Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 2: All New Specimens Include an Ice Skating Couple, Orthopedic Man and Camel

Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 2: All New Specimens Include an Ice Skating Couple, Orthopedic Man and Camel News Conference and Media Preview, 8:30 a.m. on January 28, 2005 WHAT: BODY WORLDS 2 will be on display for the first time in America at the California Science Center, January 29 through March 27, 2005. Members of the media are invited to a news conference and media preview of BODY WORLDS 2 on January 28, at 8:30 a.m. Due to the tremendous popularity of BODY WORLDS: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies, which welcomed 660,019 visitors, Dr. Gunther von Hagens, creator of BODY WORLDS and inventor of the plastination technique, now launches BODY WORLDS 2 in the Americas. Revealing significant insights about human anatomy, physiology and health not available in the previous exhibit BODY WORLDS 2 reveals new insights of the body in mesmerizing detail. BODY WORLDS 2 displays a very dynamic second generation of plastinates, most of them in athletic poses that demonstrate the play of muscles and organs in action. With a deeper focus on medical education, this exhibition offers an advanced lesson in human anatomy. Plastinates act as teaching tools used for the professional education of students. Highlights include: * "Death Spiral: Elegance on Ice," an ice skating couple demonstrating each individual's muscular system and juxtaposing the female and male form * "Orthopedic Man," showing a variety of surgically implanted orthopedic devices * "Camel and Baby Camel" acting as representatives of comparative anatomy, showing their complex digestive system * "Suicide by Fat -- Obesity Revealed" shows fat tissue and its ability to shorten life by damaging vital organs like the heart. More than 200 real human body specimens, 25 whole body plastinates healthy and unhealthy organs, body parts and slices make up this 20,000 sq. ft. exhibit. We invite you to preview this unprecedented look at the structure and function of the human body offering an unforgettable lesson on the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. BODY WORLDS is distinguished as the most well attended special exhibit in California Science Center history. WHO: Dr. Gunther von Hagens, (Scientific Director) Institute for Plastination and inventor of plastination, and Jeffrey N. Rudolph, President, California Science Center, will give a brief presentation followed by an open question and answer period. WHERE: California Science Center 700 State Drive -- Exposition Park -- Los Angeles, CA 90037 Enter visitor parking at 39th and Figueroa Street, an attendant will direct you. Please have media credentials or business cards ready. WHEN: Friday January 28, 2005 7:00 am -- Registration Opens -- Self-guided tours of the exhibition begin 8:30 am -- News conference 9:00 am to 11:00 a.m. -- Self-guided tours of the exhibition PRNewswire -- Jan. 26 Source: California Science Center CONTACT: Shell Amega, Paula Wagner, or Natalie Lesly, all of the California Science Center, +1-213-744-7446; or Georgina Gomez, +1-213-744-2679, for BODY WORLDS NOTE TO EDITORS: The Institute for Plastination, which developed this exhibit, requires members of the print and broadcast media to complete special user agreement forms before on-site coverage of BODY WORLDS 2 is allowed. You may register on site the day of the event -- or for your convenience, download the appropriate forms from the Science Center website media page at http://californiasciencecenter.org/GenInfo/MediaRoom/MediaRoom.php. Please fax completed forms to (213) 744-2026 by 5:00 p.m. January 27. Members of the media who have previously registered with BODY WORLDS do not have to fill out an additional form. Simply RSVP to 213-744-7446 or email nlesly@cscmail.org. ------- Profile: International Entertainment