Entertainment Newswire
America I AM Mobile Experience Begins Nationwide Tour
NEW ORLEANS, July 4 PRNewswire — Thousands of people united at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans today to celebrate the launch of "America I AM Across America," a mobile experience leading to the "America I AM: The African American Imprint" museum exhibition. Through...
NBA Star Set to Marry for 13th Time in Lavish Ceremony Atop World Famous Space Needle
LOS ANGELES, July 4 PRNewswire — NBA star Doug Christie and his wife, Jackie, are planning to marry yet again on Tuesday, July 8th in Seattle, Washington in a lavish ultra private ceremony. This will be the 13th wedding for the power couple who have made this a family tradition. Doug...
Company Profile for Sponsorhouse, Inc. dba: Loop'd Network
-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Loop'd Network is THE social network for action sports. A place for Pros, Ams and Fans to share with friends, discover what's happening in their favorite sports, showcase their talent, and connect with sponsors. Our unique approach to social media and sports marketing...
GameStop Introduces New Activity Book and Contest
GRAPEVINE, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, has created an all new large-format activity book specifically designed for kids. The book, which is free with the purchase of any new E-rated video game...
The Verdict Is In! - The Simpsons Ride at Universal Voted World's 'Best New Theme Park Attraction'
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., July 4 PRNewswire — Accolades continue rolling in for Universal Park & Resorts' new Simpsons Ride. Already the subject of rave reviews by guests at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, Theme Park Insider.com has now voted The Simpsons...
FUNimation Entertainment Awarded Rights to Titles Previously Held by AD Vision
FLOWER MOUND, Texas, July 4 PRNewswire — FUNimation Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Navarre Corporation, and the ARM Corporation, announced today their agreement to transfer ARM's interest in select series to FUNimation. FUNimation Entertainment will distribute and...
Miss Texas Organization Announces Preliminary Competition Winners
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 4 PRNewswire — The Miss Texas Organization today announced the winners of the preliminary competitions for the Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant and Miss Teen Texas Pageant. The preliminary competitions were held on July 1, 2 and 3 at the Will Rogers Memorial...
Washington Area Hosts Afghanistan Athletes
MCLEAN, Va., July 4 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Afghan Sports Federation is holding its 11th annual 4th of July sporting and cultural events starting Thursday July 3rd thru Saturday July 5th in the Washington Metro Area. The events include soccer matches, women's volleyball, men's...
Visual Champagne Co-Presents, The World's First Espionage Mascot in a Counterespionage Mission
NEW YORK, July 4 PRNewswire — The Ridley Empire, a domestic spy network, has derailed a top-secret operation inside the FBI's elite CD-9. A deep cover agent, Code Name Pike, remains inside while his decoy faces certain death. A retired U.S. senator launches a campaign among the American...
Morse Plans New Wing to House Objects from Tiffany's Estate on Long Island
WINTER PARK, Fla., July 4 PRNewswire — The Board of Trustees of the Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation announced today that the Morse Museum has begun design development on a new wing in which to exhibit most of its holdings of objects and architectural elements from Louis Comfort...
Shanda Announces Establishment of Shanda Literature Limited
SHANGHAI, China, July 3 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: SNDA), or Shanda, a leading interactive entertainment media company in China, today announced the establishment of its third business unit, Shanda Literature Limited ("Shanda Literature...
TheKnot.com Announces Record-Breaking New Membership from January Through June 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT) is pleased to announce that the company's flagship brand, TheKnot.com, celebrated its highest number of new registered members during the first half of 2008 than in any first two quarters in the company's history. For the first...
CORRECTING and REPLACING Five for Fighting and TriWest Pay Tribute to America's Armed Forces with Music Video
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Fourth graph, first sentence of release should read: "Freedom Never Cries" can also be seen at Five for Fighting's philanthropic Web site www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com, where it has received more than 610,000 views, making it the second most popular video on...
UOMO Media's Random Music Scribe Hit For Japanese Superstar Kumi Koda's Number One Album
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - UOMO Media Inc. (OTCBB:UOMO), a multi-channel entertainment and media company's writer/producer team Random Music, has written "Last Angel" for the newest hit album by Kumi Koda. The album entitled "Kingdom" by the Japanese pop star has been number one in Japan...
Research and Markets: Political Corruption in America: An Encyclopedia of Scandals, Power & Greed Contains More Than 250 A-Z Entries
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets And more to Z....... For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8315e8/political_corrupti
RCN Starts Digital Revolution in Boston on Fourth of July, Declaring Independence from Analog Bandwidth
HERNDON, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI), a leading provider of video, data, and voice services to residential, business and commercial/carrier customers, announced that it will begin a digital revolution in Boston on Independence Day when it starts switching to all...
AnimeNewsNetwork.com Partners with Edgecast Networks to Unveil Streaming Video Service
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - EdgeCast Networks, the superior, cost-effective rich media content delivery network (CDN), and AnimeNewsNetwork.com, the world's leading Japanese animation content website, publicly unveiled a new Anime video streaming service today. The content is being...
MTR Gaming Group to Present at the Oppenheimer & Co. 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference Incorporating the Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference
CHESTER, W.V.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:MNTG) today announced that management will present at the Oppenheimer & Co. 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference incorporating the Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference on July 10th, 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT. The...
Magna Entertainment Corp. Proceeds with Stock Consolidation
AURORA, ON, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Magna Entertainment Corp. ("MEC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MECA; TSX: MEC.A) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a reverse stock split of MEC's Class B Stock and Class A Subordinate Voting Stock ("Class A Stock"), utilizing a...
Oxfam Ambassadors Call on G8 to Show Leadership in Fight Against Poverty
WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A number of Oxfam's high profile ambassadors, including actors Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth and Kristin Davis, called on G8 leaders to urgently respond to global poverty challenges, starting with a boost in funds for climate change, the food...
MuslimChannels.tv, the Family Oriented Alternative to YouTube and MySpace, Integrating Live Broadcasts and Video Uploads
TEMECULA, Calif., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — While cable and dish services are swamped with religious channels, Muslims in the United States have unequal opportunities for access. MuslimChannels addresses this challenge with a unique approach, by offering the best of both worlds...
Corus Entertainment's third quarter financial results to be released July 9, 2008
TORONTO, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B; NYSE: CJR) will release its third-quarter financial results on July 9, 2008. A conference call with Corus senior management is scheduled for July 9 at 8:30 a.m. ET / 7:30 a.m. CT / 6:30 a.m. MT / 5:30 a.m. PT...
Plymouth Rock Studios Chooses Waverly Oaks Golf Club
PLYMOUTH, Mass., July 3 PRNewswire — Plymouth Rock Studios announced today that Waverly Oaks Golf Club in Plymouth will be the location of the world's first earth-friendly, state-of-the-art, multi-faceted film and TV production studio, featuring 14 sound stages, back lots, a...
TV expose to Focus on the Ugly Side of the Beautiful Game
BRISTOL, England-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Online TV channel yourBusinessChannel is putting football under the microscope in a new series that explores why the beautiful game is an increasingly ugly business. Research for The Biggest Problems in Football will begin next week. Researchers will...
2K Games Announces Partnership with Digital Extremes
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that it has signed an agreement with Digital Extremes to assist in the development of BioShock(R) for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system...
AmericanTowns.com is Providing Consumers Best Gasoline Price Listings, Fireworks Displays and More in Preparation for Fourth of July Weekend
FAIRFIELD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Just in time for the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend, people can now find competitive gasoline prices for every town in America on AmericanTowns.com. The website also features 1500 venues for firework displays across the country, and lets users...
CyberLink Live Premium Bundled With Intel Motherboards for Ultimate Media Entertainment
TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - CyberLink Corp. (TSE:5203), innovative solution provider for the connected digital lifestyle, today announced that CyberLink Live Premium is bundled with two of the latest Intel(R) Desktop Boards Media Series which are designed for digital entertainment...
BET News Premieres the Third and Final Episode of 'Hip Hop vs. America II: Where Did the Love Go?' Saturday, July 5th @ 8:00 P.M.*
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire — This upcoming Saturday night — grab your girls for a night of stimulating conversation as BET News gives the ladies the final word with HIP HOP VS. AMERICA II: WHERE DID THE LOVE GO?. Hosted by MC Lyte and Jeff Johnson, this controversial town hall...
Shyam Telelink Selects Equipment Vendors for Its Network Rollout
MOSCOW-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Sistema (LSE: SSA), the largest public diversified corporation in Russia and the CIS, which manages fast growing companies operating in the consumer services sector, today announced that Shyam Telelink Ltd. ("Shyam Telelink"), Sistema's telecommunications...
MTR Gaming Group Announces Opening of Card Room at Running Aces
CHESTER, W.V.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:MNTG) today announced that a 50-table card room opened on Monday, June 30, 2008 at Running Aces Harness Park in Minnesota. MTR holds 50 percent interest in Running Aces. Open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, the...
iBloks Appoints Will Hunsinger CEO
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - iBloks Inc. today named Will Hunsinger, former GM of Gap Online, its CEO. An internet veteran, Hunsinger brings a deep knowledge of advertising from his experience at Gap and at Overture Services. Last week iBloks appointed Mike Hard, VP of Microsoft's ad...
TiVo to Present at the Collins Stewart 4th Annual Growth Conference
ALVISO, Calif., July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced that it will present at the Collins Stewart 4th Annual Growth Conference on July 10th. The webcast of the...
Penn National Gaming and PNG Acquisition Company Inc. Terminate Merger Agreement
WYOMISSING, Penn.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Penn National Gaming, Inc.: -0- *T Conference Call: Today, July 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. ET Dial-in number: 212/231-6006 Webcast: www.pngaming.com Replay information provided below. *T Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) ("the Company...
Empire Resorts Appoints Bruce Berg to Board of Directors
MONTICELLO, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: NYNY) announced today that effective June, 30, 2008, Bruce Berg has been appointed to its board of directors. Berg is Executive Vice President of Cappelli Enterprises, a major development company in the New York region and...
The Sims and H&M(R) Announce The Sims 2 H&M Fashion Runway Outfit To Be Available in H&M Stores Worldwide
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The Sims, an Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) Label, and fashion retailer H&M(R) today announced details about an outfit designed by a player of The Sims 2 coming to H&M stores. The outfit will be available in nearly...
Tribune Signs Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Facility
CHICAGO, July 3 PRNewswire — Tribune Company announced today that it has signed a $300 million asset-backed commercial paper facility with Barclays Bank PLC. The facility allows Tribune to raise cash proceeds through the company's outstanding trade receivables. Initially, Tribune...
GoFish Corporation Secures Remaining $2 Million Portion of Private Placement Totaling $3.5 Million
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - GoFish Corporation (OTCBB: GOFH, www.gofishcorp.com), a leading online youth entertainment and media network, has closed the remaining $2 million portion of a previously announced private placement financing totaling $3.5 million. The financing, including...
Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain Featured on Azteca America's Issues: Caras y Voces
LOS ANGELES, July 3 PRNewswire — Azteca America is proud to feature Arizona Senator and Republican presidential candidate John McCain on this week's broadcast of "Issues: Caras y Voces" (Issues: Faces and Voices), hosted by veteran Latino journalist Armando Guzman. The interview focuses...
PacificNet Files 10-Q Quarterly Report for the First Quarter of 2008
BEIJING, July 3 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — PacificNet Inc. (Pink Sheets: PACT), a leading provider of e-commerce and gaming technology in China, announced today that it has filed its 10-Q quarterly report for Q1 2008 with the SEC. "I am happy to announce that we have filed our form...
DISH Network Expands Local High Definition Markets
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, today announced the addition of four high definition (HD) local markets: Albany - Schenectady - Troy, N.Y.; Chattanooga...
Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (June 25 - July 2, 2008)
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of June 25 - July 2, 2008. ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME PHOENIX — PowerVerde Plans to Deploy Its Non-Fossil Fuel Technology into the Public Utilities Market...
Guitar Hero(R): On Tour Sets Activision North American Retail Sales Record
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced Guitar Hero(R): On Tour has sold in excess of 300,000 units in North America in the first seven days since its launch, making it the largest North American launch for the Nintendo DS(TM) in the...
Rockstar Games announces new release date for Midnight Club: Los Angeles on the Xbox 360(R) and PLAYSTATION(R)3 and Midnight Club: LA Remix for the PSP(R) system
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) today announced a new release date for the fourth installment of its critically-acclaimed and genre-defining Midnight Club franchise, Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Set for...
Cody Ventures Corporation Announces a Second Phase for Their Flagship Property
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Cody Ventures Corporation (PINK SHEETS:CVCP) announced today a relaunch date for their flagship property, TheOuterPost.Com. The company stated that they will be relaunching the second phase of their social networking website on August 31st...
World Series of Golf Hires The Investor Relations Group
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - World Series of Golf, Inc. (OTCBB: WSGF), a competitive tournament, entertainment, and online enterprise company that owns the rights to "The World Series of Golf(R)," a patent-pending method of play that provides players an event that combines the wagering...
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List July 14-20
http://starz.mediaroom.com/ (All times listed are ET/PT.) Wednesday, July 16 Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-up Episode 302 Protect your right to laugh as Starz Originals presents today's hottest stand-up talent. Episode 302 features comedians Rodney Perry, Bruce Bruce and Deon Cole. 10...
UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken Visits North-West Somalia
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken, today ended a five-day visit to the troubled east African nation of Somalia and called on the world to remember the plight of that country's children. "Unfortunately this is a region that's better known for...
Spike TV Celebrates 'MXC, The Original, Not The Ripoff, Weekend' July 5-6
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire — Spike TV realizes that in the summer, some broadcast networks might be "lost" like a "desperate housewife" or an "ugly betty" in search of "bachelor" so they turn to imitating shows on cable. In honor of this, Spike TV celebrates "MXC, The Original, Not The...
Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R)'s Circle of Promise to Mobilize African American Women Against Breast Cancer at 2008 Music Festival
DALLAS, July 3 PRNewswire — WHAT: Circle of Promise Ambassadors Ebony Steele and Dr. Rovenia Brock (Dr. Ro) will bring the fight against breast cancer to the 2008 Essence Music Festival. Steele and Dr. Ro will share their view on breast cancer in the African American community during...
Meadows Museum Presents Jack Kilby: The Eye of Genius - Photographs by the Inventor of the Microchip, July 12 - September 21, 2008
DALLAS, July 3 PRNewswire — SMU — Jack St. Clair Kilby's invention of the integrated circuit (IC), or microchip, at Texas Instruments in 1958 revolutionized the world, creating limitless applications for computers, calculators, space-age technology and much more. For his...
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall Sign With Ted Kurland Associates Booking Agency for Worldwide Representation After Sold-out Tour
LOS ANGELES, July 3 PRNewswire — Legendary trumpet player Herb Alpert and his wife, internationally renowned GRAMMY-winning singer Lani Hall, have signed with the Boston, MA-based booking agency Ted Kurland Associates (TKA) for worldwide representation. TKA will exclusively represent...
The Worlds of Sports and Entertainment Converge for 'Casino Night' at the 40/40 Club to Raise Funds for The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire — The Richmond based Metropolitan Junior Baseball League (MJBL) will attempt to heighten the awareness of their efforts and raise much needed funding by hosting a star studded event in New York City during the MLB All Star weekend. MJBL, a 42-year-old...
Roger Keating Joins Hearst-Argyle Television as Head of Digital Media Unit
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Roger Keating is joining Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. (NYSE: HTV) as Senior Vice President, Digital Media. The appointment, effective July 7, was announced today by David J. Barrett, president and chief executive officer of Hearst-Argyle...
Kenny Chesney Sets Sail For XM Radio With His Own Signature Music Channel 'No Shoes Radio'
WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire — Midway through the year's most attended Poets & Pirates Tour, complete with 14 NFL stadium plays, the four-time consecutive and current Academy of Country Music and three-time and reigning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year has set...
FUNimation Entertainment and Geneon Entertainment Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement for North America
FLOWER MOUND, Texas, July 3 PRNewswire — FUNimation Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Navarre Corporation, and Geneon Entertainment (USA) Inc., a leading producer of Japanese animation, announced today their partnership to distribute select DVD titles in North America...
Rentrak Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials Announces Top DVD Sales and Rentals for Week Ending June 29, 2008
LOS ANGELES, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rentrak Retail and Home Video Essentials, business units of Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the Top 10 DVD sales and rentals for the prior week based on estimated consumer spending. According to the company's proprietary...
Julian Pavone, 'The World's Youngest Drummer', to Appear on Japan's No. 1 TV Show
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 3 PRNewswire — Only two months after appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Julian Pavone, who became known as "The World's Youngest Drummer" at only 20 months old, will appear July 10 on The Fuji Television Network show entitled, Amazing Stories &mdash...
CCTV Grants www.ku6.com Olympic Video-on Demand Right
BEIJING, July 3 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Hosted by renowned CCTV Olympic Channel host Zhang Bin, on July 1, 2008, www.ku6.com signed an official agreement with China Central Television (CCTV) to formally launch the Olympic service plan. Under the agreement, www.ku6.com will offer...
National Press Club to Host 'NEWSMAKER' Media Briefing on Supermodel Stars of 'She's Got the Look' Shattering Baby Boomer Stereotypes
WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following was released today by the National Press Club: NPC Newsmakers Event Monday, July 7, 2008 10:00 AM Supermodels KIM ALEXIS and BEVERLY JOHNSON, TV Land Exec LARRY W. JONES Description: Supermodel Stars of "She's Got the Look...
Essence Communications to Partner With iClips.net for Live Video Streaming of the 2008 Essence Music Festival
NEW ORLEANS, July 3 PRNewswire — Essence Communications, Inc. and iClips Network, L.L.C. today announced a partnership to present live video streaming of the 2008 Essence Music Festival on essence.com and iclips.net. The live video stream will be comprised of musical performances from...
PrimeSport Hosts 2008 MLB All-Star Game VIP Party
LOS ANGELES, July 3 PRNewswire — PrimeSport, the leading Sports Travel and Event Management company for sports and entertainment markets, announces they will host the 2008 MLB All-Star Game VIP Party, in celebration of the 79th Annual MLB All-Star Game. In honor of the historic event...
New Linksys by Cisco Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router Makes Home Networking Multimedia Friendly
IRVINE, Calif., July 3 PRNewswire — Linksys(R), a Division of Cisco, and the recognized leading global manufacturer of wireless, and networking hardware for home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) and the small business user, today announced the Linksys by Cisco Simultaneous Dual-N Band...
Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling Launches New Programming with IGN
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 3 PRNewswire — Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling announced today the debut of "TNA on IGN," a new web-based video program created exclusively for Imagine Games Network, IGN.com . "TNA on IGN" is hosted by TNA Wrestling personality Jeremy Borash and will feature...
Jamie Lynn Spears More Popular Than Big Sister Britney on This Week's Lycos Top Search List
WALTHAM, Mass., July 3 PRNewswire — Lycos, Inc. is a registered trademark of Lycos, Inc. All other product or service marks mentioned herein are those of Daum Communications Corp., Lycos, Inc. or their respective owners. All rights reserved. SOURCE Lycos, Inc.
Webcast Alert: Emmis Communications Corp First Quarter Earnings Call
INDIANAPOLIS, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Emmis Communications Corp (Nasdaq: EMMS) announces the following Webcast: What: Emmis Communications Corp Webcast When: Thursday, July 10 @ 9am EDT Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=49442 How: Live over the Internet &mdash...
Navarre Corporation Announces Exclusive Agreement Between FUNimation Entertainment and Geneon Entertainment
MINNEAPOLIS, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Navarre Corporation (Nasdaq: NAVR) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, FUNimation Entertainment, has entered into an exclusive agreement to distribute select DVD titles in North America on behalf of Geneon Entertainment, a leading...
Dennis Miller Kicks Off USA Cares "Share A Minute"
RADCLIFF, Ky.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - USA Cares, the nation's leading nonprofit organization providing post-9/11 veterans and military families with financial support and other critical resources, today kicked off a nationwide fundraising campaign called "Share A Minute." Comedian...
The 2008 Essence Music Festival Presented by Coca-Cola: The Ultimate Party
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire — SATELLITE FEEDS: Saturday, July 5, 2008 Sunday, July 6, 2008 Sunday, July 6, 2008 4:00 AM - 4:15 AM ET 4:00 AM - 4:15 AM ET 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM ET HORIZONS 2 15K slot E HORIZONS 2 15K slot E HORIZONS 2 15K slot E KU-Band (digital) KU-Band (digital) KU-Band...
SUPERSWEET Digital's Official Shop Launch
LONDON, July 3 PRNewswire — Youth culture bible SUPERSWEET have a mission to dress our inner personalities in exclusive pieces of clothing. Escape into LABOUR's world of innovative designs, quaint silks and jazz-age dresses. Coming attractions: Emma Bell, Grey Ant and Teerabul Songvich...
PH Towers by Westgate Celebrates Its Topping-Off
LAS VEGAS, July 3 PRNewswire — David A. Siegel, president and CEO of Westgate Resorts, Robert Earl, co-chairman of the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Mike Mecca, president and CEO of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Sylvester Stallone, Governor Jim Gibbons, civic leaders...
United Nations Screens Controversial "Screamers" Film in Tokyo
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - "Screamers," the critically-acclaimed documentary about genocide in the last century, with music by the Grammy award-winning rock band 'System of a Down,' was featured last week at the United Nations Refugee Film Festival 2008 in Tokyo, sponsored by UNHCR...
Bill Yung Successfully Resolves Trustee Request in Tropicana Entertainment Bankruptcy Cases
CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The key parties in Tropicana Entertainment, LLC's Delaware Bankruptcy today reached a resolution of a request for the appointment of a trustee brought by a consortium of bondholders. One day after an evidentiary hearing had commenced, the...
Songwriter Cathy Dennis Composes 1,000th No. 1 Single of Rock Era as 'I Kissed a Girl' Achieves Pole Position
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Hit songwriter Cathy Dennis goes into the record books this week as one of the writers of the 1,000th No. 1 single of the rock era, thanks to Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" moving into pole position on The Billboard Hot 100. "I Kissed a Girl" is the seventh...
City of Tulsa, TU Celebrate Gilcrease Museum Partnership
TULSA, Okla.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Gilcrease Museum, which houses the world's largest, most comprehensive collection of art and artifacts of the American West, opened today under the management of The University of Tulsa in an unprecedented agreement with the City of Tulsa. "Gilcrease...
Bret Michaels Adds Texas Bike Rally to 2008 Rock of Love Tour: Tickets on Sale Now for Gonzales Thunder Rally Rock Festival and Bike Rally, Oct. 10-12, in Gonzales, Texas
GONZALES, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - General admission and VIP tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster for this year's inaugural Gonzales Thunder Rally, a three-day rock festival and bike rally Oct. 10-12 at JB Wells Park in historic Gonzales, south of Austin, east of San Antonio...
Applause from Russ Launches New Line of Web-Interactive Plush, Adds a Splash to Fourth of July Weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Applause(R) from Russ(R), a brand of Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. (NYSE:RUS) and its subsidiary Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc., today hosted 'SeaPals Day' at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg...
Court Denies Preliminary Injunction Motion Relating to Activision's Proposed Combination with Vivendi Games
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that the Delaware Court of Chancery has denied the Wayne County Employees' Retirement System's request for a preliminary injunction relating to Activision's proposed combination with Vivendi Games...
Shutterfly to Announce Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results During a Conference Call and Webcast on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. PT
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Shutterfly, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFLY), the leading Internet-based social expression and personal publishing service, will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2008 financial results and business outlook on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at 2:00...
Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Amended Compact to Allow up to 5,000 Class III Slots at Red Hawk Casino
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced today that the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger have signed an amended compact which paves the way for Class III gaming to be offered at the future Red...
MakeMusic Added to Russell Microcap Index
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - MakeMusic, Inc. (Nasdaq: MMUS) today announced it has been added to the Russell Microcap Index after the Russell Investment Group reconstituted its comprehensive set of U.S. and global equity indexes on June 27, 2008. Russell indexes are widely used by...
GO3 Statement Regarding Erroneous Coverage in Star Magazine
LOS ANGELES, July 2 PRNewswire — Regarding the completely fabricated item about GO3 Omega-3 fish oil capsules that appears in the July 14, 2008 edition of Star magazine, none of the parties named in this false and misleading story were contacted by the magazine prior to publication. GO3...
Florida Lottery Joins POWERBALL(R)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The Florida Lottery announced today that it will join the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) and add POWERBALL(R) to its portfolio of games starting in January 2009. Florida will become the 30th state to join the multi-state lottery game, which is...
Fitch Affirms Cablevision's IDR at 'B+'; Revises Rating Outlook to Stable
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'B+' Issuer Default Rating (IDR) assigned to Cablevision Systems Corporation (CVC) and its wholly owned subsidiary CSC Holdings, Inc. (CSC) and has revised its Rating Outlook to Stable from Negative. In addition, Fitch has...
National Press Club to Host 'NEWSMAKER' Media Briefing on Supermodel Icons Shatter Baby Boomer Stereotypes
WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following was released today by the National Press Club: National Press Club "NEWSMAKER" Media Briefing Supermodel Icons Shatter Baby Boomer Stereotypes Televisions Target TV Generation Monday, July 7, 2008 10 a.m. Zenger Room National...
TV Guide Online Names New Editors
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - TV Guide Online, a part of Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), announced today that it has named three editors to new positions. Jennifer Holland, a former national editor for The Associated Press, will be the site's new managing editor, and...
Cedar Point Prize Patrol On the Lookout During the Fourth of July Weekend
SANDUSKY, Ohio, July 2 PRNewswire — Some lucky guests at Cedar Point during this holiday weekend may go home with a grill, a year's supply of bratwurst, a tote bag, potato chips or other valuable prizes. Beginning Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6, the Cedar Point Prize Patrol...
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's Ultimate Motorcycle Adventure, Long Way Down, Rides onto the Big Screen for One Night Only
CENTENNIAL, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Join Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as they embark on the motorcycle adventure of a lifetime, riding 15,000 miles through 20 countries from Scotland to South Africa in Long Way Down, created from more than 1,200 hours of footage for a...
SeeqPod.com Mixes It Up - Creates Customized Compilations for Users - Introduces 'PodLists'
EMERYVILLE, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire — SeeqPod, the world's only 'Playable Search and Discovery' engine, announced today a new service, specially curated 'PodLists'. Digging for new music is tough work, and SeeqPod knows this first-hand. 'PodLists' are designed to help users enjoy and...
LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment Celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of Star Wars Galaxies(TM) with the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment announced today the Star Wars Galaxies(TM) Trading Card Game as part of the fifth anniversary celebration for the massively multiplayer game, Star Wars Galaxies. The first release for the online trading card game...
Alejandro Escovedo's Autobiographical New Album 'REAL ANIMAL,' Makes First Ever Top 200 Chart Debut!
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — For the first time in his 30 year career, Alejandro Escovedo has charted on Billboard's Top 200 coming in at #122 with his 9th solo album REAL ANIMAL. Released on June 24th, REAL ANIMAL also enters Billboard's Heatseeker/New Artist Chart at #3 with 6,178...
Mammoth "Rock The Bayou" Music Bash Unites Legends at 4-Day Texas Festival, featuring Sammy Hagar, Alice Cooper, Bret Michaels, Queensryche, Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Warrant, Ratt, Dokken, Great White & More
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Some of rock's most legendary and notorious hair bands will join emerging stars for the massive Rock The Bayou music bash, featuring four days of music, food and family fun on the former grounds of Houston's AstroWorld theme park. The site is being...
Patrick Ewing, Jr. Highlights Harlem Globetrotters 2008 Draft
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The iconic Harlem Globetrotters have selected Georgetown's Patrick Ewing, Jr. as the top pick in the team's second annual player draft, 23 years after his Hall of Fame-bound father went number one overall in the NBA Draft. Also selected by the Globetrotters...
WorthPoint to Sponsor "American Presidential Experience" During Democratic National Convention in Denver
DENVER-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - WorthPoint Corporation, a Web-based social network and search engine for collectors, announced Wednesday that it will sponsor the "American Presidential Experience" during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, August 25-28. The announcement was made at a...
Hearst-Argyle Stations Receive Five National Murrow Awards
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — WBAL Radio in Baltimore earned awards in the Overall Excellence and News Documentary categories; WBAL-TV, Baltimore, in the News Documentary and News Series categories; and KCCI-TV, Des Moines, in the Sports Reporting category, in national...
July 4 Deadline Nears for Nominations for 2008 Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards
CHICAGO, July 2 PRNewswire — With the July 4 deadline drawing near, the Playboy Foundation today issued a final call for public nominations for the 2008 Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards. "We are seeking nominations of writers, librarians, lawyers, bloggers, activists, artists...
New TV and Radio Spots Promote Adoption of Teens, Sibling Groups, Kids With Disabilities
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 2 PRNewswire — Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp today unveiled a series of statewide English and Spanish television spots promoting the benefits of public adoption. The spots are part of Governor Charlie Crist's "Explore Adoption" initiative, a statewide public...
Lifetime's 'Army Wives' Celebrates 4th of July: Host Red Carpet Screening With Our Nation's Heroes at Walter Reed
WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire — Kicking off the July 4th holiday week and honoring America's servicemen and women and their families, the cast of Lifetime's hit show "Army Wives" were joined by real Army Wives, Wounded Warriors and military servicemembers at Walter Reed Army Medical...
Keep Your Eye on the Sexy Adult Industry for the Next Media Convergence Says Adult Video News Publisher
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The adult entertainment industry has been an unerring forecaster of new trends in consumer technology for the past 25 years and it is pointing toward a convergence of your television, cell phone and personal computer, according to Paul Fishbein, chairman...
Abunga.com Hosts Author Chats: Psychological Thriller Author Melanie Wells Joins Online Family-Friendly Bookstore July 16 to Kick-Off Chat Feature
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 2 PRNewswire — Abunga.com, the family-friendly online bookstore, will host bi-weekly "Authors at Abunga" chats beginning July 16 to connect avid readers with their favorite authors. Psychological thriller fiction writer Melanie Wells will kick-off the chats...
Genius Products LLC and B1 Games Unleash First Board Game Based on Microsoft and Bungies' Highly Successful Video Game Franchise
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Calling all Halo fans across the universe! Let the battle for supremacy begin as Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB: GNPI) and B1 Games unveil the first ever board game based on Microsoft and Bungies' best selling entertainment property - Halo(TM). The...
What's new in San Antonio!
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The state's top leisure destination now boasts an easy - and affordable - way to see some of its most popular attractions. Tourism officials in San Antonio announced the launch of San Antonio & Beyond: A Prepaid Pass to Attractions and Museums. The...
NCsoft Announces Summer Trade Show and Event Plans
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Fans of Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games will get a first-hand look at some of the leading online games on the market this summer as NCsoft(R) makes appearances at some of the top entertainment consumer and trade shows in both Europe and North...
America's First Fair Trade Town Holds Fair Trade Live Concert in Media, PA
MEDIA, Pa., July 2 PRNewswire — America's First Fair Trade Town, Media, PA, will bring national and international attention to the significance of Fair Trade by holding its first Fair Trade Live Concert in the heart of downtown Media on Sunday, September 14, 2008, from 12 to 8 p.m...
Gala-Net to be the Publisher of Luna Online
SUNNYVALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Gala-Net has announced that it will publish its latest title, Luna Online, a Massive Mulitplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) developed by Eya Interactive, for release in North America, through Gala-Net's game portal, www.gpotato.com. Luna Online...
AOL Launches BigDownload.com
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - AOL announced the launch of BigDownload.com, http://www.bigdownload.com, a new content- and service-centered site for the PC gaming audience providing free downloads, game reviews and industry news. BigDownload.com is the first joint project between AOL Games...
Hispanics Changing the Landscape of News: Univision's Local Newscasts in LA and NY Are #1 and #2 in the Entire Nation Among All Adults 18-49 Regardless of Language
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The Univision Television Group announced today that two of its stations' newscasts have taken the top two spots across all people meter markets in the entire country, regardless of language, demonstrating increasing influence and civic engagement of Hispanics...
TLC Will Broadcast American Chopper Episode July 10 Featuring Sikorsky Tribute Motorcycle
STRATFORD, Conn., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced TLC will air a new episode of American Chopper on July 10 at 9 p.m. and again at 11 p.m. Eastern time featuring the design and production of the Sikorsky Aircraft Tribute Motorcycle. Sikorsky is a...
American Kennel Club Offers Suggestions for Obama's New "Number Two"
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Vice President isn't the only high-level position that Barack Obama is currently trying to fill. It's been widely reported that - win or lose - the Obamas have promised their two daughters a dog after the presidential election. With 158 breeds registered by...
RCN "Connects Customers to Something More" ... More High Definition! Company Adds 7 New HD Channels & HD Video on Demand
HERNDON, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI), a leading provider of digital television, data, and voice services to residential, business and commercial/carrier customers, announced today that it is adding 7 new High Definition (HD) channels to its line up, and that...
Robert Townsend and Global Nonprofit Launch Public-Purpose Multimedia Studio
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Global nonprofit One Economy Corporation and actor, producer, and director Robert Townsend have announced the creation of the "V Studio," the Virtual Studio for Public-Purpose Media . Launching this summer, the Public Internet Channel is a next-generation...
Research and Markets: Programming Legend Charles Petzold Unlocks the Secrets in 1936 Paper by Alan M. Turing on Computability and the Turing Machine
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Annotated Turing: A Guided Tour Through Alan Turing's Historic Paper on Computability and the Turing Machine" report to their offering. Mathematician Alan Turing invented an imaginary...
Comic Creators Set to Win Big in Platinum Studios' The Comic Book Challenge 2008
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Platinum Studios, Inc. (OTCBB:PDOS), an entertainment company that controls an international library of more than 5,600 comic book characters which it adapts, produces and licenses for all forms of media, today announced the Top 50 contestants, as well as...
The Beach Boys Perform for Thousands on the Atlantic City Beach July 4, 2008
-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Atlantic City Hilton celebrates 25th anniversary of historic 1983 Beach Boys concert in Atlantic City that drew over 300,000 people. -0- *T WHERE: Date: 07/04/08 Satellite: MC 03 (C-Band) Analog Transponder: 19 Time: 2200-2215 ET (10:00 - 10:15 p.m. ET) U/L Freq: 6305...
The Parent Company to Present at Collins Stewart Growth Conference on July 9, 2008
DENVER, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Parent Company (Nasdaq: KIDS), a leading commerce, content and new media company for growing families, today announced that it will present at the Collins Stewart 4th Annual Growth Conference in New York. The Parent Company's President and CEO...
American Express Launches New Spot with Tina Fey and Martin Scorsese
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Today, American Express announces the launch of its latest television spot featuring comedian and actress Tina Fey showcasing how American Express provides exclusive travel benefits for Platinum Card(R) members. The spot, part of its "Are you a Cardmember?(R...
IMAGELESS: Findings of Pioneering AXA Art Conservation Research Project on View at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Exhibition Opens July 11, 2008
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — AXA Art Insurance Corporation is pleased to announce its support of 'IMAGELESS: The Scientific Study and Experimental Treatment of an Ad Reinhardt Black Painting', an exhibition on view at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum from July 11 through September...
Keep A Child Alive and Alicia Keys Raise $40,000 Through Mobile Donations During U.S. Concert Tour
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — Eleven-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys launched one of the first text message donation campaigns in the U.S. to benefit Keep A Child Alive. During her As I Am concert tour, Keys took a few moments out of each show to show a clip from her film Alicia in...
Boston's Fourth of July - Whether at Home or on the Esplanade, Enjoy Free Pops Concert and Fireworks Spectacular Sponsored by Liberty Mutual
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - For most Bay State residents, Independence Day falling on a Friday means a well-deserved three-day weekend, whether embarking on a holiday road trip or spending a quiet Fourth of July at home. Either way, those seeking the perfect July 4th plan have two...
'Last 2 Walk,' the New Full-Length Album From the Academy Award Winning Rap Group Three 6 Mafia, Enters the Billboard Top 200 at #5
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — "Last 2 Walk," the new album from the Academy Award winning hip-hop ensemble Three 6 Mafia, has just entered the Billboard Top 200 best-selling albums chart at #5, with first week's sales of 76,909 pieces, according to SoundScan. "Last 2 Walk" has also...
One Day That Will Change Your Life: Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — Everyone — from businessmen to Hollywood stars — harbors a secret dream to be a rock star. Now, this summer, Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp is going to make these dreams come true as the camp travels to cities all across the country. Some of the...
Actiga Chairman and CEO Increases Equity Position; Participates in Company's Current Private Placement Memorandum through Debt Conversion
RIVERSIDE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Actiga Corporation (OTCBB: AGAC), a leading pioneer in active video gaming products and services, announced today that Amro Albanna, chairman and CEO of Actiga, converted $515,863 in debt into 343,908 shares of the company's common stock at $1.50...
Concurrent Launches Next Generation of Time-Shifted TV
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Concurrent (Nasdaq: CCUR), a worldwide leader in real-time Linux-based computing solutions, announced today the latest advancement in time-shifted television. The Real Time Pitcher 2000 (RTP2000), using resilient real-time content distribution, now ensures no...
A Crystal Ball for the Media Industry: Future of Media Summit Connects Insights Between Silicon Valley and Australia
SYDNEY, Australia-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The third annual Future of Media Summit will be held simultaneously in Sydney and Silicon Valley on 15 July, 2008. The Summit is organized by Future Exploration Network, a global strategy and events firm. "The extraordinary pace of change in the...
McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Names Steven P. McEvoy General Manager of KERO-TV23, Bakersfield, CA
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — McGraw-Hill Broadcasting, a unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies, today announced the appointment of Steven P. McEvoy as General Manager of KERO-TV23, the ABC-affiliate station in Bakersfield, and its Spanish-language affiliate...
Cablevision Celebrates Freedom With the Addition of 15 New Channels of Free HD for iO TV(SM) Customers
BETHPAGE, N.Y., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC) is celebrating freedom by announcing plans to deliver 15 new free high-definition channels to iO TV digital cable customers — bringing iO's HD line-up to 60 channels, without the extra equipment or...
Cellufun Puts More Senior Mobile Execs Into Play With Gameloft's Keith Katz and Third Screen Media Founder Tom Burgess
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Cellufun, "the world's mobile playground," has officially announced the addition of two senior mobile industry veterans to its team. Tom Burgess and Keith Katz have joined the Cellufun team as an advisory board member and VP of Marketing, respectively...
eWorld Companies, Inc. Launches New Urban Development Division with Eric Kennedy as VP
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - eWorld Companies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EWRC) announced today that it has launched a new Urban Development division to be headed by newly appointed VP Eric Kennedy. This division was created specifically for the purpose of servicing urban markets in the U.S...
Smart Destinations Introduces Go Toronto Card, Helping Tourists See Best Attractions and Tours in Toronto and Niagara Falls at Low, Fixed-Price Per Day
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Smart Destinations introduces the new Go Toronto Card. The Go Toronto Card enables visitors to enjoy the best attractions and tours in Toronto, Niagara Falls and surrounding areas for one low per-day price, which saves vacationers time and money on their...
It's a Big Apple Wedding with I-play's 'Dream Day Wedding: Married in Manhattan' Casual Game for the PC
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Uptown or downtown; sling backs or sandals, New York City turns into a bride's virtual paradise this July as I-play announces Dream Day Wedding: Married in Manhattan, a new PC game available for download next month. Over 50 million casual gamers have helped...
arvato digital services Certified by Blu-ray Disc Association
WEAVERVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - arvato digital services, a global provider of integrated service packages in the IT/high-tech, games, video and audio sectors, today announced it has been granted official certification by the Blu-ray Disc Association. The certificate confirms that...
Poker Expert and Professional Player David Sklansky Joins PokerTek as Executive Poker Consultant
MATTHEWS, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK), the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, is pleased to announce that David Sklansky has joined PokerTek's team as a poker consultant, who will focus on providing industry...
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Online Television Content Becoming Increasingly Effective in Targeting New-Vehicle Buyers
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire — Online television show content is emerging as an increasingly effective way of reaching new-vehicle buyers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Power Auto Online Media Study(SM)-Summer, released today. The semi-annual study...
American Airlines and NBA Partner on International League Events
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Airlines and The National Basketball Association (NBA) have reached a marketing partnership that includes several of the league's most prominent international grassroots initiatives featuring activities in nine countries...
Schematic Brings NBC'S Coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games to Millions of Americans With Development of Silverlight-based Online Video Channel for NBCOlympics.com on MSN
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Schematic, a WPP Digital company, announced today its development of the groundbreaking Web video player anchoring NBC's online coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on NBCOlympics.com on MSN. The announcement was made today by Perkins Miller, Senior Vice...
Tom Arnold and Victory Motorcycles Team up to Auction off Customized Victory Vision Street(TM) for Charity
MINNEAPOLIS, July 2 PRNewswire — Victory Motorcycles, a division of Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), has gone "Hollywood" teaming up with actor Tom Arnold to create a one-of-a-kind motorcycle geared to raise money for two deserving charities. A Victory Vision Street(TM) featuring...
Last.fm Offers Radiohead's In Rainbows for Free-On-Demand Listening
NEW YORK and LONDON, July 2 PRNewswire — Radiohead have teamed up with Last.fm to offer their album, In Rainbows, for free, ad-supported on-demand streaming. The album will be made available on Last.fm to listen to in its entirety, for free today at www.last.fm/music/radiohead. This...
Journal Sentinel Inc. Announces Restructuring
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Journal Sentinel Inc. announced today that it will reduce its workforce by about 10% of its approximately 1,300 full time equivalent employees to address the impact of a challenging advertising environment. Journal Sentinel Inc. is a Journal Communications...
Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell Detect New Comedy Based on Characters of Sherlock Holmes and Watson for Columbia Pictures
- Judd Apatow and Jimmy Miller to Produce - CULVER CITY, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire/- Comedy superstars Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell will team together for a Columbia Pictures comedy based on the renowned characters Sherlock Holmes and Watson, with Baron Cohen taking the role of the master...
Fans Experience 'Sweet Emotion' as Activision's Guitar Hero(R): Aerosmith(R) Rocks Retail Shelves Nationwide
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Gamers and music fans alike are now free to unleash their inner-rockstar as the groundbreaking video game partnership uniting one of 2007's best selling video games and 'America's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band'—Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad...
GameStop Reaches Agreement to Acquire New Zealand's Gamesman Video Game Chain
GRAPEVINE, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase The Gamesman, New Zealand's largest independent gaming specialist. The eight Gamesman...
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly Bond in 'Reel Comedy: Step Brothers' Premiering Monday, July 21 at Midnight* on COMEDY CENTRAL(R)
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — COMEDY CENTRAL is holding a family reunion in "Reel Comedy: Step Brothers." This half-hour special premieres on Monday, July 21 at midnight. COMEDY CENTRAL's "Reel Comedy: Step Brothers" is hosted by comedian Paul F. Tompkins, who visits the set of the...
Reality TV Just Got a Whole Lot ... Realer! Michael Ian Black Hosts the All-New Series 'Reality Bites Back' Premiering Thursday, July 17 at 10:30 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL(R)
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — Tune-in and get ready for the ultimate Reality TV satire! COMEDY CENTRAL presents its first unscripted competition series, "Reality Bites Back," where ten comedians will vie for supremacy in weekly parodies of the most notorious reality shows around...
Get Ready for the Wildest and Wackiest Talent Showcase Around! The Series Premiere of 'The Gong Show with Dave Attell' Debuts Thursday, July 17 at 10:00 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL(R)
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — The 1970s classic "The Gong Show" is back and who better to host the return of the legendary talent showcase series than boundary-pushing comedy all-star Dave Attell? Viewers won't be able to contain their laughter (and their astonishment) when "The Gong...
Research and Markets: Create Custom Graphics, Scroll Frames, Dropdown Menus, and Much More with World of Warcraft Programming
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "World of Warcraft Programming: A Guide and Reference for Creating WoW Addons" report to their offering. "WoW" is what you'll say when you see how many ways you can tweak the World of Warcraft...
Handleman Company Names Rozanne Kokko as Chief Financial Officer
TROY, Mich., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Handleman Company (Pink Sheets: HDLM), www.handleman.com, today announced that Rozanne Kokko has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. The Company also announced that it has...
Majesco Entertainment Joins the Russell Microcap Index
EDISON, N.J., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Majesco Entertainment Company (Nasdaq: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, announced today that it was added to the Russell Microcap(R) Index when Russell Investments reconstituted its comprehensive family of U.S...
Atrinsic Acquires Ringtone.com
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - New Motion, Inc., doing business as Atrinsic (NASDAQ: NWMO), a premier Internet media and mobile entertainment company, today announced that it has acquired the assets of Ringtone.com, a popular mobile entertainment destination for downloadable mobile...
Seven Arts Pictures Acquires Worldwide Rights to "Mortal Armor: The Legend of Galahad"
LONDON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Seven Arts Pictures plc (the Company) (OTCBB:SAPXF) (PLUS:SAPP) announced the acquisition of the worldwide rights to the Arthurian historical epic adventure "Mortal Armor: The Legend of Galahad." The film, which is in pre-production, follows the epic journey...
Chaotic Trading Card Game Launches Nationwide at Best Buy
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The Chaotic(R) Trading Card Game, which integrates a collectible trading card game with a unique online multi-player experience, will launch at world-leading consumer electronics retailer Best Buy on July 6th. Best Buy is re-entering the trading card space for...
Leading News Organization ITN Extends Advertising Deal with blinkx Based on Proven Campaign Success
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced that it has won an extension contract that will augment the scope of its advertising partnership with ITN, one of the world's leading news and multimedia content companies...
Only 12 Hours Left in Monster All-Star Online Balloting Program
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — Will Ryan Braun become the first Milwaukee Brewers outfielder to be elected by the fans? Will Joe Mauer become the first Minnesota Twins catcher to be a fan-elected starter? Will Chase Utley become the first Philadelphia Phillies player to be the overall...
Grammy Award Winner NE-YO and Singer-Songwriter Solange to Perform at VH1 Summer of Soul Concert Presented by Harman Kardon and Mercedes-Benz
A Benefit For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation SAG HARBOR, N.Y., July 2 PRNewswire — Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum singer and chart topping songwriter, NE-YO will be the headlining performer along with singer-songwriter Solange at VH1 Summer of Soul Concert Presented By Harman...
Circa Pictures and Production Co., Intl., Inc. (CPPD-PK) Announced Today Its Fiscal and Product Development Plans
LOS ANGELES, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Circa Pictures and Production Co., Intl., Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: CPPD), is pleased to announce their upcoming fiscal and creative development plans for the company. According to Circa Picture's CEO, Constantine Papadopoulos: "On the creative...
Direct Energy Brings Expertise to Designing Spaces in New York
ALBANY, N.Y., July 2 PRNewswire — Summertime means higher temperatures, and an increased use of air conditioning to keep homes cool. But as Direct Energy's Dave Borowski explains on a Designing Spaces episode that began airing over the weekend, through simple measures, consumers can...
CBS News Anchor Russ Mitchell to Host the 2008 Mid-America Emmy(R) Awards Presented by Lumiere Place
ST. LOUIS, July 2 PRNewswire — The Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced today that CBS News anchor Russ Mitchell will host the 32nd Annual Emmy(R) Awards Gala presented by Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels. The Gala will be...
In Ohio, Direct Energy Brings Expertise to Designing Spaces
DUBLIN, Ohio, July 2 PRNewswire — High natural gas prices are adding a chill to summer in the Buckeye State, with consumers anxious about heating costs when, inevitably, the colder weather returns. But as Direct Energy's Dave Borowski explains on a Designing Spaces episode that began...
Americans Share Next Chapters in Their Lives Through Essay Contest Sponsored by Borders and AARP
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Submissions to the Borders/AARP "Your Next Chapter" essay contest are flowing in by the hundreds from across the country. Since the contest launch May 29, people age 50+ have submitted creative and inspirational essays that address the...
Belo Television Stations Win Four National Murrow Awards
DALLAS, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Belo Corp. (NYSE: BLC) announced today that Belo television stations have won four national Edward R. Murrow Awards for 2008. The awards recognized WFAA-TV in Dallas/Fort Worth for its Web site, KGW-TV in Portland for Continuing Coverage, WCNC-TV...
The Trevor Project Raises Lifesaving Proceeds, Awareness at Trevor New York Benefit
Eighth Annual Fundraiser Brought Together Celebrities, Community Leaders to Support Suicide and Crisis Prevention for Gay and Questioning Youth LOS ANGELES, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Performances by Sandra Bernhard and Idina Menzel were among the entertainment highlights of...
The Recording Academy(R) Philadelphia Chapter Names Dawn Frisby Byers Executive Director
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The Recording Academy(R) today announced that it has named Dawn Frisby Byers as Executive Director of the Philadelphia Chapter. As Executive Director, Frisby Byers will develop and execute outreach programs, advocacy initiatives, professional...
'Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunt' Returns on September 26th
PITTSBURGH, July 2 PRNewswire — The ScareHouse(R) (www.scarehouse.com) is a high-tech haunted attraction utilizing digital technology and Hollywood- quality special effects, props, and prosthetics. Last year's record-breaking production received acclaim from thousands of customers from...
In Michigan, Direct Energy Brings Expertise to Designing Spaces
LANSING, Mich., July 2 PRNewswire — High natural gas prices are adding a chill to Michigan, with consumers anxious about heating costs when, inevitably, the colder weather returns. But as Direct Energy's Dave Borowski explains on a Designing Spaces episode that began airing over the...
Sterlingfest Art & Jazz Fair Set for July 31-Aug. 2 in Sterling Heights
Festival hours are 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Rock legend REO Speedwagon highlights three days of music, food, children's entertainment and arts and crafts as part of the Sterlingfest Art & Jazz Fair in Sterling Heights. This...
Generations X, Y Lead Way as Consumers Experiment With Online, Mobile Video - But Most Dollars Still Flow to DVDs, TV Service
MENLO PARK, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire — As TV and movie studios push to make more of their video content available online, a just-released study from Knowledge Networks reveals that while consumers are indeed turning to new video technologies — such as online streaming and...
Becker Group Hires Theme Park Veteran as New Vice President of Exhibitions
BALTIMORE, July 2 PRNewswire — Becker Group, a 50-year-old experiential marketing firm based in Baltimore, today announced the appointment of Dave Danon as vice president of exhibitions of its Los Angeles office. Danon joins Becker Group with over 18 years of business and operational...
Sustainable Threads on Bio-Diesel Powered Wheels are Music to Concert-Goers Ears
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — RVL7 by RE:VOLVE, the sustainably-minded clothing and accessories company known for blending eco-style with wear-it-out-loud messages, today launches a 17-stop, 15-city tour to educate and empower America's youth to create positive social change with the...
Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Marker Man Adventures' for Nintendo DS(TM)
EDISON, N.J., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Majesco Entertainment Company (Nasdaq: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Marker Man Adventures for Nintendo DS(TM). Developed by Glyphic Entertainment, this unique game based on drawing and...
Guaranteed to Make You Laugh ... or Give You Gas
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 2 PRNewswire — Comedian Tom Mabe is so funny, CMT is willing to bet you'll laugh or they'll give you gas, a gas card that is. Comedian and prankster Tom Mabe takes on everyday people in everyday life when his new hidden prank series MABE IN AMERICA premieres...
Women Riders ... Bikes ... Camera ... Action!
MILWAUKEE, July 2 PRNewswire — To help inspire women to get into the sport of motorcycling, Harley-Davidson announced a special contest challenging female film makers to capture the passion, spirit, independence and empowerment that embodies the spirit of female riders. Female film...
Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom: Bundles of Fun for the Fourth of July Weekend
AURORA, Ohio, July 2 PRNewswire — It will be really easy to make a big splash at Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom during the Fourth of July Weekend. Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6, Wildwater Kingdom will be offering a Family Fun Bundle that will include four one-day tickets to...
Nimbuzz Raises $15 Million in Second Round Funding
LONDON, July 2 PRNewswire — Nimbuzz Mangrove Capital Partners provides venture capital with a punch to entrepreneurs looking to build world class companies. We look to invest in companies operating Internet or Software businesses as early as possible in their development. We are...
This Just In ... from CBS Interactive
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, July 2 PRNewswire — Two days after CBS Corporation announced its completion of its acquisition of CNET Networks, Inc., CBS News content is being featured on CNET.com for the very first time. Video of EARLY SHOW anchor Harry Smith's Tuesday interview with CNET...
Splash Media, LP's Subsidiary, Mortgage Media, LLC, (MPTN) Announces Agreement With Mortgage Power Network (MPN) to Provide Bundled Training Product Offering to Mortgage Industry
DALLAS, July 2 PRNewswire — Splash Media, LP, a leading video publisher and innovator of online video training content and corporate communication, has finalized agreements with Mortgage Power Network (MPN) to create and distribute a collaborative video training offering to the mortgage...
Sony's New HDNA Campaign Breathes Life Into Its Latest VAIO Computer Offerings
SAN DIEGO, July 2 PRNewswire — Sony Electronics today announced that it will launch an integrated marketing campaign in the United States on July 15 touting how its new VAIO all-in-one HD PC/TV and HD Blu-ray Disc enabled notebook are "Born out of" other high-definition products. The...
Rush Limbaugh Renews Long-Term Contract With Premiere Radio Networks and Clear Channel Radio as He Celebrates 20 Years On Air
LOS ANGELES, July 2 PRNewswire — Rush Limbaugh, who's heard weekly by nearly 20 million listeners on about 600 radio stations nationwide, renewed his contract with Premiere Radio Networks and Clear Channel Radio, continuing syndication of The Rush Limbaugh Show many years into the...
A Capitol Fourth on PBS Goes for the Gold With a Special Olympic Tribute to Team USA Led By Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton
- Hosted by Jimmy Smits, America's Biggest Birthday Party Offers Patriotic Send Off to the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing with the National Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Erich Kunzel - WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — On July Fourth, there's no place like our...
New Generation Biofuels CEO to Appear Today on Fox Business News
HOUSTON, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — New Generation Biofuels Holdings, Inc. (Amex: GNB), a renewable fuels provider, today announced that New Generation Biofuels' President & CEO, David A Gillespie, will be interviewed today on Fox Business News at 3:20 pm EDT (please consult your...
Wegener Corporation Sets Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Earnings Announcement Date
DULUTH, Georgia, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced that it plans to report its third quarter of fiscal 2008 operating results prior to the...
Global Crossing Provides Eurovision Link to Brazil During Beijing 2008 Olympics
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. and SAO PAULO, Brazil, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Global Crossing (Nasdaq: GLBC), a leading global IP solutions provider, today announced it will provide a link between Rio de Janeiro and New York for Eurovision, the premier sports and news content distributor...
CHRONO TRIGGER Returns! The Timeless Classic Teleports to Nintendo DS This Holiday Season
LOS ANGELES, July 2 PRNewswire — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that it will release CHRONO TRIGGER(R) in North America this Holiday season. Remastered exclusively for Nintendo DS(TM), this marks...
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Extends 'Kids Free' Promotion to Include Teens
DALLAS, July 2 PRNewswire — Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament today announced that due to an overwhelming response, North America's most popular dinner attraction is extending its first nationwide "Kids Free" promotion to Labor Day 2008. The promotion is also being expanded to...
Limelight Networks to Issue Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Results on 12 August at 1:00 p.m. PDT
TEMPE, Ariz., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Limelight Networks (Nasdaq: LLNW) will report financial results for the second quarter 2008 at approximately 1:00 p.m. PDT (4:00 pm. EDT) on 12 August 2008. Management will host a quarterly conference call for investors beginning at 2:00...
Hotels in 10 States Celebrate the Great American Summer
BALTIMORE, July 2 PRNewswire — Despite rising gas prices and a weakened dollar, there's no reason travelers can't experience The Great American Summer this year — and now, they can plan that adventure through one simple site. Visit www.thegreatamericansummer.com for special...
CORRECTING and REPLACING In the Case of a Strike: Do Not Panic -- Strike Survival Guide from LinkedIn Offers a Lifeline
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Contact information should read: LinkedIn, Kay Luo, 650-687-3560, press@linkedin.com. The corrected release reads: IN THE CASE OF A STRIKE: DO NOT PANIC — STRIKE SURVIVAL GUIDE FROM LINKEDIN OFFERS A LIFELINE Networking Tips to Keep...
Ocean of Songs Released on "Luminarium" by Treasured Singer and Songwriter, Emily Tessmer
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - This Independence Day the country will cherish the release of Emily Tessmer's independently produced album "Luminarium". The songs on her second solo release prove the singer and songwriter has freed herself from the prevailing music industry. "Luminarium...
Big Screen Wimbledon Tennis at St Pancras Station
LONDON, July 2 PRNewswire — Serving an ace for sports fans - St Pancras is the place to catch Wimbledon tennis this summer on the giant screen. Forget Murray Mound or Henman Hill, this year St Pancras International is the best place to cheer on the British players at this year's...
Tickets.com Expands Its Arena Client List With the BOK Center in Tulsa
COSTA MESA, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire — Tickets.com, a leading worldwide provider of integrated ticketing solutions, has signed an exclusive, multi-year ticketing services agreement with the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The arena, which is owned by the City of Tulsa and managed by...
Missing Scenes Discovered From Fritz Lang's "Metropolis"
HAMBURG, Germany, July 2 PRNewswire — The following is a press pre-release of DIE ZEIT No. 28 first on sale on Thursday, 03 July 2008 For 80 years the original version of Fritz Lang's "Metropolis" has been considered lost. The ZEITmagazin shows details from the missing scenes of the...
Sodexo Announces Organic Growth of 8.4% For the First Nine Months of Fiscal 2008
PARIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Regulatory News: -0- *T — Food and Facilities Management Services, + 8.2%: solid growth in all segments and in all geographies — Sodexo takes advantage of its global leadership in Healthcare and Education and its international network — Service...
Blockbuster Teams Up With the USO to Entertain the Troops With DVD & Game Drive Through July 14
DALLAS, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Blockbuster Inc. and the USO are teaming up to bring much deserved entertainment to our service members and their families. Through July 14, the American public can show their support for the troops by donating DVDs and games at designated USO drop...
Basin Complex Fire Update: Big Sur Tourism Area Hotels, Attractions & Restaurants Open with No Damage; Highway 1 South of Nepenthe Remains Closed
BIG SUR, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Big Sur area hotels, attractions and restaurants remain open while firefighters continue to work on containing the Basin Complex Fire. Some California State parks remain closed. As of July 1, 2008, the majority of the fire continues to burn in a...
Bravo TV's Top Chef Winner to Cook at Tahoe Food Festival
TAHOE CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Chef and restaurateur Stephanie Izard, the winner of the fourth season of Bravo TV's Top Chef, recently signed on to host a cooking seminar at the 23rd Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival, scheduled for September 5-7 in the outdoors at...
Lakes Entertainment, Inc. Announces Status of Ohio Petition Drive
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced today that it is currently on pace to collect over 700,000 signatures to place a referendum permitting one casino in Ohio on the November 4th ballot. Ohio law requires at least 402,225 valid signatures to...
LIN TV and Charter Sign Carriage Agreement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. & ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - LIN TV Corp. (NYSE: TVL), a local television and digital media company, and Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), announced today that the two companies have reached an agreement for the retransmission of LIN TV's broadcast...
Sony Creative Software Announces Winners of "Technology in Motion" National Student Film Contest
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing software applications, today announced the winners of its first national student film contest, Technology in Motion: Vision of the Future. Selected from hundreds of film...
Greenberg Traurig Tallahassee Director of Governmental Affairs Agustin G. Corbella Appointed to Florida Film & Entertainment Advisory Council
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Agustin G. Corbella, Director of the Governmental Affairs Practice of Greenberg Traurig's Tallahassee office, was appointed to the Florida Film & Entertainment Advisory Council by Senate President Ken Pruitt. He will serve on the Advisory...
Journal Communications' Broadcast Group Signs Asset Purchase Agreement for KNIN-TV in Boise, Idaho
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE:JRN) announced today that its Journal Broadcast Group, Inc. and Journal Broadcast Corporation have entered into an asset purchase agreement with Banks-Boise, Inc. to purchase KNIN-TV for $8 million, subject to regulatory...
National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB) Announces Schedule for 2008 NATB Convention and Trade Show at the Wynn Las Vegas
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - The National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB), a trade association of professional, full-time ticket resellers, is pleased to announce highlights of its 2008 Annual Convention and Trade Show schedule from July 17-19 at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel &mdash...
Bluefly to Hold Conference Call and Webcast on August 13, 2008 to Discuss Second Quarter Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Bluefly, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: BFLY), a leading online retailer of designer brands, fashion trends and superior value (www.bluefly.com), announced today that it will release its second quarter 2008 financial results at the close of market on August...
FORA.tv and The Aspen Institute to Broadcast the 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - FORA.tv, the brilliant ideas network for video discourse and debate, will distribute content from The Aspen Institute's 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival on www.FORA.tv, and extend the reach of this content through FORA.tv's embeddable video player. Highlights...
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