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SPV Records is proud to announce the U.S.A. release of Secret Voyage by Blackmore’s Night, the award winning band fronted by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night with legendary lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. This kaleidoscopic musical journey through time and space incorporates traditional folk music from around the world. The album blends haunting ancient melodies with newly-written Night lyrics inspired by nature and fantasy, partially recorded on renaissance-period instruments, and arranged with a contemporary dramatic flair that features the brilliant acoustic and electric guitar stylings of Blackmore. This cd is sure to transport you to a simpler, more magical time, away from the stresses of modern day life.

On August 5, 2008, Shout! Factory, in association with G4 TV and MonkeyWrangler Productions, will release Code Monkeys: Season One on DVD. An awesome celebration and biting parody of video games, technology and pop culture from writer-director-producer Adam de la Peña, Season One of Code Monkeys features special guest voice appearances from technology and gaming industry icons such as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Atari founder Nolan Bushnell, video game creators John Romero and Lorne Lanning, as well as the late Dungeons & Dragons creator Gary Gygax, just to name a few. Loaded with bonus materials that include Original GameAvision Games, Code Monkeys Daily Pranks, “Sir Eats-A-Lot” Gaming Tips from G4 TV’s Kristin Holt and much more, this 2-DVD set is priced to own at $19.99 SRP. For more on Shout! Factory, visit www.shoutfactory.com.

Image Entertainment presents the CD and DVD release of Jimmy Dore: Citizen Jimmy on August 5th! Check out Citizen Jimmy premiering on Comedy Central Friday August 1st at 11pm! Fresh from its airing on Comedy Central, stand-up comedian Jimmy Dore takes on the government and the easily misled when Citizen Jimmy debuts on DVD, CD and Digital August 5 from Image Entertainment. Jimmy's hilarious, topical take on all the ills of the country, from George W. Bush's well hidden genius, to health care, gas prices, Dick Cheney, and Christian Preachers who rail against gay marriage before getting caught in an Airport restroom, Citizen Jimmy pulls no pre-emptive punches in dealing with the insanity of our times, and the ridiculousness of our leaders. Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, Jimmy is an equal opportunity offender. For more information go to www.jimmydorecomedy.com.

Image Entertainment presents the CD and DVD release of Jimmy Dore: Citizen Jimmy on August 5th! Check out Citizen Jimmy premiering on Comedy Central Friday August 1st at 11pm! Fresh from its airing on Comedy Central, stand-up comedian Jimmy Dore takes on the government and the easily misled when Citizen Jimmy debuts on DVD, CD and Digital August 5 from Image Entertainment. Jimmy's hilarious, topical take on all the ills of the country, from George W. Bush's well hidden genius, to health care, gas prices, Dick Cheney, and Christian Preachers who rail against gay marriage before getting caught in an Airport restroom, Citizen Jimmy pulls no pre-emptive punches in dealing with the insanity of our times, and the ridiculousness of our leaders. Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, Jimmy is an equal opportunity offender. For more information go to www.jimmydorecomedy.com.

Music video for Elisa’s “Dancing” off her brand new CD. The Italian-born singer-songwriter is already a multi-platinum, award-winning superstar in her native country and made her North American debut on July 15. Featuring Lacy Schwimmer from So You Think You Can Dance, the song showcases Elisa’s great vocal range and song writing skills. Check her out at http://www.myspace.com/elisaus.

Shout! Factory is proud to present I Got The Feelin’: James Brown in the ‘60s definitive 3-DVD box set available August 5th! Multi-Grammy Award winning artist James Brown, best known for his smoldering singing and revolutionary rhythmic style, is recognized worldwide as one of the most prolific figures in 20th century popular music. He remains a strong cultural influence as a newsmaker, musician, activist and peacemaker that transcends even the awesome celebrity he achieved as the “Godfather of Soul.” A whole new generation is discovering James Brown today through his music and his pivotal presence in American political affairs in the 1960s. I Got The Feelin’: James Brown in the ’60s features the director’s cut of The Night James Brown Saved Boston and the full-length concert performances James Brown Live at The Boston Garden from April 1968 and Man to Man - James Brown Live at The Apollo Theater 1968.

Take a ride on the mighty Mississippi where an all-new family adventure unfolds with the latest homespun tale from Big Idea, Inc., an Entertainment Rights group company! In this highly anticipated DVD, VeggieTales: Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry’s Big River Rescue, Bob and Larry star as the adventuresome duo in a creative veggie take on the great American classics of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Introducing the brand-new silly song, “The Biscuit of Zazzamarandabo,” and a boatload of family-friendly bonus features, the new DVD is priced at $14.99 SRP and arrives in stores July 12 and 15, 2008 in Christian and general market stores respectively. The product and related merchandise are available in the CBA market through Word Distribution and in the general market through Genius Products.

Rick and David Nelson grew up before America’s eyes in the 1950s hit television sitcom The Adventures Of Ozzie & Harriet. And as time went on, both boys grew into popular heartthrobs—with Ricky becoming a genuine teen idol and recording star. Ricky Nelson began singing in the show’s fifth season and continued on through the end of the series in 1966. Watch Ricky & Dave grow up in The Adventures Of Ozzie & Harriet: Best of Ricky & Dave in a 4-DVD collectible box set from Shout! Factory available now. Endorsed and produced in tandem with the Nelson Family, The Adventures Of Ozzie & Harriet: Best of Ricky & Dave DVD box set gathers episodes across the show’s 14-year run that focus on the trials and triumphs of the Nelson sons as they grow from boys to men. Ozzie remains the good-natured, bumbling dad and husband to Harriet, the family’s saving grace who combines common sense with a great love of fun. Featuring all 26 classic wholesome episodes, this lovingly assembled box set boasts a wealth of bonus programming, including a “Ricky Sings” feature to play only his performances, original radio episodes and Ozzie & Harriet Trivia Game. Additionally, the set boasts twelve Ricky Nelson performances including “Fools Rush In,” “Hello Mary Lou,” “Young Emotions,” That’s All,” “Stood Up,” “Just Because,” “Waiting In School,” “I am Confessin,” “Boppin’ The Blues,” “Fire Breathing Dragon,” “Right By My Side,” and “You’ll Never Know What You’re Missing.”

Rick and David Nelson grew up before America’s eyes in the 1950s hit television sitcom The Adventures Of Ozzie & Harriet. And as time went on, both boys grew into popular heartthrobs—with Ricky becoming a genuine teen idol and recording star. Ricky Nelson began singing in the show’s fifth season and continued on through the end of the series in 1966. Watch Ricky & Dave grow up in The Adventures Of Ozzie & Harriet: Best of Ricky & Dave in a 4-DVD collectible box set from Shout! Factory available now. Endorsed and produced in tandem with the Nelson Family, The Adventures Of Ozzie & Harriet: Best of Ricky & Dave DVD box set gathers episodes across the show’s 14-year run that focus on the trials and triumphs of the Nelson sons as they grow from boys to men. Ozzie remains the good-natured, bumbling dad and husband to Harriet, the family’s saving grace who combines common sense with a great love of fun. Featuring all 26 classic wholesome episodes, this lovingly assembled box set boasts a wealth of bonus programming, including a “Ricky Sings” feature to play only his performances, original radio episodes and Ozzie & Harriet Trivia Game. Additionally, the set boasts twelve Ricky Nelson performances including “Fools Rush In,” “Hello Mary Lou,” “Young Emotions,” That’s All,” “Stood Up,” “Just Because,” “Waiting In School,” “I am Confessin,” “Boppin’ The Blues,” “Fire Breathing Dragon,” “Right By My Side,” and “You’ll Never Know What You’re Missing.”

With alternately howling and forlorn rough-edged vocals delivering bracingly open lyrics, L.P. has invited comparisons to, Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, Gwen Stefani, Chrissie Hynde, and Amy Lee of Evanescence and worked with go-to rocker Linda Perry and Cracker’s David Lowery. She has inspired labels to engage in bitter rivalry (ultimately being signed to Island by L.A. Reid), joined an artist-friendly partnership with SoBe Entertainment (which will release her new album), and turned to the road as an escape and a refuge, slowly building a fiercely loyal fan base. On her third and forthcoming album, L.P. prepares to expand that fan base to the masses. The project—full of severe pop tunes and gripping hooks—features production by David Bendeth (Paramour, Hawthorne Heights), Billy Steinberg (“Stand By You,” “Like a Virgin”), Josh Alexander, and Steve Morales, and with pumped-up keyboards and strings for dramatic tension. The lead single “Good With You” is easily the most radio-friendly track with a hook that sticks in your head. The track opens with theatrical strings that sway throughout the song, overlaid with pulsing guitars. L.P.’s plaintive voice trembles as it holds tight to undulating instrumentals. “Maybe I lie and mostly it’s because / I don’t want anyone to know who I am,” L.P. reveals in the opening verse, before erupting with violent passion in the chorus.

Italian-born singer-songwriter Elisa, already a multi-platinum, award-winning superstar in her native country, makes her North American debut on July 15 with her new album “Dancing” which builds on the love that Stateside audiences have been feeling for Elisa ever since the title track was featured on Fox-TV’s hit show So You Think You Can Dance. Immediately following Lacey Schwimmer and Kameron Bink’s breathtaking routine, “Dancing” shot into the Top 20 on iTunes and has since amassed more than 75,000 paid downloads, still selling briskly at 600+ downloads per week.

Man Raze, a newly formed rock outfit featuring Phil Collen of Def Leppard, Simon Laffy from Girl and Paul Cook of The Sex Pistols, have announced the release of their full-length album “Surreal” on June 3, 2008 via VH1 Classic Records. Mixing the raw energy of the Pistols mixed with the immaculate pop rock of Def Leppard, Man Raze is a unique clash of 70’s simplicity with 80’s excess, punk clubs with stadium rock. Surreal is an album that continuously pumps out the rock hits that these three members are most notorious for.

Image Entertainment presents the DVD release of The Air I Breathe featuring Kevin Bacon, Forest Whitaker, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Julie Delpy, Brendan Fraser, and Andy Garcia available now! In this powerful film, four very different people on the edge of desperation are unexpectedly linked by their destinies. A top-notch cast featuring Forest Whitaker, Andy Garcia, Kevin Bacon, Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Emile Hirsch unforgettably brings to life the stories of a clairvoyant gangster, a rising pop star, an unlikely bank robber and a doctor desperate to save the love of his life. Filled with surprising twists and turns, this suspenseful, action-filled drama employs both brutal violence and aching poetry in a moving exploration of the search for happiness in a gritty urban world. For more, go to www.theairibreathemovie.com.

Patriotism in song usually emanates from country & western singers. Patriotism, pride and passion are felt, but seldom verbalized, by African-Americans. “I’m An American,” an emotive and timely new ode to American troops, touchingly delivered by established Las Vegas crooner Daniel Lowery, who is African-American, was released nationwide on May 5th. The song, written by Lowery, Miami producer/songwriter Hal S. Batt and Nashville songwriter Jennifer Constantine, is an uplifting tribute to American troops and a reminder to the American people of the precious freedoms that we sometimes take for granted. “I want this song to be an anthem,” says Lowery. “I want to send the message that we need to come together as a country and be as one and change the way things are going on here.” “I'm An American” is the right song for these days and times, lending a human aspect to the current status for thousands of our courageous military men and women. Those honorable troops are our family members and this song gives a voice to them. Now more than ever, Americans are strong and looking toward a brighter tomorrow for everyone. “I'm An American,” the first single from Lowery's upcoming self-titled Timbo/Jam Records CD, is available at CDBaby.com, iTunes and www.timbojamrecords.com.

Singer/songwriter Mike Doughty has released a music video for his second single “Fort Hood” from his album Golden Delicious, which was released on February 19 by ATO Records. Fort Hood is the base in Texas that's lost the most people in Iraq and Afghanistan. This song is based on Mike’s past experiences and his thoughts on war. For more information please go to www.mikedoughty.com.

Image Entertainment presents the DVD and Blu-ray DVD release of the hit Broadway musical, Company, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim on May 20th! Director John Doyle brings his unique approach similar to his Sweeney Todd in 2005: the actors perform all the instruments on stage. Winner of the 2007 Tony Award! Sweeping all the major theater awards for Best Revival of a Musical, a beloved era-defining classic is stunningly reinvented in this powerful Broadway production, featuring an explosive starring performance by Raúl Esparza. Set in modern upper-crust Manhattan, Company is a funny, sophisticated exploration of love and commitment as seen through the eyes of a charming perpetual bachelor questioning his single state and his enthusiastically married, slightly envious friends. With a wise and witty Stephen Sondheim score including "Another Hundred People," "Side by Side by Side," "The Ladies Who Lunch" and "Being Alive," Company offers musical comedy at its finest.

Some dreamed of a chance to be in the “Peanut Gallery” of Howdy Doody. Some begged their parents for a dog just like Lassie. Many wore cowboy hats to watch The Roy Rogers Show. In the 1950s, television was new and thrilling. Looking back, these shows had a significant impact on the children of the first television generation and helped to shape the medium as it increasingly became a part of our culture. Hiya Kids!! A '50s Saturday Morning is a collection of the best kids' shows from the infancy of the genre. Each disc is designed like a Saturday morning programming block.

Greg The Bunny and his (tor)mentor, Warren “The Ape” Demontague, are back! …back for a second season of mutual humiliation as they parody some of our favorite films. This time around Greg and Warren swap fur in Wacky Wednesday, are anything but soft in Blue Velveteen and rock out with their socks out in Plush: Behind The Seems. This DVD features some more hilarious film parodies as well as appearances by Sarah Silverman, Seth Green, Adam Goldberg and Jon Favreau. For more on Shout! Factory, visit www.shoutfactory.com.