AT&T Broadband Presents Free Premiere Of TNT'S Original Movie DOOR TO DOOR on July 11, 2002, to Benefit United Cerebral Palsy.Business/Entertainment Editors, Health/Medical Writers Movie Based on the Life of Bill Porter, a Portland Door-to-Door Salesman; Porter and Life-Time Friend and Associate Shelly Brady to Attend Premiere AT&T Broadband, Turner Network Television Turner Network Television, usually referred to as TNT, is an American cable TV network created by media mogul Ted Turner and currently owned by the Turner Broadcasting System division of Time Warner. (TNT TNT: see trinitrotoluene. TNT in full trinitrotoluene Pale yellow, solid organic compound made by adding nitrate (−NO2) groups to toluene. ), and United Cerebral Palsy United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), sometimes known as United Cerebral Palsy Associations, is a network of affiliated groups in the United States which works to "advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities" (from UCP's mission statement), are teaming up to host a free preview screening of the TNT Original drama DOOR TO DOOR, a Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentation, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, at Hollywood Theatre on NE Sandy Blvd. In lieu of an admission fee for the screening, attendees will be encouraged to make a donation to the local chapter of United Cerebral Palsy. The movie is based on the life of Bill Porter, a door-to-door salesman in Portland since the early 1960s. Both Porter and his lifetime friend and associate, Shelly Brady, will attend the premiere. Seating for the screening is limited so attendees are encouraged to arrive early. "By offering a wide variety of channels, AT&T Broadband provides quality family entertainment about everything from the jungles of Indonesian to famous historical figures. Airing an inspiring story about a hero from our own backyard is a rare treat," said Curt Henninger, senior vice president for AT&T Broadband in Oregon and SW Washington. "It's truly an honor for us to premiere TNT's movie based on the inspiring life of Bill Porter." DOOR TO DOOR, a Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentation, tells the inspiring true story of Bill Porter, a door-to-door salesman born with cerebral palsy whose determination and unwavering spirit made him a hero. Oscar(R) nominee William H. Macy (Magnolia, Fargo) leads this all-star cast, which includes Kyra Sedgwick (Something to Talk About, Phenomenon), Oscar(R) nominee Helen Mirren (Gosford Park, Teaching Mrs. Tingle) and Emmy Award(R) winner Kathy Baker (The Cider House Rules, Picket Fences). DOOR TO DOOR premieres to all cable customers on TNT on Sunday, July 14, at 8 p.m. (PST PST Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, see there ), locally on channel 54 in most areas. For more information about the movie DOOR TO DOOR, visit http://www.tnt.tv For people in Oregon and SW Washington who but can't attend the premiere and don't have cable service, AT&T Broadband is offering "Instant Installs," installation of video cable service the same day. Customers should call 888/824-8264 and mention TNT DOOR TO DOOR. The offer expires Sunday, July 14. Turner Network Television (TNT) is Turner Broadcasting System Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (often abbreviated TBS Networks or TBS, inc.) is the company managing the collection of cable networks and properties started by Robert Edward "Ted" Turner from the mid-1970s to the late-1990s. , Inc.'s 24-hour advertiser-supported service offering dramatic movie, series and championship sports entertainment. TNT's drama-centered programming features award-winning original films; top Hollywood theatricals; original drama series such as Witchblade joining off-net dramas such as Law & Order, ER, NYPD Blue and Charmed with Judging Amy joining in 2003; and championship sports coverage of NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. , Wimbledon tennis, PGA (1) (Professional Graphics Adapter) An early IBM PC display standard for 3D processing with 640x480x256 resolution. It was not widely used. (2) (Programmable Gate Array) See gate array and FPGA. golf and the NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= . DOOR TO DOOR is the first original film to be showcased in TNT and Johnson & Johnson's recently announced collaboration to develop and produce original films. The series is entitled Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentations. Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentations represents an important effort by Johnson & Johnson, a founding member of the Family Friendly Forum of advertisers, to expand family-friendly programming on prime time television. The program development effort was initiated by Interpublic's MAGNA MAGNA Mid Atlantic Grand National Association Global Entertainment. About United Cerebral Palsy As the premiere disability charity in America, UCP (Universal Communication Platform AG, Lugano, Switzerland) A software company that specialized in mobile phone services, founded in 1999 by Christian Lutz and Marwan Saba. Its offerings included SMS voting and mobile marketing tools, photo messaging platforms and custom applications for has been committed to advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities for almost 50 years. Through a nationwide network of 110 affiliates in 39 states, UCP serves more than one million Americans with disabilities Americans with disabilities comprise one of the largest minority groups in the United States. According to the Disability Status: 2000 - Census 2000 Brief [1], approximately 20% of Americans have one or more diagnosed psycho-physical disability. and their families. For more information about UCP and how you can make a difference, please visit the UCP of Oregon and SW Washington Web site at www.ucpaorwa.org or call 503/777-4166. About AT&T Broadband AT&T Broadband, a business unit of AT&T, is the nation's largest broadband services company, providing television entertainment services to more than 13 million customers across the nation, including 540,000 in Oregon and SW Washington. The company also provides advanced services, such as digital cable, high-speed cable Internet services and competitive local phone service. More information on AT&T Broadband services can be found at www.attbroadband.com. AT&T (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :T) is the world's leader in telecommunications services and technology. |
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