2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, CITY LIGHTS, THE GODFATHER, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA,
RAGING BULL, THE SEARCHERS, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, TO KILL A
MOCKINGBIRD, VERTIGO and THE WIZARD OF OZ All Named #1 in Their Genre
LOS ANGELES, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Film Institute (AFI)
tonight revealed the 10 greatest movies in 10 classic American film genres
in AFI's 10 TOP 10, a three-hour special television event on the CBS
Television Network. A jury of 1,500 film artists, critics and historians
named the following films as the very best in the following genres: 2001: A
SPACE ODYSSEY (Science Fiction), CITY LIGHTS (Romantic Comedy), THE
GODFATHER (Gangster), LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (Epic), RAGING BULL (Sports), THE
SEARCHERS (Western), SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS (Animation), TO KILL A
MOCKINGBIRD (Courtroom Drama), VERTIGO (Mystery) and THE WIZARD OF OZ
(Fantasy).
AFI's 10 TOP 10 enlisted hosts for each genre including: Jessica Alba
for Romantic Comedy; Sean Astin for Fantasy; Gabriel Byrne for Mystery;
Kirk Douglas for Epic; Clint Eastwood for Westerns; Cuba Gooding, Jr. for
Sports; Jennifer Love Hewitt for Animation; Quentin Tarantino for Gangster;
Sigourney Weaver for Sci-Fi; and James Woods for Courtroom Drama.
"This year's celebration of the art form is ten times the fun for movie
lovers," said AFI President and CEO Bob Gazzale. "And another chapter in
our mandate to drive audiences to discover and rediscover the classics of
American film."
AFI's 10 TOP 10 honorees are:
ANIMATION
1 SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS 1937
2 PINOCCHIO 1940
3 BAMBI 1942
4 THE LION KING 1994
5 FANTASIA 1940
6 TOY STORY 1995
7 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 1991
8 SHREK 2001
9 CINDERELLA 1950
10 FINDING NEMO 2003
FANTASY
1 THE WIZARD OF OZ 1939
2 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING 2001
3 IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE 1946
4 KING KONG 1933
5 MIRACLE ON 34th STREET 1947
6 FIELD OF DREAMS 1989
7 HARVEY 1950
8 GROUNDHOG DAY 1993
9 THE THIEF OF BAGDAD 1924
10 BIG 1988
GANGSTER
1 THE GODFATHER 1972
2 GOODFELLAS 1990
3 THE GODFATHER PART II 1974
4 WHITE HEAT 1949
5 BONNIE AND CLYDE 1967
6 SCARFACE: THE SHAME OF A NATION 1932
7 PULP FICTION 1994
8 THE PUBLIC ENEMY 1931
9 LITTLE CAESAR 1930
10 SCARFACE 1983
SCIENCE FICTION
1 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY 1968
2 STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE 1977
3 E.T. - THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL 1982
4 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 1971
5 THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL 1951
6 BLADE RUNNER 1982
7 ALIEN 1979
8 TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY 1991
9 INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS 1956
10 BACK TO THE FUTURE 1985
WESTERN
1 THE SEARCHERS 1956
2 HIGH NOON 1952
3 SHANE 1953
4 UNFORGIVEN 1992
5 RED RIVER 1948
6 THE WILD BUNCH 1969
7 BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID 1969
8 McCABE & MRS. MILLER 1971
9 STAGECOACH 1939
10 CAT BALLOU 1965
SPORTS
1 RAGING BULL 1980
2 ROCKY 1976
3 THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES 1942
4 HOOSIERS 1986
5 BULL DURHAM 1988
6 THE HUSTLER 1961
7 CADDYSHACK 1980
8 BREAKING AWAY 1979
9 NATIONAL VELVET 1944
10 JERRY MAGUIRE 1996
MYSTERY
1 VERTIGO 1958
2 CHINATOWN 1974
3 REAR WINDOW 1954
4 LAURA 1944
5 THE THIRD MAN 1949
6 THE MALTESE FALCON 1941
7 NORTH BY NORTHWEST 1959
8 BLUE VELVET 1986
9 DIAL M FOR MURDER 1954
10 THE USUAL SUSPECTS 1995
ROMANTIC COMEDY
1 CITY LIGHTS 1931
2 ANNIE HALL 1977
3 IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT 1934
4 ROMAN HOLIDAY 1953
5 THE PHILADELPHIA STORY 1940
6 WHEN HARRY MET SALLY ... 1989
7 ADAM'S RIB 1949
8 MOONSTRUCK 1987
9 HAROLD AND MAUDE 1971
10 SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE 1993
COURTROOM DRAMA
1 TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD 1962
2 12 ANGRY MEN 1957
3 KRAMER VS. KRAMER 1979
4 THE VERDICT 1982
5 A FEW GOOD MEN 1992
6 WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION 1957
7 ANATOMY OF A MURDER 1959
8 IN COLD BLOOD 1967
9 A CRY IN THE DARK 1988
10 JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG 1961
EPIC
1 LAWRENCE OF ARABIA 1962
2 BEN-HUR 1959
3 SCHINDLER'S LIST 1993
4 GONE WITH THE WIND 1939
5 SPARTACUS 1960
6 TITANIC 1997
7 ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT 1930
8 SAVING PRIVATE RYAN 1998
9 REDS 1981
10 THE TEN COMMANDMENTS 1956
Interesting facts about the list include:
-- The earliest entry on the list is THE THIEF OF BAGDAD (Fantasy) from
1924; with the most recent being FINDING NEMO (Animated) from 2003.
-- Alfred Hitchcock is the most represented director with 4 films;
Steven Spielberg and Stanley Kubrick follow with 3 entries each.
-- James Stewart is the most represented actor with 6 entries; Tom
Hanks is next with 4; Warren Beatty, Robert De Niro, Gene Hackman, James
Earl Jones, Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and John Wayne all have
3 films each.
-- Diane Keaton is the most represented actress with 4 films on the
list; Grace Kelly and Talia Shire each have 3 entries.
To compile the final list, AFI distributed a ballot with 500 nominated
movies (50 per genre) to a jury of over 1,500 leaders from the creative
community, including film artists (directors, screenwriters, actors,
editors, cinematographers), critics and historians.
AFI asks jurors to consider the following criteria in their selection
process:
FEATURE-LENGTH FICTION FILMS
Narrative format, typically over 60 minutes in length.
AMERICAN FILM
English-language film with significant creative and/or production
elements from the United States. Additionally, only films released before
January 1, 2008 will be considered.
GENRE:
ANIMATED
AFI defines "animated" as a genre in which the film's images are
primarily created by computer or hand and the characters are voiced by
actors.
FANTASY
AFI defines "fantasy" as a genre where live-action characters inhabit
imagined settings and/or experience situations that transcend the rules of
the natural world.
GANGSTER
AFI defines the "gangster film" as a genre that centers on organized
crime or maverick criminals in a twentieth century setting.
SCIENCE FICTION
AFI defines "science fiction" as a genre that marries a scientific or
technological premise with imaginative speculation.
WESTERN
AFI defines "western" as a genre of films set in the American West that
embodies the spirit, the struggle and the demise of the new frontier.
SPORTS
AFI defines "sports" as a genre of films with protagonists who play
athletics or other games of competition.
MYSTERY
AFI defines "mystery" as a genre that revolves around the solution of a
crime.
ROMANTIC COMEDY
AFI defines "romantic comedy" as a genre in which the development of a
romance leads to comic situations.
COURTROOM DRAMA
AFI defines "courtroom drama" as a genre of film in which a system of
justice plays a critical role in the film's narrative.
EPIC
AFI defines "epic" as a genre of large-scale films set in a cinematic
interpretation of the past. Their scope defies and demands-either in the
mode in which they are presented or their range across time.
CRITICAL RECOGNITION
Formal commendation in print, television and digital media.
MAJOR AWARD WINNER
Recognition from competitive events including awards from peer groups,
critics, guilds and major film festivals.
POPULARITY OVER TIME
Including success at the box office, television and cable airing, and
DVD/VHS sales and rentals.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
A film's mark on the history of moving images through visionary
narrative devices, technical innovation, or other ground breaking
achievements.
CULTURAL IMPACT
A film's mark on American society in matters of style and substance.
AFI allows one write-in vote per genre.
At the conclusion of AFI's 10 TOP 10 special at 11:00 p.m. EDT, AFI
will premiere a companion web site at http://www.AFI.com that will feature
over 400 video clips about all 100 movies within the 10 genres. The site
will also feature movie trailers and interview clips, AFI Catalog entries,
movie stills and posters. Users can also download all of AFI's popular
movie lists, and can comment about their favorite movies on the site. The
site will also feature a new edition of 'AFI's 10 TOP 10 Movie Quiz' that
tests players' knowledge of the movies from the 10 genres.
The primetime special was executive produced and directed by Gary
Smith; executive produced for AFI by former AFI Board Chair Emeritus
Frederick S. Pierce; and produced by Dann Netter. SFM Entertainment LLC is
the distributor of the program. Sponsors of the series have included Pepsi,
Best Buy, Breyers, ConAgra, Procter & Gamble, Anheuser-Busch,
Colgate-Palmolive, Sony and all major motion picture companies.
About the American Film Institute
AFI is a national institute providing leadership in screen education
and the recognition and celebration of excellence in the art of film,
television and digital media. Additional information about AFI is available
at AFI.com.
SOURCE American Film Institute
Rabu, 18 Juni 2008
SCRABBLE(R) Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Launch of SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary Edition
Hollywood Luminaries Among First to Play New Diamond Anniversary Edition
Game at Beverly Hills 'SCRABBLE Under the Stars' Event Benefiting St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital(R)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hasbro, Inc.,
maker of SCRABBLE(R), the irresistible word game that grew from underground
craze to cultural icon, celebrates the 60th anniversary of the popular game
with the national launch of its best-ever version, the SCRABBLE: Diamond
Anniversary Edition Game. Hollywood celebrities were among the first to
play the new SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary Edition Game last night at an
exclusive charity event, hosted by SCRABBLE enthusiast Jimmy Kimmel of
ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show. Kimmel and his producer Daniel Kellison
were crowned the Celebrity Doubles Champion after a night of heated game
play.
To raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
the premier center for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and
other catastrophic childhood diseases, Hasbro donated $50,000 and partnered
with Clothes Off Our Back to feature SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary Edition
Game boards signed by celebrities during event game play. The public can
bid on those items and others at http://www.clothesoffourback.org through June 30,
2008, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The invitation-only SCRABBLE soiree was emceed by actor, writer and
comedian Aisha Tyler and held at the private Goldstein Estate overlooking
the lights of Los Angeles, where VIP players competed in eight teams of two
for the coveted title of SCRABBLE Celebrity Doubles Champions. Kimmel and
Kellison along with Skeet Ulrich and teammate Seth Green accumulated the
most points at the end of two qualifying rounds and advanced to the finals,
earning the chance to vie for the championship on a one-of-a-kind SCRABBLE:
Swarovski Encrusted Board Edition featuring more than 30,000 sparkling
Swarovski crystals, which is also available at auction through Clothes Off
Our Back. Meanwhile celebrity game players including Rashida Jones, Dave
Annable, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Sarah Chalke and Natalie Maines enjoyed
SCRABBLE-inspired cocktails from Grey Goose Vodka; wine and champagne
courtesy of The Little Penguin; beer from Heineken and hors d'oeurvres
courtesy of Chef Andrew Humbert.
"Everything about SCRABBLE sparkled last night at the 60th Anniversary
celebration -- from the crystal-encrusted game board to the Hollywood stars
in their finery, marking a fitting tribute to America's most popular word
game," said Jay Bruns, Director of Marketing, Hasbro Games. "Now, with the
launch of the SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary Edition Game, we've created
special new features that make it easy for everyone to enjoy their favorite
game anytime, anywhere."
Store, fold, grab and go: New SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary Edition
Game
The SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary Edition Game is designed with one
idea in mind: to spoil SRABBLE players wherever they go. From the sleek
folding carrying case to the two slide-and-store trays, there's never been
a more convenient way to enjoy the popular game.
The new edition features a redesigned game board that keeps the letter
tiles in place, a rotating base and curved tile holders so players can keep
their letters a secret. In addition, the game board is refreshed with a
modern color palette and box design, and folds for easy portability. Two
built-in side trays provide easy, compact storage, and a game case handle
makes it easy to grab a game and go. The SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary
Edition Game is now available at mass merchandise and toy stores throughout
America for the approximate retail price of $34.99. For more information on
SCRABBLE and game playing tips, visit http://www.SCRABBLE.com.
Sixty Years of SCRABBLE
A family favorite since 1948, SCRABBLE's meteoric rise began when an
out- of-work architect from Poughkeepsie, New York decided to invent a
board game. Alfred Mosher Butts attempted to create a game that would use
both chance and skill by combining features of anagrams and the crossword
puzzle. He studied the front page of The New York Times and did painstaking
calculations of letter frequency. His basic cryptographic language analysis
and his original tile distribution have remained valid for almost three
generations and billions of games played, according to the National
SCRABBLE Association. Butts was initially turned down by two game companies
that thought the game had no commercial potential. Sixty years later,
SCRABBLE has sold over 100 million sets worldwide and there are between one
and two million sold each year in North America. Today the SCRABBLE game is
found in one out of every three homes in America, according to Hasbro.
The appeal of SCRABBLE is that anyone of any age can play. And because
it's a game that brings families and friends together, every word counts,
and every word is a winner. For example, more than one million students
play SCRABBLE in more than 20,000 schools nationwide. Adults also play
SRABBLE to have fun, build vocabulary skills and keep their minds sharp. In
fact, a recent survey conducted by Russell Research for Hasbro found that
20 percent of baby boomers surveyed believe SCRABBLE is the board game that
has the greatest impact on their mental acuity or sharpness.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family
leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design,
manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to
high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA,
MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and
products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences
in the world. SCRABBLE, the distinctive game board and letter tiles and all
associated logos are trademarks of Hasbro in the United States and Canada
and are used with permission.
About St. Jude
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for
its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and
other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and
based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with
scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays
for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are
never asked to pay. St Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its
fund-raising organization. For more information, please visit
http://www.stjude.org.
Contact:
Crystal Schweim Patricia Riso
Carmichael Lynch Spong Hasbro Games
(612) 375-8505 (413) 526-2307
crystal.schweim@clynch.com priso@hasbro.com
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Game at Beverly Hills 'SCRABBLE Under the Stars' Event Benefiting St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital(R)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hasbro, Inc.,
maker of SCRABBLE(R), the irresistible word game that grew from underground
craze to cultural icon, celebrates the 60th anniversary of the popular game
with the national launch of its best-ever version, the SCRABBLE: Diamond
Anniversary Edition Game. Hollywood celebrities were among the first to
play the new SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary Edition Game last night at an
exclusive charity event, hosted by SCRABBLE enthusiast Jimmy Kimmel of
ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show. Kimmel and his producer Daniel Kellison
were crowned the Celebrity Doubles Champion after a night of heated game
play.
To raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
the premier center for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and
other catastrophic childhood diseases, Hasbro donated $50,000 and partnered
with Clothes Off Our Back to feature SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary Edition
Game boards signed by celebrities during event game play. The public can
bid on those items and others at http://www.clothesoffourback.org through June 30,
2008, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The invitation-only SCRABBLE soiree was emceed by actor, writer and
comedian Aisha Tyler and held at the private Goldstein Estate overlooking
the lights of Los Angeles, where VIP players competed in eight teams of two
for the coveted title of SCRABBLE Celebrity Doubles Champions. Kimmel and
Kellison along with Skeet Ulrich and teammate Seth Green accumulated the
most points at the end of two qualifying rounds and advanced to the finals,
earning the chance to vie for the championship on a one-of-a-kind SCRABBLE:
Swarovski Encrusted Board Edition featuring more than 30,000 sparkling
Swarovski crystals, which is also available at auction through Clothes Off
Our Back. Meanwhile celebrity game players including Rashida Jones, Dave
Annable, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Sarah Chalke and Natalie Maines enjoyed
SCRABBLE-inspired cocktails from Grey Goose Vodka; wine and champagne
courtesy of The Little Penguin; beer from Heineken and hors d'oeurvres
courtesy of Chef Andrew Humbert.
"Everything about SCRABBLE sparkled last night at the 60th Anniversary
celebration -- from the crystal-encrusted game board to the Hollywood stars
in their finery, marking a fitting tribute to America's most popular word
game," said Jay Bruns, Director of Marketing, Hasbro Games. "Now, with the
launch of the SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary Edition Game, we've created
special new features that make it easy for everyone to enjoy their favorite
game anytime, anywhere."
Store, fold, grab and go: New SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary Edition
Game
The SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary Edition Game is designed with one
idea in mind: to spoil SRABBLE players wherever they go. From the sleek
folding carrying case to the two slide-and-store trays, there's never been
a more convenient way to enjoy the popular game.
The new edition features a redesigned game board that keeps the letter
tiles in place, a rotating base and curved tile holders so players can keep
their letters a secret. In addition, the game board is refreshed with a
modern color palette and box design, and folds for easy portability. Two
built-in side trays provide easy, compact storage, and a game case handle
makes it easy to grab a game and go. The SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary
Edition Game is now available at mass merchandise and toy stores throughout
America for the approximate retail price of $34.99. For more information on
SCRABBLE and game playing tips, visit http://www.SCRABBLE.com.
Sixty Years of SCRABBLE
A family favorite since 1948, SCRABBLE's meteoric rise began when an
out- of-work architect from Poughkeepsie, New York decided to invent a
board game. Alfred Mosher Butts attempted to create a game that would use
both chance and skill by combining features of anagrams and the crossword
puzzle. He studied the front page of The New York Times and did painstaking
calculations of letter frequency. His basic cryptographic language analysis
and his original tile distribution have remained valid for almost three
generations and billions of games played, according to the National
SCRABBLE Association. Butts was initially turned down by two game companies
that thought the game had no commercial potential. Sixty years later,
SCRABBLE has sold over 100 million sets worldwide and there are between one
and two million sold each year in North America. Today the SCRABBLE game is
found in one out of every three homes in America, according to Hasbro.
The appeal of SCRABBLE is that anyone of any age can play. And because
it's a game that brings families and friends together, every word counts,
and every word is a winner. For example, more than one million students
play SCRABBLE in more than 20,000 schools nationwide. Adults also play
SRABBLE to have fun, build vocabulary skills and keep their minds sharp. In
fact, a recent survey conducted by Russell Research for Hasbro found that
20 percent of baby boomers surveyed believe SCRABBLE is the board game that
has the greatest impact on their mental acuity or sharpness.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family
leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design,
manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to
high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA,
MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and
products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences
in the world. SCRABBLE, the distinctive game board and letter tiles and all
associated logos are trademarks of Hasbro in the United States and Canada
and are used with permission.
About St. Jude
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for
its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and
other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and
based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with
scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays
for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are
never asked to pay. St Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its
fund-raising organization. For more information, please visit
http://www.stjude.org.
Contact:
Crystal Schweim Patricia Riso
Carmichael Lynch Spong Hasbro Games
(612) 375-8505 (413) 526-2307
crystal.schweim@clynch.com priso@hasbro.com
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What Dad Wants for Father's Day: Family DIY Projects Start with Craftsman(R) Tools
reat Projects from Handyman & Design Expert Eric Stromer for Father's Day
Family Fun
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sears is the
place for America to celebrate fathers and families this June!
From mechanic to weekend woodworker, most fathers agree that a lifetime
of projects starts with the best tools, and what better gift for dad this
Father's Day than the latest technology from Craftsman(R)?
This Father's Day, with every $35 Craftsman(R) purchase, Sears
customers can buy a "Doodle Box" toolbox for just $9.99. "Doodle Box" is a
high quality red metal toolbox that comes with colorful paint and stickers,
making it the perfect gift for moms and kids to give dad. Decorate it to
reflect your dad's personality and if you're really ambitious, fill it with
some new tools that can be used for cool projects that dads and the entire
family can enjoy. "Doodle Box" is available while supplies last on
craftsman.com and at Sears stores.
Also in celebration of Father's Day, handyman and design expert Eric
Stromer, host of HGTV's Over Your Head, has put together a variety of
family do-it-yourself projects available online at
http://www.craftsman.com. These fun family projects -- which include a
toybox, derby car and skateboard ramp -- are easy to build with the right
Craftsman(R) tools and are guaranteed to provide well-spent quality time
between dad and the kids! When the building is done, Craftsman(R) still
serves up family time fun with the new C3 Remote Control Truck, which is
powered by the same C3 battery platform used for dad's 19.2 volt tools*.
The C3 R/C Truck, ($69.99) can go up to 18 mph (that's about 180 mph if the
toy truck were built to scale!) -- making it a great gift for the kids
(ages 14+) or the kid in dad! In addition to the R/C Truck, the
Craftsman(R) C3 battery platform also powers three new items: a powered
caulking gun; an AM/FM radio with weather band that includes an MP3; and a
portable fan to help cool down the workshop.
Here are the newest products from Craftsman(R) items, just in time for
Father's Day:
-- The Craftsman(R) 4-in-One Ratcheting Wrenches ($29.99) a two-piece set
that does the work of eight combination wrenches giving dad fewer
tools to carry to the job and a lighter toolbox.
-- Easy-to-read Craftsman(R) Digital Levels, ($34.99-$99.99) in several
sizes, including: 9-inch torpedo, 10-inch, 24-inch and 48-inch. This
cool tool provides digital clarity and accuracy +/- 0.1 degree as well
as digital memory to store up to nine measurements for ease of
repetition.
-- The Craftsman(R) AccuTrac Laser Measuring Tool ($119.99) uses precise
point-to-point laser technology accurate to 3/16" at 150 feet, to
calculate and convert measurements. It also helps determine the amount
of building and landscaping materials required for a project.
-- New Craftsman(R) Professional Hammers ($39.99 & $42.99) come with an
advanced shock absorbing pad, replaceable caps and a power plug core
that combine to reduce sting and ring that are typically associated
with steel hammers and are available in 19-ounce and 21 ounce models.
-- The Craftsman(R) Digital Miter Gauge ($79.99) enables accurate
measures for angled crosscuts on a table saw and increases the
accuracy of the cutting task with a magnetic blade attachment for
blade-to-table squaring and angle adjustment.
Consider giving dad a Sears gift card for these two new cool tools,
coming to stores in July:
-- Craftsman(R) Professional Vibrafree(TM) 5-inch Random Orbit Sander
($99.99, available in July) reduces vibration by more than 40% when
compared to the Craftsman(R) model #27673 5-inch random orbit sander
by incorporating two counter-balanced pads -- both inner and outer
discs -- moving in opposite directions of one another to reduce
vibration.
-- The Craftsman(R) Professional(TM) Vibrafree(TM) 12.0 AMP Reciprocating
Saw with Vibration Reduction System ($149.99, available in July) on
average has 30% less vibration than other leading professional
reciprocating saws. It provides sure cuts in wood, wood base building
materials, plastics, fiberglass, ferrous metal, pipe and tubing.
"Fathers often are so busy with the day-to-day routines of daily life
that they miss the glory of fatherhood," says Stromer, himself a father of
three. "They need Craftsman(R) tools to get the job done, but that's why
I've also put together some projects which will not only yield useful
storage solutions, playthings and decorations for the home and garden, but
are geared to every skill level so each member of the family can
participate and make this the best Father's Day ever."
The Craftsman(R) catalog features professional quality tools and tool
storage systems for carpentry, woodworking, metal working, automotive or
the simplest home repair jobs. Visit http://www.sears.com/shoptools. Items
with the Sears "Ready in 5" icon can be ordered online and picked up at a
local Sears store within five minutes. If it's not ready in five minutes.
Sears will provide a $5 coupon good for the customer's next purchase.
* Note: battery and charger for the Craftsman(R) C3 truck are sold
separately.
About Sears Holdings Corporation
Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline
retailer, with approximately $50 billion in annual revenues, and with
approximately 3,800 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United
States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as
well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive
repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman
and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels
as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and
Covington brands. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are
offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart and in Canada by Sears Canada. The
Company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than
13 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit Sears
Holdings' website at http://www.searsholdings.com.
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Family Fun
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sears is the
place for America to celebrate fathers and families this June!
From mechanic to weekend woodworker, most fathers agree that a lifetime
of projects starts with the best tools, and what better gift for dad this
Father's Day than the latest technology from Craftsman(R)?
This Father's Day, with every $35 Craftsman(R) purchase, Sears
customers can buy a "Doodle Box" toolbox for just $9.99. "Doodle Box" is a
high quality red metal toolbox that comes with colorful paint and stickers,
making it the perfect gift for moms and kids to give dad. Decorate it to
reflect your dad's personality and if you're really ambitious, fill it with
some new tools that can be used for cool projects that dads and the entire
family can enjoy. "Doodle Box" is available while supplies last on
craftsman.com and at Sears stores.
Also in celebration of Father's Day, handyman and design expert Eric
Stromer, host of HGTV's Over Your Head, has put together a variety of
family do-it-yourself projects available online at
http://www.craftsman.com. These fun family projects -- which include a
toybox, derby car and skateboard ramp -- are easy to build with the right
Craftsman(R) tools and are guaranteed to provide well-spent quality time
between dad and the kids! When the building is done, Craftsman(R) still
serves up family time fun with the new C3 Remote Control Truck, which is
powered by the same C3 battery platform used for dad's 19.2 volt tools*.
The C3 R/C Truck, ($69.99) can go up to 18 mph (that's about 180 mph if the
toy truck were built to scale!) -- making it a great gift for the kids
(ages 14+) or the kid in dad! In addition to the R/C Truck, the
Craftsman(R) C3 battery platform also powers three new items: a powered
caulking gun; an AM/FM radio with weather band that includes an MP3; and a
portable fan to help cool down the workshop.
Here are the newest products from Craftsman(R) items, just in time for
Father's Day:
-- The Craftsman(R) 4-in-One Ratcheting Wrenches ($29.99) a two-piece set
that does the work of eight combination wrenches giving dad fewer
tools to carry to the job and a lighter toolbox.
-- Easy-to-read Craftsman(R) Digital Levels, ($34.99-$99.99) in several
sizes, including: 9-inch torpedo, 10-inch, 24-inch and 48-inch. This
cool tool provides digital clarity and accuracy +/- 0.1 degree as well
as digital memory to store up to nine measurements for ease of
repetition.
-- The Craftsman(R) AccuTrac Laser Measuring Tool ($119.99) uses precise
point-to-point laser technology accurate to 3/16" at 150 feet, to
calculate and convert measurements. It also helps determine the amount
of building and landscaping materials required for a project.
-- New Craftsman(R) Professional Hammers ($39.99 & $42.99) come with an
advanced shock absorbing pad, replaceable caps and a power plug core
that combine to reduce sting and ring that are typically associated
with steel hammers and are available in 19-ounce and 21 ounce models.
-- The Craftsman(R) Digital Miter Gauge ($79.99) enables accurate
measures for angled crosscuts on a table saw and increases the
accuracy of the cutting task with a magnetic blade attachment for
blade-to-table squaring and angle adjustment.
Consider giving dad a Sears gift card for these two new cool tools,
coming to stores in July:
-- Craftsman(R) Professional Vibrafree(TM) 5-inch Random Orbit Sander
($99.99, available in July) reduces vibration by more than 40% when
compared to the Craftsman(R) model #27673 5-inch random orbit sander
by incorporating two counter-balanced pads -- both inner and outer
discs -- moving in opposite directions of one another to reduce
vibration.
-- The Craftsman(R) Professional(TM) Vibrafree(TM) 12.0 AMP Reciprocating
Saw with Vibration Reduction System ($149.99, available in July) on
average has 30% less vibration than other leading professional
reciprocating saws. It provides sure cuts in wood, wood base building
materials, plastics, fiberglass, ferrous metal, pipe and tubing.
"Fathers often are so busy with the day-to-day routines of daily life
that they miss the glory of fatherhood," says Stromer, himself a father of
three. "They need Craftsman(R) tools to get the job done, but that's why
I've also put together some projects which will not only yield useful
storage solutions, playthings and decorations for the home and garden, but
are geared to every skill level so each member of the family can
participate and make this the best Father's Day ever."
The Craftsman(R) catalog features professional quality tools and tool
storage systems for carpentry, woodworking, metal working, automotive or
the simplest home repair jobs. Visit http://www.sears.com/shoptools. Items
with the Sears "Ready in 5" icon can be ordered online and picked up at a
local Sears store within five minutes. If it's not ready in five minutes.
Sears will provide a $5 coupon good for the customer's next purchase.
* Note: battery and charger for the Craftsman(R) C3 truck are sold
separately.
About Sears Holdings Corporation
Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline
retailer, with approximately $50 billion in annual revenues, and with
approximately 3,800 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United
States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as
well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive
repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman
and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels
as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and
Covington brands. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are
offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart and in Canada by Sears Canada. The
Company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than
13 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit Sears
Holdings' website at http://www.searsholdings.com.
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TTB Marketplace Signs Debut Apparel Licensing Agreement With Nickelodeon
Full Lineup of Characters from Nickelodeon Brands Now Available for
Personalized Apparel through TTB Marketplace Online Retail Partners
ERLANGER, Ky., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- TTB Marketplace LLC, a premier
online brand development and performance resource for licensed character
products, today announced its debut agreement with Nickelodeon, the
most-watched television network by kids in the United States, to offer a
full array of apparel and sportswear options featuring the complete lineup
of Nickelodeon characters. TTB Marketplace will be able to offer officially
licensed Nickelodeon apparel, showcasing all of Nickelodeon's characters,
from the widely popular to those supporting characters that are rarely seen
in merchandise lines.
In addition to offering a wider variety of characters than the
mainstream retail stores make available, TTB Marketplace e-tail partners
TysToyBox.com and AllAboardToys.com will be able to offer personalization
options for consumers seeking Nickelodeon apparel via their online stores.
The multi-year agreement between TTB Marketplace and Nickelodeon covers
apparel and sportswear licenses only, extending across all of Nickelodeon's
current brands including: Blue's Clues; Dora the Explorer; Go!, Diego, Go;
Avatar the Last Airbender; The Backyardigans; SpongeBob SquarePants; The
Wonderpets!; and Ni-hao, Kai Lan.
"We are very excited to be the sole online-only destination for the
full breadth of Nickelodeon characters," said Ty Simpson, CEO of TTB
Marketplace. "Some characters don't get as much attention in merchandise,
and we can now supply apparel for Boots as well as Dora, Mr. Salt from
Blue's Clues, and SpongeBob's pals Sandy or Gary through our agreement with
Nickelodeon. Character enthusiasts will be able to find apparel items that
big-box retailers can't offer, and they'll even be able to personalize many
pieces to truly claim these characters as their own."
"Nickelodeon's characters are beloved, and the demand is growing for
apparel options beyond the main stars of each show," said Hal Snik, senior
vice president of domestic licensing for Nickelodeon. "The TTB Marketplace
platform is well suited to support Nickelodeon's whole family of
characters, allowing us to better meet the demands of Nickelodeon character
fans who can't always find their favorites on traditional store shelves."
The newly expanded Nickelodeon apparel and sportswear options will
become available via TysToyBox.com and AllAboardToys.com beginning in July.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
About TTB Marketplace
TTB Marketplace is a leading brand license destination for family and
entertainment characters. The TTB Marketplace team focuses on integrating
each brand's online presentation and performance, from retail operations
and direct product sales to end-to-end e-commerce solutions and strategies
specifically for the licensing industry. TTB Marketplace works with over
200 suppliers and more than 25 Licensors/Licensing Agents, selling over
10,000 unique products consisting of children's licensed branded toys and
toy-related products that include apparel, school supplies, home décor,
DVDs, costumes, party supplies, video games and more. TTB Marketplace's
multi-channel online sales and distribution network includes top retailers
TysToyBox.com, AllAboardToys.com and Amazon.com, licensing innovators HIT
Entertainment and VIZ Media and fulfillment leader CommerceHub. Combined,
the newly-merged Ty's Toy Box and All Aboard Toys is the largest
independent toy destination for licensed character merchandise available
online. For more information, please visit http://www.ttbmarketplace.com.
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Personalized Apparel through TTB Marketplace Online Retail Partners
ERLANGER, Ky., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- TTB Marketplace LLC, a premier
online brand development and performance resource for licensed character
products, today announced its debut agreement with Nickelodeon, the
most-watched television network by kids in the United States, to offer a
full array of apparel and sportswear options featuring the complete lineup
of Nickelodeon characters. TTB Marketplace will be able to offer officially
licensed Nickelodeon apparel, showcasing all of Nickelodeon's characters,
from the widely popular to those supporting characters that are rarely seen
in merchandise lines.
In addition to offering a wider variety of characters than the
mainstream retail stores make available, TTB Marketplace e-tail partners
TysToyBox.com and AllAboardToys.com will be able to offer personalization
options for consumers seeking Nickelodeon apparel via their online stores.
The multi-year agreement between TTB Marketplace and Nickelodeon covers
apparel and sportswear licenses only, extending across all of Nickelodeon's
current brands including: Blue's Clues; Dora the Explorer; Go!, Diego, Go;
Avatar the Last Airbender; The Backyardigans; SpongeBob SquarePants; The
Wonderpets!; and Ni-hao, Kai Lan.
"We are very excited to be the sole online-only destination for the
full breadth of Nickelodeon characters," said Ty Simpson, CEO of TTB
Marketplace. "Some characters don't get as much attention in merchandise,
and we can now supply apparel for Boots as well as Dora, Mr. Salt from
Blue's Clues, and SpongeBob's pals Sandy or Gary through our agreement with
Nickelodeon. Character enthusiasts will be able to find apparel items that
big-box retailers can't offer, and they'll even be able to personalize many
pieces to truly claim these characters as their own."
"Nickelodeon's characters are beloved, and the demand is growing for
apparel options beyond the main stars of each show," said Hal Snik, senior
vice president of domestic licensing for Nickelodeon. "The TTB Marketplace
platform is well suited to support Nickelodeon's whole family of
characters, allowing us to better meet the demands of Nickelodeon character
fans who can't always find their favorites on traditional store shelves."
The newly expanded Nickelodeon apparel and sportswear options will
become available via TysToyBox.com and AllAboardToys.com beginning in July.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
About TTB Marketplace
TTB Marketplace is a leading brand license destination for family and
entertainment characters. The TTB Marketplace team focuses on integrating
each brand's online presentation and performance, from retail operations
and direct product sales to end-to-end e-commerce solutions and strategies
specifically for the licensing industry. TTB Marketplace works with over
200 suppliers and more than 25 Licensors/Licensing Agents, selling over
10,000 unique products consisting of children's licensed branded toys and
toy-related products that include apparel, school supplies, home décor,
DVDs, costumes, party supplies, video games and more. TTB Marketplace's
multi-channel online sales and distribution network includes top retailers
TysToyBox.com, AllAboardToys.com and Amazon.com, licensing innovators HIT
Entertainment and VIZ Media and fulfillment leader CommerceHub. Combined,
the newly-merged Ty's Toy Box and All Aboard Toys is the largest
independent toy destination for licensed character merchandise available
online. For more information, please visit http://www.ttbmarketplace.com.
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Summer Blockbuster Season is Here and AllAboardToys.com has Several New Characters for the Fans Who Love Them!
AllAboardToys.com Offers Full Line of Collectible Toys and Accessories From
Current and Upcoming Movies
DENVER, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- As moviegoers gear up to enjoy the
blockbusters this summer, AllAboardToys.com (http://www.allaboardtoys.com)
is adding to its already full array of themed toys and accessories for kids
of all ages to satisfy fans of popular and beloved movie characters.
AllAboardToys.com will carry a complete variety of products from all of
this summer's action movies, including Speed Racer, Iron Man, Indiana Jones
and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Kung Fu Panda, Wall-E, and Batman:
The Dark Knight. Among the items available are Mattel collectable cars,
Indiana Jones and Speed Racer LEGO sets, Taters of the Lost Ark Mr. Potato
Head, Batman: The Dark Knight action figures, and party supplies from all
of the summer releases.
"This summer's blockbuster movies are sure to provide high-octane fun
for the entire family, and AllAboardToys.com has everything you need --
from toys and party supplies to apparel and accessories -- to satisfy even
the most demanding character fan," says Ty Simpson, CEO of
AllAboardToys.com. "Kids will love the collectables like Hot Wheels cars,
LEGOs and Mr. Potato Head, and parents who remember these classic toys of
their youth will enjoy the 'retro future' feel of these fun toys. Plus,
AllAboardToys plans to continue to carry all of these movie-themed products
through their release to home video and beyond, when consumers often have
trouble finding their favorite character products."
Known for its first-class customer experience, AllAboardToys.com
customarily provides same-day shipping for all orders received before 5:00
PM Eastern Time. AllAboardToys.com is a BizRate Research Internet eCommerce
Circle of Excellence Platinum Award winner, a recognition given to the top
online retailers in customer satisfaction, as judged by online buyers.
AllAboardToys also recently announced its merger with Ty's Toy Box,
creating the largest independent toy destination for licensed character
merchandise available online. Colorado-based AllAboardToys.com and Northern
Kentucky-based TysToyBox.com have been two of the fastest growing character
based independent online toy stores over the past five years.
For additional information on all of AllAboardToys.com's summer movie
toy line, visit http://www.allaboardtoys.com.
About All Aboard Toys, LLC
All Aboard Toys (http://www.allaboardtoys.com) is a leading
character-driven online toy store, offering an extensive selection of
family-friendly products featuring popular characters including Thomas the
Tank Engine(TM), Disney Cars(TM), Backyardigans(TM), Sesame Street(TM), the
Disney Princess(TM) line and others. All Aboard Toys' products range from
birthday party supplies and costumes to toys, clothing, bedding and
children's decorative items. Visit http://www.AllAboardToys.com or call
866.641.8697. AllAboardToys.com is an eonBusiness company
(http://www.eonBusiness.com). All copyrights and trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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Current and Upcoming Movies
DENVER, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- As moviegoers gear up to enjoy the
blockbusters this summer, AllAboardToys.com (http://www.allaboardtoys.com)
is adding to its already full array of themed toys and accessories for kids
of all ages to satisfy fans of popular and beloved movie characters.
AllAboardToys.com will carry a complete variety of products from all of
this summer's action movies, including Speed Racer, Iron Man, Indiana Jones
and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Kung Fu Panda, Wall-E, and Batman:
The Dark Knight. Among the items available are Mattel collectable cars,
Indiana Jones and Speed Racer LEGO sets, Taters of the Lost Ark Mr. Potato
Head, Batman: The Dark Knight action figures, and party supplies from all
of the summer releases.
"This summer's blockbuster movies are sure to provide high-octane fun
for the entire family, and AllAboardToys.com has everything you need --
from toys and party supplies to apparel and accessories -- to satisfy even
the most demanding character fan," says Ty Simpson, CEO of
AllAboardToys.com. "Kids will love the collectables like Hot Wheels cars,
LEGOs and Mr. Potato Head, and parents who remember these classic toys of
their youth will enjoy the 'retro future' feel of these fun toys. Plus,
AllAboardToys plans to continue to carry all of these movie-themed products
through their release to home video and beyond, when consumers often have
trouble finding their favorite character products."
Known for its first-class customer experience, AllAboardToys.com
customarily provides same-day shipping for all orders received before 5:00
PM Eastern Time. AllAboardToys.com is a BizRate Research Internet eCommerce
Circle of Excellence Platinum Award winner, a recognition given to the top
online retailers in customer satisfaction, as judged by online buyers.
AllAboardToys also recently announced its merger with Ty's Toy Box,
creating the largest independent toy destination for licensed character
merchandise available online. Colorado-based AllAboardToys.com and Northern
Kentucky-based TysToyBox.com have been two of the fastest growing character
based independent online toy stores over the past five years.
For additional information on all of AllAboardToys.com's summer movie
toy line, visit http://www.allaboardtoys.com.
About All Aboard Toys, LLC
All Aboard Toys (http://www.allaboardtoys.com) is a leading
character-driven online toy store, offering an extensive selection of
family-friendly products featuring popular characters including Thomas the
Tank Engine(TM), Disney Cars(TM), Backyardigans(TM), Sesame Street(TM), the
Disney Princess(TM) line and others. All Aboard Toys' products range from
birthday party supplies and costumes to toys, clothing, bedding and
children's decorative items. Visit http://www.AllAboardToys.com or call
866.641.8697. AllAboardToys.com is an eonBusiness company
(http://www.eonBusiness.com). All copyrights and trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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