his parents, he stumbles upon a secret plot by the CEO of Puppy Co. (voiced by Spacey) that threatens to destroy the balance of love in the world - and this brash baby executive masquerading as his new brother is at the center of it all. Now, they must come together as true brothers to stop the dastardly scheme, save their parents, restore order to the world, and prove that love is indeed an infinite force.

About DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE® Magazine for five consecutive years. In 2013, DreamWorks Animation ranked #12 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 29 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots and The Croods.

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NUVOtv Partners With Levity Entertainment To Organize October 1st "Stand Up & Deliver: Cabo Relief" Event To Benefit Hurricane-Devastated Cabo San Lucas

NUVOtv Partners With Levity Entertainment To Organize October 1st "Stand Up & Deliver: Cabo Relief" Event To Benefit Hurricane-Devastated Cabo San Lucas

Participating Comedians Include Rob Schneider, Billy Gardell, Aisha Tyler, Pablo Francisco... Plus a Special Performance By Rock-N-Roll Legend Sammy Hagar

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NUVOtv, the premier English-language destination for Latino entertainment, has teamed up with Levity Entertainment Group to organize an October 1st StandUp & Deliver: Cabo Relief benefit comedy show at the Irvine Improv in Irvine, CA, beginning at 8:00 p.m. The benefit show will aid the city and community of Cabo San Lucas, recently devastated by this month's Hurricane Odile. Several comedians have signed up to participate, including Rob Schneider (Saturday Night Live, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo), Billy Gardell (CBS's Mike & Molly), Aisha Tyler (CBS's Madame Secretary) and Pablo Francisco (They Put It Out There), Alonzo Bodden (NBC's Last Comic Standing), Maz Jobrani, a.k.a. the "Persian Pink Panther." Rock & Roll Hall of Fame rocker and Cabo resident Sammy Hagar will perform from his newest restaurant, Sammy's Island Bar & Grill in Roseville, CA via remote. The song will be from his new acoustic album, Lite Roast, set for an October 14 release.

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Remarked Lynnette Ramirez, SVP of Programming for NUVOtv, "When we first heard of the devastation in Cabo we knew we had to call on our comedian friends to help raise funds and awareness for the cause."

More than a week after Hurricane Odile struck, nearly 80% of the hardest-hit Los Cabos area remains without electricity. Thousands are homeless and many smaller rural communities are still in desperate need of additional assistance.

"There are many small communities of poor and working class residents whose homes and livelihoods have been devastated by the recent natural disaster, so we're working closely with partners on-the-ground to assess local needs and begin the process of recovery and rebuilding," said Alana Ortez, Director of Donor & Nonprofit Services, International Community Foundation.

Ticket prices range from $20-$35 dollars and can be purchased at www.irvine.improv.com. 100% of ticket sales are being provided to the International Community Foundation's disaster relief fund, which is currently supporting the recovery from Hurricane Odile in Baja California Sur. Donations can also be made via credit card, check or wire transfer directly to the International Community Foundation at www.bit.ly/hurricaneodile.

NUVOtv was set to film season four of its comedy show Stand Up & Deliver: Cabo San Lucas at the Cabo Comedy Festival in early October. However, the festival was postponed to February 4-8, 2015 due to the devastation in the area. A television broadcast version of the event will air on NUVOtv and FUSE at a later date.

About NUVOtv
NUVOtv (www.myNUVOtv.com) is the premier English-language destination for Latino entertainment, embodying the spirit, energy and richness of modern Latino culture. Providing original entertainment and lifestyle programming, NUVOtv is available in more than 32 million homes nationwide with major distribution partners: AT&T U-verse, Comcast, Cox, Dish Network, Time Warner Cable and Verizon FIOS.

The network is widely available in all top Hispanic DMAs and most major U.S. markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago and New York. Iconic superstar and powerhouse entrepreneur, Jennifer Lopez serves as NUVOtv's Chief Creative Officer collaborating closely with the network on programming strategy, production and marketing.

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Variety Latino Surveys Hispanics Across America To Launch "Power Of Latinos: 20 Most Influential Stars" List

Variety Latino Surveys Hispanics Across America To Launch "Power Of Latinos: 20 Most Influential Stars" List

Measuring Hispanic America's emotional connection to Latino celebrities, the survey ranks today's top 20 Hispanic stars and reveals the level of their personal brand power as perceived by the Hispanic community

The "Power of Latinos: 20 Most Influential Stars" list is now available on VarietyLatino.com

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Variety Latino, the premier entertainment news brand and website for Hispanics -launched last March through a partnership between Univision Communications, Inc. (UCI), the leading media company serving Hispanic America, and Variety Media LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation- has conducted a first-ever nationwide survey to measure the brand power, appeal, and influence of today's top Latino film and television actors based on U.S. Hispanics' emotional connection to them. Reflecting the survey's findings, Variety Latino has ranked the celebrities in a list titled "Power of Latinos: 20 Most Influential Stars," now available on VarietyLatino.com as part of Hispanic Heritage Month special content.

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Variety Latino commissioned Celebrity Branding Authority Jeetendr Sehdev to survey a random sampling of Hispanic men and women, in both Spanish and English, across a wide range of U.S. cities, incomes, acculturation levels and age groups. Aimed at ranking the overall appeal and influence of Hispanic stars among members of their own community, the survey measured parameters such as perceived authenticity, accessibility, relatability, likeability, grace, style, humor, community involvement and activism, and social media popularity.

Among its findings, the survey revealed that 78 percent of people surveyed agree that Latino celebrities who have crossed over into Hollywood from Spanish-language media are good role models for the community, and that 83 percent agree that humor permits a heightened emotional connection and increases engagement with the celebrity--which could explain why Sofia Vergara and Mexican comedian Eugenio Derbez are both ranked No.1 on the list of the 20 Most Influential Stars.

Since its launch in March 2014, the Variety Latino digital destination has experienced sustained growth, recently surpassing 1.5 million monthly unique visitors*.

"The enormous -and practically instant- success of the Variety Latino brand has been extremely gratifying and exciting, driving us to continue moving the needle in the industry to provide the Hispanic community with the most comprehensive, reliable, up-to-the-minute inside information on the world of entertainment," said Angie Romero, Editor, Variety Latino. "This landmark ranking of today's biggest Latino stars as seen through the eyes of the U.S. Hispanic community is just one more example of the kind of exclusive, fascinating content that is making Variety Latino the nation's most popular digital destination for Spanish-language entertainment news."

Beyond its home at VarietyLatino.com, Variety Latino features a Hollywood-themed segment on the Univision network's top-rated newsmagazine "Primer Impacto," and biweekly syndicated segments on Univision's national affiliates. Additionally, Variety Latino is developing weekly original English-language video programming in conjunction with Fusion, a joint venture between Univision and Disney/ABC Television Network.

Follow Variety Latino via @VarietyLatino on Twitter and Instagram, as well as on Facebook.com/VarietyLatino.

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About Variety Latino
Variety Latino is a groundbreaking entertainment news brand created through a partnership between Univision, the leading media company serving Hispanic America, and Variety, the world's premier provider of entertainment news. Launched in March 2014, Variety Latino combines Variety's unequaled access to the entertainment industry with Univision's unique understanding of the Hispanic consumer. The multiplatform brand brings Spanish speakers the most comprehensive entertainment content available anywhere. Four months after launch, its digital publication, VarietyLatino.com, reached the 1 million monthly unique visitors milestone. Beyond the site -- which touts Reuters, Yahoo!, and MSN as content syndication partners -- Variety Latino offers a Hollywood-themed segment for the Univision television network's top-rated newsmagazine "Primer Impacto," and biweekly syndicated segments on Univision's national affiliates. When it comes to Variety Latino's growth, the sky is the limit (literally). In a move to expand its in-flight entertainment options, Delta will start offering 10-minute videos from Variety Latino onboard its flights starting in November. Also watch for the Variety Latino Choice Awards, airing on Univision in 2015, and honoring the Hispanic audience's favorite movie stars from both the Latino and mainstream worlds.

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Mango Networx Presents The USA Premiere Of The Film Om Obama

Mango Networx Presents The USA Premiere Of The Film Om Obama

CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mango Networx, a film distribution company, is proud to announce the premiere film screening of Om Obama at Doc Films at University of Chicago 1212 E 59th St, Chicago, IL 60637 on October 25, 2014 at 3 pm followed by Post film Q&A with Director Janaki Vishwanathan.

Presidential candidate Barack Obama can do anything, or so the citizens of Tamil Nadu, a southern state in India, believe in this comedic film that has various sub-plots including romance, grassroots politics, panchayat elections and others. In Om Obama, the news about Obama's arrival spreads like fire and the entire village awaits the arrival of Barack Obama. Hearing this, the American journalist and her crew are pole axed by the 'breaking news.' The villagers hold high hopes that Obama would help in the economic transformation of the village. Every sub-plot in the film has an issue, and the only solution to every issue is Obama's arrival.

Regardless of political stance, this film is entertaining, thought provoking and definitely would spark dialogue and demonstrate in a fun way the interrelatedness of the world.

Tickets: Available in advance online at www.mangonetworx.com or at the event at Doc films at University of Chicago 1212 E 59th St, Chicago, IL on October 25.
Trailer: http://www.onewebnet.com/omobama.mp4
Film Website: http://www.omobama.com
Questions: Please contact 708 320 9245 or info@mangonetworx.com

About Mango Networx
Mango Networx (www.mangonetworx.com) is a film distribution and production company led by Nitha Fiona Nagubadi, PsyD. Its mission is to deliver global films to a mainstream audience in the USA in order to provide engaging content to enhance creativity through raising cultural awareness and understanding through media.

We are starting with Indian content and when possible also facilitate the dialogue and have a discussion with the Director after the films for the theatrical screenings. The related company of Mango Consulting (www.mangodynamics.com) focuses on management consulting using films and other training methods to increase creativity, manage global projects, and improve processes leading to enhanced productivity, innovation, efficiency.

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New Health Insurance Company Prop 45 TV Ads Make False Claims About Protecting Small Businesses That Faced $250 Million In Unreasonable Rate Hikes, Says Consumer Watchdog Campaign

New Health Insurance Company Prop 45 TV Ads Make False Claims About Protecting Small Businesses That Faced $250 Million In Unreasonable Rate Hikes, Says Consumer Watchdog Campaign

Architect of "Harry and Louise" Ads Creates Misleading "Ana and George" Ad

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Small businesses in California have seen $250 million in health insurance rate hikes that regulators deemed unreasonable, but were powerless to stop without the rate regulation in Prop 45. Nonetheless California's big health insurance companies have begun running a deceptive new television advertisement against Proposition 45's rate protections that features a small business couple, " Ana and George," falsely stating small businesses are protected currently.

The advertisement shows the couple running a grocery store and erroneously claiming that Prop 45 would interfere with the new health benefit exchange while praising the coverage they obtained from it. Just 1,714 small businesses with 11,510 employees and dependents are enrolled in the exchange's small business program, SHOP. According to the Small Business Administration, there were 3.5 million small businesses in California. Proposition 45 requires health insurance companies to get approval before raising rates for 6 million individuals and small businesses, including 4.8 million outside Covered California, which is virtually all small business in the state.

Rick Clausen, creator of the infamous industry-funded Harry and Louise ads that torpedoed Clinton-era health reform, created the "Ana and George" ads for the five health insurance companies that have contributed $37.5 million against Prop 45.

Proposition 45 backers said the phony advertisements proved why Californians cannot trust health insurance companies to set rates without the oversight provided by Prop 45.

"Health insurance companies overcharged one million small business employees $250 million in rate hikes that regulators declared unreasonable but could not stop without Prop 45's authority, but now the same companies are using that stolen money to lie to voters," said Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog and proponent of Prop 45. "A very small number of small businesses participate in Covered California and small businesses have been hardest hit by rate hikes. These phony advertisements show exactly why voters cannot trust 4 health insurance companies that control more than 80% of the market to set their own rates without Prop 45's oversight."

Small business owners spoke out against the deceptive advertising.

"My rates have gone up 1000% since 1997, from $234 to $2,386," said Ron Blasco, owner of a small real estate brokerage in Rancho Cucamonga, who said small business owners needed Prop 45's protections. "I'm a 57-year-old and I was going to retire at 60 but I can't because the cost of my health insurance is so high."

Diana Guth, therapist and owner of LA-based Home Respiratory Care Sleep Solutions, is committed to providing her 14 employees with health insurance. But she has watched her premiums jump 37 percent in four years while offering ever-smaller benefits. "Despite the fact insurance companies are sitting on billions, our rates keep going up," said Guth. I'm paying to build their business, not mine--and it needs to stop. That's why I'm voting yes on Prop 45."

Los Angeles realtor Judy Graff Fisher said, "My business is very important to me. Right after open enrollment ended, my rate almost doubled from $407 to $738. Covered California can't protect us from rate increases, Prop 45 can."

Proposition 45:


-- Requires health insurance companies to publicly disclose and justify,
under penalty of perjury, proposed rate hikes before they take effect.
-- Gives Californians the right to challenge excessive and unfair
premium rate increases.
-- Gives the elected insurance commissioner authority to reject
unjustified rate increases, a power no state official has today.
Text of No on Prop 45 TV ad (which can be viewed at http://stophighercosts.org/ads-small-business-owners/) follows:

GEORGE: Controlling health costs is important for our business.

ANA: That's why we got coverage through the new independent commission. It's good coverage and saved us money.

GEORGE: But along comes prop 45 giving one Sacramento politician the power to override the commission. 45 lets the politician take campaign money from special interests, then do their bidding instead of consumers.'

ANA: That's why small businesses and healthcare organizations across California oppose 45.

GEORGE: It's just too much power for one politician.

ANA: We're voting no on 45

Graphic:

"The Independent Commission is: Controlling Costs, Negotiates Affordable Coverage, Rejects Expensive Plans"

PROP 45 is opposed by

LA Chamber of Commerce

Bay Area Council

California Medical Association

American Nurses Association of CA

Paid for by Consumer Watchdog Campaign - Yes on 45, a coalition of consumer advocates, nurses, attorneys, and policyholders. 777 S. Figueroa St., Ste. 4050, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Major Funding by Consumer Watchdog Campaign and California Nurses Association.

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Consumer Watchdog Campaign

CONTACT: Jamie Court, 310-392-0075; Carmen Balber, 310-403-0284; or Liza Tucker, 626-372-1964


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WorldNow Announces Its Latest Features To Capitalize On The Impact Social Media Has On News And Media Consumption

WorldNow Announces Its Latest Features To Capitalize On The Impact Social Media Has On News And Media Consumption

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldNow, the only fully integrated intelligence platform for digital experiences, announced today the launch of its Twitter Player Cards, a new feature that allows videos to display in-line with a user's Twitter newsfeed. In tandem, WorldNow has also released Social Connect, its integration with social media log-ins to link individual social profiles to bylines. This latest announcement furthers WorldNow's ongoing commitment to its socialization and discoverability technology, which has led to its meteoric growth.

By having a network of sites covering 91% of U.S. households, WorldNow has been able to track industry trends and develop features that leverage the enormous impact social platforms have on news and media consumption. In the past eight months, WorldNow has released more than nine projects focused on enhancing its unmatched socialization and discoverability technology to ensure its clients' content always receives top ranking results. Since January, WorldNow's media sites have already increased their inbound traffic from Facebook by 80% and Twitter by 32%.

Gary Gannaway, Chief Executive Officer of WorldNow, said, "We developed Twitter Player Cards and Social Connect as part of our ongoing commitment to drive social audiences to tune-in to live broadcasts and events. Our goal is to always provide our clients the best workflow, social media integrations, and discoverability technology to ensure their continued success across all screens."

This is the latest in a series of technology releases born out of a committed focus to deliver the best consumer experience and discoverability technology to transform new visitors into loyal consumers. According to comScore, WorldNow's media sites were ranked the second-fastest growing media property on desktops from March 2013 to March 2014, after Buzzfeed.

About WorldNow: WorldNow's cloud-based multi-tenant digital publishing platform powers more than 450 leading media companies such as: CBS, Cox, Dispatch, Fox Television, Meredith Corporation, Media General, and Raycom Media. WorldNow is the only multimedia platform that unifies studio systems with desktop, mobile, OTT/IPTV, and social platforms in a single, end-to-end workflow. For more information please visit www.worldnow.com

CONTACT:
Samantha Gannaway
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Sheraton Sand Key Resort Plays Supporting Role in Dolphin Tale 2!

Sheraton Sand Key Resort Plays Supporting Role in Dolphin Tale 2!

CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dolphin Tale movies continue to create international awareness for Clearwater Beach, building on the area's great reputation for hospitality. With the release of the new movie, Dolphin Tale 2, the excitement is growing and the Sheraton Sand Key Resort is a proud participant!

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The hotel recently played host to Warner Bros. and the global press as the staging headquarters for interviews with film stars and for pre-release previewing. The iconic actors Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd and Nathan Gamble were among the cast who shared their first-hand experiences with a fascinated crowd of reporters and guests.

Representatives of the hotel were invited guests to the premiere screening of the movie in Hollywood as part of an industry charity event. "Dolphin Tale 2 picks up where the first movie left off and features Winter's new friend, Hope. This is a great family movie and truly inspirational," said Russ Kimball, General Manager of Sheraton Sand Key. "We are truly proud to associate our hotel and our region with this magical story and with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium where it all takes place."

The Sheraton Sand Key continues to be a partner of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, having earned the title as one of "Winter's favorite places to stay." The hotel has added new promotional packages for visitors destined to meet Winter and Hope at the aquarium. Special pricing, tickets for entry and access to hotel amenities are part of the package with a portion of each night's revenue directed to the aquarium.

For more information on special packages, contact Sheraton Sand Key Resort by phone at 800-456-7263 or visit www.sheratonsandkey.com.

About the Sheraton Sand Key Resort: Sheraton Sand Key Resort is located directly on the beach at Sand Key. Offering 390 rooms and suites overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway, the resort offers a legacy of exceptional hospitality serving guests from around the world.

About Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit marine rescue center dedicated to inspiring the human spirit through leadership in education, research, rescue, rehabilitation, and release. Winter the dolphin's story of survival after injury has impacted millions of people around the world. The sequel, Dolphin Tale 2, released in September, features the incredible story of Hope.

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Schure Media Group (SMG) Announces New Hip-Hop Clients Atlanta Hitmaker Waka Flocka Flame And Grammy-Award Winner Lecrae

Schure Media Group (SMG) Announces New Hip-Hop Clients Atlanta Hitmaker Waka Flocka Flame And Grammy-Award Winner Lecrae

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Schure Media Group (SMG) has announced the addition of new artists to its already impressive agency roster which includes its flagship artist Beyonce and a variety of other superstars. These new signings continue the agency's significant growth since its inception in 2010

BET Hip-Hop Award winner and Atlanta based hit-maker, Waka Flocka Flame, is currently finishing his new album due early next year. His debut album soared to the top of the Billboard charts and his highly anticipated follow-up album will be released by Atlantic Records. Most recently, Waka Flocka released his highly successful mixtape I Can't Rap: Vol 1 with DJ Whoo Kid on July 14(th). He's currently touring with the summer blockbuster party tour "The Mad Decent Block Party."

Grammy-award winning hip-hop artist Lecrae released his seventh studio album, Anomaly to critical acclaim. The album has now officially debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart as well as several other Billboard charts including, Digital Album, Rap Album, Christian Album and Gospel Album. As noted by Billboard Magazine, "Anomaly is the Grammy winner's sixth No. 1 on the Gospel Albums chart and his fifth leader on Christian Albums." Consequently this means that, "Anomaly is the first title to crown both Gospel Albums and the Billboard 200, and just the fifth set to lead both Christian Albums and the Billboard 200." Lecrae sat in with The Roots on The Tonight Show as a guest star performing his hit, "All I Need Is You".

"After over two decades in this industry as a Publicist, it is still a thrill when new clients trust you with their careers. At Schure Media Group, our clients become our family. It is a joyous occasion when you get to say, 'Welcome to the family,'" says Yvette Noel-Schure, SMG Senior VP of Publicity.

Schure Media Group (SMG) Specializes in public relations for music artists and producing events that combine, music, business and philanthropy, SMG was founded in 2010 by entrepreneur David Schure and publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, who has spent over 21 years crafting and executing media campaigns for artists in multiple genres. Schure Media Group (SMG) consistently provides exceptional publicity, promotional and marketing services for its clients.

Please visit our website, www.schuremediagroup.com

CONTACT:
David Schure
1-862-222-0222
ds@schuremediagroup.com

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The Balancing Act® on Lifetime® TV Goes PINK for Breast Cancer in October

The Balancing Act® on Lifetime® TV Goes PINK for Breast Cancer in October

Special "GO PINK!" edition airing on October 1st will empower women with information on game changing advances in early tumor detection and post-treatment; GE Healthcare shares how women should be aware of the need for different tests for different breasts, especially when considering breast density

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to show its support, the award-winning show The Balancing Act® is dedicating a special "GO PINK" episode to raise awareness about two critical times - early detection and post-treatment. GE Healthcare is a featured partner in the "GO PINK!" special which will first air on Wednesday, October 1(st) at 7:30 am (ET/PT) on the Lifetime channel and re-air on October 8(th), October 27(th) and November 3(rd).

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The Balancing Act® is proud to partner with GE Healthcare for the GO PINK! Special as the company is at the center of the latest cutting-edge technologies and advancements in its field -- and shares the show's mission to educate and empower women about their health.

"The Balancing Act recognizes women today want and need to be educated with trusted information in order to make more informed decisions about their health and the health of those she loves. The ground breaking information presented in our GO PINK! Breast Cancer Special will have the power to change the lives of millions of women at both ends of the Breast Cancer journey," said Meta Circhansky, Director of Programming, The Balancing Act.

GE Healthcare will anchor the show, opening with a discussion about the need for different tests for different breasts, asking women: do you know your breast density? Statistics show that 47 percent of women don't know if they have dense breasts or not.* Having dense breasts increases a women's likelihood to develop cancer by up to four to six times**. Dr. Rachel Brem, breast cancer survivor and Radiologist and Director of Breast Imaging and Intervention from George Washington University, will explain how, for women with dense breasts, mammograms may be less effective in detecting cancer. Both cancer and dense tissue show up white on a mammogram, so trying to detect the cancer is like trying to find a marshmallow in a cloud. With GE Healthcare's ABUS (Automated Breast Ultrasound), the only FDA-approved technology currently available for dense breast screening, cancer shows up dark, so doctors can more easily find cancers hidden in dense breast tissue. The 15 minute semi-automated exam takes comprehensive views of the breast and gives healthcare providers more detailed images of tissues. It's vital for women to determine whether or not they have dense breasts because of the increased risk factor for cancer.

For more information, please visit: www.gehealthcare.com/inveniaabus and www.AreYouDense.org

*According to Working Mother Research Institute

**Boyd, et al, NEJM Jan 2007.

About The Balancing Act® on Lifetime Television

Entering our 7th season, The Balancing Act® continues to empower women in all aspects of their lives. The mission at The Balancing Act® is simple -- the show strives to help today's modern woman balance it all by bringing them positive solutions to enrich and empower them. Entertaining, educational and trusted by women, viewers can watch America's premier morning show The Balancing Act® weekday mornings on Lifetime television, Monday - Wednesday from 7:30 am - 8 am and Thursday and Friday at 7 am - 7:30 am (ET/PT). For additional information or to view a segment visit: www.thebalancingact.com

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Equipment & Other Assets From Legendary Audio Post-Production Company's Studios Available In October Webcast Auction

Equipment & Other Assets From Legendary Audio Post-Production Company's Studios Available In October Webcast Auction

--Tiger Group and GA Global Partners offer assets formerly owned by Todd-Soundelux

BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- By order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Tiger Group's Remarketing Services Division and GA Global Partners will conduct a public webcast auction at 10:30 a.m. (PT) on Oct. 7 and 8 to sell all of the sound mixing, mobile editing, recording, computer networking, projection and other equipment, as well as office furniture and furnishings from the Todd-Soundelux bankruptcy. More than 3,000 lots of equipment and other assets from the company's Lantana, Burbank, Seward and Hollywood facilities will be available at this two-day online event.

Interested parties can pre-bid, starting October 1, and/or follow along real time with the webcast auction on October 7 and 8 at www.soldtiger.com.

Previews of the various assets being offered will be held on October 3, 4 and 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (PT) at three locations: the Burbank studio at 2901 W Alameda Ave; the Hollywood facility at 7080 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles; and at 1121 Chestnut St., Burbank, which houses the equipment formerly maintained at the Seward and Lantana facilities.

"Todd-Soundelux grew through the consolidation of several high-end post production studios, bringing together a deep and vast selection of sound, projection and editing gear," noted Jeff Tanenbaum, President of Tiger Remarketing. "This sale features equipment that will suit the broad tastes of pro-sound engineers and production facilities, as well as A/V enthusiasts and the general public."

Key sound assets featured in the auction include Avid Icon dual operator consoles and hundreds of Pro Tools HD systems, eight System 5 dual operator Euphonics consoles, hundreds of Euphonics interface components, and more than 50 mobile editorial rigs. Also available is a wide selection of microphones from companies like Beyer, Sony, Neumann, and Sennheiser; and outboard gear from Aphex, Amek, Dolby, Eventide, and others.

Monitors and loudspeakers include gear manufactured by Auratone, Bag End, and BMS. Amplifiers and speaker management systems include units from Alesis, Bryston, Cinepro, and Martinsound. Metering, audio recorders and decoders and projection and display equipment will also be offered.

Computer and networking equipment includes more than 200 Apple Mac Pro dual and quad core units, Mac XServer and XRaid units, Acer and Samsung monitors, and more.

Furniture, furnishings and business equipment include Herman Miller Aeron chairs, reception and sound stage sofas, club chairs, office furniture from the Burbank facility, as well as printers and full-featured copiers.

Todd-Soundelux provided postproduction services for notable titles, including Black Sails, Game of Thrones, Mad Men, NCIS, and CSI. Its roots go back to the 1950s, when Todd-Soundelux was known as Todd-AO, originally promoting the then-revolutionary widescreen cinema format developed by Broadway producer Mike Todd. The company later shifted its focus to the sound business and went through multiple owners before being acquired by Florida-based Empire Investment Holdings. But a significant decline in revenues, primarily in the feature film segment, hurt the independent postproduction sound business in the Los Angeles area. Todd-Soundelux LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 21, 2014 in the California Central District Bankruptcy Court (case number 2:14-bk-19980).

About Tiger Group

Tiger Group provides asset valuation, advisory and disposition services to a broad range of retail, wholesale, and industrial clients. With over 40 years of experience and significant financial backing, Tiger offers a uniquely nimble combination of expertise, innovation and financial resources to drive results. Tiger's seasoned professionals help clients identify the underlying value of assets, monitor asset risk factors and, when needed, provide capital or convert assets to capital quickly and decisively. Tiger's collaborative, straight-forward approach is the foundation for its many long-term 'partner' relationships and decades of success. Tiger operates main offices in Boston, Los Angeles and New York. To learn more about Tiger, please visit www.TigerGroup.com.

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Tiger Group

CONTACT: At Tiger Remarketing Services Division, Jeff Tanenbaum, president, (805) 497-4999, jtanenbaum@TigerGroup.com; at Parness & Associates Public Relations, Bill Parness, bparness@parnesspr.com, (732) 290-0121 or Mobile: 732-673-6852

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Ticketmaster Expands Presence To 19 Countries With Launch Of Ticketmaster Qatar

Ticketmaster Expands Presence To 19 Countries With Launch Of Ticketmaster Qatar

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ticketmaster, a division of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV), today announced the opening of Ticketmaster Qatar. This expansion marks the second office in the Middle East and the nineteenth Ticketmaster office in the world.

Qatar's economy is growing rapidly; it has the highest per capita income in the world and has a population of more than 2 million people. The country was recently selected as the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and has planned nine new football stadiums for the tournament.

"As Ticketmaster continues to deliver innovative products and services, more venues in more countries are choosing Ticketmaster solutions. We have had good success in this region in a short period of time, and we are looking forward to expanding our business into Qatar's rapidly growing market where there is an ever-increasing demand for live events," said Michael Rapino, president and chief executive officer, Live Nation Entertainment.

Alan Ridgeway, Live Nation president of international and emerging markets, said: "Since we started operating in the United Arab Emirates two years ago, we have had numerous requests from international and local event organisers to bring Ticketmaster to Qatar. I am pleased that we are now able to satisfy this demand and deliver the same level of service to event organisers and ticket buyers in Qatar as they are accustomed to in our other markets around the globe."

Ticketmaster Qatar is led by Ulas Karaoglu and is located at Office 742, 7(th) Floor, The Gate Mall Bay 2 Tower, West Bay, Doha. Ticketmaster can be contacted at +974 779 33 444.

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation & House of Blues Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit: www.livenationentertainment.com.

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Andrea Bocelli Releases Simultaneous Recordings This Fall

Andrea Bocelli Releases Simultaneous Recordings This Fall

Opera: The Ultimate Collection Featuring Beloved Opera Aria Favorites & Puccini's Manon Lescaut

Both Available October 21 from Sugar/Decca/Universal Music Classics

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 21, Andrea Bocelli simultaneously releases two new packages representing the varied and impressive musical gifts of one of the world's most celebrated tenors.

Reflecting his very first love, Opera - The Ultimate Collection is the definitive collection of Bocelli's own beloved and favorite operatic selections that have inspired his career over the years. Bocelli explains, "The main objective of this album is to draw people closer to the opera, in particular to the whole opera. So I chose the tracks that are the most engaging the first time you hear them. I hope I have made the right choice and it encourages people to discover more."

Opera - The Ultimate Collection has been released in over 56 countries, and features prestigious figures of the classical music world including bass-baritone Bryn Terfel and soprano Barbara Frittoli, as well as such esteemed conductors as Zubin Mehta, Myung-Whun Chung, and Placido Domingo. The album also features orchestras from all over the world, including The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra e coro del Teatro Massimo Vincenzo Bellini di Catania, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Orchestra Sinfonica e Coro di Milano Giuseppe Verdi to name a few.

Puccini's Manon Lescaut with Ana Maria Martinez, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Coro de la Generalitat Valenciana and conductor Placido Domingo is the dark story of love, betrayal, jealousy and death. Manon calls for dramatic, forceful performances and gets the full treatment here in this new studio recording.

On the heels of the simultaneous releases Bocelli also returns to the U.S. for seven major market concerts in December along with a few dates in February 2015. Dates include:

December 6- MGM Grand - Las Vegas, NV

December 10 - Toyota Center - Houston, TX

December 11 - American Airlines Center - Dallas, TX

December 13 - Allstate Arena - Chicago, IL

December 14 - Joe Louis Arena - Detroit, MI

December 17 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY

February 12, 14-15 - Hard Rock Live - Hollywood, FL

Often credited with bringing classical music to the masses, Bocelli has always performed and released both pop and core classical material, often combining both in two separate halves of his concerts. Over the years he has also appeared in numerous opera productions including Puccini's La Boheme, Verdi's Macbeth and Massenet's Werther. His ability to comfortably sing varied repertoire is evident from his best-selling discography, which includes 9 chart-topping pop albums and 14 core classical recordings to date.

Bocelli is one of the world's most popular classical artists having sold 80 million records and counting. Drawing millions in with his popular crossover appeal, Bocelli has always enthusiastically shared his passion for classical repertoire which his fans have overwhelmingly embraced. Bocelli explains, "I simply enjoy sharing something so beautiful with as many people as possible."

Opera: The Ultimate Collection Tracklist


1. Rigoletto - La donna e mobile
2. La boheme - Che gelida manina
3. Pagliacci - Vesti la giubba
4. Verdi Requiem - Ingemisco
5. The Pearl Fishers - Au fond du temple saint w/ Bryn Terfel
6. Fedora - Amor ti vieta
7. Manon Lescaut - Donna non vidi mai **NEW recording
8. L'Elisir d'amore - Una furtiva lagrima
9. La traviata - O mio rimorso
10. Madama Butterfly - Addio fiorito asil
11. La boheme - O soave fanciulla w/ Barbara Frittoli
12. Aida - Celeste Aida
13. L'Arlesiana - Lamento di Federico
14. Cavalleria rusticana - Brindisi
15. Tosca - E lucevan le stelle
16. Tosca - Recondita armonia
17. Werther - Pourquoi me reveiller
18. Romeo et Juliette - L'amour! **NEW to this release
19. La fille du regiment - Pour mon ame quel destin!
20. Il trovatore - Di quella pira
21. Andrea Chenier - Come un bel di di maggio
22. Turandot - Nessun dorma **NEW recording
DIGITAL BONUS TRACKS

Il trovatore - Mal reggendo all'aspro assalto

Pagliacci - Un tal gioco, credetemi

Werther - Je ne sais si je veille

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Spike Launches Its First Ever TV Everywhere App On September 30

Spike Launches Its First Ever TV Everywhere App On September 30

Season Premiere of Hit Series "Bar Rescue" Starring Jon Taffer To Debut In The App

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Spike TV launches its first ever app on September 30 where viewers can access their favorite Spike content, highlighted by a first look at the season premiere of the hit series, "Bar Rescue." Fans are able to download the new Spike app for free for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, available only on the App Store.

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"The Spike app represents a huge step in our evolution into a network delivering broad-based original hit series to our viewers - anywhere...anytime," said Kevin Kay, President, Spike TV.

The new app extends Spike's critically-acclaimed and fan-craved content to a one-stop destination and presents fans with a new way to watch and share the network's original content. Along with a first look at the season premiere of "Bar Rescue" (which debuts on Spike TV on October 5), the app features the new episodes from "Ink Master's" highly-compelling new season.

Fans who sign in via their TV service provider will be able to dive into a treasure trove of additional robust content of the network's first-ever app including the network's original series totaling nearly 200 episodes including "Ink Master," "Bar Rescue," "Auction Hunters," "Tattoo Nightmares," "Catch A Contractor," "Frankenfood," "Thrift Hunters," and "Hungry Investors." The Spike app will showcase the best of Bellator MMA and selected episodes of "COPS," now a Spike original series.

Also available on the Spike app are vintage original series such as "Deadliest Warrior" and "1000 Ways To Die."

The Spike app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is available for free on the App Store at http://appstore.com/spike

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Spike TV is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.

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"The Good Lie" Filmmakers and The U.S. Fund for UNICEF Collaboration Set to Raise Awareness and Funds for Humanitarian Crisis

"The Good Lie" Filmmakers and The U.S. Fund for UNICEF Collaboration Set to Raise Awareness and Funds for Humanitarian Crisis

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The producers of the upcoming feature drama "The Good Lie" have teamed up with organizations including the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to help South Sudanese children in crisis and Lost Boys and Girls' communities. This partnership represents a new wave in film and cause collaborations. UNICEF has played an integral role in the survival, protection and development of Sudan and South Sudan's children since 1965. The Good Lie Fund, the philanthropic initiative of "The Good Lie" film, will help to drive donations to support UNICEF's emergency relief programs in the region.

"The Good Lie" follows several of the approximately 20,000 refugees displaced during the second Sudanese Civil War, which began in 1983 and continued through 2005. Their stories reflect those of the children who traveled as many as a thousand miles on foot to reach refugee camps in Ethiopia and Kenya and the nearly 4,000 who eventually resettled in the United States. Three years ago, South Sudan became the world's newest country after enduring decades of civil war. In December 2013, this young nation found itself embroiled in civil conflict again and has forced the displacement of approximately 1.8 million people.

UNICEF is working closely with partners to quickly and efficiently respond to the needs of those displaced by the crisis. The organization has already provided access to safe water to 450,000 people, and vaccinated 570,000 children against measles and polio. Some 57,000 children suffering from severe malnutrition have received treatment, and UNICEF hopes to increase that number to 120,000 by the end of the year.

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF has also produced a Public Service Announcement featuring two of the Sudanese actors from the film that will be shown in select theaters across the country. Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier who stars in the film and will be featured in the PSA has said, "'The Good Lie' is the biggest gift that Hollywood has ever given Sudan or South Sudan and its refugees, because it's no longer the story of the Lost Boys, it's the story of humanity, the story of the struggle of children and how they survived."

"We applaud the filmmakers, the cast and everyone involved in "The Good Lie," which gives the children of Sudan a voice to tell their story," said Caryl M. Stern, President and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. "While thousands of people are watching the film across the country, UNICEF and its partners will continue to help save and protect the lives of vulnerable children in South Sudan today. We urgently need the American public's attention and support in aiding these children and their families."

The film's release comes on the cusp of the September 25 Ministerial High-Level Meeting on South Sudan during the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly where 17 non-governmental organizations released a joint statement on the conflict in South Sudan - many of whom have additionally partnered with the film to leverage it to broaden their reach, cause, and public understanding of the lives of refugees.

To learn more about these partnerships or how you can help support humanitarian efforts for Sudanese refugees, please visit TheGoodLieFund.org.

Warner Bros. together with Joanna Coles, Peter Godwin, Dr. Amanda Foreman, Gayle King, Diane Sawyer, Mike Nichols, George Stephanopoulos, Fareed Zakaria and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF will co-host special New York screening of "The Good Lie" Tuesday, September 30 at The Time Warner Center. "The Good Lie" opens in limited theatrical engagements October 3, 2014. It stars Reese Witherspoon; Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal and Kuoth Wiel, all of whom are of Sudanese descent; and Corey Stoll. Directed by Philippe Falardeau from a screenplay by Margaret Nagle, "The Good Lie" was produced by Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Karen Kehela Sherwood, Molly Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill. Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Kim Roth, Ellen H. Schwartz, Deepak Nayar, and Bobby and Deb Newmyer served as executive producers. The creative filmmaking team included director of photography Ronald Plante, production designer Aaron Osborne, editor Richard Comeau, costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb and composer Martin Leon.

A presentation of Alcon Entertainment, Imagine Entertainment and Black Label Media, "The Good Lie" is a Black Label Media, Imagine Entertainment and Reliance Entertainment production and will be distributed domestically by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

About UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children's lives, providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF's work through fundraising, advocacy, and education in the United States. Together, we are working toward the day when ZERO children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood.

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CONTACT: For the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, Andrea Sioris, (212) 880-9136, asioris@unicefusa.org; Or For The Good Lie Fund / Black Label Media, Heidi Lopata, 42 West, (424) 901-8730, Heidi.lopata@42west.net; Or For Warner Bros. Pictures, Paulette Osorio, (818) 954-2708, Paulette.osorio@warnerbros.com

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Keep Your Music And The Party Going With SOL REPUBLIC x Motorola's DECK ULTRA Bluetooth Speaker

Keep Your Music And The Party Going With SOL REPUBLIC x Motorola's DECK ULTRA Bluetooth Speaker

DECK ULTRA offers shocking loudness, all-day battery life and extended wireless range and makes music social again with Heist Mode(TM)

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharing a commitment to enhance music experiences, SOL REPUBLIC and Motorola announce the DECK ULTRA wireless Bluetooth speaker. Thunderously loud and feature-packed, this portable speaker brings every party to life. DECK ULTRA doubled-down by taking all the amazing features of its predecessor, DECK, and made them even better with 2x the loudness, 2x the battery life and another 100 feet of wireless range. The 450-foot wireless range lets anyone within a football-field radius share their music, while an impressive 22-hour battery life keeps the party going all night, with enough juice left over to get you through cleanup the next day. Your cell will need a recharge before DECK ULTRA ever does. Accompanying these enhancements is fan-favorite feature Heist Mode(TM), which allows five friends to sync to DECK ULTRA at the same time so they can take turns being the DJ.

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"Sometimes more is better. DECK ULTRA is all about excessive loudness, insane range and a battery life you don't have to worry about," said Kevin Lee, CEO and co-founder, SOL REPUBLIC. "We packed big speaker sound into a portable powerhouse so music fans can crank it up, whether they're at home or on the go."

DECK ULTRA is one of the only speakers on the market that has big, 360-degree sound without the big form factor. It is small enough to fit into any bag so you can bring loud with you. Twice as loud as the original DECK, or any other speaker on the market, DECK ULTRA also has a giant bass port to deliver SOL REPUBLIC's signature sound with bass so powerful that you can feel it. And when you need a Bluetooth speaker that's loud enough for a tailgate, the beach or a skate park, DECK ULTRA delivers thanks to its proprietary Outdoor Boost, which optimizes sound to make your music dominant even in loud, outdoor environments.

No one wants to interrupt an epic night because you lost your Bluetooth connection or cut it short because the battery died. DECK ULTRA's Super Power Wireless(TM) capability uses the most powerful and reliable Bluetooth technology available and it lets you play music up to an astonishing 450 feet away from your device. The time has come for a wireless speaker that doesn't need your phone right next to it to play. With Super Power Wireless, DECK ULTRA allows anyone, anywhere to be the DJ.

Increased Bluetooth range and extended battery life? Check. But what really makes DECK ULTRA different is SOL REPUBLIC's signature Heist Mode technology, which lets up to five friends simultaneously sync and take turns controlling the music. Gone are the days where the party goes on pause while you wait for your friend to unpair his phone or, worse, the party comes to a halt while you're stuck suffering through someone's tired playlist. Simply sync alongside your friends and heist those mood-killing slow jams with a fresh beat to take your event to the next level. Seamlessly switch between songs, playlists and even DJs via NFC or your iPhone's Bluetooth function. Game-changing Heist Mode, only found in SOL REPUBLIC Bluetooth speakers, provides music lovers the ideal shared music experience. After all, five DJs are better than one.

Slim and portable, throw DECK ULTRA in your bag so you have it anytime you want to blast your music louder and longer. DECK ULTRA also features Line-In and Line-Out ports that let you connect, via 3.5mm cable, to non-Bluetooth devices or use DECK ULTRA as a Bluetooth hub for your home or car stereo for the ultimate wireless control. And don't think your impromptu party means your phone is out of commission. Incoming calls are crystal clear when DECK ULTRA doubles as a powerful speakerphone for when you get a call. Music is immediately paused and, once you hang up, DECK ULTRA picks up right where it left off getting you back to your music.

DECK ULTRA is available now in Gunmetal and Horizon Blue for $149.99 at Best Buy, SOLREPUBLIC.com and other leading nationwide retailers.

About SOL REPUBLIC
SOL REPUBLIC is a global consumer electronics company dedicated to enhancing people's lives through style, sound and technology. Comprised of music fanatics, SOL REPUBLIC develops its products from the ground up to look, sound and feel unlike anything else in the market. For more information, visit SOLREPUBLIC.com

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BYUtv's Studio C Sketch Comedy Series' Popularity Explodes Online, Breaking Network Records; Launches New Season on Oct. 6

BYUtv's Studio C Sketch Comedy Series' Popularity Explodes Online, Breaking Network Records; Launches New Season on Oct. 6

Appealing to family and Millennial audiences, BYUtv's original sketch comedy show surpasses network expectations with more than 60 million YouTube views

PROVO, Utah, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the exponential audience growth of its original irreverent-yet-family-appropriate sketch comedy hit Studio C, BYUtv announces the premier of Season Five, airing on Monday, Oct. 6 at 8pm MT/10pm ET. Since its initial October 2012 launch, the show has established a continually expanding and loyal fan base beyond its traditional television viewership to an explosive online audience, particularly among teens and Millennials, who view sketches online at BYUtv.org and on the network's YouTube channel. The audience has propelled Studio C's growth by sharing favorite episodes and sketches across a variety of social media platforms, growing its online presence from 500,000 YouTube views following the premier of Season One to more than 60 million views to date.

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"Once it launched, Studio C's social media-savvy fans helped the show gain a national following online and through various digital platforms," said Derek Marquis, executive producer of Studio C and managing director of BYUtv. "Fans are sharing, liking and reposting their favorite sketches, resulting in tens of millions of views. We recognized its potential on television and decided to take the risk of investing considerable network resources to produce Studio C, but when it exploded online and so quickly catapulted to success, we were amazed. We've managed to penetrate and gain a loyal following with a highly discerning national audience who gravitate toward comedians like Brian Regan and Jim Gaffigan and comedy that is smart, unexpected and even edgy without crossing the line of being inappropriate. The show has continued to surpass our expectations, and BYUtv is delighted to continue the Studio C adventure with this incredible audience."

Combining a mix of live performances and pre-recorded digital shorts (90 per season/180 new sketches per year), Studio C plays off of widely relatable topics and circumstances (quirky relatives, friendship quandaries, video gaming angst, romantic heartbreak, etc.), confronts ethical dilemmas and weighs in on pop culture. Filmed before a live studio audience at BYUtv's state-of-the-art studios in Provo, Utah, Season Five will bring back the entire original Studio C cast with ten new episodes beginning Oct. 6th.

The on-air comedy team behind Studio C -- writers/co-stars Whitney Call, Mallory Everton, Jason Gray and Matthew Meese -- got their start as students with Brigham Young University's sketch-comedy group Divine Comedy. Following graduation, troupe member Matt Meese teamed up with BYUtv producer and director Jared Shores to create Studio C by bringing the group's comedic skills off campus and onto TV screens.

"With so many entertainment options available to consumers, winning the ongoing attention of a national audience is never a given - especially for a comedy show coming from of all places BYUtv," said Shores. "Yet Studio C's particular brand of humor has clearly resonated with a demographic of people who have the ability to watch anything, any time of day or night - from Netflix to Vine. That they pick us compels us to keep pushing the comedic envelope. We love the challenge of making people laugh, and hold that as our ongoing ultimate goal."

About BYUtv

Owned by Brigham Young University and based in Provo, Utah, BYUtv is a groundbreaking High Definition television network that has created a breadth of original "see the good in the world" programming that fills a void in entertainment the entire family can enjoy together, including sketch comedy, history, music and documentary offerings. The network continues to build steady momentum, drawing new viewers to its shows from every state of the country via cable, satellite and multiple digital media platforms including byutv.org, iOS apps for iPhone and iPad, the BYUtv Roku channel and new apps for Android and Microsoft Xbox 360. The non-commercial station's reach is unprecedented at any university in the world, available in more than 53 million households in every state of the country and offers approximately 1,000 hours of original programming annually, including 500 hours of live HD collegiate sports.

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Live Nation Announces Neil Diamond's Highly Anticipated North America And Mexico City Tour Dates

Live Nation Announces Neil Diamond's Highly Anticipated North America And Mexico City Tour Dates

- Diamond's New Album, Melody Road, Set for Release Oct. 21 via Capitol Records -

- Tickets On Sale Oct. 13 in the US and Oct. 20 in Canada -

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Neil Diamond, iconic Grammy Award®-winning Rock and Pop Singer/Songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, will embark on his highly anticipated NEIL DIAMOND WORLD TOUR 2015, kicking off in Allentown, Pa. on Feb. 27, 2015 and ending in Denver, Colo. on May 31, 2015. Produced exclusively by Live Nation in North America, the 2015 world tour will include 29 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada plus one stop in Mexico City, which marks Diamond's first time ever visiting or performing there. "Neil is one of the greatest live performers touring today and we are honored to be working with him on his 2015 tour," said Michael Rapino, president and chief executive officer, Live Nation Entertainment. "The depth and power of the Neil Diamond songbook, from his early hits, right through to his soon to be released Melody Road album, will be a treat for fans everywhere."

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The 2015 tour will feature songs from his newest studio album Melody Road, as well as many classic favorites. Tickets go on sale beginning Oct. 13 in the U.S. and Oct. 20 in Canada at www.livenation.com and through the Live Nation mobile app. Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Monday,Oct. 6 at10 a.m. local time through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

Neil Diamond's new album, Melody Road, will be released on Oct. 21 via Capitol Records. This album marks his first since signing with Capitol Records.


NEIL DIAMOND WORLD TOUR 2015 ROUTING


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2/27/2015 Allentown, PA PPL Center

3/4/2015 London, ON Budweiser Gardens*

3/7/2015 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre*

3/10/2015 Providence, RI Dunkin Donuts Center

3/13/2015 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena

3/15/2015 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center

3/18/2015 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center

3/20/2015 Detroit, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills

3/23/2015 Boston, MA TD Garden

3/26/2015 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center

4/2/2015 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre*

4/4/2015 Washington DC Verizon Center

4/7/2015 Pittsburgh, PA CONSOL Energy Center

4/9/2015 Milwaukee, WI BMO Harris Bradley Center

4/12/2015 St Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center

4/14/2015 Chicago, IL United Center

4/17/2015 Indianapolis, IN Bankers Life Fieldhouse

4/19/2015 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center

4/23/2015 Mexico City, Mexico Sports Palace

4/30/2015 Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Centre*

5/2/2015 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome*

5/5/2015 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place*

5/7/2015 Vancouver, BC Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena*

5/10/2015 Seattle, WA KeyArena

5/12/2015 San Jose, CA SAP Center at San Jose

5/15/2015 San Diego, CA Valley View Casino Center

5/19/2015 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl

5/26/2015 Houston, TX Toyota Center

5/28/2015 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center

5/31/2015 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
About Neil Diamond

Throughout an illustrious and wide-ranging musical career, Neil Diamond has charted 37 Top 40 singles and 16 Top 10 albums in the U.S. His most recent original studio release, 2008's Home Before Dark, debuted at #1 in the U.S. and the UK on the Billboard Top Albums chart.

A Grammy Award-winning artist, Diamond is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors bestowed upon songwriters. Diamond's many other achievements include a Golden Globe Award, 13 Grammy nominations and 2009's NARAS's MusiCares Person of the Year award. In 2011, Diamond received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime of contributions to American culture.

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation & House of Blues Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit: www.livenationentertainment.com.



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