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The article focuses on the database collections of film collector Leland Chee, the keeper of truth and continuity for the entire "Star Wars" franchise in the U.S. His 30,000-entry database tracks movies, games, and novels. To Star Wars fans, Chee is the keeper of the Holocron, the leading expert on everything that happened a long time a ago in a galaxy. His official title is continuity database administrator for the Lucas Licensing arm of Lucasfilm. which means Chee keeps meticulous track of not just the six live-action movies but also cartoons, television (TV) specials, and scores of videogames.

Reports the resumed television and motion picture shootings in New York, New York. Approval from the Office of Theater, Film & Broadcasting; Availability of police officers during shootings; Schedule of feature shootings; Issuance of film permits.

Reports on the growth of U.S. movie trailer production houses due to their handling of films' DVD and videogame releases for creative continuity. Operations by Hammer Creative, Ant Farm and Creative Domain; Fiber-optic connections between studios and trailer shops.

Reports on the increase in television and film production for Las Vegas, Nevada. Impetus to the increase; Citations of television series set in the area; Estimates on the total filming revenue in the state in 2002.

Announces the casting requirements for short films of several film and television production companies in New York City, New York. Auditions for short films such as `Paper Thin,' `Day at the Beach,' `The Sunshine Deli and Grocery,' and `Birthday Time'; Other casting requirements for shooting some independent films.