Short Takes

By VARIETY STAFF

In conjunction with the opening of Fox Searchlight's "Intimate Relations," Laemmle's Music Hall theater sponsors the Mean Mommies film fest. Running Saturday and Sunday, Laemmle's simultaneously will screen "Mommie Dearest," "Throw Momma From the Train" and "Harold and Maude" at 10 a.m. Tix are $5 per pic. Info: [phone].

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John Warrack has been named VP, media & entertainment, for exec search firm E.A. Hughes & Co. Warrack had been human resources director at Viacom Inc.

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Casting director Robin Nassif ("Grace Under Fire," "Roseanne") has opened indie casting outfit Robin Nassif Casting. Before going solo, she spent eight years at ABC Entertainment.

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Lancit Media Entertainment has picked up licensing rights to the "Reading Rainbow" franchise for marketing products bearing the educational show's name. *

American Women in Radio & Television hosts Open House & Buddy Night mixer from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 23 at 3535 Hayden Ave. in Culver City. Fox Broadcasting exec Lana Corbi is featured speaker. Tix are $6-$10 before Sept. 19, $8-$12 at the door. Info: [phone].

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The Santa Barbara Intl. Film Festival's first Kids Film Festival kicks off Oct. 3 with Charles Sturridge's "Fairy Tale: A True Story." Fest runs through Oct. 5, closing with Polygram's "Bean."