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In addition to "Showgirls," "Leaving Las Vegas" which has no connection with the Sheryl Crow song is another movie about Glitter Gulch. The contemporary love story stars Nicholas Cage, who starred in the comedy "Honeymoon in Vegas." "Leaving Las Vegas," which had a budget of under $10 million, is set for limited release Oct. 13. Hirsch says although the movie was to represent Las Vegas, it was actually shot in Laughlin in 1 994. Like "Showgirls," "Casino" is another big-budget and highly anticipated Las Vegas movie.

"Casino," which stars De Niro, Stone, Pesci and is directed by Scorsese, has a tentative Nov. 10 release date. The movie, which had a budget of $55 million, filmed last fall and winter. The fictional drama, about the rise and the fall of a 1 970s Las Vegas gaming mogul, filmed at more than 125 locations, including the Riviera Hotel, Landmark Hotel, Stardust and Jockey Club. 'Casino' hired more Nevadans than any other film that has shot in the state," Hirsch says.

"That includes everything from actors, extras, guild members and union workers. It was very good for Las Vegas and the state." But with all these Las Vegas movies coming out, is the movie-going public poised for a Sin City overdose? "Las Vegas is hot right now," Cortez says. "But I don't necessarily think there's going to be an oversaturation of Las Vegas in the movies. I suspect that these movies will just add to the ambience of Las Vegas and hopefully help increase our visitors." Bowling, who's been a location manager for 20 years, concurs. "I suppose it's possible that too many movies could be made about Las Vegas," Bowling says.

"Basically, all these movies fuel the fire of interest in Las Vegas. I had very good experience there and I would go back in a moment with another picture. At the same time, the state of Nevada has a lot more than Las Vegas. Las Vegas may have more to offer than gambling, but Hollywood is hoping to hit the box-office jackpot with these new movies. Holabird says its popularity as a movie location can be traced to some recent successful Las Vegas movies, including "Indecent Proposal," "Honeymoon in Vegas" and "Honey, I Blew Up The Kid." "Anything that makes money is going to be replicated," Holabird explains.

"The trend will continue. It's like the old axiom for actors, 'You're only as good as your last It also applies for locations. If 'Casino' or 'Showgirls' are bombs, the trend will reverse and movie people will stay away from Vegas." Batman Forever (PG13) 6:40 9:00 Double Feature Crimson Tide (R) 6:40 Judge Dredd (R) 9:00 APOLL0 13 hr. (m-Tlwr 1 Ifl t. ft 9H( I 10 a.m.

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"Las Vegas has boomed," says Bowling, during a recent phone conversation from his Los Angeles home. "It's an extremely dynamic city. There's a lot of energy and excitement. It's very natural that movies are being drawn to such a place. It's very natural for good stories to come from an exciting environment." One of the Vegas stories is the controversial "Showgirls," an explicit account of Las Vegas strippers.

"Showgirls" set for release Sept. 22 is the first studio film since 1 990's "Henry June" to carry the adults-only NC-1 7 rating. "Showgirls" reunites director Verhoeven and screenwriter Joe Eszterhas from "Basic Instinct" fame. Cortez says that despite the film's racy topic and NC-l 7 rating, he doesn't expect any negative impact on the image of Las Vegas. "It's not a movie about Vegas per se, rather than it's a movie with Las Vegas as a backdrop," Cortez points out.

"I don't know that you can control that. You just have to realize that it is a movie and it is imitating life." Bob Hirsch, director of the Nevada Motion Picture Division, concurs. "I don't expect any bad publicity from it," Hirsch says. "The studio (MGM) went for NC-1 7, expected it and would' ve been disappointed if they didn't get it." Robin Holabird, deputy director of the state's film commission, says "Showgirls" could actually have a positive impact on Las Vegas. "I don't think it's going to hurt (Las Vegas') tourism," Holabird says.

"It will probably make a lot of people want to come to Las Vegas. They may not find exactly what they see in the movie though. "There's something called the 'Crocodile Dundee' effect in which you show a man fighting alligators in Australia, and then Australian tourism increases by 50 percent the next year," she adds. "The same thing happened with the movie It started the whole business of river rafting." "Showgirls," which shot last fall in Las Vegas, filmed at the Strip and the Stardust and Riviera casinos. However, because no big Las Vegas stages were available at the time, the "Showgirls" filmmakers ended up using the Lake Tahoe Horizon's Grande Lake Theater for its elaborate stage scenes.

In addition, "Showgirls" which had a CCR From page 1 platinums, three gold albums, six platinum singles and seven gold singles. The 1 972 split came when Fogerty broke away from the band in a contract dispute with a record label. Clifford and Cook decline to discuss the breakup. They haven't spoken to Fogerty in years, and they didn't invite them to join the new band. "As the rhythm section, we're the motor or the engine and we drive it," Cook said.

"When we play, it's unmistakably Creedence." But can Revisited recreate the original group's sound? It's possible, Clifford said, because of new vocalist and guitar player John Tristao. Lead guitarist Elliot Easton is formerly of the Cars, and acoustic guitar and keyboard 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Reno Convention Center $1.00 OKF with this card Antique, Culleetilile. Modern ami Original UolU, Bears, Clothe.

Supplies. Miniatures, Furnishing', Raffle with proceeds to benefit Humane Society Genprtil Admission: Judi Lee's P.O. Box 5366 ChildSenior: $3.00 Sonora. CA 95370 SHOWS BEFORE in the Donner Lake area in March 1 994. The movie is available on video.

"Clear and Present Danger." The Harrison Ford action-adventure movie filmed some jet-flying sequences in February 1994 at the Fallon Naval Air Station. The movie is available on video. "Cobb." The movie, which starred Tommy Lee Jones as baseball legend Ty Cobb, was shot extensively in Lake Tahoe, Carson City and Reno in January 1 994. The movie included the old Reno Arch on Fourth Street, the Morris Hotel, the Cal Neva Lodge in Crystal Bay, and Cactus Jack Casino and the Springmeyer house on Minnesota Street in Carson City. The movie is available on video.

"Imaginary Crimes." The drama, which starred Harvey Keitel, was filmed in December 1993 in downtown Reno. The Nevada Club was used for the interior casino scenes. The movie is available on video. "The Bodyguard." The romantic drama that starred Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston was shot in March 1 992 at Fallen Leaf Lake. The exploding boat scene was filmed at the lake.

The movie is available on video. "Sister Act." The comedy, which starred Whoopi Goldberg and Keitel, was shot in November 1 99 1 in downtown Reno, the Fitzgeralds, Harolds Club and the downtown Post Office. The movie is available on video. "The Doctor." The William Hurt drama was filmed in November 1 990 in the Pyramid Lake dunes. The movie is available on video.

"Misery." The Stephen King thriller was shot in January 1 990 in Genoa and Clear Creek. The movie is available on video. Release date and the film's budget was unavailable. "Night Stalker." Feature film-turned-TV series comes to full circle with upcoming remake. Both original movie and series were shot in Las Vegas, and this one isn't any different.

Script has 37 different Vegas locations. Plot will again center on Kolchak, wise-guy reporter, who's tracking down a vampire in Las Vegas. Cast and budget have not been announced. Production is set to begin this fall. "Gundown." The New Line Cinema action adventure movie starring Bruce Willis is due to film at the Valley of Fire and other remote southern Nevada desert locations.

Shooting begins in November. If all this weren't enough, a couple of sure-to-be, big-budget movies could also be headed for Las Vegas. They include "The Dam," an action adventure movie set in Hoover Dam and "Highroller," a "Die movie set in a Las Vegas casino. IVext Day Return Ill SHOMTWES FOR TODAY ONLY I i NO PASSES OR DISCOUNTS I P-f WKDAY CLOCKED (R) to THE TIE THAT BINDS (R) 12 20-2 40-5 00-7 25 9 50 ir THE USUAL SUSPECTS (R) 12 10 2 30-4 35 DESPERADO (R) 11 45 40-7 V6-9 45 BABE (6) 12 55-3 00 5 05 AL KOHBAT (PG131 SENIOR TRIP (R) MAGIC IN THE WATER (PG) 5 35PMOnly it CLOCKERS (R) Plus: Watarworld (PG13) DANGEROUS MINDS (R) Plus A Walk In The Clouds (PQ13) till jiijujiii Li i j.w i Starts Tomorrow Jjj 1 WHftW 1 1 SAT'SUNHOUOAY by Eric Tiansay GAZETTE-JOURNAL Reno might appear to be overshadowed by the city to the south when it comes to feature films, but northern Nevada has had its share of movies in the last few years and another one is on the way. "Kingpin." The comedy, starring Woody Harrelson and Randy Quaid, is scheduled to film at the Silver Legacy and the National Bowling Stadium in December.

"Elephant Man II." The tentatively titled comedy, starring Bill Murray, was shot in August near Kirkwood Ski Resort. No release date has been released. "Edie Pen." The comedy starring Jennifer Tilly and Stockard Channing was filmed last month at RenoTahoe International Airport, the Reno Hilton and the Washoe County Courthouse. No release date announced. "Sydney." The low-budget drama starring Samuel L.

Jackson was filmed in February and March at the Peppermill and Jack's Coffee Shop in Sparks. No release date announced. "Dead Man." The Johnny Depp Western was shot in November in Virginia City and Gold Hill using the railroad. No release date announced. "Bushwhacked." The comedy starring Daniel Stern was filmed last September and October in the Donner Lake area, Incline Village, Echo Summit, the Truckee, area, Weber Falls near Jackson Meadows area and a Sparks warehouse.

The movie was released this summer. "True Lies." The Arnold Schwarzenegger action-adventure movie included some scenes shot Films From page 1 March and again in June in various hotels and casinos, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Paradise Park Cemetary and the Strip. No release date has been announced. "Sgt. Bilko." Another TV series comes to the big screen.

Steve Martin takes over for Phil Silvers. In need of money, Sgt. Bilko and his men head to Las Vegas. With a budget around $20 million, the Universal Pictures movie shot in June at the Strip and the Mirage. The comedy features a tank rolling down the Strip.

Expect the movie to be in theaters around Christmas. "The Great White Hype." Stars Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum and Peter Berg. The plot centers on a white boxer who becomes heavyweight champion. The 20th Century Fox boxing parody had a million budget.

During its July shoot, it filmed at the MGM Grand Hotel, the Fremont Experience and the Strip. No release date was available. "Mars Attack." Written and directed by Tim Burton of "Batman" fame. Regular Las Vegas performer Tom Jones reportedly has a part in the movie. The Warner Bros, tongue-in-cheek sci fi movie is due to shoot in November.

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IHWINTIR LEAGUE OPENINGS AT GREENBRAE LANES player Steve Gunner has played with Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers. "The Rolling Stone Album Guide," published by Random House in 1 992, says Clifford, Cook and Fogarty's brother, Tom, a guitarist who died of natural causes in 1 990, were straightforwardly effective. "But it was basically John's songs, guitar and singing that made the band," the guide says. "Like Joe Cocker's, (John) Fogarty's voice was an amazing creation a hoarse soulful thing." The guide also says that although Fogarty's raw guitar and vocals dominated America's best straight rock outfit of the early '70s, "the ramshackle grace of CCR's rhythm section provided crucial, spontaneous verve." Clifford and Cook decided last winter to launch Revisited, and by March they had their band was in place. JUNIOR BOWLERS 5 to 18 year olds Starts Sept.

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