Valenti to Step Down; Tauzin May Head MPAA

Posted by timothy on Sunday October 26, 2003 @01:23AM from the repaint-your-effigies dept.

The Importance of writes "The New York Post is reporting that Jack Valenti is stepping down as head of the MPAA, probably by the end of the year. Rep. Billy Tauzin (R - LA) will be taking over. After 37 years as head of the MPAA, at least Valenti is going out on a high note, with most of Hollywood ticked off at him for the screener ban. bIPlog comments on Valenti's apparent agelessness." The Post article quotes Tauzin's office as denying that such an offer has even been made, but acknowledging that one might be in the works.

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Patch time by Anonymous Coward · 2003-10-26 01:24 · Score: 5, Funny

Note to all slashdot users: Update your etc/hate files with the new name
Quick! by AndroidCat · 2003-10-26 01:36 · Score: 5, Funny

Stake him, cut out his heart, and burn it. Cut off his head, stuff that with garlic, bury him at a crossroads and mix up his socks!
Wait .. everything we know about vampires is from Hollywood movies .. we are so screwed!

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