“Weinstein Effect” is still lingering Monday, five years after mainstream reports of Harvey Weinstein’s dark sexual reign of terror first came to light.Author Ken Auletta’a bombshell new book, “Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence,” dives deep into the ugly truth of the disgraced film producer’s downfall. “[He] had some notion in his head that his body was attractive,” the author, 80, told Fox News, despite witness testimony that he smelled of feces, had genitals scarred to the point they “looked like a vagina” and a back full of “uncomfortable” blackheads.Still, “he really thought he was God’s gift, a Don Juan,” added Auletta, who spoke to multiple former Miramax film studio employees, Weinstein accusers and even his business partner brother, Bob Weinstein, for the exposé.In one chapter, the famed media critic for New Yorker magazine recounts how Jessica Mann — an ex-actress who claimed Weinstein, 70, raped her — testified on the stand that he smelled like “poop” and his private parts looked “deformed.”“I remember the district attorney passed around pictures [at his 2020 trial] … and the jurors barely looked at them.
Nia DaCosta to Direct ‘Hedda Gabler’ Adaptation for MGM’s Orion Pictures and Plan B
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The Water Dancer,” which is an an adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ novel of the same name. DaCosta will direct that film as well, and it is being produced by Maceo-Lyn, Plan B and Harpo Films.
Plan B also has several other projects set at MGM as part of an overall second look feature film deal. Those include Sarah Polley’s “Women Talking” releasing this December and Cory Finley’s “Landscape With Invisible Hand” for next year.
Future projects include an original film from writer/director Lee Isaac Chung, as well as feature adaptations of author Chandler Baker’s “The Husbands,” with Kristen Wiig attached to star and also produce, and Lisa Taddeo’s “Animal,” which she will adapt for the screen, marking her feature writing debut.DaCosta is currently in post-production on the MCU film “The Marvels” starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani, which is set for a 2023 release. She is represented by CAA, Management 360, Casarotto Ramsay & Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang.Variety first reported the news.
Bella Hadid Paired Her Sheer Tube Top With Low-Rise Pants While Out in New York City
TRL circa 2003. I feel like we're in high school and Hadid is just getting off from her shift at Auntie Anne's in the mall. If I sound like I'm dating myself, yes, I am 32.
Wait, Is Bella Hadid Getting Engaged THIS YEAR??!
Who else hears wedding bells??
‘Ms. Marvel’ Post-Credits Scene Was Directed By Nia DaCosta
Marvel Studios is well known for being an incredibly secretive studio. However, not only do they keep secrets from fans before a film is released, the studio also keeps secrets from filmmakers while they’re making a project.
Gigi Hadid Shares Sweet New Photo of Daughter Khai's Tiny Toes
Gigi Hadid is enjoying a day out.
Bella Hadid Joins Sister Alana Hadid to Celebrate La Detresse's Summer Collection in NYC
Bella Hadid is stepping out to support her family.
Nia DaCosta to Write, Direct Feature Adaptation of ‘Hedda Gabler’ for MGM’s Orion Pictures, Plan B (EXCLUSIVE)
Angelique Jackson Nia DaCosta is set to write and direct “Hedda Gabler,” a reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s famous play, for MGM’s Orion Pictures and Plan B.Hot off the box office success of “Candyman” and ahead of her upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe debut with “The Marvels,” DaCosta will present her fresh take on the fabled story. “Hedda Gabler” has seen numerous adaptations on stage and screen, and in several languages, since its 1891 debut, including 1975’s “Hedda,” which earned Glenda Jackson a best actress nomination at the Academy Awards.Produced by Gabrielle Nadig, who also produced DaCosta’s debut feature “Little Woods,” and Plan B, “Hedda Gabler” follows its titular character as she navigates a house she does not want, a marriage she feels trapped in and an ex-lover who has reappeared in her life. The film also marks DaCosta’s latest collaboration with MGM and Plan B.
‘Your Honor’ To End After Season 2, Bryan Cranston Says; Showtime Series Starts Production With New Showrunner, Cast Member Promotion
Showtime’s Your Honor will end after its upcoming season, series star Bryan Cranston said today in an interview on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast. Filming on Season 2 has just started, with Joey Hartstone, who was a writer on Season 1, as new showrunner, Deadline has learned. Additionally, I hear Keith Machekanyanga, who recurred heavily as Lil Mo in the first installment, has been promoted to series regular for Season 2.
Star Sightings: Bella Hadid Hosts an Event in West Hollywood, Karrueche Tran Enjoys Dinner at Nobu Malibu
Bella Hadid wore a vintage Roberto Cavalli dress to celebrate the Kin x Tao Group Hospitality partnership launch at The Fleur Room, a preview event of the reservations-only cocktail lounge opening in August in West Hollywood, California.Mario celebrated the launch of Distorted People at Ganga Tattoo in West Hollywood, California, where guests sipped on Caliwater, El Cristiano tequila and Brother's Bond Bourbon.