Kevin Smith Explains How Harvey Weinstein Is Holding ‘Dogma’ Hostage: ‘My Movie About Heaven Is in Limbo’

Opening statements have begun today in Kevin Spacey’s trial over sex abuse claims by Star Trek Discovery’s Anthony Rapp. The proceedings in a New York federal courtroom come as Harvey Weinstein, Danny Masterson and Paul Haggis all face sex crimes trials of their own starting next week.

Max George has clapped back at a review of girlfriend Maisie Smith in her new show. The former EastEnders actress is starring opposite former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin Clifton in a new musical adaptation of Strictly Ballroom.

Five years ago, the story that had long been whispered in the halls of agencies and studios, as well as on film and television sets, finally became public. A series of bombshell articles revealed that Harvey Weinstein harassed and assaulted dozens of women for decades and used his power to bully them into silence.   Weinstein’s fall was the fuse the ignited a revolution. That upheaval turned things around for the better, and culture has been forever changed. And yet, the entertainment industry still has a long way to go to untangle a complex web of decades of bad behavior. In an interesting turn of events, the fight for change that began nearly five years ago with those initial stories will be litigated once again in courtrooms across America in the coming weeks.  

Joe.“And actually, it was weird, because he asked for my e-mail. And he e-mailed me something very nice, a complimentary thing.

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OWN for the Holidays' slate!Ringing in its fourth year of spreading excitement for the yuletide season, the Oprah Winfrey Network unveiled two original holiday movies with star-studded casts:, which premieres Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, starring LeToya Luckett and Finesse Mitchell, and , making its OWN debut on Saturday, Dec.

Kevin Hart has voiced support for Will Smith in the wake of him slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. During the live telecast in March, fans were shocked when the King Richard actor walked onto the stage and slapped Rock after he compared his wife Jada Pinkett Smith - who has the medical condition alopecia - to G. I.

Kevin Smith has said that his film Dogma is being held “hostage” by Harvey Weinstein.In a recent interview with TheWrap, the Clerks III director offered an explanation as to why his 1999 religious satire, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, isn’t available to stream or buy anywhere.“In order to tell the story unfortunately, I’m gonna have to say the name that nobody wants to hear anymore. But of course, Harvey Weinstein figures into the story,” Smith said.The film was released theatrically by Lionsgate, with Columbia/TriaStar receiving the home video rights for a limited time, “but then the rights lapsed,” said Smith.He went on to explain how, roughly a decade later, he received a call from Weinstein “out of the blue” about a potential Dogma sequel or TV series.However, Smith’s excitement was short lived after learning from Miramax executive John Gordon that Weinstein may have had an ulterior motive.According to Smith, Gordon allegedly said that Weinstein was “calling everyone because he knew the story [about the rape allegations against him] was coming, and wanted to find out who spoke [to The New York Times].Smith went to explain how, after learning that Weinstein was trying to sell the rights to the film for $5million (£4.4 million), he and his lawyers tried to buy it back, “which we felt very dirty about because we didn’t want to give him money,” he said.However, Weinstein apparently “scoffed” at his various offers.

AFI Fest said Tuesday that its lineup for the upcoming 2022 edition will include red-carpet premieres for six films including the latest movies from Alejandro González Iñárritu and Guillermo del Toro as well as the Harvey Weinstein exposé story She Said and Florian Zeller’s The Son starring Hugh Jackman.

When people talk about the best films in Kevin Smith’s filmography, it doesn’t typically take long before “Dogma” is brought up. “Dogma” is, by far, his most ambitious film, telling the story of two fallen angels attempting to find a loophole to earn their way back into Heaven.

disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein.The comedy is not available to be watched online or purchased digitally; meanwhile, Blu-ray DVDs are selling them for almost $100 a pop.“In order to tell the story, unfortunately, I’m gonna have to say the name that nobody wants to hear anymore. But of course, Harvey Weinstein figures into the story,” the “Mallrats” director told The Wrap.“I mean, honestly, not even a thought.

Claire Foy and Matt Smith are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. In the days since her death on Sept. 8, both of the actors, who starred on Netflix's as Queen Elizabeth and her late husband, Prince Philip, respectively, have spoken out about the late monarch in interviews. «I think that she was an incredible monarch,» Foy told  BBCat the Toronto Film Festival.

Willow Smith has opened up about her relationship with her father Will Smith in a new interview. The singer, 21, is the youngest child of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. The couple also share a son, Jaden, who is 24.

Harvey Weinstein is making a plea.

Ben Affleck had a lot to say during his romantic wedding with Jennifer Lopez. The Hollywood star prepared an emotional 12-page speech for the special occasion, declaring his love for his new wife on August 20 at his Georgia mansion.“He’s one of my favorite writers on the planet,” Kevin Smith said about Ben, sharing some details about the ceremony, during a recent interview with ‘The View.’Kevin, who is a close friend of the actor, after working together throughout his career, explained that the celebrity couple prepared their own vows, and Ben poured his heart out in front of all guests.

4053 Farmdale Ave. in the affluent Colfax Meadows neighborhood of Studio City, this five-bedroom property — which recently listed for $3.19 million — is where Britney Spears and Kevin Federline tied the knot in a surprise ceremony on Sept.

Kevin Smith knows when he’s been outclassed. Or out-déclassé-d. “When I first started out, I could impress you with bad language,” the 52-year-old director told The Post.

You’re not gonna believe who wants to take over the job of Santa Claus.