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MGM Holds 'World's Largest Sleepover' for 'Sleepover' Coast-to-Coast Events Hosted by MGM and Milton Bradley's 'Cover to Cover' Game Will Take Place at the Mall of America and 21 Other U.S. Locations LOS ANGELES, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Get out your pajamas -- in honor of its summer comedy "Sleepover," MGM Pictures, along with Milton Bradley, is hosting the "World's Largest Sleepover" on Wednesday, June 23, 2004, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "Sleepover" stars Alexa Vega ("Spy Kids") and newcomer Sean Faris will be on hand for the festivities. The event is also being held in conjunction with the release of Milton Bradley's new game, "Cover to Cover," available summer 2004. In conjunction with the Mall of America celebration and furthering the "World's Largest Sleepover" claim, satellite "sleepovers" will be held simultaneously in 21 locations across North America. "Sleepover" opens in theaters nationwide on July 9, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20011119/MGMLOGO) The "World's Largest Sleepover" festivities at the Mall of America will include an exclusive sleepover in the mall and sneak peek screenings of the film. Guests will be encouraged to wear pajamas for all events, which will include exciting "Cover to Cover" game play and contests, on-site live radio remotes, makeovers and beauty sessions, and lots of food and fun. Guests will also be able to enjoy rides at Mall of America's "Camp Snoopy," and rest assured, "Sleepover" attendees won't loose a wink bunking down on a cold, hard floor: World's Apart, makers of the All-in-One Sleepover Solution, the READYBED(R), are supplying a few hundred warm & cozy, inflatable sleeping bags. In addition to Minneapolis, sleepovers are set for the following markets: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. For more information or to attend or cover activities in your area, please contact Wendy Kupsis at (310) 449-3399. In "Sleepover," Julie (Alexa Vega) has a summer slumber party before her freshman year in high school with her best friends, Hannah, Yancy, and Farrah -- and they end up having the adventure of their lives. In an attempt to cast off their less-than-cool reputations once and for all, Julie and her friends enter into an all-night scavenger hunt against their "popular girl" rivals. Hijacking dad's car, sneaking into clubs, evading Julie's mother, and even a first kiss -- anything is possible at Julie's "Sleepover." Directed by Joe Nussbaum and written by Elisa Bell, the film was produced by Charles Weinstock and Bob Cooper. Milton Bradley's "Cover to Cover" is a game targeted to tween girls. Using an electronic centerpiece, category cards, and four magazines, players have to find certain things in the magazines (such as the ugliest dress or best hairstyle) in a limited amount of time. The first player to collect four bookmark cards that spell out F-L-I-P and score the final Flip Star Token wins the game. "For girls, the laughter, fun and thrills of being with their closest friends for a slumber party with movies and games fits perfectly with the excitement of 'Cover to Cover,'" says John Santanella, director of marketing, Milton Bradley. "We're proud to partner with MGM and develop unique co-branded activities that engage the audience and support our products." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (NYSE:MGM), through its Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. subsidiary, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of entertainment product, including motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music, and licensed merchandise. The Company owns the largest modern film library in the world, consisting of approximately 4,000 titles. Its operating units include MGM Pictures, United Artists, MGM Television Entertainment, MGM Networks, MGM Distribution Co., MGM Worldwide Television Distribution, MGM Home Entertainment, MGM On Stage, MGM Consumer Products, MGM Music, MGM Interactive and MGM Online. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international television channels reaching almost 100 countries around the globe. For more information on MGM, visit MGM Online at http://www.mgm.com/. Hasbro Games manufactures and markets games and puzzles under the brand names Milton Bradley and Parker Brothers. Included in its product line are some of the world's best-known games and puzzles including: CANDY LAND, the MONOPOLY game, SCRABBLE Brand Crossword Game, YAHTZEE, TWISTER, THE GAME OF LIFE, TRIVIAL PURSUIT and BIG BEN Puzzles. The company also markets its games in three focused initiatives: MY FIRST GAMES (pre-school games), FAMILY GAME NIGHT (family games) and GET TOGETHER GAMES (adult games). Hasbro (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture, and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its Playskool, Tonka, Milton Bradley, Parker Bros., Tiger, and Wizards of the Coast brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. Worlds Apart Inc. is a global source of innovative lifestyle products with universal appeal. The company's leading brands such as READYBED(R), READY ROOM(R) and JUST ADD AIR(TM) can be found in the finest stores in over 27 countries. By combining fun and imagination with function and utility, Worlds Apart continues to create category-leading products that inspire kids and adults alike. Media Contacts: Kristin Borella, 310-449-3090 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20011119/MGMLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: MGM Pictures CONTACT: Media, Kristin Borella, +1-310-449-3090, for MGM Pictures Web site: http://www.mgm.com/

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