MADD Takes Misguided Breathalyzer Campaign to Oprah

MADD Takes Misguided Breathalyzer Campaign to Oprah

Popular Talk Show Wrongly Confuses Legal 'Drinking & Driving' with Dangerous and Illegal 'Drunk Driving'

WASHINGTON, May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On June 1, the Oprah Winfrey Show will feature Mothers Against Drunk Driving's "Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving," in a segment titled "Life Saving Lessons from Families Like Yours." But the show does not focus on targeting drunk drivers, but rather supports MADD's misguided efforts to eliminate all responsible drinking prior to driving. For example, the segment's tagline exhorts viewers to watch "if you have ever driven after having even just one drink."

Drunk driving accidents are rarely the result of a single drink as Oprah's website would suggest. The show features the victims and affected family members of an accident caused by a severely drunk driver with a blood alcohol level of .28%, more than three times the legal limit. However, MADD exploits this horrible incident and other similar tragedies as evidence that no one should be allowed to have a glass of wine with dinner or a beer at a ballgame before driving home.

In fact, MADD has publicly stated its eventual goal to force breathalyzers inside every car in America. Because of their cost, intrusiveness, and fallibility, these devices have traditionally been reserved for those convicted of high-blood alcohol content (BAC) levels or multiple drunk driving offenses. But MADD's campaign for universal breathalyzers will place all responsible drivers in America in the same category as the dangerous drunk drivers profiled on Oprah's show.

Most states, recognizing that the average BAC of a drunk driver in a fatal crash is more than twice the legal limit, have created graduated penalty systems that allow judges to sentence the most dangerous drivers with the harshest punishments. Proposals to mandate expensive breathalyzer devices for all responsible adults on the road, however, undermine this system and inappropriately make all drivers guilty in the face of the law.

"Oprah should know better than to allow MADD to use a heartbreaking story like this to further its campaign against responsible drinking," said Sarah Longwell, communications director of the American Beverage Institute. "There is a difference between someone who has a beer at a ball game and a binge drinker who gets behind the wheel absolutely plastered. Telling a national audience that having even one drink could cause such a tragedy is false and irresponsible."

Longwell concluded: "We all want our highways to be safe, but it is dangerously misleading to focus on responsible and social drinking when the real drunk driving problem lies with hardcore alcoholics."

The American Beverage Institute is an association of restaurants committed to the responsible serving of adult beverages. To learn more visit: http://www.americanbeverageinstitute.com/. For further information or to arrange an interview, please call J.P. Freire at (202) 463-7110.

Source: American Beverage Institute

CONTACT: J.P. Freire of the American Beverage Institute,
+1-202-463-7110

Web site: http://www.americanbeverageinstitute.com/

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Columbia Pictures Publicity Launches SURFSUP.SONYPICTURESPUBLICITY.COM for Coverage of Surf's Up

Columbia Pictures Publicity Launches SURFSUP.SONYPICTURESPUBLICITY.COM for Coverage of Surf's Up

CULVER CITY, Calif., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of the June 8, 2007 release of Surf's Up, the new animated action-comedy from Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation, the studio has launched a website with press kit stills, production notes, and photos from special events, including the world premiere. For the latest coverage of the film, including images from the Hawaii special screening (available now), the world premiere in Los Angeles on June 2, and the Feet & Flippers event in New York City on June 5, please visit http://surfsup.sonypicturespublicity.com/.

About Surf's Up:

Surf's Up is an animated action-comedy that delves behind the scenes of the high-octane world of competitive surfing. The film profiles teenage Rockhopper penguin Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf), an up-and-coming surfer, as he enters his first pro competition. Followed by a camera crew to document his experiences, Cody leaves his family and home in Shiverpool, Antarctica to travel to Pen Gu Island for the Big Z Memorial Surf Off. Along the way, Cody meets Sheboygan surfer Chicken Joe (Jon Heder), famous surf promoter Reggie Belafonte (James Woods), surf talent scout Mikey Abromowitz (Mario Cantone), and spirited lifeguard Lani Aliikai (Zooey Deschanel), all of whom recognize Cody's passion for surfing, even if it's a bit misguided at times. Cody believes that winning will bring him the admiration and respect he desires, but when he unexpectedly comes face-to-face with a washed-up old surfer (Jeff Bridges), Cody begins to find his own way, and discovers that a true winner isn't always the one who comes in first.

About Columbia Pictures:

Columbia Pictures, part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com/.

About Sony Pictures Animation:

Sony Pictures Animation was established in May 2002 to enable Sony Pictures Entertainment to tap into the vast imagination of the creative community, develop characters and stories that are best realized through digital production and bring entertainment for audiences of all ages to the screen. The division's first film, Open Season, was released in September, 2006. Sony Pictures Animation currently is in production on Surf's Up (due in theaters June 8, 2007) and Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs (spring 2009).

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment

CONTACT: Steve Elzer, Senior Vice President, Media Relations, Columbia
TriStar Motion Picture Group, +1-310-244-7142, for Sony Pictures
Entertainment

Web site: http://surfsup.sonypicturespublicity.com/
http://www.sonypictures.com/

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First Single From 'Planet Earth,' Prince's Unreleased Album, Available Now - Free and Exclusively - From Verizon Wireless

First Single From 'Planet Earth,' Prince's Unreleased Album, Available Now - Free and Exclusively - From Verizon Wireless

Legendary music icon Prince and wireless industry leader Verizon Wireless are joining forces to revolutionize digital music delivery for consumers. Starting today, fans can get Prince's new single -- "Guitar" -- for FREE. The release comes weeks before anyone can land "Planet Earth," Prince's upcoming studio album release. How does it work? V CAST Song ID -- a service that can immediately capture a song over-the-air with a click of the keypad -- is the only place to get Prince's new single. For more information on how to exclusively download Prince's "Guitar" for FREE visit www.verizonwireless.com/music.

   MEDIA CONTACT:   Jeffrey Nelson   Verizon Wireless   908.559.7519   Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com  

PRNewswire -- May 31
First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Verizon Wireless

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/

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Facts About How To Download 'Guitar' - The First Single From 'Planet Earth,' Prince's New Unreleased Album - Free and Exclusively Through V CAST Song ID From Verizon Wireless

Facts About How To Download 'Guitar' - The First Single From 'Planet Earth,' Prince's New Unreleased Album - Free and Exclusively Through V CAST Song ID From Verizon Wireless

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary artist and music icon Prince and Verizon Wireless announced they have joined forces to revolutionize the consumer experience of digital music discovery, delivery and download, starting with Prince's new single, "Guitar." Music fans can get the single today -- weeks before the highly-anticipated release of "Planet Earth," his new studio album release -- when they use Verizon Wireless' free new V CAST Song ID to identify the single.

With Verizon Wireless' exclusive new V CAST Song ID, customers can hear a song, hold the phone toward the music so it can identify the music and purchase a full-track song, Ringtone or Ringback tone -- all right over-the- air from their phones. Customers only need a V CAST Music-enabled phone to start identifying songs playing from any music source.

V CAST Song ID is available as a free download initially on select V CAST Music-enabled phones, including Chocolate by LG, The enV by LG, the LG VX8700 and VX9400, MOTORAZR maxx Ve and Samsung SCH-u620.

   How to Download V CAST Song ID and Get "Guitar" by Prince for Free      Step 1: Download V CAST Song ID for free to your Verizon Wireless phone      Step 2: Visit www.verizonwireless.com/music or licensed sites such as             YouTube (www.youtube.com), Revver (www.revver.com), Veoh             (www.veoh.com) and MySpace (www.myspace.com)      Step 3: Start V CAST Song ID on your phone, select "ID New Song" and             then play the interactive video from the hot new Prince single,             "Guitar" online with your phone close to the PC speaker to ID it      Step 4: Your phone will now give you information about the song, as well             as an option to download it immediately, over-the-air, for free      * Verizon Wireless customers who downloaded the previous version of Song       ID to their phones will need to remove that version from their       handsets prior to downloading the free upgraded version of V CAST Song       ID.     V CAST Song ID Facts     * V CAST Song ID is the only place to get Prince's new single, "Guitar."      V CAST Song ID can also identify more than four million songs from      every genre, from the latest chart toppers to '80s rock classics.     * When mobile music customers have a choice of how to purchase new songs,      nearly 95 percent of all full songs they buy are over-the-air, directly      to their phones.  But some mobile companies don't even offer over-the-      air download options.     * As of May 31, there are more than 1.9 million songs available in      the V CAST Music catalog.  

Source: Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7519,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
http://www.verizonwireless.com/music

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Actress Daphne Zuniga Produces and Directs First-Ever Film Focused on World Renowned TED Conference

Actress Daphne Zuniga Produces and Directs First-Ever Film Focused on World Renowned TED Conference

TED Attendees Featured Include Al Gore, Tony Robbins, Rick Warren And Peter Gabriel

LOS ANGELES, May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time ever, a film about the exclusive, world renowned-TED Conference (http://www.tedfilm.com/) premieres on Netflix (http://www.netflix.com/) Tues., June 5, 2007. "The Future We Will Create: Inside the World of TED" is produced and directed by actress Daphne Zuniga (Melrose Place, American Dreams, Spaceballs) and filmmaker Steven Latham. Ms. Zuniga is also the host of the feature length documentary.

"The Future We Will Create: Inside the World of TED" provides an all-access pass to one of the world's most exciting gatherings. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is an invitation-only, annual event where an eclectic group of the world's most brilliant minds converge to share new ideas that will shape the future.

Daphne Zuniga takes us behind the scenes of every event. For Daphne, the TED experience turns out to be more than the sum of its parts. It's about realizing our own limitless potential.

"My experience with this group of people was so inspiring and energizing that I had to share it with the world," said Zuniga. "This is a film about the incredible TED conference, but it's also about the infinite potential in all of us. We captured exactly what happens at the conference. It makes you think how you can help the world long after you finish watching."

The film is being released to the more than six million Netflix subscribers who can rent the DVD or view online via the new "Watch Now" service at http://www.netflix.com/. Free two-week subscriptions are available at their site.

The film includes the world's innovators, artists and leaders, including former Vice President Al Gore, musician Peter Gabriel, environmentalist Majora Carter, aerospace engineer Burt Rutan, personal growth icon Tony Robbins, best-selling author Rick Warren, comedian Julia Sweeney, photographer Gregory Colbert, global health visionary Hans Rosling, creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson, sex anthropologist Helen Fisher, and many more.

The film was produced by Zuni Productions and Steven Latham Productions and acquired by Red Envelope Entertainment. It was made possible by physiological footwear company, MBT (http://www.swissmasai.com/) and the conservation housing development, Ameya Preserve (http://www.ameyapreserve.com/). More information about the TED Conference is at http://www.ted.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: TED Conference

CONTACT: Steven Latham, info@TEDfilm.com, +1-310-452-3490 for TED
Conference.

Web site: http://www.tedfilm.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Daphne Zuniga is available for interviews. Photos available upon request.

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Michael Moore to Testify at Landmark Sacramento Legislative Briefing on 'SiCKO' June 12

Michael Moore to Testify at Landmark Sacramento Legislative Briefing on 'SiCKO' June 12

CNA/NNOC Hosts Big Rally, Premiere for RNs, Doctors, Patient Advocates

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Filmmaker Michael Moore will testify at a landmark Sacramento legislative briefing on his stunning new documentary "SiCKO" Tuesday, June 12, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee announced today.

The briefing is sponsored by state Sen. Sheila Kuehl, chair of the Senate Health Committee, and author of a sweeping healthcare reform bill, SB 840. The briefing for legislative co-authors of SB 840 will be followed by a big rally with Moore and Physicians for a National Health Program on the West Steps of the Capitol and then a special premiere of "SiCKO" for RNs, doctors and invited guests.

Leading up to the legislative briefing and rally, Moore, CNA Executive Director Rose Ann DeMoro, and Sen. Kuehl, will participate in an upcoming web chat about "SiCKO".

   Legislative briefing with Michael Moore:   Tuesday, June 12, 12 noon - 1:30 p.m., State Capitol, Room 4203   CNA-sponsored rally with Moore:   Tuesday, June 12, 2 p.m., Capitol West Steps   

"SiCKO" is a stunning new documentary on the U.S. healthcare crisis that opens in U.S. theaters on June 29.

CNA/NNOC is working with Physicians for a National Health Program, Health Care-Now and other nurse groups across the U.S. to promote the film and build a broader movement for genuine reform, like SB 840 or HR 676 in Congress that would establish a single-payer system similar to an expanded and improved Medicare for all.

DeMoro, who attended a private screening in New York, notes that "SiCKO" is "not just an indictment of an indefensible healthcare industry in the U.S. It's a rejoinder for those who think we can fix the soulless monster by tinkering with an unconscionable system that puts us further in thrall to those who created the crisis."

"At a time when the apologists of accommodation are promoting the lowest common denominator, Moore most of all offers a vision and hope," says DeMoro. That hope, she says, is symbolized by SB 840, which is pending before the state legislature, and HR 676.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: California Nurses Association

CONTACT: Charles Idelson, +1-510-273-2246, +1-415-559-8991 (cell), or
Shum Preston, +1-510-273-2276, both of California Nurses Association

Web site: http://www.calnurses.org/

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Studio Center Announces Acquisition of CreativEdge Film and Video

Studio Center Announces Acquisition of CreativEdge Film and Video

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- William "Woody" Prettyman, CEO of Virginia Beach, VA-based Studio Center, announced today the acquisition of CreativEdge Film & Video, also located in Virginia Beach. Prettyman remarked, "This acquisition makes sense for us. Our goal is to make it easier for our customers to get 'total production' from one place. Studio Center can now write, voice, mix, edit, and shoot TV or radio Production 24 hours a day for our customers with only one call."

Studio Center, founded 41 years ago, is the nation's top volume commercial production house. With a diverse union and exclusive non-union talent roster, Studio Center produces over 10,000 commercials annually for clients such as A&E, AOL, BMW, NASCAR, Blockbuster Video, Bud Light, Cartoon Network, Domino's, GEICO, Heineken, the History Channel, Lowe's, McDonald's, MTV, NASA, Pepsi, Starbucks, Subway, Victoria's Secret and The Washington Post. Studio Center has received over 2000 awards over the last four decades, including Local, Regional and National Addys, Tellys, Clios, Silver Microphones and a Grammy Award for participation in recording George Carlin's audiobook, Napalm & Silly Putty.

Studio Center is comprised of 18 studios in four cities, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Memphis & Virginia Beach, and produces Radio and TV commercial audio, audio for documentaries, e-learning software, computer games, toys, websites, corporate training programs and in-store announcements for clients in all 50 states and 23 countries around the world.

CreativEdge Film & Video, the area's renowned television production company was founded in 1983 by Gary Ball and Elaine Roberts. Their on-staff writers, producers and directors have won numerous Local and National awards and commendations including:

A National Addy Award, Twenty Telly Awards, Seven WorldFest Houston International Film Festival Awards, Omni International Award, two Videographer Awards, three US Industrial Film & Video awards, four International Television Association Awards, two Aurora "Best in Show" Awards, and two prestigious CINE Golden Eagles.

Co-Founder Ball remarked, "Elaine and I are thrilled to be moving on to our next adventure and are proud to be leaving our company in such good hands."

CreativEdge, a GSA Qualified Vendor, will continue to provide services in every aspect of production, from concept and scripting to on-line editing and graphics.

Media clients include The Learning Channel ("Archaeology", "The New Detectives"), PAX-TV ("Treasures in Your Home, The World of Collecting"), HBO (Whitney Houston Special), and The Family Channel (Promos).

CONTACT: Robin Russ of Studio Center, +1-757-622-2111, robin@studiocenter.com

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Studio Center

CONTACT: Robin Russ of Studio Center, +1-757-622-2111,
robin@studiocenter.com

Web site: http://www.studiocenter.com/

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Narrowstep Announces Year-End Results

Narrowstep Announces Year-End Results

LONDON and NEW YORK, May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Narrowstep(TM) Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NRWS) , the TV on the Internet Company, announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007. Revenue for the year was a record $6,008,835, an increase of 122% compared to $2,706,262 for fiscal year ended February 28, 2006. The increase in revenue was primarily driven by an increase in customers.

Net loss for year ended February 28, 2007 was $7,061,474, or a loss of $0.16 per common share, versus a net loss of $4,289,777, or a loss of $0.13 per common share, for the prior year.

David C. McCourt, Chairman and interim CEO of Narrowstep, commented on the earnings release, saying, "This was a great year for Narrowstep. Although we spent more time than expected cleaning up old issues, we still grew revenue by 122%, and took out over 30% of non-sales SG&A headcount and increased the sales force by over 85%. Going forward, Narrowstep should maintain its position as the premier choice for a company looking to monetize its content online."

Narrowstep expects to attain profitability by streamlining existing costs, growing revenue and investing in technology. Management believes that these efforts will allow the company to continue to provide what they believe is the best opportunity for customers to monetize their content, while offering a superior end-viewer experience.

Commenting on the growth of the business, David McCourt said, "We are continuing to build a world-class team experienced in scaling operations. We will continue to execute on our vision to provide the most flexible service offering to content owners for monetizing their assets."

Narrowstep management will host a conference call to discuss the results on Friday, June 1, 2007 at 11:00AM EDT, and it will be broadcast live over the Internet. Those interested in listening to the live webcast may do so by going to the Company's website at http://www.narrowstep.com/ or to http://www.vcall.com/.

Web participants are encouraged to go to either website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. The audio and online archives will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and continue to be available for seven days.

   NARROWSTEP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS   AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS                                                        Year Ended                                                       February 28,                                                 2007                2006                                                   $                   $   Revenue     Narrowcasting and other                   4,369,117           1,499,633     Production services                       1,639,718           1,206,629    Total revenue                               6,008,835           2,706,262    Costs and Expenses     Operating                                 2,655,395           1,804,879     Selling, general and administrative       8,206,223           4,779,764     Research & development                    1,088,723             390,606     Impairment charge on long-lived assets    1,228,437                   -    Total operating expenses                   13,178,778           6,975,249    Operating Loss                             (7,169,943)         (4,268,987)     Other income (expense), net                 118,814             (14,641)     Currency exchange income (loss)             (10,345)             (6,149)    Net Loss                                   (7,061,474)         (4,289,777)      Foreign currency translation adjustment      74,135             (36,669)    Comprehensive Loss                         (6,987,339)         (4,326,446)    Net Loss per Common Share    - Basic and Diluted                            (0.16)              (0.13)   Weighted-Average Number of Shares    Outstanding, Basic and Diluted            45,240,652          32,190,594    See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.      NARROWSTEP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES   CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET                                                             February 28,                                                                 2007                                                                   $   Assets     Current assets:     Cash and cash equivalents                                  466,870     Accounts receivable, net of allowance      for doubtful accounts of $940,534                       1,403,779     Prepaid expenses and other current assets                  332,192   Total current assets                                       2,202,841     Property and equipment, net                              1,234,557     Software development costs, net                            149,080   Total Assets                                               3,586,478    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity   Liabilities     Current liabilities:       Unearned revenue                                         384,295       Accounts payable                                         960,580       Net obligations under capital leases, current             88,110       Accrued expenses and other current liabilities           977,948     Total current liabilities                                2,410,933       Net obligations under capital leases - long-term         135,470   Total Liabilities                                          2,546,403    Commitments and Contingencies   Stockholders' Equity     Common stock, $0.000001 par value 450,000,000 shares      authorized, 45,348,974 issued and outstanding                  45     Additional paid-in capital                              20,543,688     Accumulated deficit                                    (19,555,533)     Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)               51,875    Total Stockholders' Equity                                 1,040,075    Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                 3,586,478    See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.     About Narrowstep(TM) Inc.  

Narrowstep(TM) Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NRWS) , the TV on the Internet Company, is a leading global provider of broadband television services. Narrowstep's proprietary technologies and customer-focused services enable TV channels to be delivered over the Internet. 100+ companies worldwide have chosen Narrowstep because it offers the most television-like and true community building broadband experience. The Company's telvOS(TM) (Television Operating System(TM)) and nBed(TM) technologies enable the most comprehensive delivery of video to mobile, wireless, Internet, broadband, video-over-IP and entirely new IP-delivered broadcast services. For more information, visit http://www.narrowstep.com/ or call 212-404-1400.

Forward-looking Statement

Certain statements in this news release constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known or unknown risks, including those detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: mmarich@narrowstep.com

Source: Narrowstep(TM) Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Jesse Deal of Allen & Caron, +1-212-691-8087,
jesse@allencaron.com

Web site: http://www.narrowstep.com/

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First Single From 'Planet Earth,' Prince's New Unreleased Album, Available Now - Free And Exclusively - From Verizon Wireless

First Single From 'Planet Earth,' Prince's New Unreleased Album, Available Now - Free And Exclusively - From Verizon Wireless

'Guitar' Pre-Release from Upcoming 'Planet Earth' Album Initiates Prince Collaboration with Verizon Wireless

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Prince, the legendary artist and music icon, and Verizon Wireless announced they have joined forces to revolutionize the consumer experience of digital music discovery, delivery and download, starting with Prince's new single, "Guitar." Music fans can get the single today -- weeks before the highly-anticipated release of "Planet Earth," his new studio album release -- when they use Verizon Wireless' free new V CAST Song ID to identify the single. The direct-to-mobile relationship between Verizon Wireless and Prince, unprecedented in the music industry, brings the best in mobile music innovation together with Prince's musical genius to deliver an entirely new way for fans to experience music.

The introduction of V CAST Song ID makes Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music the only service in the nation that provides users with a tool that enables them to capture information about a song immediately, over-the-air; then buy either the Ringtone, Ringback tone or full-track song, in one simple process. To get the exclusive track of "Guitar" from Prince, download the V CAST Song ID application for free on V CAST Music-enabled phones, then go to Verizon Wireless' music site, www.verizonwireless.com/music. Once there, play the interactive video online, hold your phone to your computer speaker and V CAST Song ID will identify the song. Customers can then select the "Get Song" option on their phones to download "Guitar" for free. Verizon Wireless V CAST customers also have the option to purchase the "Guitar" Ringtone or Ringback tone.

    Step 1: Download V CAST Song ID for free to your Verizon Wireless phone     Step 2: Visit www.verizonwireless.com/music or licensed sites such as            YouTube (www.youtube.com), Revver (www.revver.com), Veoh            (www.veoh.com) and MySpace (www.myspace.com)     Step 3: Start V CAST Song ID on your phone, select "ID New Song" and then            play the interactive video from the hot new Prince single,            "Guitar" online with your phone close to the PC speaker to ID it     Step 4: Your phone will now give you information about the song, as well            as an option to download it immediately, over-the-air, for free   

V CAST Song ID is yet another reason why both artists and music lovers who want the best quality mobile music service are switching to Verizon Wireless. The company continues to enrich its users' experience by offering V CAST Song ID for free. Verizon Wireless helps customers find the music they love, then make it easy for them to buy.

Before mobile music, fans did not have the opportunity to connect to a song and purchase it over-the-air in a myriad of ways and artists did not have a way to get their music instantly to millions of fans. V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless is changing that landscape, offering artists innovative new ways to reach their fans directly, while offering fans the ability to customize songs -- by selecting the full-track download, Ringtone, Ringback tone, music video and more -- and play their music for others.

John Stratton, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Verizon, noted, "When Prince, who has consistently been on the cutting edge of music, harnesses innovative technology to deliver his fresh new music, that's a tremendous opportunity for music lovers across the country. At Verizon, we're committed to delivering hot multimedia services to the public in a way that's powerful, direct and relevant."

The relationship between Prince and Verizon Wireless builds on the company's pioneering in the mobile music arena. Since launching V CAST Music in early 2006, Verizon Wireless has extended its leadership, by introducing unique artist relationships, offering iconic music-playing devices like the LG Chocolate, testing cool mobile phone bar-code technologies for concert ticketing, building a massive 1.9 million full-song music store featuring both well-known and indie artists, and promoting music discovery with unique technologies such as V CAST Song ID.

"Prince has always broken new ground, both creatively and the way in which he delivers his music to his fans," said Michele Anthony, former president and chief operating officer of The Sony Music Label Group, and a key member of Prince's team. "Mobile is rapidly changing the landscape of the music industry and Verizon Wireless is providing artists like Prince with powerful promotion opportunities and direct distribution which gets music into the hands of millions, immediately. Now with V CAST Song ID, Verizon Wireless also helps play the role of radio, making it easier for fans to discover and enjoy new music."

Verizon Wireless customers can use V CAST Song ID on select V CAST Music- enabled phones, including Chocolate by LG, The enV by LG, the LG VX8700 and VX9400, MOTORAZR maxx Ve and Samsung SCH-u620. Verizon Wireless plans to add additional devices to the V CAST Song ID line-up. V CAST Song ID is available as a free download in the Music and Tones section of the Get It Now(R) virtual store -- simply go to Get New Ringtones, Get New Application and select V CAST Song ID. Once downloaded, you can use the application for free to identify songs while on-the-go and download a matching Ringtone, Ringback tone as well as the full song with just one click.

Customers who don't have phones with V CAST Song ID can access "Guitar" by searching the catalog either via their phones or via their compatible PCs (running Windows XP and V CAST Music Manager or Windows Media Player 10 or higher; customers must be Verizon Wireless monthly subscribers). Customers can also get the Ringtone and Ringback tone through VZW Tones Deluxe on Get It Now-enabled phones.

For more information on Verizon Wireless' music services, visit www.verizonwireless.com/music.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving more than 60.7 million customers. The largest US wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 66,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Source: Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7519,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
http://www.verizonwireless.com/music

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Source Interlink Companies to Report Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Results on June 11, 2007

Source Interlink Companies to Report Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Results on June 11, 2007

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SORC) , a leading provider of home entertainment products and marketing services, announced today that it will release financial results for the fiscal 2008 first quarter on Monday, June 11, 2007 after U.S. market hours.

The Company will host a teleconference to discuss its fiscal 2008 first quarter results on Monday, June 11, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. To access the teleconference, please dial 800-683-1525 (U.S. callers) and 973-872-3197 (Int'l callers) ten minutes prior to the start time. The teleconference will also be available via live webcast on the Company's Web site at www.sourceinterlink.com.

If you cannot listen to the teleconference at its scheduled time, there will be a replay available through Monday, June 18, 2007 that can be accessed by dialing 877-519-4471 (U.S. callers) or 973-341-3080 (Int'l callers), passcode: 8847393. The webcast will also be archived on www.sourceinterlink.com for 30 days.

About Source Interlink Companies, Inc.

Source Interlink Companies is a leading marketing, merchandising and fulfillment company of entertainment products, including DVDs, music CDs, magazines, books and related items. The Company's fully integrated businesses include:

   -- Distribution and fulfillment of entertainment products to major retail      chains throughout North America and directly to consumers of      entertainment products ordered through the Internet    -- Import and export of periodicals sold in more than 100 markets      worldwide    -- Coordination of product selection and placement of impulse items sold      at checkout counters    -- Processing and collection of rebate claims as well as management of      sales data obtained at the point-of-purchase    -- Design, manufacture and installation of wire fixtures and displays in      major retail chains    -- Licensing of children's and family-friendly home entertainment products   

Source Interlink serves approximately 110,000 retail store locations throughout North America. Supply chain relationships include movie studios, record labels, magazine and newspaper publishers, confectionary companies and manufacturers of general merchandise. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at http://www.sourceinterlink.com/.

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Source: Source Interlink Companies, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Dean Heine, Investor Relations of Source Interlink
Companies, Inc., dheine@sourceinterlink.com; or Jeff Majtyka,
majtyka@braincomm.com, or Dianne Pascarella, pascarella@braincomm.com,
or Media, Nancy Zakhary, nancy@braincomm.com, all of Brainerd Communicators,
Inc., +1-212-986-6667, for Source Interlink Companies, Inc.

Web site: http://www.sourceinterlink.com/

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No Need to 'Wonder' - Maroon 5 Debuts at #1

No Need to 'Wonder' - Maroon 5 Debuts at #1

'It Won't Be Soon Before Long' Sells 429,000 Copies In The First Week

NEW YORK, May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grammy Award winning A&M/Octone recording act Maroon 5 takes the top spot on this week's Billboard 200 with their highly anticipated sophomore album It Won't Be Soon Before Long (A&M/Octone), selling 429,000 copies according to Neilsen Soundscan and breaking an iTunes record for biggest first week sales. The chart topping debut was predicted in early May, when chart watchers noted the enormous success of album's first single, "Makes Me Wonder," which broke a Billboard Hot 100 Chart record when the song jumped 64 positions in one week to land at #1.

"We, at A&M/Octone and the entire Interscope/Universal family, are extremely proud of Maroon 5's #1 debut," said James Diener, President of A&M/Octone Records. "It is the culmination of the band's dedicated artist development, both in the US and around the world. The #1 milestone is a fitting accomplishment and launch for their new album."

It Won't Be Soon Before Long is the follow-up to the Grammy award winning Songs About Jane, which sold over 10 million copies worldwide. The new album was recorded in Los Angeles with producers Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple, Eminem), Mark "Spike" Stent (Bjork, Keane, Gwen Stefani, Marylin Manson), Mark Endert (Madonna, Fiona Apple), and Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Nickel Creek).

"Defying pops decline, the quintet appears poised to replay the grand slam of its debut" - USA Today

"No sophomore slump here"- Billboard

"Maroon 5 has suited up in formal wear and gone in for the kill. 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long,' the band's sophomore outing is an icy-hot blend of elctro-funk and blue-eyed soul that works its cruel streak with the confidence of Daniel Craig's James Bond"- LA Times

Maroon 5 will embark on a 6-city club tour beginning May 30th in Boston, making stops in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Miami and New York. On July 10th, Levine and bandmates will open for iconic group The Police in Miami, before preparing for their own world tour set to kick off next fall.

Maroon 5 is Adam Levine (vocals, guitar), James Valentine (guitar), Jesse Carmichael (keyboard), Mickey Madden (bass) and Matt Flynn (drums). Their debut album Songs about Jane earned the 2005 Grammy Award for Best New Artist, has been certified quadruple platinum in the U.S. and has reached gold or platinum status in over 35 countries. The album has sold over ten million units worldwide. In 2006 the group earned another Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for a live recording of their international hit single "This Love." Known for their commitment to the environment, Maroon 5 was honored at the 2006 Environmental Media Awards. For more information on Maroon 5, please visit www.maroon5.com.

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Source: A&M/Octone Records

CONTACT: Tiffany Shipp of Sunshine of Sachs & Associates,
+1-212-691-2800, shipp@sunshinesachs.com, for A&M/Octone Records; Dvora Vener
Englefield, dvener@bwr-la.com, Darren Baber, dbaber@bwr-la.com, both of B|W|R
Public Relations, +1-310-550-7776, for Maroon 5

Web site: http://www.maroon5.com/

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Taking Back the Family: LIVE Town Hall Meeting!

Taking Back the Family: LIVE Town Hall Meeting!

90.9 KCBI presents a special LIVE broadcast on Wednesday, June 6th, 5-7 PM from Lamar Baptist Church in Arlington, TX

DALLAS, May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- June is "Take Back the Family" month at 90.9 KCBI. After reading alarming statistics in an article from the New York Times, VP of Criswell Communications Mike Tirone has decided it is time to "take back the family." On Wednesday, June 6th, the Criswell Radio Network will present a special town hall meeting in a 'live' broadcast on- location at Lamar Baptist Church in Arlington, TX. The town hall meeting will be from 5-7 PM (CST) and is open to the public. A panel of experts will be featured, weighing in on issues that have caused the breakdown of families and pointing to solutions and resources for hope. They will take questions and comments from members of the studio audience and call-ins from listeners. The town hall meeting was designed to address recent statistics about marital and family break-up, but the goal is to give answers and to equip with Biblical application.

Special guests and panelists include: Jim Daly (President of Focus on the Family), Dennis Rainey (Host of Family Life Today), Dr. Tony Evans (Host of Urban Alternative and Pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship), Rev. Bruce Schmidt (Pastor of Lamar Baptist Church), Gary Randle (Founder/Director of Hope Farm in Fort Worth), Dr. Voddie Baucham (Author, Pastor, Teacher), and Penna Dexter (Co-Host of KCBI's Jerry Johnson Live).

The town hall meeting will be hosted by Dr. Jerry Johnson (President of Criswell College in Dallas and Host of KCBI's Jerry Johnson Live) and co- hosted by Dennis Page (News Anchor, 90.9 KCBI).

"As a husband and father, I am very alarmed and concerned about the disturbing trend of statistics regarding the family," said VP of Criswell Communications Mike Tirone. "In second Chronicles 7 verse 14, we are told, 'If my people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.' We are going to expose the truth at this town hall meeting, and we are going to seek God to heal our families."

Be part of the studio audience at the "Take Back the Family" town hall meeting at Lamar Baptist Church (1000 W. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX), or you can listen 'live' by going to http://www.kcbi.org/ on Wednesday, June 6th from 5-7 PM (CST).

   Lamar Baptist Church:   1000 W Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76012   (817) 860-2957    CONTACT: Lisa Cooper at 817-505-8548    WHO: 90.9 KCBI and the Criswell Radio Network    WHAT: Take Back the Family: Town Hall Meeting    WHERE: Lamar Baptist Church or http://www.kcbi.org/    WHEN: Wednesday, June 6th from 5-7 PM (CST)  

Source: 90.9 KCBI, Dallas, Texas

CONTACT: Lisa Cooper of 90.9 KCBI, Dallas, Texas, +1-817-505-8548

Web site: http://www.kcbi.org/

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Video Update - Harry Potter(TM) to Cast Spell on Universal Orlando Resort

Video Update - Harry Potter(TM) to Cast Spell on Universal Orlando Resort

LONDON, May 31/PRNewswire/ --

- Harry Potter "Theme Park Within a Theme Park" Scheduled to Debut in 2009

- Fans to be Immersed in the Adventures of the World's Most Popular Wizard

Following the announcement earlier today by Warner Bros Entertainment Inc and Universal Orlando Resort on the creation of the world's first fully immersive Harry Potter themed environment, a video webcast is now available for media use.

The 4 minute video webcast was filmed this morning on the Harry Potter movie set at Leavesden Studios, England, and features a dialogue between Stuart Craig, Production designer on the Harry Potter movies, and Scott Trowbridge, Vice President, Universal Creative, on the creation of "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter".

Available in Windows Media format, the webcast can be downloaded for use from the Universal Orlando Resort media page at: http://media.universalorlando.com/harrypotter

Notes to Editors:

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and (c) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights (c) JKR.

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High-resolution images are available on the Universal Orlando Resort media website at http://media.universalorlando.com or contact Caroline or Chloe at Fleishman Hillard UK to be emailed images.

Source: Universal Orlando Resort

For press information: Fleishman-Hillard UK, Caroline Calvert: +44-(0)20-7395-7128, +44-(0)7974-103-848, caroline.calvert@fleishmaneurope.com; Chloe Handy: +44-(0)20-7395-7177, +44-(0)7789-637-562, chloe.handy@fleishmaneurope.com; Paul Borge: +44-(0)20-7395-7120, +44-(0)7973-105-282, paul.borge@fleishmaneurope.com

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Marriott International is Getting Slimed! And That's a Good Thing!

Marriott International is Getting Slimed! And That's a Good Thing!

Nickelodeon and Marriott International Enter Into Global Partnership to Create New Branded Hotel Experience

20 New Resorts Around the World Expected by 2020; First Hotel Expected to Open in San Diego in 2010

NEW YORK, May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) , Nickelodeon, a unit of Viacom International, Inc.'s (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:B) MTV Networks, and Miller Global Properties, LLC, an international real estate investment and development company, today announced an agreement to co-develop a breakthrough new lodging resort brand and concept for travelers seeking fun and adventure, "Nickelodeon Resorts by Marriott," with 20 potential hotels expected to be under construction by 2020.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070531/NYTH092 )

The new upscale, self-contained destination resorts will be developed through a collaboration among Nickelodeon, the world's number-one entertainment brand for kids, with 35 channels reaching approximately more than 200 million households in 135 countries; Marriott International, which has nearly 2,900 hotels in 68 countries; and Miller Global Properties. Miller Global will have certain exclusive rights to develop and own the resorts in specified geographic areas, and plans to seed an investment fund that is expected to initially provide $300 million of dedicated development equity capital. All "Nickelodeon Resorts by Marriott" properties will be managed by Marriott.

The first "Nickelodeon Resorts by Marriott" property is expected to be a 650-room resort at Liberty Station in San Diego, which will incorporate a 100,000 square-foot water park and activity deck complex featuring a variety of pools and interactive attractions. Designed by Gensler, the well-known international architectural firm, the resort is expected to break ground in January 2008 and open in early 2010. Other potential resort locations being considered for development include major family-oriented destinations in the U.S., Caribbean and Mexican resort areas, the UK and Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

J.W. "Bill" Marriott, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Marriott International, said, "When you bring together the premier hospitality company with the number-one TV destination for kids and families, it's a winning combination for unbeatable resorts.

Besides being a great new family destination, we believe that 'Nickelodeon Resorts by Marriott' will attract younger adults, the young-at-heart, and meeting travelers, especially people who travel on business with their families. As younger boomers and Gen X'ers enter prime child-rearing years, their clear preference for seamlessly mixing business with leisure and family fun will mesh perfectly with the 'Nickelodeon Resorts by Marriott' concept," said Mr. Marriott.

Cyma Zarghami, President of Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group, said, "This partnership with Marriott to bring the Nickelodeon experience to families all over the world comes at the perfect time, as the first generation of kids who grew up with our brand now have come of age and are having families of their own. Marriott knows hotels and business and leisure travelers, and no one knows kids and families like Nickelodeon. We know this will be a great combination, and it signals the beginning of a new era for the Nickelodeon brand."

"We are proud to have brought Nickelodeon and Marriott together, and are looking forward to the development of this new hotel concept," said Eyal Ofer, Co-Chairman of Miller Global Properties. "The Marriott and Nickelodeon partnership provides an extremely compelling investment opportunity by pairing the hotel industry leader with the top kids' entertainment brand. Together, we will create fantastic destinations that we are confident will be a great economic success."

"Nickelodeon Resorts by Marriott" will cater to families with children but will also appeal to fun-seeking business groups and individuals, creating a unique marriage of Marriott's superb hospitality with Nickelodeon's dynamic and trend-setting entertainment. Guests will experience Nick-themed resort activities throughout the hotel.

A signature component to each resort will be a wide variety of attractions ranging from state-of-the-art pools and water features (indoor water parks will be featured elements in cooler destination markets), plus live entertainment programs featuring popular costumed Nickelodeon characters like Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants. "Studio Nick," a main stage theater space equipped with state-of-the-art lighting, sound and video will anchor the resorts' live entertainment programs. Studio Nick's innovative design will allow the resort to concurrently stage several different full- scale live productions for resort guests, and will also provide an unparalleled platform for daytime meeting events.

Resort guests will be pampered with convenient and luxurious onsite vacation services including a full service spa and fitness center, a variety of quality dining and lounge options, private poolside cabanas and an "adults only" lap pool. The hotels will also include meeting space and comprehensive business services designed to accommodate and appeal to group business. Group events will be managed by Marriott's professional meeting planners and the destination will offer facilities accommodating two 300-person groups, and incorporating, on average, 30,000 square feet of meeting space. During non- group meeting periods, these facilities will host "Nick after Dark" events, as well as themed parties.

Each individual "Nickelodeon Resorts by Marriott" will feature guest rooms and suites that cater to the unique needs of families including multi-bedroom suites, HDTV's and Marriott's new signature "plug in" technology. Pleasantly styled "kids' suites" will be themed with Nick's most popular hit properties creating an environment that kids will call home while staying at the resort.

In addition to a variety of restaurant options, the "NickToons Café" will provide a casual and friendly environment-the ideal setting for daily "character" breakfasts as well as special evenings. Buffet options and simple menu items will also be available, as well as a bustling "grab & go" area hosting chain food vendors offering a variety of meal choices, including healthy food options, and an on site convenience store for guests on the move.

Retail offerings will be a key element of the guest experience, with Nick- themed retail items available that are exclusive to the resort, as well as a "Nick Pix" photo studio and Nick.com Cyberzone, where kids and families can safely surf Nick.com and Nickjr.com content online, and view resort-specific information. A large game room featuring the latest and most popular video and traditional table top games will be available for all resort guests looking for added family entertainment and interaction.

The resort will encourage sophisticated adult interactions in the context of Marriott's new Social Business spaces that provide zones for activities ranging from checking email with a latte to meeting and chatting with friends and colleagues over drinks and light snacks.

   Visit the press site, www.nickmarriottpress.com for more information.    About Marriott International, Inc.  

Marriott International, Inc. is a leading lodging company with nearly 2,900 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance Club Sport, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz- Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2006 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best places to work for by FORTUNE(R). The company is also a 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR(R) Partner. In fiscal year 2006, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $12.2 billion. IRPR#1

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, in its 28th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 92 million households and has been the number-one- rated basic cable network for 12 consecutive years.

Globally, Nickelodeon is the world's most widely distributed kid's channel, reaching more than 200 million homes via 35 fully dedicated channels across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East as well as 19 programming blocks reaching 95 million households. Exclusive Nick content and programming can also be seen via the Network's 10 global mobile channels, 7 broadband services and 33 web sites.

Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) .

About Miller Global Properties, LLC

Miller Global Properties, LLC, one of America's most experienced real estate companies, develops, acquires, owns and operates hotels, office buildings and mixed-use properties throughout the United States and Europe. Since its inception in 1996, the company has been involved in more than 85 properties representing over $2.5 billion of asset value comprising 11 million square feet of office space and 3,300 hotel rooms. Miller Global is currently involved with Marriott in developing more than 1,650 rooms in a variety of other hotels throughout the United States. Prior to forming Miller Global, various principals were involved in the development, management and/or ownership of such prestigious hotels as The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay, Aspen's Little Nell Hotel, The Beverly Hills Hotel, New York's Algonquin Hotel and Denver's Westin Tabor Center.

Note: This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, including statements about the number of resorts that will be opened in future years, the anticipated opening date for the San Diego property, expected features and amenities of future resorts, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including the duration and extent of growth in the economy and the lodging industry; supply and demand changes for hotel rooms, competitive conditions in the lodging industry; the availability of capital to finance hotel growth; the future competitive position of Nickelodeon, and other identified "Risk Factors" in Marriott International, Inc.'s and Viacom Inc.'s most recent annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein. These statements are made as of the date of this press release, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Source: Nickelodeon

CONTACT: Joanna Roses of Nickelodeon, +1-212-846-7326; Gordon Lambourne,
+1-301-380-1368, or Tom Marder, +1-301-380-2553, both of Marriott
International

Web site: http://www.nick.com/
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Oscar(R)-Winning Filmmaker Martin Scorsese Turns the Camera on the Legendary Rock 'n Roll Band The Rolling Stones in His New Concert Film 'Shine A Light' Opening Nationwide September 21, 2007

Oscar(R)-Winning Filmmaker Martin Scorsese Turns the Camera on the Legendary Rock 'n Roll Band The Rolling Stones in His New Concert Film 'Shine A Light' Opening Nationwide September 21, 2007

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 21st, 2007, Academy Award(R)-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese and the world's greatest rock 'n roll band, The Rolling Stones, unite to bring audiences the most extraordinary musical film event of the year. That's the day Paramount Classics, in association with Concert Productions International and Shangri-La Entertainment, will release "Shine A Light," a look at The Rolling Stones, the band that defined the very idea of what a rock & roll band is, live through the eyes of Martin Scorsese. The concert film will be released nationally on September 21st. Fortissimo Films is the international sales agent.

It's hard to overestimate the importance of The Rolling Stones in rock & roll history. The group, which formed in London in 1962, distilled so much of the music that had come before it and has exerted a decisive influence on so much that has come after. Only a handful of musicians in any genre achieve that stature, and the Stones stand proudly among them.

For "Shine A Light," which was filmed over two days at the intimate Beacon Theater in New York City in fall 2006, Scorsese assembled a legendary team of cinematographers to capture the raw energy of the legendary band. The Director of Photography, Oscar(R) winner Robert Richardson ("The Aviator," "JFK"), supervised the camera team comprised of several highly acclaimed cinematographers, including Oscar(R) winner John Toll ("The Last Samurai," "Braveheart"), Oscar(R) winner Andrew Lesnie ("The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "King Kong"), Oscar(R) nominee Stuart Dryburgh ("The Piano," "The Painted Veil"), Oscar(R) nominee Robert Elswit ("Magnolia," "Good Night and Good Luck"), Oscar(R) nominee Emmanuel Lubezki ("Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events," "Sleepy Hollow") and Ellen Kuras ("Summer of Sam," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"). The film was edited by David Tedeschi, who most recently worked with Scorsese on the acclaimed Bob Dylan documentary "No Direction Home: Bob Dylan."

Financed by Steve Bing's Shangri-La Entertainment and long-time Rolling Stones tour promoter Michael Cohl's Concert Productions International, the film was produced by Victoria Pearman, Michael Cohl, Zane Weiner and Steve Bing. The executive producers are Rolling Stones members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ron Wood, with Jane Rose serving as co-executive producer.

   Contact:   Jessica Rovins   Paramount Pictures   (323) 956-8265  

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Source: Paramount Pictures

CONTACT: Jessica Rovins of Paramount Pictures, +1-323-956-8265

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'El Toro Del Corrido' Lupillo Rivera Returns to Spotlight 29 Casino

'El Toro Del Corrido' Lupillo Rivera Returns to Spotlight 29 Casino

Banda Sensation In Concert August 19; Tickets On Sale Now

COACHELLA, Calif., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- His last visit to the Coachella Valley was an almost instant sell-out, and now "El Toro Del Corrido" Lupillo Rivera returns to Spotlight 29 Casino on August 19.

Rivera's latest album, "Mi Homenaje a Pedro Infante" is slated for release on June 19, and the concert at Spotlight 29 Casino will feature songs from the new album plus Rivera's biggest hits.

Rivera has a sensational 12-year track record and has won countless international awards, including gold and platinum albums for high record sales. Among one of Lupillo's most notable and prestigious feats was becoming the first Mexican Angelino to fill the Universal Amphitheater to capacity, managing for the first time ever to bring together in that renowned and exclusive theater Regional Mexican music's most popular genres and performing his greatest hits consecutively with a Banda group, a Norteno ensemble and a Mariachi band.

Ever mindful of his incredibly loyal fans, in 2004, Rivera sang at a funeral for a Marine who died in Iraq, who requested Rivera's presence should he not return from the war. Rivera ended the song by leaving one of his famous sombreros on the fallen soldier's casket.

Guadalupe Rivera was born on January 30, 1972, in La Barca, Jalisco, Mexico. His stage name Lupillo stems from the Spanish diminutive for Guadalupe. Lupillo graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, Calif., where he was raised.

Show time for Lupillo Rivera is 8 p.m. Tickets are $50, $45, $35 and $25 and are available now at http://starticketsplus.com/ or by calling (800) 585-3737. Tickets are also available at http://spotlight29.com/ and at the Spotlight 29 Casino Gift Shop. Tickets may also be available at the Spotlight Showroom Box Office on the day of the show.

Put the spotlight on headliner entertainment at Spotlight 29 Casino, the Coachella Valley's most exciting place to play. Spotlight 29 Casino is a business venture of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. Turn it on at http://www.spotlight29.com/.

Contact:

Paul Speirs, Steinbeck Communications, (702) 413-4278, paulspeirs@cox.net

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Source: Spotlight 29 Casino

CONTACT: Paul Speirs of Steinbeck Communications, +1-702-413-4278,
paulspeirs@cox.net, for Spotlight 29 Casino

Web site: http://www.spotlight29.com/

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Best Buy Brings The Biggest Bang to Life for Rolling Stones Fans

Best Buy Brings The Biggest Bang to Life for Rolling Stones Fans

Exclusive Four-DVD Set Offers Music Lovers Seven Hours of Concert Footage and New Music

MINNEAPOLIS, May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The best selling concert tour of all time, A Bigger Bang, is coming to living rooms across the country as one of the most ambitious music DVD sets in history. The Rolling Stones and Best Buy are joining forces to release, The Biggest Bang, a four-DVD set featuring seven hours of content including two full length concerts, two behind-the- scenes documentaries and classic favorites such as, "Honky Tonk Women," "Sympathy for the Devil," and "Satisfaction."

The Biggest Bang will be available starting June 12 for $29.99 exclusively at all Best Buy stores in the United States and at online www.BestBuy.com. Customers can pre-order the four DVD set at www.BestBuy.com beginning today. It will also be available in Canada at Best Buy stores as well as Future Shop stores.

The Biggest Bang will be released internationally mid-summer.

The Biggest Bang offers fans an all access pass including a behind-the- scenes look from the Rolling Stones' recent tour, A Bigger Bang -- the biggest selling concert tour of all time. Additionally, the DVD set features full length concerts from the Rolling Stones historic show on Rio de Janeiro's famed Copacabana Beach, which was attended by two million concert goers, and a concert in Austin, Texas -- a highlight of the U.S. tour.

"The Biggest Bang DVD set lets fans join us as we traveled around the world," said the Rolling Stones. "They will go behind the scenes at the Super Bowl, see us play an intimate club show in Toronto and for 2 million people on the beach in Rio, as well as gigs in Shanghai, Buenos Aires and Japan. It features classics but also rarities -- songs we've never released before on DVD."

The Biggest Bang is loaded with rare songs and music. It includes exciting never-before-released duets with artists including Dave Matthews, Bonnie Raitt and Eddie Vedder. There are also rare, never-released tracks including "Get Up, Stand Up" and "Mr. Pitiful," from a 2005 performance in Toronto. The Biggest Bang features more than 55 songs and footage from around the world, including concerts in Argentina, Japan and China.

"Four Flicks was great, but practice makes perfect and The Biggest Bang is even better -- it's got all the right stuff," said tour promoter Michael Cohl. "It's great to be back with Best Buy, and we're pleased that they have decided to offer fans the same low price as they did with Four Flicks three years ago."

This marks the second time that Best Buy has worked with the Rolling Stones to release an exclusive DVD set. In 2003, Best Buy released Four Flicks, a four-DVD set from the Rolling Stones that was certified 19-times platinum and is the number one selling concert (long form) DVD in U.S. history.

"We're excited to bring our customers this exclusive DVD set giving fans an up close and personal look at the Rolling Stones and showcasing some of their most dynamic performances," said Gary Arnold, Best Buy's senior vice president of entertainment. "This partnership reinforces our continued commitment to bring unique entertainment into the homes of our customers. The Biggest Bang is truly a world class entertainment experience, and we are honored to be a part of this DVD launch."

The Biggest Bang was produced, conceived and created by The Rolling Stones, Michael Cohl, and Concert Productions International.

About Best Buy Co., Inc.

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) operates a global portfolio of brands with a commitment to growth and innovation. Our employees strive to provide customers around the world with superior experiences by responding to their unique needs and aspirations. We sell consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances and related services through more than 1,150 retail stores across the United States, throughout Canada and in China. Our multi-channel operations include: Best Buy (BestBuy.com, BestBuy.ca and BestBuy.com.cn), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca), Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca), Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath Centers (PacificSales.com), Magnolia Audio Video (Magnoliaav.com) and Jiangsu Five Star Appliance Co. (Five-Star.cn). Best Buy supports the communities in which its employees work and live through volunteerism and grants that benefit children and education.

About Concert Productions International (CPI)

Founded and led by entertainment industry visionary Michael Cohl, CPI is a world leader and innovator in full service global touring, having produced some of the largest grossing tours in history, including the Rolling Stones; Pink Floyd; U2; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; David Bowie; and Michael Jackson. CPI has also successfully created new revenue streams around the tours that it produces, such as VIP ticketing, fan clubs, merchandising and DVDs. At present, CPI is the producer of the Rolling Stones' A Bigger Bang record-breaking world tour, Barbra Streisand's record-breaking concert tour, Genesis' 'Turn It On Again' North American Tour, and The Who's world tour.

Source: Concert Productions International

CONTACT: Brian Lucas, Best Buy, +1-612-291-6131,
brian.lucas@bestbuy.com; or Tanya Shaye for Best Buy, +1-212-468-3851,
tanya.shaye@mslpr.com; or Fran Curtis for the Rolling Stones, +1-212-445-8423,
fcurtis@rogersandcowan.com

Web site: http://www.bestbuy.com/

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Caymus Partners Engaged by GAMCO Asset Management Inc., the Largest Class A Shareholder of LIN TV

Caymus Partners Engaged by GAMCO Asset Management Inc., the Largest Class A Shareholder of LIN TV

ATLANTA, May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Caymus Partners LLC ("Caymus Partners") has been engaged by GAMCO Asset Management Inc. ("GAMCO"), the largest Class A shareholder of LIN TV. On May 18, 2007, LIN TV confirmed that it had retained the services of J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc. to explore strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the company. Through this engagement with GAMCO, Caymus Partners will represent the interests of GAMCO's clients in any possible transaction that may occur with LIN TV. Mario J. Gabelli, Chairman of GAMCO Investors, Inc., said that "the dynamics in the private equity market" led him to seek the assistance of Caymus Partners, a middle-market investment bank with offices in Atlanta and New York and an expertise in media businesses, among others. As of May 30, 2007, LIN TV had a market capitalization of approximately $1 billion.

J. Oliver Maggard, Managing Partner of Caymus Partners, says, "Our engagement by GAMCO represents a growing trend among large institutional investors and other stakeholders who have a strong desire to have investment banking representation as companies in which they have a significant interest explore exiting the public markets and other strategic alternatives. We look forward to working with GAMCO as LIN TV explores its strategic alternatives."

"As LIN TV's single largest investor, it is important that the interests of GAMCO's clients be well represented," said Mr. Gabelli.

About GAMCO

GAMCO Investors, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manages private advisory accounts (GAMCO Asset Management Inc.), mutual funds and closed-end funds (Gabelli Funds, LLC), and partnerships and offshore funds (Gabelli Securities, Inc.). As of March 31, 2007, GAMCO had approximately $29.4 billion in assets under management.

About Caymus Partners

With offices in Atlanta and New York, Caymus Partners is a leading middle- market investment banking firm, providing merger and acquisition advisory services, private placements and other financial advisory services. Founded in 2001, Caymus Partners focuses on a variety of industries including business services, consumer, healthcare, telecommunications and media. Combined, the firm's senior bankers have more than 65 years of experience and have closed almost 300 transactions representing more than $25 billion in value. More information can be found at www.caymuspartners.com.

Source: Caymus Partners LLC

CONTACT: J. Oliver Maggard, of Caymus Partners LLC, +1-212-755-3600,
omaggard@caymuspartners.com

Web site: http://www.caymuspartners.com/

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Profile: International Entertainment

Elton John Signs Global Petition Urging G8 Leaders Keep Their Promises

Elton John Signs Global Petition Urging G8 Leaders Keep Their Promises

Iman, Alicia Keys, Jessica Alba, Liv Tyler, and Padma Lakshmi also Sign Call to Action on AIDS, Health Workers and Education

WASHINGTON, May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A boost of star-power was added to the upcoming Summit of G8 leaders today, when several high-profile entertainers added their names to a global petition telling the G8 leaders to keep their promises to help impoverished countries.

The petition is open for signature until June 5. It is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Japanese. Music lovers and fans of these stars can join the effort by signing the petition online:

http://action.globalaidsalliance.org/page/signup

President Bush and other world leaders will attend the Summit in Germany June 6-8, hosted by Chancellor Merkel, and Africa, AIDS and education will be high on the agenda. Intense negotiations are underway as representatives of the G8 leaders try to finalize a statement regarding Africa. Yet, experts on poverty are saying that the G8 leaders are still not keeping the promises they made in 2005.

Sir Elton John stated: "How can we break the promises we make to the world's most vulnerable people? I am signing this petition because the G8 leaders should keep their promises, and I urge music-lovers and everyone around the world to sign it too."

Iman, actress and supermodel, stated: "I am joined by Keep a Child Alive Ambassadors Alicia Keys, Jessica Alba, Liv Tyler, and Padma Lakshmi in signing this petition. The G8 leaders -- including President Bush -- absolutely must keep their promises to children! Universal access to AIDS services by 2010 must include children, and it's an outrage the world is not on course to reach this goal. We encourage everyone -- and this means YOU -- to sign this petition today."

Some G8 countries are still resisting any reaffirmation of the promises made in 2005 or any specific commitments on health and education. At the G8 Summit in 2005 leaders promised to increase aid levels, support the Global Fund, address the dire shortage of health care workers in Africa and other regions, and back the Fast Track Initiative to ensure every child has a chance to go to school.

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, the Honorary Chair of the Global AIDS Alliance, kicked off the petition drive just a few weeks ago.

Archbishop Tutu stated: "The G8 Summit is not just any meeting. It's a meeting where life-and-death decisions will be made, affecting the lives of millions of people worldwide. Please, take a minute to sign this petition now. Let's make sure the world's leaders know we mean business -- and that we intend to keep these issues in mind whenever we vote!"

A number of other prominent leaders have also signed the petition, including Reverend Jesse Jackson, Rabbi Michael Lerner, and Dr. Tatsuo Hayashi, who is the Chair of the Hottokenai Campaign in Japan and the President of Africa Japan Forum.

The petition complements other important petition drives with a broader set of demands, including Your Voice Against Poverty.

Organizations from around the world have endorsed the petition, including the World AIDS Campaign, in Germany the organization "Aktionsbundnis gegen AIDS" (Action Against AIDS), International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Friends of the Global Fund Africa, Africa Public Health Rights Alliance / "15% Now!" Campaign, and many others.

Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link. Dr. Paul S. Zeitz http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=31640

Source: Global AIDS Alliance

CONTACT: David Bryden of the Global AIDS Alliance,
+1-202-789-0432 ext. 211, +1-202-549-3664 (mobile)

Web site: http://www.globalaidsalliance.org/

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Comcast Launches Three of America's Most Popular Cable Networks in High-Definition Format in Mass., New Hampshire

Comcast Launches Three of America's Most Popular Cable Networks in High-Definition Format in Mass., New Hampshire

A&E HD, HGTV HD and Food Network HD Bring Top Lifestyle, Reality TV and Entertainment Shows to Comcast's Leading Library of HD Selections

BOSTON, May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast, New England's leading provider of High-Definition (HD) programming, today announced the simultaneous launches of A&E HD, HGTV HD and Food Network HD in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, adding a trio of the most popular cable channels to its already extensive HD lineup.

The new HD networks are now available in the classic Comcast systems in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, with launches in Comcast's former Adelphia systems to follow.

A&E HD (Channel 837) offers many of today's hottest programs, from hit Real Life series like Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Driving Force and Dallas SWAT to critically-acclaimed original movies, dramatic series and the most successful justice shows on cable -- Cold Case Files and The First 48. A&E HD is also the home of the high-profile off-network series 24, CSI: Miami and The Sopranos, all presented in true HD.

When it comes to design, home and lifestyle programming, HGTV HD (Channel 832) is the undisputed authority, with shows like World's Most Extreme Homes, Small Space, Big Style, Design Remix and Decorating Cents. HGTV HD also will offer DIY Networks' Barkitecture and Fine Living's The Wandering Golfer.

Food Network HD (Channel 854) offers cooking and entertainment shows so vivid you can taste them, with popular programs like Barefoot Contessa, Paula's Home Cooking, BBQ with Bobby Flay, Everyday Italian and Good Eats.

"We are committed to keeping our lead when it comes to delivering the most diverse HD programming on the market," said Randy Waddell, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Comcast's NorthCentral Division. "These three new channels, combined with our other HD services and over 150 hours of HD ON DEMAND content, deliver the true high definition experience that our customers want. And as other networks begin to offer their content in HD, we look forward to expanding our already robust offerings to provide an unparalleled entertainment experience for our customers."

"We've had overwhelming interest from viewers since launching HGTV HD and Food Network HD," said John Baird, Executive Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Marketing at Scripps Networks, parent company of HGTV and Food Network. "The richness and depth of the imagery combined with the unique content that only HGTV and Food Network offer has made these networks 'must haves' among High-Definition TV viewers."

"We're excited to bring Comcast customers some of the most popular programs on television in stunning HD format," said David Zagin, Executive Vice President of Distribution for A&E. "As we continue our expansion in the digital marketplace, we are thrilled that Comcast is adding A&E HD to their HD platform."

With today's announcement, Comcast continues its industry-leading pace of HD expansion, offering the most HD viewing choices and setting the standard for true HD quality. In Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Comcast offers 24 HD networks, including CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, PBS, CW, NESN HD, Versus/Golf Channel HD, ESPN HD, ESPN2 HD, MOJO, TNT HD, Discovery Theatre HD, Universal HD, National Geographic HD, MHD, HBO HD, Cinemax HD, Showtime HD, Starz HD and Fox Sports New England Celtics Games. In addition, Comcast delivers more than 100 hours of HD ON DEMAND programming, allowing Digital Cable customers with an HDTV and set-top box to pause, rewind and fast-forward their favorite movies and shows in crystal clear HD whenever it's most convenient. By the end of the year, Comcast will double the amount of HD ON DEMAND content.

For more information about Comcast's HDTV service, customers can call 1-800-COMCAST or visit www.comcast.com.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) (NASDAQ:CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com/) is the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. With 24.2 million cable customers, 12.1 million high-speed Internet customers, and 3.0 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, AZN Television, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, Comcast SportsNet and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet business. Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

Comcast's New England regions serve 2.6 million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut and New York and employ nearly 7,000 individuals.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Comcast Corporation

CONTACT: Jim Hughes, +1-617-562-4340, Jim_Hughes@cable.comcast.com

Web site: http://www.comcast.com/

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Viacom President and Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman to Speak at the Deutsche Bank Media and Telecom Conference

Viacom President and Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman to Speak at the Deutsche Bank Media and Telecom Conference

NEW YORK, May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) today announced that Philippe Dauman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom will speak at the Deutsche Bank Media and Telecom Conference on Monday, June 4, 2007. His question and answer session, which is scheduled to begin at approximately 1:00 p.m. (ET), will be open to the general public through a live webcast on Viacom's website at http://www.viacom.com/. A replay of the audio webcast will be available in the "Presentations / Webcasts" section of the site.

About Viacom

Viacom is a leading global entertainment content company, with prominent and respected brands. Engaging its audiences through television, motion pictures and digital platforms, Viacom seeks to reach its audiences however they consume content. Viacom's leading brands include the multiplatform properties of MTV Networks, including MTV: Music Television, VH1, CMT: Country Music Television, Logo, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, and more than 130 networks around the world, as well as digital assets such as MTV.com, comedycentral.com, VSPOT, TurboNick, Neopets, Xfire and iFilm; BET Networks; Paramount Pictures; DreamWorks; and Famous Music. More information about Viacom and its businesses is available at http://www.viacom.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Viacom Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Kelly McAndrew of Viacom Inc., +1-212-846-7455,
Kelly.mcandrew@viacom.com, or Investors, James Bombassei of Viacom Inc.,
+1-212-258-6377, james.bombassei@viacom.com

Web site: http://www.viacom.com/

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Winner of the 'Land in the Band' Music Competition Will Perform With the COMMODORES on Tour

Winner of the 'Land in the Band' Music Competition Will Perform With the COMMODORES on Tour

Musicians Go Head to Head to Showcase Their Skills and Win Thousands in Cash and Prizes

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- If you have always wanted to perform on stage with a Grammy Award winning multi-platinum recording artist, this is your chance! The Land in the Band competition (www.landintheband.com) is a once in a lifetime opportunity for musicians worldwide to hone their musical skills and compete to join the legendary Commodores on a one-week, three city tour, playing with the trio (William King, JD Nicholas and Walter Orange) and their long-time band The Mean Machine. The winner will experience, first-hand, the excitement of life on the road, performing in concerts and meeting fans. The winner will also receive thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.

"We're really excited about this competition because it allows amateur, semi-professional and professional musicians everywhere to fulfill a dream - to be on-stage performing with a major recording and touring act," Gordon Johnson, Managing General Partner of Land in The Band LLC, explained.

Each entrant will choose from one of five Commodores mega-hits featured in the contest: "Brick House," "Easy," "Too Hot Ta Trot," "Nightshift" and "Slippery When Wet," which will be available to download at http://www.landintheband.com/. The musician will indicate which instrument will be deleted from the original mix, i.e. keyboards, guitar, bass, drums or horns. They will then have the opportunity to replace the part and add their own style and creativity to the original hit song. A panel of industry professionals will vote on the musicianship, creativity, and style. Twelve semi-finalists will be selected and announced in early September 2007.

Semi-finalists will be flown to south Florida where, on September 15, they will perform the song they submitted as well as a brief solo piece demonstrating their individual musical skills for a panel of industry professionals and celebrities who will select the four finalists. "It will be fun to hear the unique licks and musical solos that the competitors add to the well-known Commodores' recordings." Matt Juall, General Partner of Land in the Band, LLC.

The Finals will be live that evening, performed in front of an audience at the Parker Playhouse in Ft. Lauderdale. The Commodores will join in the final judging. Following the contest and the announcement of the Grand Prize Winner, the audience will be treated to a Commodores performance, and the winner will join in on the winning song.

Simultaneously, there will be a Master Remix competition offering an opportunity for DJs and remixers to take a shot at creating a new incarnation of one of the same five Commodores songs. The winner will be selected by the Commodores from five semi-finalists chosen by a panel of musicians and industry professionals.

Entries for each contest are $20, which includes five downloads. Eligibility is from June 1, 2007 through August 31, 2007. Participants must be must be at least 13 years of age to enter; anyone under 18 years of age must

have the written approval of a parent or legal guardian. Complete rules and registration are available at http://www.landintheband.com/.

About Land in the Band

Land in the Band (www.landintheband.com) offers musicians a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity to compete for the chance to play in a well known, Grammy(TM) Award winning band. One lucky winner will experience, first-hand, the excitement of life as a musician on the road, performing in concerts and meeting fans on a three city tour. They will travel, eat, sleep, rehearse and perform live on stage with the band. The winner will also receive thousands in cash and prizes. The contest is made possible with the help of sponsors including sponsors including Alfred Publishing, D'Addario & Co., Daisy Rock Guitars, DreamMusician.com, Music Arts Enterprises, Roland, Sibelius, Steinberg, The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and Yamaha.

   Please address editorial inquiries:    Land in the Band                            Commodores   Rita Johnson                                Jo-Ann Geffen   Palm Beach Media Associates, Inc.           JAG Entertainment   950 Peninsula Corporate Circle              4265 Hazeltine Avenue   Suite# 2022                                 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423   Boca Raton, FL 33487                        Phone: (818) 905-5511   Phone: (561) 241-4567                       jgeffen@jagpr.com   Fax: (561) 241-4569   Cell: (561) 301-0122   rjohnson@pbmai.com  

Source: Land in the Band

CONTACT: Rita Johnson of Palm Beach Media Associates, Inc.,
+1-561-241-4567, cell +1-561-301-0122, rjohnson@pbmai.com, for Land in the
Band; or Jo-Ann Geffen of JAG Entertainment, +1-818-905-5511,
jgeffen@jagpr.com, for Commodores

Web site: http://www.landintheband.com/

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