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Jewels and Pinstripes Helps Honor George Clooney with Lavish Gift Bags for the American Cinematheque Tribute Which He Will Auction Off Online.

Presenters Such as Julia Roberts, Salma Hayek, Don Cheadle, and Other VIPs Each Slated to Receive Gift Bag Valued at More Than $16,000.

LOS ANGELES, CA October 11, 2006 - Jewels and Pinstripes, one of the nation’s premier gift bag companies, dedicated to raising money for charitable causes, announced today the contents of the gift bags it has created for the American Cinematheque Salute to George Clooney to take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 13. AMC to premier the Awards Program on Wednesday, December 13 at 8:00 PM/PT.

The bag, valued at more than $16,000, is filled with an amazing assortment of gifts, many in the shape of gift certificates. From vacations to jewelry to delectable treats, some of the goodies that will be handed out include a four night stay at Marquis Los Cabos, a Ritmo Mvndo watch, a three course dinner for four people by Bravo’s "Top Chef" finalist, a Pearl Swimwear cover-up dress, Giorgio Armani cosmetics, earrings by Yen Jewelry, Godiva Chocolates and many other luxurious items.

Celebrities expected to receive the gift bag include Julia Roberts, Bonnie Hunt, Salma Hayek, Don Cheadle, Danny DeVito, Morgan Freeman, Ellen Barkin, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies, Carl Reiner, Richard Kind and many more.

"George Clooney is not only one of the biggest names in Hollywood, but he is also one of the most well respected for his work both in front of and behind the camera," said Julie Kenney, founder and president of Jewels and Pinstripes. "We are thrilled to be able to work with The American Cinematheque on this exciting event and look forward to presenting our gift bags to each of the recipients."

The following items are included in the gift bag:

Marquis Los Cabos, Four night stay which includes private pool and terrace at Marquis Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas, Member of the Leading Hotels of the World, $4,500 www.marquisloscabos.com

Athenaeum, Complimentary 3 night stay in an apartment with English breakfast, $4145.07 or 2200 pounds in Sterling, www.athenaeumhotel.com

Ritmo Mvndo, Gift certificate for an exclusive RITMO MVNDO timepiece from either the CORTINA or GRAN DATA collection, $1,400, www.ritmomundo.com

The Clarence, Dublin’s premier boutique hotel, owned by Bono & The Edge of Irish rock group U2, 2 nights accommodation & breakfast, $1200 www.theclarence.ie

Chef Dave Martin, As You Wish Catering, Three course dinner for four guests from Bravo’s “Top Chef” finalist, $1,200, www.chefdavemartin.com

Shari's Berries, Gift certificate for chocolate covered berries, $500, www.berries.com

Alterna Professional Haircare, Caviar Rapid Repair Spray and gift certificate for a customized gift bag, $310, www.4alterna.com

MobileSPA Los Angeles, Zendals minq robe and slippers gift certificate and one hour complimentary spa certificate at MobileSPA Los Angeles, $300, www.mobilespalosangeles.com

Pearl Swimwear, Gift certificate for a Gorgeous swimsuit cover-up dress and swimsuit designed by Heather Fish, $280, www.pearlswimwear.com

Tigi/Bed Head, Gift certificate for: Hardcore Hairdryer, Little Hottie Flat Iron, Hair sculpting products, Bed Head Body (lotion, wash and scrub), $250, www.tigihaircare.com

David Orgell, Gift Certificate, $250, www.davidorgell.com

Giorgio Armani, Men’s and Women’s Sunglasses, $250, www.giorgioarmani.com

Sweet Elise, Sweet Elise European Treats gift certificate gourmet cakes with fresh flowers, hatbox and designer dishware, $200, www.sweetelise.com

Keurig, Gift certificate for a B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single Cup Brewing System, includes three month supply of coffee/tea, $200, www.keurig.com

Kipling, Miami Zip Top Wheeled Duffle, $190, www.kipling.com

London Sole, London Sole, gift certificate for a pair of shoes, $150, www.londonsole.com

Yen Jewelry, Gift certificate for “Roslynn” earrings in hammered and coiled gold fill and faceted ametrine briolettes, $140, www.yenjewelry.com

Earthwalk Design LLC, PamperSack Royal Silk ($125) or Minky ($75) gift certificate for luxury European style sleep sacks for infants and toddlers, www.babyinabag.com

Giorgio Armani, Acqua di Gio for men Eau de Toilette 200ml, $95, www.GiorgioArmaniParfums.com Giorgio Armani, Maestro Mascara, ($26), Lip Shimmer, ($26), $52, www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com

Tequila Don Julio, Don Julio Tequila Blanco gift certificate, $50 www.diageobrands.com/indexx

Moonrock Paper Company, Beautiful handmade paper box designed exclusively for the event to house all of the gift certificates,$49, www.moonrockpaper.com

Godiva Chocolatier, New Godiva Gold Collection, $38, www.godiva.com Hpnotiq, Hpnotiq is an irresistibly different liqueur infused with Vodka, Cognac and Tropical Fruit Juices, $30, www.Hpnotiq.com

Hendrix Electric Vodka, Ultra Premium Vodka made 100% rye and corn grain and 4-times column-distilled, $30, www.houseofhendrix.com

Sinvino, Sophisticated, non-alcoholic sparking beverage. Two flavors: Red and Gold, $25, www.sinvino.com

Snob Hill Winery, Home of Le Snoot Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, $15, www.accessbeverage.com

Dean's Beans Organic Coffee Company, One pound of Deans Beans Organic Coffee Ethiopian/Sumatran Blend, $12, www.deansbeans.com

Making this event even more special, George Clooney and many of the celebrities who have come out to honor him, will sign the Kipling bag which holds all of Mr. Clooney’s gift bag items. The bag, with all contents included, will then be auctioned off on www.charityfolks.com beginning Tuesday, October 17. All proceeds will be donated to American Cinematheque. To date, Jewels and Pinstripes has raised more than $180,000 for charity since its inception in 2004.

George Clooney is the 21st honoree of The American Cinematheque. Since 1986, the organization has honored an individual who has made a significant contribution to the art of the Moving Picture. Past recipients have included Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery, Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, Ron Howard, Nicole Kidman, Steve Martin, Bette Midler, Eddie Murphy, Al Pacino, Rob Reiner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, John Travolta, Denzel Washington, Robin Williams, and Bruce Willis.

About Jewels and Pinstripes
Founded in October of 2004, Jewels and Pinstripes is a premier designer of luxury gift bags, specializing in creating VIP thank-you bags for charity benefits. Inspired by the dedication of the organizations it works with, Jewels and Pinstripes regularly donates gift bags for auction, and has raised more than $180,000 for events that include EXTRA Awards Lounge, The Carousel of Hope, MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute during Grammy Week®, Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night and Chris Evert's Pro-Celebrity Classic. Oprah Winfrey, Halle Berry, Matthew Perry, Faith Hill, Beyonce, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tom Hanks, P.Diddy and Clint Eastwood top the long list of lucky Jewels and Pinstripe recipients. The gift bags and the extraordinary contents regularly attract the attention of leading media outlets including People, Extra, Us Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, Inc.com, and FoxNews. For more information about Jewels and Pinstripes, please visit our website at www.jewelsandpinstripes.com.

About American Cinematheque
The American Cinematheque, established in 1981, is a non-profit, viewer-supported film exhibition and cultural organization dedicated to the celebration of the Moving Picture in all of its forms. The Cinematheque presents almost daily film and video programs which range from American and World classics to the outer frontiers of the art form. Public programs are presented at Hollywood Boulevard’s 1922 Egyptian Theatre, which the Cinematheque owns and operates. In 2005 the Cinematheque opened a Santa Monica branch at the 1940 Aero Theatre on Montana Avenue. Exhibition of rare works and special prints within our series, combined with fascinating post-screening discussions with the filmmakers who created the work, are Cinematheque traditions that keep audiences coming back for once-in-a-lifetime cinema experiences. Corrinne Mann, Mann Productions, is the Event Producer for the annual award presentation.

About AMC
AMC, a division of Rainbow Media's Entertainment Services, which also includes WE tv and IFC Companies, is a 24-hour, movie-based network, dedicated to the American movie fan. The network, which reaches over 87,000,000 homes, offers a comprehensive library of popular movies and a critically-acclaimed slate of original programming that is a diverse, movie-based mix of original series, documentaries and specials. AMC has garnered many of the industry's highest honors, including 14 Emmy awards.  AMC is "TV for movie people."