Costner urges end to attacks on Mel Gibson over Passion
New York actor-director Kevin Costner says people should stop targeting Mel Gibson for The Passion of the Christ. He calls Gibson an honorable filmmaker who may have questioned himself more than anyone else. The film stars Jim Caviezel as Jesus in a graphic portrayal of the crucifixion, drawing concerns from Christian and Jewish leaders about potential anti Semitism.
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Frampton reads to kids at Cincinnati library
British-born rocker Peter Frampton, 53, drew dozens of children and parents to a library reading of Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree in Cincinnati. He moved there in 2000, supports charity events, and still tours internationally with Humble Pie.
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Actress Ryan finds boxing purity in film Against the Ropes
Los Angeles actress Meg Ryan says she loves boxing after playing boxing manager Jackie Kallen in Against the Ropes. She praises the sport's purity and notes parallels between the boxing world and Hollywood, including how women are underestimated. Omar Epps co-stars as Luther Shaw in the true story adaptation.
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History Journal Highlights From February 29. 1940 to 1968
The entry notes Gone with the Wind winning eight Academy Awards in 1940 for 1939 films. It recalls Columbus using a lunar eclipse in 1504 to elicit aid during his Jamaican ordeal. It marks Eisenhower’s 1956 presidential bid and the 1968 discovery of the first pulsar by Jocelyn Bell Burnell in Cambridge England.
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Birthdays this week include Michele Morgan and peers
Two days of celebrity birthday notes list Michele Morgan turning 84 along with Arthur Franz and James Mitchell also at 84, Joss Ackland 76, Alex Rocco 68, Jack Lousma 68, Dennis Farina 60, Phyllis Frelich 60, Antonio Saba Jr. 32, and Ja Rule 28, noting the ages of entertainers and notable figures.
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Affleck Lopez dominate Razzie awards for 2003
The Razzies crowned Gigli as worst picture with Ben Affleck worst actor and Jennifer Lopez worst actress. Martin Brest won worst director and screenplay. Stallone tied a Razzie record with 10th prize as worst supporting actor for Spy Kids 3-D. Demi Moore earned worst supporting actress for Charlie's Angels Full Throttle. Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat won worst excuse for a movie. From Justin to Kelly received a governor's award for underachievement in choreography.
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The Return of the King Drives Oscar Night Front Run
The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King leads with 11 nominations and is seen as the likely best picture winner at the Academy Awards. Star contenders include Monster and Mystic River, with SAG results reshaping acting race and debates over campaign tactics marking the season.
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TV news shows guest lineups vary by network
This Week features Haitian President Aristide and German Chancellor Schroeder. Face the Nation lists Sen Santorum Rep Baldwin. Meet the Press adds Cardinal McCarrick Robert Bennett and US Bishops board. Late Edition names Edwards Romney Feinstein Dreier Starr Dershowitz Netanyahu Shaath. Fox News Sunday includes Gillespie McAuliffe Gregory Burke and Starr.
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