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Oliver, the 11-year-old star of "The Problem Child" movies, testified
in court about gifts Universal Pictures sent him before suing
him.
"If I do remember correctly, 1 got a bicycle, a skateboard and a
telescope," he said Friday.
The telescope came widi a note: "To Michael, with hopes that
our star may see others."
The boy's attorney, Robert DeMarco, wanted to show how much
the studio valued him before he made the first movie.
Oliver was paid $40,000 for the first movie and guaranteed
$80,000 for the sequel. But Universal said Oliver and his mother,
Dianne Ponce, extorted a $500,000 conuacl on the eve of filming
the sequel when die boy threatened to walk out.
Universal now wants $190,000 back. Oliver says in a countersuit
he is owed $350,000.
Closing arguments were expected Monday.
Political Satire Video To Be Released: LIVE Home Video
will rp|f?a?p thr> rritirallv acclaimed political satire "Bob Roberts"
on videov'assette Wednesday.
The film stars Tim Robbins ("The Player"), Giancarlo Esposito,
Ray Wise and Gore Vidal and pokes fun at the American political
system with subtle humor.
Robbins plays Bob Roberts, a truly modern candidate who reaches
out to the people from his tour bus through song and modem
technology. He's a master of the media and even does music
videos. But soon this reactionary folk singer turned senatorial candidate
is relying on the old standbys of scandal and dirty politics.
This satirical comedy is the directorial debut of Robbins, who
also wrote the film. "Bob Roberts" features special appearances by
John Cusack, Peter Gallagher, Alan Rickman, Susan Sarandon,
James Spader and Fred Ward.
CPU Presents Sneak Preview: Carolina Program Union will
present a sneak preview of "Dragon." the new film detailing the
life of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. The movie will open in theatres
May 7 and CPU president John Chism said it is a good opportunity
for USC students to see it before anyone else.
"Every once in a while we're given the opportunity to preview a
movie," Chism said. "It's good to have a free program. It's something
to do on a Monday night. How can you beat a free movie?"
iocn.04 Pir\p>moti/^ ArR rhnirman Stenhen Rrnwn said students;
have to come by the CPU office, RH 209, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
to pick up their tickets. Brown said CPU has approximately 230
tickets to give away to students with IDs.
"They (Universal) came to us," Brown said. "I guess it's coming
here free before it comes out at regular admission price."
Brown said the movie has something for all audiences. "It's got
an intriguing love story along with all the action," Brown said.
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The Columbia Hall Annual
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C.H.A.M.P.S., fell short of breaking
the 38-hour record for playing
tennis, but the event raised $3,500
for the Mental Retardation Services
for the Epworth Children's Home.
Daniel Timmerman, president of
C.H.A.M.P.S., said about 20 people
played tennis, with one pair going
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made an impact on USC with this
event, which he said was an overall
success. "It was a fair turnout,"
Timmerman said. "I'm by no
means disappointed in the
marathon. I think we made our
mark at the university."
Timmerman said C.H.A.M.P.S.
is considering making the event 24
hours next year, "so we can fit it
all into one day." This year's event
began Friday at 8 a.m. and wound
down around o p.m. Saturday.
"It was hard to put it together
but we did," Timmerman said.
C.H.A.M.P.S. Vice President
Kathie Reed said attendance
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as many people as last year, and
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Reed said.
Melody Edwards, a Columbia
Hall residence advisor, said shortening
the event to 24 hours is z
practical matter. "Every year ii
seems that the weather gets worst
and worse, and it's asking a little
much to expect people to play ten
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participants with a good time,
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see C.H.A.M.P.S.'s tradition of
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