Throughout the competition, the public
will be able to vote on their favorite comedians at http://www.

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In addition, StudioWorks
Entertainment will release his first retail DVD, "Carlos Mencia: Not For the
Easily Offended - Live in San Jose" on June 14 , 2005.
COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more
than 87 million homes nationwide.

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com) and
Hollywood Master Storytellers Entertainment as a judge in the search for The
World's Greatest Unknown Comedian." Already well-known with
COMEDY CENTRAL viewers, Mencia 's half-hour special, as part of the "COMEDY
CENTRAL Presents" franchise, consistently performs well and his video clips
are among the most requested stand-up clips on comedycentral.

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filmstew. Kent has been active in the national
comedy club scene, producing television and radio programming from such
ventures for years.comedycentral.

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Mencia stars in this ten episode, half-hour series, which is
executive produced by Mencia and Emmy Award-winning producer Robert Morton
("Late Show with David Letterman"). His critically-
lauded debut album, "Take A Joke America," was released in 2000 , while his
latest CD, "America Rules," was recorded live and features an hour of material
that deals with the events of September 11.
Executive producer Robert Morton's credits also include "The Chris Rock
Show," "John Leguizamo's FREAK" and "Drew Carey's Green Screen Show. For up-to-the -minute and archival press
information and photographs, visit COMEDY CENTRAL's press-only Web site at
http://www.

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Kent
also serves as an on-air interview host for All Comedy Radio, and includes the
contact information of over 800 touring comedians in his Rolodex. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is
http://www.

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Under Kent's management, Higgins had two major international hits, "Key Largo"
and "Just Another Day In Paradise," both on the Kat Family/CBS record label. "Kent's connections in the comedy
business are endless.com
johnculton@msn.com.

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Mann serves as executive in charge of production for COMEDY CENTRAL. Prior to
receiving a series commitment, Mencia performed two "pilot presentations" at
the COMEDY CENTRAL Stage, located in Hollywood, which serves as a
developmental laboratory for the network.

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Kent's 14-year-old daughter, Ashley, is active in the radio business as a
voiceover talent and she frequently consults the network on teen-focused
content.
"We're going to harness the power and global reach of the Internet to find
the funniest people on the planet," says Culton." Gary S. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by Comedy Partners,
a wholly-owned division of MTV Networks.

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"Having Kent come aboard to help judge the new comedians is huge for us!"
says FilmStew Chairman John Culton.com.

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Contact:

John Culton
FilmStew.com
951-658-7211

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"This is fabulous! Finding new talent has been a big part of my career,"
says Emmons who began his entertainment career at the age of 18, when he
became the manager of his first top-40 act, singer/songwriter Bertie Higgins.

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Kent is the co-founder of All Comedy Radio Networks and is currently the
CEO of National Lampoon Radio Networks. He's an active member of the New York and California
Friar's Clubs and the Museum of Television and Radio in Beverly Hills. For more information,
visit http://www.ereleases .m. COMEDY CENTRAL is a registered
trademark of Comedy Partners.

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NEW YORK, See the world through the eyes of one of
today's hottest comedians, Carlos Mencia, as his all new variety /comedy
series, "Mind Of Mencia" premieres Wednesday, July 6 at 10:30 p. The show will include
Mencia 's comments on pop culture and current events, man-on-the-street
interviews, commercial parodies, as well as interaction with the studio
audience.comedycentral.

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Shot in studio and on location, "Mind Of Mencia" is based on Mencia's
unique point of view on the world including such topics as ethnic stereotypes,
race relations, immigration, war , patriotism, capitalism and family with
brutal honesty and unrelenting provocativeness." His television credits
include guest starring roles on "The Shield" and "The Bernie Mac Show," as
well as two solo HBO specials and appearances on "The Tonight Show With Jay
Leno," "HBO's Loco Slam" and "Comic Relief VI.

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affiliated websites for comedians. on COMEDY
CENTRAL.

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HOLLYWOOD, Kent Emmons , The Chairman of National
Lampoon Radio Networks, has joined FilmStew.com (http://www.
Even with the recent success of All Comedy Networks, Kent says that "the
best part about being me is having the most wonderful daughter in the world.filmstew.newscom.
Mencia's film credits include "Three Amigos Live In Concert" and the
independent films, "Outta Time" and "29 Palms.

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"People from all walks of
life can send in videotapes and DVDs of themselves performing original stand-
up material with dozens of performances to be featured on FilmStew.com.
Known for his unflinching and hilarious opinions, Mencia is able to
connect with a diverse audience by pointing out society's hypocrisy which has
made him one of the most successful comedians in the country.