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Entertainment & Sports

Feb. 22, 2002

SLAPP Victory Doesn't Moot Movie-Review Controversy

Focus Column - By Harrison J. Dossick - The lawsuits claim that by not disclosing that critics may have received something of value when the picture was screened, the studios have engaged in unfair business practices.

        By Harrison J. Dossick
        
        Over the last year, Hollywood has been scrutinized for the manner in which it markets motion pictures to the public. The unwelcome attention was brought about, in part, because of events like the tragedy in Columbine. Concerns over these matters caused some members of Congress to question ...

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