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Friday, November 30, 2007

Comedy Superstar Dana Carvey to Tape National Television Special Live From Santa Rosa

Comedy Superstar Dana Carvey to Tape National Television Special Live From Santa Rosa

March 28th and 29th Taping Marks Second National TV Special from Sonoma County Arts Center in Less Than a Month

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Perhaps best known as the "Church Lady" from Saturday Night Live, Emmy Award-winning comedian Dana Carvey is coming to Santa Rosa's Wells Fargo Center for the Arts to tape his much-anticipated HBO Special. The special will be taped live from the Center's 1600 seat main theater on March 28th and 29th. It will be the second national television special to be hosted at the Santa Rosa arts center in less than a month. On February 30th and March 1st, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts will also host the taping and live broadcast of legendary comedian George Carlin's 14th HBO Special, entitled "It's Bad For Ya."

"I don't want to put any pressure on the audience or myself," said Dana Carvey, "but I plan on making history." Carvey, who calls the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts the "greatest theater I have ever played," said, "Everybody knows that this is the best theater in America. I'm going to be the only Bay Area-raised kid to shoot an HBO comedy special at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts."

"What can we say ... this is just a great tribute to Sonoma County audiences," said the Arts Center's Rick Bartalini. "We learned today from HBO that this is the first time in the network's history that two artists have requested to tape from the same venue in such a short time-frame. It's especially flattering given the fact that both Dana Carvey and George Carlin could have their pick of any theater nationwide, and they chose to come here."

Carvey, who was attending S.F. State University when he won the San Francisco Comedy Competition, says he recalls coming to the Santa Rosa arts center as a child. He played a sold out performance at the Center this past summer, calling the audience "the smartest and nicest crowd I have ever played to (and I'm not trying to kiss anyone's ass)." About his upcoming TV special, Carvey promises it will be "nothing less than a love letter to the people of Santa Rosa."

TICKETS

Dana Carvey's TV Special will be recorded at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, March 28 and 29 at 8:00 pm (theater doors close promptly at 7:30 pm). Tickets ($35, $45, $65) are on sale Friday, December 7 at noon. Purchase tickets at the Box Office located at 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa, by phone at 707-546-3600, or online at http://www.wellsfargocenterarts.org/.

Print quality artist images available at:

http://www.wellsfargocenterarts.org/docs/contact/media.html

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

CONTACT: Kristi Buffo, Public Relations Manager of Wells Fargo Center
for the Arts, +1-707-527-7006, ext. 150, kristib@wellsfargocenterarts.org

Web site: http://www.wellsfargocenterarts.com/


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Tribune Granted Regulatory Approvals by Federal Communications Commission

Tribune Granted Regulatory Approvals by Federal Communications Commission

FCC Grants Transfer of Television Station Licenses and Extension of Waivers; Going-Private Transaction Expected to Close By End of 2007

CHICAGO, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tribune Company (NYSE:TRB) today announced that the Federal Communications Commission has approved the transfer of its broadcasting licenses and the extension of its cross-ownership waivers in markets where the company owns both a television station and a newspaper. Tribune's going-private transaction is expected to close by year end following satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions, including the receipt of a solvency opinion and completion of the committed financing.

"We appreciate today's action by the FCC, which allows our transaction to move forward," said Dennis FitzSimons, Tribune chairman, president and chief executive officer. "We look forward to implementing the new ownership structure that will enable us to focus all of our energy and resources on Tribune's future."

On April 2, 2007, Tribune announced its intention to become a private company, owned 100 percent by an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). When the transaction closes, Sam Zell's investment in the company will increase to $315 million and he will become chairman of Tribune's board of directors.

To complete the transaction, Tribune sought FCC approval to transfer the operating licenses of its broadcast stations to new ownership. The company also asked for an extension of existing waivers of the FCC's cross-ownership rule in New York, Los Angeles, Hartford and South Florida -- markets in which Tribune operates both a newspaper and television station. The waivers granted today are temporary, pending the outcome of the FCC's ongoing review of media ownership rules. In Chicago, the company will be exempt from cross-ownership restrictions through a permanent waiver provision.

TRIBUNE (NYSE:TRB) is one of the country's top media companies, operating businesses in publishing, interactive and broadcasting. It reaches more than 80 percent of U.S. households and is the only media organization with newspapers, television stations and websites in the nation's top three markets. In publishing, Tribune's leading daily newspapers include the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Newsday (Long Island, N.Y.), The Sun (Baltimore), South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Orlando Sentinel and Hartford Courant. The company's broadcasting group operates 23 television stations, Superstation WGN on national cable, Chicago's WGN-AM and the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Popular news and information websites complement Tribune's print and broadcast properties and extend the company's nationwide audience.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain comments or forward-looking statements that are based largely on the company's current expectations and are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties. You can identify these and other forward looking statements by the use of such words as "will," "expect," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "intend," "continue," or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements also include the assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing statements. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in these statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include risks related to the transactions being consummated; the risk that financing might not be obtained in a timely manner, without conditions, or at all; the impact of the substantial indebtedness incurred to finance the consummation of the merger; the ability to satisfy all closing conditions in the definitive agreements; difficulties in retaining employees as a result of the merger agreement; risks of unforeseen material adverse changes to our business or operations; risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans, operations, and business growth initiatives; the risk associated with the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Tribune and others in connection with the merger agreement; and other factors described in Tribune's publicly available reports filed with the SEC, including the most current annual 10-K and quarterly 10-Q reports, which contain a discussion of various factors that may affect Tribune's business or financial results. These factors, including also the ability to complete the merger, could cause actual future performance to differ materially from current expectations. Tribune is not responsible for updating the information contained in this press release beyond the published date, or for changes made to this document by wire services or Internet service providers.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: jreiter@tribune.com

Source: Tribune Company

CONTACT: Gary Weitman of Tribune Company, +1-312-222-3394, fax,
+1-312-222-1573, gweitman@tribune.com

Web site: http://www.tribune.com/


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Celebrity Pet Filmmakers Capture DogCatemy Awards

Celebrity Pet Filmmakers Capture DogCatemy Awards

Rachael Ray, Howard Stern, Beth Ostrosky, Richard Belzer, Among Stars Applauding Winners

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- They were clapping, cheering and barking as well last night as the winners of the 2007 DogCatemy Awards were announced at the second annual gala, a Red Carpet event attended by pet-lovers and their dogs, hosted by North Shore Animal League America, the world's largest no-kill animal shelter.

Celebrities Rachael Ray, Howard Stern, Beth Ostrosky, Richard Belzer, Josh Flitter, Brandon Hannan, Hallie Kate Eisenberg and several hundred League supporters, many accompanied by their dogs, filled the ballroom of Capitale in New York City. Mistress of Ceremonies was Fox TV's Good Day New York anchor Jodi Applegate, with Fox TV Entertainment Reporter Toni Senecal introducing the videos and celebrity presenters.

Taking top prizes were: New York Post Columnist and author Julia Szabo for "Best Dogumentary" featuring Tiny Tim, a three-legged dog rescued from the League's shelter by American menswear designer John Bartlett; CBS reporter Dr. Debbye Turner for "Best Musical" for her video on Nora, the piano playing cat; Beth Ostrosky for the "Best Pawformance" video featuring her Bulldog, Bianca; Hallie Kate Eisenberg for a "Best Tail Waggin'Comedy" featuring her six pets; and "Best in Show" to Gary Dell Abate for his film about his dog Norman. Also, the League introduced the winner of its online Amateur PetFlix Video contest, "My Pet's Got Talent," Rick Caran and his poker-playing JilliDog.

Also showcased were a video by animal supporter Jana Kohl on the horrors of puppy mills, as well as the League's two new public service announcements featuring League spokesperson Beth Ostrosky. Also, League President J. John Stevenson announced the launch of the American Mutt-i-Grees Club, a national initiative promoting appreciation of mixed breed pets.

In total, 17 celebrities created videos for the event. In addition to the winners, the filmmakers included: Rachel Ray, Richard Belzer, Jodi Applegate, Katie Lee Joel, Josh Flitter, Mark Levin, Shane and Sia Barbi, Brandon Hannan, Linda Larkin and Yul Vazquez, Robin Quivers, and canine celebrities Eli, the Milk Bone Dog Biscuit Dog and Bella Starlet Dog.

The videos will be posted on the League's website, www.animal-league.org.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: North Shore Animal League America

CONTACT: Devera Lynn, Vice President of Communications, +1-516-883-7633,
+1-516-474-5332, or Dianne Zoppa, Public Relations Manager, +1-516-883-7636,
+1-516-232-5998, both of North Shore Animal League America

Web Site: http://www.animal-league.org/


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NABJ Joins with U.N. to Cover Climate Change and Development in Senegal

NABJ Joins with U.N. to Cover Climate Change and Development in Senegal

DAKAR, Senegal, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Journalists from leading U.S. news organizations are heading to Senegal on a press trip organized by the United Nations and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) on Dec. 1-9, to report on the impact of climate change, the fight against HIV/AIDS and malaria, education, and new infrastructure construction, within the framework of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

During trip the journalists will visit development initiatives in local communities. Among these are a "green wall" tree planting project lessen the impact of climate change, projects to manage local ecosystems and restore lands affected by environmental degradation, and a "Millennium Village" engaged in efforts to reduce poverty and improve lives by achieving the MDGs that all countries have endorsed. They will also see the large-scale infrastructure construction underway in Dakar and the rest of the country.

Bouri Sanhouidi, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Senegal, said: "The United Nations country team is working on projects with the Government that help advance progress towards achieving the MDGs, and this is a good opportunity to convey these successes to the international media."

The journalists will cover the launch in Dakar on 6 December of an exciting CD entitled "We are the Drums of Africa," featuring all-star African musicians from across the continent brought together by the United Nations to promote HIV/AIDS prevention.

Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade extended an invitation for the trip to NABJ President Barbara Ciara at a meeting at the United Nations in September. "Apart from the epic tragedy in Darfur, famine and tyranny are on the wane throughout the continent, and the overwhelming majority of Africans are in better health and living longer," he told her.

For more than two decades, the NABJ and the United Nations have partnered to provide U.S.-based journalists with insight into important international development issues, especially those relating to Africa; and access to development initiatives and key decision-makers.

"This is a rare and valuable opportunity for NABJ members to gain experience in international reporting, while providing a window into this part of the world to U.S. audiences," said Ms. Ciara.

The trip honors the memory of NABJ member Akilah Amapindi, a recent university graduate who had been working on the Student Radio project at the 2005 NABJ Convention in Atlanta. Ms. Amapindi died on the last day of the convention after contracting malaria during an earlier visit to Africa.

"The United Nations is very pleased to partner once again with NABJ in arranging for journalists to cover key development issues," said Djibril Diallo of the United Nations, who also chairs the NABJ World Affairs Task Force. "The journalists will have a great opportunity to see key initiatives and through the media to raise awareness about Senegal's development challenges and achievements."

The NABJ World Affairs Task Force organized the trip in cooperation with the United Nations country team in Senegal and the Government.

During the past two years, NABJ and the United Nations have set up an Internship Program for the U.N. Youth Leadership Summit Series, have collaborated to arrange a press trip to Tanzania in May 2006 so journalists could report on the campaign against malaria and have arranged for a team of student journalists from UNITY: Journalists of Color to cover the United Nations Global Youth Leadership Summit in October 2006.

The NABJ Media Institute International Fellowships for the trip are made possible through support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, The International Reporting Project.

In addition to Ms. Ciara, television news anchor and managing editor with WTKR, Norfolk, Va., NABJ members selected for the press trip include Bob Butler, KCBS Radio, San Francisco; Cindy George, Houston Chronicle; Kafia Hosh, The (Fredericksburg, Va.) Free-Lance Star; Travers Johnson, The (Morehouse College) Maroon Tiger, Atlanta; Ojinika Obiekwe, WPIX-TV, New York; Khadijah White, NOW on PBS, New York; and Regina Boone, The Detroit Free Press. John Yearwood, Miami Herald world editor and former NABJ treasurer, helped organize the mission and will accompany the group.

Source: National Association of Black Journalists

CONTACT: Richard Leonard, richard.leonard@undp.org, or Vera Mehta,
+1-212-906-6611, vera.mehta@undp.org, both of United Nations; or Ryan Williams
of National Association of Black Journalists, +1-866-479-6225,
rwilliams@nabj.org; or in Senegal, Nicolas Pierre of United Nations
Development Programme, +221-839-90-50, nicolas.pierre@undp.org, or Alioune
Loum of United Nations Information Centre, +221-889-11-93,
loum@cinu-dakar.org


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Portland Teen Named Finalist in Two National Hero Competitions

Portland Teen Named Finalist in Two National Hero Competitions

CNN and Volvo Recognize Student's Fight Against Predators

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas Jessup (15) has been named a finalist in the CNN Hero competition and also a finalist in the Volvo for Life Awards competition as a Youth Hero. Jessup is recognized for her work in protecting teenage girls from abduction and sexual assault. For the CNN Hero award Jessup is among 18 honorees in 6 categories of cause-related work from among 7,000 nominations. She's now competing for the nation's top CNN Hero.

"I'm honored to be included among such remarkable people," said Dallas. "There are some excellent things going on in the world and it's terrific for CNN and Volvo to put the spotlight on them."

For the Volvo Youth Hero award Jessup was selected from thousands of nominations, as 1 of 10 Youth Heroes in the Annual Volvo for Life Awards. She's now in the running for the "America's Greatest Hometown Hero" to be decided in part by online voting at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/.

Although only 15, Jessup is putting predators and rapists out of business across the country. She uses her expertise in martial arts to train and empower girls 11 to 19 to stand up for themselves in brutal attack situations. Jessup, a Tae Kwon Do black belt and Filipino Street Fighting instructor, was motivated to act after learning of alarming statistics of sexual assault and abduction of young women. One in four women is the victim of sexual assault and there are 114,000 attempted abductions in the US annually.

To turn the tables on the attackers, Jessup wrote and produced a film to illustrate simple ways for a 100-pound girl to get away from any size attacker by eye gouging, biting, slapping an ear, and other quick-learn techniques. To date, 325,000 copies of her film, "Just Yell Fire", have been downloaded or distributed for free.

Now that the film is in 37 countries, Jessup continues her work by lobbying politicians to include self defense as a mandatory component of physical education in schools. "What if a predator couldn't take your daughter because she was smarter and faster," asks Jessup. "That's what Just Yell Fire is all about."

The CNN Heroes are featured weekdays on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360". Anyone can vote for their favorite Volvo Hero online at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/ until January 7.

Information: Maggie 360.521.0437

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Just Yell Fire

CONTACT: Maggie Jessup, +1-360-521-0437, for Just Yell Fire

Web site: http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/


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'NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off: From Huddle to Headset' to Air Throughout the Month of December on FSN

'NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off: From Huddle to Headset' to Air Throughout the Month of December on FSN

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL PLAYERS, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association, presents "NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off: From Huddle to Headset," the fifth of six monthly television specials created and produced by NFL PLAYERS, and sponsored by Electronic Arts and Reebok.

According to the NFL Coaches Association, close to one third of the nearly 600 coaches in the National Football League are former players. In this month's edition, NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off catches up with four coaches who've traded their helmets for headsets and teach today's players the game they love. Quarterbacks Coach Jim Zorn (Seattle), Wide Receivers Coach James Lofton (San Diego), Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett (Dallas), and Tight Ends Coach Jonathan Hayes (Cincinnati) are all highlighted in this half-hour program that looks back on their playing days and transition from the field to the sideline.

Tune in to see how Zorn, the first quarterback for the Seahawks franchise, connects with the players now calling the signals in Seattle, and visit training camp with Lofton, a Hall of Famer who runs routes alongside the Charger's young receiving corps. Watch as Garrett takes his coaching technique from the gridiron to the classroom in hopes of inspiring high school players through his "Play It Smart" program, and check in with Hayes, who discusses the tight-knit NFL fraternity and reflects on the coaching legends who've influenced both his playing and coaching careers.

Despite hanging up their cleats years ago, these coaches are still major players in the league. See how their love for the game lives on in "NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off: From Huddle to Headset," airing all month on FSN. Visit http://www.nflplayers.com/ to catch a sneak peek of the show and check your local listings for air dates and times.

ABOUT NFL PLAYERS: Formed in 1994, NFL PLAYERS is the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association. Representing more than 1,800 active and many memorable retired NFL players, NFL PLAYERS "takes the helmets off" the players and markets them as personalities as well as professional athletes. Through an exclusive sponsorship agreement between the organization and the NFL, players are integrated into NFL sponsor activation programs. In addition, under an exclusive agreement between NFL PLAYERS and the NFL, NFLPLAYERS.COM, the company's official website, is part of the NFL Internet Network. Each year NFL PLAYERS negotiates and facilitates more than 4,000 player marketing opportunities for players. NFL PLAYERS activities include retail licensing, corporate sponsorships and promotions, special events, radio and television projects, publishing and internet. For more information, visit http://www.nflplayers.com/.

(Regional broadcast schedule follows. For up-to-date schedule, please visit NFLPLAYERS.com)

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First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: susiel@bzapr.com

Source: PLAYERS, INC.

CONTACT: Lara Potter, +1-202-572-7460, Lara.Potter@nflplayers.com, or
Joanna Comfort, +1-202-756-9170, Joanna.Comfort@nflplayers.com, both for
PLAYERS, INC.

Web site: http://www.nflplayers.com/


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Senator Bob Menendez to Appear on Azteca America's Political Forum 'Issues: Caras y Voces'

Senator Bob Menendez to Appear on Azteca America's Political Forum 'Issues: Caras y Voces'

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Azteca America, the fastest-growing Hispanic television network in the United States, is proud to present Senator Robert "Bob" Menendez on the Dec. 3 transmission of "Issues: Caras y Voces" (Issues: Faces and Voices), a political forum hosted by veteran Latino journalist Armando Guzman.

Senator Menendez (D-NJ) was appointed to fill the seat of Senator Jon Corzine in 2006, becoming the first member of a minority to represent New Jersey in the US Senate, and the sixth Hispanic to serve in the Senate. He later won the election in November of the same year. He is a strong supporter of small business and immigration.

"Issues: Caras y Voces" features top leaders that impact the Hispanic community through one-on-one interviews conducted by Armando Guzman. Covering the White House and the Capitol for almost two decades, Mr. Guzman is one of the most respected correspondents in Washington. The interview forum airs every Monday evening during Noticiero Azteca America, the network news broadcast of Azteca America.

Past guests of "Issues: Caras y Voces" include: New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL), Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano and Congressman Jose E. Serrano (D-NY).

Don't Miss "Issues: Caras y Voces" Mondays during the transmission of Noticiero Azteca America, at 11:00 pm EST and PST / 10:00 pm CST.

Webcast repetitions are available at www.aztecaamerica.com/corporate and www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org.

   The forum is also broadcast in Mexico on Proyecto 40.    About Azteca America  

Azteca America is the fastest-growing Hispanic network in the United States. The network is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TV Azteca S.A. de C.V., one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television content in the world. Azteca America currently has presence in 60 Hispanic markets, including: Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, San Antonio, San Francisco, Phoenix, Brownsville-McAllen, Sacramento, Albuquerque, Fresno, San Diego, Denver, El Paso, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Austin, Las Vegas, Boston, Tucson, Corpus Christi, West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, Seattle, Bakersfield, Hartford-New Haven, Portland, Salt Lake City, Monterey-Salinas, Laredo, Yuma, Ft. Myers-Naples, Palm Springs, Raleigh-Durham, Odessa, Colorado Springs, Milwaukee, Santa Barbara, Lubbock, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Reno, Greenville-Spartanburg, New Orleans, Omaha, Tulsa, Boise, Abilene, Chico, Toledo, Chattanooga, Victoria, Twin Falls, Charleston and Sherman.

   www.aztecaamerica.com/corporate    Azteca America is a Grupo Salinas Company.   Visit: www.gruposalinas.com    Grupo Salinas Media Contact:   Daniel McCosh   011 (5255) 1720-0059   dmccosh@gruposalinas.com  

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CONTACT: Daniel McCosh, Grupo Salinas, +011-5255-1720-0059,
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Web site: http://www.aztecaamerica.com/
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Bozell Blasts CNN for Serial Hillary Clinton Assistance

Bozell Blasts CNN for Serial Hillary Clinton Assistance

"CNN owes the American people an explanation"

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wednesday's CNN Republican Presidential debate was the network's second primary forum in two weeks to feature softball questions for or supporters of Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton.

Wednesday's YouTube debate consisted of video questions selected by CNN from submissions from throughout the nation. Only two of the questioners were present to be allowed a follow-up, and one of them was retired General Keith Kerr, a known gay activist who is also on the Clinton campaign's LGBT Americans for Clinton Steering Committee.

The November 15th Democratic debate at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas was billed by CNN as a forum for students and "undecided voters" to ask the candidates questions of their choosing. However, one of the questioners, Maria Parra Sandoval, later revealed that she was told by CNN she had to ask Senator Clinton an innocuous question about her preference for "diamonds or pearls" rather than the serious policy question she wanted to pose. And another supposed "undecided" voter was LaShannon Spencer, a former Political Director for the Arkansas Democrat Party who has in the past gushed about her admiration for both Hillary and Bill Clinton.

MRC President Brent Bozell released the following statement:

"How much farther into the bag for Hillary Clinton could CNN possibly go?" said L. Brent Bozell, President of the Media Research Center.

"Trying to slough off Wednesday's fiasco as simple incompetence does not explain CNN's forcing a student with a substantive question to instead ask Hillary her preference in jewelry.

"Besides which, CNN has been paving the road for Hillary since her first Senate campaign; their first campaign advertisement for her dates back to April 24th, 2000.

"Then, CNN's Candidate Clinton 'town meeting' at the State University of New York at Buffalo was nothing more than a Potemkin town hall. Wolf Blitzer claimed the format to be 'open-ended', but it was later revealed that 'questions from university students (were) screened by CNN staff members'.

"CNN owes the American people an explanation for its ceaseless and continuing assistance of Hillary Clinton.

"The past is prologue; the Clinton News Network, alive and well during Bill's two terms, is again rearing its ugly head in anticipation of a Hillary Administration."

Bozell's new book, written with MRC Director of Research Tim Graham, is entitled Whitewash: What the Media Won't Tell You About Hillary Clinton, But Conservatives Will. It documents in detail how the media have consistently and continuously avoided reporting on her stridently liberal record and agenda and her great many personal, political and financial scandals, and how they have instead served as her de facto promotions department.

To schedule an interview with MRC President Brent Bozell or another MRC spokesperson, please contact Kevin McVicker at 703-739-5920.

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Source: Crown Forum

CONTACT: Kevin McVicker for Crown Forum, +1-703-739-5920,
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'Protect Minnesota' Coalition Holds Second Annual Benefit to Launch Public Education and Radio Ad Campaign Calling for Background Checks on Gun Sales

'Protect Minnesota' Coalition Holds Second Annual Benefit to Launch Public Education and Radio Ad Campaign Calling for Background Checks on Gun Sales

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A statewide coalition will honor the president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and give 'Apple Pie Awards' to law enforcement Officials, advocates and gun violence survivors for their efforts to prevent gun violence on Saturday, December 1 from 2-6 PM at the Fine Line Music Cafe, 318 1st Ave. N in Minneapolis.

Protect Minnesota, the coalition working to prevent gun violence, includes the Brady Partner group the Million Mom March of Minnesota. The coalition is holding its second annual benefit to launch a public education and radio advertising campaign to advocate for background checks to be conducted on all gun sales in Minnesota. The event will also honor law enforcement officials, community leaders, advocates and gun violence survivors who have dedicated themselves to efforts to reduce and prevent gun violence. Gun owners and non-gun owners will be present at the event, illustrating the fact that the issue of background checks for gun sales is one of common ground that brings Minnesotans together in agreement.

The Protect Minnesota benefit will include drinks, food, and musical acts by local performers. The benefit will also include both a Live and Silent Auction where attendees can bid on a remarkable selection of gifts and packages for the holidays. Items include winter and ski packages, tickets to arts events and concerts, as well as jewelry, antiques, gift certificates, golf packages and special gifts for children.

Protect Minnesota "Apple Pie Award" winners include Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence; Valerie Wurster, Minneapolis Deputy Chief of Police, for creating a program for the safe turn-in of unwanted firearms and for court-ordered gun turn-ins at Minneapolis police precincts; John Choi, St. Paul City Attorney; Mary Johnson, a gun violence survivor and advocate who lost her 20-year-old son Laramium LaMont Byrd when he was murdered by a teen. (Ms. Johnson founded the "From Death to Life" healing group, then started "Two Mothers", a group for mothers of both victims and offenders); Maggie Doran, who founded the "Ben Doran Foundation" after her 15-year-old son was murdered. Ms. Doran serves as the Executive Director where her foundation advocates for rights of crime victims and works to address societal issues that lead to violent crime.

Musical acts and artists performing include Absolute Gruv - golden age rock and roll; Thandisizwe Jackson-Nisan - MN State Arts Board Poetry Out Load Champion 2007; vocalist Dorothy Doring; vocalist Allison Raney; and guitarist and vocalist Billy Johnson.

As the nation's largest, non-partisan, grassroots organization leading the fight to prevent gun violence, the Brady Campaign, with its dedicated network of Million Mom March Chapters, works to enact and enforce sensible gun laws, regulations and public policies. The Brady Campaign is devoted to creating an America free from gun violence, where all Americans are safe at home, at school, at work, and in our communities.

For continuing insight and comment on the gun issue, read Paul Helmke's blog at www.bradycampaign.org/blog/. Visit the Brady Campaign website at www.bradycampaign.org.

Contact: Sue Fust at 651-645-3271 or 952-406-2464 or Joan Peterson at 218-428-6570.

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Source: Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

CONTACT: Sue Fust, +1-651-645-3271, +1-952-406-2464, or Joan Peterson,
+1-218-428-6570, both of Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

Web Site: http://www.bradycampaign.org/


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UNIVERSAL PICTURES MOVES UP RELEASE OF 'CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR' TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2007

UNIVERSAL PICTURES MOVES UP RELEASE OF 'CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR' TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2007

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Pictures has accelerated the release date of "Charlie Wilson's War" by four days, moving the film from Tuesday, December 25, 2007, to Friday, December 21, it was announced today.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060316/LATH064LOGO)

Adam Fogelson, Universal Pictures' President of Marketing and Distribution, stated, "We saw an opportunity to advance the release of this film and are taking advantage of that. We've seen how strongly "Charlie Wilson's War" plays and can't wait to get it in front of audiences everywhere. We are confident that their enthusiastic word-of-mouth will be one of the things that helps us continue playing strongly through this terrific moviegoing period."

The film, starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman, tells the outrageous true story of how one congressman who loved a good time, one Houston socialite who loved a good cause and one CIA agent who loved a good fight conspired to bring about the largest covert operation in history. Director Mike Nichols, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and producers Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman bring George Crile's best-selling book to the screen.

Universal Pictures Presents -- In Association with Relativity Media and Participant Productions -- A Playtone Production of a Mike Nichols Film: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Charlie Wilson's War," starring Amy Adams and Ned Beatty. Music for the film is by James Newton Howard. The costume designer is Albert Wolsky; co-producer is Mike Haley. The visual effects supervisor is Richard Edlund, ASC. The film is edited by John Bloom and Antonia Van Drimmelen; the production designer is Victor Kempster. The director of photography is Stephen Goldblatt, ASC, BSC. Executive producers are Celia Costas, Ryan Kavanaugh and Jeff Skoll. The film is produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. "Charlie Wilson's War" is based on the book by George Crile, and it is from a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin. The film is directed by Mike Nichols. http://www.charliewilsonswar.net/ (C)2007 Universal Studios.

About Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Studios (http://www.universalstudios.com/). Universal Studios is part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi.

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CONTACT: Michael Moses of Universal Pictures, +1-818-777-5926

Web site: http://www.charliewilsonswar.net/
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VH1 Classic Records Announces the Final Installment of the Best-Selling 'KISSology' DVD Series on the Heels of Vol. 2's 6x Platinum Success

VH1 Classic Records Announces the Final Installment of the Best-Selling 'KISSology' DVD Series on the Heels of Vol. 2's 6x Platinum Success

'KISSOLOGY: VOLUME THREE 1992-2000' THE SUPER EXPANDED FOUR DISC SET CONTAINS NEARLY 10 HOURS OF LIVE KISS!

IN STORES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH

INCLUDES THE ENTIRE COVENTRY CONCERT - THE GROUPS FIRST SHOW IN MAKE-UP AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON DVD

NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The KISSology DVD Series has proven itself a smash hit success with Volume One reaching 5 Times Platinum and now Volume Two reaching an unprecedented 6 TIMES PLATINUM sales success! KISS Fans can complete the ultimate KISS set this December when VH1 Classic Records releases "KISSology: Volume Three 1992-2000" the third and final installment of the KISSology collection on DVD Tuesday, December 18, 2007.

The set jumps right into 1992 with a complete performance recorded at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit and goes straight through June 2000 with "The Last KISS" concert recorded at The Continental Arena in New Jersey. The grand finale brings the KISSology trilogy full circle, leaving audiences with the entire Coventry Concert. The milestone concert marks the first show of KISS in make-up captured on camera. The concert was sneaked on Volume One as an "Easter Egg" but can be seen in full-length for the FIRST TIME EVER on DVD.

"We knew that there would be strong demand for the KISSology series, but we are very pleased with its multi-platinum levels of success," said Paul DeGooyer, Senior Vice President, DVD/Audio/Electronic Games, MTV Music Networks and Logo. "We've truly enjoyed working with KISS to deliver this comprehensive anthology to their legions of fans. It's always exciting when creative and commercial success coincide."

A must-own for any KISS fan, the nearly ten hours of live KISS includes a total of six complete concerts, the MTV "Unplugged" show and an exclusive MTV "Unplugged" Behind-the-scenes documentary in the super expanded four disc set.

Now fans get 24 hours to snatch up the final installment to this classic KISS collection in a limited pre-order period. On Friday, December 7 beginning at 9 PM ET/PT VH1 Classic is giving KISS fans the chance to pre- order the "KISSology Volume 3" four DVD set during VH1 Classic's "KISSmas," prior to hitting stores. The pre-sale will coincide with over 24 hours of KISS programming on VH1 Classic. Through December 9 at 12 midnight, fans can purchase "KISSology Volume 3" by visiting kissmas.vh1classic.com. Those who purchase "KISSology Volume 3" will be given the opportunity to submit a 'KISSmas' card to the band and have their message appear on VH1 Classic throughout the 24 hours of KISS programming. KISS programming to air throughout the day on VH1 Classic include KISSology Volume 1 Concert -- Kiss Live at the Summit in Houston, 1977, KISSology Volume 2 Concert -- Kiss Live from Sydney, Australia, 1980, KISSology Volume 3 Concert -- Kiss Live from LA, Halloween 1998, "KISS Unplugged," and "KISSology: Volume 2 Special."

KISS has sold 80+ million records throughout their career. The group has earned more than 55 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since receiving its first gold record for "KISS Alive!" in 1975. KISS has performed more than 3500 concerts in front of nearly eighty million fans in virtually every country on planet earth.

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60s, 70s, 80s and early 90s, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more. Learn more at www.vh1classic.com.

With the same pristine, digitally-restored video as Volumes One and Two, and coupled with a 5.1 audio mix, Volume Three features stunning visual quality and impeccably detailed sound designed to meet the approval of the most demanding KISSmaniac.

"KISSology: Volume Three 1992-2000" is produced by Alex Coletti and co- produced by Roger Coletti.

                                 KISSOLOGY                        THE ULTIMATE KISS COLLECTION                              VOL. 3 1992-2000                                   DISC ONE                          THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS                            DETROIT, MI 11/27/92                          "CREATURES OF THE NIGHT"                                  "DEUCE"                               "I JUST WANNA"                                  "UNHOLY"                                 "PARASITE"                             "HEAVEN'S ON FIRE"                                  "DOMINO"                               "WATCHIN' YOU"                               "WAR MACHINE"                          "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"                                "LICK IT UP"                               "TAKE IT OFF"                              "I LOVE IT LOUD"                            "DETROIT ROCK CITY"                     "GOD GAVE ROCK 'N' ROLL TO YOU II"                                 "LOVE GUN"                           "STAR SPANGLED BANNER"                                MTV UNPLUGGED:                           BEHIND THE SCENES 1995                             MTV UNPLUGGED 8/9/95                               "COMIN' HOME"                              "PLASTER CASTER"                               "GOIN' BLIND"                              "DO YOU LOVE ME"                                  "DOMINO"                              "GOT TO CHOOSE"                           "SURE KNOW SOMETHING"                          "A WORLD WITHOUT HEROES"                             "HARD LUCK WOMAN"                               "ROCK BOTTOM"                              "SEE YOU TONITE"                             "I STILL LOVE YOU"                         "EVERY TIME I LOOK AT YOU"                             "HEAVEN'S ON FIRE"                                   "SPIT"                            "C'MON AND LOVE ME"                              "GOD OF THUNDER"                                "2,000 MAN"                                   "BETH"                             "NOTHIN' TO LOSE"                          "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"                           TOTAL RUN TIME:  3 HOURS                                   DISC TWO                                TIGER STADIUM                            DETROIT, MI 6/28/96                                  "DEUCE"                       "KING OF THE NIGHT TIME WORLD"                              "DO YOU LOVE ME"                             "CALLING DR. LOVE"                                 "COLD GIN"                            "CHRISTINE SIXTEEN"                                 "LOVE GUN"                            "SHOUT IT OUT LOUD"                               "WATCHIN' YOU"                                "FIREHOUSE"                                 "STRUTTER"                                 "SHOCK ME"                               "ROCK BOTTOM"                              "GOD OF THUNDER"                         "LET ME GO, ROCK 'N' ROLL"                              "100,000 YEARS"                          "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"                             MTV VMA PERFORMANCE                           BROOKLYN BRIDGE 9/4/96                          "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"                             "NEW YORK GROOVE"                                  "DEUCE"                             "CALLING DR. LOVE"                                 "LOVE GUN"                                DODGER STADIUM                          LOS ANGELES, CA 10/31/98                                  PART ONE                              "PSYCHO CIRCUS"                            "SHOUT IT OUT LOUD"                         "LET ME GO, ROCK 'N' ROLL"                                 "SHOCK ME"                              "DO YOU LOVE ME"                             "CALLING DR. LOVE"                                "FIREHOUSE"                                 "COLD GIN"                             "NOTHIN' TO LOSE"                                   "SHE"                        "I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU"                     TOTAL RUN TIME:  2 HOURS. 57 MINUTES                                  DISC THREE                                DODGER STADIUM                          LOS ANGELES, CA 10/31/98                                  PART TWO                              "INTO THE VOID"                                 "LOVE GUN"                                  "WITHIN"                              "100,000 YEARS"                       "KING OF THE NIGHT TIME WORLD"                              "GOD OF THUNDER"                                  "DEUCE"                            "DETROIT ROCK CITY"                                   "BETH"                              "BLACK DIAMOND"                          "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"                       DETROIT ROCK CITY PREMIERE PARTY                           LOS ANGELES, CA 8/9/99                            "DETROIT ROCK CITY"                            "SHOUT IT OUT LOUD"                                 "COLD GIN"                          "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"                                THE LAST KISS                         CONTINENTAL AIRLINES AREA                        EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 6/27/00                            "DETROIT ROCK CITY"                                  "DEUCE"                            "SHOUT IT OUT LOUD"                                "FIREHOUSE"                             "HEAVEN'S ON FIRE"                         "LET ME GO, ROCK 'N' ROLL"                                 "SHOCK ME"                              "PSYCHO CIRCUS"                              "GOD OF THUNDER"                              "100,000 YEARS"                                 "LOVE GUN"                              "BLACK DIAMOND"                                   "BETH"                          "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE"                     TOTAL RUN TIME:  2 HOURS, 48 MINUTES                                  DISC FOUR                                   COVENTRY                            QUEENS, NY 12/22/73                                  "DEUCE"                                 "COLD GIN"                             "NOTHIN' TO LOSE"                                 "STRUTTER"                                "FIREHOUSE"                               "LET ME KNOW"                              "100,000 YEARS"                              "BLACK DIAMOND"                         "LET ME GO, ROCK 'N' ROLL"                          TOTAL RUN TIME: 43 MINUTES                           PRODUCED BY ALEX COLETTI                         CO-PRODUCER ROGER COLETTI    CONTACT: Kristen Foster/Erica Gerard       Brett Henne/VH1   PHONE: 212.373.6108                        212.846.6752   EMAIL: Erica.Gerard@pmkhbh.com             Brett.Henne@vh1staff.com  

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Kristen Foster or Erica Gerard, +1-212-373-6108,
Erica.Gerard@pmkhbh.com, for VH1; or Brett Henne of VH1, +1-212-846-6752,
Brett.Henne@vh1staff.com

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
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Name That Tune: But Can You Name the Artist?

Name That Tune: But Can You Name the Artist?

In the December edition of MarketSquare: The deconstruction of the album and what it means for artists and brands.

CHICAGO, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Leo Burnett's December edition of MarketSquare will be broadcast at 9 am CST on Monday, December 3rd. The show can be heard live on http://www.webmasterradio.fm/ and via podcast.

Marc Landsberg, global corporate strategist at Leo Burnett and president of Arc Worldwide, moderates a discussion with:

   -- Jorgen Larsen, former chairman and CEO of Universal Music International      and chairman of iLoop Mobile;   -- GLC, a hip-hop artist with a positive message who tours with Kanye      West;   -- Matt MacKelkan, an independent artist getting fame up and down the East      Coast;   -- Part-time Leo Burnett music producer Eric Sheinkop, who at 25 has      already launched his own music company, Bandit Productions.    

Click on the full 60-minute program or minute-long snippets to hear insights on:

    1. The deconstruction of the album    2. Why it's cool for artists to sell out    3. Radiohead: giving away the online store    4. Exposure vs. economics    5. Music on social networks     About Leo Burnett Worldwide  

Leo Burnett Worldwide, comprising the Leo Burnett brand agency and marketing partner Arc Worldwide, is one of the world's largest agency networks and a subsidiary of Publicis Groupe (http://www.publicisgroupe.com/), the world's fourth-largest communications company.

With this approach, LBW ensures that people who buy into client brands believe in them all the more. With expertise in mass advertising and digital, promotional and retail marketing, LBW partners with blue-chip clients such as The Coca-Cola Company, Diageo, McDonald's and Procter & Gamble. The company has won more advertising awards for campaign effectiveness than any other agency in the last six years in the U.S., has been heralded as a "pioneer on the frontier of marketing", and continues to be ranked as one of the world's top five creatively awarded networks worldwide.

MULTIMEDIA LINKS:

Leo Burnett's MarketSquare: Why It's Cool for Artists to Sell Out -- http://tinyurl.com/create.php

GLC on matching his hip-hop to the right brands -- http://media.webmasterradio.fm/episodes/audio/2007/GLC.mp3

Jorgen Larsen on the deconstruction of the album -- http://media.webmasterradio.fm/episodes/audio/2007/LARSEN.mp3

Matt MacKelcan on marketing the indie artist -- http://media.webmasterradio.fm/episodes/audio/2007/MacKELCAN 1.mp3

And what if all bands imitated Radiohead? -- http://media.webmasterradio.fm/episodes/audio/2007/RADIOHEAD.mp3

The rise of the single, the demise of the album -- http://media.webmasterradio.fm/episodes/audio/2007/SCHEINKOP.mp3

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Source: Leo Burnett Worldwide

CONTACT: Sally O'Dowd [Agency] VP, Director of Global PR Strategy of Leo
Burnett Worldwide, +1-312-220-5232, or +1-312-220-6550 [fax], or
+1-773-458-3740 [cell], sally.odowd@leoburnett.com

Web site: http://www.leoburnett.com/


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AccessMusicNetwork.com Announces Internet Radio Toolkit for Professionals

AccessMusicNetwork.com Announces Internet Radio Toolkit for Professionals

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- AccessMusicNetwork.com announced today a new and innovative Internet Radio software product being provided as a packaged toolkit for the Entertainment and Leisure marketplace. The company's Internet Radio Station Toolkit for professionals is being introduced with several listening audiences and demographics in mind including women, teenagers, and seniors. The product is targeted to businesses that wish to support high-quality radio and content feeder services to web portals, including online storefronts, businesses, military bases and college campuses.

*(LOGO: Send2Press.com/mediaboom/07-1130-AccessMus_72dpi.jpg)

The toolkit, which consists of sample deployments and source code for several web browsers and web servers, is capable of running under Macintosh and Windows XP/Vista (support also available for Linux). The toolkit supports a Web 2.0 visual interface with scaleable touch-capable 3D rotational menu items. It supports robust delivery of high-quality sound for music, and even makes available on-the-fly voice recording in MPEG format to add advertising, jingles, live news and information for listeners. A stream protection feature is also supported with a server-based retrieval solution that helps ward off freeloaders should the customer wish to enable more content control of their Internet Radio station.

The AMN Internet Radio core audio solution has been tested with thousands of concurrent users, and has sustained robustness and reliability with millions of users for over 5 years. This is supported under publicly reported Web user statistics from the U.S. Federal Government including Testimonials presented to the U.S. Congress.

For a limited time AccessMusicNetwork.com is providing a trial version online FREE of charge to its users for a period of two months. Afterwards, the toolkit will be available to purchase for $99. There is also a 2-month promotional offer of the Educational Toolkit v1.0, which is provided to qualifying schools and universities, available to purchase for $19.95. Both offers expire January 30, 2008.

The company is managed by two seasoned entrepreneurs including founder Dale Schalow, a professional audio-media engineer and programmer, who holds his BM from JMU, studied CL/NLP at Georgetown, and has worked with various artists in L.A. including David Bowie and House of Pain. Kuan-Tsae Huang is a digital media library expert who served as Vice President at IBM in charge of e-commerce implementation in New York. Dr. Huang received his Ph.D. in EECS from MIT.

More information: http://www.accessmusicnetwork.com/

This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.send2press.com/

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CONTACT: Dale Schalow of AccessMusicNetwork.com, +1-703-625-7367,
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Web site: http://www.accessmusicnetwork.com/
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With a new Version 5, Tunebite Blossoms From a Legal Copy Protection Removing Tool to a Universal Converter for Music, Audio Books, Videos and Films

With a new Version 5, Tunebite Blossoms From a Legal Copy Protection Removing Tool to a Universal Converter for Music, Audio Books, Videos and Films

KARLSRUHE, Germany, November 30/PRNewswire/ -- RapidSolution Software AG has launched three new editions of the latest Version 5 of the globally leading conversion software Tunebite for Windows Vista and XP. These will be available on the company's website http://audials.com at a cheaper price. In addition to new DRM formats, Tunebite now also converts all significant unprotected audio and video file formats for PCs and mobile devices.

Multimedia Christmas and its pitfalls

There are many offers, both in stores and on the Internet, for low-priced MP4 players, mobiles, iPods or iPhones for Christmas 2007. How disappointing though, when the recipients of the gifts cannot enjoy all the music, audio books and, increasingly, the video clips and even films at Christmas time and thereafter - due to DRM copy protection or because the mobile device cannot play back the file format. As has been the case every year since 2004, the multi-award-winning classic Tunebite comes to the rescue once again in 2007 through innovations and simplicity of use combined to the best digital quality:

Conversion giant for music, audio books, videos & films with over 50 file formats

The number of input formats has dramatically risen to 18 audio and 18 video formats. With Tunebite 5, the number of output formats supported has increased to 15 of the most important standard audio and video formats. Tunebite 5 is consequently the universal media converter for files with or without DRM copy protection for PCs, mobiles, MP3 players, PDAs, PSPs, MP4 players and Apple iPods & Co.

Copy protection assistance, now with increased speed & even more tunes simultaneously

Depending on the personal computer's operating system and performance, Tunebite 5 now legally records DRM-protected music even faster. The efficient system is able to convert a copy protected WMA file up to 27 times faster with high-speed dubbing. Large music volumes comprising 9 instead of 4 files are now automatically and simultaneously handled.

Profile editor for individual settings opens up new possibilities for mobile devices

The Tunebite 5 Profile editor enables music and video files to be customized, in terms of quality and file size for instance. Films and video clips can thus be accurately adapted to the player's screen resolution. Mobile devices no longer need to convert Tunebite 5 resolution-optimized videos during play-back. This takes the pressure off devices and thereby enables low-priced MP4 players or multimedia mobiles to play back the videos. High-end devices benefit from the reduced file size of resolution-optimized cinema films and can therefore use the storage space for more entertainment.

Increased user convenience. More optional functions

As usual, Tunebite 5's brand new user interface is user-friendly - even with many new functions. In addition to the previous version's mobile device synchronization and CD burner, extra features such as a ring tone generator and automatic completion of missing ID3 tags, album pictures and song texts have been added.

Many things get more expensive, but often no better. With Tunebite, the opposite stands true.

With Version 5, Tunebite offers the new Classic and Premium editions and as a universal converter, the Platinum edition. Tunebite 5 Platinum replaces its predecessor and in comparison now offers more functions and licensed codecs at a price below 30 Euros. This saves consumers approximately 5 Euros.

About RapidSolution

RapidSolution Software AG is a leading entertainment software company. RapidSolution products are available online at Audials.com or in the international stores. Well-known brands include Tunebite, Radiotracker, Videoraptor and RS audials complete.

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Profile: International Entertainment

International Entertainment News

/C O R R E C T I O N -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/

/C O R R E C T I O N -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/

In the news release, Amsterdam Native and St. Jude Patient Christian Gizara to Appear With Marlo Thomas on Nov. 30 'Larry King Live' to Educate Viewers About Life-Saving Work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R), issued Wednesday, November 28 by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the show will now air Saturday, December 8, 2007 rather than Friday, November 30, 2007 as originally issued.

Complete, corrected release follows:

Amsterdam Native and St. Jude Patient Christian Gizara to Appear With Marlo Thomas on Dec. 8 'Larry King Live' to Educate Viewers About Life-Saving Work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R)

Appearance part of Fourth Annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign

AMSTERDAM, N.Y., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Twelve-year-old Christian Gizara, Amsterdam native and St. Jude patient, will appear alongside St. Jude National Outreach Director Marlo Thomas during the December 8th episode of "Larry King Live." This appearance, which can be seen Saturday, December 8th at 9 p.m. ET on CNN, is one in a series of media activities in conjunction with the fourth annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. Christian, who was diagnosed with ependymoma, a brain tumor, in 2003 and is now cancer-free, will share his story on-air and help educate viewers about the life-saving work of St. Jude and how they can help by participating in the Thanks and Giving campaign.

This is the third year for long-time St. Jude supporter, Larry King, to invite Marlo Thomas to share stories of hope, like Christian's, with his viewers during Thanks and Giving. Christian's story is a unique one -- it began in October 2003 when Christian developed flu-like symptoms. His parents took him to see their pediatrician, who suggested rest and fluids. But three days later, Christian woke up vomiting and crying that his head hurt "really bad." His doctor sent him for an MRI and lab work at the local children's hospital, where Christian was diagnosed with ependymoma, a brain tumor. Two days after his diagnosis, Christian underwent a nine-hour brain surgery to remove the tumor. Knowing he needed ongoing treatment, his parents searched the Internet, where they discovered St. Jude. Tune in Saturday, December 8th to hear the rest of Christian's story, how St. Jude saved his life and see how he's doing today.

This holiday season, everyone can help kids like Christian by supporting the Thanks and Giving campaign. The campaign encourages customers to "Give thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not." Shoppers will see the St. Jude Thanks and Giving magnifying glass on a bright green background in their stores and can support the campaign by adding a donation at checkout or purchasing specialty merchandise that benefits St. Jude. Donations and purchases can also be made online at www.stjude.org or by calling 1-800-4STJUDE. Thanks and Giving began nationwide on November 19 and continues through the holiday season.

Thanks and Giving was created by award-winning actress and St. Jude National Outreach Director Marlo Thomas and her siblings, Terre and Tony Thomas, the children of hospital founder Danny Thomas. It is an unprecedented coming together of retail and corporate partners, media and celebrities, asking everyone to join them in supporting St. Jude's groundbreaking research that benefits children in communities across the country and around the world. St. Jude is the nation's leading pediatric cancer research and treatment center and the only one that covers all of the costs for medicine, treatment, food, travel and lodging. Eighty-five cents of each dollar received goes directly to research and treatment.

Celebrity friends Jennifer Aniston, Antonio Banderas, Bernie Mac, Ray Romano, Robin Williams and Reggie Bush have donated their talent for new national television spots, produced by Tony Thomas, which are airing on broadcast and cable networks, in both general and Spanish-language markets; and in a 60-second movie trailer that is reaching audiences on more than 20,000 movie screens and on American Airlines flights during the holidays. Radio spots featuring country artist Keith Urban are running on hundreds of stations throughout the campaign. Thanks and Giving also includes print ads in high profile magazines from home decor, to lifestyle, entertainment and news. Full-page ads showcasing the campaign's corporate partners are in newspapers in major cities and in USA Today. The national media blitz includes online banner ads on more than 3,000 Web sites, as well as outdoor billboards in prominent locations from coast to coast.

About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded in 1962 by late entertainer Danny Thomas, St. Jude has treated children from across the country and around the world.

   -- No child is ever turned away because of a family's inability to pay.   -- St. Jude covers all costs for treatment and is the only pediatric      cancer research center that pays for travel, lodging and food for      patients and a family member.   -- Eighty-five cents of every dollar received goes directly to research      and treatment.   -- St. Jude has increased the survival rate of the most common form of      childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), from 4 percent      when the hospital opened to 94 percent today.   -- Every breakthrough at St. Jude is freely shared with the scientific and      medical community worldwide. That's why St. Jude is called the      "hospital without walls."   -- St. Jude is the epicenter for pediatric brain tumor research and has      one of the largest sickle cell disease programs in the country.   -- St. Jude discovered a way to lessen side effects, making radiation      treatment more effective for virtually all cancers.   -- St. Jude follows the progress of its patients long after they leave the      hospital, providing related follow-up services, advice and assistance      at no charge to the patients.   

More information is available at www.stjude.org, where visitors can view the celebrity spots, learn about the corporate partners, buy unique merchandise designed by the patients at St. Jude and meet some of the patients.

Source: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

CONTACT: Katie Schroeder, +1-212-843-8036, kschroeder@rubenstein.com,
Emily Gest, +1-212-843-8588, egest@rubenstein.com, both of Rubenstein
Communications, Beth Malone of ALSAC - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
+1-901-578-2484, beth.malone@stjude.org

Web site: http://www.stjude.org/


Profile: International Entertainment

International Entertainment News

Kevin Lipson Appointed Vice President of Field Sales & Marketing for Universal Music Group Distribution

Kevin Lipson Appointed Vice President of Field Sales & Marketing for Universal Music Group Distribution

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevin Lipson has been appointed Vice President of Field Sales & Marketing for Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD), it was announced today by Jim Urie, President UMGD.

Based in Universal City, Mr. Lipson will supervise the sales and marketing efforts of the company's Regional Directors as well as its distribution sales staff. He will also be responsible for maintaining and cultivating the company's regional account base. He will report directly to Mr. Urie.

"Kevin is a great 'record man' who will be a real asset to the company as we continue to meld the company's physical and digital future," said Mr. Urie. "We are extremely lucky to have someone of Kevin's caliber at UMGD."

Mr. Lipson was most recently the Executive Producer on Universal Music Enterprise's Lethal Squad Mixtapes, where he was responsible for all aspects of the project including A&R, sales, marketing and new media. Prior to that, he was the Regional Director for UMGD's Boston & DC regions, leading the division to two "Region of the Year" Awards. Throughout the years he has held senior sales and marketing positions at UMGD, and was also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager for the Island Def Jam Music Group.

   Mr. Lipson received his B.A. from Salisbury State University.    About Universal Music Group Distribution  

Universal Music Group Distribution has been the industry market share leader for the past eight years and consists of three major divisions: Universal Music Distribution (UMD), Fontana and Vivendi Visual Entertainment (V V E). UMD handles the distribution and sales for such labels as Universal Motown Records Group, Island Def Jam Music Group, Roadrunner, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, MCA Nashville, Universal South, Lost Highway, Mercury Nashville, Verve Music Group, Universal Music Classics Group, Universal Music Latino, Universal Music Enterprises, Hip-O, UTV, Univision Music Group, Disa, Machete Music, ABKCO, Hollywood, Lideres Entertainment, Lyric Street, RMM, Thump, Ark 21, Rounder, Fonovisa, Varese Sarabande, Walt Disney, VI Music and Viva Discos. Fontana is the company's independent sales, marketing and distribution arm, and V V E is its home DVD and entertainment division.

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group is the world's largest music company with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's largest global music publishing operation.

Universal Music Group consists of record labels Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Emarcy, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Geffen Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal Music Latino, Universal Motown Records Group, Universal South Records and Verve Music Group, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes eLabs, a new media and technologies division, and Universal Music Mobile.

Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.

   Contact:    Grant Pavolka   212-331-2562  

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Source: Universal Music Group

CONTACT: Grant Pavolka of Universal Music Group, +1-212-331-2562


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International Entertainment News

Puerto Rico and Lifetime Television Celebrate 'Christmas in Paradise'

Puerto Rico and Lifetime Television Celebrate 'Christmas in Paradise'

Integrated Marketing Program Features Island through Feature Film and Puerto Rico Trip Giveaway

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) and Lifetime Television will help spread the joy this holiday season with the launch of Lifetime's new film, "Christmas in Paradise" set in Puerto Rico and the "Holiday in Paradise" Sweepstakes featuring a Grand Prize trip to Puerto Rico. The winner will be announced live during the film premiere on Saturday, December 15, at 9PM (ET/PT) on Lifetime.

"Christmas in Paradise," a two-hour movie, was filmed entirely on the Island of Puerto Rico. The film, starring Charlotte Ross ("Beggars and Choosers") and Colin Ferguson ("Eureka"), is the story of two bereaved families who meet aboard a Caribbean Christmas cruise ship and end up experiencing the magic of the holidays and romance through the unique sights, customs and people of Puerto Rico. The families explore the Island, visit the Spanish fort, El Morro, shop in Old San Juan, taste traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, and partake in the celebrations and excitement of Puerto Rico during the holidays. The movie stands out from other Christmas-themed movies because it is a juxtaposition of the conventional. Snowy landscapes are replaced with sun-drenched Puerto Rican beaches and the traditional North American Santa Claus is replaced with symbols and traditions of The Three Kings.

The partnership between PRTC and Lifetime also provides a number of marketing components including online promotion, on-air promotion and an online Sweepstakes. "Our goal from the onset was to create something truly unique," said Jonathan Sandak, Director Partnerships Lifetime Networks. "Based on independent research from companies such as IAG, we know there is a lift to audience engagement when an integration is as seamless as what we have created for Puerto Rico." The intention is to provide a unique platform for our audience by exposing them to the Puerto Rico brand while promoting Lifetime's Holiday Movie. The inclusion of the online sweepstakes goes further than a standard giveaway as it promotes the island's benefits, teases the upcoming movie and drives movie tune-in as the sweepstakes winner will be announced live during the premiere.

The "Holiday in Paradise Sweepstakes" launched on November 12 and will continue through December 14. The Grand Prize winner will receive a three-day/two-night trip for two persons, including airfare, oceanfront junior suite at Gran Melia Puerto Rico (where the movie was filmed), a spa treatment, airport transfers and tours of the El Yunque rainforest and Old San Juan. To register for the Sweepstakes and to take a sneak peak of the film's out takes, visit www.mylifetime.com. The website also features visuals of the Island and interviews with the movie's cast members.

"Puerto Rico is thrilled to work with Lifetime and be featured in their upcoming holiday film," said Terestella Gonzalez Denton, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. "The film showcases the many wonderful sights and sounds and holiday traditions of our Island and helps to position Puerto Rico as an ideal vacation destination."

For travel between Puerto Rico and the United States, No Passport Is Required. For additional information about Puerto Rico, call (800) 866-7827 or visit www.GoToPuertoRico.com.

About PRTC

The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), founded in 1970, is a public corporation responsible for stimulating, promoting and regulating the development of the tourism industry. It markets Puerto Rico as a tourism destination through advertising, public relations and promotional activities; promotes tourism among local residents; provides visitor orientation and technical assistance to investors; evaluates tourism facilities and establishes standards of quality; and regulates and oversees gaming operations. PRTC has offices and representatives in the U.S. mainland, Canada, Europe and Latin America.

About Lifetime

Lifetime is the leader in women's television and one of the top-rated basic cable television networks. A diverse, multi-media company, Lifetime is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. Lifetime Television, Lifetime Movie Network, Lifetime Real Women and Lifetime Digital (including myLifetimeTV.com) are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, a 50/50 joint venture of The Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.

    Contact: Matthew Frappier    Edelman    212.819.4802    Matthew.Frappier@edelman.com  

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Source: The Puerto Rico Tourism Company

CONTACT: Matthew Frappier of Edelman for The Puerto Rico Tourism
Company, +1-212-819-4802, Matthew.Frappier@edelman.com

Web site: http://www.gotopuertorico.com/
http://www.mylifetime.com/


Profile: International Entertainment

International Entertainment News

Imperia Entertainment Rescinds Nexxus One Finance Deal; Files SEC and FBI Complaints for Securities and Insurance Fraud

Imperia Entertainment Rescinds Nexxus One Finance Deal; Files SEC and FBI Complaints for Securities and Insurance Fraud

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IPEI) announced today that it has rescinded its capitalization agreement with Nexxus One Capital Trust of Switzerland, A.G. (http://www.nexxusone.com/) and has filed a securities fraud complaint with the Securities Exchange Commission and forwarded a request for an FBI investigation to the Las Vegas Regional Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on the grounds of securities and insurance fraud against Nexxus One Capital Trust of Switzerland, A.G., Nexxus Cayman SPV, Ltd., Nexxus One Securities, Ltd. of Las Vegas Nevada. The company has succeeded in recovering approximately 300,000,000 shares of common stock associated with the deal, and will return that stock to its transfer agent for cancellation. "After receiving the closing documents, and a series of extensions and promises to perform on the part of Nexxus One that did not come to fruition, we have rescinded the $10 million capitalization agreement between the company and Nexxus and decided to take action in federal court to recover damages," said Kenneth Eade, Chairman. "Nexxus One Capital Trust of Switzerland, A.G. is a large institution based in Switzerland, so we are confident that, if we receive a judgment against it that it will be collectible," he added. "We are moving forward with our new business plan of combining film distribution of ours and other companies' film products with the production of our own," said Eade. The company is currently in the process of a private offering, selling units consisting of a debt security and equity in its film, "Never Submit," to fund its operations. This offering does not involve the sale of common stock.

The complaints state that, in January 2007, Nexxus One made an offer to Imperia to capitalize the company with a $10 million bond rated investment grade by Standard and Poors, Moody's or Fitch, in exchange for over 300 million shares of restricted company stock. The company accepted and, after a series of delays, the transaction closed in June 2007, with Nexxus delivering a $10 million note from Nexxus Cayman SPV, Ltd. After closing, the company contacted a finance broker to help the company monetize the bond. During that process it was discovered that the bond, which was actually a "capital protected promissory note" allegedly secured by a $300 million bond, was suspect, and the company began an investigation to determine the validity of the transaction.

The complaint further states that it took the company months to close the transaction, and even more months to receive a CUSIP number. The company delivered the stock to escrow for Nexxus One and delivered stock to Nexxus One Securities, Ltd.. in full performance of its part of the agreement, but Nexxus One never gave the company the information requested that was necessary to monetize the instrument. During the pendency of the transaction, which was originally supposed to close in February 2007, the company's stock price plummeted, and the company was forced to make offerings of common stock in order for the company to raise the capital it needed to survive. When the company's financial representative attempted to verify the insurance for the bond, he found that, out of all the insurance providers listed on the insurance guarantee, only one actually existed. When he attempted to verify the CUSIP number (653376AA1), he found that it was indeed a CUSIP number that was applied for, but there was no correct record of a financial instrument corresponding to that CUSIP number.

The complaint further states that, in August, the company gave notice of rescission of the bond transaction to Nexxus One, and Nexxus One requested the company to wait 30 days for Nexxus to perform, and to execute a non-disclosure agreement, and Nexxus One would deliver a proper bond and the information needed to monetize it. The company waited the thirty days and still nothing happened. Nexxus One again requested the company to delay rescission on November 2, 2007, offering alternative performance that also never occurred.

ABOUT IMPERIA ENTERTAINMENT

Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (http://www.imperiaentertainment.com/) is a company that has emerged as a player in the area of independent film production and distribution. The company engages in investing in and producing full-length feature films. Imperia's film properties include its feature film, "Say It In Russian" (http://www.sayitinrussianmovie.com/), starring Faye Dunaway, and "Never Submit," starring Corey Sevier, Ernie Hudson and star MMA fighters Ken Shamrock, Josh Koscheck, Michael McDonald, Mauricio Shogun Rua, and Nate Quarry , the award-winning "Autograph" television series, and "The New Three Stooges" cartoon series, a series of 156 cartoons and 41 live wraparound skits featuring The Three Stooges.

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Imperia Entertainment, Inc. and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-statements include fluctuation of operating results, the ability to compete successfully and the ability to complete before-mentioned transactions. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

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Source: Imperia Entertainment, Inc.

CONTACT: Kenneth Eade of Imperia Entertainment, Inc., +1-310-275-0089,
info@imperiaentertainmentinc@yahoo.com

Web site: http://www.imperiaentertainment.com/
http://www.nexxusone.com/


Profile: International Entertainment