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Scorsese does DylanLOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- How many roads must a man walk down before Martin Scorsese makes a movie about him? The answer, my friend, is in the tentatively titled "Bob Dylan Anthology Project," a biography about the iconic folk singer directed by the "Gangs of New York" filmmaker. The film, planned for release in 2005, will chronicle Dylan's 1963 breakthrough and the cultural and political influence of his music, Scorsese and his producing partners said Tuesday. "I've admired and enjoyed his many musical transformations," Scorsese said in a statement. "For me, there is no other musical artist who weaves his influences so densely to create something so personal and unique." In addition to playing in some theaters, the movie will also be broadcast on PBS in the United States and the BBC in the United Kingdom. The documentary is in the tradition of "The Last Waltz," Scorsese's 1978 concert film about The Band, which also featured Dylan. The Dylan film is expected to feature live concert performances, studio recording sessions and a rare interview with the singer-songwriter. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has described Dylan, 62, as "the pre-eminent poet/lyricist and songwriter of his time" for composing such songs as "Like a Rolling Stone," "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Mr. Tambourine Man." Dylan also acts and sings in the upcoming fictional drama "Masked and Anonymous," set to debut July 25. 'Bachelor' ex is honoredGLOUCESTER CITY, New Jersey (AP) -- Former teachers, politicians and adoring boys greeted former prom queen and National Honor Society member Helene Eksterowicz on a visit to her alma mater, Gloucester High School. Oh, yes. She's also the woman who won the affection of the second bachelor on "The Bachelor," Aaron Buerge, who slipped an engagement ring on her finger in front of 26 million viewers. During Monday's visit, Eksterowicz received a proclamation for "bringing honor to her hometown," a box of Hershey kisses and a videotape including footage of her appearance on the ABC reality romance series. Most of the questions she fielded from students dealt with her break-up with Buerge, which happened on her birthday in January. "I'm not sure what happened after the show," she said. "I was very surprised. I thought things were going well between us." Senior Conrad Hirst, 18, sensing an opening, grabbed the microphone and asked for a date. "I'm a little too old for you," Eksterowicz, 28, replied with a smile. Shymalan enters 'Woods'LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- After mining cornfields for thrills in last year's "Signs," M. Night Shyamalan will turn his attention to "The Woods" for his next feature, with Ashton Kutcher, Kirsten Dunst and Joaquin Phoenix in talks to star. "Woods" marks the first film of a two-picture deal Shyamalan has with the Walt Disney Co. and is being eyed as a summer 2004 release with an October production start planned. Details about the second film in the deal were not made public. Set in 1897, Shyamalan's "Woods" script revolves around a close-knit community that lives with the frightening knowledge that a mythical race of creatures resides in the woods around them. As with his previous projects, Shyamalan said "The Woods" has been a closely guarded secret until as recently as a couple of weeks ago. "I like to write in a shroud of secrecy because I have to keep finding ways to scare myself," he said. Shyamalan added that he finished writing the script just eight days ago and let people read it for the first time over the weekend. Shyamalan declined to discuss specific details about the "Woods" story but said it will be similar in tone to his previous work and will again be set in Pennsylvania. However, as opposed to his previous work, "The Woods" is "a very romantic movie" and a period piece, he said. "There are not many original period pieces out there, but I had this idea for one and thought it would be a good challenge," he said. "The story is very literary and elegant but still terrifying." Jackson, Spielberg win SaturnsLOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" and Steven Spielberg each received multiple honors at the 29th annual Saturn Awards. Spielberg was there Sunday to accept the best director award, for "Minority Report," and the best single TV program presentation award, which he won jointly with screenwriter Leslie Bohem for "Taken." "Minority Report," Spielberg's dystopian vision starring Tom Cruise, was also named best science fiction film, an award accepted by producers Bonnie Curtis, Walter Parkes and Gerald Molen. "Two Towers" was selected as best fantasy film. The award was accepted by director/producer/co-writer Peter Jackson and producer Barrie Osborne via video from their New Zealand studio. Part Two of the "Rings" trilogy also garnered the best supporting actor nod for Andy Serkis, who portrayed Gollum with the help of computer-generated imagery. Serkis was applauded not only for giving the audience at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel a live taste of his character's unique voice but also for his sentiment that the voters "appreciated the cyberthespians of the future." The Donald A. Reed Award, named after the Academy's founder and its highest honor, went to James Cameron for innovation in the motion picture field. He sent a taped acceptance from the Cannes Film Festival. Among the awards recognizing achievement in television, "Alias" was named best network series, and "Farscape" received the syndicated/cable series counterpart. Top actress and actor honors went to Jennifer Garner ("Alias") and David Boreanaz ("Angel"), respectively, with Victor Garber ("Alias") and Alyson Hannigan ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") receiving supporting actor nods. Comedian Jeff Ross hosted the Saturn Awards, a joint presentation of the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films and Mania Entertainment's Cinescape magazine. The Associated Press & Reuters contributed to this report.
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