PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, December 3, 2004

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, December 3, 2004 The following is a select summary of the top entertainment-related press releases transmitted this week by PR Newswire. The full text of these releases is available at no charge to journalists on PR Newswire for Journalists, http://www.prnewswire.com/media. Editors are also advised that high-resolution photos are available to accompany these previously transmitted releases. Members of the media may download the photos at no charge from the online archive links indicated below. Many photos are also available via the AP PhotoExpress Network, as indicated by the PRN# listed below. 1. Sugarplum Dreams Featured at Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2825757 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU10 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN12 Caption: Featuring a magical nighttime surprise -- a tuck-in delivered by Old St. Nick himself -- Sugarplum Dreams at Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa sends tiny tots to bed with "visions of sugarplums dancing in heads." To wrap up the holiday season with a special Santa appearance at Sawgrass Marriott Resort -- located on the Atlantic Coast between Jacksonville and historic St. Augustine -- call 800.457.4653 or visit http://www.sawgrassmarriott.com/. Contact: Nancy Hartsell, nhartsell@zimmerman.com, or Autumn Barnes, both of The Zimmerman Agency, +1-850-668-2222, for Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa 2. More of a Good Thing: 'Home Cooking' Magazine Features Larger Format Publication's Redesign Offers Full-Color Photography Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2824570 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU7 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN8 Caption: THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE HOME COOKING -- And now the magazine that illustrates it best has a bright new look! Home Cooking, a favorite of family chefs for more than 30 years, has introduced a larger format, including full- color photography to complement its mouth-watering, taste- tempting recipes. Delivering the best in comfort foods, Home Cooking is published six times a year by DRG Publishing of Berne, Indiana. Visit their Web site at www.HomeCookingMagazine.com. Contact: Nancy Brown, Public Relations Coordinator of Dynamic Resource Group, +1-260-589-4075, ext. 458, E-mail: Nancy_Brown@DRGnetwork.com 3. The Mummers Strut (Again) on New Year's Day in Philly Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2825389 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041130/PHTU010 Caption: A Philadelphia Mummer "Strings" in the New Year during annual day-long parade. Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC. Contact: Cara Schneider, +1-215-599-0789, cara@gptmc.com 4. Welch's Nutcracker Collection Sure to Add 'Sparkle' to Holiday Celebration Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2822264 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041123/NYFNSS26 Caption: Clara wished for one. Why not buy a two-pack? Welch's brings new "sparkle" to The Nutcracker story with this handsome pair of 25.4 fluid ounce bottles of its Red and White Sparkling Grape Juice Cocktail. The pair make fitting sentries to the holiday table or buffet and an attention-getting, non- alcoholic choice for holiday cocktails. The two-pack, which also adds a touch of whimsy to "the kids' table," has a suggested retail price of $5.99. Contact: John Dutcher, Fleishman-Hillard Inc., +1-515-334-3464, dutcherj@fleishman.com, for Welch's 5. Spirited Holiday Gifts Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2822270 Accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041123/NYFNSS31-a Caption: Spirited Holiday Gifts Contact: Mira Bieler, +1-415-885-0574, or mbieler@charlescomm.com, or Laurie Carper, +1-415-701-9465, or lcarper@charlescomm.com 6. It's a White Christmas in Houston as Landry's Downtown Aquarium Unveils White Tiger Exhibit Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2827670 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041202/DATH011-a AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN9 Caption: Nero and Marina in their habitat at Downtown Aquarium in Houston, Texas. Downtown Aquarium is owned by Landry's, Inc. Contact: Jami Mabile, or Joanie Goldstein, or Marion Gammill, all of Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations, +1-713-224-9115, for Landry's, Inc. 7. Disney Cruise Line Magical Holiday Cruises: Something for Everyone on Santa's List Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2821842 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031208/FLM023 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN3 Caption: A themed decor package has transformed Disney's sandy private island, Castaway Cay, into a "snowy" holiday hideaway for this season's Magical Holiday celebration. Disney Cruise Line guests are treated to a Magical Wonderland complete with "snow" flurries, Christmas trees, carolers, a sleigh full of presents and even Disney characters dressed in holiday styles. Contact: Disney Cruise Line Public Relations, +1-407-566-3687 8. Finally, Something for Santa Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2826802 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU11 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN13 Caption: Santa's Christmas wish list this year is certain to include the BIG JOHN Toilet Seat -- the big and tall toilet seat. A bigger more stable toilet seat specially designed for our larger consumers. The seat sells at a special introductory rate of only eighty-eight dollars and can be ordered at www.bigjohntoiletseat.com or by calling toll-free 866-366-0669. So this Christmas take a tip from Santa's newest helper and celebrate all the big fabulous fannies in your life. Contact: Eileen Koch of Eileen Koch & Company (EKC), +1-310-441-1000, eileenkoch@aol.com, for BIG JOHN Toilet Seat 9. What Would Santa Drive? Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2827153 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041201/LAW107 Caption: What would Santa Drive? Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com says the Lexus LX 470 -- With trimmings in leather and hardwoods throughout, Santa rides in style without a doubt. Contact: Robyn Eckard of Kelley Blue Book, +1-949-268-3049, reckard@kbb.com 10. World Famous Volo Auto Museum Opens Vault to the Public Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2824978 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU4 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN5 Caption: The world famous Volo Auto Museum is opening its vault to the public for the first time since 1960. The museum will sell nearly 100 museum artifacts and famous vehicles, including this Gotham City Police Car used during the filming of all four "Batman" movies. The sale also includes a prototype Shelby GT-500 valued at $1.2 million, the 1976 Pacer featured in "Wayne's World," and the scooter that Peter Parker used to deliver pizzas in "Spiderman 2." Contact: Brian Grams of Volo Auto Museum, +1-815-385-3644 11. Lincoln Brings Game Changing Surprises to Super Bowl XXXIX Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2825246 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU6 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN7 Caption: Lincoln recently announced the all-new 2006 Mark LT, with its elegance, comfort and uncompromised truck capability, will take Lincoln luxury back to the Super Bowl and to a new segment, the luxury truck market. The Mark LT, which arrives in dealer showrooms this spring with a base price of $39,995, will begin its marketing launch with a 30-second commercial during the first half of Super Bowl XXXIX and "Jet to Jacksonville" sweepstakes on lincoln.com. Contact: Rich Voytowich, +1-313-248-6691, rvoytowi@ford.com, or Sara Tatchio, +1-313-594-3744, statchio@ford.com, both of Lincoln Mercury 12. Middleweight Champ Bernard Hopkins to be Honored by African-American Chamber of Commerce Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2827986 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041202/PHTH025-a AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN10 Caption: Philadelphia native and undisputed middleweight boxing champion Bernard Hopkins will be honored by the African- American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware at the AACC's 10th annual gala, scheduled for Saturday, December 31, 2004 in Philadelphia. Contact: A. Bruce Crawley, Crawley Haskins Sloan, +1-215-922-7184, crawley-haskins@att.net, for African-American Chamber of Commerce 13. BLACK ENTERPRISE Goes Inside The Funny Business of Comedy Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2824817 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041129/NYM134 Caption: In the December cover story (on newsstands now) BLACK ENTERPRISE reports on how Cedric the Entertainer and other top comedians leverage their success to build their brand. Contact: Andrew Wadium, Wadiuma@blackenterprise.com, +1-212-886-9598, Fax: 212-886-9557 14. Original Snowboard Art Launches World Wide Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2823085 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU5 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN6 Caption: Why sit and look at your favorite artwork on your wall when you can ride it down a mountain? With over four hundred original Snowboard Art works from around the world, originalsnowboardart.com is the source for this new, exciting art form. Visitors to the website choose their favorite Snowboard Art and have it made into an adhesive TopSkin(TM) that is applied to their snowboard, skateboard, boat, or any surface suitable for display, just pick it, click it and stick it! Contact: Panic Button Media, +1-435-640-2554, or panicbuttonmedia@mac.com; or Bob Lutnicki of Original Snowboard Art, +1-435-940-1448, or bob@originalsnowboardart.com 15. The Weather Channel(R) Showcases New Screensaver With Weather- Triggered Images Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2825487 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/LAFRU3 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN4 Caption: Now, consumers have yet another opportunity to interact with The Weather Channel. Using patent-pending technology, the company's unique new screensaver showcases a rotating gallery of awe-inspiring weather photos, such as this one, all of which were submitted by weather.com(R) users. It can be downloaded free of charge at www.weather.com/photogallery. Contact: Stacy Kirk of The Weather Channel, +1-770-226-2611, skirk@weather.com 16. 'Get me the easy chair and the remote Miss Moneypenny!' Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2821856 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041122/LAM031 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN2 Caption: Sir Roger Moore, host of Ultimate Bond. Contact: Steve Belgard of Starz Encore, +1-720-852-5843; or Tom Chen of MPRM, +1-323-933-3399, for Starz! Entertainment Group 17. Buena Vista Home Entertainment Hosts the 40th Anniversary DVD Release Launch of 'Mary Poppins' at the El Capitan Theatre Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2826515 Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at: Photo #1: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041201/LAW074-b Caption: November 30, 2004 -- Hollywood, CA. Julie Andrews and Walt Disney's Richard Cook. Buena Vista Home Entertainment hosts the 40th Anniversary DVD Release Launch of 'Mary Poppins' at the El Capitan Theatre. Photo by: Eric Charbonneau(C)Berliner Studio/BEImages Photo #2: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041201/LAW074-d Caption: November 30, 2004 -- Hollywood, CA. Karen Dotrice, Dick Van Dyke & Julie Andrews. Buena Vista Home Entertainment hosts the 40th Anniversary DVD Release Launch of 'Mary Poppins' at the El Capitan Theatre. Photo by: Eric Charbonneau(C)Berliner Studio/BEImages Contact: For further information, please contact: Broadcast Media: Cari Sanders 818-295-5256, Cari.M.Sanders.-ND@Disney.com Print and Photographer: Jeff Kaplan 818-295-5229, Jeff.R.Kaplan.-ND@Disney.com Also Tim Choy 323-954-7510 ex 13, t.choy@dcpublicity.com 18. Ritmo Mvndo Named Official Watch of Ocean's Twelve Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2824451 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041129/LAM004 Caption: LA-based Ritmo Mvndo is the official watch of Ocean's Twelve, out Dec. 10th -- producing a collection of Ocean's Twelve watches inspired by the film with two sleek dial designs, available in red, black and silver, expected to be sold at department stores nationwide for the suggested retail price of $400. Contact: Stefan Pollack, Stefan@RitmoMundo.com, or Ann Moreno, Ann@RitmoMundo.com, both of Ritmo Mvndo, +1-310-556-4443 19. Clay Aiken Shatters Sales Record, Making History With the Biggest Selling Debut in the SoundScan Era for a Holiday CD Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2823690 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041124/NYW110 Caption: Clay Aiken Shatters Sales Record, Making History With the Biggest Selling Debut in the SoundScan Era for a Holiday CD Contact: Roger Widynowski of RCA Records, +1-310-358-4125, rogerw@bmg.com 20. Anticipation at Fever Pitch for 'Breakaway,' Second Album from Kelly Clarkson Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2822187 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041122/NYM274 Caption: Kelly Clarkson - Releases second album "Breakaway" Tuesday, November 30, 2004 on RCA Records and 19 Entertainment. The new single release "Since U Been Gone" is the most added record at Top-40 Radio. Contact: Roger Widynowski, Sr. Director Of Publicity of RCA, +1-310-358-4125, or rogerw@bmg.com 21. Creatas Goes Bollywood Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2827846 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041202/CGTH009 Caption: Creatas Goes Bollywood Contact: Suzanne Gibbons-Neff for Dynamic Graphics, +1-203-656-0833, suzanne@sgnpr.com For more information on any of the photos, or on gaining access to the archives, members of the media may contact the PR Newswire Photo Desk at +1-888-776-6555 or +1-212-782-2840. 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