How'd They Do That?!? Visual Effects Secrets Unmasked at the 2005 VES-VFX Festival of Visual Effects in Santa Monica June 24-26; Special Appearances by Star Cars -- Batmobile & Herbie the Lovebug on Display at the Fest!

WHAT:   The 2005 VES-VFX Festival of Visual Effects reveals the
        wizardry behind today's hottest films, television shows,
        commercials and games. Special screenings, panels and events
        highlight the creative and groundbreaking visual effects in
        STAR WARS III, BEWITCHED, HERBIE FULLY LOADED, BATMAN BEGINS,
        SIN CITY, MADAGASCAR, LORDS OF DOGTOWN, KINGDOM OF HEAVEN,
        CSI, ALIAS, LOST and much more. Full festival schedule
        available online at www.vesfestival.org.

WHEN:   June 24 - 26, 2005 Festival kicks off at 1PM on Friday, June
        24. Saturday and Sunday festivities start at 9AM and last all
        day.

WHERE:  The newly renovated Aero Theatre in Santa Monica plays host
        to this year's festival. 1328 Montana Avenue at 14th Street,
        Santa Monica.

WHO:    Top visual effects artists from around the world reveal the
        secrets of their craft. VFX teams from ILM, Dreamworks, New
        Deal Studios, Gray Matter, CafeFX, The Orphanage, Hybride,
        Double Negative and many others. Special conversation with VFX
        legends Richard Edlund and Jim Rygiel Creator of "Lost" and
        "Alias," J.J. Abrams will join in the fun along with the
        Batmobile (on Saturday) and Herbie the Lovebug (on Sunday).

HOW:    To view a full festival schedule or purchase festival passes
        or individual tickets log on to the festival web site at
        www.vesfestival.org.

MEDIA:  Credentials essential. Contact Lea Yardum via e-mail at
        [e-mail] or phone at 818-985-2190. During the
        festival try Lea's mobile phone at 310-940-4999.

        The 2005 VES-VFX Festival of Visual Effects schedule is
        available online at www.vesfestival.org or can be e-mailed to
        you upon request.