PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, December 17, 2004

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, December 17, 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. Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center Announces Actor Daryl 'Chill' Mitchell to Be Spokesperson Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2838386 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041217/LAFRU12 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN12 Caption: Dana Reeve, actor Daryl "Chill" Mitchell and Will Reeve, at the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation's 14th Annual Gala, 'A Magical Evening,' held on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004. Mitchell will serve as a spokesperson for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center and its recently launched Minority Communities Outreach Campaign. Photo by Jimi Celeste at (C) Patrick McMullan - All Rights Reserved. Contact: Shonali Burke, +1-202-974-5027, burkes@ruderfinn.com; or Maggie Goldberg, +1-973-379-2690, mgoldberg@crpf.org, both for Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center 2. Standard Insurance Company Sponsors Rachael Scdoris, First Blind Iditarod Contender Fans can read about Rachael's story and track her progress during the race on www.GoRachaelGo.com Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2830702 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041217/LAFRU3 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN3 Caption: Legally blind Rachael Scdoris is the youngest musher ever to complete a 500-mile sled dog race and was twice named one of the nation's 100 Most Outstanding Female Athletes. This March she will realize her lifelong dream to race in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Rachael's supporters and fans can read about Rachael and follow her progress in upcoming races at www.GoRachaelGo.com. Contact: Sponsorship Information, Amber Lindsey, 503-321-8467, or alindse2@standard.com, or Corporate Information, Kira Higgs, 503-321-6418, or khiggs@standard.com, or Investor Relations and Financial Media, Jeff Hallin, 503-321-6127, or jhallin@standard.com 3. Seven Springs Kicks Off the Season Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2837227 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041217/LAFRU5 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN5 Caption: Seven Springs Mountain Resort, PA's largest ski resort, opens for the 2004/2005 season. For a fun-filled winter adventure visit www.7springs.com Contact: Robert Duppstadt of Seven Springs Mountain Resort, +1-814-352-2016 4. Napa River Inn Announces Winter Wine Tasting Getaway Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2834412 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041217/LAFRU7 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN7 Caption: The Napa River Inn (www.napariverinn.com), the area's only upscale, full-service boutique hotel in downtown Napa, announces a Winter Wine Tasting Getaway for romance and leisure visitors to the Napa Valley. Enjoy a wine tasting package now to February 28, 2005 from as low as $189 a night. This charming historic hotel offers 66 finely detailed rooms along a picturesque 2.5 acre Napa River. Anchored to the hotel is the famous Historic Napa Mill (http://www.napariverinn.com/napamill.php) ideal for shopping, dining, and spa. Contact: Monty Sander, +1-707-253-8503, or Fax: +1-707-253-8501, monsan@aol.com, for The Napa River Inn 5. Armchair Travel Was Never This Real: Virtual Tours of India Let You Take a Peek Before You Plunge Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2837933 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041207/NYFNSW49-a Caption: India Comes Alive in Award Winning Multimedia CD-ROM Atlanta, Georgia -- Finalist in "Best Book 2004" by USA BOOK NEWS and rated 5-stars by readers at Amazon. The interactive multimedia CD-ROM titled "Travels to Northern India: Agra" by Travel CDZ, Inc., is packed with 230 spectacular digital pictures, 18 minutes of high quality video, Interactive Map and 200 pages of information on the region, historical references, travel and shopping tips. Contact: Diana Prieto of Travel CDZ, Inc., +1-678-358-4309, or mediainfo@travelcdz.com 6. Mummies From The British Museum Opens April 17, 2005 at Bowers Museum Mummies: Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt features the largest collection of mummies and coffins to ever leave British Museum and illustrates the fascinating story of how Egyptians prepared and sent the dead into the afterlife Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2835996 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041217/LAFRU2 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN2 Caption: 25th Dynasty Mummy of Padiamenet in Cartonnage will be featured in Mummies: Death in the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt, opening April 17, 2005 at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, Calif. Among the exhibition's 140 pieces is 14 mummies and coffins -- one of the largest displays of mummies in history. The exhibition is organized by the British Museum, exclusively for Bowers Museum, the first art institution in the world outside Britain to sign a joint-venture with the British Museum. Contact: Rick Weinberg, Director of Public Relations and Marketing of The Bowers Museum, +1-714-567-3642, or cell, +1-714-552-2842, or fax, +1-714-567-3603, rweinberg@bowers.org 7. What Celebs Are Buying Now: Little Numbers Necklaces Hot New Trend Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2837882 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041217/LAFRU1 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN1 Caption: Alex Woo Little Number necklaces in white gold and diamonds. Contact: Franca Gerrard of Behrman Communications, +1-212-986-7000, or fgerrard@behrmanpr.com, for Alex Woo 8. Tips for Surviving the Holidays in Modern Girl Style From Style Network's Jane Buckingham and Her New Book, 'The Modern Girl's Guide to Life' Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2837974 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041217/LAFRU11 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN11 Caption: Survive the holidays in style with the new book, 'The Modern Girl's Guide To Life,' from trend-forecaster Jane Buckingham, host of her own hit show on Style Network. 'The Modern Girl's Guide' makes a great gift for Modern Girls of all ages. Contact: Liz Biber, +1-310-286-7577, LizBiber@aol.com, for the Modern Girl's Guide to Life 9. Steffi vs. Andre - Who Wins? New Genworth Financial Commercial Features Dream Match With an Unbelievable Finish Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2834807 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041217/LAFRU4 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN4 Caption: Steffi Graf tells husband Andre Agassi she already does the does "the checkbook" in Genworth Financial's second TV ad, which again features the married tennis stars. In the ad, Agassi challenges his wife to a tennis match to determine who has make the insurance decisions. Who wins? The new spot begins running on cable in January 2005, but a sneak peak is available now at www.genworth.com. Contact: Tom Topinka of Genworth Financial, +1-804-662-2444, or thomas.topinka@genworth.com 10. The 'Aviator' Howard Hughes Highlights Upcoming Barrett-Jackson Auction Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2837777 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041217/LAFRU6 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN6 Caption: This 1953 Buick Roadmaster was the personal car of aviation genius Howard Hughes, which he drove until his seclusion. It is customized with aircraft electrical systems, a bacteria filter for the air conditioner and a plug to jump-start Hughes' own planes. It was sold shortly after his death and kept in original condition. The car will be at the Barrett- Jackson Classic Car Auction in Scottsdale, January 25 - 30, and auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction in March. Contact: Jennifer Ziegler of Martz Public Relations, +1-480-998-9590, jziegler@martzagency.com, for Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction; or Travis A. Moss of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, +1-480-421-6694, ext. 118, tmoss@barrett-jackson.com 11. Acura RD-X Concept to Debut at North American International Auto Show Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2838079 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041216/LATH049 Caption: Acura RD-X Concept will debut at North American International Auto Show. Contact: Mike Spencer, +1-310-783-3165, Chuck Schifsky, +1-313-964-5676, Chris Naughton, +1-212-355-9191, or Sage Marie, +1-678-339-1385, all of Acura 12. Mazda's MX-Crossport Concept to Debut at 2005 North American International Auto Show Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2836415 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041215/LAW051 Caption: Mazda's MX-Crossport Concept to Debut at 2005 North American International Auto Show Contact: Jeremy Barnes of Mazda North American Operations, +1-949-727-6844 13. Subaru, PSIA, AASI and NSP Celebrate 10 Years Of Partnership Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2838166 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041216/PHTH047 Caption: The 2005 Subaru Outback is the official vehicle of the PSIA, AASI AND NSP. Through this unique, 10-year marketing relationship with Subaru, the organizations have sold 5,000 Subaru vehicles to its members. Contact: Lisa Winston, Peak Exposure, +1-303-530-1205, FAX: +1-303-530-1228, Lisa@peakexposure.com; or Rebecca Ayers, Communications Director, +1-303-987-9390, FAX: +1-303-988-3005, rayers@aasi.org or rayers@nsp.org, for AASI and National Ski Patrol; or Mark Dorsey, Assistant Executive Director, +1-303-987-9390, FAX: +1-303-988-3005, mdorsey@psia.org or mdorsey@nsp.org, for National Ski Patrol and PSIA; or Lisa Fleming, Communications Manager, Subaru of America, Inc., +1-856-488-5093, lfleming@subaru.com 14. Holiday Gift Can Keep Computers Healthy and Spyware-Free Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2838364 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041217/LAFRU8 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN8 Caption: GIFTS THAT GIVE ALL YEAR The award-winning System Mechanic 5 Professional fixes, maintains, optimizes, protects and enables PCs to run faster, cleaner and error-free. An intensive optimized defragmentation process enables systems to remain defragmented up to twenty times longer. Startup Guard(TM) proactively prevents infection from spyware, viruses and rogue programs, while other tools enforce personal privacy while working, playing, and shopping online. System Mechanic is available at leading retail outlets across the US, Canada and the UK, or visit www.iolo.com/PRHoliday. Contact: Kristin Gabriel, Director of Public Relations of iolo technologies, +1-323-257-8888, ext. 116, kristin.gabriel@iolo.com 15. iolo technologies' Search and Recover 2 Wins Coveted PC Magazine Editor's Choice Award Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2838371 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041217/LAFRU9 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN9 Caption: NEVER LOSE DATA AGAIN Search and Recover(TM) 2, winner of PC Magazine's Editor's Choice award, offers an arsenal of tools allowing advanced and novice users alike to quickly find and recover deleted, destroyed or damaged data from their PCs. A Media Recovery Wizard helps users instantly recover music, photos, emails, even movies on MP3 players, digital cameras, and other portable media. Search and Recover is available at leading retail outlets across the US, Canada and the UK, or visit www.iolo.com/PRHoliday. Contact: Kristin Gabriel, Director of Public Relations of iolo technologies, +1-323-257-8888, ext. 116, kristin.gabriel@iolo.com 16. Zango Games Breathes New Life Into Arcade Classics Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2836498 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041217/LAFRU10 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN10 Caption: Attack of the Monster Robots challenges players to protect Earth from devastating ruin. Players must battle for victory to save mankind in this online action game from Zombie Studios and Zango Games. Contact: Ashley Wolfe of Barokas Public Relations, +1-206-264-8220, or ashley@barokas.com, for 180solutions 17. Life-Size Butter Sculpture Spreads Holiday Cheer and Feeds the Hungry Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2833994 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041210/CGF019 Caption: Life-Size Butter Sculpture Spreads Holiday Cheer and Feeds the Hungry Contact: Megan Bykowski, +1-608-212-5696, mbykowski@stephanbrady.com, for America's Dairy Farmers 18. Davy Crockett Turns 50 At Disneyland Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2837311 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041215/LAW098 Caption: "Davy Crockett" turns 50 at Disneyland. On the 50th anniversary of his debut as TV's "Davy Crockett," legendary actor Fess Parker received the ultimate Disneyland honor on December 15th when the park unveiled a tribute window in recognition of the actor's contributions to Disneyland through the years. Pictured left to right: Disneyland President Matt Ouimet, Mickey Mouse, Fess Parker, Disneyland Ambassador Becky Murphy. 19. Mariah Carey Set as Featured Musical Artist for 21st Annual Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade Airing Christmas Day on ABC-TV Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2837331 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041215/LAW100 Caption: Mariah Carey will be a featured performer at this year's Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade, airing on Christmas Day on ABC-TV. Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa will be hosting the two- hour event with a star-studded lineup. Contact: Los Angeles, Dominic Friesen or Elliott Chang, +1-818-501-0700, or New York, Carolyn Lipkins, +1-212-679-4750, all of SSA Public Relations, for Walt Disney World 20. Larry Divney Named President, MTV Networks Ad Sales Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2837983 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041006/NYW154-a Caption: MTV Networks chairman and CEO Judy McGrath announces key appointment of Larry Divney. Contact: Jeanine Smartt of MTV Networks Communications, +1-212-846-7437 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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