World Premiere of MARGARET CHO: ASSASSIN with MARGARET CHO in person

WHO: Comedienne Margaret Cho in person WHEN: Wednesday, August 24th @ 6:30 PM

WHERE: Egyptian Theatre Courtyard, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. Partial Parking validation for Hollywood and Highland only.

WHAT: Red Carpet arrivals with Margaret Cho. Additional celebrities to be announced as they are confirmed. (All Guests will appear subject to their availability)

THE FILM: (Part of Outfest Wednesdays) Screening at 7:30 PM MARGARET CHO: ASSASSIN, (2005, USA, Video, 85 min.), Directed by Kerry Asmussen The incomparable Margaret Cho roars back onto the screen with her latest concert, The Assassin Tour, recorded live in May of 2005 at the Warner Theater in Washington D.C. Uproariously funny, poignant and scathing, this is one event movie you won’t want to miss! ASSASSIN features fresh doses of Cho’s always groundbreaking, controversial and hilarious brand of humor from her critically acclaimed, State of Emergency tour. Discussion afterwards with Margaret Cho. Post-screening reception hosted by Absolut.

Outfest is a leading showcase for diverse, international gay and lesbian film and video. Outfest produces the oldest and largest continuous film festival in the region, featuring more than 200 films and videos, at least seven venues and audiences of more than 42,000 people. Since its founding in 1982, Outfest has presented nearly 4,000 film and video titles to audiences of more than half a million people.

Tickets to the film is available for $9 at the Box Office. To request press credentials, please contact Howard Bragman, HowardBragman@AOL.com or (323) 656 – 2700 at Fifteen Minutes.