SERIES PREMIERE OF OXYGEN’S “THE WORLD ACCORDING TO PARIS” JUNE 1 @ 10 PM ET/PT

NEW YORK – May 31, 2011 – With Hollywood on one side and real life on the other, Paris Hilton and four important women in her life go through all of the ups and downs of life, loves gained and lost, marriages, kids, divorce, and more. “The World According to Paris” offers an unprecedented glimpse into Paris Hilton’s private life. Viewers will have the opportunity to meet her mother Kathy, her boyfriend Cy Waits and her close friends Allison Melnick, Jennifer Rovero and Brooke Mueller. See how Paris’ life unfolds on the premiere episode of Oxygen’s “The World According to Paris” on June 1, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT.

 

 

On the premiere episode of “The World According to Paris”, viewers are introduced to Miss Hilton’s unconventional life. It’s clear that Paris’ world is far from that of a superficial socialite; rather, it is a balancing act between her business, family, friends, community service and spending time with her boyfriend, Cy. But when a stranger invades Paris’ home, her world is turned upside down. To top it all off, she discovers her assistant, Lexie, has a saucy side job and Cy’s jealousy reaches a boiling point causing Paris to question their future. Leaning on her friends for support, Paris attempts to keep it all together. Will she manage to keep her life in balance or will she crumble under the weight of her own world?

OxygenLive, Oxygen’s award winning co-viewing experience is moving to Facebook for the premiere of “The World According to Paris.” Oxygen has developed a custom viewing application for Facebook Platform that will feature a live video stream and chat functionality so fans can chat live with each other and Paris during the series premiere on Wednesday, June 1st. For fans who no longer want to wait until the next morning to chat around the water cooler about the latest “The World According to Paris” gossip, OxygenLive provides a two-screen experience in which fans can socialize, interact and react in real time through a live chat on Facebook and Twitter all in one place while the show airs. “Paris Live” begins at 9:45 PM ET/PT, fifteen minutes prior to the start of the first episode of “The World According to Paris.” Go to www.facebook.com/theworldaccordingtoparis for more info.

“The World According To Paris” is executive produced by A. Smith & Co. founders Arthur Smith and Kent Weed, as well as Paris Hilton, Rick Hilton, Jamie Freed and Ross Breitenbach.

About Oxygen Media

Oxygen Media is a multiplatform lifestyle brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to “live out loud.” Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman’s point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content including “Bad Girls Club,” “Hair Battle Spectacular,” and “Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood,” the growing cable network is the premiere destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad, as well as innovative tools shopOholic, makeOvermatic and tweetOverse. Oxygen is available in 77 million homes and online at www.oxygen.com, or on mobile devices at wap.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.

 

QUOTABLES FROM “LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON” May 23 – May 27

“How are you guys feeling tonight? Welcome to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. President Obama is on a big European trip this week, and I heard that he’s sleeping at Buckingham Palace when he visits England. That’s when you know the U.S. is short on cash—when even Obama’s like, ‘Hey, is it cool if I crash at your place?’ (‘Couch is fine…’)”

“Did you see this? Today President Obama visited the Irish village where his great-great-great-grandfather was born. Of course, that was always disputed by his great-great-great-grandfather’s archrival, Donny McTrump.”

“That’s right, Obama was in Ireland today. He thought about buying a four-leaf clover for good luck – and then he looked at the field of Republican candidates and decided it wasn’t necessary.”

“That’s right, the Republicans are really starting to worry about their chances in 2012. Mike Huckabee dropped out, Mitch Daniels dropped out, Sarah Palin hasn’t…”

“Did you see this? Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels emailed his supporters over the weekend to tell them he’s NOT running for president. In response, his supporters were like, ‘Dad, we live in the same house –couldn’t you just tell us in person?’”

“Actually, Mitch Daniels said he’s not running because he loves his family more than he loves his country. The other candidates feel that way too – in fact, Newt Gingrich says he loves all his families more than his country.”

“Did you hear about this? Sarah Palin just bought a house in Arizona for 1.6 million dollars. Yeah, it has a pool, a jacuzzi, and a gazebo – which will be perfect for her kids, Pool, Jacuzzi, and Gazebo.”

“Some celebrity news. Justin Bieber kissed his girlfriend Selena Gomez on live TV last night at the Billboard Music Awards. Or as teenage girls put it, (CRYING) ‘The world did end this weekend.’ (Biebs! Lookat me, Biebs! Biebels!… Forget it. I like Michael Buble now. He’s more mature. Baby, baby…)”

“Check this out. Restaurants in Germany will be required to show their health-code ratings with traffic lights. Green means it’s very clean, yellow means slightly dirty, and red means you’re at White Castle.”

“And finally, in his weekly radio address, President Obama called on Congress to fix the No Child Left Behind policy. Then he called on Arnold Schwarzenegger to fix his ‘Secret Child Left Behind’ policy.”

“How are you guys feeling tonight? Welcome to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Hey, this is really interesting. A new study found that cleaning your house can increase stress. Yeah, but so can hiring someone else to do it for you — just ask Maria Shriver.”

“Speaking of Maria Shriver, I read that she could end up with over 100 million dollars in her divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger. Well, Maria deserves it. I mean, she was his devoted wife, and mother to at least 40 percent of his children.”

“I don’t know what to make of this. Herman Cain, the former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, announced that he’s running for president. And this is cool – if his campaign isn’t over in 30 minutes or less, you get your pizza for free!”

“Today is National Hug Your Cat Day! Or as cats call it, ‘Yeah, don’t do that.’”

“This is pretty cool. The New York Public Library turned 100 years old this week. And so did anyone who still goes to the New York Public Library.”

“This is interesting. A new book about President Grover Cleveland reveals that he may have fathered a son out of wedlock. Wow, I never knew that about Grover Cleveland. Although in fairness, I never knew anything about Grover Cleveland.”

“Hey, it’s rumored that Microsoft is going to unveil Windows 8 next week. Yeah, as soon as you buy it, that little paper clip pops up and goes, ‘It looks like you haven’t learned your lesson yet!’”

“Check this out. Larry King is releasing a memoir next week about his career in television. It’s actually the first time Larry’s been published since he wrote the foreword to the Old Testament.”

“That’s right, Larry King has a new book. It was awkward when I tried to get a signed copy; first I had to tell him my name twice – then, I had to tell him his name twice.”

“And finally, White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski couldn’t catch a foul ball last night, and it almost hit George W. Bush. Pierzynski apologized, but Bush was like (BUSH) ‘No sweat – I dropped the ball for eight years!’”

“How are you guys feeling tonight? Welcome to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon! Hey, listen to this. One of Sarah Palin’s supporters is about to release a documentary about her called ‘The Undefeated.’ Really, ‘The Undefeated?’ That’s like a documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger called ‘The Faithful.’”

“That’s right, someone made a two-hour documentary about Sarah Palin’s political life. In case you’re interested in watching a movie that’s longer than Palin’s ACTUAL political life.”

“Speaking of the Palins, in a new interview, Bristol Palin said she doesn’t plan on having more kids anytime soon. Then she added, ‘But that never stopped me before.’”

“I just saw this. President Obama is planning a state visit to Puerto Rico in June. I’m sorry, a ‘state visit to Puerto Rico?’ I’m pretty sure that’s, ‘a vacation to Puerto Rico.’ (‘We have also just normalized diplomatic relations with Sandals resort in Jamaica!’)”

“Here’s some election news. Donald Trump now says he may run for president as an independent. And when Donald Trump says he’s gonna do something, Donald Trump…says he’s gonna do something.”

“And get this – former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is apparently thinking about running for president. Wow, that would bring us to, like, 7 candidates…and about 35 ex-wives.”

“Check this out. A new study found that Oprah’s fans are going to feel a sense of overwhelming loneliness when her show goes off the air. But that’s only if Oprah tells them to.”

“Hey, a recent study found that women are more attracted to guys who are moody, as opposed to guys who are happy all the time. Although personally, I find that study…(SAD) I don’t know, it kind of bums me out. Whatever, studies are stupid anyway.”

“And finally, new research shows that having a long commute to work increases your chance of getting a divorce by 40 percent. Or as Bill Clinton put it, (CLINTON) ‘I think I’ll take the scenic route today.’”

“How are you guys feeling tonight? Welcome to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon! Hey, check this out. Charlie Sheen is apparently selling his 5-bedroom house in California for 7.2 million dollars. Yeah, the asking price is a little high, but then again, so is the asker.”

“Did you see this? Arnold Schwarzenegger was spotted on a bicycle without a helmet yesterday. Oh, what a surprise—Arnold riding something without using protection.”

“Listen to this. I heard that the ‘X Factor’ has already fired judge Cheryl Cole because her British accent was too hard for Americans to understand. Or as fellow judge Paula Abdul put it, (SLURRING) ‘Yeah, it was just really hard to know what she was saying.’”

“This was sweet. Oprah ended her final show yesterday by saying, ‘I won’t say goodbye, I’ll just say, until we meet again.’ Incidentally, that’s also what Lindsay Lohan says whenever she leaves court.”

“Speaking of Lindsay Lohan, Lindsay began her house arrest today and was given an electronic ankle bracelet. (BEAT) Good luck gettin’ THAT back.”

“That’s right, today Lindsay Lohan began her house arrest. When he heard about it, Arnold Schwarzenegger was like, (ARNOLD) ‘Don’t worry, Lindsay. Sometimes everything you need is right in your own house.’”

“I’m not sure what to make of this. Subway sandwich shops are testing out several upscale restaurants called Subway Cafes. They feature wood-paneling, lounge seating, and other things to distract you from the tuna fish being served with an ice-cream scoop.”

“And finally, I heard that a lot of tennis players at the French Open this year are complaining that the new balls they’re using are too firm. Or as Hugh Hefner’s fiancé put it, ‘What’s that like?’”

“How are you guys feeling tonight? Welcome to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. I’m so excited. In honor of Fleet Week, tonight’s audience is made up entirely of service men and women. Yeah, unlike Arnold Schwarzenegger’s staff, which is made up entirely of women who service him.”

“That’s right, we have an all-military audience AND we have Stone Cold Steve Austin on the show. Why do I feel like I’m gonna get my ass kicked?”

“Thousands of service men and women are in town for Fleet Week. So if you see them out at a bar, buy them a shot. In fact, buy them two shots—in honor of the ones they gave Bin Laden.”

“Here’s some political news. Mitt Romney plans to officially announce his presidential campaign next Thursday. He’ll be unveiling his new slogan: ‘Mitt Romney: Even I’m Not Excited About Me.’”

“I’m not sure what to make of this. A woman in Florida was arrested for throwing butter at her roommate. Her roommate was immediately removed, and placed in a shelter for buttered women.”

“Do you guys know about this? The U.S. Navy designed a new video game for soldiers to learn how to catch Somali pirates. That’s gotta be confusing when you’re out in combat. It’s like, ‘I see the pirates, what should we do?’ ‘Press B!’”

“Check this out. Police in Ohio are looking for a man with a mullet who has robbed three banks. Yeah, the guy is always like, (HOLDING GUN) ‘Alright, everybody! Businessmen in the front, party people in the back!’”

“Some celebrity news. This week Amy Winehouse stopped at a store and bought vodka on her way to rehab. When she heard that, Lindsay Lohan was like, ‘That’s insane – you actually PAID for something in a store?!’”

“And finally, this is crazy. A Star Trek-themed vacation resort is apparently being built in Jordan. So if you live in the Middle East, now you know where to find your 72 virgins.”

 

ABC’S EXTREME MAKEOVER: WEIGHT LOSS EDITION DEBUTS AT NO. 1 ON MONDAY (5/30)

ABC Dominates Memorial Day, Standing as Monday’s Most-Watched Net for The 12th Week Running and No. 1 in Adults 18-49 for the 8th Straight Week

The Network Generates its Most-Watched Memorial Day in 5 Years

Shifting Back to its Regular Start Time at 8pm, ABC’s “The Bachelorette” Ranks  No. 1 in its 2-Hour Slot, Winning its Time Period for the 2nd Week in a Row

Exhibiting Impressive Lead-in Retention and Build from Start to Finish, ABC’s  “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” Debuts as Monday’s No. 1 TV Show

ABC’s “EM: Weight Loss” Scores Strong Year-Over-Year Time Period Growth And Qualifies as the Net’s Top-Rated Summer Series Debut Since August 2009

Monday Night (8:00-11:00 p.m.)
Kicking off the summer season with “The Bachelorette” and the series debut of “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” finishing as the Top 2 TV shows of the night, ABC won Memorial Day by wide margins, leading runner-up CBS by 1.6 million viewers (7.1 million vs. 5.5 million) and by 57% among Adults 18-49 (2.2/6 vs. 1.4/4) during prime.  The Net once again ran No. 1 in each half-hour of the night among viewers and young adults.

* Carrying over its winning streak from the regular season, ABC qualified as Monday’s most-watched television network for the 12th straight week and ranked No. 1 in Adults 18-49 for the 8th straight week (11 of the last 12 weeks).

* ABC grew its overall audience from the same evening last year (5/31/10 = 6.9 million), when it aired “The Bachelorette” into the premiere of “True Beauty,” marking the Net’s most-watched Memorial Day in 5 years – since 2006.

“The Bachelorette” (8:00-10:00 p.m.)
Coming off its week-earlier season premiere directly following the high-rated “DWTS” finale in the 10pm hour, ABC’s “The Bachelorette” shifted back to its regular 8 o’clock start time and ranked No. 1 in its 2-hour time slot, topping second-place CBS by 34% in Total Viewers (7.1 million vs. 5.3 million) and by 40% in Adults 18-49 (2.1/6 vs. 1.5/4).  It was the ABC unscripted series’ 2nd week in a row to lead its time period on both counts.  ABC’s “The Bachelorette” tied lead-out “EM: Weight Loss” as the most-watched TV show on Monday.

* Gaining audience throughout its broadcast, “The Bachelorette” surged by 1.5 million viewers (6.4 million to 7.9 million) and by 39% in Adults 18-49 (1.8/6 to 2.5/6) from its first half-hour to its final half-hour.

“Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” (10:00-11:00 p.m.)
Exhibiting impressive lead-in compatibility and building its audience from start to finish, ABC’s series debut of “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” won its time period, beating NBC’s original drama (“L&O: LA”) by 9% in viewers (7.1 million vs. 6.5 million) and by 64% in young adults (2.3/6 vs. 1.4/4).  Impressively, “EM: Weight Loss” retained all of its viewer lead-in coming out of “The Bachelorette” and grew 10% among young adults, while building its audience from start to finish in both Total Viewers (6.9 million to 7.2 million) and Adults 18-49 (2.3/6 to 2.4/6).  In a rare feat for a show on its premiere telecast, “EM: Weight Loss” debuted as the No. 1 TV show on the night in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49.

* ABC’s “EM: Weight Loss” was up over the year-ago premiere of “True Beauty” (5.3 million and 2.0/6 on 5/31/09) in the hour by 1.8 million viewers and by 15% in Adults 18-49.

* Among Adults 18-49, “EM: Weight Loss” stands as ABC’s top-rated summer series debut since August 2009 – since 7/20/09.

A note about increasing DVR penetration and year-to-year rating comparisons: Year-to-year rating comparisons based on the Live + Same Day data stream are distorted by the level of DVR penetration in the Nielsen sample, which has jumped up to 41% currently, from 36% at the same point in 2010. More viewers are watching shows on their own timetables, which may not be reflected in the overnight next day numbers. The only truly valid year-to-year comparison would be one based on the Live + 7 Day metric, once those stats are released by Nielsen.

Source: The Nielsen Company (Fast Affiliate, Live + Same Day Ratings), 5/30/11.

 

NEXT WEEK ON THE BACHELORETTE (6/6)

COULD THE BACHELORETTE’S JOURNEY BE OVER BEFORE IT REALLY GETS STARTED?
A DOWNWARD SPIRAL OF EMOTIONS AND TEARS HAS ASHLEY QUESTIONING
WHETHER SHE SHOULD QUIT RIGHT NOW, ON ABC’S “THE BACHELORETTE”

Bentley, the Most Villainous Bachelor in the Show’s History, May Get the Last Laugh as
He Has Everyone Fooled – Including Ashley — With His Calculated Lies and Manipulative Charm

“Episode 703″ – One jaw-dropping week is all it takes to put Ashley’s journey into a tailspin and threaten her opportunity for the future happiness she is seeking. It all starts with one of the largest orchestrated flash mobs in history, which serves as a backdrop for a wild individual date. Ashley chooses Ben C. to “trip the light fantastic” with her – and hundreds of strangers. However, the Bachelorette finds herself the target of a comedy roast when 10 men take playful aim at their heart’s desire. But William foolishly steps over the line and bring her to tears. Bentley rushes to comfort her – but little does she know that this is all a part of his huge, selfish ruse. And when he dishes out some devastating news to Ashley, she is shocked and destroyed. Will she be able to recover in time for another date, or will thing spiral even further out of control? On a tense night, Ashley provokes panic among the bachelors when she cancels the cocktail party, but will she be able to right the ship and move on to find love? “The Bachelorette” airs MONDAY, JUNE 6 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on ABC.

Note: This episode of “The Bachelorette” will be available for review on ABC Medianet on Tuesday, May 31. It will be rebroadcast Saturday, June 11 from 8:00-10:00 p.m., ET.

Ashley takes Ben C. to a private dance studio where she attempts to teach him a few quick dance steps. A little out of his element, Ben C. manages to keep up, but that afternoon she takes him to an open air mall. As the couple practice their dance moves right there in public, hundreds of strangers join in behind them in a very large flash mob. Ben C. has been flashed! Far*East Movement, whose music was played for the flash mob dance, appears live to give the couple and onlookers a special concert. That night at a romantic dinner, Ashley admits to him that she is afraid that not all the men are there for her. Will Ben C. prove that he alone has eyes for her, or will the date end in a catastrophe?

When Ashley arrives at the mansion to pick up 10 men for a special group date, Jeff decides the time has come to finally reveal his face to the Bachelorette. What will Ashley’s response be to finally seeing the masked man? Then it’s off to the Comedy Store where roast master general Jeffrey Ross explains to the guys that they will participate in a roast – of Ashley – in front of a packed house. Some of the men are reticent about making jokes at Ashley’s expense, but William decides to go for it, with disastrous results, bringing the Bachelorette to tears. And things only get worse when she decides to find solace in Bentley’s arms. Unbeknownst to her, he can’t pass up an opportunity to “mess with her head.” To him it’s all a big game.

At the after the party that night, Ashley addresses the guys, letting them know that some of them stepped over the line with their hurtful jokes. William, who is very apologetic, can only find one way to make amends and makes a dash to the exit. But will he come back? And who will be the recipient of the rose – Bentley or another man who is really full of good intentions?

And then the roof caves in… Bentley delivers a knock-out blow to Ashley when he gives her the crushing news that will put an end to her hopes, and has her questioning if she can move on. How will she handle this emotional juggernaut? She knows she needs to somehow pull it together for an individual date with J.P., who deserves her full attention like the other men that are there. But will she be able to reclaim her dignity and her hopeful romantic optimism?

Distraught over the difficult week, Ashley cancels the cocktail party and causes fear in the hearts of some of the bachelors. Only 12 men remain after the rose ceremony, so there will be some heartbroken men. But will the Bachelorette be able to mend her own heart and persevere to find her happy ending?

The 15 remaining men are:

Ames, 31, portfolio manager from New York, NY
Ben C., 28, lawyer from New Orleans, LA
Ben F., 28, winemaker from Sonoma, CA
Bentley, 28, businessman from Salt Lake City, UT
Blake, 27, dentist from Greenville, SC
Chris D., 25, sports marketing coordinator from Chicago, IL
Constantine, 30, restaurant owner from Atlanta, GA
Jeff, 35, entrepreneur from St. Louis, MO
J.P., 34, construction manager from New York, NY
Lucas, 30, oilfield equipment distributor from Odessa, TX
Mickey, 31, chef from Cleveland, OH
Nick, 26, personal trainer from Tampa, FL
Ryan P, 31, solar energy executive from Corona Del Mar, CA
West, 30, lawyer from Chapin, SC
William, 30, cellular phone salesman from Galloway, OH

Hosted by Chris Harrison, “The Bachelorette” is a production of Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss and Martin Hilton are the executive producers.

“The Bachelorette” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with stereo sound. This program carries a TV-14,L parental guideline.

This episode of “The Bachelorette” will be available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online. For more information on “The Bachelorette” please visit ABC.com.

 

Anime Expo 2011 Presents Good Smile Company President Takanori Aki as an Industry Guest

LOS ANGELES (May 31, 2010) — Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, has announced the President of Good Smile Company, Takanori Aki, as an industry guest. Mr. Aki will be holding an attendee panel at Anime Expo when it returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2011. 
 
In keeping with its mission to connect fans with creative leaders and the latest trends from Japan, this panel will give attendees insights into one of the country’s most successful figure-making companies, famous for its “figma” (multiple articulated joint figures) and “Nendoroid,” (cute, pint-sized “chibi” figures).
 
Known as one of the most charismatic entrepreneurs in the industry, Aki is the force behind the “Black★Rock Shooter” Project.  Expanding on an illustration by the artist huke, famed of his character design works for “Metal Gear Solid,” Aki created a line of sculpted figures and produced an original animation (OVA) based on huke’s artwork.  To date, more than 600,000 copies of the OVA and 160,000 “Black★Rock Shooter” figma and Nendroid figures have been sold.  Growing the franchise, Aki introduces the video game, “Black★Rock Shooter THE GAME”, this summer in Japan.
 
In addition to Mr. Aki, Anime Expo 2011 has announced a line-up of Guests of Honor that includes chart-topping Japanese pop trio Kalafina, Japanese TV Host and blogger Danny Choo, voice actor Vic Mignogna and video game developer Sohei Niikawa, as well as Anime Expo’s first ever Virtual Guest of Honor, Digital Pop Idol Hatsune Miku.  Themed the “Year of the Fan,” Anime Expo 2011 will fully immerse guests into the world of Japanese animation, manga (comic books), music and fashion. Anime Expo is a non-stop marathon of Japanese pop culture that’s been likened to Halloween in July.
 
To stay updated on all of the latest Anime Expo 2011 news, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook and check us out on YouTube.
 
 

 

E3 Launches Real-Time Virtual Experience Web Site with E3Insider.com

Platform Enables Game Enthusiasts to Virtually Participate in E3 2011

Washington, DC – May 31, 2011 – Millions of gamers around the world will now be able to access E3 2011 with the launch of E3 Insider (www.E3Insider.com ), the Entertainment Software Association announced today. E3 Insider provides a virtual event experience exclusive in-depth interviews, behind-the-scenes looks at the event, and previews into highly-anticipated computer and video games.

Starting today, E3 Insider will feature pre-show coverage and a steady stream of exhibitors’ virtual booth content such as announcements, screens and video trailers. Beginning June 6, 2011, E3 Insider will provide a real-time news feed, streaming coverage of press conferences, exclusive video interviews, and a comprehensive virtual E3 experience accessible from web and mobile browsers.

“E3 is the leading computer and video game event in the world. Millions of enthusiasts who want to attend will now be able to have the same incredible experience as the attendees on the exhibit floor,” said Rich Taylor, senior vice president for communications and industry affairs at the ESA. “We’re proud to offer this opportunity to gamers and look forward to their enthusiasm for the innovative and remarkable entertainment that will be unveiled at E3.”

Each E3 exhibitor will be featured on E3 Insider through a virtual booth that includes its latest announcements, screenshots, game trailers and exclusive show floor video interviews.

Visitors will be able to rate their interest in company announcements through voting polls and real-time social data that will reveal the most viewed games and the most anticipated games of the show.

E3 Insider was developed in cooperation with IDG Entertainment/GamePro Media, which provides content for targeted audiences. An interactive show floor map, using a real time Web communication platform powered by Kaazing, will display a “heat map” identifying where virtual “crowds” are gathering. Using the heat map, site visitors can immediately follow the hot stories and games at the event. Both during and after the event, exhibitors will have access to site analytics that gauge consumer interest in their activities at E3.

Follow E3 Insider on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/E3-Insider/114121875340060
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/E3Insider
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialE3Insider

The Entertainment Software Association is the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of companies publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the Internet. The ESA offers services to interactive entertainment software publishers including a global anti-piracy program, owning the Electronic Entertainment Expo, business and consumer research, federal and state government relations, First Amendment and intellectual property protection efforts. For more information, please visit www.theESA.com .

 

Exporting Raymond available on Blu-ray and DVD on August 2nd

Culver City, Calif., (May 31, 2011) – Truth is funnier than fiction in the real life comedy, Exporting Raymond, arriving on Blu-ray™ and DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on August 2nd. Viewers will laugh out loud when “fish out of water” Phil Rosenthal, the Emmy® Award-winning creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” takes us on a journey halfway around the world to detail his struggle to make one of America’s most beloved sitcoms a successful Russian TV series.

Exporting Raymond has received major recognition at multiple film festivals. The film’s awards include Audience Award Winner at the 2010 Austin Film Festival, Winner of Best Comedy at the 2011 Sedona Film Festival, Official Selection at the 2011 Palm Springs International Film Festival and Audience Award Winner at the 2010 Hatch Festival.

Rosenthal’s “Everybody Loves Raymond” won 11 Emmys over nine seasons and captured more than 33 million viewers in its series finale. Rosenthal wrote and directed Exporting Raymond which he produced with Jim Czarnecki (Bowling for Columbine) and executive produced with John Woldenberg (Smart People).

The Blu-ray™ and DVD contain special features that include the first two episodes of both
“Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Everybody Loves Kostya,” a commentary with Rosenthal, hysterical deleted scenes and more. Exporting Raymond will be available on DVD for $30.99 SRP and on Blu-ray™ for $35.99 SRP.

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NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: FAST CARS AND A FEISTY DOCTOR DELIVER FRESH DOWNLOADABLE FUN

This week’s new downloadable games for Nintendo systems include two different ways to get behind the wheel – one futuristic, the other retro. In FAST – Racing League for the WiiWare™ service, players can fast-forward 100 years into the future to experience antigravity racing thrills. In Valet Parking 1989™ for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, they can jump back a couple of decades to strategically handle a host of vintage ’80s automobiles. For those who prefer hospitals instead of hot rods, House M.D. – Globetrotting gives Nintendo DSi™ owners a way to immerse themselves in a rich medical drama. And for timeless console fun, the Super NES™ classic Super Adventure Island is now playable on the Wii™ system via the Virtual Console™ service. Whatever your gaming appetite demands, these great new downloads can help you kick off your summer with a smile.

WiiWare™

FAST – Racing League
Publisher: Shin’en Multimedia
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: In the year 2112, the masses are fascinated by extreme high-speed races. The latest antigravity racing technology introduced phase-shifting. Perfectly phase-matching tracks and racing machines is the key to survival. Prepare yourself for a whole new racing experience at breakneck speeds. Push your skills to the limit to win races and beat records. Challenge your friends to an all-out split-screen competition. Compete against ruthless opponents and race to the top of all leagues. Warm up your engines – the future is now.

BIT.TRIP VOID (demo version)
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 600 Wii Points
Description: BIT.TRIP VOID is the third installment in the retro-arcade BIT.TRIP saga. BIT.TRIP VOID is a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music as they pertain to our everyday lives and moods. In a control scheme that’s new to the series yet wholly familiar to gamers, players are given complete freedom to move about the screen wherever they desire and interact with the music in new ways. The classic game-play aesthetic remains – color and the absence of color are explored to the fullest. Trip out in four-player co-op and get lost in the beat with a friend. See if you can survive the onslaught of Beats and further your own BIT.TRIP.

Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions.

Virtual Console™

Super Adventure Island
Original platform: SNES
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Adventure Island is a mysterious and beautiful land that has many hidden dangers. The hero of the island, Master Higgins, protects its inhabitants from many deadly creatures. He has restored peace to the uncharted island on many occasions. But something terrible has happened. While Master Higgins and Jeanie Jungle were stargazing, a dangerous entity known only as Dark Cloak turned Jeanie to stone. Master Higgins must venture toward Dark Cloak’s castle at the foot of Ice Mountain to rescue her.

Nintendo DSiWare™

House M.D. – Globetrotting
Publisher: Legacy Interactive
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Drug Reference, Sexual Themes
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Whenever a patient is dying and no one can find any answers, the elite Diagnostic Medicine department at Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital must follow all leads to uncover the truth. Patients and family members lie to protect their own peculiar secrets, and the most unlikely clues sometimes can lead to answers. Dr. Gregory House and his team race to unravel a new medical mystery. An aging TV host seems to care less about his own health than his fame and reputation. Track down the correct diagnosis by interviewing and examining the patient, running lab tests and even performing surgery. Every piece of evidence reveals part of the solution, so careful observation and analysis are key. The clock is ticking – be prepared for multiple twists and turns as you solve the case.

B Team – Episode 1: Dust & Steel
Publisher: Subdued Software
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Use of Tobacco, Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: B Team – Episode 1: Dust & Steel is a humorous, action-packed squad-based shooter in which players control a small private army whose soldiers were hired from all over the world. Lead your platoon through an onslaught of commandos, voodoo warriors, dangerous guerillas… and that’s just the beginning. When the action gets too intense to manage on your own, hook up with a friend in multiplayer mode to battle your way through the bullets. While intense action is the game’s chief focus, its multiple weapons, upgradeable equipment and destructible environment further enrich the experience.

Valet Parking 1989
Publisher: Zordix AB
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Language, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Valet Parking 1989 combines fun driving with the humor and style of the late 1980s. Park and deliver cars as fast as possible in this time-management puzzle game. The setting is California, where glamorous celebrities let you park their radical sports cars and luxurious limousines. Play the movie-like story mode to unlock levels for endless play. Earn money to buy a cool car and drive it to the beach in style. Don’t let the VIP guests wait any longer. Put on your vest and push the pedal to the metal.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://wii.com or http://www.nintendodsi.com.

 

Sean Kingston involved in jet ski accident

Singer Sean Kingston was involved in a jet skiing accident on Sunday early evening in Miami Beach.

According to Jorge Pino, spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, who told People Magazine, “Sean was heading west from the MacArthur Causeway and Miami Beach Islands when his personal watercraft collided with the bridge, and he and his female passenger ended up in the water. A good Samaritan tended to the two of them until Miami Beach Fire Rescue arrived and saw there were injuries.”

As for Kingston’s condition, Joe Carozza, Kingston’s publicist at Epic Records released a statement that “Sean Kingston is now stabilized.”

Justin Bieber has tweeted, “got my friend @seankingston in my prayers tonight. a true friend and big bro. please keep him in your prayers tonight as well.  alot of you are asking about @seankingston – he is doing better but out of respect to his family I will wait for them to comment…..I will continue to pray and support my friend. #getwellsean”

 

Christopher Knight and Adrianne Curry separate

This was one relationship where you sensed it would lead to separation. But yet both Adrianne Curry and Christopher Knight kept strong for five years.

But with the following statement from both camps to Hollyscoop.com, validates that their union as a married couple was not meant to be.

Phil Viardo, manager for both Knight and Curry said in a statement (on the couple’s fifth anniversary), “After starting a relationship with what seemed to be irreconcilable differences, the couple has reached a period where those differences are no longer appreciated. The decision was mutually reached after it became clear to both that some perspective was needed in order to assess their unique union.”

Meanwhile, Adrianne Curry tweeted the following on Sunday, “May 29th, 2006 I married Christopher Anton Knight. Enjoy your weekend! I certainly am!!!”

 

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