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

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, July 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. 'CMT On Tour: Brad Paisley Time Well Wasted 2005'

Tour Features Sara Evans and Special Guest Sugarland and Will Launch September 23 in Portland, OR

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3002413

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/CLTH094

Caption: Brad Paisley, as created by Brad Paisley, in his animated tour announcement "CMT ON TOUR: BRAD PAISLEY TIME WELL WASTED 2005." The animated video can be viewed on www.cmt.com.

Contact: Press Contacts, Lisa Chader, +1-615-335-8405, or lisa.chader@cmt.com, or Cindy McLean, +1-615-335-8404, or cindy.mclean@cmt.com, both of CMT; or Darlene Bieber for Brad Paisley, +1-615-846-3878, or darlene@schmidtpr.com

2. Jeans and Music - The Perfect Fit at Gap This Fall

iTunes Music Store, a Star-Studded Cast of Musical Artists and MTV Highlighted in Gap's Fall 2005 Marketing Campaign

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3002706

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Photo #1: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/SFTH048-a

Caption: Alanis Morissette, one of the stars of Gap's new ad campaign for Fall.

Photo #2: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/SFTH048-b

Caption: Michelle Williams (Destiny's Child), one of the stars of Gap's new ad campaign for Fall.

Contact: Erica Archambault of Gap PR, +1-415-427-2397

3. Meijer Goes 'Back to School' With Kelly Clarkson

Recording Star Sings Meijer's Praises in 'Back To School' Campaign; Students Have Opportunity to Win Week-Long Tour With Singing Sensation

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998626

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/NYM037

Caption: Inaugural American Idol winner and current singing sensation, Kelly Clarkson, promotes "back-to-school" events at the Meijer chain of supercenters. From July through September, the recording artist will be seen in advertising and in-store promotions touting Meijer's vast selection of back-to-school needs for teens and kids of all ages. Clarkson will also headline a contest where the winner will spend one week touring with the singer during her next concert series.

Contact: Kelly Durcan, +1-212-431-4694

4. Nick at Nite Lets Parents Indulge in Some Payback When New Hidden Camera Series, Hi-Jinks, Premieres on Tuesday, August 2

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2999924

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050726/NYTU159

Caption: Leila Sbitani (Nice Package, 48 hour Wedding) hosts Nick at Nite's new original hidden-camera series in which adults play good-natured pranks on kids, Hi-Jinks. The series premieres on Tuesday, August 2 at 9:30 pm ET/PT.

Contact: Rachel Lizerbram of Nick At Nite, +1-212-846-4412; Scott Acord of MTV Networks, +1-310-752-8075; Don Ciaramella of The Lippin Group, for Banyan Productions, +1-212-986-7080

5. Court Is Back in Session and Judge Harry T. Stone Is Presiding!

TV Land Reveals Verdict That Night Court Launches With 48-Hour Marathon Beginning August 13th

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998810

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/NYM163

Caption: The hilarious comedy Night Court joins the TV Land sitcom lineup beginning Saturday, August 13 at 6 a.m. (ET/PT) with a 48-hour marathon. Night Court will air in its regularly scheduled time slot of 11:30 P.M. every night beginning Monday, August 15.

Contact: Jennifer Zaldivar, TV Land/Nick at Nite Press, +1-212-846-8964, or Ariana Urbont, MTV Networks, +1-310-752-8079, for TV Land

6. Brittany Murphy Gets the Jordache Look

Jordache Unveils Their Newest Ad Campaign Featuring the Starlet

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998288

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/LAM079

Caption: Jordache Jeans Fall Ad Campaign featuring Brittany Murphy photographed by Patrick Demarchelier.

Contact: Hilla Narov, +1-212-367-8078, or Shirley Dweck, +1-212-995-2095, both for Jordache

7. Top Sports Model and Trainer's Diagnosis Results in Organic Diet Book for Improved Health and Fitness Lifestyle

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3001629

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/NYFNSN06

Caption: Kathy Feldman, a national fitness competitor, sports model and personal trainer diagnosed for extreme hypothyroidism and excessive weight gain developed her organic 'Raw Crunch Diet' based on a comprehensive understanding of pure foods and true science. Now with this easy to understand format, she and others can spend less attention on their diet and more on their life.

Contact: Mel Clark of SSI, Inc Publishing, +1-877-623-6465, or viking2@charter.net

8. It's a Bird! It's a Plane! No, it's a Fashion Model!

Target debuted Fall 2005 collections on 9-story-high vertical runway at Rockefeller Center

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Photo #1: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050727/NYW126-a

Caption: Target turned a runway upside down during an electrifying Vertical Fall Fashion Show in the city that shares its love of style: New York. The event took place today at Rockefeller Center, featuring a troupe of world-class athletes that leapt off the roof of a 9-story tower on the Plaza, then strutted down the building's side modeling the Target Fall 2005 women's and men's collections by Isaac Mizrahi, Mossimo, Liz Lange, Xhilaration, Merona, among others.

Photo #2: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050727/NYW126-c

Caption: Target turned a runway upside down during an electrifying Vertical Fall Fashion Show in the city that shares its love of style: New York. The event took place today at Rockefeller Center, featuring a troupe of world-class athletes that leapt off the roof of a 9-story tower on the Plaza, then strutted down the building's side modeling the Target Fall 2005 women's and men's collections by Isaac Mizrahi, Mossimo, Liz Lange, Xhilaration, Merona, among others.

Contact: Genna Blackman of LaForce + Stevens, +1-212-242-9353, ext. 146; or Paula Thornton-Greear of Target, +1-612-696-3400

9. Return of the Champions

Queen + Paul Rodgers to Rock in the U.S.A. at Meadowlands and Hollywood Bowl

With Dates Come 2-CD Set and DVD

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998925

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/LAM088

Caption: Queen plus Paul Rodgers announce two rare U.S. concert dates following their sold out European tour - first Queen concerts in U.S. in 23 years. Tickets go on sale July 30 for Oct. 16 show at Continental Arena in East Rutherford, NJ and on July 31 for Oct. 22 show at Hollywood Bowl. Pictured are ex- Bad Company Paul Rodgers with microphone, Queen's Brian May on guitar and Queen's Roger Taylor on drums.

Contact: Bryn Bridenthal of BRIDENTHAL & ASSOCIATES, +1-805-462-9648, bryn@bridenthal-associates.com; or Lillian Matulic of HOLLYWOOD RECORDS, +1-818-560-6197, Lillian.Matulic@disney.com

10. Stars Shine at WTTW11's 50th Birthday Bash

Chase Sponsors Live 90-Minute Broadcast on WTTW11 and 98.7WFMT from Chicago's Millennium Park

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3002014

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Photo #1: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/CGTH020-a

Caption: Otis Clay.

Photo #2: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/CGTH020-b

Caption: Susanne Mentzer.

Photo #3: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/CGTH020-c

Caption: Billy Corgan.

Contact: Holly H. Gilson of WTTW11, +1-773-509-5424

11. COQ ROQ(SM) Hits National Music Scene With Poultry-Packed Lyrical Prowess

"Bawk Rawkers" credit new BK(TM) CHICKEN FRIES as musical inspiration

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998953

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/CGM038

Caption: The new sextet COQ ROQ(SM) debuts today. The band 's bawk rawk style will be featured in BURGER KING's new music video-style ads for BK(TM) CHICKEN FRIES that will air on network and cable television.

Contact: Adrienne Hayes, +1-305-378-7939, ahayes@whopper.com, or Lauren Hammann, +1-305-378-3120, lhammann@whopper.com, both of Burger King Corporation

12. Producer Kevin Misher Moves to Paramount

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3000330

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Caption: Producer Kevin Misher moves to Paramount.

Photo #2: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991206/PARLOGO

Caption: Paramount Pictures logo.

Contact: M. Janet Hill, +1-323-956-5011, for Paramount Pictures

13. Daniel Battsek Named President of Miramax Films

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998880

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Photo #1: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050627/LAM109LOGO

Caption: The Walt Disney Studios Logo.

Photo #2: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/LAM071A

Caption: Daniel Battsek named President of Miramax Films.

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

14. McDonald's(R) and DreamWorks Animation Enter Into a Worldwide Marketing Relationship

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3000986

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Caption: Mike Roberts, McDonald's(R) president and chief operating officer (left) and Ronald McDonald get a sneak preview of Shrek 3 from Jeffrey Katzenberg, DreamWorks Animation chief executive officer. DreamWorks Animation and McDonald's Corporation today announced a two-year worldwide marketing partnership giving McDonald's global promotional rights to new DreamWorks animated properties. Shrek 3 will be the first film associated with the relationship, which begins in 2007 and will include such signature promotions as McDonald's Happy Meals(R).

Contact: Walt Riker, +1-630-623-3678, or Lisa Howard, +1-630-623-5044, both of McDonald's Corporation; or Bob Feldman, +1-818-695-6677, or Rachel McCallister, MPRM, +1-323-933-3399, or cell, +1-213-309-9117, both of DreamWorks Animation

15. 21st Century Lifestyle Brand J.Lindeberg Launches Future of Sports Golf Shoes with PUMA(R)

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3002334

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Photo #1: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/NETH026-a

Caption: J.Lindeberg Future Sports Golf Shoe by Puma.

Photo #2: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/NETH026-b

Caption: J.Lindeberg Future Sports Golf Shoe by Puma.

Contact: Nicks Ericsson, nicks@jlindeberg.co.uk or Alexandra Nelke, alexandra@jlindeberg.co.uk, +44 (0) 20 7841 5890, or Sarah Broach, +1-917-535-1127, sarahbroach@nyc.rr.com, or Roger Joseph, +1-917-774-8020, josephroger@msn.com, all of J.Lindeberg; or PUMA Australia: Sherrin Kelly, +1-(61)- 3-9555-6655, sherrin.kelly@puma.com, or Martina Lagler, +4366243751141, martina.lagler@puma.com; or PUMA Benelux: Marcia Henderikx, +31334320060, marcia.henderikx@puma.com; or PUMA France: Lara Montel, +33 (0)1 44 90 82 67, lara.m@tmarkoagency.com; or PUMA Germany: Jelena Torbica, 4.99133E+11, jelena.torbica@puma.com; or PUMA Italy: Luca Stevaraglia, 3.90289E+11, Luca.Stevaraglia@puma.com; or PUMA Japan: Tamaki Yamaguchi, +81.3.5414.8220, tamaki.yamaguchi@puma.com; or PUMA Nordic: Fredrika Schlasberg, +4642197147, fredrika.schlasberg@puma.com; or PUMA Spain: Isabel Bernad, +34966660074, ibernad@puma.com; or PUMA Switzerland: Sabine Mueller, +41326548817, Sabine.mueller@puma.com; or PUMA UK: Lucy Finnegean, +44 1372364, lucy.finnegean@puma.com; or PUMA USA: Kristina Fields, +1-978-698-1144, kristina.fields@puma.com; or PUMA International: Lisa Beachy, +1-617-488-2945, lisa.beachy@puma.com

16. Andre Agassi and adidas Enter Agreement

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2999017

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Caption: Andre Agassi, one of the most successful and admired tennis players of our times, has joined the adidas tennis family. An eight-time Grand Slam Winner, Andre will play his first match in three stripes today at the Mercedes-Benz Cup in Los Angeles. This new partnership will go beyond business in the traditional sense, also supporting his foundation "The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation(R)".

Contact: Dorothee Kurz, Global Public Relations, +49.(0)9132.84.4043, or mobile, +49.(0)160.884.4043, or dorothee.kurz@adidas.de, or Kelly Olmstead, adidas US, +1-971-234-2461, or mobile, +1-503-475-8788, or kelly.olmstead@adidasus.com, both of adidas-Salomon AG

17. New 2006 Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle Ultra is Industry's First Motorcycle Equipped with XM Satellite Radio as a Standard Feature

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998661

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/DCM006

Caption: XM Satellite Radio has entered the motorcycle market with Harley Davidson's exclusive 2006 FLHTCUSE Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide, the first motorcycle model with a standard XM Satellite Radio.

Contact: Chance Patterson of XM Satellite Radio, +1-202-380-4318, or chance.patterson@xmradio.com

18. Rusty Wallace Forces Three-Way Tie for the Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) Double Drive-Thru Challenge

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2999105

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/FLM022

Caption: The #2 Miller Lite(R) Team with driver Rusty Wallace won Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) Double Drive-Thru Challenge at the Pennsylvania 500(R). The No. 2 Team's win, its fourth of the 2005 racing season, has forced a three-way tie with the #12 ALLTEL(R) and #20 Home Depot(R) teams for the coveted $100,000 grand prize to be awarded at season's end.

Contact: Dan Donovan, MARC Public Relations, +1-412-562-2079, or ddonovan@marcusa.com, for Checkers Drive-In Restaurants

19. Experimental HondaJet Makes Public World Debut at EAA AirVenture 2005

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3002198

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/LATH009

Caption: The experimental HondaJet is an advanced, lightweight, compact business jet that features better fuel efficiency, more available space in the fuselage, and higher cruise speed than conventional aircraft in its class.

Contact: Jeffrey Smith of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., +1-310-781-5062; or Shigeki Endo of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., (Japan) +81 3-5412-1512

20. Johnnie Walker(R) Prepares to Celebrate the 200th Birthday of Founder John Walker

The World's Best Selling Scotch Whisky Celebrates the Bicentennial of Its Founder With the Release of a Limited Edition, Cask Strength Blue Label(R)

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2998147

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050724/LASU001

Caption: Portrait of John Walker, founder of Johnnie Walker(R), born July 25th 1805.

Contact: Sabrina Macias, +1-917-653-2525, Sabrina.Macias@rlpublicrelations.com, or Melissa Karp, +1-917-690-5779, Melissa.Karp@rlpublicrelations.com, both of RL Public Relations, or +1-212-206-8668, for Johnnie Walker

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