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CNBC Anchor Becky Quick To Moderate "I.O.U.S.A. LIVE" In-Theatre Discussion ON U.S. Economic Challenges With Warren Buffett, Pete Peterson And Dave Walker
New York, Aug. 6, 2008 – CNBC's Becky Quick, co-anchor of "Squawk Box," the network's signature morning news program, will moderate I.O.U.S.A.: Live with Warren Buffett, Pete Peterson & Dave Walker on August 21. Theatres across America will become community town halls as Quick interviews five of the nation's top financial and economic policy experts in a 45-minute discussion following the viewing of the acclaimed documentary "I.O.U.S.A."
Representing a broad range of views, panelists Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway; William Niskanen, chairman of the CATO Institute; Bill Novelli, CEO of AARP; Pete Peterson, senior chairman of The Blackstone Group and chairman of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation; and Dave Walker, president and CEO of the Peterson Foundation and former U.S. Comptroller General will explore the growth of the national debt and what can be done to make the nation more fiscally sound. Questions will come from Quick, from the live audience in Omaha, and through www.IOUSAtheMovie.com.
"I'm looking forward to moderating a first-class panel discussion on the critical topic of debt and its potential long-term implications of the nation's short-term actions," said Quick. "This event, a true 21st-century town hall, couldn't come at a more appropriate time."
Quick co-anchors "Squawk Box," the ultimate "pre-market" morning news and talk program, where the biggest names in business and politics bring their most important stories. "Squawk"'s unique sense of street smarts and wit mixes business news with an unscripted and fast-paced exchange of banter. Quick's co-anchors are Joe Kernen and Carl Quintanilla. Featuring reports from Washington, Silicon Valley, London and Hong Kong, "Squawk Box" brings Wall Street to Main Street and is a "must see" for everyone from the professional trader to the casual investor.
I.O.U.S.A.: Live with Warren Buffett, Pete Peterson & Dave Walker will take place on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. MT / 7:30 p.m. PT (tape-delayed). For a list of theatre locations, please visit www.IOUSAtheMovie.com or www.FathomEvents.com (theatres are subject to change).
The critically acclaimed documentary "I.O.U.S.A.," directed by Patrick Creadon ("Wordplay"), tells the story of America's four key deficits - budget, savings, balance of payments and leadership - and their implications for the nation and its citizens. Americans are faced with an ever-expanding government and military, increased foreign competition, and financial obligations that will become ever more difficult to honor absent meaningful reforms. As 78 million baby boomers begin to retire and collect benefits from over-extended entitlement programs, an economic crisis of epic proportions awaits. Using candid interviews, archival footage and economic data, "I.O.U.S.A." presents a vivid profile of America's current financial status. The documentary will open in theatres in 10 cities on Aug. 22.
About National CineMedia, LLC
National CineMedia (NCM) LLC operates the largest digital in-theatre network in North America through long-term agreements with its founding members, AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), the three largest theatre operators in the U.S., and through multi-year agreements with several other theatre operators. NCM LLC produces and distributes its FirstLook pre feature program; cinema and lobby advertising products; comprehensive meeting and event services and other entertainment programming content. NCM LLC's national network includes over 17,000 screens of which over 14,500 are part of the company's Digital Content Network (DCN). NCM LLC's network covers 170 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top 50). During 2007, approximately 685 million patrons attended movies shown in theatres currently included in our network. National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) owns a 42.3% interest in and is the managing member of NCM LLC. For additional information, visit www.ncm.com or www.FathomEvents.com.
About Roadside Attractions
Roadside Attractions is an independent film distribution company committed to championing films that entertain, delight, and enlighten audiences of all kinds. The company works with filmmakers to devise innovative marketing strategies that encourage audiences to see films that are not typical studio fare. Currently in release is world renowned commercial director, Tarsem's , THE FALL, Starring Lee Pace, and presented by David Fincher and Spike Jonze. Also in theatres is BEFORE THE RAINS, a moving and poetic story directed by Santosh Sivan, CSNY: DÉJÀ VU featuring Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young on their Freedom of Speech Tour and Jason Freeland's GARDEN PARTY. Next up will be Neil Burger's THE LUCKY ONES, Toby Keith's star vehicle BEER FOR MY HORSES and Jason Todd Ipson's EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE ITALIAN.
Previous theatrical releases include the Academy Award(R) nominated SUPER SIZE ME, Independent Spirit Award winner THE ROAD TO GUANTANAMO, box office hits such as AMAZING GRACE, LADIES IN LAVENDER and WHAT THE BLEEP DO WE KNOW? and more recent releases include the Toronto Film Festival People's Choice winner, BELLA; Andrew Wagner's STARTING OUT IN THE EVENING, starring 2007 Tony Award(R) winner Frank Langella which has garnered 2 Independent Spirit Award nominations including Best Actor and Cannes Director's Fortnight hit CARAMEL and Brett Morgen's CHICAGO 10.
About the Peter G. Peterson Foundation
Founded by the senior chairman of The Blackstone Group with a personal commitment of at least $1 billion, the Foundation is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the nature and urgency of several key challenges threatening America's future, and to accelerating action on them. To address these challenges successfully, we will work to bring Americans together to find sensible, long-term solutions that transcend age, party lines and ideological divides in order to achieve real results.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Michelle Portillo
NCM Fathom
(303) 792-8651
michelle.portillo@ncm.com
Jennifer Dauble
CNBC
(201) 735-4721
Jennifer.Dauble@nbcuni.com
Elizabeth Wilner
Peter G. Peterson Foundation
(212) 542-9200
ewilner@pgpf.org
Veronica Bufalini
Roadside Attractions
(323) 882-8490
veronicab@roadsideattractions.com
