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1 Attachment Prodigy Speaks; Talks Koch Mixtape; Upcoming "H.N.I.C.2" Album and Film Prodigy recently spoke out -- in a statement released by his management company -- Purfekstorm Management, regarding the "H.N.I.C." film, his Koch distributed mixtape, "Return of The Mac" and plans for his upcoming highly anticipated album "H.N.I.C. 2." - 2007-04-12

3 Attachment The Sound of the New World: Entertainment, New Media and Commercials under One Global Roof BANG Music and Media On Demand Productions (MOD) Join Forces to form BANG/MOD. New business model reflects merging worlds of entertainment and advertising. - 2007-04-11

1 Attachment Top Film Composers From Hollywood's Elite Candidly Speak Their Minds in "Inside Film Music" Inside Film Music: Composers Speak is a new book that catalogues a unique collection of insightful, candid interviews with three dozen premier film composers -- including Oscar winners and nominees - and who represent some of Hollywood's hierarchy through the last 60 years. - 2007-03-29

1 Attachment Codeblack Releases “Jamie Foxx Presents America’s Funniest Comics Vol. 1” - First of Four Part Comedy Series Hits Shelves March 30th - DVD Presented by Jamie Foxx and Hosted by Cedric The Entertainer First Black film studio brings two talented comedians together to host a comedy extravaganza for the urban entertainment consumer. - 2007-03-29

Amazon.com Teams with Universal Studios Home Entertainment to Host Live, First-Ever Global Fan Summit with Academy Award(R)-Nominated Filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron: First-of-its-kind interactive video interview offers Amazon.com customers exclusive access to Cuaron on the eve of the DVD and HD DVD release of his Oscar(R)-nominated "Children of Men" Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), in collaboration with Universal Studios Home Entertainment, today announced it will host the first-ever Global Fan Summit: an exclusive, live interactive interview on its Web site with Academy Award(R)-nominated director/screenwriter Alfonso Cuaron. The live Web cast can be seen only at www.amazon.com/dvd and will begin Monday, March 26, at 6:00 p.m. PDT, the eve of the highly anticipated DVD and HD DVD release of his Oscar(R)-nominated motion picture "Children of Men." Cuaron will answer real-time questions from Amazon.com customers watching the interview from around the world. Customers can also submit questions ahead of time by visiting www.amazon.com/specialfeatures. - 2007-03-22

1 Attachment Naomi Arnold Turns Tragedy into Triumph with the Release of New CD, From My Heart Sri Lankan-born pianist/composer/singer Naomi Arnold brings healing, hope and inspiration to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one -especially mothers who have endured a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. The mother of two healthy boys, Naomi's musical focus was forever changed when she lost two healthy babies to the lonely, painful world of stillbirth. The passionate song, Not Again, symbolizes this as it highlights her triumphant new CD, From My Heart. - 2007-03-15

Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Laurie, Mariska Hargitay Among Nominees for 11th Annual PRISM Awards Nominees for the 11th Annual PRISM Awards reflect the entertainment industry's commitment to accurate depiction of health and social issues, according to Melissa Rivers, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) Board Director. The PRISM Awards are for productions and performances featuring the accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction, as well as mental health. Rivers joined EIC President & CEO Brian Dyak in announcing the nominations. Recipients will be announced at a ceremony to be held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on April 24th. - 2007-03-13

Modern Pop/Rock Latin-Crossover Artist "Carmireli" Reaches Beyond Unsigned Virtual Expectations Consistently appearing on the unsigned Latin Top 100 chart on Myspace.com™, Pop/Rock artist "Carmireli" is being embraced by mainstream radio in the U.S. and abroad. - 2007-03-12

Future of Film Conference Adds Next Generation Online Content Creators Video Talent Join Top Industry Executives at Digital Media Wire Event - 2007-03-09

1 Attachment "The Goal" Takes the World by Storm: Independent Family Film Gains Strong Distribution in Asian Markets Independent award-winning film "The Goal" picked up for international distribution by Maverick Entertainment. The family friendly, sports based inspirational film being recognized after having received 6 international awards and recognition. - 2007-03-06

2 Attachment Premier Multi-Platform Marketing Expert Jay Freedman Launches New Firm Fusion Innovatibe Marketing Immediately Attracts Fox Sports, Clear Channel TV, and Other Major Radio Groups and Aligns with Award Winning Creative Agency - 2007-03-05

Billboard Music & Money Symposium to Feature Keynote Q&A Session with Mitchell Leib, President of Music and Soundtracks Walt Disney Pictures and Television/Buena Vista Music Group One-Day Event Unites Top Thought Leaders from Music, Legal, and Financial Fields - 2007-02-28

3 Attachment History-Making Syndicated TV Special 'David Sheehan's Academy Awards Movie Magic' Breaks New Ground with Studio Ad Buyers: The Following is an Unusual Inside-the-Business-Office and Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Most Successful Syndicated Special in the History of Television David Sheehan's ACADEMY AWARDS MOVIE MAGIC aired on 259 television stations in 198 markets covering 96.544% of U.S. DMAs during the latter part of February leading up to this past Sunday's Oscar ceremonies. - 2007-02-28

1 Attachment Billboard & Children Uniting Nations Present 8th Annual CUN Academy Awards Celebration, February 25; Oscar Viewing Celebration and After Party Hosted by Lil' Kim Special performances by Ruben Studdard, DMX, Diana Degarmo, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels and more. - 2007-02-18

Digital Media Wire Launches Future of Film Conference Industry Leaders from the Hollywood Studios and Technology Companies to Examine Transformation of Filmed Entertainment Business - 2007-02-14

1 Attachment Musicrypt Reports 500% Growth in U.S. Song Deliveries Deliveries via DMDS to U.S. destinations increase 500% in Q4 over Q1 2006 - 2007-02-14

3 Attachment LowDown Records Proudly Presents, 'Shell: Black Pearl Of the Ghetto': It's Not Just an Excellent Audiobook, it's More Like an Audio Movie "Shell: Black Pearl of the Ghetto", is an exciting MP3 audio book that is sure to captivate the listener from start to finish. In this raw urban thriller, Stanley McShan a.k.a Stan Money tells the tragic tale of a young girl who is the victim of a brutal rape. After a childhood friend and two drug dealing street hustlers come to the young girl's rescue, revenge isn't far behind. - 2007-02-12

Washington Leaders Speak Out In Support Of Entertainment Industry At EIC'S PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase -- Hosted by TV Personality Melissa Rivers The Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) held the 10th Annual PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase, hosted by EIC Board Director and television personality Melissa Rivers. The event showcased outstanding accomplishments in the accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use, addiction, and related mental health issues in feature film, television and music. It featured several top congressional representatives acknowledging the important role the entertainment industry plays in addressing these issues. - 2007-02-08

4 Attachment 2007 Texas Medal of Arts Awards to Honor Brightest Lone Stars: Walter Cronkite, Sissy Spacek and Ornette Coleman Are Among Award Recipients The Texas Cultural Trust, (www.txculturaltrust.org) announced today the recipients of its bi-annual Texas Medal of Arts Awards (TMAA), celebrating the state's legendary artists, entertainers, and art patrons. The Trust will pay tribute to honorees in a series of events April 2-3 culminating in a ceremony and show at Austin's historic Paramount Theatre the evening of April 3. Governor Rick and Anita Perry, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst and Speaker of the House Tom and Nadine Craddick will serve as Honorary Chairs. CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent and Moderator of Face the Nation Bob Schieffer will emcee. - 2007-02-08

Washington DC Bigwigs to Speak at EIC'S PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase TV Host Melissa Rivers is stepping off the red carpet to join Brian Dyak, president of Entertainment Industries Council, Inc., to barrage Capitol Hill with a unique touch of Hollywood's Awards Season by letting Congressional Members know that film, music and television are powerful allies when it comes to getting the public to know more about the dangers of substance abuse, the power of treatment and hope of recovery. This will take place at the PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase Wednesday, February 7, 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. - 2007-02-05

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