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Tuesday, October 30, 2001
Outside the box
HOLLYWOOD SIGN DUE FOR PATRIOTIC DECOR
LOS ANGELES - The city may put its patriotic spirit on display by painting the Hollywood sign red, white and blue in honor of Veterans Day.
The plan calls for the world-famous sign to resemble an American flag for two weeks beginning Nov. 11.
"This highlights Hollywood's commitment to America," said Councilman Eric Garcetti, who represents the Hollywood area and plans to ask the Los Angeles City Council to approve the plan. A final decision is expected next week.
Leron Gubler, president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, said the new look would be a strong statement of patriotism.
"It will send a message that Hollywood stands behind the troops and our nation," he said.
Universal Studios Hollywood has agreed to cover the cost of the paint job and take responsibility for restoring it to its original look, Gubler said.
If the plan is approved, it would be the second time the sign has been used in support of U.S. troops.
In 1991, the city welcomed home troops from Operation Desert Storm with a parade and a yellow ribbon tied around the sign.
TV DIVISION FACES DRASTIC CUTBACKS
CULVER CITY, Calif. - Sony Pictures Entertainment is merging its two domestic television operations, a move that will cause a 20 percent cut in jobs in the TV division.
The new division, Columbia TriStar Domestic Television, will be headed by Steve Mosko and will focus on capabilities of broadband technology, the company announced Thursday.
"In a world where the distinction between cable and broadcast networks has been blurred, where 'Ripley's Believe It or Not' can launch and be successful on cable as well as air on The WB, we're offering one-stop shopping to the full range of domestic buyers," explained Mosko, who has been the president of Columbia TriStar Television Distribution since July 2000.
Sony declined to say how many jobs that would entail.
Sony's seven prime-time network series now in production, including "The King of Queens" and "Family Law" on CBS; "Pasadena" and "The Tick," on Fox; and Warner Bros.' popular "Dawson's Creek" will be "fully supported through their runs," the company said in a statement.
MONROE AUCTION HITS EBAY IN DECEMBER
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Monroe auction hits eBay in December.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - An auction of some 600 items that Bill Monroe owned is set for Dec. 22 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Monroe, who died in 1996, founded the bluegrass music genre along with his band, the Blue Grass Boys, in the 1940s. One of his mandolins sold for $1.1 million earlier this year.
Bidders will be able to participate on the Internet through eBay.
- Associated Press
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