Italian comic Benigni leads Cannes hit Life is Beautiful
Italian actor Roberto Benigni crafts a Holocaust drama that blends humor with tragedy. The film follows Guido, a Jew in 1939 Italy, who shields his son from camp horrors with a game that prizes a tank, amid growing anti semitism and deportation. It received a ten minute standing ovation at Cannes and aims for U S release via Miramax.
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Deep Impact Leads Box Office Second Week Amid Godzilla Buzz
Deep Impact stayed on top at North American theaters with $23.8 million in its second weekend as Godzilla loomed for a wide release. The Horse Whisperer opened strong at $13.7 million, Quest for Camelot debuted poorly at $6 million, City of Angels and He Got Game also performed into the top ten.
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Sinatra leaves real estate to widow and music to kids
Frank Sinatra's widow will inherit real estate including a Malibu beach house and a Beverly Hills estate while his children receive the entertainer's music catalogue. The will reportedly includes substantial resources to the wife and three children Nancy, Tina, and Frank Sinatra Jr., with the reading date not disclosed. A private funeral Mass was scheduled in Beverly Hills after his heart attack death.
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Frasier Moves to NBC Thursday 9 P.M. Slot
NBC unveils fall schedule moving Frasier to Thursday 9 p.m. the Seinfeld slot. Just Shoot Me shifts to Tuesday, Dateline NBC expands to five nights, and several new shows debut including All My Life and Encore Encore. ER producer John Wells introduces Trinity, while For Your Love may head to WB.
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Lion King and Ragtime Lead Drama Desk Awards
The Lion King wins eight Drama Desk honors, the most of any show, while Ragtime takes best musical. The Beauty Queen of Leenane is named best play and A View from the Bridge wins best revival. Acting prizes go to Anthony LaPaglia and Cherry Jones.
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Diana Estate Sues Franklin Mint Over Diana Products
The Diana estate and memorial fund filed suit in federal court in Los Angeles to stop the Franklin Mint from selling dolls plates jewelry and other memorabilia bearing the princess's name and likeness. The estate alleges trademark and intellectual property rights violations and seeks to halt production and distribution. The suit cites lack of quality control and notes a similar lawsuit by Tiger Woods resulting in a settlement and injunction.
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