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<p>IF you're looking for an animated alternative to Mel Gibson's gruesome gorefest "The Passion of the Christ" when the DVD comes out on Aug. 31, the folks behind "South Park" have just the thing.</p> <p>Comedy Central is releasing a special three-episode "South Park" DVD with a religious theme to coincide with Gibson's flick hitting stores. The DVD includes this season's already classic "The Passion of the Jew" as well as old favorites "Red Hot Catholic Love" and "Christian Hard Rock."</p>

Hi! My name is John Martineu. Im 18 and a student of Dover high School in Dover Delaware. I have been assigned a final term project. We are to do a 20 page turn paper on different subjects. I am doing one on the collapse of communism. Since you coservatives know alot about this, I was wondering if you could help me out. First Id like to know what communism is and how it is different from socialism? Second I would also like to know about why Russia collapsed. Third could you tell me why you refer to certain people...

Just thought I'd voice in that today I was perusing the adult beverages at a local grocery and I ran across Monty Python's Holy Grail Ale (Tempered Over Burning Witches). This is official MP product (penguin not included). Another fine addition to the Black Sheep Brewery range of premium bottled ales, our Holy Grail Bitter was specially commissioned to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Monty Python. It has a distinctive taste with plenty of fruity hops, and is full flavoured with a dry and refreshing bitterness. ABV 4.7% 500ml bottle

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Coming back soon to a theater near you -- a controversial film about a Jewish guy from Nazareth who is worshiped as the Messiah and crucified by the Romans. No, it's not Mel Gibson (news)'s "The Passion of the Christ." It's Monty Python's "Life of Brian." Inspired by the runaway success -- and public furor -- over Gibson's portrayal of the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus, the creators behind the 1979 biblical satire about an anti-Roman activist who spends his life being mistaken for a prophet are planning a 25th anniversary re-release next...

Monty Python's film The Life of Brian is to return to US cinemas next month following the success of The Passion of the Christ. The Biblical satire will be re-released in Los Angeles, New York and other US cities to mark its 25th anniversary. Adverts will challenge Mel Gibson's blockbuster with the lines "Mel or Monty?", "The Passion or the Python?" Distributor Rainbow said it hoped the film would "serve as an antidote to all the hysteria about Mel's movie". The Life of Brian follows a Jewish character from Nazareth who is worshipped as the Messiah then crucified by Romans....

<p>In what its producer describes as an "antidote" to Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ," Monty Python's controversial biblical spoof, "Life of Brian," will be re-released in theaters for its 25th anniversary next month.</p> <p>The late Graham Chapman plays Brian of Nazareth, who is constantly being mistaken for Jesus Christ (Kenneth Colley), even after he is sentenced to crucifixion by Pontius Pilate (Michael Palin).</p>

LONDON (Variety) --- In direct response to the American uproar over Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ," the Monty Python team is planning a 25th anniversary Stateside re-release of its comedy "Life of Brian." The 1979 movie, about the hapless Brian of Nazareth who spends his life (and death) being mistaken for the Messiah, will be distributed by Rainbow Releasing, which previously handled the U.S. re-release of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Plan is to open the pic at the end of April in New York and Los Angeles. Columbia TriStar, which owns the international distribution rights, may...

Worldwide Open Auditions for Young Monty Pythons 2/16/04 6:37:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: Entertainment Desk Contact: Tex Wall of Hippofilms, 310-445-9157; e-mail: pubdept@ginandtonicmovie.com LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Hippofilms, a Los Angeles-based film production company, has announced a worldwide casting call for the roles of the young members of Monty Python, the famed British comedy troupe. The first open audition is scheduled in Hollywood, Calif., on March 20, 2004. It will be supervised by Hippofilms' president, David Eric Brenner. Subsequent auditions, in New York, London and Tokyo will be announced in the near future. Hippofilms will work closely...

<p>Actor John Cleese might follow in the footsteps of Ronald Reagan, Clint Eastwood, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gary Coleman by making a run for California public office, reports the New York Post.</p> <p>Cleese's Monty Python co-star Michael Palin told London's Daily Telegraph that Cleese is "very involved with his local community" in Santa Barbara, Calif., and is thinking of running for mayor.</p>

<p>No matter where you look, even in some of the remotest parts of the planet, you can't avoid Monty Python.</p> <p>The Monty Python member was recently in the Himalayas making the latest in his series of travel programs. As he climbed a peak in the Annapurna group, making a steep ascent of one of the highest mountains in the world, he stopped to catch his breath.</p>

FRANCIS: Yeah. I think Judith's point of view is very valid, Reg, provided the Movement never forgets that it is the inalienable right of every man-- STAN: Or woman. FRANCIS: Or woman... to rid himself-- STAN: Or herself. FRANCIS: Or herself. REG: Agreed. FRANCIS: Thank you, brother. STAN: Or sister. FRANCIS: Or sister. Where was I? REG: I think you'd finished. FRANCIS: Oh. Right. REG: Furthermore, it is the birthright of every man-- STAN: Or woman. REG: Why don't you shut up about women, Stan. You're putting us off. STAN: Women have a perfect right to play a part in...

DOUNE, Scotland - Strange things happen to many a traveler while roaming the dark passages and chambers of Doune Castle. They are overcome with an irresistible urge to say silly things like "Bring out your dead!" and "We are the knights who say NI!" The 14th-century castle was the location for much of the filming of the 1974 classic, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," considered by devotees one of the funniest films ever made. Doune Castle has become something of a shrine for Monty Python fans - a holy grail of its own. They walk through the castle reciting...

And now for something completely different on Broadway, that is. Mike Nichols, legendary director of both stage and screen, has signed on to helm Spamelot, a musical adaptation of Monty Python's wacky 1975 cult film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The project is the brainchild of Python alum Eric Idle, who wrote the book for the musical based on the script he did with fellow Flying Circus members John Cleese (news), Michael Palin (news), Terry Gilliam (news), Terry Jones (news) and the late Graham Chapman (news). And according to Idle, the musical's moniker is about as permanent as the...

CASPER -- A man accused of breaking into a home and trying to steal a macaw valued at $10,000 faces charges of burglary and interfering with a police officer. Frank Duke Hoffman, 43, allegedly entered the home of macaw owner Suzy DiVita on Monday but was frightened off. DiVita said later that Hoffman called her and told her he had the bird and it was dead, according to police. Divita said her children found the bird wrapped in a towel inside a washing machine. The bird, named Rocky, was unharmed. Police said they went to Hoffman's home and he allegedly...

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