Oscar wins fail to revive ailing Orion and Carolco
Orion Pictures swept the Oscars with Silence of the Lambs aiding its Chapter 11 reorganization, but analysts say trophies rarely translate into financial recovery. Terminator 2 wins do little for Carolco, which recently secured 73.8 million in financing from Le Studio Canal Plus and partners.
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Winners announced at 64th Academy Awards show
The 64th Academy Awards honored The Silence of the Lambs with multiple prizes including Best Picture and Best Director Jonathan Demme. Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins won acting awards, while Callie Khouri Ted Tally and others received screenplay and technical honors.
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Six Bodies Found in Burned Cabin During Gambling Gatherings
In Bolivar Tennessee six people died in a remote cabin fire believed linked to Monday night high-stakes gambling. Neighbors say the two-room cabin hosted drinking and carousing with thousands of dollars typically at stake.
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Court Allows Piecemeal End to Desegregation Oversight
The Supreme Court 8 0 ruled that federal courts may end supervision of desegregation in stages, starting with DeKalb County Georgia where schools remain only partially integrated. The decision also affirms it is not illegal for blacks and whites to attend different schools if they live in different neighborhoods. The ruling could reduce court supervision across hundreds of districts and affect busing programs. Justice Kennedy authored the opinion outlining factors for incremental withdrawal and evaluating districts' compliance and good faith.
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Court denies Tyson's bid for freedom during appeal
The Indiana Court of Appeals rejected Mike Tyson's request to be freed from prison while appealing rape and criminal deviate conduct convictions. The two sentence order gave no reasoning. Prosecutors cited disciplinary actions, while defense said Tyson would comply with conditions including home confinement and electronic monitoring.
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