Saddam Conquering Amazon; Xenon Pictures' Newest DVD Title, UNCLE SADDAM, Climbs to #14 on Amazon.com Sales Charts.Entertainment Editors Topical News: War On Terrorism Terrorist acts and the threat of Terrorism have occupied the various law enforcement agencies in the U.S. government for many years. The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, as amended by the usa patriot act LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2003 Xenon xenon (zē`nŏn) [Gr.,=strange], gaseous chemical element; symbol Xe; at. no. 54; at. wt. 131.29; m.p. −111.9°C;; b.p. −107.1°C;; density 5.86 grams per liter at STP; valence usually 0. Pictures' ultra-timely documentary DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. release "UNCLE SADDAM" has broken into the Top-15 on Amazon.com's sales charts. Available now for the first time ever on DVD, the award-winning title had risen to the #14 position as of 5 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2003. UNCLE SADDAM features an up-close-and-personal account of the life of one of the world's most maniacal ma·ni·a·cal or ma·ni·ac adj. Suggestive of or afflicted with insanity. dictators, Saddam Hussein, including his strange practices and erratic behavior -- an obsessive-compulsive germaphobe whose idea of a relaxing fishing expedition Also known as a "fishing trip." Using the courts to find out information beyond the fair scope of the lawsuit. The loose, vague, unfocused questioning of a witness or the overly broad use of the discovery process. involves powerful explosives and his servants, rather than the traditional hook, line and sinker Sinker A bond whose payments are provided by the issuer's sinking fund. Notes: A portion of these bonds are retired by the issuer each year. See also: Sinking Fund, Super Sinker Sinker . The film is not a spoof -- the footage is real and the translation is accurate. In addition to the documentary, the DVD offers special features and will be available April 1. Award-winning French filmmaker Joel Soler gained extensive access to Saddam under the guise of filming the country's architecture and the toll of UN sanctions against Iraq. With a satiric tone, the documentary reveals the true nature of the man and the harsh conditions his people endure. Comments Leigh Savidge, Founder, President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Xenon Pictures, "We are not surprised by the surge of consumer interest in UNCLE SADDAM on Amazon. The title offers something for everyone -- from those who want to be educated to those who seek entertainment to the simply curious. We anticipate continued support for UNCLE SADDAM at the retail level when it streets next week." UNCLE SADDAM first received critical acclaim at international film festivals, including the United Nations Association Film Festival, Amsterdam Documentary Film Festival, Bangkok International Film Festival and Vancouver International Film Festival, to name a few. Xenon Pictures, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based distributor of multi-cultural and "dynamic niche" films to the global marketplace. |
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