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Friday, March 31, 2006

Updated With Additional Breaking News and Quote, Plus Photo - Yanni Cleared! No Charges to Be Filed

Updated With Additional Breaking News and Quote, Plus Photo - Yanni Cleared! No Charges to Be Filed

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Yanni said in a statement issued today that he was satisfied with the thorough manner in which both the State Attorney's Office and the Manalapan Police Department conducted their investigation. No charges will be filed. Cleared of any wrongdoing, Yanni said, "The allegations claimed were always false and completely without any merit." Yanni's statement also said that several days after the incident the woman's attorney delivered a letter to Yanni's home seeking a monetary settlement. Absolutely no one has paid or will pay any money based upon these false allegations. At this time no civil suit has been filed, but should there be a civil action, Yanni will vigorously defend his innocence. The allegations were fabricated, untruthful, and ludicrous. "Unfortunately, celebrities are often seen as easy targets and are very vulnerable to these kinds of baseless allegations and false demands for money. I want to thank my family, friends, fans and everyone who have supported me through this very difficult and painful time. I love the Florida community in which I live and will continue to have faith in our justice system."

"Essentially, it came down to a 'he said, she said,'" Mike Edmondson, a spokesman for the state's attorney in Palm Beach County, said Friday. "The alleged event took place behind closed doors without any independent witnesses or evidence to support the charge."

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060331/SFF056 )

Contact:
Danny O'Donovan, Personal Manager
Tel: (310) 285 6000
Email: dannyodonovan@aol.com

Alternative Contact:
Dione Dirito
Tel: (925) 934 2436
Email: dionedirito@aol.com

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Source: Yanni

CONTACT: Danny O'Donovan, Personal Manager, +1-310-285-6000 or
dannyodonovan@aol.com, or +1-925-934-2436; or Dione Dirito,
+1-925-934-2436, or dionedirito@aol.com, both for Yanni

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

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Bon Jovi/Habitat for Humanity Partnership Grows to Six Homes With New Donation From Sprint

Bon Jovi/Habitat for Humanity Partnership Grows to Six Homes With New Donation From Sprint

Jon Bon Jovi, Habitat, Sprint & families join at Philadelphia Soul home-game to celebrate upcoming completion of construction

PHILADELPHIA, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon Bon Jovi and Habitat for Humanity gave a heart-warming update on the status of their partnership that began in June '05, broke ground last October, and will build homes in Philadelphia through Summer '06 thanks to a newly announced donation from Sprint (NYSE:S) in partnership with Jon Bon Jovi and the Philadelphia Soul.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060331/CLF074 )
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050501/NYSU020LOGO )

Last October, Bon Jovi, Habitat, Philadelphia Soul team members, local volunteers and families, and corporate sponsors (Comcast, SAP, Sprint, and The Strober Organization) gathered on a build site in Philly to formally announce a partnership to build two duplexes (four homes). The site also served as the location for Bon Jovi's music video for "Who Says You Can't Go Home," which highlights the efforts of Habitat families and local volunteers whose work continues. The video is now in top rotation on VH1, CMT, and GAC and emphasizes the band's support for Habitat for Humanity and its core mission of eliminating poverty housing.

During halftime, Jon Bon Jovi and Habitat representatives revealed that House 1 is expected be complete in Mid-May and House 2 will be ready in August. On-hand were three of the Habitat families who are in the process of completing the requisite man-hours and courses and have been assigned one of these homes. Sprint, who sponsored Bon Jovi's top-grossing Have A Nice Day Tour, presented a check for $200,000 to Habitat for Humanity. That donation, made in partnership with Jon Bon Jovi and the Philadelphia Soul will fund the construction of House 3, another two-family townhome, the construction of which will begin in September '06.

"People around the world have seen and been inspired by Jon Bon Jovi's commitment to Habitat for Humanity through the video, 'Who says you can't go home,'" said Chris Clarke, senior vice president of Communications for Habitat. "Building on this momentum, we are thrilled that Sprint is furthering its commitment to creating better communities by working in partnership to build additional Habitat homes in Philadelphia with Bon Jovi and the Philadelphia Soul."

Tim Block, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia said, "This partnership with the Bon Jovi organization, the Philadelphia Soul, Sprint and other corporate partners has been a godsend for us. The need for affordable housing in the city of Philadelphia grows bigger each day. Each house we build helps, but the spotlight that groups like these bring to the overall challenge facing working families is priceless."

An area-resident known for his community involvement, Jon Bon Jovi approached Habitat in June 2005 with a proposal for a local build on a large scale. To fund the build, Bon Jovi pledged the majority of the band's video budget from Island Records, contributed his own money from the Bon Jovi Family Foundation and secured additional sponsorship through pre-existing relationships in the private sector. By setting aside a small sum to document the process, the band planned a music video with a "think global, act local" theme.

"These good works with Habitat for Humanity have already made a difference to families in the city of Philadelphia," says Jon Bon Jovi, co-owner & co-CEO of The Philadelphia Soul. "Since the inception of the Philadelphia Soul, our mission was to give back to this community. With the help of our friends at Sprint, we will be able to continue fulfilling that goal."

"Sprint has a long history of creating and supporting programs that enrich our communities and create deeper social commitments," commented Steve Rogers, Entertainment Marketing Manager at Sprint. "That's why we are pleased to continue our partnership with Jon Bon Jovi, the Philadelphia Soul and Habitat for Humanity in an effort to make home-ownership a reality for citizens of greater Philadelphia."

About Bon Jovi: Over the last two decades Bon Jovi has earned the respect of the music industry and the loyalty of legions of fans around the globe. They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide and, since forming in 1984, Bon Jovi has performed more than 2500 concerts in 50 countries in front of more than 32 million people. In September, 2005 Bon Jovi released their ninth studio album, Have A Nice Day (Island Records) which has sold over 3 million copies. The band is currently on a world-tour.

Bon Jovi is Jon Bon Jovi (vocals/guitar), Richie Sambora (guitars), David Bryan (keyboards) and Tico Torres (drums/percussion). For more info on Bon Jovi visit www.bonjovi.com and for more info on the Bon Jovi tour, visit http://bonjovi.aeglive.com/.

About Philadelphia Soul: Co-owned by Bon Jovi, the Philadelphia Soul, an Arena Football League team currently playing its third season. The Soul organization has made helping the community a cornerstone of its identity. The team has helped direct more than $500,000 to community groups in the Philadelphia area. For more information on the Soul please visit www.philadelphiasoul.com.

About Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia: Habitat Philadelphia formed in March 2003 through the merger of four independent city affiliates. In all, the affiliates together built more than 100 houses and now, working as one, the affiliate is working to increase its house-building capacity. Building is going on in neighborhoods where years of disinvestment have left residents with blighted properties and substandard housing.

About Habitat for Humanity International: Habitat for Humanity International, based in Americus, GA, is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 200,000 houses in nearly 100 countries, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than one million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org.

About Sprint Nextel: Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of communications services bringing mobility to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering industry leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.

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Source: Habitat for Humanity

CONTACT: Tiffany Shipp of Ken Sunshine Consultants, Inc.,
+1-212-691-2800, or +1-917-992-5819, or shipp@kensunshineconsultants.com, for
Bon Jovi; or Laura Swanson of Island Def Jam, +1-212-333-8533, or
laura.swanson@umusic.com, for Bon Jovi; or Duane Bates of Habitat for Humanity
International, +1-229-938-1917, or +1-229-924-6935, ext. 2541, or
dbates@habitat.org; or Larry Slagle of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia,
+1-215-964-1491, or +1-215-765-6000, ext. 22, or
larrys@habitatphiladelphia.org; or Angie Read of Sprint, +1-913-794-2963, or
+1-816-305-0289, or angie.d.read@sprint.com; or Tim Farrell of Philadelphia
Soul, +1-215-636-0421, ext. 178, or +1-267-303-8285, or
tfarrell@philadelphiasoul.com

Web site: http://www.habitat.org/
http://www.bonjovi.com/
http://bonjovi.aeglive.com/
http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/
http://www.sprint.com/

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LBI Media Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Results

LBI Media Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Results

2005 Net Revenues Increase 7% From 2004

Fourth Quarter 2005 Net Revenues Increase 7% From 2004 and Fourth Quarter 2005 Adjusted EBITDA Increases 20% From 2004

BURBANK, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- LBI Media, Inc. (the "Company") announced its financial results today for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005.

Results for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2005

For the quarter ended December 31, 2005, net revenues increased 7% to $24.7 million from $23.1 million for the same quarter last year. This increase was primarily attributable to revenue growth from our television stations in the Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas markets and our Los Angeles radio stations. Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization, non-cash employee compensation and impairment of broadcast licenses) decreased 1% to $14.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2005 versus $14.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2004. This decrease in operating expenses can be primarily attributed to offering costs associated with our parent's initial public offering of $1.5 million incurred in the fourth quarter of 2004. Offsetting this decline were the incremental costs associated with producing additional in-house programming, increased promotion, increased music license fees and additional sales salaries and commissions associated with the growth in our revenue base. As a result, fourth quarter 2005 Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 20% to $10.7 million from $8.9 million for the same quarter last year.

The Company recognized net loss of $1.8 million for the quarter, compared to net income of $1.1 million for the same period of 2004.

Radio division net revenues increased 4% to $12.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2005 from $12.0 million for the same quarter last year. The increase in revenue can be attributed to strong revenue growth from our Los Angeles and Houston markets. Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization, non-cash employee compensation and impairment of broadcast licenses) decreased 6% to $6.2 million from $6.6 million for the same quarter last year. The decrease in operating expenses can be primarily attributed to a decrease in offering costs associated with our parent's initial public offering of $0.7 million incurred in the fourth quarter of 2004. Operating income decreased 3% to $4.3 million from $4.4 million for the same quarter of 2004 largely due to increased depreciation and impairment of broadcast license, offset by a decrease in non-cash employee compensation. Adjusted EBITDA increased 16% to $6.2 million from $5.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2004.

Television division net revenues increased 11% to $12.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 from $11.1 million for the same quarter last year. This increase was due to growth at our Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas television stations as our improved television ratings have begun to translate into increased advertising revenues. Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization, non-cash employee compensation and impairment of broadcast licenses) increased 4% to $7.8 million from $7.6 million for the same quarter last year. The growth in operating expenses can be primarily attributed to the additional expenses associated with our new internally produced prime-time programming, increased promotion, increased music license fees and additional sales salaries and commissions associated with the growth in our revenue base. This increase was offset by a decline in offering costs associated with our parent's initial public offering of $0.7 million incurred in the fourth quarter of 2004. Operating income decreased 94% to $0.2 million from $2.8 million for the same quarter last year due to an impairment of broadcast license of $3.3 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2005. Adjusted EBITDA increased 26% to $4.5 million from $3.5 million for the same quarter last year.

Results for the Full Year Ended December 31, 2005

For the full year ended December 31, 2005 net revenues increased 7% to $97.5 million from $91.4 million in 2004. This increase was primarily attributable to revenue growth from our radio stations in the Los Angeles and Houston markets as well as our Dallas television station. For the full year ended December 31, 2005 operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization, non-cash employee compensation and impairment of broadcast licenses) increased 7% to $51.7 million versus $48.5 million for the full year ended December 31, 2004. The increase in operating expenses can be primarily attributed to the incremental costs associated with producing additional in-house programming for prime time, increased promotion and additional sales salaries and commissions associated with the growth in our revenue base. Offsetting this increase in operating expenses for the current period was a charge of $1.5 million recorded in the year ago period as a result of expenses associated with our parent's initial public offering. For the full year ended December 31, 2005, Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% to $45.8 million from $42.9 million for the same twelve-month period last year.

The Company recognized net income of $6.9 million for the full year ended December 31, 2005 compared to $13.0 million in 2004, representing a 47% decrease.

Radio division net revenues increased 11% to $49.9 million from $44.8 million for the full year ended December 31, 2005 due to growth across all of our markets. Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization, non-cash employee compensation and impairment of broadcast licenses) decreased 1% to $22.2 million from $22.3 million for the same period last year. Operating income increased 43% to $24.9 million from $17.4 million for the same period last year primarily due to the increase in revenues and a decrease in non-cash employee compensation. For the full year ended December 31, 2005, Adjusted EBITDA increased 23% to $27.7 million from $22.5 million in 2004.

Television division net revenues increased 2% to $47.6 million for the full year ended December 31, 2005 from $46.7 million in 2004. Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization, non-cash employee compensation and impairment of broadcast licenses) increased 13% to $29.5 million from $26.2 million for the same period last year. The growth in operating expenses can be primarily attributed to the additional expenses associated with our new internally produced prime time programming and costs associated with KPMX-TV in Dallas, which was purchased in 2004. Operating income decreased 66% to $5.9 million from $17.4 million for the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA for the full year ended December 31, 2005 decreased 11% to $18.1 million from $20.4 million for the same twelve month period last year.

Commenting on the Company's results, Lenard Liberman, Executive Vice President, said, "I am very pleased with our net revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth in 2005. Our net revenue growth in both of our business segments in 2005 and our improved ratings performance in all of our markets in 2005 provides us with a strong foundation for an exciting year in 2006."

Recent Developments

On March 13, 2006, the Company announced that it was seeking to refinance its existing $220 million senior secured revolving credit facility with new $260 million senior secured credit facilities, consisting of a $110 million term loan credit facility and a $150 million revolving credit facility. The proceeds will be used to refinance existing borrowings under the current senior credit facility. The Company expects the refinancing to close during the first half of 2006.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2005 on Friday, March 31, 2006 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (800) 967-7140 five minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the call and asking for the "LBI Media Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Results Conference Call." The conference call will be recorded and made available for replay through Monday, April 3, 2006. Investors may listen to the replay of the call by dialing (888) 203-1112 then entering the passcode 5242073.

About LBI Media

LBI Media, Inc. is one of the largest owners and operators of Spanish-language radio and television stations in the United States, based on revenues and number of stations. The Company owns sixteen radio stations and four television stations serving the Los Angeles, CA, Houston, TX, Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX and San Diego, CA markets. The Company also owns a television production facility in Burbank, CA.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news announcement contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. securities laws. These statements are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties, including those related to the expected future operating performance of the Company's radio stations, television stations and studio operations. Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to information preceded by, or that include the words, "believes", "expects", "prospects", "pacings", "anticipates", "could", "estimates", "forecasts" or similar expressions. The reader should note that these statements may be impacted by several factors, including economic changes, regulatory changes, increased competition, the timing of announced acquisitions or station upgrades, changes in the broadcasting industry generally, and changes in interest rates. Accordingly, the Company's actual performance and results may differ from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Please see LBI Media, Inc.'s recent public filings for information about these and other risks that may affect the Company. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained herein because of new information, future events or otherwise.

(1) The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income plus income tax
expense, (loss) gain on sale of property and equipment, net interest
expense, depreciation and amortization, non-cash employee compensation
and impairment of broadcast license. Management considers this measure
an important indicator of our liquidity relating to our operations
because it eliminates the effects of certain non-cash items and our
capital structure. This measure should be considered in addition to,
but not as a substitute for or superior to, other measures of
liquidity and financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles, such as cash flows from
operating activities, operating income and net income. In addition,
our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may differ from those of many
companies reporting similarly named measures.

Results of Operations:

LBI MEDIA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands)

Three Months Ended Dec. 31, Year Ended Dec. 31,
2005 2004 2005 2004
(unaudited)

Net revenues $24,722 $23,075 $97,502 $91,435
Operating expenses:
Program and technical 4,902 4,809 18,057 16,804
Promotional 943 687 2,420 2,006
Selling, general and
administrative 8,218 7,264 30,939 28,272
Noncash employee
compensation (1,578) 342 (2,422) 2,924
Depreciation and
amortization 2,655 1,295 7,164 5,125
Impairment of broadcast
license 5,132 -- 10,282 --
Offering costs 2 1,450 287 1,450
Total operating
expenses 20,274 15,847 66,727 56,581
Operating income 4,448 7,228 30,775 34,854
Interest expense (6,160) (5,527) (23,914) (21,171)
Interest and other income 46 30 148 141
Gain on sale of
investments -- -- 13 --
(Loss) gain on sale of
property and equipment -- -- (3) 2
(Loss) Income before
income taxes (1,666) 1,731 7,019 13,826
Provision for income
taxes (139) (670) (166) (874)
Net (loss) income $(1,805) $1,061 $6,853 $12,952

Results of Operations (continued):

The following is a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating
activities, calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles, to Adjusted EBITDA for the Company:

Three Months Ended Dec. 31, Year Ended Dec. 31,
2005 2004 2005 2004
(unaudited)

Net cash provided by
operating
activities $10,502 $8,777 $23,258 $23,518
Add:
Gain on sale of
investments -- (2) -- 46
Income tax expense 138 670 165 874
Interest expense, net 6,114 5,497 23,766 21,030
Less:
Amortization of deferred
financing costs (200) (190) (797) (690)
Offering costs (2) (1,450) (287) (1,450)
Provision for doubtful
accounts (233) (238) (959) (955)
Changes in operating assets
and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (365) 592 2,648 794
Program rights (211) 104 (587) (324)
Amounts due from related
parties (22) 145 (460) 371
Prepaid expenses and
other current assets 420 411 49 127
Employee advances 129 (18) 353 98
Accounts payable and
accrued expenses (1,754) (913) (946) 272
Accrued interest (3,770) (3,773) (105) (433)
Program rights payable 33 -- 33 (11)
Amounts due to related
parties -- -- -- 189
Deferred state income
tax payable (110) (424) (110) (530)
Other assets and
liabilities (12) (321) (222) (69)
Adjusted EBITDA $10,657 $8,867 $45,799 $42,904

The following is a reconciliation of operating income to Adjusted EBITDA
for the Company's radio division:

Three Months Ended Dec. 31, Year Ended Dec. 31,
2005 2004 2005 2004
(unaudited)

Radio division operating
income $4,265 $4,403 $24,887 $17,427
Depreciation and
amortization 1,648 572 3,388 2,123
Noncash employee
compensation (1,578) 342 (2,422) 2,924
Impairment of broadcast
license 1,847 -- 1,847 --
Radio division Adjusted
EBITDA $6,182 $5,317 $27,700 $22,474

The following is a reconciliation of operating income to Adjusted EBITDA
for the Company's television division:

Three Months Ended Dec. 31, Year Ended Dec. 31,
2005 2004 2005 2004
(unaudited)

Television division
operating income $183 $2,825 $5,888 $17,427
Depreciation and
amortization 1,007 723 3,776 3,002
Noncash employee
compensation -- -- -- --
Impairment of broadcast
license 3,285 -- 8,435 --
Television division Adjusted
EBITDA $4,475 $3,548 $18,099 $20,429

Source: LBI Media, Inc.

CONTACT: Lenard Liberman of LBI Media, Inc., +1-818-563-5722

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Can You 'Trump' Tarek? Are You as Smart as The Apprentice Contestant? Find Out for Free

Can You 'Trump' Tarek? Are You as Smart as The Apprentice Contestant? Find Out for Free

ARLINGTON, Texas, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Donald Trump may think we should retest The Apprentice contestant Tarek Saab, but we know that Mensa members are smart -- not perfect. To qualify for Mensa, our only requirement is a score in the top 2 percent on any one of 200 accepted, standardized intelligence tests at any point during your life. And during the month of April, we are waiving the $30 fee for reviewing test scores for membership.

In the days following Tarek's first appearance on The Apprentice, inquiries to American Mensa increased three-fold. Viewers who are interested in joining Mensa may take advantage of our free test score review by visiting http://www.us.mensa.org/ during the month of April and following the instructions on home page. Accepted tests* include the SAT, GRE, Stanford Binet, GMAT and LSAT.

"I am truly delighted that the exposure from The Apprentice has piqued interest in Mensa," said Pam Donahoo, Executive Director of American Mensa. "Our 'two-percent' entry requirement lets potential employers know that anyone who is a Mensa member is highly intelligent. In addition to that credential, our members find the organization to be a wonderful social network and outlet for their intellectual curiosity."

If you are interested in Mensa membership but do not have a previous test score to submit, consider taking the Mensa Admission Test. The Mensa Admission Test is administered by local Mensa proctors throughout the year. Visit http://www.us.mensa.org/testing to find a proctor in your area. Five million Americans qualify for Mensa membership.

For more information about American Mensa, visit http://www.us.mensa.org/ or call 1-800-66-MENSA.

*Some tests are only valid within specific date ranges.

Source: American Mensa

CONTACT: Catherine Barney of American Mensa, +1-817-607-0060 ext. 139,
or catherineb@americanmensa.org

Web site: http://www.us.mensa.org/
http://www.us.mensa.org/testing

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Hablemos de Salud and American Red Cross to Feature Live CPR Demonstration

Hablemos de Salud and American Red Cross to Feature Live CPR Demonstration

WASHINGTON, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Spanish-language medical television program Hablemos de Salud is set to air its next program in the series of health and safety programs collaborated with the American Red Cross. The show scheduled to air this Saturday, April 1, 2006, will discuss the importance of learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and feature a live demonstration by a Red Cross instructor.

CPR is a highly effective skill in responding to sudden cardiac arrest. Over 220,000 people from sudden cardiac arrest each year. Having CPR performed on a victim during the first few minutes of a sudden cardiac arrest dramatically increases the rate of survival and recovery.

The demonstration will take place before a live studio audience with the show's host -- along with the Red Cross instructor -- taking questions from the in-studio and viewing audiences. Viewers can call in their questions on CPR at 703.770.7121. Check your local listing for a viewing time in your area.

Hablemos de Salud is the nation's longest-running Spanish-language television program devoted to changing lifestyles for the better, and helping Latinos understand how the healthcare system functions and how it can help to better their lives and those of their families. Hablemos de Salud is broadcast on MHz NETWORKS in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. It can also be seen on the national program stream, MHz WORLDVIEW.

The "Importance of CPR" segment is the second in a series of Red Cross collaborated programs. Coming up on April 29, 2006, Hablemos de Salud medical expert Dr. Elmer Huerta will tour a Red Cross blood donation center and discuss the critical need for Hispanics to donate blood.

Hablemos de Salud is an original production. MHz NETWORKS, which operates in Northern Virginia and serves the Washington, D.C. market through WNVC and WNVT, is owned by Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation (CPBC), headquartered in Richmond, VA. CPBC is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which also operates WCVE-TV/FM and WCVW in Richmond, VA and WHTJ-TV in Charlottesville, VA. The WORLDVIEW program stream is sponsored in part by the GlobeCast WorldTV service and is available on Intelsat America 5. MHz produces its original programs through its two production studios, one in Northern Virginia at its technical operations center, the other at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Visit http://www.mhznetworks.org/ for more information.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is where people mobilize to help their neighbors -- across the street, across the country, and across the world -- in emergencies. Each year, in communities large and small, victims of some 70,000 disasters turn to neighbors familiar and new -- the nearly one million volunteers and 35,000 employees of the Red Cross. Through almost 900 locally supported chapters, more than 15 million people gain the skills they need to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their homes, communities and world. Some four million people give blood -- the gift of life -- through the Red Cross, making it the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. And the Red Cross helps thousands of U.S. service members separated from their families by military duty stay connected. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, a global network of 181 national societies, the Red Cross helps restore hope and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people. An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work.

Source: American Red Cross

CONTACT: Jenna Reedy of MHz NETWORKS, +1-703-770-7135,
jreedy@mhznetworks.org; or Pamela King of American Red Cross, +1-202-303-5551,
Kingpam@usa.redcross.org

Web site: http://www.redcross.org/
http://www.mhznetworks.org/

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Tupperware Brands Unveils Celebrity Consultant

Tupperware Brands Unveils Celebrity Consultant

Actress Lisa Rinna Is Revealed as the New Face of Tupperware

ORLANDO, Fla., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Tupperware, which is fast becoming the home product of choice among Hollywood's elite, announced today that Lisa Rinna will serve as their latest celebrity consultant. Ms. Rinna, renowned actress, talk show host, boutique owner and most recently ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" noteworthy competitor will now add the role of Tupperware consultant to her impressive list of achievements.

"I am so excited about my new responsibility as a Tupperware consultant," said actress, Lisa Rinna. "As an owner of my own fashion store, it has intrigued me how Tupperware continues to create innovative, modern products that look great and are current with today's trends. I also love entertaining at home and thought it would be fun to turn my friends and family on to the wonderful products of Tupperware."

"Tupperware consultants are the cornerstone of our businesses," said Rick Goings, Chairman and CEO of Tupperware Brands Corporation. "We are delighted at Lisa's enthusiasm for Tupperware and feel that her flair for design and fashion, coupled with her entrepreneurial skills will further enhance Tupperware's image among a whole new generation of fans."

Following her appearance on "Dancing with the Stars" Ms. Rinna will begin her training to become a Tupperware consultant. As such, she will host a series of Tupperware parties in both N.Y. and L.A. where family and friends will gather over delicious food and drink for lots of talk and Tupperware. Part of the proceeds from her parties will benefit the Boy's and Girl's Clubs of America.

About Lisa Rinna

From daytime mom to prime-time star, Lisa Rinna maintains a strong balance between family, friends and career. She is currently a member of the cast of "Dancing with the Stars" and also hosts "Soap Talk" the lifestyle show that airs daily on SOAPnet. Lisa is also a keen design enthusiast and recently opened her second design and fashion store "Belle Gray" for which she received the "Innovators in Fashion Award" by the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising in New York. She received national recognition while starring as the beautiful Billie Reed on NBC's "Days of Our Lives" and segued into the prime-time spotlight when she portrayed Taylor McBride on Aaron Spelling's international hit show "Melrose Place."

About Tupperware Brands

Tupperware Brands Corporation is a global direct seller of premium, innovative products across multiple brands and categories through an independent sales force of approximately 1.9 million. Product brands and categories include design-centric preparation, storage and serving solutions for the kitchen and home through the Tupperware brand and beauty and personal care products through its Avroy Shlain, BeautiControl, Fuller, NaturCare, Nutrimetics, Nuvo and Swissgarde brands.

Source: Tupperware Brands Corporation

CONTACT: Karen Kearns, +1-212-891-0435, kkearns@DeVries-PR.com, for
Tupperware Brands Corporation

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Si TV Reorganizes Programming Department

Si TV Reorganizes Programming Department

Edward R. Leon to Serve as New Acting Head of Network Programming & Production

LOS ANGELES, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Si TV announced today that Edward R. Leon, the network's senior vice president of production, will assume the additional responsibilities as acting head of programming for the network previously held by company Co-Founder and Chairman Jeff Valdez. As Senior Vice President and Acting Head of Programming and Production, Leon will report to Si TV's Chief Executive Officer, Michael Schwimmer. Mr. Valdez remains an investor and chairman of the board where his creative input will continue to be invaluable to the growth of the network.

"All of us at Si TV are very grateful and highly appreciative to Jeff for his creativity and tireless efforts on behalf of our independent network. As a result of his relentless pursuit of a dream, America now has an authentic voice and compelling entertainment for the large and growing population of young Latino and multicultural viewers," said Si TV CEO Michael Schwimmer.

Leon, a member of the original team that launched the network, has supervised more than 400 hours of original production for Si TV, most of it in high definition. "Ed understands first-hand what it takes to carry out our network's unique and important programming mission to serve our audience," said Schwimmer.

About Si TV

Si TV is the country's first English-language, Latino-themed network. Si TV's nearly 65% original programming slate features hip and culturally-relevant shows that range from outrageous comedy to poignant lifestyle to shake-your-hips music. Co-founded and chaired by acclaimed writer/producer Jeff Valdez, the network launched in February 2004. For more information, please visit www.sitv.com.

Source: Si TV

CONTACT: Bob Gold of Bob Gold & Associates, +1-310-784-1040,
bob@bobgoldpr.com, for Si TV

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

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Yanni Cleared! No Charges to Be Filed

Yanni Cleared! No Charges to Be Filed

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Yanni said in a statement issued today that he was satisfied with the thorough manner in which both the State Attorney's Office and the Manalapan Police Department conducted their investigation. No charges will be filed. Cleared of any wrongdoing, Yanni said, "The allegations claimed were always false and completely without any merit." Yanni's statement also said that several days after the incident the woman's attorney delivered a letter to Yanni's home seeking a monetary settlement. Absolutely no one has paid or will pay any money based upon these false allegations. At this time no civil suit has been filed, but should there be a civil action, Yanni will vigorously defend his innocence. The allegations were fabricated, untruthful, and ludicrous. "Unfortunately, celebrities are often seen as easy targets and are very vulnerable to these kinds of baseless allegations and false demands for money. I want to thank my family, friends, fans and everyone who have supported me through this very difficult and painful time. I love the Florida community in which I live and will continue to have faith in our justice system."

Source: Yanni

CONTACT: Danny O'Donovan, Personal Manager, +1-310-285-6000 or
dannyodonovan@aol.com, or, +1-925-934-2436, for Yanni

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Filmmaker David Moore's Latest Work To Be Released Via Internet Today

Filmmaker David Moore's Latest Work To Be Released Via Internet Today

ATLANTA, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning independent filmmaker David Moore announced today that his latest work, a one-hour documentary three years in the making, will be available for viewing via the internet at 12 noon Eastern.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060331/CLF043)

The film's distribution campaign is innovative. Viewers anywhere can watch History's Hidden Engine on their PCs for free. Then those who wish can purchase a copy in DVD format. This appears to be the first-ever major documentary to be released in such a manner.

"It's an experiment," says spokesperson Mark Almand. "We think that people will want to purchase it even after they've seen it for free."

History's Hidden Engine explores society's moods and how shifts in overall mood affect areas as disparate as fashion, movies, politics, the economy and the tendency to make war. Moore says he was inspired to create the movie by "Popular Culture and the Stock Market," a report by financial analyst Robert Prechter. Moore quickly realized that "the ideas behind this field are too new and complex to explore in every aspect in a single documentary." Nonetheless, he liked the challenge of creating a film that includes the views of an increasing number of experts who are looking into the emerging theory called socionomics.

Moore spent more than three years researching, filming and producing the documentary.

History's Hidden Engine will be available for streaming and downloading from www.socionomics.net/HHE/stream beginning Friday, March 31, at 12 noon Eastern.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060331/CLF043
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Socionomics Institute

CONTACT: Socionomics, Mark Galasiewski, +1-678-207-1036; or The
filmmaking experience, David Moore of Eyekiss Films, +1-404-872-1654, or The
film's distribution, Mark Almand, +1-678-207-1036

Web site: http://www.socionomics.net/HHE/stream

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Comcast, Discovery Networks and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Help More Than 100 Students Study the Sun

Comcast, Discovery Networks and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Help More Than 100 Students Study the Sun

Students From Anne Arundel, Harford and Howard Counties See 3-D Images; Howard County Council Member Guy Guzzone Will Offer Opening Remarks

LAUREL, Md., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast, Discovery Networks and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (APL) are giving more than 100 middle school students from Old Mill Middle School North in Millersville, Havre de Grace Middle School in Havre de Grace, Edgewood Middle School in Edgewood, and Patuxent Valley Middle School in Jessup the chance to discover how and why scientists will take the first-ever three-dimensional images of the sun when they meet with engineers at APL during "Space Academy: STEREO Mission." This Space Academy will take place Friday, April 7, 2006, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at APL, located at 11100 Johns Hopkins Road in Laurel.

Students will learn how the nearly identical STEREO (Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory) observatories will provide the first-ever, 3-D "stereo" images of the sun that scientists will use to study powerful solar eruptions called coronal mass ejections - a major source of magnetic disruptions on Earth and a key component of space weather.

The event also includes a student press conference with space scientists, lunchtime discussions with space engineers, and hands-on science demonstrations. Students will also tour APL's space facilities where the twin observatories were built and tested.

Comcast, Discovery Networks and APL sponsor the "Space Academy" series to take students behind the scenes of actual space missions and introduce them to engineers and scientists who carry out some of NASA's projects. The hands-on, minds-on experience is designed to inspire both students and teachers.

APL, a division of the Johns Hopkins University, manages several NASA missions and has built and launched 62 spacecraft over the past four decades. The Space Academy series was created in 2000 and is sponsored by Comcast, Discovery Networks and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. This is the eleventh such event in the partnership.

About Comcast

Headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast Cable is a division of Comcast Corporation, the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. With 21.4 million cable customers, 8.5 million high-speed Internet customers and 1.3 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable networks and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's Eastern Division currently serves more than 5.6 million customers along the New York to DC corridor, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia, along with parts of California and Texas. The Eastern Division also founded and manages CN8, The Comcast Network, one of the nation's largest and most honored regional 24-hour diversified television networks, seen by more than seven million homes on the East Coast. The division is based in Oaks, Pennsylvania.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications, Inc. is the leading global real-world media company. Discovery has grown from its core property, the Discovery Channel, first launched in the United States in 1985, to current global operations in 170 countries and territories with nearly 1.4 billion cumulative subscribers. DCI's over 100 networks of distinctive programming represent 27 network entertainment brands, including TLC, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery Kids, Discovery Times Channel, The Science Channel, Military Channel, Discovery Home Channel, Discovery en Espanol, Discovery Kids en Espanol, Discovery HD Theater, FitTV, Discovery Travel & Living (Viajar y Vivir), Discovery Home & Health and Discovery Real Time. DCI's other properties consist of Discovery Education and Discovery Commerce, which operates more than 100 Discovery Channel Stores in the U.S. DCI also distributes BBC America in the United States. DCI's ownership consists of four shareholders: Discovery Holding Company (NASDAQ:DISCA)(NASDAQ:DISCB); Cox Communications, Inc.; Advance/Newhouse Communications; and John S. Hendricks, the Company's Founder and Chairman.

Source: Comcast

CONTACT: Jim Gordon, Comcast, +1-410-371-2821 or
jim_gordon@cable.comcast.com

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

NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information or to attend the event, please contact Kristi Marren at APL at (240) 228-6268 or (443) 778-6268. Media can also register on the Space Academy website, http://www.spaceacademy.jhuapl.edu/PressRoom/PressRegistration.php.

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Competition Means Lower Prices and a Stronger Economy

Competition Means Lower Prices and a Stronger Economy

WASHINGTON, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement may be attributed to Harry C. Alford, President & CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Alford issued the statement in reaction to the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Telecommunications & the Internet hearing on a bill that will deliver consumer choice and competition for video services.

"Many television viewers pay too much for cable service because the local cable company doesn't face any competition. Black cable customers are especially vulnerable to over-pricing, since they tend to subscribe to premium channels in higher numbers than whites. The Barton-Rush bill, which is pending on Capitol Hill, would clear the way for more competition and lower prices.

Under current law, would-be competitors have to negotiate with local officials for the right to enter the video market. This cumbersome process has dissuaded potential competitors from challenging the cable giants. Barton- Rush would replace that archaic system with a national franchising process: Instead of securing thousands of separate agreements with cities and towns, a company that wants to enter the video market could sign a single deal.

In addition to leading to lower prices, cable competition will pump up the economy. If they have to compete for customers, video providers will invest in new technology and upgrade infrastructure in order to attract and keep subscribers. Those expenditures will increase the demand for new telecommunications equipment and create jobs.

Expanding and improving the broadband network will help close the 'digital divide' that threatens the economic prosperity of many black citizens -- and help the country as a whole compete in the global economy."

Source: National Black Chamber of Commerce

CONTACT: Harry C. Alford, President & CEO of National Black Chamber of
Commerce, +1-202-466-6888

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

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HBO & The New York International Latino Film Festival Announce Call for Entry for 3rd Annual Latino Filmmaker Competition

HBO & The New York International Latino Film Festival Announce Call for Entry for 3rd Annual Latino Filmmaker Competition

- Deadline for HBO-funded Project is Friday May 5, 2006 -

NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- HBO and The New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) today announced an open call for entry for the 3rd Annual HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition. The competition is a partnership between the pay television network and festival to find and showcase a new Latino talent.

One winner will be chosen to receive $15,000 in funding from HBO to produce and direct a short film based on an original script entry. Winner will be given six weeks to complete the film, which will then make its premiere at the NYILFF's opening night ceremony and presented before every 2006 NYILFF evening feature screening.

"Through the years, the NYILFF has become a major platform for new Latino filmmakers," said Olivia Smashum, executive vice president, Affiliate Marketing and Business Development at HBO. "And as presenting sponsor of the festival, we're extremely proud of what this competition is becoming for emerging talent -- an outlet for creativity and exposure to a larger audience."

"We are very excited to have the continued support of HBO behind this competition," said Calixto Chinchilla, executive director of the NYILFF. "And, we're proud it has emerged into something beyond just a competition into a real opportunity to support aspiring Latino filmmakers from the U.S. and around the world."

The details for the competition are as follows:

* Competition is open to U.S. and international entrants 18 years or older
* Original scripts must be written in English by a person of Latino
descent or focus on the Latino experience
* Final film cannot exceed five (5) minutes
* Entries must have had no previous television or internet exhibition,
have not won awards at any other festival and must not have previously
been submitted to the HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition
* Each entry must be accompanied by a completed submission form, $10.00
fee, filmmaker bio and photo, director's reel or last short film produced (VHS only), and one executed HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition
release form
* There is no limit to the number of entries (see rules for more
specifics)
* Entries must be postmarked by May 5, 2006 and mailed to NYILFF, c/o
HBO/NYILFF SHORT FILM COMPETITION, 419 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor,
New York, N.Y. 10003
* Winner will be notified on or about June 2, 2006
* HBO to receive final cut of winning film by July 17, 2006
* Submission forms, eligibility requirements and release forms can be
downloaded from the NYILFF website, http://www.nylatinofilm.com/

Last year, writer/director Aurora Guerrero, received the grant from HBO to produce and direct a short film based on her original script "Viernes Girl" ("Friday Girl"), the story of how sibling rivalry takes a turn when a brother and sister discover they have more in common than they think.

Home Box Office, Inc. is the premium television-programming subsidiary of Time Warner Inc., providing two 24-hour premium television services, HBO and Cinemax. Together, both networks reach approximately 39 million subscribers in the United States via cable and satellite delivery. Home Box Office's international joint ventures bring HBO branded services to more than 50 countries around the globe.

Launched in 1999, the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) is the nation's premier organization to showcase the works of the hottest emerging Latino filmmaking talent from the U.S. and Latin America. Its mission is to support these filmmakers, offer expansive images of the Latino experience and celebrate the diversity and spirit of the Latino community. NYILFF presents over seventy works in the categories of Feature Film (in Spanish and English) and Vanguard Cinema, which includes experimental works, documentaries, student works and short films; NYILFF Family Weekend is a weekend of films along with indoor and outdoor activities the whole family can enjoy. Full details can be obtained on the festival's website, http://www.nylatinofilm.com/.

The festival is supported by The New York City Latin Media and Entertainment Commission and is presented by HBO.

Source: HBO; The New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF)

CONTACT: Jodie Hauptmann of HBO, +1-212-512-5431,
jodie.hauptmann@hbo.com; or Audrey Ponzio of NYILFF, +1-212-704-8114,
audrey.ponzio@edelman.com

Web site: http://www.hbo.com/
http://www.nylatinofilm.com/

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VH1 Pays Homage to Hip Hop's Biggest Legends and Visionaries With Its Third Annual 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors'

VH1 Pays Homage to Hip Hop's Biggest Legends and Visionaries With Its Third Annual 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors'

They Came, They Saw, They Conquered and Took the Hip Hop Nation by Storm

Mayor Bloomberg, VH1's General Manager Tom Calderone, Russell Simmons, Ice-T and NYC Big Events President Maureen J. Reidy Announce First-Ever Hip Hop Honors Week In Connection With VH1's Annual 'Hip Hop Honors' Show

NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, VH1 General Manager Tom Calderone, and NYC Big Events President Maureen J. Reidy announced today the first-ever "VH1 Hip Hop Honors Week" in connection with the 3rd annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors," which will be held again in New York City. Hip hop impresario and 2006 honoree Russell Simmons and rap legend/Law & Order star and host of this year's "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" Ice T were also on hand for the announcement at City Hall today. The VH1-created and pioneered awards special honors hip hop's pioneers and luminaries who have transformed this musical genre into a cultural phenomenon. Since its inception, New York City has served as the inaugural host city to launch this special event and concert.

This year's honorees include Wu-Tang Clan, Afrika Bambaataa, Russell Simmons, MC Lyte, Rakim, Beastie Boys and Eazy E. The music and influence of each of the honorees will be recognized through performances by classic artists in collaboration with today's hottest new talent. The star-studded event is slated to take place at the famed Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday, October 7, 2006 and will be broadcast on VH1 on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 8PM*.

"Hip hop music was born right here in our City," said Mayor Bloomberg. "During our first ever 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' Week New Yorkers will have exciting new opportunities to celebrate an art form that has influenced generations and reached the farthest corners of the world. For the past two years, VH1 has paid tribute to hip hop's original pioneers through 'Hip Hop Honors.' They've chosen New York City as a host and partner in that tribute and we're proud to welcome them back."

"Hip hop music defines entire generations," said VH1 General Manager Calderone. "VH1 believes in the power of the genre, and 'Hip Hop Honors' is our homage to those seminal artists that defined this cultural phenomenon. The artists we're honoring this year have made incalculable contributions to the worlds of music, fashion, art and popular culture. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate all their accomplishments."

"New York City is proud to host the first-ever 'Hip Hop Honors Week' which will celebrate the revolutionary impact and influence of hip hop music on New York," said NYC Big Events President Reidy. "For one week, hip hop history will be highlighted in the City's five boroughs through a number of promotions in partnership with local retailers, sports teams, and other cultural institutions."

VH1, headquartered in New York City, has staged many of its special events in New York City - most recently collaborating with NYC Big Events to produce the 2005 "VH1 Save the Music" Benefit Concert. Utilizing the NYC Big Events business model, a series of events and promotions will be scheduled in all five boroughs in the months and weeks leading up to the "VH1 Hip Hop Honors."

Hip Hop Honors Week will kick off on Thursday, October 12 with Education Day, where famed hip hop artists will work with kids in New York City's public schools. Day two, Friday, will be Restaurant Day during which restaurants in all five boroughs will feature special discounts and promotions and play hip hop music throughout the week. On Music and Culture Day - Saturday, October 14 - hip hop artists and DJs will perform in clubs citywide, and New Yorkers will be able to enjoy special events and promotions at City's famed cultural organizations. Sunday, October 15 will be Sports and Parks Day, when hip hop legends will take the field and join the famous New York City sports scene. New Yorkers can look forward to fun activities connected to our local sports teams that which will offer fans the opportunity to get up and close with their favorite stars. On Monday, October 16- Fashion and Shopping Day - New Yorkers will find exciting events in the fashion community where hip hop has set trends and become a global craze. And, finally, 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors" Week will end with "Hip Hop Honors" Day on Tuesday, October 17, when viewers can tune in to VH1 and see Ice-T host the broadcast of the 3rd Annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors. "

This year's "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" will be executive produced by Lee Rolontz for VH1 and Jac Benson for Blacjac Entertainment. Co-executive producers are Nelson George and Fab 5 Freddy. Louis J. Horvitz will direct.

VSPOT at VH1.com (http://vspot/vh1.com) -- VH1's broadband channel -- will have exclusive and original coverage of all the events related to the event.

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 87 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital services including VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul, VH Uno and VH1 Country. Connect with VH1 at http://www.vh1.com/.

NYC Big Events, Inc. is the City's official organization dedicated to attracting high-profile events, creating new ones and working with existing major New York City events. NYC Big Events' most recent successes include the 2005 Country Music Association Awards, Worldwide Premiere of Peter Jackson's King Kong in Times Square, the 2005 VH1 Save the Music Benefit Concert, the 2004 Republican National Convention, and recently announced the return of the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards to New York City, in August 2006.

VSPOT at VH1.com (http://vspot/vh1.com) -- VH1's broadband channel -- brings you the richest music and pop-culture content while it's happening: live events, series sneak peeks, celeb Q&A's, movie trailers, in-studio performances and original series, not to mention thousands of music videos, customizable playlists and artist interviews. We never miss a beat.

*all times ET/PT

Contacts:

Tracy McGraw Toni Herron Scott Acord Silvia Alvarez
VH1 VH1 VH1 City Hall
212-846-7879 212-846-7528 310-752-8075 212-788-2958

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Tracy McGraw, +1-212-846-7879, or Toni Herron, +1-212-846-7528,
or Scott Acord, +1-310-752-8075, all of VH1; or Silvia Alvarez, City Hall,
+1-212-788-2958

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/

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Chicago Tribune / RedEye sports staff available for on-air interviews to discuss the upcoming baseball season

Chicago Tribune / RedEye sports staff available for on-air interviews to discuss the upcoming baseball season

WHAT: The Cubs and White Sox officially start this summer's baseball
season this weekend, and Chicago Tribune / RedEye reporters are
there to preview the exciting 2006 season ahead.

To mark the kick-off the Chicago Tribune will publish on Sunday a
Major League Baseball special section, giving you the inside scoop
on your favorite teams and helping you sort through the rumors and
speculation.

Also, RedEye offers up its own unique perspective on MLB baseball
in Monday's and Tuesday's editions, which will be packed with
useful information about the upcoming season. Be sure to check out
Jimmy Greenfield's Page 4 column on Monday to learn more about his
tips for how to watch a baseball game.

WHO: Members of the Chicago Tribune sports staff and RedEye's Jimmy
Greenfield are available for media interviews - on air and in
print - to discuss the Chicago Tribune's special section or
RedEye's baseball preview.

WHERE: To follow our coverage of the Chicago Cubs or the Chicago White
Sox, read the Chicago Tribune and RedEye sports sections everyday
or visit chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball.

To schedule an interview, contact:
Michael Dizon
312-222-3165
mdizon@tribune.com

PRNewswire -- March 31

Source: Chicago Tribune

Web site: http://chicagotribune.com/

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Consejo: AHA Rebuked by 60 Minutes

Consejo: AHA Rebuked by 60 Minutes

American Hospital Association Accusations Against Champion for the Uninsured Dismissed

NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- In a letter posted on CBS' 60 Minutes webpage yesterday afternoon, the accusations by the American Hospital Association (AHA) against a leading advocate for the uninsured, K.B. Forbes, Executive Director of the Consejo de Latinos Unidos or Council of United Latinos, were rebuked and dismissed by a producer with the award-winning news magazine.

Earlier this month in a letter to 60 Minutes, the AHA accused Forbes of being financed by the health insurance industry.

In a response letter to the AHA, Michael Rosenbaum, producer of the 60 Minutes' segment titled "Is the Price Right?" wrote, "Forbes says his work is on behalf of the uninsured, and is in no way connected with any agenda of any insurance company. All the evidence we've seen shows that is correct. And, even Forbes' harshest critics have not provided any evidence that his work for the uninsured involves promoting, proselytizing or lobbying for any form of insurance."

Controversy first erupted after an AHA leader twice denied on 60 Minutes that hospitals overcharge uninsured patients saying that everybody is charged the same. The AHA leader also called the abuse accusations by a powerful U.S. Senator "nothing of the sort" on the program.

Hospitals typically charge the uninsured four or five times more than what they would accept as payment in full from an insurance company. Forbes and the work of the Consejo were also featured in the segment that originally aired on March 5th.

Since the segment aired, leaders on Capitol Hill and in the White House have demanded that hospitals provide price transparency. On March 15th, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it will begin posting Medicare rates paid to hospitals later this year.

The letters are posted at:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/03/30/60minutes/main1456966.shtml

Source: Consejo de Latinos Unidos

CONTACT: Dave Mohel, +1-703-548-1160, or Audrey Mullen, +1-202-270-2772,
both for Consejo de Latinos Unidos

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Music Industry Today Offers Extended News Coverage of Red Hot Chili Peppers's New Album 'Stadium Arcadium,' Upcoming Tour

Music Industry Today Offers Extended News Coverage of Red Hot Chili Peppers's New Album 'Stadium Arcadium,' Upcoming Tour

WASHINGTON, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Covering all aspects of the music business, Music Industry Today now offers its readers extended music news coverage of Red Hot Chili Peppers's upcoming album and tour. See:

-- Red Hot Chili Peppers News -
http://www.musicindustrytoday.com/news/RedHotChiliPeppers/pr

-- Stadium Arcadium News -
http://www.musicindustrytoday.com/news/Stadium-Arcadium/pr

About Music Industry Today, http://www.musicindustrytoday.com/pr

Indexing thousands of articles from over 25,000 online news sources and news sections, Music Industry Today provides the most comprehensive and up-to- the-minute information available on the web regarding the music industry.

Music Industry Today is a resource for music industry professionals who need to follow the latest developments in technology, copyright wars, government actions affecting the industry, music genres, instruments, hundreds of individual artists, and much more.

In addition, Music Industry Today provides news summaries on major companies, such as Columbia Records, EMI or Sony/BMG, and specific issues such as the Rolling Stones Tour.

Unlike Google News, Music Industry Today focuses on pre-set newsfeeds edited by a team of experienced editors. It is published by the IPD Group which specializes in media monitoring services.

About the IPD Group, Inc., http://www.ipdgroup.com/pr

The Washington, DC-based IPD Group, Inc. provides niche-focused Internet data mining and searching tools to corporations, institutions, and professional individuals. The company makes online research more convenient, rapid and affordable.

The IPD Group's media monitoring and newsletter services are designed as alternatives to high cost services such as Lexis-Nexis.

"Google or Topix.net offer a form of free news," says David Rothstein, CEO of the IPD Group. "On the other end of the spectrum, companies such as Lexis- Nexis charge thousands of dollars a year. We fit well in the niche-market data-mining space used by professionals."

The IPD Group's publications include:

-- EIN News - http://www.einnews.com/pr
-- Russia Today - http://www.russiatoday.com/pr
-- Inside China Today - http://www.insidechina.com/pr
-- U.S. Politics Today - http://www.uspoliticstoday.com/pr
-- EU Politics Today - http://www.eupoliticstoday.com/pr
-- Healthcare Industry Today - http://www.healthcareindustrytoday.com/pr
-- Music Industry Today - http://www.musicindustrytoday.com/pr
-- The Inbox Robot - http://www.inboxrobot.com/pr
-- Energy Industry Today - http://www.energyindustrytoday.com/pr
-- Agriculture Industry Today - http://www.agricultureindustrytoday.com/pr

Source: IPD Group, Inc.

CONTACT: David Rothstein of the IPD Group, Inc., +1-202-318-8905,
www.ipdgroup.com/feedback.php

Web site: http://www.ipdgroup.com/
http://www.musicindustrytoday.com/pr

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NABJ Cautions Media Over Language Use in Immigration Debate; Stands in Support of Accuracy in Journalism

NABJ Cautions Media Over Language Use in Immigration Debate; Stands in Support of Accuracy in Journalism

WASHINGTON, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Black Journalists calls for caution in the use of language amid the ongoing immigration debate, reminding the news media that accuracy in language use is a vital component of journalism fairness and credibility.

NABJ stands firmly in support of its sister organization, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, in its plea that newspapers, television and radio outlets avoid using the term "illegal aliens" in the context of the current debate, as it is inaccurate and susceptible to misinterpretation.

Terms such as "undocumented immigrant" or "economic refugee" are more accurate, do not unfairly criminalize a human being and are more widely accepted terms in use by such respected journalism organizations as the New York Times and Associated Press.

"The words we use can in fact frame the debate," said NABJ President Bryan Monroe, assistant vice president for news at Knight Ridder, "and we all need to make sure those words are not loaded with baggage and off-the-mark. Language does matter. If we can't be accurate, we're not doing our jobs."

The debate is not just one focused on Hispanics, added Ernie Suggs, NABJ vice president for print and a reporter at the Atlanta Journal Constitution. "At the same time blacks faced discrimination in the South, Hispanics -- particularly Mexicans -- faced similar discrimination in the Southwest," Suggs said. "This is an issue for all of us."

According to the U.S. Census, more than three million of the suspected 12-15 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. come from countries outside Mexico and Latin America, including Russia, Poland, Ireland, China, India and Canada.

The NABJ Stylebook -- a digital guide for language usage in newsrooms found online at http://www.nabj.org/newsroom/stylebook -- also suggests more accurate terms such as "undocumented immigrant."

"On TV especially, what is said, along with what is seen, has a powerful impact on viewers," said Barbara Ciara, anchor and managing editor at WTKR in Norfolk and NABJ vice president for broadcast. "It's a matter of accuracy."

At the 1994 Unity convention, the four minority journalism groups -- NABJ, NAHJ, the Asian American Journalists Association and the Native American Journalists Association -- issued a joint statement on the term "illegal aliens": "Except in direct quotations, do not use the phrase illegal alien or the word alien, in copy or in headlines, to refer to citizens of a foreign country who have come to the U.S. with no documents to show that they are legally entitled to visit, work or live here. Such terms are considered pejorative not only by those to whom they are applied but by many people of the same ethnic and national backgrounds who are in the U.S. legally."

George Lakoff, a linguistics professor at the University of California at Berkeley was quoted in the New York Times recently: "Metaphors repeated often enough eventually become part of your physical brain," he said. "Use the word 'illegal' often enough, which suggests criminal, which suggests immoral, and you have framed the issue of immigration to a remarkable degree."

NABJ members and journalists worldwide will gather this summer in Indianapolis to discuss these and other issues at its 31st Annual Convention & Career Fair, August 16-20 at the Indianapolis Convention Center. For more information, go to http://www.nabj.org/ .

An advocacy group established in 1975 in Washington, D.C., NABJ is the largest organization of journalists of color in the nation, with nearly 4,000 members, and provides educational, career development and support to black journalists worldwide.

Source: National Association of Black Journalists

CONTACT: Ryan Williams, Programming Manager, +1-301-445-7100 Ext. 113,
ryan@nabj.org

Web site: http://www.nabj.org/
http://www.nabj.org/newsroom/stylebook

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Peabody Awards to Be Announced April 5 Via Satellite Video Feed and Webcast

Peabody Awards to Be Announced April 5 Via Satellite Video Feed and Webcast

WHAT: 65th Annual George Foster Peabody Awards winners
announcement, honoring excellence in electronic media in 2005

The Peabody Awards recognize distinguished achievement and
meritorious public service by stations, networks, producing
organizations and individuals. They perpetuate the memory of the
banker-philanthropist whose name they bear. The awards program,
established in 1940 and administered by the University of
Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, is
the oldest honor in electronic media.

Jon Stewart, award-winning host of Comedy Central's "The Daily
Show with Jon Stewart," will host the awards ceremony on Monday,
June 5, 2006 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York.

WHO: Horace Newcomb, Peabody Awards Director Peter Fiddick, Peabody
Awards Board Chair

WHEN: Wednesday, April 5 at 9:00 a.m. ET

WHERE: The University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

Announcement and clips of the winners will be available via
satellite and webcast.

Satellite/Webcast Schedule:

8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Satellite test
8:45 - 9:00 a.m. Graphics
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Winners Announcement (clip reel immediately following
announcement)

Satellite Coordinates:
Galaxy 11, (KU Analog)
Transponder K-15
Downlink Frequency: 12000 MHz (H)

Webcast: http://www.peabody.uga.edu/ or http://www.prnewswire.com/

PR CONTACTS: Stephanie Baumoel at FerenComm for Peabody Awards,
(212) 983-9898, stephanieb@ferencomm.com, or Noel Holston for Peabody
Awards, (706) 542-8983, nholston@uga.edu .

PRNewswire -- March 31

Source: Peabody Awards

Web site: http://www.peabody.uga.edu/
http://www.prnewswire.com/

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Three Master Storytellers Join Forces to Tell a Powerful Story About the Resiliency of the Human Spirit

Three Master Storytellers Join Forces to Tell a Powerful Story About the Resiliency of the Human Spirit

FATELESS

The DVD Debuts on May 9, 2006 From THINKFilm

TORONTO, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Fateless, an unforgettable story based on Nobel Prize winner Imre Kertesz's semi-autobiographical first novel about a child who found the courage to come home, arrives on DVD May 9, 2006 from THINKFilm. The captivating DVD will be available for $29.99 SRP.

Beautifully shot and directed by Academy Award(R) nominated cinematographer Lajos Koltai (Malena), Fateless features an original score by five-time Academy Award(R) nominee Ennio Morricone (The Untouchables, Bugsy) and was nominated for two European Film Awards and the Golden Berlin Bear award at the International Berlin Film Festival in 2005. Fateless features unforgettable performances by international stars Daniel Craig (Munich, Road to Perdition), Andras M. Kecskes (The Seventh Time) and Endre Harkany (Fool's Song). Fateless is being released theatrically in 2006.

Set in 1944, as Hitler's Final Solution becomes policy throughout Europe, Fateless is the semi-autobiographical tale of a 14 year-old Jewish boy from Budapest, who finds himself swept up by cataclysmic events beyond his comprehension. A perfectly normal metropolitan teen who has never felt particularly connected to his religion, he is suddenly separated from his family as part of the rushed and random deportation of his city's large Jewish population. Brought to a concentration camp, his existence becomes a surreal adventure in adversity and adaptation, and he is never quite sure if he is the victim of his captors, or of an absurd destiny that metes out salvation and suffering arbitrarily. When he returns home after the liberation, he missed the sense of community he experienced in the camps, feeling alienated from both his Christian neighbors who turned a blind eye to his fate, and the Jewish family friends who avoided deportation and who now want to put the war behind them.

The DVD includes additional bonus features:
- Filmmaker Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Trailer Gallery
*subject to change

BASICS
DVD: $29.99 SRP
Street Date: May 9, 2006
Running Time: Approx. 140 mins.
Genre: Drama
Rating: TBD
5.1 Digital Surround/ 2.0 Stereo
4:3 Letterbox
Subtitles: English
Closed Captioned

Privately owned and based in Toronto, TH!NKFilm was founded in September 2001 by President/CEO Jeff Sackman. TH!NKFilm represents the new face of independent film, distributing high-quality, award-winning independent films to the home entertainment marketplace. TH!NKFilm's most recent releases include the Academy Award(R) winning documentary Born into Brothels, Academy Award(R) nominated Murderball, The Aristocrats, The Untold Story Of Emmett Louis Till, Tell Them Who You Are, Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine, Overnight, Mondovino, Kontroll and Dallas 362. More information about TH!NKFilm can be found online at www.thinkfilmcompany.com.

Source: THINKFilm

CONTACT: Deborah Park, dpark@mprm.com, or Konstanze Pelargus,
kpelargus@mrpm.com, both of mPRm Public Relations, +1-323-933-3399, for
THINKFilm

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

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MediaOne Completes HDTV Upgrades for San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park

MediaOne Completes HDTV Upgrades for San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park

SAN FRANCISCO, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaOne (www.mediaoneservices.com), a leader in venue broadcast design and management, today announced it has completed upgrades at AT&T Park to make high-definition television pervasive throughout the venue. The result is an upgraded look for the ballpark and an enhancement for the fans' audio-visual experience.

MediaOne's engineering team planned and implemented the upgrade of the existing infrastructure to carry HDTV signals, and then directed the installation of seventy, 50-inch Sony plasma screens at new locations on the main Promenade Level -- including a 2x2 matrix and a 3x3 matrix. The new displays will show HD images of the game in progress, fed directly from the television production truck, as well as other HD programming carried by broadcast network affiliates in the Bay Area.

In addition, MediaOne installed thirteen, 50-inch Sony plasma screens in the newly remodeled Field Club. All of the new plasmas can be remotely controlled using Sony's new Display Control System over the existing RF cabling infrastructure.

MediaOne has a long history in venue broadcast design and management, mostly focused on interfacing with broadcasters behind the scenes to ensure top quality broadcast transmission of events. Among other things, MediaOne designed the broadcast facility at AT&T Park, and has managed the transmission of Giants' games locally and nationally for 6 years.

"MediaOne has been taking care of our broadcast needs for years," said Larry Baer, Giants Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "We naturally called upon them to help improve our fan-facing HD infrastructure. The results speak for themselves."

According to Benjamin Schick, President and General Manager of MediaOne, "The Giants and MediaOne are once again among the pioneers in HDTV. A few years ago we pioneered High-Definition transmissions for Major League baseball. We are now bringing the look of the venue in line with its underlying state of the art infrastructure."

About MediaOne

MediaOne is a leading independent provider of television broadcast and studio production services, serving national and international television networks, sports and entertainment companies, and Fortune 1000 corporations. MediaOne's engineering department specializes in the design and installation of state-of-the-art broadcast facilities and studios in sports stadiums and other public and corporate venues. Clients depend on MediaOne to deliver video content worldwide, 24 hours a day, via fiber, satellite, and the Internet.

CONTACT:
Dean Kisieu
415-262-4226
dkisieu@mediaoneservices.com

Source: MediaOne

CONTACT: Dean Kisieu of MediaOne, +1-415-262-4226, or
dkisieu@mediaoneservices.com

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

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ROSIE AND KELLI O'DONNELL IN MIAMI FOR SCREENING OF HBO DOCUMENTARY 'ALL ABOARD! ROSIE'S FAMILY CRUISE' CHRONICLING THE FIRST-EVER GAY FAMILY CRUISE

ROSIE AND KELLI O'DONNELL IN MIAMI FOR SCREENING OF HBO DOCUMENTARY 'ALL ABOARD! ROSIE'S FAMILY CRUISE' CHRONICLING THE FIRST-EVER GAY FAMILY CRUISE

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INVITATION-ONLY SCREENING EVENT ON NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE'S NORWEGIAN JEWEL
CO-HOSTED BY HBO AND COMCAST

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Other Surprise Celebrities Scheduled To Attend Event
At The Port Of Miami

WHAT: Rosie and Kelli O'Donnell, together with some surprise celebrity
friends, are set to attend the invitation-only screening of
HBO's exclusive documentary ALL ABOARD! ROSIE'S FAMILY CRUISE
aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel at the Port of
Miami. The film follows the maiden voyage and first-ever cruise
for gay and lesbian families in America.

Parents of four, Rosie and Kelli O'Donnell dreamed of a society
free of discrimination. In 2004, they made that dream come true
when 1,500 people - gay, lesbian and straight, young and old -
set sail on an historic seven-day cruise to the Caribbean on one
of the largest cruise ships in the world. In the process, these
families found an oasis where they could celebrate their
individuality and shared ideals in a safe and supportive
environment. ALL ABOARD! ROSIE'S FAMILY CRUISE debuts on HBO on
Thursday, April 6 at 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: NCL's Norwegian Jewel
Port of Miami
Check-in at Terminal J, 10:00 a.m.

* Please note that due to heightened security no one will be granted
access to the ship without prior notification, media credentials and a
government-issued photo ID. Please call Carmen Argamasilla at
305-446-6695 to comply with Department of Homeland Security regulations.

WHEN: Sunday, April 2
Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m.; Reception at 11:00 a.m.
Rosie & Kelli O'Donnell media opportunity: 11:00 a.m.
Screening: 1:00 p.m.
No additional media will be allowed to board after 12:30 p.m.

Contact: Carmen Argamasilla
305-446-6695; 305-491-3051
argama@comcast.net

www.HBO.com

PRNewswire -- March 31

Source: HBO

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

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Saga Communications, Inc. Announces Date and Time of 1st Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

Saga Communications, Inc. Announces Date and Time of 1st Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Saga Communications, Inc. (NYSE:SGA) announced today that it will release its 1st Quarter 2006 results at 9:00 a.m. ET on Thursday May 4, 2006. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 10:00 a.m. ET. The dial-in numbers are as follows:

Domestic Dial-in Number: (877) 209-0397
International Dial-In Number: (612) 332-1213

Domestic Replay Number: (800) 475-6701
International Replay Number: (320) 365-3844
Access Code: 824873

Saga's earnings release will contain certain non-GAAP financial measures including station operating income and free cash flow. A reconciliation of all non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures will be provided in the earnings release.

Saga Communications, Inc. is a broadcasting company whose business is devoted to acquiring, developing and operating broadcast properties. The company owns or operates broadcast properties in 26 markets, including 57 FM and 29 AM radio stations, 3 state radio networks, 2 farm radio networks, 5 television stations and 4 low-power television stations. As previously disclosed, Saga has entered into an agreement to acquire an FM serving the Asheville, NC radio market. The closing of this transaction is subject to receiving FCC approval. For additional information, contact us at (313) 886- 7070 or visit our website at http://www.sagacommunications.com/.

Source: Saga Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Samuel D. Bush of Saga Communications, Inc., +1-313-886-7070

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

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THINKFilm Sweet on 'CANDY'

THINKFilm Sweet on 'CANDY'

NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- THINKFilm has acquired all North American rights from Fortissimo Films to CANDY, starring Heath Ledger, Abbie Cornish, and Geoffrey Rush, it was announced by THINK Theatrical Division Head Mark Urman. The film, which is the feature helming debut of noted Australian stage director Neil Armfield, is based on the prize-winning novel by Luke Davies and was adapted for the screen by Davies and Armfield. CANDY premiered to great acclaim at the recently concluded Berlin Film Festival and THINK plans to open it later this year.

In the film, recent Oscar-nominee Ledger stars as Dan, a charming but reckless young poet who has fallen in love with Candy (Cornish), a beautiful young art student from a comfortable middle-class family who is attracted to the bohemian lifestyle that Dan has long since embraced. In order to get closer to Dan, Candy, whose previous drug use has been casually experimental, starts shooting up. Their passionate relationship then alternates between bursts of ecstatic oblivion and bouts of despair and self-destruction. Hooked as much on heroin as one another, their story becomes a love triangle -- a boy, a girl, and a drug.

"CANDY beautifully captures both the exhilarating highs and the maddening lows of youthful folly," says Urman of the film. "Not only does it confirm Heath Ledger's standing as a brilliant leading man, it also establishes Abbie Cornish as the next important international star to emerge from Australia."

"It's great to be working with THINKFilm on the US release of CANDY," says producer Emile Sherman. "They have responded to the film in exactly the way we hope viewers do -- as a unique portrayal of the addiction of love and everything we do to get it to last forever."

Wouter Barendrecht of Fortissimo said, "We have been admirers of the great distribution and marketing work the THINKFilm team does for their films and we have been waiting to find the right film to work on together with them. We are pleased that with CANDY we are of like minds and that they will be the ones to bring this powerful film to North American audiences."

Rounding out the cast of CANDY is Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush, who plays Casper, a wealthy man-of-the-world who takes Dan and Candy under his wing even as he himself is sinking under the weight of his own decadence. Noted character actors Noni Hazlehurst and Tony Martin play Candy's hapless suburban parents who must watch as their "little girl" lives out a nightmare version of wedded bliss and domesticity. Margaret Fink ("My Brilliant Career") and Emile Sherman ("Rabbit Proof Fence") produced the film. THINKFilm Executive Vice President of Acquisitions and Business Affairs Randy Manis negotiated the deal on behalf of the distributor, with Cinetic Media represented the filmmakers in the sale.

Next up for THINK is AWESOME; I F*CKIN' SHOT THAT, a musical extravaganza starring the Beastie Boys, which opens March 31; DOWN IN THE VALLEY, starring Edward Norton and Evan Rachel Wood, which opens May 5; and THE KING, starring Gael Garcia Bernal and William Hurt, which opens May 19. Recent acquisitions include festival favorites HALF NELSON, starring Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, and Anthony Mackie, and the acclaimed documentary F*CK by Steve Anderson. For more information, please visit www.thinkfilmcompany.com.

Contact:
Alex Klenert, THINKFilm, (212) 444-7900, aklenert@thinkfilmcompany.com
Tom Piechura, The Dart Group, (212) 277-7555, tompiechura@thedartgroup.net

Source: THINKFilm

CONTACT: Alex Klenert of THINKFilm, +1-212-444-7900,
aklenert@thinkfilmcompany.com; or Tom Piechura of The Dart Group,
+1-212-277-7555, tompiechura@thedartgroup.net, for THINKFilm

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

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Openwave Gets Personal at CTIA Wireless 2006

Openwave Gets Personal at CTIA Wireless 2006

Openwave to Showcase Latest Range of Personalized Information, Communication and Entertainment Solutions and Services

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Openwave Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:OPWV), the leading provider of open software products and services for the communications industry, today announced the Company will showcase a variety of next-generation information, communication and entertainment solutions and services enabled by Openwave during CTIA Wireless 2006 (Booth #536) in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 5-7.

"Openwave is a driving force behind the dramatic growth of data services, working with our customers to fuel innovation and maximize the revenue potential of their network," said David Peterschmidt, president and CEO, Openwave. "Given the increasing level of competition resulting from network convergence and new market entrants, including portal providers, it is incumbent upon operators to innovate faster with differentiating features that set their value apart from the competition. We see enormous business benefits in developing a personalized mobile experience that aligns carriers' offerings closely with their customers needs."

Openwave executives will participate in panel discussions at this year's conference to discuss key industry trends and the role of software and services in driving innovation and personalization. Richard Wong, senior vice president of products and services, will speak on a panel entitled, "Software: The Glue of the Mobile System" on Thursday, April 6 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. PT in Room N113.

In addition, Guillaume Decugis, vice president of Musiwave, an Openwave company, will participate on a panel entitled, "The Mobile DRM Conundrum: Enabling Super Distribution" on Thursday, April 6 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. PT in Room N113. Musiwave, a leading provider of mobile music entertainment services to operators and media companies worldwide, recently announced its expansion in the North American market after signing a deal with Canadian telecommunications company, TELUS, to deploy Musiwave's full-track music download service for its mobile phone subscribers.

Musiwave's Music Wizard service, delivered with technology partner Gracenote, a leader in global digital entertainment technology, will also be featured as an interactive game in the Openwave booth. "Get That Tune" will put attendees in competition with the Musiwave service, battling to identify a song title and artist name before the Music Wizard.

New Openwave services and solutions, as well as key partner offerings, will be available for demonstration in the Openwave booth (#536), including:

Information Solutions

-- Live feeds of news, entertainment and sports headlines to the handset
-- The latest location-based services such as points of interest mapping
and "meet-me" applications
-- An intuitive portal that provides personalized content based on user
behavior
-- New content management technologies that enable rich web pages to be
rendered more effectively on mainstream mobile devices, and provide a
secure environment for users both on and off portal

Communication Solutions

-- Adaptive messaging services, including rich mail, cross-platform
voicemail services and a network-based address book

Entertainment Solutions

-- Mobile television services integrated with the Openwave(R) Mobile
Integrated Dynamic Application System (MIDAS) environment, provided by
IceTV, who delivers live TV broadcasts and custom programming developed
specifically for handhelds
-- Mobile music services from Musiwave, including Smart Radio, which
allows consumers to access customized mobile streaming music
programming; a new music player which features a full track mobile
music subscription service; Music on Demand Service (MODS(TM)) which
allows fast, full-length secure downloads of music directly to 3G
mobile devices. Although all four services are commercially available
from Musiwave, Smart Radio is also available pre-integrated with MIDAS

About Openwave

Openwave Systems Inc. is the leading independent provider of open software products and services for the communications industry. Openwave's breadth of products, including mobile phone software, multimedia messaging software (MMS), email, location and mobile gateways, along with its worldwide expertise enable its customers to deliver innovative and differentiated data services. Openwave is a global company headquartered in Redwood City, California. For more information please visit www.openwave.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements relating to expectations, plans or prospects for Openwave Systems Inc. that are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of Openwave's management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. In particular, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: (a) the ability to make changes in business strategy, development plans and product offerings to respond to the needs of our current, new and potential customers, suppliers and strategic partners; (b) risks associated with the development and licensing of software generally, including potential delays in software development and technical difficulties that may be encountered in the development or use of our software; (c) the ability to successfully partner with other companies; (d) the ability to successfully manage and integrate Musiwave's operations and employees, to successfully retain Musiwave's existing customers, and to continue to grow the Musiwave customer base and revenue in accordance with projections, and (e) technological changes and developments.

For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements, please refer to the risk factors discussed in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including but not limited to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005, and any subsequently filed reports. All documents also are available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov or from Openwave's Web site at www.openwave.com.

NOTE: Openwave, the Openwave logo, Musiwave, the Musiwave logo, MODS and Music Wizard are trademarks of Openwave Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

For further information:
Openwave Systems Inc.
Vikki Herrera
Public Relations
Vikki.Herrera@openwave.com
Tel: 650-480-6753

Source: Openwave Systems Inc.

CONTACT: Vikki Herrera, Public Relations of Openwave Systems Inc.,
+1-650-480-6753, or Vikki.Herrera@openwave.com

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

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