Kevorkian's Videotaped Injection Draws CBS Spotlight
Dr. Jack Kevorkian injects terminally ill Thomas Youk with a lethal dose on a CBS 60 Minutes broadcast, prompting regulatory and legal debate. Five Belo owned affiliates pulled airings amid policy objections. CBS defended the program as a public service in presenting a national debate on assisted death.
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Rugrats Leads Youth in Weekend Movie Debut
The Rugrats movie opened to 28 million dollars in its debut, while The Waterboy crossed 100 million in three weeks. Enemy of the State drew 20.3 million, and A Bug's Life started strong at Hollywood's El Capitan Theater amid an upcoming animation showdown with Bug's Life and Antz.
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Weekend Box Office Estimates For North America
Exhitor Relations Co Inc reports top grossers for Friday to Sunday with The Rugrats Movie at 28 million and Enemy of the State at 20.3 million. The Waterboy 158 million, Meet Joe Black 86 million, Will Know What You Did Last Summer 72 million, The Siege 35 million, We'll Be Home for Christmas 2 million, Pleasantville 24 million, Antz 23 million, Celebrity 17 million. Antz after eight weeks remains in the top 10 at No 9 with 2.3 million for the weekend. The Prince of Egypt due next month. The Rugrats Movie follows the Pickles family as a new baby joins the clan despite lukewarm reviews. Woody Allen's Celebrity opens at 1.7 million for 10th.
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Jagger and Hart Split Amid Claims of Anger and Modeling
London reports say Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall have separated again. The tabloids clash over causes with The Mail on Sunday alleging Jagger confronted Hall over publicity and Elizabeth modeling, while News of the World cites Jagger with an old flame in Paris. Hall, enraged, flew to New York with 11 month old Gabriel and plans United States divorce talks.
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Pavarotti Shines in Three Roles at Met Anniversary
Luciano Pavarotti marked 30 years since his Met debut by appearing in three staged acts from L Elisir d Amore La Boheme and Aida. At age 63 and after knee and hip surgery he delivered a strong performance amid lighter applause and a few vocal wobblies. The Met cast included Ruth Ann Swenson Daniela Dessı Dolora Zajick and Maria Guleghina with James Levine conducting.
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Screening of Iranian Pari film canceled over Salinger rights
The Film Society of Lincoln Center canceled a screening of the 1995 Iranian film Pari after J D Salinger's representatives threatened legal action for adapting Franny and Zooey without permission. Director Dariush Mehrjuteh said he sought consent but received no reply.
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