Rome’s historic Cinecittà Studios on Monday afternoon (Aug. 1) and was extinguished by three teams of firefighters. The fire broke out in the area where a set depicting renaissance Florence was housed and which was being decommissioned, destroying parts of it.
Roman Polanski Transcript Shows D.A.’s Concerns About Judge’s 1977 Conduct
18.07.2022 - 18:51 / variety.com
Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterA retired prosecutor recalled in 2010 that he was so concerned about the handling of the rape case against Roman Polanski in 1977 that he drafted a document seeking the removal of the judge.Roger Gunson testified in a closed hearing that Judge Laurence Rittenband appeared to be having “ex parte” conversations about the case. Gunson also said that he understood Polanski’s decision to flee the country in 1978, though he did not think it was justified.“I was surprised, but after reflecting upon what had happened, I wasn’t surprised that he left,” Gunson testified, saying he believed the judge had reneged on a promise to limit Polanski’s sentence to a brief stay in prison for a psychiatric examination.
“There becomes a question as to whether he, Mr. Polanski, can rely upon the representation of Judge Rittenband.” Gunson’s testimony was unsealed late Sunday night, after an appeals court ordered its release last week.
The transcript documents a conditional examination that took place over three days in 2010, as Polanski’s lawyers were seeking to have the case dismissed for judicial and prosecutorial misconduct.The contents of Gunson’s testimony were already largely known, as Gunson had cooperated with the 2008 documentary “Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired,” which addressed the allegations in detail. But the release of the transcript appears likely to spur renewed efforts to resolve the case, which has lingered for 45 years without a conclusion.Polanski pleaded guilty in 1977 to a count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl.
Rittenband ordered him to Chino State Prison for a 90-day diagnostic examination before sentencing him. Polanski was released after 42 days, leading to a
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01.08.2022 / 22:57
Judge Blocks Weinstein Lawyers’ Subpoenas for Several Witnesses’ Emails, Texts and Communication
Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterA Los Angeles judge on Monday ruled to limit the amount of information that could be obtained by Harvey Weinstein’s defense team for his upcoming trial on 11 counts of rape and sexual assault.Judge Lisa B. Lench approved the prosecution’s motion to quash subpoenas from four witnesses for their correspondence, including personal emails and texts dating as far back as 2004, with one of the alleged victims (referred to as Jane Doe #4).
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29.07.2022 / 12:39
Strictly star Neil Jones discusses romance rumours after being linked to former Miss Romania
Neil Jones has insisted he's single after rumours of a romance with former Miss Romania Sienna Hollen emerged earlier this year.The Strictly Come Dancing star, 40, whose ex Katya Jones recently accidentally called him "husband", opened up on his relationship status in an exclusive interview with OK! magazine at the National Reality TV Awards UK 2022. Sharing that he's "good", Neil said: "I'm happy with myself.
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28.07.2022 / 16:15
“It Was Just So *Fucking* Bleak”: British Multi-Hyphenate Daisy May Cooper Talks Life On The Breadline Before ‘This Country’, Re-Exploring Those Difficult Years In The BBC/HBO’s ‘Rain Dogs’ & Cracking The U.S.
In recent years, the global TV landscape has been shaken up by some of the most talented, British female auteurs to have braced this planet.
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26.07.2022 / 23:05
‘Shahs Of Sunset’ Star Mike Shouhed Charged With Domestic Violence & Weapons Violations In Los Angeles
Bravo may have turned out the lights on Shahs of Sunset earlier this year, but Mike Shouhed of the Ryan Seacrest-executive produced reality series is in the spotlight on a mix of domestic violence and weapons charges.
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19.07.2022 / 19:09
Russell Crowe pays tribute to ‘Gladiator’ on Rome trip to Colosseum
Gladiator during a recent trip to Rome.The actor took to social media to share photos of his family holiday, stopping at the Colosseum to quote the iconic 2000 film in Italian.“Quello che facciamo in vita, riecheggia nell’eternità,” the actor tweeted alongside four photos of the inside of the Coliseum, which translates to “What we do in life echoes in eternity,” a quote from the film.Take a look at the photos here:quello che facciamo in vitariecheggia nell'eternità pic.twitter.com/1BIkfjqMhF— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) July 19, 2022Where am I now ? pic.twitter.com/weGRGKATd5— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) July 19, 2022Taking the kids to see my old office pic.twitter.com/uySmnOWHvo— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) July 18, 2022During his trip, Crowe also visited the Vatican Museum with his family with no other visitors there, sharing a story about his parents.“My mum had walked these corridors with my father 20+ years ago with the thousands of tourist that flock here daily and make it the third most popular museum globally,” he wrote.“This time, with arrangements in place, we pushed her in a wheelchair down those same corridors. No tourist crowd, just us.
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19.07.2022 / 05:01
Roman Polanski’s Lawyer Will Renew Effort to Resolve 45-Year-Old Rape Case
Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterRoman Polanski’s lawyer indicated Monday that he will renew his request to have the fugitive director sentenced in absentia, a day after a transcript was unsealed that revives misconduct allegations in the director’s 45-year-old rape case.But the path to resolving the case is not at all straightforward. Harland Braun, Polanski’s lawyer, said in an interview that he first wants to get a new judge to handle it.
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19.07.2022 / 01:59
Vin Diesel Kisses Helen Mirren While Filming 'Fast X' in Rome
Vin Diesel leans over to give Helen Mirren while filming scenes for Fast X in Rome, Italy on Monday (July 18).
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18.07.2022 / 18:15
Vin Diesel Gets Into Character on the Set of 'Fast X' in Rome
Vin Diesel is hard at work on Fast X.
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17.07.2022 / 22:21
Daisy May Cooper unveils new hair transformation in glamorous snaps
Daisy May Cooper has sent her fans wild after showing off her new hairstyle.The 35 year old comedian, actress and writer took to Instagram over the weekend to show off her new hairdo after ditching her signature blonde locks for a silver look instead. Alongside the snap, Daisy wrote: "Thank you so much @petarhristovhair and @inanchlondon and still loving my tattoo from @enigma.studios.ltd" before joking about "finding a bloke like Eddie from Stranger Things". Daisy looked sensational as she smiled into the camera as she showed off her French manicure and rocked a cobalt blue top, as well as her new hair.
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14.07.2022 / 21:15
Roman Polanski criminal case transcripts ordered released, court rules
A California appeals court on Wednesday ordered the unsealing of a conditional deposition transcript to be opened in the criminal case against director Roman Polanski, who pled guilty to having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl decades ago. The deposition transcript is Roger Gunson's, the former prosecutor in the case who retired in 2002, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The Los Angeles District Attorney was formerly opposed to unsealing the documents but lifted its opposition Tuesday. "The conditional deposition of Gunson was a post-plea evidentiary hearing designed to uncover these alleged abuses, and we agree with the People that there is no factual or legal basis for the conditional deposition transcript to remain sealed," the order read. The request to unseal was submitted by journalists Sam Wasson and William Rempel, arguing alongside their lawyer, John Washington, that state law and public interest required Gunson's testimony be unsealed.