Brad Pitt's production house Plan B and Annapurna Pictures have acquired the rights to make the film, The New York Times confirmed Thursday. The story was first reported by specialized Hollywood news outlet Deadline. The film will chronicle the work of Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey investigating Weinstein's misconduct -- stories that recently earned them a Pulitzer Prize, which they shared with Ronan Farrow of The New Yorker. Producers are looking to Oscar-winning films "Spotlight" and "All the President's Men" as their models for the movie, which will focus not on Weinstein's litany of alleged misdeeds but on the journalists and the obstacles they faced while reporting. Since the Times and New Yorker articles last October, more than 100 women have publicly accused Weinstein of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, sparking the #MeToo movement that has seen a string of influential men lose their jobs and reputation. Weinstein's marriage has ended; he has … [Read more...] about Times reporting on Weinstein to be turned into Hollywood film
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Trump says he doesn’t see lawyer Michael Cohen flipping on him as he rips New York Times report
President Trump is flipping out. Trump pushed back on reports Saturday that his longtime lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen might “flip” on him as the government investigates the attorney’s finances. “Most people will flip if the Government lets them out of trouble,” even if “it means lying or making up stories,” the President tweeted from his Palm Beach, Fla. golf club. “Sorry, I don’t see Michael doing that despite the horrible Witch Hunt and the dishonest media!” Trump’s tantrum was sparked by a New York Times report about speculations that Cohen could end up cooperating with federal investigators. The Times is “going out of their way” to destroy Cohen and his relationship with Trump in the hopes of making him “flip.” The FBI raided Cohen’s home, office and hotel room earlier this month looking for evidence of fraud. The raid has angered Trump, who has called it an assault on … [Read more...] about Trump says he doesn’t see lawyer Michael Cohen flipping on him as he rips New York Times report
Trump rips New York Times reporter, defends Cohen
Updated April 21, 2018 By Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk President Donald Trump came out swinging on Twitter Saturday morning, firing off three tweets attacking The New York Times and reporter Maggie Haberman. A story published Friday in the Times -- written by Haberman, Sharon LaFraniere and Danny Hakim -- suggested that Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen might cooperate with federal authorities, who are investigating him for activities that might relate to the president. Last week, federal agents raided Cohen’s office and home, seizing business records, emails and other materials, the Times reported.Trump tweeted that Haberman was a “third-rate reporter”and a “crooked H flunkie.” The president also expressed confidence that Cohen would not “flip” and criticized Haberman for relying on “non-existent ‘sources’ and a drunk/drugged up loser who hates … [Read more...] about Trump rips New York Times reporter, defends Cohen
NY Times Reporter Fires Back at New Trump Tweet Calling His Mueller Report ‘Phony’ on Morning Joe
President Donald Trump took aim at a New York Times report that the special counsel is investigating a speech he made during the 2016 campaign, for which Trump’s foundation was paid a large sum by a Ukrainian steel magnate. The story was published on Monday, but it appears Trump has only gotten to it today. It reported on a subpoena sent to the Trump Organization for documents about a 20-minute speech Trump gave via Skype in 2015, in exchange for $150,000 from a Ukrainian billionaire, Victor Pinchuk. Trump called the story “phony” in his tweet, claiming it “was political pundit Doug Schoen, not a Ukrainian businessman, who asked me to do a short speech by phone (Skype), hosted by Doug, in Ukraine.” The Failing New York Times wrote another phony story. It was political pundit Doug Schoen, not a Ukrainian businessman, who asked me to do a short speech by phone (Skype), hosted by Doug, in Ukraine. I was very positive about Ukraine-another negative to the … [Read more...] about NY Times Reporter Fires Back at New Trump Tweet Calling His Mueller Report ‘Phony’ on Morning Joe
McCabe Ouster Won’t Help Trump Because FBI Still Loyal to Comey, NY Times Reporter Says
The sooner-than-expected retiring of Andew McCabe isn’t likely to end President Donald Trump‘s problems with the FBI because of holdovers–including executives–still loyal to former director James Comey, according to a journalist familiar with the matter.CNN‘s Wolf Blitzer spoke with the New York Times‘ Adam Goldman Monday afternoon about the reaction of upper-level FBI officials to news that Deputy FBI Director Andew McCabe was forced out of his position ahead of his pre-planned departure.During that discussion, Blitzer posed the following statement-like-question to Goldman regarding the potential removal of special counsel Robert Mueller: If the president were to fire Mueller, he’d have to go to Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, who would actually do the firing unless he resigned in protest.Goldman replied in the affirmative and added, “He can’t fire Mueller. I think Trump realizes the problem is no longer … [Read more...] about McCabe Ouster Won’t Help Trump Because FBI Still Loyal to Comey, NY Times Reporter Says