Casey Affleck addressed his decision to stay quiet after sexual harassment allegations made against him resurfaced in 2018, saying the #MeToo movement is “very hard to talk about and it scares me.”
On Dax Shepard’s podcast “Armchair Expert,” Affleck discussed charges made by two female crew members on set of his 2010 mockumentary “I’m Still Here” starring Joaquin Phoenix.
“I really wanted to support all but I felt like the best thing to do was to just be quiet so that I didn’t seem to be in opposition to something that I really wanted to champion,” Affleck told Shepard. “It’s a tough spot to be in, especially if you really do appreciate and want to be a support of the side that seems angriest, and the anger is being directed at you.”
Affleck said the movement took a toll on his mental state. He was supposed to present...
On Dax Shepard’s podcast “Armchair Expert,” Affleck discussed charges made by two female crew members on set of his 2010 mockumentary “I’m Still Here” starring Joaquin Phoenix.
“I really wanted to support all but I felt like the best thing to do was to just be quiet so that I didn’t seem to be in opposition to something that I really wanted to champion,” Affleck told Shepard. “It’s a tough spot to be in, especially if you really do appreciate and want to be a support of the side that seems angriest, and the anger is being directed at you.”
Affleck said the movement took a toll on his mental state. He was supposed to present...
- 8/6/2019
- by Mackenzie Nichols
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Olivia Munn said that redemption is possible in the post #MeToo era, but specifically named both Ben and Casey Affleck and director Quentin Tarantino as examples of men who have not stepped back after misconduct accusations have come to light.
“There are going to be people that are hoping they can just push past it and people can just forget,” Munn told Buzzfeed Friday. “We have stuff with the Afflecks, both of them. They just keep going and hoping that no one is going to find out. We have Tarantino who admitted to abusive behavior on set and also knowing what Harvey Weinstein was doing.”
Representatives for Quentin Tarantino, Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
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Speaking with Buzzfeed on their morning show “Am to Dm,...
“There are going to be people that are hoping they can just push past it and people can just forget,” Munn told Buzzfeed Friday. “We have stuff with the Afflecks, both of them. They just keep going and hoping that no one is going to find out. We have Tarantino who admitted to abusive behavior on set and also knowing what Harvey Weinstein was doing.”
Representatives for Quentin Tarantino, Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
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- 6/28/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
In his first extensive interview since withdrawing from presenting at the 2018 Oscars during the height of the #MeToo movement protests, Casey Affleck said his absence was “the right thing to do.”
Promoting his upcoming new movie The Old Man & The Gun, Affleck answered several questions about his past, conduct that raised questions from #MeToo about his participation in the Academy Awards. It is traditional for the past year’s Best Actor (Affleck won for Manchester by the Sea) to present the Best Actress award, but Affleck declined to participate. Actresses Jennifer Lawrence and Jodi Foster assumed his duties.
His withdrawal was precipitated by accusations of conduct by Affleck on the set of 2010 movie I’m Still Here, which he directed. Lawsuits were filed by producer Amanda White and director of photography Magdalena Gorka and later settled.
Asked why he withdrew from this year’s Oscars, Affleck told Associated Press interviewer Lindsey Bahr,...
Promoting his upcoming new movie The Old Man & The Gun, Affleck answered several questions about his past, conduct that raised questions from #MeToo about his participation in the Academy Awards. It is traditional for the past year’s Best Actor (Affleck won for Manchester by the Sea) to present the Best Actress award, but Affleck declined to participate. Actresses Jennifer Lawrence and Jodi Foster assumed his duties.
His withdrawal was precipitated by accusations of conduct by Affleck on the set of 2010 movie I’m Still Here, which he directed. Lawsuits were filed by producer Amanda White and director of photography Magdalena Gorka and later settled.
Asked why he withdrew from this year’s Oscars, Affleck told Associated Press interviewer Lindsey Bahr,...
- 8/9/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Casey Affleck addressed the #MeToo movement in Hollywood and the backlash he faced after his 2017 Oscar win for longstanding harassment accusations for the first time ahead of the release of his latest film, “The Old Man and the Gun.”
“First of all, that I was ever involved in a conflict that resulted in a lawsuit is something that I really regret. I wish I had found a way to resolve things in a different way,” Affleck told the Associated Press.
“I wanted to try to make it right, so we made it right in the way that was asked at the time. And we all agreed to just try to put it behind us and move on with our lives, which I think we deserve to do, and I want to respect them as they’ve respected me and my privacy,” he added.
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“First of all, that I was ever involved in a conflict that resulted in a lawsuit is something that I really regret. I wish I had found a way to resolve things in a different way,” Affleck told the Associated Press.
“I wanted to try to make it right, so we made it right in the way that was asked at the time. And we all agreed to just try to put it behind us and move on with our lives, which I think we deserve to do, and I want to respect them as they’ve respected me and my privacy,” he added.
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- 8/9/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Casey Affleck will not present the Best Actress award at the Academy Awards. As tradition dictates, the winning Best Actor in the previous year usually does. Affleck’s intention is to not distract from the historic Hollywood #MeToo movement, an individual familiar with the decision told TheWrap. In fact, the “Manchester By The Sea” star will not attend the ceremony at all. In 2010, Affleck was served with a lawsuit by Amanda White and Magdalena Gorka, the producer and cinematographer who worked with him on the movie “I’m Still Here.” The two women outlined several instances of “uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances”...
- 1/25/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster and Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
Casey Affleck is speaking out about sexual harassment claims against him that have shadowed his Best Actor Oscar win on Sunday.
The allegations against Affleck stem from 2010 lawsuits filed by two women who worked with him on his controversial film starring Joaquin Phoenix, I'm Still Here. He has denied the claims, and the suits were settled out of court.
The 41-year-old actor talked about the lawsuits in a new interview with The Boston Globe. Affleck said that both sides are not allowed to comment on it, and that those commenting on the claims online don't know what happened.
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"I believe that any kind of mistreatment of anyone for any reason is unacceptable and abhorrent, and everyone deserves to be treated with respect in the workplace and anywhere else," Affleck tells the newspaper. "There's really nothing I can do about it. Other than live...
The allegations against Affleck stem from 2010 lawsuits filed by two women who worked with him on his controversial film starring Joaquin Phoenix, I'm Still Here. He has denied the claims, and the suits were settled out of court.
The 41-year-old actor talked about the lawsuits in a new interview with The Boston Globe. Affleck said that both sides are not allowed to comment on it, and that those commenting on the claims online don't know what happened.
Watch: Casey Affleck Reveals His One Oscar Acceptance Speech Regret
"I believe that any kind of mistreatment of anyone for any reason is unacceptable and abhorrent, and everyone deserves to be treated with respect in the workplace and anywhere else," Affleck tells the newspaper. "There's really nothing I can do about it. Other than live...
- 3/1/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Image Source: Getty / Laura Cavanaugh Casey Affleck is currently riding high on the Oscar nomination and Golden Globe win for his latest film, Manchester by the Sea, but his skyrocketing career isn't the only part of the 41-year-old's life that's been pulled into the spotlight. Amid all of the rave reviews for his dark, emotional performance, serious allegations of sexual harassment made against him by two women in 2010 have come back to haunt him. In October 2016, Variety ran a cover story on Affleck, and squeezed in between stories about his childhood and glowing praise for his acting abilities was a brief blip about the lawsuits, which were brought against him by the female producer and the cinematographer of his 2010 mockumentary I'm Still Here. "People say whatever they want," he told Variety when asked about the charges, which were later settled out of court. "Sometimes it doesn't matter how you respond...
- 2/23/2017
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
Rumours of Phoenix 'laughing his ass off' in Venice aroused our suspicions, while director Casey Affleck batted back the Guardian's questions to keep their movie scam secret for all of a week
The Sala Grande at the Venice film festival has seen some pretty big arrivals in its time, perhaps most famously in 2004 when the 17-strong delegation for The Merchant Of Venice left its star, Al Pacino, with nowhere to sit. But for I'm Still Here, the long-awaited documentary charting actor Joaquin Phoenix's very public meltdown of 2008, only the film's director, Casey Affleck, emerges to take his seat in the empty top-tier row. The crowd is pretty disappointed but sympathetic. After all, the posters outside show the once-lithe Phoenix looking bearded and wired, and as the candid, sometimes shocking film unfolds, they start to understand why he would want to stay away.
Later, though, rumours start to circulate that...
The Sala Grande at the Venice film festival has seen some pretty big arrivals in its time, perhaps most famously in 2004 when the 17-strong delegation for The Merchant Of Venice left its star, Al Pacino, with nowhere to sit. But for I'm Still Here, the long-awaited documentary charting actor Joaquin Phoenix's very public meltdown of 2008, only the film's director, Casey Affleck, emerges to take his seat in the empty top-tier row. The crowd is pretty disappointed but sympathetic. After all, the posters outside show the once-lithe Phoenix looking bearded and wired, and as the candid, sometimes shocking film unfolds, they start to understand why he would want to stay away.
Later, though, rumours start to circulate that...
- 9/17/2010
- by Damon Wise
- The Guardian - Film News
Casey Affleck has finally come to terms with two women who claim he sexually harassed them on the set of a Joaquin Phoenix documentary -- and as a result the lawsuits are officially being tossed out. In a joint statement both parties said, "The disputes between Flemmy Productions, LLC and Casey Affleck with Amanda White and Magdalena Gorka in connection with the film ' I'm Still Here' have been resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties.
- 9/15/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
I'm Still Here director settles cases filed by two women who claimed they were subjected to outrageous behaviour while working on the film
Casey Affleck has settled sexual harassment cases with two women who accused him of unwelcome advances during the filming of I'm Still Here, the "documentary" starring Joaquin Phoenix.
Producer Amanda White and cinematographer Magdalena Gorka had sued for $2m and $2.25m respectively, claiming they were subjected to outrageous behaviour while working on the film. White also said Affleck had broken a verbal agreement to pay her $50,000. Both women will now receive due credit for their work on the project, though no details of any financial settlement have been released.
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Casey Affleck has settled sexual harassment cases with two women who accused him of unwelcome advances during the filming of I'm Still Here, the "documentary" starring Joaquin Phoenix.
Producer Amanda White and cinematographer Magdalena Gorka had sued for $2m and $2.25m respectively, claiming they were subjected to outrageous behaviour while working on the film. White also said Affleck had broken a verbal agreement to pay her $50,000. Both women will now receive due credit for their work on the project, though no details of any financial settlement have been released.
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- 9/15/2010
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
I'm Still Here director settles cases filed by two women who claimed they were subjected to outrageous behaviour while working on the film
Casey Affleck has settled sexual harassment cases with two women who accused him of unwelcome advances during the filming of I'm Still Here, the "documentary" starring Joaquin Phoenix.
Producer Amanda White and cinematographer Magdalena Gorka had sued for $2m and $2.25m respectively, claiming they were subjected to outrageous behaviour while working on the film. White also said Affleck had broken a verbal agreement to pay her $50,000. Both women will now receive due credit for their work on the project, though no details of any financial settlement have been released.
White's original allegations included claims that Affleck hired transvestite prostitutes "for his personal gratification" during filming, referred to women as "cows", manhandled her when she rejected his sexual advances and instructed a camera operator to flash his genitals at her on several occasions.
Casey Affleck has settled sexual harassment cases with two women who accused him of unwelcome advances during the filming of I'm Still Here, the "documentary" starring Joaquin Phoenix.
Producer Amanda White and cinematographer Magdalena Gorka had sued for $2m and $2.25m respectively, claiming they were subjected to outrageous behaviour while working on the film. White also said Affleck had broken a verbal agreement to pay her $50,000. Both women will now receive due credit for their work on the project, though no details of any financial settlement have been released.
White's original allegations included claims that Affleck hired transvestite prostitutes "for his personal gratification" during filming, referred to women as "cows", manhandled her when she rejected his sexual advances and instructed a camera operator to flash his genitals at her on several occasions.
- 9/15/2010
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Casey Affleck has settled out of court with two women who filed sexual-harassment lawsuits against him for alleged incidents on the set of I'm Still Here, Affleck's documentary about his brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix. "The disputes between Flemmy Productions, LLC and Casey Affleck with Amanda White and Magdalena Gorka in connection with the film I'm Still Here have been resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties and the lawsuits are being dismissed," reps for Affleck said in a statement, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Financial details of the settlement were not made public. Producer White and cinematographer Gorka will...
- 9/15/2010
- by Tim Nudd
- PEOPLE.com
Casey Affleck has settled two sexual harassment lawsuits brought against him by female colleagues on his new movie I'm Still Here, says The Hollywood Reporter. The director had been sued for $$2 million by producer Amanda White and $$2.25 million by cinematographer Magdalena Gorka earlier this year. They had accused Affleck of acting inappropriately during production of the documentary, which follows Joaquin Phoenix as he attempts to make the switch from movies to music. In a statement, Affleck's representative (more)...
- 9/15/2010
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
Actor Casey Affleck has settled two sexual harassment cases filed by female crew members on his Joaquin Phoenix documentary. Earlier this year Amanda White, a producer on Affleck's "I'm Still Here", filed a $2 million sexual harassment lawsuit against the star, alleging she endured "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" while making the movie.
Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka filed a separate sexual harassment lawsuit against Affleck, seeking $2.25 million n damages. The deadline in the case was postponed in August as the parties met for mediation, which has resulted in a settlement.
A statement from Affleck's legal team reads, "The disputes between Flemmy Productions, LLC and Casey Affleck with Amanda White and Magdalena Gorka in connection with the film 'I'm Still Here' have been resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties and the lawsuits are being dismissed." The Associated Press reports the two women will now receive a credit on the film,...
Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka filed a separate sexual harassment lawsuit against Affleck, seeking $2.25 million n damages. The deadline in the case was postponed in August as the parties met for mediation, which has resulted in a settlement.
A statement from Affleck's legal team reads, "The disputes between Flemmy Productions, LLC and Casey Affleck with Amanda White and Magdalena Gorka in connection with the film 'I'm Still Here' have been resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties and the lawsuits are being dismissed." The Associated Press reports the two women will now receive a credit on the film,...
- 9/15/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Actor Casey Affleck has settled two sexual harassment cases filed by female crewmembers on his Joaquin Phoenix documentary.
Earlier this year Amanda White, a producer on Affleck's I'm Still Here, filed a $2 million (£1.3 million) sexual harassment lawsuit against the star, alleging she endured "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" while making the movie.
Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka filed a separate sexual harassment lawsuit against Affleck, seeking $2.25 million (£1.46 million) in damages.
The deadline in the case was postponed in August as the parties met for mediation, which has resulted in a settlement.
A statement from Affleck's legal team reads, "The disputes between Flemmy Productions, LLC and Casey Affleck with Amanda White and Magdalena Gorka in connection with the film 'I'm Still Here' have been resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties and the lawsuits are being dismissed."
The Associated Press reports the two women will now receive a credit on the film, but no details of any financial agreements have been released.
Earlier this year Amanda White, a producer on Affleck's I'm Still Here, filed a $2 million (£1.3 million) sexual harassment lawsuit against the star, alleging she endured "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" while making the movie.
Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka filed a separate sexual harassment lawsuit against Affleck, seeking $2.25 million (£1.46 million) in damages.
The deadline in the case was postponed in August as the parties met for mediation, which has resulted in a settlement.
A statement from Affleck's legal team reads, "The disputes between Flemmy Productions, LLC and Casey Affleck with Amanda White and Magdalena Gorka in connection with the film 'I'm Still Here' have been resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties and the lawsuits are being dismissed."
The Associated Press reports the two women will now receive a credit on the film, but no details of any financial agreements have been released.
- 9/15/2010
- WENN
Casey Affleck has settled the multi-million sexual harassment cases a cinematographer and a producer filed against him. Terms of the settlement have not been disclosed.
Last month, Affleck was sued by cinematographer Magdalena Gorka and producer Amanda White, who both worked with the actor/producer on his documentary about co-actor and brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix titled "I'm Still Here."
The women claimed they had no choice but to quit when Affleck demanded sexual favors from them. They allegedly never got paid after they quit.
White said Affleck refused to pay her salary when she refused to sleep with him in a hotel, while Gorka claimed he crawled into her bed as she slept.
Last month, Affleck was sued by cinematographer Magdalena Gorka and producer Amanda White, who both worked with the actor/producer on his documentary about co-actor and brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix titled "I'm Still Here."
The women claimed they had no choice but to quit when Affleck demanded sexual favors from them. They allegedly never got paid after they quit.
White said Affleck refused to pay her salary when she refused to sleep with him in a hotel, while Gorka claimed he crawled into her bed as she slept.
- 9/15/2010
- icelebz.com
Joaquin Phoenix is still here, but Casey Affleck's legal troubles have gone by the wayside. Affleck, whose documentary about Phoenix's absurdist foray into hip-hop artistry opened in limited release last week, has settled two sexual harassment suits filed against him by women who worked on the film. Financial specifics are under wraps, but the plaintiffs are at least getting credit where credit's due. Amanda White and Magdalena Gorka, who both said that they had no choice but to quit and then never got paid, will be justly credited for their work on the film, White as a producer and Gorka as cinematographer. "The disputes...in connection with the film I'm Still Here have been...
- 9/15/2010
- E! Online
"I'm Still Here" filmmaker Casey Affleck has settled the sexual harassment cases filed against him by two women who worked on the controversial psuedo-documentary. Both producer Amanda White and cinematographer Magdalena Gorka are receiving credit on the film, but neither side would comment when asked to reveal financial terms.
"The disputes between Flemmy Productions, LLC and Casey Affleck with Amanda White and Magdalena Gorka in connection with the film 'I'm Still Here' have been resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties and the lawsuits are being dismissed," the Affleck camp said in a statement.
As THR first reported, the two women sued Affleck in July for $2 million and $2.25 million, respectively, claiming all sorts of outrageous behavior on the set of his documentary about his brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix. Affleck then hired litigator Marty Singer and a crisis PR team to vigorously defend him and production outfit Flemmy Prods.
"The disputes between Flemmy Productions, LLC and Casey Affleck with Amanda White and Magdalena Gorka in connection with the film 'I'm Still Here' have been resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties and the lawsuits are being dismissed," the Affleck camp said in a statement.
As THR first reported, the two women sued Affleck in July for $2 million and $2.25 million, respectively, claiming all sorts of outrageous behavior on the set of his documentary about his brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix. Affleck then hired litigator Marty Singer and a crisis PR team to vigorously defend him and production outfit Flemmy Prods.
- 9/14/2010
- by By Matthew Belloni
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One for action-thriller fans, the other for documentary buffs -- two films to choose from this weekend. We have "Resident Evil: Afterlife" and "I'm Still Here," the documentary (or a mockumentary, or both?) about the career reinvention of Joaquin Phoenix as documented by his brother-in-law, Casey Affleck. "I'm Still Here" is in limited release so check your local theaters. Here are my reviews of both movies:
Here are more info of both movies from Yahoo:
"Resident Evil: Afterlife"
In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice, continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by...
Here are more info of both movies from Yahoo:
"Resident Evil: Afterlife"
In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice, continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by...
- 9/10/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
A deadline in Casey Affleck's sexual harassment case has been postponed following motions from his lawyers and the woman suing him.
Amanda White, a producer on Affleck's upcoming documentary I'm Still Here, has filed a $2 million (£1.3 million) sexual harassment lawsuit against the star, alleging she endured "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" while making the movie.
On Monday, White was due to submit her opposition brief to a request Affleck's lawyers made last month to move the case away from the court system and into arbitration.
But the deadline has now been pushed back until 9 September, according to Reuters.
No reason was given for the postponement but the decision has sparked speculation both parties are discussing a settlement.
The new deadline falls just one day ahead of the U.S. release of the documentary, which follows actor Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to launch a rap career.
A second woman involved in the production, cinematographer Magdalena Gorka, has also filed a separate sexual harassment lawsuit against Affleck. His attorney has denied all allegations of bad behaviour.
Amanda White, a producer on Affleck's upcoming documentary I'm Still Here, has filed a $2 million (£1.3 million) sexual harassment lawsuit against the star, alleging she endured "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" while making the movie.
On Monday, White was due to submit her opposition brief to a request Affleck's lawyers made last month to move the case away from the court system and into arbitration.
But the deadline has now been pushed back until 9 September, according to Reuters.
No reason was given for the postponement but the decision has sparked speculation both parties are discussing a settlement.
The new deadline falls just one day ahead of the U.S. release of the documentary, which follows actor Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to launch a rap career.
A second woman involved in the production, cinematographer Magdalena Gorka, has also filed a separate sexual harassment lawsuit against Affleck. His attorney has denied all allegations of bad behaviour.
- 8/10/2010
- WENN
Casey Affleck's legal team is to file a counter-suit against the two women suing the star for sexual harassment - alleging they both breached confidentiality agreements by making their lawsuits public. The Hollywood actor is facing legal action from producer Amanda White and cinematographer Magdalena Gorka, who have filed separate suits alleging Affleck behaved badly while they were making his "I'm Still Here" documentary about Joaquin Phoenix.
Affleck's lawyer Marty Singer has branded both lawsuits "total fiction" and will file papers in court on Wednesday, August 4 claiming both women breached contracts by alerting the media to their complaints. He tells the New York Post, "Their lawyer sent the media both lawsuits before he filed them with the court in order to get publicity. Both claims are total fiction."
Meanwhile, associate producer Nicole Acacio, who also worked on the Pheonix film, has defended Affleck - insisting she never witnessed him...
Affleck's lawyer Marty Singer has branded both lawsuits "total fiction" and will file papers in court on Wednesday, August 4 claiming both women breached contracts by alerting the media to their complaints. He tells the New York Post, "Their lawyer sent the media both lawsuits before he filed them with the court in order to get publicity. Both claims are total fiction."
Meanwhile, associate producer Nicole Acacio, who also worked on the Pheonix film, has defended Affleck - insisting she never witnessed him...
- 8/5/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Two women who worked with Casey Affleck have questioned the validity of two sexual harassment suits recently filed against the actor/director. Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka and producer Amanda White are both suing Affleck for sexual harassment. Both worked on his Joaquin Phoenix documentary I'm Still Here. Nicole Acacio, who was also employed on the film, said that she never witnessed Affleck harass workers on or off the set. "I never saw anything out of the ordinary either on or off set, and certainly nothing like what they described (more)...
- 8/4/2010
- by By Mike Moody
- Digital Spy
Casey Affleck's legal team is to file a counter-suit against the two women suing the star for sexual harassment - alleging they both breached confidentiality agreements by making their lawsuits public.
The Hollywood actor is facing legal action from producer Amanda White and cinematographer Magdalena Gorka, who have filed separate suits alleging Affleck behaved badly while they were making his I'm Still Here documentary about Joaquin Phoenix.
Affleck's lawyer Marty Singer has branded both lawsuits "total fiction" and will file papers in court on Wednesday claiming both women breached contracts by alerting the media to their complaints.
He tells the New York Post, "Their lawyer sent the media both lawsuits before he filed them with the court in order to get publicity. Both claims are total fiction."
Meanwhile, associate producer Nicole Acacio, who also worked on the Pheonix film, has defended Affleck - insisting she never witnessed him act inappropriately to any of the women on set.
She says, "Casey's wife and his children were in town with him. Casey is a great guy, and it's clear that he's a very warm, family-centric person. The real Casey isn't the one who was described in these suits. Nothing I've ever witnessed would lead me to think he could ever do anything like that."
An unnamed female editor on the documentary adds, "These lawsuits are contrary to everything that I personally know about Casey."
A lawyer for both Gorka and White, Brian Procel, says, "This is clearly an intimidation tactic by Casey Affleck's team. They want to keep the truth from the public. We do not consider this as a serious challenge and we will fight it."...
The Hollywood actor is facing legal action from producer Amanda White and cinematographer Magdalena Gorka, who have filed separate suits alleging Affleck behaved badly while they were making his I'm Still Here documentary about Joaquin Phoenix.
Affleck's lawyer Marty Singer has branded both lawsuits "total fiction" and will file papers in court on Wednesday claiming both women breached contracts by alerting the media to their complaints.
He tells the New York Post, "Their lawyer sent the media both lawsuits before he filed them with the court in order to get publicity. Both claims are total fiction."
Meanwhile, associate producer Nicole Acacio, who also worked on the Pheonix film, has defended Affleck - insisting she never witnessed him act inappropriately to any of the women on set.
She says, "Casey's wife and his children were in town with him. Casey is a great guy, and it's clear that he's a very warm, family-centric person. The real Casey isn't the one who was described in these suits. Nothing I've ever witnessed would lead me to think he could ever do anything like that."
An unnamed female editor on the documentary adds, "These lawsuits are contrary to everything that I personally know about Casey."
A lawyer for both Gorka and White, Brian Procel, says, "This is clearly an intimidation tactic by Casey Affleck's team. They want to keep the truth from the public. We do not consider this as a serious challenge and we will fight it."...
- 8/4/2010
- WENN
Casey Affleck's rep has branded a second sexual harassment lawsuit levied at the actor "total fiction", dismissing the fresh allegations as "fishy". The Hollywood star has been hit with a second lawsuit in as many weeks relating to his time working on his documentary "I'm Still Here", which follows his brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to launch a rap career.
Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka filed suit on Friday, July 30 alleging Affleck's brother climbed into bed with her and groped her while she slept during a stay at Phoenix's New York apartment. She also claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment and was left out of pocket and stripped of her production credit after she finally quit the project.
But a representative for Affleck has slammed Gorka's claims, telling TMZ.com, "(It's) absolute fiction. (It's) fishy... (Gorka) hasn't worked for the movie since April 2009... it's interesting that she hasn't filed until now.
Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka filed suit on Friday, July 30 alleging Affleck's brother climbed into bed with her and groped her while she slept during a stay at Phoenix's New York apartment. She also claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment and was left out of pocket and stripped of her production credit after she finally quit the project.
But a representative for Affleck has slammed Gorka's claims, telling TMZ.com, "(It's) absolute fiction. (It's) fishy... (Gorka) hasn't worked for the movie since April 2009... it's interesting that she hasn't filed until now.
- 8/3/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Casey Affleck's rep has branded a second sexual harassment lawsuit levied at the actor "total fiction", dismissing the fresh allegations as "fishy".
The Hollywood star has been hit with a second lawsuit in as many weeks relating to his time working on his documentary I'm Still Here, which follows his brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to launch a rap career.
Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka filed suit on Friday alleging Affleck's brother climbed into bed with her and groped her while she slept during a stay at Phoenix's New York apartment.
She also claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment and was left out of pocket and stripped of her production credit after she finally quit the project.
But a representative for Affleck has slammed Gorka's claims, telling TMZ.com, "(It's) absolute fiction. (It's) fishy... (Gorka) hasn't worked for the movie since April 2009... it's interesting that she hasn't filed until now."
The spokesperson also alleges it was Gorka who behaved badly during filming, adding, "Several crew members have told us she was inappropriate on set."
Gorka's lawsuit was filed just a week after Affleck was sued for $2 million (£1.3 million) by producer Amanda White, who claims the actor sexually harassed her during filming of the documentary.
The Hollywood star has been hit with a second lawsuit in as many weeks relating to his time working on his documentary I'm Still Here, which follows his brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to launch a rap career.
Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka filed suit on Friday alleging Affleck's brother climbed into bed with her and groped her while she slept during a stay at Phoenix's New York apartment.
She also claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment and was left out of pocket and stripped of her production credit after she finally quit the project.
But a representative for Affleck has slammed Gorka's claims, telling TMZ.com, "(It's) absolute fiction. (It's) fishy... (Gorka) hasn't worked for the movie since April 2009... it's interesting that she hasn't filed until now."
The spokesperson also alleges it was Gorka who behaved badly during filming, adding, "Several crew members have told us she was inappropriate on set."
Gorka's lawsuit was filed just a week after Affleck was sued for $2 million (£1.3 million) by producer Amanda White, who claims the actor sexually harassed her during filming of the documentary.
- 8/2/2010
- WENN
A second woman has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Casey Affleck, alleging the star climbed into bed with her and groped her while she slept. Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka filed a $2.25 million (1.5 million pound sterling) lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, July 30, alleging Ben Affleck's brother harassed her during work on his documentary "I'm Still Here", which follows Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to launch a rap career.
Gorka claims she was forced to leave the project without proper pay or a production credit after Affleck "crawled" into her bed at Phoenix's New York apartment, where they were staying during the shoot in December 2009. The legal papers, obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, state, "During the middle of the night, (Gorka) awoke to find Affleck lying in the bed next to her. Unbeknownst to (Gorka), Affleck had entered the bedroom while she was asleep and crawled into the bed.
Gorka claims she was forced to leave the project without proper pay or a production credit after Affleck "crawled" into her bed at Phoenix's New York apartment, where they were staying during the shoot in December 2009. The legal papers, obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, state, "During the middle of the night, (Gorka) awoke to find Affleck lying in the bed next to her. Unbeknownst to (Gorka), Affleck had entered the bedroom while she was asleep and crawled into the bed.
- 8/2/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
A second woman has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Casey Affleck, alleging the star climbed into bed with her and groped her while she slept.
Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka filed a $2.25 million (£1.5 million) lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, alleging Ben Affleck's brother harassed her during work on his documentary I'm Still Here, which follows Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to launch a rap career.
Gorka claims she was forced to leave the project without proper pay or a production credit after Affleck "crawled" into her bed at Phoenix's New York apartment, where they were staying during the shoot in December.
The legal papers, obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, state, "During the middle of the night, (Gorka) awoke to find Affleck lying in the bed next to her. Unbeknownst to (Gorka), Affleck had entered the bedroom while she was asleep and crawled into the bed. When she woke up, Affleck was curled up next to her in the bed wearing only his underwear and a t-shirt. He had his arm around her, was caressing her back, his face was within inches of hers and his breath reeked of alcohol."
Gorka alleges she ordered the film star out of her bed and confronted him the morning after the incident before flying to Los Angeles and subsequently leaving the documentary.
She later rejoined the project after another female worker was employed - but she claims the shoot with Affleck was still problematic.
The documents state, "(Gorka) was berated and verbally attacked by Affleck after she refused his sexual advances in New York, and was criticised constantly for refusing to be submissive in response to his rants and derisive comments."
Gorka then left the shoot altogether but claims she has been left out of pocket and been stripped of her Director of Photography credit.
Commenting on the lawsuit, Gorka's lawyer Brian Procel says, "In her 16 years of working in the entertainment industry she has never accused anyone of sexual harassment. Ms. Gorka knows there will be repercussions, and that she will be exposed to attacks mounted by Affleck's high-paid publicists and 'bulldog' attorneys. She ultimately decided that the truth needs to come out. We look forward to our day in court."
The lawsuit comes a week after Affleck was sued for $2 million (£1.3 million) by producer Amanda White, who claims he sexually harassed her during the filming of the same documentary.
Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka filed a $2.25 million (£1.5 million) lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, alleging Ben Affleck's brother harassed her during work on his documentary I'm Still Here, which follows Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to launch a rap career.
Gorka claims she was forced to leave the project without proper pay or a production credit after Affleck "crawled" into her bed at Phoenix's New York apartment, where they were staying during the shoot in December.
The legal papers, obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, state, "During the middle of the night, (Gorka) awoke to find Affleck lying in the bed next to her. Unbeknownst to (Gorka), Affleck had entered the bedroom while she was asleep and crawled into the bed. When she woke up, Affleck was curled up next to her in the bed wearing only his underwear and a t-shirt. He had his arm around her, was caressing her back, his face was within inches of hers and his breath reeked of alcohol."
Gorka alleges she ordered the film star out of her bed and confronted him the morning after the incident before flying to Los Angeles and subsequently leaving the documentary.
She later rejoined the project after another female worker was employed - but she claims the shoot with Affleck was still problematic.
The documents state, "(Gorka) was berated and verbally attacked by Affleck after she refused his sexual advances in New York, and was criticised constantly for refusing to be submissive in response to his rants and derisive comments."
Gorka then left the shoot altogether but claims she has been left out of pocket and been stripped of her Director of Photography credit.
Commenting on the lawsuit, Gorka's lawyer Brian Procel says, "In her 16 years of working in the entertainment industry she has never accused anyone of sexual harassment. Ms. Gorka knows there will be repercussions, and that she will be exposed to attacks mounted by Affleck's high-paid publicists and 'bulldog' attorneys. She ultimately decided that the truth needs to come out. We look forward to our day in court."
The lawsuit comes a week after Affleck was sued for $2 million (£1.3 million) by producer Amanda White, who claims he sexually harassed her during the filming of the same documentary.
- 7/31/2010
- WENN
A second woman has reportedly accused actor Casey Affleck of sexual harassment. According to The Hollywood Reporter, cinematographer Magdalena Gorka filed a $$2.25m (£1.43m) lawsuit against the actor on Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court. Gorka worked on Affleck’s upcoming documentary about Joaquin Phoenix called I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix. Amanda White, the documentary’s producer, also filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Affleck earlier this month. Gorka claims that Affleck groped her while she slept. "During the middle (more)...
- 7/31/2010
- by By Mike Moody
- Digital Spy
The producer suing Casey Affleck for sexual harassment has been accused of withholding "key production documents" from her bosses while trying to negotiate a higher salary, according to new legal filings.
Affleck is being sued for $2 million by Amanda White, a producer on his documentary "I'm Still Here", which follows actor Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to launch a rap career. In a new court submission, Affleck's attorney Marty Singer claims White refused to hand over important paperwork until her contract was finalized, describing her move as "extortionate".
Singer includes an email in which White appears to want to renegotiate her salary. In the email to Affleck, dated April 12, White allegedly writes, "I really feel that in good faith, the documents you refer to are my work product, so I would prefer to hold them in trust until we can get the matter of my deal resolved."
An attorney defending White...
Affleck is being sued for $2 million by Amanda White, a producer on his documentary "I'm Still Here", which follows actor Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to launch a rap career. In a new court submission, Affleck's attorney Marty Singer claims White refused to hand over important paperwork until her contract was finalized, describing her move as "extortionate".
Singer includes an email in which White appears to want to renegotiate her salary. In the email to Affleck, dated April 12, White allegedly writes, "I really feel that in good faith, the documents you refer to are my work product, so I would prefer to hold them in trust until we can get the matter of my deal resolved."
An attorney defending White...
- 7/31/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The producer suing Casey Affleck for sexual harassment has been accused of withholding "key production documents" from her bosses while trying to negotiate a higher salary, according to new legal filings.
Affleck is being sued for $2 million (£1.3 million) by Amanda White, a producer on his documentary I'm Still Here, which follows actor Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to launch a rap career.
In a new court submission, Affleck's attorney Marty Singer claims White refused to hand over important paperwork until her contract was finalised, describing her move as "extortionate".
Singer includes an email in which White appears to want to renegotiate her salary.
In the email to Affleck, dated 12 April, White allegedly writes, "I really feel that in good faith, the documents you refer to are my work product, so I would prefer to hold them in trust until we can get the matter of my deal resolved."
An attorney defending White claims the papers in question were "insignificant and not needed for months".
White filed her suit against Affleck earlier this month alleging she endured "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" while making the movie. She reportedly joined the documentary in December 2008 and quit in April 2009, reports TMZ.com.
Affleck is being sued for $2 million (£1.3 million) by Amanda White, a producer on his documentary I'm Still Here, which follows actor Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to launch a rap career.
In a new court submission, Affleck's attorney Marty Singer claims White refused to hand over important paperwork until her contract was finalised, describing her move as "extortionate".
Singer includes an email in which White appears to want to renegotiate her salary.
In the email to Affleck, dated 12 April, White allegedly writes, "I really feel that in good faith, the documents you refer to are my work product, so I would prefer to hold them in trust until we can get the matter of my deal resolved."
An attorney defending White claims the papers in question were "insignificant and not needed for months".
White filed her suit against Affleck earlier this month alleging she endured "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" while making the movie. She reportedly joined the documentary in December 2008 and quit in April 2009, reports TMZ.com.
- 7/30/2010
- WENN
Casey Affleck Accuser Held Docs to Get More Money
The producer accusing Casey Affleck of sexual harassment held "key production documents" hostage while she negotiated for more money on the film Casey was directing ... this according to legal documents.
In the filing, Affleck's attorney Marty Singer attached documents -- including an email -- in which Amanda White seems to admit to keeping the papers while she attempted to get a higher fee for her work on "I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix."
In the email -- sent to Casey on April 12 -- White says, "I really feel that in good faith, the documents you refer to are my work product, so I would prefer to hold them in trust until we can get the matter of my deal resolved."
In the legal papers, Affleck's attorney refers to White's refusal to return the production documents as "extortionate...
The producer accusing Casey Affleck of sexual harassment held "key production documents" hostage while she negotiated for more money on the film Casey was directing ... this according to legal documents.
In the filing, Affleck's attorney Marty Singer attached documents -- including an email -- in which Amanda White seems to admit to keeping the papers while she attempted to get a higher fee for her work on "I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix."
In the email -- sent to Casey on April 12 -- White says, "I really feel that in good faith, the documents you refer to are my work product, so I would prefer to hold them in trust until we can get the matter of my deal resolved."
In the legal papers, Affleck's attorney refers to White's refusal to return the production documents as "extortionate...
- 7/30/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
The producer accusing Casey Affleck of sexual harassment held "key production documents" hostage while she negotiated for more money on the film Casey was directing ... this according to legal documents. In the filing, Affleck's attorney Marty Singer attached documents -- including an email -- in which Amanda White seems to admit to keeping the papers while she attempted to get a higher fee for her work on " I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of...
- 7/30/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Casety Affleck is fighting back against producer Amanda White, who filed a sexual harassment suit this month claiming she endured "unwelcome sexual advances" during the filming of the documentary, "I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix," which they worked on together. Sources close to the case said White started asking for more money for her work on the film -- "in fact even more than Casey was being paid as director" -- in January 2009, then left the project in April. They carried on talks...
- 7/30/2010
- NYPost.com
Following a lawsuit claiming sexual harassment, Casey Affleck and his lawyers are fighting back and calling the claims "completely fabricated."
Last week, Amanda White filed a lawsuit against Affleck claiming she experienced "unwelcome sexual advances" during the filming of the Joaquin Phoenix documentary, "I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix," which Affleck directed and for which White was a producer.
According to court documents obtained by Access Hollywood, Affleck called White's claims "completely fabricated" and said she never complained during the project and on multiple occasions expressed her happiness about working him.
Affleck's rep, Ken ...
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Last week, Amanda White filed a lawsuit against Affleck claiming she experienced "unwelcome sexual advances" during the filming of the Joaquin Phoenix documentary, "I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix," which Affleck directed and for which White was a producer.
According to court documents obtained by Access Hollywood, Affleck called White's claims "completely fabricated" and said she never complained during the project and on multiple occasions expressed her happiness about working him.
Affleck's rep, Ken ...
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- 7/29/2010
- by AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff
- Access Hollywood
A lawyer representing Casey Affleck filed a request on Wednesday, July 28 asking for the sexual harassment case against the actor to be moved away from the court system and into arbitration. Ben Affleck's brother is being sued for $2 million by Amanda White, a producer on his documentary "I'm Still Here", which follows actor Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to become a rap star.
White filed suit last week alleging she endured "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" while making the movie. The producer has a list of accusations, which include sexual harassment, breach of oral contract and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and claims she is still owed money for her work on "I'm Still Here". A lawyer for the movie immediately hit back at the allegations, saying, "The complaint will be vigorously defended and cross-claims will be filed against her."
And now Affleck's attorney, Marty Singer, has...
White filed suit last week alleging she endured "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" while making the movie. The producer has a list of accusations, which include sexual harassment, breach of oral contract and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and claims she is still owed money for her work on "I'm Still Here". A lawyer for the movie immediately hit back at the allegations, saying, "The complaint will be vigorously defended and cross-claims will be filed against her."
And now Affleck's attorney, Marty Singer, has...
- 7/29/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
A lawyer representing Casey Affleck filed a request on Wednesday asking for the sexual harassment case against the actor to be moved away from the court system and into arbitration.
Ben Affleck's brother is being sued for $2 million (£1.3 million) by Amanda White, a producer on his documentary I'm Still Here, which follows actor Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to become a rap star.
White filed suit last week alleging she endured "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" while making the movie. The producer has a list of accusations, which include sexual harassment, breach of oral contract and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and claims she is still owed money for her work on I'm Still Here.
A lawyer for the movie immediately hit back at the allegations, saying, "The complaint will be vigorously defended and cross-claims will be filed against her."
And now Affleck's attorney, Marty Singer, has filed legal papers asking for the case to be resolved by arbitrators and away from the Los Angeles courts. The request claims White signed a contract agreeing to settle all disputes quietly "in arbitration".
According to TMZ.com, White's lawyers deny their client ever signed such an agreement.
Ben Affleck's brother is being sued for $2 million (£1.3 million) by Amanda White, a producer on his documentary I'm Still Here, which follows actor Joaquin Phoenix's attempts to become a rap star.
White filed suit last week alleging she endured "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" while making the movie. The producer has a list of accusations, which include sexual harassment, breach of oral contract and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and claims she is still owed money for her work on I'm Still Here.
A lawyer for the movie immediately hit back at the allegations, saying, "The complaint will be vigorously defended and cross-claims will be filed against her."
And now Affleck's attorney, Marty Singer, has filed legal papers asking for the case to be resolved by arbitrators and away from the Los Angeles courts. The request claims White signed a contract agreeing to settle all disputes quietly "in arbitration".
According to TMZ.com, White's lawyers deny their client ever signed such an agreement.
- 7/29/2010
- WENN
Casey Affleck and his attorneys are firing back at the woman who claims he sexually harassed her while filming a Joaquin Phoenix documentary -- and they allege she attempted to extort the producers of the project. Affleck's powerhouse attorney Marty Singer filed a motion to compel arbitration today in L.A. County Superior Court. In the docs, Singer claims Amanda White -- the accuser -- signed an agreement with the production company that said, "All...
- 7/28/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
London, July 27 – Actor Casey Affleck has dismissed claims that he has sexually harassed the producer of his documentary film, ‘Joaquin Phoenix: I’m Still Here”.
In a statement, he called the allegations by Amanda White “preposterous and without merit”, reports the BBC.
White, a producer on the film, claimed Affleck refused to pay her salary because she would not spend the night in a hotel room with him.
Her 2m dollars (1.3m pounds) legal action has been filed in Los Angeles.
Ms White said she was forced to endure inappropriate behaviour during production of ‘Joaquin.
In a statement, he called the allegations by Amanda White “preposterous and without merit”, reports the BBC.
White, a producer on the film, claimed Affleck refused to pay her salary because she would not spend the night in a hotel room with him.
Her 2m dollars (1.3m pounds) legal action has been filed in Los Angeles.
Ms White said she was forced to endure inappropriate behaviour during production of ‘Joaquin.
- 7/27/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
Casey Affleck is being sued by a woman claiming she was fired from his film when she refused to spend the night with him. The "Gone Baby Gone" star calls Amanda White's allegations "preposterous and without merit."
According to the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, White claims she was constantly harassed by the 34-year-old actor during the filming of the documentary "I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix." White was a producer on the film.
The suit, obtained by eonline.com, states: "Affleck repeatedly referred to women as 'cows;' he discussed his sexual exploits and those of other celebrities that he allegedly witnessed; and asked [White], after learning her age, 'Isn't it about time you get pregnant?'"
While shooting in Costa Rica, White alleges that she was unable to go to her hotel room one night because the actor and Phoenix were in there.
According to the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, White claims she was constantly harassed by the 34-year-old actor during the filming of the documentary "I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix." White was a producer on the film.
The suit, obtained by eonline.com, states: "Affleck repeatedly referred to women as 'cows;' he discussed his sexual exploits and those of other celebrities that he allegedly witnessed; and asked [White], after learning her age, 'Isn't it about time you get pregnant?'"
While shooting in Costa Rica, White alleges that she was unable to go to her hotel room one night because the actor and Phoenix were in there.
- 7/26/2010
- icelebz.com
Considering the exploits apparently on-screen during I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix, it doesn't come as a total surprise that a producer has filed a sexual harassment claim. Amanda White alleges that she was forced to endure "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace," plus a shoot in Las Vegas hotel room inhabited with hookers and transvestites. And what does she say director Casey Affleck did in particular?...
- 7/24/2010
- Movieline
Casey Affleck has reportedly been sued with a sexual harassment lawsuit by the producer of his documentary about Joaquin Phoenix's journey to becoming a rapper. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amanda White has claimed that Affleck made several sexual advances towards her in the workplace, while filming I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix. White has alleged that the actor-director, who is married to Phoenix's sister Summer, once took over her hotel room to entertain two women and that he also once tried to convince her to spend the night (more)...
- 7/24/2010
- by By Marcell Minaya
- Digital Spy
Actor Casey Affleck has been slapped with a $2 million sexual harassment lawsuit by a producer of his offbeat documentary about Affleck's brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix's quest to become a rap star. And Affleck is slapping back. In papers filed Friday in Los Angeles, Amanda White claims Affleck acted inappropriately while directing I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix, alleging she encountered "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" during production, according to the Hollywood Reporter. In response, Michael Plonsker, a litigator for Affleck and his production company Flemmy Prods., tells the trade paper, "The allegations brought...
- 7/24/2010
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
Casey Affleck is intending to countersue Amanda White, the producer of his Joaquin Phoenix documentary who is accusing him of sexual harassment. In respond to the $2 million lawsuit dropped by the producer, the 34-year-old actor has his attorney denying the claim in addition to revealing his plan to file a cross-claims against her.
"The allegations brought upon our clients are preposterous and without merit," Michael Plonsker, who repped both Affleck and production company Flemmy Prods, said. "Ms. White was terminated from the production over a year ago. She and her lawyers believe that this maliciously and erroneously filed complaint will cause the producers to succumb to her outrageous and baseless demands. She is mistaken. The complaint will be vigorously defended and cross-claims will be filed against her."
The younger brother of actor Ben Affleck has been slapped with the lawsuit after Amanda filed the documents to the Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday,...
"The allegations brought upon our clients are preposterous and without merit," Michael Plonsker, who repped both Affleck and production company Flemmy Prods, said. "Ms. White was terminated from the production over a year ago. She and her lawyers believe that this maliciously and erroneously filed complaint will cause the producers to succumb to her outrageous and baseless demands. She is mistaken. The complaint will be vigorously defended and cross-claims will be filed against her."
The younger brother of actor Ben Affleck has been slapped with the lawsuit after Amanda filed the documents to the Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday,...
- 7/24/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Casey Affleck has now fired back at a producer of his documentary about brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix, "I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix", after accusing him of sexual harassment. The producer, Amanda White, claimed she was subjected to lurid sexual harassment and not given her producing fee for refusing to spend the night in a hotel room with Affleck.
Michael Plonsker, a litigator representing Affleck denied White's accusations. Plonsker said as quoted by E! Online, "The allegations brought upon our clients are preposterous and without merit. Ms. White was terminated from the production over a year ago."
"She and her lawyers believe that this maliciously and erroneously filed complaint will cause the producers to succumb to her outrageous and baseless demands," Plonsker continued. "She is mistaken. The complaint will be vigorously defended and cross-claims will be filed against her."
Meanwhile, White alleged in a lawsuit, filed in Los...
Michael Plonsker, a litigator representing Affleck denied White's accusations. Plonsker said as quoted by E! Online, "The allegations brought upon our clients are preposterous and without merit. Ms. White was terminated from the production over a year ago."
"She and her lawyers believe that this maliciously and erroneously filed complaint will cause the producers to succumb to her outrageous and baseless demands," Plonsker continued. "She is mistaken. The complaint will be vigorously defended and cross-claims will be filed against her."
Meanwhile, White alleged in a lawsuit, filed in Los...
- 7/24/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Amanda White, a producer on Casey Affleck's documentary "I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix," has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court, according to THR, Esq. She cites claims of lurid sexual harassment and a denial of her producing fee after she refused to spend the night with Affleck in a hotel room.
"On one occasion, Affleck instructed a crew member to take off his pants in order to show [White] his penis, even after [White] objected," the complaint alleges. "Affleck repeatedly referred to women as 'cows;' he discussed his sexual exploits and those of other celebrities that he allegedly witnessed; and asked [White], after learning her age, 'Isn't it about time you get pregnant?'" White previously worked with Casey Affleck's brother Ben Affleck when she was an assistant on "Good Will Hunting" and "Reindeer Games"
This is the third sexual harassment case in recent months.
"On one occasion, Affleck instructed a crew member to take off his pants in order to show [White] his penis, even after [White] objected," the complaint alleges. "Affleck repeatedly referred to women as 'cows;' he discussed his sexual exploits and those of other celebrities that he allegedly witnessed; and asked [White], after learning her age, 'Isn't it about time you get pregnant?'" White previously worked with Casey Affleck's brother Ben Affleck when she was an assistant on "Good Will Hunting" and "Reindeer Games"
This is the third sexual harassment case in recent months.
- 7/24/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Maybe Casey Affleck is looking to quit acting for a while, too. One of the producers on the "Joaquin Phoenix tries hip-hop" documentary the actor's been working on has sued Affleck for $2 million, claiming he refused to pay her after she refused to spend the night in a hotel with him. Affleck—who denies all—is married to Phoenix's little sister, Summer, and they have two sons. In the lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Amanda White alleges that she endured "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" throughout the making of I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix, which, incidentally, just recently found a...
- 7/24/2010
- E! Online
Kill Theory joins as #8 in the After Dark Horrorfest: 8 Films to Die For® line-up
Los Angeles, CA (January 8, 2010) — Kill Theory, the eighth and final pick for After Dark Films Horrorfest 4, was announced today by Adf CEO Courtney Solomon.
The national film festival opens January 29, 2010 for one-week in 25 markets.
Kill Theory was written by Kelly Palmer and directed by Chris Moore (Producer, Good Will Hunting and upcoming Adjustment Bureau).
Starring roles are filled by Agnes Bruckner, Patrick Flueger, Taryn Manning, Teddy Dunn, Ryanne Duzich, Daniel Franzese, Theo Rossi, Steffi Wickens, and Kevin Gage. The film was produced by Dan Abrams, Julie Dangel and Amanda White. Adam Rosenfelt, Chris Bender, and Morris Bart also produced.
In Kill Theory, a group of college friends visit a secluded vacation home to celebrate their impending graduation. The fun doesn’t last long, however. Forced to participate in a deadly experiment by a sadistic psychopath, each...
Los Angeles, CA (January 8, 2010) — Kill Theory, the eighth and final pick for After Dark Films Horrorfest 4, was announced today by Adf CEO Courtney Solomon.
The national film festival opens January 29, 2010 for one-week in 25 markets.
Kill Theory was written by Kelly Palmer and directed by Chris Moore (Producer, Good Will Hunting and upcoming Adjustment Bureau).
Starring roles are filled by Agnes Bruckner, Patrick Flueger, Taryn Manning, Teddy Dunn, Ryanne Duzich, Daniel Franzese, Theo Rossi, Steffi Wickens, and Kevin Gage. The film was produced by Dan Abrams, Julie Dangel and Amanda White. Adam Rosenfelt, Chris Bender, and Morris Bart also produced.
In Kill Theory, a group of college friends visit a secluded vacation home to celebrate their impending graduation. The fun doesn’t last long, however. Forced to participate in a deadly experiment by a sadistic psychopath, each...
- 1/12/2010
- by Jesse
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
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