PRESS RELEASE 7th Annual Night of Comedy Presented by Barry Katz; Features Hot Comics Including Jay Mohr Jeffrey Ross Dom DeLuise Fritz Coleman Ralphie May

Wednesday October 26, 2005 at 7:30 pm at
the ICC Scottish Rite Theater in Los Angeles, CA. www.singita.org

Attendees may register for the event online at
www.

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Singita is a cage-free, no-kill animal sanctuary for rescued dogs and cats. All
proceeds from the Night of Comedy will benefit The Buddy Hackett
Singita Animal Sanctuary


WHEN: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 7:30 p.

Richard Lewis to Host VSDA Awards Presentation; One of Comedy Central's Top 50 Stand-Up Comics of All Time to Preside as Outstanding DVDs of the Year Are Honor

VSDA 's Home Entertainment 2005, the
annual confab for the home entertainment industry, will take place
July 25-28 at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"Richard Lewis as the host of our industry's annual awards show
will be one of the most-anticipated highlights of the upcoming
convention," said Bo Andersen, President of the Video Software Dealers
Association (VSDA). For more information
about Home Entertainment Events and its shows, please send an e-mail
to info@heeteam .

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This Night of Comedy
event will benefit The Buddy Hackett Singita Animal Sanctuary named for the
altruistic and hilarious spirit who co-founded this vital organization.m., organizers of
the convention announced today. "It is a privilege to have one of the most gifted
and renowned comedians of all time be a part of our event.com or by phone by calling 888-778-8892 or
218-723-9130. All Access badges are $345 for VSDA members and $395 for
non-members prior to the June 30 cut-off date.com
VSDA 's Home Entertainment 2005 and the AVN Adult Entertainment
Expo are organized through Home Entertainment Events, in which the
Video Software Dealers Association is a partner.S. Membership
comprises the full spectrum of video retailers (from single-store
operators to large chains), video distributors , the home video
divisions of major and independent motion picture studios, and other
related businesses that constitute and support the home video
entertainment industry.

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From the comedy club circuit to television, books, and film,
America's favorite neurotic, Richard Lewis, has left a distinct mark
on comedy and entertainment. Lewis can be seen on television's "Curb Your
Enthusiasm" playing one of Larry David's closest friends and has
recently guest-starred on "Alias," "Seventh Heaven, " "2 1/2 Men," and
"The Dead Zone.
Exhibits and Conferences badges provide entry to the seminars , exhibit
suites, and the exhibit floor only.com (mainstream companies) or
Janet Gibson at jgibson@heeteam .

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WHO: Hosted by Sandy Hackett. The
facility will be a 12,000-square-foot , cage-free kennel for homeless
cats and dogs located on a private 22-acre site in the foothills of
the northeast San Fernando Valley. Also presented are the Home Entertainment DVD Technical
Awards, honoring DVD titles that have demonstrated the most innovative
and entertaining features through the use of the latest DVD
technology.

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----Richard Lewis,
recently named one of the top 50 stand-up comedians of all time by
Comedy Central, will host the Video Software Dealers Association's
Awards Show on Wednesday, July 27, from 6:30-7:30 p.
VSDA presents annual Home Entertainment Awards in recognition of
outstanding achievement in home video. All Access badges provide entry
to sponsored events, seminars, exhibit suites, and exhibit floor.

This category is for solo performers of Stand Up Comedy.

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Los Angeles CA 90010

Media Note: Singita co-founder Sherry Hackett, Singita staff, volunteers
and representatives are available for interviews.
Companies interested in exhibiting may contact Home Entertainment
Events' Kimbirly Orr at kkorr@heeteam.com
Established in 1981, the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA)
is the not-for-profit international trade association for the $24
billion home entertainment industry.

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WHAT: Night of Comedy to benefit The Buddy Hackett Singita Animal
Sanctuary.

Singita is in the process of building The Buddy Hackett Animal
Sanctuary to house and care for hundreds of abandoned animals. It will be the largest no-kill
refuge for homeless, abused companion animals on the West Coast." He has also appeared over 50 times on "Late Night
With David Letterman " and "The Tonight Show. that sell
and/or rent DVDs, VHS cassettes, and console video games.

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For more information,
please contact Denise Villefort at (310) 924-7097.

Entertainment Editors
VSDA's Home Entertainment 2005

ENCINO, Calif. The reigning "Prince of Pain" and former
star of the hit television series "Anything But Love" has the ability
to connect with his audiences by shining light and humor on the dark
side of every topic." Two laugh-packed DVDs: Showtime's "I'm
In Pain" and the cable ACE Award-nominated specials "I'm Exhausted"
and "I'm Doomed" will provide viewers with a triple dose of comedy
that will leave viewers medicated heavily enough to laugh through the
pain. "Richard Lewis: Hell Trilogy" will be in stores September 13,
2005. Ballots sent to VSDA members
determine award winners, titles that exhibit rental and sell-through
success.HomeEntertainmentEvents . After June 30, All Access badges are $425 for VSDA members and
$475 for non-members and Exhibits and Conferences badges are $125 for
VSDA members and $175 for non-members. Its
members operate more than 11,500 retail outlets in the U.

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Performers will be today's top comedians
including Jay Mohr ("Jerry Maguire," host of "The Last Comic
Standing"), Jeffrey Ross (Comedy Central 's "Pulp
Comics," "Offsides"), Paul Rodriguez, ("Ali," "Rat Race"), Dane Cook
(Comedy Central), Dom DeLuise and Charlie the Bird, Fritz Coleman
(Channel 4 News ), Ralphie May (Last Comic Standing, For da Love of
Money), Tyson the skateboarding bulldog , and more to follow.

Singita is a private, non-profit, animal welfare organization ,
founded by Sherry and Buddy Hackett, whose mission is to rescue
abandoned and homeless companion animals."
Fans of Richard Lewis' unique but universal brand of humor are
invited to join the nervous breakdown in Image Entertainment's
"Richard Lewis: Hell Trilogy. Exhibits and Conference
badges are $95 for VSDA members and $145 for non-members prior to June
30. VSDA represents more than 1,000
companies throughout the United States, Canada, and other nations.

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It is their goal to
eliminate animal over-population through education, spaying and
neutering , and the placement of healthy animals in the greater Los
Angeles area.

WHERE: ICC Scottish Rite Theater
4357 Wilshire Blvd.m.

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