New Star Discovery Scheduled for Saturday, October 27 at The Woodlands Mall

Children from newborn to eight eligible to participate; every child receives a trophy in ‘All Natural and Inspirational' New Star Search

THE WOODLANDS, Texas. October 15, 2007 ~ On Saturday, October 27, The Woodlands Mall will host New Star Discovery, an event searching for boys and girls from newborn to eight years of age who are interested in pursuing work in the fashion industry, national commercials, high-end print placement and movies.

The New Star Discovery event will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27 in Future Court on the lower level across from JCPenney. Registration begins at 12:00 noon, or parents may register children online at www.newstardiscovery.com. The fee for entry is $50, plus $5 for each additional category.

There are a variety of categories for boys and girls, and each participant receives a trophy. New Star Discovery, sponsors of the program, is looking for children with natural appearance and personality. Children wearing makeup will not be allowed to participate. A child will be selected from each of the age divisions and awarded a New Star Discovery trophy, crown/medallion. Additionally, the entry fee to advanced level of state finals will be paid.

For more information about the event, visit www.newstardiscovery.com or call 877.330.2229.

The Woodlands Mall is located at I-45 north at Lake Woodlands Drive. For directions, visit www.thewoodlandsmall.com or call 281.363.3409.

The Woodlands Mall is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, Inc., the second largest U.S.-based publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) based upon market capitalization. General Growth has ownership interest or management responsibility for a portfolio of more than 200 regional shopping malls in 45 states, as well as ownership interest in master-planned community developments and commercial office centers. General Growth's international portfolio includes ownership and management interest in shopping centers in Brazil and Turkey. The Company's portfolio totals approximately 200 million square feet and includes more than 24,000 retail stores nationwide. General Growth Properties, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For more information, please visit http://www.ggp.com .