NEWS LITE : SCREAMING MATCH MOVIE TITLE FINE PUTS THE FEAR IN MIRAMAX.What's in a name? For the Disney-owned studio Miramax, about $1.8 million a day. Miramax has been ordered by an arbiter Friday to stop using the name ``Scream'' for its hit slasher/comedy or face a fine of $1,500 per day for each screen on which the film is being shown. Recently rereleased, ``Scream'' is playing on 1,216 screens. The Motion Picture Association of America made the ruling last week after Sony Pictures Entertainment complained that ``Scream'' is too close in title to ``Screamers,'' a Sony movie released last year. ``Screamers'' was a dud, grossing less than $6 million during its theatrical run. ``Scream,'' considerably more successful, is inching toward the $100 million mark. Sony first objected to the similar-sounding title when Miramax changed the Wes Craven film from ``Scary Movie'' to ``Scream'' before its release. But it has taken months to resolve the dispute. Variety reports that Miramax co-chairmen Bob and Harvey Weinstein are considering a court injunction barring fines while they try to overturn the MPAA MPAA abbr. Motion Picture Association of America ruling. Palm Springs will rock with Elvis party The king clashed with the springs, and the king won Round 1. An anniversary party may be held today, as scheduled, at Elvis Presley's honeymoon hideaway in Palm Springs, despite city officials' claims it will be a commercial event banned by city zoning ordinance in a residential neighborhood, a judge ruled Wednesday. ``The celebration is on,'' said Dave Baron, attorney for Tri-Villa Trust of Boston, owner of the five-bedroom, five-bathroom home. The hosts said about 60 people would attend and pay $75 each to benefit the Palm Springs Police Department Memorial Fund and Make-A-Wish Foundation The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that grants wishes to children (2.5 years to 18 years old) with life-threatening medical conditions. . Hearing the case in Indio, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Charles Stafford found that Palm Springs city officials didn't show the party would be disruptive or that it would be a commercial activity. The city plans to raise the issue again at a May 30 hearing. ``The fact that there is going to be a party this weekend is certainly not the end of the story,'' city attorney Bill Wynder said. Local people have complained about noise and traffic at more than 20 houses in Palm Springs that are associated with celebrities, Wynder said. Last month, the city considered special legislation for the celebrity homes, but neighbors opposed any exemption. Elvis and Priscilla Presley Priscilla Beaulieu Presley (born Priscilla Ann Wagner on May 24, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American model, author and actress. She is the ex-wife of rock 'n' roll singer and musician Elvis Presley and mother of singer/songwriter Lisa Marie Presley. spent their honeymoon in the Las Palmas Las Palmas: see Palmas, Las, Spain. Las Palmas or Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Seaport city (pop., 2001: 354,863), northeastern Grand Canary Island, Spain. neighborhood after their wedding May 1, 1967, in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. . The house was used for one party in 1995 and two last year, Baron said. The Elvis Friends-Hollywood Elvis Presley Fan Club also plan a reception Friday night and a barbecue Saturday for their 30th anniversary celebration. ``Elvis is allowed to have his honeymoon,'' said Leonard Lewis
Leonard Lewis (29 November 1927 - 2 December 2005) was a British producer and director. , a representative of the owners of the house. Dole's dog gets a shot at big time Bob Dole's not the only one in the family bringing home some big bucks. As the former Kansas senator starts his new job at a Washington law firm, his 14-year-old schnauzer schnauzer (shnou`zər), a sturdy, wirehaired dog developed in S Germany. There are three separate breeds of schnauzer distinguished by their size. The standard schnauzer is a medium-sized dog whose existence in Germany dates back to the 15th cent. , Leader, is making some money in the private sector, too. Leader is being paid $5,000 by Ralston Purina Co. to appear on a 1998 calendar of celebrity dogs, Dole said Wednesday. Leader sat in on an interview Dole gave to the Associated Press Associated Press: see news agency. Associated Press (AP) Cooperative news agency, the oldest and largest in the U.S. and long the largest in the world. . ``He likes everybody. Rub his ears,'' Dole told a guest. ``I think he's losing his strength. But he's all right.'' The money will be donated to the Washington Humane Society A humane society is a group that aims to stop animal suffering due to cruelty or other reasons. Examples Examples of humane societies include: The Humane Society of the United States, Peninsula Humane Society, American Humane which was founded in 1877 as a network of , where Leader was adopted. Rapper's death car door auction nixed Police said ``no sale'' to a planned auction of the bullet-riddled door of the rented GMC GMC See: Guaranteed Mortgage Certificate Suburban in which Notorious B.I.G. was gunned down. Budget Rent A Car of Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. said three days ago it wanted to auction the door and give the money to charity. Budget co-owner Corky cork·y adj. cork·i·er, cork·i·est 1. Of or resembling cork. 2. Informal Lively; buoyant. cork Rice said police had returned the vehicle's door, saying they were done with their analysis. But detectives returned Wednesday and confiscated con·fis·cate tr.v. con·fis·cat·ed, con·fis·cat·ing, con·fis·cates 1. To seize (private property) for the public treasury. 2. To seize by or as if by authority. See Synonyms at appropriate. adj. it. ``They said it was needed for evidence,'' Rice said. Homicide detectives refused to comment. Sweet tooth gets Arafat in trouble Yasser Arafat was rushed in for a late-night emergency filling after indulging in too many sweets, his dentist said Wednesday. The Palestinian leader is spending the week in Nablus, a West Bank city known for its sweet desserts. After eating Nablusi Kanafa - phyllo phyl·lo also fi·lo n. A pastry dough layered in very thin sheets that become flaky when baked, used especially in Greek and Middle Eastern dishes. dough filled with white cheese soaked in sugary syrup - Arafat complained of a severe pain in his right molar. When the pain did not go away, he was taken to the dentist. ``We in Nablus restore what we cause to deteriorate,'' said the dentist, Ahmad Jaber. Jaber said the cavity filling went smoothly and noted that Arafat's teeth are in good shape. Earhart follower reaches Thailand The American pilot trying to complete the round-the-world flight attempted by pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart landed her vintage aircraft Wednesday in northern Thailand. Linda Finch, a 46-year-old Texas businesswoman, brought her restored 1935 Lockheed Electra 10-E down at Chiang Mai airport after flying from Calcutta, India. She is to fly on to the Thai capital, Bangkok, on Friday. Finch's quest began March 17 from the same hangar in Oakland from which Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan departed 60 years ago. They vanished 22,000 miles into the trip, somewhere near Howland Island in the Pacific Ocean. CAPTION(S): 4 Photos Photo: (1) Dole (2) Arafat (3 -- 4) Drew Barrymore, left, appears in ``Scream,'' while Andy Lauer play a young trooper in ``Screamers.'' |
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