Is Your Service in Need of Transformation?

Is Your Service in Need of Transformation?

NEWBURY, England, September 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

- Cognito Launches Online Formula for 'Self-Service' Service Diagnostics
-

In response to the increasing demand on organisations for excellence in
customer service, Cognito has launched a simple online formula for companies
to benchmark their operations.

Known as the 'ServiceAssessor', this 5-point questionnaire pinpoints any
potential shortfalls in service operations and ranks companies versus
industry standards, according to Aberdeen Group benchmarks
[http://aberdeen.com/aberdeen-library/7020/RA-mobile-field-service.aspx ].

The formula, which can be found here
[http://www.cognitomobile.com/survey/serviceassessor.html ], poses a series
of questions about an organisation's scale, and ability to manage, schedule
and track customer jobs, as well as its own mobile workforce. It then
produces a scorecard result versus recommended best practice numbers.

"Service is now widely known as the key to building brand, loyalty and
reputation, and it's imperative that organisations know how they are
performing in a fiercely competitive market," said Jonathan Chevallier,
strategy director at Cognito. "A focus on internal productivity alone is
unlikely to keep pace with increasingly demanding customers. Recognising
this, a growing number of service organisations are broadening their focus
from measuring customer satisfaction to aligning the workforce with
strategic service objectives. Our new ServiceAssessor
[http://www.cognitomobile.com/survey/serviceassessor.html ] tool is just
another way to help them do this."

Notes to Editors:

About Cognito

Founded in 1992 Cognito was the first company in the UK to be awarded a
licence to run a radio network for data transmission. Today, we are the UK's
most experienced specialist mobile systems integrator, with a unique
delivery model that enables our customers to concentrate on running their
business rather than managing the complexities of their mobile workforce.

Our solutions are enabling ambitious organisations with large mobile
workforces to deliver consistently superior service at a lower cost. The
company offers managed services on behalf of many blue chip companies
including Konica Minolta, 2e2, npower Hometeam, Baxi Heating, and Volvo CE.

@Cognitomobile [http://twitter.com/Cognitomobile ]
http://www.cognitomobile.com

Blog
[http://www.cognitomobile.com/categories/service-matters-the-cognito-blog.html ]

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The Paley Center for Media Announces New Speakers for International Council Summit (IC2011) in Los Angeles, September 14-16, 2011

The Paley Center for Media Announces New Speakers for International Council Summit (IC2011) in Los Angeles, September 14-16, 2011

NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media announces that Jim Berk,CEO, Participant Media; Victor Koo, Chairman and CEO, Youku.com; Isaac Lee, President, Univision News; and Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer, Netflix have joined the lineup of speakers at the International Council Summit 2011 (IC2011), to be held September 14-16, at the Paley Center in Los Angeles.

Additional confirmed delegates to attend IC2011 include: Henrique de Castro, President Global Media, Mobile and Platforms, Google; Vincent Sadusky, CEO, LIN Media; Brandon Burgess, CEO, ION Media Networks; and Keith Clinkscales, SVP Programming, ESPN.

Paley Center Chairman Frank A. Bennack, Jr. and Paley Center President and CEO Pat Mitchell will open the summit on September 14. Los Angeles-based, three-time Grammy-award winners Ozomatli will perform at a cocktail reception that evening at the Paley Center.

The Paley Center for Media's International Council (IC) is a traveling, independent forum dedicated to providing common ground for the global media industries. This is the IC's eighteenth meeting, and will take place at the Paley Center's Beverly Hills location where top media, entertainment, and technology executives from around the world will explore opportunities for growth and collaboration across borders and industries.

Previously confirmed speakers include Juan Luis Cebrian, CEO, Grupo Prisa; Peter Chernin, Founder and Chairman, The Chernin Group/CA Media; Adriana Cisneros, Vice Chairman and Director of Strategy, Grupo Cisneros; Barry Diller, Chairman and Senior Executive, IAC; Tom Freston, Principal, Firefly3, LLC; Marissa Mayer, Vice President of Location and Local Services, Google; Jon Miller, Chief Digital Officer, News Corp.; Saad Mohseni, Chairman, Moby Group; Leslie Moonves, President and CEO, CBS Corporation; Sheryl Sandberg, COO, Facebook; Anne Sweeney, Co-Chairman, Disney Media Networks and President, Disney/ABC Television Group; and Lauren Zalaznick, Chairman, Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media, NBCUniversal, among others.

Confirmed delegates to IC2011 LA include Aryeh Bourkoff, UBS; Joe Calabrese, O'Melveny & Myers; Scott Moore, Rogers Communications; Alberto Pecegueiro, GloboSat; Kuben Pillay, Primedia LTD; Geoffrey Sands, McKinsey & Company; Yossi Vardi, International Technologies; Blair Westlake, Microsoft; Susan Whiting, The Nielsen Co.; Mehmet Ali Yalcindag, Dogan Media; among others.

For more information, please visit www.paleycenter.org/ic.

About The Paley Center for Media's International Council

Created in 1995, the International Council brings together the chief executives of the world's most important media companies. The role of the Council is to advance the exchange of ideas among these leaders in global media, entertainment, and communications, and to foster a community among them. This is accomplished through both informal and organized discussions on a wide range of critical issues that will define the media and its role in society for generations to come. Past meetings have been held in Rome, Berlin, Madrid, Paris, London, Vienna, Beijing, Cape Town, Montreal, Istanbul, New Delhi, Bangalore, and California's Silicon Valley. For more information, please visit www.paleycenter.org/ic.

About The Paley Center for Media

The Paley Center for Media seeks to preserve the past, illuminate the present, and envision the future through the lens of media. With the nation's foremost public archive of television, radio and Internet programming, the Paley Center produces programs and forums for the public, industry professionals, thought leaders, and the creative community to explore the evolving ways in which we create, consume, and share news and entertainment. In an era of unprecedented change, the Paley Center advances the understanding of media and its impact on our lives. The Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit http://www.paleycenter.org/.

Contact:
Eric Lindbom
(323) 202-1416
lindbom@edelman.com

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DuBois Concert Association Announces Top-Notch 2011-2012 Season

DuBois Concert Association Announces Top-Notch 2011-2012 Season

DUBOIS, Pa., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In keeping with their long-standing tradition since 1911, the DuBois Concert Association announced today their Three-Concert Series season for 2011-2012.

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This entertainment season will include the much-lauded "Swing Machine" conducted and directed by Robert Feldbush whose musical career spans over 50 years ranging from the United States Navy School of Music to receiving the Distinguished Alumnus Award in music education in 2000, from Kent State in Ohio. Mr. Feldbush will fill the Big-Band stage with 20 other musicians playing trumpet, trombone, guitar, percussion and guitar. The Swing Machine concert will be held on September 18th at 3PM at the DuBois Middle School.

On October 24th, the "Southern Fried Jazz Band" will be led by veteran trumpeter Don Edwards. Edwards' musical history has been distinguished by backing some of the world's Dixieland greats like Louis Armstrong and the World's Greatest Jazz Band. The "Southern Fried Jazz" horn section has established itself as having a crowd-pleasing variety of musical selections and well honed stage spontaneity amongst its veteran players.

In early 2012, the DuBois Concert Association will fill the hall with anxious fans of Steve Lippia. Heralded around the world as one of the finest vocal interpreters of jazz and pop "standards" of this generation, Steve Lippia will sing his way through the American songbook to the delight of all that get their tickets early. The concert will be held on April 22.

"Our 2012 concert series is full of everyone's favorite kind of live music and entertainment. We're very pleased they all came together this season!" notes Bob Moline, Vice President of the DCA.

Members of the Association not only enjoy yearly 3-concert series, but also discounts from four local restaurants on the day of each concert. Participating restaurants include the DuBois Diner, Luigi's Ristorante, Eat 'n Park and Perkins Restaurant and Bakery. Reciprocity agreements with four area associations, Clearfield, Franklin/Oil City, Lewistown, and Punxsutawney allow DCA members to attend their shows also. Membership tickets can be purchased at the DuBois Concert Association office (814-371-3266). If seating remains available after Membership sales, per concert tickets cost $40. All concerts are held at the DuBois Middle School, located at 404 Liberty Blvd in DuBois, Pennsylvania.

About the DuBois Concert Association:

As a 501C3 organization our shows are financed by memberships, including generous business support at the higher levels. DCA strives to choose the most talented performers that satisfy varying tastes in entertainment in our community.

For Further information regarding the DCA concert series or membership benefits:
http://www.duboisconcerts.com
or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/duboisconcerts
DuBois Concert Association
PO Box 792, DuBois, PA 15801

Press Contact: Eleanor Klees (814) 590-0711 ellielk@comcast.net

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Game's The R.E.D. Album Debuts at #1 on Billboard 200

Game's The R.E.D. Album Debuts at #1 on Billboard 200

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With 97,879 copies sold since it was released on August 23rd, Game's fourth studio project The R.E.D. Album dethroned Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch The Throne as the #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. The R.E.D. Album (short for REDedication) is Game's third chart topping debut following 2005's The Documentary and 2007's Doctor's Advocate which both went on to sell millions of copies worldwide. Game's last album, LAX, started at #2 in 2008 and went on to gold certification.

"It feels amazing to be back on top," exclaims Game. "My fans are incredibly loyal. I was able to step away from music for some much needed personal time with my family and now that I've returned with a new album, they've come out strong to support me. I wouldn't be where I am today without my fans. Period."

The official lead single "Pot of Gold," featuring Chris Brown, charted on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and soared at urban radio. The music video, shot on location in downtown Los Angeles, reached more than 2 million views just days after its VEVO debut.

The Associated Press states: "In all, R.E.D. is one of Game's most balanced albums since his debut in 2005. After four albums, he continues to prove that he is a dominate force on the West Coast." USA Today adds: "Game invigorates West Coast rap with grit, ferocity, vivid rhymes [and] crushing beats."

The album is executive produced by Pharrell Williams and co-executive produced by Game and producer extraordinaire Mars of 1500 or Nothin'. The album also features legendary producers Dr. Dre and DJ Premier and also guest appearances from established South region stunners Big Boi, Young Jeezy and Rick Ross, complimenting Game's West Coast collaborations with Snoop Dogg, E-40 and newcomers Kendrick Lamar and Odd Future's Tyler, the Creator. Drake and Nelly Furtado round out the heavy hitting features. The Compton-bred MC delivers the type of Hip-Hop unification album we have come to expect in a classic.

Fans have eagerly waited for a Game and Dr. Dre reunion in the studio. "Drug Test" showcases Game straight west coastin' alongside his gangsta rap mentors Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, over a speaker rattling DJ Khalil production that reminds listeners of the three G's collective California chemistry.

Game created a viral buzz for The R.E.D. Album with "Red Nation" which featured long time collaborator Lil Wayne. The "Red Nation" music video, debuted on VEVO debut and went on to garner more than 9.4 million views.

SOURCE Interscope Records

Interscope Records

CONTACT: Greg Miller, +1-323-456-3490, greg@bighassle.com, twitter.com/bighasslemedia, www.bighassle.com, for Interscope Records

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Japanese Pop Group Ryo (Supercell) Releases Brand New EP SEKIRANUN GRAFFITI Featuring Vocals By Hatsune Miku and Available Now From Sony Music Direct on iTunes and Amazon

Japanese Pop Group Ryo (Supercell) Releases Brand New EP SEKIRANUN GRAFFITI Featuring Vocals By Hatsune Miku and Available Now From Sony Music Direct on iTunes and Amazon

Innovative Multimedia Group Follows Up Chart Toping Full-Length Album With New U.S. Release Featuring Vocals By World's First Virtual Pop Star

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Following up the release of its first full-length record in the U.S., Sony Music Direct (Japan), Inc., a division of Sony Music Entertainment Japan, Inc., has announced the U.S. release of a brand new EP by the Japanese pop artist/group, Ryo (Supercell). The new release, SEKIRANUN GRAFFITI, is available now exclusively on iTunes and Amazon and features vocals from Hatsune Miku, the world's first virtual pop diva.

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The EP's title track, "SEKIRANUN GRAFFITI" (SEKIRANUN means Thundercloud), is also the theme music to the latest Hatsune Miku PROJECT DIVA arcade console game and video game for the PSP, which will be released in Japan this fall. The release also contains the new single, "Fallin' Fallin' Fallin'," which was composed by Ryo and the celebrated Japanese Vocaloid producer known as Dixie Flatline. The SEKIRANUN GRAFFITI EP also contains instrumental and remixes of the two tracks. Cover art for the new release was created by Atsuya Uki.

Ryo and his pop group Supercell are a group of Japanese multimedia creators and artists. Singer Hatsune Miku, whose name means, "first sound of the future," is a Vocaloid (meaning machine-made vocals) digital female avatar and the most popular of the Vocaloid Character Series software originally created by Crypton Future Media using Yamaha's Vocaloid 2 engine to create organic-sounding synthesized vocal tracks.

The group's first full length U.S. release, Supercell Featuring Hatsune Miku, topped the iTunes World Music Charts in June 2011 and has continued to bring the virtual pop star greater exposure to enthusiastic fans in North America. In Japan, Hatsune Miku is a major national phenomenon appearing in many popular video games and music videos. She's also played several sellout "concerts," where she performed on stage as a 3D hologram backed by a live band. Miku recently played her first live show in the U.S. called, "MIKUNOPOLIS in LOS ANGELES," at the 2011 Anime Expo held in July in Los Angeles, CA.

More information on Supercell is available at: http://www.facebook.com/supercell.JPN.

About Sony Music Direct

Sony Music Direct (Japan), a division of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), and manufactures and distributes the music of both Japanese recording artists and the legacy catalogs of other top international artists across a variety of genres.

Media Contact:
Erik Jansen
MediaLab
(714) 620-5017 / erik@medialab-pr.com

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"My Design Life" Now Online and On Demand

"My Design Life" Now Online and On Demand

New Docu-series from Lisa S. Roberts and Ovation Features Modern Design as the Star

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Contemporary design objects are the real stars of "My Design Life," a new docu-series featuring design expert Lisa S. Roberts which premiered on Ovation on Wednesday, August 24 in two back-to-back episodes at 8:00 and 8:30 PM ET. Produced by Nancy Glass Productions, "My Design Life" follows Lisa and her team as they visit trade shows, museum exhibits and design stores gathering ideas and inspiration for Lisa's new book, DesignPOP: Popular Trends in Contemporary Product Design. The show will air in ten back-to-back half-hour episodes on Wednesday nights, with a "My Design Life" marathon recapping all ten episodes airing September 28 at 8:00 PM ET, and repeating on October 1 at 12:00 pm ET. The show can also be found on Comcast On Demand in the "Top Picks" section through October 31.

Throughout the season, viewers will be treated to an inside look at the inner workings of the design industry, including visits to the New York International Gift Fair, designer Karim Rashid's studio, and the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. In addition, the show will spotlight iconic design objects from renowned companies and designers such as Alessi, Flos, Yves Behar, Ingo Maurer and Cappellini. A listing of products, designers, manufacturers, and purchasing information can be found on the show's comprehensive website, www.mydesignlife.tv. The website also features cast biographies, episode recaps, contact information and information on Lisa's first book, Antiques of the Future. Become a fan of "My Design Life" on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mydesignlife and follow the show on Twitter @mydesignlife.

"The show is entertaining and educational. My interest in design is grounded in the idea that if we teach people about design and what makes it valuable, they will be more likely to purchase these objects, enhancing their own lives and creating more work for designers," says Roberts. "Lisa's knowledge of design is so extensive, and her wealth of knowledge so vast, yet her approach is accessible," says Sara Baxter of Nancy Glass Productions.

Roberts is available for interviews; for additional information or to request an interview, please contact Rachel Lexier: Rachel@bdeonline.biz. For more information on the Ovation network or to find out which channel Ovation is on in your area, visit www.ovationtv.com.

SOURCE My Design Life

My Design Life

CONTACT: Rachel Lexier, BDE, +1-212-353-1383, Rachel@bdeonline.biz

Web Site: http://www.mydesignlife.tv

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Rhapsody and RightsFlow Expand Partnership to Include Royalty Accounting and Payment Support

Rhapsody and RightsFlow Expand Partnership to Include Royalty Accounting and Payment Support

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RightsFlow, a leading provider of licensing and royalty services, has expanded its existing bulk licensing relationship with Rhapsody, the leading on-demand music service, to include royalty accounting and payment support. The new deal involves the execution and fulfillment for royalty accounting and payments to publishers worldwide, and extends the relationship that the two companies entered into in 2010.

Rhapsody's Senior Director of Music Licensing Adam Parness noted, "We continue to experience substantial growth in engagement, and in turn, are always committed to maximizing the speed by which songwriters and publishers are licensed and paid for the growing consumption of music. RightsFlow provides tremendous flexibility and transparency to us, and in doing so, drives licensing efficiencies and success that allow us to focus on music engagement and discovery."

Rhapsody offers subscribers unlimited on-demand access to more than 12 million songs, whether they're listening on an MP3 player or mobile phone (including the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Android-powered handsets), PC, or home audio device. Rhapsody subscribers can access their music through more touch-points than any other digital music service. RightsFlow will provide a full range of identification, licensing, reporting and payment support for this broad spectrum of experience.

RightsFlow's Chief Strategy Officer and CFO Ben Cockerham added, "Rhapsody sets itself apart with its unparalleled understanding of the business issues affecting artists and licensors, which has served it well in becoming the most popular music service in the U.S. They're creating tremendous value for the music industry, and we're proud to provide essential operational support for licensing, accounting, and paying songwriters and publishers."

Rhapsody

www.rhapsody.com

The Rhapsody® digital music service (www.rhapsody.com) gives subscribers unlimited on-demand access to more than 12 million songs. Rhapsody allows subscribers to access their music through more touch-points than any other digital music service, including mobile phones, through Rhapsody applications on the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, Android and BlackBerry mobile platforms as well as through devices from Vizio, SanDisk, HP, Sonos and Philips. Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Rhapsody International Inc.

RightsFlow

www.rightsflow.com

RightsFlow is a leading technology-enabled licensing and royalty service provider for artists, labels, distributors, and online music companies.

SOURCE RightsFlow

RightsFlow

CONTACT: Jaimee Steele, Senior Director, PR, +1-206-707-8715, jsteele@rhapsody.com; Michael Kauffman / SVP, +1-646-461-6397, michael.kauffman@rightsflow.com

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George Lopez to Receive 2011 ADCOLOR All-Star Award at Fifth Annual ADCOLOR Awards and Industry Conference in Los Angeles, September 16th and 17th

George Lopez to Receive 2011 ADCOLOR All-Star Award at Fifth Annual ADCOLOR Awards and Industry Conference in Los Angeles, September 16th and 17th

TICKETS FOR THE 2011 ADCOLOR AWARDS AND INDUSTRY CONFERENCE ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT WWW.ADCOLOR.ORG

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Celebrated comedian, actor and philanthropist George Lopez will join an illustrious group of industry innovators when he receives the 2011 ADCOLOR All-Star Award, presented by the ADCOLOR Industry Coalition and Omnicom Group in recognition of his work as a philanthropist and pioneer in the entertainment industry. As theadvertising industry's premier event celebrating diversity and the contributions of some of the industry's brightest stars, the 2011 ADCOLOR® Awards and Industry Conference will be held in Los Angeles at the legendary Beverly Hilton on September 16th and 17th. Past honorees include television host Cristina Saralegui, activist, entrepreneur and "Father of Hip-Hop," Russell Simmons, businessman and former NBA champion Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Queen Latifah, multi-platinum recording artist and award-winning actress.

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Also among the other notable figures joining Mr. Lopez in the 2011 class of ADCOLOR Honorees are filmmaker Spike Lee, CEO, SpikeDDBand Dan Wieden, Co-Founder & CEO, Wieden + Kennedywho will both receive the Catalyst Award for their work as advertising agency pioneers. For the first time, GLAAD (the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) will present an ADCOLOR Advocate Award in recognition of industry influencers from the LGBT community. The 2011 Advocate Award will be presented to two industry pioneers - Laurence Boschetto, president and CEO of Draftfcb and Aaron Walton, Co-Founder, Walton | Isaacson.

"The ADCOLOR Industry Coalition is proud to honor George Lopez for his body of work as a comedian, actor and television host and we are equally proud to recognize him for his work as a philanthropist whose foundation works to help transform the lives of those in need," says Tiffany R. Warren, Founder of The ADCOLOR Industry Coalition and The ADCOLOR Awards and Industry Conference and senior vice president, chief diversity officer for Omnicom Group Inc.

Hundreds of the most talented influencers, tastemakers and rising stars are expected to attend the two-day event, which is supported by a roster of corporate sponsors and leaders who embrace and understand the importance of diversity in advertising and the power of an increasingly diverse consumer population.

The 2011 ADCOLOR Awards & Industry Conference is presented by The ADCOLOR Industry Coalition and sponsored by ameredia, inc., American Advertising Federation, 4A's, The Advertising Club of NY, Akande Music + Publishing, Arnold Worldwide, Creative Artists Agency, CNN, Deutsch, DIAGEO, Draftfcb, Google, Grab Network, GTM, Inc., Iced Media, Interpublic Group, Omnicom Group, The One Club, McCann Worldgroup, Microsoft Advertising, Pepsi, Publicis USA, RAPP, The Results Driven Agency, Ruder Finn Multicultural & Image Marketing, SBS Studios LLC, Sonicbids.com, TBWA\Chiat\Day, Time Warner and Wieden + Kennedy. Highlights of the 2011 event include a special presentation by CNN's Soledad O'Brien and a performance by NBC's "Sing Off" Season Two Winners, Committed.

About George Lopez

George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television. For two seasons, Lopez hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, which represented Lopez's return to series television after co-creating, writing, producing and starring in Warner Bros. Television's groundbreaking hit sitcom George Lopez, which ran for six seasons on ABC. George Lopez remains a hit with viewers in syndication on both broadcast stations and cable's Nick at Nite, ranking as one of the top-rated shows on the network and among the top five comedies and top 20 weekly programs in syndication. George Lopez is one of only four off-net comedies to post weekly ratings gains among households from the 2007-08 to 2008-09 season. Lopez has risen to become one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry. He has been praised by audiences and critics alike for his work in television, film and standup, as well as his extensive charity work with various foundations.

Lopez recently voiced the character Rafael in the animated blockbuster, Rio, along with Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway, and Jesse Eisenberg, and "Grouchy Smurf" in The Smurfs. His other most recent film credits include the box-office hit Valentine's Day, directed by Garry Marshall; Beverly Hills Chihuahua;Swing Vote; Henry Poole Is Here; and Balls of Fury.

In August 2009, Lopez filmed his second HBO Comedy Special, Tall, Dark and Chicano. He headlined his first HBO Comedy Special, America's Mexican, in 2007. Lopez has also performed as part of HBO and TBS's Comic Relief 2006. His acclaimed comedy concert, Why You Crying?, debuted on Showtime in 2004. Lopez released his third standup CD, El Mas Chingon, in 2006, earning a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Comedy Album. Prior to that, in 2004, he was nominated for a Grammy in the same category for his CD Team Leader. In May 2004, his autobiography, Why You Crying?, entered TheNew York Times Bestsellers Top 20. The book was co-written by Emmy®-winning writer and sportscaster Armen Keteyian. Lopez also was the focus of the award-winning documentary Brown is the New Green: George Lopez and the American Dream.

In 2006, Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition, Time magazine named him one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America, and the Harris Poll named him one of the Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities. Lopez has made more than 200 television comedy, talk show and hosting appearances, including co-hosting the Emmy Awards and twice hosting the Latin Grammys. In 2001, Lopez hosted a major morning radio show in Los Angeles, becoming the first Latino to headline the key morning slot on an English-language station in one of the nation's top radio markets.

Lopez has received the Manny Mota Foundation Community Spirit Award and was named Honorary Mayor of Los Angeles for his extensive fundraising efforts benefiting earthquake victims in El Salvador and Guatemala. Other honors include an Imagen Vision Award, the Latino Spirit Award and the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award. The Lopez Foundation, founded by George, was established to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease, organ donation, and the military.

About the ADCOLOR Industry Coalition

The ADCOLOR Industry Coalition is a 501(c)(6) organization that was founded in 2005. The AIC seeks to support and inspire professionals of color and diversity champions within the advertising, marketing and media industries by celebrating the accomplishments of diverse role models and industry leaders. The ADCOLOR Awards and Industry Conference is the signature event presented annually by the Advertising Industry Coalition. As its first initiative, The ADCOLOR Industry Coalition launched the ADCOLOR Awards in 2007 to promote increased diversity in the advertising, marketing and media industries.

For all ADCOLOR® Awards & Industry Conference information and to register, please visit ADCOLOR's microsite, designed by SBS Studios LLC, at www.adcolor.org.

The 2011 ADCOLOR Award honorees are:

The All-Star Award presented by Omnicom Group
George Lopez - Comedian and Actor

The Lifetime Achievement Awards presented by Pepsi & The American Advertising Federation*
Earl G. Graves, Sr., Chairman, Founder & Publisher - Black Enterprise
Eduardo Caballero, Founder - Caballero Radio & Television
* Presented to the2011 American Advertising Federation Hall of Fame Inductees

The Legend Awards presented by Diageo
Esther Franklin, EVP, Director of Cultural Identities - Starcom MediaVest Group
Aldo Quevedo, President & Chief Creative Officer - Dieste
Mauricio Sabogal, President, World Markets - Initiative and UM

The Rising Star Awards presented by Google
Kenji Summers, Community Manager - BBH ZAG
Sarah Torres, Multicultural Sales Planner - CNN
Zoe Bell, Copywriter - Publicis NY

The Innovator Awards presented by Microsoft Advertising
Jacqueline Hernandez, Chief Operating Officer, Telemundo - NBCUniversal
Eric Harris, President & Co-Founder - Sixth Floor Developers

The Change Agent Awards presented by The Home Depot
Lincoln Stephens, Program Director & Co-Founder - The Marcus Graham Project
Pawan Mehra, Co- Founder & Principal - Ameredia
Felicia Geiger, VP, Director of Diversity & Inclusion - Deutsch, Inc.

The One Club | ADCOLOR Creative Awards presented by The One Club & Publicis USA
Keith Cartwright, Creative Chairman, Managing Director, West Studios
Donna Lamar, Creative Director - TBWA/Chiat/Day Los Angeles

The Advocate Awards presented by GLAAD
Aaron Walton, Co-Founder - Walton & Isaacson
Laurence Boschetto, President & CEO - Draftfcb

The Catalyst Awards presented by The ADCOLOR® Industry Coalition
Spike Lee, Chief Executive Officer - SpikeDDB
Dan Wieden, Co-Founder & CEO - Wieden + Kennedy

The MVP (Most Valuable Partnership) Award presented by CNN
Saatchi & Saatchi and Streetlights

Media Contact:
Helen Shelton
Ruder Finn, Inc.
212.593.6443
sheltonh@ruderfinn.com

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"The President's Own" Announces 2011 Concert Tour

"The President's Own" Announces 2011 Concert Tour

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "The President's Own" United States Marine Band will depart Washington, D.C., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, for its annual fall concert tour, performing 29 concerts in 31 days throughout Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. The band will perform its first concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Md., and will conclude its national tour at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31, at Clover Hill High School in Midlothian, Va. Concerts are free, but tickets are required. The complete itinerary and ticket information is available at www.marineband.usmc.mil/national_tour.

Colonel Michael J. Colburn, Director of the Marine Band, has compiled several concert programs to entertain the diverse audiences throughout the Southeast. Tour concerts will include music by John Philip Sousa, Gustav Holst, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Georges Bizet, Carl Maria von Weber, Adam Gorb, and Michael Gandolfi. Each tour concert ends with a Salute to the Armed Forces of the United States, featuring all of the military service songs.

Concerts will highlight a variety of soloists including pianist Gunnery Sgt. Russell Wilson performing Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor, Opus 16, cornetist Gunnery Sgt. Brian Turnmire playing Herbert L. Clarke's "The Southern Cross," and percussionist Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bisesi performing Pablo de Sarasate's challenging Zigeunerweisen, Opus 20, transcribed for xylophone by former Marine Band arranger Thomas Knox. Also, concert moderator and mezzo-soprano Staff Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo will offer the vocal medley Sentimental Journey: A World War II Hit Parade, arranged by Marine Band staff arranger Staff Sgt. Ryan Nowlin. The medley includes popular World War II songs such as "Sentimental Journey," "Accentuate the Positive," "Stormy Weather," and "That Old Black Magic."

For the states specific to upcoming tour regions, visit www.marineband.usmc.mil/national_tour.

Anyone interested in pursuing sponsorship of a Marine Band tour concert may contact the Marine Band National Tour Director at (703) 614-1405.

The Marine Band is America's oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Founded in 1798, the band has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams. Known as "The President's Own" since the days of Thomas Jefferson, the Marine Band's primary mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

CONTACT: Marine Band Public Affairs Office
(202) 433-5809
marineband.publicaffairs@usmc.mil

SOURCE The President's Own United States Marine Band

The President's Own United States Marine Band

Web Site: http://www.marineband.usmc.mil

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HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD and ASKING ALEXANDRIA Set to Co-Headline the "World War III" Tour; Kicks Off Nov. 1st

HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD and ASKING ALEXANDRIA Set to Co-Headline the "World War III" Tour; Kicks Off Nov. 1st

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After the massively successful "REVOLT" headline tour, A&M/Octone recording artists, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, unveil the line-up for the much anticipated "World War III" tour. Kicking off in Mesa, AZ on November 1st the tour will feature Sumerian Records' ASKING ALEXANDRIA as co-headliners, along with special guests Borgore, We Came As Romans and D.R.U.G.S. Each date on the tour will be opened by a local unsigned band who wins a competition presented by Whooznxt.com and Headbang For The Highway. Stay tuned over the coming weeks to either Whooznxt.com, www.facebook.com/hollywoodundeadofficial or www.facebook.com/askingalexandria for news on how to sign up!

HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD's controversial sophomore release American Tragedy (A&M / Octone) entered the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at No. 4. The disc has sold 209,321 copies to date and continues to chart in the Top 10 Hard Rock Albums. The band spent the Summer headlining their own sold out tour of the US, the 'Endless Summer' tour, as well as appearing again on the main stage of Summer Sonic in Japan, and the Download Festival in the United Kingdom. The band's debut Swan Songs is approaching sales of one million copies, and platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. It spent 53 consecutive weeks on the aforementioned album chart, and re-charted in front of the release of American Tragedy.

Da Kurlzz from HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD says "HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD are excited to announce and launch our biggest tour so far..... 'World War III' .... and can't wait to share the stage with ASKING ALEXANDRIA and all the other bands.....See you on the battlefield!"

This past April, ASKING ALEXANDRIA released their much anticipated sophomore full-length effort, Reckless and Relentless, which debuted in the Billboard Top 200 at #9 selling over 31,000 units the first week. The band has just completed a successful Vans Warped Tour as a headliner on the Teggart main stage and is excited to be co-headlining this fall with HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD.

Ben Bruce (guitars) of ASKING ALEXANDRIA states, "Warped was amazing but we are excited to get back into venues and add a bit more to the live show. We look forward to seeing you this fall on World War III when HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD and ASKING ALEXANDRIA bring back the sex, drugs and rock n roll era!!!"

Full dates can be seen below:

11/1 - Mesa, AZ
11/3 - Salt Lake City, UT
11/4 - Denver, CO
11/5 - Kansas City, MO

11/6 - St. Louis, MO
11/8 - Chicago, IL
11/9 - Detroit, MI
11/11 - New York, NY
11/12 - Poughkeepsie, NY

11/13 - Lowell, MA
11/15 - Baltimore, MD or Washington, DC (TBD)
11/17 - Orlando, FL
11/18 - Boca Raton, FL
11/19 - Tampa, FL

SOURCE Interscope Records

Interscope Records

CONTACT: Val Pensa of A&M/Octone Records, +1-646-845-1700, val@amoctone.com, for HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD; or George Vallee of Sumerian Records, +1-818-385-0180, george@sumerianrecords.com, for ASKING ALEXANDRIA

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"The Essential Armchair Guidebook to Winning Survivor"

"The Essential Armchair Guidebook to Winning Survivor"

AUTHOR BEGINS BOOK SIGNING AND MEDIA TOUR THIS SATURDAY, 9/3, 2-4 P.M., BARNES & NOBLE, HAMILTON PLACE MALL, CHATTANOOGA

CLEVELAND, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Publisher Brio Press, Minneapolis, MN announced this week the launch of 'The Essential Armchair Guidebook to Winning Survivor, by Survivor aficionado, Larry Richardson, on September 1st, 2011 in hard copy and eBook.

Learn the strategies of winning in the TV game--or in life--from persuasion communications and hostage negotiations expert Larry Richardson, Ph.D., author of "The Essential Armchair Guidebook to Winning Survivor," a new release from Brio Press (Minneapolis, MN). On Saturday, September 3, 2-4 p.m., the local author will share strategy secrets and sign books at the Hamilton Place Mall Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Boulevard, Chattanooga, Tennessee. He will give away a copy of his book and will discuss his view that "Every episode of Survivor is a teachable moment about human behavior, especially when people are under duress. It's a microcosm of human dynamics in today's society. It's also darn good fun!"

"The Essential Armchair Guidebook to Winning Survivor" is required reading for those who want to get the most out of viewing the game or anyone thinking about competing in the reality television series. In this 206-page guide, Richardson analyzes the first 21 seasons of Survivor, tracks the successful strategies of each season's winner, and reveals the do's and don'ts from the 371 players who have faced the Tribal Council.

From his perspective as a Survivor aficionado and interpersonal communications educator, Dr. Richardson's expertise in hostage negotiating and persuasion theory fueled his interest in this reality show, where players must persuade their fellow contestants to vote off other contestants in search of the million dollar prize. Richardson breaks down the game into its three phases, and explains the group dynamics and mind games at play. He presents the essential strategies needed to make a deep run in the game, as well as common mistakes to avoid, in a humorous, easy-to-read format, complete with examples, anecdotes, and illustrations from the first 21 seasons. Readers of his book will never look at Survivor the same way again.

Regarding future appearances & book signings, contact Cherry Hepburn at 818-505-1104

SOURCE Brio Press

Brio Press

CONTACT: Larry Richardson, Author, +1-423-284-0258; Cherry Hepburn, Publicist, +1-818-505-1104, Cell: +1-818-471-7079

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Global Universal in Confabs With Zucker on New Comedy Films

Global Universal in Confabs With Zucker on New Comedy Films

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Entertainment Holdings (OTCBB: GBHL) announced today that Global Universal Entertainment, its wholly-owned U.S. production subsidiary, is negotiating with David Zucker Entertainment (DZE) to secure production financing for a new trilogy of feature pictures that will be produced with David Zucker as the writer and director.

Zucker is well known as the creator, writer/director (along with Jerry Zucker and Jim Abrahams) of the extraordinarily successful motion picture "Airplane". He then went on to write and direct the hit movies "Naked Gun: The Smell of Fear" and "Naked Gun 2 1/2 ...", while writing the last of the trilogy, "Naked Gun 33 1/3...", all of which starred the late Leslie Nielsen, as the uproarious deadpan detective, Frank Drebin, along with dozens of other well known actors and actresses. The Naked Gun franchise alone generated an estimated $500 million in gross revenue!

Following this blue print for success, DZE's next series of pictures will employ the same audience pleasing, parody comedy, style against the theme and backdrop of the Secret Service, espionage, and international spies, utilizing many of Hollywood's top stars in a variety of roles.

Dan Sherkow, COO of Global Universal Entertainment commented, "While growing up together as childhood friends in Milwaukee, David Zucker and I spoke of one day working together and now I believe that time has come with the pending collaboration between DZE and GBHL."

Gary Rasmussen, CEO of Global Entertainment Holdings, stated "In these stressful days of world tragedy and economic recession, I feel Zucker's style of comedy will be a big winner for audiences worldwide to help them escape from their daily worries." Rasmussen continued, "David Zucker has become a global brand in his own right and is one of Hollywood's most profitable filmmakers, having generated over $2 billion in gross revenue from such iconic, worldwide hits as Airplane!, The Naked Gun franchise, the record breaking Scary Movie 3 and 4, as well as a dozen others. A "Zucker comedy" resonates to millions of fans worldwide; "The Secret Secret Service" is expected to reach out to millions more."

About Global Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (OTC: GBHL) is a publicly-held entertainment company. The Company's goal is to build a worldwide entertainment organization with a multitude of domestic and foreign production affiliates. GBHL, operating through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Global Universal Film Group, Inc., Global Universal Entertainment, Inc., and its partially-owned Canadian subsidiary Global Universal Pictures, is in the process of developing and producing a slate of motion pictures in Canada and the U.S., employing recognizable-named talent, for worldwide release. GBHL is focused on the financing and marketing of these feature-length films. GBHL, through another wholly owned subsidiary, You've Got The Part, Inc. (www.youvegotthepart.com), will attempt to capitalize on the current popularity of Hollywood and reality based programming by casting small roles online that anyone with a digital camera can apply for.

Safe Harbor: Pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21B of the Exchange Act of 1934, any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals and assumptions of future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." Forward looking statements are based on expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those presently anticipated. Forward-looking statements in this release may be identified through the use of words such as "expects," "will," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," or statements indicating certain actions such as "may," "could," or "might" occur. Such statements reflect the current views of GBHL and its affiliated companies with respect to future events and are subject to certain assumptions, including those described in this release. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the timely development and market acceptance and commercial appeal of its feature-length films, its film production services, competitive market conditions in the motion picture industry (both in the U.S. and foreign markets), successful sale of the rights to film content produced, the ability to secure additional sources of financing, the ability to reduce operating expenses and other factors. The actual results that the Company achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties. Neither Global Entertainment Holdings, nor its affiliated or subsidiary entities undertakes any responsibility to update the "forward-looking" statements contained in this news release.

For more information, please visit us at: WWW.GLOBAL-GBHL.COM, or contact the Company by email at: contact@globaluniversal.com.

SOURCE Global Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

Global Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.global-gbhl.com

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Adams Morgan Day Festival: "A Global Community of Diverse Cultures"

Adams Morgan Day Festival: "A Global Community of Diverse Cultures"

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Adams Morgan Main Street hosts the 33rd annual Adams Morgan Day Festival on Sunday, Sept 11, 2011. The location is 18th Street N.W. between Columbia Rd and Florida; with Kid's Fair & Cultural Stage and pavilions at Marie Reed School. Organizer Adams Morgan Main Street Group is pleased that more than 25 different cultures/ countries are represented in this keenly anticipated event from Noon to 7 p.m. "Arts on Belmont" opens at 10 a.m.

"A Global Community of Cultures," this regional DC area festival is different from other Festivals because it showcases and celebrates many cultures and their contributions. Adams Morgan Day is known for its live music, cultural, and dance performances, Kid's Fair and popular "Arts on Belmont." Varied international foods abound not only from vendors, but from Adams Morgan's sidewalk cafes and restaurants. Visitors stroll with vendors on one side and view the year-round indie businesses and shopping of Adams Morgan on the other. Begun in 1978, the Adams Morgan Day Festival, celebrates the synergy of diverse cultures.

Two signature stages, Florida and Columbia, offer diverse live music groups. The Columbia features music developed from American roots; with blues, bluegrass, rock, jazz, funk and Afro beat represented, including the Big Woo, Neo Groove, and Cheick Hamala Diabate. The Florida features international and Latin music such as Irish, Latin, Caribbean, Brazilian reggae, calypso steel, and Cuban salsa.

Arts on Belmont garners special attention for its original works in all media and opportunity to meet the artists. On shady residential Belmont, offerings fit budgets small and large. Savvy shoppers browse early through works in oil, watercolor, metal, textiles, clay, and wood. It's fun and educational to discuss with artisans and collectors.

New acts at the interactive Dance Plaza, are the Jinga Dance Fitness and Hula Zombie. Furia Flamenca's colorful costumes lead into DC Hippodrome and Capoiera. Rounding out the international line-up is Zezah Samba, DC Casineros and Dance Institute of Washington.

Kids' Fair/ Cultural Stage hosts smaller scale diverse acts opening with Japanese Shishi Dog, kids hula, story time, and Kids Punk Rock. Indonesian Martial Arts & Dance lead into Jazz Techo and Spanglish Theater Group and Spoken Word. The grand finale closing is by Kid Goat. Enjoy free activities and games for all ages in the family-friendly Kid's Area with Spider Climb, monkey bounce and pirate's ship.

The newer Health Pavilion showcases health, sports, fitness, diet, and spas at 18th St and California. At the Green Pavilion, visitors will find under one large tent products, samples, services covering everything eco-friendly including recycled art, office & home products, and solar panels.

Adams Morgan Main Street, an umbrella nonprofit, organizes the Festival and preserves Adams Morgan's eclectic, vibrant multicultural character and small businesses via activities to improve appearance, accessibility, and promotion. For info, 202-232-1960, or www.AdamsMorganDayFestival.com

SOURCE Adams Morgan Main Street Group

Adams Morgan Main Street Group

CONTACT: Lisa Duperier, +1-202-667-1052; +1-202-262-9910, AMMainStreet@aol.com, Janet Lugo-Tafur, +1-202-232-1960; +1-202-285-0282

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

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Suicide Fantasy Football Signs Deal With Beasley Broadcast Group for 2011 Partnership

Suicide Fantasy Football Signs Deal With Beasley Broadcast Group for 2011 Partnership

NEWFIELD, N.J., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric and Jim Butz, founders of Suicide Fantasy Football; the Revolution in Fantasy Sports, announced today that they signed a contract with the Beasley Broadcast Group Inc. in Estero, Florida to host the Florida Radio Suicide Fantasy Football Championship. The contest will have listeners of WRXX, WWCN, and WJBK going head to head to see who is the most skilled Fantasy Football player in the region. First prize will be season tickets to the Miami Dolphins next season.

AJ Lurie, Sales Manager says, "We had a great experience with Suicide Fantasy Football last year in our first go around. This year we have taken it to another level."

Suicide Fantasy Football is revolutionizing the way fans play Fantasy Football. Their patented scoring system allows hundreds or thousands of people to play against each other opening up many doors for radio stations and businesses to engage their customers in a competitive and interactive nature.

If you are a business and would like to explore how you can use a competition from Suicide Fantasy Sports please contact Jim Butz at jim@suicidefantasysports.com or call him at 856-571-1857

SOURCE Suicide Fantasy Sports, LLC

Suicide Fantasy Sports, LLC

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Music World Gospel/Music World Music Signs an Exclusive International Distribution Agreement With James Fortune and Fiya World, LLC

Music World Gospel/Music World Music Signs an Exclusive International Distribution Agreement With James Fortune and Fiya World, LLC

HOUSTON, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mathew Knowles' Music World Gospel, an imprint label of Music World Music, today signed an exclusive International Distribution Agreement with Houston-based gospel recording artist James Fortune and Fiya World, LLC for recordings distributed worldwide, excluding North American. This Agreement covers any and all product that Fiya World, LLC wishes to place forth for distribution that feature the performances of James Fortune and/or FIYA.

Fortune is a Stellar Award winner and the winner of two prestigious ASCAP Awards for Gospel Song of the Year for "You Survived," (2006) from his debut CD of the same title, which peaked at #2 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Song chart, and "I Trust You," (2009) from his sophomore CD, The Transformation. His groundbreaking, chart-topping and history-making single, "I Trust You," is the longest #1 hit single in gospel music, eclipsing the six-month run of Marvin Sapp's hit single, "Never Would Have Made It." "I Trust You" remained at #1 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Song charts for 29 consecutive weeks. The Transformation peaked at #3 on Billboard's Top Gospel Album chart. Fortune's third CD, Encore peaked at #2 on Billboard's Top Gospel Album chart and the first single and title track, peaked at # 4 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Song chart.

"James Fortune has had very successful records in the U.S.," said Mathew Knowles, founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment. "We look forward to building his platform and brand worldwide. Music World Entertainment has achieved an overwhelming amount of success internationally. Gospel music is growing tremendously in the foreign territories. And we, as well as our partners, are on the frontline of expanding gospel music globally."

"We are excited about teaming with Mathew Knowles and Music World Gospel internationally," said James Fortune, founder and CEO of Fiya World, LLC. "I look forward to having my music, as well as my artists' music, heard around the world. I'm also looking forward to exploring touring opportunities and selling more records. Music World's success is unprecedented globally."

ABOUT MUSIC WORLD GOSPEL

Music World Gospel (MWG) is a premiere faith-based record and management company under the umbrella of Music World Entertainment. MWG is dedicated to developing creative and innovative approaches to producing and promoting gospel, sacred, and inspirational music worldwide. Its mission is to reach, inspire and empower a diverse audience around the globe. MWG features a roster of award-winning recording artists, joint ventures and special projects including Trin-i-tee 5:7, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brian Courtney Wilson, Juanita Bynum, Le'Andria Johnson, Micah Stampley, Pastor Rudy Rasmus, Bishop Lester Love, ESSENCE Gospel, the Most Powerful Voices and The Gospel Superfest brands. MWG's joint ventures and partnerships include Universal Music Christian Group, Fontana Distribution, Integrity Africa, BET, ESSENCE Communications, Son Flower Records, Interface Entertainment,Dr. Bobby Cartwright, Jr., The Love Group, LLC, and James Fortune and Fiya World, LLC. The company has achieved record breaking success on the sales and radio charts, with several artists' albums and singles debuting atop Billboard and Christian Music Trade Association (CMTA) charts and remaining in the Top 5, 10 and 20 positions for as many as 100 weeks and counting.

Contact:
Gwendolyn Quinn
GQ Media & Public Relations
718-622-4100
GwendolynQuinn@aol.com

SOURCE Music World Gospel

Music World Gospel

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It Just Got a Lot Easier Bein' Green

It Just Got a Lot Easier Bein' Green

THE CELEBRATIONAL, TRIBUTATIONAL MUPPETS: THE GREEN ALBUM DEBUTS IN THE TOP 10 ON THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUM CHART

BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Walt Disney Records' Muppets: The Green Album has debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart in its first week of release, scanning over 30,000 units according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album was ranked #1 Rock Album, #1 Rock Song ("Rainbow Connection"), #1 Rock Music Video ("Muppet Show Theme Song") and #4 on the Top Album chart at the iTunes Music Store. The album also debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's Top Digital Album chart.

Muppets: The Green Album boasts plenty of highlights, including the "Muppet Show Theme Song" performed by OK Go. In one of the most memorable video collaborations in recent memory, the clip features explosions, dream sequences, Muppet mayhem and a look at past award-winning OK Go music videos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiMZa8flyYY). The band performs the song on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno this evening, along with some special guests.

The musical tribute also includes five songs penned by Oscar-winning composer Paul Williams, including the Oscar-nominated song "Rainbow Connection"/Weezer, featuring Hayley Williams, "Moving Right Along"/Alkaline Trio, "Our World"/My Morning Jacket, "I Hope That Something Better Comes Along"/Matt Nathanson and "I'm Going Back There Someday"/Rachel Yamagata. It celebrates a burgeoning Muppet extravaganza this year, which culminates in the November release of the Muppets' seventh full-length feature film, Disney's "The Muppets."

Paul Williams says, "Writing for the Muppets has always been a labor of love. The songs have always been special to me and now the energy, humor and heart each artist brings to these recordings makes me think it's a shared experience. I love the mix of edge and intimacy. Every cut 'feels' fabulous. One sweet surprise after another. It's 'heart payment' for a songwriter. I'm gonna go celebrate with Kermit, Gonzo, Fozzie, Rowlf and Emmet! Don't worry, I'm the designated driver!"

"I'm flippergasted!" said Kermit the Frog. "Hearing these songs covered by these amazing artists makes them sound so fresh. They're like old friends you've just met." As for The Green Album making the Billboard Top 10, Kermit adds, "It just proves what we always say in the swamp: 'songs sung green, everybody knows one'."

Muppets: The Green Album is available wherever music is sold. For more information on Walt Disney Records' releases, please visit Disney.com/music, become a fan at Facebook.com/disneymusic or follow us at Twitter.com/disneymusic.

ABOUT THE MUPPETS STUDIO

For more than 55 years, the Muppets have entertained film and television audiences with their blend of heart and humor. The creation of the late visionary, Jim Henson, the Muppets are among the world's most recognized and beloved characters, led by the world's most famous amphibian, Kermit the Frog. Since The Muppets Studio joined The Walt Disney Company in 2004, the Muppets have starred in a series of award-winning viral music videos, multiple television specials, attractions and appearances at Disney Parks, and have an array of Muppets merchandise.

ABOUT THE UPCOMING MOVIE--DISNEY'S "THE MUPPETS"

On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary's girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. With secret, signature, celebrity cameos, Disney's "The Muppets" hits the big screen Nov. 23, 2011.

SOURCE Walt Disney Records

Walt Disney Records

CONTACT: Maria Kleinman of Walt Disney Records Publicity, +1-818-238-1089, maria.kleinman@disney.com

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Starz Media Worldwide Distribution Will Bring Exclusive First Look of Upcoming STARZ Original Series, "Magic City," to MIPCOM

Starz Media Worldwide Distribution Will Bring Exclusive First Look of Upcoming STARZ Original Series, "Magic City," to MIPCOM

Debuting Exclusively in April 2012 on STARZ, Dramatic Series Starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Olga Kurylenko Available for Global Licensing at October Industry Confab

BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Starz Media Worldwide Distribution lead executive, Gene George, announced that the exclusive, never-before-seen footage from the upcoming STARZ Original series, "Magic City," will be brought to MIPCOM. MIPCOM runs from October 3-6 in Cannes, France.

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The highly-anticipated original series will debut exclusively in the United States on STARZ in April 2012 and is available for global licensing and syndication through Starz Media Worldwide Distribution. Starz owns all rights to the series, including television, home video, and digital rights - both domestic and international.

The Starz Media Worldwide Distribution booth will be located on the MIPCOM show floor at RSV25.

Set in Miami Beach in 1959, "Magic City" stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Olga Kurylenko, Danny Huston, Steven Strait, Christian Cooke and Jessica Marais. "Magic City" was conceived by writer-director-producer Mitch Glazer (The Recruit, Scrooged), who grew up in the glamorous, ominous world of late '50's Miami Beach. He serves as Executive Producer on the project along with Media Talent Group's CEO, Geyer Kosinski ("Going to California," "Hope & Faith," Beyond Borders), Co-Executive Producer Ed Bianchi ("The Killing," "Deadwood"), and Producer Dwayne Shattuck ("Mad Men").

"We are very pleased to bring an exclusive look of 'Magic City' to our many broadcast partners at MIPCOM," added George. "This will surely be the most exciting STARZ Original series available for international licensing since 'Spartacus,' and will have terrific appeal across the globe. We have an especially strong slate of programming for MIPCOM and look forward to expanding our partnerships around the globe with this truly exciting content."

In addition to "Magic City," Starz Media Worldwide Distribution will showcase at MIPCOM the "Spartacus" franchise with "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena," and exciting promotional footage from the upcoming new season -"Spartacus: Vengeance" - launching in the U.S. in January 2012. Also on the slate will be the animated series "Dan Vs.," and the family-friendly features, "A Christmas Wedding Tail" and "The Dog Who Saved Halloween."

About "Magic City"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen, "Grey's Anatomy," the upcoming Dibbuk Box) portrays Ike Evans, the cool, visionary force behind Miami Beach's newest hotel and a man with dangerous secrets; Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace, Max Payne) as Ike's wife, Vera, a former showgirl who is deeply loyal to her husband and family; and Danny Huston (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Clash of the Titans, "John Adams"), as Ben Diamond, Miami's most dangerous mobster.

The cast also stars Jessica Marais (Australia's "Packed to the Rafters," "Legend of the Seeker") as Ben's beautiful, caged wife, Lily; Steven Strait (10,000 B.C., City Island), as Ike's eldest son, Stevie; Christian Cooke (Cemetery Junction, "Demons") as Danny, Ike's innocent, hard-working younger son; Dominik Garcia Lorido (City Island, The Lost City)as Mercedes, a maid in the Miramar Playa who has grown up with the Evans family in the shadow of the hotel; and Elena Satine (Just Go With It) as Judi, a platinum blonde escort who works out of the Miramar Playa and helps Ike out from time to time.

Rounding out the stellar "Magic City" cast are Kelly Lynch (Passion Play, Drugstore Cowboy), Michael Rispoli (The Taking of Pelham 123, The Weather Man), Oscar-nominated actor Seymour Cassel (Rushmore, "Crash"), and Yul Vazquez (The A-Team, American Gangster).

As Frank Sinatra rings in a new year in the grand ballroom of Miami Beach's most luxurious dream palace - the Miramar Playa - its visionary leader, Ike Evans, must deal with the mob, his complicated family and a city in the midst of dramatic change as Fidel Castro takes control of Cuba, just 200 miles offshore. By day the hotel at the center of "Magic City" is all diving clown acts and cha-cha lessons by the pool, but at night Miami Beach reveals a darker truth.

About Starz Media
Starz Media, LLC, is a programming production and distribution company operating worldwide. It includes the Anchor Bay Entertainment, Anchor Bay Films, Film Roman and Manga Entertainment brands. Its units create animated and live-action programming and programming created under contract for other media companies. It distributes that content, and programming acquired from outside producers, through home video retailers, broadcasters, ad-supported and premium television channels, and Internet and wireless video distributors in the US and internationally. Starz Media (www.starzmedia.com) is a controlled subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Starz tracking stock group.

About Starz Entertainment
Starz Entertainment, LLC, is a premium movie and original programming entertainment service provider operating in the United States. The company offers 17 premium channels including the flagship STARZ® and ENCORE® brands with approximately 19 million and 32.9 million subscribers respectively. Starz Entertainment airs in total more than 1,000 movies and original series every month across its pay TV channels. Starz Entertainment is recognized as a pay TV leader in providing HD, On Demand, HD On Demand and online advanced services for its STARZ, ENCORE and MOVIEPLEX brands. Starz Entertainment (www.starz.com) is an operating unit of Starz, LLC, which is a controlled subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation and is attributed to the Liberty Starz tracking stock group.

Contact:

Eric Becker
Starz
(720) 852-4065
eric.becker@starz.com

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Season Three of "Blue Mountain State" Kicks-Off on Spike Wednesday, September 21 With Back-to-Back Episodes Starting at 11 PM, ET/PT

Season Three of "Blue Mountain State" Kicks-Off on Spike Wednesday, September 21 With Back-to-Back Episodes Starting at 11 PM, ET/PT

Denise Richards Returns For Another Season Of College Football Comedy

New England Patriots Wide Receiver Chad Ochocinco Guest Stars In Season Premiere

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A new season of Spike TV's college football comedy series "Blue Mountain State" kicks-off starting Wednesday, September 21 with two back-to-back episodes at 11 PM and 11:30 PM, ET/PT.

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"Blue Mountain State" follows the on and off-field antics of college football powerhouse, Blue Mountain State. Former NFL running back and veteran actor, Ed Marinaro ("Hill Street Blues"), stars as no-nonsense Coach Daniels. In season 3, Coach Daniels will have his authority challenged when the boosters force him to hire a hotshot offensive coordinator/head coach-in-waiting. Alex, played by Emmy Award®-winner Darin Brooks ("Blue Crush"), will have to step up from being a fun-loving second-string to the starting quarterback. The cast also includes Thad, played by Alan Ritchson ("Smallville"), the team's over-the-top team captain and Sammy, the team's mascot, played by Romanski ("The Sarah Silverman Program").

Denise Richards returns for a second season as Debra, the sexy, sharp-tongued ex-wife of Coach Daniels.

In the season three premiere at 11 PM, ET/PT titled "The Captain," Alex (Brooks) adjusts to becoming the starting quarterback and team captain, Thad (Ritchson) awaits word on his future with the team after his drug related arrest following BMS' loss in last season's championship game. Following the arrival of a new offensive coordinator, Marcus Gilday (Anthony Lemke) with a desire and scheme to take BMS head coach Marty Daniels' (Ed Marinaro) job, Coach Daniels finds an unlikely ally in ex-wife Debra (Denise Richards). New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco makes a guest appearance, coming to campus to take part in a bizarre captain induction ceremony for Alex.

The second episode at 11:30 PM, ET/PT titled "Dic Pics," Alex (Brooks) and Thad (Ritchson) deal with the ramifications of a pornographic photo that Thad sent from Alex's phone after it makes its way around campus. The episode features guest appearances by Richard Christy and Sal Governale of "The Howard Stern Show."

Spike.com will also get into all the football action with "Blue Mountain State." In addition to featuring weekly preview clips and highlight segments from each episode once the season starts, bms.spike.com will feature exclusive season three content including info on celebrity cameos, character biographies and a Music of Blue Mountain State section where fans can find out where to buy songs heard on the show. Fans can "Join The Goathouse" to receive weekly emails and exclusive content about "Blue Mountain State" starting now and continuing throughout the season, and can also connect to the series via the official Blue Mountain State Facebook page and follow the all the action on Twitter @BlueMtnState and the hashtag, #BMS.

Produced by Varsity Pictures' Brian Robbins and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), "Blue Mountain State" experienced significant ratings growth in season 2 compared to season 1, delivering a +33% increase in Men 18-34, +50% in Men 18-24, and +14% in Men 18-49.

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

Lionsgate is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution and new channel platforms. The Company has built a strong television presence in production of prime time cable and broadcast network series, distribution and syndication of programming and an array of channel assets. Lionsgate currently has 15 shows on more than 10 networks spanning its prime time production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as "Mad Men," "Weeds" and "Nurse Jackie" along with the comedy "Blue Mountain State," the upcoming drama "Boss" and the syndication successes "Tyler Perry's House Of Payne," its spinoff "Meet The Browns," "The Wendy Williams Show" and "Are We There Yet?." Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 13,000 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 99.8 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, 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. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.

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Defeat the Label Announces National "Stand-Up Against Bullying Day" Friday, May 4th 2012

Defeat the Label Announces National "Stand-Up Against Bullying Day" Friday, May 4th 2012

DETROIT, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Defeat the Label (http://www.defeatthelabel.com), the anti-bullying movement that works to promote an inclusive, judgment-free society, void of social labels and stereotypes, announced their new initiative, national "Stand-Up Against Bullying Day"; at a free concert given by Atlantic Recording artist and Defeat the Label supporter Cody Simpson, at The Somerset Collection Grand Court in Troy, Michigan on Sunday, August 28th.

"Stand Up Against Bullying Day" will be a united movement among America's youth and educational staff to demonstrate their dedication to promoting inclusive, judgment-free schools across the world, where bullying is no longer tolerated. Defeat the Label, in conjunction with, Ken Kragen, 'Hands Across America' and 'We Are The World' creator, invite schools and all anti-bullying organizations to come together and join them as they physically stand-up against bullyingon Friday, May 4, 2012 at 12:00pm EDT.

"We want May 4th to be a day that parents, teachers and most importantly children will truly see the widespread impact that bullying has had." said Lila Lazarus, spokesperson for Defeat the Label. "By 'Standing Up' on that day, not only are we creating awareness about this very serious issue, but individuals will be able to physically see they are not alone."

Leading up to "Stand-Up Against Bullying Day", Defeat the Label encourages everyone to log-on to DefeatTheLabel.com and nominate their school to join national "Stand Up Against Bullying Day"on May 4th. The top schools with the most student nominations will be eligible for celebrity appearances, autographed swag and much more.

In addition, the organization will continue to create weekly missions calling on individuals to perform acts of kindness that defeat social barriers. Once users complete his/her mission, they can return to the DtL site and post a recap of their results.

All funds raised for Defeat the Label, a non-profit organization, are used to construct and implement anti-bullying curriculum in schools and create a 24 hour anti-bullying helpline. This online tool will connect users with qualified counselors to provide assistance and resources for individuals in need, 24 hours a day.

ABOUT DEFEAT THE LABEL

Defeat The Label is an anti-bullying movement that works to promote an inclusive, judgment-free society. Support for Defeat The Label is provided in part by DTL Worldwide, a cause-based clothing line available at DTLShop.com. For more information, visit www.DefeatTheLabel.com or call 248.788.7878.

ABOUT CODY SIMPSON

Cody Simpson - who has only just returned from a sold out co-headline tour with Greyson Chance - has already been featured in an array of national publications, while also receiving extensive TV coverage including E! News, Access Hollywood, NBC's Today Show, CBS Saturday Early Show, Kid's Choice Award, and more! With over one million Twitter followers, over 1.4 million Facebook "likes" and over 74 million YouTube views, Simpson is already a genuine phenomenon. His single, "On My Mind," is quickly shaping up as Simpson's breakthrough U.S. hit. The track is currently climbing the charts at CHR/Pop radio outlets nationwide, having already hit #1 at Radio Disney (his second chart-topper at the network). Meanwhile, the "On My Mind" companion video - directed by Travis Kopach (Panic! At The Disco, 3OH!3, Boys Like Girls) - is a certified YouTube smash with over 4 million views and counting at Cody's official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/user/CodySimpsonMusic.

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YOU On Demand Will Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

YOU On Demand Will Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CBBD), the first national Pay-Per-View and Video On Demand platform in China, announced today that Shane McMahon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present on September 12, 2011 at 9:35am EDT at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference to be held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, NY.

For more information regarding this conference, please contact your institutional sales representative of the appropriate conference sponsor.

About YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc.

YOU On Demand is the first national Pay-Per-View and Video On Demand platform in China. The Company offers high quality premium content to customers across China through its Near Video On Demand (NVOD), Video On Demand (VOD) and Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) services. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses that include alliances with leading media operators, comprehensive end-to-end content delivery, an exclusive billing solution, governmental partnerships and approvals, and value added services.

YOU On Demand has secured strategic partnerships with the largest media entities in China, and has a highly experienced management team with a strong background in Cable, Television, Media and Telecom. The company is headquartered in New York, NY, with its China headquarters in Beijing. For more information, visit http://www.yod.com.

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Hughes Wins Two Orbital Slots in Brazilian Auction

Hughes Wins Two Orbital Slots in Brazilian Auction

GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Communications, Inc. (Hughes), through its subsidiary HNS Americas Comunicacoes Ltda., today announced that it has been declared the winner of two orbital slots in the auction conducted on August 30 by ANATEL, the Brazilian communications regulatory authority. The orbital slots are at 45 degrees West and 68.5 degrees West and will operate in the BSS, Ka-, and X-bands.

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Hughes is already a major player in the broadband business in Brazil, providing a wide range of managed network services to the banking, education, retail, and utilities sectors. With this win, the company looks forward to making use of these slots to expand its video and data service offerings in one of the fastest growing regions of the world.

About Hughes Communications, Inc.

Hughes Communications, Inc. (Hughes) is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions. Hughes is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. For additional information about Hughes, please visit www.hughes.com.

©2011 Hughes Network Systems, LLC. Hughes and HughesNet are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.

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CONTACT: Judy Blake, Hughes Communications, Inc., +1-301-601-7330, judy.blake@hughes.com, or Rafael Guimaraes, Hughes Brazil, +55-11-3818-7550, r.guimaraes@hughes.com.br

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IBC Seeks Out Visual Perception for 2011 Conference Award

IBC Seeks Out Visual Perception for 2011 Conference Award

LONDON, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --The IBC2011 Best Conference Paper Award is to be awarded to Yukihiro Nishida and his colleagues Kenichiro Masaoka, Masayki Sugawara, Kohei Ohmura, Masaki Emoto and Eisuke Nakasu from NHK Science and Technology Research Laboratories in Japan. This is in recognition of their paper on Super Hi-Vision, the ultra high definition television system which is once again being demonstrated at IBC this year.

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Technical Papers offered for the IBC Conference are carefully peer reviewed to ensure that their content is genuinely innovative, relevant and practical, and only the very best of those proposed are accepted. The reviewers also consider the way that the research is presented, and the IBC Conference Award is given to the paper that combines cutting edge research with direct and engaging communication.

Before developing the Super Hi-Vision system, NHK set out to determine what exactly were the limits of human perception, and what visual and aural experience was needed to create a sense of "being there", of becoming immersed. It is this research which forms the core of the winning paper.

"We were particularly impressed with the way the complex technical parameters were explained in a clear and concise manner," said Dr Nick Lodge, chair of the IBC Technical Papers Committee. "The paper provides a perfect introduction to ultra-high definition television and the highly innovative technology designed to provide audiences with a new and immersive experience."

Yukihiro Nishida, recipient of the award, said "I am extremely honoured that this prestigious IBC Award has been given to our paper. The development of Super Hi-Vision is intended to provide a new immersive experience for viewers. Its video parameters have been designed on the basis of psychophysical studies of human vision conducted at NHK Science and Technology Research Laboratories and described in our paper.

"The Award acts as an encouragement to our work to bring Super Hi-Vision to homes. On behalf of my colleagues and co-authors, may I give many thanks to IBC."

Mr Nishida will receive the IBC2011 Best Conference Paper Award during the IBC Awards Ceremony, which takes place on Sunday 11 September at 18:30 in the RAI Auditorium. The programme will also include presentation of the IBC Innovation Awards and Exhibition Design Awards, the Judges' Prize and a Special Award, and it will also mark the presentation of the International Honour for Excellence to Sir David Attenborough.

The ceremony will end with a unique presentation on the latest stereoscopic 3D wildlife programmes presented by Anthony Geffen of Atlantic Productions. The first of these, Flying Monsters 3D with Sir David Attenborough, has already been broadcast by Sky 3D and is now on theatrical release. Atlantic Productions, with Sir David, is now working on two more stereoscopic 3D wildlife documentaries: one on the botanical wonders of Kew Gardens, featuring timelapse and macro photography; and The Bachelor King, shot on location amongst the penguins of South Georgia. Geffen will talk about the challenges of making these three very different films as well as show excerpts from each.

The IBC Awards Ceremony is free to all IBC attendees and will take place on Sunday 11 September from 18:30 in the RAI Auditorium. Find out more at www.ibc.org/awards.

About IBC

IBC is the leading global tradeshow for professionals engaged in the creation, management and delivery of broadcasting media and entertainment. The event's unparalleled exhibition and agenda setting conference encompass the very latest developments in broadcasting, mobile TV, IPTV, digital signage and R&D making it essential for everyone's understanding of the industry and its future.

IBC2011 Dates
Conference 8 - 13 September 2011
Exhibition 9 - 13 September 2011
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CONTACT: Kelly Hyde, Marketing Manager, khyde@ibc.org, +44(0)207-832-4104

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TiVUS Announces Global Distributor Network Through Strategic Partnership With TEL electronics, inc.

TiVUS Announces Global Distributor Network Through Strategic Partnership With TEL electronics, inc.

Company's HD IPTV introduced to thousands of new properties

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TiVUS, Inc. (OTCPK: TIVU), today announced it has established a comprehensive hotel industry distributor network to thoroughly, quickly, and efficiently reach its target market within the hospitality entertainment industry through its new strategic partnership with TEL electronics, inc.

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"I am pleased to announce this vital strategic partnership with TEL," commented Phil Marriott, TiVUS' executive vice-president of sales. "TEL brings over 33 years of experience in hotel communication technology sales, is well-known, and much respected within the hospitality electronics industry.

"As thousands of hotel properties have now been chain-mandated to upgrade to high-definition television (HDTV), the strategy of distributing through entrenched hotel vendors already providing other electronics and software needs is paramount to rapidly seizing market share; and, is made possible only through the leverage of TEL's established relationships.

"In this way, TiVUS expects to both rapidly gain access to desirable hotel properties as well as mitigate the need to fund, train and field a large sales force," Marriott concluded.

Shiva Prakash, TIVUS' president and chief executive officer, commented, "I believe Phil Marriott's and TEL's continued development of this solid distribution network will favorably position our HD IPTV with ad-insertion solution in front of virtually every desirably hotel property throughout North America; furthermore, we believe this strategy to be the most efficient method of rapidly establishing significant market share," Prakash concluded.

About TEL electronics, inc.

Since 1980 TEL electronics, inc. has been enabling small and medium-sized businesses and remote users to be more productive with full service business communication solutions. Nearly 34 years of reliable industry service, over 150 years of combined sales experience, and over 150 years of combined technical experience gives TEL electronics, inc. the competitive advantage from a total service perspective. For more information, please visit www.tel-electronics.com.

About TiVUS, Inc.

TiVUS, Inc. is a technology entertainment services company providing internet-based TV and Cable programming, interactive game content, and goods & services to the hotel/hospitality industry. TiVUS' unique HD IPTV system is a complete hotel entertainment platform that, for the first time in the industry, generates previously untapped income for the hotel through ad-revenue sharing. For more information, please visit www.TiVUS.com and www.TiVUSconnect.com, or check us out on www.facebook.com/TiVUSConnect or on Twitter @TiVUSInc.

One of our most important responsibilities is to communicate with shareholders in an open and direct manner. Comments are based on current management expectations, and are considered "forward-looking statements," generally preceded by words such as "plans," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," or "intends." We cannot promise future returns. Our statements reflect our best judgment at the time they are issued, and we disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements as the result of new information or future events. We urge investors to review the risks and uncertainties within its filings with the OTC Markets and/or Securities and Exchange Commission.

Media Relations:
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VH1 Follows Multi-Platinum Rapper T.I. in New Series

VH1 Follows Multi-Platinum Rapper T.I. in New Series

Scheduled to Premiere Monday, December 5th at 10PM ET/PT

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1 is teaming up with multi-platinum recording artist and America's top selling rapper T.I. as he re-adjusts to life as a free man after being incarcerated for nearly a year in a Federal prison in Arkansas. In the new untitled T.I. series premiering December 5 at 10PM*, viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the most private and personal moments of one of today's hottest, most sought after Grammy winning artists as he is reunited with his wife and kids and thrust back into society at this crucial juncture in his life.

The half hour 10-episode series follows the "King of the South" at his most vulnerable state, as he is released from an 11 month Federal prison term, his second stint in three years. Along the way we will see T.I. re-acclimate back into his life as a father, husband, son and friend, as well as a musician, a clothier, a businessman, and an actor (he last starred in and produced Sony's film TAKERS which opened number one at the box office the weekend prior to his arrest). We will also witness T.I. behind the scenes in studio as he goes about recording yet another likely Grammy-award winning album. All the while with T.I. needing to abide by a new set of restrictions and obstacles due to his probation terms. Can the King stay on the straight and narrow while juggling the chaos of his kingdom?

Viewers will also get a glimpse into the very loving and always fascinating relationship between T.I. and his wife Tameka (aka "Tiny"), who has faithfully stood by T.I.'s side through it all and who herself was a former member of 90's Grammy winning pop group Xscape. Tameka and T.I. are passionately in love, but both know that this previous incarceration has to be his last. The mother of two of T.I.'s children, along with her own fifteen-year-old daughter, Tameka was forced to hold down the fort while T.I. was behind bars. Viewers will also be introduced to the OMG GIRLZ, a sizzling new up-and-coming pop group that Tameka manages. With T.I. back on his throne, we will watch as he reclaims his kingdom, rebuilds his businesses, and reconnects with his family and friends. Most importantly though, we will see T.I. adjusting to life with a new set of rules, so as to never again repeat the devastating mistakes of his past.

"Viewers have always connected with T.I. and we are definitely thrilled to show the next chapter of this incredible artist's riveting life with this new series," said Jeff Olde, EVP, Original Programming and Production VH1. "T.I is such a multi-talented artist and actor, and though he has had some setbacks, there is no doubt he will use his considerable talents to get back on top of both the music and film business."

The untitled T.I. seriesis created and executive produced by 51 Minds' Cris Abrego, Christian Sarabia, Rabih Gholam and Ben Samek (CAPI), as well as Category 5 Entertainment's Brian Sher and Stella Bulochnikov ("T.I.'S Road to Redemption"). For VH1, the series is executive produced by Jill Holmes, Kristen Kelly and Jeff Olde.

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 99 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, and extensive video on VH1.com. Connect with VH1 at VH1.com.

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Contacts:
Nyle Washington Chris Delhomme
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