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June 12, 2001 Issue Number 140
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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 - Me, Myself & Irene

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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: 6/5/01

- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh)
- The Fantasticks (Joe McIntyre, Joel Grey)
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-> Cast Away
Cast: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Viveka Davis, Valerie Wildman, Nick
Searcy.
Director: Robert Zemeckis

-> O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Cast: George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, Michael
Badalucco, Charles Durning, Daniel von Bargen, John Goodman,
Holly Hunter.
Director: Joel Coen

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3. IN THE NEWS - Movies & Entertainment
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MGM DROPS 'BASIC INSTINCT 2'
The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. film studio has dropped its plans
for a sequel to the hit thriller "Basic Instinct," and actress
Sharon Stone is suing producers, saying they reneged on a $14
million commitment to her, according to Daily Variety. The
lawsuit alleges that "Basic Instinct 2" producers Andy Vajna and
Mario Kassar had a verbal agreement with Stone guaranteeing her
at least $14 million for her commitment to the sequel, even if
the movie never got made, Variety said. In addition to the $14
million, Stone is seeking a share of gross profits if the film is
ever produced, regardless of its title or who plays her role.

McTIERNAN OUT OF 'SMOKE'
Variety reports that director John McTiernan will not helm the
period drama "Smoke and Mirrors, set to star Michael Douglas and
Catherine Zeta-Jones. McTiernan had been near a deal to come
aboard the Initial Entertainment Group/Miramax Films picture, but
due to what a source has called "insurmountable business
differences," he has chosen to step away from the project.
McTiernan is currently in post-production on MGM's "Rollerball."

HOFFMAN TO DIRECT AND STAR IN 'INJURIES'
According to the Hollywood Reporter via E! Online, Dustin Hoffman
will direct, star and produce the legal thriller Personal
Injuries for Disney. The film is based on the Scott Turow novel
by the same name. Hoffman will direct himself as successful
personal-injuries lawyer Robbie Feaver, who regularly bribes
judges to win cases. He gets caught by the FBI and, to avoid
jail, agrees to wear a wire for a top-secret sting operation.
Feaver, whose wife is slowly dying, is paired with a lonely but
sexy female agent who harbors secrets of her own.

SECRET SERVICE WANTS PROP MONEY
The AP is reporting that The Secret Service wants moviemakers to
return bogus money that looks so genuine some people are spending
it. Bills with phony face values totaling about $1 billion were
blown up during recent filming of the action movie "Rush Hour 2"
in Las Vegas. Some of the bills fluttered into the hands of
people who later went to businesses and spent them, authorities
said. "The product they were producing was just too close to
genuine," said Assistant Special Agent Chuck Ortman. "Notes were
successfully passed." 19 of the bills have been passed in the Las
Vegas and Los Angeles areas, and another attempt was reported in
Minneapolis.

KATE WINSLET; NO MOTHER TERESA
Indian media reported that Kate Winslet, star of the blockbuster
"Titanic," had been lined up to play the Roman Catholic nun in a
feature film to be directed by Rajiv Nath. Winslet's spokeswoman
debunked the report saying, that she knew nothing about the film
and had no idea where the reports had come from.

'TRIPLE X' COMING TOGETHER
Rob Cohen is set to direct and Neal Moritz is in final
negotiations to produce the urban spy thriller "Triple X" for
Revolution Studios, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Vin
Deisel is circling the project, which would mark a reteaming of
the director, producer and actor, who worked together on
Universal Pictures' upcoming "The Fast and the Furious." Moritz
and Cohen also worked together on Universal's "The Skulls."
"Triple X" is described as centering on a tough extreme-sports
player who is co-opted by the government to infiltrate a crime
ring. The character is described as a James Bond-like hero with
the personality of a rock star/chick magnet like Limp Bizkit
frontman Fred Durst.

LUCASFILM EPISODE II PREVIEW SET FOR COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL
Comic-Con International is the largest comics and popular arts
convention in America, last year welcoming over 48,500 people.
The event this year will be held from July 19 - 22, 2001.
Lucasfilm Ltd. has decided to make Comic-Con International the
first convention to get behind-the-scenes information on the
next installment of the Star Wars saga. For more info visit the
link below. Thanks to folks at AZ Reporter for the 'heads up.'
http://www.azreporter.com/nationalevents/comiccon.html

UNIVERSAL NEGOTIATING FOR 'SUB-MARINER'
Universal Pictures is in negotiations to nab feature film rights
to the Marvel comic book property "The Sub-Mariner." The story
follows the adventures of Prince Namor, a half-man/half-amphibian
creature from Atlantis. A troubled rebel with a short temper, he
has helped the human race and fought against it when humankind
polluted his underwater kingdom with waste.

RUFFALO EYING 'SIGNS'
According to Variety, Mark Ruffalo, ("You Can Count on Me") is in
negotiations to co-star with Mel Gibson in M. Night Shyamalan's
upcoming thriller "Signs" for the Walt Disney Co. As reported
previously the story involves the mysterious sudden appearance of
crop circles at a family farm in Pennsylvania.

MIRIMAX GETS 'JOHNNY'
Miramax has acquired the rights for writer Daniel Bernstein's
pitch "Johnny on the Spot," based on the Edward Sorel children's
book of the same name. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the
pitch is about a young boy who discovers that his television
broadcasts future events, prompting him to assume a superhero
identity in order to stop crimes before they happen.

MOLLY PARKER JOINS CUSACK IN 'HOFFMAN'
Actress Molly Parker, who played a stripper in the sexually
charged Wayne Wang film "The Center of the World" will star
opposite John Cusack in "Hoffman," according to Variety. The film
follows local gallery owner Hoffman (Cusack), who is befriended
by a young Adolf Hitler (Taylor) as he returns from World War I.

WARNER BROS. LOOKING TO GET 'DAMNATION'
Warner Bros. is in negotiations to acquire "Damnation Game," a
feature film based on the Clive Barker novel of the same name.
The project will tell the story of an imprisoned gambler and
thief who is released from prison early thanks to a wealthy
industrialist who enlists him to be his bodyguard. The inmate's
new job proves difficult when he realizes that someone is trying
to collect his employer's soul as a way of settling an old debt.
In related news, DarkHorizons.com reports that Sean Connery and
Paul Newman are set to star in the film.

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SHARON STONE'S HUSBAND RECOVERING
Sharon Stone's husband, San Francisco Chronicle Editor Phil
Bronstein, is recovering after being attacked by a 7-foot Komodo
dragon at the Los Angeles Zoo during a private tour arranged by
Stone. Bronstein was taken to Cedars Sinai Medical Center on
Saturday after the reptile bit his foot, crushing his toe and
tendons. At the hospital, doctors had to reattach severed tendons
and rebuild the casing of his big toe. {Ouch!!}

ONLINE FANS TO GET A DOSE OF 'DR. WHO'
BBC online will transmit a one-off radio drama, "Death Comes to
Time," as a downloadable audio file for listeners to tune into on
their home computers. "Death Comes to Time" will be transmitted
on July 13 as six five-minute audio files, with an audio trailer
available Friday June 15 at http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho.

CHARLIE SHEEN'S DAUGHTER ARRESTED
The 16-year-old daughter of "Spin City" star Charlie Sheen was
arrested on Wednesday at a clothing boutique in a resort town
just north of Los Angeles and charged with burglary. The girl,
whose name was not released because she is a minor, was arrested
Wednesday at the Stella Maris boutique, Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Deputy Richard Pena said. The girl was charged with
burglary and later released to her mother, Pena said. Police
declined to release further details.

SONY EXECS SUSPENDED
Remember the article in the last issue of Movie Fever about the
fake film critic? Well according to Daily Variety, Sony Pictures
Entertainment has disciplined two advertising executives for
their roles in creating the fictional film critic. According to
company insiders, Josh Goldstine, senior vice president of
creative advertising, and Matthew Cramer, director of creative
advertising, were rebuked and suspended without pay for 30 days.
The story don't end there. Apparently Sony was hit on Thursday
with a class-action lawsuit brought by two moviegoers who claimed
they were duped into seeing "A Knight's Tale" by the glowing
review blurbs attributed to the fake critic.

MATTEL TO MAKE CHER DOLL
First seen on an episode of the NBC sitcom "Will & Grace," a Cher
doll made by Mattel Inc. will be dancing onto store shelves in
the next couple of weeks. After the show aired, doll stores and
Mattel's Web sites were bombarded with inquiries about how to buy
the doll, which will be priced at $39.95. The doll will be
dressed in a lavender halter dress ensemble designed by Bob
Mackie.

GRAMMYS ADD TWO NEW RAP AWARDS
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences announced Wednesday
that trustees voted to include a best rap/sung collaboration
category. The Grammys will now dole out 101 awards, and the rap
field will grow to four categories: best rap solo performance,
best rap performance by a duo or group, best rap album and the
new best rap/sung collaboration.

CARRADINE'S WIFE FILES FOR DIVORCE
The wife of "Kung Fu" television series star David Carradine has
filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Marina Dawn
Benjamin Carradine filed a Superior Court petition without an
attorney on Wednesday. She's seeking spousal support and asking
to drop Carradine from her name. The couple wed on a studio
backlot in February 1998.

MARILU HENNER, HUSBAND DIVORCING
Marilu Henner and her husband, director Robert Lieberman, are
divorcing after more than a decade of marriage. Each filed a
divorce petition in Superior Court on Thursday, citing
irreconcilable differences. They married in June 1990 and have
two young sons.

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IN THE NEWS - Television
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BOB BARKER SET FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEARS
Bob Barker has reupped his contract with "The Price is Right" and
will host the show for another five years. The contract with CBS
and Pearson Television will keep Barker, 77, in place as host and
executive producer of the game show through its 34th season.
Barker has hosted "The Price is Right" since Sept. 4, 1972.

'DOWNER' TO DEBUT IN JULY ON NBC
NBC will premiere the Steve Martin sketch-reality hybrid series
"The Downer Channel" July 24. The half-hour series is set to
debut in the 8:30 p.m. Tuesday slot following NBC's hidden-camera
reality series "Spy TV." "Downer Channel" will blend comedy
sketches and man-on-the-street interviews in an attempt to
explore the comic side of life's bummers.

REGIS GOING SOLO AGAIN
Regis Philbin will have another round of new co-hosts on his
morning talk show, at least for a little while. Philbin's
sidekick, Kelly Ripa of the ABC soap opera "All My Children," has
gone on maternity leave. Her last day was Friday, and she'll be
gone just four weeks.

STRINGFIELD READY FOR ANOTHER RUN WITH 'ER'
"Sherry Stringfield, an original cast member of "ER" who departed
after the show's first three seasons, has made a deal to return
for the drama's next three seasons. Stringfield will reprise her
role as Dr. Susan Lewis.

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4. Trailers & Teasers
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FULL TRAILERS

-> Monsters Inc.
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-> The Others
[Stars: Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston]

-> "O"
[Stars: Mekhi Phifer, Josh Hartnett, Julia Stiles, Martin Sheen]

-> Rat Race
[Stars: Breckin Meyer, Whoopi Goldberg, Seth Green, Cuba Gooding
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5.Top Box Office, Video Rentals/Sales, Soundtracks
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TOP BOX OFFICE ESTIMATES - week ending 6/10/01

Movie Weekend Gross/Total (millions) Release Weeks

1. Swordfish $18.1 / 18.1 1 week(s)
2. Shrek $16.5 / 176.0 4 week(s)
3. Pearl Harbor $14.7 / 144.0 3 week(s)
4. Evolution $13.4 / 13.4 1 week(s)
5. The Animal $9.6 / 35.7 2 week(s)
6. Moulin Rouge $7.6 / 27.6 4 week(s)
7. What's the Worst.. $5.5 / 22.4 2 week(s)
8. The Mummy Returns $4.7 / 188.7 6 week(s)
9. A Knight's Tale $1.7 / 52.7 5 week(s)
10. Bridget Jones's Diary $1.1 / 67.4 9 week(s)
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TOP VIDEO RENTALS/SALES - week ending 6/8/01
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Rentals Sales

1. Finding Forrester 1. The Emperor's New Groove
2. What Women Want 2. Miss Congeniality
3. Almost Famous 3. Gladiator
4. Quills 4. Playboy's 2001 Playmate..
5. Billy Elliot 5. Playboy 2000: The Party..
6. Miss Congeniality 6. Farscape: Volume 3
7. Best In Show 7. Pearl Jam: Touring Band 2000
8. Wonder Boys 8. Farscape: Volume 2
9. Men Of Honor 9. Ramar: Vol. 1 - Who Do? Voodoo!
10. Meet The Parents 10. Escaflowne: Vol. 5 - Paradise..
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TOP 5 SOUNDTRACKS
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1. The Sapranos - Peppers and Eggs: Music from the HBO Series
2. Moulin Rouge
3. O Brother, Where Art Thou?
4. Tomb Raider
5. The Producers

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6. IN THEATERS...
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WHAT'S THERE , WHAT'S COMING
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This weeks releases 6/8/01

- Evolution (David Duchovny, Julianne Moore)
- Swordfish (John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry)
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==>Week of June 15, 2001<==

-> Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Rated PG)
Cast: Michael J. Fox, James Garner, Claudia Christian, Jim
Varney, John Mahoney.
Director: Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise
Official site: http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/atlantis
Review(s): http://www.mrqe.com/lookup?Atlantis%3A+The+Lost+Empire

-> Tomb Raider (Rated PG-13)
Cast: Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Daniel Craig, Iain Glen,
Leslie Phillips.
Director: Simon West
Official site: http://www.tombraidermovie.com
Review(s): http://www.mrqe.com/lookup?tomb+raider

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7. MF MOVIE OF THE WEEK
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Me, Myself & Irene (2000) (R)

Jim Carrey returns to his comic roots after a brief hiatus into
drama with this schizophrenic laugh-fest. He portrays Charlie, a
state trooper in Rhode Island who is unable to take medication
for his Multiple Personality Disorder. This unleashes Hank, an
alter ego that is threateningly aggressive and sexual. When
Charlie begins to fall in love with Irene (Renée Zellweger), he
must battle Hank for her affections. The resulting struggle
between the two personalities gives Carrey twice the opportunity
to trigger an onslaught of laughs, something he accomplishes with
the ease of an accomplished veteran.

CAST:
Jim Carrey, Renée Zellweger, Chris Cooper, Robert Forster,
Anthony Anderson, Danny Green, Jessica Harper, Lin Shaye, Richard
Jenkins.

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