'Access Hollywood' to Broadcast from China During Upcoming Summer Olympics

First entertainment news program to ever broadcast from inside China.

accesshollywood.com - July 07, 2008

(PRNewsChannel) / Burbank, Calif. - NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's "Access Hollywood" will be the first-ever entertainment news program to broadcast from inside China, where it will be for more than 2 weeks this August with its exclusive coverage from the 2008 Summer Olympics Games.  http://www.accesshollywood.com/showcase/olympics

"Access Hollywood" co-anchor Billy Bush, who has covered the 2004 Olympic Summer Games in Athens, Greece, as well as the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, is set to co-host "Access Hollywood's" unprecedented coverage of the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing, alongside weekend co-anchor and correspondent Shaun Robinson.

"During NBC's coverage of the Olympics, the athletes truly are the stars of primetime television," says "Access Hollywood" Executive Producer Rob K. Silverstein. "NBC will show you their medal-worthy performances, while 'Access Hollywood' will bring you their unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments."

"Access Hollywood's" on-air coverage will begin on Monday, August 4th and run through Friday, August 22nd. The show will feature behind-the-scenes moments and exclusive interviews with the stars of the Summer Games, both athletes and celebrities alike. Bush and Robinson will be exploring China's rich culture and history, including an exclusive broadcast from The Great Wall of China. In addition, "Access Hollywood" will showcase Beijing's hottest fashion trends, the nation's celebrity culture, as well as hot spots during the Summer Games.

AccessHollywood.com will feature extended footage of on-air pieces, profile boxes highlighting Olympic athletes and breaking news, in addition to linking up to NBCOlympics.com. Viewers will have access to around the clock exposure of all that is going on in Beijing. On-location blogging by the "Access Hollywood" staff will also provide viewers with a first-hand account of the Olympic experience.

"Access Hollywood" is produced by NBC and distributed by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. Rob K. Silverstein is the Executive Producer.

Media Contact:
Mandy Ellis
Senior Press Manager, "Access Hollywood"
818/526-7070

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