James Comey, anointing himself as America’s moral conscience, called on the nation to recognize that Donald Trump’s actions add up to an immoral, malignant presidency that insults core democratic values. CNN.com – RSS Channel – HP Hero
Straddling the fence. Manchester by the Sea director Kenneth Lonergan is denouncing the treatment of the film’s star Casey Affleck amid the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, which support women who are victims of sexual harassment and abuse. Hollywood’s Sexual Misconduct Scandals Lonergan spoke to Variety on Wednesday, April 4, about the Oscar winner, whom he directed in the(…)
Former CIA Director John Brennan says President Trump’s decision to congratulate Vladimir Putin on his reelection shows that Trump is “afraid of the president of Russia” — and that Moscow may have compromising information about the U.S. leader. Yahoo News – Latest News & Headlines
The memos could support claims of obstruction of justice against President Trump, US media say. BBC News – Home
Much like fired FBI Director James Comey, former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe wrote memos documenting his conversations with President Donald Trump before he was fired Friday, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN. CNN.com – RSS Channel – HP Hero
Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe late Friday, less than two days shy of his retirement, ending the career of an official who rose to serve as second-in-command at the bureau. CNN.com – RSS Channel – HP Hero
During the 75th Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night, presenter Natalie Portman made a point of calling the contenders for Best Director “the all-male nominees.” Yes, Portman was calling out the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for failing to nominate any female directors this year — including Greta Gerwig, whose film Lady Bird won Golden Globes(…)
‘Notebook’ director Nick Cassavetes is on the hunt for his 13-year-old daughter, whom he says has disappeared … and he says it’s all a diabolical plot by his estranged wife. Law enforcement tells TMZ … Cassavetes filed a police report. He… TMZ.com
Director Bryan Singer was fired from the upcoming Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, the Hollywood Reporter reported on Monday, December 4. Stars Who Were Fired From Jobs “Bryan Singer is no longer the director of Bohemian Rhapsody,” the studio said in a statement to THR. The publication adds that the decision to remove Singer from the(…)
Director David Yates is standing by his decision to keep Johnny Depp in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. In case you missed it, at the end of 2016’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Colin Farrell‘s character transformed into a Depp-portrayed Gellert Grindelwald. However, amid Johnny’s initial participation in the Harry Potter spin off, he(…)
ViewCast Corporation a leader in advanced digital audiovisual products for capturing and streaming-live and on-demand-audio and video over the Internet and mobile networks, today announced that Peter Still will join the company as sales director, EMEA, effective Jan. 2, 2008. Still will have responsibility for developing and enhancing sales of ViewCast products and creating new(…)
This is just so awful. Controversial director Roman Polanski has been accused by artist Marianne Barnard of sexually assaulting her when she was only 10 years old. Barnard’s admission comes amid Harvey Weinstein‘s own sexual misconduct scandal. Related: Mickey Rourke Vocalizes Sympathy For Weinstein However, this is just the latest child sexual assault claim that(…)
James Toback, an Academy Award-nominated director/writer, has been accused of sexual harassment by 38 different women. According to The Los Angeles Times, Toback would approach his alleged victims in all sorts of different settings, typically offering up his resume early on in order to impress them. “In a hotel room, a movie trailer, a public(…)
And another one comes out. So sickening. The Los Angeles Times published a bombshell report on Sunday morning that film director James Toback has allegedly been preying on young actresses for years — and more than 30 women have come forward in the story accusing the Oscar-nominated writer/director of sexual harassment. Related: Harvey Weinstein’s Rehab(…)
Sad news out of Hollywood today, as one of the most revered horror film directors of the modern era has passed away. It was reported this afternoon that George A. Romero, director of the Night Of the Living Dead series and creator of the zombie film genre, has died unexpectedly at the age of 77.(…)
George A. Romero has died after a battle with lung cancer at the age of 77. The legendary filmmaker — who is best known for his horror films including Night Of The Living Dead, Dawn Of The Dead, Day Of The Dead, and more — passed away in his sleep on Sunday surrounded by his(…)