Released on = April 19, 2007, 5:33 pm

Press Release Author = Todd Fraser

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = Renowned Impersonator Venue Imperial Theatre Plays Host To
One Of-A-Kind Gala Honoring World's Best Celebrity Impersonators


Press Release Body = (April 17, 2007- Hollywood, CA) - Didn't make it to the Oscars?
Missed the Grammy and Emmy Awards? Don't worry! The famed Imperial Palace Hotel &
Casino in Las Vegas gives audiences a chance to get up close and personal with the
entertainment industries biggest "stars" as it hosts the 16th annual The Reel
AwardsT.

This one-of-a-kind live tribute and awards show honors the world's top
impersonators, tribute artists and celebrity look-alikes in a memorable evening of
music, comedy, dance and awards presentations. The Reel AwardsT, making its first
Las Vegas appearance after 15 successful years in Hollywood, takes place on Sunday,
May 27th with the exciting Red Carpet cavalcade of stars beginning at 6:30 p.m. and
the show slated to kick-off at 7:30 p.m.

Conceived in 1989 by pioneers in the industry of celebrity impersonators, Janna Joos
of International Celebrity Images and Alana Joos of Entertainment Express, The Reel
AwardsT recognizes the talents and achievements of outstanding individuals or groups
who perform in the field of impersonation with a unique award show production. The
gala is considered the world's largest gathering of performers from the
multi-million dollar celebrity impersonation and look-alike industry.

"The Reel AwardsT is our industry's salute to the hard work and talent necessary to
succeed as a tribute artist," says Janna Joos, co-founder and producer of the
long-running event. "The skill of the performers is truly amazing and audiences
quickly forget they are watching an impersonator." Adds Alana Joos, co-founder and
director of this year's production, "Where else can you find Richard Gere, Alice
Cooper and Austin Powers being interviewed by Joan Rivers while Jack Nicholson and
George W. Bush sip cocktails with Cher and Dolly Parton?

After many successful years of holding The Reel AwardsT in Hollywood, most recently
at the famed Roosevelt Hotel, the producers determined it was time to bring the show
to the city known the world over as the leading provider of top impersonator and
tribute acts.

"As the event continued to grow in popularity it was a logical move for us to bring
it to Las Vegas, the "home" of celebrity impersonators," says Janna Joos adding,
"We're thrilled to be working with the Imperial Palace which houses what is
considered the premiere celebrity impersonator show in the world, "Legends in
Concert."

Hosted by Dee Dee Hanson as "Joan Rivers" and Bettina Williams as "Whoopi Goldberg,"
seventeen awards as voted on by industry members will be presented at this year's
event including such categories as "Best Actor and Actress," "Best Television
Performance" and the "Rising Star Award." A "Lifetime Achievement Award" will be
presented posthumously to Jay Koch who as Ronald Reagan played the former president
in films, Reagan Library functions and in hundreds of personal appearances since the
1980's.

The Reel AwardsT will be held in the home of the renowned impersonator show "Legends
in Concert," at the famed Imperial Theatre Showroom in the Imperial Palace and
Casino, 3535 Las Vegas Boulevard South in Las Vegas. The event is open to the
public to enjoy photo-ops with their favorite faux celebrities and see live
performances from many of the top impersonators in the world.

For additional information on The Reel AwardsT including ticket prices, hotel
accommodations, previous winners and history of this event, please visit
www.TheReelAwards.com or call 818-780-4433. Tickets are still available and can be
purchased from the Imperial Palace Show and Tour Desk at 702-794-3261.

All media inquiries including interview requests and press passes may be directed to
Todd Fraser of The Fraser Group at 310.278.2630 or via email at tf@frasergroup.net.

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Web Site = http://thereelawards.com

Contact Details = Media Contact: Todd Fraser at tf@frasergroup.net or 310.278.2630
The Reel Awards
PO Box 2822
Palm Springs CA 92263
Office 818-780-4433 or 760-318-0460
Fax 760-318-0464