Ahead of Harvey Weinstein’s Los Angeles trial on sex crime charges, prosecutors announced Friday that the disgraced producer will now face an additional charge of sexual assault on the amended indictment. “We are continuing to build and strengthen our case,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey said in a …
Read More »Brian De Palma Details Harvey Weinstein-Inspired Horror Film
Director Brian De Palma is prepping a new horror movie, Predator, inspired by the Harvey Weinstein scandal, Deadline reports. De Palma recently teased the project during a press tour in France for his new book, Are Snakes Necessary? He described the project as “a horror film, with a sexual aggressor,” …
Read More »BBC Plans 'Definitive' Documentary About Harvey Weinstein
The BBC announced Monday that a feature-length documentary about Harvey Weinstein is in the works. The film, which charts the producer’s Hollywood rise and “fall from grace” following dozens of sexual assault accusations, will also feature interviews with many of the actresses who came forward with their own account of …
Read More »Los Angeles District Attorney Forms Hollywood Sexual Assault Task Force
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey has announced the formation of a special task force to examine sexual abuse following the escalating number of recent sexual misconduct reports stemming from the entertainment industry. Lacey announced the special team on Thursday. On that day alone, news broke of comedian Louis …
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