PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, March 18, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, March 18, 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.

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1. Square Enix Unleashes MUSASHI(R): Samurai Legend(TM) at Retail

Musashi Hacks and Slashes onto the PlayStation(R)2 Computer Entertainment System

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Caption: MUSASHI(R): Samurai Legend(TM), from Square Enix, Inc., brings to the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system adorable characters and lush environments, with a combination of Japanese animation and American comic-book styles.

Contact: Felice Wu, felice@square-enix-usa.com, or Kumiko Hakushi, kumiko@square-enix-usa.com, both of Square Enix, Inc., +1-310-846-0400; or Doug Schneider, schneiderd@ruderfinn.com, or Natalie Svider, svidern@ruderfinn.com, both of Ruder Finn, +1-310-479-9929, for Square Enix, Inc.

2. Announcing the Grand Opening of the Virtual Fish Store for Aquazone Interactive Aquarium and Screensaver Owners

New Virtual Store Offers Jellyfish, Sharks, Turtles and More - Aquazone Product Owners Can Adopt More Fish and Sea Life

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Caption: Have you dreamed of owning exotic fish, but the time, cost, and maintenance were just too much? Well, your dream has come true! Aquazone Desktop Garden delivers a state-of-the- art virtual aquarium on your PC! An aquarium so vibrant, so life-like, you will swear the fish are real! Pick your tank, choose as many fish as you want, and instantly create your own virtual aquatic world! And even better - you can now buy additional fish online at www.aquazoneshop.com!

Contact: Jennifer Watson of Allume Systems, +1-831-768-3630, or pr@allume.com

3. Atari Ships 'Act of War: Direct Action'(TM)

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Caption: Act of War: Direct Action for PC.

Contact: Erik Reynolds of Atari, Inc., +1-978-921-3857, erik.reynolds@atari.com; or Tara Bruno of HighWater Group PR, +1-212-338-0077, ext. 302, tara@highwatergroup.com, for Atari, Inc.

4. MySpace.com to Showcase Exclusive, First-Ever Webcast Of NBC's New Comedy Series 'The Office' Online Before Network's March 24 Preview and March 29 Premiere

NBC's First Online Webcast Premiere to Leverage MySpace's Community of 11 Million Users

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Caption: MySpace.com to showcase exclusive, first-ever Webcast of NBC's new Comedy series 'The Office' online before the Network's March 24 Preview and March 29 Premiere.

Contact: Wendy Luckenbill, NBC Entertainment Publicity, +1-818-840-2543, Wendy.Luckenbill@nbcuni.com; or Bennet Ratcliff of Group SJR, +1-310-806-6200, bratcliff@groupsjr.com, for MySpace, Inc.

5. PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R) Portable) Rocks the Runway With a Fusion of Fashion and Technology in Designer Accessories Show

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Caption: To celebrate the launch of PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R) Portable), on March 14, an elite crowd of celebrities and fashionistas attended a special fashion show where designers such as Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons, who designed a pure gold case with seven carats of yellow and black diamonds encrusted on the front and back, debuted their one-of a kind PSP accessories

Contact: Jennifer Clark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., +1-650-655-5994, or jennifer_clark@playstation.sony.com; or Katie Cray, +1-310-854-4800, or kcray@bncpr.com, for Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

6. Consumers Can Find a Great Fit in a Pair of Jeans in 10 Seconds

The Levi's(R) Brand Tests New Electronic Scanner That Recommends Jeans Based on Body Measurements

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Caption: A Levi's customer tries out the Intellifit to find her perfect pair of jeans in less than 10 seconds. Levi's Store, SoHo New York

Contact: Anita Odle of PainePR, +1-949-809-6776, aodle@painepr.com, for Levi Strauss & Co.; or Amy Gemellaro of Levi Strauss & Co., +1-415-501-6178, agemellaro@levi.com

7. Sahara Dreams Brings Colonial Elegance to Miami's Design District

(New Showroom to Open March 2005)

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Caption: Sahara Dreams (www.SaharaDreams.com), purveyor of high-end British Colonial furniture and accessories, opens a new showroom on March 23rd in Miami's fashionable Design District (50 NE 40th Street) to acquaint designers and architects with its chic mix of British Colonial and ethnic furniture, architectural pieces, custom draperies and selected accessories from around the world. This is the second Florida showroom for this Coral Gables-based retailer. For media inquires contact Mantra Public Relations, +1-212-645-1600.

Contact: Gaye Carleton or Jordyn Tyson, +1-212-645-1600, both for Sahara Dreams

8. Paramount Pictures, Jeep(R) Brand Offer 'Unlimited' Possibilities in New Cross-Promotion Initiative

Jeep(R) Brand and Paramount Create Alliance to Promote New Film

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Caption: In "Sahara," master explorer Dirk Pitt (Matthew McConaughey), in his Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, takes on the adventure of a lifetime as he embarks on a treasure hunt through dangerous regions of West Africa. Searching for the "Ship of Death," which protects a secret cargo, Pitt and his wisecracking sidekick (Steve Zahn) use their wits and clever heroics to help Doctor Eva Rojas (Penelope Cruz), when they realize the ship may be linked to mysterious deaths in the very same area.

Contact: Suraya DaSante, +1-248-512-4889, sd114@daimlerchrysler.com or David Barnas, +1-248-512-2670, dpb1@daimlerchrysler.com , both of Chrysler Group

9. Overstock.com Auction Begins Tomorrow for Babe Ruth's First Professional Baseball Contract With the Boston Red Sox

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2901390

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Caption: Pictured is a closeup of the original glass plate negative of Babe Ruth's first professional baseball contract, Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in Mesa, Arizona. Internet entrepreneur Rick Steele is selling the 1916 Boston Red Sox contract, which spans four plates and features a rare formal signature by Ruth, on Overstock.com Auctions in a ten-day auction ending March 28. The contract is of special interest since the Red Sox won the recent World Series, lifting the "Curse of the Bambino." Photo for Overstock.com by Court Mast.

Contact: Investors, Kathryn Huang Hadley, +1-801-947-3100, investors@overstock.com, or Media, Scott Blevins, +1-801-947-3133, sblevins@overstock.com, both of Overstock.com, Inc.

10. Hood Introduces Champions Ice Cream: The First-Ever Official Ice Cream of The Championship Boston Red Sox

New Line Celebrates World-Champion Sox With Four All-Star Flavors Available At Major Retailers Throughout New England

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Caption: HP Hood, in partnership with the Boston Red Sox, is packaging the sweet taste of victory with a new line of Champions Ice Cream -- the first and only Official Ice Cream of the Boston Red Sox. The four flavors of Hood Champions Ice Cream now available in supermarkets throughout New England include: Green Monster Mint, Fenway Fudge, Comeback Caramel and Peanut Butter Nation.

Contact: Breanna Wagner, +1-612-964-3562, or Paul Maccabee, +1-612-366-5287, both for Hood Champions Ice Cream

11. Save Time and Money This Easter With Boston Market's Home-Cooked Favorites

Bone-in, Spiral-Sliced Ham and Turkey Banquet Meals Offer an Easy and Affordable Solution to Holiday Cooking

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Caption: Boston Market's Bone-in, Spiral-sliced Ham Banquet is ideal for groups of 12-14 people. The meal includes a beautifully glazed ham, two banquet-size sides of Sweet Corn, two banquet-size sides of Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, one large side of rich gravy, and 12 pieces of freshly baked Cornbread - all for less than $5 per person.

Contact: Holly Leiker of Boston Market Corporation, +1-303-216-5517

12. MGM MIRAGE Presents a Hare-Raising Display at Bellagio

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Caption: Jean-Philippe Patisserie debuts 6-foot tall chocolate bunny.

Contact: Stephanie Davis of MGM MIRAGE, +1-702-891-7517

13. THE CURVE Brings Master-Planned Hi-Rise 'Suburban Village' to Las Vegas

Unique Suburban Village Offers Hi-Rise Luxury Living, Shopping and Dining in Southwest Las Vegas

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Caption: Phase one of THE CURVE, a master-planned suburban village in Southwest Las Vegas, is being designed for two 18-story condominium towers, 115,885 square feet of retail-shop space, and 61,201 square feet of office space above the shops. THE CURVE's 372 units range in size from 1,103 square feet to 2,025 square feet and start at $385k.

Contact: Clinton Pope of Kirvin Doak Communications, +1-702-737-3100, ext. 118, or cell, +1-702-480-6616, cpope@kirvindoak.com, for THE CURVE

14. Development Booms in World-Class Vacation Destination

Travelers Discover Diverse Entertainment Experience in Branson, Missouri

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Caption: Midwest Entertainment Mecca Booms -- Branson, Missouri treats visitors to a record $125 million in new theaters, live shows, attractions, retail stores, restaurants, resorts and championship golf courses in 2005. Coming in 2006 is the 95-acre, $400 million Branson Landing, a shopping, dining, luxury lodging and convention center development (pictured). Visit www.explorebranson.com for information.

Contact: Jennifer McCullough of Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau, +1-417-334-4084, ext 337, jmccullough@bransoncvb.com

15. Jimmy Carter to Donald Trump: Can I Have $5 Million? Demonstrates the Art of Speaking Up

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Caption: Dr. Arlene R. Barro, president & CEO of barro global search, inc. (http://www.barroglobal.com/) and creator of the Packaged to Pitch(TM) Program. "Both Carter and Trump are brands. They package themselves to pitch. They ask for what they want and broadcast their accomplishments. Branding is not only for presidents, billionaires or Fortune 100 companies, but also for individuals and companies who want to get results," said Barro.

Contact: Dr. Arlene R. Barro of barro global search, inc., +1-310-441-5305, drbarro@barroglobal.com

16. Backstreet Boys Release 'Incomplete' to Radio March 28; New Album in Early June

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Caption: Jive Records will be releasing "Incomplete," to radio on March 28. It is the first single from the much anticipated Backstreet Boys album due in early June.

Contact: Gina Orr of Jive Records, +1-310-358-4252

17. Montgomery Gentry to Host the 2nd Annual Academy of Country Music Celebrity Motorcycle Ride

Dierks Bentley, Lonestar, The Warren Brothers, Ira Dean of Trick Pony, Mark Wills, Shelly Fairchild, Trent Willmon & James Otto Will Join Montgomery Gentry on Ride

Proceeds to Benefit Newly Created Academy of Country Music Charitable Foundation

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Caption: Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry, Shelly Fairchild, The Warren Brothers and James Otto along with Dierks Bentley, Lonestar, Ira Dean of Trick Pony, Trent Willmon and Mark Wills set out to cruise scenic Las Vegas on May 15th for the 2nd Annual Academy of Country Music Charity Ride. For more information visit www.acmcountry.com or contact Brandi at (818) 842-8400 x214.

Contact: Brooke Primero of Bragman Nyman Cafarelli, +1-310-854-4800, for the Academy of Country Music

18. Buena Vista Home Entertainment DVD Release of 'THE INCREDIBLES'

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Caption: March 15, 2005 Los Angeles, CA. Composer Michael Giacchino (tan jacket) and Story Supervisor Mark Andrews (black shirt) were on hand at the Virgin Megastore in Los Angeles, CA in celebration of the DVD debut of the Disney Presents A Pixar Animation Film "THE INCREDIBLES." The DVD is available on 3/15/05. Photo by Eric Charbonneau (C) Berliner Studio / BEImages.

Contact: Jennifer Lang, +1-818-560-4041, for Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

19. Oh, What a Night!!! It's a Star-Studded Extravaganza as TV Land Honors the Bob Newhart Show, the Carol Burnett Show, Soul Train, Aaron Spelling and Desperate Housewives

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Caption: The cast of the Carol Burnett Show (Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner) and designer Bob Mackie accept the Legend Award at the third annual TV Land Awards. Show taped at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA tonight and will air on Wed. March 16 on TV Land and simulcast on Nick at Nite.

Contact: Jennifer Zaldivar of TV Land & Nick at Nite, +1-212-846-8964, or Ariana Urbont of MTV Networks, +1-310-752-7079

20. Overweight and Overjoyed: Showtime Rushes 'Fat Actress,' Starring Emmy(R) Winner Kirstie Alley, to DVD May 24th

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Caption: Kirstie Alley in the hit show "Fat Actress".

Contact: Steven Zeller of G. S. Entertainment, +1-310-860-0270, stevenzeller@gsemg.com, for Showtime; or David Bowers of Showtime, +1-310-234-5385, david.bowers@showtime.net

21. A New Heroine Prevails

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Caption: Scholastic releases U.K. best-seller The Cry of the Icemark an epic adventure fantasy novel by debut author Stuart Hill. Movie rights have been acquired by Fox 2000 Pictures prior to the book's U.S. release this month. International rights have been sold to over 14 countries to date. Author Stuart Hill is the latest discovery of publisher Barry Cunningham whose previous finds include Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and international best-selling author Cornelia Funke.

Contact: Charisse Meloto of Scholastic, +1-212-389-3785, cmeloto@scholastic.com

22. Dynamic Vision: Private Foundation Brings Italian Art To America http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2898111

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Caption: La Fornarina by Raphael.

Contact: Deborah Gimelson, Press Relations, +1-212-633-1412, or +1-917-771-9836, or Manfredi Piccolomini, Director, +1-212-980-1755, both for The Foundation for Italian Art and Culture

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