Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 2

Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 2 News Conference and Media Preview, 8:30 a.m. on January 28, 2005 WHAT: Members of the media are invited to a news conference and media preview of BODY WORLDS 2. In response to the tremendous popularity of "BODY WORLDS: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies," BODY WORLDS 2 will be on display for the first time in America at the California Science Center, January 29, 2004 through March 27, 2005. Since July, more than 651,000 guests have visited BODY WORLDS, distinguishing it as the most well attended special exhibit in California Science Center history. BODY WORLDS 2 equals its predecessor in size and proportion, comprising 20,000 sq. feet, and more than 200 plastinated real human body specimens including more than 25 whole bodies, healthy and unhealthy organs, body parts and slices. Dr. Gunther von Hagens, creator of BODY WORLDS and inventor of the plastination technique, has designed BODY WORLDS 2 to reveal significant insights about human anatomy, physiology and health not available in the previous exhibit. Highlights include five all-new, never seen before plastinates including, the "Suicide by Fat -- Obesity Revealed" specimen, which shows fat tissue and its ability to shorten life by damaging vital organs like the heart and bones and a "Cube Head" plastinate, that acts as a 3D puzzle showing us the density of the human head. These and other real preserved human specimens present an unprecedented view of the structure and function of the human body and offer an unforgettable lesson on the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. 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. 24 Source: California Science Center CONTACT: Shell Amega, Paula Wagner or Natalie Lesly, all of 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