People Harvey Weinstein expulsé de la Motion Picture Academy

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1.12.2017 - 13:03

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Movie mogul HARVEY WEINSTEIN is taking a leave of absence from The Weinstein Company following the publication of a New York Times article depicting the film producer as a sexual harasser.

Weinstein issued an apology for his past behaviour after the allegations of decades of inappropriate sexual advances broke on Thursday (05Oct17).

In a statement to the Times, he wrote: "I came of age in the 60’s and 70’s, when all the rules about behavior and workplaces were different. That was the culture then. I have since learned it’s not an excuse, in the office - or out of it. To anyone.

"I realized some time ago that I needed to be a better person and my interactions with the people I work with have changed. I appreciate the way I’ve behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it. Though I’m trying to do better, I know I have a long way to go."

He added: "Jay Z wrote in 4:44 'I’m not the man I thought I was and I better be that man for my children'. The same is true for me. I want a second chance in the community but I know I’ve got work to do to earn it. I have goals that are now priorities. Trust me, this isn’t an overnight process. I’ve been trying to do this for 10 years and this is a wake-up call. I cannot be more remorseful about the people I hurt and I plan to do right by all of them."

The producer also revealed he has hired therapists to deal with his issues, adding, "My journey now will be to learn about myself and conquer my demons."

The journalists behind the Times report alleged Weinstein had quietly settled with at least eight women, who made allegations of sexual misconduct. His lawyer Lisa Bloom has denied many of the accusations in the article, calling them "patently false".

Among the accusers he allegedly settled with are an unnamed actress and an unidentified Italian model.

Sources tell the Times that actress Rose McGowan may hav
****File Photos** Movie mogul HARVEY WEINSTEIN is taking a leave of absence from The Weinstein Company following the publication of a New York Times article depicting the film producer as a sexual harasser. Weinstein issued an apology for his past behaviour after the allegations of decades of inappropriate sexual advances broke on Thursday (05Oct17). In a statement to the Times, he wrote: "I came of age in the 60’s and 70’s, when all the rules about behavior and workplaces were different. That was the culture then. I have since learned it’s not an excuse, in the office - or out of it. To anyone. "I realized some time ago that I needed to be a better person and my interactions with the people I work with have changed. I appreciate the way I’ve behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it. Though I’m trying to do better, I know I have a long way to go." He added: "Jay Z wrote in 4:44 'I’m not the man I thought I was and I better be that man for my children'. The same is true for me. I want a second chance in the community but I know I’ve got work to do to earn it. I have goals that are now priorities. Trust me, this isn’t an overnight process. I’ve been trying to do this for 10 years and this is a wake-up call. I cannot be more remorseful about the people I hurt and I plan to do right by all of them." The producer also revealed he has hired therapists to deal with his issues, adding, "My journey now will be to learn about myself and conquer my demons." The journalists behind the Times report alleged Weinstein had quietly settled with at least eight women, who made allegations of sexual misconduct. His lawyer Lisa Bloom has denied many of the accusations in the article, calling them "patently false". Among the accusers he allegedly settled with are an unnamed actress and an unidentified Italian model. Sources tell the Times that actress Rose McGowan may hav
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(Cover) - FR Showbiz - Le bureau directoire de l’Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, qui organise entre autres les Oscars, s’est réuni en session extraordinaire pour statuer sur le sort du producteur Harvey Weinstein, accusé par de nombreuses femmes – actrices, mannequins, employées – d’abus et de harcèlement sexuels mais aussi de viol. Les révélations, publiées par le New York Times et le New Yorker, ont déjà mené au licenciement du producteur de sa propre société, la Weinstein Company, tandis que des instructions judiciaires ont été ouvertes à son encontre aux Etats-Unis et au Royaume-Uni.

L’Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences a pris la décision de retirer son adhésion à Harvey Weinstein. « Nous (avons voté l’exclusion d’Harvey Weinstein) pas uniquement pour nous éloigner de quelqu’un qui ne mérite pas le respect de ses collègues, mais pour envoyer le message suivant : l’ère de l’ignorance délibérée et de la complicité coupable concernant un comportement de prédateur sexuel et de harcèlement sur le lieu de travail dans notre industrie est terminée », ont expliqué les officiels de l’organisation. Les BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) ont pris la même décision mercredi (11 octobre 17).

La décision de l’Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences a fait réagir entre autres Mia Farrow ce samedi (14 octobre 17) : « Fière de l’ @TheAcademy ! Harvey Weinstein est dégagé. Il en a d’autres – mais espérons que nous voyons la fin d’un ère atroce ». L'actrice Mia Farrow a été la compagne du réalisateur Woody Allen, accusé par leur fille, Dylan Farrow, d’avoir sexuellement abusé d’elle lorsqu’elle avait 7 ans, et qui a quitté Mia Farrow pour épouser la fille que celle-ci avait adoptée, Soon-Yi Previn.

Le frère d’Harvey Weinstein, Bob, qui a, avec les autres membres du bureau directoire de la Weinstein Company, décidé de licencier le producteur déchu, a de nouveau confié dans un entretien avec le Hollywood Reporter qu’il ignorait tout des « actes de dépravation » dont est accusé son frère. Il a ajouté qu’il savait que son frère trompait sa femme, la styliste et co-fondatrice de la maison de couture Marchesa, Georgina Chapman, mais a expliqué qu’il ignorait « quel genre de prédateur il était ». Il a également dit que son frère est « indéfendable et fou » : « Je veux qu’il ait la justice qu’il mérite ».

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