Spettacolo Harvey Weinstein espulso dalla Motion Picture Academy

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1.12.2017 - 14:52

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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) - IT Showbiz - Harvey Weinstein è stato radiato dalla Academy of Motion Picture Arts.

La decisione dei 54 membri dell’Accademia degli Oscar è stata presa in una «sessione di emergenza», chiamata all’ordine dopo gli articoli pubblicati da The New York Times e The New Yorker, che hanno rivelato protratti casi di molestie sessuali e accuse di stupro contro il co-fondatore della Miramax.

A puntare il dito contro Weinstein sono più di 30 attrici, in una serie di dichiarazioni redatte in entrambe le testate americane e via social.

La dichiarazione rilasciata dall’Academy, in parte cita: «Abbiamo votato per espellere Weinstein e non semplicemente separarci da qualcuno che non merita il rispetto dei suoi colleghi, ma anche di inviare il messaggio che nel nostro settore è finita l'epoca dell'ignoranza volontaria e della complicità vergognosa, riguardo i comportamenti sessualmente predatori e le molestie sul posto di lavoro».

La decisione dei membri del consiglio della Motion Picture Academy californiana, segue la stessa azione da parte di funzionari presso la British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), che ha revocato l'adesione di Weinstein l’11 ottobre.

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