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Get Messy for La Tomatina Today!

(August 27th 2008 - TMRZoo.com) On the last Wednesday in August since 1945, the Spanish town of Buñol has been hosting the biggest food fight known to man – La Tomatina. Today, at around 10 a.m., trucks began to haul the bounty of tomatoes into the center of the town as shop-keepers scrambled to protect their storefronts for the...

Rentrak Theatrical Announces Box Office Estimates for Weekend of August 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25 /TMRZoo.com/ -- Rentrak Theatrical, a business unit of Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ:RENT) , today announced the weekend theatrical box office estimates for the weekend period of August 22 through August 24, 2008 according to the company's Box Office Essentials(TM) theatrical box office data collection and analytical service. The twelve estimated top producing motion pictures for the weekend,...

Sony Unveils Wireless Multi-Room Audio System for iPod Players

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22 /TMRZoo.com/ -- Sony today took the wraps off its new wireless, multi-room audio system for listening to iPod(R) players. The new S-AIRPLAY(TM) system features Sony's S-Air(TM) technology, which provides a practical, wireless multi-room solution without complicated setup requirements. Wireless audio can be transmitted from the system's main docking station in one room to various rooms throughout...

Court Slams Two of the Surviving Members of The Doors

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22 /TMRZoo.com/ -- On August 13, 2008, the California Supreme Court denied a petition to review a lower court's decision that Raymond Manzarek and Robert Krieger, two of the surviving members of the legendary rock band The Doors, are to be enjoined from performing, touring, promoting their band and otherwise holding themselves out to be The...

Who Sets the Bar When it Comes to Cocktails: Democrats or Republicans?

Survey of Washington, D.C. Watering Holes Answers Key Questions on Political Imbibers WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 /TMRZoo.com/ -- While there is no ballot box at the bar, DC's best bartenders can identify political preference by cocktail selection and bar behavior. According to a survey released today, Democrats are seen as better tippers, have better pick-up lines and give better toasts. Republicans...

InBev Receives DOJ Request for Additional Information Regarding Proposed Combination With Anheuser-Busch

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 19 /TMRZoo.com/ -- InBev (Euronext: INB) today announced that it has received a request for additional information, commonly referred to as a Second Request, from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act) with respect to the previously announced combination with Anheuser-Busch. InBev intends to respond expeditiously to the...

Kid Rock Returns for Victory Lap Confirmed for Kick-Ass Performance at ‘2008 MTV Video Music Awards’

Set to Air Live From Paramount Pictures On Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 9PM SHARP (ET/PT) SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 15 /TMRZoo.com/ -- Kid Rock for more crazy and unforgettable moments! MTV has confirmed the badass will perform his monster summer hit "All Summer Long" off his latest album Rock N Roll Jesus, which has been on the Billboard Top...

Star Wars Celebration on G4 Tonight at 8 pm ET/PT

(August 14 2008 - TMRZoo.com) G4 Presents a Two Hour Block of Programming Dedicated to Star Wars. The night begins with the celebration in Japan, Thursday, August 14, at 8 pm ET/PT Join G4’s resident comic book expert, Blair Butler, as she travels to Japan to present Star Wars Celebration Japan, marking the 30th Anniversary of the Star Wars Saga. The...

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: The Iconic Comedies Of The 80’s That Defined A Generation: The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles & Weird Science

Own The Ultimate Cult Classics From Writer/Director John Hughes On September 16, 2008 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment. A Perfect Gift For The Holidays - All Three Films Also Available As Part Of The High School Flashback Collection LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14 /TMRZoo.com/ -- OVERVIEW: Relive all of your favorite high school moments with three all-new special editions of the...

MGM Announces Christmas Release Date for Valkyrie

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14 /TMRZoo.com/ -- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures announced today they will be releasing the suspense film, VALKYRIE, from Director Bryan Singer, on Friday, December 26, 2008. "We saw and tested the movie," says Clark Woods, President of MGM Distribution. "and we believe a strong movie deserves a strong playdate." Tom Cruise stars in the suspense thriller, VALKYRIE, based on the...

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