Exclusive Photos of Jolie-Pitt twins shot and to be Distributed by
Getty Images with Record Funds to Be Donated to Charitable Causes
Philanthropy Writers/Business Editors/Entertainment Editors
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2008--Getty Images, the world's
leading creator and distributor of visual content and digital media,
announced today that images from an exclusive photo shoot of the
newborn twins, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline and the family, will
raise funds in support of charity. The Jolie-Pitt family and Getty
Images have agreed that all proceeds will be used for charitable
purposes. The images have been exclusively licensed to PEOPLE magazine
in the United States and to Hello! Magazine in all other territories.
The photos will appear in both publications on Monday, August 4, 2008.
Jonathan Klein, co-founder and chief executive officer of Getty
Images, said, "Getty Images' dedication to philanthropy has found an
effective partnership with the Jolie-Pitt family and we are pleased
that, once again, we are able to use the power of imagery to make a
difference in the lives of many throughout the world. We are delighted
that the Jolie-Pitt family recognize our long term commitment to
creating change through action."
Getty Images will not be providing media interviews at this time;
however, a statement is available, on behalf of Getty Images, from the
company's representatives at Edelman.
About Getty Images
Getty Images is the world's leading creator and distributor of
still imagery, footage and multimedia products, as well as a
recognized provider of other forms of premium digital content,
including music. Getty Images serves business customers in more than
100 countries and is the first place creative and media professionals
turn to discover, purchase and manage images and other digital
content. Its award-winning photographers and imagery help customers
produce inspiring work which appears every day in the world's most
influential newspapers, magazines, advertising campaigns, films,
television programs, books and Web sites. Getty Images believes in the
power of imagery to drive positive change, educate, inform, and
entertain. Visit Getty Images at www.gettyimages.com to learn more
about how the company is advancing the unique role of digital media in
communications and business, and enabling creative ideas to come to
life.
CONTACT: Edelman
Lisa A. Tibbitts, 212-819-4843
Vice President of Corporate & Public Affairs
lisa.tibbitts@edelman.com
