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Time’s Up Hails Harvey Weinstein’s Guilty Verdict as a ‘New Era of Justice’
Tina Tchen, president and CEO of the Time’s Up Foundation, on Monday hailed the criminal conviction of disgraced mogul Harvey Weinstein, who was found guilty by a New York jury of third-degree rape and a first-degree criminal sexual act.“This trial — and the jury’s decision today — marks a new era of justice, not just for the Silence Breakers, who spoke out at great personal risk, but for all survivors of harassment, abuse, and assault at work,” she said.She went on to credit individual women, including several who testified in the case for speaking out: “We owe a debt of gratitude to Mimi Haleyi, Jessica Mann, Annabella Sciorra, Dawn Dunning, Tarale Wulff,and Lauren Young and all the Silence Breakers for their bravery and resolve as they faced this man in court. We continue to believe them — all of them — and continue to be in solidarity with them.”Also Read: Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Rape, Criminal Sexual ActAfter the jury announced its verdict on Monday following four days of deliverations, Weinstein was immediately taken into custody and could face up to 25 years in prison for the crimes when he is sentenced on March 11. An appeal is expected.The jury found Weinstein guilty of third-degree rape of Jessica Mann and a criminal sexual act of Miriam Haley (née Mimi Haleyi). However, the panel found him not guilty of two of the most serious charges — predatory sexual assault against Haley, Mann and “Sopranos” actress Annabella Sciorra — and the first-degree rape of Mann.Read original story Time’s Up Hails Harvey Weinstein’s Guilty Verdict as a ‘New Era of Justice’ At TheWrap
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Nasa mathematician and 'Hidden Figures' inspiration Katherine Johnson dies aged 101
Nasa paid tribute to her "legacy of excellence that broke down racial and social barriers".
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Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Rape, Criminal Sexual Act
A New York jury on Monday found Harvey Weinstein guilty of third-degree rape and a first-degree criminal sexual act, ending a months-long criminal trial in Manhattan that focused on the testimonies of six women who accused him of sexual assault.The disgraced Hollywood mogul was immediately taken into custody and could face up to 29 years in prison for the crimes when he is sentenced on March 11. An appeal is expected.The jury found Weinstein guilty of third-degree rape of Jessica Mann and a criminal sexual act of Miriam Haley (née Mimi Haleyi). However, the panel found him not guilty of two of the most serious charges — predatory sexual assault against Haley, Mann and “Sopranos” actress Annabella Sciorra — and the first-degree rape of Mann.Also Read: 6 Harvey Weinstein Accusers Have Testified at His Trial - Here's What They SaidDonna Rotunno, Weinstein’s lead attorney, said she was “disappointed” by the verdict and vowed to appeal. “We knew we came in and we were down 35-0 on the day that we started this trial,” she said. “Harvey is unbelievably strong. He took it like a man. He knows that we will continue to fight for him and knows that this is not over.”“I hope women will understand the significance of the jury verdict today,” Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. said outside the courtroom, praising Weinstein’s accusers for coming forward. “These survivors weren’t just brave, they were heroic. Weinstein did everything he could … to silence the survivors. They refused to be silenced. The spoke from their hearts and were heard. To them I would say: You broke silence to hold him accountable. A generation of sexual assault survivors have heard every word.”Haley, a former production assistant for the Weinstein-produced TV show “Project Runway,” testified that Weinstein had orally sexually assaulted her at his SoHo apartment in 2006 — an account that formed the basis of the first-degree criminal sexual act charge and half of the first predatory sexual assault charge.Mann, a former aspiring actress and hairdresser, said she had been raped by Weinstein at the DoubleTree hotel in Manhattan in 2013, making up the fourth and fifth charges — first- and third-degree rape — as well as half of the second predatory sexual assault charge.To fulfill the requirements of the predatory sexual assault charge, which requires that the prosecution prove the defendant forcibly raped at least two people, Sciorra’s account was paired with Haley’s and Mann’s for the two separate predatory sexual assault charges. Sciorra testified that Weinstein barged into her Gramercy Park home around 1993, raped her and then orally sexually assaulted her.Also Read: Inside the Harvey Weinstein Jury's Tricky Task and Why They Can't Find Him Guilty on All 5 CountsThroughout the trial, Weinstein’s defense — led by attorneys Donna Rotunno, Damon Cheronis, and Arthur Aidala — argued that these encounters were all consensual and that the women were only relabeling the incidents as assault years after the fact. Weinstein’s attorneys also pointed to several friendly emails that Haley and Mann had sent to Weinstein after the alleged assaults to attack the credibility of the women.But the prosecution, led by assistant district attorneys Joan Illuzzi and Meghan Hast, portrayed Weinstein as a Hollywood titan who used his power to take advantage of and manipulate young women seeking entry into the entertainment industry.It is not immediately clear how the verdict will impact the Los Angeles district attorney’s office, which is pursuing its own case against Weinstein. The mogul faces L.A.-based charges of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, sexual penetration by use of force, and sexual battery by restraint.Read original story Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Rape, Criminal Sexual Act At TheWrap
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Kirk Douglas death: Hollywood legend leaves ‘almost entire $61m fortune to charity’
Kirk Douglas, who died earlier this month at the age of 103, reportedly left almost his entire $61m fortune to charity.On Sunday, The Mirror reported that the Hollywood legend left $50m of his fortune to be distributed by the Douglas Foundation, which the actor and his wife Anne founded in 1964 with the goal of “helping those who cannot help themselves”.
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Jennifer Lawrence teams with Adam McKay for Netflix asteroid comedy 'Don't Look Up'
Jennifer Lawrence has set up a number of new projects in recent months, including a collaboration with the filmmaker behind 'The Big Short'.
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The Closet - Trailer 1
After Sang-Won's daughter Yi-Na goes missing in their new home, a mysterious man approaches him and tells him to look for her in the closet.
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Pee Nak 2 - Trailer 1
Though they've fulfilled their pledges, First and Balloon secretly leave monkhood so they can live secular lives but a new ghost starts haunting them.
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MR. Zoo: The Missing Vip - Trailer 1
An accident causes an NIS agent to suddenly be able to talk to animals, he then enlists the help of a military dog to find a missing person.
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Jason Blum says 'Halloween Kills' is a 'complete movie' that avoids 'Lord of the Rings issue'
Jason Blum is keen to reassure 'Halloween' fans that the next movie will do more than just set up next year's 'Halloween Ends'.
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Who is the most successful member of the Hollywood Brat Pack?
As Emilio Estevez returns to the big screen with 'The Public', it's time to take a look at how the Brat Pack's careers panned out.
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REVIEW: Brahms: The Boy II is a mediocre horror film and an awful sequel
Part 2 of the Brahms doll saga completely ruins the ingenuity of its predecessor.
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'Back to the Future' writer Bob Gale says no to reboot: 'You don't sell your kids into prostitution'
Bob Gale says fans shouldn't get their hopes up for 'Back to the Future 4', because it's not happening.
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Alex Winter unearths behind-the-scenes 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure' photos
Actor Alex Winter gave fans a peek behind the scenes of "Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure" on Wednesday after he found some old photos.
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Tom Holland on how he helped keep Spider-Man at Marvel with tipsy Disney phone call: 'It wasn't like I was smashed'
Tom Holland insists he wasn't "lying on the floor totally drunk" on a pivotal call with Disney CEO Bob Iger. And then Chris Pratt chimes in.
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"Mahathir: The Journey" cancelled filming in Japan
The production was forced to cancel the filming there due to the spread of COVID-19
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Meet and greet Set It Off at Jimmy Eat World's 2020 Singapore concert
Jimmy Eat World's show in Singapore will feature fellow rockers Set If Off
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Brace yourself for "Hitman: Agent Jun", here's what to look forward to
Kwon Sang-Woo stars in this action comedy as the agent-turned-webtoon artist
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Additional tickets for Ali Gatie's KL show now available!
Due to popular demand, the show has been moved to a bigger venue in Kuala Lumpur
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Sorsogon's Miss Universe rep happy for Heart Evangelista's support
Maria Isabela Galeria says Heart was hands on in helping her win the crown this year
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Marcelito Pomoy feels like a winner despite loss
The Pinoy singer has been receiving a lot of offers since appearing on "America's Got Talent"
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Ji Chang-wook postpones fan meeting in Manila
The actor decided to reschedule his appearance due to the Coronavirus outbreak
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JC de Vera renews contract with ABS-CBN
The actor continues to stand with the network despite the franchise renewal issue
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Alamo Drafthouse Launches Season Pass Subscription Service
Texas-based cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse has launched a monthly subscription service called Season Pass, which will provide one regularly priced movie ticket per day.The monthly program will be available in its 41 locations across the country, and patrons can reserve tickets up to seven days ahead. Season Pass will cost between $14.99 and $29.99, depending on the location, and will enable patrons to use just the Alamo app to reserve seats — no need to go to the box office.The monthly fee doesn’t cover convenience fees or taxes. Also, for films in premium format like 3D, 70mm or Dolby, members will have to pay an additional $1.99 per ticket. Members can reserve up to four extra seats for a discounted price.Also Read: Alamo Drafthouse to Finally Open in Los Angeles This JulyMoviegoers in New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin and Denver are able to sign up for the service on Wednesday, while additional cities will be added in coming months.Many theater chains like AMC and Cinemark have launched their own subscription plans — even before the collapse of MoviePass last year. AMC’s Stubs A-List program, for example, offers three movies weekly for $19.95 to $23.95, while Regal’s program allows patrons to see as many movies as they’d like a month for $18. Cinemark’s Movie Club allows members to purchase one movie ticket per month for $8.99.The Austin-based theater chain Alamo Drafthouse has been a popular attraction for cinephiles for its food and drink service and its hard-line policy against cell phones during movies.Read original story Alamo Drafthouse Launches Season Pass Subscription Service At TheWrap
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Malaysia, Singapore part of Boys Like Girls' Asia tour
This April, the rock band will be kicking off their Asia tour starting from Malaysia
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"Crazy Rich Asians'" Singaporean star joins CW's "Kung Fu" series
"Grey's Anatomy", "Magnum P.I." are part of the actress' previous American works