PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp For Week Ending Friday, August 12, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp For Week Ending Friday, August 12, 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. T-ShirtHumor.com Takes on the Housing Bubble With a Smile

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Caption: T-ShirtHumor.com Takes on the Housing Bubble With a Smile

T-ShirtHumor.com has issued a funny but serious warning to investors on the future of the real estate market with its latest design "Mr. Hou$ing Bubble". Available on shirts, mugs, caps and other products, the parody of the bath powder warns investors, "If I pop, you're screwed." "Mr. Hou$ing Bubble" joins a long line of topical, news-themed products at www.T-ShirtHumor.com lampooning politics, the latest headlines, technology, relationships, and much more.

Contact: Michael Anthony Phipps of T-ShirtHumor.com, +1-847-903-8584, or tony@t-shirthumor.com

2. Dave Matthews Band, Julia Roberts Team Up on Music Video

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3012006

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Caption: Dave Matthews and Julia Roberts on the set of the "dreamgirl" video shoot, the brand new single and music video from Dave Matthew's Band's acclaimed album "Stand Up."

Contact: John Vlautin at SpinLab, +1-323-465-3700, jv@spinlab.net

3. Rob Richards, El Capitan Theatre's House Organist, Named 2005 'Organist of the Year' by The American Theatre Organ Society

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3012030

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Caption: Rob Richards, El Capitan Theatre's House Organist, named 2005 'Organist of the Year' by the American Theatre Organ Society.

Contact: Howard E. Green, Vice President, Publicity of Buena Vista Pictures Marketing, +1-818-560-8011

4. Hard Rock Rocks Times Square

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3011987

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Caption: Hard Rock Cafe New York makes its highly anticipated move to the former site of the historic Paramount Theater at 1501 Broadway.

Contact: Brian Siemienas of Hard Rock International, +1-407-445-7625, or Deborah Sierchio or Meredith Miesieski of Coyne PR for Hard Rock International, +1-973-316-1665

5. Virgin Megastore Union Square and MTV Books Team Up to Host Rapper 50 Cent for His First Book Signing

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3010792

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Caption: The fastest selling debut artist of all time, 50 Cent, was on hand at the Virgin Megastore in Union Square, New York City, for his first book signing. The rapper signed copies of his autobiography "FROM PIECES TO WEIGHT: Once upon a time in Southside Queens," (MTV Books) for over 300 lucky fans.

Contact: Krysty O'Quinn of SJ Communications, +1-818-881-3889, for Virgin Entertainment Group

6. Prolong 'Metro-Nator' Stars on History Channel

Prolong Sponsored Hot Rod a Real Hit on Popular Car Show

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3011455

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Caption: Metro-Nator.

Contact: Thomas C. Billstein, Investor Relations, Prolong International Corporation, +1-949-587-2700

7. Great Western Announces Sweepstakes Winner of NASCAR 'V.I.P. Weekend' at Watkins Glen International Race Track

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3012203

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Caption: Ronald Hawley (right) of Elmira, N.Y., pictured with North Lake Wines Area Manager Matthew Kubinski (left), is the winner of Great Western Champagne's all-expenses-paid "V.I.P. weekend" trip for two to Watkins Glen International Race Track.

Contact: Julie Napieralski, +1-585-421-0100, ext. 275, jnapieralski@martinoflynn.com; or, Lisa Farrell, +1-585-396-7184, lisa.farrell@cwine.com, both for North Lake Wines

8. 'Oh, Say Can You See ... ' 140 Jeep(R) Vehicles in Giant American Flag Formation to Raise Awareness of National Anthem Project

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Caption: Jeep owners position 140 vehicles to form an American flag, Thursday, Aug. 11 in Mount Pocono, PA, to promote the National Anthem Project, a national effort to re-teach Americans the words to 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' Two out of three Americans do not know the words, according to a Harris Poll survey. The flag, measuring 73 feet wide and 191 feet long, was created to celebrate the first year of this multi- year national education initiative of which Jeep is a national sponsor.

Contact: Carrie McElwee, +1-248-512-2664, cm63@daimlerchrysler.com , or Jodi Tinson, +1-248-512-2944, jt658@dcx.com , both of Chrysler Group

9. Beckett Announces Charter Class of First-Ever Baseball Card Hall of Fame; Total Value of the 10 Cards Inducted Exceeds $560,000

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3010384

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Caption: The 10 cards elected to the first class of the Beckett Baseball Card Hall of Fame.

Contact: Tony Fay, Director of Communications of Beckett Media LP, +1-972-448-9034, or tfay@beckett.com

10. Gaiam to Showcase Hot New Items at Outdoor Retailer Expo

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3011462

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Caption: Cameron Shayne, celebrity fitness trainer and creator of Budokon, will be teaching special classes at the Outdoor Retailer Expo. Leading fitness company Gaiam will be at the show introducing Shayne's new "Budokon for Weight Loss System" and other products.

Contact: Lisa Elia of Lisa Elia Public Relations, +1-310-393-9547, or fax, +1-310-393-7918, lisaeliapr@aol.com, for Gaiam, Inc.

11. Alabama Man Weathers Hurricane Season with Optimism and Ingenuity

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Caption: The Mucho Caliente, a ship created by Mario Novellino of Alabama, employs 92 miniature Tabasco sauce bottles as cannons.

Contact: Mike Surabian, msurabian@hunterpr.com, or Caryn Van Dask, cvandask@hunterpr.com, +1-212-679-6600, both for McIlhenny Company

12. The Celebrated Casa Casuarina Joins the Leading Hotels of the World

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3011504

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Caption: Casa Casuarina.

Contact: Nadine Johnson Inc., +1-212-228-5555, Nadine@nadinejohnson.com for Casa Casuarina

13. Space Adventures Offers Private Voyage to the Moon

First and Only Company to Launch Private Explorers to Space Partners with the Russian Space Agency and Rocket Manufacturer to Offer Trip to the Lunar Far Side

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3010956

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050810/DCW001

Caption: Space Adventures commercial mission profile to the Moon.

Contact: Stacey Tearne, Director of Communications of Space Adventures, Ltd., +1-703-524-7172, ext. 544

14. Audiovox and XM Satellite Radio Unveil the Audiovox XM Xpress Radio

Xpress is the Smallest Satellite Radio to Offer Five-Line Display Screen

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3010175

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Caption: The Audiovox XM Xpress is the smallest satellite radio to offer a five-line display. The Xpress delivers XM Satellite Radio's 150-plus digital radio channels from coast to coast.

Contact: Ann Boutcher of Audiovox Corporation, +1-631-436-6550, aboutcher@audiovox.com; or David Butler of XM Satellite Radio, +1-202-380-4317, david.butler@xmradio.com

15. NEWSWEEK COVER: Your Baby's Brain from Jealousy to Joy: How Science is Unlocking the Inner Lives of Infants

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Caption: In the August 15 issue of Newsweek "Your Baby's Brain" (on newsstands Monday, August 8), Newsweek reports how new research is showing that infants are much more emotionally and intellectually complex than was previously believed. Also: an ex-CIA commander's controversial book on letting Bin Laden "slip away"; the pope's mission to re-Christianize Europe; an Ohio town mourns 14 marines; famine in Niger; online poker becomes big business and the Rolling Stones prepare for their next tour.

Contact: Andrea Faville of Newsweek, +1-212-445-4859

16. Scholastic.com Goes Back-to-School with the Launch of Homework Hub, a Revolutionary Site to Help Kids Study, Research and Get Organized

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Caption: Homework Hub (www.scholastic.com/homework), a new site on scholastic.com, provides tips and tools to ensure a successful school year for elementary and middle school students.

Contact: Blayne Murphy, +1-212-343-6657, blmurphy@scholastic.com, or Sara Sinek, +1-212-343-6899, ssinek@scholastic.com, both of Scholastic

17. Savers Thrift Stores Offer Fabulous Fall Finds for the Frugally Fashion Forward

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3011252

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Caption: "Bohemian" or "BOHO," one of fall's most fashion-forward looks, is easily recreated on a basic budget by shopping at Savers/Value Village stores. Pull off this fun, flirty look by pairing classic pieces, such as form-fitting jeans or skirts paired with pretty feminine tops and sassy shoes.

Contact: Melissa Chambers of Edelman, +1-206-223-1606, or melissa.chambers@edelman.com, for Savers, Inc.

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