Los Angeles Premiere of the Movie 'COACH CARTER'

Los Angeles Premiere of the Movie 'COACH CARTER' WHAT: Los Angeles Premiere of the movie "COACH CARTER" WHO: Cast attendees include: Samuel L. Jackson, Ashanti, Robert Ri'Chard, Rick Gonzalez, Rob Brown, Nana Gbewonyo, Channing Tatum, Antwon Tanner, Texas Battle and Debbi Morgan Special Guest: Coach Ken Carter From the Soundtrack: Faith Evans, Fabolous, Red Cafe, St. Lunatics and Aksent Celebrity attendees and special guests include: Hank Aaron, LaTanya Richardson, Jon Voight, Tracee Ellis Ross, Omarion, Magic Johnson, Sharon Warren, Nikki Reed, Matthew Lillard, Obba Babtunde, Kyla Pratt, Ernie Banks, James Lesure, Regina Hall, Jasmine Guy, Gabrielle Union, Leila Arcieri, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Tom Sizemore, Elise Neal, Arlen Escarpeta, Nikki Ziering, Sean Faris, Jillian Barberie, Anna Maria Horsford, Bethany Joy Lenz, Hill Harper, John Schneider, Tia Carrere, Marques Houston, Jay Hernandez, Robert Wuhl, Shar Jackson, Robin Weigert, Terry Crews, Leonardo Nam, Jimmy Rollins from the Philadelphia Phillys, Lisa Leslie & DeLisha Milton Jones from the LA Sparks, Corey Maguette from the LA Clippers, Malinda Williams, Keith Robinson, David Sutcliffe, Shemar Moore, Kimberly J. Brown ... and more to follow WHEN: THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2005 -- 7:00pm -- Arrivals begin at 6:00pm WHERE: GRAUMAN'S CHINESE THEATER 6925 HOLLYWOOD BLVD., HOLLYWOOD, CA ABOUT "COACH CARTER" Inspired by a true story, "Coach Carter" is an inspirational account of controversial high school basketball coach Ken Carter (Samuel L. Jackson), who received both high praise and staunch criticism when he made national news for benching his entire undefeated team for poor academic performance. Set in Richmond, California, this rousing, heartfelt portrayal of human courage and conviction is about overcoming the obstacles of your environment and showing young men a future that stretches beyond gangs, drugs, prison, and yes ... even basketball. Directed by: Thomas Carter Produced by: Brian Robbins, Mike Tollin, David Gale Executive Produced by: Van Toffler, Thomas Carter, Sharla Sumpter, Caitlin Scanlon Screenplay by: Mark Schwahn and John Gatins MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence, sexual content, language, teen partying and some drug material. ALL PRESS MUST BE ACCREDITED TO COVER ARRIVALS For further information, please call: TV -- Gail Silverman (323) 956-4721 Photo -- Riki Leigh Arnold (323) 956-4602 Print/Radio -- Soni Ede (323) 956-8975 Int'l -- Frankie De La Vara (323) 956-5468 (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991206/PARLOGO) PRNewswire -- Jan. 13 Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991206/PARLOGO AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/ PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Source: Paramount Pictures CONTACT: TV, Gail Silverman, +1-323-956-4721, or Photo, Riki Leigh Arnold, +1-323-956-4602, or Print/Radio, Soni Ede, +1-323-956-8975, or Int'l, Frankie De La Vara, +1-323-956-5468, all of Paramount Pictures ------- Profile: International Entertainment