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CULVER CITY, Calif., April 22 /PRNewswire/ — With the nation’s attention focused on today’s primary in Pennsylvania, voters have already clearly spoken and chosen the true winners. Columbia Pictures’ Made of Honor “Get Married at the Premiere” contest has been settled, and Camp Hill, PA’s Michelle Golightly and Shaun Bollinger will tie the knot at the premiere of the film in New York City on April 28, 2008. For their once-in-a-lifetime event, the bride and groom from Pennsylvania will receive a dream wedding, compliments of the most renowned names in the wedding business today.A-list artists at the top of their respective specialties — from hairstyle to photography to dresses to cakes — are committing their services towards making Michelle and Shaun’s special day truly extraordinary and memorable.Selected by the voting public as the favorites in the online contest, Michelle and Shaun were chosen from over 1,800 entries. In addition to their first-class, all-expenses-paid trip to New York, all of the grand prize-winning couple’s needs have been arranged:Mary Hart, host of “Entertainment Tonight,” will officiate the wedding. Michelle and Shaun will have their first dance choreographed by ballroom dance champion Maksim Chmerkovskiy, a professional dancer who gained fame on “Dancing with the Stars.”The bride’s make-up will be done by David Evangelista and the bride’s nails will be manicured by one of the talented artists at Cornelia Day Resort. One of the nation’s leading makeup, hair, and fashion experts, Evangelista has been a contributor to The Early Show on CBS since 2002, bringing style, beauty, and makeover advice to millions of viewers each week. As host of the weekly series The Fashion Team on the TV Guide Network from 2006 to 2007, Evangelista gave viewers an inside look at the fashion world. He works with high-profile personalities including Julia Stiles, Eva Longoria Parker, Hillary Swank, Peyton Manning, Mandy Moore, Rita Wilson, Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, Steve Martin, and Kevin Kline. He recently opened his salon, David Evangelista at Cornelia Day Resort.The bride’s hairstyle will be set by celebrity stylist Oscar Blandi. Blandi’s many famous and glamorous clients include Jessica Alba, Kelly Ripa, Faith Hill, and Jennifer Garner among others. He is also seen regularly on “Live with Regis and Kelly”, and is often featured in the top fashion magazines, such as Allure, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour, as one of the leading hair stylists to the stars. Oscar Blandi is the owner of the Oscar Blandi Salon in New York.The couple will receive their rings from the leading Italian fine jewelry house, Damiani. The his-and-hers rings are from the company’s D.Side collection, co-designed by Damiani and actor Brad Pitt. These are the same style of rings that are featured in the film.The bride’s dress is by Selia Yang. Called “the best-kept secret in New York City … not for long” by dailycandy.com, Yang has brides from all over the globe eager to wear her designs. She brings a chic, fresh, and luxurious approach to bridal and evening wear.The groom’s and best man’s tuxedoes are by Arnold Brant. The luxury brand to the stars — having dressed Forest Whitaker, Kevin Dillon, and many more — features flawless style that is sure to keep the groom looking polished. Sold throughout the U.S. and Canada at Nordstrom and better specialty stores, Arnold Brant is manufactured in Italy. More information is available at .The wedding will be photographed by Denis Reggie, hailed as the “hottest wedding photographer of the moment” by the New York Times. He has served as photographer at the weddings of John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, Vera Wang, Mariah Carey, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, and Tom Clancy, among many others.Sylvia Weinstock, who has baked for such luminaries as Oprah Winfrey, the Kennedy family, the Vice President and Mrs. Dick Cheney, the Vice President and Mrs. Al Gore, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, and many others, will provide the cake.The bride’s lingerie will be by Victoria’s Secret, the leading specialty retailer of lingerie and beauty products, with an emphasis on making its customers feel sexy, sophisticated and forever young. Under the Victoria’s Secret and PINK brand names in the United States, the company dominates with fashion-inspired collections, prestige fragrances and cosmetics, celebrated supermodels and world-famous runway shows. Through its more than 1,000 Victoria’s Secret stores, the catalogue and VictoriasSecret.com, customers can shop the brand anywhere, any time, from any place.The bride’s and groom’s shoes will be provided by Kenneth Cole New York, the renowned shoe company that is known not only for their fashion-forward men’s and women’s shoes but also for their thought provoking socially conscious advertising.The bride’s bouquet is by Fleurop. Fleurop-Interflora– — delivers beautiful flower bouquets around the world, with floral gifts are available in more than 160 countries worldwide: North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Oceania, South America. Founded in 1927, Fleurop-Interflora is the largest floral company in the world, connecting approximately 58,000 North American and International retail florists, offering an international floral delivery network in over 160 countries. For over 77 years, Fleurop and Interflora have been recognized for the finest quality in floral products and excellence in customer service.The wedding favors are provided by Ghirardelli(R) — Moments of Timeless Pleasure(R).As a wedding gift, Patrick Dempsey, the star of Made of Honor, has chosen his-and-hers JEANRICHARD watches for the couple. Dempsey wears a JEANRICHARD watch in the film.Michelle and Shaun have also received a special invitation to “A Catered Affair,” Broadway’s newest musical, at the Walter Kerr Theatre. They will see the show on Saturday night.The wedding will be webcast live on Crackle.com, and will be covered the following day on “Entertainment Tonight.”Following the wedding, Michelle and Shaun will celebrate their honeymoon, with a romantic six nights in Europe, visiting Paris and Venice, with hotel and transportation included provided by Fleurop. When they get home, the bride and groom will receive a $3,000 Bed Bath & Beyond shopping spree in the form of a gift card.Shaun and Michelle are both teachers: he teaches photography at Cumberland Valley High School, while she teaches second grade at Grace Baptist School in Carlisle. They met after a Carlisle High track meet; Shaun had previously been the track coach, and Michelle had succeeded him. They have been dating for a year and a half and just got engaged on March 8th. Shaun’s best man is his college buddy Brit, and Michelle’s maid of honor is her friend Sarah, who, she says, she has known since they were babies.In Columbia Pictures’ Made of Honor, Tom (Patrick Dempsey) leads a good life: he’s sexy, successful, and knows he can always rely on Hannah (Michelle Monaghan), his delightful best friend and the one constant in his life. It’s the perfect setup until Hannah goes overseas to Scotland on a six-week business trip … and Tom is stunned to realize how empty his life is without her. He resolves that upon her return, he’ll ask Hannah to marry him — but is floored when he learns that she has become engaged to a handsome and wealthy Scotsman and plans to move overseas. When Hannah asks Tom to be her “maid” of honor, he reluctantly agrees to fill the role … but only so he can attempt to woo Hannah and stop the wedding before it’s too late. The film is directed by Paul Weiland. The screenplay is by Adam Sztykiel and Deborah Kaplan & Harry Elfont from a story by Adam Sztykiel. The producer is Neal H. Moritz.About Columbia PicturesColumbia Pictures, part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at . Columbia Pictures

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LOS ANGELES, April 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In a keynote speech delivered today at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to the Committee of 100’s 17th Annual Conference, a yearly gathering of influential United States Citizens of Chinese descent, music impresario and long-time humanitarian Quincy Jones commented for the first time publicly about his positions as they relate to China’s role in the Darfur crisis and his role as an artistic advisor to the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.During the approximately hour-long presentation, Jones, who over the past 6 months has been meeting and having discussions with key Chinese dignitaries and experts on the crisis in Darfur including former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, former United States Secretary of State Colin Powell and Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Wang Guangya, among others; commented on the urgency of bringing an end to the crisis in Darfur, the opportunity that China has to help bring an end to the crisis in Darfur, his history using the arts and entertainment to build bridges and bring people of differing opinions together, and his intention to stay involved with the 2008 Olympic Games as an artistic advisor to the opening ceremonies with the hope that a continued dialog with all the parties involved will effect immediate change in the conditions in Darfur. Key excerpts from Quincy Jones’ April 19th keynote speech to the Committee of 100:”The arts and entertainment bring people together. They allow the ties between us to flourish and grow, even during times when differences between governments arise. The creative expressions of artists like my good friend and brother, Yo-Yo Ma, help build bridges between cultures, giving us a better and more peaceful understanding and appreciation of each other.”————” … I’m sure you know that China is at a crucial crossroads. There are complex and polarizing issues surrounding the Olympics that affects and touches the entire world community… and stirs up emotions and inflames passions. I’m talking, of course, about the situation in Tibet and in Darfur.”————”I don’t think anyone would want the burden of Tibet & the Dalai Lama and Darfur on their lap. But China’s leadership took on the challenge of the Beijing Olympics knowing that the spotlight and focus would be on them, warts and all. Because the spotlight is on them, they now have the chance to show leadership and wisdom to change the world for the better.I’m deeply concerned about Tibet, but on a human scale… and my own experiences with the African continent… Darfur is screaming out at me the loudest.”————”China is part of an international community of nations - all of whose responsibility it is to stop the genocide in Darfur, as well as coming to the aid of the over 2.5 million people who have been displaced.”————”The more we can make things right in the world, the better the world is going to be. That’s why I stay engaged… because together we can do a lot of things we can never do alone.Over the past couple of months, I’ve received dozens of protest letters from various groups, here and abroad, begging me to boycott the Beijing Olympics. The pressure from all directions has been extremely intense. But it’s not my intention to withdraw from the Olympics. It’s just not my style… because I care too much about Darfur and China and if I can stay in the game with others like us, I feel we can make a difference.”————-”I also believe that boycotting the Olympics could isolate China and the United States, and make the situation worse. The world will be safer if we address human rights as part of the world community.It’s been my experience that you can never expect a difficult situation to change by demanding it… nor can the United States or any other nation be self-righteous and tell people what to do when they have not always been a responsible player on human rights, nor walked the talk.”————-”I had the privilege of meeting with Ambassador Wang yesterday in New York, and I applauded him from a front row seat for his role in attempting to obtain consent from the Sudanese government for the hybrid UN African peace enforcers — UNAMID to be allowed into the country.After consulting with many of my close Chinese friends before our meeting, I told the Ambassador that I do believe China has significant sway over the Sudanese government in Khartoum… and that influence gives China the chance to be a hero in the eyes of the world by exerting its moral authority to help halt the genocide by achieving one or more of the following:First — take a formal Government stance that reiterates the Special Representative of China on Darfur Liu Guijin’s call for helicopters… and immediately for China and Sudan to publicly support the efforts to speed up the deployment of UNAMID troops on the ground and humanitarian workers to the region.Second — Make a public appeal to Khartoum to get a handle on the Janjaweed militia and halt all attacks on civilian populations. In addition, publicly call on Khartoum to end all bombings immediately and pursue a real political solution with the rebels.And third — in spite of the Special Envoy’s claim that China only provides 8ACIORFIPROCENTE of Sudan’s total arms imports, and that the United States deals arms to Sudan as well, take the lead and publicly pledge that going forward… not a single weapon will be sold to anyone on any side of the conflict by any country in the world.”———–”After meeting with the Ambassador, I’m more hopeful that progress can be made to showcase the best of China through the Olympics… rather than it being shrouded in controversy and potential violence and boycotts all the way through.”————”But China cannot do alone what the United States and Europe have not been willing to do for five years. By pointing the finger mainly at China, those who passionately want peace in Darfur wind up helping Western governments evade responsibility on a humanitarian crisis they could do far more to stop. A great state seizes the opening to be a peacemaker as China did in the difficult Six-Party Talks, which lessened the tension between the United States and North Korea… and moved things in a more positive direction.China has been extraordinary in its economic growth for more than a decade… though history has shown that a state becomes a leader not only by its economic, technological and military advantages, but also by helping the disadvantaged. It gives voice to the voiceless and cares about all human beings.”Quincy Jones first saw the power of the arts to effect social change beyond entertainment in 1956 when he toured as musical director, trumpeter and arranger of the Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra’s State Department Tour.His long history of humanitarian work began in earnest in the 1960’s and 70’s, as one of the key supporters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Operation Breadbasket. In 1985, he helped pioneer the model of using celebrity to raise money and awareness for a cause with “We Are the World.” The song raised more than $63 Million for Ethiopian famine relief and more importantly shined a spotlight on the Ethiopian drought, prompting the U.S. Government responded with over $800 million in aid.In 1999 Quincy Jones joined Bono and Bob Geldof during a meeting with Pope John Paul II as a part of the Jubilee 2000 delegation to end third world debt. The delegation’s visit resulted in $27 billion in third world debt relief for Bolivia, Mozambique, and the Ivory Coast.In 2004, in front of a live audience of more than a half-million spectators, Jones launched the We Are the Future initiative with a concert featuring Carlos Santana, Alicia Keyes, Josh Groban, Oprah Winfrey, Norah Jones and a host of other entertainers from around the world.The initiative has established Municipal Child Centers in the cities of Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Asmara (Eritrea), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Kigali (Rwanda) and Nablus (Palestine) where youth are being trained to run child- based programs in health, nutrition, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Sports and Arts.In 2007, Jones and the Harvard School of Public Health joined forces to advance the health and well-being of children worldwide through Project Q, a strategic initiative of School’s Center for Health Communication. Through the strategic use of media, Project Q challenges leaders and citizens of the world to provide essential resources to enable young people to achieve their full potential.A centerpiece of Project Q is the Q Prize, which recognizes extraordinary leadership by public figures and social entrepreneurs who are championing the needs of children. The inaugural Q Prize was awarded in January 2007 to Scott Neeson, founder of the Cambodian Children’s Fund, and over $600,000 was raised in support of Neeson’s work.Through his personal foundation, The Quincy Jones Foundation, Jones raises awareness and financial resources for initiatives that support global children’s issues in areas of conflict, malaria eradication, clean water and efforts to restore the Gulf Coast (post-Katrina). Philanthropic partners include Malaria No More, Millennium Promise, and R&B singer Usher’s New Look Foundation. Contact: Arnold Robinson Rogers & Cowan 310/854-8193Quincy Jones

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LONDON, April 14 /PRNewswire/ — One of the newest entrants to the UK sports betting market,JAXX, has signed a two-year shirt sponsorship deal with high-flyingMotherwell Football Club, also making it the official betting partner of theScottish Premier League team. The deal, valued at up to GBP200,000 per season with revenueshare, will see the JAXX brand appear on Motherwell’s distinctive Claret andAmber strip from the beginning of the 2008-09 season, replacing Anglian HomeImprovements, which has built significant market share in Scotland on theback of its association with the club.”Since we launched in the UK in 2007, we have worked to expandour network of football affiliations, signing betting partnership deals withWest Ham and Newcastle United, but I was particularly keen to secure apresence in Scotland,” says Mark Irvine, Managing Director of JAXX (UK) Ltd,who was born in Aberdeen. “The Motherwell deal is a significant step in ourbrand development and we’ll be working very closely with the club to make thepartnership a success.” In addition to the shirt sponsorship and advertising presencewithin Fir Park, a co-branded website will be established in time for the newseason, including a range of betting propositions tailored specifically forthe club’s fans, 5,000 of who regularly attend home games. Ian Stillie, Chief Executive of Motherwell FC, said: “Theshirt sponsorship deal is the most important partnership for any club due tothe strong association between the two brands. We were very impressed by thefreshness and vitality of the JAXX brand and its sports betting offering, aswell as the company’s proven dedication to partnerships in football.”The fans are paramount to the application of the Motherwellbrand and we felt the commitment to consistently high quality offered by JAXXfitted well with our own values. The dedicated club betting page will also bea welcome addition to our online offering and we’re looking forward to asuccessful long-term partnership.” JAXX UK is operated by a dedicated UK-based team, includingtraders, marketers and affiliate managers. The new shirt deal was facilitatedby Fuse Sport, an agency specialising in the development of sports-relatedsponsorship packages for major brands. Photos of the new Motherwell strip (with JAXX branding) and ofthe unveiling are available on request.JAXX (UK) Ltd

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NEW YORK, April 3, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA; VIA.B) announced today that it will report results for the first quarter 2008 on Friday, May 2nd. The Company will conduct a teleconference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET), following the release of its earnings announcement. The call is open to the general public.A live audio webcast of the call will be available on the home page of Viacom’s website, , beginning at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on May 2nd. The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (888) 211-4439 (domestic) or (913) 312-1423 (international). Please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the call.The audio webcast replay will be available beginning at 12:00 p.m. (ET) in the events / webcasts section of Viacom’s website. A replay of the call will also be available beginning at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on May 2nd at (888) 566-0808 or (402) 220-9387 (international).The earnings release and any other information related to the call will be accessible from the home page of Viacom’s website.About ViacomViacom, consisting of BET Networks, MTV Networks and Paramount Pictures, is the world’s leading entertainment content company. It engages audiences on television, motion picture and digital platforms through many of the world’s best known entertainment brands, including MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Noggin, Nick at Nite, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, AtomFilms, Gametrailers, BET, Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Vantage. Viacom’s global reach includes approximately 150 channels and 300 online properties in 160 countries and territories.For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit . Viacom Inc.

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ORLANDO, Fla., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Champions were crowned, the legendary Ric Flair was forced to retire, boxer Floyd Mayweather prevailed, and Undertaker extended his undefeated streak as World Wrestling Entertainment(R) set both attendance and ticket sale records at WrestleMania XXIV last night at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando.WWE(R) grossed more than $5.85 million in ticket sales, making it the highest grossing live event in WWE history and in the history of the Citrus Bowl. WWE set an attendance record for the Citrus Bowl with 74,635 fans from all 50 states, five Canadian provinces and 21 countries invading Orlando, pumping up to $30 million into the local economy. The WWE’s annual pay-per-view, pop culture extravaganza is televised to more than 100 countries.In the match billed as a showdown between the greatest fighter in the world and one of the largest athletes on Earth, undefeated WBC Welterweight Champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather barely survived against 7-foot, 441-lb. Big Show, eventually knocking him out with brass knuckles. Flair, a 16-time World Champion and 2008 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee, lost to another legendary star, Shawn Michaels, in an emotion-filled match, forcing him into retirement as one of the greatest pro wrestling stars of all-time. Undertaker defeated Edge(R) to become the new World Heavyweight Champion, extending his undefeated streak at WrestleMania to 16-0. Randy Orton(R) retained the WWE Championship in a Triple Threat match against Triple H(R) and John Cena(R). Kane became the new ECW Champion, crushing Chavo Guerrero.Always a star-studded event, WrestleMania XXIV featured several celebrity participants in addition to Mayweather. John Legend performed “America The Beautiful” to open the event, Snoop Dogg served as Master of Ceremonies for the BunnyMania Lumberjack Match, Kim Kardashian was a special guest hostess, and Raven-Symone played host to 50 Make-A-Wish kids being honored by WWE in its largest wish granting event ever.Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to Images from WrestleMania XXIV are available on FTP: From Windows using Internet Explorer 7:Enter wm24press in the username field and wm24pres$ in the password field of the ensuing dialog box. From Windows using Internet Explorer 6: /WM24_Press/ Enter wm24pres$ in the password field of the ensuing dialog box. From a Mac using an FTP client: (such as Fetch or Transmit) Server name: ftp001.wwecorp.com User name: wm24press Password: wm24pres$ Directory: WM24_Press Media Contact: Gary Davis, 203-353-5066 Investor Contact: Michael Weitz, 203-352-8642Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ECW is a trademark of WWE Libraries, Inc. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the conditions of the markets for live events, broadcast television, cable television, pay-per-view, Internet, entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance of the Company’s brands, media and merchandise within those markets; uncertainties relating to litigation; risks associated with producing live events both domestically and internationally; uncertainties associated with international markets; risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. In addition to these risks and uncertainties, our dividend is based on a number of factors, including our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan, our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends and such other factors as our board of directors may consider relevant. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.

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BOSTON and HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 27 /PRNewswire/ — Iron Mountain Incorporated , the global leader in information protection and storage services, announced today that the Hollywood Arts Council will recognize the Company for its work over the last 50 years to preserve motion pictures, song recordings, TV shows and other priceless cultural artifacts. The Council will bestow its Charlie Award for “Preservation Arts” to members of Iron Mountain’s Film & Sound Services at this Saturday night’s 30th Anniversary Gala and Annual Awards Presentation to be held at the Jim Henson Company Studios (the historic Charlie Chaplin Studio) in Hollywood, Calif.For 22 years, the Hollywood Arts Council Awards have honored individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to Hollywood and its arts community. Dubbed the “Charlies,” the awards recognize achievement across several artistic categories, including public art, cinema, entertainment, fashion and theater. This year’s winners, which were chosen by the Council’s board of trustees, include the likes of the Hollywood Wax Museum and American fashion icon Bob Mackie, who is best known for his imaginative costumes for Cher and The Carol Burnett Show.”Iron Mountain is honored to be recognized by the Hollywood Arts Council,” said Jeff Anthony, vice president of Film & Sound Services, Iron Mountain. “For us, preserving irreplaceable film and sound masters means more than just providing secure storage; it’s about preserving our culture and our history for future generations to appreciate. It’s a responsibility our team works hard to uphold, and we love doing it.”"Iron Mountain’s track record of protecting priceless entertainment treasures and cultural artifacts is very much in keeping with our Council’s mission to promote the arts and ensure their continued prominence,” said Nyla Arslanian, president of the Hollywood Arts Council. “We’re pleased to honor the Company with our Charlie Award for art preservation, and we thank Iron Mountain for its continued efforts to support the arts and protect our history.”Iron Mountain manages more than 15 million film and sound elements for more than 1,500 customers, including major motion picture studios, television production companies, recording studios and advertising agencies. The Company protects these assets in storage facilities located in major entertainment markets, as well as in high-security, state-of-the-art underground facilities. Iron Mountain adheres to stringent archival standards and stays current with industry trends and emerging technologies through active participation in major associations.Even as the preservation and storage of entertainment assets evolves from analog to digital formats, Iron Mountain continues to lead the industry in preserving both types of entertainment elements. Iron Mountain recently acquired Xepa Digital, LLP, a leader in the conversion of analog and outmoded digital audio and video tapes to high-resolution digital file formats for archiving and distribution, which furthered its footprint in the film and sound industry. For more information, please visit: .About Hollywood Arts CouncilSince its founding in 1978, the Hollywood Arts Council, a 501 (c) 3 non- profit, has evolved into an action-oriented organization working to benefit the Hollywood community through the arts. Linked to the Council’s purpose to promote, nurture and support the arts is the belief that the arts revitalize people as well as communities. Project SOAR (Students Overcoming All Risks), the Council’s after-school art program, conducts workshops in eight Hollywood area elementary schools, serving over 2,000 students each year. The Council also sponsors the annual Children’s Festival of the Arts at Paramount Pictures, and it promotes the arts through a daily arts calendar published in Discover Hollywood magazine and on its Web site .About Iron MountainIron Mountain Incorporated helps organizations around the world reduce the costs and risks associated with information protection and storage. The Company offers comprehensive records management and data protection solutions, along with the expertise and experience to address complex information challenges such as rising storage costs, litigation, regulatory compliance and disaster recovery. Founded in 1951, Iron Mountain is a trusted partner to more than 100,000 corporate clients throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. For more information, visit the Company’s Web site at . Contact: Dan O’Neill, Iron Mountain Kristen Georgian, Weber Shandwick (617) 535-2966 (617) 520-7042Iron Mountain Incorporated

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MEXICO CITY, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V. (BMV: TVAZTCA; Latibex: XTZA), one of the two largest producers of Spanish- language television programming in the world, announced today that it signed a strategic alliance with Latitud TV, television company of Guatemala, to transmit its programming in that country.Ricardo B. Salinas, TV Azteca Chairman of the Board, announced that the expansion of TV Azteca will provide Guatemalan homes with unparalleled entertainment and information options.Through the alliance, TV Azteca will acquire approximately 70% of the equity of Latitud TV and will transmit its content on UHF channels 31 and 35, which cover Guatemala City through broadcast television, and the entire country through cable.”The agreement will broaden TV Azteca perspectives in a growing market with demographics that are very similar to ours and will allow Guatemalans to receive the most vibrant entertainment and the most timely information on television,” commented Mr. Salinas. “We will use our programming, which has proven successful in Mexico and other Hispanic communities, to strengthen the company’s positioning outside of our country and to further boost our financial results.”Starting May this year, TV Azteca expects to program and operate channels 31 and 35 of Guatemala and to sell its advertising, as well as to gradually gain an increasing share of the broadcast television advertising market in that country, which is estimated at more than US$100 million.Company ProfileTV Azteca is one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, operating two national television networks in Mexico, Azteca 13 and Azteca 7, through more than 300 owned and operated stations across the country, and Proyecto 40 that is broadcast in UHF. TV Azteca affiliates include Azteca America Network, a new broadcast television network focused on the rapidly growing U.S. Hispanic market, and Azteca Web, an Internet company for North American Spanish speakers.TV Azteca is a Grupo Salinas company (), a group of dynamic, fast growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas, Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies.Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Other risks that may affect TV Azteca and its subsidiaries are identified in documents sent to securities authorities. Investor Relations: Bruno Rangel 52 (55) 1720 9167 Carla SanchezArmas 52 (55) 1720 0041 Press Relations: Tristan Canales 52 (55) 1720 1441 Daniel McCosh 52 (55) 1720 0059TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V.

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NEW YORK, March 26 /PRNewswire/ — Baby boomers are not only more affluent than millennials but, also, are both more engaged with linear television and less likely to change the channel or multi-task. Millennials, on the other hand, have not only less buying power than baby boomers but, also, view less linear television since they are more comfortable using new technology and products such as streaming video, DVRs, VOD and PPV to view video content.These are just some of the findings from “The Consumer Television and Technology Study” conducted by Millward Brown and commissioned by Hallmark Channel to assist advertisers in navigating the evolving television environment. The study, for the first time ever, evaluated adoption of new television technologies, viewer engagement, buying power and brand loyalty.”The results from the study are eye opening, with strong implications for the television industry,” said Jess Aguirre, Senior Vice President, Research, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. “We had expected a generational gap in the media marketplace between boomers and millennials, but we didn’t expect the results to be so significant.”People are watching more television than ever before due to significant life stage changes as the population ages and because of the advent of new television technologies. (Nielsen Media Research NPM)At the same time, the adult 18-49 demographic is stagnant while 78 million boomers turn 50 over the next ten years. Children of boomers, the millennials (14-31), are also coming of age and now represent 20% of the total United States population. (Nielsen Media Research UE/U.S. Census)New technology is dramatically effecting television viewing and the marketplace and causing a media market generation gap between baby boomers and millennials.The results uncovered noteworthy differences between two key growth segments: boomers (primarily the 35-64 media target) and millennials (primarily in the 18-34 media target). A significant generation gap exists between these two groups in their understanding, adoption, ownership and use of new television technologies as well as the degree of engagement these two groups have with television programs.Key findings from a national telephone survey among 1,200 cable and satellite viewers: — Only 31% of millennials believe new television technologies are complicated and difficult to use vs. over half (55%) of boomers. — 45% of millennials who have a DVR use it regularly/fairly often vs. under one quarter of boomers (24%). — 87% of millennials who have a DVR say they regularly fast forward through commercials and are more likely to be switching channels and multi-tasking while the television is on, indicating they are less focused than boomers. — Millennials are also more than twice as likely as boomers to consider buying a DVR next year (11% boomers vs. 25% millennials). — Over one quarter (27%) of millennials go to websites to watch video vs. only 9% of boomers. — Millennials are more likely (52%) to consider mobile devices as forms of entertainment vs. boomers (35%)Boomers, on the other hand, are more traditional in their viewing habits and slower in their adoption of new television technology products. Even among boomers who do own a DVR, they are less likely to fast forward or skip commercials. Boomers are also a more attentive audience and less likely to engage in other activities while watching television. They are also more likely to stay on one channel while the show they are viewing is on — with 72% of boomers preferring to watch one show and not change channels while it’s on vs. 55% of millennials.The study found that boomers are more affluent and are much more likely to be the primary wage earners and handle the household finances in comparison to millennials.In terms of brand loyalty, Millward Brown research indicates 50% of boomers don’t stick to any one brand and 61% agree that in today’s marketplace, it does not pay to be loyal to one brand. (AARP Brand Loyalty Study 2005) “With these findings in mind, it’s no surprise that the media buying bull’s eye — which not long ago shunned adults 25-54 — is now widening to embrace the increased value of boomer adults 35-64,” said Aguirre.Hallmark Channel, owned and operated by Crown Media Holdings, Inc., is a 24-hour basic cable network that provides a diverse slate of high-quality entertainment programming to a national audience of 84 million subscribers. The top tier program service is distributed through more than 5,450 cable systems and communities as well as direct-to-home satellite services across the country. Hallmark Channel consistently ranks among the top 10 ad-supported cable networks in Prime Time and Total Day household ratings and is the nation’s leading network in providing quality family programming. Crown Media also operates a second 24-hour linear channel, Hallmark Movie Channel, and will launch Hallmark Movie Channel HD in first quarter 2008. For more information, please visit . About Millward Brown:Millward Brown (), one of the world’s leading research agencies, is expert in advertising effectiveness, marketing communications, media, and brand equity research. Through the use of an integrated suite of validated research solutions — both qualitative and quantitative — Millward Brown helps clients build strong brands and services. Millward Brown has more than 70 offices in 44 countries. Additional practices include Millward Brown’s Media Group (media effectiveness), Millward Brown Optimor (focused on helping clients maximize the returns on their brand and marketing investments), Millward Brown Multicultural, Millward Brown Pharmaceutical, Millward Brown Precis (PR measurement), Greenfield Consulting Group (qualitative), Dynamic Logic (digital and cross media marketing effectiveness), and Focalyst (specializing in the Boomer and Mature markets). Millward Brown is part of Kantar, WPP’s insight, information and consultancy group. Contacts: Nancy Carr, 818-755-2643 Jennifer Geisser, 212-445-6654 Jaime Saberito, 212-445-6644Hallmark Channel

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LAS VEGAS, March 24 /PRNewswire/ — Grammy-nominated 19/RCA recording artist DAUGHTRY will perform a live acoustic set at The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge at The Mirage Sunday, April 13. All proceeds from the ticket sales will go to the ONE Campaign (ONE.org) to fight the emergency of global AIDS and extreme poverty. DAUGHTRY will perform hits from their self-titled album.Two hundred tickets to the performance will be auctioned on eBay March 24 to March 31. The bidding will begin at 7 p.m. PDT, to access the auction site, click ; must be 21 years or older to enter. The auction is being managed on eBay Giving Works by Auction Cause, a premier online auction management agency specializing in high-profile design, strategy, and cause marketing for corporations and nonprofits worldwide.Portions of this very special performance, sponsored in part by the Rhapsody(R) digital music service, will later be made available for DAUGHTRY fans to enjoy on-demand at Rhapsody.com/Daughtry and on RollingStone.com.”We are really excited about this acoustic show at the REVOLUTION lounge. It is a chance to share a special evening with our fans and raise money for a great cause, ONE.org,” says Chris Daughtry.David Saltz, Executive Producer and Stirling McIlwaine, Co-Executive Producer.ABOUT DAUGHTRYAnointed as the quickest selling rock debut in Soundscan history, DAUGHTRY landed the “#1 top selling album in the country” title twice, selling over 3 million copies in 2007 making them the best selling band of that year according to Billboard. DAUGHTRY continues to reign in 2008 closing in on 4 million copies sold with an opening slot on the Bon Jovi tour and a new single “Feels Like Tonight.” Work will soon begin on their sophomore release. Chris Daughtry — Vocals Josh Paul — Bass Joey Barnes — Drums Brian Craddock — Guitar Josh Steely — Guitar ABOUT ONE CAMPAIGNONE is a global advocacy and campaigning organization that works to foster significant, lasting improvements in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people — those struggling to survive extreme, brutal poverty and preventable disease. From national capitals to small communities, ONE works to educate, motivate, and mobilize people to build political will on issues where the greatest difference can be made. ONE’s millions of members are at the core of this effort, working to ensure that the voices of the world’s poorest people are heard.ABOUT THE BEATLES REVOLUTION LOUNGEThe Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge marks the first time that The Beatles company, Apple Corps Ltd., have agreed to a major nightlife partnership. The first nightlife experience created by Cirque du Soleil, REVOLUTION Lounge at The Mirage blends cutting-edge interactive design, art and sound in a contemporary interpretation of The Beatles era. REVOLUTION, which is quickly becoming the Las Vegas Strip’s most intimate venue for live music, hosts the country’s hottest indie and alternative bands on stage inside the Lounge every Tuesday for Live@REVOLUTION.ABOUT RHAPSODYRhapsody(R), the exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks(R) and MTV Networks’, delivers five million songs a day to music lovers through more consumer touch points than any other digital music service. Through partnerships with industry leaders like TiVo, Philips, SanDisk, Logitech and Sonos, Rhapsody has created a complete digital music experience on the PC, throughout the home and on the go. Rhapsody offers consumers unlimited access to millions of songs, professionally programmed music channels and exclusive content from MTV Networks’ premier MTV, VH1 and CMT music brands. The Mirage

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ST. LOUIS, March 24 /PRNewswire/ — The St. Louis Blues have selected TicketExchange by Ticketmaster as the team’s authorized fan resale ticketing service. Season ticket holders are now able to utilize St. Louis Blues TicketExchange to post tickets for resale to other fans for all remaining home games this season. This convenient and safe service will offer fans looking for tickets to St. Louis Blues home games access to valid tickets, often in premium locations to which they may not otherwise have access.Ticketmaster, the world’s leading live entertainment ticketing and marketing company, will continue to serve as the St. Louis Blues’ authorized ticketing company for initial single game ticket sales for home games at the Scottrade Center.”TicketExchange will benefit our season ticket holders by providing them a secure and seamless forum to post tickets for resale,” said David Bullock, Senior Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing, St. Louis Blues. “At the same time, it will provide a reliable platform for our fans who are looking to purchase team-authorized tickets to games with extremely limited inventory. We are thrilled to extend this valuable benefit.”"The St. Louis Blues realize that TicketExchange is a valuable service that their fans need, want, and deserve,” said Connie Lee, General Manager, Ticketmaster St. Louis. “By choosing TicketExchange, the St. Louis Blues are able to provide their season ticket holders and all fans with a convenient and reliable resale experience.”St. Louis Blues TicketExchange, located at , will serve as the team’s only authorized resale site and will add a high level of convenience and value for season ticket holders as well as for fans purchasing single game tickets. St. Louis Blues fans looking for tickets now have two authorized convenient purchase options: Ticketmaster and St. Louis Blues TicketExchange.Here’s how TicketExchange works: St. Louis Blues ticket holders can visit the TicketExchange section of and post their tickets for sale to other fans. St. Louis Blues fans looking for tickets may visit the TicketExchange section of Ticketmaster.com or to peruse and purchase tickets for home games that might be sold out, or to obtain what they deem to be more favorable seat locations.The TicketExchange transaction is entirely automated and processed by Ticketmaster, the trusted brand for event ticketing. St. Louis Blues fans who purchase tickets through TicketExchange receive a brand new ticket with a new and unique barcode identifying the buyer as the new owner of that ticket. Fans who purchase tickets via TicketExchange may select to have their tickets delivered electronically via TicketFast(R), Ticketmaster’s online ticket delivery service.About TicketmasterAs the world’s leading live entertainment ticketing and marketing company, Ticketmaster connects the world to live entertainment. Ticketmaster operates in 20 global markets, providing ticket sales, ticket resale services, marketing and distribution through , one of the largest e-commerce sites on the Internet; approximately 6,700 retail outlets; and 24 worldwide call centers. Established in 1976, Ticketmaster serves more than 9,000 clients worldwide across multiple event categories, providing exclusive ticketing services for leading arenas, stadiums, professional sports franchises and leagues, college sports teams, performing arts venues, museums, and theaters. In 2007, the company sold more than 142 million tickets valued at over $8.3 billion on behalf of its clients. Ticketmaster is headquartered in West Hollywood, California and is an operating business of IAC . Ticketmaster; St. Louis Blues

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