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 and Texas Battle Special Guests: Coach Ken Carter and Damien Carter Celebrity attendees 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. 4 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 ------- Profile: International Entertainment