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February 11, 2001 Issue Number 109
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IN THIS ISSUE:

1. Quote Of The Week
2. Video Department
3. In The News - Movies & Entertainment
4. In The News - Television
5. Trailers
6. Top Box Office, Video, Soundtracks
7. In Theaters
8. MF Movie of the Week - Donnie Brasco

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1.QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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"Last night, Darth Vader came down from planet Vulcan and told
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2.VIDEO DEPARTMENT
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NEW TO DVD AND VHS
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Check out what's new on the shelves this week.

this week's releases: 2/6/01

- Urban Legends: Final Cut - Jennifer Morrison, Joseph Lawrence
- Dr. T & the Women - Richard Gere, Laura Dern, Farrah Fawcett
- Supernova - Angela Bassett, James Spader
- Digimon:The Movie - Joshua Seth, Mona Marshall
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==>Week of February 13, 2001<==

-> Woman on Top
Cast: Penélope Cruz, Mark Feuerstein, Murilo Benício, Harold
Perrineau Jr., John DeLancie.
Director: Fina Torres

-> Whipped
Cast: Amanda Peet, Brian Van Holt, Jonathan Abrahams, Zorie
Barber, Judah Domke, Callie Thorne.
Director: Peter M. Cohen

-> Bless the Child
Cast: Kim Basinger, Jimmy Smits, Angela Bettis, Christina Ricci,
Rufus Sewell.
Director: Chuck Russell

-> Bring It On
Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Bradford, Eliza Dushku, Shamari
Frears. Director: Peyton Reed

-> Get Carter
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Rachael Leigh Cook, Alan
Cumming, Mickey Rourke.
Director: Stephen T. Kay

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3. IN THE NEWS - Movies & Entertainment
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RELEASE DATE CHANGE FOR 'MUMMY RETURNS'
Universal pictures has alot of faith in the upcomimg "The Mummy
Returns" flick. The studio has moved the film from its previous
release date of May 11th to one week earlier on the 4th. The
movie originally would have been a sole release for that weekend
with no real competition, but now it will be up against a number
of other features due out that weekend, including "Texas
Rangers," "Crazy/Beautiful" starring Kirsten Dunst, and the
Nicole Kidman musical, "Moulin Rouge" also starring Ewan
McGregor.

PANDEMONIUM GETS 'DEAD CREW'
Pandemonium production has picked up a science fiction pitch
called "The Dead Crew." According to Variety, the film will tell
the story of four people who seemingly die in a meteor shower but
are instead altered into immortal beings. They then determine to
seek out reasons for this metamorphosis.

ZELLWEGER EYES 'OLEANDER'
Renee Zellweger is in negotiations to star opposite Michelle
Pfeiffer in Warner Bros.' "White Oleander" for British helmer
Peter Kosminsky. Based on Jane Finch's 1999 debut novel of the
same name, "Oleander" tells the story of a woman (Pfeiffer) who
murders a former lover and is imprisoned for life and how her
daughter (Zellweger) must navigate a new reality through a series
of Los Angeles foster homes. The daughter is eventually asked to
falsify her testimony at a trial to free her mother.

STEVENS, ROOKER ROUND OUT 'UNDISPUTED'
Fisher Stevens and Michael Rooker have been added to the cast of
the Walter Hill-directed feature "Undisputed." According to the
Hollywood Reporter, the project stars Ving Rhames as a
heavyweight-boxing champ who is sent to jail after being
convicted of raping a woman. There, he takes on the prison's
boxing champ (Wesley Snipes). Stevens plays Ratbag, Monroe's
manager-trainer and fellow convict in the penitentiary. Rooker
plays head prison guard A.J. Mercer.

'SOLDIERS' CASTING
Greg Kinnear has been cast to star with Mel Gibson in Paramount
Pictures/Icon Prods.' "We Were Soldiers Once ... and Young" (aka
"Lost Patrol") for Randall Wallace, who will direct from his own
script.

'HANNIBAL' BREAKS RECORDS
Hannibal had quite a showing this weekend grossing more than $58
million in it's first 3 days. "Hannibal" beat the $34.7 million
record for a February opening set by "Scream 3" last year. Only
two other movies, "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" and "Star Wars:
Episode I - The Phantom Menace," grossed more in their first
three-day weekends. "Hannibal" also had the best opening ever for
an R-rated movie, topping the $42.3 million debut of "Scary
Movie" last summer.

LYONNE SIGNS ON TO 'PIE 2,' & 'KATE'
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Natasha Lyonne has signed on
to reprise her role from the first film for "American Pie 2" as
well as Miramax' time-travel romantic comedy "Kate & Leopold"
starring Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. In "Kate," Lyonne will take
on the role of a personal assistant to Meg Ryan.

'EXORCIST' PREQUEL CASTING
Casting began Wednesday in Los Angeles for the "Exorcist:
Dominion" film. A prequel to 1973s classic, "The Exorcist." The
prequel will tell the story of Father Merrin's first encounter in
Africa with the demon he encountered, which eventually resulted
in his death, in the original.

MORE 'SPIDER-MAN' EXTRA'S WANTED
The "Spider-Man" production is in need of more extra's. This call
will take place on March 15, 16, 19, 20-23 and 26. There was no
word on what the scenes involve. If interested your asked to
contact Metropolis comic store in Downey, CA, at
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the store's website: www.metrohero.com. There are a number of
things you must provide before contacting them, so be sure to
visit their site first for all the details.

ANG LEE TAKES 'HULK' NOT 'T3'
While talking to E! Online, Ang Lee revealed that he was
originally offered directing duties on the developing "Terminator
3" project. Lee explained his reason for taking on the green
behomoth over "Terminator" by saying, that the Hulk movie project
had "more depth, more feeling" than a third Terminator was likely
to have.

'SPIDER-MAN' WEB COMPROMISE
As you 'Spidey' fans might know, the current script calls for
'Spidey' to spin webs from organic shooters that grow from his
wrists and not from the mechanical spinners that Parker invents
in the comics. James Cameron was the originator of this idea and
Sam Raimi is a defender of this decision. It seems now according
to E! Online columnist Anderson Jones that there has been a
compromise. This may be a spoiler to some of you, so if you don't
want to know do not click on the following link.
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ULLMANN TO REPLACE FOSTER AT CANNES
Norwegian actress and director Liv Ullmann will head the jury at
this year's Cannes Film Festival, replacing U.S. actress Jodie
Foster who pulled out earlier this month to take on the "Panic
Room" project.

COX, GOLDTHWAIT ENGAGED
Nikki Cox has played sexy characters on television, but in real
life she only has eyes for one man - Bob "Bobcat" Goldthwait.
According to the Associated Press, The 22-year-old star of the WB
sitcom "Nikki" is engaged to the caffeinated comedian, who is 16
years her senior. The two met on the set of "Unhappily Ever
After," the defunct WB comedy in which Cox got her big break and
Goldthwait was the voice behind a puppet named Mr. Floppy.

PRINCE LAUNCHES SUBSCRIPTION MUSIC SERVICE
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Prince will launch a
subscription music service Wednesday whereby fans will be asked
to pay as much as $100 a year for online access to the rock
impresario's songs and videos as well as VIP passes to Prince
concerts and after-show parties. Although a premium subscription
runs $100 annually, Prince also is offering a more basic plan for
$7.77 a month (a savings of $6.76 annually over the premium
membership). Where can you find the site?
http://www.NPGMusicClub.com

STARS TAPPED FOR MISS USA PANGEANT JUDGING
Doris Roberts, the mom from "Everybody Loves Raymond," crafty
mogul Martha Stewart, Dr. Drew Pinsky and actor Ernie Hudson are
confirmed judges for next month's Miss USA 2001 pageant,
officials announced earlier this week. MTV VJ Ananda Lewis,
former MTV host Karen Duffy, actor Daniel Baldwin and boxer Roy
Jones, Jr. will also help determine the winner of the 50th
anniversary competition. As reported earlier William Shatner will
host the show. Miss USA 2001 will be broadcast live from Gary,
Ind., March 2 on CBS.

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IN THE NEWS - Television
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MADONNA, GIBSON HAVE MOVIE IN WORKS
The New York Post reports that Madonna and former pop princes
Debbie Gibson are working together on a joint movie project
called "Teen Queens" to air on VH1. The movie tells the tale of
two rival singers whose careers sink after they get into a fight
onstage at an awards show.

RUPAUL, RICHTER GET NEW SERIES
UPN has ordered a pilot that stars cross-dressing diva RuPaul as
a transsexual nanny. According to Variety, The project --
tentatively titled "The Tranny" -- is being produced by the guy
behind the network's short-lived stinker "The Secret Diary of
Desmond Pfeiffer." Meanwhile, Fox has given the go-ahead for a
comedy starring ex-Late Night with Conan O'Brien sidekick Andy
Richter. In "Anything Can Happen," Richter will play a single guy
with a vivid fantasy life.

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4. Trailers & Teasers
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"Bridget Jones' Diary" Teaser Trailer
http://www.movie-fever.com/trailers/BridgetJones

CAST:
Renée Zellweger .... Bridget Jones
Colin Firth .... Mark Darcy
Hugh Grant .... Daniel Cleaver
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"Exit Wounds" Full Trailer - Requires Quicktime

Orin Boyd, a tough cop in an inner-city precinct discovers a web
of dirty cops and corruption.

Lo-Res
http://www.movie-fever.com/trailers/ExitWounds/lo-res.htm
Hi-Res
http://www.movie-fever.com/trailers/ExitWounds/hi-res.htm

CAST:
Steven Seagal .... Orin Boyd
DMX
Tom Arnold
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"Kingdom Come" Full Trailer - Requires Quicktime
http://www.movie-fever.com/trailers/KingdomCome

A group of old friends bands together when a despicable family
member thankfully expires.

CAST:
LL Cool J, Jada Pinkett, Vivica A. Fox, Loretta Devine, Anthony
Anderson, Toni Braxton, Cedric the Entertainer, Darius McCrary,
Whoopi Goldberg
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"The Brothers" Full Trailer - Requires RealPlayer

Lo-Res
http://www.movie-fever.com/trailers/TwoBrothers/lo-res.htm
Hi-Res
http://www.movie-fever.com/trailers/TwoBrothers/lo-res.htm

CAST:
Morris Chestnut
D.L. Hughley
Bill Bellamy
Shemar Moore

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5.Top Box Office, Video Rentals/Sales, Soundtracks
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TOP BOX OFFICE ESTIMATES - week ending 2/11/01

Movie Weekend Gross/Total (millions) Release Weeks

1. Hannibal $58.0 / 58.0 1 week(s)
2. The Wedding Planner $7.8 / 38.0 3 week(s)
3. Saving Silverman $7.4 / 7.4 1 week(s)
4. Crouching Tiger,.. $5.1 / 60.1 10 week(s)
5. Cast Away $5.0 / 209.7 8 week(s)
6. Save the Last Dance $4.8 / 74.5 5 week(s)
7. Traffic $4.4 / 71.0 7 week(s)
8. Valentine $3.8 / 15.8 2 week(s)
9. Chocolat $3.1 / 26.6 9 week(s)
10. O Brother, Where.. $3.0 / 20.8 8 week(s)
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TOP VIDEO RENTALS/SALES - week ending 2/9/01
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Rentals Sales

1. Me, Myself & Irene 1. Chicken Run
2. Gladiator 2. Britney In Hawaii
3. The Cell 3. Mary-Kate & Ashley: Our...
4. Hollow Man 4. Jazz: A Film By Ken Burns
5. The Virgin Suicides 5. The Sopranos: The Complete..
6. Scary Movie 6. Silence Of The Lambs
7. Chicken Run 7. Sex And The City
8. Erin Brockovich 8. Playboy's Playmates Bustin'..
9. Gone in 60 Seconds 9. Jubei-Chan The Ninja Girl
10. Autumn in New York 10. Playboy's California Girls..
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TOP 5 SOUNDTRACKS
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1. Remember The Titans
2. Charlie's Angels
3. Almost Famous
4. Selmasongs: Dancer In The Dark (2000 Film)
5. Duets (2000 Film)

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6. IN THEATERS...
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WHAT'S THERE , WHAT'S COMING
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This weeks releases 2/9/01

- Hannibal - Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore
- Saving Silverman - Jason Biggs, Jack Black, Amanda Peet
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==>Week of February 16, 2001<==

-> Down to Earth
Cast: Chris Rock, Chazz Palminteri, Eugene Levy, Frankie Faison,
Jennifer Coolidge.
Director: Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz
Official site: http://www.downtoearthmovie.com
Review(s): http://www.upcomingmovies.com/iwasmadetoloveher.html

-> Sweet November
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, Greg Germann, Lauren Graham,
Jason Isaacs.
Director: Pat O'Connor
Official site: http://www.sweetnovember.net
Review(s): http://www.upcomingmovies.com/sweetnovember.html

-> Recess: School's Out
Cast: Andrew Lawrence, Ashley Johnson, Courtland Mead, Jason
Davis and Rickey D'Shon Collins.
Director: Chuck Sheetz
Official site: http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/recess
Review(s): http://www.upcomingmovies.com/recess.html

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7. MF MOVIE OF THE WEEK
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Donnie Brasco (1997) (R)
Item # 97511, 70075, 188530

Al Pacino and Johnny Depp are terrific together in this excellent
Mafia drama from director Mike Newell. Pacino, who played
undercover cop Frank Serpico 25 years before, now becomes the
hunted Mafia man whom undercover cop Johnny Depp is after. The
film was coproduced by Barry Levinson and the screenplay was
written by Paul Attanasio, two of the people responsible for the
extraordinary television police drama HOMICIDE.

Cast: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Anne Heche, Bruno
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