California First Lady Maria Shriver today announced an extraordinary lineup of newsmakers and world opinion leaders confirmed for The Women’s Conference 2010 to be held from Sunday, October 24 through Tuesday, October 26 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Tickets to the conference’s major events – The Main Event, A Day of Health, Wellness & Transformation, and Night at The Village go on sale next Wednesday, June 23 at 9:00 a.m. PDT at www.WomensConference.org.

The Women’s Conference 2010 will showcase more than 140 speakers and participants to inspire, empower and educate more than 30,000 attendees for three full days. The world class lineup will be led by Laila Ali, Yahoo! CEO Carol Bartz, Martha Beck, Mary J. Blige, Erin Brockovich, Campbell Brown, Deepak Chopra, Rosario Dawson, Paula Deen, Giada De Laurentiis, Linda Ellerbee, Giselle Fernandez, Sally Field, Jane Fonda, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, David Gregory, Arianna Huffington, Women for Hire CEO Tory Johnson, Donna Karan, Billie Jean King, New York Times Columnist Nicholas Kristof, Matt Lauer, Omega Institute Co-Founder Elizabeth Lesser, Journalists Laura Ling and Lisa Ling, Jillian Michaels, Former Chairman & CEO, Xerox Corporation Anne Mulcahy, The Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor, Poet Mary Oliver, Suze Orman,Dr. Mehmet Oz, Robert Redford, Tony Robbins, Deborah Roberts, Al Roker, Diane Sawyer, The Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop and Primate The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Howard Schultz, Maria Elena Salinas, Jessica Simpson, Anna Deavere Smith, Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks, President, Disney/ABC Television Group Anne Sweeney, “The Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro, Kerry Washington, Ali Wentworth and Oprah Winfrey.

“I am honored to again be hosting what has become the nation’s premier forum for women,” said Shriver. “With this year’s theme of ‘It’s Time,’ we are hoping The Women’s Conference inspires women to see this challenging moment in history as an opportunity to come together and transform ourselves, our communities and our world as Architects of Change.”

The Women’s Conference 2010 will kick off on Sunday, October 24 with Maria Shriver’s March on Alzheimer’s and candlelight vigil in the Shoreline Village area of Long Beach. Joining Maria Shriver will be Event Emcee Leeza Gibbons and Event Co-Chairs, actor Peter Gallagher and Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines. Additional celebrity co-chairs and event entertainment will be announced in the coming weeks. Maria Shriver has been a long-time advocate for families like hers who are struggling with Alzheimer’s and the march will bring together thousands of families, friends, caregivers, community members and conference attendees to raise funds and awareness to fight the disease. Online registration for Maria Shriver’s March on Alzheimer’s is now open at http://www.womensconference.org. A minimum donation of $25 is required to sign-up for the march and all participants will be encouraged to raise additional funds to support the work of the Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research.

“Alzheimer’s is a mind-blowing disease that disproportionately impacts women – both as victims and caretakers of loved one’s suffering from it,” said Shriver. “With more than 5 million people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in this country and a new diagnosis every 70 seconds, I believe it’s time to pick up the pace and start marching to defeat this devastating disease.”

On Sunday evening, October 24, the first day of The Women’s Conference 2010 will culminate with the presentation of its inaugural Night at the Theater event. Night at the Theater will feature a star-studded live performance of “Love, Loss, and What I Wore,” the intimate collection of stories written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron based on the book by Ilene Beckerman. Additional information about the event, including venue, ticket information and confirmed cast, will be announced later this summer.

On Monday, October 25, the second day of the conference will begin with A Day of Health, Wellness & Transformation,which will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Due to popular demand, the second-annual event will be doubled in size to more than 3,200 attendees. Hosted by Maria Shriver and organized around the theme of “It’s Time…To Take Action,” the event will feature more than 20 world-class issue experts leading interactive sessions packed with practical tips, tools and takeaways for how attendees can transform themselves personally and professionally and become Architects of Change in their lives. Session topics include “how-to’s” such as Take Action in Your Own Life, Lead Like A Woman, Negotiate Effectively at Work & Home, Leverage the Web to Get Ahead, Enjoy a Successful Love Life, and Find Your Frank and Fearless Voice, among others. Confirmed speakers for A Day of Health, Wellness & Transformation include Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Martha Beck, Sally Field, Giselle Fernandez, Tory Johnson, Dr. Marie Savard, Author Gail Sheehy, Elizabeth Lesser, Black Enterprise MagazineEditorial Director Sonia Alleyne, Dr. Robert Epstein and New York University Professor Carol Gilligan, among others.

The conference’s second day will be capped off with the third-annual Night at The Village from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Night at The Village will transform the Long Beach Convention Center’s exhibit hall into an over 160,000 square foot women’s village for more than 10,000 attendees. Hosted by Maria Shriver and organized around the theme of “It’s Time…To Experience the Best,” the event will feature: stage conversations with prominent speakers, notable personalities and women entrepreneurs such as Paula Deen, Jessica Simpson, Jane Fonda, Donna Karan, Giada De Laurentiis, Ali WentworthBuddy Valastro; stage interviews and book signings with more than 20 best-selling authors such as Caroline Kennedy, Jamie Lee Curtis, Meghan McCain, Kim Barnouin, Cat Cora, “The Biggest Loser’s” Bob Harper, The Happiness Project Author Gretchen Rubin, Fresh MexicoAuthor Marcela Valladolid, Holly Robinson Peete & Rodney Peete and Katherine Schwarzenegger; live entertainment, a fashion show and cooking exhibitions; and interactive shopping experiences with women-focused products, services and information from more than 330 exhibitors. The Village stays open throughout the conference and is a popular gathering spot for speakers, authors and attendees. and “The Cake Boss”

On Tuesday, October 26, more than 70 world opinion leaders and approximately 14,000 attendees will gather at the conference’s Main Event from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Organized around the theme of “It’s Time…To Be An Architect of Change,” the Main Event will once again be a place for the conference’s signature once-in-a-lifetime conversations and news-making moments that combine the world’s most authentic and influential voices in discussions about the issues that matter most to women and shape their lives. Program highlights from the Main Event’s main stage conversations and 14 “breakout conversations” include:

· Diane Sawyer will moderate a “once-in-a-lifetime conversation” between The Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg;

· A “kitchen table conversation” between Matt Lauer and Arnold Schwarzenegger where the Governor will reflect on lessons learned from his seven years in office and discuss what’s next;

· Dr. Oz and Lisa Oz will moderate a conversation titled “It’s Time to Talk About Marriage and Relationships: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly” between Al Roker & Deborah Roberts and Hal Rubenstein & David Nickle;

· Campbell Brown will moderate a conversation titled “It’s Time to Talk to Women Who Know Firsthand What It Takes to Lead” between Carol Bartz, Anne Mulcahy, The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori and Anne Sweeney; and

· The Women’s Conference will honor the year’s most remarkable women with the presentation of the prestigious Minerva Awards during the afternoon main stage session of the Main Event.The special ceremony will be hosted by Maria Shriver and will feature remarks by Mary J. Blige and the five 2010 Minerva Award honorees Oprah Winfrey, The Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor, Oral Lee Brown, Sister Terry Dodge and Carolyn Blashek. The Minerva Awards ceremony will culminate with a special concert event that will be announced at a later date.

Tickets will be available for purchase online next Wednesday, June 23 at 9:00 a.m. PDT at www.WomensConference.org. Full day tickets for conference’s Main Event on Tuesday, October 26 can be purchased for $250 (Loge View), $185 (Balcony View) and $150 (Partial View Balcony). In addition, a limited number of tables situated on the arena floor will sell for $3,900 for a table of 12. Tickets to Night at The Village on Monday, October 25 will sell for $40. An individual ticket to A Day of Health, Wellness & Transformation on Monday, October 25 can be purchased for $165. Individual tickets for the special Minerva Awards presentation ceremony during the Afternoon Session of The Women’s Conference Main Event on October 27 will sell for $50.

The mission of the California Governor & First Lady’s Conference on Women, the non-profit organization that produces The Women’s Conference event, is to create Architects of Change – people from all walks of life who see a problem and seek to create the solution, be it in their home, their community, their state or our world. Proceeds from The Women’s Conference Main Event, Night at The Village and A Day of Health, Wellness & Transformation benefit the organization’s WE Programs. The Women’s Conference has formed strategic partnerships with established organizations to create lasting change through its six far-reaching programs – WE Educate, WE Invest, WE Connect, WE Act, WE Inspire and WE Honor. Through these programs, The Women’s Conference community works together 24/7 on the front-lines of humanity to finance dreams and invest in entrepreneurs, lift people out of poverty, help end the cycle of domestic violence, send young women to college, build community centers, playgrounds and gardens, honor courage, wisdom and strength, and inspire people by the remarkable history of their state.

WomensConference.org — The Home for Architects of Change — has become a thriving online community of more than one million women who visit the site to be empowered with daily editorial and video content, inspirational conversations and stories, and life-changing tips, tools and resources.

The Women’s Conference 2010 is supported by nearly 60 generous sponsors and partners that share its mission of empowering, inspiring and educating women. Many of our sponsors have been with us for all seven years under Shriver’s leadership, including Safeway, who returns as a Conference Presenting Sponsor and Target, who returns as The Minerva Awards Presenting Sponsor. Lean Cuisine returns as A Night at The Village Presenting Sponsor, and the Shinnyo-en Foundation returns to present A Day of Health, Wellness and Transformation. New sponsor Kodak will join the Conference this year as a Presenting Sponsor.

For more information about The Women’s Conference organization, events and WE programs, visit: http://www.womensconference.org.

Today, May 9th, is Rosario Dawson’s 31st birthday!

Sassy would love to wish Rosario an amazing day today!

Sony Pictures has reportedly pushed back the release of Kevin James comedy The Zookeeper

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio has moved the movie’s release from October 8 to July 11, 2011 to take advantage of “a more lucrative box office play period”.

“It’s got tremendous heart and soul,” said Sony distribution president Rory Bruer.

“And talking animals? Gimme a break, it’s so funny.”

The film’s voice cast features Adam Sandler, Sylvester Stallone, Cher and Rosario Dawson.

From Digital Spy

Fox Home Entertainment has announced Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief starring the next possible Spider-Man Logan Lerman, Rosario Dawson, Uma Thurman and Pierce Brosnan will see its Blu-ray Disc and DVD debut occur on June 22 with an SRP of $39.99.

The Blu-ray edition will be presented in 1080p video and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. Included on a second and third disc will be the DVD and a digital copy.

Half of the bonus features found on the Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief Blu-ray will be exclusive to the format. They are marked as such below.

* 10 Extended and Deleted Scenes
o The Museum – Grover Photographs Aphrodite
o BD Exclusive: The Infirmary – Percy Meets Annabeth
o BD Exclusive: Aphrodite’s Daughters – Grover Jumps Into Spa
o BD Exclusive: Int. Bus – Percy Looks At The Map
o BD Exclusive: Auntie Em’s – Medusa Chases Percy
o Int. Pickup Truck – Grover Talks About Zeus’ daughter
o Lotus Land Casino – Grover Dances
o BD Exclusive: Lotus Land Casino – Percy Meets 50′s Guy
o Lotus Land Casino – Percy, Annabeth and Grover Fight The Guards
o Hades’ Mansion – Hades Talks To Percy
* BD Exclusive: Secrets of the Gods
* Discover Your Powers Quiz
* The Book Comes To Life
* BD Exclusive: Inside Camp Half-Blood
* BD Exclusive: On Set With Brandon T. Jackson
* BD Exclusive: Meet The Demigods

From The HD Room

Rosario Dawson, Wilmer Valderrama, and “Ugly Betty” star Ana Ortiz came together to film a TV spot for MTV Tr3s and Voto Latino. The three Latin stars are reaching out to fellow Latinos to take the 2010 Census.

With the “Be Counted?Represent” 2010 campaign, the stars are urging the participation of Latinos in the Census in order to receive better representation in congress and have the necessary funds for the community’s needs allocated properly. Based on the results of the census, more than $400 billion in funds from the federal government will go to local hospitals, job-training centers, and public work projects.

“By taking part in the Census, you will help secure funding for your community’s schools, emergency services, and other important community needs,” Dawson says in the first PSA released from the campaign.

The stars also also joining other famous faces like Disney Channel star Demi Lovato and actor Jorge Garcia for other ads which promote the importance of Latino representation in the 2010 Census.

By visiting the campaign’s website at www.becountedrepresent.com, filling out a form that pledges to participate in the 2010 Census will get you 25 free songs from artists like Pitbull, Aventura, Mos Def, Morrissey, Jaguares, and Los Tigres Del Norte.

Dawson adds, “Mi gente, we cannot do this without you.”

From All Headline News

Rosario now has an official Twitter account! You can follow Rosario’s tweets at @rosariodawson!

You can see a video of Rosario at the Voto Latino Census promo shoot from yesterday – below…

P.S.: You can follow this fan site at @Sassy_Rosario on Twitter!

Rosario Dawson, Giada De Laurentiis, Jim Belushi and Lance Bass will guest star in new episodes of Playhouse Disney’s hit Emmy-nominated series “Handy Manny,” beginning MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 (9:00 a.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Dawson (“Sin City,” “Rent”) guest stars as a marine biologist, De Laurentiis (“Everyday Italian”) plays the owner of a pizza parlor, Belushi (“According to Jim”) joins in the fun as a drawbridge operator and Lance Bass (“Dancing with the Stars”) returns in the recurring role of klutzy “surfer dude,” Elliot.

The new episode schedule is as follows:

Monday, December 7

“A Whale of a Tale/Julieta’s Loose Tooth” (9:00 a.m. ET/PT) – Manny and the tools are enjoying a day at the beach when a marine biologist (voiced by Dawson) approaches them with an emergency – an orca whale has washed up on the shore. Manny and the tools build a makeshift whale-sized stretcher to assist with getting the giant mammal back into the water. In the second story of the episode, when Julieta’s loose tooth falls out and tumbles into the sink and down the drain, it is up to Manny and the tools to retrieve the lost tooth and return it to Julieta so she can put it under her pillow for the tooth fairy.

From Toon Zone

The long-awaited “Sin City 2″ will finally begin production in the second half of 2010, to be followed by a possible adaptation of Frank Miller’s “Hard Boiled.”

According to a report on Mania, “Sin City 2” producer Stephen L’Heureux confirmed that the story will be based upon an original script by Miller, who will once again co-direct the sequel with Robert Rodriguez .

Additionally, L’Heureux revealed that Miller is writing the screenplay adaptation for “Hard Boiled”, which Miller is also attached to direct.

Originally published by Dark Horse in 1990, “Hard Boiled” paired Miller and artist Geof Darrow on an oversized three issue miniseries. The ultra violent story follows an insurance investigator named Carl Seltz who discovers that he is a cyborg who may be the only hope of an enslaved robot population.

However, with “Sin City 2” on deck and “Hard Boiled” still at an early stage of development, it may not happen immediately.

“We’re still developing [‘Hard Boiled’]. We got the project in turnaround from Warner Bros and Frank,” L’Heureux explained. “With ‘Sin City’ just on the horizon I don’t think we’d be able to do it with Frank right away. As simple as ‘Sin City’ seems, it’s a very complex scheduling with all these actors and it’s a very demanding shoot to be on a sound stage all day long. We have to space it for Frank.”

“Hard Boiled” was originally optioned back in 2001 by director David Fincher with Nicolas Cage onboard to star. Following a long period of inactivity, Miller told MTV News last year that “Hard Boiled” was back in development.

“Sin City 2” has also taken a long road back to the big screen. Last month, Clive Owen told MTV News that production would begin next year. Several stars from the first “Sin City” have said they would return for the sequel, including Jamie King, Michael Clark Duncan, Rosario Dawson and Alexis Bledel.

L’Heureux also hinted that “Sin City 3” might also be in the works.

From MTV