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Reports on the special effects used in the movie `Twister,' directed by Jan de Bont. Comments from de Bont; Creation of the special effects with the newest inventions and time-tested technology; Chances of the movie in the summer season of 1996.

Presents the motion pictures scheduled for release in the United States for summer of 1996. Scheduled release of the film; Main attractions; Plot; Predicted performance at the box-office.

Reports on the contention of Richard Linklater, director of the motion picture 'Slacker,' that the motion picture 'Slackers' unfairly infringes on the title of his movie.

Discusses actors and actresses from low-profile motion pictures who should be considered for Academy Awards, but likely will not because of their lack of exposure.

Presents celebrity-related news briefs as of January 24, 2002, including information on the motion picture 'The Count of Monte Cristo.'

Discusses USA TODAY's Oscar index, an index of leading contenders for Oscars that factors in awards, box office, and so-called buzz, with the motion picture 'Mulholland Drive' in first place as of January 15, 2002.

Profiles filmmaker Robert Altman, director of 'Gosford Park' and other movies.

Profiles actress Sissy Spacek, who will star in a the movie 'Tuck Everlasting.'

Reports on actor Jon Voight's role as television sports journalist Howard Cosell in the motion picture 'Ali.'

Discusses motion pictures nominated for Oscar awards and Golden Globe awards.

Reports on the style of the characters in the animated motion picture 'Lilo and Stitch,' from Disney, directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois.

Examines the contenders for the 2001 Academy Awards, including the films `Vanilla Sky' and `Shrek.' INSET: OK, if you must have picks....

Discusses the involvement of motion picture director John Woo in various film projects, including 'Men of Destiny.'

Discusses plans by the motion picture industry to capitalize on the patriotic atmosphere in the United States, due to the war on terrorism, by producing a number of war films.

Discusses the approach of composer John Williams to writing the score for the motion picture, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.'

Discusses an 'Amazing Spider-Man' comic book that has a theme centering around the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in New York City.

Discusses the craftsmanship behind a number of motion pictures, including 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.'

Reports on the success of early ticket sales for the motion picture 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' and mentions theater chains that have advance sale plans.

Discusses the release of the motion picture 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,' and how it is expected to compare to the original 'E.T.'

Reports that when a nation is at war, audiences often like to escape by watching horror films.

Reports that Cartoon Network will replay original-state episodes of the cartoon series 'I'm Popeye,' beginning in October, 2001.

Discusses issues that comedians and comedy writers face after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.

Presents comments from actress Julia Stiles about her role in the motion picture 'The Business of Strangers.'

Reports on the plans of the United States motion picture industry to alter motion pictures or postpone their releases based on their portrayal of terrorism or the World Trade Center, which was attacked by terrorists in September 2001.

Reports that several entertainment events were either cancelled or postponed out of respect for the terrorist attacks on the United States.

Profiles film critic Pauline Kael of 'The New Yorker,' who died from Parkinson's disease on September 3, 2001.

Presents celebrity related news briefs as of September 4, 2001, including a record number of movie ticket sales in summer, 2001.

Reports on attempts to update and popularize the drive-in movie theater in the United States, with use of movie theater technology such as digital projectors.

Presents the comments of actress Jaime Pressly about her role in the motion picture 'Not Another Teen Movie.'

Discusses the varied success of independent films in the United States during the summer of 2001, including 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch,' and 'Ghost World.'

Reports on the features included in the DVD and videotape release versions of the animated motion picture 'Shrek,' including an extended ending.

Focuses on John Cameron Mitchell, who directed, co-wrote, and starred in the movie 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch,' highlighting his other projects.

Reports that DreamWorks has delayed the film `Tortoise vs. Hare' because the script needs further development.

Discusses the acting career of Jack Lemmon, who died of cancer on June 27, 2001 at the age of 76. INSET: Whether funny or poignant, Lemmon was amazing, by Mike Clark.

Reports on ethical questions which were raised by the creation of a fictional movie critic, named David Manning, at Sony's Columbia Pictures.

Discusses fictional game heroine Lara Croft who is played by actress Angelina Jolie in the motion picture `Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.'

Discusses the release of Disney's animated motion picture `Atlantis: The Lost Empire,' and offers comments by co-director Kirk Wise and actor Phil Morris.

Reports that actor John Lithgow will star in the musical 'The Sweet Smell of Success,' based on a non-musical film.

Focuses on production plans at PDI/DreamWorks, the computer animation division of DreamWorks Pictures, to create three more animated movies following the success of their film 'Shrek.'

Discusses the outlook for the release of the motion picture 'Hearts in Atlantis,' and the thoughts of the director concerning Anthony Hopkins, who stars in the film.

Focuses on the motion pictures which will feature actor Haley Joel Osment, and his secrecy about the motion picture 'A.I.'

Presents news briefs in the entertainment industry, including details about the Gingerbread Man character in the motion picture 'Shrek.'

Discusses the animated motion picture 'Shrek,' which features the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz.

Reports on extra footage which will be included in a special edition of the motion picture 'Spy Kids.'

Focuses on the murder of Bonny Lee Bakley. Her marriage to actor Robert Blake; Circumstances of her death; Details of Bakley's history of crime and Blake's acting career.

Reports on upcoming acting roles of Hilary Swank in the movies 'The Affair of the Necklace,' and 'Insomnia.'

Discusses the motion picture 'Osmosis Jones,' starring Bill Murray and Chris Rock which was created by Peter and Bobby Farrelly.

Discusses a follow-up report by the United States Federal Trade Commission concerning violence depicted in the media, which indicates that the music industry has not attempted to change its material.

Offers comments by actor Heath Ledger about the film version of the novel 'The Four Feathers,' in which he stars, which is directed by Shekhar Kapur.

Reports on Chinese movie director Ang Lee's interest in creating a movie based on the comic book character 'The Incredible Hulk.'