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

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, July 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. Alfred A. Knopf Books For Young Readers Publishes a Hardcover Movie Tie-In Edition to the Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures Film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2979997

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Caption: Random House Children's Books Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie tie-in edition.

Contact: Kathy Dunn of Random House Children's Books, +1-212-782-9351, kdunn@randomhouse.com

2. New York Mets and Banco Popular Support Summer Reading 2005

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2982118

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050629/MXW003

Caption: Summer Reading 2005 Poster.

Contact: Teruca Rullan, +1-917-679-3596, or Rebeca Trabal, +1-787-765-9800, ext. 5734, both of Corporate Communications, Banco Popular North America

3. Comcast and OLN Bring Viewers the Last Chance to Catch Lance

Tour de France Coverage Includes VOD-Exclusive Highlights Packages and More Than 300 Hours of Race Coverage On OLN

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2982981

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050617/PHF010

Caption: OLN (Outdoor Life network) coverage of the 2004 Tour de France. Once again in 2005, Comcast customers will be able to view highlights the day after each stage of the tour on the company's ON DEMAND video-on-demand service.

Contact: Comcast: Jenni Moyer, +1-215-851-3311, or jenni_moyer@comcast.com, or Chris Ellis, +1-215-981-7771, or chris_ellis@comcast.com; or OLN: Amy Phillips, +1-203-406-2509 or aphillips@olntv.com

4. Front Row Entertainment Inks 'Big Six' DVD, Ready to Ride With Lance Armstrong

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2979916

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Caption: FRONT ROW ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES BIG SIX DVD FRONT ROW ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES BIG SIX DVD. Pictured is the DVD cover of BIG SIX - Lance Armstrong's Greatest Moments of the Tour de France. Released by FRONT ROW ENTERTAINMENT in Edison, NJ, this DVD documents the trials, tribulations and triumphs of Lance's remarkable six wins of this legendary bicycle race. The Discovery Channel has announced that June 27th to July 2nd is "Lance" Week and the Outdoor Life Network will have continuous TV coverage. This DVD retails for $14.99 and is available immediately.

Contact: Stan Miller, 1-800-666-2800, for Front Row Entertainment

5. The 10//2 Collection from Lance Armstrong and Nike

Footwear and Apparel Line Brings New Life to LIVESTRONG Campaign

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2980966

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Photo #1 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050628/SFTU098-a

Caption: The Air Zoom Miler LAF is one of the performance footwear styles available in the new 10//2 Collection from Lance Armstrong and Nike.

Photo #2 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050628/SFTU098-b

Caption: The Dri-FIT Slacker Jacket, 10//2 tank and Dri-FIT running short, shown here, are just some of the performance and lifestyle pieces for men and women that are part of the new 10//2 Collection from Lance Armstrong and Nike.

Photo #3 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990818/NIKELOGO

Caption: Nike, Inc. logo.

Contact: Dean Stoyer, Brand Comm. of Nike, +1-503-532-6018, or Dean.Stoyer@nike.com

6. Style, Flavor, Body and Value; St. Francis Winery Blends an Irresistible 'Red'

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2983354

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Caption: St. Francis Red: twelve great labels, same great wine.

Contact: Alyson Careaga of Kobrand, +1-212-692-4679, acareaga@kobrand.com

7. John Mayer Trio Formed; Fall Tour Announced

Acclaimed Artist Teams With All-Star Players Steve Jordan and Pino Palladino; Ray LaMontagne and Joss Stone Already Confirmed as Special Guests

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2982115

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Caption: John Mayer Trio: Pino Palladino (bass), John Mayer (guitar, vocals), Steve Jordan (drums).

Contact: Angelica Cob Baehler, Vice President of Media, Columbia Records, Santa Monica, +1-310-449-2508, angelica.cob@sonybmgmusic.com

8. Columbia Records/Sony Music Soundtrax Set to Release 'The Dukes of Hazzard - Music From The Motion Picture'

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2982080

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050629/NYW108

Caption: "The Dukes of Hazzard" soundtrack album in stores Tuesday July 19.

Contact: Tom Muzquiz, Columbia Records, Media, Santa Monica, +1-310-449-2503, tom.muzquiz@sonybmg.com

9. The U.S. Postal Service Gets the Party Started With Mickey and Friends

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2983278

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Caption: The Art of Disney: Celebration stamps, issued today at Disneyland, feature Mickey Mouse and Pluto, Alice and the Mad Hatter, Ariel and Flounder and Snow White and Dopey. As the second in a series paying tribute to the art of Disney, the stamps come during a magical year as Disneyland and its theme parks celebrate 50 years of magic. To obtain these and other collectables visit www.usps.com/shop, and click "Collectors Corner," or call 1-800-STAMP-24.

Contact: Melissa Dodge, +1-202-268-5188, melissa.l.dodge@usps.gov, or Richard Maher, +1-323-586-1717, Richard.j.maher@usps.gov, both of U.S. Postal Service; or Nidia Tatalovich of Disney, +1-818-567-5389, Nidia.Tatalovich@disney.com

10. From American Idol to Plus-Size Jeans Model

LANE BRYANT Announces American Idol Finalist, Kimberley Locke, as New Spokeswoman for Designer Jeans Collection

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Caption: "AMERICAN IDOL" STAR SHOWS OFF PLUS-SIZE DESIGNER DENIM. National plus-size retailer, LANE BRYANT, introduces Kimberley Locke, "American Idol" finalist and Curb recording artist, as the new face of the Seven7(TM) designer jeans collection. The Seven7(TM) Collection, featuring designer styles and fit for plus-size women in sizes 14-28 launches in Lane Bryant stores nationwide as well as online at www.lanebryant.com on July 11th.

Contact: Erin Serrano, Publicist, Lane Bryant, +1-212-279-2183

11. MIKE AND IKE(R) Asks What's Your Summer Flavor?

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2983207

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Photo #1 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050630/PHTH017-a

Caption: This summer, there's plenty to choose from with Mike and Ike(R) brand chewy fruit flavored candy. Candy maker Just Born, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Mike and Ike(R) brand will once again sponsor a summer radio program.

Photo #2 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050630/PHTH017-b

Caption: Mike and Ike (R) brand candy and FUSE TV have teamed up to create a special branded video flow show entitled "Mike and Ike(R) Hip Hop Spot."

Contact: Milena DeLuca, Just Born, Inc., +1-609-448-3636, mdeluca@justborn.com

12. Fedewa to Run MIKE AND IKE(R) TANGY TWISTER(TM) No. 12 Dodge Charger at Daytona International Speedway

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2983168

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Caption: Candy Maker Just Born, Inc. is pleased to announce that Mike and Ike(R)Tangy Twister candy, will make a colorful splash this weekend with a special paint scheme racecar in Daytona Beach. Tim Fedewa will be the driver of the No. 12 Dodge Charger at the Winn-Dixie 250 presented by PepsiCo at Daytona International Speedway.

Contact: Milena DeLuca of Just Born, +1-609-448-3636, mdeluca@justborn.com

13. Who Makes America's Best Cars and Trucks? AutoWeek Readers Cast Their Votes!

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2982457

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Caption: AutoWeek America's Best Issue -- July 4, 2005.

Contact: Cheryl Rothe of AutoWeek, +1-313-446-6767, crothe@crain.com

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