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117 stories by "Gene Maddaus"

Harvey Weinstein Raises Paperwork Issue Again to Delay Extradition by Gene Maddaus

Harvey Weinstein is still fighting his extradition to Los Angeles to face rape and sexual assault charges, as his attorney filed a second motion on Monday claiming that the paperwork is out …

SOURCE: Variety at 8:59pm on May 24, 2021

Harvey Weinstein Seeks to Recoup $1 Million From Ex-Lawyer Jose Baez by Gene Maddaus

Harvey Weinstein wants his money back. The imprisoned producer " who is awaiting extradition to Los Angeles " filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Jose Baez, one of several lawyers who brief…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:11am on May 6, 2021

Movie Theaters Don't Have to Disinfect Anymore. Many Are Still Doing It Anyway by Gene Maddaus

Since reopening at the end of 2020, movie theaters have been trying to keep patrons safe from COVID-19 by disinfecting after every screening. They bought up misters and foggers, along with u…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:41pm on May 5, 2021

Michael Jackson's Image Was Worth Just $4 Million at His Death, Tax Court Rules by Gene Maddaus

Michael Jackson's image was worth just $4 million at the time of his death in 2009, a U.S. tax court judge ruled on Monday, far below the $161 million valuation sought by the IRS. The ruling…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:36pm on May 4, 2021

Santa Monica Mall Owner Moves to Evict ArcLight Theater by Gene Maddaus

The owner of the Santa Monica Place mall has filed a lawsuit seeking to evict the ArcLight Theatre for non-payment of rent. Macerich, the real estate investment trust that owns the mall, ser…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:30am on May 1, 2021

Endeavor Sets Share Price of $24 Ahead of Thursday's IPO by Gene Maddaus

Endeavor has set a share price of $24, the final step before the media conglomerate goes public on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. The company had previously announced that it would…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:03pm on April 28, 2021

Michael Chabon Apologizes for Staying Silent on Scott Rudin's Abuse by Gene Maddaus

Novelist Michael Chabon has issued a lengthy apology for not speaking up sooner about producer Scott Rudin's abuses, saying that he witnessed Rudin mistreat his staff but kept quiet about it…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:20pm on April 23, 2021

Scott Rudin Scandal Could Spur Efforts to Make Workplace Bullying Illegal by Gene Maddaus

Scott Rudin has had a public reputation as an abusive boss for decades. But this week, for the first time, he began to experience some consequences for it. A24 let it be known that it was…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:00pm on April 22, 2021

Friends of Scott Rudin's Late Assistant Speak Out on Producer's Abuses: 'He Was So Terrified of That Man' by Gene Maddaus

In the wake of Kevin Graham-Caso's suicide last October, his friends pored over his old emails, looking for answers. Klodiana Alia found one from 2009, when Graham-Caso was working as an ass…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:16am on April 20, 2021

Pacific Theatres Shutters: Who Will Rescue the Cinerama Dome? by Gene Maddaus

The workers at the ArcLight Hollywood have been on furlough for more than a year, and have been waiting eagerly for the venue to reopen. On Monday, they got word that the theater would remai…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:23pm on April 13, 2021

Weinstein Attorneys Object to Paperwork in Los Angeles Extradition by Gene Maddaus

Harvey Weinstein's attorneys objected on Monday to the paperwork submitted to seek his extradition to face sex assault and rape charges in Los Angeles. A judge in Buffalo, N.Y., set an April…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:13pm on April 12, 2021

Donald Trump Resigns From SAG-AFTRA After Union Moves to Expel Him by Gene Maddaus

Former president Donald Trump has resigned from SAG-AFTRA, after the union announced last month that it would move to expel him for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol. SAG-AFTRA anno…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:21pm on February 5, 2021

Court Approves $17 Million Payout to Harvey Weinstein's Victims by Gene Maddaus

Nearly three years after the Weinstein Co. declared bankruptcy, a judge on Monday confirmed a liquidation plan that provides a $17.1 million fund for Weinstein's sexual misconduct victims. T…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:40pm on January 25, 2021

SAG-AFTRA to Hold Hearing on Expelling Trump Over Capitol Attack by Gene Maddaus

SAG-AFTRA said Tuesday that it will consider expelling President Donald Trump from membership over his role in inciting the attack on the U.S. Capitol two weeks ago. Union president Gabriell…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:53pm on January 19, 2021

Michael Jackson Estate Wins Appeal in HBO 'Leaving Neverland' Suit by Gene Maddaus

An appeals court on Monday handed a victory to the estate of Michael Jackson in its battle over the 2019 HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland," which accused the late singer of sexually abusin…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:47pm on December 14, 2020

Harvey Weinstein Trial Documents to Remain Sealed by Gene Maddaus

A New York State appeals court on Thursday unanimously upheld a judge's decision to bar the public from a critical hearing in the Harvey Weinstein rape case. On April 26, Justice James Burke…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:15am on May 18, 2019

'Amazing Grace' Producer Says She Was Not Paid for Years of Work (EXCLUSIVE) by Gene Maddaus

After 47 years, the Aretha Franklin concert documentary "Amazing Grace" finally arrives in theaters Friday. Alan Elliott has told the story of how he rescued the unreleased footage from the …

SOURCE: Variety at 4:54pm on April 5, 2019

Los Angeles to Consider Vegan Food Mandate at Theaters by Gene Maddaus

A Los Angeles city councilman proposed on Wednesday that the city require movie theaters and sports venues to serve vegan food. The law would make Los Angeles the first city in the nation to…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:38pm on December 5, 2018

Howard Kagan on Weinstein Bid: 'We Were Shut Down and the Victims Were Shut Down' by Gene Maddaus

Howard Kagan, the Broadway producer who placed a Hail Mary bid for the Weinstein Co. on Tuesday, told Variety that he was shut out of the process because the company refused to turn over inf…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:57pm on May 1, 2018

Weinstein Co. Announces Sale to Lantern Capital by Gene Maddaus

The Weinstein Co. declared Tuesday afternoon that Lantern Capital was the winning bidder in its bankruptcy sale, turning away a late bid from Broadway producer Howard Kagan. The company anno…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:45pm on May 1, 2018

Weinstein Co. Sale Not Over Yet, as Dark Horse Submits Late Bid by Gene Maddaus

The Weinstein Co. sale is not settled yet, as a second buyer submitted a late bid for the company on Tuesday. A source told Variety that the bidder is Howard Kagan, a former partner at Harbi…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:42pm on May 1, 2018

'Shape of Water' Ripped Off 1969 Play, Lawsuit Alleges by Gene Maddaus

The son of playwright Paul Zindel filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging that “The Shape of Water” was based on Zindel’s 1969 play, “Let Me Hear You Whisper.” Da…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:08pm on February 21, 2018

Weinstein Co. Board Fires COO David Glasser for Cause by Gene Maddaus

The board of the Weinstein Company voted on Friday to fire David Glasser, the company’s chief operating officer. Glasser was set to become CEO of the company under a new ownership grou…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:05pm on February 16, 2018

Disney Accused of Cutthroat Tactics in Redbox Dispute by Gene Maddaus

Redbox went on offense against Disney on Friday, filing a federal suit accusing the world’s leading movie studio of engaging in anti-competitive behavior. Disney sued Redbox back in De…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:58pm on January 26, 2018

Disney Star Adam Hicks Arrested for String of Armed Robberies by Gene Maddaus

Adam Hicks, the former star of Disney’s “Zeke and Luther,” was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of a string of armed robberies. According to the Burbank Police Department…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:43pm on January 25, 2018
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