PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, April 29, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, April 29, 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. Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice Face Off in Novel to Be Released May 1

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Caption: Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice face off in this new novel set during a future presidential campaign amid a stepped up war on terror and the threat of spiritual possession. The Midwest Book Review calls it, "A frightening thrill ride of a tale, serving the best icy excitement to be had from the only two-time winner of the Writer's Digest Book Award . . . a wildly tension-filled novel up to the suspenseful end." Learn more at http://www.colorofdemons.com/. ISBN 1-892538-48-2.

Contact: Betsy Moss, +1-804 358-2629, betsy.moss@comcast.net, for The Oaklea Press

2. 'King Tut's Final Secrets' Reveals the Face of 'The Boy King' and Explores His Mysterious Death

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Caption: Close up of King Tut's mummified head before CT Scan. Courtesy: National Geographic Channel King Tut's Final Secrets(C) Brando Quilici

Contact: Russell Howard of the National Geographic Channel, +1-202-912-6652, RHoward@natgeochannel.com; National Broadcast: Alanna Zahn of the National Geographic Channel, +1-212-852-7093, AZahn@natgeochannel.com, or Cathy Saypol of CSPR, +1-212-288-8496, Saypolpr@aol.com, for the National Geographic Channel; National Print: Chris Albert of the National Geographic Channel, +1-202-912-6526, CAlbert@natgeochannel.com, or Nord Wennerstrom of The Fratelli Group, +1-202-496-2124, NWennerstrom@fratelli.com, for the National Geographic Channel; National & Local Radio: Clare Hertel of Clare Hertel Communications, +1-845-340-0731, CHertel@aol.com, for the National Geographic Channel; Local Print: Licet Ariza of The Fratelli Group, +1-202-496-2122, LAriza@fratelli.com; Photos: Chad Sandhas of the National Geographic Channel, +1-202-912-6632, CSandhas@natgeochannel.com

3. DreamWorks Animation's 'Bee Movie' Attracts a Swarm of Talent

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Caption: JERRY SEINFELD is the voice of Barry the Bee, a lowly drone who rises up to sue humankind for stealing the bees' honey, in DreamWorks Animation's "BEE MOVIE," which Seinfeld also co-wrote and is producing.

Contact: Diana Loomis of DreamWorks Animation, +1-212-588-6141

4. Aflac Duck Gets 'Trumped'

Aflac Experiments with Sex Appeal in New Commercial Guest-Starring Melania Trump

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Caption: Melania Trump reacts to seeing her feet, after undergoing an "Experiment" with the Aflac Duck. Experiment is Aflac's 22nd commercial.

Contact: Media, Laura Kane, +1-706-596-3493, or cell, +1-706-593-0786, or lkane@afac.com, or Mechell Clark, +1-706-243-8004, or meclark@aflac.com, both of Aflac Corporate Communications

5. Six Flags Marine World Unveils Northern California's First Dolphin Touch and Feeding Experience

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Caption: Six Flags Marine World in Vallejo, California unveiled their new Ocean Discovery area where kids could interact with dolphins, pet stingrays and have a close encounter with penguins. Kids from the Harvest Middle School in Napa have an encounter and take photos of the penguins. Photo by Dino Vournas.

Contact: Public Relations of Six Flags Marine World, +1-707-556-5227

6. Ricky Martin Aids Habitat for Humanity Tsunami Relief Effort

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Caption: Ricky Martin partners with Habitat for Humanity to build 224 homes in tsunami-affected parts of Thailand.

Contact: Joedy Isert, +1-229-924-6935, ext. 2330, or jisert@hfhi.org, or Jennifer Lindsey, +1-202-270-2030, or jlindsey@hfhi.org, both of Habitat for Humanity International

7. ** Celebrity-Signed Charity Gift Idea for Mother's Day **

Celebrities Shed Their Belts For Charity Auction

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Caption: Among 25 autographed celebrity belts up for charity auction is this one from Cameron Diaz which bears her signature and wishes to "Buckle up & Be Well." Bids can be placed online at www.charityfolks.com from April 25 - May 7. Proceeds benefit America's Second Harvest and the Judd Family Food Basket, non- profit, charitable organizations dedicated to creating a hunger-free America. Post Healthy Classic cereals, makers of Post Shredded Wheat, Grape-Nuts and Raisin Bran is the auction's sponsor.

Contact: Rubenstein Communications, Inc.: Gerry Casanova / 212-843-8067 /gcasan@rubenstein.com

8. Top Children's Summer Sports Injuries

Orthopaedic Surgeons Offer Tips On 'Playing Safe' This Season

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Caption: May is National Osteoporosis Month, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has teamed with the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society on a new public service campaign to educate women of all ages -- including young girls -- about osteoporosis. More than 25 million Americans -- nearly 80 percent of whom are women -- currently suffer from osteoporosis. The key to prevention is building strong bones while you're young by consuming the appropriate daily intake of calcium, vitamin D and performing regular weight-bearing exercises.

Contact: Carlye Fallon, +1-847-384-4035, fallon@aaos.org , or Kory D'Angelo, +1-847-384-4034, dangelo@aaos.org

9. Sky Box Sport Scenes Announces Licensing Agreement with MLB

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Caption: Robin Wilson with her two sons, Alex and Spencer in front of Sky Box Sport Scenes' Fenway Park(TM) wallpaper product.

Contact: Wes Wilson of Sky Box Sport Scenes, +1-508-881-7575, wes@sbsportscenes.com

10. May's BLACK ENTERPRISE Highlights African American Achievement in Design, Supplies Top-Notch Bond Investment Strategies, and Advises First-Time Entrepreneurs Where to Find Essential Start-Up Capital

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Caption: Driven by Design: Ralph Gilles is the design whiz behind the sensational Chrysler 300C, winner of Motor Trend's 2005 Car of the Year.

Contact: Andrew P. Wadium of Earl G. Graves Publishing Co., +1-212-886-9598, wadiuma@blackenterprise.com

11. Pernessa C. Seele, Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead, Inc.(TM) Named as One of Thirty-Five Most Beautiful Women by Essence Magazine

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Caption: Pernessa C. Seele, Founder and CEO, The Balm In Gilead is named by Essence as one of 35 of the Magazine's "most beautiful women" in its milestone 35th anniversary May issue. Seele's rich spiritual experiences in the South supported her idea to launch what is now The Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, a national program, now in its 16th year with an outreach of over 15,000 churches and considered the largest AIDS awareness campaign targeting the African American faith community.

Contact: Teresa Lyles Holmes, +1-914-282-5317 or +1-212-730-7381, for The Balm In Gilead

12. Travelers Advantage(R) Travel Tips: Online Check-In Emerges as Convenient Time Saver in Security Age

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Caption: Travelers Advantage says online airline check-in is the hot new trend among on-the-go travelers who seek to save time, avoid lines, efficiently navigate airport security and take-off on their adventure.

Contact: Todd Smith, office, +1-615-764-2598, or cell, +1-615-202-7944, or Andrea Lindsley, office, +1-615-780-3315, or cell, +1-615-415-8886, both of Travelers Advantage

13. Cruisers Say Visits to Caribbean Private Islands Make Vacations Truly Memorable

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Caption: We cordially Invite You to Experience the Perfect Marriage of Cruise Travel & the Internet.

Over 120,000 cruisers have taken advantage of a revolution in cruise shopping. CruiseCompete.com is the only service that allows consumers to select a cruise, and receive competitive price quotes.

Prices vary greatly from one travel agency to the next and CruiseCompete.com agencies are the most aggressive in the marketplace. A few minutes at CruiseCompete.com assures cruisers that they get the best deal on their cruise.

Contact: Heidi M. Allison, +1-248-652-2198, HAllison@AllisonTaylor.com , for CruiseCompete.com

14. Tequila 7 Leguas the Spirit and Soul of Tequila, Nom 1120

One Family's Legacy, Recipe and Commitment, Now Available in the United States of America

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Caption: Tequila 7 Leguas Blanco, Silver tequila savored by connoisseurs for its splendid symphony of aromas and lingering Tequilana Blue Weber Agave flavors. Tequila 7 Leguas Reposado, Eight months of careful aging in white oak barrels fills one's senses with intense flavors of slow- steamed Tequilana Blue Weber Agave. It shimmers in golden and emerald hues. Tequila 7 Leguas Anejo, Exquisite amber tequila aged 24 months in oak casks. Rich and delicate, connoisseurs savor its intense aromatic fullness and exceptionally smooth taste.

Contact: Rick Fraser, President of Western Food & Beverage Importers, +1-714-965-6938; or Fernando Gonzalez de Anda, President/Owner of Destileria Siete Leguas, 52-391-917-2236; or Francisco Tonarely, President of Brand Equity Partners Inc., +1-305-310-8364

15. Vincor USA Launches Kumala: South Africa's Natural Treasure

Vincor USA to Introduce New South African Wine to U.S. Wine Drinkers

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Caption: Vincor USA Launches Kumala: South Africa's natural treasure summer 2005.

Contact: Stephanie D'Arcy for Vincor USA, +1-415-346-2929, orstephanie@cscwine.com

16. Command the Company That Changed the Face of History!

THQ and Relic Entertainment Announce Company of Heroes(TM)

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Caption: Developed by Relic Studios, Company of Heroes is set to release worldwide in 2006.

Contact: Liz Pieri, Media Relations, +1-818-871-5061, or Julie MacMedan, Investor Relations, +1-818-871-5095, both of THQ

17. General Schwarzkopf and Actress Bonnie Hunt Help Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Raise More Than $950,000

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Caption: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) President Kathy Giusti was joined by actress Bonnie Hunt and General Norman Schwarzkopf at the fourth MMRF Chicago Awards Dinner last night. The event raised more than $950,000 for myeloma research.

Contact: Kim McCall, Event Director of Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, +1-203-858-7763, mccallk@themmrf.org

18. 'Over the Rainbow' Songwriter Yip Harburg on U.S. Postage Stamp

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Caption: Yip Harburg E. Y. (Yip) Harburg, wrote the lyrics for more than 600 popular songs, including ?Over the Rainbow,? created with composer Harold Arlen for The Wizard of Oz. Stamp designer Ethel Kessler began with a photograph by Barbara Bordnick in 1978 in her studio in New York, then added other elements including a rainbow and the lyric fragment from Harburg's Oscar-winning song.

Contact: Melissa Dodge, +1-202-268-5188, or cell: +1-202-360-1552, or Patricia McGovern, +1-212-330-3307, or cell: +1-917-837-0942, both of the U.S. Postal Service.

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