21.   But when Chen made the final cut in the selection process, Weinberg encouraged him to stay with it.

22.   But there are those who believe that he may not be politically high-profile enough or have the right managerial skills to make the final cut.

23.   But while acknowledging that creative conflicts occurred at various stages of the long, tortured production, Woo insists Cruise never tried to hijack the final cut.

24.   But would any of these dancers make the final cut in June?

25.   Costner is now editing the final cut, which will run just over two hours.

26.   Discussions went back and forth, and finally, as the film approached its final cut, it was removed.

27.   Each film must be approved both in screenplay and in final cut.

28.   Evaluations are in, auditions are a wrap and final cuts are being withheld upon notification of next-of-kin.

29.   Even the girls who do not make the final cut, they are told, may appear on the show.

30.   Final cuts will be announced on Sunday.