Lennon's Gallotone guitar to headline Sotheby's sale in London
Sotheby's announced the Gallotone Champion acoustic guitar used by John Lennon will be auctioned later this month in London. Experts expect 128000 to 160000 dollars, citing its role in Lennon and McCartney meeting at a Woolton fete and its link to the formation of the Beatles. Proceeds will aid Olive Mount Learning Disabilities Directorate in Liverpool.
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Internet film to debut on World Wide Web says Sightsound
Sightsound.com announces one of the first web born releases with The Quantum Project a live action and effects driven feature about quantum physics the Web and spiritual mystery produced by Metafilmics. Directors include Francis Glebas with $3 million budget and 1995 start.
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Disney to sell Fairchild publications to Advance
Disney confirms sale of its Fairchild Publications unit including W Jane and Women’s Wear Daily to Advance Publications for about six hundred fifty million dollars. Deal may close by year end with online rights for Buena Vista Internet Group and continued ties to some titles.
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Pax TV to debut three new family shows this week
Pax TV unveils three original programs to anchor prime time including Destination Stardom hosted by Lisa Canning, Chicken Soup for the Soul with Michael Tucker and guest stars, and Twice in a Lifetime with fantasy sequences. The slate blends with returning It's a Miracle and Little Men while executives urge family-friendly appeal.
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Millionaire hits ABC as late summer revival gains pace
ABC rides high on Regis Philbin hosted Who Wants To Be a Millionaire as a surprise prime time return. Four episodes placed in Nielsen top 10 boosting ABC to second in ratings and first in total viewers and 18 to 49.
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Opera house slap triggers real drama in Chicago
In Chicago at Lyric Opera a candy wrapper provoked a whispered complaint and a slap, leading to a misdemeanor battery case against John E. Gaggini, 49, Oak Lawn tax attorney. The alleged victim is Alexander Weaver, also a lawyer. Trial is set for Oct. 19.
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