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ots Ad hoc-Service: splendid medien AG <DE0007279507> Splendid Medien AG\047s leading man is Douglas not Ford

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Michael Douglas to star in "Traffic" / Catherine Zeta-Jones as
supporting actress / Dennis Quaid will star in another important role
(Cologne/Los Angeles - April 4, 2000) - Michael Douglas is to play
the leading role in the US cinema production of "Traffic". He is
taking the place of Harrison Ford to portray a judge who is committed
to combating drug traffic. "Traffic" is a joint filmmaking project
involving Splendid Medien AG, Cologne, and its subsidiary, Initial
Entertainment Group (IEG), Los Angeles, in cooperation with USA
Films, the production arm of the American cable network provider, USA
Networks, Inc.  NASDAQ: USAI.
"In persuading Michael Douglas to star in the film, we have
secured one of the most famous and popular Hollywood stars to play
the leading role in our latest project", explained Andreas R. Klein,
CEO of Splendid Medien AG. The budget for the Hollywood production is
between 60 and 65 million dollars. "Traffic" is scheduled to go
before cameras on April 9, 2000.
Douglas will be playing the role of Judge Robert Lewis in
"Traffic", a legal man who is trying to put a stop to drug
trafficking in the United States. His leading lady is Catherine
Zeta-Jones in the role of the drug smuggler, Helena Montoya.
Furthermore Dennis Quaid will star in another important role. The
film is directed by Steven Soderbergh, who has been at the top of the
US cinema charts for several weeks with his film, "Erin Brockovich",
starring Julia Roberts. He is also renowned for blockbusters such as
the thriller, "Out of Sight", with George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez.
"Traffic" constitutes another step towards becoming global content
provider for Splendid. Within only a few months of going public,
Splendid/IEG has increased its portfolio of world rights through its
participation in sensational produc- tions such as "Dr. T and the
Women", directed by the auspicious Robert Altman and starring Richard
Gere and Oscar-winning actress, Helen Hunt. Further noteworthy
projects include "The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys" with Jodie
Foster and "Gangs of New York", directed by the famous Martin
Scorsese and with Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role.
The recently announced produc- tion joint venture with Milkwood
Films, Catherine Zeta-Jones' production company, means further world
rights to first-rate films budgeted at between 15 and 50 million
dollars.
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