People La Guilde des Producteurs vote l'expulsion d'Harvey Weinstein

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1.12.2017 - 13:30

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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 - Alors qu'Harvey Weinstein est en cure de désintoxication dans une clinique spécialisée pour soigner son « addiction au sexe », le bureau national de la Guilde des Producteurs a annoncé lundi, l’éviction du producteur. « Ce matin, le bureau national du PGA a décidé de voter de manière unanime la procédure de destitution d' Harvey Weinstein », peut-on lire dans un communiqué écrit par les présidents de l’institution Gary Lucchesi et Lori McCreary.

Ils ont aussi assuré que la guilde allait prendre les mesures nécessaires pour s'assurer que « le harcèlement et les abus sexuel soient éradiqués de l'industrie du cinéma ». Le même jour, l'Académie américaine du cinéma, responsable de la remise des Oscars, a décidé d'exclure le producteur qui avait contribué à faire remporter 81 statuettes aux films qu'il a produit. Dans le même temps, Le New York Times, qui est le premier journal a avoir sorti le scandale, poursuit son enquête et vient de dévoiler que l'ancien baron d'Hollywood avait payé de grosses sommes à certaines actrices qu'il avait harcelées ou abusées afin d'obtenir leur silence.

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