Newsmakers

This month Dustin Hoffman co-stars with Gene Hackman in "Runaway Jury," his 2,750th movie. No? Fine, then you count 'em. Next year he'll be in the much-anticipated "J. M. Barrie's Neverland"; last week he nearly flew away (assisted by wires) with NEWSWEEK's Nicki Gostin.

I don't want to scare you but...

Are you the mother of my child?

No, but when I first came to New York I went to your production offices to try and meet you. Is it creepy being interviewed by an ex-stalker?

No, but you didn't really stalk me. Well, it makes me feel that you're not so ex.

Have you ever been called up for jury duty?