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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Korean Director Joon-ho Bong's Film 'Mother' a Favorite at Green Globe Film Awards

Korean Director Joon-ho Bong's Film 'Mother' a Favorite at Green Globe Film Awards

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The acclaimed Korean film "Mother" hit the mother lode at the 2010 Green Globe Film Awards with nominations in six categories. Although Korea's submission for Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd Academy Awards was overlooked by the Oscars, the film was the top pick by global film lovers when selecting the nominations for the Green Globe 100 Viewers' Choice awards. "Mother" has been nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, Best International Film (Asia), Best International Drama (Asia) and Best International Thriller (Asia). In addition, Joon-ho Bong was nominated for Best International Director (Asia) and Hye-ja Kim was nominated for Best International Actress (Asia). The film, which competed at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, will have its U.S. premier in March 2010 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with a theatrical release on March 12th.

The results of the worldwide online voting will be announced on March 23, 2010 at the Green Globe Film Awards and Emperor's Dreams Dinner Gala at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. Awards in the categories of major motion picture, environmental, humanitarian, animated and international films will be selected by the global audience who vote online at http://www.movie-voters.com/. The 2010 International Film Category Theme is "Asian Films".

You can vote for Mother, Joon-ho Bong and Hye-ja Kim at http://www.movie-voters.com/ while entering into an opportunity draw for two Gold Seats at the Green Globe Film Awards.

Contact:
Green Globe Film Awards
1-949-861-2222
info@movie-voters.comhttp://www.movie-voters.com/

Organizers:
Anaheim University
1-800-955-6040
http://www.anaheim.edu/

The Academia Foundation
http://www.academiafoundation.org/


Source: Green Globe Film Awards

CONTACT: Green Globe Film Awards, +1-949-861-2222, or
info@movie-voters.com; Anaheim University, Organizers for Green Globe Film
Awards, +1-800-955-6040

Web Site: http://www.movie-voters.com/
http://www.anaheim.edu/
http://www.academiafoundation.org/


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Hurray! Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Unaudited Financial Results

Hurray! Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Unaudited Financial Results

BEIJING, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: HRAY), a leading company in artist development, music production and wireless music distribution and other wireless value-added services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050314/CNM005LOGO)

Financial Highlights

Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2009:
-- Total revenues: $6.2 million, representing a decrease of $0.7 million
quarter-over-quarter and a decrease of $8.2 million year-over-year.
-- Wireless value-added services ("WVAS") revenues: $2.3 million,
representing a decrease of $2.2 million quarter-over-quarter and a
decrease of $9.2 million year-over-year.
-- Recorded music revenues, which are from our record label businesses:
$3.9 million, representing an increase of $1.5 million
quarter-over-quarter and an increase of $0.9 million year-over-year.
-- Net loss attributable to Hurray! Holding: $4.6 million
-- EBITDA(1) : a net loss of $4.5 million
-- Loss per ADS-basic and diluted: $0.21

Highlights for the Fiscal Year 2009:
-- Total revenues: $34.6 million, as compared with $54.0 million for 2008
-- WVAS revenues: $20.1 million, as compared with $42.7 million for 2008.
-- Recorded music revenues: $14.5 million, as compared with $11.3 million
for 2008
-- Net loss attributable to Hurray! Holding: $22.7 million, as compared
with net loss of $12.0 million for 2008
-- EBITDA(1) : $20.6 million, as compared with $ 9.7 million for 2008
-- Loss per ADS-basic and diluted: $1.03

Commenting on the fourth quarter results, Mr. Haibin Qu, Acting CEO of Hurray! stated:

"As a result of Hurray!'s focused effort in restructuring our business resources in the past few months, we are pleased to have improved our non-WVAS business profitability despite ongoing WVAS industry headwinds which have impacted our WVAS business. Going forward, we will execute our new strategic initiatives according to our long-term strategies to further develop Hurray! into a leading digital media entertainment distribution platform."

Business Results

Total revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 were $6.2 million, representing a decrease of 10.2% from $6.9 million for the previous quarter and 57.2% from $14.4 million for the same quarter last year.

Total revenues for fiscal year 2009 were $34.6 million, representing a decrease of 35.8% from $54.0 million for fiscal year 2008.

Total WVAS revenues were $2.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2009, representing a decrease of 48.2% from $4.5 million in the previous quarter and 79.9% from $11.5 million in the same quarter of 2008 as a result of business operation environment changes and our internal integrations.

Total WVAS revenues for fiscal year 2009 were $20.1 million, a decline of 52.7% as compared with $42.7 million in fiscal year 2008.

Recorded music revenues, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, which represent revenues of our controlled music companies Freeland Music, Huayi Brothers Music, Hurray! Secular Bird and Seed Music, which was acquired on January 1, 2009, were $3.9 million, increased from $2.4 million in the previous quarter and $3.0 million in the same period of 2008, mainly reflects the effects of our ongoing resource realignment and business integration.

Total recorded music revenues for fiscal year 2009 were $14.5 million, representing growth of 28.2% as compared with $11.3 million in 2008.

Gross margin was 20.1% for the fourth quarter of 2009 as compared with 20.7% for the previous quarter and 5.0% for the same period of 2008.

For fiscal year 2009, gross margin was 19.3% as compared with 26.7% for fiscal year 2008.

Gross margin for WVAS was 33.1% for the fourth quarter of 2009, as compared with 27.3% in the previous quarter, and 2.9% for the same period of 2008.

Gross margin for WVAS was 24.0% for fiscal year 2009 as compared with 23.0% for fiscal year 2008.

Recorded music gross margin was 12.3% for the fourth quarter of 2009 as compared with 8.6% in the previous quarter and 13.0% for the same period of 2008.

Recorded music gross margin was 12.8% for fiscal year 2009 as compared with 40.4% for fiscal year 2008.

Total gross profit was $1.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2009, as compared with $1.4 million for the previous quarter, and $0.7 million for the same period of 2008.

For fiscal year 2009, total gross profit was $6.7 million, a decline of 53.5% as compared with $14.4 million for fiscal 2008.

Total operating expenses were $6.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. This represents a decrease of 3.5% as compared with the total operating expenses of $6.5 million for the previous quarter, and an increase of 5.0% as compared with the total operating expenses of $6.0 million for the same period of 2008.

For fiscal year 2009, total operating expenses, which included provisions for account receivable and other current assets of $3.8 million, professional service fees relating to the Shanda tender offer of $2.5 million, impairment for goodwill of $3.6 million and a write-down for intangible assets of $ 3.5 million for our music business due to the continued challenging business conditions, were $33.4 million, representing an increase of 47.3% as compared with $22.7 million for fiscal 2008 which included impairment for intangible assets of $2.5 million and goodwill of $2.7 million.

The income tax expense for the fourth quarter of 2009 was approximately $6,000, as compared with $0.7 million in the previous quarter and an income tax benefit of approximately $93,000 for the same period of 2008.

For fiscal 2009, interest income was $0.5 million as compared with $1.6 million in 2008, and income tax expense was $0.2 million compared with $0.5 million in 2008.

Net loss attributable to Hurray! Holding was $4.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2009.

For the fiscal year 2009, net loss attributable to Hurray! was $22.7 million, compared with net loss of $12.0 million for the fiscal 2008.

EBITDA was negative $4.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, as compared with an EBITDA of negative $4.0 million in the previous quarter. A reconciliation of net loss attributable to Hurray! Holding Company under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and adjusted EBITDA is included at the end of this release.

EBITDA was negative $20.6 million for fiscal year 2009, as compared with negative $9.7 million in the previous year.

Fully diluted loss per ADS was $0.21 based on a weighted average of 22.0 million diluted ADSs for the fourth quarter of 2009, as compared with the diluted loss per ADSs of $0.23 based on a weighted average of 22.0 million diluted ADSs for the previous quarter, and a fully diluted loss per ADS of $0.42 based on a weighted average of 21.9 million diluted ADSs for the fourth quarter of 2008.

Fully diluted loss per ADS was $1.03 based on a weighted average of 22.0 million diluted ADSs for fiscal year 2009 as compared with $0.55 based on a weighted average of 21.9 million diluted ADSs for fiscal 2008.

As of December 31, 2009, the Company had $48.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, and short term time deposit of $10.0 million.

Business Highlights

Hurray! continued executing its strategy of developing proprietary content and diversifying distribution channels, with the following highlights:

-- Hurray! launched 11 new mobile games and mobile themes on China
Mobile's portal in the fourth quarter of 2009, including "Heavy Metal
World 2", and "X-Snake". In the first quarter of 2010, we are
launching another 12 new mobile games, mobile themes and mobile
software on China Mobile's portal, and 3 new mobile games on each
China Unicom's and China Telecom's portal respectively

-- In November, "The World of Legend - Magical Land" was selected as one
of the high-rated mobile games in China Mobile's G-plus game package,
and was the number one downloaded mobile games for the month.

-- Hurray! affiliated music companies, including Huayi Brothers Music,
Freeland Music, New Run Entertainment, Secular Bird and Seed Music,
released a series of new songs, including 28 albums, and launched
successful marketing programs to promote the new releases
simultaneously over Internet and wireless platforms. Subsequently,
"Love Embrace" by Kuo Shu Yao (better known as "Yao Yao"), topped the
Taiwan best-seller list as album sales soared for 2 consecutive weeks.
Another Seed Music's popular singer, Landy Wen ("Wen Lan"), held a
press conference in Beijing to promote her latest album "Dancing
Queen" on October 27. Huayi Brothers Music artist, Laure Shang ("Shang
Wen Jie") also released her most impressive album so far, "Time Lady"
during this quarter.

-- Hurray! artists, including Landy Wen received awards for their
outstanding performances at various prestigious music award ceremonies
in Asia, including "Best EP" for Landy Wen.

Business Outlook

Completion of Merger with Ku6 Holding Limited ("Ku6")

On January 21, 2010, the Company announced the completion, effective January 18, 2010, of the previously announced merger with Ku6, a leading online video portal in China, pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement by and among Hurray!, Ku6 and the shareholders of Ku6 dated as of November 26, 2009. Following the completion of this merger, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Danian Chen and Mr. Shanyou Li to the Hurray! Board of Directors, effective January 19, 2010.

Note to the Financial Information

The unaudited financial information disclosed above is preliminary. The audit of the financial statements and related notes to be included in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2009 is still in progress. Adjustments to the financial statements may be identified when audit work is completed, which could result in significant differences from the audited financial statements to this preliminary unaudited financial information relating to. In addition, because management's evaluation of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting in connection with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has not yet been completed, the Company makes no representation as to the effectiveness of those internal controls as of the end of the Company's fiscal year 2009.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call
to discuss the fourth quarter and 2009
fiscal year results at

10: 00 pm Eastern Standard Time
Time: on February 28, 2010
or 11:00 am Beijing/Hong Kong
Time on March 1, 2010

The dial-
in
number: +1-800-510-9691 (US)
+1-617-614-3453(International)
Password: 65049841

A replay of the call will be available
from March 1, 2010 until March 8, 2010
as follows:
+1-888-286-8010 (US)
+1-617-801-6888 (International)
Password: 28033228


Additionally, a live and archived web cast of this call will be available at: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/playerlink.zhtml?c=187793&s=wm&e=2732667

or http://www.hurray.com.cn/english/home.htm


About Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd.

Hurray! is a leading company in artist development, music production and offline distribution in China through its record labels and also organizes concerts and other music events in China through its music subsidiaries.

Hurray! is also a leading online distributor of music and music-related products such as ringtones, ringbacktones, and truetones to mobile users in China through the full range of wireless value-added services platforms over mobile networks and through the internet.

The Company also provides a wide range of other wireless value-added services to mobile users in China, including games, pictures and animation, community, and other media and entertainment services.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward- looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "believes" and similar statements. The accuracy of these statements may be impacted by a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated, including risks related to: continued competitive pressures in China's wireless value-added services market; changes in technology and consumer demand in this market; the risk that Hurray! may not be able to control its expenses in future periods; Hurray!'s ability to succeed in the music development, production and distribution business, with which it has only limited experience; changes in the policies of the mobile operators in China or the laws governing wireless value-added services; the state of Hurray!'s relationships with China's mobile operators and the risk that Hurray! may be subject to further sanctions and penalties from them in future periods; and other risks outlined in Hurray!'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's annual report on Form 20-F. Hurray! does not undertake any obligation to update this forward-looking information, except as required under applicable law.

(1) A non-GAAP measure, which is defined as net loss attributable to Hurray! Holding company except for income (loss) before interest, income tax, depreciation and amortization.

Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of As of
December December
31, 2009(1) 31, 2008
(As Adjusted)(1)
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $48,489 $59,473
Short-term investment 10,000 -
Accounts receivable, net 3,192 12,658
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 1,834 4,170
Amount due from related parties 63 745
Current deferred tax assets - 363
Inventories, net 197 255
Receivable on disposal of subsidiary - 47
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Total current assets 63,775 77,711

Deposits and other non-current assets 332 720
Prepaid acquisition cost - 2,507
Property and equipment, net 880 980
Acquired intangible assets, net 1,082 1,945
Investment in equity affiliate - 825
Goodwill 2,099 3,157
Non-current deferred tax assets - 479
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Total assets $68,168 $88,324
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Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $3,959 $2,454
Accrued expenses and other
current liabilities 6,261 3,033
Amount due to related parties 440 208
Income tax payable 655 124
Current deferred tax liabilities 12 497
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Total current liabilities 11,327 6,316

Long term payable 17 24
Non-current deferred tax
liabilities 263 292
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Total liabilities 11,607 6,632
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Redeemable non-controlling interest 371 -

Shareholders' equity:
Ordinary shares 110 110
Additional paid-in capital 75,190 75,013
Accumulated deficit (30,859) (8,201)
Accumulated other comprehensive
income 9,954 9,987
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Total Hurray! Holding
shareholders' equity 54,395 76,909
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Non-controlling interest(2) 1,795 4,783
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Total shareholders' equity 56,190 81,692
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Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $68,168 $88,324
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Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the three months ended For the year ended
December December December December
31, 31, 31, 31,
2009 2008 2009 2008
(in thousands of U.S. (in thousands of U.S.
dollars, except share dollars, except share
and per share data) and per share data)
-------- ------- -------- -------
Revenues:
Wireless value- added
services 2,300 11,454 20,169 42,672
Recorded music 3,870 2,972 14,473 11,287
-------- ------- -------- -------
Total revenues 6,170 14,426 34,642 53,959

Cost of revenues:
Wireless value- added
Services 1,538 11,117 15,332 32,840
Recorded music 3,392 2,586 12,625 6,730
-------- ------- -------- -------
Total cost of revenues 4,930 13,703 27,957 39,570
-------- ------- -------- -------
Gross profit 1,240 723 6,685 14,389

Operating expenses:
Product development 88 154 467 992
Selling and marketing 1,116 2,370 6,330 9,132
General and
Administrative 4,518 2,520 22,992 11,427
Impairment of goodwill 584 965 3,593 2,675
Gain on reduction of Unicom
liability - - - (1,557)
Total operating
expenses 6,306 6,009 33,382 22,669
-------- ------- -------- -------

Loss from operations (5,066) (5,286) (26,697) (8,280)

Interest income 83 215 454 1,613
Other income 37 6 342 247
Interest expense (3) - (14) -
Foreign exchange loss - (4,518) - (8,990)
Gain on reduction of
acquisition payable - - - 5,000
-------- ------- -------- -------
Loss before provision for
income taxes, equity in
(loss) earnings of
affiliate (4,949) (9,583) (25,915) (10,410)

Income tax (benefit)
expense 6 (93) 234 486
-------- ------- -------- -------
Loss before equity in
(loss) earnings of
affiliate (4,955) (9,490) (26,149) (10,896)

Equity in (loss)earnings of
affiliate, net of tax (377) 30 (704) 64
Impairment of the
investment in music
equity affiliate - - (210) (1,871)

Loss from continuing
operations (5,332) (9,460) (27,063) (12,703)
Discontinued operations:
Gain on sale of subsidiary,
net of tax - 47 222 413

Net loss (5,332) (9,413) (26,841) (12,290)
Less: Net loss attributable
to the non- controlling
interest(2) 746 235 4,183 337

Net loss attributable
to Hurray!
Holding Company (4,586) (9,178) (22,658) (11,953)


Net loss per share- basic
Loss from continuing
Operations ($0.00) ($0.00) ($0.01) ($0.01)
Gain from discontinued
operations $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Net loss ($0.00) ($0.00) ($0.01) ($0.01)

Net loss per ADS- basic
Loss from continuing
Operations ($0.21) ($0.42) ($1.04) ($0.57)
Gain from discontinued
operations $0.00 $0.00 $0.01 $0.02
Net loss ($0.21) ($0.42) ($1.03) ($0.55)

Net loss per share- diluted
Loss from continuing
operations ($0.00) ($0.00) ($0.01) ($0.01)
Gain from discontinued
operations $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Net loss ($0.00) ($0.00) ($0.01) ($0.01)

Net loss per ADS- diluted
Loss from continuing
Operations ($0.21) ($0.42) ($1.04) ($0.57)
Gain from discontinued
operations $0.00 $0.00 $0.01 $0.02
Net loss ($0.21) ($0.42) ($1.03) ($0.55)

Weighted average shares
used in calculating
basic loss per
share 2,197,770,091 2,189,982,906 2,196,291,947 2,185,615,129
Weighted average
ADSs used in
calculating
basic loss per
ADS 21,977,701 21,899,829 21,962,919 21,856,151
Weighted average
shares used in
calculating diluted
loss per
share 2,197,770,091 2,189,982,906 2,196,291,947 2,185,615,129
Weighted average
ADSs used in
calculating diluted
loss per ADS 21,977,701 21,899,829 21,962,919 21,856,151


The use of non-GAAP financial measures:

To supplement its consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States, Hurray! uses a non-GAAP measure of EBITDA, which is adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude certain expenses. Hurray!'s management believes the use of this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses that are not related to the company's operations. This non-GAAP financial measure also facilitates management's internal comparisons to Hurray!'s historical performance and our competitors' operating results. Hurray! believes this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. The presentation of this additional financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Please see below financial table for a reconciliation of EBITDA.

Reconciliation of Net loss attributable to Hurray! Holding Company under GAAP to EBITDA for the following periods:

For the three months For the year
ended ended
December December December December
31, 31, 31, 31,
2009 2008 2009 2008
(in thousands of (in thousands of
U.S. dollars) U.S. dollars)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net loss attributable to
Hurray! Holding Company ($4,586) ($9,178) ($22,658) ($11,953)
Add (deduct):
Interest expense 3 - 14 -
Income tax expense (benefit) 6 (93) 234 486
Depreciation and amortization 185 712 2,245 3,340
Interest income (83) (215) (454) (1,613)
-------- -------- -------- --------
EBITDA ($4,475) ($8,774) ($20,619) ($9,740)
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(1) Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted ASC 810 (formerly referred to as SFAS 160, "Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - an amendment of ARB No.51"). ASC 810, which was retrospectively applied, requires non-controlling interests to be separately presented as a component of stockholders' equity on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

(2) December 31, 2008 balances were extracted from the form 6-K for the quarters ended December 31, 2008, as adjusted resulting from the adoption of ASC 810.

For more information, please contact:
Christina Low
Investor Relations Officer
Tel: 8610-88695237
IR@hurray.com.cn

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050314/CNM005LOGO
Source: Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Christina Low, Investor Relations Officer, Tel: 8610-88695237,
IR@hurray.com.cn

Web Site: http://www.hurray.com.cn/


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Rentrak Announces Box Office Numbers for Weekend of February 26, 2010

Rentrak Announces Box Office Numbers for Weekend of February 26, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ:RENT), today announced the weekend theatrical box office numbers for the weekend period of February 26 through February 28, 2010 according to the company's Box Office Essentials(TM) theatrical box office data collection and analytical service.

The twelve estimated top producing motion pictures for the weekend, per data collected as of Sunday February 28, 2010 include:

Rank Title Distributor Weekend Gross Cume Locations
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1 Shutter Island Paramount 22,260,000 75,136,066 3003
2 Cop Out Warner Bros. 18,565,000 18,565,000 3150
3 Crazies, The Overture Films 16,521,000 16,521,000 2477
4 Avatar 20th Century Fox 14,000,000 706,904,794 2456
5 Percy Jackson &
The Olympians:
Lightning Fox 20th Century Fox 9,800,000 71,214,859 3302
6 Valentine's Day Warner Bros. 9,505,000 100,358,204 3578
7 Dear John Sony 5,000,000 72,623,598 3006
8 Wolfman, The Universal 4,123,265 57,243,525 3043
9 Tooth Fairy 20th Century Fox 3,450,000 53,866,121 2249
10 Crazy Heart Fox Searchlight 2,540,000 25,087,112 1148
11 Blind Side, The Warner Bros. 1,295,000 248,812,504 945
12 Book Of Eli, The Warner Bros. 1,130,000 92,524,462 975


Weekend of 2/26/10 to 2/28/10

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About Box Office Essentials

Box Office Essentials provides each studio with password-protected, real-time, web browser-based and 24/7 access to data pertaining specifically to their movie release titles. A sophisticated toolset allows studio distribution executives to view and analyze the information at different levels of detail and across a multitude of attributes (by theatre circuit, DMA, time zone, etc.), enhancing their ability to make faster, and better informed decisions. Additional features include online school calendars (K-12 and college), interactive release schedule and 24-hour subscriber support.

About Rentrak Corporation

Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ:RENT) is a global digital media measurement and research company, serving the most recognizable companies in the entertainment industry. With reach across numerous platforms including box office, home entertainment, on-demand and linear television, broadband and mobile, Rentrak is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with additional offices worldwide in Los Angeles, New York City, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Mexico, Russia, Spain and the United Kingdom. For more information on any of Rentrak's services, please visit www.rentrak.com.

Contacts: Rogers & Cowan for Rentrak Corporation
Sallie Olmsted Amanda Bartz
(310) 854-8124 (310) 854-8151
solmsted@rogersandcowan.comabartz@rogersandcowan.com


Source: Rentrak Corporation

CONTACT: Sallie Olmsted, +1-310-854-8124, solmsted@rogersandcowan.com,
or Amanda Bartz, +1-310-854-8151, abartz@rogersandcowan.com, both of Rogers &
Cowan for Rentrak Corporation

Web Site: http://www.rentrak.com/


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International Entertainment News

Saturday, February 27, 2010

New Garth Brooks Concerts Sold Out

New Garth Brooks Concerts Sold Out

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets for the second series of Garth Brooks concerts at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas have sold out! Tickets for 20 confirmed concert performances went on sale on Saturday, February 27 at 8 a.m. PT and were completely sold out within hours.

Unprecedented demand for Garth's concerts continues to overwhelm as the Wynn Las Vegas Web sites and phones were inundated with traffic for concert tickets this morning. The resort phone lines received more than 75,000 calls and the Web site received more than 2.1 million page views. While every effort was made to thwart the activity of scalpers, they persistently besieged our systems with cyber attacks during this ticket sale and our systems were at times slowed.

The concerts will take place on March 26, 27 and 28; April 9, 10 and 11; June 25, 26 and 27; July 16, 17 and 18 and August 6, 7 and 8. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 8 p.m. Sundays. The show on Friday, April 9 will be at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $125 plus a $5 service charge and a $13 tax to equal a total of $143.

Future Garth Brooks concert dates will be announced again in the next few months, but fans still stand a chance to obtain tickets for sold out concerts. Returned or unclaimed tickets will be released to a stand-by line that will form at the Wynn box office on show days. Sign up for access to exclusive information and offers in the entertainment section on www.wynnlasvegas.com.


Source: Wynn Las Vegas

CONTACT: Garth Brooks, Nancy Seltzer, Nancy Seltzer & Associates, +1-323
938 3562, nseltzer@nsapr.com; Wynn|Encore, Lauren Bower, +1-702-770-2120,
pr@wynnlasvegas.com

Web Site: http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/


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HBO and Comcast in Partnership With The Marine Corps League of Greater Atlanta to Host Atlanta Premiere of the HBO Miniseries Event 'THE PACIFIC' on Saturday, February 27 at The Carter Center

HBO and Comcast in Partnership With The Marine Corps League of Greater Atlanta to Host Atlanta Premiere of the HBO Miniseries Event 'THE PACIFIC' on Saturday, February 27 at The Carter Center

WWII Marine veteran, Dr. Sidney "Sid" Phillips, and Ashton Holmes, Actor who

portrays Phillips, are scheduled to attend
Epic ten-part miniseries event based on the true stories of World War II
Marines is executive produced by Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Gary
Goetzman

What: HBO and Comcast have partnered with the Marine Corps League of Greater Atlanta to host the invitation-only Atlanta premiere of the HBO Miniseries Event THE PACIFIC. THE PACIFIC tracks the intertwined real-life journeys of three U.S. Marines - Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale), Eugene Sledge (Joe Mazzello) and John Basilone (Jon Seda) - across the vast canvas of the Pacific Theater during World War II. The miniseries follows these men and their fellow Marines from their first battle with the Japanese on Guadalcanal, through the rain forests of Cape Gloucester and the strongholds of Peleliu, across the bloody sands of Iwo Jima and through the horror of Okinawa, and finally to their triumphant but uneasy return home after V-J Day.

Who:
-- Dr. Sidney "Sid" Phillips, WWII Marine veteran portrayed in THE
PACIFIC
-- Ashton Holmes, actor who portrays Phillips
-- USMC veterans including several who fought in the Pacific Theater
during WWII
-- Major General Warren Johnson, USMC (Ret.)
-- Major General Larry Taylor, USMC (Ret.)


When: Saturday, February 27, 2010:
6:00 p.m. Reception: Ivan Allen III Pavilion
7:00 p.m. Screening: Cecil B. Day Chapel
9:00 p.m. Dessert Reception: Ivan Allen III Pavilion

Where: The Carter Center - 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA

Details: THE PACIFIC takes an unflinching "under the helmet" look at the experiences of three WWII Marines and their brothers in arms, each of whom finds himself fighting on faraway specks of land he had never heard of -Guadalcanal, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, Okinawa. Forced to endure extreme deprivation and a debilitating climate, fighting a Japanese foe who would rather die than surrender, these soldiers are driven to the brink of their humanity. THE PACIFIC depicts their battles - physical, mental and emotional - as it explores the true human cost of war. The epic ten-part miniseries event debuts with Part One on SUNDAY, MARCH 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), followed by other parts debuting on consecutive Sundays at the same time through May 16.

Media requests should be directed to: Valerie Harris, HBO, 404.966.2445 or valerie@kinseygrouppr.com

*Clip reels are available for broadcast media.

Valerie K. Harris
Founder/PR Director
Kinsey Group Logo for documents
4780 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.
Suite A-483
Atlanta, GA 30338
Phone) 770.864.1059
Cell) 404.966.2445
Fax) 866.585.0313
valerie@kinseygrouppr.com
www.kinseygrouppr.com


hbo.com

/PR Newswire -- Feb. 27/

Source: HBO

Web Site: http://www.hbo.com/


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HBO and Comcast in Partnership With The Marine Corps League of Greater Atlanta to Host Atlanta Premiere of the HBO Miniseries Event 'THE PACIFIC' on Saturday, February 27 at The Carter Center

HBO and Comcast in Partnership With The Marine Corps League of Greater Atlanta to Host Atlanta Premiere of the HBO Miniseries Event 'THE PACIFIC' on Saturday, February 27 at The Carter Center

WWII Marine veteran, Dr. Sidney "Sid" Phillips, and Ashton Holmes, Actor who

portrays Phillips, are scheduled to attend
Epic ten-part miniseries event based on the true stories of World War II
Marines is executive produced by Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Gary
Goetzman

What: HBO and Comcast have partnered with the Marine Corps League of Greater Atlanta to host the invitation-only Atlanta premiere of the HBO Miniseries Event THE PACIFIC. THE PACIFIC tracks the intertwined real-life journeys of three U.S. Marines - Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale), Eugene Sledge (Joe Mazzello) and John Basilone (Jon Seda) - across the vast canvas of the Pacific Theater during World War II. The miniseries follows these men and their fellow Marines from their first battle with the Japanese on Guadalcanal, through the rain forests of Cape Gloucester and the strongholds of Peleliu, across the bloody sands of Iwo Jima and through the horror of Okinawa, and finally to their triumphant but uneasy return home after V-J Day.

Who:
-- Dr. Sidney "Sid" Phillips, WWII Marine veteran portrayed in THE
PACIFIC
-- Ashton Holmes, actor who portrays Phillips
-- USMC veterans including several who fought in the Pacific Theater
during WWII
-- Major General Warren Johnson, USMC (Ret.)
-- Major General Larry Taylor, USMC (Ret.)


When: Saturday, February 27, 2010:
6:00 p.m. Reception: Ivan Allen III Pavilion
7:00 p.m. Screening: Cecil B. Day Chapel
9:00 p.m. Dessert Reception: Ivan Allen III Pavilion

Where: The Carter Center - 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA

Details: THE PACIFIC takes an unflinching "under the helmet" look at the experiences of three WWII Marines and their brothers in arms, each of whom finds himself fighting on faraway specks of land he had never heard of -Guadalcanal, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, Okinawa. Forced to endure extreme deprivation and a debilitating climate, fighting a Japanese foe who would rather die than surrender, these soldiers are driven to the brink of their humanity. THE PACIFIC depicts their battles - physical, mental and emotional - as it explores the true human cost of war. The epic ten-part miniseries event debuts with Part One on SUNDAY, MARCH 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), followed by other parts debuting on consecutive Sundays at the same time through May 16.

Media requests should be directed to: Valerie Harris, HBO, 404.966.2445 or valerie@kinseygrouppr.com

*Clip reels are available for broadcast media.

Valerie K. Harris
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Founder/PR Director
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Kinsey Group Logo for documents
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4780 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.
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Suite A-483
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Atlanta, GA 30338
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Phone) 770.864.1059
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Cell) 404.966.2445
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Fax) 866.585.0313
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valerie@kinseygrouppr.com
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www.kinseygrouppr.com
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/PR Newswire -- Feb. 27/

Source: HBO


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Friday, February 26, 2010

While Christa Borden's 'Empty Bottles' Gains a Top 20 Position on the FMQB AC40 and Climbs the Hot AC Chart the Music Video for the Single Will Premiere March 1 on Justin TV and Be the Featured Video of the Day On AOL Music on March 6

While Christa Borden's 'Empty Bottles' Gains a Top 20 Position on the FMQB AC40 and Climbs the Hot AC Chart the Music Video for the Single Will Premiere March 1 on Justin TV and Be the Featured Video of the Day On AOL Music on March 6

The Confessional Singer/Songwriter Is Set To Perform At The Sennheiser Speakeasy Rooftop Party At SXSW on Thursday, March 18 And Has Received Product Support From Industry Favorite Cosmetic Line MAC Cosmetics

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Christa Borden may have written "Empty Bottles" about a bad relationship and a dark period of her life, but the debut single from her album I Rhyme With Orange is quickly bringing her some cool all-star company on the FMQB AC40 chart, reaching #19 with a bullet this week, just behind Rob Thomas, Kris Allen, Uncle Kracker and Miley Cyrus, and ahead of Nickelback, Jason Mraz and Shinedown. The single continues to rapidly climb the Mediabase HOT AC chart.

Borden's new video for "Empty Bottles" will premiere on the hip outlet Justin TV on Monday, March 1 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. PST, where Christa will also webcast live and chat with fans and first time viewers about the video and her new album. With 40 million unique visitors per month, Justin.tv is a website that allows users to produce and watch live streaming video. Users are encouraged to broadcast a wide variety of user-generated live video content, called "broadcasts."

On March 6, "Empty Bottles" will be the feature video of the day on AOL Music. Log on to music.aol.com/video-hub/ to view the video that day.

Borden will be performing at this year's SXSW in the singer/songwriter portion of the Sennheiser Speakeasy Rooftop Party on Thursday evening, March 18 at the Speakeasy, located at 412 Congress Avenue at 4th Street in downtown Austin. The party will be packed with today's leading industry music supervisors. To RSVP, please email speakeasy@luckmedia.com by March 16.

In addition, the singer has received product support by industry favorite cosmetic line, MAC Cosmetics. She also performed on ABC 4's Lowcountry Live morning segment on February 19 in regards to her Chick FM sponsored event at Wild Wings Cafe in Charleston, SC.

Event Recap
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March 18
Sennheiser's SXSW Speakeasy Roof Top Party
412 Congress Avenue at 4th Street
Austin, TX
Time TBD
No Cover
Please RSVP speakeasy@luckmedia.com, no later than March 16

Source: Luck Media & Marketing, Inc.

CONTACT: Tasya Swisko of Luck Media & Marketing, Inc., +1-818-760-8077

Web Site: http://www.christaborden.com/


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Radio One, Inc. Decides Not to Move Its Headquarters to Seventh and S Streets, N.W., DC

Radio One, Inc. Decides Not to Move Its Headquarters to Seventh and S Streets, N.W., DC

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Radio One, Inc (Nasdaq: ROIAK; ROIA) announced today that it has decided not to lease space at the residential/office complex to be constructed by Four Points, LLC at Seventh and S Streets, N.W., DC.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090806/PH57529LOGO )

Alfred C. Liggins, III, Radio One's CEO and President commented, "We understand the significance of revitalizing the Shaw neighborhood and are grateful to the District of Columbia for having allocated significant funds to assist Four Points in attracting a tenant such as Radio One. We wish the District much success in encouraging the continued economic development of the Shaw neighborhood."

The District of Columbia first allocated funds to the residential/office complex in 2007 to attract Radio One as a tenant when the expected completion date for the office building was 2009. Since then, there has been an unprecedented decline in the economy causing continued postponement of the groundbreaking, which in turn has resulted in substantial delays to our move in date. Radio One reassessed its options in light of the new economic reality and the upcoming expiration of its Lanham, Maryland lease on December 31, 2011, and concluded that this is not the appropriate time to commit to moving its operations to a yet to be constructed building.

The current economic climate requires fiscal discipline and, as a public company, Radio One has an obligation to be austere in its approach to the use of capital. Radio One believes that there are more cost effective options for our corporate headquarters, especially given the decline in rents and widespread availability of commercial real estate. With numerous opportunities in all local jurisdictions, including the District of Columbia, Radio One is confident it can achieve its goals of relocating the Company's operations, including the operations of TV One, to an office building with reasonable occupancy costs, easy access for employees and ample parking.

Radio One, Inc. (www.radio-one.com) is a diversified media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. The Company is one of the nation's largest radio broadcasting companies and the largest radio broadcasting company, currently owning 53 broadcast stations located in 16 urban markets in the United States. As a part of its core broadcasting business, Radio One operates Syndication One, whose programming includes the Russ Parr Morning Show, the Yolanda Adams Morning Show, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, CoCo Brother Live, CoCo Brother's "Spirit" program, Bishop T.D. Jakes, the Reverend Al Sharpton Show, and the Warren Ballentine Show. The Company also owns a controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. (www.blackamericaweb.com), owner of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and other businesses associated with Tom Joyner. Beyond its core radio broadcasting business, Radio One owns Interactive One (www.interactiveone.com), an online platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment, which operates a number of branded sites, including News One, UrbanDaily, HelloBeautiful, Community Connect Inc. (www.communityconnect.com ), an online social networking company, which operates a number of branded websites, including BlackPlanet, MiGente, and Asian Avenue and interests in TV One, LLC (www.tvoneonline.com), a cable/satellite network programming primarily to African-Americans.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are based upon information available to Radio One at the time of this release. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond Radio One's control, that may cause the actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are described in Radio One's reports on Form 10-K/A and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Radio One does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements.

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Source: Radio One, Inc.

CONTACT: Peter Thompson, EVP and CFO of Radio One, Inc.,
+1-301-429-4638

Web Site: http://www.radio-one.com/


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Tonight's 'Inside MMA' on HDNet to Present a Strong Panel of Contenders - All Set to Fight in the Coming Weeks

Tonight's 'Inside MMA' on HDNet to Present a Strong Panel of Contenders - All Set to Fight in the Coming Weeks

Kenny, Bas and panel discuss the upcoming bouts -TONIGHT, February 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET

DALLAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- On tonight's "Inside MMA," Kenny and Bas sit down with a panel of three major contenders - each of whom will discuss their upcoming bouts. Twenty-five year-old Dominick Cruz will fight WEC Champion Brian Bowles at WEC 47, Alan "The Talent" Belcher fights Patrick Cote at UFC 113 and Karen Darabedyan will fight Bart Palaszewski at WEC 47 in Columbus, Ohio on March 6.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080324/HDNETLOGO)

The panel also reacts to some controversial comments recently made by Frank Mir regarding Brock Lesnar.

"I want to fight Lesnar," Mir said. "I hate who he is as a person, I want to break his neck in the ring, I want him to be the first person that dies due to Octagon-related injuries."

And, Ron Kruck brings cameras into a special Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament.

Don't miss this episode of "Inside MMA," Friday, February 26 at 9:00 p.m. only on HDNet.

About HDNet

HDNet (www.hd.net) is the independent network with unique and provocative content that appeals to men of all ages and is delivered in true high definition.

HDNet is the exclusive, high definition home for popular, original programming, including television's only HD news feature programs "HDNet World Report," and the Emmy Award winning "Dan Rather Reports," featuring legendary journalist Dan Rather. Only HDNet goes beyond the headlines to deliver real news that is redefining the way we look at our world. HDNet News is provocative, sometimes controversial and always relevant - telling the important stories of our time in-depth, with attitude and with independence.

HDNet presents championship sports coverage featuring five regular season games from the Premiere Season of the United Football League. HDNet also features the best of Mixed Martial Arts with its Friday night series, "HDNet Fights" (www.hdnetfights.com). "HDNet Fights" works with leading MMA promoters including DREAM, Sengoku, King of the Cage, XFC, M-1, K-1, K-1 Max, MFC, Adrenaline and more. HDNet produces more live Mixed Martial Arts events than any other network and HDNet's "Inside MMA" is the hottest Mixed Martial Arts program on television, giving MMA fans their weekly fix for everything MMA.

HDNet also delivers the world's largest and most diverse concert line-up through the HDNet Concert Series. The HDNet Concert Series features leading artists and bands including Coldplay, Gwen Stefani, John Mayer and more. HDNet also features revealing lifestyle programming featuring "Art Mann Presents," "New York Confessions," "Deadline" and "Get Out!" HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to critically acclaimed and award winning documentaries as part of the InFocus series. "NASA on HDNet" presents all live shuttle launches through 2010.

Only HDNet Movies (www.hdnetmovies.com) delivers exclusive Sneak Previews of new movies before they hit theaters. The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom Hanks, Vera Farmiga, Parker Posey, Brian Cox, Matthew Broderick, Brittany Snow, Eric Bana, John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Robin Williams, Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger.

In addition to being the exclusive home of Sneak Previews, HDNet Movies viewers enjoy the best films from the classics of the 1950s-1970s, to favorite films from the 1980s and 1990s, to recently released theatrical films.

HDNet Movies offers subscribers a premium movie viewing experience in true HD, and more original movies shot entirely in HD than any other network.

Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available on AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Verizon FiOS and more than 40 NCTC cable affiliated companies.

The HDNet networks can be followed via Facebook at facebook.com/HDNet, facebook.com/HDNetFights and facebook.com/HDNetMovies and via Twitter at twitter.com/hdnet, twitter.com/hdnetfights and twitter.com/hdnetmovies.

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Source: HDNet

CONTACT: Colette Carey of HDNet, +1-303-542-5576

Web Site: http://www.hd.net/


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HBO and Comcast in Partnership With The Marine Corps League of Greater Atlanta to Host Atlanta Premiere of the HBO Miniseries Event 'THE PACIFIC' on Saturday, February 27 at The Carter Center

HBO and Comcast in Partnership With The Marine Corps League of Greater Atlanta to Host Atlanta Premiere of the HBO Miniseries Event 'THE PACIFIC' on Saturday, February 27 at The Carter Center

WWII Marine veteran, Dr. Sidney "Sid" Phillips, and Ashton Holmes, Actor who

portrays Phillips, are scheduled to attend
Epic ten-part miniseries event based on the true stories of World War II
Marines is executive produced by Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Gary
Goetzman

What: HBO and Comcast have partnered with the Marine Corps League of Greater Atlanta to host the invitation-only Atlanta premiere of the HBO Miniseries Event THE PACIFIC. THE PACIFIC tracks the intertwined real-life journeys of three U.S. Marines - Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale), Eugene Sledge (Joe Mazzello) and John Basilone (Jon Seda) - across the vast canvas of the Pacific Theater during World War II. The miniseries follows these men and their fellow Marines from their first battle with the Japanese on Guadalcanal, through the rain forests of Cape Gloucester and the strongholds of Peleliu, across the bloody sands of Iwo Jima and through the horror of Okinawa, and finally to their triumphant but uneasy return home after V-J Day.

Who:
-- Dr. Sidney "Sid" Phillips, WWII Marine veteran portrayed in THE
PACIFIC
-- Ashton Holmes, actor who portrays Phillips
-- USMC veterans including several who fought in the Pacific Theater
during WWII
-- Major General Warren Johnson, USMC (Ret.)
-- Major General Larry Taylor, USMC (Ret.)


When: Saturday, February 27, 2010:
6:00 p.m. Reception: Ivan Allen III Pavilion
7:00 p.m. Screening: Cecil B. Day Chapel
9:00 p.m. Dessert Reception: Ivan Allen III Pavilion

Where: The Carter Center - 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA

Details: THE PACIFIC takes an unflinching "under the helmet" look at the experiences of three WWII Marines and their brothers in arms, each of whom finds himself fighting on faraway specks of land he had never heard of -Guadalcanal, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, Okinawa. Forced to endure extreme deprivation and a debilitating climate, fighting a Japanese foe who would rather die than surrender, these soldiers are driven to the brink of their humanity. THE PACIFIC depicts their battles - physical, mental and emotional - as it explores the true human cost of war. The epic ten-part miniseries event debuts with Part One on SUNDAY, MARCH 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), followed by other parts debuting on consecutive Sundays at the same time through May 16.

Media requests should be directed to: Valerie Harris, HBO, 404.966.2445 or valerie@kinseygrouppr.com

*Clip reels are available for broadcast media.

Valerie K. Harris
Founder/PR Director
Kinsey Group Logo for documents
4780 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.
Suite A-483
Atlanta, GA 30338
Phone) 770.864.1059
Cell) 404.966.2445
Fax) 866.585.0313
valerie@kinseygrouppr.com
www.kinseygrouppr.com


hbo.com

/PR Newswire -- Feb. 26/

Source: HBO

Web Site: http://www.hbo.com/


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TLC to Premiere Special, PARANORMAL COURT

TLC to Premiere Special, PARANORMAL COURT

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TLC announced plans to premiere PARANORMAL COURT, a one-hour program following Robert Hansen, a renowned psychic medium who steps in to help families get the answers they need because the death of a loved one has left them with questions and a lack of closure. Viewers are taken on a journey with Robert as he is called in to settle disputes and get three families the verdict that they need once and for all. PARANORMAL COURT is a one-off that will premiere Saturday, March 27th at 10PM, only on TLC.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091015/TLCLOGO )

PARANORMAL COURT demonstrates Robert's psychic abilities in solving disputes when two parties come together and agree to be bound by the ruling enlisted from the other side. First, a mother and daughter battle over their loved one's gold cross. Then, a close-knit group of siblings is ripped apart after one allegedly steals their dead brother's car. And finally, a mother's inability to let go of her deceased daughter strains her marriage to the breaking point. Can Robert provide these families with a resolution -- so that their loved ones may rest in peace?

"PARANORMAL COURT is about helping families in their time of need," said TLC SVP Production and Development, Nancy Daniels. "Robert Hansen is an amazing talent with deep compassion. He connects with families and their lost loved ones to resolve issues surrounding death -- and most importantly to give them closure."

At PARANORMAL COURT, there may not be a will, but there is always a way. What will happen when the dead speak?

PARANORMAL COURT is executive produced for TLC by Fly On The Wall Entertainment's Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan.

About TLC

TLC's innovative docu-series and reality-based programming include favorites Jon & Kate Plus 8, Little People, Big World, What Not to Wear, 18 Kids and Counting, Say Yes to the Dress, and LA Ink. TLC added to its menu of programming with Cake Boss and Ultimate Cake Off, and continues to expand into the food genre. TLC's daytime lineup includes the Emmy Award-winning A Baby Story. The channel is available in more than 98 million homes in the US, nearly 8 million homes in Canada and through the website at www.tlc.com. TLC is part of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:DISCA)(NASDAQ:DISCB)(NASDAQ:DISCK), the world's number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries.

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Source: TLC

CONTACT: Hillary Povar, +1-310-843-6105, hillary_povar@discovery.com

Web Site: http://www.tlc.com/


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OTX Expands Its Global Footprint and Plans to Take Innovation to the Next Level in the Motion Picture Industry

OTX Expands Its Global Footprint and Plans to Take Innovation to the Next Level in the Motion Picture Industry

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- OTX, the global consumer research and consulting firm known for developing innovative research methodologies, today announced that Kevin Goetz has stepped down as President of its Motion Picture Group and that it has reorganized this division's management structure to focus on global expansion and to prepare for an infusion of innovative technology to service the film industry.

Last month OTX was acquired by Ipsos, one of the largest global research agencies, which is expected to invest in and leverage OTX's online technology expertise to make its work in the media and entertainment space even more competitive. OTX's Motion Picture Group is today the leading resource for many of the industry's major motion picture businesses.

"We're going to grow, and we're going to create new tools and ways to reach and understand the global entertainment-oriented consumer today," said Shelley Zalis, OTX CEO and Founder. "We need visionary thinkers that are passionate about change and ready to lead the transformation."

The OTX management team for the Motion Picture Group will be led by Vincent Bruzzese, based in Los Angeles, overseeing all U.S. based studio clients. Mr. Bruzzese, who was one of OTX's first pioneers joining the start-up company in 2001, was instrumental in helping studios migrate from mall intercepts to online research and is a recognized industry leader in movie tracking, screenings and ad testing. OTX's international Motion Picture business expansion will continue to be led by Ian Wright who is based in London. Mr. Wright joined OTX in 2006 to successfully establish OTX Europe and implement creative ways for engaging the consumer in immersive and cutting edge hybrid research techniques that are quickly becoming new industry standards.

"Both Vinny and Ian are innovators at heart and, even more importantly, are willing and excited to explore and develop new research solutions to meet today's digitally driven world," said Bruce Friend, OTX President Media and Entertainment Group, and a seasoned veteran who worked with both Nickelodeon Movies and MTV Films from 1996 to 2001 and then Sony Pictures before joining OTX in 2003.

About OTX

OTX (www.otxresearch.com) is a global research and consulting firm that specializes in providing a suite of multi-media research products to the marketing, entertainment and advertising communities. Ipsos acquired OTX on January 28, 2010. OTX has developed a range of innovative approaches - integrating technology and immersive techniques with extensive traditional research experience - to reach and engage today's digitally-driven consumer more effectively, resulting in deeper and more profound consumer insights. In just nine years OTX has become the 18th largest research agency in the U.S. with offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, Cincinnati, Miami, and Chicago with strategic partners in Germany, Russia, Japan, Korea, Australia, and Mexico.

Follow OTX on Twitter: http://twitter.com/otxresearch. Join the OTX Facebook Fan page: http://www.facebook.com/otxresearch.

OTX Media Contact
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Tom Harbeck
212-524-8231
tharbeck@otxresearch.com


Source: OTX

CONTACT: Tom Harbeck of OTX, +1-212-524-8231, tharbeck@otxresearch.com

Web Site: http://www.otxresearch.com/


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Garth Brooks Announces Highly Anticipated New Concert Dates for Wynn Las Vegas

Garth Brooks Announces Highly Anticipated New Concert Dates for Wynn Las Vegas

Tickets on Sale Tomorrow, February 27 at 8 a.m. PT

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Don't miss your chance to see Garth Brooks at the intimate Encore Theater! Tickets for the next series of in-demand concerts go on sale tomorrow, February 27 at 8 a.m. PT. Tickets are $125 plus service charge and tax ($143 total). Brooks performed to sold out crowds and rave reviews at his previous concert series at the Encore Theater.

Concert Dates:
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March 26, 27, 28
April 9, 10, 11
June 25, 26, 27
July 16, 17, 18
August 6, 7, 8


Concert times:


Fridays 8 p.m., Saturdays 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., Sundays 8 p.m. and Friday, April 9 at 10:30 p.m.

Tickets may be booked by calling 702.770.1000 or online at www.wynnlasvegas.com/boxoffice. Please note that the name for each individual ticket holder must be provided at time of purchase for the transaction to be completed. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the Wynn Box Office on February 27.

Garth concert-goers are invited to make a priority reservation for rooms and suites at Wynn | Encore. Room rates start a $209.00/night and include a $100.00 resort credit.

UNAUTHORIZED TICKET SALES

Specific measures have been put in place in an effort to ensure that the tickets for concerts are accessible to fans at face value and through authorized sales channels exclusively. Fans are discouraged from purchasing tickets through unauthorized channels as these tickets will be cancelled. Wynn is committed to developing and implementing new and improved measures to combat scalping until such a time that the illegal activity ceases. Suspect activity will be investigated and forwarded to authorities for prosecution.

Please note the following booking procedures and rules and regulations:
-- At time of purchase, the full name of each person attending the
concert must be provided in order to complete the transaction. No
changes will be permitted after completion of the order.
-- Limit 4 concert tickets per order or per person or per credit card.
-- Tickets will be available for pick-up at Will Call at Wynn Las Vegas
after 1 p.m. PT on the day of the concert. Tickets are not available
in advance.
-- Purchaser will be required to show valid, government-issued photo ID,
confirmation number and actual credit card used for payment. Each
individual ticket holder must be present with purchaser to collect
tickets upon presentation of valid, government-issued photo ID.
Individual names will be printed on each ticket.
-- Tickets must be picked up no later than one-hour prior to show time or
will be subject to cancellation with no refund.
-- The age limit for concerts is five years or older; anyone under 16
years must be accompanied by an adult.
-- Cellular phones, cameras, flash photography and audio/video recording
devices are not permitted inside the theater. If you use any of these
devices you will be escorted out of the theater.
-- All ticket sales are final and are non-refundable and
non-transferable.
-- Visit www.visitwynn.com/terms/garthtickets for a complete list of
terms and conditions.


About Garth Brooks


Certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as the #1-selling solo artist in U.S. history, Garth Brooks has sold in excess of 128 million albums. He is the only solo artist in RIAA history to have six albums top the 10 million mark. His most recent release, The Ultimate Hits, has been certified five times platinum. Garth became the first artist to put out a simultaneous edition of his latest collection for a charitable cause. November 6, 2007 saw the launch of the pink edition of The Ultimate Hits, available only at the Susan G. Komen Web site. His body of work -- including the groundbreaking No Fences, Ropin' The Wind, The Hits and Double Live -- propelled country music as a genre to the front pages of newspapers worldwide and the covers of magazines, to the point where Forbes declared on its cover, "Country Conquers Rock," and featured Garth in a major music piece. According to the RIAA, Garth Brooks is the top-selling solo artist of the 20th century.

The key to his record-setting success lies within the personality and talent of Garth Brooks. It has been said that through the 1990s, Garth's only real competition was himself. He brought daring individualism and a love of music to the table. His wide range encompasses a variety of styles which include working-class blues, honky tonk, bluegrass and arena rock. His easy-going, approachable charisma was matched only by his fearless willingness to take chances and step outside the lines. He has had an unprecedented run so far, and opened the doors for many more country artists to follow.

Garth has received every accolade the recording industry can bestow on an artist, including two Grammys, 17 American Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 18 Academy of Country Music Awards, five World Music Awards, 12 People's Choice Awards and 36 Billboard Music Awards. He was named "Artist of the '90s" at the 1997 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, received the Artist Achievement Award at the 1997 Billboard Music Awards and was named "Artist of the Decade" at the American Music Awards in 2000 and the Academy of Country Music Awards in 1999.

In the midst of one of the most successful careers in music history, Garth retired in 2001, delivered his last record for Capitol Records and moved back to Oklahoma to raise his children. While in retirement, when called upon by events greater than his own self-interest, he returned to the stage. The latest of these was when the President himself requested that Garth headline President Obama's Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial. He performed as Barack and Michelle Obama, their girls, Joe and Jill Biden and a crowd of over 300,000 lined the mall from the Lincoln Memorial all the way to the Washington Monument. It was a moment in history when all did the "wave" to Garth's performance of "Shout" while the President sang along. Once again, Garth was called upon by the network to perform for President Obama's very first late night TV appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. When the Governor of California asked for Garth's help, he responded by performing five concerts in two days, where proceeds from 83,000 tickets sold were donated to efforts to prevent fire catastrophes. Portions of the live concerts were shown as a TV special, "Garth Brooks: Live in L.A." where viewers donated to the organization Fire Intervention Relief Effort (FIRE).

Oct. 15, 2009, Brooks announced that he was out of retirement: "I am naturally nervous, but it feels good to be out from under the low ceiling of 'retirement' I put on myself." Brooks has entered a five-year "relationship" with Las Vegas resort developer, Steve Wynn.

For more information visit garthbrooks.com.

About Wynn Resorts


Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol WYNN and is part of the S&P 500 and NASDAQ-100 Indexes. Wynn Resorts owns and operates Wynn Las Vegas (www.wynnlasvegas.com), Encore (www.encorelasvegas.com) and Wynn Macau (www.wynnmacau.com). Wynn Las Vegas, a luxury hotel and destination casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip features 2,716 luxurious guest rooms and suites, an approximately 111,000 square foot casino, 22 food and beverage outlets, an on-site 18-hole golf course, approximately 223,000 square feet of meeting space, an on-site Ferrari and Maserati dealership, and approximately 74,000 square feet of retail space.

Encore, the new signature resort in the Wynn collection, opened December 22, 2008. Encore is located immediately adjacent to Wynn Las Vegas and features 2,034 suites, approximately 72,000 square foot casino, 12 food and beverage outlets, a night club, a spa and salon, approximately 60,000 square feet of meeting space and approximately 27,000 square feet of upscale retail outlets.

Wynn Macau is a destination casino resort in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and currently features 600 deluxe hotel rooms and suites, approximately 205,000 square foot casino, casual and fine dining in five restaurants, approximately 46,000 square feet of retail space, a health club, pool and spa, along with lounges and meeting facilities.


Source: Wynn Las Vegas

CONTACT: Nancy Seltzer of Nancy Seltzer & Associates, +1-323-938-3562,
nseltzer@nsapr.com, for Garth Brooks; or Jennifer Dunne of Wynn Resorts,
+1-702-770-2120, pr@wynnlasvegas.com

Web Site: http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/
http://garthbrooks.com/


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'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' DVD Available for Pre-Order at a Blockbuster(R) Store Near You

'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' DVD Available for Pre-Order at a Blockbuster(R) Store Near You

Blockbuster Stores Welcome Fans Until the Stroke of Midnight March 20

DALLAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fans of Bella, Jacob and Edward can avoid the rush and pre-order their copy of the sequel in the Twilight vampire saga at participating Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE:BBI)(NYSE:BBI.B) stores. With a $10 deposit on a pre-order of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," customers will receive a 15-month calendar while supplies last. The two-disc DVD set is $22.99 and the Blu-ray set is $27.99.

The second movie in the four-part vampire saga hits BLOCKBUSTER shelves nationwide Saturday, March 20. Stores will stay open for the midnight release so Twilight fans will have a chance to be the first to grab a copy. In mid-March, customers can also purchase BLOCKBUSTER exclusives such as the tin lunchbox and the tote bag with fleece throw combos featuring Edward and Jacob. Stores also will carry "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" adhesive bandages in a tin container.

Fans who visit select stores now may purchase BLOCKBUSTER exclusives including the Edward/Jacob two-sided pillow, poster and tote bag. Additional merchandise currently available at select locations includes "Scene It?: Twilight Deluxe Edition," "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" soundtrack, bracelets, candy, a fleece throw with Edward, framed art and BLOCKBUSTER gift cards featuring Edward and Bella.

For more information about stores staying open until midnight for the "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" release, customers should contact their local BLOCKBUSTER store.

About Blockbuster Inc.

Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment. The company provides customers with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere, any way they want it - whether in-store, by-mail, through vending kiosks or digitally downloaded directly to their family room or mobile device. With a highly recognized brand name and a library of more than 125,000 movie and game titles, Blockbuster leverages its multichannel presence to serve two million daily global customers and more than 50 million annual global customers. The company may be accessed worldwide at www.blockbuster.com.


Source: Blockbuster Inc.

CONTACT: Michelle Metzger of Pierpont, +1-214-217-7300,
mmetzger@piercom.com, for Blockbuster Inc.

Web Site: http://www.blockbuster.com/


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Chyron to Provide HYPERX3 Graphic Systems for NBC's Coverage of the Vancouver Winter Games

Chyron to Provide HYPERX3 Graphic Systems for NBC's Coverage of the Vancouver Winter Games

HYPERX3 to enable NBC with full on-air graphics capability during its coverage of the Vancouver Winter Games, February 12-28, 2010

MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chyron (NASDAQ:CHYR) has been selected to provide a full complement of HYPERX3's to NBC for the network's coverage of the Vancouver Winter Games, February 12-28. The announcement was made today by Philip Paully, Director of Graphics Engineering and Operations, NBC Olympics and Michael Wellesley-Wesley, CEO, Chyron.

The HYPERX3 systems will be utilized for on-air NBC-generated graphics being broadcast from the International Broadcast Center (IBC), as well as remote venues. Having collaborated on the Beijing Olympic Games, Chyron will once again aid NBC in Vancouver with its spectacular Olympic Winter Games coverage.

Wellesley-Wesley said, "We are proud to be a part of the on-going broadcasting history that is NBC's production of the Olympic Winter Games."

Paully said, "The HYPERX3 systems offer us the ability to display more intricate graphics at a speed much faster than previously capable in a live-to-air graphics production."

About NBC Olympics:

NBC has broadcast 11 Olympics, the most Olympics broadcast by any network. NBC surpassed ABC's 10 Olympics with the 2008 Beijing Games, the most watched television event in U.S. history with 215 million viewers.

The 2010 Vancouver Games mark the sixth of an unprecedented seven consecutive Olympic broadcasts by NBC Sports. The impressive streak began with the 2000 Sydney Games and continues through the 2012 London Games. NBC has broadcast eight of the last 10 Olympic Games, both summer and winter; Vancouver will mark the ninth out of the last 11.

About Chyron

As the pioneer of Graphics as a Service for all digital video media Chyron continues to define the world of digital and broadcast graphics with Web, Mobile, HD, 3D, and newsroom integration solutions. Winner of numerous awards, including two Emmys, Chyron has proven itself as a leader in the industry with sophisticated graphics offerings that include Chyron's AXIS Graphics online content creation software, HD/SD switchable on-air graphics systems, clip servers, channel branding and telestration systems, graphic asset management and XMP integration solutions, and the award-winning WAPSTR mobile phone newsgathering application, as well as digital signage. For more information about Chyron products and services please visit the Company's websites at www.chyron.com, www.chytv.com and www.axisgraphics.tv (NASDAQ:CHYR).


Source: Chyron

CONTACT: Press contact, David Cunningham, Manor Marketing, +
44-1420-544242, david@manormarketing.tv; or Company contact, Michelle Ingram,
Chyron, +1-631-845-2051, michelle@chyron.com

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MPS to Host Band Performances at Orchestra Hall in Celebration of Citywide Art Festival

MPS to Host Band Performances at Orchestra Hall in Celebration of Citywide Art Festival

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) invite students, families and community members to a performing arts concert in celebration of Viva City, a citywide festival showcasing student achievement in visual and performing arts across the city.

Now in its sixteenth year, Viva City represents a culmination of months of classroom learning relative to arts education. The concert will be hosted by T. Mychael Rambo, local actor, musician and educator. More than 400 students participating in three band groups will perform at Orchestra Hall:

-- The Fanfare Band is comprised of band students in grades 5 - 8 from
four different schools. This performance will feature music from
distant places and times under the direction of Faye Blakely
Washington, jazz singer, former MPS music teacher and conductor of
prestigious local bands.
-- The Festival Band is comprised of students in grades 9 - 12 from three
different schools. This performance will feature exquisite band
literature under the direction of St. Olaf professor of music Dr. Tim
Mahr.
-- The Cultural Dimensions Band is comprised of students in grades 6 - 12
from ten different schools. This performance will feature music by
Bela Bartok, traditional music from Haiti and a contemporary piece
performed with musical guests Ilays/Beam of Light, a Somali rock band.
The Cultural Dimensions Band will perform under the direction of
Augsburg College music professor Dr. Robert Stacke.

The performances will demonstrate the progression of artistic learning students experience within the Minneapolis Public Schools. There is no cost to attend. Viva City is coordinated by MPS Comprehensive Arts, which advances student achievement and improves teacher practice through the creation of arts-rich classroom experiences.

WHAT: Viva City Performing Arts concert hosted by T. Mychael Rambo, featuring performances by students in grades 5 - 12

WHEN: Monday, March 1
Opening Acts: 6 p.m.; Concert: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Orchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Avenue

Source: AchieveMpls

CONTACT: Erin Larson of AchieveMpls, +1-612-455-1564, +1-952-210-9197,
elarson@achievempls.org

Web Site: http://www.achieveminneapolis.org/


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BANDIT Ponders, Will the Customer Ever Be Right Again??

BANDIT Ponders, Will the Customer Ever Be Right Again??

Copyright? What about consumer's rights?

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- I don't know about you, but when I get a CD (let me say 'get' OR 'acquire' as I haven't bought a CD since God was a boy...), I take the following steps...start up iTunes and load the disc into my computer to add the music to my library.

I'm guessing that everyone does their own version of the steps above when they get their hands on a CD. Well be aware of this if you live in the UK;

"It is illegal for somebody to copy a CD or DVD onto a computer or an iPod for their own use. This copying to a different device is known as format shifting."

Really? Well the BBC article mentions that the law is outdated and is due a rewrite to take into account the way we all use CD and DVD media - but there is one point that stood out;

"..commercial operations are the focus of law enforcement."

Again...really? Who? Retailers? Manufacturers? IT companies? They get everything from us (the consumers) but what do we get from them???

Read the full blog post here: http://thisisbandit.com/?p=7995

The BANDIT Blog: www.thisisbandit.com/?page_id=216


Source: BANDIT

CONTACT: BANDIT, bandit@thisisbandit.com

Web Site: http://thisisbandit.com/


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Spike TV Scores Another 13 Episodes of Original Scripted Comedy 'Blue Mountain State'

Spike TV Scores Another 13 Episodes of Original Scripted Comedy 'Blue Mountain State'

PRODUCED BY VARSITY PICTURES AND LIONSGATE

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Spike TV has picked up a second season of 13 episodes of its first original scripted comedy series, "Blue Mountain State," it was announced today by Kevin Kay, Spike TV president. Produced by Varsity Pictures' Brian Robbins and Sharla Sumpter-Bridgett and Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF), "Blue Mountain State" launched in January and has averaged nearly 1 million viewers, improving the timeslot in the key demographics of Men 18-24 by +165% and Men 18-34 by +86% (through six episodes).

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"Blue Mountain State" follows the on and off-field antics of incoming freshmen as they learn to adapt to life at the fictional college football powerhouse, Blue Mountain State. Former NFL running back and veteran actor, Ed Marinaro ("Hill Street Blues"), stars as the coach. Alex, played by Emmy Award®-winner Darin Brooks ("Blue Crush") is a talented quarterback, content to be second-string and ride the bench while partying with his best friend Sammy, played by Romanski ("The Sarah Silverman Program"). The cast also includes Thad, played by Alan Ritchson ("Smallville"), the team's over-the-top team captain and Denise played by Gabrielle Dennis ("The Game").

Brian Robbins and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett are executive producers. Series star Romanski, along with Eric Falconer ("The Sarah Silverman Program," "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia") also serve as executive producers and writers.

Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF) is the leading next generation studio with a strong and diversified presence in the production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, video-on-demand and digitally delivered content. The Company has built a strong television presence in production of prime time cable and broadcast network series, distribution and syndication of programming through Debmar-Mercury, and an array of channel platform assets. Lionsgate has nearly 20 television series airing or scheduled to air on 11 different networks from its in-house production operations and through distribution by Debmar-Mercury. Its programming roster is headed by such critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows as "Mad Men," "Weeds," "Nurse Jackie," "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," "Meet The Browns," "The Wendy Williams Show" and "Paris Hilton's My New BFF."

Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 12,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate brand remains synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.

Spike TV is available in 98.6 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press.

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Source: Spike TV

CONTACT: Jenni Runyan, Spike TV/LA, +1-310-407-4771,
jenni.runyan@spiketv.com, or Debra Fazio, Spike TV/NY, +1-212-767-8649,
debra.fazio@spiketv.com; or Leah Krantzler, LippinGroup/Lionsgate,
+1-323-965-1990, lkrantzler@lippingroup.com

Web Site: http://www.spike.com/


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Virgin America's 'Fly Girls' Take Off

Virgin America's 'Fly Girls' Take Off

New CW Network Show Follows the Lives of Virgin America's "Fly Girls" Cast to Work In-flight Premiere in the Sky, then Land on the Palazzo's Red Carpet for Vegas Launch Party

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin America, the only California-based airline, tonight joins forces with The CW and Collins Avenue Productions to celebrate "Fly Girls," the new television docu-series that takes a 360-degree look at the airline's flight crew as they live their lives at 500 MPH. The series will debut on The CW at 9:30pm on March 24, 2010. In advance of the show's network debut, tonight the exclusive in-flight premiere of "Fly Girls" will take off onboard a Virgin America flight en route to Las Vegas, followed by a red carpet launch party for the show at Lagasse's Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas. To celebrate the premiere with flyers, earlier this week Virgin America announced the Primetime Fare Sale.

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"The idea behind Virgin America is to reinvent the experience of flying with beautifully designed mood-lit cabins, incredible guest service and a hip, sophisticated vibe that today's travelers are looking for," said Porter Gale, Vice President of Marketing at Virgin America. "We're thrilled to work with The CW to show how our in-flight teammates are re-writing the script and bringing the style and fun back to flying."

Tonight, the "Fly Girls" cast will work VX Flight 6005 en route to Las Vegas, serving cocktails like "VeeVa La Fly Girls" by VeeV Acai Spirit while flyers get a sneak peek of the show's first episode on Red(TM), Virgin America's innovative touch-screen entertainment platform. Upon touchdown, flight guests will be whisked to a star-studded launch party at the ultimate destination hotspot - The Palazzo Las Vegas. Guests at the party, including over 100 Virgin America teammates, will enjoy specialty cocktails provided by Belvedere Vodka, Ambhar Tequila, TY KU and VeeV, served by Palazzo waiters decked out in flight gear. Guests will also be able to cast their vote on who will be the most "talked about" Fly Girl via SMS texting screens at the event.

"This show is about real women who happen to have landed on a very different career path. It chronicles the places they go, the guests they meet and their lives together," said Kristen Vadas, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming, The CW. "We're thrilled to be working with Virgin America to give our viewers a unique peek into their whirlwind life at 35,000 feet."

Fly Girls is from Collins Avenue Productions, with executive producers Jeff Collins ("Bridezilla 3, 4 & 5," "The Exterminators") and Colin Nash ("The Hills," "The City") and co-executive producers Larry Bond and Porter Gale. For exclusive content from the show, including cast interviews, visit Virgin America's You Tube channel, Facebook page - or www.cwtv.com.

More about Virgin America's "Fly Girls" cast:
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-- Name: FARRAH
Hometown Airport: LAX
Must Have Travel Accessories: lip balm and a camera
Travel Tips: "Be nice to fellow travelers and flight attendants. It
makes for a more pleasant experience all around."
Security Checkpoint Tips: "Don't make eye contact. Strip down quick so
you're not holding up the line."
Years with Virgin America: 2.5

-- Name: LOUISE
Hometown Airport: LAX (currently SFO)
Must Have Travel Accessories: moisturizer and lip balm
Travel Tips: "While on the plane, always wear your shoes in the
restroom!"
Security Checkpoint Tips: "Get in line behind someone who has already
taken their shoes off, and who is not juggling a ton of things in their
hands, and then do the same."
Years with Virgin America: 2

-- Name: MANDY
Hometown Airport: PHX (currently SFO)
Must Have Travel Accessory: A big, soft pashmina that can be used as a
pillow or blanket.
Travel Tips: "Drink an endless amount of water."
Security Checkpoint Tips: "Wear slip-on shoes with socks, if possible.
It's yucky to wait in line with bare feet on the dirty floor."
Years with Virgin America: 2

-- Name: NIKOLE
Hometown Airport: SMF (Sacramento)
Must Have Travel Accessory: Visine
Travel Tips: "Always wear or bring socks with you to walk through
security!"
Security Checkpoint Tips: "Don't wear all of your jewelry to the
airport, keep it in small bags and put it on after you get through
security."
Years with Virgin America: 2

-- Name: TASHA
Hometown Airport: SMF (Sacramento)
Must Have Travel Accessory: cell phone
Travel Tips: "Don't forget your common sense at home."
Security Checkpoint Tips: "Have all of your things in order and pay
attention."
Years with Virgin America: 2


With constant flying and the need to transition from work to evening in a flash, the Fly Girls know how to travel effortlessly and in style. Virgin America and Banana Republic have teamed up to offer flyers the chance to "Land The Look" from Banana Republic's spring collection (featuring travel-ready chino). Winners will land the Ultimate Style Getaway and in-flight premiere guests will score a special gift - Banana Republic's classic aviator sunglasses. Elevate members can now also earn free flights just by shopping-in-style at the Red Store, which features 150 retailers like Banana Republic.

Launched in August 2007, Virgin America is a domestic airline with low-fares, concierge-like guest service and stylish amenities that offer travelers the "Hollywood treatment." In just two years flying, the airline and its 1500 teammates captured the "Best Domestic Airline" title in both Conde Nast Traveler's Readers Choice Awards and Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards. Virgin America flies to San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., Seattle, Las Vegas, San Diego, Boston, Orange County and Fort Lauderdale.

EDITORS NOTE: Virgin America is a U.S.-controlled, owned and operated airline. It is a separate company from Virgin Atlantic. Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group is a minority share investor in Virgin America.

About Virgin America: Headquartered in California, Virgin America is one of the fastest growing start-up U.S. airlines of all time. Virgin America's new aircraft offer mood-lit cabins, custom-designed leather seats and Red(TM) -- the most advanced entertainment system in the skies. Red offers 25 films, live TV, Google Maps, music videos, videogames and an on-demand menu that allows guests to order what they want, when they want it. In May 2009, Virgin America became the first airline to offer in-flight WiFi on every flight. For more: www.virginamerica.com

About The CW: The CW Network was formed as a joint venture between Warner Bros. Entertainment and CBS Corporation in 2006. The CW is America's fifth broadcast network and the only network targeting women 18-34. The CW offers a five-night, 10-hour primetime lineup that runs Monday through Friday; a two-hour weekday afternoon block; and a five-hour Saturday morning animation block that delivers a total of 25 hours of programming a week over six days. The network's primetime schedule includes such popular series as "America's Next Top Model," "Gossip Girl," "90210," "One Tree Hill," "Supernatural" and "Smallville," as well as the freshman hit "The Vampire Diaries" and "Melrose Place."

About The Palazzo Las Vegas: With over 3,000 expansive suites, luxury shopping and world-class dining and entertainment, the $1.9 billion, 50-story Palazzo Las Vegas, AAA® Five Diamond and Mobil Four-Star Award winner, literally takes luxury to new heights. Highlighted by a flagship, 85,000-square-foot Barneys New York, The Shoppes at The Palazzo features more than 60 luxury boutiques. In addition, 20 remarkable stores and luxury brands made their Las Vegas debuts at The Palazzo, including Chloe, Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg , Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Malandrino, Anya Hindmarch, and Michael Kors. Additionally, The Palazzo offers a variety of cuisines from a collection of award-winning chefs such as CarneVino by Mario Batali, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Table 10 by Emeril Lagasse and Restaurant Charlie by Charlie Trotter. Other one-of-a-kind offerings include, Tony Award winning Broadway musical, JERSEY BOYS, the chic dining and nightlife LAVO, the world's largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub, and the ultimate sports bar, sportsbook and restaurant on the Strip: Lagasse's Stadium. For more information, please visit The Palazzo website at www.palazzolasvegas.com and follow on twitter @palazzolasvegas.

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Source: Virgin America

CONTACT: Abby Lunardini of Virgin America, +1-650-533-7576,
abby.lunardini@virginamerica.com

Web Site: http://www.virginamerica.com/


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