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Old 11-11-17, 03:27 PM
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http://people.com/music/benny-medina...sexual-attack/

Most here probably don't know who he is, but J-Lo's manager and record Producer Benny Medina accused of attempted rape.

Incident happened back in 2008

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0575656/?..._sr_1#producer

Medina is also a TV Producer. He produces J-Lo's show Shades of Blue and also produced the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
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Originally Posted by windom
Stephen Collins too.
What kind of career did he have after 7th Heaven and before the allegations?
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Takei being collateral damage is exactly the point I’m trying to make. Everyone is so quick to accuse whoever, so sorry if I am cautious with judging all these people that I in no way support as far as their past bevahior goes. I just don’t believe in a pile-on mentality that is going on. I may be wrong.
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Gal Godot has reportedly said she won't play WW again unless Ratner is bought out of his producing contract.
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Which happened probably 5 minutes after she made that comment.
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Originally Posted by d2cheer
The overwhelming concern for Louie C K is disturbing. WHO cares what that dipshit does from now on.

Very strange turn on this board. Most everyone is saying are all these other people accused are pieces of shit etc... L CK? Oh darn that is just too bad, wonder how is career will be going forward.

Seriously fuck Louie,and I am saying this as someone who enjoyed his stand up. Forget about his work, what about all the people who either quit the industry or were blackballed out of because they did not want to be subjected to men like him Spacey etc. How many countless roles and performances did these people lose,they are the one's who deserve sympathy.
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Countless? By my count, it was five women in the 90s and early 2000s before C.K. was a household name. Don’t really see how what he did is ever going to be as bad as physically assaulting someone. I wouldnt call it “sympathy” at all, but it’s not on the same level as a lot of these folks.
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Originally Posted by Deftones
Gal Godot has reportedly said she won't play WW again unless Ratner is bought out of his producing contract.
Might be difficult to sever ties with Ratner's production company.

They are financing, co-financing about 14 upcoming movies in WB's slate including Justice League, Ready Player One, Aquaman, Flashpoint, Shazam etc.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RatPac-Dune_Entertainment

The fucker may be done as a director and producer, but his production company is keeping money in his bank account.
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Originally Posted by Brack
Countless? By my count, it was five women in the 90s and early 2000s before C.K. was a household name. Don’t really see how what he did is ever going to be as bad as physically assaulting someone. I wouldnt call it “sympathy” at all, but it’s not on the same level as a lot of these folks.
Yep agreed. Again it doesn't make it right but its a pretty different sitaution than a lot of these in my honest opinion. Still not something to just forgive and forget but I don't hate the guy. If it was discovered it was still something he was doing to this day I'd feel differently.
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Danny Masterson was accused of rape yet The Ranch is still on Netflix.
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Danny Masterson was accused of rape yet The Ranch is still on Netflix.
I wonder what the difference is...
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I wonder what the difference is...
The strong arm of Scientology?
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Originally Posted by Dan
Singer from the band Brand New seems to be the first one to get outed (today, anyway) for sexual misconduct with a minor about a decade ago. Maybe small potatoes for most folks here who haven't heard their music, but I've been a fan for the better part of 14 years. Others in the "scene" seem wholly unsurprised, though.
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Gal Gadot won't return for 'Wonder Woman 2' unless Brett Ratner is out

“Wonder Woman” star Gal Gadot is continuing to battle accused Hollywood sexual harasser Brett Ratner by refusing to sign for a super*hero sequel unless the movie-maker is completely killed from the franchise.

A Hollywood source tells Page Six that Gadot — who last month backed out of a dinner honoring Ratner, where she was due to present him with an award — is taking a strong stance on sexual harassment in Hollywood and doesn’t want her hit “Wonder Woman” franchise to benefit a man accused of sexual misconduct.

Ratner’s production company RatPac-Dune Entertainment helped produce “Wonder Woman” as part of its co-financing deal with Warner Bros. The movie has grossed more than $400 million internationally, and Ratner’s company will take a healthy share of the profits. A Warner Bros. insider explained, “Brett made a lot of money from the success of ‘Wonder Woman,’ thanks to his company having helped finance the first movie. Now Gadot is saying she won’t sign for the sequel unless Warner Bros. buys Brett out [of his financing deal] and gets rid of him.”

The source added of Israeli-born Gadot, “She’s tough and stands by her principles. She also knows the best way to hit people like Brett Ratner is in the wallet. She also knows that Warner Bros. has to side with her on this issue as it develops. They can’t have a movie rooted in women’s empowerment being part-financed by a man *accused of sexual misconduct against women.”

This past week, Warner Bros. announced it was severing ties with Ratner amid multiple sexual-harassment allegations leveled against him by actresses including Olivia Munn and Natasha Henstridge. Ratner has vehemently denied the allegations through his attorney, Marty Singer.

Earlier this month, Gadot posted on Instagram: “Bullying and sexual harassment is unacceptable! I stand by all the courageous women confronting their fears and speaking out. Together we stand.

We are all united in this time of change.”
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Entirety Of Hollywood Film Industry Replaced With 40,000 Christopher Plummers
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Originally Posted by GoldenJCJ
The strong arm of Scientology?
By Xenu I think you may be onto something
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Originally Posted by DthRdrX
Gal Gadot won't return for 'Wonder Woman 2' unless Brett Ratner is out
You’re late on that one.

This stuff is so fast moving.
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Originally Posted by dex14
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Thanks for that.
Still not sure how I feel about this one. I mean.. He doesn't address the specific accusation or say it's true. I appreciate what he DOES say there, but leaving out the specific (illegal) thing... feels like deflection.
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Originally Posted by Dan
Thanks for that.
Still not sure how I feel about this one. I mean.. He doesn't address the specific accusation or say it's true. I appreciate what he DOES say there, but leaving out the specific (illegal) thing... feels like deflection.
Probably because it happened often.

I’ll tell you though, growing up... plenty of girls I knew would’ve or did lie about their age to try and hook up with guys in bands.

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Originally Posted by DthRdrX
Gal Gadot won't return for 'Wonder Woman 2' unless Brett Ratner is out
Good for her!
I didn't even know Ratner had anything to do with the franchise.

These fucking producers, with their grubby little fingers in everything...
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I'm not even going to lie, I thought Christopher Plummer was dead. Image my shock when I heard he was Spacey's replacement.
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Also, am I supposed to know/care what "Brand New" is?
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Also, am I supposed to know/care what "Brand New" is?
If you’re old than like mid 30s than probably not.
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Also, am I supposed to know/care what "Brand New" is?
This is when I would normally say you're missing out on at least three excellent albums from the last decade or so, but, given the news... ehh. I can't continue to recommend them. Not for now, anyway. Skip 'em.


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