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Zack Snyder Fans Launching Official Website for Snyder Cut of ‘Justice League’
Not long after Justice League hit theaters, a certain corner of the DC fanbase collectively channeled the “denial” stage of grief into a petition demanding the release of the “Zack Snyder cut” of the film. After Snyder was forced to leave Justice League in the middle of post-production due to a personal tragedy, Warner Bros. enlisted Joss Whedon to complete the film, resulting in extensive reshoots — which means that a Snyder cut of the film doesn’t exist, and were WB to cobble one together, it wouldn’t amount to much of anything.
Peter Jackson Explains How Harvey Weinstein Blacklisted Ashley Judd and Miro Sorvino From ‘The Lord of the Rings’
After Harvey Weinstein’s extensive history of sexual harassment and assault allegations were exposed, so too were the former film executive’s disturbingly zealous attempts to silence his victims. As many of the brave women to come forward have revealed, Weinstein often threatened to ruin their careers, and some of them found their Hollywood access limited as a result of rejecting or attempting to speak out against his aggressive advances. Still, questions have lingered about exactly how Weinstein effectively stifled the careers of these actresses, including Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino. In a new interview, filmmaker Peter Jackson sheds some additional light on one of the industry’s darkest corners.
Morgan Spurlock Admits His Own History of Sexual Misconduct: ‘I Am Part of the Problem’
As allegations of sexual misconduct continue to accumulate, and the misogynistic histories of some of Hollywood’s most powerful men are exposed by their brave victims, it’s surprising to see something of a reversal disrupt what has become a daily pattern: In a lengthy statement published to Twitter, documentarian Morgan Spurlock has called himself out as “part of the problem” by revealing his own history of sexual misconduct and taking responsibility for contributing to a “world of disrespect.”
Salma Hayek Reveals Heartbreaking History With ‘Monster’ Harvey Weinstein
Salma Hayek pens a powerful, painful essay about the alleged abuses she suffered at the hands of the disgraced former Hollywood executive.
‘Rotten Apples’ Site Tells You if Any Alleged Abusers Were Involved With a Film or Show
The enduring debate about whether you can truly separate the art from its artist imploded this year in the wake of numerous sexual misconduct scandals involving powerful Hollywood men. As allegations continue to surface from every corner of the industry, cinephiles and TV viewers have grown more concerned about the entertainment they digest, and that in doing so they may be contributing to a culture that enabled these alleged abusers. For those wondering if their faves have suddenly become problematic, a new website called Rotten Apples is here to help.
What’s Expiring From Netflix: December 2017
Bad news, everyone: All 11 seasons of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia are leaving Netflix next month. Good news: There’s plenty of great stuff — including Baby Groot! — coming to the streaming service in December. But just as tons of new titles are added, so must several others expire. It is the streaming circle of life. And time is running out for you to catch up with these titles before they’re gone — possibly for good.
DC Fans Petition Warner Bros. to Release Zack Snyder Cut of ‘Justice League’
Zack Snyder had completed several months of work on Justice League when Joss Whedon came on board to write some additional scenes for the superhero ensemble. Unfortunately, Snyder had to step away from the film due to a family tragedy, leaving Whedon to oversee post-production. By Warner Bros.’ account, about a quarter of Justice League was reshot by Whedon, but it’s been heavily rumored that the Avengers director actually reshot something like 80 percent of the film. Now, following a disappointing opening weekend, DC fans are asking WB to release the Snyder cut of Justice League via a very misguided online petition.
Sylvester Stallone Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl in 1980s
Allegations of sexual misconduct and assault continue to mount against Hollywood men and politicians in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal. Following this morning’s allegations against Senator Al Franken, another prominent and beloved figure has been accused of sexual assault: Sylvester Stallone. According to a recently unearthed police report, the iconic action star and his bodyguard allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl in the 1980s.
Disney Ends Ban on LA Times Following Backlash and Boycott
That was extremely fast. Disney has officially ended a ban placed on the Los Angeles Times following the paper’s three-part story investigating the corporation’s business dealings in Anaheim (home to Disneyland parks). The company announced the decision this afternoon after the New York Times joined the LA Times in their boycott of Disney films, and several prominent critics groups voted to disqualify the studio’s movies from awards eligibility until they publicly revoked the ban.
Critics Groups Disqualify Disney Films From Awards Following LA Times Blacklist
In recent weeks, Disney has effectively blacklisted the Los Angeles Times following a compelling three-part story on the corporation’s business dealings in Anaheim. The corporation is retaliating by refusing to screen upcoming films for LA Times press, which may be setting a dangerous precedent — one that’s inspired four separate critics groups to voice their support for the LA Times by boycotting Disney and disqualifying their films from awards eligibility. If this is the first you’re hearing about the boycott, here’s what you need to know.