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Show ti nw 90 1 fivi0pff0pt0"m"v0,w, olds Joins Charles Sellier In Utah Motion Pictnre Company " Classics IllustraAdams, Twain's "Mark America," ted, and the "Greatest Heroes of The Bible. "The Capture of Grizzly which aired Feb. 20 Adsms, garnered top ratings for NBC. According to Sellier, The subject of quality films made with conservative budgets is one which Burt and I have often discussed. Not only is he one of our countrys most successful entertainers, but he has extraordinary talents as an executive producer. Putting his creative talents with our expertise in the areas of e testing and Since the 40s when Director John Ford was shooting John Wayne movies in Monument Valley, Utah has been the sight of possibly more filmmaking than any other state in the union outside of California. Today, the state boasts such organizations as Robert Redfords Sundance Institute and the United States Film and Video Festival. It should .come as no surprise to Utahns that Burt Reynolds and Charles E. Sellier, movie-produc- er Jr., have chosen the Utah mountains as the site of their new major motion picture and distribution company. Announcing the formation of Comworld Pictures, Burt Reynolds, Chairman of the Board, and Charles E. Sellier, Jr., President behind-tiie-scen- audience-preferenc- es distribution is creating exciting avenues for all of us. I'm looking forward to expanding a long-tim- e friendship into what will undoubtedly be an invaluable professional relationship." Sellier says, I have lived and worked in Utah since the sixtys and cannot conceive of being anywhere else. The locations are unmatched, and the talent and technical crews have never let us down. The people of Utah seem to appreciate the value of a job well done, and thats important when you are in the middle of production. "Wwi 1W p'Hmnwtnp The Summit County Bee Coalville, UT 84017. Friday, April 9, 1982 5 A According To FBI National Crime Rate Virtually Unchanged The number of serious crimes in the nation recorded by the FBI's Crime Index showed virtually no change during 1981 as compared to 1980, Attorney General William French Smith announced today. Violent crime rose one percent last year, while property crime remained relatively stable, according to preliminary Uniform Crime Reporting statistics released by FBI Director William H. Webster. Director Webster noted, however, that the volume of reported crime e reached an high in 1980 and that the stabilizing of reported offenses in 1981 should not encourage the nation to diminish concern over crime in this country. all-tim- Among the violent crimes percent, aggravated assault fell 2 percent and forcible rape declined 1 percent in volume. Of the property crimes reported, motor vehicle thefts dropped 4 percent; the volume of burglaries decreased 1 percent, and the showed number of larceny-theft- s no change. Cities with populations over 50,000 recorded a 1 percent increase in Crime Index offenses reported to police during 1981, while the suburban and rural areas ed nearly the same volume as the year before. Regionally, the Southern States registered a 1 percent increase in Index crimes; the Northeastern and Western States each showed no change; and the North Central States recorded a 1 percent decrease. For the first time, trends for arson, the fourth property crime, were available. Arson offenses reported to law enforcement in 1981 dropped 8 percent from the 1980 experience. Like the historical Crime Index total, the Modified Crime Index total, which each registered declines of includes arson, reported to law enforcement, only robbery showed an increase, percent. Murder dropped 5 3 1 percent. Collectively, cities outside metropolitan areas maintain remained at virtually the same level as the previous year. ' and Chief Executive Officer, recently revealed company plans for the production and distribution of theatrical films for domestic and foreign markets as well as selected television and cable programming. Conworld Pictures, with corporate head- quarters in Midway, and distribution branches in both domestic and foreign locations, is owned by d Reynolds, Sellier and the Group. Reynolds will provide the new company with active services, primarily in regard to all creative aspects of each Comworld production, from acquisition through the develop- -' ment, production, and distribution phases. will The to Comworld, be and the new association will not alter the status of his current or possible future commitments in front of or behind the camera. Reynolds said, In this era of financial insanity in our industry, I am extremely excited by the creative challenges which Comworld Pictures affords to produce and distribute quality films on sane budgets. And Im, equally excited by file opportunity to fully explore the brilliant and innovative methods of market research and distribution techniques which Chuck Sellier has pioneered for films as well as television and cable. I am proud to be part of this-neteam. Sellier s box office successes, most of which were filmed in Utah, In Search of Noahs include: Ark, Beyond and Back, Grizzly Adams, Mysterious In Serach of Historic Monsters, Com-wori- ' behind-the-scen- es post-producti- non-exclusi- ve . The Brazilian Butterfly , one of Nature's exquisite creations. This beauty and grace , now tastefully preserved in an elegant, custom designer glass case with brass or solid maple frame, will be a valuable addition to any decor . Now for a limited time, these collector's quality Brazilian Butterflies can be yours FREE or at substantial savings, when opening or adding to your present account in the required amount. 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