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Answer to previous puzzle
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FILM
'Titans' tops box office despite tough competition
MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
LOS ANGELES — Apple's iPad and the NCAA Final Four were no match for Zeus and Perseus.
"Clash of the Titans" cruised to the top of the box office without even breaking a sweat. The 3-D remake of the 1981 kitschy classic took in an estimated $61.4
million this past weekend. That was more than twice as much as the No. 2 movie, Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married Too." Rounding out the
top five were "How to
Train Your Dragon," Miley Cyrus" "The Last Song" and "Alice in Wonderland."
DAN FELLMAN Warner Bros, executive
Not only did "Clash of the Titans" have to overcome outside distractions fighting for the attention of its heavily male audience — including the release of Apple's newest gadget, college basketball's playoffs as well as Easter Sunday, it also was battling for 3-D screen space with "Alice in Wonderland" and "How to Train Your Dragon."
"If there was a battle out there, victory is ours," said Dan Fellman, Warner Bros.' president of domestic distribution.
The movie, which was co-produced and co-financed by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, cost about $122 million to make. That figure does not include the marketing expenses, but with a strong start in the U.S. and another $44.2 million from 15 markets abroad, "Clash of the Titans" looks poised to take on all rivals for a few more weeks.
The extra money from 3-D ticket sales was key. According to Fellman, about 52 percent of the box office take was from 3-D sales — ticket prices for 3-D movies can run as much as $5 more than regular 2-D movies. Warner Bros. did not initially plan on releasing "Clash of the Titans" as a 3-D movie and the decision to
and the decision to do so clearly helped the studio get a much bigger payday.
The projections for "Clash of the Titans" were that it would make between $60 million and $70 million in the United States. The box office
drop was about 18 percent from Friday to Saturday. Any drop greater than 20 percent from opening day to day two is considered to be a sign of the dreaded bad buzz. CinemaScore, a market research firm that grades movies based on audience research, gave "Clash of the Titans" a B, according to Fellman, who said the studio was actually anticipating a bigger Saturday drop — in the neighborhood of 25 percent. "The audience reaction has been terrific," he said.
The success for "Clash of the Titans" will likely lead to even more of a fury to release movies in 3-D. "Alice in Wonderland" continues to perform and "How to Train Your Dragon" had a very strong week two after an opening weekend that some considered to
be disappointing.
For DreamWorks Animation, the $29.2 million that its "How to Train Your Dragon" took in came as welcome news. The 3-D animated movie made almost $44 million in its opening weekend, but that was considering disappointing and it even caused a slide in the animation house's stock.
But, the 33 percent drop in week two is a good sign that the family film will overcome its so-called soft opening, no doubt thanks in part to the buzz from Easter break audiences.
"We knew that really strong reviews and word of mouth would propel the movie," said Anne Globe, head of worldwide marketing for DreamWorks Animation. Even more impressive was that the box office actually went up 1 percent from Friday to Saturday. Abroad, the movie took in $38.5 million; it has made almost $100 million overseas.
"We knew that really strong reviews and word of mouth would propel the movie."
Miley Cyrus showed she may
ANNE GLOBE Dreamworks executive
have life beyond Hannah Montana and the occasional dance with a pole. Disney's "The Last Song," the latest movie based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, starring Cyrus and Greg Kninear, took in $16.2 million
over the weekend and has made $25.6 million in the five days since it opened.
"Miley competed in the land of giants and did well," said Chuck Viane, president of distribution for Walt Disney Studios.
Madonna visiting Malawi before tour
According to an official program released by the pop star's charity, Raising Malawi, Madonna was scheduled Monday to visit
LILONGWE, Malawi — Madona has arrived in Malawi ahead of her weeklong charity tour.
Madonna will be joined by economist Jeffrey Sachs, a development affairs expert and mentor of the initiative.
Today she will lay the first brick of her Raising Malawi Academy for Girls, signaling the official commencement of construction
the Millennium Village, a United Nations initiative in the central border district west of Lilongwe.
Madonna has pumped millions into this impoverished southern African country and become very active in charitable efforts; she has also adopted two children from Malawi.
of the $15 million academy, set to open in 2011.
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10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
HOROSCOPES
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 7
Let your optimism simmer.
Everyone needs to adapt
to the demands of the
moment. Save emotions
for later.
MUSIC
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today is an 8
Today is an 8 Take extra time during the planning phase of a project. Let ideas simmer until you taste the magic. Then translate mental images into practical displays.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 6
What you think ought to be simple instead has many perplexing thorns. Even the greatest imagination would need to adapt big ideas to limited means.
CANCER (June 22-July 24
Today is a 5
You may be dealing with moral questions. Spiritual inspiration comes from meditation or dreams. Remember to keep your feet on the ground.
To ensure a solid foundation for your ideas,reach out to a professional for needed advice. Although you don't like everything you hear,you glean some gold.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 6
Figure out a logical set of priorities. Then, work closely with a partner, even if you irritate each other now. Finally, mobilize your enthusiasm.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 6
What starts out as a thorny problem eventually gives in to creative concepts developed within your group. Team up to break through resistance.
SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 6
Get out and about today to maximize career opportunities. Take a shopping list. Multitasking works today.
You're torn between two options. Follow advice from a reliable source, or take a leap of faith on an associate's enthusiasm? Either choice works out.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 6
Today is a 6
Messages arrive from a variety of sources. Narrow the field by eliminating stressful concepts. Go with what feels good.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is 6.
AQUARIUS) Jan.20-Feb.18 Today is a 7 You and a partner work to develop a long-range plan.Consider each facet according to your personal philosophy.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 5
Your partner points you toward unknown territory.
There are benefits to going there, accompanied by some prickly problems.
ACROSS
1 One of the deadly sins
5 — Khan
8 Item on stage
12 Chills an fever
13 Roadside weapon (Abrr.)
14 “— but known,
    …
15 Entreaty
16 Chaotic place
18 Attack dog, often
20 Beginning
21 Exist
22 Comedian Margaret
23 Pretend
24 Pitcher’s warm-up area
20 Possess
31 Opposite of 29-Down
32 Historic time
33 Mark Twain, famously
36 Daz- zingly bright
38 Whatever number
39 Coloration
40 Anticipate
43 It usually says "HELLO"
47 Slogans
49 Undulating
50 Shrek is one
51 Chow down
52 Computer brand
53 Anthropologist Margaret
54 Raw rock
55 Days gone by
DOWN
2 Wrinkly citrus
3 Tallow source
4 Lipton item
5 Super-market section
6 Robt. E. Lee, for ex.
7 Oklahoma cit
8 Disinfectant chemical
9 Seance sounds
10 Garfield's pal
11 Actor Brad
17 Germany reunifier Helmut
19 Vase's cousin
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22 Poolroom stick
23 Dandy
24 Ram's mate
25 Hostel
26 "See ya"
27 Shell game need
28 Mess up
29 Opposite of 31- Across
31 Actress Adams
34 Caught in the act
35 Oppositionist
36 Wrigley product
37 Elbow room
39 Waste maker
40 Teensy bit
41 Carry on
42 Taj Mahal city
43 Approach
44 Mexican entree
45 State with conviction
46 "Did — and gimble ..."
48 Ultra-modernist
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MUSIC
Soloist honors WWII victim
MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
There is first the matter of his nationality. The musician was born in South Africa, raised in England and now travels with an Irish passport even though he makes his home in Hamburg, Germany.
LOS ANGELES — Describing violinist Daniel Hope is no easy task.
Hope is a much in-demand soloist these days, but the violin isn't his only vocation. He devotes significant time to climate-change causes and is a published author with two books under his belt — one about concert-going etiquette and another about his family, which he wrote in German.
Perhaps his most passionate activity _ and the one that brings him to L.A. this week _ is his fascination with composers whose careers suffered at the hands of the Nazi Party.
On Wednesday at UCLA'S Schoenberg Hall, Hope will perform a concert of pieces by Erwin
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"The music, regardless of the story connected to it, is powerful." Hope said recently. "You don't have to know the story but it makes it richer if you do."
Schulhoff, a Czech composer who died at a concentration camp in Bavaria in 1942. The free concert, which will feature members of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, will include Schulhoff's Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Duo for Violin and Cello.
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Schulhoff was a composer who showed great promise but found that his life and career were in danger after the German occupation of Czech territory. The composer, who was both leish and a communist, applied for Soviet citizenship with the aim to emigrate. But he was eventually arrested and imprisoned by the Nazis.
His music contains a multitude of influences, including modernism and even jazz. "He was one of the first composers to incorporate jazz elements. Very few composers can manage the synthesis," Hope said.
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