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Talleyrand · 02-27-2018, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by xbs2034

While I totally agree that the "trial by social media" bandwagon on unproven sexual misconduct allegations is worrying, this is a pretty clear case.

Given the overwhelming number of women who've come forward, people who've corroborated their accounts as well as other elements related to the allegations, the numerous harassment lawsuits Weinstein settled, the audio recording of Weinstein's predatory behavior made as part of a sting operation, and the civil rights lawsuit the New York Attorney General just filed in relation to the Weinstein Company and their complicity in this behavior (which was what sunk the deal they were closing in on to sell the company and forced the bankruptcy), there is a ton of evidence against Weinstein.

Your right, I was just being a little devil's advocate. I certainly don't believe anyone else accused of sexual assault is guilty, and will not believe so until proven in a court of law, but Weinstein, given that he was the first and also all that you mentioned, I feel like I am not being outrageous by believing he is guilty.

Shingster · 02-27-2018, 01:44 AM

Unproven like when he was recorded admitting he felt up that Italian girl?

Talleyrand · 02-27-2018, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Shingster

Unproven like when he was recorded admitting he felt up that Italian girl?

Well there you go, not unproven any more.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 02-27-2018, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Talleyrand

Your right, I was just being a little devil's advocate. I certainly don't believe anyone else accused of sexual assault is guilty, and will not believe so until proven in a court of law, but Weinstein, given that he was the first and also all that you mentioned, I feel like I am not being outrageous by believing he is guilty.

Not the first...so many forget about Cosby.

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CampArgyll · 03-01-2018, 10:48 PM

I don't think so...
http://deadline.com/2018/03/deal-rea...co-1202307564/

Rodney-2187 · 03-02-2018, 02:03 PM

Weinstein Co. Reaches Deal With Ron Burkle-Backed Investor Group

http://variety.com/2018/biz/news/wei...et-1202694056/

http://www.darkhorizons.com/weinstei...t-minute-deal/

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In a last-minute deal, the investment team led by Maria Contreras-Sweet and backed by billionaire Ron Burkle has reached an agreement to acquire The Weinstein Company’s assets with the aim of launching a new, women-led movie studio whose board of directors made up of a majority of women.

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The acquisition comes just days after it appeared the studio was destined for bankruptcy, and saves about 150 jobs, protects the small businesses owed money by The Weinstein Company, and creates a fund to compensate victims of sexual harassment and abuse.

mwynn · 03-02-2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rodneyfaile

Weinstein Co. Reaches Deal With Ron Burkle-Backed Investor Group

http://variety.com/2018/biz/news/wei...et-1202694056/

http://www.darkhorizons.com/weinstei...t-minute-deal/

In a last-minute deal, the investment team led by Maria Contreras-Sweet and backed by billionaire Ron Burkle has reached an agreement to acquire The Weinstein Company’s assets with the aim of launching a new, women-led movie studio whose board of directors made up of a majority of women.

Here comes the hate.

CelluloidPal · 03-02-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mwynn

In a last-minute deal, the investment team led by Maria Contreras-Sweet and backed by billionaire Ron Burkle has reached an agreement to acquire The Weinstein Company’s assets with the aim of launching a new, women-led movie studio whose board of directors made up of a majority of women.

Here comes the hate.

No hate here. Don't assume that EVERYONE is a hater here.

But the question is how do we know if they won't have biases or won't discriminate themselves?
Besides, the Weinstein name is tainted beyond repair even with this so-called changing of the guard.

All I know is that they better churn out some major hits that the public wants to see or that boat won't stay a float.

mwynn · 03-02-2018, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CelluloidPal

No hate here. But the question is how do we know if they won't have biases or won't discriminate themselves?
Besides, the Weinstein name is tainted beyond repair even with this so-called changing of the guard.

I doubt they keep the name.

car2nst · 03-02-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mwynn

In a last-minute deal, the investment team led by Maria Contreras-Sweet and backed by billionaire Ron Burkle has reached an agreement to acquire The Weinstein Company’s assets with the aim of launching a new, women-led movie studio whose board of directors made up of a majority of women.

Here comes the hate.

I called it. I knew they would restructure into a new company (& new name). That way they don't have to legally pay off any debts. Happens all the time in the Corporate World. Having it mostly women is a PR move, but doesn't bother me either way.

CampArgyll · 03-06-2018, 08:36 PM

aaaand it's been called off, again...
http://deadline.com/2018/03/weinstei...in-1202312528/
will they ever make up their minds?

mwynn · 03-06-2018, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CampArgyll

aaaand it's been called off, again...
http://deadline.com/2018/03/weinstei...in-1202312528/
will they ever make up their minds?

They probably want a better deal.

dgoswald · 03-06-2018, 08:45 PM

The end of an era. It all ends in such an ignominious manner.

dgoswald · 03-06-2018, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mwynn

Good God, Freudian slip. Edited.

mwynn · 03-06-2018, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dgoswald

Good God, Freudian slip. Edited.

I deleted my response.

CelluloidPal · 03-06-2018, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CampArgyll

aaaand it's been called off, again...
http://deadline.com/2018/03/weinstei...in-1202312528/
will they ever make up their minds?

Did anyone get the vibe that this deal wouldn't stick?

DaredevilMM · 03-07-2018, 02:26 AM

Wasn't Wind River produced by Weinstein's?

Is that why it was ignored during the award season? Such a shame because that movie kicks ass.

Shingster · 03-07-2018, 02:36 AM

It was, but when the Weinstein scandal first broke Taylor Sheridan phoned up the Weinstein Co. and demanded they remove their name from the production and donate any profits they made to the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center, which to the company's credit they agreed to do. This meant that Wind River didn't receive the usual aggressive Weinstein push for the Oscars, apparently another company (Acacia Entertainment) had to finance whatever push it got, so that probably affected the film's chances of nomination pretty adversely.

DaredevilMM · 03-07-2018, 03:20 AM

Thanks... I was seriously wondering about this.

Eye Candy · 03-20-2018, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

The Weinstein Company sold the rights to The Six Billion Man to Warner Brothers in December.

Which, coincidentally, is the amount that was likely to come against Weinstein & Co.... but that's academic now, as they've filed for bankruptcy...

Weinstein Company Releases All Accusers From Nondisclosure Agreements With Bankruptcy Filing

https://www.thewrap.com/weinstein-co...ruptcy-filing/

https://www.thewrap.com/weinstein-co...or-bankruptcy/

03-06-2018, 08:45 PM	#33
dgoswald Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2015 Location:Erath Blu-ray collection:61	The end of an era. It all ends in such an ignominious manner. Last edited by dgoswald; 03-06-2018 at 09:04 PM.

03-07-2018, 02:36 AM	#38
Shingster Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009	It was, but when the Weinstein scandal first broke Taylor Sheridan phoned up the Weinstein Co. and demanded they remove their name from the production and donate any profits they made to the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center, which to the company's credit they agreed to do. This meant that Wind River didn't receive the usual aggressive Weinstein push for the Oscars, apparently another company (Acacia Entertainment) had to finance whatever push it got, so that probably affected the film's chances of nomination pretty adversely. Last edited by Shingster; 03-07-2018 at 03:05 AM.

02-27-2018, 01:44 AM	#22
Shingster Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009	Unproven like when he was recorded admitting he felt up that Italian girl?

03-01-2018, 10:48 PM	#25
CampArgyll Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2018 Location:Ohio 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:1105 DVD collection:420	I don't think so... http://deadline.com/2018/03/deal-rea...co-1202307564/

03-06-2018, 08:36 PM	#31
CampArgyll Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2018 Location:Ohio 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:1105 DVD collection:420	aaaand it's been called off, again... http://deadline.com/2018/03/weinstei...in-1202312528/ will they ever make up their minds?

03-07-2018, 02:26 AM	#37
DaredevilMM Banned Member since:May 2017 Location:Hell's Kitchen	Wasn't Wind River produced by Weinstein's? Is that why it was ignored during the award season? Such a shame because that movie kicks ass.

03-07-2018, 03:20 AM	#39
DaredevilMM Banned Member since:May 2017 Location:Hell's Kitchen	Thanks... I was seriously wondering about this.

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