2009-2010SEASON set to tip off DECEMBER 6, 2009!
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ENTERTAINMENT LEAGUE HEATS UP IN KANSAS CITY FOR CLAY JOHNSON ALL-STAR CELEBRITY WEEKEND


Who:
E League basketball players Michael B. Jordan (Friday Night
Lights, All My Children), James Lesure (Las Vegas), Tank
(Grammy nominated singer/songwriter), Joe Torry (Comedian),
Flex Alexander (One-on-One, Snakes on a Plane), Walker
Howard (Transformers II, Dr. Doolittle 3), Arlen Escarpeta
(Friday the 13th), Cylk Cozart (16 Blocks, School Daze), Kyle
Massey (Kyle in the House), Chris Massey (That’s So Raven),
Keith Robinson (Dreamgirls, This Christmas), Aldis Hodge
(Leverage), Edwin Hodge (Mental) and Drew Lachey (98
Degrees, Dancing With The Stars)

What:
Watch the E League players as they participate in the celebrity
basketball game during the Kansas City Magic All-Star
Celebrity Weekend benefitting the Clay Johnson Foundation

When:
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Where:
Municipal Auditorium
301 W. 13th St
Kansas City, MO


Contact:
Shone Jemmott /Stefannie Bernstein
Shone@eleagueproductions.com
Stefannie@eleagueproductions.com
310.402.5563
www.eleagueproductions.com / eleague.ning.com
http://www.kansascitymagic.net/


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E Leaguer/Grammy and Oscar Nominated Music Producer Harvey Mason Jr. Scores a Cinematic Slam Dunk as Producer of the Film "More Than A Game" Starring LeBron James

As a hit making record producer, Harvey Mason Jr. has been nominated for several Grammy Awards, sold over 50 million records, had multiple Oscar Nominations for his music work on films including "Dreamgirls" and is enjoying the #1 Album in the country with the chart topping return of Whitney Houston`s "I Look To You" CD. However, his next triumph as the film producer of the new inspiring LeBron James film "More Than A Game" may be a jump shot to Oscar glory.

Mason`s foray into making the film was purely accidental. Mason`s babysitter approached him four years ago in the hopes that Mason could give her friend Kris Belman advice on what to do with his senior film school project. Turns out he had assembled 300 hours of footage of the St. Vincent/St. Mary`s High School basketball team in Akron, OH, because he had heard their star player, a kid named LeBron James, was quite good. However, after Mason, who himself was a high school basketball All-American, part of the University of Arizona 1988 Final Four team and his son`s AAU coach, watched Belman`s three minute film he immediately knew this could be something special. This could be about more than just LeBron James. It was a heartwarming and inspirational story about friendship, loyalty and hard work that needed to be told. He set off on a four year pitching, editing, directing and marketing odyssey that has already resulted in "Game" earning a first runner-up prize, behind Oscar Winning Best Picture, "Slumdog Millionaire" at the 2008 Toronto Film Festival.

Mason personally oversaw the hiring of editors, special effect editors, sound editors, etc. and the entire creative process including scoring the film, while Belman continued as the film`s director. After working on the film for two years and retuning to Akron for hours more of background interviews, Mason was convinced they had a touching and impressive work but believed the film could be even bigger with the blessing of James himself. Mason had a marketing plan which had never been done for a film like this and he would need James' support to achieve it. A screening of a 15-minute reel of the film was arranged for James who instantly fell in love with it. He loved it so much, he allowed Mason to approach many of his major corporate sponsors including Nike, Coca-Cola, State Farm, HP and the NBA to become involved in the marketing of the film. Armed with a completed film, James` blessing, a unique and innovative corporate marketing plan and the commitment from Interscope Records to provide an A-list soundtrack, Mason hit the festival circuit and a bidding war ensued for the film`s distribution. Mason and his new partners settled on Lionsgate to distribute the film, which opens on October 2nd.

Harvey Mason, Jr. is currently topping the charts as producer of Whitney
Houston`s new CD "I Look To You" which is #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. Houston`s album includes the Mason produced single "I Look To You". In addition, he has three songs climbing the charts from the "More Than A Game" soundtrack, "Stronger" (Mary J. Blige), "Drop It Low" (Ester Dean/Chris Brown), and "Forever" (Drake/Lil` Wayne/Kanye West/Eminem) which he executive produced and released through his label, Harvey Mason Music.

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The Brian McKnight Show Set to Launch on the CW!

Singer/Songwriter Brian McKnight (Chicago) is set to host The Brian McKnight Show," which debuts in national syndication on MyNetworkTV the week of Sept. 21.The singer's weekly one-hour entertainment showcase will feature celebrity interviews, round table discussions and musical performances shot at various locations in and around Los Angeles.

Regular segments will include “Brian’s Big Break,” which showcases up and coming talent; “What’s Hot,” a weekly roundup of trends in electronics, fashion, and pop culture; and "The Round Table," where comedians, celebrities, and special guests discuss a variety of topics.

"The Brian McKnight Show" will air weekly in over 200 markets and is available in 96% of U.S. households. Brian will also use his syndicated radio show airing daily in over 50 markets nationwide to cross promote his television show, offering his guests a platform to use as a promotional opportunity

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ENTERTAINMENT LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS PARTNERED WITH AEG FOR THE FIRST LAKERS 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY NIKE WEEKEND

E League players, including Donald Faison, Clark Gregg, Frankie Delgado and James Lesure participated in the Inaugural Lakers 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament presented by Nike at L.A. LIVE. The weekend also included appearances from players on the Lakers, Clippers, Sparks, Galaxy, Sol, and more.

Entertainment League Productions coordinated all programming during the tournament on the Nike Center Court and POWERADE Main Stage including performances by Joanna Pacitti (American Idol), Mark Ballas (Dancing With The Stars), All4One and The New Boyz (You’re A Jerk).

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