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Follow on Google News | Hollywood Helps Alabama Tornado Relief (@HHAlabamaTR) LIVE 4hr WebcastJohn Paul Mitchell Systems and NewTek, Inc. have teamed up with the American Red Cross to present a LIVE webcast fundraiser for @HHAlabamaTR on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the ACME Comedy Hollywood with proceeds going to the American Red Cross.
By: M4PR As of Friday, May 13, 2011 the facts surrounding the aftermath of this calamitous occurrence in Alabama are: * Death toll currently at 238 * 446 unaccounted for * 2,219 injured * 654 currently displaced families * 1,500 people living in 65 Red Cross Shelters * 3,055 residents filed for unemployment since 4/27/11 The four-hour comedy and music webcast will be broadcast live online via uStream.tv and Stickam from the ACME Comedy Hollywood, from 5:30pm PST - 9:30pm PST at the following websites: http://www.uStream.tv/ There will be featured celebrity guest appearances by comedians Adam Carolla, Kevin Pollak, Andy Dick, Kathy Buckley, Tom Green, and Larry Miller, radio host Leo Laporte ("The Tech Guy"), musician Jon Anderson of the band "Yes", guitarist Tracii Guns of the L.A. Guns, singer/songwriter Peter Himmelman, rock bands Open Source Rebellion, the Fallen Stars, Gorilla Blood, All Day Sucker, actors such as Mircea Monroe ("Episodes" - Showtime), Brian Krause ("Charmed" - WB), Christian Le Blanc ("The Young and the Restless" - CBS), as well as other entrepreneurs like James Morrison (co-founder of TIGI USA/TONI&GUY) Hosting the event will be Winn Claybaugh, dean and co-founder of Paul Mitchell Schools, with a special message from John Paul DeJoria, chairman and co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems. During the event, listeners will be able to donate to the American Red Cross on the Web --http://american.redcross.org/ The event is sponsored by John Paul Mitchell Systems, NewTek, Inc., and ACME Comedy Hollywood. The LIVE Webcast Producer is Streamin' Garage. For all press and talent inquiries, contact Melanie Marquez,PR@M4PR.com. All donations can be made online through the American Red Cross: http://american.redcross.org/ The LIVE webcast is available via uStream.tv & stickam.com: About Paul Mitchell Schools Established 30 years ago, the Paul Mitchell network is nearly 100,000 salons strong and has salons in 81 countries worldwide; every professional hairdresser knows the Paul Mitchell name. Now, with the arrival of Paul Mitchell Schools, we've taken the world of cosmetology education by storm. At Paul Mitchell Schools, we believe that education is an adventure and the learning experience needs to be fun. Our instructors-- Visit www.paulmitchell.edu to learn more. About NewTek, Inc. Benefiting producers and artists with cost-effective and groundbreaking technologies, NewTek is a worldwide leader in portable live production, video editing, 3D animation and special effects tools, including the TriCasterTM product line, 3PlayTM and LightWave 3D®. NewTek has won numerous industry accolades, including two Emmy® Awards. Clients include: MTV, TWiT.TV, ESPN X Games, New York Giants, NBA Development League, Fox News, BBC, NHL, Nickelodeon, CBS Radio, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports, USA TODAY, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), North American Aerospace Defense Command, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). NewTek products have been used in feature films and television shows, including "Avatar," "TinTin," "Repo Men," "V," "Fringe," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," NewTek is privately owned and based in San Antonio, Texas. For more information, please visit: www.newtek.com. About ACME Comedy Hollywood ACME Comedy Hollywood, founded in 1989, is a premier venue featuring a classic performance space with modern multimedia production facilities, and it's home to many hilarious performers and alumni who have been entertaining audiences for over two decades and have appeared in hundreds of films, sitcoms and commercials. ACME shows have featured the talents of Wayne Brady, Alex Borstein, Adam Carolla, Bryan Cranston, Robert Forster, Joel McHale, Sean Hayes, Debra Wilson, Ryan Stiles, Charlene Tilton, Christopher Titus, Fred Willard, Wil Wheaton, Lea Thompson, and many more. ACME produces several online TV shows, including the popular ACME Saturday Night, featuring a celebrity host, musical guest, and new sketch comedy each week. For more information visit www.acmecomedy.com. About Streamin' Garage Streamin' Garage, a pioneer in live multi-camera streaming, is the recognized leader in live variety and entertainment broadcasting on the web. Streamin' Garage has garnered almost 4 million live views on uStream.tv and YouTube Live for its shows including the popular Stupid for Movies featuring Los Angeles Film Critics Association members-Mark Keizer and Wade Major; Stripped Down Live with Curt Smith (Tears For Fears), Super Scary Horror Theater, Stupid For Dexter, Stupid For Fantasy Football and Wide World of Warcraft. Streamin' Garage also produces remote live events including NCAA Soccer, Intel's IdeaJam and James Cameron's opening day promotion of his film Sanctum. Learn more at http://streamingarage.com. ------------ All donations can be made online through the American Red Cross: http://american.redcross.org/ The LIVE webcast is available via uStream.tv & stickam.com: MEDIA/PRESS CONTACT www.M4PR.com 818-538-M4PR (6477) PR@M4PR.com - Media Requests Press@M4PR.com - Press Credentials End
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