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Entertainment Sites

Regal Entertainment Group

Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the world. The Company's theatre circuit, comprising Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Theatres, operates 6,119 screens in 562 locations in 39 states. This geographically diverse circuit represents over 20% of domestic box office receipts and includes theatres in 46 of the top 50 U.S. Designated Market Areas as well as prime locations in growing suburban markets. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the Company's theatre circuit provides its patrons with a convenient and exceptional movie-going experience

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Bandai Entertainment Inc.

Bandai Entertainment Inc. is the premier distributor of Japanese animation home video in North America. They have distributed such notable titles like the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series, "Escaflowne", "Cowboy Bebop", and "The Big O".

Bandai Entertainment Inc. is a subsidiary of Bandai America Incorporated, who makes the toys for the hit television series, Power Rangers and Digimon

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Funschool

Funschool's mission is to make learning fun. The site offers more than 800 interactive games and activities for preschool through 6th grade that are fun, easy-to-use, educational activities ranging from matching numbers and shapes for pre-schoolers, to geography, math and history for third through sixth graders. Funschool is a proven popular, trusted provider of interactive online games in a safe online learning community. It is the top educational site for families on the Internet and has been endorsed by organizations such as NetNanny and CyberAngels, the leading industry watchdogs for children's protection on the Internet

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BAM! Entertainment, Inc

Founded in 1999 and based in San Jose, California, BAM! Entertainment, Inc. is a developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment software in North America and Europe. The company develops, obtains, or licenses properties from a wide variety of sources, including global entertainment and media companies, and publishes software for video game systems, wireless devices, and personal computers. The company? common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol BFUN.

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IGN Entertainment

IGN Entertainment provides many of the Internet's leading destinations for video gaming and entertainment enthusiasts. By providing these enthusiasts with a broad array of editorial content, related services, and ways to meet and interact with their peers, IGN has established a leading position in offering advertisers reach and concentration to teens and 18-34 year-old males. Our properties include IGN.com, GameSpy.com, RottenTomatoes.com, FilePlanet.com, GameSpyArcade.com, TeamXbox.com, more than 70 community sites and a vast array of online forums. We are also a leading provider of technology for online game play in video games

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Television Programs

NBC

NBC Entertainment

NBC Entertainment develops and schedules programming for the network's No. 1 rated primetime, late-night, and daytime schedules. NBC has long been the top-rated network in the upscale demographics that are used to determine advertising rates, consistently posting significant advantages over the competition. NBC's quality programs and balanced lineup have earned the network critical acclaim, numerous awards, and ratings success. The network has earned more Emmy Awards than any network in television history

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MBC

The Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) in Chicago is temporarily closed to the public. It will re-open in the spring of 2006 in its new home on State Street at Kinzie. That’s right next door to Harry Caray’s restaurant and the House of Blues hotel.

The new 70,000 sq. ft. home will include a digitized archives, a viewing area designed for comfort, two exhibit galleries describing broadcasting history, increased public programs, a radio and television studio, a gift shop and a café

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ABC

ABC Family.com

ABC Family.com is an interactive entertainment, information and community online destination that provides an extended experience to viewers featuring original content for ABC Family series, specials and movies. The site uses wireless platforms to extend programming and empowers viewers to impact programming through interactive polls, online events and content submissions

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Video Games

GameSpot

GameSpot launched in May 1996, with the goal of becoming the world's best online information resource for PC gaming enthusiasts. GameSpot began as a small start-up company founded by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady, and Jon Epstein, who had all worked together at IDG's Multimedia World Magazine. The idea was to create an online gaming site that would combine the editorial quality of a top print magazine with the interactivity and multimedia capabilities unique to the Internet.

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UGO Networks, Inc

UGO Networks, Inc. (pronounced "Yu-Ji-Oh") is the leading online media network for Fantasy Entertainment coverage. With contributors spanning the globe, UGO has assembled a cast of experts for every dimension of Fantasy Entertainment - games, movies, TV, DVDs, animation, music, tech, sports, comics, and girls. From Spider-Man to Tiger Woods, Everquest to The Lord of the Rings, franchises are emerging and attracting 18 - 34 year old guys in manic proportions. UGO is an integral part of that journey, feeding the frenzy of fantasy culture

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Movie

Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP. (Nasdaq: HOLL) is a leading provider of news, information and ticketing covering the entertainment and media industries. The Company's network of consumer and B2B businesses has a proven track record of developing comprehensive entertainment industry databases, as well as unique and useful content for consumers. The Company's network includes: Hollywood.com , a premier movie and entertainment destination on the Internet; CinemaSource, the nation's largest provider of movie show times listings on the Internet; EventSource, which licenses to websites and wireless providers the first and only nationwide online database of general events information, including live theater data; Baseline, one of the largest and most comprehensive movie and entertainment information databases; and Broadway.com, which offers the Web's most comprehensive coverage of live theater worldwide

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Popular Music

Popular Music, music produced for and sold to a broad udience. Types of popular music include jazz, music from motion pictures and musical comedies, country-and-western music, rhythm-and-blues music (R&B), rock music, and rap (or hip-hop). Shaped by social, economic, and technological forces, popular music is closely linked to the social identity of its performers and audiences. Early musical styles were also very influential in shaping popular music.

Singers

Early Rock and Roll: Elvis Presley

In the late 1950s Rock and Roll swept through the United States and Europe, starting a revolution in popular music which continues to the present. Elvis Presley, whose songs fused country and western music with rhythm and blues, was one of the first musicians to achieve widespread popularity with the new music. “Heartbreak Hotel,” recorded in January 1956, was one of Presley’s most successful early songs.

Michael Jackson

American singer, dancer, and songwriter Michael Jackson performs during a 1993 concert tour in Asia. Jackson began his career as a child performing with his brothers in the group known as the Jackson 5, and achieved worldwide fame as a solo performer, largely due to his unique style of singing and dancing. Jackson’s greatest musical success, the 1982 album Thriller, won an unprecedented eight Grammy Awards, produced a record-breaking seven Top Ten hits, and became the best-selling album in history up to that time. Because of Jackson’s eccentric and reclusive lifestyle, he has been a frequent target of the media spotlight.

Britney Jean Spears

More than any other single artist, Britney Spears was the driving force behind the return of teen pop in the late '90s. The blockbuster success of the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys certainly paved the way for her own commercial breakthrough, but Spears didn't just become a star -- she was a bona fide pop phenomenon. Not only did she sell millions of records, she was a media fixture regardless of what she was (or wasn't) doing; among female singers of the era (many of whom followed in her footsteps), her celebrity star power was rivaled only by Jennifer Lopez

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Music Album

Slipknot, Volume 3: (The Subliminal Verses)

Be afraid. Be excited. Slipknot are back. This stunning album proves this band can do anything.

Track two "The Blister Exists" proves that there is no finer metal band on the planet. Brutal rabble rousing chants and ugly riffs are driven to an irresistible climax. Military style drumming is captured in all its shiny terrifying power by Rick Rubin's crystal clear production. It sounds like a conquering army occupying a defeated city. It's the first amazing moment on an album full of amazing moments.

Lost Blues Tapes/More American Folk Blues Festival 1963-65

This collection pinpoints a crucial and fascinating point in blues history. At a time when many African Americans were snubbing blues as backwards and reminiscent of harder times, in Europe a fascination with the genre was inspiring a whole new breed of popular music. The Rolling Stones and the Beatles drew much of their inspiration from those magical 12 bars.

These two discs contain performances from some of the most crucial of original blues artists, including Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy and the wonderfully named Big Walter Shakey Horton. Recorded in front of reverential German audiences, the music is often stark and melancholy; full of the sounds and stories that had yet to become clichés of the idiom.

All That You Can't Leave Behind - U2

The foursome come roaring out of the blocks with their latest collection. The album's first single, "Beautiful Day," raced to the No. 1 slot on the U.K. singles charts and received a similar rapturous reception stateside. From its shimmering preamble to its sweeping, infectious chorus, it perfectly stakes out the middle ground between the anthemic U2 of the '80s and the more grounded group of the '90s. With Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno sharing production chores again after having taken a break with Pop, the U2 team enters the new millennium with their lineup--and mission--intact

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Movies Recommend

The Day After Tomorrow is a movie about survival against all odds. The title is dumb, the effects are wonderful and the rest is simply average. The tagline for this flick is "Where will you be?" Where will I be, the day after tomorrow? Not seing this again...

The story:

What if we are on the brink of a new Ice Age? This is the question that haunts climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid). Hall’s research indicates that global warming could trigger an abrupt and catastrophic shift in the planet’s climate. The ice cores that he’s drilled in Antarctica show that it happened before, ten thousand years ago. And now he’s warning officials that it could happen again if they don’t act soon. But his warning comes too late.

It all begins when Hall witnesses a piece of ice the size of Rhode Island break off the Antarctic Ice Shelf. Then a series of increasingly severe weather events start to unfold around the globe: hail the size of grapefruit batters Tokyo, record-breaking hurricane winds pound Hawaii; snow falls in New Delhi, and then a devastating series of tornadoes whips through Los Angeles.

A phone call from a colleague in Scotland, Professor Rapson (Ian Holm), confirms Jack’s worst fears: these intense weather events are symptoms of a massive global change. Melting polar caps has poured too much fresh water into the oceans and disrupted the currents that stabilize our climate system. Global warming has pushed the planet over the edge and into a new Ice Age. And it all will happen during one global super storm.

While Jack warns the White House of the impending climate shift, his 17 year-old son Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal) finds himself trapped in New York City where he and some friends have been competing in a high school academic competition. He must now cope with the severe flooding and plummeting temperatures in Manhattan. Having taken refuge inside the Manhattan Public Library, Sam manages to reach his father by phone. Jack only has time for one warning: stay inside at all costs.

TV News

'That 70s Show' Studio to Stay Independent

The television production company behind the current Fox hit "That 70s Show" and classics such as "Roseanne" has decided to remain independent.

Carsey-Werner-Man dabach said last May it was exploring a possible sale or other strategic alliance or partnership in the face of increased competition from large, studio-based producers.

The company said Tuesday it rejected various proposals brought to it by investment bank UBS.

Company principal Tom Werner said the partners "decided that independence remains the best way for us to navigate the changing waters of the television business."

Last year, Carsey-Werner-Mandab ach sold five shows to the major networks, including the situation comedies "Whoopi" and "The Tracy Morgan Show" to NBC.

Prom HairStyles

Beautiful hair is a woman's most noticeable feminine feature. The right prom hairstyles are crucial to looking your best on prom night.

There is no one hairstyle or color that will work for every woman, but there is a look that is just right for you. So the overall goal is to not just be more beautiful but more confident and comfortable with who you are.

If its a romantic look you want this spring, there’s nothing better than soft curls -- whether created by Mother Nature or made with the help of rollers. Just add small flower accessories (try the hot new magnet ones), and be the center of attention.

If you are the innocent type (or just want to look that way for the evening), bold and bouncy natural ringlets are the way to go. Using your fingers only, comb through and lightly spray. Add tiny sparkle clips, soft eyes, and a pouty lip for the perfect touch.Feel like being a little exotic? Try slicking your hair up tightly into a ponytail and adding a faux bun or hairpiece. Secure with a few bobby pins, and this great look will last throughout the night with no fuss.

Rock-n-roll has a huge influence this year on young America with stars like Britney and Brandy hitting the charts. Once again cutting-edge hipster is on the move. Braids are making a big impact (even at Prom). Just add small braids to any hairstyle for a hot-pop look.

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Dreads and Braids Styles

Dreadlocks, a look created when sections of hair are twisted together with the hands starting an inch or so from the scalp, have become a more mainstream style for African-American hair. Dreadlocks are so named because hair "locks" into place and can't be untwisted. The only way to remove dreadlocks is to cut them. Use almond oil or beeswax to twist the hair; wash using a gentle, mild shampoo.

Braids offer a versatile way to wear your hair: in cornrows, French braids, braid extensions, or thick "dooky" braids. Don't pull the hair too tightly when braiding (to prevent hair loss and headaches). Loose braids have to be reworked more frequently, but won't break the hair or cause undue damage. Leaving braids in too long makes them difficult to take out. Wash braided hair once a week with mild shampoo.

Summer Hair Care Tips

Summer is here and with it come all sorts of fun outdoor things to do. It is also that time of year when we encounter the highest percentage of damaged hair, some of it beyond repair. Here are a few tips that may save you a lot of heartache and money.

1. Stay away from hair lightening products such as Sun In.

Most contain some form of peroxide or metallic crystals and can cause severe damage to your hair, not to mention such undesirable effects such as orange, green, or pink hair. Worse, if the product does contain metallic crystals and you then perm your hair, it may literally turn your hair into mush and wash down the drain.

2. Invest in a hair conditioner that contains a sunscreen.

If you can't find one and you are heading out to swim or tan, simply massage some of your sunscreen into your hair, it should wash out.

If you are not going to use a sunscreen because you want a deep tan quickly, try using safflower oil. It provides your hair with much needed fatty acids, and makes a great tanning oil to boot.

3. After a day at the pool, clarify your hair.

A clarifier is a stronger shampoo designed to remove toxins from you hair such as auto emissions and other environmental pollutants, as well as build up from some ingredients in over the counter shampoos such as silicon. A clarifier is too strong to use daily, but once or even twice a week is okay. It should also help remove chlorine from your hair, but if you are at the pool daily you will need to invest in a special shampoo to control chlorine.

Avoid 'green hair' before it begins. Thoroughly wet your hair before you dip in the pool and add a bit of conditioner too. Wash your hair immediately upon exiting the pool, BEFORE YOUR HAIR HAS A CHANCE TO DRY. These precautions alone will go a long way toward dodging the 'swamp look.'

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Tips to find a hairstle tailor made for your face shape.

How can I tell what shape my face is? Easy. First pull your hair off your face by tying it back with a pony tail. Then look in the mirror and trace the shape of your face with shaving cream. You should only trace your face along the hairline of your temples and forehead. After doing so, you will have determined if your face shape is Oval, Square, Round, Diamond, Pear, Heart, or Rectangle.

Oval Shape Face: Lucky you! Ovals are considered the ideal face shape. Therefore, ovals have the most choices when it comes to selecting a hair style. If this is you, you look good in cuts that are bobbed, layered, long or short. There are, however, considerations depending on your facial features. Bangs can accent your eyes while hair away from your forehead can balance your nose in profile view.

Square Shape Face: Styles that round out your hair can lessen the appearance of a square face shape. Think about adding curl, angled or wispy bangs, or just a few wisps on the cheek area for this type of face. A cut that adds height at the crown is also a good idea. Wear a side part as opposed to a center part. Your hair type will also determine the best style for you.

Round Shape Face: If this is you, work toward creating an oval appearance and lift the face. This can be accomplished by decreasing the volume at the sides and ear area. Increase height and length should be beyond the chin or just above it. A particularly flattering style is a layered shag, just remember that a side part is the most flattering of all. For a shorter cut, close sideburn wisps soften the face.

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Zombie Games

Watching zombies eat peoples' brains, and watching beautiful women trying to stop them from doing it, is fun, there's no doubt. But when it comes to getting our jollies with the undead, nothing compares to picking up a gamepad and taking the fight to those shambling monsters ourselves. Thankfully, the video game world has provided us with ample opportunity to do so. Now, as Zombie Week continues, we take a look back at some of the best virtual zombie-fighting experiences we've had in the world of gaming

First-person games

The game that launched a genre was also one of the first to put you right in among the zombie hordes, fighting for your very survival. And these guys weren't your average, everyday civilians. No, the undead in DOOM were space Marines (which, we all know, are the toughest Marines there are). They were brought back to a shambling, infernal life by the demonic force that was unleashed upon the Phobos base by scientists toying with powers mankind was not meant to comprehend. They could handle firearms and, when gathered in numbers, were a thorn in the side of any well-meaning one-man army.

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