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December 13, 2000 Issue Number 094
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IN THIS ISSUE:

1. Trivia Blitz
2. In The News - Movies & Entertainment
3. Online Celebrity Chat
4. In The News - Television
5. Movie Review - Proof of Life
6. Celebrity Profile - Chuck Norris
7. Celebrity Birthdays
8. Trivia Answer

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Hi Movie Fans!

Ok so the survey is over. I will try to keep this short and not
bore you with all the details, I just wanted to touch on a couple
things.

First I would like to thank those of you who took time out of
your busy schedule to participate. I will assume those of you who
didn't are so extremely satisfied you saw no need in wasting your
time with this non-sense. Either that or your a glutten for
punishment. <g>

To start off, the results show that overall you are extremely
satisfied or very satisfied with the newsletter.

A large majority of you are Extremely satisfied with the quality
of the news and information 95%...same goes for Timeliness of
news/information as well as Usefulness of news/information.

100% of those surveyed said they would recommend the newsletter
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Most of you read the newsletter for the "Movie & Entertainment
News" with the second runner-up being "New to Theaters."

99% of you are NOT opposed to receiving the newsletter 3 times a
week or more. (We are glad to hear this. Although no plans have
been made to publish a third issue, we have thought about it to
help keep the size of the newsletter down).

When asked what you like least about the newsletter most of you
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probably genuinely do not like that feature of the newsletter,
but I am assuming most of you do not have a problem with it. You
were asked to pick your LEAST favorite feature in the newsletter
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This has gotten to be way longer than I intended, so I will end
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Some of you said you would like to see pictures in the
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not up for that, infact it has been discussed. We are just not
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with it.)

Most all of the comments left were positive in nature, mainly to
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I do not want appear like I'm bragging so I will leave it at that
and just say once again thank you for your support. The results
from the survey give us an idea where we stand with our readers
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- Bob

Pheeewwwww (take a breath) and now finally

It's Showtime!

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1. TRIVIA BLITZ
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Name the film that won Best Picture Oscar in 1986?
(fill in the blanks)

P_ A _ O _ _

¤ Correct answer can be found at the bottom

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2. IN THE NEWS - Movies & Entertainment
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FOX PICKS UP 'BUMPER'
20th Century Fox has picked up a fantasy family film concept
called "Bumper to Bumper." The film tells the story of the secret
world of automobiles that are sentient, along the lines of "Toy
Story." The film, which will combine live-action with computer
generated effects, will focus on a Ford Mustang named Danny as
it's born on the assembly line and transported to its first
family in California.

NO 'DANGEROUS' FOR MYERS
Mike Myers has decided not to take on the big screen version of
Chuck Barris' tongue-in-cheek biography "Confessions of a
Dangerous Mind." Word is that he chose to pass on the project due
to potential scheduling conflicts, one of which may be the "Pink
Panther" remake. It's being reported that Ben Stiller and John
Cusack are now being eyed as the top contenders to take on the
film's lead role.

QUESTED TO DIRECT 'KUNG FU'
Music video director Nick Quested has been tapped by Mandalay
Pictures to helm their upcoming comedy "Kung Fu Theater." With
plans to start production in Hong Kong in March, the story tells
of a comic book artist in search of creative inspiration. While
watching a martial arts movie on TV, he finds himself transported
into the film's world which he recognizes as being peopled with
characters from his chop socky favorite films.

KIRSTEN DUNST, MARY JANE IN SPIDEY MOVIE?
Though not official we have seen some reports that sources within
Sony have confirmed that Kirsten Dunst had signed a contract
earlier this week putting her in the Mary Jane role for the
upcoming Spider-Man Movie.

'RUGRATS' 3RD MOVIE
Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies have officially
confirmed that a third film is in the works along with the
Klasky-Csupo animation studio. As previously reported, the third
film will see the cast of characters meeting those from
Nickelodeon's "The Wild Thornberrys" TV series. There are also
plans for a 'Thornberrys' film of its own.

BROSNAN IN NEGOTIATIONS FOR 'LARCENY'
Pierce Brosnan is in final negotiations to star in Mandalay
Entertainment's romantic caper "Larceny for Lovers." The project
is out to directors for an early start next year. Written by Phil
Lasker, "Larceny" is described as being in the vein of "Dirty
Rotten Scoundrels." The story is about a charming con artist
(Brosnan) who travels through Europe with his business
partner/sister and winds up falling in love with a beautiful
woman who turns out to be a master con artist.

DISNEY LOOKING TO ACQUIRE 'BABY'S'
The Walt Disney Co. is in negotiations to acquire Brad
Silberling's dramatic feature script "Baby's in Black," which he
would direct before the threatened actors strike against
producers. Susan Sarandon is on board to star in the $20 million
production, with Dustin Hoffman in talks to play her husband.
"Baby's" follows a man grieving the death of his fiancee, who was
killed in a restaurant where she was waiting tables. The man, who
lives with his mother (Sarandon) and father, begins to fall for a
woman who works in a bar owned by her missing boyfriend.

'VAMPIRE' FOR COLUMBIA
According to Variety, Columbia Pictures has snagged an option on
Whitley Streiber's upcoming book, "The Last Vampire." The book is
a sequel to Streiber's "The Hunger" and it tells the story of a
beautiful female vampire on the run from a CIA agent. The book
will hit stores in 2001.

VILLAINOUS ZHANG ZIYI - 'RUSH HOUR 2'
Zhang Ziyi (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) is in talks to take
on the lead villain role in New Line's "Rush Hour 2" project. If
Ziya takes on the project, her role will have her speaking only
in her native Chinese. "Rush Hour 2" reunites Jackie Chan and
Chris Tucker. The film will pick up where the first feature left
off following the two characters as they head to Hong Kong.
Production started Monday in Los Angeles.

WAHLBERG, NEWTON IN 'TRUTH'
Mark Wahlberg is in final negotiations to star in Universal
Pictures' thriller "The Truth About Charlie" (aka "Charade") for
director Jonathan Demme. Thandie Newton is also expected to star.
"Charlie" is about a Parisian woman (Newton) who is being pursued
by four strange men after her husband is mysteriously murdered.
She is subsequently rescued by a stranger (Wahlberg) whose
motives are unclear to her.

'ALEXANDER THE GREAT' PROJECT
The Canton Co. and Senator Entertainment have picked up an epic
project called "Alexander the Great." the historical epic drama
will be directed by Christopher McQuarrie (The Way of the Gun)
with a budget in the $85M range. The film will ironically tell
the life Alexander the Great. Plans are to start production
after the writers' and actor's strikes are settled.

'CODE NAME: OBLIVION'
Columbia Pictures has purchased the rights to a developing comedy
from scribe Ed Solomon (Charlie's Angels, Men In Black) called
"Code Name: Oblivion." The Film tells the story of the most
unlikely person to become an unstoppable secret agent..which is
exactly what happens.

'ARACH ATTACK' FOR ARQUETTE
David Arquette is close to signing a deal to star in Centropolis'
modestly budgeted giant spider movie "Arach Attack." The story
tells of a toxic spill that results in a horde of giant angry
spiders.

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SPLITSVILLE FOR CARREY, ZELLEWEGER
It appears the Grinch will be home alone this Christmas. Jim
Carrey, star of the No. 1 movie "How The Grinch Stole Christmas,"
and actress Renee Zellweger are no longer a couple. Carrey
publicist Marleah Leslie confirmed the split Tuesday after a
Zellweger representative divulged in a TV interview that the
couple wasn't together anymore. They parted ways a few weeks ago.
"I just want to say that it is true and that it's a private
matter between the two of them," Leslie said.

JACKSON AND OTHERS IN ROCK HALL OF FAME
Rock 'n' roll bad boys Aerosmith, singer/songwriter Paul Simon
and self-proclaimed "King of Pop" Michael Jackson are among the
latest crop of inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,
organizers announced on Tuesday.

A LITTLE SUE HAPPY PERHAPS?
Metallica has sued perfume manufacturer Guerlain and the
Neiman-Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman department store chains,
alleging that they have infringed on and diluted the rock band's
trademarked name by creating and marketing a "Metallica" perfume
brand. The suit, filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Los
Angeles, seeks a withdrawal of the scent from the market, plus
damages to be determined. Early this year, Metallica reached an
out-of-court settlement of a similar suit against Victoria's
Secret over its "Metallica" lip gloss. Metallica is also involved
with a legal battle against controversial file-swapping company
Napster Inc.

MORE MADONNA WEDDING NEWS
Queen of pop Madonna will look like royalty at her wedding next
week. She plans to wear a priceless diamond-encrusted tiara that
belonged to the late Princess Grace of Monaco.

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4. In The News - Television
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REALITY PROGRAMS UP FOR PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
"Cops," "Survivor" and "The Real World" are the top three choices
in the favorite reality-based program category for the 27th
annual People's Choice Awards. The show will air on CBS Jan. 7.
Kevin James will host the event at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

O'DONNELL, JOINS 'SEUSSICAL'
The talk-show queen joins "Seussical," Broadway's musical
celebration of Dr. Seuss, for four weeks, beginning Jan. 16,
while its current cat, David Shiner, vacations. O'Donnell broke
the news Wednesday during a taping of her television show when
Kevin Chamberlin, who plays Horton the elephant in the $10
million musical, came out and presented her with the Cat's
signature red-and-white top hat and asked, "Would you be our Cat
in the Hat?"

'NORMAL, OHIO' NO MORE
The trouble with "Normal, Ohio" is that it's canceled. Fox has
pulled the low-rated John Goodman vehicle, deciding not to order
any additional episodes from producer Carsey-Werner beyond the
gay-themed show's original 13-episode commitment.

'BEAST' GETS MIDSEASON ORDER
Mimi Leder's "The Beast" is roaring back at ABC. The network has
given a six-episode midseason order to the drama project produced
by Imagine Television in association with Touchstone Television
that was initially developed as a pilot last season.

DATES SET FOR 2001 TV AWARDS
Television fans can start marking 2001 awards show dates on their
calendars. The 53rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be held
Sept. 16 in Los Angeles, the Academy of Television Arts and
Sciences said Tuesday. Nominations will be announced July 12. The
third annual TV Guide awards ceremony, which lets fans pick the
winners, will be held on Feb. 24. The show, to be taped in Los
Angeles, will air March 7 on Fox. Nominees are selected by
entertainment industry executives and producers, with TV Guide
readers using ballots in the Jan. 6 and Jan. 13 issues to pick
the winners. Votes also may be cast online in January at
TVGuide.com.

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5. MOVIE REVIEW(s)
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Edited by Lori Kennedy.

Proof of Life (Rated R)
Starring: Russell Crowe, Meg Ryan, David Morse

Proof of Life stars the dynamic duo, Meg Ryan (as Alice Bowman)
and Russell Crowe (as Terry Thorne). The film is based upon an
anti-government guerrilla kidnapping in South America. Alicia
hires a professional negotiator, Terry, to help aid in the
release of her husband whom has been kidnapped. The group of
guerrilla drug lords take Alicia's husband captive in exchange
for a rather large ransom. Needless to say, this just so happens
to take place after a marital disagreement between the two
lovebirds. Terry accepts the assignment first for work and then
as a point of honor.

The actions sequences which, though few in number, are extremely
satisfying. It places you in the intense melodrama of high stakes
kidnapping and negotiations. Meg and Russell deliver their parts
on screen very well. The suspense kept you on the edge while the
love triangle kept you guessing. I found Proof of Life to be
quite intriguing. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone
who wants a night of excitement.

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6. CELEBRITY PROFILE
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CHUCK NORRIS
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Chuck was born Carlos Ray Norris on March 10 1940 in Ryan,
Oklahoma to an Irish mother and a Cherokee Indian father. The
eldest of three children, he helped his mother raise his two
younger brothers in Torrance, California, where his family moved
when he was 12. To escape the ridicule of being called a
"half-breed" Chuck joined the Air Force after graduating from
high school. He was stationed in Korea for three years, where he
dedicated himself to the study of karate and judo: he earned a
black belt in the former, a brown belt in the latter, and a
nickname, "Chuck."

After returning home, Norris worked for Northrop Aviation and
moonlighted as a karate instructor. Two years later, he was
teaching full-time and running a number of martial-arts schools.
In 1968, he opened a chain of 32 karate schools, where he taught
the likes of Steve McQueen and members of the Osmond family. That
same year, Norris became the Professional World Middleweight
Karate Champion. He held the title undefeated until he retired in
1974. Encouraged by former pupil McQueen, Norris took a shot at
movie stardom with only a bit part in a soft-porn flick under his
belt. In his first big roles, he played a villain to Bruce Lee's
hero in two films, "Return of the Dragon" and "Game of Death."

Norris went on to become familiar to fans worldwide as the star
of action films including "The Hitman," Delta Force," and "Delta
Force II." He also starred in "Missing in Action" and its
sequels, "Firewalker" and "Sidekicks." In addition to his acting
duties He is the author of the books The Secret of Inner Strength
and The Secret Power Within - Zen Solutions to Real Problems.. He
works for many charities, including the Funds for Kids, Veterans
Administration National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans, the
United Way Make-a-Wish Foundation, and Kick Drugs Out of America,
a nonprofit organization he created to help battle drugs and
violence in schools. Chuck Norris is now an Executive Producer of
"Walker, Texas Ranger" as well as the actor in the title role.
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Filmography - Most Recent
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President's Man, The (2000) (TV)
Logan's War: Bound by Honor (1998) (TV)
Chuck Norris: Private Lesson (1997) (V)
Forest Warrior (1996)
Top Dog (1995)
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7. CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS - Week of Nov. 13th - Dec. 19th
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<D>=Deceased

DECEMBER 13
Jamie Foxx (33)
John Davidson (59)
Dick Van Dyke (75)

DECEMBER 14
Patty Duke (54)
Lee Remick (65) <D>

DECEMBER 15
Don Johnson (51)
Tim Conway (67)

DECEMBER 16
Sam Robards (39)
Steven Bochco (57)

DECEMBER 17
Milla Jovovich (25)
Giovanni Ribisi (26)
Bill Pullman (47)
Eugene Levy (54)

DECEMBER 18
Christina Aguilera (20)
Katie Holmes (22)
DMX (30)
Casper Van Dien (32)
Brad Pitt (37)
Ray Liotta (45)
Leonard Maltin (50)
Steven Spielberg (54)

DECEMBER 19
Alyssa Milano (28)
Tyson Beckford (30)
Kristy Swanson (31)
Jennifer Beals (37)
Robert Urich (54)
Cicely Tyson (67)

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