War ratings clash as Fox leads CNN in early Gulf coverage
Fox News Channel has averaged 4.16 million viewers daily over the first five days of the Gulf War, edging CNN at 3.74 million. Experts note Fox’s longer viewing times and morale-boosting coverage, while CNN touts manpower and overseas presence. MSNBC gains from war coverage as Nielsen and Pew surveys reflect public reception.
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Greek Filmmakers Urge Boycott Of American Films
Greek filmmakers led by Theo Angelopoulos urged a boycott of American movies to protest the Iraq war. The Union of Geek filmmakers said the action targets the war, not Americans, and leaflets would be handed out at theaters. Angelopoulos highlighted the protest while his Cannes wins were noted.
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MTV Bans Violent Videos During Wartime
MTV is pulling violent clips from air during wartime. A spokeswoman told MSNBC that videos with war related terms or images should not be shown now. Banned titles include System of a Down Boom! Aerosmith Don’t Want to Miss a Thing U2 Miss Sarajevo Bon Jovi This Ain’t a Love Song and Radiohead Lucky with war footage and injured children.
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Madonna and Ritchie Sweep Five Razzie Awards
Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie dominated the Razzie ceremony, earning five awards for Swept Away including worst picture and worst director. Madonna tied for worst actress with Britney Spears, while she also captured worst screen couple and worst remake or sequel.
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Wartime Oscars Ratings Dip 15 Percent
Preliminary television ratings for the wartime Academy Awards show a 15 percent drop from last year. ABC cited a 25.5 household rating and 37 share in the 55-city overnight measure, noting final national numbers may lower the result. The Kodak Theatre ceremony faced wartime pressure and lower population viewership.
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