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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 2001
Page
5
Highland Park residents protest a film crew burning a house for Eminem's movie 8 Mile. They say the city is scarred by arson and burned homes and fear the scene glorifies the ongoing problem during a monthlong spree earlier this year.
Scottish tourist officials register a blue yellow white and purple tartan to honor Madonna for boosting Highland tourism. They credit the Madonna effect with more couples taking romantic holidays in Highland castles after her marriage to Guy Ritchie last year.
Filmmaker William Friedkin and screenwriter Peter Blatty file a federal lawsuit against Warner Bros alleging copyright violations and fraud in last year’s release of a 2000 version of The Exorcist. They accuse the studio of false statements and failure to compensate, claiming derivative registration issues. Warner Bros declined comment. The film reportedly earned over $40 million.
Patricia Nichols accused Steven Seagal of slander over a 1999 music project and embezzlement claims. A judge ruled Seagal owes no damages. Nichols vowed to appeal and said punishment would come via money. Seagal’s attorney called the ruling vindication.
A chronology notes key events: Washington resigns as commander in chief in 1783, Moore’s Visit from St. Nicholas published in 1823, Wake Island surrender in 1941, Tojo execution in 1948, Pueblo crew released in 1968, Voyager flight in 1986, Bush and Yeltsin telephone talks in 1991. Associated Press.
Photographer Yousuf Karsh turns 93 while actor Ronnie Schell reaches 70. Emperor Akihito hits 68 and Frederic Forrest and James Stacy are 65. Rhythm blues singer Eugene Record is 61. Actress Susan Lucci is 52. Iron Maiden guitarist Dave Murray is 43. Singer Terry Weeks is 38. Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam is 37. Corey Haim is 30. Jamie Murphy of Space is 26 and Estella Warren, known from Planet of the Apes, is 23.
AP reports writer Al Franken is shaping a CBS pilot titled Little House on the Hill from a real Capitol Hill group house owned by Rep. George Miller. The ensemble includes Sen. Charles Schumer Rep. William Delahunt and Sen. Richard Durbin living together during work weeks as Franken studies their daily life and sacrifices for public service.
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