Liar Liar tops box office weekend amid Devil's Own debut
In Los Angeles the Jim Carrey comedy Liar Liar held first place at the box office with a 25.4 million second weekend, while Harrison Ford’s The Devil's Own opened in second with 143 million. The weekend also saw The English Patent gain momentum after Oscar wins and other titles like Kolya and Return of the Jedi remaining in the top spots.
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World premiere for Dennis Rodman film in Chicago
Dennis Rodman arrives with Stacy Yarbough for the world premiere of his first movie Double Team at Chicago’s McClurg Court Cinemas. The action espionage thriller stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rodman, and Mickey Rourke.
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Anniversary marked for Selena in Corpus Christi school tribute
The file photo notes the two year anniversary of the 23 year old singer Selena Quintanilla’s death. She was shot by the president of her fan club on March 31 1995 in Corpus Christi Texas.
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Sawyer to stay with ABC amid TV news free agent race
Diane Sawyer will remain at ABC with two years left on her contract. The "PrimeTime Live" host considered offers during the free agent period, while Bryant Gumbel moved from NBC to CBS, affecting network dynamics as NBC tops ratings. Brown Memorial marks the Dubrovnik tragedy anniversary with a Croatian U S memorial display.
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Great April Fool's Day Comics Switcheroonie of 1997
In a nationwide 46-cartoonist swap, top strip creators parsed into rival characters for one day. Keane drew Dilbert creator Adams, who redrew The Family Circus. Johnston and Peters swapped Mother Goose and Grimm, while many artists took on others’ signatures and panels for a playful, high‑profile prank.
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Joke to film deal for comedian Dana Snow
Comedian Dana Snow turned a joke submitted to the Oscars site into a movie deal after his quip was delivered by Billy Crystal at the 69th Academy Awards. Snow reported multiple offers the next day, including a script deal from ST Productions for a feature whose title riffs on Price Waterhouse.
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Ayes Have It in City Council Action
Citizens follow local council meetings in The Chronicle with daily coverage. The report highlights votes and decisions by council members, including committees, public comment, and scheduling adjustments. City governance updates focus on budget, zoning, and service changes affecting residents.
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