The New York Times Magazine Presents First `Hollywood TimesTalks' Program at Los Angeles AFI FEST 2005 Presented by Audi

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2005--The New York Times Magazine is introducing a first-ever "Hollywood TimesTalks" program in Los Angeles that will include interviews and panel discussions with filmmakers, directors, actors and other leading film talents in conversations with New York Times journalists. This program will be part of the American Film Institute's AFI FEST 2005 presented by Audi.

"Hollywood TimesTalks" will be open to the public and will be presented in three sessions on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the ArcLight Cinemas:

“These three great brands' - from three distinct industries - convergence to support the arts reflects our spirit of leadership and ongoing contributions to our community.”

Hollywood & War

New York Times film critics A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis look at the war film then and now.

TimesTalks 1 SA, 11:30 AM (ArcLight #10)

The War Documentary: A Panel Discussion

New York Times Magazine Editor Gerald Marzorati talks with directors Eugene Jarecki ("Why We Fight"), Stephen Marshall ("Battleground"), Garrett Scott ("Operation Dreamland"), and Michael Tucker ("Gunner Palace").

TimesTalks 2 SA, 2:00 PM (ArcLight #10)

A Conversation with George Clooney

New York Times Magazine Editor at Large Lynn Hirschberg interviews the celebrated actor and filmmaker, whose latest projects are "Syriana" and "Good Night, and Good Luck."

TimesTalks 3 SA, 4:30 PM (ArcLight #10)

Tickets are $25 and may be ordered at www.AFI.com/AFIFEST, the AFI Box Office or by calling (866) 234-3378. Additional information is available at nytimes.com/timestalks.

The Magazine's annual "Movie" issue will be published on Sunday, Nov. 13. The theme of the issue is "Hollywood Goes to War." The Magazine will be distributed at AFI FEST 2005 presented by Audi to reach leaders in the international film community.

"This year's 'Movie' issue and the 'Hollywood TimesTalks' program provides a compelling platform for national and regional companies to reach decision makers in the international film industry during AFI FEST 2005 presented by Audi," said Jyll Holzman, senior vice president for advertising at The New York Times. "The Times is well regarded for its entertainment coverage and has a loyal readership that will benefit advertisers looking to extend the reach of their brand and products to entertainment-minded audiences."

"The New York Times brings great energy and excitement to AFI FEST 2005 presented by Audi," said Christian Gaines, director, AFI FEST. "Programs like 'Hollywood TimesTalks' serve to connect our audience and our filmmakers to the creative and commercial leaders of the international film community."

"Audi is pleased to continue its two-year relationship with AFI FEST and now six-year relationship with TimesTalk," said Stephen Berkov, director of marketing for Audi of America. "These three great brands' - from three distinct industries - convergence to support the arts reflects our spirit of leadership and ongoing contributions to our community."

Now in its 19th year as a program of the American Film Institute, AFI FEST 2005 presented by Audi brings the most anticipated films from around the world to the film capital of the world. For ten days each November, international competitions of new films from emerging filmmakers, global showcases of the latest work from the great film masters and nightly red-carpet gala premieres converge on Hollywood for this premier event. In 2004, with 136 films from 42 countries, AFI FEST was host to 522 filmmakers and guests from 35 countries. More than 55,000 attendees descended upon the AFI FEST Village for hundreds of receptions and special events and screenings at the state-of-the-art ArcLight Hollywood complex.

About Audi of America

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About The New York Times Company

The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT), a leading media company with 2004 revenues of $3.3 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers, eight network-affiliated television stations, two New York City radio stations and 35 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. For the fifth consecutive year, the Company was ranked No. 1 in the publishing industry in Fortune's 2005 list of America's Most Admired Companies. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.

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