The fallout from the recent Harvey Weinstein revelations (and the Kevin Spacey revelations, and the James Toback revelations, and the Roman Polanski revelations, the list rolls on…) continues apace. Filmmaker Cameron Bossert has taken to the internet to launch a new petition asking the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to ban recent Oscar winner Casey Affleck from this year’s Oscar ceremony, due to previous allegations of sexual harassment waged against the “Manchester by the Sea” actor.
The recently launched petition — available on Change.org’s platform and titled “Don’t let Casey Affleck participate in the 2018 Oscars” — is addressed to both AMPAS and its newly elected president John Bailey. The petition is currently seeking 1,000 signatures and, as of this writing, was hovering just below 600 signees.
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Bossert writes, “In light...
The recently launched petition — available on Change.org’s platform and titled “Don’t let Casey Affleck participate in the 2018 Oscars” — is addressed to both AMPAS and its newly elected president John Bailey. The petition is currently seeking 1,000 signatures and, as of this writing, was hovering just below 600 signees.
Read More:John Oliver Calls the Academy Hypocrites for Expelling Harvey Weinstein But Giving Casey Affleck an Oscar
Bossert writes, “In light...
- 10/31/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Manchester By The Sea director hits back at comment piece run by The Wesleyan Argus.
Kenneth Lonergan has written a forceful defence of Manchester By The Sea star Casey Affleck in a letter to the Wesleyan University student paper.
The director, a former student of the college, was responding to an article in The Wesleyan Argus by Connor Aberle attacking Affleck over allegations of sexual harassment, Lonergan for casting him and the college for praising the director/writer for his Oscar win.
Lonergan responded with a strongly-worded letter entitled ‘How Connor Aberle and The Argus are Complicit in Slandering Casey Affleck’. He wrote:
“Connor Aberle’s article about myself, Casey, Affleck and Wesleyan’s supposed complicity in condoning sexual misconduct – and worse – by touting me as a Wesleyan alumn after I won an Oscar last week is such a tangle of illogic, misinformation and flat-out slander that only the author’s presumed youth can possibly excuse his deeply...
Kenneth Lonergan has written a forceful defence of Manchester By The Sea star Casey Affleck in a letter to the Wesleyan University student paper.
The director, a former student of the college, was responding to an article in The Wesleyan Argus by Connor Aberle attacking Affleck over allegations of sexual harassment, Lonergan for casting him and the college for praising the director/writer for his Oscar win.
Lonergan responded with a strongly-worded letter entitled ‘How Connor Aberle and The Argus are Complicit in Slandering Casey Affleck’. He wrote:
“Connor Aberle’s article about myself, Casey, Affleck and Wesleyan’s supposed complicity in condoning sexual misconduct – and worse – by touting me as a Wesleyan alumn after I won an Oscar last week is such a tangle of illogic, misinformation and flat-out slander that only the author’s presumed youth can possibly excuse his deeply...
- 3/6/2017
- by orlando.parfitt@screendaily.com (Orlando Parfitt)
- ScreenDaily
At this point, Casey Affleck’s sexual harassment allegations may never see the same attention and scorn (and, the diminishing career and awards prospects) that Nate Parker received for his rape trial. However, there has been plenty of reporting around the reasons why Affleck hasn’t received that kind of coverage.
For the uninitiated, Affleck is currently a favorite to win the best actor Oscar for his performance in “Manchester By The Sea;” that attention has revived interest in two sexual harassment lawsuits he settled, stemming from the production of his 2010 Joaquin Phoenix documentary “I’m Still Here.” Parker is the writer, director, and star of “The Birth of a Nation,” an early Oscar favorite that went on to die a swift box office death in the light of Parker’s 2001 rape acquittal.
Among the outlets that have covered this beat are Bust, The Cut, The Daily Beast, The Root and Mashable.
For the uninitiated, Affleck is currently a favorite to win the best actor Oscar for his performance in “Manchester By The Sea;” that attention has revived interest in two sexual harassment lawsuits he settled, stemming from the production of his 2010 Joaquin Phoenix documentary “I’m Still Here.” Parker is the writer, director, and star of “The Birth of a Nation,” an early Oscar favorite that went on to die a swift box office death in the light of Parker’s 2001 rape acquittal.
Among the outlets that have covered this beat are Bust, The Cut, The Daily Beast, The Root and Mashable.
- 12/23/2016
- by Chris O'Falt and Dana Harris
- Indiewire
"The X-Files," as it exists on television, has always been nothing short of art, in and of itself. But that doesn't mean some of today's finest modern artists don't have takes of their own that are equally inventive, enthralling and inspired. Creative production company iam8bit, co-owned and operated by Jon M. Gibson and Amanda White, has gathered such pieces together for "Conspiracies, Monsters and Mythology: An X-Files Art Show." A VIP preview is set for Thursday night — with veteran "X-FIles" writers Darin Morgan and Glen Morgan in attendance — before opening to the public through February 14. Read More: Review: 'The X-Files' Season 10 Episode 3, 'Mulder and Scully Meet The Were-monster' Is A Treat to Be Treasured Consisting of limited edition artwork and exclusively licensed products, iam8bit has brought together more than 30 artists to commemorate the ongoing legacy of "The X-Files." Take a look at some of the selected works.
- 2/4/2016
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Located in Los Angeles, California, iam8bit Gallery's latest show features artwork from Olley Moss, Jc Richard, Mark Englert and Jophen Stein and will be on display from Friday, June 7th, through June 30th. The iam8bit gallery is co-curated by partners Jon M. Gibson and Amanda White. New exhibitions, special events and one-of-a-kind experiences are hosted at the 4,500 sq. ft. space on a regular basis. Located on Sunset Blvd. in glorious Echo Park, the space also includes an evolving storefront, featuring both artist collaborations and iam8bit's custom wares. iam8bit - 'Entertainment System Location: 2147 West Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90026 Opening Night: Friday, June 7th, 2013 - 7pm to 11pm Regular Gallery Hours: Thursdays: 3pm to 9pm Fridays: 3pm to 9pm Saturdays: 1pm to 10pm...
- 6/4/2013
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
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