Home video tapes spark legal clash over TV recording rights
In New York a federal case pits Universal and Disney against Sony over Betamax home video recorders. Studios claim time shifting undercuts film values and copyright protections, while Sony argues Betamax expands viewing and respects law. The suit targets Betamax hardware and ongoing sales growth with thousands of buyers potentially drawn into the dispute.
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Great violins built with blood beer and manure claim
Texas A&M chemist Dr. Joseph Nagyvary argues that old masters used non wood ingredients and alchemical ideas in varnish and wood treatment. He cites Duke of Eszterhazy opera house materials and Stradivari finishing lore while acknowledging proof will take years.
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Howard Hughes biopic in works profiles a reclusive tycoon
Hollywood reports a CBS two night biographical film on Howard Hughes based on Noah Dietrich's book with Tommy Lee Jones in the title role. Producer Roger Gimbel says the project will trace Hughes from age 20 to his death, focusing on power, privacy, and the allure of wealth.
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