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Ricardo Salinas Breaks Ground for What Will Be the Most Modern Television Studio in Latin America (7:15:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 23 /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 the groundbreaking of the most modern dramatic television studio in Latin America, an event led by Grupo Salinas Founder and Chairman Ricardo Salinas. The celebration was joined by actors, executives, producers and other TV Azteca personnel. ...

Video: The Charmin(R) Restrooms Return to Times Square This Holiday Season to Help Consumers Really 'Enjoy The Go' (7:02:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Charmin Restrooms® returned to Times Square for the fourth consecutive year, giving tourists and local New Yorkers a free, clean and family friendly place to "enjoy the go." Television personality and author Mario Lopez performed the ceremonial first flush and announced "The Go Team" - the lucky five Charmin Ambassadors chosen to work in the Restrooms for a $10,000 salary this holiday season. This year's "King of the Throne" is best known for his role as the host of "EXTRA" and "America's Best Dance Crew." He also authored the children's book titled, "Mud Tacos," and starred in the hit Broadway Musical "A Chorus Line." ...

Farmers Insurance Sponsors 'Guns And Hoses' Fundraiser to Assist Families of Police Officers and Firefighters Who Die in the Line of Duty (5:42:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The 4th annual Guns And Hoses boxing event features police officers taking on firefighters as a fund-raiser for Backstoppers group that assists families of Police Officers and Firefighters who die in the line of duty. ...

Dan Harrison Named Senior Vice President, Strategic Development, CBS Corporation (5:10:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dan Harrison has been named Senior Vice President, Strategic Development, CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS), it was announced today by Martin D. Franks, Executive Vice President, Planning, Policy and Government Affairs, CBS Corporation. He starts Jan. 4 and will report to Franks. ...

HDNet Presents Live Coverage of the 2009 Legends Classic College Basketball Tournament (4:27:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

DALLAS, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- HDNet announced today that the network will broadcast exclusive LIVE coverage of the third annual Legends Classic, Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28( ) beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET. ...

Record-Breaking Gospel-Duo, Mary Mary, Take Home Second American Music Award (4:18:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Record-breaking gospel-duo, Mary Mary, won the award for Favorite Artist in the Contemporary Inspirational category at last night's 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. This is the second American Music Award win for Mary Mary who walked away with the Favorite Inspirational/Christian Contemporary Artist Award in 2005. The American Music Award win helps to close a banner year for Mary Mary who in 2009 have already won a Grammy® Award, a Dove Award, an NAACP Image Award and a BET Award for their latest album, The Sound. ...

The9 Limited Reports Third Quarter 2009 Unaudited Financial Results (4:00:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

SHANGHAI, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) ("The9"), an online game operator and developer in China, announced today its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. ...

Frost & Sullivan Hosts Webinar: 2010 Mobile and Wireless Outlook (3:41:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

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Tastes of New Zealand Take Center Stage on Crystal Sailing (3:35:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- For foodies, New Zealand is a veritable playground, renowned for its award-winning wines and farm-fresh cuisine. ...

Feld Motor Sports(SM) Launches the Dawn of a Whole New Freestyle Motocross with Nuclear Cowboyz(SM) Tour (2:39:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

AURORA, Ill., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Feld Motor Sports(SM) announced today the launch of the inaugural Nuclear Cowboyz(SM) 15-City tour, featuring the world's top freestyle motocross riders in a never-before-seen action packed, record-breaking theatrical freestyle motocross production. ...

Kimbo Slice's First Official Fight In The UFC To Take Place On Spike TV December 5 (2:00:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimbo Slice, the wildly popular mixed martial arts heavyweight and member of the cast of "The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights," will fight for the first time in the UFC live on Spike TV Saturday, December 5 at 9:00pm. Slice will appear in a bout on "The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights" finale fight card emanating from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV. ...

Lifetime's 'The Pregnancy Pact,' Starring Thora Birch, Nancy Travis and Camryn Manheim, to Premiere January 23 (1:59:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Television is taking on the issue of America's rise in teen pregnancies with the Original Movie, The Pregnancy Pact. Golden Globe( )and Emmy( )Award-winner Camryn Manheim (Ghost Whisperer, The Practice), Nancy Travis (The Bill Engvall Show, Becker) and Golden Globe-nominee Thora Birch (Ghost World, American Beauty) star. Inspired by a true story, the film explores the costs of teen pregnancy set against the backdrop of the infamous alleged 2008 "pregnancy pact" in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The Lifetime Original Movie The Pregnancy Pact premieres on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 9 pm (ET/PT). ...

Gameloft Supports the 2nd Generation of Android Phones (1:31:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

PARIS, November 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft(R), a world leader in the publishing and development of downloadable video games, plans to launch High Definition games on next generation Android phones like the Motorola Droid and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. ...

Gray Line of Alaska Announces 2010 Tours and Packages Across Alaska and the Yukon Territory (1:26:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

SEATTLE, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Gray Line of Alaska has debuted its 2010 Alaska and the Yukon brochure and is now taking reservations for all 2010 tours - with a special offer of $500 off per couple when a six-day or longer tour is booked by Dec. 31, 2009. ...

Gameloft Partners With Capcom(R) for Distribution Deal Across Europe (1:19:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

PARIS, November 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft(R), a leading publisher and developer of downloadable video games, today announced a deal with Capcom Mobile(TM) to publish six upcoming mobile titles: Resident Evil(R): Uprising, Street Fighter(R) Alpha, Super Puzzle Fighter(TM) II Turbo, Lost Planet(TM) 2, Dead Rising(TM) 2 and Where's Wally 2. The highly anticipated mobile games will become available to a wider consumer base in Europe, The Middle East, and Africa through Gameloft's extensive distribution channels. This is the first partnership between Gameloft and Capcom(R). ...

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