PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, April 1, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, April 1, 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. 6th Havana Film Festival in New York, April 15 Thru 21, 2005

Tribute to Cinema Luminaries: Pastor Vega and Walter Salles

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Caption: Single handily responsible for the revival of Brazilian cinema, Walter Salles' films reflect recurring themes including: national identity, journeys of self discovery and, scrutiny of Brazil. Within a span of a decade he has directed over 10 films. And will be honored, during the Havana Film Festival in New York, 2005.

Walter Salles on the set of Castanha & Caju. The director will be in attendance Tuesday, April 19th at 7PM at the Quad Cinema for a special presentation.

Contact: Nina Costantino, +1-212-427-0626, +1-917-662-7156, ninacostantino@nyc.rr.com or Jaclyn Dietl, +1-212-533-3034, jaclynnyc@aol.com, both for Havana Film Festival in NY

2. Cuba Expedition Photos to Be Unveiled

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Caption: This photo titled "Via Escencia #3" shows a general view of the scenic southeast coast of Cuba's Granma province. Renowned landscape photographer and environmentalist Clyde Butcher will unveil this photograph and others taken during three expeditions to the mountains of Cuba at his Venice, Florida gallery on March 12. "As we traveled down Via Escencia the beauty and similarity to Highway One in California repeatedly occurred. I had a great time photographing the area ... so many textures and shapes!" said Clyde Butcher.

Contact: Dan Krassner of Tucker Hall, +1-813-228-0652, or dkrassner@tuckerhall.com, for Clyde Butcher's Galleries

3. Swing Into Spring!; Branch Brook Park Hosts 29th Annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival

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Caption: Pictured above is a Japanese flowering cherry tree. This is one in a brilliant canopy of pink and white covering Essex County's Branch Brook Park during the 29th Annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival.

Contact: Michael Schneider, +1-973-868-1000, or Alicia Rodgers Alston, +1-973-802-4446, both for Branch Brook Park Alliance

4. Yahoo! Travel, National Geographic Traveler Poll Names New Orleans Top U.S. Family Travel Spot

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Caption: An online poll conducted by Yahoo! Travel and National Geographic Traveler magazine found New Orleans to be the top family vacation destination in America, based on cost, safety, sightseeing, good weather, and recreational opportunities. The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation offers useful information for family travelers on the city's official tourism website at http://www.neworleansonline.com/, including the free Good Times Guide containing $2,400 in money saving coupons, which is available online or by calling toll free 1-800-203-2144.

Contact: Larry Lovell, +1-504-210-1218, or mobile, +1-504-289-7713, or lovelll@peteramayer.com , for New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation; or Laura Claverie of New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, +1-504-524-4784, or +1-504-430-6709, or lclaverie@notmc.com

5. Mobile Music & Teen Lifestyle: Teen Chosen by Verizon Wireless to Meet Simple Plan & Star in 'Shut Up' Video

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Caption: Alli, a 14 year old Florida native was the lucky grand prize winner of the Verizon Wireless Music Unleashed Concert Series contest featuring Simple Plan. Submitting nearly 30 self- created music mashes, Alli won the all expenses paid trip to Los Angeles for the concert, received $2,500, met the band and was invited to make a cameo appearance in the "Shut Up" video. For more information on the Verizon Wireless Music Unleashed Concert Series and contests, visit: www.vzwhub.com or www.simpleplanconcerts.com.

Contact: Jason Taylor of Tribal Brands, +1-650-346-5643, or jason@tribalbrands.com, for Verizon Wireless.

6. Wicked Signs With Carroll Shelby

Carroll Shelby and Wicked Motorsport Partner to Create COBRA/Shelby Sportswear, Part of Wicked's New Apparel Collection Designed for Men Who are Passionate About Cars

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Caption: Carroll Shelby teams with Wicked Motorsport in a licensing agreement to create COBRA/Shelby sportswear. Peter Mahmet, CEO of Wicked Motorsport, has merged the distinct automotive design introduced by Carroll Shelby and has incorporated his own vision in creative, masculine apparel ready for the Fall 2005 season.

Contact: Linda Saggat, +1-609-730-8500, or Linda@wickedboots.com, for Wicked Motorsport

7. Yamaha WaveRunner VX110 Deluxe Named 2005 Watercraft of the Year

In only its second month on the market, the VX110 Deluxe is already the best selling 2005 model in the industry

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Caption: Yamaha WaveRunner VX110 Deluxe has been named "2005 Watercraft of the Year" by WaterCraft World Magazine.

Contact: Rick Phillips, PR Manager of Yamaha WaterCraft, +1-770-420-5977, or Rick_phillips@yamaha-motor.com

8. Buzztime(R) to Debut Multiplayer Texas Hold'em for Cable iTV at the National Cable Television Association Show

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2910733

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Caption: Buzztime Entertainment, Inc., the Play-Along TV(r) community and a subsidiary of NTN Communications, Inc. (AMEX:NTN), announces the debut of multiplayer Texas Hold'em for digital cable television. Buzztime(r) Texas Hold'em invites interactive television players to join in live poker games from the comfort of their couch using only their remote control and digital cable set-top box to play along. Buzztime will demonstrate the game at the National Cable Television Association Show (NCTA) April 3-5 in San Francisco.

Contact: Tyrone Lam of Buzztime Entertainment, +1-760-930-1159, ty@buzztime.com

9. Online Gamblers Go Mad for College Hoops

With hundreds of props and odds to bet on, wagering on the Final Four has never been better

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Caption: Sportsbook.com says explosion of online betting options has increased excitement of NCAA finals

Contact: Patrick Erlich, Sportsbook.com, sportsbook@mediaprofile.com, 1-866-505-2900

10. Pamela Anderson is the Next Spokesperson and Newest Face for the M.A.C AIDS Fund's VIVA GLAM V Lipstick Advertising Campaign

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2910724

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Caption: Pamela Anderson is the newest spokesperson for the M.A.C AIDS Fund Viva Glam V campaign.

Contact: Julie Leong of M.A.C Cosmetics, +1-212-965-6336, or jleong@maccosmetics.com

11. Gail Berman Appointed President of Paramount Pictures

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Caption: Gail Berman appointed president of Paramount Pictures.

Contact: For Brad Grey: Jeanine Smartt, +1-212-258-7437, both of MTV Networks, For Gail Berman: Janet Hill, +1-310-752-8073; or Nancy Kirkpatrick of Paramount Pictures, +1-323-956-5824

12. Betty Cohen Named President and CEO of Lifetime Entertainment Services

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Caption: Betty Cohen, one of the most respected veteran cable television executives, has been named president and CEO of Lifetime Entertainment Services.

Contact: Sue Binford, Disney-ABC Television Networks, +1-818-460-7754, susan.binford@abc.com, or Meredith Wagner of Lifetime Entertainment Services, +1-212-424-7126, mwagner@lifetimetv.com

13. Neighbors Give Life(TM) Campaign Challenges Neighbors Across the Country to Give the Gift of Life Through Blood Donations

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Caption: Grammy-winning music artist Tim McGraw, right, and American Red Cross nurse Jessica Rezende demonstrate, Thursday, March 31, 2005, in Los Angeles, a portion of the process that a potential blood donor would experience prior to donating blood. The demonstration was held to kick off Neighbors Give Life, a public awareness campaign with McGraw, State Farm and the Red Cross designed to challenge neighbors across the country to give blood.

Contact: Melissa Ristau of GolinHarris, +1-312-729-4224, Umristau@golinharris; Mia Jazo-Harris of State Farm Insurance, +1-309-766-5242, mia.jazo-harris.sfdx@statefarm.com; Michelle Hudgins of American Red Cross, +1-202-303-5643, HudginsM@usa.redcross.org; Jessie Schmidt of Schmidt Relations for Tim McGraw, +1-615-846-3878, all for State Farm

14. Scholastic Announces Record-Breaking 10.8 Million First Printing in United States of J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince'

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Caption: Scholastic's countdown clock standee will be in stores nationwide on May 27th, marking 50 days until the arrival of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Contact: Kris Moran, +1-212-389-3789 or kmoran@scholastic.com, or Kyle Good, +1-212-343-4563 or kgood@scholastic.com, both of Scholastic Inc.

15. BRIDES Magazine and MARTINI & ROSSI Asti Announce CAKEWALK AT GRAND CENTRAL Terminal Tuesday May 24 - Thursday May 26, 2005

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2910143

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Caption: Hit a sugar high with BRIDES magazine at Cakewalk Grand Central May 23-26 2005 in New York City.

Contact: Cherie Shanahan of BRIDES, +1-212-630-3744, cherie_shanahan@brides.com

16. Darth Vader and M&M's(R) Brand Candies Dare New Yorkers to go to the 'Dark Side'

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Caption: New Dark Chocolate M&M'S(R) Brand Candies were unloaded from an X-Wing Fighter and introduced to New Yorkers for the first time today. The limited edition M&M'S, available in both plain and peanut varieties, arrive in stores April 2nd, in celebration of the final showdown between the Dark Side and the Jedi Force in Star Wars(TM): Episode III Revenge of the Sith. The Chocolate M-Pire is rising.

Contact: Joan Buyce of Masterfoods USA, +1-908-979-5056, joan.buyce@effem.com; or Annemarie Savage of Weber Shandwick, 212-445-8356, asavage@webershandwick.com, for Masterfoods USA

17. As Seen On Last Night's The Apprentice, Candidates Rewarded With a Once-In-A Lifetime Experience That's Out of This World

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Caption: As seen on NBC's The Apprentice on March 24th, the Magna Team was rewarded with the thrill of experiencing zero gravity like astronauts, courtesy of Diet Rite and ZERO-G.

Contact: Harrison Liu of M. Silver Associates Inc., +1-305-533-1111, or harrison@msilver-pr.com, for ZERO-G and Diet Rite

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