Valentine Special: Brad & Angelina Among Honorees on Fandango's Top 10 Best and Worst Screen Couples Lists

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12 Feb 2009 22:19 Africa/Lagos

Brad & Angelina Among Honorees on Fandango's Top 10 Best and Worst Screen Couples Lists

Moviegoers Select Sexiest and Most Mismatched Screen Pairings for Valentine's Day Weekend

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In a February survey on Fandango, moviegoers chose Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams (THE NOTEBOOK), and Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie (Mr. & Mrs. Smith.) as the top two sexiest screen couples in recent film history.




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Pitt appears twice on the sexiest screen couple list, also picked for his star-making tryst with Geena Davis in THELMA & LOUISE.


On the worst couples list, Jessica Alba and Mike Myers (THE LOVE GURU) were (dis)honored by moviegoers as the biggest mismatch in contemporary cinema.


More than 2,000 film fans took the survey, which asked moviegoers to vote for their favorite and least favorite screen couples of the last 25 years. The survey was posted on Fandango.com in the first week of February, and respondents were asked to choose only one couple per category.


"The sexiest couples create electricity that leaps off the screen," says Fandango editor Chuck Walton, "but some of these classic mismatches just make viewers want to leap out of the theater."


A special photo gallery devoted to the moviegoers' picks for Sexiest and Most Mismatched Screen Couples can be found at http://www.fandango.com/moviephotos. The full Top 10 lists are below:


The Top 10 Sexiest Screen Couples:
1. Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams (THE NOTEBOOK): 14%
2. Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie (MR. & MRS. SMITH): 10%
3. Richard Gere & Julia Roberts (PRETTY WOMAN): 9%
4. Patrick Swayze & Jennifer Grey (DIRTY DANCING): 6%
5. Leonardo DiCaprio & Kate Winslet (TITANIC): 5%
6. Patrick Swayze & Demi Moore (GHOST): 4%
7. Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart (TWILIGHT): 4%
8. Heath Ledger & Jake Gyllenhaal (BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN): 3%
9. Brad Pitt & Geena Davis (THELMA & LOUISE): 3%
10. Johnny Depp & Juliette Binoche (CHOCOLAT): 2%

The Top 10 Most Mismatched Screen Couples:
1. Jessica Alba & Mike Myers (THE LOVE GURU): 9%
2. Charlize Theron & Woody Allen (CURSE OF THE JADE SCORPION): 7%
3. Katherine Heigl & Seth Rogen (KNOCKED UP): 6%
4. Adam Sandler & Kevin James (I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK & LARRY): 6%
5. Anne Heche & Harrison Ford (SIX DAYS, SEVEN NIGHTS): 6%
6. Kate Winslet & Jack Black (THE HOLIDAY): 5%
7. Julia Roberts & Woody Allen (EVERYONE SAYS I LOVE YOU): 4%
8. Nikki Blonsky & Zac Efron (HAIRSPRAY): 4%
9. Jennifer Lopez & Ralph Fiennes (MAID IN MANHATTAN): 3%
10. Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck (GIGLI): 3%

About Fandango

One of the Web's top movie and entertainment destinations, Fandango sells tickets to more than 165,000 screens. Fandango entertains and informs consumers with reviews, commentary and trailers, and offers the ability to quickly select a film, plan where and when to see it, and conveniently buy tickets in advance. Fandango is available at www.fandango.com, 1-800-FANDANGO and via your wireless mobile device at mobile.fandango.com. Fandango is a unit of Comcast Interactive Media.


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CONTACT: Harry Medved, +1-310-954-0461, harry.medved@fandango.com, or
Melinda Petrow, +1-310-954-0278, ext. 231, melinda.petrow@fandango.com, both
of Fandango, Inc.


Web Site: http://www.fandango.com/

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Photos: Make Valentine's 2009 a Special Weekend by Rediscovering Your Partner with Free Erogenous Zone Maps Created Exclusively for Couples

MAKE VALENTINE'S 2009 A SPECIAL WEEKEND BY REDISCOVERING YOUR PARTNER WITH FREE EROGENOUS ZONE MAPS CREATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR COUPLES

DOWNLOAD A HIS AND HERS LOVE MAP FOR FREE AT WWW.PHILIPS.COM/INTIMATEMASSAGERS AND HAVE AN EXCITING WEEKEND LOVE-IN

London, UK · Friday 13/02/09 /PRNewswire/ — Philips Intimate Massagers has launched a complete set of his and hers Love Maps designed to help couples explore and discover multiple erogenous zones together. With this Valentine's weekend set to become a stay-at-home event for couples in the UK, the Love Maps designed for Philips Intimate Massagers give British couples an exciting body plan to take each other on an exciting sexual journey.

Many erogenous zones are neglected by time poor couples. Love Maps, created together with leading Sex and Relationship expert Paula Hall, give each partner a refresher in their partner's hot spots. His and hers Love Maps are available for free download at www.philips.com/intimatemassagers so they can be added into the sexy bedroom moments couples have planned for Valentine's and beyond.



Paula Hall says: "The good thing about sex is it's free, but often it's rushed. Men sometimes have trouble remembering that women have excitingly sensitive areas in many places all over their body and a large number of women don't often give their man top to toe attention."

Paula continues: "The Philips Love Maps can help couples make their time together over the Valentines weekend playful and deliciously sexy. To build an exciting air of anticipation couples could print off the maps and plan their weekend together. Partnered with chocolates, bath oils, flowers and even a special intimate gift, British couples will be able to have their sexiest Valentine's ever, whatever their budget."

Introducing different thrills allows couples to discover new ways to touch and communicate with each other. The Intimate Massagers range was created by Philips to bring couples a whole new level of sensuality and satisfaction to their sexual relationship. With their sculpted design, Intimate Massagers can be held comfortably in the palm of the hand allowing continual skin to skin contact. The multiple stimulation surfaces and soothing vibrations give an exciting sexy experience to foreplay.

Intimate Massagers are a Valentine's gift that keeps going all year round. Couples wanting to invest in a deeper sexual relationship will love the sensual feel, grown up design and playfulness an Intimate Massager brings to the bedroom. Coupled with a Love Map, this Valentine's will be the sexiest ever.

For more information and to download the exclusive erogenous zone his and her Love Maps simply visit www.philips.com/intimatemassagers.

Contact Information:
Philips Press Bureau
Nadiya Fyle or Brett Lowther
Tel. 020 7878 3260
philips.cl@mslpr.co.uk
Philips Consumer Lifestyle
Deneice Clark, Senior PR Manager
Tel: 01483 298 517
Deneice.Clark@philips.com
For More Information visit: www.philips.com/intimatemassagers

Quote Bank:
Sex and Relationship expert Paula Hall, "The good thing about sex is it's free, but often it's rushed. Men sometimes have trouble remembering that women have excitingly sensitive areas in many places all over their body and a large number of women don't often give their man top to toe attention."

Sex and Relationship expert Paula Hall, "The Philips Love Maps will help couples make their time together over the Valentines weekend playful and deliciously sexy. To build an exciting air of anticipation couples could print off the maps and plan their weekend together. Partnered with chocolates, bath oils, flowers and even a special intimate gift, British couples will be able to have their sexiest Valentine's ever, whatever their budget."

Costs and retailers
There are three different sets in the range: Dual Intimate Massagers, Warm Intimate Massager and Warm Intimate Massager with Candlelights. They are available from selected House of Fraser stores, Boots, Selfridges (Oxford St.) and Amazon.co.uk. Prices start at £79.99, with an extra 1/3 off price promotion until Valentine's Day.

Notes on the company
About Royal Philips Electronics

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TWO FORKS, TWO KNIVES, ONE PLATE

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by Michael Webb

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romantic? But Lady and the Tramp showed us that sharing one plate is
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was the last time you shared a strand of spaghetti or a baby corn
and ended in a kiss?

Everyone has to eat. But not everyone has to have their own plate.

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Read and know why the date of 08/08/08 means a lot to many people.
...........

Couples Drawn to Auspicious 08/08/08 Wedding Date -- Caribbean Resort Group Extends the Luck of the 8's Throughout 2008 with Complimentary Wedding Plan --
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Elite Island Resorts, the award-winning Caribbean resort company, has recently noticed a significant increase in inquiries for 08/08/08 destination weddings. Maybe it's because in many cultures, the number eight has been associated with paradise and new beginnings. Buddhists follow an eightfold path to the enlightenment; in Christian symbolism, the number eight represents rebirth; and in Islam, there are eight gates to paradise. Whatever the reason, couples planning a Caribbean destination wedding will find 2008 a lucky year for another reason as well- those who book an all-inclusive premium luxury category honeymoon stay of at least seven or ten nights (depending on the resort) at Elite Island Resorts' Caribbean properties also can enjoy a complimentary, destination wedding package regularly priced at $899.




"Many couples are requesting the date 08/08/08 for their weddings. But with complimentary weddings available all year, any date in 2008 is a happy one. Planning a Caribbean destination wedding with Elite Island Resorts ensures a personalized wedding that is easy to arrange and a great value too. Plus, with our new complimentary personal wedding website, an engaged couple can invite wedding guests to book their travel plans at the click of a mouse," said Janine Hills, director of wedding planning, Elite Island Resorts.



The complimentary wedding package includes a choice of romantic tropical settings for the wedding and reception, wedding cake, bottle of champagne, bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere, registrar and government fees, on-site wedding coordinator and ceremony fees. All taxes and gratuities are included.


The second-largest independently owned hospitality group in the Caribbean, Elite Island Resorts is known for its eco-friendly, casually elegant resorts, stunning locations, caring, personal service and distinctive, customized Caribbean destination weddings. Its upscale properties include Galley Bay Resort & Spa, St. James's Club and Villas and the Verandah Resort and Spa on Antigua; Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas on Tortola; Palm Island in the Grenadines; and Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort on St. Lucia.


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Source: Elite Island Resorts

CONTACT: Sharon Pomerantz of The Pomerantz Group, +1-203-256-0460,
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Web site: Elite Island Resorts

Getting Engaged is Just the Beginning ... Now What?

Bridal Keepsakes Giftware by Lenox(R) available at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and select Bed Bath & Beyond(R) locations. (PRNewsFoto/Bed Bath & Beyond) UNION, NJ UNITED STATES 01/25/2008

28 Jan 2008 11:07 Africa/Lagos


Getting Engaged is Just the Beginning ... Now What?

Advice from the Experts at Bed Bath & Beyond(R) to Help Make Your Wedding Planning a Breeze

UNION, N.J., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ --

Are you one of the thousands of couples who got engaged over the holidays? You're about to share your lives with each other, let the experts at Bed Bath & Beyond share their expertise with you.


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"This is the time for you and your soon-to-be to get everything you ever wanted," commented Kristen Schoenfield, Director of Bed Bath & Beyond's Bridal & Gift Registry. "The time to start from scratch; to upgrade, expand and replace. To turn a whole bunch of mismatched mine and yours into a lifetime of ours."


Schoenfield offers the following advice:


Don't Rush it. A lot of couples get overwhelmed, feeling they have to get it all done at once. This is totally normal. When it comes to registering, relax, take your time and have fun. Go back to the store as many times as you need, or update your registry online.


Options are a Good Thing. Your guests will appreciate a variety of products and price points to choose from. So make sure to scan fine china and measuring cups.


Get Free Stuff. Many manufacturers offer great gifts when you include their products on your registry. Ask your bridal consultant about them.


Register Now, Because You Won't Buy it Later. You may think you will ... but you won't. Trust us. Now is the time to splurge and let others get you the stuff you'd never buy yourself. Remember, your family and friends want to buy gifts for you. Let them.


Don't Forget the Luggage. Creating a home is more than just sheets, towels, pots and pans. At Bed Bath & Beyond, you can register for an espresso maker, a wine cellar and even luggage. Then, when someone says, "you two have serious baggage," you can take it as a compliment.


Refresh and Replenish. Don't forget to periodically update your registry by adding more products if you need to, even after the wedding. Be kind to procrastinators.


Once you've set up your bridal registry, take advantage of our Bridal Toolkit(TM), the complimentary wedding planning tools available at http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/, including your own personal wedding website, task manager and timeline, guest list manager, gift tracker and even a seating arranger. This way, all of your information can be stored in one convenient place.


When you register at any Bed Bath & Beyond store or at http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/, you make it easy for your guests to shop nationwide or online. Guests will enjoy complimentary gift packaging and you'll love the hassle-free return and exchange policy. So, congratulations and best wishes on your engagement. Now get registering and let the gift giving begin!


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Source: Bed Bath & Beyond

CONTACT: Bari Fagin of Bed Bath & Beyond, +1-631-420-7050 x5371,
bari.fagin@bedbath.com


Web site: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/


NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional photos, product information or interviews, contact Bari Fagin, Bed Bath & Beyond, bari.fagin@bedbath.com or 631-420-7050 x5371.