PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, June 24, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, June 24, 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. Fan Screening of 'War of the Worlds'

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Caption: Tom Cruise (pictured), the star of the new film "War of the Worlds," will host a screening for fans at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, June 27th. The sci-fi adventure thriller, directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Josh Friedman and David Koepp, reveals the extraordinary battle for the future of humankind through the eyes of one American family fighting to survive it. War of the Worlds" opens in theaters worldwide on June 29th.

Contact: For further information, please call: Photo - photo_rsvp@paramount.com Print/Radio/Online - Karl Williams 323.956.5915 TV - Tim Menke 323.956.5503 International - Afrat Baruch 323.956.8042

2. Paramount Pictures and PLAN B Announce First Look Deal

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Caption: Brad Pitt and Brad Grey.

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Caption: Paramount Pictures logo.

Contact: M. Janet Hill of Paramount Pictures, +1-310-752-8073

3. From the Big Screen to the XTREME Park Stage

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Caption: Batman prepares to take out one of the bad guys at the new Batman Begins Stunt Show at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. The new show opens Saturday, June 25 and will run several times daily through the summer season at the Southern California theme park.

Contact: Sue Carpenter, or Connie Lujan, both of Six Flags Magic Mountain, +1-661-255-4817

4. Hollywood's Coolest New 'Hot Spot' Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store

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Caption: Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store on Hollywood Boulevard, adjacent to the historic El Capitan Theatre Copyright Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Contact: Heidi Trotta, Senior Vice President, Communications, The Walt Disney Studios, +1-818-560-7280

5. World Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures' HERBIE: FULLY LOADED

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Caption: Michael Keaton, Lindsay Lohan, Matt Dillon and Justin Long at the world premiere of Walt Disney Pictures' HERBIE: FULLY LOADED at the El Capitan. The film opens June 22, 2005. Photo by Alberto Rodriguez (C) Berliner Studio / BEImages

6. Stevie Wonder, T.I., Ciara, John Legend and Omarion Join 'Top Secret' Performance Lineup at BET AWARDS '05

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Caption: BET AWARDS '05 premieres on Tuesday, June 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT "LIVE" from Hollywood's Kodak Theatre hosted by Hollywood power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. In addition to recognizing 14 categories across sports, music and entertainment, BET will also bestow its highest honors on the incomparable Gladys Knight with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award; and Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington and wife Pauletta with the BET Humanitarian Award. Photo credit: Lester Cohen/Courtesy of BET.

Contact: Amber Koger of Bobbi Marcus PR, +1-310-889-9200, amber@bobbimarcuspr.com; or Tosha Whitten-Griggs of BET, +1-818-655-6712, Tosha.whitten-griggs@bet.net

7. The Imagen Foundation Hands Out Top Honors to Distinguished Latino Entertainment Talent

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Caption: The 20th Annual Imagen Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills presented Awards to an array of Latino talent. Helen Hernandez (President of the Imagen Foundation), George Lopez ( Awarded with Hennessy's Privilege Award ), Luis Mandoki ( Honored with Humanitarian Award for Innocent Voices), Jennifer Ortega, Oscar Torres (Honored with Humanitarian Award for Innocent Voices), Lawrence Bender (Honored with Humanitarian Award for Innocent Voices), Ann Lopez (George Lopez's wife).

Contact: Willy Villarreal, +1-310-854-8262, wvillarreal@theaxisagency.com, or Gaby Romero, +1-310-854-8259, gromero@theaxisagency.com, both of AXIS / The Multicultural Agency, for The Imagen Foundation

8. It's Late Night TV (Without All That Boring Talk) as Comedian Carlos Mencia Hits COMEDY CENTRAL(R) With All-New Series 'Mind Of Mencia' Premiering Wednesday, July 6 at 10:30 PM*

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Caption: Carlos Mencia.

Contact: Jenni Runyan, +1-310-752-8796, jenni.runyan@mtvstaff.com, or Stacey Pokluda, +1-310-550-7776, spokluda@bwr-la.com, both for COMEDY CENTRAL

9. Festival Hispano USA to Offer an 'Encounter With Mexico'; Series of Festivals to Bring Mexico's Culture, Leading Stars to Top U.S. Markets

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Caption: Telenovela star Adela Noriega and Arath de la Torre helped launch "Festival Hispano USA" today. The series of festivals recreating the authentic cuisine, music, cultural sites and events of Mexico will premiere in Los Angeles and travel to Houston, Miami, New York, Chicago and other cities across the U.S. starting in May 2006.

Contact: Lisa Cruz of Dublin & Associates, +1-210-227-0221 ext. 263, or cell, +1-210-724-1691; or Michelle Matula, +1-210-496-9583, both for Hispano USA

10. Morgan Grays Launches Inaugural Collection; Accessories for Men Inspired by Travels Through Mexico

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Caption: Morgan Grays is a lifestyle design company that uses local artisans to create an international style.

Contact: Mexico, Mercedes Rodriguez Mayoral, +1-951-570-6264, mercedesrodz_mayoral@hotmail.com, or USA, Morgan Molthrop, +1-310-890-6309, morgan@ecociteworldwide.com, both for Morgan Grays

11. Patriotic, Real-Life Love Story for July 4th

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Caption: Novelist Tim Farrington draws on his own family's military history in the new book, LIZZIE'S WAR -- specifically his father's career as a Marine Corps major in Korea and Vietnam and his mother's experiences as a military wife on the home front. Here, Farrington's pregnant mother and his father in his Marine Corps uniform, 1960.

Contact: Miki Terasawa of HarperSanFrancisco, +1-415-477-4468, or Miki.Terasawa@harpercollins.com

12. The 5 Browns Perform for Laura Bush

Classical Music's Chart-Topping Family of Piano Virtuosos Dazzles the First Lady as They Have Audiences Across America

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Caption: The 5 Browns with Laura Bush and Lynne Cheney.

Contact: Doreen D'Agostino, Director of Publicity of Sony BMG Masterworks, doreen.dagostino@sonybmg.com, +1-212-833-7576

13. George Strait, Willie Nelson Lead Acclaimed New Soundtrack

Popular family film "Grand Champion" spawns hot new Hannover House CD release featuring top Country & Western recording acts

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Caption: Superstars George Strait and Willie Nelson lead a powerhouse line-up of Country & Western recording acts in the acclaimed new soundtrack, "GRAND CHAMPION" from Hannover House.

Contact: Eric Parkinson, +1-818-481-5277, EParkinson@HannoverHouse.com, or Sean Michael Argo, +1-479-521-4999, MichaelArgo99@hotmail.com, both of Hannover House

14. Shep and Ian Murray of vineyard vines(R) Receive Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award

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Caption: Ian and Shep Murray of Vineyard Vines win Enrst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Contact: Lindsey Worster, 1-800-892-4982, or lindsey@vineyardvines.com

15. Korbel Drink Guide Shows Champagne's Versatility

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Caption: Add sparkle to any occasion with the new "Korbel Drink Guide" offering recipes and serving suggestions for a multitude of flavorful champagne creations, from fun fruit drinks and cool champagne cocktails to unique holiday quaffs. Available free of charge, the booklet can be found on Korbel Champagne in- store displays nationwide. To receive a copy by mail, simply send a self-addressed stamped legal-size envelope to: Korbel Drink Guide, Attention: Tina Lomax, 13250 River Road, Guerneville, CA 95446.

Contact: Margie Healy of Korbel, +1-707-824-7715, or mhealy@korbel.com

16. Pony Fall/Winter 2005 Communication Project

Pony Takes It to the Street!

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Caption: Rise Up Pony FW05 Campaign. Pony City Wings Basketball shoe.

Contact: Sydney Gardner, +1-805-562-5600, ext. 3423, sgardner@gbmi.net, for Pony

17. Disney Consumer Products and Bandai America Unleash Largest Power Rangers Role Play Offering to Date

New 'Delta Enforcer' Debuts on the Power Rangers Space Patrol Delta TV Series and on Toy Shelves

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Caption: Disney Consumer Products and Bandai America unleash the largest Power Rangers role play offering to date. The new "Delta Enforcer" debuts on the Power Rangers Space Patrol Delta TV series and on toy shelves this August.

Contact: Angela Fernandez, +1-310-552-4154, afernandez@rogersassoc.com, or Lisa White, +1-310-552-4163, lwhite@rogersassoc.com, both of Rogers & Associates, for Bandai America; or Clint Hayashi of Disney Consumer Products, +1-818-567-5947, clint.hayashi@disney.com

PRNewswire -- June 24

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