SAG Going Ape Over New Movie HOLLYWOOD, CA - Members of Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild are upset with the upcoming summer movie remake of "Planet of the Apes". In a Monday morning press conference, it was revealed that instead of hiring known actors, the filmmakers instead used talking apes for most of the main and supporting ape characters. Director Tim Burton said this is all part of his re-imagining of the 1960's sci-fi classic. "It's all about realism", says Burton. "If I had access to a real bird-man, I wouldn't have cast [Danny] DeVito as the Penguin in 'Batman Returns'". Full Story » The Who Hits The Road Again LONDON - To the joy of millions of fans worldwide, the now-classic rock and roll band The Who announced they will be hitting the road again. The new "Won't Retire Again" tour will start in November, its first leg premiere starting in London. Full Story » Trek Fans Unite HOLLYWOOD - With two episodes under their belt, the cast of the newest Star Trek franchise, "Enterprise" are finding firm footing in a galaxy of fans. Uniting for the first time, both Trekies and Trekkers have found common ground, though most of the non-Trek fans are hard pressed to tell the difference. Full Story »

Britney Spears In Good Company LOS ANGELES - After wowing the Tonight Show audience with an outstanding number from her upcoming album "Hey, Look At These!", an understatedly dressed Britney Spears proceeded to shock the nation by admitting to long standing rumors about her new relationship with Lucky Dole, dog of former presidential candidate Bob Dole. Full Story » Trix Rabbit Readies Appeal NEW YORK - Although surprised by the verdict of his June court case, the Trix Rabbit is confident of the outcome of his upcoming appeal against General Mills. It came as no shock when in late 2000, the silly rabbit filed suit against the cereal giant on the grounds of species discrimination. Though losing his initial case, the rabbit spoke to reporters confirming he would appeal the verdict. Full Story » Lucas Squares Off Against Science WORCESTER, MA - With the claim of the first cloned human embryo, Advanced Cell Technology is finding itself in its first legal battle. Star Wars creator George Lucas is suing the company over the name of the process known as cloning, protecting his upcoming Star Wars film, "Attack Of The Clones". Full Story »

Star Wars: Behind The Scenes HOLLYWOOD, CA - As the hype builds and leagues of Star Wars fans anticipate the May 2002 release of the series' next installment, "Attack Of The Clones", The Taunt found out the inside scoop on the new sci-fi flick. The movie takes place ten years after "The Phantom Menace", and assumes the viewer has read the twenty-seven necessary Star Wars novels to keep up on those lost years. Full Story » Disney Hands Down New Edict HOLLYWOOD - Filtering down the many corporate levels of the Disney Company comes the new standard for all upcoming Disney movies. Struggling with box office bombs like "Hercules" and "The Emperor's New Groove", Disney movie makers have found the key to a successful comedy: More groin hits and farts jokes. Full Story » Studios Ready Summer Movie Blitz HOLLYWOOD - Already revving up with hits such as Spider-Man and Star Wars Episode II, the summer movie engine is preparing to kick into high gear. Full Story »