PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, August 5, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, August 5, 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. Maori Art of Weaving is an 'Eternal Thread' You Can Follow Back & Through New Zealand

'Down Under Answers' 14-Day Packages Start at $2,899 Per Person, Including Air

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3007466

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050804/NYTH040

Caption: Emerging from morning mists, a 53-foot "Waka" (ocean-going canoe), paddled by 18 Maori, is welcomed at San Francisco's Maritime National Historical Park. The ceremony opened a traveling exhibition of New Zealand's indigenous culture, arts and crafts in San Francisco and other West Coast cities. It includes a collection of intricately woven Maori cloaks - one of them gifted here to San Franciscans - representing the "Eternal Thread" of tradition linking the Maori people to their ancestral past as New Zealand's first settlers.

Contact: David Kleinman, davidk@spring-obrien.com, or Steven Lai, stevenl@spring-obrien.com, both of Spring, O'Brien & Company, +1-212-620-7100

2. Marriott Golf Debuts 'Rounds & Rooms,' a First-of-Its-Kind Online Golf Resort Tee Time and Lodging Reservation System

Leading Golf Resorts Nationwide Now Offer Unique Online Access to Tee Times and Room Reservations at http://www.marriottgolf.com/; New Technology Simplifies Travel Planning by Offering One-Stop Reservations System for Golfers

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3007532

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Photo #1 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050804/DCTH046

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Caption: The Marriott International corporate logo includes both the wordmark and symbol. The PMS color is 7427 C.

Photo #2 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030605/MARRIOTTLOGO

Caption: The famed 18th hole on the Blue Monster Course at Doral Golf Resort & Spa, just one of the Marriott Resorts worldwide now offering unique online access to tee times and room reservations.

Contact: Matthew Carroll, +1-301-380-8331, matthew.carroll@marriott.com or Catherine Leitner, +1-301-380-4220, both of Marriott Communications; or Ari Edelman of Mastro Communications, +1-732-469-5700, aedelman@mastrocomm.com

3. The Resort That Changed the Face of Las Vegas in 1989 Ups the Ante on the Strip With 2005/2006 Transformation

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3005270

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Photo #1 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050802/LATU020LOGO

Caption: The Mirage logo.

Photo #2 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050802/LATU020

Caption: Rendering of the enhanced Mirage Volcano that will include fire explosions which blast taller, lava which appears hotter, sounds which boom louder and the mountain itself will become laced with lava-filled cracks and crevasses. The Mirage will introduce new amenities in 2005/2006 including newly designed restaurants, a dynamic nightclub and lounge, a modern gaming area featuring Dale Chihuly sculptures and a Cirque du Soleil production celebrating the musical legacy of The Beatles.

Contact: Jenn Michaels, MGM MIRAGE Public Relations, +1-702-891-7272

4. Las Vegas Hilton Extends Manilow's Successful Long-Term Engagement

Superstar to Make Las Vegas Hilton Theater His Exclusive Home Into 2007

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3005061

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050802/LATU047

Caption: Las Vegas Hilton remains Manilow's exclusive home into 2007. Barry Manilow's successful, exclusive long-term engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton, which has drawn capacity crowds for his first 50 shows, has been extended into 2007, according to Hilton executives today.

Contact: Ira David Sternberg, +1-702-732-5683, for Las Vegas Hilton; Carol Marshall, +1-213-598-5888, for Barry Manilow

5. Manilow Heats Up Las Vegas

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3004671

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050802/LATU051

Caption: Manilow heats up Las Vegas.

Contact: Carol Marshall of Carol Marshall Public Relations, Inc., +1-213-598-5888, carol@cmarshallpr.com, for Barry Manilow

6. Major Music Festival To Take Place Halloween Weekend in Las Vegas Ladies and Gentlemen Introducing...Vegoose!!!

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3006315

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050803/NYW143LOGO

Caption: Vegoose logo.

Contact: Ken Weinstein at Big Hassle Media, +1-212-619-1360, weinstein@bighassle.com

7. Hip Hop Megastar Eminem Teams Up With Showtime for an Exclusive Concert Event

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3006686

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050803/NYW189

Caption: Hip Hop megastar Eminem teams up with Showtime for an exclusive concert event.

Contact: Chloe Comins, +1-212-708-1708, Chloe.comins@showtime.net, or Frank Marchesini, +1-310-234-5342, Frank.Marchesini@showtime.net, both of Showtime Networks Inc.

8. Carmen Electra to be the New Face of Max Factor Cosmetics

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3006202

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050803/NYW124

Caption: Max Factor Cosmetics signed Carmen Electra to be the new face of the brand.

Contact: Amy Weibel Photopoulos of MARINA MAHER COMMUNICATIONS for Max Factor Cosmetics, +1-212-485-6830 or aweibelphotopoulos@mahercomm.com; or for Carmen Electra: Jill Fritzo of PMK HBH, +1-212-582-1111 orjill.fritzo@pmkhbh.com

9. BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary By Offering $10,000 Toward First Home Purchase

August Anniversary Issue is Highlighted by Own Your First Home Contest

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3005101

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050802/NYTU124

Caption: BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine celebrates its 35th anniversary by offering $10,000 toward first home purchase. On the Cover: Maria and Cameron Saulsby put buying a home at the top of their wealth-building agenda.

Contact: Andrew Wadium, +1-212-886-9598, or wadiuma@hotmail.com

10. The National Urban League and Heineken USA Announce the Winners of Inaugural Rising Star Empowerment Essay Contest

Rosalyn Crain and Andrew Siwo Awarded National Rising Star Awards

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3005402

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050802/NYTU184

Caption: From left to right: Ernest McFadden, Industry and Government Affairs Manager, Heineken USA; Award Winner Andrew Siwo; Award Winner Rosalyn Crain; Tamara Moore, Director of Corporate Communications, Heineken USA; Dan Tearno, Vice President Corporate Affairs, Heineken USA.

Contact: Anu Rao, of Euro RSCG Magnet, +1-212-367-6880, or anu.rao@eurorscg.com; or Tamara Moore, of Heineken USA, +1-914-681-4153, ortmoore@heinekenusa.com; or Ricky Clemons, of National Urban League,+1-212-558-5371, or rclemons@nul.org

11. Presidential Libraries Celebrated on Stamp Through Special Dedication Ceremonies at all Locations

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3007248

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050804/DCTH001

Caption: The USPS honored the nation's Presidential Libraries with a stamp to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Libraries Act of 1955. Dedication ceremonies took place at all of the nation's Presidential Libraries and Museums under the direction of the National Archives. Beyond serving as repositories for papers, records, and historical materials of the Presidents, the Libraries also provide exciting museum programs and exhibits and a myriad of educational and public programs.

Contact: Mark Saunders of U.S. Postal Service, +1-202-268-6524, cell: +1-202-320-0782, or mark.r.saunders@usps.gov; or Susan Cooper, Director of Public Affairs of National Archives, +1-202-501-5526, or susan.cooper@nara.gov

12. Tennis: A Sport for Life

Three Key Factors Keep Players on the Court for Decades

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3007832

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050805/NYFNSR02

Caption: Three key factors keep tennis players on the courts for decades.

Contact: Nan Johnson, +1-804-358-8011, nanjohnson@dsignr.com, for Har-Tru; or Linda Tissiere of Har-Tru, +1-804-784-6321, ltissiere@luckstone.com

13. Broadway Across America Announces Girl Scout Winners in 'Design Your Way to Broadway' National Patch Design Contest

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3005908

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Photo #1 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050803/DAW019-a

Caption: Girl Scout Troop #1454 won the national "Design Your Way to Broadway" patch contest with this design.

Photo #2 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050803/DAW019-b

Caption: Winning Members or Troop 1454 in Anaheim, Service Unit 1 of the Girl Scout Council of Orange County (From left to right); Ana Godinez (13), Chelsea Sanders(13), Jenna Hays (13), Jessica Fortinberry(13), Kylie Higgins(12), Rebecca Hawkins(13) and Nicole Fortinberry(14).

Contact: Jennifer Sierra-Grobbelaar of Broadway Across America, +1-954-626-7811

14. Trollz Bring Magic and Hair-raising Adventures With Their Worldwide Debut in August 2005

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3006136

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050803/LAW013

Caption: Meet Amethyst, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire and Topez. Best Friends For Life (B.F.F.L.) from the all-new tween brand Trollz, launching at major retailers this August 2005. Visit www.trollz.com. Trollz (TM) & (C) DIC Entertainment, under license from DAM.

Contact: Michelle Orsi of Three.Sixty Communications, +1-310-372-2309, michelle@360-comm.com, for DIC Entertainment

15. Sony Wonder Brings Two New Arthur Episodes To DVD; Arthur: Nerves of Steal and Arthur: First Crush Debut August 2

-- Stories Help Parents Initiate Dialogue Around Life Lessons of Honesty and Friendship; Preschoolers See Elwood City Gang as 'Big Kid' Role Models --

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3004940

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050802/NYTU063

Caption: New Arthur: Nerves of Steel and Arthur: First Crush Available on DVD and VHS from Sony Wonder

Contact: Tamara Jacobs of Element Six, +1-770-971-0677, for SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

16. Friends Lend a Helping Hand on Sesame Street

New DVD/VHS Features Elmo and His Friends to the Rescue When Storm Damages Big Bird's Home

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3004948

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050802/NYTU062

Caption: New Friends to the Rescue DVD from Sony Wonder and Sesame Workshop helps kids see the value of friendship.

Contact: Tamara Jacobs of Element Six, +1-770-971-0677, for Sony BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

PRNewswire -- August 5

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