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'Matrix Revolutions' an IMAX milestone

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IMAX Corp. has made a deal with Warner Bros. Pictures to release the third Matrix movie, "The Matrix Revolutions," on the same day as in conventional theaters, Nov. 5.

The opening will mark the first time that a live-action Hollywood film is released simultaneously in both IMAX and standard theater formats. IMAX Corp. has called the development the "holy grail" for the company. Unlike the digitally remastered releases last year of "Apollo 13" and "Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones," "The Matrix" films won't have to be shortened, as IMAX reels can now support films up to 150 minutes long.

"The Matrix Reloaded" comes to IMAX theaters on Monday.

Game characters being sold on eBay

Everquest (the PC version) seems to lead the way, with everything from characters to weapons for sale online. Technically, Sony frowns on selling characters, so most players are selling their accounts, boxed game discs and the lot as one auction item. In case getting the stuff isn't enough, there are even services — again, for auction on eBay — that will give your characters new skills, equip them and train them while you're doing something other than playing games. And at www.mysupersales.com, you can buy more than 20,000 Everquest items, including — wait for it — Everquest money.

The exchange rate: $298 for 100,000 Platinum.

Ever wonder how cavemen stayed fit?

Cyclic exercise resembles interval training, in which people vary the intensity of their workouts, but it's different in focusing on the importance of the rest period.

One advantage: a shorter workout time, which could get some people off their couches.