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The Post-Star from Glens Falls, New York • 25

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DJ Entertainment 27. I A record for 'Aladdin9 Disney feature becomes highest-grossing animated film of all time Bolton, Gyrus win big at American Music Awards In 11 weeks of release, 'Aladdin' has earned $147.9 million. The previous animated film record-holder, Disney's 1991 'Beauty and the grossed almost $145.9 million by this week, according to studio figures. locations, $1,570 per location. $48.3 million, six weeks.

11. "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," 2oth Centary Fox. S2.2 million. 1.435 locations. $1,524 per location.

$159.5 million. 10 weeks. 12. "Damage," New Line. SI.

7 million. 244 locations. $6.98 per location. $2.4 million, five weeks. 13.

"Lorenzo's Oil," Universal. $1.7 million. 412 locations, $4,025 per location. $2.8 milium, four weeks. 14.

"The Crying Game," Miramax. $1.4 million. 192 locations. $7,460 per location, $10.4 million, nine weeks. 15.

"Hexed," Columbia. SI. 4 million. 960 locations. $1,408 per location, $1.4 million, one week.

16. "Chaplin," TriStur. S70I.704. 716 locations. $9S0 per location, S7.8 million, five weeks.

17. "A River Runs Through It," Columbia. $568,280. 493 locations. SI.

1 53 per location. $38.3 million, weeks. 18. "Hoffa," 20th Century Fox, S5 I 5,883, 472 locations. $1,093 per location, $22.9 million, five weeks.

19. "Under Siege," Warner $5 1 5.4 1 4. 522 locations-. $987 per location, SS2.3 million, 1 6 weeks. 20.

"Leap of Faith," Paramount, $488,705. 469 locations, SI. 042 per location, S2 1. 7 million, six weeks. in the future will bear his name, for his globul performances and humanitarian concerns.

Mariah Carey had a leading six nominations but won only two awards: favorite pop-rock female artist and adult contemporary album for'Tnpkigged." Alabama was named favorite country band. The award for favorite female country artist went to Reba McEntire. She also won country album honors for "For My Broken Heart." In his one victory over Cyrus, Garth Brooks won favorite male country artist. Bobby Brown and Patti LaBelle were the favorite male and female artists, and Ln Vogue won the category's album trophy for "Funky Divas." Boy II Men won favorite pop-rock single for "End of the Road" and favorite group. Young rappers Kris Kross on favorite new artist honors in the rap-hip hop and categories.

Pearl Jam was named favorite new pop-rock artist and favorite new artist in heav metal-hard rock. Metalliea won as favorite heavy metal-hard rock artist. Genesis was named favorite pop-rock group. The favorite rap-hip hop artist was Sir Mix-A-Lot, and k.d. king was honored as favorite new artist in the adult contemporary music category.

location, S147.9 million, 1 1 weeks. 2. "A Few Good Men," Columbia, $6. 1 million, 2,100 locations. $2,917 per location, $109.1 million, seven-weeks.

3. "Alive," Disney. S5. 9 million, 1,235 locations, $4,785 per location. SI 6.2 million, two weeks.

4. "Scent of a Woman," Universal, S4.7 million, 1,244 locations, $3,815 per location, $22.8 million, ilve weeks. 5. "Used People," 20th Century Fox, S4.4 million, 876 locations. $5,002 per location, $7.1 million, six weeks.

6. "Nowhere to Run," Columbia, S4.3 million, 1.776 locations, $2,424 per location. $13.7 million, two weeks. 7. "Aspen Extreme," Disney, $3.3 million, 1,455 locations, $2,297 per location, $3.3 million, one week.

8. "The Bodyguard," Warner $3.1 million, 1.540 locations, $1,992 per location, $106.2 million, nine weeks. 9. "Body of Evidence," MGM. $3.0 million, 2.050 locations, $1,475 per location, $1 1 .6 million, two weeks.

10. "Forever Young," Warner S2.3 million, 1,46 1 million. "Scent of a oman." which won a Golden Globe Award on Saturday night for best dramatic film, was fourth with S4.7 million, followed by "Used People," with almost S4.4 million and "Nowhere to Run," which garnered S4.3 million. The ski film. "Aspen Extreme." opened in seventh with S3.

3 million. "The Bodyguard" was eighth with almost S3.1 million, followed by Madonna's critically scorned "Body of Evidence," with a bit more than S3 million. "Forever Young" took in almost S2.2 million for 1 0th. The weekend's highest per-theater grosses were earned by two critically acclaimed films about sexual confusion and obsession: "The Crying Game" and "Damage." Here are the estimated lop ticket sales Friday through Monday, according to Exhibitor Relations Co. with distributor, weekend gross, number of theater locations, average per location, total gross and number of weeks in release.

Figures are based on actual receipts and projections where actual finures were not available. 1. "Aladdin," Disney. $7.4 million. 2.289 locations, S3.250 per training and a firm hand.

Chow A one-person dog; not good with children. Golden retriever Great family dog, likes to dig holes, chews. Beagle Great with kids, good family pet. As with any puppy or kitten, dog or cat, whether mixed breed or purebred, it's how you bring it up. It's the attention and commitment you have to training it properly.

Take the time to make a thoughtful choice. After all. you're choosing a companion who'll be with you for 10, 15 or more years. Questions about your pets or pet BANQUETS BANQUETS BANQUETS BANQUETS BANQUETS. I COUNTRY WESTERN I 1 DANCE LESSONS I BEGINNER TONIGHT 6-8 P.M.

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The prev ious animated film record-holder, Disney's 1991 "Beauty and the Beast." grossed almost SI 45.9 million by this week, according to studio figures. The 19SS film. "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," grossed SI 54. 1 million, but it combined live action with animation. "Aladdin" also became the highest-grossing film by the Walt Disney Pictures division.

The 1990 movie, "Pretty Woman," was Walt Disney Studio's highest-grossing film, with SI7S.1 million in earnings, but it and "Roger Rabbit" were made by the studio's Touchstone division. "A few Good Men." with Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson, placed second for the weekend with $6.1 million. "Alive." Disney's tale of survival and cannibalism among plane crash survivors, was third with S5.9 hat's your work schedule like, and will you have the time to correct problems such as chew ing. jumping, When you weigh the pros and cons, perhaps an adult dog is a belter choice. Another factor to consider is, do you have children? If you are adopting an older- dog, try to find out the dog's past: Why was he given up.

is he housebroken, good with children, etc. Also, try to find out if the dog is aggressive or assertive. What kind of dog personality best suits you? The following is just a sample of some of the breeds and their habits: Cocker spaniel Can be nippy, especially with children; needs lots of obedience training. Poodle Good family pet, highly intelligent, trains easily. German shepherd Can be at'LTessive.

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Cyrus was named favorite new country artist and his "Achy Breaky Heart" was named tup country single at Monday night's 20th annual awards. "Tonight this award is from you the fans, and as tar as I'm concerned, to those people who don't like 'Achy Breaky Heart." here's a quarter call someone who cares!" he said. It was a jab at country star Tra is Tritt, who made no secret of his dislike for the song. Tritt's hits include "Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)." Bolton captured the favorite pop-rock male and adult contemporary artist titles. Backstage, Bolton had a message for the critics ho deride his gut- renching delivery and "lite-rock" style: "Success is the best revenge." American Music Awards nominations are based on industry record sales and airplay data, and winners are oted by a national sampling of record buyers.

Michael Jackson won the pop-rock album trophy for "Dangerous" and the soul-rhythm blues single award for "Remember the Time." He also as presented a new honor, vv hich Right From Page D1 pedigreed cat or mixed breed? More than90 percent of all pet cats in the United States are not pedigreed. So if you are not drawn to a particular breed, a good, strong crossbreed can make an excellent pet. Here is a sample of some purebred cats and their characteristics: Siamese Their lithe bodies and blue eyes make them instantly recognizable. "They have a loud, distinctive voice, are energetic, affectionate and have a fierce temper when aroused. Maine coon Beautiful, longhaired and distinctive markings.

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