Sexual Harassment/Assault & Abuse in Hollywood -- Discussion
#1277
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re: Sexual Harassment/Assault & Abuse in Hollywood -- Discussion
As reviled as he is right now, I don't really expect him to leave money on the table if he doesn't have a morality clause. Netflix has to cut ties with him, but sounds like they'll have to pay for that action.
#1278
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I sort of hate to say this, but a lot of this stuff about 80s and 90s kids' shows being pedophile rape factories reminds me of the old "Satanic Panic" stuff that was going around three decades ago that turned out to be false. If you're old enough to remember the 80s, you'll probably remember the underground network of Satanists that were abducting, raping, and sacrificing thousands of children each year. And the heavy metal music, and Procter & Gamble...
Of course, the Vatican was revealedvto have been running an international pedophile ring, so it's not outside the reallm of possibility that Hollywood has been doing something similar.
I don't doubt that there was some sexual abuse going on, but most of this stuff coming out involves blind items, accusations against unnamed individuals, and a lot of speculation based on the previous two. At some point, someone is going to have to come forward and name names and supply whatever proof they can.
Of course, the Vatican was revealedvto have been running an international pedophile ring, so it's not outside the reallm of possibility that Hollywood has been doing something similar.
I don't doubt that there was some sexual abuse going on, but most of this stuff coming out involves blind items, accusations against unnamed individuals, and a lot of speculation based on the previous two. At some point, someone is going to have to come forward and name names and supply whatever proof they can.
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You’re not wrong. I introduced that webpage into this thread and I certainly don’t believe all of it. I think the most recent one is about Bill Clinton and the Bohemian Grove having Sam Kinison killed.
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Man, times have changed, nowadays that kind of stuff happens at pizza places in DC instead.
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I sort of hate to say this, but a lot of this stuff about 80s and 90s kids' shows being pedophile rape factories reminds me of the old "Satanic Panic" stuff that was going around three decades ago that turned out to be false. If you're old enough to remember the 80s, you'll probably remember the underground network of Satanists that were abducting, raping, and sacrificing thousands of children each year. And the heavy metal music, and Procter & Gamble...
Of course, the Vatican was revealedvto have been running an international pedophile ring, so it's not outside the reallm of possibility that Hollywood has been doing something similar.
I don't doubt that there was some sexual abuse going on, but most of this stuff coming out involves blind items, accusations against unnamed individuals, and a lot of speculation based on the previous two. At some point, someone is going to have to come forward and name names and supply whatever proof they can.
Of course, the Vatican was revealedvto have been running an international pedophile ring, so it's not outside the reallm of possibility that Hollywood has been doing something similar.
I don't doubt that there was some sexual abuse going on, but most of this stuff coming out involves blind items, accusations against unnamed individuals, and a lot of speculation based on the previous two. At some point, someone is going to have to come forward and name names and supply whatever proof they can.
#1282
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re: Sexual Harassment/Assault & Abuse in Hollywood -- Discussion
I sort of hate to say this, but a lot of this stuff about 80s and 90s kids' shows being pedophile rape factories reminds me of the old "Satanic Panic" stuff that was going around three decades ago that turned out to be false. If you're old enough to remember the 80s, you'll probably remember the underground network of Satanists that were abducting, raping, and sacrificing thousands of children each year.
And in other news:
Cinefamily to Permanently Shut Down Following Sexual Harassment Scandal
http://variety.com/2017/film/news/ci...al-1202615228/
and
Harvey Weinstein Sued by Actress Who Claims He Raped Her
http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/har...el-1202615162/
Last edited by Brian T; 11-15-17 at 08:57 AM.
#1284
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Terry Crews publicly named for the first time the high-powered talent agent he claims groped him at an industry party and said he would "not be shamed" about the alleged assault.
"Back in February 2016, I was assaulted by Adam Venit, who is head of the Motion Picture Department at William Morris Endeavor, one of the biggest agencies in the world, period," Crews, 49, said today on "Good Morning America." "He’s connected to probably everyone I know in the business ... I did not know this man. I have never had a conversation with him, ever."
"Back in February 2016, I was assaulted by Adam Venit, who is head of the Motion Picture Department at William Morris Endeavor, one of the biggest agencies in the world, period," Crews, 49, said today on "Good Morning America." "He’s connected to probably everyone I know in the business ... I did not know this man. I have never had a conversation with him, ever."
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'Gossip Girl' Star Ed Westwick Accused of Sexual Assault by Third Woman
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...ebook_20171115
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...ebook_20171115
#1286
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Well, so much for the second season of White Gold airing in 2018. I saw in that link that the BBC is refusing to air some Agatha Christie special he's in.
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Harvey Weinstein's Legal Hell: Inside the Coming Civil and Criminal Battles
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr...attles-1058096
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr...attles-1058096
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Sometimes I look at my DVD collection and feel so . . . dirty.
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#1291
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Just as an aside, with Christmas music playing early I now can't listen to "Baby It's cold outside" without thinking of Weinstein and co.
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'Gossip Girl' Star Ed Westwick Accused of Sexual Assault by Third Woman
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...ebook_20171115
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...ebook_20171115
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I use to love going to the Silent Movie Theater back in the early 90s. The seats were uncomfortable but it was a lot of fun. Wonder if "renovation" means they're going to gut it and turn it into something other than a theater. That building has been a movie theater since 1942, dammit.
#1294
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I use to love going to the Silent Movie Theater back in the early 90s. The seats were uncomfortable but it was a lot of fun. Wonder if "renovation" means they're going to gut it and turn it into something other than a theater. That building has been a movie theater since 1942, dammit.
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"Back in February 2016, I was assaulted by Adam Venit, who is head of the Motion Picture Department at William Morris Endeavor, one of the biggest agencies in the world, period," [Terry] Crews, 49, said today on "Good Morning America." "He’s connected to probably everyone I know in the business ... I did not know this man. I have never had a conversation with him, ever."
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Actress Hits Harvey Weinstein With Class Action Lawsuit
http://variety.com/2017/film/news/ha...it-1202615593/
http://variety.com/2017/film/news/ha...it-1202615593/
#1297
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Wow a class action lawsuit? How many women did this guy accost? I don't remember ever seeing a class action lawsuit against an individual instead of a corporation.
#1298
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The Hollywood Reporter has just filmed its Awards Show Roundtables and has released a partial transcript. Emma Stone is on the panel. At one point, she says how great her agent is and how he helps her. Said agent is Adam Venit. Oops.
Countdown to her firing him begins now...
Countdown to her firing him begins now...
#1299
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Old Vic Says 20 People Reported Misconduct by Kevin Spacey
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/16/t...imes&smtyp=cur
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/16/t...imes&smtyp=cur
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Al Franken just got named this morning on an LA Radio station. Story at link. Pics and all.
http://www.kabc.com/2017/11/16/leean...or-al-franken/
http://www.kabc.com/2017/11/16/leean...or-al-franken/