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MONDAY, APRIL 25

The release date for the Miramax film, Hamlet, has been changed -- look for it on May 26.


A new release date for Warner Bros' Chain of Fools has been scheduled -- it's now set to hit theatres on September 22, 2000.


The Columbia Pictures film, Stuart Little, is now available on video and DVD.





TUESDAY, APRIL 11

Hey guys! Guess what?! Buena Vista Home Entertainment has just released Miramax's Happy, Texas, available on video and DVD today!!! Enjoy!!





MONDAY, MARCH 27

Casting negotiations are under way for a new film to be directed by Dennis Dugan (Big Daddy). "Saving Silverman" was green-lighted by Columbia Pictures, and is slated to begin shooting in Vancouver in mid-June. Possible cast members include Steve Zahn, Amanda Peet (The Whole Nine Yards), Jack Black (High Fidelity), and Jason Biggs (American Pie).


The Independent Feature Project/West's 15th annual Independent Spirit Awards, the premier event in the independent film community that recognizes exceptional efforts and rewards visionary filmmaking, was held Saturday, March 25 at a tent on the beach in Santa Monica. Congratulations to Steve, who won Best Supporting Male for his role as Wayne Wayne Wayne Jr. in "Happy, Texas".





MONDAY, MARCH 20

For a few words and a photo about Squelch pick up a copy of the April issue of Premiere magazine, available now.





MONDAY, MARCH 13

Buena Vista Home Entertainment will release Miramax's Happy, Texas, available on video and DVD on Tuesday, April 11.





As you may or may not have heard, the release date for Chain Of Fools has been pushed back. No new date has been annouced yet, but it's most likely to be soon.





The Nominees for the Sixth Annual Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, which are scheduled to air in June on FOX have been announced. I am very proud to let you all know that Steve has been nominated for Favorite Supporting Actor in a Comedy/Romance for his role in "Forces Of Nature"! You can cast your vote for Steve by heading to Blockbuster online or by filling out a ballot at any Blockbuster Video. Congratulations to Steve, and good luck!





A very happy congratulations to Steve and his wife, Robyn Peterman -- they're expecting their first baby this spring! We wish them all the best!

As a refresher, here's a quick update of upcoming film releases for Steve:

CHAIN OF FOOLS: March 3, 2000

HAMLET: May 12, 2000

NURSE BETTY: July 14, 2000





Fifteen high profile independent films have been chosen to be featured in the Premiere section of the upcoming 2000 Sundance Film Festival. Included is a contemporary version of "Hamlet", featuring the talents of Bill Murray, Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan and Steve Zahn. The festival takes place in Park City, Utah, and runs from January 20 - 30.





The working title for the upcoming film "Shiny New Enemies" has now been changed to "Chain Of Fools".


Be sure to pick up a copy of the October issue of GQ Magazine. Inside you'll find an excellent layout featuring the men of "Happy, Texas".





New Sky Communications, Inc. announced today that its feature film, "Freak Talks About Sex", has been selected for competition at the Hamptons International Film Festival, which runs October 20 to 24, 1999. Schedules of screening times, locations and ticket information may be obtained from the Festival's website.





VCR ALERT!!! Steve will be appearing on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Tuesday, September 28.


Steve appears in two more magazines this month........be sure to pick up copies of the October issues of both ELLE magazine and Harper's Bazaar magazine. I'll be posting both interviews up on the website later this month.


Just a reminder that Happy, Texas opens in theatres in large markets this Friday, October 1. The film will be in wide release later in October, so check your local listings for details.


Happy, Texas was screened recently at the 24th Toronto International Film Festival. Steve was in attendance to greet many fans.....for photos of the event, visit Digital Hit Entertainment, and search for Steve Zahn. Sorry, these photos could not be directly displayed on this website due to copyright issues.





It's a funny thing...........just the other day I was thinking I should remind everyone to keep their eyes glued to thier TV's since we're getting so close to the release of Steve's next film and he's sure to be appearing on some talk shows. So, umm, he was on the Rosie O'Donnell show on Friday, September 24. Sorry! In the midst of my cluttered schedule I somehow missed that one.





We are ever so close to the release of Steve's first starring role in a feature film, "Happy, Texas"! Steve recently attended the screening of his latest project at the Toronto International Film Festival, and was met with rave reviews! It's about time, isn't it?! Go Steve!! Catch the hysterically funny "Happy, Texas" in theatres on October 1, and don't forget to check out the website as well!!





Pick up a copy of the August 20/27, 1999 Double Issue of Entertainment Weekly's "Fall Movie Preview" for a review of Steve's upcoming film, "Happy, Texas", due in theatres on October 1. You'll love the photo of Steve in character!! There's also mention of "Stuart Little", in which Steve provides a voice for an animated character, set for release in December.









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