Investor Group Abandons Weinstein Company Assets Deal ‘For Now’

The deal to buy assets from Harvey Weinstein’s former production company hit another roadblock Tuesday as former Obama administration official Maria Contreras-Sweet said her investor group was abandoning the venture — for now. “After signing and entering into the confirmatory diligence phase, we have received disappointing information about the viability of completing this transaction.

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Director Ridley Scott Alludes to a ‘Few More’ Sexual Predators Lurking in Hollywood

Following recent sexual harassment and assault allegations against , something unorthodox happened with an upcoming movie starring the performer. An announcement came out about “All the Money in the World,” directed by Ridley Scott, noting that Spacey would be replaced entirely in the movie through reshoots, which would insert actor Christopher Plummer in the role. …

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Clinton Foundation Won’t Give Back Weinstein’s $250,000 Donation

After days of avoiding the topic, the Clinton Foundation told the Daily Mail Sunday that it would not return the up to $250,000 in donations that disgraced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein contributed over the years, because the foundation had already spent the money. Many other Democrats and liberal organizations turned away from Weinstein after more…

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Cannes Film Festival Condemns Weinstein Sex Assault Revelations

The Cannes film festival’s senior executives on Wednesday said sexual assault allegations against disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein merit “only the clearest and most unequivocal condemnation”, as more women continue to come forward with accusations. “We have been dismayed to learn of the accusations of harassment and sexual violence recently levelled against Harvey Weinstein,” wrote the…

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