PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, March 4, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, March 4, 2005

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. Tornado Week 2005 Delivers Real-Life Twister Tales on The Weather Channel

The Weather Channel(R) Spotlights Survival Stories, Suspense, and Ultimate Chaos Caused by Terrible Twisters During Special "Storm Stories" Theme Week

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2887060

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050304/LAFRU9

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Caption: Tornado Week thunders onto The Weather Channel March 6-12, featuring dramatic real life stories of people whose lives were changed forever by their encounters with twisters. These special episodes also serve to heighten public awareness of the dangerous conditions that accompany severe weather. Episodes air between 8-9 p.m. ET on the popular all weather network.

Contact: Kathy Lane, +1-770-226-2102, or klane@weather.com, or Matt Boyter, +1-770-226-2191, or mboyter@weather.com, both of The Weather Channel

2. Discreet Congratulates Visual Effects and Animated Short Film Academy Award Winners: Spider-Man 2 and Ryan

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2886526

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050228/SFM095

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Caption: Spider-Man 2 (C) 2004 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. Spider-Man Character (R) & (C) 2004 Marvel Characters, Inc.

Contact: Roohi Saeed of Discreet, +1-514-954-7296, roohi.saeed@discreet.com

3. After Sixty Years David Webb Precious Jewels Are Still Walking Oscar's Red Carpet

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2887339

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050228/LAM111

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Caption: Oscar winner Morgan Freeman wearing David Webb platinum, diamond and crystal shirt studs and cuff links.

Contact: Rymann Winter of D'Orazio & Associates Public Relations, +1-310-860-0041, or fax, +1-310-861-9041, info@dorazioassociates.com, for David Webb Fine Jewelry

4. Star Jones Reynolds Says You Can Get Red Carpet Glam for Less, Mix It Up

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2886679

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Photo #1: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050228/CGM003-a

Caption: The Starlet "JetSet" was chosen by Star Jones Reynolds to wear with a Richard Tyler couture gown for her Red Carpet performance at the 77TH Annual Academy Awards. Jones Reynolds is helping women create their own style for less with the Starlet by Star Jones Collection available exclusively at Payless. The JetSet style will be available in March at payless.com for $20. The full Starlet by Star Jones Spring Collection will be available at Payless stores and payless.com in April.

Photo #2: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050228/CGM003-b

Caption: E! fashion correspondent Star Jones Reynolds mixed it up on the Red Carpet at the 77th Annual Academy Awards last night wearing a Richard Tyler couture gown with Starlet by Star Jones shoes from Payless. Jones Reynolds, a shoe lover and fashion-at-a-value style expert, is a long- time supporter of the mix-and-match trend, where people combine high-end designer couture with inexpensive items. She said she tried on 40 pairs of gold shoes and her Starlet JetSet style won out.

Contact: Mardi Larson of Payless ShoeSource, +1-612-928-0202

5. The Humane Society of the United States Hollywood Office Salutes the Best in Animal-Friendly News and Entertainment at Nineteenth Genesis Awards - Saturday, March 19

'Two Brothers' Purrs and 'The Corporation' Profits From Among 23 Genesis Wins

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2890690

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050304/LAFRU10

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Caption: Alicia Silverstone, one of the celebrity presenters at the Nineteenth Genesis Awards on Saturday, March 19th, 8:00 pm at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA. Presented by The Humane Society of the United States Hollywood Office, The Genesis Awards honors the news and entertainment media for their coverage of animal issues. The gala ceremony is taped and edited for a two-hour Television Special, airing on Animal Planet on Saturday, May 14th at 8:00 pm.

Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Contact: Sue Blackmore of The HSUS Hollywood Office, +1-818-501-2275, sue@hsushollywood.org

6. Clothes Off Our Back Announces Award Show Fashion Extravaganza

Celebrities Donate Clothing and Accessories from Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Golden Globes and More to Benefit the Children's Defense Fund, Smile Train, Cure Autism Now and the UNICEF Tsunami Relief Fund

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2890692

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050304/LAFRU8

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Caption: Bid on costumes from MGM's BE COOL movie including Vince Vaughn's jacket. Additional costumes and award show clothing and accessories from the Academy Awards, SAG Awards, Grammy Awards and Golden Globes can be found at www.clothesoffourback.org through March 14. Proceeds will benefit the Children's Defense Fund, Smile Train, Cure Autism Now and UNICEF's Tsunami Relief Fund.

Credit: Photo is courtesy of MGM.

Contact: Michel Schneider of Clothes Off Our Back, +1-818-753-2404, mschneider@clothesoffourback.org

7. It's Fashionable to Care: Fighting Breast Cancer With Style

The Quilted Northern(R) Brand Teams Up With the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to Offer Designer Tote Bags to Benefit the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2890617

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050304/LAFRU7

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Caption: Teri Hatcher, of ABC's "Desperate Housewives," is one of many celebrities who customized a tote bag designed by Cynthia Rowley as part of the Quilted Northern(R) bath tissue Fashionable to Care program. This and other one-of-a-kind celebrity totes will be auctioned off online in May, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. More information on the celebrity tote auction is available on www.quiltednorthern.com.

Contact: Brittany Palmer of Weber Shandwick, +1-312-988-2012, or bpalmer@webershandwick.com; or Anna Umphress of Georgia-Pacific, +1-404-652-4627, or acumphre@GAPAC.com

8. Karen Neuburger Introduces 'Secret Language of Girlfriends' Book

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2890474

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050304/LAFRU1

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Caption: Karen Neuburger launches her new book the Secret Language of Girlfriend by kicking-off a ten-city Karen Neuburger Girlfriend Getaway Tour April 8 and 9 at Mall of America in Minnesota. Northwest Airlines World Vacations is offering flight packages at www.worldvacations.com. Karen, pictured here, is wearing her new line of Girlfriend Pajamas and Lounge Socks. For more information go to www.karenneuburger.com.

Contact: Teresa McFarland, +1-952-440-6084, or Maureen Cahill, +1-952-447-8933, both for Karen Neuburger

9. New CD Release: Kenny White's Symphony in 16 Bars

'Kenny has what I think is so rare these days ... a truly original and compelling songwriting voice, which is perfectly complemented by his singing voice and his piano playing ... Symphony in 16 Bars is... a beautiful, literate and soulful record.' Marc Cohn

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2889333

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050304/LAFRU6

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN6

Caption: Kenny White - Symphony In 16 Bars Released on Wildflower Records March 8, 2005

Contact: Katherine DePaul at Wildflower Records for information, interviews, artwork, or review copies - +1-212-749-7221, RMPDePaul@aol.com

10. Whirlpool Home Appliances and Reba Deepen Commitment to Habitat for Humanity With 2005 Tour

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2886601

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050304/LAFRU5

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Caption: Whirlpool Corporation is once again teaming up with country superstar Reba McEntire to ask Americans to "join us" to help Habitat for Humanity(R). The 2005 Reba/Habitat for Humanity concert tour sponsored by Whirlpool will kick off April 15 at the Verizon Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Va. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, March 5 for select cities.

Contact: Audrey Reed-Granger, Director of Public Relations, Whirlpool, +1-269-923-7557, or Audrey_Reed-Granger@Whirlpool.com, or Jana Rhodes of Zeno for Whirlpool, +1-312-396-9730, Jana.rhodes@zenogroup.com

11. VOGUE Magazine Publishes Largest March Issue Ever With 457 Ad Pages

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2889761

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050303/NYTH022

Caption: VOGUE publishes its largest March issue ever.

Contact: Elissa Lumley, +1-212-286-2225, or Elissa_Lumley@condenast.com, for VOGUE

12. Clearly Wonderbra(TM) Push-up Bra Arrives at Macy*s Herald Square in Hollywood Style Premiere; Now Available Nationwide

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2889533

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050302/NYW164

Caption: Wonderbra model Maja, center right, and a bevy of beauties launch the Clearly Wonderbra push-up which the bra's maker says is the first bra to give women 'Red Carpet Cleavage', New York, Wednesday, March 2, 2005. The bra offers a deep plunge and a clear center front to offer cleavage under any revealing neckline.

Contact: Jilliann Teets of Maloney & Fox, W: +1-646-356-8308, C: +1-917-992-6959, jteets@maloneyfox.com, for Wonderbra

13. Sarah Jessica Parker Enjoys Being a Girl in Gap's New Spring TV Spot

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2888327

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050301/SFTU138

Caption: Actress and fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker, "Enjoys Being a Girl" in Gap's new spring TV ad launching this week.

Contact: Katie Hall of Gap, +1-415-427-3989

14. Guarding the 'Net: NBA All-Star Shaquille O'Neal Named Spokesperson for the Safe Surfin' Foundation

Appointed an Honorary Deputy U.S. Marshal

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2891090

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050304/LAFRU11

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN#11

Caption: NBA All-Star Shaquille O'Neal was named this week as spokesperson for the Safe Surfin' Foundation, an organization educating parents, communities, and kids about the dangers of Internet crimes and sexual predators. During a ceremony on Capitol Hill, O'Neal was also appointed an Honorary Deputy U.S. Marshal. For information about the Safe Surfin' Foundation can be found at www.safesurfincentral.org. (Photo Credit - C. Todd Hunley)

Contact: Dan Drummond, +1-202-243-8621, ddrummond@webershandwick.com, for the Safe Surfin' Foundation

15. Henkel Announces NASCAR Busch Series Team Sponsorship

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2887068

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050228/NEM035

Caption: Greg Biffle next to the Henkel #66 Ford Taurus Busch Series race car.

Contact: Pattie Jacobus of Henkel, +1-860-571-5248, pattie.jacobus@us.henkel.com; or Brett Carrey of Burson- Marsteller, +1-212-614-4908, brett_carrey@nyc.bm.com

16. Jesse James and Discovery Channel's MONSTER GARAGE Team Exceed Expectations as Tricked-Out Sports Car Takes Flight

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2887295

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050228/DCM071

Caption: Monster Garage host Jesse James lifting off in Panoz sports car which his team transformed into a flying machine in five days.

Contact: Carolyn McPartlin of the Discovery Channel, +1-240-662-3821, carolyn_mcpartlin@discovery.com; Nikki Pesusich-Warren, +1-310-551-9984, nikki@nppr.net, for the Discovery Channel; or Monique Huey, +1-310-289-6200, Monique.Huey@pmkhbh.com, for Jesse James.

17. Subaru Invokes Interactive Web Strategy to Launch All-New Subaru B9 Tribeca

- Company Announces Winner of SevenSeats.com Contest; Announces 'Be First' Sweepstakes -

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2888077

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050110/PHM031

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Caption: The new 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca is the first-ever Subaru SUV with available seating for seven passengers and with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as its core technology.

Contact: Lisa Fleming of Subaru of America, +1-856-488-5093, lfleming@subaru.com

18. Segway LLC Introduces 2005 Product Line with More Power, More Attitude and More Options

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2887718

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050301/NYTU021-a

Caption: The new Segway Human Transporter (HT) i180 in Midnight Blue/Sport Red comes with an optional lithium-ion battery that goes up to 24 miles on one charge. The i180 model features newly designed fenders with moveable silver splashguards and wheels with contrasting silver inserts. The Segway HT i180 is also available in Midnight Blue and Midnight Blue/Solar Yellow colors.

Contact: Carla Vallone or Eric Fleming, +1-866-473-4929, media@segway.com, both of Segway LLC

19. Apple Unveils New iPod mini Starting at Just $199

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2883451

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050223/SFW069

Caption: Apple(R) today unveiled the second generation iPod(R) mini lineup with a new 4GB model priced at just $199 and a new 6GB model with 50 percent more storage priced at $249. Both iPod mini models feature increased battery life of up to 18 hours, USB charging and an ultra-portable, lightweight design available in four vibrant colors.

Contact: Tom Neumayr, +1-408-974-1972, or tneumayr@apple.com, or Jaime Schopflin, +1-408-974-3314, or jaimes@apple.com, both of Apple

20. Atari's Dragon Ball Z(R): Sagas(TM) Goes Gold

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2890069

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050303/NYTH041

Caption: Image of Goku from Atari, Inc.'s Dragon Ball Z: Sagas video game.

Contact: Ann Mangold, HighWater Group for Atari, +1-212-338-0077, ext. 312, ann@highwatergroup.com

21. PlayFirst and Ubisoft Partner to Bring Chess to the Mainstream With the Launch of Chessmaster(R) Challenge

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2887957

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050301/SFTU077

Caption: PlayFirst and Ubisoft launch Chessmaster Challenge, a downloadable PC game based on the award-winning Chessmaster(R) series, which has sold more than five million copies worldwide. Designed for chess players of all levels, Chessmaster Challenge can be a teacher, mentor or the ultimate opponent. One hour of full-version gameplay is available for free at www.playfirst.com.

Contact: Megan Novak of Alta Public Relations, +1-415-503-3927, or megan@altapr.com

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